2. How We Became Woke Radical Commies…for Jesus

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 _______________________________ 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