The New Evangelicals Podcast
A podcast exploring the intersection of progressive faith, social justice, and politics for those deconstructing traditional evangelicalism.
This is an interview show for people untangling their faith from conservative American evangelicalism. Host Tim Whitaker talks with theologians, scholars, and activists who offer historical context and alternative frameworks for a progressive Christian identity, with a strong focus on LGBTQ+ inclusion and anti-racism.
“Unlike purely academic or secular deconstruction podcasts, TNE explicitly aims to help listeners keep a form of Christian faith, reframing it through a lens of social justice, queer theology, and anti-nationalism.”
Who hosts this show
Hosted by Tim Whitaker, The New Evangelicals Podcast is the flagship program of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit of the same name. It features long-form interviews with academics, authors, and activists who are navigating faith outside of conservative Christian structures. The show aims to empower listeners to reject Christian Nationalism and build a faith rooted in love, justice, and compassion.
Credentials & credits
- Founder of The New Evangelicals 501(c)(3)
- Host of The New Evangelicals Podcast
- Co-host of The Tim and April Show
- Former church planter
- Former worship band drummer
Other ventures
- The New Evangelicals (nonprofit organization)
- TNE Connect (online community)
- The Tim and April Show (podcast)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Queering History | Dr. Peter Carlson | TNE PodcastsJun 22, 2026 · 51 min
- 02
- 03I Risked My Marriage To Come Out As Trans | Billie Hoard | TNE PodcastsJun 8, 2026 · 51 min
- 04
- 05The Psychology of Play and Why It Matters | Paul Hoard | TNE PodcastsMay 25, 2026 · 47 min
- 06Your Family is MAGA, Now What? | Dushyanthi Satchi | TNE PodcastsMay 18, 2026 · 47 min
- 07The Empathy Paradigm | Anna Clark Miller | TNE PodcastsMay 11, 2026 · 45 min
- 08"I Survived Project 2025" | Tia Levings | TNE PodcastsMay 8, 2026 · 51 min
Notable episodes
- 01Queering History | Dr. Peter Carlson | TNE Podcasts
A deep dive into the history of gender and marriage, where the guest explains that marriage for love is a modern, 18th-century invention, challenging a core evangelical assumption.
- 02Discovering Better Logics in a Binary World | Dr. Tamice Spencer-Helms | TNE Podcasts
The guest, a 'Black modern mystic,' critiques the 'logic of whiteness' and offers an 'upside-down kingdom' framework for faith, arguing that true resistance is refusing to want what empire offers.
- 03I Risked My Marriage To Come Out As Trans | Billie Hoard | TNE Podcasts
A personal account of being a trans Christian, including the experience of being targeted by the right-wing media account 'Libs of TikTok'.
What you'll be asked on this show
Tim Whitaker's interview style is relational and exploratory. He often opens by asking guests for their origin story or how they're feeling about the current cultural moment. He uses a familiar, non-confrontational tone, allowing guests ample space to explain complex academic or theological ideas. Whitaker frequently frames questions around his own journey or uses evangelical terminology as a bridge to introduce more progressive concepts, acting as a proxy for his audience. He rarely pushes back, preferring to ask clarifying questions ("When you say X, what does that mean?") to help listeners follow along.
The show is a one-on-one interview format hosted by Tim Whitaker. He maintains a warm, casual rapport, often interviewing guests he knows personally from his organization's board. Episodes typically begin with a personal check-in before diving into the guest's story and expertise.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
9 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
origin
1- Q.01
“Can you introduce yourself and share a bit of your journey for the audience?”
This is his standard opening to establish the guest's personal and professional background.
personal
3- Q.01
“How are you feeling right now, given the current cultural or political moment?”
He often asks this early to ground the conversation in present-day realities and emotions.
- Q.02
“How do your various identities (e.g., Black, queer, spiritual) intersect for you?”
This question directly addresses the show's core theme of intersectionality.
- Q.03
“What was it like for you and your family to be targeted by right-wing media?”
He asks this to explore the personal cost of public activism for his guests.
backstory
2- Q.01
“What was your theological journey like, and what made you decide to keep the faith?”
A key question for guests who have deconstructed, focusing on the reconstruction process.
- Q.02
“Can you briefly recap your journey out of your previous faith background?”
This is used to get specific context on a guest's deconstruction story.
process
1- Q.01
“When you talk about [complex concept], what does that mean to you?”
He uses this to break down academic or theological terms for a broader audience.
controversy
2- Q.01
“From a scholarly perspective, can you talk about the history of [topic, e.g., marriage, gender]?”
This question invites guests to challenge modern evangelical assumptions with historical facts.
- Q.02
“Is there a risk that progressivism is just repeating the patterns of fundamentalism?”
He poses this to introduce a self-critical perspective into the conversation.
Signature segments
- · Promotion of the 'TNE Connect' online community
- · Host's solo intro setting up the episode
- · Branded intro with neon graphics and electronic music
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically academics, authors, theologians, or activists, many of whom are queer and have a personal history of deconstructing conservative evangelicalism. Several guests are also board members of The New Evangelicals organization.
- Dr. Peter Carlsonon Queering History | Dr. Peter Carlson | TNE Podcasts
- Dr. Tamice Spencer-Helmson Discovering Better Logics in a Binary World | Dr. Tamice Spencer-Helms | TNE Podcasts
- Billie Hoardon I Risked My Marriage To Come Out As Trans | Billie Hoard | TNE Podcasts
- Dr. Mae Forrest Barneson Christian Anarchy and Gender. How to Create a More Beautiful World | Mae Barnes | TNE Podcasts
- Paul Hoardon The Psychology of Play and Why It Matters | Paul Hoard | TNE Podcasts
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast primarily promotes its own internal community, TNE Connect, rather than featuring third-party sponsors.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
Pitch this show
People also ask
- Who is the host of The New Evangelicals Podcast?
- The podcast is hosted by Tim Whitaker, founder of The New Evangelicals organization.
- What is the format of the show?
- It's a weekly, long-form interview show where host Tim Whitaker speaks with a single guest, usually an author, academic, or activist.
- Is the podcast still running?
- Yes, it releases new episodes weekly.
- What topics does the podcast cover?
- It focuses on the intersection of progressive faith, politics, and culture, including deconstruction, Christian Nationalism, social justice, and queer theology.
- What is The New Evangelicals?
- It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that produces the podcast and provides educational resources and community for people leaving conservative evangelicalism.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast apps.
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