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The New Evangelicals Podcast

Hosted by Tim Whitaker
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The New Evangelicals Podcast invites you into bold, thought-provoking conversations at the intersection of faith, politics, and justice. Each week our host, Tim Whitaker, speaks with pastors, theologians, scholars, and cultural leaders who are challenging the status quo, confronting Christian Nationalism, and imagining a more inclusive and just world.

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In this episode, Tim Whitaker engages in an insightful interview with Ciarra Jones, also known as the Gardening Theologian, about her journey through faith, theology, and activism. They explore themes of white supremacy, deconstruction, queer theolog... more

In this episode, Tim Whitaker engages in an insightful interview with Rev. Rachel Kessler, aka the Nerdy Priest, shares her journey from evangelical roots to Anglican priesthood, her work advocating for Palestine, and insights into deconstruction, fa... more

In this episode, Tim Whitaker engages in an insightful interview with Rev. Gerlyn Henry who shares her journey into ministry, her experience as a woman of color in the church, and how she leverages social media to expand her impact. We explore the c... more

In this episode, Tim Whitaker engages in an insightful interview with psychotherapist Justin Oberste, who shares insights on deconstructing faith, LGBTQ+ affirming therapy, and innovative approaches like ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for healing tr... more

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Recent Guests

Rachel Kessler
Episcopalian priest, founder of Palestinian Anglicans and Clergy Allies
Palestinian Anglicans and Clergy Allies
Episode: 438. Fundamentalism Taught Me to Obey. Progressive Faith Taught Me to Love
Jerlyn Henry
Reverend Jerlyn Henry, Anglican priest in Canada
Anglican Church (Canada)
Episode: 437. Pastor by Day. Influencer by Night
Justin Oberstein
Psychotherapist, LGBTQ+-affirmative therapist; educated in sexology and sex therapy
Episode: 436. The Cost of Being Queer in the Church and How to Heal
Peter Carlson
Professor, medieval religion and gender studies scholar
California Lutheran University (former adjunct/tenure track); author of queer lectionaries
Episode: 435. Queering History
Timuse Spencer-Helms
A black modern mystic, board member of The New Evangelicals
The New Evangelicals
Episode: 434. Discovering Better Logics in a Binary World
Billy Hoard
Trans woman, theologian, author, and board member of The New Evangelicals (TNE)
The New Evangelicals (TNE)
Episode: 433. I Risked My Marriage to Come Out as Trans
Mae Barnes / May Forest Varnes
PhD candidate in Theology and Ethics; trans woman; advocate of Christian anarchism
Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley; Anarchodox podcast
Episode: 432. Christian Anarchy and Gender. How to Create a More Beautiful World
Paul Hoard
Mental health counselor, associate professor of counseling psychology, author
Seattle School of Theology and Psychology
Episode: 431. The Psychology of Play and Why it Matters
Dishanti Saji
Clinical psychotherapist, policy analyst, activist
Independent/Consultant
Episode: 430. Your Family is MAGA, Now What?

Host

Tim Whitaker
Host of The New Evangelicals Podcast. Guides in-depth conversations with pastors, theologians, and cultural leaders who critique Christian nationalism and explore justice-oriented faith.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Islam 101

    Excellent discussion and insight into Islam, especially countering the ideas that fundamentalist Christians have introduced. Having spent a summer in my youth living with a Muslim family I appreciate Qasim’s clear explanations of his faith. We need this dialogue! Thank you!

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    Coastalgal88
    United States3 months ago
  • Thought provoking

    Very much enjoyed the discussion with Darrell Hamilton!

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    bacjkc04
    United States6 months ago
  • God had a plan

    How can you believe in demi gods (which everyone already knows is mentioned in the Bible) but one God is totally absurd?

    How can Eden (a paradise where you literally pick food off trees to eat, except for one) be a place where God needed Adam and Eve to slave for Him in The Garden? How can you go from being a Christian to thinking the devil is really a good guy and God is really the bad guy who condones slavery and genocide?

    God had a plan, because he knew we would mess up, and that's Jesu... more

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    Roses Rock
    United States9 months ago
  • Lucas Wilson

    Great discussion!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Gdubbullu
    United States10 months ago
  • Ehhh

    I checked out The New Evangelicals hoping for genuine critique and nuance, but it’s just evangelical dogma swapped for progressive dogma. They’ve traded Bible Belt fundamentalism for woke fundamentalism, now preaching left-wing talking points dressed up as theology. Instead of sticking to their brand of progressive Christianity, they dive into politics—encouraging third-party voting and treating “Christian nationalism” like the ultimate evil—while completely ignoring Israeli power and the Torah’... more

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    FitnessPro6520
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Thoughtful and honest discussions that welcome nuance across faith and politics.
Consistently engaging and timely discussions on deconstruction and faith reform.
Some critics feel episodes lean too political or ideological for religious audiences.
Praise for practical takeaways on community building and healing in faith communities.
High-quality guests and well-researched conversations that push for accountability and justice.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

438. Fundamentalism Taught Me to Obey. Progressive Faith Taught Me to Love
Q: Talk to me about your work Palestinian Anglicans and clergy allies. What is that, and why did you get into it?
She explains founding and growing a network to equip mainline clergy to speak about Palestine, navigate interfaith relationships, and amplify Palestinian Christian voices in a way that moves beyond evangelical discourse.
438. Fundamentalism Taught Me to Obey. Progressive Faith Taught Me to Love
Q: I gotta be honest, I don't know much about you, which makes for the best podcast, though, in my opinion. You can get to unpack the universe inside the guests kind of in real time.
The guest describes growing up in evangelical milieu, the path through Anglicanism in Canada, and eventual return to the Episcopal Church in the United States, highlighting how deconstruction opened space for broader Christian expression and activism, including Palestine advocacy.
437. Pastor by Day. Influencer by Night
Q: How has becoming a public figure online affected your dual roles as pastor and content creator?
She describes the tension between embodied parish work and online reach, noting that online audiences are vast and often anonymous, while in-person ministry remains grounding and essential; she emphasizes keeping public work as a separate ministry with its own purpose from local church duties.
437. Pastor by Day. Influencer by Night
Q: How did you get into ministry and what sector of Christianity are you part of?
Jerlyn explains she is an Anglican priest in Canada, ordained during the COVID era, and began creating videos as a way to process faith and ministry during the pandemic, eventually expanding to address broader world events and social issues.
434. Discovering Better Logics in a Binary World
Q: What practical steps can listeners take to live out these ideas in their communities?
Engage in embodied learning, cultivate spaces that are led by queer, Black, and other marginalized voices, pursue integrity over perfection, and build online and offline communities (like The Clearing) that center meditation, interdependence, and compassion as opposed to performance or control.

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A thoughtful, intersectional look at faith, politics, and justice, featuring in-depth conversations with pastors, theologians, and activists who critique Christian nationalism and explore more inclusive, justice-minded Christian practice. Episodes frequently tackle religious trauma, interfaith dialogue, and strategies for faith-rooted advocacy, all while centering lived experiences from diverse religious communities. Noteworthy strengths include a steady stream of expert guests, a willingness to challenge orthodoxies, and a practical emphasis on healing, accountability, and constructive engagement across ideological lines. Potential listeners who want nuanced religious critique, policy-informed faith discussion, or interfaith collaboration ... more

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1. Rachel Kessler
2. Jerlyn Henry
3. Justin Oberstein
4. Peter Carlson
5. Timuse Spencer-Helms
6. Billy Hoard
7. Mae Barnes / May Forest Varnes
8. Paul Hoard

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