On this episode of the podcast Tim and Riley respond to an Allie Stuckey podcast discussing how the Jan 6th insurrection was overblown, how the police incited the majority of the violence and how the suspects arrested a political prisoners. CORRECTION: When Allie says that there were grandmothers in the capitol with an American flag on Jan 6th we asked for proof. We have a found a picture of an older woman holding an American flag in the capitol. We could not confirm if she was a grandmother. Su...
Jun 23, 2022•1 hr 49 min
Flamy Grant joins Tim on the show to explain what it means to be a drag queen and if drag shows are attempting to "groom" children Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 15, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Malynda Hale, musician, actress, entrepreneur, host of social media content and social justice activist, sits down with Tim to discuss being a black woman in America. Malynda explains her background and how she came to attend a white Evangelical college in California. Tim and Malynda discuss being a black woman in a white Evangelical college. Tim and Malynda discuss music and how that led her to her social justice activism. Lastly, Tim and Malynda discuss black women and their plight within the ...
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Recapping the first Jan 6th committee hearing and how the committee failed to address one of the primary fuel sources of the insurrection and the Trump fanaticism that so many of us saw through his presidency. Follow us on social media // @thenewevangelicals Support Our Work Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jun 10, 2022•24 min
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 // @thenewevangelicals Support our Work Advertising Inquiries: https://r...
Jun 09, 2022•1 hr 8 min
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 class Listen to Part Two on Home Brewed Christianity Beer Camp Info Support the Work We Do Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your a...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 12 min
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 // @thenewevangelicals Support our Work Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands ...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 21 min
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 Chris...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 14 min
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. Last...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 5 min
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, Ti...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 6 min
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 we...
May 02, 2022•55 min
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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
Apr 29, 2022•57 min
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' natio...
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 5 min
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. Fol...
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Tim Whitaker and Noah Althoff from TNE sit down to discuss topics happening in the Christian community. Noah and Tim discuss the role of certainty in Christian theological traditions and how that impacts the average Christian within those faith communities. Tim and Noah discuss the latest Red Pen critique that used a clip from Tim about a Biblical sexual ethic and the lack of humility this particular content creator showed by failing to admit the glaring differences between sexual ethics accepte...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Dante Stewart, theologian, pastor, and author of the new book Shoutin' in the Fire: An American Epistle , sits down with Tim to discuss his book and his time in white Evangelical churches. Dante and Tim discuss the reason why Dante wrote his new book. Dante talks about the relationships that led him back to the black church and the black theologist and literalist tradition. Dante and Tim discuss what happened that caused Dante to leave the white Evangelical church he was at. Tim and Dante talk a...
Apr 04, 2022•53 min
Dr. Adam Clark, Xavier University professor, former co-chair of Black Theology Group at the American Academy of Religion, author and podcast creator, sits down with Tim to discuss James Cone and black liberation theology. Dr. Clark gives his education and personal background and how he came to study theology under James Cone. Tim and Dr. Clark discuss what liberation theology is and its definition of freedom. Tim and Dr. Clark also discuss James Cone and Martin Luther King Jr. and what their con...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Thomas Millay, professor, pastor and author of the new book Kierkegaard and the New Nationalism , sits down with Tim to discuss how Kierkegaard's view of Nationalism intersects with how Nationalism affects us currently. Thomas explains his background and what prompted his new book. Tim and Thomas discuss the definition of Nationalism and the understanding of how that defines Christian Nationalism. Thomas explains how Soren Kierkegaard lived out the practical aspects of Christianity in light of h...
