94. This Love Your Neighbor Christian Has MAGA Outraged

The Tim & April Show

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

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🗓️ 13 March 2026

⏱️ 79 minutes

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In this episode Tim Whitaker, and April Ajoy explore the intense right-wing backlash against progressive Christian politician James Talarico, contrasting their reactions to him with their responses to Donald Trump. It highlights how Christian nationalism distorts biblical interpretation to justify political agendas, and examines the broader implications for faith and politics. Chapters 01:47 Who is James Talarico and Why Is He Under Attack? 15:10 Biblical Misinterpretations Used to Justify Political Views 30:00 The Dangerous Rhetoric of Christian Nationalism 40:04 The Impact of Religious Misuse on Society and Politics 49:54 Hope and Resistance: Moving Forward in Faith 01:00:00 Conclusion and Call to Action ____________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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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