314. TNE TALKS: Star-Spangled Jesus with April Ajoy

The New Evangelicals Podcast

Tim Whitaker

News, Religion & Spirituality, Politics, Christianity

4.7 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 30 September 2024

⏱️ 52 minutes

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In this TALKS episode, host Tim interviews April Ajoy about her book 'Star Spangled Jesus: Leaving Christian Nationalism and Finding True Faith.' They discuss April's journey from a deeply rooted Christian nationalist background to a more inclusive and empathetic faith. The conversation explores the intersections of theology, politics, and personal experiences, highlighting the challenges of deconstructing fundamentalist beliefs and embracing a more expansive understanding of faith. April shares her personal stories, the impact of her father's death, and the importance of empathy in navigating the complexities of faith and identity. Chapters 02:54 April's Journey: From Christian Nationalism to True Faith 17:57 The Cracks in Fundamentalism: Personal Stories and Experiences 40:27 Empathy vs. Dogma: Navigating the Christian Landscape 49:20 Conclusion: Understanding Christian Nationalism and Its Impact 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	Welcome to the new evangelicals talks. I'm Tim the host of this segment.
0:18.8	Join us every Monday as we talk to all different kinds of people at the
0:22.3	intersection of theology, politics,
0:24.8	and culture helping you navigate a better path forward in your faith. Hey, what's up friends. Welcome back Monday episode, which means it's an interview and this
0:38.7	time I brought on our Friday co-host April of Joy because she wrote a book, Star Spangled Jesus,
0:45.8	leaving Christian nationalism and finding true faith.
0:48.8	Obviously if you listen to the show, you know how great April is, but today is all about her story, why she wrote this
0:55.2	book.
0:56.2	We had a great time, of course, talking about her background, how Christian nationalists she was,
1:01.1	how she left that space behind, and what it looks like to embrace a better
1:04.8	path forward in her faith. I think you're going to love the conversation.
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