Tim Alberta, a prominent journalist known for his incisive political analysis, uses investigative reporting skills to uncover the connections between evangelical leaders and political figures and reveal how religious ideology intersects with partisan agendas. By examining the strategies employed by influential figures like Mike Pence, Robert Jeffress, Jerry Falwell Jr., and Charlie Kirk, Alberta exposes the manipulation of religious beliefs for partisan gain.

Alberta skillfully highlights the impact of evangelical extremism on broader political dynamics. From its influence on elections to its role in shaping public policy, evangelical extremism has become a powerful force in guiding the direction of the country.

His personal experience as an evangelical since childhood lends his reporting credence, as he can offer an insider’s perspective. He also intertwines his own sincere faith into the narrative, using it as an effective contrast to the hypocrisy of Christian nationalists. Alberta’s relationship with his father, a professed Trump apologist, underscores the heartbreak and confusion experienced by Christians on both sides of the ideological divide. Alberta’s connections with the evangelical world allow him to explore the nuances of different evangelical leaders’ approaches to the rapidly changing times.