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The New Evangelicals Podcast

Hosted by Tim Whitakerwww.thenewevangelicals.com
The New Evangelicals Podcast invites you into bold, thought-provoking conversations at the intersection of faith, politics, and justice. Each week our host, Tim Whitaker, speaks with pastors, theologians, scholars, and cultural leaders who are challenging the status quo, confronting Christian Nationalism, and imagining a more inclusive and just world.
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Episodes

99. Homeschoolers Survive Beer Camp // with Mason Mennenga

Tim and Noah sit down with Mason Mennenga from "A People's Theology" to discuss their thoughts on Tripp Fuller's Theology Beer Camp. Get mad with Mad Priest Coffee (Promo Code: TNE20) Follow us on Instagram: @thenewevangelicals Support Our Work Mason's YouTube Channel Mason's Website Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Oct 17, 202241 min

BONUS EPISODE: Homeschoolers Go To Beercamp (Part 2)

Tim and Noah recap the first day of Theology Beer Camp and how the experience is affecting them. Get mad with Mad Priest Coffee (Promo Code: TNE20) 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...

Oct 15, 202217 min

BONUS EPISODE: Homeschoolers Go To Beercamp (Part 1)

It's the night before beer-camp. Noah and Tim share their first thoughts about Tripp Fuller's Theology Beer Camp God-Pod Edition, before their flight to NC. Get mad with Mad Priest Coffee (Promo Code: TNE20) 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...

Oct 13, 202223 min

98. The Indoctrination Station // with Julie Ingersoll

Julie Ingersoll, professor and author of the book, Building God's Kingdom: Inside the World Of Christian Reconstructionism , sits down with Tim to discuss Christian Reconstructionism. Julie shares some of her background and how she came to study and write about Christian Reconstructionism. Tim and Julie discuss what Christian Reconstructionism is. Tim and Julie discuss the founder of Christian Reconstruction, R.J. Rushdoony. They also discuss how Christian Reconstructionism has gone mainstream w...

Oct 10, 20221 hr 4 min

97. We Disagree, Let's Talk // With Pastor David Griffin

Pastor David Griffin used a TNE Tik Tok video in a sermon to warn of the problems of deconstruction. So Tim invited David on the show to have a good faith dialogue to talk about our differences. Support Our Work Learn More About Us On Our Website Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Oct 06, 20221 hr 2 min

96. Predestined For Deconstruction // with Derek Webb

Derek Webb, singer-songwriter and member of Caedmon's Call, sits down with Tim to discuss his journey from Caedmon's Call to a solo career as a deconstructed Christian. Derek explains a little bit about his background and how he became a part of Caedmon's Call. Tim and Derek discuss how Derek became hardcore Calvinist during his tenure at Caedmon's Call. Tim and Derek discuss how both his departure from Caedmon's Call and his deconstruction began. Lastly, Tim and Derek discuss his current belief...

Oct 03, 20221 hr 18 min

95. Theology Is An Art Form // with Tim and Noah

Tim and Noah sit down to discuss how they view theology as an art form, and what it looks like to put their beliefs in perspective of the larger christian tradition. They also analyze the results of the 2022 "State of Theology" study from Ligonier Ministries and LifeWay Research and discuss how the study reflects current trends in evangelical culture. Sign up for Theology Beer Camp (Promo Code: TNE) Get mad with Mad Priest Coffee (Promo Code: TNE20) Follow us on Instagram: @thenewevangelicals Su...

Sep 30, 20221 hr

94. I Speak For The Trees // with Denzel D. Burnside III

Denzel Burnside III, minister, activist, and social media content creator, sits down with Tim to discuss Christian Environmentalism and how industries can impact not just the environment but the communities they operate in. Denzel explains his background growing up in Miami, Florida and how he ended up in North Carolina. Tim and Denzel discuss Denzel's time working with Democratic campaigns and why he left that to pursue activism. Tim and Denzel discuss his work with the Dogwood Alliance and wha...

Sep 26, 20221 hr 6 min

93. Tim, You’re a Mouthpiece of Satan // with Pete Enns

Pete Enns, social media content creator, podcast host and professor, sits down with Tim to discuss theology and processing current Evangelical messaging. Tim and Pete discuss how to view the Bible post deconstruction. Pete explains his background. Tim and Pete discuss Evangelical culture and theology and how it developed intellectually. Lastly, Tim and Pete discuss the intellectual and faith development of the Biblical writers. Sign up for Theology Beer Camp (Promo Code: TNE) Get mad with Mad Pr...

Sep 19, 20221 hr 10 min

92. I State My Regret // with Tim and Noah

In this episode Tim and Noah reflect on the question: "how do we effectively critique harmful ideologies in a non-dehumanizing manner, and what does it look like to use that critique as an opportunity for invitation into greater human flourishing?" Tim shares how these questions affect the type of content that The New Evangelicals continues to produce, and what it looks like to uphold TNE's values as the community continues to stand up against harmful theology and oppression. Sign up for Theolog...

