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251. TNE RESPONDS: This Might Change the Church Forever Pt. 2 // Rev. Dr. Angela N. Parker
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250. TNE TALKS: The Problem with Criminalizing Addiction // Christina Dent
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Summary Christina Dent shares her journey of changing her perspective on drugs and addiction, leading her to start the organization End It For Good. She discusses the importance of understanding the underlying causes of addiction and the need for a more compassionate and evidence-based approach to drug policy. She also highlights the challenges of …
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249. TNE RECAPS: Sean Feucht v. Taylor Swift
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Summary In this conversation, Tim and April discuss Taylor Swift's new album and the criticism it has received from some conservative Christians. They address the accusations of blasphemy and witchcraft, as well as the critique of explicit lyrics. They also highlight the hypocrisy of supporting Donald Trump while condemning Swift's music. The conve…
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248. TNE RESPONDS: Exiles In Babylon Recap // Tim Whitaker
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Summary Tim recaps his experience attending the Exiles in Babylon conference and shares his thoughts on the event. The conference covered various topics such as Israel and Palestine, deconstruction and reconstruction, women and patriarchy, LGBTQ+ issues, and politics in the church. Tim discusses the controversy surrounding the event due to the host…
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247. TNE TALKS: Compassion is Not Political // Bri Stensrud
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Summary Bri Stensrud, founder of Women of Welcome, and author of the book, Starts with Welcome: The Journey Toward a Confident and Compassionate Immigration Conversation, discusses her passion for the immigration conversation and how it changed her personal and professional life. Bri reflects on the disconnect between the evangelical culture she gr…
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246. TNE RECAPS: Mark Driscoll Needs Therapy
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Summary In this conversation, Tim and April discuss the recent events involving Josh Howerton and Mark Driscoll. They talk about Josh's apology and the similarities between his apology and another pastor's apology. They also discuss Mark's controversial remarks at the Stronger Men's Conference and his use of the Jezebel spirit trope. The conversati…
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245. TNE RESPONDS: This Might Change the Church Forever Pt. 1 // Tim Whitaker and Dan Koch
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Summary In this conversation, Tim Whitaker and Dan Koch discuss the upcoming book by Richard B. Hayes, a respected New Testament scholar, titled 'The Widening of God's Mercy: A Thoroughly Biblical Account of LGBTQ Affirmation in the Church.' They explore the potential impact of the book and the various reactions it has received. They also discuss t…
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244. TNE TALKS: Our Unique Moment In American Democracy // Sharon McMahon
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Summary Sharon McMahon discusses her background. She emphasizes the importance of pluralism and focusing on behaviors rather than beliefs. She shares her passion for government and history, as well as the process of writing her book The Small and the Mighty. Takeaways Engaging with different perspectives can be challenging but is essential for pers…
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243. TNE RECAPS: Trump Got (Just) ONE Thing Right? // April Ajoy and Tim Whitaker
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242. TNE RESPONDS: Why You Should Ignore This Pastor's Wedding Advice // Tim Whitaker
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Summary In this conversation, Tim responds to a viral clip of a mega church pastor giving marriage advice. He critiques the pastor's perspective on marriage, particularly the gendered and stereotypical views that men don't care about weddings and women's bodies belong to their husbands. Tim argues that this mentality wreaks havoc on people, especia…
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241. TNE TALKS: Flanked by a Brovangelical // Reverend Susan Langner
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Summary In this conversation, Tim Whitaker interviews Reverend Susan Langner, who was the subject of a YouTube video where a young man confronts her for being a female LGBTQ affirming pastor. They discuss the incident, the challenges of being a woman in ministry, and their different experiences with the Bible. Susan shares her upbringing in a progr…
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240. TNE RECAPS: Christian Visibility Day?! // April Ajoy
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Summary In this conversation, Tim and April discuss negative reviews Tim has received for his podcast and delve into the topic of prophecy. They also analyze a controversial statement made by pastor Josh Howerton about women's roles on their wedding night. The conversation highlights the unrealistic expectations and harmful stereotypes perpetuated …
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239. TNE RESPONDS: Loving Genocide? // Dr. Randal Rauser
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Summary In this conversation, Tim and Dr. Randal Rauser respond to a video from the Within Reason Podcast hosted by atheist Alex O'Connor, in which he discusses William Lane Craig's defense of the Canaanite slaughter in the Bible. They discuss the moral implications of God commanding the killing of innocent children and the justification of genocid…
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238. TNE TALKS: Decolonizing Deconstruction // Janice Lagata and Ashlee
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Summary In this conversation, Tim, Janice, and Ashlee discuss their origin story and how they connected on social media. They delve into the pitfalls of social media deconstruction content creation, grifters, what healthy accountability looks like, and why caution when choosing who to platform is critical. They also discuss why decolonizing is esse…
