The New Evangelicals Podcast Tim Whitaker

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Summary
In this episode of the New Evangelicals Podcast, Tim and April are joined by Sue Wright, a retired school teacher, to discuss various topics in the Christian culture. They touch on Sue's lack of religious trauma, the concept of the rapture, and their plans for Memorial Day weekend. They also discuss the controversy surrounding a speech by Harrison Butker and the lack of charity in the response to it. The hosts then share their thoughts on an upcoming video series featuring Paul and Morgan, a conservative Christian couple, spending 24 hours with people who have different beliefs. In this part of the conversation, Tim and April discuss their plans to watch a video response to Tim's deconstruction journey on YouTube. They also talk about the process of filming the video and the different locations they visited. They then shift the conversation to the topic of Greg Locke, a controversial pastor who has been declared an apostle by his wife and other pastors. They discuss Locke's extreme views and the dangers of Christian nationalism. They also touch on the hypocrisy of politicians like Mike Johnson, who claim to be moral and religious but defend immoral actions. The conversation ends with a discussion about men showing emotions and Matt Walsh's tweet about men crying.
Takeaways
Sue's lack of religious trauma provides a unique perspective in the conversation
The hosts discuss the controversy surrounding a speech by Harrison Butker and the lack of charity in the response to it
An upcoming video series featuring Paul and Morgan spending 24 hours with people who have different beliefs sparks interest and curiosity Tim and April plan to watch a video response to Tim's deconstruction journey on YouTube.
They discuss the process of filming the video and the different locations they visited.
They highlight the extreme views of Greg Locke, a controversial pastor who has been declared an apostle.
They discuss the dangers of Christian nationalism and the hypocrisy of politicians like Mike Johnson.
They talk about the importance of men being able to show emotions and criticize Matt Walsh's tweet on the topic.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
02:05 Sue's Unique Perspective
03:03 Controversy and Lack of Charity in the Response to Harrison Butker's Speech
14:18 Upcoming Video Series by Paul and Morgan Sparks Interest and Curiosity
38:05 Filming the Video
39:36 Greg Locke: Controversial Pastor
43:58 Debating a Flat Earther
45:25 Greg Locke Declared an Apostle
48:54 Men Showing Emotions
57:04 The Hypocrisy of Politicians
01:00:49 Matt Walsh's Tweet
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Tim responds to Rich and Dawnchere Wilkerson telling their congregation not to seek therapy that isn't founded in the Bible

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Summary
John Pavlovitz, author of the book, Worth Fighting For: Finding a Faith That Makes a Better Human, discusses his journey from being a conservative evangelical pastor to a more progressive Christian ethos. Tim and John discuss the tensions between personal convictions and pastoral expectations, the challenges of navigating relationships within the church, and the importance of humanizing people in the midst of political differences.
Takeaways
Many people within conservative evangelical communities feel torn between their convictions and the community they love, making it difficult to navigate their beliefs and relationships.
It is important to humanize people and remember that individuals within the Christian nationalist movement are not a monolith. There is diversity of thought and experience within these communities.
Dehumanization is a dangerous path that can lead to violence, and it is crucial to maintain empathy and respect for others, even in the midst of political differences.
Authentic dialogue, empathy, and compassion are essential in bridging the divide and fostering understanding between different theological and political perspectives. 
Navigating relationships with people who hold different beliefs requires curiosity, understanding, and respect for their journey.
Being a progressive Christian involves the challenge of maintaining relationships while advocating for systemic change.
Unity, empathy, and humanizing the conversation are essential for moving forward and creating a more inclusive society.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
06:15 Humanizing People in the Midst of Political Differences
27:34 Navigating Relationships with Different Beliefs
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Summary
In this conversation, Tim and April discuss various topics, including their preferences for living in different states, Tim's love for New Jersey, and April's love for Mexican food. They also touch on the concept of a daily live show, a prayer for lactose intolerance, and a prophecy update regarding the rapture. They discuss the ongoing investigation into the death of Micah Miller and the controversy surrounding Lake Point Church's attempt to skew a traffic study. In this conversation, Tim and April discuss a controversial commencement speech given by Harrison Butker, the kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs. They analyze Butker's comments about women and their roles in society, as well as his views on Catholicism and Christian nationalism. The hosts critique the speech and highlight the harmful and patriarchal messages it conveys. They also address the hypocrisy of Christian nationalists who claim to be persecuted while advocating for discrimination against marginalized groups. The conversation touches on the broader themes of feminism, cancel culture, and the role of men in society.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:22 Living in Different States: Tim's Love for New Jersey
07:03 The Idea of a Daily Live Show
10:21 Prophecy Update: The Rapture
42:20 Introduction: Harrison Butker's Controversial Speech
45:07 Butker's Views on Cultural Values and Media
47:05 Butker's Critique of Catholicism and Pro-Choice Catholics
51:53 The Role of Women in Butker's Speech
55:41 The Importance of Marriage and Motherhood in Butker's Speech
01:09:25 Absentee Fathers and Violence Rates
01:14:06 Reaction to Butker's Speech: Twitter Responses
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Summary
In this episode, Tim responds to a video by Alisa Childers, a prominent figure in the apologetics space. Tim addresses the claim that the deconstruction movement exists only because of social media and argues that deconstruction is not a unified movement but rather an explosion of individuals with different perspectives. He also challenges the idea that words have objective meaning and explores different interpretations of the Bible. Tim concludes by discussing the concept of truth and the limitations of proving historical events like the resurrection of Jesus.
Takeaways
Deconstruction is not a unified movement but an explosion with a diverse individuals with different perspectives.
Social media has played a significant role in the deconstruction movement by providing a platform for people to share their experiences and access alternative perspectives.
Christianity has different metanarratives depending on the particular stream of Christian thought.
The concept of truth in Christianity is complex, and the ability to prove historical events like the resurrection is limited.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Conversation and Background on Alisa Childers
02:04 Deconstruction as an Explosion, Not a Unified Movement
05:12 The Influence of Social Media on the Deconstruction Movement
08:37 The Challenge of Objective Meaning in Words
13:02 The Diversity of Interpretations in the Bible
16:32 Different Metanarratives in Christianity
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