258. TNE RECAPS: Harrison Butker Fumbles the Ball

The New Evangelicals Podcast

Summary

In this conversation, Tim and April discuss various topics, including their preferences for living in different states, Tim's love for New Jersey, and April's love for Mexican food. They also touch on the concept of a daily live show, a prayer for lactose intolerance, and a prophecy update regarding the rapture. They discuss the ongoing investigation into the death of Micah Miller and the controversy surrounding Lake Point Church's attempt to skew a traffic study. In this conversation, Tim and April discuss a controversial commencement speech given by Harrison Butker, the kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs. They analyze Butker's comments about women and their roles in society, as well as his views on Catholicism and Christian nationalism. The hosts critique the speech and highlight the harmful and patriarchal messages it conveys. They also address the hypocrisy of Christian nationalists who claim to be persecuted while advocating for discrimination against marginalized groups. The conversation touches on the broader themes of feminism, cancel culture, and the role of men in society.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:22 Living in Different States: Tim's Love for New Jersey

07:03 The Idea of a Daily Live Show

10:21 Prophecy Update: The Rapture

42:20 Introduction: Harrison Butker's Controversial Speech

45:07 Butker's Views on Cultural Values and Media

47:05 Butker's Critique of Catholicism and Pro-Choice Catholics

51:53 The Role of Women in Butker's Speech

55:41 The Importance of Marriage and Motherhood in Butker's Speech

01:09:25 Absentee Fathers and Violence Rates

01:14:06 Reaction to Butker's Speech: Twitter Responses

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