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The Tim & April Show
by The New Evangelicals
Where We Unravel Faith, Politics, and Culture. As part of The New Evangelical’s network, The Tim and April Show explores faith, politics, and culture from a Christian worldview rooted in love, justice, and inclusivity. Hosted by Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy. The New Evangelicals is a digital-first 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to creating a better path forward at the intersection of faith, politics, and culture. Through educational resources and inclusive community spaces, we empower people to reject Christian Nationalism and boldly advocate for their neighbors while holding onto a faith rooted in the way of Jesus: with love, justice, and compassion for all.
Episodes
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143. JD Vance Wears Christianity like a Skin Suit
In today's episode, Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy analyze a controversial interview with evangelical influencer Bryce Crawford with JD Vance, discussing faith, politics, and the influence of evangelicalism on American politics. We explore themes of spiritual discernment, political hypocrisy, and…
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142. Republican Midterm Convention is Weirder Than You Think
In today's episode, Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy analyze the recent political and religious rhetoric, including the anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s death, the GOP convention, and the culture war issues surrounding faith and politics. They also explore the influence of evangelical narratives on...
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141. Death of the Pastor's Wife and The Evangelical Belief that Enables Abuse
In today's episode, Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy explore the disturbing realities of abusive dynamics within evangelical churches, focusing on the case of Mica Miller and the broader implications of toxic theology. It highlights how harmful teachings about gender roles and authority contribute to...
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140. We're Back! Prices are Still High but Lake America Exists Now
In today's episode, Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy catch up after a month away, discuss recent headlines including celebrity deaths, political controversies, and bizarre Christian influencer antics, and reflect on the state of faith and politics in America. Chapters 03:47 Recent Celebrity Deaths and...
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139. Mega Church Pastor Josh Howerton's Unhinged Take on Politics
In today's episode, Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy analyze a controversial debate clip featuring Allie Stuckey and Josh Howerton, discussing topics like secularism, abortion, and Christian voting ethics. They explore how religious and political rhetoric intertwine, exposing inconsistencies and...
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138. We’re Back (Almost): Enjoy Some of Our Favorite Clips
This week enjoy a collection of our favorites clips from previous episodes! We're coming back VERY soon ____________________________________________________ If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here! Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Subscribe On YouTube...
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137. Identity After Deconstruction
In today's special Episode, guest hosts Tamice Spencer-Helms (Black Modern Mystic), Ciarra Jones, and Brian Recker explore their journeys of faith, deconstruction, and reconstruction, challenging traditional views of God, Jesus, and church. They share personal stories, critique...
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136. The Doug WIlson to Andrew Tate Pipeline
In today's special Episode, guest hosts Tamice Spencer-Helms (Black Modern Mystic), Ciarra Jones, and Brian Recker take over the Tim and April Show to dig into Christian nationalism and masculinity — starting with Doug Wilson's case for repealing women's suffrage and "household voting,"…
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135. We Took Over the Tim and April Show: Let's Talk About...
In today's special Episode, guest hosts Tamice Spencer-Helms (Black Modern Mystic), Ciarra Jones, and Brian Recker take over to explore the complex intersections of faith, politics, white supremacy, and how death and grief are politicized within evangelical communities. They challenge traditional...
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134. The Story of Nolan Wells Why Ignoring American history dooms us to Repeat it
In today's episode, Tim Whitaker and guest host Malynda Hale discuss the recent case of Nolan Wells, the state of American politics, the influence of evangelical support for Trump, and the pervasive issues of racism and white supremacy in the country. They also explore the challenges faced by…
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133. Erika Kirk is Indoctrinating Youth into Christian Nationalism
In today's episode, Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy critically examines Erica Kirk's speech at the Turning Point USA Chapter Leadership Summit, highlighting the ideological messages, rhetorical strategies, and underlying motives. We explore how faith, politics, and culture intersect in conservative...
