368. TNE TALKS: Inside Congress with Marie Newman

The New Evangelicals Podcast

Tim Whitaker

News, Religion & Spirituality, Politics, Christianity

4.6 • 936 Ratings

🗓️ 25 March 2025

⏱️ 60 minutes

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In this TALKS Episode, Tim interviews former Congresswoman Marie Newman, who shares her unique journey into politics, her experiences during the insurrection, and her perspectives on faith and its intersection with political activism. They discuss the current political climate, particularly regarding trans rights and the role of media in shaping public discourse. Newman emphasizes the importance of personal stories in advocacy and critiques the distractions created by right-wing media. Marie's Substack | Marienewman.substack.com Marie's Book | A Life Made From Scratch: Lessons from a Controversial Congresswoman, Mompreneur, and Unstoppable Political Activist Marie's Website | Marienewmanstudio.com Chapters 01:36 Marie Newman's Political Journey 04:55 Experiencing the Insurrection 15:11 The Current Political Climate and Trans Rights 27:23 Understanding Voter Behavior and Needs 34:54 The Need for a Third Party 43:24 The Role of Fresh Voices in Politics 50:46 Building a Better Future Through Storytelling _______________________________ 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. This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | Joshgilbertmedia.com 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
0:36.4	election and honestly how it's being used to
0:38.9	distort faith and threatened democracy. But the good news is that people are mobilizing to resist.
0:45.1	This is why I'll be at the Summit for Religious Freedom hosted by Americans United happening April 5th
0:51.4	through the 7th in Washington, D.C. Christian nationalism is not just a political issue.
0:56.0	We all know this, right?
0:57.1	It's a direct challenge to religious freedom for everyone, all of our neighbors.
1:01.3	That's why it's so important that we come together, learn from experts, and organize for real change.
1:06.7	At this summit, you'll hear from powerful speakers, connect with like-minded advocates,
1:11.2	and be part of a movement to push back against the misuse of religion and politics.
1:15.4	And of course, yes, I will definitely be there.
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1:38.1	That's April 5th through the 7th in Washington, D.C.
1:41.2	I'll see you there.
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