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The New Evangelicals Podcast

242. TNE RESPONDS: Why You Should Ignore This Pastor's Wedding Advice // Tim Whitaker

The New Evangelicals Podcast

Tim Whitaker

News, Religion & Spirituality, Politics, Christianity

4.71K Ratings

🗓️ 10 April 2024

⏱️ 19 minutes

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Summary

Summary In this conversation, Tim responds to a viral clip of a mega church pastor giving marriage advice. He critiques the pastor's perspective on marriage, particularly the gendered and stereotypical views that men don't care about weddings and women's bodies belong to their husbands. Tim argues that this mentality wreaks havoc on people, especially women, and promotes unhealthy dynamics in marriages. He also discusses the damaging effects of purity culture and the lack of comprehensive sex education in evangelicalism. Tim concludes by urging for a more mutual and respectful approach to marriage. Takeaways Gendered and stereotypical views in marriage advice can be harmful and promote unhealthy dynamics. Purity culture teachings can lead to unsatisfactory sex lives and unhealthy marriages. Comprehensive sex education and open communication are essential for a healthy and mutual marriage. Mutuality and respect should be prioritized in marriages, rather than rigid gender roles. 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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You're listening to the new Evangelicals Podcast.

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Hey everyone,

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Hey everyone, welcome to the new Evangelicals response.

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I'm Tim the host of this segment.

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Join us every Wednesday as we respond to commentary on the pressing issues of our day,

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offering a thoughtful response rooted in love, justice, inclusivity,

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and of course, non-dehumanization.

0:29.4

Let's get into it.

0:40.0

What's up friends? Welcome back. Hope you're doing well. I wanted to respond to this clip that went viral a few days ago of a mega church pastor giving marriage

0:47.0

advice. This clip is not very long but it is well it's something else. The person that we're talking about, his name is Josh

0:54.9

Howerton. He is the senior pastor of Lake Point Church in Texas. They are a

1:00.5

mega church, several campuses, they do worship albums the whole nine so this person

1:06.1

has a pretty massive platform this person has also blocked me on all social media

1:11.0

channels but by the way, quick side note,

1:13.5

I noticed this pattern with what I call

1:16.7

are the Brovangelicals, where they like to have it

1:20.2

so it's a one-way street, meaning can talk to you they can critique the world they

1:26.1

can critique whatever it is that they want to critique but the second they get

1:30.0

pushback they just go on a blocking spree and Josh is no exception. So Josh, if you're seeing

1:36.2

this, you should unblock me so we can talk like adults. That would be great. I'd be happy to host you on the

1:40.9

podcast anytime so we can have a good faith dialogue about this.

1:44.6

But I am going to play this clip of Josh giving marriage advice and we'll kind of respond as

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