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132. World Cup and 2020 Election Lies: Trump is a Sore Loser
In today's episode, Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy analyze recent political events, debunk election fraud claims, discuss military spending, and explore the influence of Christian nationalism. They aim to inform and empower listeners with factual insights and practical actions. Chapters 04:39...
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131. The Christian Nationalist War on Education
In today's episode, Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy delve into the history and current state of the war on education driven by Christian nationalism. They explore how religious influence is shaping curriculum, policies, and the broader cultural landscape in the United States. Chapters 02:20…
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130. You Cannot Follow Jesus and Support ICE. Full Stop
In today's episode, Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy delve into pressing social issues including recent acts of violence, the role of rhetoric in inciting hate, and the troubling actions of ICE. They also explore the intersection of faith, politics, and morality, emphasizing the need for…
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129. Pastor Defends Performing "Execution" in front of Kids
In today's episode, Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy critically examine a viral church video depicting a violent reenactment of spiritual warfare, and discuss its implications for Christian nationalism, indoctrination, and violence in religious settings. Chapters 01:47 Description of the Violent…
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128. Doug Wilson Reveals the Christian Nationalist War on Women
In today's episode, Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy analyze a disturbing interview with Doug Wilson, exploring his extreme views on Christian nationalism, gender roles, and the future of America. Chapters 15:42 Wilson's vision of a Christian theocracy 20:02 Views on LGBTQ+ rights and protections…
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127. What is a Man? The Wannabe Soldiers of Christian Nationalism
In today's episode, Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy explore the the recent Christian men's conference 'Freedom Con 2026' in Washington State, exploring its themes of nationalism, masculinity, and faith. We critique the rhetoric, speakers, and underlying ideologies, highlighting concerns about…
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126. Make Fairs Great Again
In today's episode, Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy explore the recent political and cultural events in the US, including Supreme Court rulings, the failed Trump 250th celebration, and the disturbing rise of Christian nationalism in church activities. Chapters 05:52 America's 250th Anniversary and...
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125. Reacting to Wild Christian Nationalist "Truths" from Bro-vangelicals with Malynda
In today's episode, Tim Whitaker and guest host Malynda Hale, explore the distortions and misrepresentations within certain evangelical circles, focusing on how fear, misinformation, and political agendas shape beliefs and behaviors. Malynda Hale joins to discuss faith, community, and the path to…
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124. Everything Trump Touches Turns to Sh*t
In today's episode, our hosts Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy delve into the bizarre saga of the reflecting pool in Washington, DC, exploring political corruption, environmental mishaps, and the influence of Christian nationalism. They also discuss the rise of men's conferences and the absurdity of...
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123. Christian AI Content is Bizarre
In today's episode, our hosts Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy explore the misconceptions and realities of Pride festivals, the influence of AI-generated Christian content, and the importance of understanding cultural events through a nuanced lens. Chapters 20:17 Exploring AI in Christian Media:...
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122. One Nation Under Trump: The Birthday Bash No One Asked For
In today's episode, our hosts Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy unpack recent events including the tragic police shooting of a child, the political spectacle at the White House, and the cultural implications of America's history and current politics. Chapters 02:52 Commemorating Juneteenth…
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121. Josh Howerton Tries To Take Down James Talarico. Fails Miserably | Part 2
This week our hosts Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy continue the conversation of critically analyzing a viral evangelical video by Josh Howerton, about James Talarico, exposing the manipulative use of biblical texts to support Christian nationalism and conservative political agendas. Listen to Part 1...
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120. Turning Point Declares War on Feminism at Women's Summit
In today's episode, our hosts Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy respond to clips from Turning Point's Women's Leadership Summit from this past weekend. ____________________________________________________ If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here! Follow Us On Instagram...
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119. Josh Howerton Tries To Take Down James Talarico. Fails Miserably
This week our hosts Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy critically analyze a viral evangelical video by Josh Howerton, exposing the manipulative use of biblical texts to support Christian nationalism and conservative political agendas. They dissect the theological inaccuracies, cultural implications, and...
