

The New Evangelicals Podcast
Hosted by Tim Whitaker
The New Evangelicals Podcast invites you into bold, thought-provoking conversations at the intersection of faith, politics, and justice. Each week our host, Tim Whitaker, speaks with pastors, theologians, scholars, and cultural leaders who are challenging the status quo, confronting Christian Nationalism, and imagining a more inclusive and just world.
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Feb 6, 2023 • 56min
123. Is There Hope for Orphaned Believers? // with Sara Billups
In this episode, Tim interviews Sara Billups to discuss her book: Orphaned Believers: How a Generation of Christian Exiles Can Find Their Way Home. Sar shares her story of leaving consumerist evangelical culture behind, to rediscover Jesus and faith based community.Follow us on Instagram: @thenewevangelicalsSupport our workBuy Sara's Book!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Jan 30, 2023 • 60min
122. At the Intersexion of Misogyny and Homophobia // with Cynthia Vacca Davis
Cynthia Vacca Davis, author of Intersexion, discusses her struggle at a Christian University as an LGBTQIA affirming professor. She shares how she found her community outside traditional church spaces and emphasizes the importance of authentic connections and spirituality.

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Jan 23, 2023 • 1h 13min
121. Reclaiming My Theology // with Brandi Miller
Brandi Miller, chief storyteller for Quest Church, op-ed writer for the Huffington Post, and podcast creator for "Reclaiming My Theology", sits down with Tim to discuss her journey. Brandi explains some of her background. Tim and Brandi discuss her conversion to Christianity and her deconstruction journey. Tim and Brandi discuss what she's doing now. Lastly, Tim and Brandi examine how conservative media influenced Conservative Evangelicals and how white supremacy underlies that journey.Follow us on Instagram: @thenewevangelicalsGet tickets to our live event with Bradley Onishi in PhillySupport our workAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Jan 16, 2023 • 1h 7min
120. Deconstructing Power Parenting // with Bekah McNeel
Bekah McNeel, journalist and author of the book Bringing Up Kids When Church Lets You Down, sits down with Tim to discuss parenting in deconstruction. Bekah gives some of her background in Evangelism. Tim and Bekah discuss how to talk to children about death. They also discuss how to talk to kids about God. Bekah and Tim discuss wise parenting versus power or control parenting. Lastly, they discuss how to talk to your children about sex.Follow us on Instagram: @thenewevangelicalsGet tickets to our live event with Bradley Onishi in PhillySupport our workAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Jan 13, 2023 • 1h 7min
119. The Evangelical Complicity in the Brazilian Insurrection // With Dr. Joao Chaves
What the hell happened in Brazil on Sunday January 8th 2023 and why did it look like the Jan 6th Insurrection in 2021? Tim sits down with Joao Chaves who is a professor of Theology and author of The Global Mission of the Jim Crow South: Southern Baptist Missions and the Shaping of Latin American Evangelicalism to answer that question and more.Get tickets to our live event with Bradley Onishi in PhillySupport our workAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Jan 9, 2023 • 1h 22min
118. Myth-Busting Hell // with Keith Giles
Keith Giles, former pastor and author of his new book, Sola Mysterium, sits down with Tim to discuss his book. Keith explains his background and how he left the SBC. Tim and Keith discuss how he became a writer and his path towards the view of Universal Reconciliation. Keith and Tim discuss the verses where Jesus talks about what Evangelism believes is “hell” . Keith and Tim next debate Universal Reconciliation and Annihilation. Lastly, Tim and Keith discuss the cultural aspects of why Universal Reconciliation is difficult to fathom in American cultural understanding of justice.Follow us on Instagram: @thenewevangelicalsSupport Our WorkAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Jan 5, 2023 • 56min
117. History Meets Theology // With Leah Robinson and Diana Butler Bass
On this episode Tim shares his interview with Leah Robinson and Diana Butler Bass that took place during Theology Beer Camp in October.Sign Up for Experiencing God: Discerning the Divine in Human ExperienceSupport Our WorkAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Jan 2, 2023 • 1h 1min
116. Preparing For War // With Bradley Onishi
Dr. Brad Onishi, associate professor, scholar, co-host of the Straight White American Jesus podcast and author of the new book Preparing for War: The Extremist History of White Christian Nationalism- and What Comes Next, sits down with Tim to discuss his book. Brad explains his background and how he came to write the book. Tim and Brad discuss what prompted him to write his new book. Tim and Brad discuss the evolution of Christian Nationalism. Lastly, Tim and Brad discuss where to go from the current climate of Christian Nationalism to addressing Evangelicals in a non-dehumanizing way.Support Our WorkGet Brad's BookAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Dec 30, 2022 • 50min
115. This Is Our Last Podcast.....of 2022 // with Tim and Noah
In this episode Tim and Noah sit down to discuss some of the major events TNE covered in 2022, celebrate the ways the community continues to hold space for those navigating their own faith journeys, and share how the year is shaping TNE's focus for 2023.It’s the end of the year! Support our work with a tax deductible donation. Follow us on Instagram: @thenewevangelicalsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Dec 23, 2022 • 54min
113. A Womanist Christmas // With Dr. Angela Parker
Dr. Angela Parker, seminary professor, Womanist theologian and author, sits down with Tim to discuss a Womanist Theological interpretation of the Christmas Story. Dr. Parker explains her background. Tim and Dr. Parker talk about the theology of Christmas and the four women mentioned in Jesus' genealogy. Tim and Dr. Parker discuss the difference between the exalted Christ in white theology and the humanity of Christ in Womanist Theology. Lastly, Tim and Dr. Parker discuss hope in the Christmas Story from a Womanist perspective.Support Our WorkAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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