The Long Journey from Believer to Evangelical Critic – Dan Miller

Episode 86. 
Several big international changes have occurred since the last episode was released on the 9th of January. America witnessed another peaceful transfer of power, though it was immediately followed by some executive orders that are anything but peaceful, and Israeli hostages were exchanged for Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire. These small steps are part of much longer national journeys that will affect many people for years to come. 

Today’s guest, Dan Miller––professor, co-host of the Straight White American Jesus podcast, and former evangelical pastor––has stepped out of his usual discussion of White Christian Nationalism in America to talk with me about his own personal faith journey. Over the years of observance and theological training, Dan has shifted from believer to critic, though he is back in a church community. You’ll hear many reminders of why thinking deeply and critically is so valuable.


Highlights:
·       Complex Identity and Faith Transformation 

·       Evangelicalism: Biblical Authority and Social Conservatism

·       Leaving Evangelicalism for Social Justice

·       Biblical contradictions and complexity 

·       Justice and Jesus of Nazareth

·       “All we can do is the next right thing.”

Social Media link for Dan:
Website – Straight White American Jesus
Email – DanielMillerswaj@gmail.com

Transcript on Buzzsprout

More episodes with Evangelicals:
Cathy Sirvatka
Kelly Baader

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