Wed, 17 April 2024
Atheist Richard Dawkins has said he doesn’t believe one word of the Christian faith, but he now considers himself a “cultural Christian” and wants to defend the Christian values of his country against the influence of Islam and immigrants. Does this represent an alignment between the New Atheists and Christian Nationalists? Curtis Chang shares about “The After Party”—the new curriculum he’s developed with David French and Russel Moore to help Christians focus on hope and humility rather than partisanship. Also this week, Mark Driscoll gets booted from a men’s conference. And another infraction by a Florida man with a Bible.
Holy Post Plus Getting Schooled - Mariah W. Stewart https://www.patreon.com/posts/100430727/
0:00 - Intro
1:02 - Show Starts
3:02 - Theme Song
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4:35 - Florida Man Scales Tower with Bible
12:00 - Mark Driscoll Kicked Off Stage After Calling Sword-Swallower a “Jezebel Spirit”
22:35 - Richard Dawkins, the “Cultural Christian”
36:40 - Dusty Deavers, the Country Singin’ Senator
46:06 - Pray for the Middle East
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52:55 - Interview
1:04:34 - The “What” vs the “How”
1:16:26 - Four Quadrant of Political Engagement
1:27:19 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment: Florida Man Climbs Cell Phone Tower
Sword-Swallower on a Pole and Mark Driscoll https://www.newsweek.com/pastor-kicked-stage-strip-show-1890247
Richard Dawkins and Cultural Christianity
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The After Party: https://redeemingbabel.org/the-after-party/
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Wed, 10 April 2024
This week we’re discussing a series of articles exploring what we’re gaining and losing as fewer Americans are committed to religion and attending church. Even some non-believers are beginning to worry that the decline in religion may not be good for society, but does it also represent a new opportunity for the message of Christianity? Then, N.T. Wright is back to discuss his new book with co-author Michael Bird, “Jesus and the Powers.” While everyone knows mixing faith and politics can be dangerous, Wright says there’s also a danger when we refuse to mix them. He talks to Skye about what the Bible says on matters of church and state, and why we should defend liberal democracy despite its many problems. Also this week: Is the sun alive? And a Florida man shares the Bible at Walgreens on Easter.
0:00 - Sponsor - Richmont Graduate University - Join a Christian mental health counseling program! Use referral code HOLYPOST at checkout to skip the application fee. Go to https://www.richmont.edu/ 0:35 - Intro 1:21 - Show Starts 3:08 - Theme Song 3:30 - Sponsor - Wheaton Graduate School - Learn in a rich, rigorous Christian environment - www.wheaton.edu/holypost 4:34 - Kaitlyn’s new show announcement! 8:08 - Curiously, Kaitlyn Trailer - Go to holypost.com/follow to check it out! 10:15 - Florida Man Strikes Again (with a Bible) on Easter 13:43 - Does the Sun Dream of Electric Sheep? Consciousness and the Sun. 19:43 - The Cost of the Churchgoing Bust 28:52 - How Trump Fills the Secular Void 44:19 - Is Trumpism Emptying Churches? 52:24 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order 53:28 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling - Get 10% off your first month at www.betterhelp.com/HOLYPOST 54:33 - Interview 56:02 - Why Doesn’t Separation of Church and State Work? 1:14:02 - Does the Kingdom of Heaven Imply There Will Be No Government? 1:17:10 - When Should Christians Submit to Governing Authorities? 1:24:56 - The Value of Liberal Democracy 1:30:15 - End Credits
Florida Man Arrested for Hitting Manager with a Bible on Easter
The Sun’s Consciousness https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a60229168/panpsychism-everything-has-a-soul/
Trump is Emptying Churches
How Trump Fills a Void in an Increasingly Secular America https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/05/trump-religion-secularism-authoritarian-populism/
The True Cost of the Churchgoing Bust https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/america-religion-decline-non-affiliated/677951/
Other resources: Jesus and the Powers: Christian Political Witness in an Age of Totalitarian Terror and Dysfunctional Democracies by N. T. Wright and Michael F. Bird: https://a.co/d/7tCBCK8
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Wed, 3 April 2024
The newest Holy Post team member, Esau McCaulley, joins Phil and Skye to discuss two stories that caused outrage from both ends of the political spectrum during Holy Week. Trump is selling an American flag-wrapped Bible, and the Biden administration honored “Transgender Visibility Day” on Easter. And why are Catholic Charities being attacked for helping immigrants? Then Skye talks to atmospheric scientist Katharine Hayhoe about how her evangelical faith led her to become a climate scientist. She says combating global warming is part of our call to love our neighbors and care for the least of these. Plus, an “emerging behavior” on Twitch grabs Phil’s attention.
