Many of our political leaders invoke the Bible, but Rabbi Shai Held says many don’t understand one of its most important commands. Rabbi Held argues that Scripture’s call to love immigrants was a “moral revolution” and says the mistreatment of immigrants is an abomination in God’s eyes. Skye interviews Father James Martin about his new memoir, “Work in Progress,” about his journey from the business world to the priesthood. They also discuss the link between Jesuit spirituality and Protestant theology, and they get nerdy about Jesus and temple theology. Also this week—the rise of non-denoms, and Phil wants cornhole in the Olympics.

 

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15:06 - A Rabbi’s Op-Ed on Immigration

 

27:45 - More Life-Saving Aid Cut

 

37:58 - Non-Denominational Churches

 

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54:55 - Interview

 

57:03 - How Father Martin Became a Jesuit Priest

 

1:04:53 - Post-Secularism

 

1:15:02 - The Woman at the Well

 

1:27:46 - End Credits

 

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

A Rabbi on Immigration and the Bible:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/22/opinion/immigrants-religion-bible-politics.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic/religion

 

Trump Administration Cutting More AID Programs:

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/2026/02/trump-state-department-ending-aid-seven-african-countries/686106/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=user/TheAtlantic

 

Why Are Non-Denominationals so Big? 

https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/those-non-denoms-are-just-southern?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=1561197&post_id=182170104&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=6smb2&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email

 

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Thirty years ago, Joshua Harris became the cheerleader for purity culture with his book “I Kissed Dating Goodbye.” Since then, he’s apologized for the book, exited from ministry and his marriage, and announced he’s no longer a Christian. He talks to Skye about his journey from fundamentalism to deconstructionism, and back toward curiosity about Jesus. Also this week, how the Trump administration is making paganism great again, why secular progressives are rediscovering the benefits of religion, and how Christians in Springfield, Ohio, have organized to protect Haitian immigrants from deportation. Plus, cannibal jellyfish are taking over Venice, and Phil has seen the wrap light.

 

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8:52 - Cannibal Jellyfish Attack Venice!

 

14:18 - Springfield Christians Help Haitian Immigrants

 

24:04 - Donald Trump, the Pagan King

 

35:19 - Secular Progressives Miss Religion

 

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58:35 - Teenage Fame

 

1:09:52 - What Wisdom Does Joshua Wish He Had?

 

1:14:50 - Value of Slowness

 

1:20:22 - Trump and Deconstruction

 

1:26:55 - End Credits

 

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Cannibal Jellyfish Attack Venice!

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15511319/Venice-invaded-cannibalistic-jellyfish-vanishing-anus.html

 

Ohio Churches Help Haitians:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/us/springfield-ohio-haitians-deportation-threat.html

 

Donald Trump, Pagan King:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/opinion/donald-trump-pagan-king.html

 

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The big game was on Sunday, and for most of the country, it was a big letdown unless you’re heavily invested in the culture war. Phil, Kaitlyn, and Skye start by breaking down Bad Bunny’s halftime show (en español) and Turning Point USA’s alternative with Kid Rock. Then they discuss how Jesus became such a big part of football culture. Is it good that so many players start their media interviews with a shout-out to their Lord and Savior, or has it become a distracting cliche? Skye talks to Tyler Johnson, the Chief Impact Officer for Come Near, about how their Super Bowl ad this year still hopes to point people to Jesus but with less controversy. Also, this week, Bonnie Kristian says everyone is too obsessed with gender.

 

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5:40 - Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show

 

10:01 - Turning Point’s Response

 

14:40 - Christianity and Athletes

 

27:49 - Are We Obsessed with Gender?

 

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57:57 - 2026’s “He Gets Us” ad

 

1:06:08 - Why Spend So Much Money?

 

1:17:47 - Less Controversial This Year?

 

1:24:55 - End Credits

 

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Bonnie Kristian’s Article on Gender

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/02/the-gender-obsession-kristian/

 

Washington Post Article on Christianity and Athletes:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/02/06/faith-super-bowl-christian-athletes/?utm_campaign=wp_week_in_ideas&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_content=week_in_ideas&utm_term=jtk-flex-day

 

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We’ve all heard the stories of people raised within American evangelicalism who became disillusioned because of abuse, scandals, or political idolatry. Some migrated to more progressive church traditions while others deconstructed their faith entirely. Joshua Harris, made famous for his seminal purity culture book “I Kissed Dating Goodbye,” was in the latter category. Harris now says he is emerging from “a season of overcorrection,” having seen the “bully energy” in progressive spaces, and that he is curious about Jesus again. Then, Katilyn talks to feminist author Leah Libresco Sargeant about her provocative new book, “The Dignity of Dependence.” Also this week—new signs of hope as cities, states, and courts are resisting ICE.

 

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19:43 - Josh Harris Second Slap

 

34:15 - Faith in Church vs. Faith in Christ

 

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52:32 - Interview

 

55:17 - Defining Feminism

 

1:05:42 - Autonomy vs Meaning

 

1:23:28 - End Credits

 

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Joshua Harris on Returning to Christ:

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