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- 1468 - 746: Did Christianity Win the Midterms & Praying Through Political Division with Sarah Sanderson
Democrats swept the midterms, and some Christians are calling it a victory for the gospel. But does rejecting MAGA mean Americans are embracing a kinder, more compassionate Christianity? Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn examine what really drove voters to reject Republicans and whether the rise of the religious left risks repeating the same mistakes as the religious right. Then, Kaitlyn talks with author Sarah Sanderson about her new book, Without Ceasing, and what a year of praying about politics taught her about loving enemies, listening to others, and finding God's will in a divided country. Plus, an Italian chef takes a brave stand against pineapple.
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0:45 - Theme Song
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5:00 - Italian Chef Rebels Against Pineapple!
10:52 - Is the Blue Wave Overhyped?
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46:46 - Interview
48:02 - Praying in the Midst of Politics
57:36 - What is a Prophet?
1:08:44 - Praying Together with Curiosity
1:19:47 - End Song
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Italian Chef Fired for Refusing to Sin Against Pizza:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx4g1qy6gq9mo
Peter Wehner on Christianity and the Blue Wave:
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/11/midterms-christianity-talarico-hamilton/689299/
Mark Silk on "Golden Rule Christianity:"
https://religionnews.com/2026/11/04/midterms-were-a-victory-for-golden-rule-christianity/
Tish Harrison Warren:
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Without Ceasing: Bold Prayers for Troubled Times by Sarah L. Sanderson: https://link.amazon/B06nHiK9y
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Wed, 11 Nov 2026 - 1h 20min - 1467 - 745: The Rise & Decline of "Christianity Today"
The flagship magazine of evangelicalism has hit rough waters, but does the decline of "Christianity Today" mean something more? Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss the magazine's history at a live recording in Naperville, Illinois, and why the kind of evangelicalism CT represents is losing ground in America. They also discuss a new book arguing that Democrats and secular Americans need to recapture the moral language and categories of good and evil, but some are worried that it may be a slippery slope back toward embracing religion. Plus, a news quiz that nobody wins, and Phil's ukulele is back!
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7:23 - Robot Dogs!
12:07 - Protests in Boston!
14:05 - Mouth-related World Relief!
18:35 - Is Christianity Today Ok?
22:35 - Avoiding Celebrity Culture
32:00 - How Are Great Writers Found Now?
37:00 - Is Evangelicalism Just Fundamentalism?
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51:58 - Is the Left Morally Absolute Now?
1:06:07 - Can We Trust Our Moral Guts?
1:13:00 - End Song
1:15:06 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Christianity Today's Layoffs:
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/21/us/christianity-today-magazine-layoffs.html
Do Democrats Believe Evil is Real?
https://www.theatlantic.com/books/2026/10/midterm-elections-and-return-of-good-and-evil/689145/
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Wed, 04 Nov 2026 - 1h 15min - 1466 - 744: Pagan Nationalism & Asking Better Questions with Kaitlyn Schiess
Two events have gotten Phil's attention. First, Secretary of State Marco Rubio gave a speech in Athens, Greece, about the greatness of Western civilization. Rubio celebrated pagan virtues of ancient Greece and Rome like power, competition, and ambition, but ignored Christian virtues like compassion, equality, and human dignity. Second, the National Conservative Conference featured numerous speakers extolling the godliness of nationalism and why the mistreatment of minorities may be justified. Taken together, is pagan nationalism the future of the conservative movement? Then Kaitlyn and Skye talk about her brand-new podcast, "The Better Question." Kaitlyn explains what the show is about, who it's for, and tries to find an upcoming topic or guest that an old man like Skye won't like.
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ICE vs. the Unborn by Hannah Miller King: https://holypost.substack.com/p/ice-vs-the-unborn
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8:23 - Future of Articles on Holy Post Substack
15:22 - Rubio's Pagan Speech
40:00 - Avoiding the Problem of Difference
48:23 - Brady Rogers, Accidental Councilman
52:12 - World Relief Immigration Update with Matthew Sorens - World Relief's newest guide, Beyond the Ballot, was designed to equip you with relevant facts, tools and resources to engage immigration and displacement issues with understanding, compassion and courage: worldrelief.org/holypost
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59:42 - What's the New Show About?
1:11:10 - The Spiritual Value of Nuance
1:16:30 - Discussing Women's Ministry with Beth Moore
1:25:20 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Pagan Nationalism of Marco Rubio
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-pagan-nationalism-of-marco-rubios-athens-speech-dc530f58
The Man Who Didn't Want to be Elected
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/brady-rogers-satire-kelowna-campaign-win-9.7387848
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The Better Question with Kaitlyn Schiess: https://pod.link/6827225634
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Wed, 28 Oct 2026 - 1h 33min - 1465 - 743: Why Americans Stopped Having Friends with Rich Villodas
Americans are spending more time alone, inviting fewer people into their homes, and struggling to build meaningful friendships. What's behind the decline of hospitality, and what can the church do about it? Live from New York City, Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn are joined by pastor Rich Villodas to discuss the loneliness epidemic, our growing preference for digital entertainment, and why real community requires more than just joining a small group. They also explore the difference between feeling fear and being controlled by it, and why following Jesus means risking vulnerability and even getting hurt. Plus, can Skye and Kaitlyn pass Phil's news quiz?
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1:44 - Ukeleles and Airports
5:40 - Theme Song
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8:05 - New York, New York
11:14 - Phil's News Quiz Show
19:39 - Rich Villodas!
22:28 - Cancelled Livestreamed Execution
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33:22 - The Death of Hosting
50:32 - Obligation and Community
1:11:17 - End Credits
Articles Discussed in News Segment:
Grandmother Breaks Planking Record:
https://people.com/grandmother-breaks-own-record-planking-world-record-at-5-hours-12170377
AI Causes Illegal Hunt: https://alaskabeacon.com/2026/09/28/misleading-google-ai-instructions-cause-kodiak-woman-to-be-cited-for-illegal-snipe-hunt/
Traffic Blocked by Giant Object:
https://nypost.com/video/giant-inflatable-pumpkin-breaks-loose-in-north-carolina/
Finnish Chef Sets World Record:
Man Sets World Record for Catching Something in His Mouth:
The Decline of Dinner by Derek Thompson:
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/10/americans-socialization-dinner-decline-hosting/688846/
Resources:
Rich Villodas on Lanterns:
https://substack.com/home/post/p-218929631
Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/
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Wed, 21 Oct 2026 - 1h 11min - 1464 - 742: The Problem with Public Executions & Why We Fear Silence with John Mark Comer
Following last week's episode about the death penalty and a Southern Baptist leader calling for public executions, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the execution by firing squad of the man who killed 13 soldiers at Fort Hood in 2009 would be livestreamed. Skye is back with his take on what the Bible says about the death penalty, and why the brutality of public execution would make America more like ISIS than Jesus. Televangelist Jim Bakker died this week. Phil tells Bakker's messy story, how he exemplified the entrepreneurial spirit within evangelicalism, and even sings a song about Bakker's scandals. John Mark Comer is back to discuss his new book, "Into the Quiet: Following Jesus in a world of noise." He explains why the modern church has abandoned the discipline of silence, and why we need it now more than ever. Also this week—kids, coloring books, and communion at Kaitlyn's wedding.
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7:44 - Livestreamed Executions
19:46 - Executions in The Past
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32:02 - Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker
41:42 - Phil's Lost Bakker Song
47:00 - The Bakkers and Trump
53:19 - Interview
55:42 - Into the Quiet: Following Jesus in a World of Noise
1:04:04 - Starting Your Spiritual Formation
1:13:28 - Our Fear of Silence
1:28:58 - End Credits
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Articles Discussed in News Segment:
Andrew Walker on the Death Penalty:
https://eppc.org/publication/what-the-modern-state-gets-wrong-about-execution/
Resources:
Into the Quiet: Following Jesus in a World of Noise by John Mark Comer: https://amzn.to/3VOepF6
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Wed, 14 Oct 2026 - 1h 29min - 1463 - 741: Celebrity Pope, Christian Bloodlust & Is Israel Losing America with Todd Deatherage
Why is Pope Leo drawing massive crowds in one of the most secular countries in Europe? Phil, Kaitlyn, and Mike Erre talk about the Pope's surprising celebrity in France and whether people are becoming more open to Christianity when they see it lived with sincerity and conviction. Then, after a botched execution in Tennessee, some Christian leaders are calling for a return to public hangings and firing squads. Is the death penalty really demanded by Christian theology, or does the gospel call Christians toward a different vision of justice and mercy? Finally, Skye talks with Todd Deatherage about escalating settler violence in the West Bank, the political fallout from the Iran war, and why support for Israel is shifting across the American political spectrum. And Phil has found a Chihuahua with a very important job.
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3:48 - The Mexican National Guard's Cutest Agent
21:30 - Christians and the Death Penalty
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36:30 - Eye for an Eye?
52:23 - Interview
53:53 - Update on Gaza and the West Bank
1:01:30 - Is a Two-State Solution Still Possible?
1:15:22 - Israel's Election
1:25:51 - End Credits
Articles Discussed in News Segment:
Mexico's National Guard's Cutest Member:
https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cke878yzngd8o
The Death Penalty:
https://www.nationalreview.com/2026/10/what-the-modern-state-gets-wrong-about-execution/
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Wed, 07 Oct 2026 - 1h 26min - 1462 - 740: Is Empathy Killing the West & What Makes a Soul Secure with Alison Cook
Is empathy becoming a liability in American Christianity? Phil, Kaitlyn, and Mike Erre discuss the growing backlash against empathy and why some conservatives argue that too much compassion can lead to bad politics, bad theology, and even the decline of Western civilization. They also look at Russell Moore's warning about the "fear-driven church" and how anxiety about God, outsiders, and our own communities can shape the way Christians think and behave. Then, Kaitlyn talks with psychologist Alison Cook about attachment theory, the limits of human relationships, and why no other person can give us the security we ultimately need. Plus, what Lewis and Clark's bathroom habits can teach us about American history.
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4:53 - Writing in Epcot?
7:05 - News of the Hindquarters
12:45 - The Anti-Empathy Movement
20:05 - Christianity and "Western Civilization?"
37:21 - The "Fear-Driven Church"
51:13 - Interview
56:21 - Therapy Culture and the Church
1:03:44 - Security in Christ
1:24:58 - End Credits
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Articles Discussed in News Segment:
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/09/maga-right-christianity-empathy-toxic/688755/
Resources:
The Secure Soul: Finding Inner Strength and Connection When Trust Doesn't Come Easy by Alison Cook: https://amzn.to/3VjvuXi
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Wed, 30 Sep 2026 - 1h 26min - 1461 - 739: Debriefing the Debate over Evangelicalism
Podcast hosts, ASSEMBLE! Phil, Skye, Kaitlyn, and Esau come together to debrief the new books by Kristen Kobes Du Mez, Bonnie Kristian, and Charlie Dates, as well as their recent interviews on The Holy Post. They each critique or defend evangelicalism, but who's right? Is evangelicalism worth fixing? Does the current debate unknowingly center only white experiences of evangelicalism? And is evangelicalism even a thing, or just a category pollsters made up? Plus, the team wrestles with their own responsibility and calling in the Christian media marketplace.
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1:18 - Theme Song
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4:29 - Phil's Mysterious Illness
5:37 - The State of Evangelicalism
16:40 - What Sells
21:32 - Evangelicalism vs. the Mainline
26:04 - Would You Raise Your Child Evangelical?
30:20 - Moved by Media or Always Corrupt?
40:50 - What's the Better Question?
51:08 - What's the Takeaway?
1:05:49 - End Credits
Books Discussed in News Segment:
In Defense of Evangelicalism by Bonnie Kristian: https://amzn.to/47aShaj
Live, Laugh, Love by Kristin Kobes Du Mez: https://amzn.to/4xFicC0
What Has Justice to Do with Righteousness? by Charlie Dates: https://amzn.to/46FB6NV
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Wed, 23 Sep 2026 - 1h 07min - 1460 - 738: Are Evangelicalism's Failures Bugs or a Feature? with Bonnie Kristian
Following the 9/11 terrorist attack 25 years ago, Americans began using more "good versus evil" rhetoric, but have we taken it too far? Many of the tech bros developing AI were fans of sci-fi novels and movies in middle school, but completely missed the point of those stories. We may all pay the price. Bonnie Kristian, the deputy editor at Christianity Today, returns to discuss her new book "In Defense of Evangelicalism." While she agrees with many of the recent criticisms of the movement, she says the problems within evangelicalism are bugs rather than features and believes its critics have gone too far.
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3:48 - Chuck Todd on the SkyePod
8:22 - 9/11's 25th Anniversary
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28:55 - Living in Bad Science Fiction
52:20 - Interview
1:00:38 - Reform or Destruction?
1:13:45 - The Wal-Mart of Christianity
1:34:36 - Are Critics the Bigger Problem?
1:37:51 - End Credits
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Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Sci-fi and Tech Oligarchs:
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Wed, 16 Sep 2026 - 1h 39min - 1459 - 737: The Surprising Origin of Evangelical Femininity with Kristin Kobes Du Mez
Historian Kristin Kobes Du Mez, author of the best-selling "Jesus and John Wayne," is back with another look at the forces that shaped modern American evangelicalism. This time she explores the backstory of evangelical femininity in her new book, "Live Laugh Love: The Secret History of White Christian Women and the World They Made." Also this week: Phil wants to know what links three recent celebrity deaths—Dolly Parton, Gloria Steinem, and Wendell Berry. To the surprise of many, The Christian Post has published an anti-Christian nationalist article. Is it a sign that the evangelical support for MAGA is finally turning? Plus, weird science awards.
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3:40 - World Relief Update with Matthew Soerens: The State of the Golden Door - Help sign a letter to President Trump on behalf of refugees! https://www.worldrelief.org/goldendoor
7:26 - Quirky Science!
13:10 - Christian Post Anti-Nationalism Article?
27:39 - Dolly, Wendell, and Gloria, Oh My!
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36:32 - Why Didn't Christians like Gloria Steinem?
54:44 - Interview
1:28:44 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Weird Science! (No relation to the song or movie):
Christian Post article on Christian Nationalism: https://www.christianpost.com/voices/christian-nationalism-already-failed-america-once.html
Hannah Anderson on Dolly and Wendell: https://hannahanderson.substack.com/p/dolly-and-wendell
Other Resources:
Live Laugh Love: The Secret History of White Christian Women and the World They Made by Kristin Kobes Du Mez: https://amzn.to/4xNdx1E
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Wed, 09 Sep 2026 - 1h 29min - 1458 - 736: Reuniting Justice & Righteousness with Charlie Dates
Why are the Christians who profess right doctrine about God often the most opposed to social justice in his name? That contradiction is at the heart of Charlie Dates' new book. He talks with Skye about how separating justice and righteousness is damaging both white evangelicalism and young black activists. Also this week: Reflections on the wisdom of Dolly Parton, why religious tolerance isn't enough to heal America's divisions, and the difficulty of being an introvert within evangelicalism.
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3:43 - Dolly Parton's Legacy
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29:30 - When do We Become the Person We Ought to Be?
43:06 - Covenantal Pluralism
52:38 - Interview
1:02:57 - White Evangelical Blindness
1:09:17 - MLK50
1:15:00 - Waning Interest in Justice
1:22:00 - Fearing God vs. People
1:28:22 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Morality, reflection, and age:
https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/when-do-we-become-the-person-we-ought
Covenantal Pluralism: The Geopolitics of Interfaith Religious Freedom by Iqbal Akhtar:
https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-032-31479-6
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What Hath Justice to Do with Righteousness?: Reclaiming the Intersection of Protest and Prayer by Charlie Dates: https://amzn.to/4zPhVym
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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 - 1h 33min - 1457 - 735: Is Socialism Christian? plus Matthew Loftus
Socialism appears to be having a moment with a recent CNN poll finding that one-third of Democratic voters now consider themselves "democratic socialists." But what does socialism believe, and is it compatible with Christianity? Kaitlyn interviews Matthew Loftus about pop psychology and how the spread of therapy culture can distort the Christian life. Also this week: After shutting down U.S.A.I.D., why is the Trump administration now increasing funding to Christian relief agencies? Why do conservatives have more children than liberals? And would you like cake in your shake?
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8:33 - Trump Sends Money to Christian Orgs
18:09 - Socialism: what even is it?
