In this episode, Tim interviews James McGrath, a Bible scholar and author of the book Christmaker: A Life of John the Baptist. They discuss the misconceptions and stereotypes surrounding John the Baptist and how understanding him better can lead to a better understanding of Jesus. Highlights 00:00 Introduction and Overview 03:40 The Two Books on John the Baptist 08:12 John the Baptist: An Anti-Establishment Figure 11:56 The Impact and Fame of John the Baptist 26:04 Jesus' Association with John's Movement 28:24 John the Baptist and Jesus: A Shared Movement within Judaism 33:14 Challenging Established Religious Practices: Animal Sacrifice and the Temple 39:38 John's Emphasis on Social and Economic Justice 45:15 Calling for System Change: John's Message of Transformation 50:03 Inclusivity and Expansiveness: A Theme in the Bible and Christian Tradition James's Book | Christmaker: A Life of John the Baptist Jame's on X | @ReligionProf The Devil Wears Prada | Danger Wild Man _______________________________ Come to the LIVE EVENT in Austin, TX | Democracy at Risk REGISTER TO VOTE 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