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The New Evangelicals Podcast

403. Reclaiming Theology that Gives Life, not Death

The New Evangelicals Podcast

Tim Whitaker

News, Religion & Spirituality, Politics, Christianity

4.71K Ratings

🗓️ 10 November 2025

⏱️ 58 minutes

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In today's episode, Tim Whitaker engages in a conversation with Dr. Brandon Ambrosino, author of 'Is It God's Will? Making Sense of Tragedy, Luck, and Hope in a World Gone Wrong.' They explore Brandon's journey from Pentecostalism to Catholicism, the complexities of the problem of evil, and the implications of Christian nationalism on faith. Brandon on X | @BrandonAmbro Chapters 01:54 Brandon's Journey: From Pentecostalism to Catholicism 16:50 Exploring the Problem of Evil 42:09 The Intersection of Faith and Christian Nationalism 51:51 Rethinking Theology and Community Engagement ____________________________________________________ TNE Podcast hosts thought-provoking conversations at the intersection of faith, politics, and justice. We’re part of the New Evangelical’s 501c3 nonprofit that rejects Christian Nationalism and builds a better path forward, rooted in Jesus and centered on justice.  If ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠you'd like to support our work or get involved, visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠www.thenewevangelicals.com⁠⁠⁠  Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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You're listening to the New Evangelicals podcast.

1:02.1

Well, What's up, friends? Welcome back to the show. What a great conversation coming your way.

1:08.8

This is with Dr. Brandon Ambrzino. He wrote a book called Is It God's Will? Making sense of tragedy, luck, and hope in a world gone wrong.

1:12.5

I mean, truly like fantastic, thought-provoking conversation. What do we do with the problem of evil? How do we handle this idea of God being

1:17.4

all-powerful and bad things happening? Fantastic conversation. I hope that you really enjoy it.

1:22.9

Hey, honestly, friends, from my heart to yours, I really appreciate you listening to the show and

1:27.1

tuning in. Thank you for listening to all of our media offerings, whether it's my heart to yours, I really appreciate you listening to the show and tuning in.

1:32.1

Thank you for listening to all of our media offerings, whether it's Advocacy Hour, the Tim and April show, the New Evangelicals podcast, any of our content. Maybe you engage in T&E connect, our community

1:37.8

resource and space for you. It just means the world that you're here. I love that we're doing this

1:43.0

work together. I started TNE a little

1:45.8

over five or less than five years ago. It will be five years in December. So really interesting,

1:51.9

kind of having time to reflect on what that's meant for me and my family and for so many of you.

1:56.5

I just want to say thank you, truly, for listening to the show. If you want to support the work

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