29:50 - DSA's Weird Platform
44:40 - Dogs Vs. Babies (Dogs are Winning)
52:09 - Interview
56:33 - Examples of Therapy Culture
1:04:54 - Clinical Therapy vs Therapy Culture
1:27:13 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
After Aid Cuts, Trump Sends Money to Christian Orgs:
https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/08/world-vision-usaid-cuts-christian-ngos-trump-hiv/
Jesuits on Democratic Socialism:
Liberals vs Conservatives on Having Kids:
https://www.theatlantic.com/family/2026/08/fertility-gap-conservative-liberal/688334/
Other Resources:
Resisting Therapy Culture: The Dangers of Pop Psychology and How the Church Can Respond by Matthew Loftus:
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Wed, 26 Aug 2026 - 1h 27min - 1456 - 734: The Problem With Modern Dating Culture and the Resurgence of Christian Music with Kelsey McGinnis
Dating apps were supposed to make romance easier, but have they actually made men and women worse at dating? Kaitlyn Schiess takes over the host chair with Skye Jethani and Mike Erre to talk about Bumble's decision to let men make the first move and why modern dating culture seems to be leaving everyone frustrated. Then they turn to AI and ask what happens when people start outsourcing friendship, advice, and intimacy to chatbots, and why churchgoing Christians may be especially eager to trust the technology. Later, Kaitlyn talks with musicologist Kelsey McGinnis about the resurgence of contemporary Christian music and artists like Forrest Frank and Brandon Lake who are introducing CCM to a new generation. What makes Christian music "Christian," and can worship, celebrity, money, and the music industry coexist without corrupting one another?
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25:30 - AI Will Affect Your Social Life
37:02 - Evangelicals Are AI-Pilled
48:19 - Interview
55:25 - What is CCM?
1:00:06 - Forest Frank
1:20:06 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Bumble's Big Change:
https://www.theatlantic.com/family/2026/08/bumble-dating-app-men-message-first/688298/
Evangelicals and the Machine God: https://mereorthodoxy.com/american-evangelicals-long-for-the-embrace-of-the-machine-god/
Christian Co-Living:
https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/08/christian-co-living-housing-crisis/
Other Resources:
Kelsey Kramer McGinnis Website: https://www.kkramermcginnis.com/
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Wed, 19 Aug 2026 - 1h 20min - 1455 - 733: Will Progressive Pastors Close the Political "God Gap"? and Elizabeth Neumann
Since the 1980s, the Republican Party has increasingly been associated with Christianity, while the Democratic Party has distanced itself from religious rhetoric to be more inclusive. But is that changing? This year, a surprising number of pastors are running for Congress as Democrats, and they are not shy about infusing their campaigns with faith. Republicans eager to protect their brand are fighting back by calling these progressive clergy candidates "PINOs"—Pastors in Name Only. In related news, Ryan Burge reveals surprising data about the political views of mainline ministers. Kaitlyn interviews counterterrorism expert Elizabeth Neumann about the rise of political violence, how the threats in the U.S. are changing, and how churches can be part of the solution. Also this week—the world's slowest concert reaches a milestone.
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57:16 - Interview
59:05 - Non-Idealogical Violence
1:08:20 - Definition of Political Violence
1:14:20 - How People Get Radicalized
1:27:07 - How Should We Respond?
1:36:24 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
600-Year Long Organ Piece
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68209691
PINO Pastors? https://religionnews.com/2026/08/04/pastors-name-only-republican-attacks-democrat-pastors/
How Liberal are Mainline Clergy?
https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/mainline-clergy-are-different-and
Other Resources:
Elizabeth Neumann's Website: https://elizabethneumann.org/
Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/
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Wed, 12 Aug 2026 - 1h 36min - 1454 - 732: Mailbag! Prenups, "Mere Christianity," and Did Jesus Help People Get Drunk?
The age of generic, non-denominational Christianity may be coming to an end. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss why Christians are increasingly drawn to narrower theological identities, and whether the internet is turning legitimate doctrinal differences into purity tests and church fights. Then, the crew opens the mailbag to answer whether prenuptial agreements are compatible with Christian marriage and if praying in public is an authentic expression of faith or an uncomfortable performance. They also consider what Christians should read to better understand the end times and why Jesus supplied wine to an already-drunk wedding party. Also this week, why the VeggieTales have nothing to fear from the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
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22:33 - Christian Prenups?
29:41 - Did Cyclospora get Bob and Larry?
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33:33 - Did Jesus Get People Drunk?
46:05 - Praying in Front of Non-Christians?
52:07 - What Liquid Would You Dispense from Your Fingers?
55:43 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Is Mere Christianity Over? https://mereorthodoxy.com/is-the-era-of-mere-christianity-over/
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Wed, 05 Aug 2026 - 56min - 1453 - 731: Why You Should Talk to Strangers with Nicholas Epley
"Big Eva" may be fading, but a new generation of online Christian influencers is taking its place. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss the rise of "Gig Eva," how digital platforms are reshaping Christian authority, and why accountability to real churches and communities still matters. Then, the number of words people speak each day is dropping as more of everyday life moves online. The crew considers what we lose when convenience replaces even the smallest human interactions. Then, Skye talks with behavioral scientist Nicholas Epley about why conversations with strangers usually go better than we expect. They discuss how small choices to connect with others can make us happier, healthier, and less divided. Also this week, a new explosive ocean discovery.
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9:40 - Big Eva is now Gig Eva
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34:08 - Humans are talking less!
45:46 - Interview
52:07 - The "Quiet Car" on the Train
59:17 - The Power of Reciprocity
1:08:51 - Testing for Yourself
1:17:07 - Technology's Role in This
1:31:52 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Orcas Raming Into Sunfish:
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/24/nx-s1-5905327/orcas-ram-sunfish-hard-explodes
From Big Eva to Gig Eva:
https://firstthings.com/goodbye-big-eva-hello-gig-eva/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
Humans Speaking Fewer Words:
https://www.theatlantic.com/family/2026/07/talking-less-reasons/688074/
Other Resources:
A Little More Social: How Small Choices Create Unexpected Happiness, Health, and Connection: https://amzn.to/3RIeF6K
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Wed, 29 Jul 2026 - 1h 22min - 1452 - 730: The Idolatry of Church Growth with Andrew Root
Why was there almost no emphasis on "church growth" before the 1970s, and how does the fixation on it for the last 40 years correspond with the American economy? Skye talks with Andrew Root about his new book, "Baal and the Gods of More," about the link between the modern church growth movement and ancient pagan fertility gods. A new report by Ryan Burge says that for decades those who left the church were turned off by partisan politics and the religious right, but that trend might be changing. Also this week, Brazil blames its poor performance in the World Cup on evangelicals, European evangelicals issue a statement, and an old theory about early Christianity and psychedelic mushrooms is back.
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7:03 - Was Jesus a Mushroom?
12:52 - Brazil Blames Evangelicals for Soccer Failure?
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49:38 - Interview
54:32- Fertility Gods
1:02:09 - Capitalism and False Gods
1:18:26 - The Rise and Fall of American Growth
1:31:52 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Popular Science Posits Jesus was a Psychedelic Mushroom:
https://www.popularmechanics.com/culture/a69061008/god-sacred-mushroom-christianity-debate/
Did Evangelicals Ruin Brazil's Soccer Performance?
European Evangelicals Differentiate from American Evangelicals:
Other Resources:
Baal and the Gods of More: Rescuing Church Growth from Idolatry (A Theological Critique of Modern Ministry Metrics and Success-Driven Strategies) by Andrew Root:
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Wed, 22 Jul 2026 - 1h 32min - 1451 - 729: Church Trauma & the Apostle Paul with Scot McKnight
Some of the Apostle Paul's letters in the Bible can be defensive, sarcastic, and even mean. New Testament scholar Scot McKnight says his nasty tone may stem from deep pain. But Paul's trauma wasn't caused by the persecution of nonbelievers but by fellow Christians. He offers Skye an illuminating look into what the apostle can teach us about church trauma today. Mike Erre joins the podcast crew to discuss the declining support for Israel among American Christians, the weird work of VR missionaries, a theory about aliveness that challenges introverts, and a robot that responds when nature calls.
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11:54 - VR Missionaries
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23:04 - Americans Less Supportive of Israel
28:56 - Prosperity Gospel and Israel
36:10 - Aliveness and Where to Find it
50:19 - Interview
52:30 - Damaged Leaders
1:03:25 - Paul and Trauma
1:15:44 - Prescriptive vs Descriptive
1:27:54 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Aliveness:
https://benbyfax.substack.com/p/aliveness
Christian Support for Israel Plummets:
Other Resources:
Traumatized Church: What Paul's Relationship with the Corinthian Church Teaches Us About Helping Those Who are Hurting by Scot McKnight: https://amzn.to/4pltGYx
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Wed, 15 Jul 2026 - 1h 28min - 1450 - 728: The Political Divide over Matthew 25 plus Tish Harrison Warren
Two members of Congress, one Republican and one Democrat, had a meeting recently where they fundamentally disagreed about the meaning of the sheep and the goats in Matthew 25. Their disagreement has now spilled into the media. Why has this chapter of the Bible become the new dividing line between Christians in the public square? Kaityn interviews Tish Harrison Warren about her new book about Christian resilience and what disillusioned believers can learn from the desert mothers and fathers. And fifty years ago, the media declared 1976 the "Year of the Evangelicals." The Holy Post crew discusses one historian's look back at that year and debates whether it was really the turning point for American evangelicalism.
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12:44 - The Turning Point of Evangelicalism
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30:37 - Does Matthew 25 Apply to Nations?
46:20 - Interview
49:42 - Weariness
56:30 - Desert Mothers and Fathers
1:04:00 - What is Acedia?
1:19:13 - Become All Flame
1:29:17 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Growing Divide Over Matthew 25:
https://religionnews.com/2026/07/01/in-congress-a-growing-divide-over-matthew-25/?utm_medium=social
Christianity Today on the Turning Point for Evangelicalism:
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What Grows in Weary Lands: On Christian Resilience by Tish Harrison Warren:
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Wed, 08 Jul 2026 - 1h 29min - 1449 - 727: Rethinking the Sexual Revolution & America Turns 250 with Robert Tracy McKenzie
The United States is turning 250 this week, but the country is divided about the anniversary. Should the country celebrate or lament? Historian Robert Tracy McKenzie joins Skye to talk about the ongoing fight over how to tell America's story, why we reject nuance, and what he saw at the Rededicate 250 event in Washington, D.C. that made him concerned. Kaitlyn offers her take on a New York Times interview with Louise Perry about rethinking the sexual revolution. Perry argues, as a non-believer, for the recovery of sexual ethics that seem very Christian. What does that say about our culture's fatigue with secularism? Also this week—AI finds proof that your parents were right about the music you listen to, and the World Cup is revealing the decency of average Americans.
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5:12 - World Cup Brings World Together
11:24 - Pop Music's Moral Slide
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23:08 - New Sexual Revolution?
54:09 - Interview
58:10 - Unblemished America
1:03:15 - Credal or Racial Nation?
1:11:40 - Founding Father's Private Faith
1:19:53 - Wanting a Positive Vision
1:28:08 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Louise Perry on the Sexual Revolution:
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/25/opinion/gender-sexual-revolution-men-women.html
Pop Music has Become Less Moral:
https://www.newsweek.com/music-has-got-nastier-since-60s-study-says-12119675
Other Resources:
How America Gave Up on Its Own History:
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/07/american-history-common-narrative/687301/
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Wed, 01 Jul 2026 - 1h 28min - 1448 - 726: Reimagining Biblical Politics with Michael Rhodes
Over the last decade, white evangelicals in the U.S. have lost their moral credibility. In response, Peter Wehner says the church should embrace a form of "Christian humanism." The Holy Post crew discusses his article, what he gets right, and why that label may be a barrier for some. Kaitlyn interviews biblical scholar Michael Rhodes about his book,"Reimagining Biblical Politics: What Scripture Says About Public Life and Why It Matters." Rather than looking to specific verses to define our political positions, Rhodes says we must allow all of Scripture to shape our imaginations and then use discernment as we engage our unique political context. Also this week—controversy over the design of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, how faith-based apps are gamifying Christianity, and the benefits of talking to dogs.
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5:57 - Talking to Dogs Makes Ya Smart?
11:41 - Obama Presidential Center
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30:57 - Turning Prayer into an App
57:22 - Interview
1:04:42 - What Do We Mean by "Politics?"
1:15:40 - The Ambiguity of Esther
1:23:30 - Scripture Transforms Politics
1:34:26 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
The Commodification of Christianity:
https://www.freyaindia.co.uk/p/the-commodification-of-christianity
American Christians Face a Choice:
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/06/christian-humanism-trump-choice/687475/
Other Resources:
crossRhodes: Reimagining Biblical Politics:
https://pod.link/1888014284?view=apps&sort=popularity
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Wed, 24 Jun 2026 - 1h 35min - 1447 - 725: The Cage Match for America's Story plus Nijay Gupta
Last year, the President celebrated his birthday with a military parade. This year, he hosted a UFC cage match on the South Lawn of the White House. It's easy to compare it to the gladiator games honoring the Roman emperor, but Phil asks whether it's a sign that America would rather emulate pre-Christian Roman values than biblical ones. Americans can no longer agree on how to teach American history, so we're not teaching it much at all. Is it possible to recover a shared national story? Nijay Gupta is back to discuss his latest book, "Paul for the World," and why the Apostle would not recognize a modern Christianity that's focused on heaven rather than earth. Also this week—the science behind dad jokes.
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5:38 - Science Supports Dad Jokes
14:49 - UFC Fight at the White House
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32:17 - "American Dream" Finding Cuts
35:02 - What Story is America Telling?
52:16 - Interview
57:46 - Is Social Justice Christian?
1:06:20 - Epicureans and Stoics
1:14:33 - Bonhauffer and the Incarnate Church
1:28:15 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Sciences Supports Dad Jokes:
No Common American Narrative:
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/07/american-history-common-narrative/687301/
Other Resources:
Paul for the World: A Grounded Vision for Finding Meaning in This Life—Not Just the Next (What Paul's Letters Say about Work, Friendship, Money, Wellness, Justice, and More) by Nijay Gupta:
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Wed, 17 Jun 2026 - 1h 28min - 1446 - 724: The Problem with Pagan Masculinity with Zach Wagner
While secular journalists, scholars, and even the Pope are wrestling with big questions about Artificial Intelligence, the war in the Middle East, and what it means to be truly human, the Southern Baptists have decided the most urgent problem in 2026 is banning women from preaching. Phil asks why evangelicals are still fixated on issues from 50 years ago, while other Christian traditions are leading the culture in tackling modern questions. Zachary Wagner, author of "Men of Virtue," joins Skye and Kaitlyn for a roundup of masculine news. Wagner says the excesses of some expressions of feminism have fueled a subculture of male grievance, and that a pagan vision of masculinity is now masquerading as Christian throughout the manosphere. Also this week, nuns are challenging the tech giants, and Google wants permission to "debug" Florida.
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https://holypost.substack.com/p/looksmaxing-beauty-and-masculinity
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5:48 - Google Mosquitos!
11:27 - Nuns Pressuring A.I.!
14:48 - A.I. Misconduct and Sin
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22:49 - Frozen in the Cold War
46:22 - Interview
48:40 - Aspirational Masculinity
59:13 - Are the Fruit of the Spirit Gendered?
1:10:28 - Unified by Antifeminism
1:26:50 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Google's Literal Debugging: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jun/01/google-permission-release-mosquitoes-california-florida
Catholic Nuns and Palantir A.I.
A.I. and Sin
https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026/06/pope-leo-ai-christian/687388/
Other Resources:
Men of Virtue: How the Fruit of the Spirit Forms Male Character in the Modern World (A Guide for Men Seeking Biblical Masculinity, Perfect Father's Day Gift) by Zachary Wagner: https://amzn.to/4uZRL9o
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Wed, 10 Jun 2026 - 1h 27min - 1445 - 723: Pope Leo, A.I., & the Intimacy Economy plus a Guided Tour of HP+
The Pope's first encyclical about the importance of human dignity and the threat posed by A.I. is causing a stir. Some secular journalists are celebrating Leo's moral clarity, while Trump administration officials are saying the Pope should stay in his lane. Historian Yuval Noah Harari has his own warning about A.I. and explains how we are moving from an "attention economy" into an "intimacy economy." With the launch of Holy Post Media on Substack, Kaitlyn and Skye take you behind the paywall to sample everything offered by Holy Post Plus, including a daily devotional for people who hate devotionals. Also this week, a dog in Nebraska stands his ground.
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4:28 - With God Daily is Here!
8:27 - Dog Shoots Woman!
10:55 - The Pope's Encyclical on A.I.
24:50 - How A.I. Hacks Brains
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37:05 - Narcissism and A.I.
53:07 - Tour of HP+
56:28 - With God Daily
1:03:46 - My Hill to Die On
1:11:34 - Getting Schooled
1:18:37 - 66 Verses
1:26:25 - Advice-ish
1:33:58 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Dog Shoots Woman at 7-Eleven!
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/26/dog-shotgun-nebraska-convenience-store
Slate on the Pope's A.I. Encyclical:
https://slate.com/technology/2026/05/artificial-intelligence-pope-leo-encyclical.html
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Wed, 03 Jun 2026 - 1h 34min - 1444 - 722: Colbert & the Problem of Public Faith plus Karen Swallow Prior
Last week, Stephen Colbert ended his tenure as the host of The Late Show on CBS. Along with witty political commentary and comedy, Colbert was also open about his Catholicism at a time when many were growing skeptical of faith. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss Colbert, the criticism public Christians receive, and how to discern which examples of public faith to emulate. It's graduation season, and Karen Swallow Prior is back to discuss her new book, "You Have a Calling." She says our culture has narrowed our understanding of calling to paid work, but finding our calling is not a matter of following a formula. Also this week, new data on what the cutting of USAID is doing to the most vulnerable parts of the world, more reflections on Rededicate 250, and remora fish take brown-nosing to new depths.
