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Beyond the Magic Words: The Reality of Evangelical Practices

Say the magic words, skip accountability—Evangelicalism’s cruelest trick exposed.

Say the magic words, skip accountability—Evangelicalism’s cruelest trick exposed.

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In this powerful Creation’s Paths episode, Charlie and Brian take aim at Evangelical Christian Nationalism, exposing it as “the cruelest prank of all time.” With sharp wit and deep theological insight, they trace the roots of Evangelicalism through the Great Awakenings, Jonathan Edwards' hellfire sermons, and the rise of —the doctrine of "just saying the right words" to be saved.

They explore how Evangelicalism diverged from traditional orthodoxy and orthopraxy, replacing lived values and beliefs with emotional experiences and “magic prayer formulas.” The duo unpack how this theological shift enabled the rise of hypocrisy, spiritual abuse, and political manipulation, leading to today’s dangerous wave of Christian nationalism.

Drawing from lived experience as former evangelicals and current Christopagan Druids, they offer a scathing but hopeful critique and share resources like The New Evangelicals and Tim & April Show to help listeners disentangle from toxic theology. This episode is both a heartfelt plea and a wake-up call for those inside and outside the movement.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Story Setup

00:11 The First and Second Great Awakenings

01:48 Rise of Evangelicalism

04:36 Modern Evangelical Practices

11:02 Critique of Evangelical Leaders

22:39 Personal Reflections and Conclusion