Podcast
The New Evangelicals Podcast
Hosted by Tim Whitaker · EN
The New Evangelicals Podcast is here to push the Evangelical Church forward and to re-think how it approaches key cultural issues.
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Episodes
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144. Why You Don't Want A Biblical Marriage // Jennifer Bird
May 15, 202301:22:22Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Tim sits down with Jennifer Bird, PHD to discuss her research on the concept of marriage in the Bible. Dr. Bird explains how analyzing the genre and cultural context of the Bible challenges the validity of evangelical proof-texts for "biblical marriage" theologyDr. Bird also discusses why the words "husband" and "wife" don't belong in our English translations of Genesis, and why the Biblical depiction of marriage is driven by ownership, rather than love.Follow us on Instagram: @thenewevangelicalsSupport our workAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →143. I'm a Conservative Christian but Agree with You // Matt Matias
May 10, 202301:44:07Tap to summarizeOn this episode of the podcast Matt Matias owner of Memes4Jesus, one of the largest meme accounts on the internet comes on the podcast to talk about being a conservative christian but seeing the major rot in evangelical institutions. Matt and Tim talk about the world of memes, the recent meme wars and how Matt reconciles his traditional sexual ethic with his admission that the Church has caused great harm to the Queer community.Support Our Work HereAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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142. Pete Ruins Quantum Physics // with Pete Enns
May 8, 202301:17:33Tap to summarizeDr. Pete Enns, theologian, scholar, podcast host of The Bible for Normal People and Faith for Normal People, and author of his new book, Curveball: When Your Faith Takes Turns You Never Saw Coming or How I Stumbled and Tripped My Way Into Finding a Bigger God, sits down with Tim to discuss his book. Pete explains where the title of his book originated. Tim and Pete discuss different themes in the book like the various Biblical perspectives that contradict uniformity of theology, science and its intersection with theology, why understanding that the Bible isn't historical or scientific frees us to find new understanding of God and how quantum physics shows us the relational nature of all things and how God's energy subsists all things. Lastly, Tim and Pete discuss the afterlife.Follow us on Instagram: @thenewevangelicalsSupport our workAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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141. Death to Deconstruction??? // with Joshua Porter
May 1, 202301:20:43Tap to summarizeJosh Porter, musician, pastor and author of the new book Death to Deconstruction: Reclaiming Faithfulness as an Act of Rebellion, sits down with Tim to discuss his book. Josh explains his background in evangelicalism and now it led him to the music he was involved with for many years. Tim and Josh discuss what led him to write his book. They also discuss both the controversial and provocative aspects of the book. Lastly, Tim and Josh discuss where he is in the Christian traditionFollow us on Instagram: @thenewevangelicalsSupport our workAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →140. Turning Guns into Plows /W Shane Claiborne
Apr 27, 202301:12:00Tap to summarizeAuthor and activist Shane Claiborne joins Tim on the podcast to talk about Shane's newest book Rethinking Life and about their recent trip to Nashville, TN to protest for gun legislation Donate and Tell us your Holy Sh!T MomentShane's Book Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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139. Your Field Guide for the Spiritual Journey // with Heather Hamilton
Apr 24, 202301:00:38Tap to summarizeHeather Hamilton, social media content creator and author of the new book, Returning To Eden, sits down with Tim to discuss her book. Heather explains her background. Tim and Heather discuss what prompted her to write the book. Tim and Heather discuss what authenticity means to her and how self discovery helps to reconcile the authentic self with conflict. Heather and Tim discuss how her time in evangelical spaces shaped her experiences. Lastly, Tim and Heather discuss Biblical allegory and how it can impact her readers.Follow us on Instagram: @thenewevangelicalsSupport our workAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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138. Why God Needs Humanity // with Thomas Jay Oord
Apr 17, 202301:13:37Tap to summarizeDr. Thomas Jay Oord, scholar and author of the books, God Can't: How to Believe in God After Abuse, Tragedy and Other Evils, and Open and Relational Theology, sits down with Tim to discuss Open and Relational Theology. Dr. Oord explains his background in Evangelism. Tim and Dr. Oord discuss Open Theology. Tim and Dr. Oord discuss, the power of God, defining the love of God, and explaining God's relationship to evil. Lastly, Tim and Dr. Oord discuss God's desires.Follow us on Instagram: @thenewevangelicalsSupport our workAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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137. Jesus the Peacemaker vs. Jesus the Executioner // with Bart Ehrman
Apr 10, 202300:59:50Tap to summarizeDr. Bart Ehrman, scholar, professor, social media content creator, and author or the new book Armageddon: What the Bible Really Says About the End, sits down with Tim to discuss his book. Dr. Ehrman explains his background in Christianity and his departure from it. Tim and Dr. Ehrman discuss the reason for the new book's subject matter. Tim and Dr. Ehrman discuss what type of Biblical literature Revelation is and what apocalyptic literature is. Dr. Ehrman explains the controversies in the book of Revelation and why they are important. Lastly, Tim and Dr. Ehrman discuss how the way Revelation is read can be problematic theologically. Follow us on Instagram: @thenewevangelicalsSupport our workRead Bart's BlogAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →136. You Can't Vote Democrat and Be a Christian? /w Tripp Fuller
Apr 5, 202301:58:01Tap to summarizeOn this special episode Tripp Fuller and Tim respond to a podcast episode between Jonny Root (Turning Point Faith) and Virgil Walker (G3 Ministries) discussing if you can be a democrat and be a christian. Tim and Tripp walk through the entire podcast giving their own commentary as they go along. Support Our WorkListen To Tripp's PodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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135. Unspeakable: How Bad Theology Enables Abuse // with Jessica Willis Fisher
Apr 3, 202301:20:40Tap to summarizeJessica Willis Fisher, musician, former reality television star and author of the book Unspeakable: Surviving My Childhood and Finding My Voice, sits down with Tim to discuss her book. Jessica explains her background on reality television and as an entertainer. Jessica and Tim discuss what was happening inside her family growing up. They also discuss how the abuse she experienced was allowed to continue because of the theology she was taught. Lastly, Tim and Jessica discuss how she is processing her experiences and what she believes now.Follow us on Instagram: @thenewevangelicalsSupport our workAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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