394. How We're Building a Better Path Forward with Tim Whitaker and Malynda Hale

The New Evangelicals Podcast

Tim Whitaker

News, Religion & Spirituality, Politics, Christianity

4.7 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 8 September 2025

⏱️ 43 minutes

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In today's episode, Malynda joins Tim to discuss the evolution of the organization, the significance of the term 'New Evangelicals', and the importance of community and inclusivity in faith. They explore their personal journeys within Christianity, the challenges posed by Christian nationalism, and the vision for a better path forward that emphasizes love and compassion. Chapters 05:46 The Meaning Behind 'New Evangelicals' 11:46 Experiences of Faith: A Personal Journey 14:17 The Role of Community in Faith 17:16 Navigating Christian Nationalism 26:20 The Future of TNE and Community Engagement Maylnda's Website | Malyndahale.com ____________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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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0:00.0	Hey, are you a brand that believes in justice, inclusion, and putting faith into action,
0:05.1	then we'd love to partner with you. Here at the New Evangelicals podcast, we reach tens of
0:09.9	thousands of listeners every single month, people who care deeply about creating a more just,
0:15.1	compassionate, and inclusive world. We're looking for sponsors who share that mission and want to
0:19.3	connect with an audience that is thoughtful, engaged, and ready to take action.
0:23.5	If that's you, let's talk about partnering together.
0:26.2	Join us in amplifying voices for justice and building something better.
0:30.2	Email us at info at the new evangelicals.com and let's talk.
0:34.5	That's info at the new evangelicals.com. You're listening to the new evangelicals
0:39.8	podcast. Hey friends. what's up? I am back from sabbatical. I missed you all so much. I had a really great
1:03.6	August. I ended up moving into a new house with the family. I had to get the new studio set up.
1:08.5	We had to get our oldest into a new school district. So it was definitely a busy August, but a restful one. I'm so glad to be back. This episode is me and the executive director of the new evangelicals, Melinda Hale, talking about the evolution of the organization from its origins to where it's heading, some of the changes that Melinda is bringing to the table
1:28.4	that I think are so wonderful and that make me so excited.
1:32.0	And we also talk a little bit about our own individual stories
1:34.8	and how our very different experiences in Christianity
1:39.3	shapes how we see the world now and how it's very complimentary.
1:43.5	So I'm super pumped for you to hear this conversation.
1:45.5	Hope you enjoy it.
1:46.5	Talk to you all later.
1:56.5	Okay, yeah.
1:57.4	Wow, here we are.
1:58.8	This is, I got to say, Melinda, this is wild because you, you know, we're starting a new, yeah, wow, here we are. This is, I got to say, Melinda, this is wild because you know, we're starting a new,
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