The New Evangelicals Podcast

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209. There is Great Love Here For You // Kevin Miguel Garcia Jan 17, 2024

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Summary

Kevin Garcia sits down with Tim to discuss Kevin’s book, What Makes You Bloom: Cultivating a Practice for Connecting with Your Divine Self. They explore the concepts of non-monogamy, community and divine love as healing applications.

Chapters

1:46 Intro into sexual ethics

6:32 Non-Monogamy

15:45 Communication in close relationships

23:23 Building Community outside of the Church

39:06 Inspiration for Kevin’s book

47:24 The root of suffering

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208. The MLK They Never Told You About // Jemar Tisby Jan 15, 2024

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In this episode Tim is joined by Dr. Jemar Tisby, author of The Color of Compromise and How To Fight Racism to discuss Martin Luther King Jr., and the forces in his life which brought him into the spotlight during the civil rights movement. Dr. Tisby explains the whitewashing of MLK today, and the need to understand his true message, which is still deeply relevant.

Takeaways

Dr. Jemar Tisby's books, 'The Color of Compromise' and 'How to Fight Racism' are raising awareness about racism and white supremacy.
Dr. Jemar Tisby is working on a new book that will further contribute to the conversation on racial justice.
The early life of MLK and how it shaped his public work.
MLK's true message and activism have been whitewashed, and it is important to understand the depth of his work and the challenges he faced.
Continued education and awareness are necessary to combat racism and promote racial justice.

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207. Trump off the Ballot EXPLAINED // Andrew L. Seidel Jan 10, 2024

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Summary

In this conversation, Tim Whitaker interviews c about the disqualification of Donald Trump from the Colorado ballot and the definition of insurrection. They discuss the legal basis for disqualification under the 14th Amendment and the role of the courts in determining eligibility for office. They also address the argument of tyranny and the potential for violence in the upcoming 2024 election.

Takeaways

The Colorado Supreme Court disqualified Donald Trump from the state's ballot under the 14th Amendment, which prohibits insurrectionists from holding public office.
Insurrection is defined as an organized and armed uprising against authority or the operations of government, with the intent to prevent the peaceful transfer of power.
The chances of Trump being off the ballot in other states depend on the decisions of the courts and the interpretation of the 14th Amendment.
Disqualification based on insurrection is not a violation of democratic principles, but rather a safeguard against those who have violated their oath to uphold the Constitution.
The 2024 election may see increased volatility and potential acts of violence, but upholding the rule of law and defeating Trump in a landslide can help mitigate these risks.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:10 Disqualification from the Colorado Ballot

09:23 Definition of Insurrection

19:23 Chances of Trump Being Off the Ballot

24:20 Addressing the Tyranny Question

31:28 What to Expect in 2024

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206. Good News: Hell isn't Eternal Conscious Torment! // Derek Ryan Kubilus Jan 08, 2024

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Summary

In this conversation, Derek Kubilus discusses the concept of sin as the refusal to love and the importance of understanding it in a broader context. He also explores the difference between purgatory and purgation, emphasizing the idea of refinement and growth in the afterlife. Derek shares his perspective on the salvation of those who have done harm and the essence of the divine in every person. He challenges the notion of eternal damnation and highlights the need to respect the pain of others while recognizing the depth of God's love. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the cognitive dissonance of eternal damnation.

Takeaways

Sin is the refusal to love, to include, and to make space for others.
Purgatory is a Catholic concept of a holding period until one goes to heaven or hell, while purgation refers to the process of refinement and growth in the afterlife.
The salvation of those who have done harm challenges our understanding of God's love, but it is a reminder that everyone carries the essence of the divine.
Respecting the pain of others and acknowledging the depth of God's love can help navigate difficult theological questions.
The idea of eternal damnation can create cognitive dissonance and contradict the concept of a loving God.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Sin and Refusal to Love

41:19 Purgatory vs. Purgation

43:32 The Fire of Hell and the Refusal to Love

44:54 Struggling with the Salvation of Those Who Have Done Harm

46:06 The Essence of the Divine in Every Person

47:08 The Redemption of Paul and the Refusal to Give Up on Anyone

49:11 Respecting the Pain of Others and the Depth of God's Love

51:34 The Network of Relationships in Heaven

53:41 The Inconsistency of Praising God While Others Suffer

56:07 The Cognitive Dissonance of Eternal Damnation

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205. The Shadow Religious Movement That Fueled the Insurrection Jan 06, 2024

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Many think that the insurrection was just about politics but this is not true. The truth is that a shadow network of Christian fundamentalists worked with the Trump administration for over a year. These networks laid the foundation that Trump was on God's side and any result other than his re-election was an attack from the devil. Dr. Matthew Taylor joins Tim Whitaker to expose them.

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203. This is the End // Tim, Noah, and Kieran Dec 29, 2023

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In this episode, Tim sits down with podcast producer Noah and TNE community member Kieran to discuss some of the highlights of the podcast in 2023, and how the show will continue to evolve in the new year. They also discus Project Amplify's mission to platform experts and scholars who are offering better paths forward and an alternative to the dehumanizing theological and political rhetoric filling our news feeds. Kieran also discusses his experience growing up in Catholic and Methodist circles, the shifts in his faith that led him to the work he does today, and how he discovered the TNE community.

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202. Not Your Ordinary Christmas Pageant // Tripp Fuller Dec 25, 2023

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In this rebroadcasted episode, Tim talks with Dr. Tripp Fuller about the differing accounts of Jesus' birth in the gospels, and what scholars and seminary students know that you should too! Dr. Fuller, discusses the virgin birth in Matthew and Luke's gospels, and how we can understand their narratives in light of the Jewish and Christian traditions they arose from.

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201. Tis the Season to Reject Christian Nationalism // Rev Nathan Empsall Dec 22, 2023

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On this episode Tim is joined by Rev. Nathan Empsall the director of Faithful America. Tim and Rev Nathan talk about sin, why the terminology still matters, why it's more important than ever to resist christian nationalism and where they've seen Christian nationalism defeated in the public square.

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200. Healing After Religion Hurts You // Dr. Laura Anderson Dec 18, 2023

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Dr. Laura Anderson, therapist, speaker and author of the new book When Religion Hurts You: Healing from Religious Trauma and the Impact of High-Control Religion, sits down with Tim to discuss her book. Dr. Anderson explains her background and why she wrote her book. Tim and Dr. Anderson break down over-used psychological terms and how they should really be applied. They also discuss the difference between spiritual abuse and adverse religious events. Lastly, they discuss what factors create high-control religion and the tools to process the ramifications of that environment.

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199. Gaza Speaks // Daniel and Yousef Dec 14, 2023

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In this episode, Tim sits down with Palestinian scholars and christians Daniel and Yousef to discuss the current crisis in Gaza, and the ways that American evangelical theology has failed to give us the tools to respond to it. Daniel and Yousef offer a more global perspective on Christian faith and conviction beyond the American left/right binary.

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