76. Hiding in Plain Sight: The Christian Extremism that Fueled January 6th
Podcast: The Tim & April ShowPublished On: Wed Jan 07 2026
Description: In this episode Tim Whittaker, April Ajoy, and special guest Matthew Taylor reflect on the January 6th insurrection, exploring its implications within the context of Christian nationalism and the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR). They discuss the core beliefs of the NAR, including their views on spiritual warfare and the mobilization of their followers leading up to the insurrection. Matthew's Substack | @Matthewdtaylor Matthew's Book | The Violent Take It by Force: The Christian Movement That Is Threatening Our Democracy Chapters 05:36 Understanding Christian Nationalism and the NAR 12:58 Core Beliefs of the New Apostolic Reformation 29:19 Mobilization Leading Up to January 6th 49:29 Cognitive Dissonance and Diverging Narratives ____________________________________________________ If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here! Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals The New Evangelicals exists to support those who are tired of how evangelical church has been done before and want to see an authentic faith lived out with Jesus at the center. This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | Joshgilbertmedia.com We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you’ve been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We’ve built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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