Summary In this conversation, Tim Whitaker and Leah Payne, PhD. discuss her book, God Gave Rock and Roll to You , that outlines the origins and impact of contemporary Christian music (CCM). They explore the power of music in religious experiences and the potential for manipulation in revivalist moments as well as the complicated relationship with problematic artists and the ethical dilemma of singing their songs. Takeaways Contemporary Christian music (CCM) has a diverse range of genres and subg...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 14 min
In this episode, Tim shares his thoughts on the He Gets Us Super Bowl commercial. Check out our website for merch, educational materials, and how to join our community! If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here! Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Subscribe On YouTube 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. On this channel, you'll see videos...
Feb 16, 2024•28 min
Summary Dr. Nancy Pearcey, author of ' The Toxic War on Masculinity ' claimed in a recent podcast interview that women’s suffrage was a net loss and that Christian marriages are healthier than their non-christian counterparts. Tim brings on Sheila Gregoire, author of ' The Great Sex Rescue ' along with Dr. Beth Allison Barr, author of ' The Making of Biblical Womanhood ' to respond. A followup from Dr. Beth Allison Barr Resources - Susan Ware, Why They Marched: Untold Stories of the Women Who Fo...
Feb 14, 2024•2 hr 21 min
Summary Pastor Trey Ferguson discusses his book, Theologizin' Bigger: Homilies on Living Freely and Loving Wholly , that explores the themes of the black church tradition, the interpretation of the Bible, and the impact of white supremacy on Christianity. Takeaways The fullness of God cannot be confined to any one particular tradition. The black church tradition recognizes the reality of being black in the United States as a valid starting point for discussions about God. Chapters 00:00 Introduc...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Summary In this conversation, Tim and Keith discuss the topic of universal reconciliation and respond to the claim that it is not a biblical or Christian perspective. They explore various themes, including the historical context of universalism, the views of early church fathers, and the nature of God. They also address the theological critiques of universalism, such as the connection between conditionalism and universalism. In this conversation, Tim and Keith discuss the concept of universal re...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 34 min
Summary Dr. James McGrath wrote the book, A to Z of the New Testament: Things Experts Know That Everyone Else Should Too, to help lay people with information about the NT from the cultural context. Tim and Dr. McGrath discuss the benefits that help us understand details that put scripture in context. Takeaway The Nativity was about a spare room in Middle Eastern hospitality culture not in a barn The Birth of Jesus isn’t about Jesus having a human mother and divine Father Salvation is complex Sex...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Summary This conversation between Tim Whitaker and Deconstruction Girl revolves around the topic of deconstruction within Christianity. They discuss the misunderstandings and misconceptions surrounding deconstruction, the validity of deconstructing one's faith, the issue of gatekeeping and labeling, the straw man argument often used against deconstruction, the concept of atonement and sacrifice, the importance of deconstruction, and the futility of arguing with those who are not open to understa...
Feb 02, 2024•51 min
This is a brand new monthly installment featuring Andrew Whitehead who's a leading sociologist of Christian Nationalism. On this month's episode Tim and Andrew unpack the Christian Nationalism that is fueling the panic at the southern border. Support Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jan 31, 2024•41 min
Tiffany Yecke Brooks, PhD shares her personal journey of growing up in a fundamentalist faith tradition. She discusses the moment she realized something was wrong and how it led her to write a book called Holy Ghosted. She also explains the concept of spiritual anxiety and religious trauma and how churches use them to indoctrinate us. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:00 Growing Up in a Fundamentalist Faith Tradition 06:00 Questioning Gender Roles and Church Leadership 13:00 Writing ...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Summary In this conversation, Tim Whitaker and political analyst Riley Martinez discuss the New Hampshire primary and its implications for the Republican Party. They explore the voting process in the primaries and the support for both Donald Trump and Nikki Haley. They delve into the significance of the white evangelical vote and the influence of Trumpism within the GOP. The conversation also touches on the war within the party and the election fraud narrative. They highlight immigration as a ke...
Jan 26, 2024•18 min
Summary In this conversation, Tim and Pete Enns respond to a video discussing deconstruction by Alisa Childers, Tim Barnett, and Sean McDowell. They explore the concept of a biblical worldview and its limitations and the definition and significance of deconstruction. They also discuss the role of biblical authority and the challenges of interpreting and applying scripture. Pete and Tim explore the nuances of doubt and apologetics, the clash between modernism and postmodernism, the complexity of ...
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 57 min
Summary In this podcast, Mattie Jo Cowsert discusses her book God, Sex & Rich People: A Recovering Evangelical Testimony, with Tim. Mattie Jo explains her background in evangelicalism and the influence of purity culture on her beliefs and sexuality. She and Tim explore the need to challenge systemic issues and prioritize social justice over religious dogma. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 08:16 Questioning Faith and Reclaiming Sexuality 16:04 Deconstructing Christianity and Formin...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 29 min
Summary This conversation explores the historical context of evangelical opposition to the civil rights movement and draws parallels to contemporary rhetoric. The discussion highlights the similarities between the language used by Charlie Kirk and historical figures who opposed civil rights legislation. It also examines the theological justifications used to discredit the movement and the role of lay preaching in the civil rights movement. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the futu...
Jan 19, 2024•48 min
Summary Kevin Garcia sits down with Tim to discuss Kevin’s book, What Makes You Bloom: Cultivating a Practice for Connecting with Your Divine Self. They explore the concepts of non-monogamy, community and divine love as healing applications. Chapters 1:46 Intro into sexual ethics 6:32 Non-Monogamy 15:45 Communication in close relationships 23:23 Building Community outside of the Church 39:06 Inspiration for Kevin’s book 47:24 The root of suffering Get Tickets to the God After Deconstruction Conf...
