The Tim & April Show

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2. How We Became Woke Radical Commies…for Jesus Feb 25, 2025

Show notes

In today's show, Tim and April share their personal journeys from evangelical fundamentalism to their current perspectives, discussing the impact of Christian nationalism, purity culture, and their experiences growing up in conservative Christian environments. They explore the complexities of faith, politics, and personal identity, while also engaging with their audience about the podcast format and content. In this conversation, Tim and April explore their journeys of deconstruction from evangelical Christianity, discussing the burdens of purity culture, the questioning of church teachings, and the intersection of faith and politics.

Chapters

04:50 Exploring Christian Nationalism

21:11 Personal Backgrounds: April's Story

35:05 The Burden of Purity and Sexuality

46:00 The Intersection of Faith and Politics

51:28 The Complexity of Belief and Identity

01:10:38 Conflicting Realities: Faith vs. Personal Experience

01:16:30 Unraveling Beliefs: The Impact of Current Events

01:25:14 The Journey of Deconstruction

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1. King Trump is Here and Christians Bend the Knee Feb 21, 2025

Show notes

The Tim and April Show marks a transition from the TNE podcast, focusing on faith, politics, and culture from a Christian perspective. The hosts discuss the rise of Christian nationalism, the implications of Trump's monarchical imagery, and the potential parallels between Trump and the Antichrist.

Order April's Book | Star-Spangled Jesus: Leaving Christian Nationalism and Finding a True Faith

Chapters

02:03 Transitioning from TNE to Tim and April Show

06:35 Navigating Political Turmoil

17:56 Trump's Messiah Complex

37:44 Elon Musk and Authoritarianism

48:40 Constitutional Violations and Accountability

01:00:34 Family Values and Hypocrisy

01:18:13 The Importance of Truth in Politics

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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