420. Reclaiming Evangelism from Fundamentalism
From The New Evangelicals Podcast by Hosted by Tim Whitaker
March 9, 2026 · 1h 1m · Season 1 · Episode 420
About this episode
Tim Whitaker discusses the journey of Blair Trygstad Stowe as a progressive church pastor and theologian, challenging traditional views on evangelism and faith communities.
In this episode, Tim Whitaker engages in a profound conversation with Blair Trygstad Stowe. She shares her journey as a progressive church pastor and theologian, exploring the history of Christianity, orthodoxy, orthopraxy, evangelism, and the future of faith communities. Discover how her insights challenge traditional views and offer a more inclusive, authentic path for spiritual growth. Chapters 01:09 Blair's Background and Call to Theology 04:25 The Myth of Evangelicalism's Historical Inaccuracy 08:26 Scripture and Its Variations Across Traditions 11:09 Orthodoxy as Right Belief in Tradition 17:46 Church's Role in Social Justice and Community Care 27:26 Encountering Exclusivist Christianity in Youth 30:30 The Power of Worship and Music in Spiritual Formation 43:33 The Process of Incorporation and Faith Evolution 55:38 Spiritual Direction and Embodied Faith Practices ____________________________________________________ TNE Podcast hosts thought-provoking conversations at the intersection of faith, politics, and justice. We’re part of the New Evangelical’s 501c3 nonprofit that rejects Christian Nationalism and builds a better path forward, rooted in Jesus and centered on…
People in this episode
Host: Tim Whitaker
Guest: Blair Trygstad Stowe
Topics covered
- evangelism
- progressive theology
- Christianity
- social justice
- spiritual growth
Keywords
- evangelism
- fundamentalism
- Christianity
- theology
- spiritual practices
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: New Evangelicals, Josh Gilbert Media
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