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Mako Nagasawa, advocate for restorative justice and intentional Christian community living, sits down with Tim and talks about what restorative justice looks like from the gospel examples. Mako explains his background and how he eventually got into ministry. Mako and Tim discuss how he began to investigate restorative justice and healing atonement theory. Mako and Tim discuss how intentional Christian community seeks to create multigenerational affordable housing in Boston. Lastly, Tim and Mako ...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 12 min
This is a recording taken from our theology 101 zoom group that meets on the first Monday of the month. In this session Jason Lowe breaks down where we get our modern view inerrancy from and how it might not be as "historical" as you thought. Follow Us On Instagram // @thenewevangelicals Support Our Work Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Justin Oberste, licensed sex therapist, sits down with Tim to discuss his particular field but also how therapy in general can aid the deconstructionist community. Justin gives some of his background in Evangelical spaces. Tim and Justin discuss the evolution of Justin’s coming out. Tim and Justin discuss the benefits and drawbacks of therapy in the deconstruction community. Lastly, Justin explains the difference between a licensed therapist, a coach and a counselor. Justin's Website Follow us o...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Brian Murphy and Fr. Shay Kearns, from the social media account Queer Theology, sit down with Tim for the third installment about the work of Queer Theology. Brian and Shay discuss how Queer Theology came to be and what their message is. Tim, Brian and Shay discuss what the initial response was when they launched the website and how many of those who engage are from Evangelical backgrounds. Brian and Shay discuss how body autonomy was co-opted by the Evangelical church and the damage it did. Tim...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Fr. Shay Kearns, co-creator of Queer Theology, podcast host and ordained priest, sits down with Tim to discuss his story as a transgender man in Christian spaces. Shay explains his background in the Evangelical church and in Evangelical education. Shay and Tim discuss his exploration of both sexuality and gender as a leader in the American Baptist tradition and in his education at Union College's seminary. Shay explains how he got involved with the Old Catholic church and the differences between...
Feb 21, 2022•50 min
Brian G. Murphy, from Queer Theology, sits down with Tim on the first of three episodes about what it means to be a queer Christian. Brian explains how he grew up. Tim and Brian discuss how Brian discovered he was queer and what that meant going into his college years. Brian explains how coming out to his parents changed both their understanding of God. Tim and Brian discuss how Queer Theology came about. Lastly, Brian explains what polyamory or ethical non-monogamy is. Visit Queer Theology's We...
Feb 14, 2022•54 min
Dr. Robyn Espinoza, professor, author and social media content creator of I, Robyn, sits down with Tim to discuss their upcoming book Body Becoming: Path to Liberation . Dr. Robyn discusses their background as a trans, nonbinary person raised in Evangelicalism. Dr. Robyn and Tim discuss how their degree led to their social media account, I, Robyn and what does activist theology look like? Tim and Dr. Robyn discuss how the current deconstructionist movement and ethical theology intersect. Dr. Rob...
Feb 07, 2022•58 min
Dr. Nathan Cartegena, professor, author and speaker, sits down with Tim to discuss the issues of racialization within the Evangelical church and how to relearn a new path toward Biblical understanding of restorative justice. Dr. Nathan Cartagena gives some of his background and how he came to discuss specific intersectionality of the Evangelical church and race. Tim and Dr. Cartagena discuss generational patterns of racism and what wounds are caused to both white and POC communities through erro...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Jessica Malaty Rivera, Infectious Disease Epidemiologist and Science Communication Lead at the Covid Tracking Project, sits down with Tim to discuss information about pandemic prevention research, Covid-19 and the vaccine. Jessica explains her background and how she ended up studying infectious diseases at Georgetown University. Tim and Jessica discuss what Covid-19 is and how masks and social distance can prevent transmission of the disease. Tim and Jessica discuss misinformation on the virus i...
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Dr. David Gushee, professor and author, sits down with Tim to discuss his new book Introducing Christian Ethics . Tim and Dr. Gushee discuss his current project and how it came about. Dr. Gushee explains Christian Humanism in his newly released book Introducing Christian Ethics and how it's relevant to his new book. Tim and Dr. Gushee talk about the difference between having knowledge about certain challenging questions of life and how to solve them. Lastly, Dr. Gushee explains what Sacred Nonvi...
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Dr. George Yancey, sociologist and author of the book, One Faith No Longer: The Transformation of Christianity in Red and Blue America , sits down with Tim to discuss Progressive Christianity and the divide between them and Conservative Christianity in terms of politics. Dr. Yancey and Tim discuss his book and what were some of the implications of it. Dr. Yancey explains his background in academia and his switch to studying religion. Tim and Dr. Yancey discuss how he defines Progressive Christia...
Jan 10, 2022•51 min
January 6th 2021 was a day America and the world will never forget. Tim brought on Samuel Perry, the author of Taking America Back for God which looks at polling and other data to see how Christian Nationalism behaves, how it's seen in the larger public and where it's heading. Follow us @thenewevangelicals Follow Sam Perry on Twitter Support the Work We Do Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Jan 06, 2022•1 hr 21 min
