The New Evangelicals Podcast

Dr. Ife Williams, African American History scholar and author of the new book Police Brutality: A Philadelphia Story, sits down with Tim to discuss her book. Dr. Williams explains her background and what led her to write on the topic of police brutality. Tim and Dr. Williams discuss police brutality in America and the systemic issues that surround it. Lastly, they discuss the possible reforms that would bring meaningful change to the problem of police brutality.Read Police Brutality: A Philadelphia Story (Policing Perspectives and Challenges in the Twenty-First Century)Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Support Our Work  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Whitaker and Sarah Heath debrief from their experience at theology beer camp.  They talk about the highs, the lows, the confusing moments and how communion brought up some church memories that they weren’t expecting to navigate. Support Our WorkFollow Revcovery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Bruce Benson, philosopher, theologian, professor and author sits down with Tim to discuss the origins of deconstruction. Dr. Benson explains his background and why he chose to study philosophy. Tim and Bruce discuss the difference between analytical and continental philosophy and what discipline deconstruction falls under. They also discuss how Derrida, the father of deconstruction, has been misunderstood by current evangelical pastors. Lastly, they discuss how meaning changes or is discovered in different eras.Read Dr. Benson's Work on DeconstructionFollow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Support Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim and resident journalist Dan Catchpole speak to Na'ama Barak Wolfman who is a leader in the Women Wage Peace movement.  Na'ama gives her insight on how devastating the attacks by Hamas were on the people of Israel.  Na'ama also explains how Women Wage Peace has a broad coalition of Muslim, Christian, Jewish, and Palestinian women who are committed to working together in order to find a peaceful resolution of the current crisis that has claimed the lives of the thousands. Support Our WorkSupport and Follow Women Who Wage Peace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Tim sits down with Meghan Murphy-Gill: an Episcopal priest and the author of The Sacred Life of Bread: Uncovering the Mystery of an Ordinary Loaf. Meghan explains her journey from Catholicism to the Episcopal church, as well as some of the key differences between Episcopalianism and other Christian traditions. Tim and Meghan discuss what it could mean for God to be present in both deep suffering and the mundane, and how the symbol of bread can point us to valuable spiritual practices.Read The Sacred Life of Bread: Uncovering the Meaning of an Ordinary Loaf  by Meghan Murphy-GillFollow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Support Our WorkGet Tickets To Theology Beer Camp PROMOCODE: TNEGODPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel Bannoura, a Christian Palestinian living in the West Bank, shares his perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He discusses the Christian ethic of loving your enemies, the history and context of Hamas, and the erasure of Palestinian reality by American Christians. They explore the daily struggles faced by Palestinians, the failure of violence, and disappointment in evangelical perspectives on Israel and Palestine.

In part two of our three part series, Dr. Daniel Hummel joins Tim to talk about Christian Zionism. They discuss what it is, where it came from and the theology that underpins it that has to lead to strong unwavering American support for the nation state of Israel. Dr. Hummel has written a book and several peer reviewed articles on the history of Christian Zionism and is a leading expert in the field.   Support Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast explores the history of the Israel-Palestine conflict, tracing back to European imperialism and the emergence of Zionism. It discusses the power politics and promises made by Britain, as well as the impact of Jewish migration on Palestinian displacement. The podcast delves into the complex dynamics between Israel and Palestine, highlighting the origins of Hamas and the frustrations faced by Palestinians. It also explores the current conflict and potential consequences for the Israeli government.

Dr. David Gushee, professor, scholar and author of the new book, Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies, sits down with Tim to discuss his new book. Dr. Gushee explains his background and why he wrote his new book. Tim and Dr. Gushee discuss why he uses a different term for Christian Nationalism to describe the movement happening around the world. Tim and Dr. Gushee discuss how authoritarianism differs from democracy and how easy it is to transition from democracy into authoritarian regimes. Lastly, they discuss the Christian traditions that promoted democratic movements throughout American history.Buy 'Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies' by Dr. David P GusheeFollow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Support Our WorkGet Tickets To Theology Beer Camp PROMOCODE: TNEGODPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Stanley's Church, North Point, hosted a conference put on by Embracing the Journey called Unconditional. The conference was aimed at parents of Queer children helping them navigate a better way forward in their love and affirmation for their kids without compromising their commitment to following Jesus. This triggered the Brovangelicals and they responded in force.  Pastor Zach Lamber joins Tim Whitaker to respond to some of the critics who attended the Unconditional Conference Hosted by North Point Church.  Were their assessments accurate? Support Our Work  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices