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There are more of us than we realize - people who love America, Freedom, and Conservative values. They cross all party lines, gender, religion, and even narratives. we need to ignore the narratives being used to divide us - even amongst "like-minded people." We can agree on more than we realize without giving up our own beliefs, values, and ideologies. We can all agree on freedom, and those of us that do, will keep America for everyone.
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"30 Good Minutes" is a weekly television program produced by the Chicago Sunday Evening Club and broadcast on WTTW Channel 11 in Chicago (PBS). The mission of the Chicago Sunday Evening Club is to foster COMPASSION, RECONCILIATION and PEACE by communicating faith stories and ideas from many faith traditions. For more information, visit www.30goodminutes.org.
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Pastor Spell is well known for his stance on religious freedom. And while that might sound like something that is expected from a preacher, his stance has gotten him arrested, put in jail, and kept under surveillance by the federal government. He continues to fight for freedom, America, our Constitution, and the souls of every American. In this int…
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Summary Christina Dent shares her journey of changing her perspective on drugs and addiction, leading her to start the organization End It For Good. She discusses the importance of understanding the underlying causes of addiction and the need for a more compassionate and evidence-based approach to drug policy. She also highlights the challenges of …
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Summary In this conversation, Tim and April discuss Taylor Swift's new album and the criticism it has received from some conservative Christians. They address the accusations of blasphemy and witchcraft, as well as the critique of explicit lyrics. They also highlight the hypocrisy of supporting Donald Trump while condemning Swift's music. The conve…
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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…
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Dr. McCullough has a distinguished career as a Cardiologist, and he could easily just sit back and know that he has served his patients well, saved lives, and relax on a comfortable income. But he has more than stepped up to occasion of fighting for medical freedom, he has put his time on the line to educate people, save lives through providing val…
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Representative Wilder talks about his legislation he has in this session, which isn't a lot of bills. I thank him for that. Why do our legislators keep thinking they have to file a lot of bills to be relevant. I get the meaningful ones, but there are many bills filed that just take up more time, energy, and tax dollars than they are worth. But not …
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The title says it all. This interview tells what Health Freedom Louisiana is working on in this legislative session. But these are not only Louisiana issues. These are freedom issues for everyone. While some of this legislation is specific to Louisiana, awareness of these rights should be happening in all states to protect freedom in our Country. J…
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Summary Bri Stensrud, founder of Women of Welcome, and author of the book, Starts with Welcome: The Journey Toward a Confident and Compassionate Immigration Conversation, discusses her passion for the immigration conversation and how it changed her personal and professional life. Bri reflects on the disconnect between the evangelical culture she gr…
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Sheila Walker is someone you may have never heard of, but get ready because soon you will hear a lot more. She loves her community in Maui, Hawaii and she tells the story of what ignited her passion into action. She updates us on the fires in Maui, and then tells us what she is doing to magnify her efforts for her community and America.…
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Summary In this conversation, Tim and April discuss the recent events involving Josh Howerton and Mark Driscoll. They talk about Josh's apology and the similarities between his apology and another pastor's apology. They also discuss Mark's controversial remarks at the Stronger Men's Conference and his use of the Jezebel spirit trope. The conversati…
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Summary In this conversation, Tim Whitaker and Dan Koch discuss the upcoming book by Richard B. Hayes, a respected New Testament scholar, titled 'The Widening of God's Mercy: A Thoroughly Biblical Account of LGBTQ Affirmation in the Church.' They explore the potential impact of the book and the various reactions it has received. They also discuss t…
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This podcast is not a regular conversation about abortion. Call it want you want Abortion, Pro-choice, pro-life, reproductive rights or however you "indentify." Instead it is information around the topic of abortion that I think does not get enough attention - the side effects and how many woman are harmed as a result. There are two interviews in t…
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Summary Sharon McMahon discusses her background. She emphasizes the importance of pluralism and focusing on behaviors rather than beliefs. She shares her passion for government and history, as well as the process of writing her book The Small and the Mighty. Takeaways Engaging with different perspectives can be challenging but is essential for pers…
