The New Evangelicals Podcast

Kristian A. Smith, online pastor, podcast host, social media content creator and author sits down with Tim to discuss his experience in the black church tradition. Kristian explains his background and what led him to deconstruct. Tim and Kristian discuss racism in both white and black churches. They also discuss decolonizing work that needs to be done in both white and black churches. Lastly, Tim and Kristian unpack privilege in both white and black churches.Follow us on Instagram @thenewevangelicalsSupport our work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joseph Yoo, pastor and author of the new book, When The Saints Come Flying In, sits down with Tim to discuss his book. Joseph explains his background. Tim and Joseph discuss how Joseph transitioned from being an ordained Methodist pastor to pastoring an Episcopal church. Tim and Joseph discuss the idea for his book. Lastly, Tim and Joseph discuss the issue of Christian Nationalism and how to resist it in a non-dehumanizing way.Read Joseph Yoo's BookFollow us on Instagram: @thenewevangelicalsSupport our work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Tim sits down with Dr. Jennifer Bird, a PHD researcher on the concept of marriage in the Bible. Dr. Bird challenges the validity of evangelical proof-texts for 'biblical marriage', explains why the words 'husband' and 'wife' don't belong in English translations of Genesis, and discusses how the Biblical depiction of marriage is driven by ownership, rather than love.

On this episode of the podcast Matt Matias owner of Memes4Jesus, one of the largest meme accounts on the internet comes on the podcast to talk about being a conservative christian but seeing the major rot in evangelical institutions. Matt and Tim talk about the world of memes, the recent meme wars and how Matt reconciles his traditional sexual ethic with his admission that the Church has caused great harm to the Queer community.Support Our Work HereAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Pete Enns, theologian, scholar, podcast host of The Bible for Normal People and Faith for Normal People, and author of his new book, Curveball: When Your Faith Takes Turns You Never Saw Coming or How I Stumbled and Tripped My Way Into Finding a Bigger God, sits down with Tim to discuss his book. Pete explains where the title of his book originated. Tim and Pete discuss different themes in the book like the various Biblical perspectives that contradict uniformity of theology, science and its intersection with theology, why understanding that the Bible isn't historical or scientific frees us to find new understanding of God and how quantum physics shows us the relational nature of all things and how God's energy subsists all things. Lastly, Tim and Pete discuss the afterlife.Follow us on Instagram: @thenewevangelicalsSupport our workAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Porter, musician, pastor and author of the new book Death to Deconstruction: Reclaiming Faithfulness as an Act of Rebellion, sits down with Tim to discuss his book. Josh explains his background in evangelicalism and now it led him to the music he was involved with for many years. Tim and Josh discuss what led him to write his book. They also discuss both the controversial and provocative aspects of the book. Lastly, Tim and Josh discuss where he is in the Christian traditionFollow us on Instagram: @thenewevangelicalsSupport our workAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author and activist Shane Claiborne joins Tim on the podcast to talk about Shane's newest book Rethinking Life and about their recent trip to Nashville, TN to protest for gun legislation Donate and Tell us your Holy Sh!T MomentShane's Book Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heather Hamilton, social media content creator and author of the new book, Returning To Eden, sits down with Tim to discuss her book. Heather explains her background. Tim and Heather discuss what prompted her to write the book. Tim and Heather discuss what authenticity means to her and how self discovery helps to reconcile the authentic self with conflict. Heather and Tim discuss how her time in evangelical spaces shaped her experiences. Lastly, Tim and Heather discuss Biblical allegory and how it can impact her readers.Follow us on Instagram: @thenewevangelicalsSupport our workAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Thomas Jay Oord, scholar and author of the books, God Can't: How to Believe in God After Abuse, Tragedy and Other Evils, and Open and Relational Theology, sits down with Tim to discuss Open and Relational Theology. Dr. Oord explains his background in Evangelism. Tim and Dr. Oord discuss Open Theology. Tim and Dr. Oord discuss, the power of God, defining the love of God, and explaining God's relationship to evil. Lastly, Tim and Dr. Oord discuss God's desires.Follow us on Instagram: @thenewevangelicalsSupport our workAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Bart Ehrman, scholar, professor, social media content creator, and author or the new book Armageddon: What the Bible Really Says About the End, sits down with Tim to discuss his book. Dr. Ehrman explains his background in Christianity and his departure from it. Tim and Dr. Ehrman discuss the reason for the new book's subject matter. Tim and Dr. Ehrman discuss what type of Biblical literature Revelation is and what apocalyptic literature is. Dr. Ehrman explains the controversies in the book of Revelation and why they are important. Lastly, Tim and Dr. Ehrman discuss how the way Revelation is read can be problematic theologically. Follow us on Instagram: @thenewevangelicalsSupport our workRead Bart's BlogAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices