Tim and Dr. Kevin Carnahan go through a Mark Driscoll interview with Russell Johnson to unpack the misleading and at times blatantly false rhetoric said during the interview. Kevin helps us navigate what a faithful Christian Witness says to people who put their allegiance to power and control over the call of Christ. Watch the Youtube Video Support Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 22, 2023•2 hr 23 min
Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis, pastor, speaker and author of the new book, Fierce Love: A Bold Path to Ferocious Courage and Rule Breaking-Kindness That Can Heal the World, sits down with Tim to discuss her new book. Rev. Dr. Lewis explains her background and how that led her into ministry. Tim and Rev. Dr. Lewis discuss the reason she wrote her new book and how her own church’s story inspired it. They also discuss how radical kindness can change our approach towards those who promote harm in an ethical...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 4 min
On this episode Tim talks to Nancy and Susan, two former IHOP insiders who saw warning signs during their time with the organization. Nancy and Susan explain what’s going on now and why they believe that IHOP will prioritize the organization at the expense of alleged victims at the hands of its leader, Mike Bickle. Listen to the heaven bent podcast Support Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 37 min
In this episode, Tim sits down with Jared Stacy, American pastor and current PhD candidate in Theological Ethics at the University of Aberdeen, to discuss the history of the American evangelical church's connection to the moral majority movement in the 80's, and the deadly combination of gospel rhetoric with conservative propaganda. Read Jared Stacy's Work Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Support Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 13, 2023•1 hr 14 min
This special episode is a recording of Tripp Fuller's talk at Theology Beer Camp 2023. Tripp shares some milestones in his own deconstruction journey and asks the question: is our understanding of the gospel building crosses, or bearing them? Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Support Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 08, 2023•34 min
Mike Bickle, leader of the International House of Prayer has recently been accused of sexual abuse spanning decades according to a statement written by former IHOP leaders. In this first part out of a two part series Tim brings on Gracia, Tamice and Brantley, three former IHOP students to talk about their experience spending years on the inside. They discuss what drew them to IHOP, the theology and culture that kept them there and what it was like trying to live a normal life once they left. Sup...
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 58 min
Matthias Roberts, therapist and author of the new book, Holy Runaways: Rediscovering Faith After Being Burned by Religion, sits down with Tim to discuss his book. Matthias explains his background in Evangelism and why he walked away. Tim and Matthias discuss the reason Matthias wrote his book. They also discuss how the nervous system works in relationship to religious trauma. Lastly, they discuss the possibility for healthy communities centered around Jesus and what they may look like. Read Holy...
Nov 06, 2023•59 min
Dr. Matthew Taylor joins Tim to talk about Mike Johnson’s connection to the Christian Supremacist network known as the New Apostolic Reformation whose leaders were key in orchestrating the Jan 6th insurrection. Support Our Work Check out Matt's series on the NAR via Straight White American Jesus podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Where is TNE headed? What should you expect of the podcast over the next few months? Tim comes on to share what's on the horizon. Support Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 31, 2023•12 min
Dr. Ife Williams, African American History scholar and author of the new book Police Brutality: A Philadelphia Story, sits down with Tim to discuss her book. Dr. Williams explains her background and what led her to write on the topic of police brutality. Tim and Dr. Williams discuss police brutality in America and the systemic issues that surround it. Lastly, they discuss the possible reforms that would bring meaningful change to the problem of police brutality. Read Police Brutality: A Philadel...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Tim Whitaker and Sarah Heath debrief from their experience at theology beer camp. They talk about the highs, the lows, the confusing moments and how communion brought up some church memories that they weren’t expecting to navigate. Support Our Work Follow Revcovery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Dr. Bruce Benson, philosopher, theologian, professor and author sits down with Tim to discuss the origins of deconstruction. Dr. Benson explains his background and why he chose to study philosophy. Tim and Bruce discuss the difference between analytical and continental philosophy and what discipline deconstruction falls under. They also discuss how Derrida, the father of deconstruction, has been misunderstood by current evangelical pastors. Lastly, they discuss how meaning changes or is discover...
