In a military operation straight out of a spy novel, Israel infiltrated Hezbollah’s communication networks and detonated pager bombs and walkie talkies. David French and Skye discuss the operation and the long term ramifications. Then, they break down Pope Francis’ controversial comments on salvation that have sparked backlash among conservative Catholics. Finally, they unpack a surprising trend: why are young men returning to church in greater numbers than women? Is it a sign of hope for the church, or something more complicated?

 

0:00 - Theme Song

 

0:17 - Episode Starts, Update on Israel

 

13:19 - David French on the Pope Francis

 

18:50 - The Pope and Existential Humility

 

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30:35 - MAGA’s Delight in Outrage

 

44:48 - Young Men Are Now More Religious Than Young Women

 

49:40 - Are Economic Shifts Drawing Men Towards the Church?

 

54:57 - How Secular Marketing Strategies are Changing the Church

 

57:46 - End Credits

 

Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

David French on Pope Francis:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/19/opinion/pope-francis-god-election.html

Men Are Now More Religious Than Women:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/23/us/young-men-religion-gen-z.html

MAGA Will Fall for Anything:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/12/opinion/maga-debate-cats-dogs-haiti-trump.html

 

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With both the election and polls getting closer, new research from Lifeway says a record number of pastors are refusing to say who they’re voting for—even on an anonymous survey. Mike Erre says he wouldn’t answer the survey either. His reason may surprise you. Phil explores how Pat Buchanan’s 1992 presidential campaign was a harbinger of today’s politics. And diversity experts featured in Matt Walsh’s new documentary claim he lied to get them to participate in the film. Walsh says it’s okay to lie for the greater good of winning the culture war. Is he right? Then, Kaitlyn interviews America’s Government Teacher and social media sensation, Sharon McMahon, about her new book “The Small and the Mighty.” McMahon says history can give us hope and resilience to live faithfully in our divided times. Also this week—Be careful, that’s not an Oreo on the ground.

 

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1:05 - Intro

 

2:24 -  Preview of The Esau McCaulley Podcast

 

5:36 - Show Starts

 

6:58 - Theme Song

 

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8:26 - Skye’s New Hat

 

13:24 - News of the Oreo Butt

 

18:27 - LifeWay’s Research on Pastors’ Voting Polls

 

27:42 - Mike’s Church Navigating the Political Divide

 

30:58 - The GOP’s Slow Turn from Evangelicalism

 

42:41 - Has Anti-Immigration Sentiment Become Mainstream in Christianity?

 

51:00 - Matt Walsh’s “Am I a Racist?”

 

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59:48 - Interview

 

1:01:34 - How Did McMahon Get Into Teaching History on the Internet?

 

1:06:55 - How Do You Engage Online Without Falling Into Outrage?

 

1:10:30 - What Is Your Most Important Work?

 

1:16:09 - What Is Your Capacity?

 

1:27:17 - Septima Clark

 

1:33:27 - Loving Your Enemies

 

1:39:16 - End Credits  

 

Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

Oreo Spider Butts

https://boingboing.net/2024/09/14/trapdoor-ravine-spiders-butt-easily-mistaken-for-oreo-cookie.html

 

The GOP’s Slow Turn from American Evangelicalism

https://religionnews.com/2024/09/18/the-declining-significance-of-religion-in-the-gop/?utm_medium=social

 

Half of Pastors Plan to Vote for Trump, Nearly a Quarter Wouldn’t Say

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2024/09/trump-vote-pastors-evangelical-election-lifeway-survey/

 

How Far is Too Far?

https://wng.org/opinions/how-far-is-too-far-1726567683

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During last week’s presidential debate, Donald Trump amplified a false rumor about Haitian immigrants eating pets in Springfield, Ohio. Since then the community, which was already facing significant challenges, has been shaken by deepening divisions, racism, and even bomb threats. We look at how church leaders in Springfield are responding, what’s really behind the pet-eating lie, and why some of Trump’s Christian supporters are embracing the demonstrably false story. Then, Skye talks with Robi Damelin, an 80-year-old peace activist he met during his recent trip to Israel. Robi’s son was killed by a Palestinian sniper in 2002, and since then she’s been partnering with grieving parents in both Israel and Palestine to advocate for peace despite growing resistance from leadership in both communities. Also this week—magic Dorito dust makes mice disappear.

 

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1:56 - Show Starts

 

4:40 - Theme Song

 

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7:15 - Invisible Dorito Mice

 

15:15 - The Presidential Debate

 

22:57 - Why We’ve Accepted Lying

 

30:51 - Christians Repairing Divides in Ohio

 

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49:29 - Interview

 

53:20 - Robi’s First Act of Social Justice

 

1:01:28 - Vengeance and the Cycle of Violence

 

1:12:36 - Freed from Victimhood

 

1:19:17 - Where Are Things Now?

