346. TNE RECAPS: MAGA vs the Billionaires They Elected

The New Evangelicals Podcast

Tim Whitaker

News, Religion & Spirituality, Politics, Christianity

4.6 • 936 Ratings

🗓️ 3 January 2025

⏱️ 84 minutes

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In this RECAPS Episode, Tim and April reflect on the New Year, share personal experiences, and discuss significant events in Christian culture, including the passing of President Jimmy Carter. They express concerns about the political climate, particularly the rise of Christian nationalism and its implications for the future. The conversation critiques prominent figures in the Christian nationalist movement and examines the ongoing conflicts within the MAGA community. The conversation delves into the complexities of immigration policy, particularly the H-1B visa program, and its implications for America's competitive edge in technology. Order April's Book | Star-Spangled Jesus: Leaving Christian Nationalism and Finding a True Faith Chapters 01:07 Reflections on New Year's and Personal Experiences 06:03 Concerns About the Future and Political Climate 10:10 The Legacy of Jimmy Carter 19:46 The Ongoing Civil War in MAGA Politics 42:54 The Divide in Trump's Support Base 50:00 Cognitive Dissonance in Right-Wing Ideology 59:51 The Narrative of Crime and Immigration 01:09:56 The Call for Accountability in Faith Communities _______________________________ If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here! 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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0:30.2	You're listening to the new evangelicals podcast.
0:36.9	You're listening to the new evangelicals recaps. Every Friday, April and I will help you stay up to date on what's happening in this bizarre, strange, and
0:54.6	sometimes kind of crazy Christian culture we find ourselves in while having a little fun
0:59.5	along the way. Let's get into this week's recap.
1:16.8	All right, all right, we're live. First episode. Wow, I just turned that on like a switch, didn't I. I was like, you ready?
1:30.1	Whoa, we're live. Wow. Yeah. Oh my gosh. What is that? Is it Pavlov's dog or like the chime? And like he would play a chime. And every time he played the chime, the dog would start salivating.
1:31.9	Maybe.
1:32.7	I don't know.
1:35.4	I feel like that whenever I hit record, wrong. Like record.
1:36.1	Welcome, everyone.
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