282. TNE RECAPS: Trump is calling the shots for project 2025 AND the GOP agenda

Summary In this episode, Tim and April discuss various topics, including viral videos, vacation experiences, Airbnb camera issues, and their Fourth of July celebrations. They also touch on the recent controversies surrounding Robert Morris and the GOP's updated policy platform. Additionally, they provide an overview of Project 2025, a conservative plan for the future, and highlight the concerning statements made by Kevin Roberts, the president of the Heritage Foundation. The conversation explores the GOP party platform and its alignment with Project Amplify. The platform includes statements on immigration, border security, energy production, military strength, election security, and social issues. Notably, the platform does not mention abortion or gay marriage, causing tension within the right-wing Christian nationalist community. The conversation also highlights the use of dog whistles and racist rhetoric in the platform's language. The hosts debunk claims about crime rates, city safety, and critical race theory. They emphasize the importance of accurate historical education and the need for comprehensive immigration reform. In this conversation, Tim and April review the GOP's policy platform and discuss the principal themes that emerge. They highlight key points such as immigration, crypto and AI, education, religious liberty, and abortion. Project 25 PDF: https://static.project2025.org/2025_MandateForLeadership_FULL.pdf Takeaways The power of viral videos and their impact on popular culture The importance of privacy and security when using services like Airbnb The need for critical thinking and discernment when consuming media The influence of religious beliefs on political ideologies The potential consequences of consolidating power and eroding checks and balances The GOP party platform includes statements on immigration, border security, energy production, military strength, election security, and social issues. The platform does not mention abortion or gay marriage, causing tension within the right-wing Christian nationalist community. The platform uses dog whistles and racist rhetoric, particularly in its language about immigration and crime. Claims about crime rates, city safety, and critical race theory are debunked. Accurate historical education and comprehensive immigration reform are highlighted as important issues. The GOP's policy platform includes controversial stances on immigration, crypto, AI, education, religious liberty, and abortion. Chapters 02:23 Vacation Stories and Airbnb Camera Issues 13:45 Controversies Surrounding Robert Morris 30:27 The Concerning Statements of Kevin Roberts 45:28 Tension within the Right-Wing Christian Nationalist Community 01:09:42 The Importance of Accurate Historical Education and Comprehensive Immigration Reform 01:21:13 Crypto and AI in the GOP Platform 01:28:45 Religious Liberty and the Fight Against Anti-Christian Bias 01:43:03 GOP's Stance on Abortion and Support for IVF 01:56:11 Conclusion and Call to Action ______________ If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here! Get Tickets to Beer Camp (PROMO: TNEHOBBIT) 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. 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