Tim Alberta | Full Episode 1.5.24 | Firing Line with Margaret Hoover | PBS

Journalist Tim Alberta discusses his new best-selling book exploring evangelical Christians' steadfast loyalty to Donald Trump. He examines the fear driving Christian nationalism and the impact of faith-based politics on the 2024 election.

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[neilifill]

I can’t remember how many times I’ve been dragged on YouTube when I stated that Christianity is a simple mission: honor the Lord, feed the hungry, visit the sick, take care of the poor, welcome the traveler, and be a witness as you spread the Gospel. It’s not politics and it’s not about getting power. It’s not even about religion. Yet, here we are.

[bibigems]

I wish everyone would watch this interview. This is SO ENLIGHTENING. Thank you Tim Alberta!

[lauracohen]

Fear is very motivating tool.
My parents evangelical church had me living in fear and terror of Armageddon as a child, I left it as soon as I could.

[nancylee]

I first heard Tim Alberta over a year ago. I was so impressed with him that I made many suggestions that others watch his interviews in the comments sections. He is so pleasant to listen to and he tells it like it is.

[BrianTexan]

As a #NeverTrump Evangelical, im still shocked and saddened that so many Evangelicals thought that voting for Trump was a great Gospel witness😭! I appreciate Tim Alberta for speaking on this!😃

[elizabethandersen]

Thank you for your courage. You are braver than all the Evangelicals and all the Republicans. Thank you Tim.

[Melanie]

I wish every American and Canadian would listen to Tim Alberta…great message and a warning that we all should listen and believe how easy it was for one man to infect a large Christian group for his own purposes.

[sharonallen]

Thank you so much for having Tim on your show. Normally don't comment on shows, but what a special person he is, and you are a wonderful host. Thank You.

[brianlucey]

Tremendous interview, he succinctly summed up every aspect of this moment

[bibigems]

I am so happy that I tuned into this conversation on Firing Line. I once again needed to hear the wisdom of Tim Alberta. This is a great man whose heart is truly for Christ.

[civi]

Tim Alberta is a breath of fresh air in this crazy world of Trump Evangelism. Thank you Tim, for standing up for your beliefs in spite of the sacrifices you made.

[Mamabird]

Book of Samuel, God warned the people through Samuel not pick a prideful, authoritative leader, but they didn’t listen. God said ok learn the hard way. And it took years of turmoil until they learned their lesson

Thank you Tim for speaking out. Your peaceful guidance is a good example of how we must work through our differences.❤

[nikigores]

Thank you Tim for your courage and excellent journalism in speaking out! May truth prevail!

[wendymiller]

Tim is very eye opening in helping me understand the Christian Nationalism movement.THANK So much!!!

[JCRobbinsGuitar]

Tim Alberta gives a glimpse of a post-evangelical Christian doctrine that will inspire a new Christian movement. Very inspiring and prophetic.
Great Job MH !

[bibigems]

I have SO MUCH RESPECT FOR Tim Alberta. I want to buy his new book. His eloque4nce and witness to the truth about today's evangelical church that has been sadly mislead and taken down a very bad road by donald trump. It has become a political church full of hatred. They have alienated the world and not witnessed about Jesus.

[utopianna]

Tim Alberta is correct in his assessment of the Evangelical movement and their embrace of Donald Trump. He explains it succinctly and his argument is unassailable. He is the rare person who was raised in the faith before it became so steeped in hypocrisy and can see how this conglomeration was built and where it might lead.

[bibigems]

Tim Alberta is a very gifted journalist. I am so impressed.

[whynotnow]

Thx for having Tim Alberta on your show. What an excellent analysis.

[willfrey]

Another fantastic half hour. You really do have the best interview program on TV. Thank you.