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6:44 - Sucker Fish and Manta Butts!
10:45 - Is the Nation Rededicated to God?
15:56 - Is Association Endorsement?
19:24 - USAID Cuts Consequences
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36:17 - Colbert's Public Christianity
53:07 - Interview
55:33 - What's a "Calling?"
1:06:50 - "Author" as Unpredictable Calling
1:12:44 - Children and Vocation
1:25:14 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
The National Catholic Reporter on Rededicate 250:
https://www.ncronline.org/opinion/religion-display-trumps-dc-rally-was-not-gospel-jesus-christ
Sucker Fish Hiding in Manta Ray Butts!
Effects of Defunding USAID:
https://www.thelancet.com/article/S0140-6736(25)01186-9/fulltext
New York Times on the USAID cuts:
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/09/opinion/foreign-aid-cuts.html
Other Resources:
You Have a Calling: Finding Your Vocation in the True, Good and Beautiful (The Perfect High School or College Graduation Gift for 2026) by Karen Swallow Prior: https://a.co/d/07W6Tn7P
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Wed, 27 May 2026 - 1h 25min - 1443 - 721: Easy Optimism vs Durable Hope with Sharon McMahon
MAGA politicians, pastors, and influencers gathered on the National Mall this weekend to rededicate America to God. Unlike biblical ceremonies of rededication, however, this one included no repentance or lament. Elon Musk is upset that a black woman was cast as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan's upcoming film "The Odyssey." Sharon McMahon is back to explain how political backlash and violent threats canceled her commencement speech at Utah Valley University, and why the message she planned to deliver is more relevant than ever. Also this week—religious skeptics used to ask, "Why do bad things happen to good people?" So, why is Gen Z asking a different question, "Why don't bad things happen to bad people?"
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5:58 - Rededication of America
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50:06 - Interview
52:11 - Commencement Speech Cancellation
1:12:14 - Durable Hope
1:25:14 - End Credit
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Gen Z Asks Why Bad Things Don't Happen to Bad People:
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Wed, 20 May 2026 - 1h 25min - 1442 - 720: The Casino-fication of the Church and Mark DeYmaz
Online gambling is changing the way we watch sports. Rather than cheering for a team together, more people now focus on their individual prop bets. Russell Moore says the same thing is happening in the church as individual interests and personal goals are overshadowing our collective calling as Christ's people. Mark DeYmaz talks with Skye about how the prayer of St. Francis has helped his church navigate racial, economic, and political divisions. Christian colleges say a provision in the Republicans' Big Beautiful Bill is an "existential threat to the future of religious higher education in the US." Also this week—Christian leaders praying at the feet of a golden statue in Florida insist it's not an idol.
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7:00 - Catching Up
10:08 - Golden Trump Statue
16:31 - Christian College Funds Cut
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33:52 - Casino-fication of the Church
50:10 - Interview
54:07 - Multi-Ethnic Church
59:47 - Prayer of St. Francis
1:10:10 - Challenging Political Idolatry
1:25:14 - End Credit
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Christian Colleges Call New Federal Regulation an 'Existential Threat':
Trump's Golden Statue:
https://www.newsweek.com/pastor-defends-golden-trump-statue-from-biblical-backlash-11933490
The Casinofication of Church:
https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/04/against-casinofication-church-sports-gambling/
Other Resources:
Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace: Becoming More like Jesus Through the Prayer of St. Francis:
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Wed, 13 May 2026 - 1h 24min - 1441 - 719: King Charles' Christian Message plus Alan Noble
King Charles III addressed Congress last week, citing his Christian faith as a foundation for pluralism and peace. President Trump, in contrast, gave a speech welcoming the King that referenced Christianity as a cultural identity requiring exclusion and protection. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn unpack the two very different visions of faith. Alan Noble is back to discuss his new book, "To Live Well," and why young people are looking for virtues that are grounded in something more than online influencer advice. Also this week: Was the shooter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner a devout evangelical or a crazed leftist? Matthew Sorens from World Relief gives us an update on what's happening with immigrants and refugees. Why are Americans losing the art of hanging out with strangers? And a bear suit insurance scam.
Immigration Update: Matthew Soerens shares timely updates on immigration policy and why this moment calls for thoughtful Christian advocacy. To schedule virtual meeting with your lawmakers and access the Advocacy Guide, visit https://www.WorldRelief.org/AdvocateNow by May 29th!
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2:27 - Theme Song
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4:23 - Who's right, Mike or Kaitlyn?
6:45 - Animal News: Bears Costumes!
14:50 - World Relief Update with Matthew Sorens! https://www.WorldRelief.org/AdvocateNow
23:18 - The King and the President
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43:22 - Third Spaces
59:50 - Interview
1:16:35 - Love and Risk
1:26:38 - Deconstruction as Reformation
1:33:09 - End Credit
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Insurance Fraudster in Bear's Clothing:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czxrq7rx9lqo
Third Places Article:
https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2022/04/third-places-meet-new-people-pandemic/629468/
Other Resources:
To Live Well: Practical Wisdom for Moving Through Chaotic Times by Alan Noble: https://amzn.to/42PC2NK
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Wed, 06 May 2026 - 1h 33min - 1440 - 718: HOLY POST LIVE from Atlanta with Lecrae
Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn hosted a live podcast recording in Atlanta on April 22. They were joined by Grammy-winning hip-hop artist Lecrae to discuss his journey through doubt and deconstruction toward a renewed faith in Christ. He shared what helped him through the dark season, and why he felt the need to abandon the "fraud" but not the "faith." They also discussed the tenets of Just War Theory, innovative Chinese cars, and they responded to audience questions you won't want to miss.
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1:09 - Theme Song
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4:45 - Futuristic Toilet Car!
9:43 - Just War Theory
22:40 - Lecrae and Deconstruction
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37:38 - Reconstruction and Jesus
45:45 - Constructing in Christian Community
52:09 - Ethic in Every Aspect of Life
1:04:27 - End Credit
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Chinese Car-Toilet!
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1l92yv4mydo
Cardinal Robert McElroy on Just War Theory:
Just War Theory is Supposed to be Frustrating:
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Wed, 29 Apr 2026 - 1h 04min - 1439 - 717: The Parenting Prosperity Gospel with Kelsey Kramer McGinnis
Anthropic has sought the help of Christian theologians to make Claude, their A.I. model, more ethical, but they are also meeting with representatives from other religious and philosophical traditions. Should this make us more optimistic about tech companies controlling the future? The Atlantic has a story about the popularity of John Mark Comer even among non-religious young adults. Is his advocacy of contemplative Christian practices the answer to digital secularism our culture has been searching for? Kelsey Kramer McGinnis, co-author of "The Myth of Good Christian Parenting," talks with Skye about the explosive rise of evangelical parenting books in the late 20th century and the prosperity theology behind them. She says the same ideas are still popular today, but they are taking new forms. Also this week—debriefing the Stuckey vs. French debate.
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3:37 - Theme Song
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6:28 - Allie Beth Stuckey and David French
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29:23 - Raising AI to Be Ethical
40:14 - Are People Turning to Spiritual Practices?
51:36 - Interview
58:42 - Children as Programmable Machines
1:06:11 - Authoritarianism and Parenting
1:15:50 - Christian Parenting and Trump
1:29:03 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
David French on the Allie Beth Stuckey Show:
Can AI be a child of God?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2026/04/11/anthropic-christians-claude-morals/
The Atlantic on Spiritual Practices
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/05/john-mark-comer-spiritual-practices/686586/
Other Resources:
The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed a Generation of Evangelical Families (Breaking the Cycle of Religious Trauma and Corporal Punishment) by Kelsey Kramer McGinnis: https://amzn.to/4d1A0iv
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Wed, 22 Apr 2026 - 1h 31min - 1438 - 716: The President vs. The Pope and Bri Stensrud
It's been another week of deranged comments and posts from the President. This time he has targeted Pope Leo by accusing him of being weak on crime and catering to the radical left. Mr. Trump followed up by posting an A.I. image of himself as Jesus. The outrage was swift, including from his own MAGA supporters, but are they actually to blame for his messianic self-image? On Palm Sunday, the Pope said Jesus does not hear the prayers of those who wage war. Most assume he was referring to the Secretary of Defense's wrathful prayer for U.S. troops in Iran. Defenders of Pete Hegseth's prayer say he was just quoting the Bible, so what's the problem? Bri Stensrud, the director of Women of Welcome, explains why conservative evangelical women are rising up to support the dignity of immigrants and refugees even as many of their churches remain silent. Also this week—caffeinated cocaine sharks are roaming the Caribbean.
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2:08 - Theme Song
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4:42 - David French Debates Chris Christie
9:55 - Holy Post Live with Lecrae!
11:16 - Cocaine Sharks!
14:45 - Pope vs President
18:31 - Trump "Jesus/Doctor" AI Image
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28:38 - Trump as Salvific Figure
30:30 - Imprecatory Psalms
41:31 - Love Thy Enemies and Thy Imprecatory Psalms
51:17 - Interview
52:55 - What is Women of Welcome?
59:08 - Strong Borders Without Cruelty
1:12:08 - Toxic Empathy and Women
1:21:51 - Church Leaders and Silence
1:29:03 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Lecrae on Tiny Desk:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbMxucbIVP4&list=RDjbMxucbIVP4&start_radio=1
Sharks on Cocaine and Caffeine:
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/cocaine-sharks-drugs-bahamas-eleuthera
Karen Park on Imprecatory Psalms:
https://www.ncronline.org/opinion/st-augustine-key-difference-between-pete-hegseth-and-pope-leo
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Wed, 15 Apr 2026 - 1h 29min - 1437 - 715: How MAGA Rewired Evangelical Morality with Peter Wehner
We have a roundup of extravagant Easter celebrations, including helicopter egg drops, holy week drone shows, and skydiving bunnies. But what do these spectacles really achieve, and what do they communicate about the way of Jesus? Bible sales are breaking records. Is Donald Trump the reason? Conservative writer Peter Wehner, who worked for three Republican administrations, is back to explain how MAGA has rewired evangelical morality and what pastors should do about it. Also this week, the contrasting Easter messages of the Pope and the President.
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25:12 - Easter Spectacles
32:11- Was the Resurrection "Spectacle?"
40:32 - Bible Sales Double
50:48 - Interview
54:35 - Where MAGA Came From
1:05:18 - Will MAGA Burn Out?
1:16:36 - Pastors in Political Controversy
1:24:42 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Easter Drones:
Luxury Bibles:
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/05/us/luxury-bibles.html
Other Resources:
How Trump Killed Conservatism by Peter Wehner:
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/03/trump-maga-conservatism/686501/
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Wed, 08 Apr 2026 - 1h 35min - 1436 - 714: What's Driving the Surge of Catholic Converts? plus Gabriel Salguero
Catholic bishops around the U.S. are reporting a dramatic increase in applications for church membership and a surge of new converts as Easter approaches. What's driving this new interest in the Catholic Church, and why aren't evangelical churches seeing a similar boom? Mike Erre joins Phil and Kaitlyn to discuss the trend. Gabriel Salguero is back to update Skye on the impact of immigration enforcement on Hispanic churches and communities. He shares about two evangelical pastors detained in ICE facilities, and why Latino voters are abandoning Donald Trump after giving him record support in 2024. Also this week, is sycophantic AI causing us to lose our ability to tolerate real people?
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26:20 - Catholic Revival?
46:20 - Interview
48:50 - Pastors Detained in Alligator Alcatraz
59:28 - Trump Support from Hispanic Communities
1:05:01 - Responsibility of the Media
1:18:47 - Willing to Lay Down Access
1:24:42 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
AI Affecting Human Judgement!
https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/03/study-sycophantic-ai-can-undermine-human-judgment/
Surge in Catholic Converts
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/26/us/catholics-converts.html
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Wed, 01 Apr 2026 - 1h 25min - 1435 - 713: Is "Christian Nationalism" Overused? plus Amar Peterman
A recent article in The Atlantic argues that we should stop using the label "Christian nationalism" to criticize the religious right because both conservatives and progressives throughout American history have been motivated by Christian faith. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss what the article gets right and why we need to keep talking about the danger of Christian nationalism. Phil wonders why Catholic leaders are outspoken in their criticism of the Iran war, while fewer evangelical leaders are speaking up. Kaitlyn talks with Amar Peterman about his book, Becoming Neighbors: The Common Good Made Local. Also this week—the online heresy hunters are angry, and M.I.T. creates injectable satellite mini livers.
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17:45 - Christian Coverage of the Iran War
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33:07 - "Christian Nationalist" Term Unhelpful?
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51:15 - Interview
52:14 - Why Did Peterman Write "Becoming Neighbors?"
1:01:06 - The Struggles of Diverse Theologies
1:14:08 - Seeking Good Yet Disagreeing
1:26:02 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Satellite Livers!
Cardinals on War in Iran:
https://catholicreview.org/white-house-gamifying-war-on-iran-marks-a-moral-crisis-warns-us-cardinal/
Atlantic article on Christian Nationalists:
https://www.theatlantic.com/books/2026/03/how-christian-nationalist-became-epithet/686279/
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Becoming Neighbors: The Common Good Made Local by Amar Peterman:
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Wed, 25 Mar 2026 - 1h 26min - 1434 - 712: A New Kind of Christian Fundamentalism plus Bob Goff
In the past, Christian fundamentalism was defined by a literal reading of the Bible and conservative social values. They believed in things like a seven-day creation, the rapture, prophecies about the return of Jesus, and supporting the state of Israel. But data shows that fewer evangelicals hold these beliefs, but that doesn't mean fundamentalism is going away. Skye and Kaitlyn are joined by Mike Erre to discuss the changing definition of Christian fundamentalism in America, and why the older variety may have been better. Then Bob Goff talks about his new video project through the Holy Land called "A Journey with Jesus," and how he sustains his joy in these angry times. Also this week—why is Gen Z drinking less alcohol?
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5:46 - Why Aren't People Drinking Alcohol?
16:52 - Creationism Isn't Very Common
27:50 - The Anti-Israel New Right
37:50 - Why Are Evangelicals Less Pro-Israel?
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55:37 - Interview
58:59 - Why'd Bob Goff Write A Journey with Jesus?
1:07:34 - Maintaining Authenticity
1:25:50 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Alcohol's Not Popular?
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/16/dining/us-alcohol-restaurants.html
Israel, Rapture, and the Right:
Creationism's Not That Common:
https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/creationism-isnt-as-common-as-you
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Wed, 18 Mar 2026 - 1h 25min - 1433 - 711: Donald and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad War plus Preston Sprinkle
Do you remember the children's book, "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day"? That title also sums up what most Americans think about Trump's new war with Iran. Kaitlyn explains why the war is immoral based on Christian theology, Phil channels Ezra Klein to define America's new "heads on pikes" foreign policy, and Skye says the war fits Donald Trump's long pattern of laziness and impatience. Then, Preston Sprinkle is back to discuss his latest book, "From Genesis to Junia," about his journey to determine what the Bible really says about women in leadership. Also this week, Americans were the only people in a worldwide survey to say most of their fellow citizens are bad people. Plus, some happy puppy news.
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6:42 - A Dog Called Ted
9:04 - Skye on Iran
28:30 - Americans Don't Trust Americans?
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49:12 - Interview
53:46 - Why's Preston Writing on Women in Ministry?
1:04:00 - Increased Interest in Egalitarian
1:14:20 - Tribalism and Taking Scripture Seriously
1:31:34 - End Credits
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Wed, 11 Mar 2026 - 1h 32min - 1432 - 710: Iran, Immigration, & the Trouble with Certainty with Carrie McKean
The U.S. launched a military strike on Iran and President Trump is framing it in moral terms. Phil, Kaitlyn, and Katelyn Beaty discuss the administration's shifting justifications for war, and why Christians should be cautious of language that makes it easier to dehumanize enemies. Then, they turn to the mass shooting in Austin and the predictable scramble to turn tragedy into political leverage. Kaitlyn interviews Carrie McKean about why distrust in public health and debates over immigration are often more complicated than our partisan categories allow. Also this week, don't take selfies with snow leopards.
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5:55 - Snow Leopards
10:50 - War with Iran
17:36 - Shooting in Texas
33:16 - Wanting to Help
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53:10 - Interview
54:25 - Accidentally Writing for New York Times
59:56 - Anti-Vax and Eroding Trust
1:07:40 - Coming Here Legally… Not Simple
1:12:40 - A Trump Supporter Caring for Immigrants
1:25:20 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Don't Take Selfies with Leopards!
