In this conversation, Tim and Blake Chastain discuss the origins and implications of the exvangelical movement, exploring how American Christianity has radicalized over the years. They delve into the role of social media in facilitating deconstruction, the historical context of evangelicalism, and the intersection of race and faith.

Chapters

03:08 The Origins of Exvangelical Movement

05:53 The Role of Social Media in Deconstruction

09:14 Historical Context of American Christianity

12:04 The Radicalization of American Christianity

14:59 The Intersection of Race and Evangelicalism

17:49 The Conservative Resurgence in the SBC

21:09 Defining Evangelicalism and Fundamentalism

24:00 The Future of Exvangelicalism

27:13 Personal Reflections on Faith and Identity

Blake's Book | Exvangelical and Beyond: How American Christianity Went Radical and the Movement That's Fighting Back

Blake's Website | blakechastain.com

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