I’m going to the largest Christian Nationalist event

The New Evangelicals Podcast

Tim Whitaker

News, Religion & Spirituality, Politics, Christianity

4.6 • 936 Ratings

🗓️ 20 December 2024

⏱️ 11 minutes

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In this episode, Tim discusses his upcoming attendance at America Fest, a significant right-wing political event, to understand the narratives and power dynamics shaping evangelical culture. He reflects on the influence of right-wing media, the birth of the New Evangelicals as a response to harmful narratives, and his personal journey through the evangelical landscape, particularly after witnessing the events of January 6th. Tim emphasizes the need for a grassroots movement that promotes love and justice, urging listeners to support their mission. _______________________________ 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. 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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0:29.7	You're listening to the new evangelicals podcast.
0:36.9	Music I'm heading to America Fest, one of the biggest right-wing political events in the country.
0:50.4	I'll be in the belly of the beast hearing a barrage of far-right speakers tell thousands
0:55.0	of people that it's time to take their country back from the godless left who hates America.
1:00.0	Now, you might be wondering, especially if you follow this channel,
1:03.0	Tim, why would someone who critiques Christian nationalism and push for a better way forward attend an event like this?
1:10.0	Here's why.
1:11.7	We need to understand the narratives, the power players, and the messaging that are shaping
1:16.2	much of our culture, particularly within evangelical spaces.
1:20.7	Being in the room allows me to see firsthand how faith is being weaponized for political
1:25.7	purposes and how these narratives are being sold to
1:28.6	everyday people. And surprise, this is my third year going. And as always, I will be doing an in-depth
1:35.7	breakdown of my time there and what I saw. In the meantime, though, you can check out last year's
1:40.7	recap via the link below. But here's the bigger issue, okay? Events like America
1:45.4	Fest do not happen in a vacuum. Many of our friends and families are being radicalized into
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