Ballerina Farm:
https://people.com/ballerina-farm-hannah-neeleman-says-baby-no-9-could-be-my-last-11917665
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Wed, 04 Mar 2026 - 1h 25min - 1431 - 709: A Rabbi and a Priest Walk into a Podcast with Father James Martin
Many of our political leaders invoke the Bible, but Rabbi Shai Held says many don't understand one of its most important commands. Rabbi Held argues that Scripture's call to love immigrants was a "moral revolution" and says the mistreatment of immigrants is an abomination in God's eyes. Skye interviews Father James Martin about his new memoir, "Work in Progress," about his journey from the business world to the priesthood. They also discuss the link between Jesuit spirituality and Protestant theology, and they get nerdy about Jesus and temple theology. Also this week—the rise of non-denoms, and Phil wants cornhole in the Olympics.
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5:55 - Winter Olympics!
15:06 - A Rabbi's Op-Ed on Immigration
27:45 - More Life-Saving Aid Cut
37:58 - Non-Denominational Churches
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54:55 - Interview
57:03 - How Father Martin Became a Jesuit Priest
1:04:53 - Post-Secularism
1:15:02 - The Woman at the Well
1:27:46 - End Credits
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Why Are Non-Denominationals so Big?
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Wed, 25 Feb 2026 - 1h 28min - 1430 - 708: Mistaking Certainty for Maturity with Joshua Harris
Thirty years ago, Joshua Harris became the cheerleader for purity culture with his book "I Kissed Dating Goodbye." Since then, he's apologized for the book, exited from ministry and his marriage, and announced he's no longer a Christian. He talks to Skye about his journey from fundamentalism to deconstructionism, and back toward curiosity about Jesus. Also this week, how the Trump administration is making paganism great again, why secular progressives are rediscovering the benefits of religion, and how Christians in Springfield, Ohio, have organized to protect Haitian immigrants from deportation. Plus, cannibal jellyfish are taking over Venice, and Phil has seen the wrap light.
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8:52 - Cannibal Jellyfish Attack Venice!
14:18 - Springfield Christians Help Haitian Immigrants
24:04 - Donald Trump, the Pagan King
35:19 - Secular Progressives Miss Religion
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54:09 - Interview
58:35 - Teenage Fame
1:09:52 - What Wisdom Does Joshua Wish He Had?
1:14:50 - Value of Slowness
1:20:22 - Trump and Deconstruction
1:26:55 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Cannibal Jellyfish Attack Venice!
Ohio Churches Help Haitians:
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/us/springfield-ohio-haitians-deportation-threat.html
Donald Trump, Pagan King:
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/opinion/donald-trump-pagan-king.html
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Wed, 18 Feb 2026 - 1h 27min - 1429 - 707: Halftime Hullabaloo and Tyler Johnson
The big game was on Sunday, and for most of the country, it was a big letdown unless you're heavily invested in the culture war. Phil, Kaitlyn, and Skye start by breaking down Bad Bunny's halftime show (en español) and Turning Point USA's alternative with Kid Rock. Then they discuss how Jesus became such a big part of football culture. Is it good that so many players start their media interviews with a shout-out to their Lord and Savior, or has it become a distracting cliche? Skye talks to Tyler Johnson, the Chief Impact Officer for Come Near, about how their Super Bowl ad this year still hopes to point people to Jesus but with less controversy. Also, this week, Bonnie Kristian says everyone is too obsessed with gender.
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5:40 - Bad Bunny's Halftime Show
10:01 - Turning Point's Response
14:40 - Christianity and Athletes
27:49 - Are We Obsessed with Gender?
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52:51 - Interview
57:57 - 2026's "He Gets Us" ad
1:06:08 - Why Spend So Much Money?
1:17:47 - Less Controversial This Year?
1:24:55 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Bonnie Kristian's Article on Gender
https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/02/the-gender-obsession-kristian/
Washington Post Article on Christianity and Athletes:
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Wed, 11 Feb 2026 - 1h 25min - 1428 - 706: The Second Slap plus Leah Libresco Sargeant
We've all heard the stories of people raised within American evangelicalism who became disillusioned because of abuse, scandals, or political idolatry. Some migrated to more progressive church traditions while others deconstructed their faith entirely. Joshua Harris, made famous for his seminal purity culture book "I Kissed Dating Goodbye," was in the latter category. Harris now says he is emerging from "a season of overcorrection," having seen the "bully energy" in progressive spaces, and that he is curious about Jesus again. Then, Katilyn talks to feminist author Leah Libresco Sargeant about her provocative new book, "The Dignity of Dependence." Also this week—new signs of hope as cities, states, and courts are resisting ICE.
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8:38 - Child Returned from I.C.E. Custody
19:43 - Josh Harris Second Slap
34:15 - Faith in Church vs. Faith in Christ
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52:32 - Interview
55:17 - Defining Feminism
1:05:42 - Autonomy vs Meaning
1:23:28 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Joshua Harris on Returning to Christ:
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The Dignity of Dependence: A Feminist Manifesto (Catholic Ideas for a Secular World) by Leah Libresco Sargeant:
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Wed, 04 Feb 2026 - 1h 24min - 1427 - 705: Minnesota, Civil Rights, & Contagious Courage with Justin Giboney
The country is on edge after another protester was killed by ICE officers in Minneapolis. Phil, Kaitlyn, and Skye look at how different Christian journalists and media outlets are covering, or not covering, the story, and what protests against ICE share in common with the Civil Rights movement, and how they're different. Speaking of the Civil Rights era, Justin Giboney is back to discuss his new book, "Don't Let Nobody Turn You Around." He believes too much of the American church and our politics has been captivated by the culture war, and learning from the example of the Black church, which rejected the "conservative vs. progressive" binary, can help lead us out. Also this week, the cows are coming for us!
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3:38 - Theme Song
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7:07 - Cow Tools
12:55 - Christian Journalists on Alex Pretti
25:03 - Media Ecosystem
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47:17 - Interview
55:46 - The Black Church's Tradition of Witness
1:06:30 - Humanizing Your Political Opponents
1:15:00 - Persuasion in Politics
1:24:00 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Cow Tools:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj0n127y74go
Religion News Service on Clergy Protesting ICE:
The Atlantic on ICE Protests:
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/2026/01/minneapolis-uprising/685755/
Christianity Today on Authority and Responsibility:
Other Resources:
Don't Let Anybody Turn You Around: How the Black Church's Public Witness Leads Us Out of the Culture War: https://amzn.to/45ZnNrG
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Wed, 28 Jan 2026 - 1h 29min - 1426 - 704: Love is All We Need + Moderate Churches with Ryan Burge
Over the last 30 years, the number of Americans who say they highly value patriotism, religion, community, and family has dropped dramatically. At the same time, the number of Americans who care about making more money has gone up. Phil, Kaitlyn, and Skye discuss David Brooks' new article about the culture's shift toward autonomy and away from loving attachments, and how Christians can begin rebuilding their social muscles. Sociologist and former pastor, Ryan Burge, is back to discuss why the political polarization of Christianity is hurting both the church and democracy. Also this week, why small houses are better for your soul, and monkeys are missing in St. Louis—or are they?
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3:38 - Theme Song
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7:00 - The Monkeys are Loose in St. Louis!
15:24 - David Brooks on Love
38:00 - Are You Socially Muscular?
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52:34 - Interview
55:34 - Number of Christians Holding Steady
1:00:23 - Do Revivals Need to be Inside the Church?
1:09:38 - What is a Moderate Congregation?
1:17:50 - Evangelicalism Became Fundamentalism
1:24:00 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Monkeys! On the Loose!
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/10/us/monkeys-loose-st-louis.html
We're Living Through the Great Detachment:
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/opinion/americans-marriage-loneliness-love.html
Elizabeth Oldfield on Social Muscles:
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/opinion/community-housing-friendship.html
Other Resources:
The Vanishing Church: How the Hollowing Out of Moderate Congregations Is Hurting Democracy, Faith, and Us (Why the Culture War Led to Polarization and What We Can Do About it) by Ryan Burge: https://amzn.to/4r1rbKL
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Wed, 21 Jan 2026 - 1h 27min - 1425 - 703: Hobbes vs Locke & Faith vs Politics with Senator Raphael Warnock
Tensions have flared around the country after the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, and the Department of Homeland Security has rolled out a new slogan as it defends the lethal action: "One of Ours, All of Yours." Is the Trump administration declaring civil war on Americans? Then, two seventeenth-century philosophers, Hobbes and Locke, help us understand the divide in our politics today, but Kaitlyn explains why Christians should be hesitant to embrace either. Skye talks with Senator Raphael Warnock (D-Georgia) about his dual roles as both a senator and a pastor, and why he calls the country's economic problems a "spiritual crisis." Also this week—the Bears shred the Packers.
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4:22 - Theme Song
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10:00 - The Minnesota Ice Shooting
30:25 - Hobbes and Locke
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54:45 - The Affordability Crisis
58:35 - Democracy and We the People
1:10:10 - Why Do Democrats Avoid Talking About Faith?
1:24:00 - End Credits
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National Catholic Reporter:
Hobbes, Locke, and Stephen Miller:
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Wed, 14 Jan 2026 - 1h 24min - 1424 - 702: Venezuela, Vanilla Ice, & the Church's Anxious Nerves with Sara Billups
The new year began with a successful U.S. military operation to capture Venezuela's president. But the mission killed approximately 80 people and is being condemned by some American and international leaders as illegal. Esau McCaulley joins Phil and Skye this week to discuss the fallout from the operation. Was it legal? Was it moral? And what does it reveal about Trump's vision of America? Kaitlyn talks with author Sara Billups about her new book, "Nervous System," and how our age of anxiety is affecting Christians and the whole church. Also this week—the Trump administration celebrated the holidays with Christian memes, festive taunts, and "Ice Ice Baby."
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5:23 - Christmas
7:35 - Trump Got Venezuela?
13:46 - What Does America Want to Be?
28:34 - Trump Administration's Christmas
36:10 - Optimism and America
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48:05 - Interview
50:28 - Why Write About Anxiety?
56:14 - Practicing Non-Anxiousness
1:02:40 - Lasting Effects of Fundamentalist Mindsets
1:09:17 - The Church as a Non-Anxious Presence
1:18:09 - End Credits
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Wed, 07 Jan 2026 - 1h 18min - 1423 - Bothsidesism Isn't What You Think
Holy Post Media is no stranger to accusations of both-sidesism. Skye and Kaitlyn talk about why they believe pointing it out on both sides isn't simple equivocation or conflict-avoidance, but instead a responsibility… depending on the context.
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0:00 - Intro
0:58 - Theme Song
1:18 - Defining Both-Sidesism
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11:30 - False equivalency
16:58 - Are we just placating conservatives?
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32:34 - Is the Far Left Real?
50:33 - Forest Fires and Campfires
1:06:31 - End Credits
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Wed, 31 Dec 2025 - 1h 07min - 1422 - 701: Mailbag! Decompressing, Demonology, & Dreams for 2026
We've reached the end of 2025, so we thought it's a good time to answer questions from the Holy Post community. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn cover a wide assortment of issues, from how they decompress after a difficult podcast, and how they pick which politicians to interview, to their favorite movies, and who is best at changing a tire. They also tackle theological questions about the nature of grace, the limitations we will still have in the new creation, and why demons may not be fallen angels. They also give their predictions for 2026. Along the way, Phil has weird ideas about hair, Skye wants to be a mango, and Kaitlyn makes a big announcement.
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3:15 - Theme Song
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8:42 - Holy Post Team as Veggies
14:30 - Can You Be Ethical and Non-Christian?
21:41 - Stories and Conflict in Heaven
25:45 - Republicans on Holy Post
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32:15 - Will Skye Fix Flat Tires?
36:33 - Is Salvation Free?
39:12 - Impactful Movies
42:39 - Self-Care
52:06 - Pluralism and Faithfulness
1:09:41 - End Credits
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Wed, 24 Dec 2025 - 1h 10min - 1421 - 700: What Every Christian Can Learn from A.A. with John Ortberg
Last weekend was filled with terrible news, including a mass shooting in Australia, another at Brown University, and the murder of Rob Reiner and his wife. Mike Erre joins Phil and Skye to discuss these events and why rediscovering the biblical practice of lament is better than just "thoughts and prayers." The Catholic Church has taken a nuanced and principled position on the deportation of immigrants. Why do evangelicals find that so difficult? Then John Ortberg talks with Skye about his latest book, which applies the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous to Christian spiritual formation. It's called "Steps: A guide to transforming your life when willpower isn't enough." Also this week, the U.K. is building a giant Möbius strip for God.
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4:56 - Mass Shooting in Australia
14:08 - The Murder of Rob Reiner
17:55 - Lament
24:37 - The Catholic Church and Immigration
28:37 - Murkiness of the US Immigration Crisis
37:10 - UK Prayer Mobius Strip
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52:45 - A Wimpy Step One
1:00:14 - Showing Up
1:12:10 - Giving Up Control vs Giving Up Agency
1:24:06 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Deportation and the Catholic Church:
Mobius Strip of Prayer in the UK:
https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/11/uk-answered-prayer-monument-landmark-richard-gamble/
Other Resources:
Steps: A Guide to Transforming Your Life When Willpower Isn't Enough by John Ortberg: https://amzn.to/4q9YSJN
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Wed, 17 Dec 2025 - 1h 24min - 1420 - 699: The Limits of Liberalism & Punishing Immigrants with Matthew Soerens
Two writers from the New York Times say the liberal values that have flooded our culture with online gambling, pornography, and cannabis have backfired, but secular progressives, like Ezra Klein, admit that they don't have a framework for explaining why. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss the benefits and limitations of liberalism as a political and social philosophy, and why those on the left are increasingly aware of their need for religion. Matthew Soerens from World Relief is back to discuss why the Trump administration's immigration policies are so different in his second term, how the President's ever-changing rhetoric is causing chaos, and why America is accepting the collective punishment of immigrants. Also this week, raccoons are on a mission to be the pets of the future.
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0:00 - Show Starts
4:45 - Theme Song
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7:40 - Racoons Got Cuter!
14:35 - Ross Douthet on Liberalism's Failures
28:45 - The Economy Can't Form Ethics
41:30 - Black and Latino Voices
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54:57 - Interview
57:03 - Afghanistan and Immigration
1:03:07 - Dehumanizing Rhetoric
1:21:12 - Christian Persecution and Immigration
1:31:14 - End Credits
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Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Raccoons Getting Cuter?
https://allthatsinteresting.com/north-american-raccoon-domestication
Ross Douthet Piece on Liberalism
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/opinion/liberalism-postliberalism-affordability.html
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Wed, 10 Dec 2025 - 1h 32min - 1419 - 698: De-Christianizing America & Re-Christianizing Advent with Rich Villodas
The government of Israel has been criticized for building fences in Gaza and the West Bank, but now it's geofencing American churches. Will its plan reverse the decline of evangelical support for the Jewish state? Donald Trump says he's making the country more Christian, but data shows his immigration policy favors secular immigrants and rejects Christians. Rich Villodas is back to talk about his new book for Advent, "Waiting for Jesus." He says we should use this season to resist consumerism, commercialism, and Christian culturalism. Also this week, a giant flightless parrot has issues Down Under.
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0:00 - Show Starts
4:43- Theme Song
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7:35 - Toucan Butt Disease!
14:35 - Israel Geofencing Ads Around Churches
29:00 - Deportations Making America More Secular?
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52:10 - Interview
54:06 - Church Calendar Explained
1:03:50 - Spirit of Herod
1:17:37 - End Credits
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Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Kakapo Crusty Butt Disease!
https://www.popsci.com/environment/kakapo-antibiotics-crusty-bum/
Immigration Crackdown Making Us Less Christian?
Other Resources:
Waiting for Jesus: An Advent Invitation to Prayer and Renewal: An Advent Christmas Devotional by Rich Villodas: https://amzn.to/3Me8e8v
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Wed, 03 Dec 2025 - 1h 18min - 1418 - What Does the Magi Story Really Tell Us About Jesus? (From this week's Curiously Kaitlyn)
We're popping a Curiously Kaitlyn episode into your feed this week because we're starting a brand-new Advent series, and—let's be honest—the nativity story gets weird. Kids notice all the odd details we learned to ignore, and suddenly you're fielding questions you did not prepare for in Sunday School.So instead of scrambling for answers all by yourself, you can join us all month as we explore the questions your kids (and most adults!) are genuinely curious about. First up: Who exactly are the wise men, and why do they show up in the nativity scene at all? If you enjoy the conversation, make sure you're subscribed to Curiously Kaitlyn wherever you get your podcasts. We've got a whole month of Christmas episodes coming your way. 0:00 - Theme Song
2:05 - What's Up With the Star?
9:00 - How Many Wise Men?
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17:00 - Why's this in the Bible?
27:00 - Balaam and the Magi
37:37 - End Credits
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 - 38min - 1417 - 697: Cancelling "Judeo-Christian," Defending Slavery, & Rethinking Gaza with J. Ross Wagner
The term "Judeo-Christian" has been used by the Religious Right for decades as a positive shorthand for biblical values in the culture, so why are conservative Christians now rejecting the label? And why are Christian defenses of slavery and the Confederacy gaining popularity 160 years after the Civil War? Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn explain how the rising influence of Christian nationalism drives both trends. J. Ross Wagner, editor of the new book, "Being Christian After the Desolation of Gaza," talks to Skye about how both American and Palestinian Christians are reexamining evangelical support for Israel. Also this week, a woman has been hiding in the New Testament for nearly 2,000 years, and there's a new horror movie about a teenage Jesus. What could go wrong?
