427. A Rabbi Speaks to Christians

The New Evangelicals Podcast

Tim Whitaker

News, Religion & Spirituality, Politics, Christianity

4.7 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 27 April 2026

⏱️ 46 minutes

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In this episode, Tim Whitaker engages in a profound conversation with Rabbi Sandra Lawson. She shares her journey, explains the core principles of Judaism, and discusses how interfaith collaboration can combat rising hate groups and Christian nationalism. Chapters 02:04 Rabbi Sandra Lawson's Background and Work 10:53 The Role of the Torah and Talmud in Judaism 13:42 The Rise of Hate Groups and White Nationalism 21:49 The Dangers of Media Narratives and Anti-Semitism 29:40 Grassroots Movements and Political Change 34:05 Hope for the Future: Lessons from Global Politics ____________________________________________________ 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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0:00.0	You're listening to The New Evangelicals Podcast.
0:20.1	Hey, what's up, friends? Welcome back to another episode of the new evangelicals podcast.
0:24.6	We are still in the middle of interfaith dialogue this month, and this is a great conversation.
0:29.1	I brought on Rabbi Sandra Lawson. She is fantastic. She works and is the ED executive director
0:35.8	of Jews for Justice in North Carolina.
0:38.7	We talk about a lot of stuff in this one.
0:40.5	We talk a little bit about Judaism.
0:42.0	She actually gave me the easiest way to understand, like, Judaism in a nutshell, in the best way I've ever heard.
0:49.5	So stay tuned for that.
0:50.9	And we talk a lot about how do we build coalitions to work together to find the
0:55.5	better path forward. So I think you're really going to enjoy this conversation. It's a really
0:58.2	solid one. As always, friends, thank you so much for being here. Thank you for listening to the
1:01.8	podcast. Don't forget we have TNE Connect. If you want to go deeper on these conversations,
1:06.6	if you want to get involved with like live webinars and sessions that we do with actual scholars like Rabbi Sandra, please make sure to sign up for T&E Connect.
1:16.4	It's totally free.
1:17.6	We have tons of free resources there.
1:19.4	Go to the new evangelicals.com slash connect or at the new evangelicals or you can download T&E connect on your iOS or Android device.
1:27.8	All right, enjoy the conversation.
1:29.4	See ya.
1:34.2	Well, Rabbi Sandra Lawson, it is a treat to have you on the show.
1:41.8	Thank you for making time.
1:42.7	I really appreciate it.
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