Jan 17, 2024•59 min
Summary In this episode Tim is joined by Dr. Jemar Tisby, author of The Color of Compromise and How To Fight Racism to discuss Martin Luther King Jr., and the forces in his life which brought him into the spotlight during the civil rights movement. Dr. Tisby explains the whitewashing of MLK today, and the need to understand his true message, which is still deeply relevant. Takeaways Dr. Jemar Tisby's books, 'The Color of Compromise' and 'How to Fight Racism' are raising awareness about racism an...
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 23 min
Summary In this conversation, Tim Whitaker interviews c about the disqualification of Donald Trump from the Colorado ballot and the definition of insurrection. They discuss the legal basis for disqualification under the 14th Amendment and the role of the courts in determining eligibility for office. They also address the argument of tyranny and the potential for violence in the upcoming 2024 election. Takeaways The Colorado Supreme Court disqualified Donald Trump from the state's ballot under th...
Jan 10, 2024•44 min
Summary In this conversation, Derek Kubilus discusses the concept of sin as the refusal to love and the importance of understanding it in a broader context. He also explores the difference between purgatory and purgation, emphasizing the idea of refinement and growth in the afterlife. Derek shares his perspective on the salvation of those who have done harm and the essence of the divine in every person. He challenges the notion of eternal damnation and highlights the need to respect the pain of ...
Jan 08, 2024•1 hr
Many think that the insurrection was just about politics but this is not true. The truth is that a shadow network of Christian fundamentalists worked with the Trump administration for over a year. These networks laid the foundation that Trump was on God's side and any result other than his re-election was an attack from the devil. Dr. Matthew Taylor joins Tim Whitaker to expose them. Support Our Work Pre-Order The Violent Take it by Force Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
Jan 06, 2024•1 hr 9 min
In this episode, Tim sits down with podcast producer Noah and TNE community member Kieran to discuss some of the highlights of the podcast in 2023, and how the show will continue to evolve in the new year. They also discus Project Amplify's mission to platform experts and scholars who are offering better paths forward and an alternative to the dehumanizing theological and political rhetoric filling our news feeds. Kieran also discusses his experience growing up in Catholic and Methodist circles,...
Dec 29, 2023•1 hr 16 min
In this rebroadcasted episode, Tim talks with Dr. Tripp Fuller about the differing accounts of Jesus' birth in the gospels, and what scholars and seminary students know that you should too! Dr. Fuller, discusses the virgin birth in Matthew and Luke's gospels, and how we can understand their narratives in light of the Jewish and Christian traditions they arose from. Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Support Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 25, 2023•1 hr 35 min
On this episode Tim is joined by Rev. Nathan Empsall the director of Faithful America. Tim and Rev Nathan talk about sin, why the terminology still matters, why it's more important than ever to resist christian nationalism and where they've seen Christian nationalism defeated in the public square. Support Project Amplify Faithful America Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Dr. Laura Anderson, therapist, speaker and author of the new book When Religion Hurts You: Healing from Religious Trauma and the Impact of High-Control Religion, sits down with Tim to discuss her book. Dr. Anderson explains her background and why she wrote her book. Tim and Dr. Anderson break down over-used psychological terms and how they should really be applied. They also discuss the difference between spiritual abuse and adverse religious events. Lastly, they discuss what factors create high...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 21 min
In this episode, Tim sits down with Palestinian scholars and christians Daniel and Yousef to discuss the current crisis in Gaza, and the ways that American evangelical theology has failed to give us the tools to respond to it. Daniel and Yousef offer a more global perspective on Christian faith and conviction beyond the American left/right binary. Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Support Our Work Get Daniel's Resource List Open Letter To Western Christians Yousef and Daniel's Episode o...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 51 min
In this episode Tim sits down with author Gabriel Gordon, to discuss how both liberals and fundamentalists inherited the same colonized method of biblical interpretation. Gabriel explains the anti-semitic aspects of enlightenment theology, and a way of reading the Bible that rejects dualism in liberal and fundamentalist circles. Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Support Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 5 min
On this episode, Tim is joined by Kalie from the center for prophetic imagination to respond to a gospel coalition article where an anonymous author wrote that they love their trans Child but loves Jesus more. Kalie and Tim discuss why this article is so problematic and how it advocates for the harm of trans people in the name of God. Support Project Amplify The Center For Prophetic Imagination Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Jesse Curtis joins the podcast to talk about his book The Myth of Colorblind Christianity: Evangelicals and the white supremacy in the Civil Rights Era. Help us launch Project Amplify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 04, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Tim talks to Kayla from the Reclamation Collective about navigating mental health during deconstruction and how to reclaim your autonomy. Support Our Work HERE Reclamation Collective Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 01, 2023•49 min
After 3 years of hearing your stories and ideas, our team finally has a plan to create a new narrative for Christian civic engagement–one that is committed to the values of love, inclusivity, justice and non-dehumanization D Donate now and let's be the change we want to see Watch On Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 28, 2023•18 min
Russell Moore, minister, speaker and author of the new book, Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America, sits down with Tim to discuss his new book. Russell explains his backstory and what led him to write his book. Tim and Russell discuss what happened after Trump’s election and our current new normal. They also discuss the church’s response to the fracture that caused many to leave conservative Evangelical spaces. Tim and Russell discuss how to call out harmful voices in the ch...
Nov 27, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Tim talks to Russell Johnson, pastor of Pursuit Northwest in Washington State. Tim and Russell talk about how they met, their strong disagreements and surprising areas of overlap. Watch on Youtube Support Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 24, 2023•1 hr 57 min
