The verdict is in and Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts in the hush money trial. Skye Jethani and David French discuss the political implications of the guilty verdict. While neither believe the verdict will have any impact on Trump’s base, David thinks it could erode support among supporters on the bubble, but Skye remains unconvinced. Then, they discuss how we should address the legacies of historical heroes who left behind complex and sometimes troubling legacies. Is it appropriate to honor and celebrate certain aspects of these figures, or should their significant flaws compel us to dismiss them entirely? Plus, Skye and David talk about their new favorite tv show, Shogun.

 

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0:47 - Trump Verdict

 

7:27 - Who’s Actually Energizing Their Base?

 

16:22 - Justice Alito and the Flag

 

23:08 - The Politics of Officials Flying Flags

 

29:47 - The Complexity of American Historical Figures

 

41:40 - Facing the Sins of the Fathers Through Maturity

 

47:06 - Shogun and Cultural Divide

 

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In a recent 60 minutes interview, Pope Francis sparked controversy when he claimed that humans are fundamentally good. Katelyn Beaty joins Phil and Kaitlyn to discuss the Pope's comments, and why our theology needs to include both the doctrine that all humans are made in the image of God and an understanding of original sin. Also, new survey data suggests that the "Religious Nones" have plateaued and religious affiliation among Gen Z is on the rise. We discuss why this might be happening and how the "weirdness" of Christianity is what makes it appealing to so many people right now. Then Skye sits down with Sean McGever to discuss his new book, Ownership: The Evangelical Legacy of Slavery in Edwards, Wesley, and Whitefield. They explore how these three historical evangelical leaders navigated the morality of slavery and the lasting impact it is still having on the Church today. Plus, even priests are not immune to Florida Man Syndrome.

 

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5:39 - Italian Island Overrun by Goats

 

10:31 - Pope Francis Calls Humans “Fundamentally Good?”

 

28:20 - Ryan Burge and the Plateauing of the Nones

 

45:57 - Florida Priest Bites Woman

 

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51:17 - Interview

 

59:56 - Opposing Slave Trade, but Not Slavery

 

1:09:47 - How Edwards, Whitfield, and Wesley Influenced Attitudes About Slavery

 

1:20:05 - Avoiding Moral Blindspots

 

1:27:12 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

Alicudi: Italian Island Offers Goats Up for Adoption

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68731003

 

Pope Francis Draws Accusations of Heresy for Saying Humans are Good

https://www.christianpost.com/news/pope-francis-draws-accusations-of-heresy-for-saying-humans-good.html

 

Ryan Burge and Nones Plateau

https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/the-nones-have-hit-a-ceiling?utm_campaign=email-half-post&r=6smb2&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

 

Florida Priest Admits Biting Woman in Defense of Eucharist

https://www.ncronline.org/news/florida-priest-admits-biting-woman-last-resort-defense-save-eucharist

 

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Kansas City Chiefs Kicker, Harrison Butker, recently gave a controversial commencement address at Benedictine College where he drew on some popular conservative talking points about Pride Month, Covid 19 policies, and the calling of women in the home. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss the problems they had with the speech, as well as their frustrations with some of the criticism of the speech, and how Butker's views seem to have been influenced more by conservative politics than the historic Catholic position on these issues. Then, Kaitlyn sits down with Latasha Morrison to talk about her new book, "Brown Faces, White Spaces." They discuss the importance of understanding historical context to grasp the roots and impacts of systemic racism, and practical ways that churches and individuals can engage in the work of racial reconciliation. Plus, a megachurch in Texas tried to manipulate a traffic study for a stop light, and Phil thinks he has proof that News of the Butt is the best part of the podcast.

 

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10:49 - News of the Butt Supporters Speak Out

 

13:35 - Harrison Butker

 

23:00 - Why Did Butker’s Speech Get So Much Attention?

 

29:31 - Pope Francis Says Conservatives Have “Suicidal” Mindset

 

37:12 - Is the Media More Spiritually Formative Than the Pope?

 

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48:20 - What is “Be the Bridge?”

 

55:37 - Understanding Historical Context in Discussing Racial Divide

 

59:02 - Why She Combined Personal History, Data, and the Bible in “Be the Bridge”

 

1:03:40 - How Scripture Informs Justice

 

1:14:14 - Jesus, the Suffering Servant

 

1:19:53 - Maintaining Hope for Restoration

 

1:24:48 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

 

Texas Megachurch Hits the Brakes After Trying to Skew a Traffic Study: https://religionnews.com/2024/05/14/a-texas-megachurch-tried-to-fudge-a-traffic-study-to-get-a-new-light-it-did-not-end-well-josh-howerton-lakepointe-church/

 

Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica Rebut Harrison Butker as No One Else Could:

https://www.yahoo.com/news/benedictine-sisters-mount-st-scholastica-100700734.html?

 

Pope Francis says U.S. Conservatives Have a “Suicidal Attitude”:

https://www.axios.com/2024/05/20/pope-francis-60-minutes-interview-takeaways

 

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Be the Bridge: Pursuing God’s Heart for Racial Reconciliation: https://a.co/d/eZLQFB6

 

Brown Faces, White Spaces: Confronting Systemic Racism to Bring Healing and Restoration: https://a.co/d/bERMEXN

 

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A new iPad advertisement showing musical instruments and art supplies being crushed by a hydraulic press has triggered a backlash against Apple and provoked a wider discussion about the impact of technology on communities and creativity. Jonathan Haidt says religious kids have better mental health on average because they’re connected to incarnate congregations, and the Catholic Church disciplines an AI priest. Then, Kaitlyn talks to Matthew Niermann about the Lausanne Movement’s massive new report on global Christianity and the major trends shaping the future of the church. Also this week—beware of cicada rain!

