48. Columbine & Charlie Kirk: The Impact of Christian Martyrdom

The Tim & April Show

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Politics, News, News Commentary, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

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🗓️ 23 September 2025

⏱️ 75 minutes

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In today's episode, Tim and April discuss the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, the implications of his martyrdom within the context of Christian nationalism, and the ongoing issues of gun violence in America. They explore the cultural narratives surrounding the Rapture, the historical context of martyrdom in Christianity, and the psychological impact of evangelical teachings on individuals. Chapters 03:54 Condemning Violence and Gun Culture 11:54 Historical Context of Christian Martyrdom 23:31 Radicalization and Christian Nationalism 37:12 Empathy Amidst Political Violence 43:06 Navigating Childhood Theology 51:52 Rapture Ideology and Martyrdom 01:03:42 Awakening to Christian Nationalism ____________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals Tim on Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Timwhitakerspeaks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ April on Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Aprilajoy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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	You're listening to a new evangelicals production.
0:11.0	The Tim and April show, where we unravel faith, politics, and culture.
0:22.9	Hello, everybody.
0:24.8	Welcome to the Tim and April show.
0:26.9	My name is April of Joy.
0:28.8	I am Tim Weddicker.
0:30.6	And we are the Tim and April of the Tim and April.
0:34.7	What is today?
0:38.2	So we are recording this the week before this air.
0:41.6	So this is going to air September 23rd.
0:45.5	Yep.
0:46.7	2025, which is the Rapture Day.
0:49.8	Hey,
0:50.7	happy Rapture.
0:52.0	Happy Rapture to you.
0:53.7	You know what? It doesn't even matter that we're recording this. We are going to be sucked up into the clouds while everyone else is going to burn in hell because the rapture's happening. Unless we are left behind. Right. That's true. So maybe we are still here and things are really bad. I know. But to be fair, it's a twofer. The rapture is either going to be the 23rd or the 24th. So if you're still here watching this, do not fret. Tomorrow might be the rapture. Could go either way. Yeah. We'll get into that in a little bit because there is actually like a lot of people prophesying
1:27.7	and predicting that the rapture is going to happen today and tomorrow. And we have more to say about that.
1:34.0	We do. We do. Not our first rodeo friends. No. Not our worst time around this carousel.
1:40.4	How many, many. Many. Many. Many.
1:45.0	I know.
1:46.0	We've survived a couple just since you and I have started hosting together.
1:49.0	Yes.
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