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118. MAGA Christians Meltdown Over Pride Month
In today's episode, our hosts Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy explore the cultural and political reactions to Pride Month among evangelical Christians, dissecting the rhetoric, protests, and theological debates surrounding LGBTQ+ issues. They also share personal stories, critique anti-LGBTQ+…
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117. The Legal Battle Against Christian Nationalism
This week our hosts Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy are joined by constitutional attorney and author Andrew Seidel to talk about the legal battle of fighting Christian nationalism through the court system. Americans United: https://www.au.org/ Andrew's book: https://a.co/d/01sYKAdf...
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116. Trump is the UFC Court Jester
This week our hosts Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy explore a wide range of current political issues, including immigration protests, the White House UFC fight, government spending, and political scandals. The hosts analyze the implications of these events and critique the current state of American...
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115. What conservatives get wrong about deconstruction and progressive Christianity | Part 2
In this Part 2 episode, Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy continue to analyze Alisa Childers' views on progressive Christianity, exploring theological differences, political implications, and the impact on LGBTQ+ communities. Listen to Part 1 ____________________________________________________...
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114. Dangerously Weird: The Christian Nationalism at Rededicate 250
This week our hosts Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy discuss the shenanigans at Rededicate 250, the tragic shooting at a San Diego mosque, and more. ____________________________________________________ If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here! Follow Us On Instagram...
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113. The TRUTH About Abortion (It's not what you think)
This week our hosts Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy are joined by Dr. Deanna to discusses the complexities of abortion, medical procedures involved, legal landscape, and the impact of legislation on women's health, providing nuanced insights beyond common narratives. Chapters 03:03 Understanding...
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112. The MAGA War on Black Voters Explained
This week our hosts Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy are joined by Jemar Tisby to unpack the recent dismantling of voting rights protections, the history of racial disenfranchisement in the US, and the urgent need for activism. They explore the implications of Supreme Court rulings, gerrymandering…
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111. What conservatives get wrong about deconstruction and progressive Christianity | Part 1
This week our hosts Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy critically analyze Alisa Childers' views on progressive Christianity, exploring theological differences, political implications, and the impact on LGBTQ+ communities. They challenge fundamentalist narratives and advocate for a more compassionate,...
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110. The Mega Church to MAGA Pipeline
In today's episode, our hosts Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy look back on CN clips from mega pastors: Driscoll, Howerton, Schott, Laurie etc ... I think we do ballroom but also Greg Laurie to talk about the connection between maga and coverup culture....
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109. The Epstein of the Church World: Lawyers Detail Horrifying Allegations Around Harvest Church Scandal
This week our hosts Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy explore the serious case involving allegations of child abuse linked to Greg Laurie's Harvest Church, highlighting issues of accountability, church culture, and justice. Lawyers Anne Oliverius and Jeff McAllister discuss the details of the lawsuit,...
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108. Trump's got Ballrooms
In today's episode, our hosts Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy discuss the recent White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting attempt, Erica Kirk's controversial statements, and the rise of conspiracy theories. This episode offers a deep dive into the intersection of faith, politics, and media...
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107. MAGA's Obsession with James Talarico | Love Thy Neighbor... but not like that
In this Part 2 Episode, our hosts Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy respond respond a video of Eric Metaxes and Megan Basham discuss and dismiss James Talarico as a fake Christian. ____________________________________________________ If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE...
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106. Defend or Deny: MAGA Christians Starting to Split on Trump
This week April Ajoy and guest host Malynda Hale discuss the popular excuse that Donald Trump is still a baby Christian, Tucker Carlson's Trump apology, RFK Jr's comments about DEI, and more. ____________________________________________________ If you'd like to support our work, you can...
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105. MAGA Christian Obsession with James Talarico
Tim and April respond a video of Eric Metaxes and Megan Basham discuss and dismiss James Talarico as a fake Christian. ____________________________________________________ If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here! Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals...
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104. When Trump Grows Up He Wants to be a Doctor, Pope, and... Jesus?
This week our hosts Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy explore the unsettling rise of Christian nationalism, where Donald Trump is shockingly elevated to messiah status through memes and AI-generated images. They delve into the dangerous theology and political idolatry that intertwines faith with power,...
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103. Staying Sane in an Unhinged World
This week our hosts Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy explore the current political and social chaos in America, the role of faith and hypocrisy among evangelicals, and the mental health toll of engaging with heavy topics. They also share personal stories of faith, deconstruction, and hope for a better...
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102. Trump Goes Nuclear. It's Time to Invoke the 25th amendment.
Trump Always Chickens Out (Thank God). This week our hosts Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy discuss Donald Trump's insane Easter message, the Pentagon threatening the Pope, and more! ____________________________________________________ If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE...
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101. Franklin Graham's CPAC Speech Shows the Delusion of Christian Nationalism
This week our hosts Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy respond to Franklin Graham's recent speeches at CPAC, analyzing his political and religious rhetoric. They explore themes of Christian nationalism, political hypocrisy, and the true gospel message, providing critical insights into the intersection…
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100. Kristi Noem's Career Balloons into Chaos
This week our hosts Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy discuss Kristi Noem's husband, Jaden Ivey, and the Christian persecution complex, SCOTUS blocks a ban on conversion therapy in Colorado, and more! Chapters 01:57 April Updates and New Evangelicals Courses 03:46 Kristi Noem's Husband Controversy…
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99. Debunking MAGA Claim that Conservative + Church = Best Mental Health
This week our hosts Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy discuss a graph being shared online by MAGA Christians that claims Conservatives who go to church are the least likely to be diagnosed with a mental health disorder. They discuss why this is and why MAGA using this graph as a way to "own the libs"…
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98. Long Lines Lead to Long Trump Rants: Airports, ICE & High Gas Prices
This week our hosts Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy discuss the chaos of the current political landscape, including the government shutdown, ICE funding, Christian nationalism, and the influence of Christian extremism in politics. It also features humorous and critical insights into recent AI…
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97. Why Conservative Christians Protect Predators
This week our hosts Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy discuss the recent controversies surrounding faith leaders like Sean Feucht and Russell Brand, exploring issues of financial misconduct, abuse, and the broader implications for evangelical culture. It highlights the importance of accountability and...
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96. DOGE Disaster: Elon Musk Bros Dodge Questions on Devastating USAID Cuts
This week our hosts Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy discuss the recent revelations from the Doge depositions, exposing the incompetence and dangerous ideologies within a government agency tasked with efficiency. We explore the implications of these findings on government accountability, racial…
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95. MAGA Christians are losing it over CNN’s Christian Nationalism documentary
This week our hosts Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy discuss Allie Beth Stuckey and MAGA's reaction to CNN's 'The Rise of Christian Nationalism' episode of 'The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper.' ____________________________________________________ If you'd like to support our work, you can...
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94. This Love Your Neighbor Christian Has MAGA Outraged
In this episode Tim Whitaker, and April Ajoy explore the intense right-wing backlash against progressive Christian politician James Talarico, contrasting their reactions to him with their responses to Donald Trump. It highlights how Christian nationalism distorts biblical interpretation to…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Where We Unravel Faith, Politics, and Culture.
As part of The New Evangelical’s network, The Tim and April Show explores faith, politics, and culture from a Christian worldview rooted in love, justice, and inclusivity. Hosted by Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy.
The New Evangelicals is a digital-first 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to creating a better path forward at the intersection of faith, politics, and culture. Through educational resources and inclusive community spaces, we empower people to reject Christian Nationalism and boldly advocate for their neighbors while holding onto a faith rooted in the way of Jesus: with love, justice, and compassion for all.
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Where We Unravel Faith, Politics, and Culture. As part of The New Evangelical’s network, The Tim and April Show explores faith, politics, and culture from a Christian worldview rooted in love, justice, and inclusivity. Hosted by Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy. The New Evangelicals is a digital-first...
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