Oct 23, 2023•52 min
Tim and resident journalist Dan Catchpole speak to Na'ama Barak Wolfman who is a leader in the Women Wage Peace movement. Na'ama gives her insight on how devastating the attacks by Hamas were on the people of Israel. Na'ama also explains how Women Wage Peace has a broad coalition of Muslim, Christian, Jewish, and Palestinian women who are committed to working together in order to find a peaceful resolution of the current crisis that has claimed the lives of the thousands. Support Our Work Suppor...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 3 min
In this episode Tim sits down with Meghan Murphy-Gill: an Episcopal priest and the author of The Sacred Life of Bread: Uncovering the Mystery of an Ordinary Loaf. Meghan explains her journey from Catholicism to the Episcopal church, as well as some of the key differences between Episcopalianism and other Christian traditions. Tim and Meghan discuss what it could mean for God to be present in both deep suffering and the mundane, and how the symbol of bread can point us to valuable spiritual pract...
Oct 16, 2023•58 min
In the last part of this series Tim brings on Daniel Bannoura a Christian Palestinian who grew up in the West Bank and who is now pursuing his PHD in America. Daniel gives Tim an insider's perspective about what it's like to live in the West Bank and to have friends in the Gaza Strip. Daniel and Tim talk about the Christian ethic of loving your enemies and what that means living under the occupation of the Israeli Defense Force. Daniel shares some history on Hamas and how they see this conflict ...
Oct 13, 2023•1 hr 37 min
In part two of our three part series, Dr. Daniel Hummel joins Tim to talk about Christian Zionism. They discuss what it is, where it came from and the theology that underpins it that has to lead to strong unwavering American support for the nation state of Israel. Dr. Hummel has written a book and several peer reviewed articles on the history of Christian Zionism and is a leading expert in the field. Support Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Over the weekend Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel leaving hundreds dead and many more wounded. Hamas has taken prisoners and Israel has retaliated by ordering the complete siege of Gaza. How did we get here? What is the history that undergirds the conflict we are seeing today? This is part one of a three part series hoping to give you a better understanding of the dynamics and history that lead to where we are today. Dr. Kevin Carnahan joins Tim on the podcast to show us how European I...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 27 min
Dr. David Gushee, professor, scholar and author of the new book, Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies, sits down with Tim to discuss his new book. Dr. Gushee explains his background and why he wrote his new book. Tim and Dr. Gushee discuss why he uses a different term for Christian Nationalism to describe the movement happening around the world. Tim and Dr. Gushee discuss how authoritarianism differs from democracy and how easy it is to transition from democracy into authoritarian regi...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Andy Stanley's Church, North Point, hosted a conference put on by Embracing the Journey called Unconditional. The conference was aimed at parents of Queer children helping them navigate a better way forward in their love and affirmation for their kids without compromising their commitment to following Jesus. This triggered the Brovangelicals and they responded in force. Pastor Zach Lamber joins Tim Whitaker to respond to some of the critics who attended the Unconditional Conference Hosted by Nor...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 55 min
Caroline J. Sumlin, educator, speaker and author of the new book, We’ll All Be Free: How a Culture of White Supremacy Devalues Us and How We Can Reclaim Our True Worth, sits down with Tim to discuss her book. Caroline explains her background and why she decided to write her book. Tim and Caroline discuss the disparities she encountered teaching in Washington D.C. schools between predominately black schools and suburban white schools. They also discuss the definition of white supremacy. Lastly, t...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Ex pastor Brian Recker joins the live stream to talk about why he left his job as a pastor and what life is like after evangelicalism. Last Chance To Enter our Giveaway! Donate Now Watch this interview on Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Amy Fritz, host of The Untangled Faith podcast, sits down with Tim to discuss her story. Amy gives some of her background. Tim and Amy discuss how her husband came to work for Dave Ramsey. They also discuss the red flags Amy and her husband began to see. Tim and Amy discuss the scandals that now plague Dave Ramsay’s ministry. Lastly, they discuss the resulting issues for Amy and her husband after her husband left Dave Ramsay’s company. Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Support Our Work ...
