The New Evangelicals Podcast

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

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 fashion. Lastly, they discuss how to tackle complex issues the local community can’t solve. Read 'Fierce Love' by Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Support Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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. Support Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Runaways by Matthias Roberts Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Support Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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 Philadelphia Story (Policing Perspectives and Challenges in the Twenty-First Century) Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Support Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 discovered in different eras. Read Dr. Benson's Work on Deconstruction Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Support Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Support and Follow Women Who Wage Peace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 practices. Read The Sacred Life of Bread: Uncovering the Meaning of an Ordinary Loaf by Meghan Murphy-Gill Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Support Our Work Get Tickets To Theology Beer Camp PROMOCODE: TNEGODPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and Daniel also explains how American Christians too often erase the lived reality of millions of Palestinians and engage in the dehumanization of the "other". Support Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 Imperialism laid the ground work for the conflict that has taken the lives of thousands of men, women and children. Support Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 regimes. Lastly, they discuss the Christian traditions that promoted democratic movements throughout American history. Buy 'Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies' by Dr. David P Gushee Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Support Our Work Get Tickets To Theology Beer Camp PROMOCODE: TNEGODPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 North Point Church. Were their assessments accurate? Support Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, they discuss how white supremacy harms everyone. Read We'll All Be Free by Caroline J. Sumlin Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Support Our Work Get Tickets To Theology Beer Camp PROMOCODE: TNEGODPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 Get Tickets To Theology Beer Camp PROMOCODE: TNEGODPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Theology Beer Camp PROMOCODE: TNEGODPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Lastly, they discuss how conspiratorial thinking has woven together with modern day pop Dispensationalism. Read The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism by Daniel G. Hummel Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Support Our Work Get Tickets To Theology Beer Camp PROMOCODE: TNEGODPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Camp. Promocode - IAMELECT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the movement. They also discuss how a fringe movement can be so influential. Last, they address how to combat Christian Nationalism. Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Support Our Work Get Tickets To Theology Beer Camp PROMOCODE: TNEGODPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 . Lastly, Tim and Kaitlyn explore the path forward and how small changes can produce larger ones within Evangelism. Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Support Our Work Get Tickets To Theology Beer Camp PROMOCODE: TNEGODPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Christian Nationalist causes. Lastly, they discuss a path forward to fight Christian Nationalism. Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Support Our Work Get Tickets To Theology Beer Camp PROMOCODE: TNEGODPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 how his first speaking gig caused him to loose a third of his followers. Lastly, Tim and Carlos discuss how to help be both an advocate of marginalized communities but also change the minds of those who aren’t. Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Support Our Work Get Tickets To Theology Beer Camp PROMOCODE: TNEGODPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lenny Duncan, former pastor, scholar and author of the new book, Dear Revolutionaries: A Field Guide for a World Beyond the Church, sits down with Tim to discuss their new book. Lenny describes their background in Lutheranism and how they left their pastoral position. Tim and Lenny discuss how white progressive denominations failed marginalized communities especially during the pandemic. They also discuss the background of Martin Luther and how it’s not possible to separate the secular from the religious. Tim and Lenny lastly discuss Christian fascism in America and what Christians should do to combat this ideology. Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Support Our Work Get Tickets To Theology Beer Camp PROMOCODE: TNEGODPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim and Tripp Visited Springfield Missouri in July to scope out the location for Theology Beer Camp. While there, they did a live podcast and drank beer. Check out the Lineup and Join us in Missouri October 19th-21st! PROMOCODE: TNEGODPOD Support Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Scot McKnight, professor, theologian and author of the new book Revelation for the Rest of Us: A Prophetic Call to Follow Jesus as a Dissident Disciple, sits down with Tim to discuss his new book. Dr. McKnight explains his background in fundamental Evangelism. He also explains what caused him to deconstruct. Tim and Dr. McKnight discuss what prompted him to write about Revelation. They also discuss what surprised him in studying Revelation. Tim and Dr. McKnight discuss the problems with a literal reading of Revelation. Lastly, they discuss how Christian Nationalism aligns itself with the empire John criticizes instead of aligning with the Way of the Lamb. Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Support Our Work Get Tickets To Theology Beer Camp PROMOCODE: TNEGODPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Mark Karris, therapist and author of the book The Diabolical Trinity: Healing Religious Trauma from a Wrathful God, Tormenting Hell, and a Sinful Self, sits down with Tim to discuss his book. Dr. Karris explains his background and how he ended up in the church. Tim and Dr. Karris discuss his reasons for writing the book and his own deconstruction. They also discuss the psychology of hell and a sinful self. Tim and Dr. Karris discuss religious trauma and how it isn’t widely understood. They also discuss ways to combat religious trauma’s effect on the nervous system. Lastly, Tim and Dr. Karris discuss resources for those wanting to gain tools to deal with their own religious trauma. Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Support Our Work Get Tickets To Theology Beer Camp PROMOCODE: TNEGODPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ally Henny, minister, podcast host and author of the new book, I Won’t Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silence You, sits down with Tim to discuss her book. Ally explains her background in black churches and her time in majority white Pentecostal churches. Tim and Ally discuss what the Episcopal denomination is. They also discuss what prompted Ally to write her book. Tim and Ally discuss the silencing of black women’s voices in white Evangelical spaces. Lastly, Ally gives a message to black women in majority white Evangelical spaces. Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Support Our Work Get Tickets To Theology Beer Camp PROMOCODE: TNEGODPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Harrison, therapist and moderator for TNE’s private Facebook group, talks with Tim about ableism in the church. Will explains his background and disability and when he began to deconstruct. Will and Tim discuss how the Evangelical church addresses ableism and treats those with disabilities. They also define ableism and how it makes navigation of faith in Evangelism difficult. Lastly, Tim and Will discuss how TNE can better provide a safer space for those who have disabilities. Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Support Our Work Get Tickets To Theology Beer Camp PROMOCODE: TNEGODPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Tim and Noah sit down to process their current thoughts on church....and maybe going back? Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Support Our Work Get Tickets To Theology Beer Camp PROMOCODE: TNEGODPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Isaac Sharp, scholar on the history of Evangelicalism and author of the new book, The Other Evangelicals: A Story of Liberal, Black, Progressive, Feminist, and Gay Christians and The Movement That Pushed Them Out, sits down with Tim to discuss his book. Dr. Sharp explains his background in Evangelicalism and why he wrote his new book. Tim and Dr. Sharp discuss how Evangelicals are defined. They also discuss the history of Evangelicalism often left out of white conservative Evangelical narratives. Lastly, they discuss the power struggle within Evangelicalism for control of the definition of what it means to be Christian. Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Support Our Work Get Tickets To Theology Beer Camp PROMOCODE: TNEGODPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim posted a clip of Pastor Mike Warlond that went viral so Tim invited Pastor Mike on to talk. They talk about the Bible and Bibliolatry, the history of White Evangelicalism in America and how to stay humble and accountable running a mega church in Harlem NYC. Support Our Work Gets ticket to Theology Beer Camp Pastor Mike's Book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Sean McDowell, professor, apologist and podcast host sits down with Tim to discuss timely issues of doctrine and the faith. Dr. McDowell explains some of his background and how he became an apologist. Tim and Dr. McDowell discuss the primary doctrine needed for salvation. They also discuss the idea of objective truth in Christianity. Tim and Dr. McDowell discuss the mystery of the gospel and the apologetic industry. Lastly, the discuss sexual ethics role in salvation. Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Support Our Work Get Tickets To Theology Beer Camp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amanda Tyler, executive director of the Baptist Joint Committee, an organization committed to ensuring the religious freedom of ALL Americans shares her experience attending the far right Re-Awaken America tour. A tour that travels the country to wake patriots up to danger of the deep state and the plot to overthrow America's Christian heritage. Support Our Work Theology Beer Camp Details Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tamice Spencer-Helms, speaker, theologian and author of the book, Faith Unleavened: The Wilderness Between Trayvon Martin and George Floyd, sits down with Tim to discuss her book. Tamice explains her background in the black church and how she ended up at a white church. Tim and Tamice discuss how white Jesus represented the system of whiteness in the church. Tim and Tamice discuss the definition of whiteness. Lastly, they discuss how white Christians can become effective allies to black Americans. Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Support Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Constantine Campbell, New Testament scholar, documentary host and author of the book, Jesus v. Evangelicals: A Biblical Critique of a Wayward Movement, sits down with Tim to discuss his book. Dr. Campbell explains his background in Evangelicalism and how he decided to write a book about American Evangelism. Tim and Dr. Campbell discuss Christian Nationalism in Evangelicalism. They also discuss the causes for issues that have risen from celebrity pastors. Lastly, Tim and Dr. Campbell discuss the path forward for Evangelism to change. Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Support Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you seen the recent Hillsong documentary on FX The Secrets of Hillsong? Tim brings on Janice and Tiff who were both featured in the documentary to get their unfiltered thoughts about the documentary, what it did well, and where it missed the mark. Pre-Sale Tickets now available for Theology Beer Camp 2023 - https://homebrewedchristianity.lpages.co/tbc23/ Donate to The New Evangelicals - https://donorbox.org/tne-launch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA and Turning Point Faith hosted over a thousand pastors in Nashville, Tennessee uniting them around "tyrannical" COVID restrictions and the belief that the Church is under attack in America. This event hosted dozens of speakers all reinforcing these beliefs. Tim Whitaker from the New Evangelicals attended the event to listen to what was said on stage and to talk to people. Here's the recap. Support Our Work - https://donorbox.org/tne-launch Watch the Video on Youtube - https://youtu.be/YdcT9AIHa5A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristian A. Smith, online pastor, podcast host, social media content creator and author sits down with Tim to discuss his experience in the black church tradition. Kristian explains his background and what led him to deconstruct. Tim and Kristian discuss racism in both white and black churches. They also discuss decolonizing work that needs to be done in both white and black churches. Lastly, Tim and Kristian unpack privilege in both white and black churches. Follow us on Instagram @thenewevangelicals Support our work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joseph Yoo, pastor and author of the new book, When The Saints Come Flying In, sits down with Tim to discuss his book. Joseph explains his background. Tim and Joseph discuss how Joseph transitioned from being an ordained Methodist pastor to pastoring an Episcopal church. Tim and Joseph discuss the idea for his book. Lastly, Tim and Joseph discuss the issue of Christian Nationalism and how to resist it in a non-dehumanizing way. Read Joseph Yoo's Book Follow us on Instagram: @thenewevangelicals Support our work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Tim sits down with Jennifer Bird, PHD to discuss her research on the concept of marriage in the Bible. Dr. Bird explains how analyzing the genre and cultural context of the Bible challenges the validity of evangelical proof-texts for "biblical marriage" theology Dr. Bird also discusses why the words "husband" and "wife" don't belong in our English translations of Genesis, and why the Biblical depiction of marriage is driven by ownership, rather than love. Follow us on Instagram: @thenewevangelicals Support our work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the podcast Matt Matias owner of Memes4Jesus, one of the largest meme accounts on the internet comes on the podcast to talk about being a conservative christian but seeing the major rot in evangelical institutions. Matt and Tim talk about the world of memes, the recent meme wars and how Matt reconciles his traditional sexual ethic with his admission that the Church has caused great harm to the Queer community. Support Our Work Here Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Pete Enns, theologian, scholar, podcast host of The Bible for Normal People and Faith for Normal People, and author of his new book, Curveball: When Your Faith Takes Turns You Never Saw Coming or How I Stumbled and Tripped My Way Into Finding a Bigger God, sits down with Tim to discuss his book. Pete explains where the title of his book originated. Tim and Pete discuss different themes in the book like the various Biblical perspectives that contradict uniformity of theology, science and its intersection with theology, why understanding that the Bible isn't historical or scientific frees us to find new understanding of God and how quantum physics shows us the relational nature of all things and how God's energy subsists all things. Lastly, Tim and Pete discuss the afterlife. Follow us on Instagram: @thenewevangelicals Support our work Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices