65. Plot Twist: Christian Persecution from the Trump Administration?

The Tim & April Show

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

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🗓️ 21 November 2025

⏱️ 94 minutes

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In this episode, Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy delve into the complexities of Christian nationalism, the political landscape, and the implications of recent events surrounding ICE and the Epstein files. They emphasize the importance of centering survivors' voices, critique the hypocrisy within the Christian nationalist movement, and highlight community efforts to resist oppression. Chapters 11:43 Political Landscape and Economic Discontent 17:29 ICE and Christian Persecution 35:04 Community Resistance and Faith in Action 45:16 Trump Signs Epstein Bill: A Controversial Announcement 54:52 Mike Johnson's Role and Reactions 01:09:43 Megyn Kelly's Controversial Comments on Pedophilia 01:27:51 Weird Christian Beliefs: A Lighthearted Conclusion ____________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals 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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