Sep 16, 202244 min

91. Giving You Permission To Process // with Dan Koch

Dan Koch, musician and podcast content creator, sits down with Tim to talk about his latest venture getting his doctorate in Psychology with an emphasis on spiritual abuse. Dan explains his background and how he decided to study psychology. Dan and Tim discuss his series on The Dangers of Progressive Christianity to show how conversations about this topic with right of center guests can be persuasive with those not on the radicalized right. Tim and Dan also discuss what fundamentalism is and how...

Sep 12, 20221 hr 40 min

90. Is Black Liberation Theology a False Gospel? // with Tripp Fuller and Adam Clark

Tim sits down with Adam Clark and Tripp Fuller to discuss a recent post from the Center for Biblical Unity claiming that black liberation theology is a false gospel. Adam Clark was mentored by James Cone, the father of black liberation theology, and is an expert on the subject; so Tim, Adam, and Tripp discuss wether or not the post is accurate. Sign up for Theology Beer Camp (Promo Code: TNE) Get mad with Mad Priest Coffee (Promo Code: TNE20) Follow us on Instagram: @thenewevangelicals Support O...

Sep 08, 20221 hr 32 min

89. Tim's TNE Podcast Update

Tim Whitaker explains recent changes and updates in the latest podcast. Tim thanks listeners and supporters of TNE. There are some new announcements. Tim explains what's going to be changing about the podcast going forward. Lastly, Tim thanks donors for their generosity and their outpouring for support for the social media platforms, the podcast and Tim to be able to do TNE full time. Sign up for Theology Beer Camp (Promo Code: TNE) Get mad with Mad Priest Coffee (Promo Code: TNE20) Follow us on...

Sep 05, 202223 min

88. The Empire Strikes Back // with Tim and Noah

Tim and Noah discuss President Biden's recent speech at Independence Hall, Doug Mastriano, and Bobbie Houston's new fashion line. Sign up for Theology Beer Camp (Promo Code: TNE) Get mad with Mad Priest Coffee (Promo Code: TNE20) 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...

Sep 02, 202247 min

87. What the H, Matt Chandler?! // With The Bodies Behind the Bus

Recently Matt Chandler stepped down from leadership at the village church for inappropriately DM'ing a woman through his instagram account. But this story is strange and has a lot of red flags so Tim brought on Johnna and Jay from the Bodies Behind the Bus Podcast to get their perspective on the situation. Listen to the Bodies Behind the Bus Podcast Support Our Work Here Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your...

Aug 30, 20221 hr 12 min

86. The God Who Riots // with Damon Garcia

Damon Garcia, minister, social media content creator, artist and author of the new book The God Who Riots:Taking Back the Radical Jesus , sits down with Tim to discuss his new book. Damon explains his background in Evangelical culture and what led him to ultimately leave Evangelicalism. Tim and Damon discuss both the theological and political reasons for his deconstruction. Tim and Damon discuss his reasons for writing the book and what the terms abolitionist and radical mean to him. Lastly, Tim...

Aug 29, 20221 hr 3 min

85. What the Deuth?! // with Tim and Riley

In this episode Tim is joined by Riley Martinez to respond to a video of Samuel Deuth, pastor of Awaken Church calling out The New Evangelicals. Sign up for Theology Beer Camp (Promo Code: TNE) Get mad with Mad Priest Coffee (Promo Code: TNE20) 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...

Aug 26, 202254 min

84. Living Under Oath // with Aaron Gillespie

Aaron Gillespie, songwriter, producer and drummer for Underoath sits down with Tim to talk about music and deconstruction. Aaron explains his background. Aaron and Tim discuss his current projects and his writing process. Aaron explains how he deconstructed and how it led him to being more authentic in his music. Tim and Aaron discuss how Underoath left the Evangelical music space to become more transparent about who they were as individuals. Lastly, Tim and Aaron talk all things drums. Sign up ...

Aug 22, 20221 hr 43 min

82. Reclaiming Community // with Rohadi Nagassar

Rohadi Nagassar, speaker, podcast host and author of the book When We Belong: Reclaiming Christianity on the Margins sits down with Tim to discuss his new book. Rohadi explains his background and what led him to write his new book. Tim and Rohadi discuss the idea of discipleship the church has neglected. They expound upon the idea of community and how that looks in the twenty-first century. Lastly they explore the impact of Christian Nationalism on the church and in both the U.S. and Canada. Sig...

Aug 15, 20221 hr 12 min

80. Slaughtering Sacred Cows // with Dr. Dan McClellan

Dr. Dan McClellan, social media content creator, translator of LDS material and author of his new book Deity and Divine Agency in the Hebrew Bible , sits down with Tim to discuss issues related to how modern Christianity interprets ancient Hebrew texts. Dan explains his background and how he studies Cognitive Linguistics and Cognitive Religion. Tim and Dan discuss the different interpretations of God through the ages. Tim and Dan discuss if religion as modernity interprets it existed among the w...

