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The Tim & April Show

91. MAGA Says Sharing Bible Verses is Woke Now

The Tim & April Show

TNE Media

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

4.91.1K Ratings

🗓️ 3 March 2026

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

In this episode Tim Whitaker, and April Ajoy explore the controversy surrounding John Piper's social media posts, the misuse of scripture in political debates, and the influence of theological beliefs on political and social issues. It highlights how selective biblical interpretation fuels Christian nationalism and the importance of contextual understanding of scripture. Chapters 02:12 Tim and April discuss their favorite fantasy shows and personal stories 09:03 Analysis of Piper's use of Leviticus and spiritual interpretation 16:55 The role of context and selective interpretation in political theology 22:58 John Piper's stance on COVID-19 and divine sovereignty 34:58 The weaponization of scripture in political and social debates 38:50 Conclusion and call to thoughtful biblical engagement ____________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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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0:00.0

You're listening to a new evangelicals production.

0:13.1

The Tim and April show, where we unravel faith, politics, and culture.

0:21.9

You need to watch the pit.

0:23.6

It's fantastic.

0:25.5

I've heard good things.

0:26.7

I don't do well with, with, like, hospital gore.

0:30.2

You just kind of get through it.

0:31.2

It's not over the top, but it's definitely, it's there.

0:33.9

I mean, to be fair, I'm a avid, like, Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon Watcher, and that's stuff can be pretty gory.

0:42.5

But there's something about, like, the realism of hospital gore that is harder for me.

0:47.9

I used to judge people like you and I was a good evangelical for watching that stuff and compromising your faith for watching Game of Thrones.

0:54.3

Yeah. Yeah.

0:55.1

Yeah. The pit, have you ever seen 24, Jack Bauer? Yeah, but I never was an avid watcher. I saw a couple of episodes. Okay, so the pit is one shift. Kind of like how 24 hours is 24 hours. I just learned that. Yeah, that's cool. I'll say it gives me... You should watch it.

1:09.5

I should watch it.

1:10.4

We're watching a lot of shows right now.

1:12.3

There's a new Game of Thrones show called Night of the

1:16.4

Seven Kingdoms. Do you watch that? Sounds lame. I've never watched Game of Thrones in my life.

1:20.8

Oh my gosh. I'm a Christian April.

1:24.1

Shut up. I love fantasy shows.

1:26.7

People are going to be surprised how you talk to me off the air

1:31.4

yeah i guess i said shut up because you didn't watch like the biggest show ever when it was airing

1:37.6

i know i know i felt like i was i was standing firm for christ by not giving it to the world

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