In this TALKS Episode, Tim interviews former Congresswoman Marie Newman, who shares her unique journey into politics, her experiences during the insurrection, and her perspectives on faith and its intersection with political activism. They discuss the current political climate, particularly regarding trans rights and the role of media in shaping public discourse. Newman emphasizes the importance of personal stories in advocacy and critiques the distractions created by right-wing media. Marie's Substack | Marienewman.substack.com Marie's Book | A Life Made From Scratch: Lessons from a Controversial Congresswoman, Mompreneur, and Unstoppable Political Activist Marie's Website | Marienewmanstudio.com Chapters 01:36 Marie Newman's Political Journey 04:55 Experiencing the Insurrection 15:11 The Current Political Climate and Trans Rights 27:23 Understanding Voter Behavior and Needs 34:54 The Need for a Third Party 43:24 The Role of Fresh Voices in Politics 50:46 Building a Better Future Through Storytelling _______________________________ 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