 

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8:44 - Cicadas’ Powerful Urine

 

13:41- Apple Crushes Incarnation

 

23:58 - The Desire of Incarnation

 

29:01 - Jonathan Haidt and the Anxious Secular Kids

 

35:30 - An AI Priest is laicized

 

48:24 - The Church in a Hydraulic Press

 

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56:26 - Interview

 

58:03 - What is The Lausanne Movement?

 

1:02:35 - Polycentric Christianity

 

1:12:27 - What Challenges and Opportunities Come with this Shift?

 

1:20:30 - The Question of Our Era: What Does it Mean to be Human?

 

1:30:35 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

Why Cicadas Power Spray Their Pee

https://www.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2024/04/24/cicadas-emerge-2024-pee-mist/73423177007/

 

Rage Against the Apple Machine

https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2024/may-web-only/pastor-apple-ipad-ad-apology-crush-reality.html

 

Jonathan Haidt Religion Tweet

https://twitter.com/JonHaidt/status/1773692138724655394

 

AI ‘Priest’ Sparks More Online Backlash Than Belief

https://www.ncronline.org/news/ai-priest-sparks-more-backlash-belief

 

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Phil is back! He gives an update about his family’s harrowing medical emergency. Then, new data shows the Democratic Party’s grip on Black Christians may be slipping. Esau McCaulley shares his take on the reason. Nancy French talks with Skye about the themes in her new memoir, “Ghosted,” including church sexual abuse, political tribalism, trauma, and her miraculous experiences with God. Also this week—another book ban backfires, and defensive driving Florida style.

 

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24:25 - Esau’s Childhood Stomach Surgery

 

26:50 - Florida Man Rescues Friend from Alligator

 

28:14 - Florida Man Tries to Ban Bible from Schools

 

35:06 - Have Democrats Lost the Black Church?

 

49:03 - Esau’s Dream Proposal

 

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53:28 - Interview

 

55:10 - Charismatic Experiences

 

59:18 - How Did the Frenches Not End Up in MAGA?

 

1:03:48 - What Radicalized the Republican Voter Base?

 

1:08:25 - Where There Signs 20 Years Ago That Radicalization Was Coming? 

 

1:11:30 - Pro-Life Republicans Changing Their Stances?

 

1:22:20 - What’s the Future for the GOP?

 

1:33:58 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

Man Runs Over Alligator with Truck to Save Neighbor from Attack

https://people.com/man-runs-over-alligator-with-truck-to-save-neighbor-from-attack-8637962#:~:text=A%20Florida%20man%20ran%20over,a%20pond%20in%20Collier%20County.

 

Florida Atheist Uses State’s New Book Banning Law to Object to the Bible

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/chaz-stevens-bible-ban_n_6268e98ee4b0ea625c0e2b58

 

Have Democrats Lost the Black Church?

https://religionunplugged.com/news/2024/4/15/have-the-democrats-lost-the-black-church

 

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Swifties are celebrating the record-breaking release of two new albums, but some conservative Christians are not happy. They’re accusing Taylor Swift of mocking Christianity and promoting witchcraft. Our resident Swiftie, Kaitlyn Schiess, explains the controversy. Then, former presidential speechwriter and contributor to The Atlantic, Pete Wehner, talks with Skye about the future of the Republican Party. Will the Trump spell ever break? Also this week—the end of America’s monoculture, and how dumb were dinosaurs?

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6:08 - Dinosaurs—Were They Smart?

13:00 - Is Taylor Swift Mocking Christians?

15:12 - Taylor Swift’s Bohemian Mishmash

18:12 - Artistic vs Political Usage of Biblical Language

23:13 - Taylor Swift and Kids

23:23 - Children and Public Spaces

31:02 - Portrayal vs Endorsement

35:18 - Everything is a Cult Now and 20th Century Communication Technology

40:17 - What Even is Mainstream?

44:27 - Labels and the Good Samaritan

50:14 - Choice and Community

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1:03:48 - What Radicalized the Republican Voter Base?

1:08:25 - Where There Signs 20 Years Ago That Radicalization Was Coming? 

1:11:30 - Pro-Life Republicans Changing Their Stances?

1:22:20 - What’s the Future for the GOP?

1:33:58 - End Credits

 

Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

 

T. Rex Was Probably About As Intelligent as a Crocodile

https://www.popsci.com/science/t-rex-intelligence/

 

Taylor Swift’s Religious Imagery for a Spiritually Syncretic Era

https://religionnews.com/2024/04/23/taylor-swifts-ttpd-religious-imagery-for-a-spiritually-syncretic-era/

 

Taylor Swift Mocks Christianity in Her New Album

https://www.movieguide.org/news-articles/taylor-swift-mocks-christianity-in-her-new-album.html

 

Everything’s a Cult Now

https://www.vox.com/the-gray-area/24133960/america-cult-internet-culture-end-monoculture-communication-tribalism#:~:text=Writer%20Derek%20Thompson%20on%20how,we're%20never%20going%20back.&text=The%20internet%20has%20fractured%20our,and%20habits%20of%20everyone%20online.

 

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The Death of Politics: How to Heal Our Frayed Republic After Trump: https://a.co/d/2ute7Ua

 

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