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

 

4:28 - Theme Song

 

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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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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.

 

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0:18 - Show Starts

 

0:32 - D.E.I.

 

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38:50 - The After Party

 

1:01:48 - End Credits

 

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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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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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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

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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.

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18:53 - The Trump Debate is Dead

 

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51:46 - Interview with John Mark Comer

 

1:26:10 - End Credits

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The Trump Debate Is Dead

https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2024/january-web-only/trump-debate-is-dead-evangelicals.html

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Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become like him. Do as he did. By John Mark Comer

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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.

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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

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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.

 

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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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