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189. It's Not Just A Conspiracy Theory... // Jared Stacy Nov 13, 2023

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In this episode, Tim sits down with Jared Stacy, American pastor and current PhD candidate in Theological Ethics at the University of Aberdeen, to discuss the history of the American evangelical church's connection to the moral majority movement in the 80's, and the deadly combination of gospel rhetoric with conservative propaganda.

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188. Deconstructing Sh**ty Gospels // Dr. Tripp Fuller Nov 08, 2023

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This special episode is a recording of Tripp Fuller's talk at Theology Beer Camp 2023. Tripp shares some milestones in his own deconstruction journey and asks the question: is our understanding of the gospel building crosses, or bearing them?

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187. Surviving IHOP Pt 1: Indoctrination Station Nov 07, 2023

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Mike Bickle, leader of the International House of Prayer has recently been accused of sexual abuse spanning decades according to a statement written by former IHOP leaders. In this first part out of a two part series Tim brings on Gracia, Tamice and Brantley, three former IHOP students to talk about their experience spending years on the inside. They discuss what drew them to IHOP, the theology and culture that kept them there and what it was like trying to live a normal life once they left.

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186. Holy Runaways From Harmful Religion // Matthias Roberts Nov 06, 2023

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Matthias Roberts, therapist and author of the new book, Holy Runaways: Rediscovering Faith After Being Burned by Religion, sits down with Tim to discuss his book. Matthias explains his background in Evangelism and why he walked away. Tim and Matthias discuss the reason Matthias wrote his book. They also discuss how the nervous system works in relationship to religious trauma. Lastly, they discuss the possibility for healthy communities centered around Jesus and what they may look like.

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185. Christian Supremacy in the House // Matthew Taylor Nov 02, 2023

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Dr. Matthew Taylor joins Tim to talk about Mike Johnson’s connection to the Christian Supremacist network known as the New Apostolic Reformation whose leaders were key in orchestrating the Jan 6th insurrection.

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184. Special Message From Tim Oct 31, 2023

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Where is TNE headed? What should you expect of the podcast over the next few months? Tim comes on to share what's on the horizon.

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183. A History of Police Brutality // Dr. Ife Williams Oct 30, 2023

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Dr. Ife Williams, African American History scholar and author of the new book Police Brutality: A Philadelphia Story, sits down with Tim to discuss her book. Dr. Williams explains her background and what led her to write on the topic of police brutality. Tim and Dr. Williams discuss police brutality in America and the systemic issues that surround it. Lastly, they discuss the possible reforms that would bring meaningful change to the problem of police brutality.

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182. Theology Beer Camp Hangover Debrief // Sarah Heath Oct 25, 2023

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Tim Whitaker and Sarah Heath debrief from their experience at theology beer camp. They talk about the highs, the lows, the confusing moments and how communion brought up some church memories that they weren’t expecting to navigate.

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181. The Truth About "Deconstruction" Is....// Dr. Bruce Ellis Benson Oct 23, 2023

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Dr. Bruce Benson, philosopher, theologian, professor and author sits down with Tim to discuss the origins of deconstruction. Dr. Benson explains his background and why he chose to study philosophy. Tim and Bruce discuss the difference between analytical and continental philosophy and what discipline deconstruction falls under. They also discuss how Derrida, the father of deconstruction, has been misunderstood by current evangelical pastors. Lastly, they discuss how meaning changes or is discovered in different eras.

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180. Understanding Israel and Palestine Pt 4: A Jewish Woman Speaks Oct 18, 2023

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Tim and resident journalist Dan Catchpole speak to Na'ama Barak Wolfman who is a leader in the Women Wage Peace movement. Na'ama gives her insight on how devastating the attacks by Hamas were on the people of Israel. Na'ama also explains how Women Wage Peace has a broad coalition of Muslim, Christian, Jewish, and Palestinian women who are committed to working together in order to find a peaceful resolution of the current crisis that has claimed the lives of the thousands.

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