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In Part II, Dr. Gushee addresses the influence of (Neo) Reformed Theology on evangelicalism as a movement. He surveys the history that has unfolded for decades but remains resolutely conservative as a political, more than theological force. We talk about Kristin Kobes DuMez’s book and her critique of toxic patriarchalism and we explore Gushee’s path to a new Christianity. It includes a conversation around the Bible, the atonement, and apocalyptic eschatology. We also explore purity culture and Trumpism. Ken reads “Gushee’s Lament.” SHOW NOTES.

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Welcome to Beach Talk #5. Recorded the day after the Presidential “Debate” with Chris Wallace, Ken and Carla weigh in with their reaction. They reflect on the untimely death of the irreplaceable Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the coming election and the Presidential spin - predicting massive “fraud,” sabotaging our confidence in the integrity of the legion of men and women dedicated to fairness. Carla gives us an update on Mayor Pete. Tips on voting.

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Ken welcomes Dr. David Gushee, professor, author, lecturer and distinguished ethicist. While they focus on Gushee’s most recent book (just released), After Evangelicalism: The Path to a New Christianity, they share war stories growing up in the wide world of evangelicalism and Gushee’s academic track - leading up to his earned Ph.D. at Union Seminary. They share a deep concern over the current identification of evangelicalism with Trumpism. They discuss what Ken calls “Gushee’s Lament.” Here in Part I, they review Dr. Gushee’s upbringing, his activism, his influence on the movement, the influence of Ron Sider.   SHOW NOTES 

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Ken welcomes Piper Dellums, powerful keynote speaker, poet, author, film director, producer, and activist. Their friendship began in a small church in the mountain community of Idyllwild, CA. They share a decade long friendship, their encounters with Ron Kovic (Born on the Fourth of July), the 1619 Project, John Lewis, the cast of MASH including Alan Alda and Loretta Swit. But mainly, they remember Piper’s father, The Honorable Ronald V. Dellums who served 30 years in Congress and then Mayor of Oakland, CA. Piper’s dad was a true champion for the people not only advocating Civil Rights in this country but also battling apartheid in South Africa - actively working to free then imprisoned Nelson Mandela, who became a close personal friend. Ken references the story of Rev. James Reeb.  SHOW NOTES

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Ken checks in with Carla for another talk on the beach. We get caught up on the West Coast fires; Carla comments on our interview with Theon Hill, presents some interesting gender polling in this election season, comments on Mayor Pete’s Sunday Morning sermon from Paris this weekend, and share some of the reading we’ve been doing lately. Finally, the Bleached Blonde Female shares a moving story from a woman suffering from the Corona Virus. Ken and Carla chat about the challenge of meaningful conversation across the great political divide.

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In December of 2016, Christianity Today produced a podcast conversation between Editor Mark Galli and Dr. Theon Hill from Wheaton College with the topic: Are White Evangelical Trump Supporters Racist? Ken followed up with correspondence between both Galli and Hill - a robust exchange. It was the start of a treasured friendship for the Beached White Male. In this, the most recent recorded conversation between Ken and Theon, the two discuss the proliferation of protests, the life of an emerging intellectual, mentors like Eddie Glaude, Jr, and Cornell West, and the challenge to have meaningful dialogue in this racially charged moment in American political history. SHOW NOTES

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The Bleached Blonde Female - Carla - and Ken talk about the headlines of the Labor Day weekend - including the heatwave in California, the fires, Zoom calls, “Suckers and Losers,” Carla’s WWII veteran father, the Deep State, Critical Race Theory, Jacob Blake’s mother and the sacred right to vote. Carla’s got some ideas on how to be sure every vote is counted.

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Blake Chastain is the creator and host of #Exvangelical, a very popular podcast that focusses on the stories of people who have been raised in staunch evangelical traditions and then found themselves in a classic “crisis of faith.” Blake created the podcast and then the hashtag - which went viral. It caught the attention of CBS, who produced a documentary entitled “Deconstructing my Religion.” In this podcast Blake shares his own story and the crisis that led to a period of deconstruction. Blake introduces the new series on he has just launched on Christian Nationalism. SHOW  NOTES.

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In today's edition of Beach Talk, Ken checks in with Carla, The Bleached Blonde Female, and discusses the headlines including the RNC, Kenosha, Portland, and the heartbreaking departure of Chadwick Boseman. Listen carefully, and you'll hear the breaking of waves as Ken sips his Mai Tai and Carla, her Tart Limeaid. Carla shares a moment of respite under the night sky - it's good advice during these trying times. Don't miss the final "stinger" at the very end.

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For five weeks, Ken Kemp facilitated a virtual discussion around the Scene On Radio Podcast series, Seeing White - all 14 episodes. All ten participants were white and represented several generations - white people exploring "whiteness" together. In this episode of the BWM, you'll hear about the TABLE TALKS project from Albert Tate, John Williams, Theon Hill, and a special word from author and activist, Brenda Salter McNeil who has just published a ground-breaking new book: Becoming Brave. You'll also hear from several Table Talk participants - Ron Mahurin, Angela Mia De la Vega, and Scott Young; and at one point, they turn the table and interview Ken. SPECIAL NOTE: Because of the disturbing current events, Ken opens with a very personal statement you won't want to miss.  Learn more from our SHOW NOTES.

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