248. TNE RESPONDS: Exiles In Babylon Recap // Tim Whitaker

Summary Tim recaps his experience attending the Exiles in Babylon conference and shares his thoughts on the event. The conference covered various topics such as Israel and Palestine, deconstruction and reconstruction, women and patriarchy, LGBTQ+ issues, and politics in the church. Tim discusses the controversy surrounding the event due to the host, Preston Sprinkle, holding a non-affirming stance on LGBTQ+ issues. He shares his own conflicted perspective on the matter. Tim also highlights the diversity of speakers and attendees at the conference and the positive conversations that took place. Takeaways The Exiles in Babylon conference covered a range of topics that are currently in the cultural zeitgeist. The event was controversial due to the host, Preston Sprinkle, holding a non-affirming stance on LGBTQ+ issues. The conference had a diverse range of speakers and attendees, fostering positive and thought-provoking conversations. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Gratitude 06:32 Tim's Role at the Conference 10:34 Protesters and Criticism 15:47 The Burden of Side B Perspectives 25:40 Changing Perspectives and Encouragement 29:47 Supporting the Work of Project Amplify Check out our website for merch, educational materials, and how to join our community! If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here! Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube 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. 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