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The New Evangelicals Podcast

319. TNE RECAPS: 55,000 Trump Bibles

The New Evangelicals Podcast

Tim Whitaker

News, Religion & Spirituality, Politics, Christianity

4.71K Ratings

🗓️ 11 October 2024

⏱️ 96 minutes

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Summary

In this RECAPS episode, Tim and April discuss various pressing issues within the Christian culture, including the impact of climate change, the role of gender in media, and the political implications of evangelical beliefs. They reflect on personal accountability in discourse, the consequences of rapture theology on environmentalism, and the recent financial fraud allegations against Gateway Church. The conversation also critiques the intertwining of politics and theology in contemporary sermons, particularly those promoting Christian nationalism. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the historical context of abortion and the shifting rhetoric of evangelicalism, particularly in relation to political messaging and Christian nationalism. They discuss the implications of these shifts on public education, the misunderstanding of gender and sexuality, and the role of figures like Trump in promoting a Christian nationalist agenda. The conversation culminates in a call to action for listeners to engage politically and vote against the rising tide of Christian nationalism. Chapters 03:11 Current Events in Christian Culture 06:07 Repentance and Accountability in Discourse 09:59 Hurricanes and Climate Change Conspiracies 14:46 The Impact of Rapture Theology on Environmentalism 25:11 Financial Fraud Allegations Against Gateway Church 30:04 Political Sermons and Christian Nationalism 47:56 Historical Context of Abortion and Evangelicalism 53:34 Decoding Political Messaging in Christianity 59:11 Trump and Christian Nationalism 01:10:49 The Threat of Christian Nationalism in Schools 01:24:29 The Call to Action: Voting Against Christian Nationalism 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

0:22.1

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.

0:52.0

Hello? I think I stink a little bit. You just sniffed yourself. I did. You know there's so much where you're like, is that me or is that someone else? It might be me. Yeah, I mean, yes, I've had those moments. Yeah, well, I'm having one live on

0:59.6

camera. Wow, what? How fun, how fun is that? How fun is that?

1:04.0

I know I just rolled the singer and we'll try and reset this stuff.

1:08.0

Yes, please.

1:10.0

Okay.

1:12.0

Oh. Okay, hi friends, happy Friday. Welcome back. Another recap coming your way packed week, a lot going on.

1:24.8

Hurricanes, crazy Christian nationalist, pastors,

1:28.8

Trump, Ryan Walters, Trump Bibles in public schools, a lot to cover today.

1:35.8

Hello April, it is great to see you.

1:38.5

Hello, Timothy.

1:40.6

Oh, it is lovely to be here. Timothy?

1:43.0

Is your actual name Timothy or is it just Tim?

1:45.0

My actual name is Timothy.

1:47.0

Timothy Shalome.

1:48.0

My full legal name is Timothy, but I go by Tim.

1:55.0

The only person who calls me Timmy that I actually will tolerate her from is my mother.

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