Tim Whitaker, the creator of the New Evangelicals, shares his journey of deconstructing his faith and finding a new way forward. He discusses the breakdowns and challenges he experienced within evangelicalism, including issues of sexuality, predestination, and the alignment of the church with political ideologies. Despite these challenges, Tim remains committed to his Christian faith and sees Christianity as a much broader and diverse tradition than evangelical fundamentalism. He emphasizes the importance of embracing uncertainty and being comfortable with the unknown, as well as the need for community and collaboration in the deconstruction process. The conversation explores the challenges of being an influencer in the deconstruction space and the importance of critical thinking and personal agency. Tim emphasizes the need for individuals to do their own research, think critically, and make their own decisions rather than blindly following influencers. He discusses the decision to become a nonprofit organization to ensure accountability and transparency. Tim also reflects on the tension between his rebellious nature and the desire to communicate his message effectively. He encourages those who are deconstructing to keep going and not be afraid to reject the answers they were given by their faith tradition.

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Keywords:

deconstruction, evangelicalism, faith, challenges, sexuality, predestination, political ideologies, uncertainty, community, collaboration, influencer, deconstruction, critical thinking, personal agency, research, nonprofit, accountability, transparency, rebellion, faith tradition