388. Iran and America Part 3: Why You Should Not Believe in the Rapture

The New Evangelicals Podcast

Tim Whitaker

News, Religion & Spirituality, Politics, Christianity

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🗓️ 3 July 2025

⏱️ 67 minutes

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In Part 3 of our series on Iran, Tim and Daniel Hummel delve into the complex relationship between dispensationalism, rapture theology, and Christian Zionism, exploring their historical origins, theological implications, and the impact on U.S. foreign policy, particularly regarding Israel and Iran. Daniel's Website | Danielghummel.com Highlights 09:43 The Origins and Evolution of Rapture Theology 19:30 The Intersection of Dispensationalism and Christian Zionism 29:11 The Role of Iran and Other Nations in Prophecy 39:24 The Human Cost of Theological Beliefs 49:19 Future of Dispensationalism and Its Cultural Relevance ____________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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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0:30.2	You're listening to the back to the podcast. Okay, part three in this series, probably our final
0:48.2	episode in this series of Iran and America and what is going on. I wanted to make sure that we
0:53.7	covered the theological side to this
0:56.0	that many white evangelicals believe today, especially in America.
1:00.5	So I brought on special guests Daniel Hummel.
1:03.0	He is an expert in end times theology and what's called dispensationalism.
1:07.5	This is actually a pretty new thought in Christianity. And he breaks down why that is,
1:13.6	what they actually believe, how it shapes America, America's foreign policy, Christian Zionism.
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