The Tim & April Show

In today's special live episode, April brings on Promise Backlund. They explore the complexities of friendship between a Christian and an atheist, delve into the rise of Christian nationalism, and critique the controversial views of figures like Doug Wilson and Kim Davis. Promise's Instagram | @Eve_wasframed Chapters 07:11 Exploring Doug Wilson and Christian Nationalism 17:59 The Role of Women in Doug Wilson's Vision 27:05 The Dangers of Christian Nationalism 32:45 The Intersection of Politics and Religion 49:35 Weird Christian Beliefs and Their Implications ____________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals Tim on Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠@Timwhitakerspeaks⁠⁠⁠ April on Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠@Aprilajoy⁠⁠⁠ The New Evangelicals exists to support those who are tired of how evangelical church has been done before and want to see an authentic faith lived out with Jesus at the center. This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you’ve been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We’ve built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's special episode, Monte Mader joins April to delve into pressing political issues, including Texas redistricting and the implications of gerrymandering. They discuss the Democratic response to Republican tactics, the authoritarian nature of current political leadership, and the controversial plans for a new $200 million ballroom at the White House. Monty's Instagram | @Montemader Chapters 06:07 Texas Redistricting Controversy 14:03 Republican Reactions and Authoritarianism 27:23 Trump's Influence and Rhetoric 38:52 Gender Dynamics in Religious Contexts 50:24 The Cost of Luxury: A Closer Look 01:05:13 The Epstein Files: A Political Distraction ____________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals Tim on Instagram | ⁠⁠@Timwhitakerspeaks⁠⁠ April on Instagram | ⁠⁠@Aprilajoy⁠⁠ The New Evangelicals exists to support those who are tired of how evangelical church has been done before and want to see an authentic faith lived out with Jesus at the center. This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you’ve been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We’ve built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's Live, Tim and April discuss a variety of topics including personal updates, experiences at an atheist conference, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, controversies surrounding Trump and Epstein, and Sean Feucht's claims of persecution. They also explore the absurdity of certain Christian practices and the implications of political actions on marginalized communities. Chapters 07:05 Personal Updates and Weekend Experiences 17:18 Ryan Walters and the Porn Incident 32:10 Gaza Crisis and Humanitarian Issues 45:59 Finding Hope Amidst Despair 57:43 The Victims of Trafficking 01:12:16 Weird Christian Practices ____________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals Tim on Instagram | ⁠@Timwhitakerspeaks⁠ April on Instagram | ⁠@Aprilajoy⁠ The New Evangelicals exists to support those who are tired of how evangelical church has been done before and want to see an authentic faith lived out with Jesus at the center. This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you’ve been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We’ve built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Tim and April interview guest Dani Rocca delve into her experiences with Teen Mania and the Honor Academy, exploring the complexities of faith, community, and trauma within evangelical spaces. They discuss the impact of the docuseries 'Shiny Happy People', the dynamics of fundraising and labor in the Honor Academy, and the radicalization that can occur in such environments. Dani on Instagram | @Daniroccamusic Chapters 12:40 The Culture of Teen Mania 18:36 Experiences of Trauma and Resilience 21:49 The Impact of Leaving Teen Mania 30:22 The Journey of Self-Discovery 39:10 Reflections on Christian Nationalism 45:02 Feedback and Responses to the Docuseries ____________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals Tim on Instagram | @Timwhitakerspeaks April on Instagram | @Aprilajoy The New Evangelicals exists to support those who are tired of how evangelical church has been done before and want to see an authentic faith lived out with Jesus at the center. This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you’ve been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We’ve built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's live, Tim and April delve into a variety of pressing topics, including the recent revelations about Trump and Epstein, April's feature in the documentary 'Shiny Happy People', and the controversial debate format used by Jubilee. Chapters 02:47 Discussion on 'Shiny Happy People' Documentary 11:51 The Fallout from Jubilee's Recent Episode 21:01 Healthcare and Religious Ethics in Tennessee 23:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 48:48 Christian Nationalism and Women's Rights 54:30 The Ongoing Crisis in Gaza 01:04:06 Trump and the Epstein Files ____________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals The New Evangelicals exists to support