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The New Evangelicals Podcast

279.TNE RECAPS: Everyone Has Lost Their Minds...Especially Candace Owens

The New Evangelicals Podcast

Tim Whitaker

News, Religion & Spirituality, Politics, Christianity

4.71K Ratings

🗓️ 5 July 2024

⏱️ 89 minutes

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Summary

Summary In this episode, Tim and April discuss various topics, including their personal experiences, popular TV shows, the 4th of July, and the rise of Christian nationalism. They react to a trailer for the movie 'God's Not Dead 5' and highlight the propaganda and misinformation present in the film. They also touch on the dangers of Christian nationalism and its impact on democracy. In this conversation, Tim and April discuss the dangers of Christian nationalism and the conflation of allegiance to Jesus and allegiance to empire. They highlight the cognitive dissonance and mental gymnastics that many Christian nationalists engage in to maintain their beliefs. They also address the issue of authoritarianism and the false equivalence between progressive and conservative agendas. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the need for critical thinking and the importance of calling out propaganda and misinformation. Takeaways The conversation covers a range of topics, from personal experiences to popular TV shows and the 4th of July. The hosts discuss the rise of Christian nationalism and its dangers to democracy. They react to the trailer for 'God's Not Dead 5' and highlight the propaganda and misinformation present in the film. The hosts emphasize the importance of critical thinking and questioning beliefs, rather than blindly accepting dogma. Christian nationalism often involves a conflation of allegiance to Jesus and allegiance to empire, leading to a distorted view of faith and politics. Many Christian nationalists engage in cognitive dissonance and mental gymnastics to maintain their beliefs, often denying or ignoring the harmful aspects of their ideology. Authoritarianism is not exclusive to any political ideology, but it is important to recognize the power dynamics and propaganda tactics used by different groups. Critical thinking and the ability to recognize and challenge propaganda and misinformation are crucial in navigating political and religious discourse. It is important to call out and challenge harmful beliefs and actions, even within one's own religious or political community. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Recap 16:29 Reacting to Personal Experiences and Popular TV Shows 36:09 Reacting to the 'God's Not Dead 5' Trailer 40:03 Promoting Critical Thinking and Questioning Beliefs 44:32 Introduction and Personal Experiences 51:23 The Dangers of Christian Nationalism 58:01 The Conflation of Allegiance to Jesus and Allegiance to Empire 01:09:19 Addressing Authoritarianism and False Equivalence 01:14:05 The Importance of Critical Thinking and Challenging Propaganda 01:25:24 Calling Out Harmful Beliefs and Actions Episode's Mentioned: 269. Harrison Butker's Speech is Worse than You Think ______________ 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.

0:03.2

Hey everyone I'm Tim and I'm April and welcome to the new Evangelicals

0:17.9

recaps every Friday April and I will help you stay up to date on what's happening in this bizarre strange and

0:24.6

sometimes kind of crazy Christian culture we find ourselves in while having a little

0:29.1

fun along the way. Let's get into this week's recap. You know what I was you know what I always forget to do this let me do before I forget

0:47.6

roll the stinger Oh my gosh. Oh my gosh.

0:55.0

Can you hear that?

0:57.0

Is that coming through?

0:58.0

Yes, I.

0:59.0

Yes it is.

1:00.0

Okay, sorry I got to mute that.

1:02.0

My mother was calling me. Well you got to repent for that. Yeah, maybe, I got to mute that. My mother was calling me.

1:02.8

Well, you know what, let me just go ahead and just throw the pad on now.

1:07.1

Because it's over with.

1:08.6

I'm so sorry everyone.

1:09.7

I repent, I repent, repent.

1:11.8

There you go.

1:12.2

Well, welcome repent, repent. There you go.

1:13.0

Welcome, everyone.

1:14.0

Another weekly recap edition, April, good to see you.

1:18.0

How's everything going?

1:19.0

Oh, everything is going well.

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