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237. TNE RECAPS: Trump The Holy Week Bible Salesman // Andrew L. Whitehead
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Summary In this episode, Tim and Andrew L. Whitehead discuss recent events related to Christian nationalism. They start by examining Donald Trump's attempt to sell a Bible during Holy Week, highlighting the disconnect between his actions and his claims of faith. They then delve into the concept of Christian nationalism and its association with pers…
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236. TNE RESPONDS: Is That REALLY Why People Deconstruct? // Tim Whitaker
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Summary In this episode, Tim responds to a clip from John Mark Comer discussing the reasons why people deconstruct their faith. Tim critiques Comer's points and offers his own insights. He highlights the importance of addressing church abuse and unaccountable spaces, the impact of poor teaching and shoddy theology, the misconceptions about sin and …
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235. TNE TALKS: Life After Doom // Brian McLaren
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Summary Brian McLaren discusses his new book, Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart, that addresses the multiple crises facing our world, including climate change, white Christian nationalism, and ecological overshoot. McLaren emphasizes the feeling of doom that many people experience and the need for a deep spiritual transf…
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234. TNE RECAPS: The End of the World is Here (FOR REAL) // April Ajoy
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Summary In this episode, Tim and April introduce their new segment, TNE Recaps, where they discuss and provide humorous commentary on current events. They start by reviewing and voting on the Tweet of the Week, which includes tweets from Nancy Piercy, Joel Berry, and Alex Jones. They then discuss a controversial statement made by Donald Trump at a …
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233. TNE RESPONDS: The Worst Sermon Ever? // Kevin Carnahan
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Summary In this conversation, Tim and Kevin Carnahan review a sermon by Ed Young, a former president of the Southern Baptist Convention. The sermon includes xenophobic rhetoric and misinformation about immigration. They discuss the misinterpretation of parables, the intertwining of Texas culture and Christian nationalism, and the false narrative su…
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232. TNE TALKS: The False White Gospel // Jim Wallis
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Summary Jim Wallis is author of several books that discuss the rise of white Christian nationalism and its threat to democracy. He calls for a remnant church that stands against Christian nationalism and works towards justice and equality. Takeaways White Christian nationalism is a political takeover of evangelicalism that poses a threat to democra…
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231. The Case Against John MacArthur // Tim Whitaker
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Summary In this episode, Tim delves into the case against John MacArthur, a well-known pastor and theologian. He discusses MacArthur's views on slavery, and highlights MacArthur's legacy of protecting men in his church who have been accused of sexual abuse. Tim presents evidence of MacArthur's knowledge of the abuse and his failure to take appropri…
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230. Libs of TikTok’s Propaganda Can’t Stand Up to Actual Journalism // Billie Hoard
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Tim is joined by Billie Hoard to watch and respond to Libs of TikTok creator Chaya Raichik’s DISASTER of an interview with Taylor Lorenz in what is a masterclass of learning how propaganda words and how empty its rhetoric is. Check out our website for merch, educational materials, and how to join our community! If you'd like to support our work, yo…
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229. What Comes After The White Evangelical Church? // Sarah McCammon
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Summary Sarah McCammon discusses her book, The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living and Leaving the White Evangelical Church, and her personal journey of leaving the white evangelical church. She explores the reasons for writing the book and the motivations behind the exvangelical movement. Takeaways The exvangelical movement is a diverse and complex phen…
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228. The Surprising New Data on Christian Nationalism // Tim Whitaker
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Summary In this episode, Tim delves into the PRRI data on Christian nationalism, highlighting the percentage of Americans who adhere to or reject Christian nationalist views. Tim explores the geographical breakdown of Christian nationalism support, its correlation with political affiliation, and the interpretation of Christian nationalism in the bl…
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227. The Deconstruction of Christianity? A Book Review // Thomas Jay Oord
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Summary In this conversation, Tim Whitaker and Thomas Jay Oord discuss the book 'The Deconstruction of Christianity' by Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett. They explore themes such as the concept of objective truth, the ambiguity of scripture, the role of subjectivity in interpretation, the problem of selective objectivity, the complexity of biblical i…
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226. How Relationships Change Everything // BIll Yoh
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Summary Bill Yoh, a member of one of America's wealthiest families, shares his journey from the business world to working in nonprofit and faith-based spaces. Bill emphasizes the importance of faith becoming the central part of life and using his privilege to serve the underserved. Takeaways Engaging in dialogue and civil discourse is essential for…
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225. The BIGGEST Factor in the 2024 Election?
