Unchurched - Tim Whittaker

UNCHURCHED: When Christians Leave and Where they Go. Deeply Personal Stories. Tim Whittaker discusses the growing threat of Christian nationalism and its harmful ideologies. Shares personal journey. Founder, Project Amplify. People grapple with the tension between tradition and modernity, and the need to find a faith community that is inclusive and accepting of all individuals, regardless of their identity. Discusses the growing trend of women objecting to religious dogma, particularly in evangelical spaces, and the need for women to find online platforms to express themselves and challenge patriarchal religious systems. According to a Pew study in 2025, more than one fifth of Christians have left their congregations in recent years. Why did they leave? Where did they go to find a new community? “Unchurched” is an exploration of Christian attitudes regarding leaving and what they may have found as a replacement for their former church community. For balance, “Unchurched” also presents representatives of Christian organizations who cite the benefits of belonging and believing. Each episode is about 30 minutes and covers many Christian religions.