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In this episode is an interview with Jacie Maloney who is running for judge in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. If you are tired of hearing how bad our justice system can be sometimes, then we need to pay more attention to who is running for judicial seats and who will be sitting on the benches running our courts. You might think it will never have an …
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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 li…
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Summary In this conversation, Tim responds to a viral clip of a mega church pastor giving marriage advice. He critiques the pastor's perspective on marriage, particularly the gendered and stereotypical views that men don't care about weddings and women's bodies belong to their husbands. Tim argues that this mentality wreaks havoc on people, especia…
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Summary In this conversation, Tim Whitaker interviews Reverend Susan Langner, who was the subject of a YouTube video where a young man confronts her for being a female LGBTQ affirming pastor. They discuss the incident, the challenges of being a woman in ministry, and their different experiences with the Bible. Susan shares her upbringing in a progr…
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Summary In this conversation, Tim and April discuss negative reviews Tim has received for his podcast and delve into the topic of prophecy. They also analyze a controversial statement made by pastor Josh Howerton about women's roles on their wedding night. The conversation highlights the unrealistic expectations and harmful stereotypes perpetuated …
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Summary In this conversation, Tim and Dr. Randal Rauser respond to a video from the Within Reason Podcast hosted by atheist Alex O'Connor, in which he discusses William Lane Craig's defense of the Canaanite slaughter in the Bible. They discuss the moral implications of God commanding the killing of innocent children and the justification of genocid…
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Freedom runs deep in our veins and it has been a major factor in what has kept not only the human spirit alive but has been paramount for the survival of the human race….. I think it’s one of the reasons why Our Creator gave us free will……. And in this episode I’m going to talk about some documents created by man that I think will prove that freedo…
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Summary In this conversation, Tim, Janice, and Ashlee discuss their origin story and how they connected on social media. They delve into the pitfalls of social media deconstruction content creation, grifters, what healthy accountability looks like, and why caution when choosing who to platform is critical. They also discuss why decolonizing is esse…
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You probably do not know who Joey Lynn is, but when you hear her story you will probably remember it. Her story is backed by video footage, yet she is fighting for her reputation, rights, and everyone's free speech. The other side has created narratives being used to take her down, and may even set precedent to take others free speech away if they …
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Whether you believe that the last election was stolen or not, you have to think that there are other stories that either don't make sense or seem suspicious. Whether you think the voting machines are hackable or not, you have to think to yourself that something else might be going on with all of the new information out there. This interview tells a…
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Summary In this episode, Tim and Andrew L. Whitehead discuss recent events related to Christian nationalism. They start by examining Donald Trump's attempt to sell a Bible during Holy Week, highlighting the disconnect between his actions and his claims of faith. They then delve into the concept of Christian nationalism and its association with pers…
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Summary In this episode, Tim responds to a clip from John Mark Comer discussing the reasons why people deconstruct their faith. Tim critiques Comer's points and offers his own insights. He highlights the importance of addressing church abuse and unaccountable spaces, the impact of poor teaching and shoddy theology, the misconceptions about sin and …
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This podcast is an accumulation of interviews I did live at the pelican Institutes Solutions Summit. The interviews are with people that are very freedom, liberty, fiscally conservative, and less government minded talking about their organizations that are like watchdogs over all of the above when it comes to State and Federal government policies. …
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Summary Brian McLaren discusses his new book, Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart, that addresses the multiple crises facing our world, including climate change, white Christian nationalism, and ecological overshoot. McLaren emphasizes the feeling of doom that many people experience and the need for a deep spiritual transf…
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This interview is a unique blend of what values and subjects used o make movies great, how Kevin is bringing that back, and we blend in some politics with it. Kevin is not afraid to be himself and he does not forget where his foundation is from. If you want to find out more about Kevin and his movies please go to www.sorbostudios.com…
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Summary In this episode, Tim and April introduce their new segment, TNE Recaps, where they discuss and provide humorous commentary on current events. They start by reviewing and voting on the Tweet of the Week, which includes tweets from Nancy Piercy, Joel Berry, and Alex Jones. They then discuss a controversial statement made by Donald Trump at a …