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Andrew Whitehead joins Tim to talk about the brand new PRRI data on Christian Nationalism and how it will impact this year's 2024 election. Read the report here Support Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor Tim Whitaker
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224. Targeted By Libs of TikTok! // Billie Hoard
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Summary In this conversation, Tim Whitaker and Billie Hoard discuss recent cases of violence against trans people and the hostile environment they face. They highlight the controversial mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral and the case of Next Benedict, a non-binary teenager who died after being bullied. They also explore the role of Christian nationali…
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223. Living Undivided, Loving Courageously for Racial Healing and Justice // Chuck Mingo and Troy Jackson
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Summary Chuck Mingo and Troy Jackson discuss their book, Living Undivided: Loving Courageously for Racial Healing and Justice, and the work they do with Undivided, a nonprofit organization focused on racial justice. They emphasize the importance of relationships, community, and personal transformation in the pursuit of racial healing and justice es…
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222. The Rise and Fall of the Christian Music Industry // Leah Payne, PhD.
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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 pr…
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221. He Gets Us, Evangelicals Don't Get Him // Tim Whitaker
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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…
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220. Women's Suffrage Was a Net... LOSS?! // Sheila Gregoire and Dr. Beth Allison Barr
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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 Bi…
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219. Start Theologizin' Bigger! // Pastor Trey Ferguson
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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 chu…
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218. Universalism: Ancient Heresy or Biblical Teaching? // Keith Giles
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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…
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217. Myth-Busting Sunday School // Dr. James McGrath
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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 …
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216. Conversations with a Sinfluencer // Deconstruction Girl
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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 deconst…
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215. Crisis on the Border, Trump, and the Christian Nationalism Behind It // Andrew Whitehead
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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…
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214. Holy Ghosted and Gaslighted by God // Tiffany Yecke Brooks, PhD
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Summary 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. Takea…
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213. Evangelical Voters Still Want Trump! // Riley Martinez
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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 T…
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212. Is Deconstruction Destroying "Historic Christianity"? // Pete Enns
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211. Shameless Oversharing After Purity Culture // Mattie Jo Cowsert
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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 religio…
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210. Evangelicals VS. Civil Rights: A History // Rev. Dr. Bobby Griffith Jr.
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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 justificatio…
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209. There is Great Love Here For You // Kevin Miguel Garcia
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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 Bu…
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208. The MLK They Never Told You About // Jemar Tisby
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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 …
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207. Trump off the Ballot EXPLAINED // Andrew L. Seidel
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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…
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206. Good News: Hell isn't Eternal Conscious Torment! // Derek Ryan Kubilus
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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 …
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205. The Shadow Religious Movement That Fueled the Insurrection
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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 Taylo…
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204. America Fest: What You Need to Know // Tim Whitaker
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Tim explores his recent trip to America Fest as he seeks to understand the conservative Christian movement and those who espouse Christian Nationalism ideology. Tim explains who supports America Fest and its powerful media and political presence. He also explains how they convert conservative Evangelicals and conservatives to their ideology. Follow…
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203. This is the End // Tim, Noah, and Kieran
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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 dehu…
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202. Not Your Ordinary Christmas Pageant // Tripp Fuller
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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…
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