Sep 25, 2023•53 min
In this episode Tim joins Dan Koch from You Have Permission Podcast to discuss the question: "Is Christianity Inherently Toxic?". Tim and Dan explain how the discussion was prompted by a Pete Enns video on the topic. Dan offers his thoughts on why Christianity can be compared to beer, and explains how reputable research has demonstrated a number of significant benefits to religion, when disconnected from spiritual abuse. Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Support Our Work Get Tickets To ...
Sep 18, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Dr. Daniel Hummel, scholar, minister and author of the new book, The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism: How the Evangelical Battle Over the End Times Shaped a Nation, sits down with Tim to discuss his book. Dr. Hummel gives his background and why he decided to write a book on Dispensationalism. Tim and Dr. Hummel discuss what Premillenial Dispensationalism is. They also discuss the history of the movement. Tim and Dr. Hummel discuss how influential Dispensationalism is in our current culture. L...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 19 min
John Macarthur, Paul Washer, Matt Chandler, Voddie Baucham, Mark Driscoll before he became a MAGA Pentocostal salesman. These might be names you associate with the Reformed tradition. But what if there’s more to being Reformed than God predestining most people to Hell and some people to Heaven? Theologian W. Travis McMaken and Tripp Fuller join Tim to talk about why we shouldn’t throw Reformed theology out just yet. Enter our Many Hands Make Light Work Giving Campaign Get tickets to TheologyBeer...
Sep 08, 2023•1 hr 33 min
Dr. Andrew Whitehead, sociologist, scholar and author of the new book, American Idolatry: How Christian Nationalism Betrays the Gospel and Threatens the Church, sits down with Tim to discuss his book. Dr. Whitehead gives some background about himself and his research. He and Tim discuss the reason he wrote his new book about Christian Nationalism. Tim and Dr. Whitehead discuss different aspects of Christian Nationalism, like racism and the considerable amount of power white Evangelicals have, in...
Sep 04, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Kaitlyn Schiess, theologian, cohost of Holy Post podcast and author of the new book, The Ballot and the Bible: How Scripture Has Been Used and Abused in American Politics and Where Do We Go From Here, sits down with Tim to discuss the book. Kaitlyn explains her background in Evangelism and how she eventually disentangled her faith. Tim and Kaitlyn discuss her book and why she decided to write it. They also discuss how the way we read the Bible creates the majority of our issues around politics ....
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 7 min
TNE community member Alyssa cohosts today with Tim as they interview Andrew Seidel, attorney, activist and author of American Crusade: How the Supreme Court is Weaponizing Religious Freedom. Andrew explains his background as an attorney and activist for Freedom From Religion Foundation. Tim, Alyssa and Andrew talk about how the Supreme Court was weaponized by conservative justices to support religious right causes. They discuss specific cases that have been used by the court system to advance Ch...
Aug 21, 2023•53 min
Tim Whitaker brings on his friend Billie Hoard to respond to a YouTube video of Christian Apologists Frank Turek and Melissa Dougherty talking about the danger of the “trans” agenda. This audio was pulled from our live YouTube Response to if you want to see the video check it out below! YouTube Video Here Support Our Work Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Aug 17, 2023•2 hr 39 min
Carlos Whittaker, speaker, musician social media content creator and author of the new book, How to Human: Three Ways to Share Life Beyond What Distracts, Divides and Disconnects Us, sits down with Tim to discuss his new book. Carlos explains his background in Evangelism and how he came on staff at churches like North Point. Tim and Carlos discuss when he began to see racism in the white Evangelical churches he attended. Tim and Carlos discuss how he became a CCM artist, what made him leave and ...
Aug 14, 2023•1 hr 12 min