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Summary In this conversation, Tim and Kevin Carnahan review a sermon by Ed Young, a former president of the Southern Baptist Convention. The sermon includes xenophobic rhetoric and misinformation about immigration. They discuss the misinterpretation of parables, the intertwining of Texas culture and Christian nationalism, and the false narrative su…
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Summary Jim Wallis is author of several books that discuss the rise of white Christian nationalism and its threat to democracy. He calls for a remnant church that stands against Christian nationalism and works towards justice and equality. Takeaways White Christian nationalism is a political takeover of evangelicalism that poses a threat to democra…
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Summary In this episode, Tim delves into the case against John MacArthur, a well-known pastor and theologian. He discusses MacArthur's views on slavery, and highlights MacArthur's legacy of protecting men in his church who have been accused of sexual abuse. Tim presents evidence of MacArthur's knowledge of the abuse and his failure to take appropri…
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Tim is joined by Billie Hoard to watch and respond to Libs of TikTok creator Chaya Raichik’s DISASTER of an interview with Taylor Lorenz in what is a masterclass of learning how propaganda words and how empty its rhetoric is. Check out our website for merch, educational materials, and how to join our community! If you'd like to support our work, yo…
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Summary Sarah McCammon discusses her book, The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living and Leaving the White Evangelical Church, and her personal journey of leaving the white evangelical church. She explores the reasons for writing the book and the motivations behind the exvangelical movement. Takeaways The exvangelical movement is a diverse and complex phen…
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Summary In this episode, Tim delves into the PRRI data on Christian nationalism, highlighting the percentage of Americans who adhere to or reject Christian nationalist views. Tim explores the geographical breakdown of Christian nationalism support, its correlation with political affiliation, and the interpretation of Christian nationalism in the bl…
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Summary In this conversation, Tim Whitaker and Thomas Jay Oord discuss the book 'The Deconstruction of Christianity' by Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett. They explore themes such as the concept of objective truth, the ambiguity of scripture, the role of subjectivity in interpretation, the problem of selective objectivity, the complexity of biblical i…
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Summary Bill Yoh, a member of one of America's wealthiest families, shares his journey from the business world to working in nonprofit and faith-based spaces. Bill emphasizes the importance of faith becoming the central part of life and using his privilege to serve the underserved. Takeaways Engaging in dialogue and civil discourse is essential for…
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Ryan Paterson with Unplugged is going to tell us how much of our freedom, liberties, and Constitutional rights are being violated through our cellular service and phones. And how much the Government and companies are getting away with it. Then we are going to talk about the company he is involved with that is offering cell phones that will protect …
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The other day I was thinking about the ten Commandments. And upon reflecting on what we can’t do, I thought about all of the things we have the freedom to do. And then I thought about how our Government has More laws and penalties than the Bible. In this episode, I am explaining another way to look at the Ten Commandments as a reflection of our fre…
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Summary In this conversation, Tim Whitaker and Billie Hoard discuss recent cases of violence against trans people and the hostile environment they face. They highlight the controversial mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral and the case of Next Benedict, a non-binary teenager who died after being bullied. They also explore the role of Christian nationali…
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Summary Chuck Mingo and Troy Jackson discuss their book, Living Undivided: Loving Courageously for Racial Healing and Justice, and the work they do with Undivided, a nonprofit organization focused on racial justice. They emphasize the importance of relationships, community, and personal transformation in the pursuit of racial healing and justice es…
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Summary In this conversation, Tim Whitaker and Leah Payne, PhD. discuss her book, God Gave Rock and Roll to You, that outlines the origins and impact of contemporary Christian music (CCM). They explore the power of music in religious experiences and the potential for manipulation in revivalist moments as well as the complicated relationship with pr…
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Col Bill Davis is the CEO of the Young Marines and he has his thoughts on where we are losing freedom, and how the Young Marines are good for the future of America. This might sound like a promotion for the Young Marines but weaved into this interview is what young people learn in this organization how it will preserve our communities, Country, and…
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