The New Evangelicals Podcast

Hosted by Tim Whitaker
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May 24, 2021 • 57min

14. Did God Really Create the World in Six Literal Days?Were Adam and Eve the First Two Humans on Earth? And How Do We Interpret the Bible on its Terms with Dr. John Walton

On this episode I sat down with the legendary John Walton who is an expert in the Old Testament and who has written over 30 books about his work. John and I dig deep into Genesis 1, talk about Adam and Eve and John offers incredible insight on major narratives in the Bible that our western eyes often miss.John’s BooksFollow Tim on Instagram // @thenewevangelicalsCheck Out the New Evangelicals Merch The New Evangelicals is completely crowd funded. You can help out our work hereJoin Our Facebook Community Like this episode? Give us a ratingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 20, 2021 • 46min

BONUS EPISODE: I Just Want Real Friends. Featuring Every Podcast Host You Know

On this episode Joey from the Dismantle Podcast asked several podcast hosts in his network to join him for a mega 90 day fiancé TELL ALL style episode. So that's what we did. We talk about our Church experience, losing friends and how we've found new friends through this deconstruction network.Follow Tim on Instagram // @thenewevangelicalsCheck Out the New MerchIf you’d like to donate you can do it here. Thank you for your generosity. If you like this episode don't forget to give us a rating and a reviewAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 17, 2021 • 1h 1min

13. My Child Just Came Out. Now What? How Love Makes Room with Staci Frenes

I sat down with Staci Frenes author of Love Makes Room which documents Staci’s journey of moving from a non-affirming to an affirming position when her daughter came out. Staci and I talk about the painful journey of losing friends in the Evangelical Church over this decision and how she and her daughter have found healing on the other side along with understanding that God’s love is bigger and wider than what we are sometimes lead to believe. Staci’s Website Order Love Makes RoomFollow Staci on Instagram // @stacifrenesFollow Tim on Instagram // @thenewevangelicalsCheck out the New Merch If you’d like to donate you can do it here. Thank you for your generosity. Join our Facebook CommunityAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 10, 2021 • 1h 9min

12. Women Rising and Taking Down the Patriarchy with Meghan Tschanz

On this episode Meghan Tschanz, author of Women Rising, joins me to talk about her journey growing up in a conservative, patriarchal church environment and having her world rocked as she traveled the globe with the mission’s organization the world race. Meghan’s story is powerful, heartbreaking and hopeful. Meghan’s WebsiteOrder Women RisingFollow Tim on Instagram // TheNewEvangelicalsJoin Our Facebook CommunityLike this episode? Give us a ratingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 3, 2021 • 1h 5min

11. I Just Left My Church, Now What? With Tim Whitaker

This is a very personal episode for me. On this episode my friend Will from the Space Between Podcast came on to interview me around my recent departure from my Church of six years. We talk about my backstory and the events leading up to my departure, dealing with Church hurt and where I’m at now. Honest and transparency are a core value for me and this episode is me doing that to the best of my ability.Special thanks to Will from the Space Between PodcastFollow Tim on Instagram // @TheNewEvangelicalsFollow Tim on Twitter // @newvangelicalsJoin Our Facebook CommunityAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 26, 2021 • 1h 1min

10. A New Kind of Christian Music and Queer Christianity with Grace Baldridge (Semler Music)

On this episode I interview Grace Baldridge who’s artist name is Semler. Grace is a queer Christian who released a worship album that ranked #1 on iTunes. We talked about her experience in the Church as someone in the LGBTQ+ community, writing raw and honest music as worship to the Creator and how to push the Church forward to be more inclusive of a community that has often been ostracized and attacked by the American Evangelical Church. Follow Grace on Instagram // Grace Baldridge Check out Grace's newest E.P // Thank God For ThatFollow Tim on Instagram // TheNewEvangelicalsJoin Our Facebook CommunityLike this episode? Give us a ratingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 19, 2021 • 1h 29min

9. Multiple Gods in the Bible, A Divine Council and Why is the Bible So Weird with Dr. Michael Heiser

Theology nerds! This episode is for you! I talk to Dr. Michael Heiser who’s expertise is the nature of the spiritual realm in the Bible, namely the Divine Councill and the hierarchy of the spiritual order. If you thought the Bible was weird then buckle up because it’s about to get really weird. Dr. Heiser runs his own podcast, The Naked Bible and is also the Executive Director of the School of Ministry at Celebration Church in Jacksonville, Florida. Follow Dr. Heiser on Instagram // @drmshphdListen to Dr. Heisers Podcast // The Naked BibleFollow Tim on Instagram // TheNewEvangelicalsJoin Our Facebook CommunityLike this episode? Give us a rating!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 12, 2021 • 1h 6min

8. Decolonizing Oversea's Missions, The Church Persecution Complex and Surviving a Pandemic with Peter Lublink

On this episode I brought my friend Peter on to talk about the Church persecution complex, Church culture and how to decolonize overseas missions. Peter is the executive director of Bethany kids which is a compassionate Christian mission transforming the lives of African children with surgical conditions and disabilities through pediatric surgery, rehabilitation, public education, spiritual ministry and training health professionals. Bethany Kid’s WebsiteFollow Bethany Kids on Instagram // Bethanykids.igFollow Tim on Instagram // TheNewEvangelicalsJoin Our Facebook CommunityLike this episode? Give us a ratingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 5, 2021 • 53min

7. Purity Culture and Bad Sex with Dr. Camden Morgante

On this episode I interviewed Dr. Camden Morgante who is a licensed psychologist with a focus on dismantling the harm that purity culture has caused millions of people. We talk about Dr. Camden’s article titled ”The 5 Purity Culture Myths”, healing from purity culture and ways we can teach our kids a healthy view of human sexuality. Dr. Camden’s Website Follow Dr. Camden on Instagram // DrCamden5 Myths on Purity CultureTake Dr. Camden’s quiz on what purity culture myth affects youFollow Tim on Instagram // TheNewEvangelicals Join Our Facebook CommunityLike this episode? Give us a rating and a reviewAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 30, 2021 • 31min

6. Emergency Broadcast: Satanic Panic, Sneakers and Evangelical Outrage Culture with Bridget Rivera

On this emergency episode I brought on Bridget Rivera @travelingNun) to talk about the recent Lil Nas X controversy and the Evangelical Church’s reaction to it. Bridget is a Christian a lesbian and is currently PHD’ing (stole from her bio). She has served as a committee member for Revoice and worked with other faith-based organizations such as Christians for Social Action and the Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender. Bridget also has a book coming out called Heavy Burden 7 Ways LGBTQ Christians Experience Harm in the Church. It’s now available for pre-orderBridget’s Website Follow Bridget on Twitter // @travelingnun Follow Bridget on Instagram // @travelingnun Preorder Bridget's Book // Heavy BurdenFollow Tim on Instagram // @TheNewEvangelicals - Join Our Facebook Community Like this episode? Give us a rating and reviewAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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