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0:00 - Show Starts
3:29 - Theme Song
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7:10 - Jesus Horror Movie?
13:44 - Hidden Woman in the Bible?
20:20 - Judeo-Christian No More?
31:50 - Slavery Debate Continues
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55:25 - Interview
58:20 - Why Was This Written?
1:03:50 - Pro-Israel and Antisemitism
1:13:31 - Christian Palestinian Response
1:22:00 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Christianity Today Article on Jesus Horror Movie:
Woman Hidden in the Bible:
The Right Rejecting the Judeo-Christian term: https://religionnews.com/2025/11/18/on-the-right-judeo-christian-values-are-out-and-christian-nationalism-is-in/?utm_source=RNS+Updates&utm_campaign=506d68c8ac-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_11_19_01_03&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c5356cb657-506d68c8ac-387424458
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Being a Christian After the Desolation of Gaza by Bruce Fisk and J. Ross Wagner:
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Wed, 26 Nov 2025 - 1h 22min - 1416 - 696: Transcending Our Political Divisions & Labels with Andy Beshear
Mike Erre joins Phil and Skye to discuss a New York Times column by David Brooks. He says America's divisions will only heal when we abandon shallow labels and war metaphors, and instead see one another as fellow pilgrims on a journey. America's Catholic bishops issue a stern rebuke of the Trump administration's dehumanizing rhetoric and policies, which makes Phil wonder why evangelical leaders can't do the same. Then, Skye talks to Kentucky's Democratic governor, Andy Beshear, about why he's so popular in a state that Donald Trump won by 30 points, and how his party can begin to narrow the "God gap" with voters. Also this week—an A.I. vacuum cleaner has an existential crisis.
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6:20 - AI Roomba Has a Breakdown
16:08- David Brooks on Pilgrimage and Pluralism
45:50 - Catholic Bishops Critical on Immigration Law
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52:21 - Interview
54:48 - What Went Wrong with Democrats?
1:03:42 - Fire with Fire Approach?
1:09:06 - Democrat's Aversion to Religious Language
1:13:30 - Pro-Life Democrats?
1:21:51 - How Will Democrats Change?
1:25:32 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Roomba Butter Breakdown:
https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/llm-robot-vacuum-existential-crisis
David Brooks Article on Pluralism:
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/opinion/christian-nationalism.html
Catholic Bishops on Trump's Immigration Policies:
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/us/bishops-trump-immigration.html
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Wed, 19 Nov 2025 - 1h 25min - 1415 - 695: Analyzing the Blue Wave & Why the Church Still Matters with Carmen Joy Imes
The Democratic Party swept the off-cycle elections last week, but this isn't the first blue wave we've seen in the Trump era. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss what it means and the significance of New York City electing a Muslim, democratic socialist as mayor. Does Mamdani represent the death of New York, and possibly America, as one Baptist leader claims? Old Testament scholar Carmen Imes is back to discuss why she hasn't given up on the church, and we shouldn't either. Her new book is "Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters." Also this week—how social media is making Christianity dumber and what to do about it.
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12:12 - Buzz Around Mamdani
24:00 - Critics of Israel Called Anti-Semetic
30:11 - NYC, Immigration, and Voting Rights
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54:47 - Interview
1:05:00 - Why's the Old Testament Relevant?
1:13:00 - Struggles for the Church
1:28:28 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Fareed Zakaria Article:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/11/08/democrats-elections-populism-economy-culture/
Washington Post Article:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/11/08/zohran-mamdani-class-warfare-new-york-mayor/
Anti-Intellectual Christianity on Tiktok:
https://juicyecumenism.com/2025/11/07/anti-intellectual-christianitys-rise/
Other Resources:
Becoming God's Family: Why Church Still Matters by Carmen Imes: https://a.co/d/inzSS5d
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Wed, 12 Nov 2025 - 1h 27min - 1414 - French Friday: The Nazi Rot on the Right
Open Nazi rhetoric is gaining traction on the right, and the response from conservative institutions has been inconsistent at best. Skye and David trace the roots of the problem, the incentives that fueled it, and the late-breaking backlash that may signal a tipping point. They also look at ICE's increasingly aggressive "Kavanaugh stops," the risks of expanding executive power, and why election integrity could be threatened when extremism and state authority begin to reinforce each other.
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Fri, 07 Nov 2025 - 27min - 1413 - 694: Why Don't We Take Church Unity Seriously? with N.T. Wright
A new survey finds that moderately religious Americans are the most likely to say that they see dead people. Which raises a question—why are the non-religious and the very religious less likely to report encounters with the departed? New York Times columnist Ezra Klein says that by over-emphasizing inclusivity, the Democratic Party has ironically become less inclusive. And Ryan Burge looks at the numbers behind the party's growing "God problem." Will the Democrats ever figure out how to compete against MAGA? New Testament scholar N.T. Wright is back to discuss his latest book, "The Vision of Ephesians." He tells Skye that the modern church has overemphasized the gospel importance of going to heaven and underemphasized the gospel importance of church unity. Also this week—Phil digs his hole with fans of Wicked even deeper.
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7:33 - Live Show Debrief
9:20 - Phil's Beef with Wicked
15:26 - Visited by the Dead?
25:44 - Ezra Klein on Why Democrats Aren't Winning
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52:57 - Interview
55:50 - The Joining of Heaven and Earth
1:04:11 - Unity of the Church
1:16:43 - Barriers Against Multiculturalism
1:28:28 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
4 in 10 Evangelicals Say They've Been Visited by the Dead
https://www.christianitytoday.com/2023/09/christians-dead-relatives-visits-experiences-pew-research/
Other Resources:
The Vision of Ephesians: The Task of the Church and the Glory of God by N. T. Wright: https://a.co/d/5R4z3ys
Ezra Klein Article on the Democratic Party:
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Wed, 05 Nov 2025 - 1h 29min - 1412 - 693: Holy Post LIVE from Chicago 2025
This week is Halloween, and on this special episode recorded with a live audience, the Holy Post hosts discuss why our culture isn't afraid of monsters and demons anymore. How did all of our pop culture heroes and villains become morally ambiguous? Also, would communal living solve our loneliness epidemic? Kaitlyn is all for it, but Skye isn't so sure. Also this week—audience Q&A, Phil, Skye, Kaitlyn, and Esau play a game of true confessions, and Phil's favorite news segment comes full circle.
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12:09 - Should We Be in Communes?
27:55 - Why Aren't We Scared of Demons Anymore?
33:30 - The Loss of Heroes?
47:40 - Skye's Take on Halloween
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53:30 - Q&A: God's Leading vs Dreams
58:16 - Q&A: Less News of the Butt
1:00:18 - Q&A: New Taylor Swift Album
1:03:42 - Q&A: Magic in Media
1:12:12 - True Confessions
1:22:00 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Butt breathing!
https://www.sciencealert.com/human-trials-bring-us-closer-to-breathing-through-our-butts
It's not normal to raise kids like this:
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/opinion/culture/community-parenting-village.html
We're not afraid of demons or monsters anymore:
https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/08/labubu-kpop-demon-hunters-demon-slayer/
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Wed, 29 Oct 2025 - 1h 22min - 1411 - 692: Vertical vs. Horizontal Morality & Rediscovering Confession with Jamin Goggin
A recent article tries to explain why so many politically active Christians behave unchristianly in the public square by differentiating "vertical" and "horizontal" sources of morality. The Holy Post crew examines the argument and finds it weak. Has MAGA ignited a revival in the U.S.? David French says we may be confusing a political revolution for a spiritual revival. Jamin Goggin joins Skye to discuss recovering the practice of confession in our churches. Goggin says it should start with pastors. Also this week—man does not live by 1200-year-old bread alone.
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5:49 - No Kings Protest
10:15 - Image of Christ found in 1200 year old bread
14:56 - Revival or Revolution?
26:38 - Vertical morality vs Horizontal morality
41:55 - The Daily Wire critiques Skye
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1:25:52 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
1,200-year-old loaf of bread with image of Christ unearthed in astonishing find
What Drives MAGA Christians' Un-Christian Actions? Experts Say It Comes Down To This.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/vertical-morality-maga-christians_l_68dc8386e4b0b11989f00fb8
Something Is Stirring in Christian America, and It's Making Me Nervous
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/opinion/christianity-charlie-kirk-revolution-revival.html
Other Resources:
Pastoral Confessions: The Healing Path to Faithful Ministry by Jamin Goggin
The Way of the Dragon or the Way of the Lamb: Searching for Jesus' Path of Power in a Church that Has Abandoned It
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Wed, 22 Oct 2025 - 1h 26min - 1410 - 691: The Antichrist, Illiberalism, & Why Gen Z Accepts Political Violence with Elizabeth Neumann
In a series of invitation-only, off-the-record lectures about Christianity, technology billionaire Peter Thiel said the antichrist is trying to regulate technology and billionaires. Which raises the question—Why do we always remake Christ in our image and the antichrist in our enemies'? Gen Z is making conservative Christianity more angry, intolerant, and illiberal. What's fueling the younger generation's interest in religious fundamentalism? Counter-terrorism expert Elizabeth Neumann is back to discuss the rising acceptance of political violence among young adults and why she expects things to get worse before they get better. Also this week—the fishy origin of fingers.
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5:45 - Fingers are Fish Butts?
9:23 Peter Thiel's Antichrist Fixation
23:51 - Conservative Christian Gen Z
39:24 - Black-and-White Internet Narratives
48:09 - Swiss Chocolate!
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53:15 - Interview
55:29 - Belief Systems and Violence
1:03:24 - Young People and Violence
1:11:16 - Is Violence a Reflection of Lack of Power?
1:17:15 - Trusting Jesus Instead of Violence
1:26:04 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Peter Thiel and the Antichrist:
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/oct/13/antichrist-peter-thiel-michigan
Are Fingers Just Long Butts?
https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/human-finger-regulatory-genes-originally-fish-cloaca-butt
Gen Z Conservatives:
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/opinion/gen-z-conservative-christianity.html
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Wed, 15 Oct 2025 - 1h 26min - 1409 - 690: Flying Bishops, Evangelical Ignorance, & Slow Theology with A.J. Swoboda & Nijay Gupta
For the first time ever, the U.K. has appointed a woman as the Archbishop of Canterbury to lead the global Anglican Communion. Kaitlyn, Skye, and Mike Erre discuss the implications of appointment and how Anglicans use "flying bishops" to maintain unity over divisive theological issues. Are there lessons here for other divided Christian communities? The latest "State of Theology" report shows a shocking number of evangelicals hold contradictory beliefs. Why are evangelical churches so bad at teaching the Bible and theology? Kaitlyn talks with A.J. Swoboda and Nijay Gupta, co-authors of "Slow Theology," about how our cultural addiction to speed and quick answers actually fuels spiritual disillusionment and deconstruction. Also this week—new data shows why most female animals outlive males.
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6:11 - Men Die Sooner Than Women!
14:22 - Women Can Be Archbishops?
36:15 - Why Don't Evangelicals Know Theology?
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55:55 - Interview
56:17 - Why Slow Theology?
59:50 - Deconstruction as Chemotherapy
1:13:17 - Orthodoxy for Power Rather Than Obedience
1:27:02 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Why Women Live Longer:
https://www.mpg.de/25470066/0926-evan-why-women-live-longer-than-men-150495-x
Anglican Church Tension Over Woman as New Archbishop:
Study Shows Evangelicals Don't Know Theology:
https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/10/state-of-theology-evangelicals-confused-conflicted-belief/
Other Resources:
Slow Theology: Eight Practices for Resilient Faith in a Turbulent World (A Guide to Deep Faith in Our Busy Modern Lives) by A. J. Swoboda and Nijay K. Gupta:
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Wed, 08 Oct 2025 - 1h 29min - 1408 - 604: Faulty Foot Washing & Pagan Christianity with Nijay Gupta
The "He Gets Us" campaign ran a Super Bowl ad showing culture war combatants washing each other's feet. It has conservative Christians upset and non-Christians confused. Phil, Kaitlyn, and Skye react to the ad and unpack the many ways we misunderstand the meaning of Jesus washing his disciples' feet. Then, New Testament professor Nijay Gupta is back to discuss his new book "Strange Religion" about what made early Christianity so weird and compelling. He explains what Roman religion looked like before Christianity, and how those pagan values and practices are returning. Plus, Chinese spy pigeons and swearing parrots.
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10:27 - Foul-Mouthed Fowls
16:50 - Spies in Disguise as Pigeons
21:40 - Foot-Washing Superbowl Ad
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49:16 - Interview
51:38 - Strange Religion
1:05:31 - What was Roman religion like?
1:13:40 - Modern Pagan Christianity
1:32:15 - End Credits
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Wed, 14 Feb 2024 - 1h 29min - 1407 - 603: The Politics of Fear & Rethinking the Cross with Brian Zahnd
Well, here we are again. The very same arguments that were rolled out by MAGA Christian leaders to justify supporting Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020 are back again in 2024. A new article in the Christian Post says America's survival depends on Christians voting for Trump. Why do these fear tactics still work? Then, it's true that all politicians lie, but PolitiFacts says Trump is a league of his own. And scientists explain why negative polarization in our politics may have evolutionary origins.
Then Skye interviews pastor and author, Brian Zahnd, about his new book, "The Wood Between the Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross." He draws from art, literature, movies, and music to help us see the many facets of what Jesus really accomplished on that old rugged cross. Also this week, an early church father liked big couches and he cannot lie.
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5:27 - Recapping the Liveshow
8:05 - News of the Butt
11:54 - Trump the Unreliable Watchman
28:18 - The Roots of Polarization
38:24 - Fatalism in America
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50:35 - Interview with Brian Zahnd
53:41 - Brian Zahnd's Background
58:53 - America as a Religion
1:04:50 - Poetic Theology of the Cross
1:15:50 - The Paganization of the Cross
1:31:20 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment
With Desantis Out, Can a Christian Support Donald Trump?
https://www.christianpost.com/voices/with-desantis-out-can-a-christian-support-donald-trump.html
What Politifact Learned in 1,000 Fact Checks of Donald Trump
Science is Revealing Why American Politics Are So Insanely Polarized
https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2024/01/20/polarization-science-evolution-psychology/
America's Lack of Faith in Our Collective Power is a Bigger Problem Than Trump
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The Wood Between the Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross https://a.co/d/4reF5UX
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Wed, 07 Feb 2024 - 1h 31min - 1406 - 602: When Vischer Met Reiner
A new documentary hits theaters on February 16 about Christian Nationalism called God and Country. It features Phil and Skye, and many other Holy Post contributors. The executive producer of the movie is legendary actor, producer, and director, Rob Reiner, who's created classics like The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, and A Few Good Men. Reiner is a well-known supporter of progressive political and cultural causes and he's not a Christian, which has triggered an avalanche of criticism from conservatives against those featured in the film. In this episode, Phil talks to Rob Reiner and Dan Partland, the director of God and Country, about why they made the movie, why they affirm Christians who are politically engaged but criticize Christian Nationalism, and what they hope the documentary accomplishes. Skye and Kaitlyn then join Phil to debrief the interview.
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1:38 - Show Starts
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7:05 - Prefacing the Interview
9:55 - The Interview Begins
13:42 - How the God & Country Documentary Came To Be
27:05 - Faith and Voting
31:40 - What is Christian Nationalism?
37:43 - The First Culture War Show
46:00 - Who Decides What Counts as Progress?
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58:52 - Debrief Begins
1:32:15 - End Credits
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Wed, 31 Jan 2024 - 1h 32min - 1405 - French Friday: Why D.E.I. is the New C.R.T.
Lately, there's been lots of talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)—sometimes as a virtuous initiative and sometimes as a boogeyman. Even Elon Musk weighed in, presenting it as a threat to our safety. Is this just another baseless moral panic? What are the potential pitfalls of DEI? David French joins Skye Jethani to discuss the issue. Plus, David French introduces, "The After Party," a new curriculum to help Christians engage politics in a more thoughtful, humble, and hospitable way.
0:00 - Theme Song
0:18 - Show Starts
0:32 - D.E.I.
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38:50 - The After Party
1:01:48 - End Credits
Other Resources:
This is the Actual Danger Posed by D.E.I. -
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/14/opinion/dei-diversity-unconstitutional.html
The After Party -
https://redeemingbabel.org/the-after-party/
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Fri, 26 Jan 2024 - 1h 02min - 1404 - 601: Never Church Evangelicals and Hopeful Politics with Michael Wear
Evangelical voters have long supported Republican candidates, but who identifies as an evangelical Christian has changed over the years. A recent article written in The New York Times by Ruth Graham and Charles Homans argues that Trump is attracting a different kind of evangelical - one who loves their country and believes in God, but doesn't actually go to church. Katelyn Beaty joins Phil and Kaitlyn to discuss the trend and why they aren't as concerned this election cycle as previous ones. Then, Kaitlyn sits down with Michael Wear to discuss his new book, The Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Public Life. He explains how he uses the teachings of Dallas Willard to talk about how Christians should engage in politics and what it would look like to place our politics under our spiritual formation. Also this week, an Alabama man gets stuck in a vase.
