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The New Evangelicals Podcast

238. TNE TALKS: Decolonizing Deconstruction // Janice Lagata and Ashlee

The New Evangelicals Podcast

Tim Whitaker

News, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Politics

4.71K Ratings

🗓️ 1 April 2024

⏱️ 118 minutes

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Summary

Summary In this conversation, Tim, Janice, and Ashlee discuss their origin story and how they connected on social media. They delve into the pitfalls of social media deconstruction content creation, grifters, what healthy accountability looks like, and why caution when choosing who to platform is critical. They also discuss why decolonizing is essential to the work of deconstruction and needs to be prioritized in progressive christian communities. Takeaways Learning from past mistakes is crucial for personal growth and building healthy relationships. The pitfalls of social media include the pressure to constantly create content and the temptation to monetize and exploit others' pain. Accountability is essential in the online space, and it is important to question the motives and actions of those in positions of influence. Platforming those who have previously caused harm should be approached with nuance, considering the potential for redemption and growth, while also holding individuals accountable for ongoing patterns of harm. Recognize the privilege and power dynamics in content creation, particularly for white men, and actively work to amplify marginalized voices. Decolonization is a process that takes time, and it is important to be open to learning from mistakes and engaging with diverse perspectives. Check out our website for merch, educational materials, and how to join our community! If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here! Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube 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. 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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0:00.0

You're listening to the new Evangelicals Podcast.

0:03.2

Welcome to the new Evangelicals podcast. Welcome to the new evangelicals talks. I'm Tim the host of this segment.

0:18.8

Join us every Monday as we talk to all different kinds of people at the

0:22.3

intersection of theology, politics,

0:24.8

and culture helping you navigate a better path forward in your faith.

0:30.5

All right, well I don't know. We just launched this whole new format, you know,

0:37.0

T&E Talks, T&E responds, T&E Recaps, and now we're going to have two of my friends on the T&E talks part and see where the heck this conversation goes.

0:46.0

So Janice and Ashley, great to have you both on the pod.

0:51.0

I know, I mean, Janice, you, actually, have you been on the pod. I know I mean Janice you actually have you been on the pod before?

0:54.9

I've never been blessed. We were no we were supposed to but something

0:58.9

again yeah we'll leave that.

1:04.0

We'll just leave that between us.

1:05.0

Who did that?

1:07.0

Oh my gosh.

1:17.0

But Janus became my girl from that situation, so I'll take it. I am the great connector, even if it's through some really suss means, you know, like you can't get that mad of me because we're all friends because of that situation.

1:25.0

Audience, there was a time when Janice, Ashley, and some other guests were supposed to do a podcast together.

1:32.8

And long story short, one of them wasn't able to do it

1:36.3

at the last minute and left all of us kind of waiting

1:38.5

and then it just became a mess.

1:39.7

So that's what we're talking about here,

1:41.4

but anyway, it's good to have both of you

1:44.6

on good to be talking to both of you this is gonna be I have no idea where this

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