14. Darth Trump Defies Constitution and Christians Defend Racism (again)

The Tim & April Show

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🗓️ 9 May 2025

⏱️ 91 minutes

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In this episode of The Tim and April Show, Tim and April discuss the significance of Star Wars in contemporary discourse, analyze Donald Trump's recent social media posts, and reflect on the role of tradition in Christianity. The conversation highlights the absurdities of modern political rhetoric and the challenges of navigating faith in a polarized world. Order April's Book | ⁠⁠⁠Star-Spangled Jesus: Leaving Christian Nationalism and Finding a True Faith Highlights 08:48 Trump's Star Wars Posts and Political Satire 19:01 The Role of Tradition in Modern Christianity 24:48 Trump's Controversial Statements and Christian Values 40:51 Immigration Policies and Human Rights 57:34 Victimhood and Fundraising in Racism 01:06:51 The Impact of Racism on Society 01:15:20 The Legacy of Racism in Evangelicalism 01:28:42 Future Directions and Community Engagement _______________________________ ⁠⁠If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠ Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals The New Evangelicals exists to support those who are tired of how evangelical church has been done before and want to see an authentic faith lived out with Jesus at the center. This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠ We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you’ve been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We’ve built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:43.4	The Tim and April Show, where we unravel faith, politics, and culture.
1:00.0	Dun, done, dun, dun, dun, dun, dun, dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun da da da da Double time
1:03.3	I thought that was funny
1:07.0	You cut my fast version
1:09.6	No, that was the fast version That was the fast version That was cut my fast version. No, that was the fast version.
1:11.8	That was the fast version.
1:13.3	That was definitely the fast version.
1:15.5	I thought it double timed after that.
1:17.6	So I replay it again for everyone?
1:19.4	I mean, Big D says, what in the actual?
1:22.1	I don't know if our joke went over with people, April.
1:24.2	Listen, you all, we're going to get a copyright violation for playing the actual imperial
1:29.1	march at the front of that.
1:32.4	Because that, I mean, you knew that was from Star Wars.
1:35.6	I mean, that was it.
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