313. TNE RECAPS: The Christian Obsession with the Death Penalty

The New Evangelicals Podcast

Tim Whitaker

News, Religion & Spirituality, Politics, Christianity

4.7 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 27 September 2024

⏱️ 98 minutes

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In this RECAPS episode, Tim and April discuss various topics surrounding Christian nationalism, including the recent execution of Marcellus Williams, the implications of the death penalty, and the disconnect between Christian values and political actions. They also touch on the influence of figures like Franklin Graham and the cultural commentary surrounding the evangelical community's stance on social issues. The conversation highlights the complexities and contradictions within Christian nationalism, emphasizing the need for a more compassionate and just approach to faith and politics. Chapters 11:47 In-Person Event Recap and Personal Confessions 12:46 Discussion on Marcellus Williams Case 20:04 Christian Nationalism and the Death Penalty 30:12 The Role of Authority in Christian Nationalism 41:32 The Disconnect in Christian Nationalist Values 46:18 Franklin Graham and Political Endorsements 01:01:10 Cultural Commentary on Christian Nationalism 01:36:36 Conclusion and Upcoming Events Pre-Order April's Book | Star-Spangled Jesus: Leaving Christian Nationalism and Finding a True Faith _______________________________ 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

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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.
0:33.0	Yes, all right, we're here.
0:37.0	Happy Friday everyone.
0:41.0	Hello, Andrew. Yes, all right. We're here. Happy Friday everyone. Hello Andrew and April, good to see both of you.
0:47.0	Good to see you.
0:48.0	Good to see you.
0:49.0	I'm okay. It was kind of a delay there, so I was little worried, like, uh-oh,oh I'm gonna get in trouble. Okay we have a lot to get
0:56.0	to so I'm gonna fire the singer right away and then we'll hop into it. Let's get into it. Yes, it is Friday, every Friday, April and I hop on the podcast to recap what has happened in the week and at the end of every month we're joined by our
1:14.8	friend Dr Andrew Whitehead who's a sociologist and I would say an
1:19.3	officiano of Christian nationalism and we bring you on to kind of help us break down the data
1:25.1	of what we're seeing happen in current events and how it correlates to Christian nationalism.
1:30.3	So it's great to be joined by both of you welcome in. I have I'm gonna kick us off if you don't mind because I have something I it's kind of a repentance but not really so so I just got back from Austin Texas. We had our live in-person event with
1:46.4	Representative James Tellerico. It went really well. It was very cool.
1:50.1	We had we had about I don't know, 100 people show up to the event at Austin Seminary.
1:57.6	It was great.
1:58.5	I, we brought a camera crew out, we're gonna have it on YouTube.
2:02.1	This will drop on YouTube next month. I got to say guys Austin Texas
2:06.2	That was my first time ever in Austin. Well really in Texas like for a long time and Austin is wacky. I want to show you something that I found this is a real thing that they have in Austin
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