In the past few years, the word "evangelical" has taken on a new meaning. For those who proudly claim it, it has become a sign of countercultural rebellion against a rapidly changing world. To those outside, however, the group has come to represent a backward clan of intolerant and close-minded individuals who may even threaten the well-being of the nation. In just a few decades, the religious tradition that once proudly held the reigns of the culture's morals has lost much of its social power.

What's happened? Why has evangelicalism become so alienating in the Western world? Is there a way to reverse it? To answer this question, we ask John Stackhouse, perhaps the world's leading expert on evangelicalism. If you're interested in the past and future of the evangelical church, this is the episode for you.