Holy Post Plus Bonus Interview https://www.patreon.com/posts/101580815/
0:00 - Sponsor - Richmont Graduate University - Join a Christian mental health counseling program! Use referral code HOLYPOST at checkout to skip the application fee. Go to https://www.richmont.edu/ 0:35 - Intro 1:54 - Show Starts 3:45 - Theme Song 4:06 - Sponsor - AG1 - Heavily researched, thoroughly purity-tested, and filled with stuff you need. Go to https://www.athleticgreens.com/HOLYPOST 5:02 - Esau the Hufflepuff 8:56 - News of the Butt, Twitch 14:41 - The “God Bless the USA” Bible 38:36 - Catholic Charities Targeted by Far-Right 49:09 - Sundays Dog Food - Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout. 50:20 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling - Get 10% off your first month at www.betterhelp.com/HOLYPOST 51:25 - Interview 54:51 - What Changed Things for Katharine Heyhoe 1:03:49 - Are Evangelicals the Stumbling Block for Stopping Climate Change? 1:25:26 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment: “God Bless the USA” Bibles
Threats to Catholic Charity Staffers
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Fri, 29 March 2024
A recent bill to ban TikTok was passed in the House with bipartisan support. Skye talks with David French about the arguments for and against the bill, the likelihood of it passing the Senate, and why Trump claims China is America's biggest threat, and yet he still opposes the TikTok ban. Then, Skye and David break down two recent Supreme Court cases about social media content regulation. Should social media companies have complete control over what is posted on their platforms, and is it ok for the government to ask these companies to take down certain posts? Holy Post Plus - Getting Schooled https://www.patreon.com/posts/getting-schooled-100424439 0:00 - Theme Song 0:17 - Show Starts 1:11 - Tiktok's Security Risk 8:33 - Bipartisan Support 13:49 - Trump's 180 on Tiktok 19:27 - Will Bipartisan Agreement Last? 24:51 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order 25:55 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food - Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout 27:07 - Regulating US Social Media 41:19 - Do Companies Have to Host Speech? 51:59 - The Monopolies 1:05:24 - The Wrap-Up 1:09:36 - End Credits Other resources: What Trump's TikTok Flip-Flip Tells America by David French: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/17/opinion/trump-tiktok-ban-china.html Holy Post Events: https://www.holypost.com/events/ Holy Post Website: https://www.holypost.com/ Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. |
Wed, 27 March 2024
Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade almost two years ago, the debate about abortion has taken on new dimensions. Factions within the pro-life camp are now battling each other. Could they break apart the Religious Right? Then, Kaitlyn interviews professor of Law and Religion, John Inazu, about his new book, “Learning to Disagree.” He says our differences don’t have to become divisions, which is a timely message in an election year. Plus, is Indonesia hiding a secret island of Hobbits? And a new documentary asks if Jesus was a vegetarian?
Holy Post Plus Getting Schooled - Maria W. Stewart https://www.patreon.com/posts/100430727/
SKYEpod - What Improv Teaches Us About Faith https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-what-us-100797419
0:00 - World Relief - Visit https://worldrelief.org/holypost/ to download your family refugee guide and learn more about the Path Community
0:55 - Intro
2:29 - Show Starts
5:20 - Theme Song
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7:53 - Christspiracy—Was Jesus Vegan?
15:45 - Homo Floresiensis Skeleton Found in Indonesia
25:02 - Does Personhood Start at Conception?
41:23 - Why “Life Begins at Conception” is a Misleading Phrase
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1:03:00 - Interview
1:15:40 - Is it Our Job to Change Someone’s Mind?
1:22:42 - Why Ignoring Our Differences Doesn’t Help
1:31:34 - Dropping Our Self-Protective Impulse
1:35:19 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment:
Was Jesus Vegetarian? https://religionnews.com/2024/03/18/was-jesus-vegetarian-new-christspiracy-documentary-says-yes/
“Hobbits” in Flores, Indonesia? https://humanorigins.si.edu/research/asian-research-projects/hobbits-flores-indonesia
Other resources: Learning to Disagree: The Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empanth and Respect by John Inazu: https://a.co/d/6ei1Sqk
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Wed, 20 March 2024
After a number of difficult years and dismal statistics, a new report from Barna says pastors are on the mend. Another book about “ex-vangelicals” has been released. Does it have anything new to add to the conversation? And a record number of Latinos in the U.S. are leaving Catholicism to become Pentecostal evangelicals. What does it mean for the future of the church? Then, Holy Post Media’s CEO, Jon Houghton, joins Skye to discuss how he’s leading the organization, why Christian media needs to change, and the new projects launching this year. Plus, Wrinkle the duck, Albert the alligator, and an "audacious scheme" with super sheep.
