The Tim & April Show

2. How We Became Woke Radical Commies…for Jesus


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In today's show, Tim and April share their personal journeys from evangelical fundamentalism to their current perspectives, discussing the impact of Christian nationalism, purity culture, and their experiences growing up in conservative Christian environments. They explore the complexities of faith, politics, and personal identity, while also engaging with their audience about the podcast format and content. In this conversation, Tim and April explore their journeys of deconstruction from evangelical Christianity, discussing the burdens of purity culture, the questioning of church teachings, and the intersection of faith and politics.


Chapters

04:50 Exploring Christian Nationalism

21:11 Personal Backgrounds: April's Story

35:05 The Burden of Purity and Sexuality

46:00 The Intersection of Faith and Politics

51:28 The Complexity of Belief and Identity

01:10:38 Conflicting Realities: Faith vs. Personal Experience

01:16:30 Unraveling Beliefs: The Impact of Current Events

01:25:14 The Journey of Deconstruction

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