 

1:24:03 - End Credits

 

Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

The Dye in Doritos Can Make Mice Transparent:

https://www.popsci.com/science/dye-mice-transparent/

 

Trump’s Lie is Another Test for Christian America:

https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/09/trump-haitian-immigrants-lies/679886/

 

Ohio Haitians Feel Panic, Local Christians Try to Repair Divides:

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2024/09/haitian-immigrants-ohio-trump-vance-churches/

 

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Today’s show is all about perspective. First, Phil offers his perspective on the news stories fans send him on social media about Icelandic cucumbers and water buffalos, and how they compare to articles he actually likes about robotic mushrooms and avoiding gluteal amnesia. Then, a recent article explores our culture’s focus on products, practices, and apps designed to increase our happiness, and why focusing on happiness is a sure way to miss it. And Christine Emba’s latest article in The Atlantic looks at why government support and financial incentives have failed to reverse declining birthrates in many countries. She argues the decision to have children isn’t about money but meaning. Then Amy Low shares about her memoir “The Brave In-Between” and the perspective she’s gained by living with a terminal cancer diagnosis for five years. Plus, Skye and Mike Erre have different perspectives about holiday decorations.

 

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1:52 - Show Starts

 

2:52 - Theme Song

 

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5:28 - Holiday Decor Disagreements

 

11:56 - Wounded Water Buffalo

 

15:11 - Tiktok Blamed for Cucumber Shortage

 

18:22 - Mushrooms Piloting Robot Hands

 

22:25 - Dead Butt Syndrome

 

28:09 - Does Tracking Happiness Make Us Miserable?

 

41:07 - Is the Decline of Birth Rates Really Economic?

 

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1:01:06 - Interview

 

1:06:01 - Why Did Amy Low Write The Brave In-Between?

 

1:10:10 - What Are the “Rooms” We Go Through in Life?

 

1:17:00 - The Honesty That Comes Out Near Death

 

1:23:10 - Where is the Meaning in Pain?

 

1:31:10 - End Credits

 

Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

Water Buffalo That Was on the Loose in Iowa Captured:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/water-buffalo-on-loose-injured-aggressive-iowa/

 

Viral TikTok Video Creates Cucumber Shortage in Iceland:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2024/09/06/viral-tiktok-video-creates-cucumber-shortage-in-iceland/

 

Robot controlled by a king oyster mushroom blends living organisms and machines: 

https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/04/science/fungus-robot-mushroom-biohybrid/index.html

 

Sitting All Day Can Cause Dead Butt Syndrome:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/04/well/move/dead-butt-syndrome-gluteal-amnesia.html

 

Are We Happy Yet?:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/08/opinion/happiness-tracking-america.html

 

The Real Reason People Aren’t Having Kids:

https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2024/08/fertility-crisis/679319/

 

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The Brave In-Between: Notes from the Last Room by Amy Low: https://a.co/d/5Hm69Ic

 

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A very old trend is making a big comeback among Catholic women—veils. Is the turn toward head coverings rooted in Scripture, a desire for sacred symbols, a longing for traditional womanhood, or is it just a nostalgic fashion trend field by TikTok? A new study says what separates conservatives and liberals is how hierarchically they view the world and the importance of maintaining strict boundaries. And why are very conservative political personalities starting to talk more about Christian theology? Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn each offer their explanations. Then, Jemar Tisby is back to talk about his new book, “The Spirit of Justice,” and the remarkable stories of heroic, but largely forgotten, Christians in American history. Also this week—hurricanes are blowing cocaine.

0:00 - Intro

2:15 - Show Starts

4:08 - Theme Song

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7:05 - The Cocaine Hurricane Strikes

11:40 - Young Catholics Wearing Veils 

21:13 - Do Difference between Liberal and Conservative Come Down to Boundary Lines?

26:03 - Chesterton’s Fence and Wisdom

36:31 - Why Are Right-Wing Political Pundits Invested in Looking for Heresy?

51:31 - Threats to Conservatism Treated as Threats to Christianity

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1:01:02 - Interview

1:03:12 - Why Did Jemar Tisby Write The Spirit of Justice?

1:09:04 - How Jamar Tisby Gathered Theological Resources 

1:16:38 - How To Be Aware of Injustice

1:20:57 - Women of the Civil Rights Movement

1:27:47 - How to Seek Justice in Your Life

1:33:09 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

The Young Catholic Women Bringing Back Veils:

https://www.thefp.com/p/the-young-catholic-women-bringing

Many Difference between Liberals and Conservatives May Boil Down to One Belief:

 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/many-differences-between-liberals-and-conservatives-may-boil-down-to-one-belief/

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The Spirit of Justice: True Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance:

https://a.co/d/dZG7UAb

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