those who are tired of how evangelical church has been done before and want to see an authentic faith lived out with Jesus at the center. This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you’ve been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We’ve built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's live, Tim and April discuss a range of topics including the controversy surrounding Chip and Joanna Gaines for featuring a gay couple on their show, the legacy of John MacArthur following his death, and the ongoing discussions about Trump and Epstein. The conversation highlights the absurdity of current cultural debates and the hypocrisy within evangelical circles. Highlights 11:10 Chip and Joanna Gaines Controversy 26:51 Cultural Implications of the Gaines' Choices 38:51 Critique of Evangelical Leaders 50:54 Trump's Controversial Statements on Epstein 01:05:31 MAGA Hardliners and the Truth 01:22:45 Conspiracy Theories and Speculation 01:28:29 Cultural Commentary on Sports and Masculinity ____________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals The New Evangelicals exists to support those who are tired of how evangelical church has been done before and want to see an authentic faith lived out with Jesus at the center. This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you’ve been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We’ve built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim and April delve into the complexities of faith, politics, and culture, particularly focusing on the contradictions within Christian nationalism. They explore how the values instilled in them during their upbringing clash with the current political landscape, leading to feelings of frustration and confusion. Highlights: 02:57 The Burden of Content Creation in Faith 11:59 The Disconnect Between Faith and Policy 20:44 The Rise of Extremism in Evangelicalism 29:31 Conclusion and Call to Action 41:19 The Illusion of Persecution 57:12 Struggling with Humanity in a Divisive World ____________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals The New Evangelicals exists to support those who are tired of how evangelical church has been done before and want to see an authentic faith lived out with Jesus at the center. This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you’ve been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We’ve built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's live, Tim and April discuss a variety of pressing topics, including April's exciting news about her involvement in the documentary series 'Shiny Happy People', the political implications of Trump's golfing habits, and the tragic floods in Texas. They delve into the complexities of accountability in the wake of natural disasters, the fallout from the Epstein case, and the rhetoric surrounding Christian nationalism. Chapters 05:46 Trump's Golfing Habits and Political Accountability 19:27 The Complexity of Blame: Trump, FEMA, and Local Officials 38:57 MAGA's Reaction to Epstein and Trump's Accountability 58:22 The Role of Money in Faith: Tithing and Manipulation ______________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠if you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals The New Evangelicals exists to support those who are tired of how evangelical church has been done before and want to see an authentic faith lived out with Jesus at the center. This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you’ve been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We’ve built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into the fascinating world of rapture theology and its roots in dispensationalism. The conversation tackles the psychological impact on individuals, sparking anxiety and fear within communities. Discover how media portrayals, like the 'Left Behind' series, shape beliefs and perceptions. The hosts discuss the intersection of politics with faith, revealing the manipulation of apocalyptic narratives for political purposes. Personal stories add depth, challenging listeners to rethink their faith and find empathetic connections in their spiritual journeys.

In today's episode, Tim and April discuss the current political climate, focusing on the implications of a controversial bill being pushed by Christian nationalists. They express their frustrations with the state of politics, particularly regarding wealth redistribution, healthcare cuts, immigration policies, and more. Highlights 02:50 The Christian Nationalist Agenda 08:46 The Impact on the Poor and Healthcare 17:33 The Cruelty of Detention Centers 23:40 Conclusion: A Call to Action 50:18 Hypocrisy in Immigration Policies 01:03:59 Christian Nationalism and Historical Ignorance 01:13:49 Breaking Laws for Humanity _______________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠if you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals The New Evangelicals exists to support those who are tired of how evangelical church has been done before and want to see an authentic faith lived out with Jesus at the center. This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you’ve been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We’ve built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices