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From the two reporters who have covered him more closely than perhaps anyone else over the past decade comes this definitive portrait of Donald Trump in the White House. Regime Change covers the first year of Trump’s second presidency—a term liberated from every constraint that defined his first. The generals who once told him “no” are gone, and the lawyers who remain have learned to pick their battles. His administration has flouted court orders and he has claimed powers that Congress once checked. What remains is a President willing to take enormous risks that have upended global markets and toppled heads of state; an imperial President operating almost entirely on instinct alone. Maggie Haberman is a White House correspondent for The New York Times . A New York City native, Haberman worked at the New York Post , New York Daily News , and Politico , before joining the Times in 2015. She has covered six US presidential elections and several gubernatorial and New York City mayoral races. She was part of a team that won a Pulitzer Prize in 2018 for reporting on President Trump’s advisers and their connections to Russia. In 2021, she was part of a team that was a Pulitzer finalist for coverage of President Trump’s handling of the coronavirus. She has received the White House Correspondents’ Association’s Aldo Beckman Award, as well as the Newswomen’s Club of New York’s Front Page Award for Journalist of the Year. She is the author of Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America . She lives in New York City with her husband and their three children. Jonathan Swan is a White House correspondent for The New York Times . Originally from Sydney, Australia, he has reported on Donald Trump since 2015, covering all three of his campaigns and his first term in office. Previously at Axios and The Hill , he won an Emmy Award for his 2020 interview of then-President Trump and received the White House Correspondents’ Association’s Aldo Beckman Award. He began his career as a teenage copy boy at a Sydney newspaper and later covered federal politics in Australia’s capital for The Sydney Morning Herald . He became a US citizen in 2024 and lives in Virginia with his wife and two children, with a third on the way. Haberman and Swan are in conversation with Tim Alberta . Tim Alberta is an award-winning journalist, best-selling author, and staff writer for The Atlantic magazine. Hailing from Brighton, Michigan, he attended Schoolcraft College and later Michigan State University, where his plans to become a baseball writer were altered by a serendipitous stint covering the legislature in Lansing PURCHASE: https://politics-prose.com/book/9781668067246?ic_referral=1X6QLUFM9u63XINLMYTV4f6U4k-sUQhbwClXCA_VcdcwM8JK7DrDkl7p1I52Uy7vDM-Bq7CV0An6Gr2ukXaRkHuWv3eQHOaOhP3MlaEMjZJFxe0w1OhNHbfBO4wCy-KM-dc_AEQ

In December of 2023, journalist and author Tim Alberta joined Russell Moore to discuss the ways that politics have invaded the white evangelical church in recent years. He returns to talk about the election and inauguration of President Donald Trump that have happened since—and to consider what those events mean about the state of American culture. Alberta and Moore talk about numbness, hopelessness, and the lack of persuadability in many Americans. They discuss the effect of social media on righteous indignation and judgmentalism as well as the political exhaustion among wide swaths of Americans. They talk about President Trump’s executive orders, cabinet members, and the possibility of mass deportations. Moore and Alberta describe their reasons for hope and consider what it may look like to build godly community in a time of division. Resources mentioned in this episode or recommended by the guest include: Tim Alberta “ Tim Alberta on the White Evangelical Crisis ” The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism by Tim Alberta “ The Most Revealing Moment of a Trump Rally ” “ Why Democrats Are Losing Hispanic Voters ” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Steele speaks with best-selling author Tim Alberta about his book, "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism." The pair discuss how Christian values in America have become enmeshed in MAGA politics, how the purpose of the Church has been misinterpreted, what Tim observed on the American Restoration Tour and what being a Christian means to him. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Power-Glory-Evangelicals-Extremism/dp/006322688X If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Tim Alberta @TimAlberta Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

What level of crazy or calm will the next Trump White House bring with it? Host Curtis Chang is joined by Tim Alberta, author of The Kingdom, The Power, and The Glory, to explore the turbulence surrounding the final days of Donald Trump's 2024 campaign and what it might signal for the next administration. They analyze potential picks for key cabinet roles, examining what these choices could mean for America's future both domestically and abroad. Curtis and Tim go beyond the palace intrigue to offer thoughtful ways to pray for the president-elect, urging listeners to consider Trump's humanity, vulnerabilities, and penchant for chaos. *This episode was recorded on Tuesday Nov 12, 2024 before some of the administration picks had been made. Referenced in this Episode: Read Tim Alberta's The Atlantic piece about the last days of the Trump campaign Engage with our course The After Party Read 1 Timothy 2:1-2 More From Tim Alberta: Check out all of Tim Alberta's writing for The Atlantic HERE Buy & read Tim Alberta's books HERE Follow Tim Alberta on https://x.com/TimAlberta ___________________________________________________________ Enter to win tickets to Andrew Peterson's sold-out Behold the Lamb of God performance at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium Join the Redeeming Babel Team: Marketing Manager Job Opening Listen to Songs For the After Party, get sheet music, lyrics, and prayers for your church.