Genesis Explainer Video Holy Post Plus Getting Schooled - Macrina the Younger https://www.patreon.com/posts/100424439/
0:00 - Intro 1:02 - Show Starts 2:10 - Theme Song 2:31 - Sponsor - AG1 - Get your FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase, go to https://www.athleticgreens.com/HOLYPOST 3:51 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food - Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout. 5:03 - Petitions to Change News of the Butt 6:18 - Animal News, Wrinkle the Duck in a Buc-ee’s 10:16 - Animal News, Giant Blind Alligator Swims with Children 13:22 - Animal News, Montana Mountain King, the Giant Super-Sheep 20:25 - Are the Pastors Doing Better? 25:06 - The Exvangelicals 38:42 - Are New People Coming to Evangelicalism? 49:17 - Latinos Moving from Catholicism to Evangelicalism 54:56 - Sponsor - Blueland - Get 15% off your first order by going to Blueland dot com slash HOLYPOST 56:02 - Sponsor - Rocket Money - Find and cancel your old subscriptions with Rocket Money at https://www.rocketmoney.com/holypost 57:10 - Interview 59:12 - Why Did Jon Houghton Want to Join the Holy Post? 1:03:09 - Why Did We Hire Jon Houghton to Join the Holy Post? 1:10:05 - Why Are We a For-Profit Company? 1:18:37 - Directions for Projects Going Forward 1:22:36 - Kaitlyn Schiess’s New Show 1:34:49 - End Credits Links Mentioned in the News Segment: Duck Banned from Buc-ee’s https://pethelpful.com/pet-news/man-banned-bucees-service-duck Albert the Alligator Swam with Children and Was Seized by Authorities Giant Sheep Clone, Montana Mountain King https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/16/us/montana-sheep-wildlife-trafficking-charges-trnd/index.html Hopeful Increase for Pastors https://www.barna.com/research/hopeful-increases-pastors/ “Exvangelicals” Book https://religionnews.com/2024/03/15/hurting-most-the-people-who-follow-the-rules/ Latinos Flock to Evangelicalism https://www.thefp.com/p/latinos-are-flocking-to-evangelical?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
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Wed, 13 March 2024
Earlier this year, John MacArthur said that Martin Luther King Jr. was “a nonbeliever who misrepresented everything about Christ and the gospel.” Last week, Justin Giboney responded with an article in CT explaining why MacArthur was wrong about MLK. This leads Phil, Kaitlyn, and Skye to ask when is it appropriate to define who is, and who is not, a true Christian, and what criteria should we use? Theologian Matthew Bates is back to discuss his new book, “Why the Gospel?” He defines six popular “malformed” gospels, and why bypassing the importance of Jesus’ kingship is dangerous for the church. Also this week—A Christian musician from Ireland claims Taylor Swift is satanic, and beware of the bonnacon!
Holy Post Plus Getting Schooled - Changing Minds https://www.patreon.com/posts/99086536/ 0:00 - Sponsor - World Relief - Visit https://worldrelief.org/holypost/ to download your family refugee guide and learn more about the Path Community 0:56 - Intro 2:46 - Show Starts 5:05 - Theme Song 5:27 - Sponsor - Go to www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order 6:34 - News of the Butt 12:47 - Taylor Swift Satanic Ritual 21:57 - John MacArthur on Martin Luther King Jr. 48:46 - Should We Ask Who Is or Isn’t a Christian? 51:23 - Sponsor - Better Help - Get 10% off your first month at www.betterhelp.com/holypost 52:21 - Sponsor - Tyndale - Order the Study Life Application Study Bible today at https://hubs.la/Q02l1Pmg0 53:25 - Interview 54:19 - Why the Gospel? 59:49 - The Kinghood of Jesus 1:06:41- Christ Installed on the Throne 1:37:43 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment: Animal with ‘Amazing Flatulence’ Found in Medieval Book https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn04rd314lro
Taylor Swift is Engaging in Satanic Rituals in Live Shows, Christian Artist Claims: ‘Music is Dangerous’
Why John MacArthur is Wrong About MLK
Mass Deportation of Immigrants Destroys More Native-Born American Jobs Than They Create
Other resources: Why the Gospel? Living the Good News of King Jesus with a Purpose by Matthew W. Bates: https://a.co/d/gRbf6xx
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Wed, 6 March 2024
CORRECTION - The initial audio file uploaded this morning was missing the last 10 minutes. If your phone automatically downloads the episode, remove the download and then redownload it, and that should take care of the issue. Sorry for the inconvenience!
