362. TNE RECAPS: Kendrick Lamar Triggers Christian Nationalists

The New Evangelicals Podcast

Tim Whitaker

News, Religion & Spirituality, Politics, Christianity

4.6 • 936 Ratings

🗓️ 14 February 2025

⏱️ 114 minutes

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In this RECAPS Episode, Tim, April, and special guest Janice Lagata discuss the recent Super Bowl, focusing on the halftime performance by Kendrick Lamar. They reflect on the cultural significance of the event, the reactions from various communities, particularly the Christian nationalist perspective, and the broader implications of representation in music. The conversation delves into themes of racism, cultural narratives, and the importance of understanding and appreciating diverse artistic expressions. Janice's Website | Janicelagata.com Order April's Book | Star-Spangled Jesus: Leaving Christian Nationalism and Finding a True Faith Chapters 05:51 Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Show Analysis 08:56 Reactions from the Christian Nationalist Community 14:57 The Role of Black Culture in America 23:52 Concluding Thoughts on Cultural Narratives 41:09 Artistic Expression and Cultural Respect 56:25 The War on Public Education 01:20:16 Elon Musk: A Case Study in Accountability 01:36:31 The Complexity of Faith and Politics _______________________________ 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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0:29.9	Hey friends, I know how worried you are about how empowered Christian nationalism got in this past
0:36.3	election and honestly how it's being used to
0:38.7	distort faith and threatened democracy. But the good news is that people are mobilizing to resist.
0:45.0	This is why I'll be at the summit for religious freedom hosted by Americans United,
0:50.1	happening April 5th through the 7th in Washington, D.C. Christian nationalism is not just a political
0:55.4	issue. We all know this, right? It's a direct challenge to religious freedom for everyone,
1:00.1	all of our neighbors. That's why it's so important that we come together, learn from experts,
1:04.8	and organize for real change. At this summit, you'll hear from powerful speakers,
1:09.4	connect with like-minded advocates,
1:11.2	and be part of a movement to push back against the misuse of religion and politics.
1:15.2	And of course, yes, I will definitely be there.
1:17.8	And because you're a listener of the New Evangelicals podcast,
1:20.4	you're going to get 10% off your ticket with the code TNE25 at checkout.
1:25.3	This fight is too big to take on alone.
1:28.3	You can get tickets at thesrf.org or click on the link in our show notes to get 10% off your ticket using code TNE25.
1:38.0	That's April 5th through the 7th in Washington, D.C.
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