Here in the U.S. the impact of the election and the campaigns of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are inescapable. In this episode, Tim Alberta, author of The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism , discusses the unsettling trend of political polarization in the church, the role of pastors in responding to the pressure to reclaim a "Christian America," and the importance of having diverse relationships as we navigate this season of polarization. THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Tim Alberta shares his story of being criticized for his political views while at his father's funeral. Tim Alberta expresses concern over the perceived decline of "Christian America." Alberta warns about the losses incurred when churches self-select into narrow ideological spaces. Diverse relationships are necessary for spiritual growth and addressing complex issues. Markus Watson mentions Allen Hilton and Andrew Hanauer’s organizations working to address political polarization. These organizations bring different churches together to facilitate conversations and humanize each other. Alberta discusses how American Christians often view the U.S. as a nation set apart or a new Israel in covenant with God. This belief leads to a conflation of defending America with defending God. Some Christians view political opponents as cultural and spiritual adversaries, treating political warfare as spiritual warfare. There seems to be a fear among evangelicals of losing status, indoctrination of children, and being targeted by the government. Alberta discusses the shift from a culture sympathetic to Christian ideals to one perceived as hostile, creating a siege mentality. There seems to be a sense of entitlement within the evangelical community, akin to the belief of the ancient people of Israel.. Tim Alberta highlights the difficulty for Christians to relate to scriptural suffering due to comfort and wealth in America. Some Christians compromise their virtues to reclaim a "Christian America," engaging in unethical behavior for a perceived greater good. RELEVANT RESOURCES AND LINKS: Tim Alberta: www.bytimalberta.com The Atlantic Twitter/X - @TimAlberta Books mentioned: The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory , by Tim Alberta American Carnage , by Tim Alberta Related episodes: Tackling Toxic Polarization in Your Church, with Allen Hilton and Andrew Hanauer Leading Your Church Through Political Division, with Allen Hilton Grace-Filled Politics, with Aaron Schafer Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Click HERE to get my FREE online course, BECOMING LEADERS OF SHALOM .

In the second part of their extensive conversation, host Curtis Chang and author Tim Alberta discuss how some people in the church use the message of the cross as a weapon to exert political power over others, thus diluting its significance. They explore how many truth-seeking non-believers are put off by what they perceive as the hypocritical political engagement of some evangelicals. Curtis and Tim also hold a question-and-answer session that provides helpful strategies for staying focused on the gospel when Christian political culture distorts the message. Listen to The Kingdom of Jesus and get sheet music, lyrics, and prayers for your church Donate to Redeeming Babel HERE Bring The After Party course to your church or small group! The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism (Available on Amazon)

Tim Alberta and Curtis Chang suggest a long-term approach for Christians when it comes to political engagement. They explore how the pursuit of short term political power has led believers away from effectively sharing the Gospel message. Alberta and Chang encourage listeners to consider how a deeper alignment with Jesus can lead to genuine engagement with people and the culture that lasts beyond immediate but temporary gains. Listen to The Kingdom of Jesus and get sheet music, lyrics, and prayers for your church Donate to Redeeming Babel HERE Bring The After Party course to your church or small group! The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism (Available on Amazon)

Tim Alberta is an American journalist and author, and son of an evangelical pastor. Following his father’s death in 2019, Alberta began a four year journey, talking to American evangelicals ranging from megachurch pastors who preach to thousands to pastors at churches with a few dozen congregants to understand the schism occurring in the American evangelical community. His book “The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism,” puts American evangelicalism under a microscope as Alberta grapples with how the community he grew up in has changed. Lawfare Associate Editor Anna Hickey spoke to Alberta about what led him to write this book, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the evangelical community, the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, what Croatian theologist Miroslav Volf warns about creeping totalitarianism that results from religion, how evangelicals talk about Christian nationalism, and more. Among the works mentioned in this episode: The book, “ The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism ,” by Tim Alberta Reporting in The Atlantic by Jennifer Senior Chatter is a production of Lawfare and Goat Rodeo. This episode was recorded by Noam Osband and produced and edited by Cara Shillenn of Goat Rodeo. Podcast theme by David Priess, featuring music created using Groovepad. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Alberta is an American journalist and author, and son of an evangelical pastor. Following his father’s death in 2019, Alberta began a four year journey, talking to American evangelicals ranging from megachurch pastors who preach to thousands to pastors at churches with a few dozen congregants to understand the schism occurring in the American evangelical community. His book “The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism,” puts American evangelicalism under a microscope as Alberta grapples with how the community he grew up in has changed. Lawfare Associate Editor Anna Hickey spoke to Alberta about what led him to write this book, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the evangelical community, the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, what Croatian theologist Miroslav Volf warns about creeping totalitarianism that results from religion, how evangelicals talk about Christian nationalism, and more. Among the works mentioned in this episode: The book, “ The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism ,” by Tim Alberta Reporting in The Atlantic by Jennifer Senior Chatter is a production of Lawfare and Goat Rodeo. This episode was recorded by Noam Osband and produced and edited by Cara Shillenn of Goat Rodeo. Podcast theme by David Priess, featuring music created using Groovepad. Get for Ad Free Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Alberta is an American journalist and author, and son of an evangelical pastor. Following his father’s death in 2019, Alberta began a four year journey, talking to American evangelicals ranging from megachurch pastors who preach to thousands to pastors at churches with a few dozen congregants to understand the schism occurring in the American evangelical community. His book “The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism,” puts American evangelicalism under a microscope as Alberta grapples with how the community he grew up in has changed. Lawfare Associate Editor Anna Hickey spoke to Alberta about what led him to write this book, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the evangelical community, the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, what Croatian theologist Miroslav Volf warns about creeping totalitarianism that results from religion, how evangelicals talk about Christian nationalism, and more. Among the works mentioned in this episode: The book, “ The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism ,” by Tim Alberta Reporting in The Atlantic by Jennifer Senior Chatter is a production of Lawfare and Goat Rodeo. This episode was recorded by Noam Osband and produced and edited by Cara Shillenn of Goat Rodeo. Podcast theme by David Priess, featuring music created using Groovepad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Kingdom, The Power, and The Glory with Tim Alberta American Christians are certainly not immune to the anger, division, and fear that characterize our political moment. For many, the prospect of another election year is a source of dread or of numb exhaustion; others have responded with aggression or defensiveness. On our podcast, author and journalist Tim Alberta encourages us toward a better media diet, and to remember where our true allegiance lies: “I would pray alongside of you that in our political and civic engagement, no matter who it is that we ultimately vote for, no matter what policies we support, that our allegiance is never to the Donkeys or to the Republicans. Our allegiance is never to a political figure. “We have a king, we have a kingdom, and the best way for us to retain our saltiness is to prioritize that allegiance and that allegiance alone.” We hope this conversation, coming in a heated election year and at a time of great political import for our nation, is, in fact, a kind of spiritual balm to you. May Tim’s guidance help us to retain our distinctiveness as we engage in the public square for the common good. This podcast is an edited version of an online conversation recorded in early 2024. Watch the full video of the conversation here , and learn more about Tim Alberta . Authors and books mentioned in the conversation: American Carnage , by Tim Alberta The Kingdom, the Power and the Glory, American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism , by Tim Alberta Rush Limbaugh Robert Jeffress Related Trinity Forum Readings : Children of Light and The Children of Darkness , by Reinhold Niebuhr City of God , by Augustine Politics, Morality and Civility , by Václav Havel Related Conversations: A New Year With The Word with Malcolm Guite Music, Creativity & Justice with Ruth Naomi Floyd Pursuing Humility with Richard Foster and Brenda Quinn Reading as a Spiritual Practice with Jessica Hooten Wilson Walking as a Spiritual Practice with Mark Buchanan Making as a Spiritual Practice with Makoto Fujimura Connecting Spiritual Formation &

This is our unabridged interview with Tim Alberta. At No Small Endeavor, we try to talk about the things that really matter to people. Two such things - politics and religion - are notoriously tricky to discuss without generalizing, proselytizing, or stoking division. But in an election year, we can’t ignore a sub-group in the United States that is adamant about combining faith and nation: Christian Nationalists. In this episode, we called in Tim Alberta, author of “The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory” and an expert for the job. He shares what it was like growing up around the movement, offers his criticism of a subculture he knows inside and out, and presents the clear and present danger of conflating religious identity with national identity. Show Notes Similar episodes: Kristin Du Mez: Jesus and John Wayne Kristin Du Mez Sits with David French David French: Conservatism without Trumpism Russell Moore: Against, and For, the Tribe Randall Balmer – name? Link? Resources mentioned this episode: The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory by Tim Alberta Jesus and John Wayne by Kristin Du Mez PDF of Lee’s Interview Notes Transcription Link for Abridged Episode JOIN NSE+ Today! Our subscriber only community with bonus episodes, ad-free listening, and discounts on live shows Subscribe to episodes: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Google | YouTube Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Follow Lee: Instagram | Twitter Join our Email List: nosmallendeavor.com See Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy Amazon Affiliate Disclosure: Tokens Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nikki Haley is in YOLO mode as she faces down a loss in her home state of South Carolina, but her years-long tortured Trump two-step has caught up to her. The Atlantic's Tim Alberta joins Sarah to discuss his reporting on Haley through the years and ask a simple question: is this FINALLY her last straw with Trump? show notes By Tim Alberta: Nikki Haley's Time for Choosing The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism American Carnage: On the Front Lines of the Republican Civil War and the Rise of President Trump

Tim Alberta , author of The Kingdom, The Power, and The Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism , joins The Denison Forum Podcast to discuss his book and the shift in attitude among evangelicals toward accepting extreme political viewpoints, as well as how their faith has influenced their politics. Alberta shares his experience and research as he explores the historical and contemporary landscape of American evangelicalism, its intersection with politics, and the challenges it faces today. Along with Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman, the conversation offers insights into where evangelicalism is today and its continuing effect on national politics. Topics 00:05 Introduction and Guest Presentation 00:35 The Intersection of Politics and Religion 01:36 Introducing Tim Alberta and His Work 02:54 Discussion on Sports and Personal Experiences 04:02 Tim Alberta's Journey and Motivation for His Book 12:43 The Evolution of Evangelical Christians in Politics 22:49 The Concept of Good vs Evil in Politics 32:19 The Art of Fundraising and Political Strategy 33:06 The Power of Speaking Biblical Truth 33:47 The Importance of Loving Our Neighbors 34:35 The Role of Evangelicals in Politics 37:10 The Influence of Abortion on Political Alignment 43:17 The Danger of Stereotyping Evangelicals 45:42 The Challenge of Making Decisions as Christians 50:21 The Impact of Personal Morality on Leadership 55:24 The Dilemma of Choosing Between Two Evils 01:02:13 The Importance of Viewing Politics Through Faith Resources The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism by Tim Alberta In The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory , Tim Alberta recounts the infiltration of political extremism into American Christianity 🎧 American Idolatry: How Christian Nationalism Betrays the Gospel and Threatens the Church : A conversation with Andrew L. Whitehead 🎧 What does it mean to be a Christian patriot? What the controversial God & Country documentary gets right and wrong: Should you watch? Do Americans have to be Christians? An excerpt from “The Religion of American Greatness” by Paul D. Miller Episode transcript (PDF) About Tim Alberta Tim Alberta is an award-winning journalist, best-selling author, and staff writer for The Atlantic magazine. He formerly served as chief political correspondent for POLITICO. His most r

In the second episode of “The Threat of White Christian Nationalism”, host Reed Galen is joined by journalist and bestselling author Tim Alberta . They discuss the societal perceptions of American evangelicals and the flaws/fallacies within their movement, why bad history plus bad theology equals the perfect formula for christian nationalism, and why Trumpism resonates so strongly with Americans who want theology to fit their politics…rather than the other way around. If you’d like to hear more from Tim Alberta , be sure to check out his work for The Atlantic and pick up his latest book, The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism . For more from Reed Galen, subscribe to “The Home Front” . If you’d like to ask a question or share a comment with The Lincoln Project , send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the second episode of “The Threat of White Christian Nationalism”, host Reed Galen is joined by journalist and bestselling author Tim Alberta . They discuss the societal perceptions of American evangelicals and the flaws/fallacies within their movement, why bad history plus bad theology equals the perfect formula for christian nationalism, and why Trumpism resonates so strongly with Americans who want theology to fit their politics…rather than the other way around. If you’d like to hear more from Tim Alberta , be sure to check out his work for The Atlantic and pick up his latest book, The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism . For more from Reed Galen, subscribe to “The Home Front” . If you’d like to ask a question or share a comment with The Lincoln Project , send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Alberta takes a deep dive into the contemporary state of American Evangelicalism in a time of extremism. Tim Alberta is a journalist, author, and staff writer for The Atlantic.

Author and journalist Tim Alberta joins the show for a special guest episode - talking everything from his new book, "The Kingdom, The Power, and The Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism." to the rise of the MAGA GOP and how the modern evangelical movement has evolved to grow hand in hand with it. How did Trump go from "flawed vessel" to the vanguard of the evangelical movement? And how do evangelical voters come to terms with the contradictions inherent to MAGA? Where do we go from here? Tim reflects on his personal experience and offers one solution to breaking the fever. Buy both books and check out Tim's work at https://www.bytimalberta.com/ . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week The Soul of the Nation welcomes Tim Alberta, an award-winning journalist, staff writer for The Atlantic magazine and author of the bestselling new book “The Kingdom, the Power and the Glory: American Evangelicalism in an Age of Extremism” Alberta is also the son of an evangelical pastor who was raised in Michigan. His new book raises the important questions: What is the purpose of the Christian church? And why have so many white evangelicals sold their souls for Donald Trump? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

American evangelicalism's pull towards the far right is felt by anyone that comes into contact with the movement. But how did this happen? Who did the pulling? What were the motivations? What were the pre-conditions that made evangelicals so susceptible? With his latest book, The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism, Tim Alberta has written the definitive book that answers these questions. He and Curtis discuss the key types of individuals, the organizations, the strategies, and especially the hidden incentive structures that lie beneath the headlines. The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism by Tim Alberta (Harper)

Tim Alberta is a staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of The Kingdom, The Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism . He joins Preet to discuss the modern evangelical movement, the Republican party, and his family’s own relationship with Christianity. Plus, how federal sentencing guidelines are decided, the differences between misdemeanors and felonies, and the distinction between a criminal indictment and a criminal information. For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: cafe.com/stay-tuned/evangelical-america-trump-with-tim-alberta/ Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Threads, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Steele speaks with best-selling author Tim Alberta about his new book, "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism." The pair discuss how Christian values in America have become enmeshed in MAGA politics, how the purpose of the church has been misinterpreted, what Tim observed on the American Restoration Tour and what being a Christian means to him. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Power-Glory-Evangelicals-Extremism/dp/006322688X If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Tim Alberta @TimAlberta Follow Michael @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast

Tim Alberta is a fantastic reporter whose profiles of 2024 hopeful Nikki Haley and former CNN boss Chris Licht proved illuminating and impactful (Licht lost his job days after). In his latest book, Alberta has profiled not a person but a movement: the evangelical church. It’s a community that rallied around Donald Trump in 2016, 2020 and will likely do so in 2024. And it’s one Alberta knows well: his father was an evangelical pastor. Alberta’s new book, “The Kingdom, The Power and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism” takes him back to his hometown church to understand how the evangelical church has reshaped American politics. Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find us on social media. We’re on Instagram/Threads as @karaswisher and @nayeemaraza Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Alberta is a staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of the great new book, The Kingdom, The Power, and The Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism . You can get your copy here . He was previously the chief political correspondent for Politico. He is also the author of American Carnage: On the Front Lines of the Republican Civil War and the Rise of President Trump . In this episode Alberta, a former seminarian and son of an evangelical pastor, discusses his personal experience with evangelical faith and the intersection of faith and politics. He explores the influence of evangelicalism on American politics, particularly in relation to Donald Trump and the rise of Christian nationalism. Alberta argues that the politicization of faith has had a negative impact on the church, leading to a decline in religious identification and attendance. He also addresses the role of race in the evangelical movement and the challenges of reconciling politics with the teachings of Jesus. Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, America’s largest and most diverse union. More information at Teamster.org . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Krystal and Saagar are joined by author Tim Alberta to talk about his new book The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism. Check out Tim's Book here: https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Power-Glory-Evangelicals-Extremism/dp/006322688X To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show uncut and 1 hour early visit: https://breakingpoints.supercast.com/ Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump commands extreme support from evangelicals in America – despite seemingly lacking Christian values. How has this support developed and endured? Dr Seth Thévoz is joined by Tim Alberta, journalist and author of the book The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism, to discuss. “There is a caricature of the evangelical, flag waving Trump republican which isn’t always accurate.” – Tim Alberta “Evangelicals view Trump as the ultimate brawler. He can fight for them in ways that are not beholden to Christian virtues and heritage. It is a great irony.” – Tim Alberta https://www.patreon.com/bunkercast Written and Presented by Seth Thévoz. Assistant Producer: Adam Wright. Audio Production: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Music: Kenny Dickinson. Artwork: James Parrett. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump commands extreme support from evangelicals in America – despite seemingly lacking Christian values. How has this support developed and endured? Dr Seth Thévoz is joined by Tim Alberta, journalist and author of the book The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism, to discuss. “There is a caricature of the evangelical, flag waving Trump republican which isn’t always accurate.” – Tim Alberta “Evangelicals view Trump as the ultimate brawler. He can fight for them in ways that are not beholden to Christian virtues and heritage. It is a great irony.” – Tim Alberta https://www.patreon.com/bunkercast Written and Presented by Seth Thévoz. Assistant Producer: Adam Wright. Audio Production: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Music: Kenny Dickinson. Artwork: James Parrett. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Conspiracy theories, political idolatry, church divisions, and pastoral burnout. How do we explain what's happened to the evangelical movement in America? Tim Alberta is a political journalist and staff writer for The Atlantic. His new book, "The Power, the Glory, and the Kingdom," looks at how evangelicalism lost its way. As an evangelical himself, Alberta says fear and greed created the conditions for extremism to take over the movement. Also this week, surprising data after the Dobbs decision shows birthrates are up in states that banned abortion, but overall abortion rates nationwide are also higher. And should we use ChatGPT to interpret the Bible? Kaitlyn's new article says probably not. Holy Post Plus Extended Tim Alberta Interview https://www.patreon.com/posts/94152371 0:00 - Intro 1:25 - Show starts 2:13 - Theme Song 2:35 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling - Get 10% off your first month at www.FaithfulCounseling.com/HOLYPOST 3:45 - Are abortion rates increasing or decreasing 26:25 - Should AI interpret Scripture 48:13 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food - Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout. 49:25 - Sponsor - Blueland - Get 30% off your first order by going to www.blueland.com/HOLYPOST 50:38 - Interview Intro 55:20 - What made evangelicals feel under siege 1:06:00 - Pervasive greed 1:13:00 - How Trumpism is impacting the local church 1:30:06 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: Our abortion video from 2020 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvWD7ykNjCc ‎The Daily: Ending Roe Was Supposed to Reduce Abortions. It Didn't. on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily/id1200361736?i=1000636899810 Why Do We Want AI to Interpret Scripture? https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2023/december/ai-artificial-intelligence-interpret-scripture-bible.html ‎ Other resources: The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism by Tim Alberta - https://amzn.to/418LPNb Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost Holy Post Merch Store: https://

James and Al share how Hunter Biden has outmaneuvered the partisan investigations of his family, give an update on the Republican primary, and welcome journalist Tim Alberta to discuss the modern evangelical movement and its alliance with Trump. They investigate how the faith has been co-opted by politics and culture, driven by the apocalyptic view that envisions Democrats as waging a war on Christianity. While doing so, they cover how religion has moved away from scripture, the disintegration of church and state being encouraged by Trump, and why religion is driving away many of its adherents. Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon . Make sure to include your city, we love to hear where you’re from! Check James Carville's new videos: James Carville explains everything about Mike Johnson James Carville on the trail of Lauren Boebert Get More From This Week’s Guest: Tim Alberta: Twitter | Website | Politico | The Atlantic | Author of “American Carnage” & “The Kingdom”

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thefocusgroup.thebulwark.com The Atlantic’s Tim Alberta joins Sarah to discuss whether Ohio is really more Trump+8 than R+8 — and to debate Tim Ryan's chances against J.D. Vance. Meanwhile, in Michigan's governor's race, Gretchen Whitmer hits Tudor Dixon on her biggest vulnerability — abortion — while facing lingering resentment over her Covid response. The Focus Group podcast is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Become a member today and the next two weeks are on us for FREE. Go to TheBulwark.com/FocusGroup . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices