The New Evangelicals Podcast 418. Just Because It's Biblical Doesn't Mean It's Christian
Feb 23, 2026
Dr. Christopher Carter, theologian, pastor, and professor focused on theology, ecology, and race, leads a progressive congregation and co-hosts the Progressive Christians Podcast. He explores black liberation theology, biblical interpretation and its political uses. Conversations cover racial memory, code-switching in multiracial ministry, and strategies for building inclusive, justice-centered faith communities.
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Black Theology Responds To Christian Failure
- Black liberation theology arose because American Christianity refused to theologize black suffering.
- Carter cites James Cone and traces liberation theology back to slavery and colonialism, later formalized in academia.
Pastoring A White Congregation With Liberation Preaching
- Christopher Carter pastors Westwood United Methodist with a majority-white congregation but a staff of people of color.
- He describes intentionally bringing liberation preaching into an affluent, mostly white context and building trust for theological risk-taking.
Podcasts As Mission Work Against Nationalism
- The New Evangelicals and Westwood's podcasting and online platforms act as mission tools to counter dominant narratives.
- Carter and Tim both run podcasts and apps aiming to build communities that question Christian nationalism.
