Cabernet and Pray

#40: The New Evangelicals (with Tim Whitaker)


Listen Later

Join Jeremy and Tim Whitaker, founder of The New Evangelicals, for an unfiltered and entertaining conversation tackling tough topics in faith, church culture, and beyond—all while sipping on wine. Whether you're wrestling with your faith, navigating church hurt, or just curious about new perspectives, this episode delivers humor, depth, and a lot of honesty. Don’t miss Tim’s unforgettable attempt at opening his first bottle of wine and his bold insights on Christianity today.

Click here to watch the episode on video.

Key Points Covered in Episode 40:

  1. Introduction of Tim Whitaker and The New Evangelicals:

    • The organization supports those grappling with faith and church hurt.
    • Focus on creating a safe space for exploring progressive Christianity.
    • Tagline: “Faith isn’t easy, hurt makes it harder.”
    • Wine Talk:

      • Jeremy enjoys a Story of Soil Syrah 2022 with notes of red plum, blueberry, and vanilla bean.
      • Tim hilariously opens his first bottle of wine, Joel Gott 815 Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, adding an unplanned comedy segment.
      • Tim’s Faith Journey:

        • From a conservative evangelical upbringing to a more inclusive, justice-focused Christianity.
        • Critiques of political entanglements in modern evangelicalism.
        • Emphasis on expanding one’s faith perspective beyond denominational boundaries.
        • Advocating for the Marginalized:

          • Discussions on supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, immigrants, and other underrepresented groups within and outside the church.
          • The pitfalls of using theology to oppress rather than liberate.
          • Engaging with the Bible:

            • Tim’s shift from viewing the Bible as a rulebook to embracing it as a complex, nuanced collection of writings.
            • Encouragement to focus on Jesus’ teachings of love, justice, and inclusion.
            • Parenting and Faith:

              • Should kids be raised in the same traditional church settings their parents left?
              • Tim argues for raising children with openness and curiosity rather than indoctrination.
              • Criticism and Accountability in the Church:

                • Challenges of holding leaders and institutions accountable while staying hopeful.
                • The role of Christians in advocating for justice and resisting harmful ideologies like Christian nationalism.
                • Tim’s Take on Digital Content Creation:

                  • Balancing fast-paced news reactions with thoughtful analysis.
                  • Addressing negativity from critics while staying grounded.
                  • Lightning Round Questions:

                    • Tim’s past belief he was wrong about: thinking LGBTQ+ people were inherently sinful.
                    • Main issue facing American Christianity: the rise of Christian nationalism.
                    • This episode is perfect for anyone exploring new ways to engage with their faith or questioning traditional church teachings. Tim’s candidness, combined with his humor and passion, makes this an unforgettable conversation. Grab a glass of wine and join the ride!

                      Links:

                      • https://www.thenewevangelicals.com/
                      • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-evangelicals-podcast/id1557794865
                      • https://www.instagram.com/thenewevangelicals/
                      • https://open.spotify.com/show/1czIuPbjXFt50L2fxHmdUe
                      • https://www.tiktok.com/@thenewevangelicals
                      • https://www.instagram.com/timwhitakerspeaks/ 
                      • -----------------

                        Do you want to read the Bible without falling behind? Sign up your email and I'll send you a PDF to download and use my custom-made reading plan system. There's no way to fall behind on this system and every day will be different no matter how long you use it! https://www.jeremyjernigan.com/opt-in 

                        Cabernet and Pray is an authentic, thoughtfully curated, human-hosted podcast that is free, but not cheap. Please consider supporting the content Jeremy creates by joining the Rebuilding Faith patron community. Find out more here: https://www.jeremyjernigan.com/rebuilding-faith 

                        ...more
                        View all episodesView all episodes
                        Download on the App Store

                        Cabernet and PrayBy Jeremy Jernigan is a former megachurch pastor turned wine-loving theologian who’s not afraid to ask the hard questions about Christianity. As the host of Cabernet and Pray, Jeremy blends deep theological exploration with cultural critique, all while sippi

                        • 5
                        • 5
                        • 5
                        • 5
                        • 5

                        5

                        10 ratings


                        More shows like Cabernet and Pray

                        View all
                        Word of Life Church Podcast by Pastor Brian Zahnd

                        Word of Life Church Podcast

                        319 Listeners

                        Nomad Podcast by Nomad

                        Nomad Podcast

                        428 Listeners

                        The Holy Post by Phil Vischer

                        The Holy Post

                        4,304 Listeners

                        The RobCast by Rob Bell

                        The RobCast

                        4,171 Listeners

                        BibleProject by BibleProject Podcast

                        BibleProject

                        18,919 Listeners

                        The Bible For Normal People by Peter Enns and Jared Byas

                        The Bible For Normal People

                        3,263 Listeners

                        Rethinking Faith by (Re)thinking Faith

                        Rethinking Faith

                        95 Listeners

                        You Have Permission by Dan Koch

                        You Have Permission

                        526 Listeners

                        Within Reason by Alex J O'Connor

                        Within Reason

                        1,558 Listeners

                        The Roys Report by Julie Roys

                        The Roys Report

                        771 Listeners

                        The Ezra Klein Show by New York Times Opinion

                        The Ezra Klein Show

                        15,374 Listeners

                        The New Evangelicals Podcast by Hosted by Tim Whitaker

                        The New Evangelicals Podcast

                        1,013 Listeners

                        Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman by Bart Ehrman

                        Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman

                        607 Listeners

                        The Tucker Carlson Show by Tucker Carlson Network

                        The Tucker Carlson Show

                        15,426 Listeners