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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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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0:00 - Show Starts

 

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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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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0:00 - Show Starts

 

2:00 - Theme Song

 

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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:

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/268183/cna-explains-when-is-a-deportation-policy-intrinsically-evil

 

Mobius Strip of Prayer in the UK:

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/11/uk-answered-prayer-monument-landmark-richard-gamble/

 

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Steps: A Guide to Transforming Your Life When Willpower Isn’t Enough by John Ortberg: https://amzn.to/4q9YSJN

 

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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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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?

https://religionnews.com/2025/11/18/why-trumps-immigration-crackdown-may-make-america-less-christian/?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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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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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