418. Just Because It's Biblical Doesn't Mean It's Christian

The New Evangelicals Podcast

Tim Whitaker

News, Religion & Spirituality, Politics, Christianity

4.7 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 23 February 2026

⏱️ 60 minutes

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In this episode, Tim Whitaker engages in a profound conversation with Dr. Christopher Carter and Tim explore the intersections of black liberation theology, Christian nationalism, and social justice. They discuss the importance of biblical interpretation, the legacy of black church leaders, and strategies for progressive faith communities to foster justice and inclusion. Chapters 09:03 The Roots of Black Liberation Theology 16:49 The Impact of Racial Terror and Segregation 24:59 Biblical Interpretation and Liberation 33:10 Strategies for Progressive Faith Communities 43:04 The Role of White Evangelicalism and Code Switching 52:10 The Political and Social Context of Theology 57:49 Building a Big Tent for Justice and Inclusion ____________________________________________________ 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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1:23.8	We are wrapping up our series on Black Liberation Leaders.
1:27.1	And today I'm talking to
1:28.2	Reverend Dr. Christopher Carter. He is a theologian. He's a pastor. What a fantastic conversation.
1:34.3	We talked a lot about how both of us grew up in different rooms of the Christian tradition and how
1:40.3	that has impacted how we see the world. And also, how do we find collective liberation
1:45.5	together that is part of what he calls is the beloved community. So this is a fantastic
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