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0:00 - Intro
1:37 - Show Starts
3:14 - Theme Song
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4:54 - Man Stuck in Urn
11:29 - New Year's at Applebee's
13:44 - Prince William Told to Abdicate
18:54 - Trump Attracting Unchurched Evangelicals
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54:58 - Interview with Michael Wear
1:33:41 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment:
Alabama Man Stuck in Decorative Urn Breaks His Silence: https://www.thedailybeast.com/alabama-man-connor-padgett-stuck-in-decorative-urn-breaks-his-silence
Prince William Told to Back Christianity or Abdicate: https://www.newsweek.com/prince-william-church-england-abdicate-1861430
Trump Is Connecting With a Different Type of Evangelical Voter: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/08/us/politics/donald-trump-evangelicals-iowa.html
Other Resources:
The Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Public Life. https://amzn.to/4b9ka3f
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Wed, 24 Jan 2024 - 1h 34min - 1403 - 600: Not Debating Trump & Being Like Jesus with John Mark Comer
It's been nearly a decade since Donald Trump descended on his golden escalator and turned conventional wisdom about evangelical political values upside-down. Bonnie Kristian has a new article arguing that the only one's still fighting about whether or not to support him are the "evangelical elites," but for average evangelicals the debate about Trump is over. John Mark Comer is back to discuss his new book, "Practicing the Way." He talks with Skye about the high cost of non-discipleship, and the unique ways ministry can malform a young pastor's soul. Plus, scientists in the UK discover that most people can talk chicken.
Holy Post Plus Skyepod - Drew's News
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Bonus Interview with John Mark Comer
https://www.patreon.com/posts/96632913
0:00 - Intro
2:33 - Show Starts
3:54 - Theme Song
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6:30 - Chicken Talk
18:53 - The Trump Debate is Dead
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51:46 - Interview with John Mark Comer
1:26:10 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment:
The Trump Debate Is Dead
https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2024/january-web-only/trump-debate-is-dead-evangelicals.html
Other resources:
Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become like him. Do as he did. By John Mark Comer
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Wed, 17 Jan 2024 - 1h 26min - 1402 - 599: Paganism Returns & a New New Testament with Scot McKnight
As Christianity declines in cultural influence what is taking its place? A recent article in The Atlantic written by Rabbi David Wolpe argues that paganism is on the rise, but it takes different forms on the cultural left and right. Mike Erre joins Phil and Skye to discuss the trend and why it may actually be good news for the church. Then, professor Scot McKnight returns to talk about his new translations of the New Testament called "The Second Testament." He explains why his version uses odd language like "the Heavens' Empire" instead of "the Kingdom of Heaven," and why our familiarity with the Bible causes us to misread it. Also this week, scientists retract a claim about avocados, and Phil has a public service announcement about navel stones.
Holy Post Plus Scot Mcknight Bonus interview
https://www.patreon.com/posts/96187905
0:00 - Intro
1:29 - Show Starts
4:51 - Theme Song
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6:31 - News of the Butt Retraction
12:44 - Belly Button Public Service Announcement
16:16 - The Return of the Pagans
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59:05 - Interview Intro
1:03:58 - The differences in McKnight's translation
1:15:05 - Why make the translation harder to read
1:3:28 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment:
The Return of the Pagans
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/12/paganism-right-and-left/676945/
Other resources:
The Second Testament https://amzn.to/47vD1Tp
Pivot: The Priorities, Practices, and Powers That Can Transform Your Church into a Tov Culture
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Wed, 10 Jan 2024 - 1h 32min - 1401 - 598: Mailbag: Picking Churches, Candidates, & Careers
Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn begin the new year by answering listener questions. They address how to make important decisions from picking a church to picking a candidate. If you disagree with a worship song in a church gathering should you still sing it? They share some of their favorite movies with redemptive themes, what alternative careers they've considered, and how they maintain relationships with people they disagree with. Plus, Skye shares why he thinks sermon-centric Sundays are a problem and what the alternatives are. Kaitlyn offers advice to theology students and explains the difference between biblical studies and theology. And Phil really likes menopause metaphors.
Holy Post Plus Extended Mailbag
0:00 - Intro
1:15 - Show Starts
3:00 - Theme Song
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5:33 - Show Resumes
9:00 - What career would the team change to?
14:54 - Which candidate to vote for if you don't like either?
21:55 - Advice for those pursuing biblical scholarship
30:15 - Criteria for picking a church
46:15 - What would replace the sermon in a church service?
1:03:43 - What non christian movie should every Christian watch?
1:10:15 - How do we maintain relationships with people we disagree with?
1:16:44 - End Credits
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Wed, 03 Jan 2024 - 1h 17min - 1400 - French Friday: Why Fundamentalism is Growing
We often associate fundamentalism with strict religious beliefs and practices. But David French says fundamentalism isn't really about what someone believes, but how they believe it. He talks to Skye Jethani about the three traits that mark every form of fundamentalism—including the non-religious variety: certainty, ferocity, and solidarity. They unpack the legitimate desires that draw people into fundamentalism, and what's happening in American culture that may be driving more people to embrace the extremes of fundamentalism on both the right and left. Plus, they share the antidotes that can protect us from this trend.
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1:17 - Theme Song
1:34 - Characteristics of Fundamentalism
34:34 - Why Fundamentalism is Growing
48:34 - Free Speech and College Campuses
1:08:38- End Credits
Other resources:
David French: https://twitter.com/DavidAFrench
Why Fundamentalists Love Trump
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/07/opinion/donald-trump-fundamentalists-evangelical.html
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Fri, 29 Dec 2023 - 1h 09min - 1399 - 597: Holy Post Live!
New Testament professor, award-winning author, and New York Times columnist Esau McCaulley joins Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn for a special year-end episode with a live studio audience. They review what happened in 2023 and offer their picks for the most important news stories of the year. Topics range from Tim Keller's passing, the navel-gazing of American evangelicalism, and the comfort of Cracker Barrel biscuits. They offer predictions for 2024. Esau joins the audience to play three hilarious rounds of "Bluff the Listener." And, a 57-year-old woman experiences an "adverse event" in an MRI machine.
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1:06 - Intro
2:02 - Theme Song
2:24 - Show Starts
3:30 - News of the Butt
8:40 - Welcome Esau!
11:40 - Phil's story of 2023
24:16 - Kaitlyn's story of 2023
37:20 - Skye's story of 2023
49:50 - Esau's story of 2023
1:02:36 - 2024 predictions
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1:13:16 - Bluff the Listener
1:33:12 - End Credits
Links mentioned in news segment:
Why a bucolic Tennessee suburb is a hotbed of 'Christian Nashville-ism'
https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2023/11/08/nashville-suburbs-christian-nationalism/
The Rev. Timothy Keller, Pioneering Manhattan Evangelist, Dies at 72
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/nyregion/the-rev-tim-keller-dead.html
What's lost when religion becomes a 'luxury good'
https://religionnews.com/2023/07/28/whats-lost-when-religion-becomes-a-luxury-good/
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Wed, 27 Dec 2023 - 1h 33min - 1398 - 596: The Surprising Origins of Christmas in America with W. David O. Taylor
If Jesus is the reason for the season, why do most Christians celebrate Christmas at home with their families rather than at church? David Taylor, a professor of culture and theology at Fuller Theological Seminary, joins Skye to discuss the origins of Christmas in America. He says Queen Victoria, Charles Dickens, and Coca-Cola have done more to influence how we celebrate the birth of Jesus than gospel writers. And he explains why the Puritans who first settled in America believed Christmas was satanic. Speaking of Satan, we have an update on the Satanic Temple display in the Iowa State Capital. The Texas Supreme Court made a controversial, and confusing, ruling about abortion. And what happens when Americans say they're more religious but they are less likely to engage in religious practices like attending a church?
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0:00 - Intro
1:29 - Show starts
3:57 - Theme Song
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5:37 - Live Show Recap
11:14 - Satanic Statue Decapitated
22:01 - Texas Abortion Case
44:09 - Republican and Democrat attitudes towards Religion
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59:23 - Interview Intro
1:05:28 - The Puritan's impact on Christmas
1:09:18 - Queen Victoria's impact on Christmas
1:17:23 - Charles Dickens impact on Christmas
1:26:44 - Christmas in America Today
1:35:36 - End Credits
Links mentioned in news segment:
Satanic Temple says part of display in Iowa Capitol 'destroyed beyond repair'
Religion as a Cultural and Political Identity
https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/religion-as-a-cultural-and-political
5 things to know about the latest abortion case in Texas
Other resources:
https://www.wdavidotaylor.com/
THE LIGHT HAS COME: PRAYER CARDS FOR ADVENT, CHRISTMAS AND EPIPHANY
Daily Advent Devotionals by David Taylor
https://www.wdavidotaylor.com/blog/daily-advent-devotionals
Why Putting Christ Back in Christmas Is Not Enough
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Wed, 20 Dec 2023 - 1h 36min - 1397 - 595: Iowa's Satanic Panic & Finding Faith Amid Bad Religion with Todd Hunter
The Satanic Temple has been allowed to erect a temporary display in the Iowa State Capitol, provoking some conservative evangelicals to double-down on their commitment to Christian Nationalism, and others to rethink the scope of religious liberty. Kaitlyn responds to an article accusing her, and other authors, of promoting a "loser mindset" among Christians. And are Phil and Skye conspiring with a God-hating Hollywood producer to destroy the church? Then, how do we deal with the unique pain caused by bad church experiences? Bishop Todd Hunter discusses his new book, "What Jesus Intended: Finding True Faith in the Rubble of Bad Religion."
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0:00 - Intro
1:15 - Show starts
3:32 - Theme Song
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5:03 - Rob Reiner Drama
23:56 - Satanic Display
39:43 - Does Kaitlyn have a loser mentality
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54:54 - Interview Intro
1:01:17 - Dealing with church hurt
1:11:03 - The Kingdom of God
1:23:12 - How to be a faithful participant in church
1:32:12 - End Credits
Links mentioned in news segment:
Rob Reiner will release a film about Christian nationalism. It includes A LOT of evangelical talking heads and "influencers"
Satanic displays have no place in government buildings
https://wng.org/opinions/satanic-displays-have-no-place-in-government-buildings-1702297793
Against the Loser Mentality
https://americanreformer.org/2023/09/against-the-loser-mentality/
Other resources:
What Jesus Intended: Finding True Faith in the Rubble of Bad Religion by Todd Hunter
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Wed, 13 Dec 2023 - 1h 32min - 1396 - Are the Kids Alright? EPISODE 6: Tenx10 and the Importance of Relational Discipleship with Ray Chang
Whether you're a parent, a youth pastor, a teacher or a young person yourself, you've probably seen all of the headlines concerning Gen Z. Rates of depression and loneliness are surging, their relationship with technology is kind of troubling, and they are leaving the church in droves. We've talked about these trends a lot on the Holy Post, but we're not alone. Tenx10 is a new collaborative discipleship initiative whose mission is to make faith matter more for this younger generation. We've partnered with Tenx10 to create this series and to hear from experts in each episode about the challenges young people and those who care about them are facing. Kaitlyn sits down with Ray Chang to wrap up the series and talk about the work of Tenx10
0:00 - Theme Song
0:18 - Intro
1:05 - What is Tenx10
15:21 - Tenx10 Info - Go to tenx10.org for resources on how to help the younger generation care more about faith
16:37 - Relational Discipleship
28:56 - The future of the Church
44:04 - End Credits
Links and Resources
Tenx10 - https://www.tenx10.org/
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Fri, 08 Dec 2023 - 44min - 1395 - 594: How Fear & Greed Corrupted American Evangelicalism with Tim Alberta
Conspiracy theories, political idolatry, church divisions, and pastoral burnout. How do we explain what's happened to the evangelical movement in America? Tim Alberta is a political journalist and staff writer for The Atlantic. His new book, "The Power, the Glory, and the Kingdom," looks at how evangelicalism lost its way. As an evangelical himself, Alberta says fear and greed created the conditions for extremism to take over the movement. Also this week, surprising data after the Dobbs decision shows birthrates are up in states that banned abortion, but overall abortion rates nationwide are also higher. And should we use ChatGPT to interpret the Bible? Kaitlyn's new article says probably not.
Holy Post Plus Extended Tim Alberta Interview
https://www.patreon.com/posts/94152371
0:00 - Intro
1:25 - Show starts
2:13 - Theme Song
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3:45 - Are abortion rates increasing or decreasing
26:25 - Should AI interpret Scripture
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50:38 - Interview Intro
55:20 - What made evangelicals feel under siege
1:06:00 - Pervasive greed
1:13:00 - How Trumpism is impacting the local church
1:30:06 - End Credits
Links mentioned in news segment:
Our abortion video from 2020 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvWD7ykNjCc
The Daily: Ending Roe Was Supposed to Reduce Abortions. It Didn't. on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily/id1200361736?i=1000636899810
Why Do We Want AI to Interpret Scripture?
Other resources:
The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism by Tim Alberta - https://amzn.to/418LPNb
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Wed, 06 Dec 2023 - 1h 30min - 1394 - French Friday: The 14th Amendment & the Evangelical Approach to Politics
A number of cases are being fought in the courts right now over whether Donald Trump violated the 14th amendment and if he should be allowed on the ballot in the 2024 election. David French and Skye Jethani discuss the history of the 14th amendment, break down the current cases against Trump, and talk about the likelihood of the Supreme Court hearing the case, and what decision they might make. Then, they talk about new Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, and his view on how the Bible informs his politics. Have Evangelical Republicans lost their way by focusing too much on what they think the Bible says about issues and policies, and not enough on what the Bible actually says about virtues?
0:00 - Theme Song
0:17 - History of the 14th amendment
14:00 - Current lawsuits against Trump
30:40 - Likelihood of the Supreme Court hearing the case
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47:20 - The Evangelical approach to politics
1:04:37- End Credits
Other resources:
David French: https://twitter.com/DavidAFrench
'MAGA Mike Johnson' and Our Broken Christian Politics
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/05/opinion/maga-mike-johnson-christianity.html
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Fri, 01 Dec 2023 - 1h 05min - 1393 - 593: Pro-Israeli, Pro-Palestinian, Pro-Peace with Todd Deatherage
With a spike in antisemitism around the world since the October 7th attack in Israel and the horrible scenes of Palestinian suffering in Gaza, Jews in the U.S. are wrestling with what it really means to be pro-Israel. Phil and Skye are joined by Holy Post pundit Mike Erre to discuss a thought-provoking sermon by American Rabbi Sharon Brous. She asks, is it possible to support one's own tribe without diminishing the human dignity of others? And how does this relate to Christian communities who feel "under siege" in America? Then, former State Department official, Todd Deatherage, shares about his 15-year effort to help Americans understand that the Israeli-Palestinian situation is not a zero-sum conflict. He says evangelicals need to stop viewing Israel as a "lucky rabbit's foot," and embrace a vision for biblical peacemaking in the region that is both pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian.
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0:00 - Intro
1:38 - Show starts
4:46 - Theme Song
5:02 - Sponsor - With God Daily
6:46 - Rise of anti-semitism
13:42 - Oppressors or Oppressees
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53:53 - Interview Intro
1:03:19 - American Evangelical's relationship with Israel
1:14:34 - Pro Israel and Pro-Palestine
1:35:19 - End Credits
Links mentioned in news segment:
The Ezra Klein Show: The Sermons I Needed to Hear Right Now on Apple Podcasts
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ezra-klein-show/id1548604447?i=1000635157164
Bari Weiss' speech at The Federalist Society
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V-kyy2zoz4
Other resources:
The Telos Group - https://www.telosgroup.org/
Voxology podcast - https://voxologypodcast.com/
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Wed, 29 Nov 2023 - 1h 35min - 1392 - Are the Kids Alright? EPISODE 5: How to Walk Alongside Gen Z with Tanita Maddox
Whether you're a parent, a youth pastor, a teacher or a young person yourself, you've probably seen all of the headlines concerning Gen Z. Rates of depression and loneliness are surging, their relationship with technology is kind of troubling, and they are leaving the church in droves. We've talked about these trends a lot on the Holy Post, but we're not alone. Tenx10 is a new collaborative discipleship initiative whose mission is to make faith matter more for this younger generation. We've partnered with Tenx10 to create this series and to hear from experts in each episode about the challenges young people and those who care about them are facing. One of those experts is Tanita Maddox. Tanita is the Associate Regional Director for the Western Mountain Region for Young Life and has worked in youth ministry for the last 30 years. She wrote her doctoral thesis on sharing the gospel with Gen Z and brings a unique insight and understanding of Gen Z that has served parents, employers, and educators in their understanding of the next generation. I sat down with Tanita to find out if the kids are going to be alright.
