Twice a month, Advocacy Hour spotlights ways you can actively show up in the world advocating for justice, equity, and compassion, by highlighting faith-based and secular organizations, individuals, and movements that align with TNE’s mission to build a better path forward. Join hosts Malynda Hale (Executive Director) and Rebecca Thomas (Board President) of The New Evangelicals for encouragement, awareness, and action for the community.
In this months episode, Malynda Hale and Rebecca Thomas bring on A'shanti F. Gholar, president of Emerge, shares her inspiring journey into politics, the importance of representation, and how Emerge trains women to run for office. Discover how the organization is building the new American majority and empowering women of color to lead and make change.
Chapters
07:55 Defining the New American Majority
09:22 Representation and Visibility of Women of Color
15:40 The Power of Representation and Breaking Old Norms
16:39 Closing the Gap for Black Women in Politics
22:32 Voting Strategies and Ballot Research
28:33 Vision for the Next Ten Years and Success
30:21 How to Connect with Emerge and Get Involved
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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.
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!
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8 Sept 2026
Midterm Survival: Aligning Your Values with your Vote
In this months episode, Malynda Hale and Rebecca Thomas explore the importance of advocacy, faith, and community engagement in the current political and social landscape, as we prepare for Midterms. We discuss how to advocate effectively, the role of faith in social justice, and practical ways to get involved at local and national levels.
Chapters
07:29 The exhaustion of political campaigning and media influence
10:37 The role of misinformation and critical thinking in elections
16:24 Empathy and compassion in political discourse
21:02 Having respectful conversations about difficult topics
27:34 Addressing the priorities of faith-based advocacy
36:58 The Oreo Gate phenomenon and social media dynamics
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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.
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!
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25 Aug 2026
Making Change Starts with Us
Rebecca Thomas brings updates and what to expect in upcomming episodes!
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Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals
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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.
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!
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