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    81. Persecution or Protest? The MAGA Pearl Clutching Continues

    1/23/2026 | 1h 36 mins.
    In this episode Tim Whittaker, and April Ajoy discuss the recent events surrounding ICE's actions in Minneapolis, the protest at City's Church, and the broader implications of Christian nationalism. They explore the dehumanization of immigrants, the narrative of Christian persecution, and the historical context of these issues.

    Chapters

    06:54 Protest at City's Church and Christian Persecution Narrative

    19:01 ICE's Role and Church Leadership

    32:12 Historical Context of Christian Nationalism

    49:04 The Complexity of Christian Identity and Politics

    01:10:59 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement

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    80. How Teens Get Indoctrinated into Christian Nationalism

    1/20/2026 | 1h 7 mins.
    In this special episode of The Tim and April Show, Tim Whittaker and April Ajoy delve into the Passion Conference, a significant event in the evangelical youth culture, which attracts thousands of young attendees each year. They discuss the emotional and spiritual impact these conferences have on participants, often leaving them feeling empowered and connected to a larger purpose.

    Chapters

    02:14 The Emotional Impact of Youth Conferences

    09:04 Rhetoric and Radicalization in Evangelical Spaces

    12:48 Dissecting Cliff Connechtal's Statements

    20:00 The Conflation of Faith and Politics

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    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!
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    79. Debunking Allie Beth Stuckey's ICE Propaganda

    1/16/2026 | 1h 10 mins.
    In this episode, Tim Whittaker and April Ajoy delve into the complex and often contentious topic of Christian nationalism, particularly in the context of recent events in Minneapolis involving an ICE agent and a protester named Renee Good. They discuss the troubling narratives propagated by right-wing commentators, specifically focusing on Ali Stuckey's interpretation of the incident.

    Chapters

    06:46 Debating Ali Stuckey's Narrative

    18:13 Renee Good's Perspective

    30:52 Confronting Misinformation

    49:01 The Role of Empathy in Christianity

    01:05:03 Closing Thoughts and Community Resources

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    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!
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    78. Accidental Christian Smut? When Sermon Illustrations Go Too Far

    1/13/2026 | 38 mins.
    In this special episode of The Tim and April Show, Tim Whittaker and April Ajoy bring a highlight from the past year that focuses on the romantic language often used in evangelical circles. Buckle up!

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    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!
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    77. Trump Built This System: ICE Just Killed an American Citizen

    1/09/2026 | 1h 31 mins.
    In this episode of The Tim and April Show, Tim Whittaker and April Ajoy discuss the recent tragic shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. They analyze the incident, the misinformation surrounding it, and the broader implications of state-sanctioned violence and Christian nationalism.

    Chapters

    12:03 Analyzing the Shooting Incident

    23:56 The Role of ICE and Law Enforcement

    36:03 The Reaction from the Right

    47:55 Weird Christian Behavior and Performative Faith

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    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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!
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About The Tim & April 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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