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The New Evangelicals Podcast

278. TNE RESPONDS: Democracy is in Deep SH*T

The New Evangelicals Podcast

Tim Whitaker

News, Religion & Spirituality, Politics, Christianity

4.71K Ratings

🗓️ 3 July 2024

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

Summary In this episode, Tim discusses the pressing issues surrounding the 2024 election and the rise of Christian nationalism. He highlights the concerns about Joe Biden's performance in the first presidential debate and the implications for American democracy. Tim also delves into the dangers of Project 2025 and the efforts to erode democracy and impose Christian nationalist values. He emphasizes the need for awareness, activism, and engagement to counter these threats. Takeaways The first presidential debate raised concerns about Joe Biden's ability to effectively communicate and lead, which could impact the perception of undecided voters. Project 2025, a conservative initiative, aims to flood the government with MAGA appointees and enact a Christian nationalist agenda, eroding democracy and civil rights. The Supreme Court ruling that a sitting president is immune from criminal prosecution for official acts has significant implications for the balance of power and the potential abuse of authority. The rise of Christian nationalism poses a threat to marginalized communities and civil liberties, and it is crucial to raise awareness, engage in activism, and vote to protect democracy and human rights. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 02:27 The Concerns Surrounding Joe Biden's Performance 09:23 The Dangers of Project 2025 15:11 The Implications of the Supreme Court Ruling 29:24 The Need for Awareness and Activism ______________ If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here! Get Tickets to Beer Camp (PROMO: TNEHOBBIT) 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. 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.

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Hey everyone,

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Hey everyone, Welcome to the new Evangelicals response. I'm Tim the

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host of this segment. Join us every Wednesday as we respond to commentary

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on the pressing issues of our day,

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

0:27.6

and of course, non-dehumanization.

0:29.5

Let's get into it.

0:39.6

We are in Deep Doo Doo. So let's talk about it. Yes friends, yes yes, yes, it is not a good week for democracy or frankly for anything politically given what's going on in our country.

0:45.4

Excuse me why I pour some blueberry coffee into my cup because I'm going to need a lot of

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it as we walk through what actually happened starting on Thursday night during the first ever presidential debate

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and then what has happened at the Supreme Court this past week with the announcement that

1:01.7

Trump is immune from anything he did that was

1:04.9

considered a quote official act related to the January 6th insurrection which of

1:09.6

course is going to have sweeping implications for the future of American democracy.

1:14.0

I gotta be honest with you, I have a lot to say.

1:16.6

I'm gonna try and get it all out

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as succinctly as I can, but bear with me

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because there are so many layers happening here

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and we have to expose what's actually

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going on. Let's start here. Joe Biden, Thursday night. Now before you'll

1:29.6

before I lose you before you dismiss me as being who knows whatever not loyal enough or something a couple

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