The New Evangelicals Podcast 320. TNE TALKS: Challenging Narratives with a Grassroots Faith
In this TALKS Episode, Tim engages in a candid conversation with Ben Cremer about the challenges of content creation, the influence of money in media, and the struggle to counteract hate in the current socio-political climate. They discuss the complexities of finding common ground with extreme ideologies, the cynicism surrounding white evangelicalism, and the need for grassroots change. The conversation highlights the distinction between a political movement and a genuine Christian movement, emphasizing the importance of addressing the heart of the issues at hand. In this conversation, Tim and Ben explore the intersection of Christianity and politics, particularly how political movements have co-opted Christian identity for their own agendas. They discuss the historical context of anti-immigrant sentiment within evangelicalism, the shift in immigration policy, and the implications of legalism versus the gospel.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the New Evangelicals Podcast
03:52 The Influence of Money in Media
18:33 Finding Common Ground in Extremism
25:52 Cynicism Towards White Evangelicalism
35:26 Political Movement vs. Christian Movement
41:07 Historical Context of Anti-Immigrant Sentiment
55:30 Legalism vs. Gospel: A Call for Accountability
01:01:39 Reimagining Christian Identity in Modern America
Ben's Blog | benjamin-cremer.ck.page/
Ben on X | @Brcremer
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