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  • 31. Debunking Christian Nationalism’s Biggest Fear Tactic: The Rapture

    31. Debunking Christian Nationalism’s Biggest Fear Tactic: The Rapture
    2025/07/07
    In today's episode, Tim and April delve into the complex and often controversial topic of rapture theology. They explore its origins, particularly its roots in dispensationalism, and discuss how this belief system has shaped the worldview of many Christians, particularly in America. The conversation highlights the psychological impact of rapture beliefs, including anxiety and fear, and examines how media representations have influenced public perception. Highlights 05:52 The Impact of Dispensationalism 12:00 The Psychological Effects of Rapture Theology 20:40 The Intersection of Politics and Rapture Theology 27:00 Conclusion and Reflections on Faith _______________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠if you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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. This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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
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    1 時間 18 分
  • 30. Feed Thy Neighbor to the Alligators: Christian Nationalist Cruelty Grows

    30. Feed Thy Neighbor to the Alligators: Christian Nationalist Cruelty Grows
    2025/07/04
    In today's episode, Tim and April discuss the current political climate, focusing on the implications of a controversial bill being pushed by Christian nationalists. They express their frustrations with the state of politics, particularly regarding wealth redistribution, healthcare cuts, immigration policies, and more. Highlights 02:50 The Christian Nationalist Agenda 08:46 The Impact on the Poor and Healthcare 17:33 The Cruelty of Detention Centers 23:40 Conclusion: A Call to Action 50:18 Hypocrisy in Immigration Policies 01:03:59 Christian Nationalism and Historical Ignorance 01:13:49 Breaking Laws for Humanity _______________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠if you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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. This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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
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    1 時間 40 分
  • 29. This Christian Nationalist Women's Summit Wraps Oppression in Pink

    29. This Christian Nationalist Women's Summit Wraps Oppression in Pink
    2025/06/30
    In Today's Episode, Tim and April Show, hosts Tim and April discuss various topics surrounding faith, politics, and culture, focusing on the recent Young Women's Leadership Summit hosted by Turning Point USA. They analyze speeches from prominent figures like Erica Kirk and Ali Beth Stuckey, exploring themes of motherhood, toxic empathy, and the implications of Christian nationalism. Chapters 04:55 Analyzing Erica Kirk's Speech and Fashion Choices 20:11 Toxic Empathy and the MAGA Movement 37:56 The MRS Degree and College Dynamics 50:14 Justice and Immigration Laws 01:07:44 The War on Motherhood and Feminism _______________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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. This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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
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    1 時間 26 分
  • 28. Are We in the End Times? War, Whiffs and Trump Bombs

    28. Are We in the End Times? War, Whiffs and Trump Bombs
    2025/06/27
    In today's live, Tim and April discuss a range of topics including the recent political victory of Zohran Mamdani New York City, the implications of end times theology within evangelical circles, and the rise of Christian nationalism. Highlights 10:12 The New York City Mayor Race and Zoran Mamdani 28:02 Trump's Ceasefire Declaration and Its Fallout 45:13 End Times Theology and Its Implications 55:22 Rapture Anxiety and Its Impact 01:05:00 The Hetero Awesome Fest and Its Controversies 01:15:39 Demons, Movies, and Christian Beliefs _______________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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. This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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
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    1 時間 33 分
  • 27. Former Marine Amy McGrath Explains Trump's Lawful but Awful Abuse of Power

    27. Former Marine Amy McGrath Explains Trump's Lawful but Awful Abuse of Power
    2025/06/23
    Donate to ⁠⁠"Sins of Empathy"⁠⁠ In today's episode, Tim and April engage with retired Lieutenant Colonel Amy McGrath to discuss the misuse of military forces in domestic situations, the implications of political rhetoric on public safety, and the current state of American democracy. Amy's Podcast | Truth in the Barrel Highlights 01:53 Military Misuse and Domestic Deployment 14:38 Unprecedented Times in American Politics 22:19 Geopolitical Dynamics: Russia and Ukraine 35:02 The Dangers of Incompetence in Military Leadership 47:37 Rhetoric and Political Violence in America _______________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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. This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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
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    1 時間 4 分
  • 26. Political Terrorism, Protests and Parades: Christian Fascism is Here

    26. Political Terrorism, Protests and Parades: Christian Fascism is Here
    2025/06/20
    In this episode of The Tim and April Show, the hosts discuss a range of topics including the significance of Juneteenth, the reception of Trump's military parade, the political violence associated with Vance Bolter, and the implications of Christian nationalism. Highlights: 05:54 Trump's Military Parade and Its Reception 23:21 Christian Nationalism and Its Violent Rhetoric 43:53 The Grotesque Worship of Power 01:02:41 The Hypocrisy of Evangelical Theology 01:10:15 Condemning Violence and the Importance of Context 01:36:47 The Controversial Language of Christian Teachings _______________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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. This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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
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    1 時間 54 分
  • 25. From Protesting Gay Marriage to Celebrating Pride Month: Our Story

    25. From Protesting Gay Marriage to Celebrating Pride Month: Our Story
    2025/06/16
    Donate to ⁠"Sins of Empathy"⁠ In today's episode, Tim and April explore their personal journeys from homophobia to affirmation of queer individuals, discussing the challenges of fundraising, the impact of family relationships, and the importance of personal stories in understanding queer issues. Highlights 05:17 The Challenge of Fundraising and Empathy 18:14 Personal Stories of Change 36:07 Theological Reflections and Affirmation 51:09 The Misuse of Scripture and Cultural Narratives 01:07:45 The Complexity of Identity and Acceptance 01:12:40 Theological Beliefs vs. Societal Rights _______________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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. This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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
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    1 時間 26 分
  • 24. LA takes on ICE, Trump takes on the American People?

    24. LA takes on ICE, Trump takes on the American People?
    2025/06/13
    Donate to ⁠⁠⁠"Sins of Empathy"⁠⁠⁠ In today's episode, Tim and April discuss a range of topics including mental health, the recent protests in Los Angeles, and the implications of ICE raids on immigrant communities. They critique the federal government's response to these protests, particularly the deployment of the National Guard, and express their concerns about the support of white evangelicals for Trump. Highlights 03:02 Mental Health and Personal Growth 11:52 ICE Raids and Immigration Issues 24:08 Public Response and Community Solidarity 36:06 Gavin Newsom's Response to Federal Actions 43:17 The Threat of Authoritarianism 51:53 The Complexity of Political Leadership 01:16:43 The SBC's Stance on Marriage and Authority ____________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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. This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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
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    1 時間 35 分