Holy Post Plus Welcome Esau McCaulley to the Team https://www.patreon.com/posts/99801937/ 0:00 - Intro 2:03 - Show Starts 3:20 - Theme Song 3:42 - Sponsor - AG1 - Get your FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase, go to https://www.athleticgreens.com/HOLYPOST 5:02 - Sponsor - Hatch - Form better bedtime habits today with Hatch—$20 off and free shipping when you order the Restore at www.hatch.co/holypost 6:09 - Sam the Eagle 7:46 - Announcement 10:50 - News of the Butt - Dog Poop DNA Test 18:06 - Christian Nationalism vs Christian Conservatism 35:34 - Conservative, Nationalist, or Blasphemous Game Show 57:46 - Sponsor - Better Help - Get 10% off your first month at www.betterhelp.com/holypost 58:44 - Sponsor - Tyndale - Order the Study Life Application Study Bible today at https://hubs.la/Q02l1Pmg0 59:47 - Interview 1:01:51 - Land of my Sojourn 1:08:08 - Why do we stay in denial? 1:17:54 - Seminary Preacher’s Sons 1:22:58 - Who Does Church Planting Draw? 1:37:43 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment: Christian Conservatism vs. Christian Nationalism https://www.christianpost.com/voices/christian-conservatism-versus-christian-nationalism.html
Trump Revival of Christian Power Speech
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Wed, 28 February 2024
Last week the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos created for in-vitro fertilization have the legal status of children, essentially ending all IVF treatments in the state. Some are applauding the ruling as both a morally and theologically consistent affirmation of human life. But others, including some Christians, are saying the pro-life movement is taking things too far. Then, how do we teach kids the core doctrines of the Christian faith when most adults in our churches don’t know them either? Kaitlyn interviews the creators of a new series of children’s books designed to catechize both kids and their parents. Also this week, a new survey suggests Christian Nationalism is in decline, but we think the data is hot garbage.
Holy Post Plus Holy Post Office - Should We Submit to Pastors? https://www.patreon.com/posts/99317884/
0:00 - Intro 2:13- Show Starts 3:47 - Theme Song 4:09 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order 5:14 - Sponsor - Fabric by Gerber Life Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at www.meetfabric.com/HOLYPOST 6:25 - Jesus and Candy 8:42 - Alabama IVF Law 35:27 - Poorly Phrased Christian Nationalism Survey 48:57 - Sponsor - Better Help - Get 10% off your first month at www.betterhelp.com/holypost 49:56 - Sponsor - Rocket Money - Find and cancel your old subscriptions with Rocket Money at https://www.rocketmoney.com/holypost 51:05 - Interview with Todd Hains & Natasha Kennedy 54:06 - Importance of Catechesis 56:51 - Getting it Published at Lexam 1:03:22 - Not Dumbing it Down 1:08:11 - The Approach to the Illustrations 1:27:07 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment: Ryan Burge Article https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/has-christian-nationalism-intensified Christianity Today Article
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Fri, 23 February 2024
David and Skye discuss the upcoming primary election—if most people agree that Biden is too old to hold office, why hasn’t he stepped down? Would a different vice president give voters more confidence? Pastors, doctors, and politicians are routinely threatened with physical violence by MAGA—is this our fault for not standing up publicly against this behavior?
0:00 - Theme Song
0:18 - Episode Starts
0:40 - Biden’s Age
11:14 - Ezra Klein Suggests Democrats Leave Biden
21:33 - Is It Too Risky to Drop Biden?
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32:53 - Trump’s Dedicated Base
37:52 - MAGA’s Violent Threats
44:02 - Silence Permits MAGA Violence
52:33 - Republicans and Career Self-Preservation
57:12 - Local Churches Need Courage
1:06:35 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in Episode Democrats Have a Better Option Than Biden https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/16/opinion/ezra-klein-biden-audio-essay.html
MAGA’s Violent Threats Are Warping Life in America https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/18/opinion/magas-violent-threats-are-warping-life-in-america.html
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