Aug 08, 20221 hr 7 min

79. Is Christian Nationalism "Fringe"? // with Samuel Perry

Samuel Perry, University of Oklahoma professor, author and social media content creator sits down with Tim to discuss his data concerning Christian Nationalism. Samuel Perry explains his new data concerning the breakdown of Christian Nationalism. Tim and Samuel discuss the definitions of those terms, Ambassador, Accommodator, Rejector and Resister. Tim and Samuel also discuss if those on the Ambassador side of Christian Nationalism are going further to the Right or not. Lastly, Tim and Samuel di...

Aug 01, 20221 hr

78. Lost Faith and Wandering Souls // with Dr. David Morris

Dr. David Morris, publisher, psychologist and author of the book Lost Faith and Wandering Souls: A Psychology of Disillusionment, Mourning and the Return of Hope, sits down with Tim to discuss the psychological reasons for and the impact of deconstruction. David explains his background and what led him to become a publisher who focuses on the deconstruction phenomenon. Tim and David discuss what ingredients psychologically lead people to deconstruct. Tim and David discuss the lack of community a...

Jul 25, 202259 min

77. Allie Stuckey Goes from Disingenuous to Dangerous Pt 2

In this episode Tim and Riley finish up their response to Allie Stuckey's podcast episode #360 where she brought on "reporter" Julie Kelly to discuss the Jan 6th insurrection and who was really at fault. Listen to Pt 1 Here Get Mad Priest Coffee Here // Promo Code TNE20 Get Your Tickets to Home Brewed Theology Beer Camp // Promo Code TNE Support Our Work Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Jul 22, 20221 hr 37 min

76. Larry Boy and the Conspiracy Weed// with Jared Stacy

Jared Stacy, former pastor and current researcher of conspiracy theories and how they intersect with Evangelicalism, sits down with Tim to discuss his research. Jared explains his background in Southern Evangelical spaces and his eventual move from pastoral work to getting a PhD in conspiracy theories. Tim and Jared discuss the three ways a conspiracy theory is defined. They also discuss how there is overlap between Qnon conspiracy theories and Evangelical theology. Lastly, Tim and Jared discuss...

Jul 18, 20221 hr 24 min

75. The Unpatriotic Evangelicals //with Tim and Noah

In this episode Tim and Noah sit down to discuss the concept of American patriotism, and the pursuit of "liberty and justice for all". Sign up for Theology Beer Camp (Promo Code: TNE) Get mad with Mad Priest Coffee (Promo Code: TNE20) 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...

Jul 15, 202247 min

74. I Am Kelvin Gemstone // with Pastor Dan Minor

Dan Minor, pastor of Harvest Church in Sarasota, FL, sits down with Tim to discuss being an LGBTQIA affirming, community-loving Evangelical church amongst Theocon churches. Pastor Dan explains his background in the Pentecostal church. Tim and Pastor Dan discus Harvest Church's LGBTQIA affirming status and the fall out from that decision. Lastly, Tim and Pastor Dan discuss the role of politics in the church and how the Christian influence should be loving your neighbor. Sign up for Theology Beer ...

Jul 11, 20221 hr 14 min

73. Losing My Religion // with Trey Pearson

Trey Pearson, former frontman for the Christian rock band Everyday Sunday, solo artist, and LGBTQIA activist, sits down with Tim to discuss Trey's coming out story. Trey explains his background in the conservative Evangelical church and how he became involved with the band Everyday Sunday. Tim and Trey discuss Trey's coming out story and what he lost as a result of his admission he was gay. Trey discusses his LGBTQIA activism. Lastly, Tim and Trey discuss music, Trey's new album, Somebody You Kn...

Jul 04, 20221 hr 3 min

72. When Your Ex Calls...// with Tim and Noah

Tim and Noah share a conversation about Tim's Ex......worship leader, accountability for harm in religious spaces, and how the evangelical church continues to prop up christian nationalism. Sign up for early access to Tripp Fuller's Beer Camp Get Mad with Mad Priest Coffee 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...

Jul 01, 202252 min

71. The Power of Christian Nationalism at the Supreme Court // With Rachel Laser

On this episode Tim sits down with the leader of American's United, Rachel Laser, to discuss two recent landmark Supreme Court rulings that have major implications that affect us now and in the future. Rachel and her team represented Bremerton School District in the recent SCOTUS case Kennedy Vs Bremerton School District. In this case a high school football coach was praying with students at the 50 yard line after games and the school said he couldn't do that while coaching. He refused to comply...

Jun 29, 20221 hr 7 min

70. Mind the 47% Orgasm Gap // With Sheila and Keith Gregorie

Sheila and Keith Gregoire, authors, social media content creators and podcast hosts sit down with Tim to discuss their new books The Good Guys Guide to Great Sex and the updated version of The Good Girls Guide to Great Sex. Keith Gregoire explains some background of his experience in the Evangelical church and how he came to write a book with his wife Sheila. Tim, Keith and Sheila discuss their research into how both men and women's theological/practical views of marriage can impact their marria...

Jun 27, 20221 hr 3 min
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