413. What Exactly IS Progressive Christianity?

The New Evangelicals Podcast

Tim Whitaker

News, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Politics

4.7 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 19 January 2026

⏱️ 61 minutes

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In today's episode, Tim Whitaker speaks with Reverend Dr. Caleb J. Lines, a prominent figure in progressive Christianity. They discuss the challenges and opportunities facing modern faith communities, particularly in the context of rising Christian nationalism. Caleb's Website | Calebjlines.com Caleb's Church Staff Page | Uchristianchurch.org Chapters 02:30 The Role of Digital Media in Modern Ministry 12:49 Defining Progressive Christianity 20:39 The Disconnect Between Language and Action in Churches 30:20 The Importance of Storytelling in Faith 39:08 Navigating Accountability in Church Structures 55:17 Addressing Christian Nationalism and Its Implications ____________________________________________________ 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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1:05.0	Hey friends, welcome back to the new evangelicals podcast. I hope that you're all doing well. Happy New Year. It's still January,
1:11.2	which is great. We are in the middle of a series of highlighting pastors that are providing a better
1:17.0	path forward in faith. You know, as an organization, as a nonprofit, that is a key staple to what we do,
1:22.8	helping people find a better path forward, rooted in love, justice, and inclusivity. And so today I brought on
1:28.5	Reverend Dr. Caleb J. Hines. You might have seen him. He goes viral on Instagram all the time.
1:34.3	We had a great discussion about progressive Christianity. What do we do in the face of Christian
1:38.4	nationalism? And what does a better path forward look like as people who might be coming out of evangelical conservative fundamentalism.
1:46.9	So I hope you enjoyed this conversation. Talk to you all later.
1:57.8	All right, Reverend Dr. Caleb J. Lines.
2:02.2	I think I got that all correct.
2:17.5	It's so good to have you on the show finally. I've seen your content all over Instagram. You've gone mega, mega, mega viral several times, which means you're rich. We all know how it goes, right? When you go viral on the internet, you get millions of dollars. Is that how that works? Yeah, yeah, yeah. Yeah, it's like a dollar per view, you know?
2:17.8	Great to have you. millions of dollars. Is that how that works? Yeah, yeah, yeah. Yeah, it's like a dollar per view, you know, so.
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