261. TNE RECAPS: Mike Johnson's "Christian" Values

Summary In this episode of the New Evangelicals Podcast, Tim and April are joined by Sue Wright, a retired school teacher, to discuss various topics in the Christian culture. They touch on Sue's lack of religious trauma, the concept of the rapture, and their plans for Memorial Day weekend. They also discuss the controversy surrounding a speech by Harrison Butker and the lack of charity in the response to it. The hosts then share their thoughts on an upcoming video series featuring Paul and Morgan, a conservative Christian couple, spending 24 hours with people who have different beliefs. In this part of the conversation, Tim and April discuss their plans to watch a video response to Tim's deconstruction journey on YouTube. They also talk about the process of filming the video and the different locations they visited. They then shift the conversation to the topic of Greg Locke, a controversial pastor who has been declared an apostle by his wife and other pastors. They discuss Locke's extreme views and the dangers of Christian nationalism. They also touch on the hypocrisy of politicians like Mike Johnson, who claim to be moral and religious but defend immoral actions. The conversation ends with a discussion about men showing emotions and Matt Walsh's tweet about men crying. Takeaways Sue's lack of religious trauma provides a unique perspective in the conversation The hosts discuss the controversy surrounding a speech by Harrison Butker and the lack of charity in the response to it An upcoming video series featuring Paul and Morgan spending 24 hours with people who have different beliefs sparks interest and curiosity Tim and April plan to watch a video response to Tim's deconstruction journey on YouTube. They discuss the process of filming the video and the different locations they visited. They highlight the extreme views of Greg Locke, a controversial pastor who has been declared an apostle. They discuss the dangers of Christian nationalism and the hypocrisy of politicians like Mike Johnson. They talk about the importance of men being able to show emotions and criticize Matt Walsh's tweet on the topic. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 02:05 Sue's Unique Perspective 03:03 Controversy and Lack of Charity in the Response to Harrison Butker's Speech 14:18 Upcoming Video Series by Paul and Morgan Sparks Interest and Curiosity 38:05 Filming the Video 39:36 Greg Locke: Controversial Pastor 43:58 Debating a Flat Earther 45:25 Greg Locke Declared an Apostle 48:54 Men Showing Emotions 57:04 The Hypocrisy of Politicians 01:00:49 Matt Walsh's Tweet Register for Faith and Politics for the Rest of Us Get Tickets to Theology Beer Camp (Promo Code: TNEHOBBIT)) 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