106. 15 Million Ex-evangelicals and How to Reach Them with Heather Cronk

Keywords

Project 2112, ex-vangelicals, Christian nationalism, community building, authoritarianism, evangelicalism, cognitive dissonance, curiosity, Seven Mountains mandate, Israel

Summary

In this conversation, Heather Cronk, founder of Project 2112, discusses her journey from evangelicalism to organizing ex-vangelicals against rising Christian nationalism. She shares insights on the importance of community building, the impact of cognitive dissonance, and the need for curiosity in conversations about faith and politics. The discussion also delves into the authoritarian tendencies within evangelicalism, the significance of Israel in evangelical theology, and the Seven Mountains mandate, which outlines a strategy for Christian dominion over various societal sectors. Heather emphasizes the importance of creating alternative spaces for ex-vangelicals and the need for empathy and understanding in bridging divides.