Links and Resources
Tenx10 - https://www.tenx10.org/
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Fri, 24 Nov 2023 - 51min - 1391 - 592: The Evangelical Bro Code & Debriefing America's Border Crisis with Matthew Soerens and Carmen Imes
Why do so many women find Christian organizations difficult places to work? Katelyn Beaty says the "bro code" within evangelicalism is to blame. She's back to define the different parts of bro code and why it needs to change. Then, immigration is once again a hot political debate, and it ranked as the top issue for many white evangelicals in recent elections. Last month, a group of Holy Posters visited the Southern border to see what's really happening, meet with church leaders on both sides, as well as border agents. Skye and Kaitlyn Schiess are joined by Old Testament scholar Carman Imes and World Relief's Matthew Soerens to debrief their trip. Also this week—dead pet psychics and air passengers horsing around.
0:00 - Intro
1:28 - Show starts
3:09 - Theme Song
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4:30 - Show resumes
6:56 - Animal News
11:20 - Flight News
15:10 - Pet Psychics
27:46 - Evangelical Bro Code
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51:30 - Holy Post Border Trip Debrief
1:29:08 - End Credits
Links mentioned in news segment:
Plane turns back to JFK after horse escapes on board
Gospel singer almost booted off Delta flight for singing new single
She Charges $550 for 90 Minutes and Has a Wait List of 7,600 People
https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/pet-psychics-for-animals-dogs-paranormal-charge-156ec320
No Woman Can Crack the Evangelical Bro Code
https://katelynbeaty.substack.com/p/no-woman-can-crack-the-evangelical
Other resources:
Skye's explainer video on immigration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgfp5ngxqBI&t=11s
The Border is a Mess. What Can Christians Do To Help?
https://www.holypost.com/post/the-border-is-a-mess-what-can-christians-do
The Torah is Pro-Immigrant. Nehemiah Was Not
https://www.holypost.com/post/the-torah-is-pro-immigrant-nehemiah-was-not
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Wed, 22 Nov 2023 - 1h 31min - 1390 - Are the Kids Alright? EPISODE 4: Why Gen Z is Leaving the Church with Ryan Burge
Whether you're a parent, a youth pastor, a teacher or a young person yourself, you've probably seen all of the headlines concerning Gen Z. Rates of depression and loneliness are surging, their relationship with technology is kind of troubling, and they are leaving the church in droves. We've talked about these trends a lot on the Holy Post, but we're not alone. Tenx10 is a new collaborative discipleship initiative whose mission is to make faith matter more for this younger generation. We've partnered with Tenx10 to create this series and to hear from experts in each episode about the challenges young people and those who care about them are facing. One of those experts is Ryan Burge, a political scientist, pastor, and Holy Post Pundit. He is known for his deep understanding of data about religion and 60 Minutes has called him one of the "leading data analysts on religion and politics" within the United States. Over the last few years he has written several great pieces about the religious trends among Gen Z. Phil Vischer sat down with Ryan to find out if the kids are going to be alright.
Links and Resources
Tenx10 - https://www.tenx10.org/
Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/
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Fri, 17 Nov 2023 - 53min - 1389 - 591: The Social Gospel Strikes Back & Plodding Through Life with Drew Dyck
Striking auto union workers are quoting the Bible, progressive politicians are citing Jesus, and religious language is returning to more liberal causes. While everyone is focused on the rise of Christian nationalism on the political right, have we been ignoring a resurgence of the social gospel on the political left? Then, Drew Dyck is back to discuss his new book, "Just Show Up." He says the evangelical culture's focus on changing the world for God warps our vision of a faithful life, and he argues there is deep significance in committing to simple, unspectacular callings. Plus, Phil coins a term that makes it into the Washington Post. And, an alcohol company has appointed a robot as its CEO. What could possibly go wrong?
Holy Post Plus:
Bonus Interview with Drew Dyck
https://www.patreon.com/posts/92890085
0:00 - Intro
1:28 - Show starts
2:56 - Theme Song
3:18 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling
4:27 - Kaitlyn's Other Podcast
7:27 - Christian Nashvillism
19:32 - AI CEO
26:42 - Modern Day Social Gospel
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52:30 - Interview Intro
Drew Dyck
55:22 - The problem of trying to do great things for God
1:07:52 - Finding Your Identity
1:21:52 - Living a quiet faithful life
1:25:23 - End Credits
Links mentioned in news segment:
There's another Christian movement that's changing our politics. It has nothing to do with whiteness or nationalism
https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/13/us/social-gospel-movement-uaw-strike-blake-cec/index.html
Why a bucolic Tennessee suburb is a hotbed of 'Christian Nashville-ism'
https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2023/11/08/nashville-suburbs-christian-nationalism/
Polish alc-bev firm Dictador hires AI CEO to lead its ops
Other resources:
Just Show Up: How Small Acts of Faithfulness Change Everything (A Guide for Exhausted Christians)
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Wed, 15 Nov 2023 - 1h 25min - 1388 - Are the Kids Alright? EPISODE 3: How Technology is Forming Young People with Felicia Song
Whether you're a parent, a youth pastor, a teacher or a young person yourself, you've probably seen all of the headlines concerning Gen Z. Rates of depression and loneliness are surging, their relationship with technology is kind of troubling, and they are leaving the church in droves. We've talked about these trends a lot on the Holy Post, but we're not alone. Tenx10 is a new collaborative discipleship initiative whose mission is to make faith matter more for this younger generation. We've partnered with Tenx10 to create this series and to hear from experts in each episode about the challenges young people and those who care about them are facing. One of those experts is Felicia Song, a professor of Sociology at Westmont who studies the place of digital technologies in contemporary life. She regularly speaks on digital practices, social media, the digital media industry, parenting in the digital age, and spiritual formation at universities and colleges, churches, schools, parent groups, and conferences. Kaitlyn Schiess sat down with Felicia to find out if the kids are going to be alright.
0:00 - Theme Song
0:18 - Intro
1:32 - Digital Natives
13:46 - Managing our Tech Addictions
32:51 - Tenx10 Info - Go to tenx10.org for resources on how to help the younger generation care more about faith
34:02 - Debrief
48:48 - End Credits
Links and Resources
Tenx10 - https://www.tenx10.org/
Restless Devices: Recovering Personhood, Presence, and Place in the Digital Age by Felicia Wu Song - https://amzn.to/3QVahyo
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Fri, 10 Nov 2023 - 57min - 1387 - 590: Who's the Most Pro-Life? & the Bible on Immigration with M. Daniel Carroll
Democrats are pro-choice and Republicans are pro-life. Right? According to Ryan Burge it's not that simple. He says a closer look at the data reveals more nuance to the issue, including a significant number of Black and Latino Democrats who are strongly pro-life, and pro-life Republicans who support traditionally progressive social policies. In a post-Roe America, the abortion issue is getting a lot more complicated. Then, Skye talks to Old Testament professor M. Daniel Carroll about a theology of immigration. He says that before Christians adopt a political policy about immigration they first need a biblical vision of immigrants themselves. All of that, plus smashing pumpkin records.
Holy Post Plus:
Getting Schooled - Local Politics https://www.patreon.com/posts/92474953
0:00 - Intro
1:25 - Show starts
2:42 - Theme Song
2:59 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling
4:13 - Pumpkin Boat Record Broken
13:31 - Abortion rates rising post Dobbs decision
23:14 - Misconceptions about pro-life supporters
41:40 - Sponsor - World Relief
42:52 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food
44:06 - Interview Intro
M Daniel Carroll
48:34 - Stories of migrants in the Bible
56:56 - Addressing the fear around immigration
1:04:55 - Illegal Immigration
1:16:29 - End Credits
Links mentioned in news segment:
Man floats down the Missouri River in a pumpkin to break world record
Abortions Rose in Most States This Year, New Data Shows
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/09/07/us/abortion-data-bans-laws.html#
Two Misconceptions About Abortion
Other resources:
The Bible and Borders: Hearing God's Word on Immigration by M Daniel Carroll R
Racism and Immigration Explainer Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgfp5ngxqBI
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Wed, 08 Nov 2023 - 1h 17min - 1386 - Are the Kids Alright? EPISODE 2: Smartphones, Social Media, and Loneliness with Jean Twenge
Whether you're a parent, a youth pastor, a teacher or a young person yourself, you've probably seen all of the headlines concerning Gen Z. Rates of depression and loneliness are surging, their relationship with technology is kind of troubling, and they are leaving the church in droves. We've talked about these trends a lot on the Holy Post, but we're not alone. Tenx10 is a new collaborative discipleship initiative whose mission is to make faith matter more for this younger generation. We've partnered with Tenx10 to create this series and to hear from experts in each episode about the challenges young people and those who care about them are facing. One of those experts is Jean Twenge, a professor of psychology at San Diego State University, and an author with an expertise in generational differences and technology. She's known for her books iGen, Generation Me, and The Narcissism Epidemic, and she's argued that smartphones were the most likely cause behind the sudden increase in mental health issues among teens after 2012. Skye sat down with Jean to find out if the kids are gonna be alright.
0:00 - Theme Song
0:18 - Intro
1:32 - Epidemic of Loneliness
11:41 - Solutions
32:51 - Tenx10 Info - Go to tenx10.org for resources on how to help the younger generation care more about faith
34:02 - Debrief with Kara Powell
48:48 - End Credits
Links and Resources
Tenx10 - https://www.tenx10.org/
Generations by Jean Twenge - https://amzn.to/3FOwCXH
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Fri, 03 Nov 2023 - 49min - 1385 - 589: Guarding the Wall of Separation Between Church & State with Warren Throckmorton & Michael Coulter
The Republicans in Congress have finally chosen a new Speaker of the House, and he's a Bible-affirming, young Earth creationist, election denying, Southern Baptist. What does Mike Johnson's rise say about the growing influence of Southern fundamentalism in politics? Then, Phil interviews Warren Throckmorton and Michael Coulter about their book, "Getting Jefferson Right," and the attempts by Christian Nationalists to revise American history to remove the wall os separation between church and state. Also this week—the war between Israel and Hamas is getting worse and so is antisemitism around the world. Plus, Charlie Kirk says Halloween is in the Bible and it's forbidden!
Holy Post Plus: Getting Schooled - Singleness 101 https://www.patreon.com/posts/92056149
0:00 - Intro
1:04 - Show starts
2:02 - Theme Song
2:25 - Sponsor - New Testament for Everyone
Learn more at www.newtestamentforeveryone.com 3:39 - Holy Post Border Trip
7:29 - Charlie Kirk on Halloween
12:59 - Latest on Israel and Gaza
28:10 - New Speaker of the House
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52:31 - Interview
Links mentioned in news segment:
Charlie Kirk: "Halloween is a dark, dark day. Not a fan of it.
https://www.mediamatters.org/charlie-kirk/charlie-kirk-halloween-dark-dark-day-not-fan-it
He Seems to Be Saying His Commitment Is to Minority Rule'
Evangelical Mike Johnson 'Raised Up' as House Speaker
Other resources:
Getting Jefferson Right by Warren Throckmorton and Michael Coulter
https://gettingjeffersonright.com/
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Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus
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Wed, 01 Nov 2023 - 1h 27min - 1384 - French Friday: Liberty U., Israel, & Social Identity Theory
Liberty University, the country's largest Christian college, is facing a record-breaking fine of $37.5 million for failing to report crimes, including sexual assaults, that occur on its campus. David French and Skye Jethani discuss the case and its similarities to other scandals within Christian institutions. Why is there a culture of cover-ups within American evangelicalism? French points to the "siege mentality" of the culture war, and Jethani unpacks the way strong group identities make us dismissive of our group's evils while magnifying those of others. They then apply this other news stories including Israel's war with Hamas and the ongoing mess in Congress. Plus, they get nerdy about new sci-fi shows from Apple.
0:00 - Theme Song
0:17 - Silo
2:55 - Latest Liberty U. Scandal
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26:30 - Social Identity Theory
54:19- End Credits
Other resources:
David French: https://twitter.com/DavidAFrench
The Worst Scandal in American Higher Education Isn't in the Ivy League
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/22/opinion/liberty-university-scandal-education.html
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Fri, 27 Oct 2023 - 54min - 1383 - 588: Pointless Theology Fights & Rethinking American Poverty with Matthew Desmond
A Christian writer in Australia has a list of seven "pointless" things Christians fight about "for no good reason" including predestination, evolution, the inerrancy of the Bible, and worship. Phil presents all seven to Kaitlyn and Skye and discovers that maybe they're not all pointless. Then, Kaitlyn interviews best-selling author and professor Matthew Desmond about his most recent book, "Poverty, by America." He says the amount of poverty in the country is not an intractable problem but a choice. He challenges the narratives we tell ourselves about taxes, welfare, and the poor, and says the church should be more angry about what's happening to the most vulnerable in our society. Plus, another Nebraska-man/animal news story.
Holy Post Plus:
Getting Schooled - Environmentalism 101
https://www.patreon.com/posts/91594858
0:00 - Intro
1:14 - Show starts
3:53 - Theme Song
4:16 - Sponsor - With God Daily - Sign up today at www.withgoddaily.com to receive a daily devotional from Skye Jethani
6:09 - Animal News
12:55 - The Seven Pointless Things Christians Fight About
14:29 - Inerrancy
17:25 - Predestination
21:04 - Evolution/Age of Earth
29:27 - Politics
34:12 - Who is saved
38:42 - How We Worship
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50:28 - Interview Intro
53:27 - Why there is so much poverty in America
1:06:08 - Welfare
1:14:08 - The Spiritual Harm Done by Poverty
1:24:40 - End Credits
Links mentioned in news segment:
Nebraska man recovering after being hit by deer while bicycling with his pet parrot near Fort Kearny
"Seven Pointless Things Christians Fight About"
Other resources:
Poverty by America by Matthew Desmond
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Wed, 25 Oct 2023 - 1h 25min - 1382 - Are the Kids Alright? EPISODE 1: Understanding the Teen Mental Health Crisis with Lisa Damour
Whether you're a parent, a youth pastor, a teacher or a young person yourself, you've probably seen all of the headlines concerning Gen Z. Rates of depression and loneliness are surging, their relationship with technology is kind of troubling, and they are leaving the church in droves. We've talked about these trends a lot on the Holy Post, but we're not alone. Tenx10 is a new collaborative discipleship initiative whose mission is to make faith matter more for this younger generation. We've partnered with Tenx10 to create this series and to hear from experts in each episode about the challenges young people and those who care about them are facing. One of those experts is Lisa Damour. Lisa is an American clinical psychologist and New York Times best selling author who specializes in the development of teenagers and young people. Her newest book, "The Emotional Lives of Teenagers helps us understand teenagers, intense and often fraught emotional lives and how to support them through this critical developmental stage, Kaitlyn Schiess sat down with Lisa to find out if the kids are going to be alright."
0:00 - Theme Song
0:18 - Intro
1:30 - Handling Negative Emotions
8:05 - Developing Brains of Teens
18:17 - How Adults Can Help Teens
36:09 - Tenx10 Info - Go to tenx10.org for resources on how to help the younger generation care more about faith
37:20 - Debrief with Kara Powell
1:00:04 - End Credits
Links and Resources
Tenx10 - https://www.tenx10.org/
The Emotional Lives of Teenagers by Lisa Damour - https://amzn.to/3M79do2
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Fri, 20 Oct 2023 - 1h 00min - 1381 - 587: Have We Been Misreading Romans? With NT Wright
World-renowned New Testament scholar N.T. Wright is back! He's written an entire book about the 8th chapter of Romans, and he talks to Skye about how this chapter and its themes—including glorification and even salvation—are widely misunderstood. Also this week—How over-simplifying the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can lead to bad takes about the war in Gaza, including the justification of terrorism and atrocities. David French has a new article explaining why devotion to Trump won't break among some Christians, leading Kaitlyn and Skye to debate the roles of reason and emotion in politics. And Phil refuses to talk about a bear that stole a frozen lasagna
Holy Post Plus:
NT Wright Debrief with Glenn Packiam
https://www.patreon.com/posts/91173267
0:00 - Intro
1:29 - Show starts
1:56 - Theme Song
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3:31 - Show resumes
7:38 - Latest thoughts on the Israel and Hamas War
32:04 - Advice on how to think about the conflict
38:49 - Why the Trump Fever won't break
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57:46 - Interview Intro
1:02:42 - The Gospel according to Paul
1:16:52 - Lament
1:25:44 - Romans 8:28
1:38:15 - End Credits
Links mentioned in news segment:
Conflict in Israel and Palestine: Crash Course World History
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wo2TLlMhiw
The Israel-Palestine conflict: a brief, simple history
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRYZjOuUnlU
The Progressives Who Flunked the Hamas Test
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/10/hamas-pop-intersectionality-leftism-israel/675625/
Opinion | One Reason the Trump Fever Won't Break
Other resources:
Into the Heart of Romans: A Deep Dive into Paul's Greatest Letter by NT Wright
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Wed, 18 Oct 2023 - 1h 38min - 1380 - 586: What We Get Wrong About Heaven (Hint: Almost Everything) with Skye Jethani
Skye's new book "What If Jesus Was Serious About Heaven?" Is here! Kaitlyn interviews him about the book, why popular Christian beliefs about heaven are so often unbiblical, and how heaven can become an idol that replaces Jesus as the center of our faith. Also this week: Reactions to the war that's erupted in Israel. How will the End Times industry spin this unprecedented attack? Phil returns from Nashville with insights about why evangelicals are bad at comedy but good at anger. Kaitlyn learns what a "hutchmoot" is. And the Holy Post (producer) has a baby!
Holy Post Plus:
Getting Schooled - Taylor Swift 101
https://www.patreon.com/posts/90733851
Why I'm Still a Christian Bonus Episode with Philip Yancey
https://www.patreon.com/posts/90734106
0:00 - Intro
0.51 - Show starts
1:57 - Theme Song
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3:33 - Israel at War with Hammas
14:42 - Why aren't Christians funny?
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44:05 - Interview Intro
45:58 - Why Heaven and what we get wrong about it
55:47 - The Kingdom of Heaven
1:02:57 - Dangers of escapist mentality
1:21:33 - End Credits
Links mentioned in news segment:
Hutchmoot
Other resources:
What if Jesus Was Serious About Heaven? By Skye Jethani
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Wed, 11 Oct 2023 - 1h 22min - 1379 - Why I'm Still a Christian with Jemar Tisby
The last five or six years have been rough for many thoughtful faithful Christians. The embrace of Trump and Trumpism, the rise of ethnic nationalism and xenophobia, conspiracy theories and abuse scandals have rocked the church.
Many have walked away in disgust. Some have spoken out and paid the price and yet, rather than walking away, they have remained committed to Christ and his church. We wanted to sit down with a few of those who have cried out like voices in the wilderness and who have been attacked by the church they love, and yet still remain. One of those people is Jemar Tisby who is a professor of history at Simmons College of Kentucky in Louisville. He's also the author of the New York Times best selling book, The Color Of Compromise and How to Fight Racism.
Tisby's efforts to help the white church come to terms with its own racist history led to speaking invitations and conference appearances and then a brutal backlash as he became the face for many of the dangers of woke in the church. I sat down with Jemar Tisby to find out why after all the attacks, he's still following Jesus.
0:00 - Theme Song
0:29 - Intro
1:40 - Jemar's backstory
5:15 - When Jemar started talking about race
18:22 - What Jemar has learned about God in the last 6 years
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23:07 - How Jemar's view on faith has transformed
37:29 - End Credits
Resources:
Jemar Tisby
https://jemartisby.substack.com/
Episode Music - "Sorrow's Got a Hold On Me" by Paul Zach
https://www.paulzachmusic.com/
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Mon, 09 Oct 2023 - 38min - 1378 - 585: The Overlooked Heroes of American Christianity with Jasmine Holmes
For decades most Americans have said other people cannot be trusted. The exception was regular churchgoers who reported more faith in their neighbors, but new data says attending church no longer boosts social trust. What's changed? Why are political conservatives suddenly talking much less about abortion and much more about transgender issues? Young earth creationists and Christian nationalists are flirting. What's the attraction? Kaitlyn Schiess talks to author and Instagram historian, Jasmine Holmes, about her new book "Crowned with Glory," and the overlooked story of how Black Christians shaped American history. And Phil has a disturbing story about rats, slugs, and worms.
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0:00 - Intro
1:29 - Show starts
2:53 - Theme Song
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4:27 - Worms, Rats, Slugs, Oh My!
14:27 - Abortion and Transgender Rights
23:55 - Christian Nationalism at The Ark Encounter
29:30 - Lack of Trust Among Church Attenders
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47:26 - Interview Intro
Jasmine Holmes - https://jasminelholmes.com/
49:11 - Why Jasmine became interested in history
54:58 - Compiling stories of black history in America
1:17:41 - How black history in America can give Christians hope
1:24:42- End Credits
Links mentioned in news segment:
Worm that jumps from rats to slugs to human brains has invaded Southeast US
Church Attendance Used To Drive Up Trust: It Doesn't Anymore https://religionunplugged.com/news/2023/9/7/church-attendance-used-to-drive-up-trust-it-doesnt-anymore
Christian Nationalism at The Ark Encounter https://twitter.com/scott_m_coley/status/1706750592247271907?s=20
Other resources:
Crowned with Glory: How Proclaiming the Truth of Black Dignity Has Shaped American History by Jasmine Holmes: https://amzn.to/3Q21Qkj
Carved in Ebony: Lessons from the Black Women Who Shape Us by Jasmine Holmes https://amzn.to/48OCmOK
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Wed, 04 Oct 2023 - 1h 25min - 1377 - Why I'm Still a Christian with Russell Moore
The last five or six years have been rough for many thoughtful faithful Christians. The embrace of Trump and Trumpism, the rise of ethnic nationalism and xenophobia, conspiracy theories and abuse scandals have rocked the church.
Many have walked away in disgust. Some have spoken out and paid the price and yet, rather than walking away, they have remained committed to Christ and his church. We wanted to sit down with a few of those who have cried out like voices in the wilderness and who have been attacked by the church they love, and yet still remain. One of those people is Russell Moore who spent his whole life in the Southern Baptist convention. After standing against Trump and then advocating for an honest assessment of sexual abuse within the SBC, Moore became a pariah among the conservative wing of the convention, ultimately leading to his departure from the SBC. I sat down with Russell Moore to hear his story and find out why through it all, he's still following Jesus.
0:00 - Theme Song
0:29 - Intro
1:37 - Moore speaking out in 2016
11:16 - How Moore's faith has been impacted
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18:03 - How Moore stays focus on Jesus
37:10 - End Credits
Resources:
Russell Moore
https://www.russellmoore.com
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Mon, 02 Oct 2023 - 37min - 1376 - French Friday - Abortions Rise & Civic Ignorance
Even pro-life critics of Donald Trump credit him with appointing three Supreme Court justices who overturned Roe v Wade. But now Trump is calling further restrictions to abortion a "terrible thing." Why are pro-life conservatives still overwhelming supporting the ex-President? David French discusses the shifting politics of the pro-life movement, the risk of aligning with Trump, and why abortions are on the rise after overturning Roe. Plus, data shows most Americans have always been ignorant about how their own government is structured and works, so why is civic ignorance now more dangerous than before? French says it's because the civic ignorance of the citizens has now infected our government leaders as well, and these elites no longer police themselves or defend institutional norms.
0:00 - Theme Song
0:17 - Trump's comments about abortion
13:57 - Pragmatic ways to reduce abortion
26:05 - A Culture of Hope
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34:11 - Civic Ignorance
1:06:28- End Credits
Other resources:
David French: https://twitter.com/DavidAFrench
Trump tries to play both sides on abortion
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4219271-trump-tries-to-play-both-sides-on-abortion/
The Importance of Hope in the Pro-Life Movement
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/22/opinion/abortion-law-reality.html
The articulate ignorance of Vivek Ramaswamy
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/31/opinion/ramaswamy-political-ignorance.html
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Fri, 29 Sep 2023 - 1h 06min - 1375 - 584: Dress Codes, Growing Fears, & Why Grace is Still Amazing with Philip Yancey
The Senate is relaxing its dress code so senators can wear hoodies and gym shorts, but senate staffers are still required to wear suits and ties. Is it a meaningless change or the sign of wider institutional decay? A new study finds 7 out of 10 pastors say their congregations are more fearful about the world and the future. Are they really being shaped by the gospel of Christ or by the fearmongers in the media? And researchers asked religious Americans, what's the bigger problem today—actual racism or false accusations of racism? The responses are telling. Then, author Philip Yancey is back for the 25th anniversary of his best-selling book, "What So Amazing About Grace?" He says our culture is even more divided and condemning than when he first wrote the book in the 1990s, and he examines why grace has fallen out of favor even among Christians and how to get it back.
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0:00 - Intro
1:31 - Show starts
2:05 - Theme Song
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3:41 - Taylor Swift
6:34 - Dress Codes
15:44 - Growing fear in church congregations
36:20 - White Evangelicals claim racism is overblown
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46:01 - Interview Intro
Philip Yancey
48:07 - The original version of "What's So Amazing About Grace"
53:29 - The need for grace
1:08:12 - Why social outcasts are often drawn to Jesus
1:15:27 - End Credits
Links mentioned in news segment:
Skye's Twitter Rant - https://twitter.com/SkyeJethani/status/1704855253156610395?s=20
Nearly 70% of churchgoers have 'a growing sense of fear': Lifeway Research
White Christians say too many see racism when it's not there, new poll finds
https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2023/08/29/white-christians-pew-poll-racism/
Other resources:
What's So Amazing About Grace? Revised and Updated by Philip Yancey
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Wed, 27 Sep 2023 - 1h 16min - 1374 - Why I'm Still a Christian with Kristin Du Mez
The last five or six years have been rough for many thoughtful faithful Christians. The embrace of Trump and Trumpism, the rise of ethnic nationalism and xenophobia, conspiracy theories and abuse scandals have rocked the church. Many have walked away in disgust. Some have spoken out and paid the price and yet, rather than walking away, they have remained committed to Christ and his church. One of those people is Kristen Du Mez, a New York Times best selling author and professor of History at Calvin University. Her book, "Jesus and John Wayne" made headlines by examining how toxic masculinity and misogyny within white evangelicalism has affected American history and culture. The reaction to Du Mez's book within White Evangelicalism was swift and ugly. Skye sat down with Kristin Du Mez to hear her story and find out why, through it all, she's still following Jesus.
0:00 - Theme Song
0:29 - Intro
1:37 - How Kristin became a Christian
7:38 - Kristin's thoughts on Evangelicalism
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23:33 - What's helping Kristin remain a Christian today
37:10 - End Credits
Resources:
Kristin Du Mez https://kristindumez.com/
Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation https://amzn.to/3LAtT7U
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Mon, 25 Sep 2023 - 37min - 1373 - 583: One Black Family's Story about Poverty, Racism, & Grace with Esau McCaulley
Theologian and writer, Esau McCaulley, is back to talk about his new memoir "How Far to the Promised Land: One Black Family's Story of Hope and Survival in the American South." He says there is grace in learning to tell the complicated facets of his family's story, rather than reducing it to a single story about race, poverty, or trauma. McCaulley believes that's a lesson we need to apply to America's story as well. Also this week, David Brooks writes about the courage and wisdom of three women during World War II. What do their stories tell us about the Christian life today? Plus, why are men thinking so much about the Roman Empire? And a three-legged bear walks into a bar.
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0:00 - Intro
1:22 - Show starts
2:13 - Theme Song
2:35 - Sponsor - Magic Spoon
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4:15 - A Three-Legged Bear Walks Into a Bar
10:23 - Men Thinking About Ancient Rome
16:58 - David Brooks' article on women and wisdom
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45:43 - Interview Intro
Esau McCaulley
49:32 - Why Esau wrote a memoir
54:28 - The Black American Experience
1:20:34 - Fatherhood
1:26:48 - End Credits
Links mentioned in news segment:
A Three-Legged Bear Walks Into a Bar
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/07/us/three-legged-bear-tripod-florida-lake-mary.html
Men Think About the Roman Empire All the Time. Here's What Women Say They Think About
https://time.com/6315328/roman-empire-tiktok-trend-women-response/
The Feminine Way to Wisdom
https://comment.org/the-feminine-way-to-wisdom/
Other resources:
How Far to the Promised Land: One Black Family's Story of Hope and Survival in the American South by Esau McCaulley
Esau McCaulley - https://esaumccaulley.com/
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Wed, 20 Sep 2023 - 1h 27min - 1372 - Why I'm Still a Christian with Lecrae
The last five or six years have been rough for many thoughtful faithful Christians. The embrace of Trump and Trumpism, the rise of ethnic nationalism and xenophobia, conspiracy theories and abuse scandals have rocked the church.
Many have walked away in disgust. Some have spoken out and paid the price and yet, rather than walking away, they have remained committed to Christ and his church. We wanted to sit down with a few of those who have cried out like voices in the wilderness and who have been attacked by the church they love, and yet still remain. One of those people is Lecrae, an award winning hip hop artist and entrepreneur, initially celebrated in white reformed evangelical circles. Things changed when he began speaking out about racial justice. Concerts were canceled and boycotts were called for. We sat down with Lecrae to hear his story and find out why through it all, he's still following Jesus.
0:00 - Theme Song
0:29 - Intro
1:25 - Lecrae's backstory
8:12 - How the last 6-7 years changed Lecrae's view of Evangelicalism
18:16 - Sponsor - With God Daily
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19:57 - How Lecrae views his faith and the Church today
31:14 - Lecrae's advice to those deconstructing their faith
38:05 - End Credits
Resources:
Lecrae https://lecrae.com/
I Am Restored: How I Lost My Religion but Found My Faith by Lecrae https://amzn.to/3RtIohz
Episode Music - "Sorrow's Got a Hold On Me" by Paul Zach
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Mon, 18 Sep 2023 - 38min - 1371 - 582: The Rise and Fall of New Atheism with Justin Brierley
If you live in a part of the country that was originally settled by Puritans or Quakers you will probably live a lot longer than if you live in a region colonized by the Scots, the Irish, or that was dominated by slavery. A new article explores why this is true, and we discuss how immigration patterns from 200 years ago even impacts how we read the Bible. UK broadcast, speaker, and host of the Unbelievable? Podcast, Justin Brierley, is back to discuss his new book, "The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God." In it he documents how the same political divisions and culture war issues that are dividing the church have also ruptured the New Atheism movement, and how that's leading more academics and intellectuals to reconsider the claims of Christianity. Also this week—the internet prevents dementia, and what books can we still burn in Denmark?
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0:00 - Intro
1:29 - Show starts
2:05 - Theme Song
2:27 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling
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3:41 - Older adults should use the internet?
10:03 - Denmark bans burning religious texts
18:36 - America's Surprising Partisan Divide on Life Expectancy
45:06 - "Why I'm Still a Christian" trailer
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50:18 - Interview Intro
Justin Brierley
53:48 - The Rise of New Atheism
58:33 - The Fall of New Atheism (Elevator Gate)
1:09:09 - Surprising Allies
1:28:44 - End Credits
Links mentioned in news segment:
Older adults who regularly use the internet have half the risk of dementia compared to non-regular users
Denmark to Ban Public Burning of the Bible and Quran
America's Surprising Partisan Divide on Life Expectancy
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2023/09/01/america-life-expectancy-regions-00113369
Other resources:
The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God: Why New Atheism Grew Old and Secular Thinkers Are Considering Christianity Again by Justin Brierley
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Wed, 13 Sep 2023 - 1h 29min - 1370 - 581: How Evangelicalism Lost Its Way with Russell Moore
A prominent conservative Calvinist has denounced white Christian Nationalism as heretical and racist, but the movement is still gaining popularity within theologically Reformed circles. How deep is this divide among the anti-woke theobros? New data says the massive rise in loneliness and depression is linked to the rise in singleness, and that marriage remains the best predictor of happiness. Then, Russell Moore is back to discuss his new book, "Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America." He explains how evangelical churches form people to value authoritarian leadership, why evangelicalism's response to market forces is a great strength and its fatal weakness, and how the fear that drives so many evangelicals is a betrayal of the faith. Plus, cows in cars getting caught.
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0:00 - Intro
1:31 - Show starts
3:54 - Theme Song
4:15 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling
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5:29 - Shotgun Riding Bull
12:28 - Owen Strachan calls out white nationalist theobros
33:33 - New report says marriage makes you happier
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46:45 - Interview Intro
Russell Moore
49:46 - Market Driven Christianity
55:57 - Authoritarianism
1:08:08 - Fear Driven Evangelicalism
1:31:44 - End Credits
Links mentioned in news segment:
Norfolk police pull over man with bull riding shotgun
Calvinist activist warns that white nationalism is invading Reformed churches
The best predictor of happiness in America? Marriage
https://unherd.com/thepost/the-best-predictor-of-happiness-in-america-marriage/
Stop Swiping. Start Settling.
https://www.thefp.com/p/dating-apps-decline-of-marriage
Other resources:
Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America by Russell Moore
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Wed, 06 Sep 2023 - 1h 27min - 1369 - French Friday - Marriage, Parenting, & Prolonged Adolescence
In a more personal French Friday, David French shares about the mix of pride and sadness he felt when his adult children and his grandchildren recently moved away. This leads to a wider conversation with Skye Jethani about the challenges and blessings of parenting, the pros and cons of getting married young, and why millennials in nearly every developed country are delaying marriage and having fewer kids. They also touch on the recent Republican primary debate, and what Trump's indictments mean for the 2024 presidential race.
0:00 - Theme Song
0:17 - David and Skye open up about recent life changes
15:39 - Declining birth rates and prolonged adolescence
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48:52 - Politics, Republicans, and Trump
1:12:39- End Credits
Other resources:
David French: https://twitter.com/DavidAFrench
Three Generations Under One Roof https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/27/opinion/family-together-health-scare.html
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