

The New Evangelicals Podcast
Hosted by Tim Whitaker
The New Evangelicals Podcast is here to push the Evangelical Church forward and to re-think how it approaches key cultural issues.
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Jun 9, 2022 • 1h 8min
BONUS EPISODE: Drag Queens, John MacArthur, and are we only picking on one side? // with Tim and Noah
In this bonus episode, Tim and Noah discuss Texas' new bill banning children from drag shows, how christian nationalism relies on religious privilege and rejects religious freedom for all, the recent SBC abuse scandals, and Turning Point USA's new school curriculum. They also address the particular dangers of political fundamentalism when it is explicitly linked to religious identity and hero worship.Follow up on Instagram // @thenewevangelicalsSupport our WorkAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Jun 6, 2022 • 1h 12min
67. Welcome to the Process Party // With Tripp Fuller
On this episode of the podcast Tim has a discussion with Tripp Fuller unpacking what Process Theology is. This is a two part conversation with the first half on The New Evangelical’s podcast and the second half on Tripp’s podcast, Home-brewed Christianity. Sign Up for the process classListen to Part Two on Home Brewed ChristianityBeer Camp InfoSupport the Work We DoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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May 30, 2022 • 1h 21min
66. What the Hell? // with Preston Sprinkle
On this episode of the podcast Preston Sprinkle joins Tim to talk about the different ways Christianity has understood Hell and offers a view of Hell outside of the typical view of eternal conscious torment. Preston is an author and scholar who has done immense research on the topic so this is a highly informative episode.Get 20% off our Mad Priest coffee order (Promo Code: TNE20)Follow up 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

May 23, 2022 • 1h 14min
65. Is America a Christian Nation? // With Andrew Seidel
If you have friends or family who are willing to listen to other perspectives when it comes to constitutional law and how we protect religious freedom for ALL then this is the podcast for you. Andrew Seidel is a constitutional lawyer who actively works with groups defending the first amendment. Andrew unpacks how the first amendment works, why it's so important and how Christian Nationalism is one of the greatest threats undermining what it's designed to do. Tim asks Andrew if America is a Christian nation and why doesn't the phrase 'separation of church and state' doesn't exist in the constitution and why it's not a problem Andrew has a new book coming out in September and you can pre-order with the link belowPre-order Andrew's new book American CrusadeGet 20% off our Mad Priest coffee orderSupport our WorkAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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May 16, 2022 • 1h 5min
64. Womanist Theology // with Dr. Angela Parker
Dr. Angela Parker, professor, social media content creator and author of the book, If God Still Breathes Why Can't I? Black Lives Matter and Biblical Authority, sits down with Tim to discuss Womanist theology in White Evangelical dominant spaces. Dr. Angela Parker discusses her background as a professor of NT studies at Mercer University. Tim and Dr. Parker discuss the differences between White Theo Bros and Black Women Theologians especially in terms of theology and biblical cultural bias. Lastly, Tim and Dr. Parker discuss the future of the Evangelical church in light of Christian Nationalism having such a foothold in White Evangelical churches.Follow us on Instagram // @thenewevangelicalsSupport the Work We DoCheckout Mad Priest Coffee (Promo code TNE20)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 9, 2022 • 1h 6min
63. From Conservative to Progressive Christianity // With Brandan Robertson
Brandan Roberts, social media content creator and author of the new book Fill to Be Empty, sits down with Tim to discuss his life and definition of inclusive Christianity. Brandan explains his background growing up in a fundamentalist Baptist church. Tim and Brandan discuss the mass exodus of Christians from the AEC. Tim and Brandan discuss what orthodoxy means and where it came from. Tim and Brandan discuss the complexity of the Bible and how the AEC has elevated it as equal to God. Lastly, Tim and Brandan discuss where the AEC is likely headed.Support Our WorkLearn More About BrandanFollow Us On Instagram // @thenewevangelicalsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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May 2, 2022 • 55min
62. Evangelical...ish // with April Ajoy
April Ajoy, social media content creator, podcast presenter and film project creator for Evangelicalish, sits down with Tim to discuss her own deconstruction story and how she began her parody skits on Tik Tok. April explains her background and what led her to deconstruct her faith. She and Tim discuss how the political climate of 2016 led them both to question the church's promotion of Trumpism. They both also discuss how social media has allowed them to find connection with other people who were also deconstructing. Lastly, April explains what's coming in the future for Evangelicalish.Follow us on Instagram // @thenewevangelicalsSupport the Work We DoFollow April on TikTok // @aprilajoyLearn more about Rocket NonprofitAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 29, 2022 • 57min
BONUS EPISODE: Is the White Evangelical Church Worth Reforming? // with Tim and Noah
Tim and Noah hop on for a bonus episode to talk about the systematic issues the white evangelical church is facing and if the institutions are worth saving. They talk about Allie Stuckey's response to John MacArthur, the upcoming THEOS U conference with Matt Chandler and Mark Driscoll, and why white evangelicals refuse to hold their own accountable.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 25, 2022 • 1h 5min
61. Fortune and Our Connected Ancestry// with Lisa Sharon Harper
Lisa Aaron Harper, author of the new book Fortune: How Race Broke My Family and The World, sits down with Tim to discuss her book and the future of Evangelicalism. Lisa explains how the investigation of her genealogy was the catalyst for her new book. Tim and Lisa discuss the difference between the individualism within white culture that removes the person from their ancestors' national, cultural and linguistic identity and other ethnic cultures who see their connection to their ancestors' national, cultural and linguistic identity. Tim and Lisa discuss the past and present of Evangelicalism in America. Lastly, Tim and Lisa discuss the current conservative SCOTUS court and how the implications for black and brown people could erase decades of advances in racial equality.Follow Us On Instagram // @thenewevangelicalsSupport The Work We DoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 18, 2022 • 1h 13min
60. Holy Balls // With Kristin Du Mez
Dr. Kristin Du Mez, historian and author of the book Jesus and John Wayne, sits down with Tim to discuss the book and current White Conservative Evangelicalism. Kristin explains her background and her work as a historian. Kristin and Tim discuss the difference between her work as a historian and those of theologians in defining what an Evangelical is. Tim and Kristin discuss her book and the implications of it. Lastly, Kristin explains what she means by Calvinism and the Reformed tradition.Follow us on Instagram // @thenewevangelicals Support the Work We DoFollow Kristin on TwitterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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