The New Evangelicals Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, Tim and Sharon McMahon discuss how the U.S. election system works and why third-party candidates struggle to gain traction. They explore the role of the Electoral College, winner-take-all systems, and faithless electors. They also touch on the historical context of the Electoral College and the reasons behind its creation. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the electoral process and its impact on elections. It also delves into the limitations of the Electoral College and the challenges it poses to third-party candidates. Highlights 04:15 The Need to Understand the U.S. Election System 06:08 The Role of the Electoral College 09:25 Winner-Take-All Systems and Popularity Contests 17:06 The Historical Context of the Electoral College 23:10 Faithless Electors and Their Impact 28:34 The Disparity in Electoral Votes 32:56 The Allocation of Electoral Votes 46:02 Potential Solutions: Proportional Allocation and Ranked Choice Voting 56:43 The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact 59:32 The Need for Structural Changes Preorder Sharon's Book! | The Small and the Mighty Sharon's Website | sharonmcmahon.com _______________________________ Come to the LIVE EVENT in Austin, TX | Democracy at Risk REGISTER TO VOTE If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here! Get Tickets to Beer Camp (PROMO: TNEHOBBIT) 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

Watch this on YouTube PART 1: In this conversation (originally aired on YouTube), Tim and Ed discuss their journeys of faith and the different paths that led them to their current beliefs. They explore the concept of truth and the role of evangelism in sharing the good news of Jesus. They also touch on the negative aspects of evangelicalism and the need for a more inclusive and loving approach to faith. In this part of the conversation, Tim and Ed discuss the boundaries and lines drawn in Christian beliefs and practices. They explore the concept of evangelism and the impact of purity culture. Tim shares his perspective on the importance of boundaries and rules in the Christian faith, while also acknowledging the need for reevaluation and renegotiation of these boundaries. They touch on topics such as hell, biblical worldview, and the interpretation of scripture. Tim emphasizes the themes of liberation and the expansion of God's blessing in scripture. Takeaways The personal journey of faith is unique for each individual and can be influenced by various factors. The concept of truth in relation to faith is complex and can be interpreted differently by different people. Evangelism should be approached with love and inclusivity, rather than judgment and exclusion. There is a need for a more authentic and compassionate expression of Christianity that reflects the teachings of Jesus. Boundaries and rules in the Christian faith can provide guidance and protection, but they should also be open to reevaluation and renegotiation. The interpretation of scripture and the concept of a biblical worldview can vary among individuals and Christian traditions. Christian nationalism, which seeks to enforce Christian beliefs and laws on society, can be a threat to religious freedom and the well-being of marginalized groups. Government can play a role in addressing social and economic issues Christians should advocate for social justice and care for marginalized groups Misconceptions and controversies surrounding Marxism and its compatibility with Christianity The importance of loving and accepting all individuals Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 19:10 Personal Journeys of Faith 25:43 Exploring the Concept of Truth 29:16 Reimagining Evangelism 43:23 Exploring Boundaries and Rules in the Christian Faith 53:31 The Dangers of Christian Nationalism and the Erasure of Boundaries 58:13 Navigating Controversial Topics: Sexuality and Gender 01:06:23 Striving for Balance: Advocating for Justice and Respecting Individual Beliefs 01:44:36 Exploring the Sociological Aspects of Marxism 01:53:16 Advocating for Social Justice and Care for Marginalized Groups 02:04:02 The Importance of Loving and Accepting All Individuals _______________________________ Come to the LIVE EVENT in Austin, TX | Democracy at Risk REGISTER TO VOTE If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here! Get Tickets to Beer Camp (PROMO: TNEHOBBIT) 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

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 Read Holy Hell: A Case against Eternal Damnation by Derek Ryan Kubilus Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Support Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Support Our Work Pre-Order The Violent Take it by Force Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals   Support Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals   Support Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.    Support Project Amplify Faithful America  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Read Dr. Laura Anderson's Book Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals   Support Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals   Support Our Work Get Daniel's Resource List Open Letter To Western Christians  Yousef and Daniel's Episode on Across the Divide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Tim sits down with author Gabriel Gordon, to discuss how both liberals and fundamentalists inherited the same colonized method of biblical interpretation. Gabriel explains the anti-semitic aspects of enlightenment theology, and a way of reading the Bible that rejects dualism in liberal and fundamentalist circles.  Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals   Support Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices