Wed, 8 April 2026
We have a roundup of extravagant Easter celebrations, including helicopter egg drops, holy week drone shows, and skydiving bunnies. But what do these spectacles really achieve, and what do they communicate about the way of Jesus? Bible sales are breaking records. Is Donald Trump the reason? Conservative writer Peter Wehner, who worked for three Republican administrations, is back to explain how MAGA has rewired evangelical morality and what pastors should do about it. Also this week, the contrasting Easter messages of the Pope and the President.
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0:00 - Show Starts
3:43 - Theme Song
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5:48 - Candy Day
8:37 - Pope and President Easter Messages
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25:12 - Easter Spectacles
32:11- Was the Resurrection “Spectacle?”
40:32 - Bible Sales Double
50:48 - Interview
54:35 - Where MAGA Came From
1:05:18 - Will MAGA Burn Out?
1:16:36 - Pastors in Political Controversy
1:24:42 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment: Easter Drones:
Luxury Bibles: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/05/us/luxury-bibles.html
Other Resources: How Trump Killed Conservatism by Peter Wehner: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/03/trump-maga-conservatism/686501/
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Wed, 1 April 2026
Catholic bishops around the U.S. are reporting a dramatic increase in applications for church membership and a surge of new converts as Easter approaches. What’s driving this new interest in the Catholic Church, and why aren’t evangelical churches seeing a similar boom? Mike Erre joins Phil and Kaitlyn to discuss the trend. Gabriel Salguero is back to update Skye on the impact of immigration enforcement on Hispanic churches and communities. He shares about two evangelical pastors detained in ICE facilities, and why Latino voters are abandoning Donald Trump after giving him record support in 2024. Also this week, is sycophantic AI causing us to lose our ability to tolerate real people?
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0:00 - Show Starts
5:19 - Theme Song
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7:58 - AI Stunting Human Interactions?
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26:20 - Catholic Revival?
46:20 - Interview
48:50 - Pastors Detained in Alligator Alcatraz
59:28 - Trump Support from Hispanic Communities
1:05:01 - Responsibility of the Media
1:18:47 - Willing to Lay Down Access
1:24:42 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment: AI Affecting Human Judgement! https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/03/study-sycophantic-ai-can-undermine-human-judgment/
Surge in Catholic Converts https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/26/us/catholics-converts.html
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Wed, 25 March 2026
A recent article in The Atlantic argues that we should stop using the label “Christian nationalism” to criticize the religious right because both conservatives and progressives throughout American history have been motivated by Christian faith. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss what the article gets right and why we need to keep talking about the danger of Christian nationalism. Phil wonders why Catholic leaders are outspoken in their criticism of the Iran war, while fewer evangelical leaders are speaking up. Kaitlyn talks with Amar Peterman about his book, Becoming Neighbors: The Common Good Made Local. Also this week—the online heresy hunters are angry, and M.I.T. creates injectable satellite mini livers.
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4:03 - Theme Song
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6:52 - Who’s a Heretic?
12:04 - Injectable Livers from MIT!
17:45 - Christian Coverage of the Iran War
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33:07 - “Christian Nationalist” Term Unhelpful?
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51:15 - Interview
52:14 - Why Did Peterman Write “Becoming Neighbors?”
1:01:06 - The Struggles of Diverse Theologies
1:14:08 - Seeking Good Yet Disagreeing
1:26:02 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment: Satellite Livers!
Cardinals on War in Iran: https://catholicreview.org/white-house-gamifying-war-on-iran-marks-a-moral-crisis-warns-us-cardinal/
Atlantic article on Christian Nationalists: https://www.theatlantic.com/books/2026/03/how-christian-nationalist-became-epithet/686279/
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Wed, 18 March 2026
In the past, Christian fundamentalism was defined by a literal reading of the Bible and conservative social values. They believed in things like a seven-day creation, the rapture, prophecies about the return of Jesus, and supporting the state of Israel. But data shows that fewer evangelicals hold these beliefs, but that doesn’t mean fundamentalism is going away. Skye and Kaitlyn are joined by Mike Erre to discuss the changing definition of Christian fundamentalism in America, and why the older variety may have been better. Then Bob Goff talks about his new video project through the Holy Land called “A Journey with Jesus," and how he sustains his joy in these angry times. Also this week—why is Gen Z drinking less alcohol?
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3:34 - Theme Song
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5:46 - Why Aren’t People Drinking Alcohol?
16:52 - Creationism Isn’t Very Common
27:50 - The Anti-Israel New Right
37:50 - Why Are Evangelicals Less Pro-Israel?
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55:37 - Interview
58:59 - Why’d Bob Goff Write A Journey with Jesus?
1:07:34 - Maintaining Authenticity
1:25:50 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment: Alcohol’s Not Popular? https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/16/dining/us-alcohol-restaurants.html
Israel, Rapture, and the Right:
Creationism’s Not That Common: https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/creationism-isnt-as-common-as-you
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Wed, 11 March 2026
Do you remember the children’s book, “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day”? That title also sums up what most Americans think about Trump’s new war with Iran. Kaitlyn explains why the war is immoral based on Christian theology, Phil channels Ezra Klein to define America’s new “heads on pikes” foreign policy, and Skye says the war fits Donald Trump’s long pattern of laziness and impatience. Then, Preston Sprinkle is back to discuss his latest book, “From Genesis to Junia,” about his journey to determine what the Bible really says about women in leadership. Also this week, Americans were the only people in a worldwide survey to say most of their fellow citizens are bad people. Plus, some happy puppy news.
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4:15 - Theme Song
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6:42 - A Dog Called Ted
9:04 - Skye on Iran
28:30 - Americans Don’t Trust Americans?
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49:12 - Interview
53:46 - Why’s Preston Writing on Women in Ministry?
1:04:00 - Increased Interest in Egalitarian
1:14:20 - Tribalism and Taking Scripture Seriously
1:31:34 - End Credits
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Wed, 4 March 2026
The U.S. launched a military strike on Iran and President Trump is framing it in moral terms. Phil, Kaitlyn, and Katelyn Beaty discuss the administration’s shifting justifications for war, and why Christians should be cautious of language that makes it easier to dehumanize enemies. Then, they turn to the mass shooting in Austin and the predictable scramble to turn tragedy into political leverage. Kaitlyn interviews Carrie McKean about why distrust in public health and debates over immigration are often more complicated than our partisan categories allow. Also this week, don’t take selfies with snow leopards.
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0:00 - Show Starts
3:20 - Theme Song
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5:55 - Snow Leopards
10:50 - War with Iran
17:36 - Shooting in Texas
33:16 - Wanting to Help
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53:10 - Interview
54:25 - Accidentally Writing for New York Times
59:56 - Anti-Vax and Eroding Trust
1:07:40 - Coming Here Legally… Not Simple
1:12:40 - A Trump Supporter Caring for Immigrants
1:25:20 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment: Don’t Take Selfies with Leopards!
Ballerina Farm: https://people.com/ballerina-farm-hannah-neeleman-says-baby-no-9-could-be-my-last-11917665
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Wed, 25 February 2026
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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2:15 - Theme Song
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5:55 - Winter Olympics!
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
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Trump Administration Cutting More AID Programs:
Why Are Non-Denominationals so Big?
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Wed, 18 February 2026
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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2:15 - Theme Song
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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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54:09 - Interview
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!
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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Wed, 11 February 2026
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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2:50 - Theme Song
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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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52:51 - Interview
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:
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Wed, 4 February 2026
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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2:46 - Theme Song
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8:38 - Child Returned from I.C.E. Custody
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
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Wed, 28 January 2026
The country is on edge after another protester was killed by ICE officers in Minneapolis. Phil, Kaitlyn, and Skye look at how different Christian journalists and media outlets are covering, or not covering, the story, and what protests against ICE share in common with the Civil Rights movement, and how they’re different. Speaking of the Civil Rights era, Justin Giboney is back to discuss his new book, “Don’t Let Nobody Turn You Around.” He believes too much of the American church and our politics has been captivated by the culture war, and learning from the example of the Black church, which rejected the “conservative vs. progressive” binary, can help lead us out. Also this week, the cows are coming for us!
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0:00 - Show Starts
3:38 - Theme Song
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7:07 - Cow Tools
12:55 - Christian Journalists on Alex Pretti
25:03 - Media Ecosystem
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47:17 - Interview
55:46 - The Black Church’s Tradition of Witness
1:06:30 - Humanizing Your Political Opponents
1:15:00 - Persuasion in Politics
1:24:00 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment: Cow Tools: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj0n127y74go
Religion News Service on Clergy Protesting ICE:
The Atlantic on ICE Protests: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/2026/01/minneapolis-uprising/685755/
Christianity Today on Authority and Responsibility:
Other Resources: Don’t Let Anybody Turn You Around: How the Black Church’s Public Witness Leads Us Out of the Culture War: https://amzn.to/45ZnNrG
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Wed, 21 January 2026
Over the last 30 years, the number of Americans who say they highly value patriotism, religion, community, and family has dropped dramatically. At the same time, the number of Americans who care about making more money has gone up. Phil, Kaitlyn, and Skye discuss David Brooks’ new article about the culture’s shift toward autonomy and away from loving attachments, and how Christians can begin rebuilding their social muscles. Sociologist and former pastor, Ryan Burge, is back to discuss why the political polarization of Christianity is hurting both the church and democracy. Also this week, why small houses are better for your soul, and monkeys are missing in St. Louis—or are they?
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3:38 - Theme Song
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7:00 - The Monkeys are Loose in St. Louis!
15:24 - David Brooks on Love
38:00 - Are You Socially Muscular?
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52:34 - Interview
55:34 - Number of Christians Holding Steady
1:00:23 - Do Revivals Need to be Inside the Church?
1:09:38 - What is a Moderate Congregation?
1:17:50 - Evangelicalism Became Fundamentalism
1:24:00 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment: Monkeys! On the Loose! https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/10/us/monkeys-loose-st-louis.html
We’re Living Through the Great Detachment: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/opinion/americans-marriage-loneliness-love.html
Elizabeth Oldfield on Social Muscles: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/opinion/community-housing-friendship.html
Other Resources: The Vanishing Church: How the Hollowing Out of Moderate Congregations Is Hurting Democracy, Faith, and Us (Why the Culture War Led to Polarization and What We Can Do About it) by Ryan Burge: https://amzn.to/4r1rbKL
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Wed, 14 January 2026
Tensions have flared around the country after the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, and the Department of Homeland Security has rolled out a new slogan as it defends the lethal action: “One of Ours, All of Yours.” Is the Trump administration declaring civil war on Americans? Then, two seventeenth-century philosophers, Hobbes and Locke, help us understand the divide in our politics today, but Kaitlyn explains why Christians should be hesitant to embrace either. Skye talks with Senator Raphael Warnock (D-Georgia) about his dual roles as both a senator and a pastor, and why he calls the country’s economic problems a “spiritual crisis.” Also this week—the Bears shred the Packers.
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4:22 - Theme Song
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10:00 - The Minnesota Ice Shooting
30:25 - Hobbes and Locke
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54:45 - The Affordability Crisis
58:35 - Democracy and We the People
1:10:10 - Why Do Democrats Avoid Talking About Faith?
1:24:00 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment: National Catholic Reporter:
Hobbes, Locke, and Stephen Miller:
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Wed, 7 January 2026
The new year began with a successful U.S. military operation to capture Venezuela’s president. But the mission killed approximately 80 people and is being condemned by some American and international leaders as illegal. Esau McCaulley joins Phil and Skye this week to discuss the fallout from the operation. Was it legal? Was it moral? And what does it reveal about Trump’s vision of America? Kaitlyn talks with author Sara Billups about her new book, “Nervous System,” and how our age of anxiety is affecting Christians and the whole church. Also this week—the Trump administration celebrated the holidays with Christian memes, festive taunts, and “Ice Ice Baby.”
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2:52 - Theme Song
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5:23 - Christmas
7:35 - Trump Got Venezuela?
13:46 - What Does America Want to Be?
28:34 - Trump Administration's Christmas
36:10 - Optimism and America
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48:05 - Interview
50:28 - Why Write About Anxiety?
56:14 - Practicing Non-Anxiousness
1:02:40 - Lasting Effects of Fundamentalist Mindsets
1:09:17 - The Church as a Non-Anxious Presence
1:18:09 - End Credits
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Wed, 31 December 2025
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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Wed, 24 December 2025
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. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/146537688/
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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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Wed, 17 December 2025
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. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/146012515/
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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:
Mobius Strip of Prayer in the UK: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/11/uk-answered-prayer-monument-landmark-richard-gamble/
Other Resources: Steps: A Guide to Transforming Your Life When Willpower Isn’t Enough by John Ortberg: https://amzn.to/4q9YSJN
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Wed, 10 December 2025
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. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/145468927/
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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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Wed, 3 December 2025
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. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/144923335/
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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?
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Tue, 2 December 2025
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?
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
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Wed, 26 November 2025
The term “Judeo-Christian” has been used by the Religious Right for decades as a positive shorthand for biblical values in the culture, so why are conservative Christians now rejecting the label? And why are Christian defenses of slavery and the Confederacy gaining popularity 160 years after the Civil War? Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn explain how the rising influence of Christian nationalism drives both trends. J. Ross Wagner, editor of the new book, “Being Christian After the Desolation of Gaza,” talks to Skye about how both American and Palestinian Christians are reexamining evangelical support for Israel. Also this week, a woman has been hiding in the New Testament for nearly 2,000 years, and there’s a new horror movie about a teenage Jesus. What could go wrong? Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/144401051/
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0:00 - Show Starts
3:29 - Theme Song
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7:10 - Jesus Horror Movie?
13:44 - Hidden Woman in the Bible?
20:20 - Judeo-Christian No More?
31:50 - Slavery Debate Continues
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55:25 - Interview
58:20 - Why Was This Written?
1:03:50 - Pro-Israel and Antisemitism
1:13:31 - Christian Palestinian Response
1:22:00 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment: Christianity Today Article on Jesus Horror Movie:
Woman Hidden in the Bible:
The Right Rejecting the Judeo-Christian term: https://religionnews.com/2025/11/18/on-the-right-judeo-christian-values-are-out-and-christian-nationalism-is-in/?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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Wed, 19 November 2025
Mike Erre joins Phil and Skye to discuss a New York Times column by David Brooks. He says America’s divisions will only heal when we abandon shallow labels and war metaphors, and instead see one another as fellow pilgrims on a journey. America’s Catholic bishops issue a stern rebuke of the Trump administration’s dehumanizing rhetoric and policies, which makes Phil wonder why evangelical leaders can’t do the same. Then, Skye talks to Kentucky’s Democratic governor, Andy Beshear, about why he’s so popular in a state that Donald Trump won by 30 points, and how his party can begin to narrow the “God gap” with voters. Also this week—an A.I. vacuum cleaner has an existential crisis. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/143884054/
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6:20 - AI Roomba Has a Breakdown 16:08- David Brooks on Pilgrimage and Pluralism
45:50 - Catholic Bishops Critical on Immigration Law
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52:21 - Interview
54:48 - What Went Wrong with Democrats?
1:03:42 - Fire with Fire Approach?
1:09:06 - Democrat’s Aversion to Religious Language
1:13:30 - Pro-Life Democrats?
1:21:51 - How Will Democrats Change?
1:25:32 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment: Roomba Butter Breakdown: https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/llm-robot-vacuum-existential-crisis
David Brooks Article on Pluralism: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/opinion/christian-nationalism.html
Catholic Bishops on Trump’s Immigration Policies: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/us/bishops-trump-immigration.html
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Wed, 12 November 2025
The Democratic Party swept the off-cycle elections last week, but this isn’t the first blue wave we’ve seen in the Trump era. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss what it means and the significance of New York City electing a Muslim, democratic socialist as mayor. Does Mamdani represent the death of New York, and possibly America, as one Baptist leader claims? Old Testament scholar Carmen Imes is back to discuss why she hasn’t given up on the church, and we shouldn’t either. Her new book is “Becoming God’s Family: Why the Church Still Matters.” Also this week—how social media is making Christianity dumber and what to do about it. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/143354201/
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6:30 - Blue Wave or Just a Wash?
12:12 - Buzz Around Mamdani
24:00 - Critics of Israel Called Anti-Semetic
30:11 - NYC, Immigration, and Voting Rights
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54:47 - Interview
1:05:00 - Why’s the Old Testament Relevant?
1:13:00 - Struggles for the Church
1:28:28 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment: Fareed Zakaria Article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/11/08/democrats-elections-populism-economy-culture/
Washington Post Article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/11/08/zohran-mamdani-class-warfare-new-york-mayor/
Anti-Intellectual Christianity on Tiktok: https://juicyecumenism.com/2025/11/07/anti-intellectual-christianitys-rise/
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Fri, 7 November 2025
Open Nazi rhetoric is gaining traction on the right, and the response from conservative institutions has been inconsistent at best. Skye and David trace the roots of the problem, the incentives that fueled it, and the late-breaking backlash that may signal a tipping point. They also look at ICE’s increasingly aggressive “Kavanaugh stops,” the risks of expanding executive power, and why election integrity could be threatened when extremism and state authority begin to reinforce each other.
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Wed, 5 November 2025
A new survey finds that moderately religious Americans are the most likely to say that they see dead people. Which raises a question—why are the non-religious and the very religious less likely to report encounters with the departed? New York Times columnist Ezra Klein says that by over-emphasizing inclusivity, the Democratic Party has ironically become less inclusive. And Ryan Burge looks at the numbers behind the party’s growing “God problem.” Will the Democrats ever figure out how to compete against MAGA? New Testament scholar N.T. Wright is back to discuss his latest book, “The Vision of Ephesians.” He tells Skye that the modern church has overemphasized the gospel importance of going to heaven and underemphasized the gospel importance of church unity. Also this week—Phil digs his hole with fans of Wicked even deeper. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/142839301/
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7:33 - Live Show Debrief
9:20 - Phil’s Beef with Wicked
15:26 - Visited by the Dead?
25:44 - Ezra Klein on Why Democrats Aren’t Winning
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52:57 - Interview
55:50 - The Joining of Heaven and Earth
1:04:11 - Unity of the Church
1:16:43 - Barriers Against Multiculturalism
1:28:28 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment: 4 in 10 Evangelicals Say They’ve Been Visited by the Dead https://www.christianitytoday.com/2023/09/christians-dead-relatives-visits-experiences-pew-research/
Other Resources: The Vision of Ephesians: The Task of the Church and the Glory of God by N. T. Wright: https://a.co/d/5R4z3ys
Ezra Klein Article on the Democratic Party:
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Wed, 29 October 2025
This week is Halloween, and on this special episode recorded with a live audience, the Holy Post hosts discuss why our culture isn’t afraid of monsters and demons anymore. How did all of our pop culture heroes and villains become morally ambiguous? Also, would communal living solve our loneliness epidemic? Kaitlyn is all for it, but Skye isn’t so sure. Also this week—audience Q&A, Phil, Skye, Kaitlyn, and Esau play a game of true confessions, and Phil’s favorite news segment comes full circle. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode:
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12:09 - Should We Be in Communes?
27:55 - Why Aren’t We Scared of Demons Anymore?
33:30 - The Loss of Heroes?
47:40 - Skye’s Take on Halloween
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53:30 - Q&A: God’s Leading vs Dreams
58:16 - Q&A: Less News of the Butt
1:00:18 - Q&A: New Taylor Swift Album
1:03:42 - Q&A: Magic in Media
1:12:12 - True Confessions
1:22:00 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment: Butt breathing! https://www.sciencealert.com/human-trials-bring-us-closer-to-breathing-through-our-butts
It’s not normal to raise kids like this: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/opinion/culture/community-parenting-village.html
We’re not afraid of demons or monsters anymore: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/08/labubu-kpop-demon-hunters-demon-slayer/
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Wed, 22 October 2025
A recent article tries to explain why so many politically active Christians behave unchristianly in the public square by differentiating “vertical” and “horizontal” sources of morality. The Holy Post crew examines the argument and finds it weak. Has MAGA ignited a revival in the U.S.? David French says we may be confusing a political revolution for a spiritual revival. Jamin Goggin joins Skye to discuss recovering the practice of confession in our churches. Goggin says it should start with pastors. Also this week—man does not live by 1200-year-old bread alone.
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Links Mentioned in News Segment:
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/vertical-morality-maga-christians_l_68dc8386e4b0b11989f00fb8
Something Is Stirring in Christian America, and It’s Making Me Nervous https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/opinion/christianity-charlie-kirk-revolution-revival.html Other Resources:
Pastoral Confessions: The Healing Path to Faithful Ministry by Jamin Goggin
The Way of the Dragon or the Way of the Lamb: Searching for Jesus’ Path of Power in a Church that Has Abandoned It Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/
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Wed, 15 October 2025
In a series of invitation-only, off-the-record lectures about Christianity, technology billionaire Peter Thiel said the antichrist is trying to regulate technology and billionaires. Which raises the question—Why do we always remake Christ in our image and the antichrist in our enemies’? Gen Z is making conservative Christianity more angry, intolerant, and illiberal. What’s fueling the younger generation's interest in religious fundamentalism? Counter-terrorism expert Elizabeth Neumann is back to discuss the rising acceptance of political violence among young adults and why she expects things to get worse before they get better. Also this week—the fishy origin of fingers. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/141225776/
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5:45 - Fingers are Fish Butts?
9:23 Peter Thiel’s Antichrist Fixation
23:51 - Conservative Christian Gen Z
39:24 - Black-and-White Internet Narratives
48:09 - Swiss Chocolate!
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53:15 - Interview
55:29 - Belief Systems and Violence
1:03:24 - Young People and Violence
1:11:16 - Is Violence a Reflection of Lack of Power?
1:17:15 - Trusting Jesus Instead of Violence
1:26:04 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment: Peter Thiel and the Antichrist: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/oct/13/antichrist-peter-thiel-michigan
Are Fingers Just Long Butts? https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/human-finger-regulatory-genes-originally-fish-cloaca-butt
Gen Z Conservatives: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/opinion/gen-z-conservative-christianity.html
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Wed, 8 October 2025
For the first time ever, the U.K. has appointed a woman as the Archbishop of Canterbury to lead the global Anglican Communion. Kaitlyn, Skye, and Mike Erre discuss the implications of appointment and how Anglicans use “flying bishops” to maintain unity over divisive theological issues. Are there lessons here for other divided Christian communities? The latest “State of Theology” report shows a shocking number of evangelicals hold contradictory beliefs. Why are evangelical churches so bad at teaching the Bible and theology? Kaitlyn talks with A.J. Swoboda and Nijay Gupta, co-authors of “Slow Theology,” about how our cultural addiction to speed and quick answers actually fuels spiritual disillusionment and deconstruction. Also this week—new data shows why most female animals outlive males. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/140691242/
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6:11 - Men Die Sooner Than Women!
14:22 - Women Can Be Archbishops?
36:15 - Why Don’t Evangelicals Know Theology?
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55:55 - Interview
56:17 - Why Slow Theology?
59:50 - Deconstruction as Chemotherapy
1:13:17 - Orthodoxy for Power Rather Than Obedience
1:27:02 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment: Why Women Live Longer: https://www.mpg.de/25470066/0926-evan-why-women-live-longer-than-men-150495-x
Anglican Church Tension Over Woman as New Archbishop:
Study Shows Evangelicals Don’t Know Theology: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/10/state-of-theology-evangelicals-confused-conflicted-belief/
Other Resources: Slow Theology: Eight Practices for Resilient Faith in a Turbulent World (A Guide to Deep Faith in Our Busy Modern Lives) by A. J. Swoboda and Nijay K. Gupta:
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Wed, 1 October 2025
After a South African pastor claimed that Christ would come for his church on September 23, TikTok became rapture obsessed. Mike Erre joins Skye and Kaitlyn to discuss our ongoing fixation with this bad theology, why people get caught up in rapture predictions, and how it damages the credibility of the faith. Kaitlyn talks to Medieval scholar, Grace Hamman, about her new book, “Asks of Old Paths.” Hamman says Medieval literature is rich in wisdom for modern Christians on how to define a good life, using the language of virtues and vices. Also this week—a secular writer examines the benefit of confession and repentance, which makes us wonder why so few Christians practice it. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/140119354/
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5:20 - The Rapture’s a Tiktok trend?
12:52 - Why’s The Rapture so Popular?
32:04 - Psychology and Repentance
41:00 - Self-Interest and Righteousness
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56:26 - Interview
58:05 - Why is Medieval poetry relevant?
1:05:22 - Virtues and Vices
1:16:20 - What’s a Vice We Misunderstand?
1:27:02 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment: Rapture Last Week! https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/jadegomez510/the-rapture-2025-tiktok
Psychological Value of Repentance https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/21/briefing/the-psychological-value-of-repentance.html
Other Resources: Ask of Old Paths: Medieval Virtues and Vices for a Whole and Holy Life by Grace Hamman: https://a.co/d/6WRgTtu
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Wed, 24 September 2025
The memorial service for Charlie Kirk revealed a deep contradiction with the MAGA movement. Kirk’s widow was cheered when she forgave his assassin and modeled Jesus’ command to love your enemies. But the crowd also cheered when Stephen Miller and President Trump dehumanized their opponents and expressed hatred for their enemies. Esau McCaulley joins Phil and Skye to discuss the tension between Christian love and pagan power. Also this week, Dr. Terence Lester tells his inspiring story in his new book, “From Dropout to Doctorate,” and how he’s working both spiritually and systemically to reform education. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/139584724/
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7:35 - Charlie Kirk’s Mixed Memorial Service
11:56 - Christlike Responses
22:53 - Two MAGAs
31:57 - Black Christians Grapple with Kirk’s Legacy
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46:05 - Interview
47:46 - How Poverty Causes Trauma
52:47 - The Headstart People Don’t Get
1:01:48 - The Sick, Sin, and System Narratives
1:14:33 - How He Decided Not to Quite
1:25:18 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment: Bulwark Article on Two Speeches at the Memorial: https://www.thebulwark.com/i/174243794/a-tale-of-two-speeches
Black Christians Confront Charlie Kirk’s Religious Legacy: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/09/22/charlie-kirk-black-christians/
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Wed, 17 September 2025
Last week, a gunman in Utah killed Charlie Kirk on a college campus. Rather than uniting the country against political violence, Kirk’s assassination has only made divisions wider. Some on the left celebrated his death, saying he reaped what he sowed, while some on the right, including the President, are calling for retribution against all leftists. One of the few voices trying to lower the temperature has been Utah’s Republican governor, Spencer Cox, who lamented the polarizing influence of social media and the “conflict entrepreneurs who benefit from radicalizing us.” Phil offers his coffeeshop reflections on how both the right and left justify hating the other side, while Kaitlyn and Skye discuss the need for faithful leadership when all of the incentives are against it. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/139045122/
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2:13 - Theme Song
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15:41 - Tony Perkins Article on America
23:22 - There Are Monsters in Your Midst, Too
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33:03 - The Increasing Acceptance of Political Violence
41:06 - Platforms of Hate
59:41 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment: Tony Perkin’s Article on Charlie Kirk: https://www.christianpost.com/voices/charlie-kirk-and-americas-turning-point.html
David French’s Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/opinion/charlie-kirk-assassination-ideology.html
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Wed, 10 September 2025
Following the school shooting in Minneapolis, The Christian Post has offered a definitive answer for why these massacres keep happening and why gun restrictions won’t work—people are evil. But why don’t politically conservative Christians apply this logic to any other issues? Surprising new data show that more young men than women want to be parents one day, and there’s a growing trend of single men becoming fathers by choice. What does this reveal about our society and the breakdown of dating and marriage? Theologian and best-selling author, Miroslav Volf, discusses his new book, “The Cost of Ambition.” He says our culture of competition is damaging, and too many Christians ignore what the Bible says about the dangers of ambition. Also this week, Phil brings us news from the glowing future. Holy Post Plus: Hills to Die On: https://www.patreon.com/posts/138522925/ Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/138531923/
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11:58 - Mass Shootings and the Evils of Man
20:28- Is This an Argument for Antinomianism?
33:34 - Single Fathers by Choice?
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54:00 - Interview
57:06 - America and Competition
1:01:23 - Superiority vs. Excellence
1:13:28 - Nothing Out of Selfish Ambition
1:23:25 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment: Glowing succulent plants!
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Wed, 3 September 2025
Is unity in the church still possible when everyone is so divided? At the Legacy Conference in Chicago, Beth Moore joins Esau, Kaitlyn, and Skye to wrestle with what it means to remain in community with believers we deeply disagree with. Together they explore why purity tests are dividing Christians online, how cynicism masquerades as wisdom, and why endless outrage is not a productive way to go through life. Plus, some Q and A with the audience, and humpback whales may be the key to solving the empathy debate.
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2:28 - Empathetic Humpback Whales!
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14:21 - Purity and Unity
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30:20 - Tired of Anger
43:30 - Is it Worth Engaging Twitter?
47:13 - Do We Just Believe What We Want?
57:37 - When Do You Look for a new Church?
1:00:59 - When is Something a Heresy?
1:12:28 - How to Love Those Who Are Against You?
1:15:35 - End Credits
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Wed, 27 August 2025
James Dobson, the founder of Focus on the Family, died this week. Critics are saying Dobson was the “godfather of child abuse,” while his fans are saying he belongs on the Mount Rushmore of evangelicalism. Who’s right? Phil, Skye, and Mike Erre discuss Dobson’s legacy and why the controversial conservative is secretly responsible for the creation of VeggieTales. Rising political social media star and Texas state representative, James Talarico, joins Skye to talk about his faith and what makes his frequent references to Christianity in his progressive politics different from the approach of Christian nationalists. Also this week—Cracker Barrel apologizes for changing its logo after being accused of stripping away America’s heritage and culture.
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0:00 - Show Starts
2:03 - Theme Song
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4:48 - Cracker Barrel Logo Gone Woke?
23:36 - James Dobson Passed Away
38:45 - No Dobson Means No Veggietales?
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57:36 - Interview
1:01:15 - Telerico’s Faith Background
1:09:54 - Does the Democratic Party Align with Christianity?
1:20:37 - Flipping Tables
1:28:25 - Christianity and Welcoming the Stranger
1:35:30 - End Credits
Links from News Segment: Cracker Barrel logo change! https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/26/cracker-barrel-logo-apology
Dobson’s Passing: https://www.christianpost.com/voices/jim-dobson-a-giant-of-the-faith.html
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Wed, 20 August 2025
New data shows the nations with the highest standards of living are seeing the sharpest declines in wellbeing, while people in poorer countries are reporting more happiness. What’s going on? David Brooks’ recent article looked at data from 142 countries, and he concludes that spirituality and social connection, not just wealth, are critical to human flourishing. In related news, since legalizing euthanasia in 2016 and expanding access to it, Canada has seen an alarming trend. Then, it’s been 100 years since the Scopes Monkey Trial. Phil talks to Chris Staron, creator of the Truce podcast, about what really happened at the trial and how fictional retellings of the event are still impacting American culture. Also this week—a fox with a footwear fetish.
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5:00 - French Friday Theme Played for Chris Christie?
6:48 - Foxes Swiping Shoes?
13:15 - Why Are We So Hopeless?
30:40 - Canada is killing itself
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54:00 - Scopes Monkey Trials—Who Cares?
1:10:16 - How We Misremembered
1:18:27 - What’d the Trails Change?
1:28:46 - End Credits
Links from News Segment: Foxes Swiping Shoes! https://www.backpacker.com/news-and-events/news/fox-shoe-theft-grand-teton/
Why More People in the World Are Feeling Hopeful by Arthur Brooks: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/07/opinion/happiness-community-wealth.html
Less Religion, less babies! https://www.newsweek.com/less-religion-less-babies-declining-birth-rate-2110254
Canada is Killing Itself: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2025/09/canada-euthanasia-demand-maid-policy/683562/
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Wed, 13 August 2025
The Holy Post crew is suspicious of a new study that finds MAGA supporters score higher in authoritarianism, social dominance, and malevolent personality traits, while liberals score higher in compassion and empathy. Church planter, Brad Edwards, says many of us hold beliefs, language, and values that sabotage our ability to benefit from participation in a church. He talks to Kaitlyn about his new book, “The Reason for Church,” and why our anti-institutional instincts are self-defeating. Also this week, the Secretary of Defense reposted comments from his pastor that women shouldn’t be allowed to vote. The Catholic Church says ICE detainees are being denied their religious rights. And robo-bunnies of death. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/136333510/
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7:06 - Okoboji!
12:53 - Robo-Rabbits vs Snakes!
18:53 - Hegseth Opposes Women’s Suffrage?
22:42 - Priests Alligator Alcatraz
28:22 - Conservative/Liberal Empathy Study
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51:11 - Interview - The Reason for Church: Why the Body of Christ Still Matters in an Age of Anxiety, Division, and Radical Individualism by Brad Edwards: https://amzn.to/45y9zNz
53:48 - Where’s the Church at?
1:01:33 - Institution vs Therapy Speak
1:14:00 - Compassion as Moral Framework
1:26:15 - End Credits
Links from News Segment: Robot Bunnies in Florida: https://www.popsci.com/environment/robot-bunnies-florida-invasive-pythons/
Priests going to Alligator Alcatraz:
Women’s Suffrage in question?
Conservative vs Liberal Empathy Study:
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Wed, 6 August 2025
A whites-only community has launched in Arkansas under the legal guise of a “private membership association.” The founders claim it’s about preserving culture, but Skye and Phil aren’t buying it. Then, Brent Leatherwood, head of the Southern Baptist Convention’s public policy arm, has resigned after years of pressure from hardline conservatives. What does his departure reveal about the denomination’s political realignment? And, this week’s guest is Brandon O’Brien, author of The Strategically Small Church. As American Christianity grapples with shrinking attendance and fading influence, O’Brien offers a compelling vision for why small congregations might be not just inevitable, but essential. Also Phil learns way too much about penguin poop.
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3:30 - Theme Song
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6:15 - Penguin Poop Saves the World?
15:50 - Whites-Only Community in Arkansas?
28:47 - SBC Commission President Steps Down!
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47:21 - Interview
51:09 - Appetite for Small Churches?
59:00 - Beholden to Budget
1:09:15 - Unanxious
1:20:46 - End Credits
Links from News Segment: All White Community in Arkansas:
Brent Leatherwood Steps Down:
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Wed, 30 July 2025
CBS has cancelled the top-rated late-night talk show. Was it really a financial decision, or was it done to get the Trump administration to approve a corporate merger? And will Stephen Colbert now come on the Holy Post? Horrific images of starvation are coming out of Gaza as pressure builds on the Israeli government to end the war, but when does pro-Palestinian activism cross the line into antisemitism? Historian Molly Worthen’s new book, “Spellbound,” explains how charismatic political and religious movements have shaped America, and why they depend more on a compelling story than a persuasive leader. Also this week— Phil is back from his European vacation with stories of schnitzel and chicken dancing.
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5:04 - Phil’s Chicken Dance Adventure
15:05 - Colbert Cancelled?
24:21 - Antisemitism and Protesting Israel
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44:23 - Interview
47:50 - Building vs Destroying Institutions
58:56 - What Charismatic Movements Succeed?
1:09:45 - Charismatic Leader vs Charismatic Story
1:16:00 - Secular yet Spiritual
1:23:19 - End Credits
Links from News Segment: Holding Israel accountable isn’t antisemtic—harming Jews is: https://religionnews.com/2025/07/16/holding-israel-accountable-isnt-antisemitic-harming-jews-is/
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Wed, 23 July 2025
Why is our society so fractured and angry? David Brooks’ recent article draws from the work of moral philosopher Alasdair MacIntyre to explain how we got here, but what is the solution? With the growth of A.I., some Christians think technology may be how God redeems humanity and gives us eternal life. But is this still Christianity or a strange new Silicon Valley heresy? Kaitlyn talks to Daniel Lee Hill about his latest book, “Bearing Witness: What the Church Can Learn from Early Abolitionists.” Also this week—dolphins learn to puff the magic fish.
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4:55 - Dolphins High Off Pufferfish Toxins
10:15 - David Brooks on Moral Philosophy
36:36 - Transhuminist Christians
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54:16 - Interview
56:12 - Why Write Bearing Witness?
1:03:40 - What Do We Learn from Abolitionists?
1:19:23 - Communal History in the Church
1:29:46 - End Credits
Links from News Segment: Dolphins Doing Drugs:
David Brooks Article on Moral Philosophy: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/07/trump-administration-supporters-good/683441/
Russell Moore on AI and God: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/07/image-god-ai-era-artificial-intelligence-russell-moore/
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Wed, 16 July 2025
The IRS has decided churches are no longer prohibited from endorsing political candidates. Is this a win for free speech or a reason for some churches to become even more partisan? The Department of Homeland Security has released a creepy new promotional video that uses the Bible to frame border security as a mission from God. The Christian who gave George W. Bush the idea of “compassionate conservatism” says the passing of the Big Beautiful Bill marks the end of an era for the GOP. Professor Ryan Burge is back with data about the religious outlook of Gen Z. Some see evidence of a revival, but Burge says it’s probably wishful thinking. Also this week, animal fashion news: chimp drip edition.
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5:55 - Chimp Fashion!
12:56 - Christian in Government with PEPFAR
16:07 - The Johnson Amendment
29:24 - Bible Verse in an ICE Recruitment Ad
40:59 - Why Is the Church So Libertarian?
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58:00 - Interview
1:00:45 - Why Are They Saying It’s a “Revival?”
1:09:05 - Can Revival Be Predicted?
1:16:50 - Church and Loneliness
1:29:46 - End Credits
Links from News Segment: Chimps and Grassy Fashion!
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Wed, 9 July 2025
When George W. Bush created the PEPFAR program in 2003, it was celebrated by evangelical leaders and has saved more than 26 million lives in Africa from HIV/AIDS. So why weren’t evangelicals outraged when Donald Trump killed PEPFAR, which has already resulted in over 75,000 deaths since January? Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn unpack the arguments for and against PEPFAR, and how evangelical support for “small government” only applies to some programs. Then, Katilyn talks to Sharon Hodde Miller about what the self-esteem movement gets wrong about insecurity, and how we can recover the Christian virtue of service and self-forgetfulness. Also this week, rotten butter ants invade Europe.
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5:58 - Stinky Ants in Europe!
11:41 - PEPFAR and Evangelicals
21:00 - Spiritual Formation of Small Government Politics
25:35 - Addressing Anti-PEPFAR arguments
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50:12 - Interview
55:54 - Insecurity and Ministry
1:08:20 - The Emptiness of Self-Esteem
1:14:30 - Transactional Relationships
1:25:14 - End Credits
Links from News Segment: Super Ants Invade! https://www.thetimes.com/world/europe/article/super-ants-germany-8wp8n83zm
Why Evangelicals Turned Their Back on PEPFAR: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/07/pepfar-evangelical/683418/
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Wed, 2 July 2025
With Phil on vacation, Kaitlyn and Esau join Skye to talk about the Supreme Court’s ruling that public schools must allow students to opt out of gender or sexuality content that may contradict the religious beliefs of their families. At the same time, more Americans say public schools should hire chaplains to offer spiritual guidance to students. With schools increasingly becoming the front line in the culture war, can public education survive? Then, Skye talks to Rachel Martin, the co-creator of NPR’s Wild Card podcast and former host of Morning Edition, about what she’s learned from interviewing artists, actors, and activists about their beliefs. She offers an intriguing glimpse into the spirituality of secular America. Also this week—the internet is full of bad advice about “toxic” relationships.
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5:02 - LGBTQ Schoolbook Opt-Outs
27:12 - Who’s Toxic?
35:18 - Did We Jettison Forgiveness?
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49:45 - Interview
55:00 - Staying Informed without Burnout
59:30 - Rachel’s Spiritual Background
1:13:52 - The Wild Card podcast and Spirituality
1:27:32 - End Credits
Links from News Segment: Court’s Ruling on Parents Opting Out of LGBTQ books in Schools: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/27/us/politics/supreme-court-lgbtq-books.html
Majority of Americans Support Chaplains in Schools:
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Wed, 25 June 2025
Nothing fires up the End Times industry faster than America dropping bombs in the Middle East. After President Trump decided to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities this weekend, YouTube was flooded with convoluted and contradictory videos on the biblical implications of the war. But if this really is a prelude to Christ’s return, as many online end timers claim, why are they stoking panic and fear? Shouldn’t Christians welcome this news? Skye talks to Senator Chris Coons about how his faith informs his politics, why he went to divinity school, and what the Democrats can do to close the “God gap” in politics. Also this week—courts struck down the Louisiana law requiring the 10 Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom, and the real origin of “honky dory.”
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3:16 - Theme Song
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7:11 - Protesting While in Red States
16:07 - End Times Prophecies and Iran
22:30 - Mark Driscoll and the Manosphere
26:26 - Louisiana and the 10 Commandments
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40:02 - Interview
42:36 - US Involvement in the Middle East
50:20 - Divinity School and Public Service
57:37 - The God Gap
1:08:35 - End Credits
Links from News Segment: Russell Moore on Why We Shouldn’t Look for End Time Implications:
Louisiana Ten Commandments Law:
Vox’s Article on the “New Religious Right” https://www.vox.com/politics/416042/religion-politics-trump-christian-nationalism-liberty-maga
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Wed, 18 June 2025
It was a wild weekend. Donald Trump presided over a military parade on his birthday while an estimated 5 million Americans protested around the country. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss the optics of both events and ask, with America’s divided politics and media silos, is protesting still effective? They also unpack a new article by Abby McCloskey in CT that argues evangelicalism’s focus on a private, personalized faith undermines learning, curiosity, and exercising the mind. Then, theologian and Holy Post Pundit, Michael Bird, is back. He offers an outsider’s perspective on Trump’s military parade, the “No Kings” protests, and why he thinks more Christians should be concerned about the suspension of habeas corpus. Also this week: More ’50s slang and an update on Ed the zebra. Holy Post Plus: Getting Schooled - Ethics of Exile 101: https://www.patreon.com/posts/130879694/
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3:25 - Theme Song
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6:18 - 50’s Slang
9:44 - Ed the Zebra’s Return!
14:35 - Military Parade
23:48 - What Does Protest Do?
32:05 - The Christian Mind Out of Practice
47:30 - Teaching Essentials of the Faith
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52:24 - Interview
59:30 - Polarization of the Military
1:10:05 - Right to Protest
1:19:45 - End Credits
Links from News Segment: A Christian Mind Out of Practice by Abby McCloskey: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/06/christian-mind-out-of-practice-mark-noll-discipleship/
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Wed, 11 June 2025
Protests in Los Angeles against the Trump administration’s immigration policies have turned violent, but will the images of vandalism and attacks on police actually help the President? And Phil asks if there is any way to prevent necessary mass protests from becoming violent. One of the most respected Bible scholars of the last century has passed away. Old Testament professor Walter Bruggemann contrasted the world’s vision of scarcity with God’s kingdom of abundance, but Kaitlyn thinks his understanding of exile is over-applied today. Skye talks with his Holy Post Media colleague, Esau McCaulley, about his vocation as a priest, professor, and podcaster, and his desire to see Christianity applied to both the beauty and brokenness of the culture. Also this week—flying zebras and burning Waymos. Holy Post Plus: My Hill to Die On - Bidets: https://www.patreon.com/posts/my-hill-to-die-130797571 Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/131158009/
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4:30 - Theme Song
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7:20 - Runaway Ed the Zebra!
14:33 - LA Protests, Self-Driving Cars
20:30 - Is Violent Protest Inevitable?
30:38 - Walter Brueggemann’s Passing
34:22 - Kaitlyn’s Disagreement with Brueggemann
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45:25 - Interview
47:32 - Why Esau’s an Anglican Priest
54:30 - Why Esau’s a Podcaster
1:04:20 - How Does Esau’s Brain Work?
1:12:38 - White Evangelicals Centering
1:19:45 - End Credits
Links from News Segment: Pet Zebra Escaped! https://apnews.com/article/runaway-pet-zebra-captured-tennessee-54669b2fc2c1dffb87a09f4081d6c135
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Wed, 4 June 2025
In the past, debates over worship styles were often marked by generational differences; however, a new article suggests that this is changing. For Gen Z, worship preferences may be dividing along gender lines instead. For younger Christians, is CCM from Venus and liturgy from Mars? Drew Dyck joins Skye and Kaitlyn to discuss the evidence, the implications, and the solution for the worship gender divide. Then, Kaitlyn interviews Patrick Miller about his new book with co-author Keith Simon, “Joyful Outsiders.” He says there are six different ways we can respond to the loss of Christian cultural power, but all of them should be marked with joy rather than fear or anger. Also this week—listeners react to our criticism of “asking Jesus into your heart,” and pigeons on a plane. Holy Post Plus: Bonus Segment: https://www.patreon.com/posts/130626611/ Ad-Free Version of this Episode:
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2:55 - Theme Song
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5:36 - Animal News
13:07 - Jesus in Your Heart Response
25:27 - The Gen Z Worship War
36:23 - Low Church to High Church
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54:15 - Interview
55:55- What Does it Mean to Be Joyful Outsiders?
1:00:20 - Are Christians Always Outsiders?
1:14:20 - Prophets and Hope
1:20:08 - Approaching Joyful Living
1:31:00 - End Credits
Links from News Segment: Pigeons on a Plane! https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/delta-flight-erupts-chaos-pigeons-fly-main-cabin-rcna209400
Gen Z Gender Worship War: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/05/gen-z-worship-war-men-women-ccm-liturgy-tradition/
Other Resources: Joyful Outsiders: Six Ways to Live Like Jesus in a Disorienting Culture: https://a.co/d/9ouoDCT
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Wed, 28 May 2025
Phil, Kaitlyn, and Skye respond to questions from the listeners, including whether lay people should go to seminary, how important is attending a church after being hurt by one, and whether Christians should make violent video games. They also venture into theological topics like what pronouns are appropriate for God, what doctrines do we emphasize too much, and why they all think telling kids to “ask Jesus into your heart” is a bad idea. The crew also revisits the topic of Project 2025 and whether they regret their dismissive opinions about it from before the election. Also this week—Skye reveals plans for his new project with Holy Post Media, and one listener's question prompts Kaitlyn to make a big announcement. Holy Post Plus: Hill to Die On (Phil on Swearing): https://www.patreon.com/posts/130018518/ Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/130022144/
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5:04 - Is Protesting in Rotunda Illegal?
7:04 - Skye’s Next Book?
11:35 - Should Laypeople Go Into Seminary?
16:00 - What Do We Mean “Jesus in My Heart?”
24:00 - Project 2025
32:00 - Clarifying vs Changing Scripture
39:00 - Christians Making Video Games?
49:00 - What Theological Issues Do We Overrate?
55:00 - Church Community
59:33 - Special Question
1:06:01 - End Credits
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Wed, 21 May 2025
Why are more churches rediscovering and reciting the Nicene Creed? And what can the ancient articulation of Christian belief offer the church in these divided times? Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss the 1700th anniversary of the creed and its place in the modern church. The Bible is critical to our faith, but have we been taught to worship the Bible rather than the God of the Bible? Dave Ripper, the author of “Experiencing Scripture as a Disciple of Jesus,” explains how Dallas Willard engaged the Bible and how it can become a source of transformation, not just information. Also this week: What qualifies as anti-Christian behavior, an update on Afghan and Afrikaner refugees, and scientists discover auras are real. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/129442102/
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7:45 - Do Mice glow?
19:30 - Shane Claiborne Arrested
25:20 - The Nicene Creed’s Birthday!
31:30 - Why’s the Creed Popular Right Now?
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54:32 - Interview
56:55 - How Did Ripper First Meet Willard?
1:03:50 - Jesus is a Genius
1:10:20 - Sin Management
1:22:50 - Memorizing Scripture
1:29:38 - End Credits
Links from News Segment: People Glow Til They Die! https://nationalpost.com/news/calgary-researchers-discover-that-life-has-a-literal-glow
Shane Claiborne Arrested!
Popularity of the Nicene Creed
Fox News and Christian Refugees
Other Resources: Experiencing Scripture as a Disciple of Jesus: Reading the Bible like Dallas Willard by Dave Ripper: https://a.co/d/8oWLI3i
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Wed, 14 May 2025
We have a pope and he’s American! Cardinal Robert Prevost from Chicago is now Pope Leo XIV, and his connection to The Holy Post is closer than anyone imagined. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss reactions to the new Pope and the significance of his name. Katelyn Beaty is back to discuss the evolution of the Q Conference, led by Gabe and Rebekah Lyons. Why has an event that started almost 20 years ago with a positive vision of Christian cultural engagement for the common good now shifted to embrace the culture war? And what does it reveal about larger changes within American evangelicalism? Also this week—The Trump administration is accepting refugees into the U.S. again (as long as they are white), the Quakers are on the move, caterpillar flair, and baby girl Bible names. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/128874502/
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3:25 - Theme Song
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6:40 - Bone Collector Caterpillar
12:10 - What Did Tariffs Do?
22:50 - Quakers are on the Move!
27:17 - Chicago Pope!
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48:00 - Interview
52:40 - What is the Q Conference?
1:02:44 - How Has the Q Conference Shifted?
1:12:18 - Ethics vs Pragmatism
1:21:23 - Responding to the Change in Evangelicalism
1:32:55 - End Credits
Links from News Segment: Bone Collector Caterpillar!
Quakers on the March!
Other Resources: What Happened to the Q Conference: https://katelynbeaty.substack.com/p/what-happened-to-q-conference-thinq-media-speakers
Quakers March to Protest Trump’s Immigration Crackdown https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/11/quakers-march-protest-trump-immigration-crackdown
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Wed, 7 May 2025
The White House is facing backlash for posting an AI image of Donald Trump as the Pope. Was it a careless joke or a calculated distraction? The most extensive study of its kind finds that the world’s largest Muslim country far outranks the United States in human flourishing, and also explains why secular elites are discovering a new respect for religion. But is there more than a practical purpose behind faith? Historian Beth Allison Barr is back to discuss her latest book, “Becoming the Pastor’s Wife.” She says expectations for ministry spouses aren’t rooted in Scripture but in a reaction to feminism in the late 20th century, and Barr explains how marriage replaced ordination as the way for women to serve the church. Also this week—listener questions, and a whole new look for Holy Post Media.
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15:10 - Comparing two recent interviews: Gillibrand and Kasich
28:10 - Pope Donald?
34:24 - Human Flourishing Study in Indonesia!
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56:50 - Interview
1:02:24 - Danver’s Statement
1:09:09 - Rooted in America, not Scripture
1:19:19 - Honoring Responsibility
1:32:55 - End Credits
Links from News Segment: Religion and Happiness in Indonesia:
Young People and Unhappiness: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/05/young-people-global-unhappiness/682632/
Tiktok Trend “Jesus Glow:”
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Wed, 30 April 2025
A slate of new articles analyzes Pope Francis through America’s progressive-conservative polarization, but are they confusing political categories with theological ones? Surprising data show that Gen Z is returning to religion, and belief in an afterlife is on the rise, but what's the explanation? Are young people returning to the church to rebel against their secular parents? Former Ohio Governor John Kasich believes America is on the cusp of a spiritual revival, and his new book, “Heaven Help Us,” explores how religious institutions are leading the way. He talks to Skye about how God used tragedy to awaken his own faith, and why he thinks this present era of greed and cowardice will pass. Also this week—a bunny, a Boeing, and a Bible illustration.
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2:40 - Theme Song
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6:22 - Rare Rabbit Strike!
14:10 - Progressive Christians and the Pope
21:50 - What Even is Progressive Christianity?
32:44 - Is Gen Z Becoming Religious?
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53:50 - Interview
56:15 - Kasich’s Testimony
1:03:15 - Institutions to Help the Individual
1:11:30 - Religious Division
1:22:00 - What Will Kasich Do Next?
1:28:45 - End Credits
Links from News Segment: Rabbit in a Jet Engine!
The Atlantic Article on Progressive Christianity Post-Pope: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/04/pope-francis-future-church/682543/?utm_medium=offsite&utm_source=flipboard&utm_campaign=ideas
The New York Times Article on Progressive Christianity Post-Pope:
Belief in an Afterlife is Increasing: https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/belief-in-an-afterlife-is-increasing
Other Resources: Heaven Help Us: How Faith Communities Inspire Hope, Strengthen Neighborhoods, and Build the Future by John Kasich: https://a.co/d/dKAgkBj
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Wed, 23 April 2025
Pope Francis died on Monday. Will the Catholic Church continue to move in the direction of inclusion and reform, or will it elect a more traditional leader in reaction to the last papacy? Mike Cosper is back to talk about his new podcast from Christianity Today about the Satanic Panic, “Devil and the Deep Blue Sea.” In the 1980s and 90s, the FBI investigated 11,000 reports of satanic ritual abuse, but did not uncover a single credible story. So, why were parents throughout the country worried that heavy metal music, board games, and the Smurfs would lead their kids into devil-worshipping cults? Cosper explains how hucksters leveraged fears over cultural change to create mass hysteria, and why lessons from the Satanic Panic are still relevant today. Also this week, Medieval art reveals the sounds and smells of hell.
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12:12 - News of the Butt, Medieval Art Edition
18:46 - Bosch Painting Translated into Music
24:24 - The Legacy of the Pope
32:35 - America vs. The Pope
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42:00 - Interview
46:23 - Why’s the Satanic Panic Relevant?
53:00 - What is the Satanic Panic?
1:01:03 - Hucksters Behind It
1:11:09 - Did People Want it to Be True?
1:28:45 - End Credits
Links from News Segment: Reddit Discusses Medieval Face-Butts:
Bosch Painting Translated to Music
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Wed, 16 April 2025
It’s Holy Week, and an article in the New York Times argues that Palm Sunday wasn’t a worship procession; it was a protest march. With that theme in mind, Christians held peaceful rallies over the weekend in Philadelphia and San Diego to protest inhumane immigration enforcement policies, including the order allowing government agents into churches during worship gatherings to arrest people. Skye talks to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) about how her faith informs her politics, what lessons the Democrats have learned from their losses in 2024, and why more religious Americans view her party’s brand as “toxic.” Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn then debrief the interview and discuss whether the Democrats’ struggle is just messaging or something deeper. Also this week: the problem with purple. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/126742149/
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3:35 - Theme Song
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7:15 - Purple Isn't Real?
17:40 - Christians Protesting ICE
25:05 - Was Palm Sunday a Protest?
34:50 - Why’re We Interviewing a Senator?
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38:05 - Interview
43:50 - Is the Republican Party Faith-Driven?
53:05 - Is the Democratic Brand Toxic?
1:10:30 - Debrief
1:16:20 - Trump Administration Holy Week Statement
1:28:45 - End Credits
Links from News Segment: World Relief: https://www.worldrelief.com/advocate
Purple Isn’t Real! https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a64393667/purple-is-fake/
Faith Groups Protest Ice:
Palm Sunday was a Protest, Not a Procession: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/13/opinion/palm-sunday-protest.html?searchResultPosition=5
White House Presidential Holy Week Message https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2025/04/presidential-message-on-holy-week-2025/
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Wed, 9 April 2025
Donald Trump launched a global trade war because he thinks America’s trade deficit makes us “losers,” but does he even understand what a trade deficit is? Phil introduces a new segment full of statistics that make Kaitlyn and Skye groan. And they discuss David Brooks’ new article in The Atlantic, which compares this moment in U.S. history to the era of Andrew Jackson, and offers hope for what may come after MAGA. Skye interviews Jonathan Rauch about his new book, “Cross Purposes.” Rauch, an atheist, says his antagonism toward Christianity changed when he came to see how vital it is to American democracy and why evangelicals’ failure to follow Jesus is putting the whole country at risk.
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3:05 - Theme Song
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7:12 - Stock Market Crash!
15:49 - How Idols Steal from Us
20:36 - DEI Removal
27:50 - Nihilism
41:20 - How Do Things Get Better?
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50:30 - Interview
55:04 - Secularization’s Consequences
1:06:22 - Christianity as an Exilic Religion
1:15:20 - Evangelism as Market-Driven Religion
1:26:52 - End Credits
Links from News Segment: David Brooks Article: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2025/05/trumpism-maga-populism-power-pursuit/682116/
Other Resources: Cross Purposes: Christianity’s Broken Bargain with Democracy by Jonathan Rauch:
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Wed, 2 April 2025
Disney’s new live-action remake of Snow White has been a disaster with people on all sides of the political divide and culture wars finding something to hate about the film, but could it also be full of important Christian theology? Phil and Skye are joined by Mike Erre to examine the biblical theme of abundance versus scarcity, how it applies to Christians, and why so many evangelicals have accepted a zero-sum vision that is contrary to the kingdom of God. Kaitlyn Schiess interviews Bri Stensrud, director of Women of Welcome, about her journey from being a pro-life advocate to also being pro-immigrant and the false narratives too many Christians believe about this issue. Also this week—Franklin Graham criticizes Donald Trump (for his language), and did the CIA find the Ark of the Covenant in 1988?
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8:20 - Declassified CIA Files
17:05 - Foreign Students Status Revoked
21:00 - US vs. Europe on DEI
28:30 - Franklin Graham on Trump’s Language
41:02 - Snow White Movie and Scarcity Mindset
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52:42- Interview
54:44 - Consistent Pro-Life
59:46 - The Effect of First-Hand Experience
1:09:17 - Misconceptions About Immigration
1:17:54 - Tough Conversations
1:27:14 - End Credits
Links from News Segment: Declassified CIA Files on Ark of Covenant:
Government Revoked Student Visas:
Snow White and Abundance Over Scarcity:
Other Resources: Start with Welcome: The Journey toward a Confident and Compassionate Immigration Conversation by Bri Stensrud: https://a.co/d/hYNvaEw
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Fri, 28 March 2025
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Wed, 26 March 2025
It’s become popular to compare our current political moment with the rise of the Nazi Party in Germany in the 1930s, but what if the better comparison is Germany in the 1920s? A new article by Paul Miller argues that to avoid the rise of authoritarianism, Christian in the United States should do the hard work now of creating an alternative political narrative rather than the easy work of demonizing one side or the other as “Nazis.” Skye talks to Lee Camp, the creator and host of “No Small Endeavor,” about creating spaces for diverse people to have important conversations and why fear is the barrier to practicing godly hospitality. Also this week—evangelicals aren’t entirely opposed to science. But, just like everyone else, they reject the science that contradicts their politics.
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3:56 - Theme Song
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7:20 - Politics and Believing Science
21:43 - America’s Weimar Moment
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50:55- Interview
57:40 - When Did No Small Endeavor Become so Broad?
1:03:02 - Hospitality vs Fear
1:15:25 - Hospitality Across the Spectrum
1:23:13 - End Credits
Links from News Segment: Are Evangelical Clergy Outliers on Science? Yes and No
A Confessing Church for America’s Weimar Moment:
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Wed, 19 March 2025
A new slate of Christian movies and television shows is managing to draw both acclaim from critics and the attention of non-believers. Are the days of cringy Christian media finally behind us? Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss the impact of “The Chosen” and the new Amazon series, “House of David.” What do these shows get right that so many past faith-based projects got wrong? The Oscar-winning documentary, “No Other Land,” cannot find a distributor in the U.S. because critics say it’s antisemitic, but Phil managed to watch it anyway. He offers his take on the movie, why it’s controversial, and how we can distinguish between sinful antisemitism and legitimate criticism of the Israeli government. Then, Kaitlyn interviews Glenn Packiam about his new book about the Nicene Creed, “What’s a Christian Anyway?” Packiam says the creed can be a beautiful lifeline to people caught in the crosswinds of church corruption and cultural confusion. Also this week: Animal news TSA edition.
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3:00 - Theme Song
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8:20 - Sneaking a Turtle Past TSA
13:10 - Non-cringy Christian Shows?
28:45 - Other Land Documentary
41:24 - Anti-Semiticism vs Criticizing Israel
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50:00 - Interview
1:22:03 - End Credits
Links from News Segment: TSA Finds Turtle in Man’s Pants https://www.tsa.gov/news/press/releases/2025/03/11/tsa-stops-man-turtle-concealed-his-groin
Other Resources: What’s a Christian, Anyway?: Finding Our Way in an Age of Confusion and Corruption by Glenn Packiam: https://a.co/d/edrJMmB
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Wed, 12 March 2025
With declining church attendance and shifting values, there’s no denying that our culture’s posture toward Christianity has changed. Some say America is now “post-Christian,” but author Aaron Renn believes it is downright “anti-Christian.” In a recent NY Times profile, Renn explains why he thinks Christianity now occupies a “negative world,” and why the winsome approach of leaders like Tim Keller should be abandoned for more aggressive tactics. Then, Phil talks with legendary musician, songwriter, and producer Charlie Peacock about his new memoir, “Roots in Rhythm: A Life in Music.” Also this week, a leaked memo reveals the real impact of Trump’s foreign aid cuts and immigration policy, and what exhibits would you add to the Museum of Failure?
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0:00 - Show Starts
2:35 - Theme Song
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5:10 - Museum of Failure
10:35 - Trump Cutting Funding—to the US?
24:30 - Negative World
32:57 - Crotch Christianity?
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55:20 - Interview
1:06:00 - Personal Spirituality and the Music Industry
1:14:22 - Death on the Mountaintop
1:31:30 - End Credits
Links from News Segment: Museum of Failure:
Article on Aaren Renn by Ruth Graham and Madeleine Hordinski:
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Wed, 5 March 2025
After a made-for-T.V. meltdown in the Oval Office between President Trump and President Zelensky of Ukraine, the administration cut all military aid to Ukraine and sided with Russia instead. Will this cause some evangelicals to rethink their support for Trump, and if so where will they go? Two popular Christian books are saying that empathy is manipulative at best, or downright sinful at worst. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn examine their arguments. Most Christians probably believe that racism is rooted in hate or ignorance, but historian Malcolm Foley says it’s really all about greed. Until we understand the economic origins of racism, he says, the church won’t be equipped to fight it. Also this week—name five things you did last week to justify your existence.
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2:57 - Theme Song
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5:50 - Five Things to Justify Your Existence
9:24 - Zelensky and Trump
19:26 - Cutting Off Therapeutic Food
26:35 - The Divide of Politics and Personal Ethics
30:20 - The Sin of Empathy
40:35 - Misidentifying the Problem
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57:42 - Interview
59:50 - What Links Theology and Finance?
1:03:35 - How Greed Leads to Racism
1:18:00 - Love as a Material Relationship
1:30:52 - End Credits
Resources: The Anti-Greed Gospel: Why the Love of Money in the Root of Racism and How the Church Can Create a New Way Forward by Malcolm Foley: https://a.co/d/cSlX28G
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Fri, 28 February 2025
In his first month in office, Donald Trump has broken international agreements with allies, ended all foreign aid, voted with America's enemies in the UN, posted a plan to turn Gaza into a Trump casino and resort, purged the Pentagon of military commanders, appointed podcasters and conspiracy theorists to his cabinet, and threatened to invade or annex Canada, Greenland, and Panama. David French and Skye Jethani discuss various theories to explain Trump's approach to governing, and find one model that makes a lot of sense in an article by Jonathan Rouch. Then they contrast it with what the Founders said was necessary for the republic to survive—virtue. Finally, they discuss how the decline of virtue in American leadership may be the fruit of the church's failure to make disciples. 0:00 - French Friday's Moving to The SkyePod! 1:27 - The Theme Song 2:23 - Ukraine and Trump 8:11 - Trump 1.0 vs Trump 2.0 16:43 - Triumphalism's Shelf Life 25:53 - Bureaucracy vs Mob Boss 32:38 - Megachurches and Patrimonialism 39:38 - American Democracy and Christianity 55:52 - Prophecy's Role in MAGA 1:05:00 - End Credits One Word Describes Trump (Article by Jonathan Rauch): https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/02/corruption-trump-administration/681794/ Cross Purposes: Christianity’s Broken Bargain with Democracy by Jonathan Rauch: https://a.co/d/26wdqNC Pursuit of Happiness: How Classical Writers on Virtue Inspired the Lives of the Founders and Defined America by Jeffrey Rosen: https://a.co/d/6Crl6Hk
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Wed, 26 February 2025
Has Wheaton College, the flagship of evangelical higher ed, gone woke? Concerned parents and alumni have published a letter accusing the school of valuing diversity more than discipleship. Others have responded by defending Wheaton against the unfounded claims of the MAGA mob. What does the controversy reveal about the state of evangelicalism in the U.S.? A new piece by friend of the show, Karen Swallow Prior, explores the relationship between justice and mercy. Does emphasizing one value more than the other explain the rift in the American church? Derwin Gray is back to discuss his new book, “Lit Up With Love.” He explains how evangelism fits into the bigger narrative of the Bible, and how our reconciliation with God impacts our reconciliation with others. Also this week—North Dakota officially rejects the kingship of Jesus.
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0:00 - Show Starts
4:07 - Theme Song
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12:56 - Wheaton Controversy, Russell Vought
18:42 - Wheaton, the Cultural Institution
31:03 - Justice and Mercy
37:05 - The Necessity of Wisdom
41:10 - What is Legalism?
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55:20 - Interview
56:28 - Lit Up With Love
1:00:03 - Appetizer for the New Creation
1:06:11 - Confrontational Evangelism
1:15:10 - The Risk of Loving the Church
1:25:52 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment: North Dakota House Rejects “Kingship of Jesus” Resolution:
Mercy and Justice, False Dichotomy https://thedispatch.com/newsletter/dispatch-faith/justice-mercy-virtues-christianity/
Other resources: Lit Up with Love: Becoming Good-News People to a Gospel-Starved World by Derwin Gray: https://a.co/d/aRcDAuB
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Fri, 21 February 2025
Skye explains the strong biblical ties between two seemingly related concepts: worship and justice. Can you even have one without the other?
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Wed, 19 February 2025
Since WWII, the United States has been actively engaged in foreign aid as part of its strategic foreign policy, and Christians of all theological and political views have broadly supported this effort. In the first month of the Trump administration, however, Christians on the far right have suddenly turned against international aid. What’s behind this change and are there parallels on the religious left? And what does it mean when MAGA Catholics are arguing directly with Pope Francis about immigrants, refugees, and the poor? Author and journalist, Katherine Stewart, has investigated the religious nationalist movement for 15 years. She says there’s a major disconnect between the super-rich funding the movement (many aren’t even Christians), and the average white evangelicals caught up in its conspiracy theories and events. She talks with Skye about her new book, “Money, Lies, and God.” Also this week—Phil looks at larvae and sees the face of God.
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2:28 - Theme Song
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5:32 - News of the Termite-Faced Butts!
12:03 - Space Force Skye
19:20 - Is Humanitarian Aid Biblical?
24:32 - Romans 13
37:35 - Are Anti-Foreign Aid Arguments Consistent?
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53:44 - Interview
57:03 - Information Bubbles
1:03:33 - Is this All a Grift?
1:10:11 - The Inconsistencies of MAGA
1:20:17 - Red Caesar
1:25:52 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment: World Relief Advocate: https://worldrelief.org/advocate/
Termite-Face-Butts!
Pope Francis and American Catholics Clash: https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/pope-francis-jd-vance-immigration-tom-homan-rcna192291
Trump Demonizes Faith-Based Partners and Government Grants
Other resources: Money, Lies and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy by Katherine Stewart: https://a.co/d/b85D6UN
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Wed, 12 February 2025
The White House is defunding USAID, one of the largest distributors of foreign aid, and blaming it on wasteful spending—like a D.E.I musical in Ireland. But as Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn unpack, the real losers are Christian relief organizations like World Relief and Catholic Charities, which now face devastating budget cuts. Then, it’s been over 20 years since the release of Blue Like Jazz, the bestselling book that made faith feel cool. Did it offer a helpful critique of evangelicalism, or was this the beginning of the rise of vibes-based Christianity? Also, New York Times columnist Ross Douthat joins Skye to discuss his new book, Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious. He explains why our increasingly secular culture is still drawn to spirituality and why rejecting religious institutions in favor of “DIY faith” may not be the answer. Plus, we have a trailer for a new season of Why I’m Still a Christian. Holy Post Plus: Bonus Interview with Ross Douthat: https://www.patreon.com/posts/122056691/
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2:18 - Theme Song
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8:25 - Trump and Christian Persecution
12:22 - Elon Shuts Down USAID
19:53 - Did USAID Really Fund That?
24:29 - Principle of Unitary President
35:42 - Blue Like Untethered Christianity
39:57 - Consumerist Christianity and Vibes
46:41 - Why I’m Still a Christian Season 2 Sneak Peak!
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51:11 - Interview
52:30 - A Case for Religion?
56:26 - Why Not Just Argue for Jesus?
1:02:23 - Are Secular Circles Falling Apart?
1:11:00 - Fine Tuning Argument
1:23:04 - Why Not Pursue Spirituality on Your Own?
1:28:05 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment: Editorial: SIlence in the Face of Trump’s Cruelty is Complicity: https://www.ncronline.org/opinion/editorial/editorial-silence-face-trumps-cruelty-complicity
Contact Bishops and Diocese by State: https://www.usccb.org/about/bishops-and-dioceses/all-dioceses
USAID Trump Fact Checker: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/02/07/usaid-trump-fact-checker/
Blue Like Jazz: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/01/blue-like-jazz-donald-miller-church-optional/
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Wed, 5 February 2025
During a recent Fox News interview, Vice President J.D. Vance cited “an old school and very Christian concept” to justify rejecting refugees and ending international aid. Bishops from his own church disagreed. The Holy Post crew explores the concept Vance was citing, how he misunderstands it, and why his interpretation undermines the entire New Testament. Kaitlyn interviews Skye about his new book, “What If Jesus Was Serious About Justice?” They talk about the link between justice and worship, what it means to have a heart “far from God,” and why the doctrine of penal substitutionary atonement is biblical but taught in a proudly unbiblical way in many churches. Also this week, Phil returns to Twitter and learns who Margaret is.
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0:49 - Show Starts
3:20 - Theme Song
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6:09 - Inauguration
7:27 - Tariff Fight!
12:03 - Twitter’s a Dirty Aquarium
17:29 - Who’s Margaret and Should She Care?
20:52 - The American Council of Bishops
24:22 - Augustine and Ordo Amoris
31:56 - Scripture and Ordo Amoris
37:36 - Case for Christian Nationalism
43:23 - The Resurrection Disrupts Politics
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51:08 - Interview
53:05 - Justice and Social Justice
1:01:10 - Oppression Beyond Identity
1:09:55 - God’s Justice and Mercy
1:14:42 - Penal Substitutionary Atonement
1:22:45 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment: JD Vance is Wrong: Jesus doesn’t ask us to rank our love for others:
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Fri, 31 January 2025
David French brings us his thoughts on why the GOP is no longer the party of the Constitution. Have political party allegiances broken the system? What Constitutional guard rails can operate when people are worried about falling out of the President’s favor? Then, he talks about Carl Schmitt, a German political thinker who may have the key to understanding the difference between the politics we’re used to—and the emerging politics of the New Right.
David French’s article on Schmittian politics: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/26/opinion/trump-maga-schmitt.html
0:00 - Theme Song
0:17 - Show Begins
2:11 - Tiktok—banned or not?
8:10 - Does Trump obey the Supreme Court?
15:30 - Resistant Bacteria Analogy
24:26 - Senators Following the People
27:29 - Political Parties as Checks
34:45 - The Gingrich-Clinton Wars
41:28 - Schmitt and MAGA Morality
53:15 - The Moment for Courage
1:04:52 - End Credits
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Wed, 29 January 2025
The first week of the second Trump administration has seen refugees cut off and January 6th criminals cut loose. Franklin Graham declared in his inauguration prayer that God himself had chosen the President. The MAGA faithful applauded this mix of Christian faith and politics, but when Bishop Budde asked the President to “show mercy” to frightened people during her homily at the National Cathedral, she was accused of everything from political activism to witchcraft. Phil has a theory about what these two religious leaders at the inauguration reveal about the state of American Christianity. Then Matthew Soerens from World Relief is back to discuss Trump’s immediate shut down of all refugee resettlement, including cutting all financial aid previously promised to refugees already in the U.S. What’s behind the President’s aggressive policy, and how can we practically help our neighbors abandoned by the government that brought them here? Also this week—reanimated squirrels and Skye wears a red hat.
0:00 - Show Starts
4:14 - Theme Song
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10:54 - Inauguration
20:57 - The Demonization of Empathy
27:08 - Loyalty Buys Protection
32:26 - Cruelty as Proof of Allegiance
39:30 - Created Order vs. the Marginalized
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1:02:24 - Interview
1:05:50 - The Refugee Resettlement Program
1:09:44 - We Invited Refugees
1:15:22 - What Options to Help Refugees
1:21:45 - Helping Local Immigrant Communities
1:28:10 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment: Evangelicals Made a Bad Trade: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/01/evangelicals-trump/681450/
Collision of Two Christianities:
Other resources: Learn how recent executive orders are having a devastating impact on thousands of refugees and humanitarian programs both in the U.S. and globally, and find out how you can help make a difference!
Partner with World Relief: https://give.worldrelief.org/site/Donation2?df_id=5541&5541.donation=form1&mfc_pref=T&utm_source=HolyPost&utm_medium=ShowNotes&utm_campaign=EO_UrgentAppeal
Sign the Christian Statement on Refugee Resettlement: https://worldrelief.org/christianstatement/
Easy tool to contact Congress with talking points: https://p2a.co/AEQhezU
Access This Toolkit to Get Involved: https://worldrelief.org/content/uploads/2025/01/World-Relief-Toolkit.pdf
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Wed, 22 January 2025
According to New York Times columnist, David Brooks, our society has given up on moral formation to focus instead on individual success and happiness. Can we recover a culture of shared virtue? Surprising new data shows that overall college enrollment is down, but Christian colleges and universities are growing. What’s the explanation? Then Robert P. Jones, from PRRI, is back to unpack the numbers from the presidential election. Why did more Latinos support Trump, and are Democrats learning the wrong lessons from their loss? Also this week—animals hold grudges.
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0:00 - Show Starts
3:17 - Theme Song
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5:50 - The Inauguration
8:30 - Connecting to Relief Work
12:05 - Ants’ Tiny Grudges
17:30 - Character Building Toolkit
24:28 - Morally Fragmented World
39:21 - Christian College Growth
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47:15 - Interview
48:50 - Lack of Change
57:01 - Don’t Overread
1:12:44 - Fatigue
1:17:38 - Pray for Wisdom
1:21:40 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment: World Relief: https://worldrelief.org/advocate/
Christian Colleges Continue to See Enrollment Growth:
Biologists Antagonised Ants:
Other resources: The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy: and the Path to a Shared American Future by Robert P. Jones: https://a.co/d/5ZoIHOp
White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity by Robert P. Jones: https://a.co/d/0K5cI5W
Robert P. Jones’ Substack: www.whitetoolong.net
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Wed, 15 January 2025
How can we help those impacted by the L.A. wildfires? Because of A.I., climate change, and falling fertility rates, Ezra Klein says we are living “in the age of monsters,” but is he really just upset about Trump? And how is technology fundamentally rewiring our brains to avoid social interaction, and what should we do about it? Phil, Kaitlyn, and Skye offer their suggestions. Then Kaitlyn talks with Wheaton College theology professor Emily McGowin about her new book, “Households of Faith,” and what it means to think of our families formationally rather than formulaically. Also this week—the new Holy Post studio is killer!
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2:16 - Theme Song
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7:57 - California Wildfires
15:22 - The Time of the Monsters
25:11 - The Time for Churches
31:25 - The Anti-Social Century
39:12 - Tiktok and Lonely Routines
45:25 - Bring Back Youth Group!
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55:00 - Interview
56:42 - Why Write About Family?
1:00:40 - Discernment and Improvisation
1:08:04 - Family of God
1:16:05 - Sabbath for Fellowship
1:22:31 - Rhythms of Life
1:29:30 - End Credits
Households of Faith: Practicing Family in the Kingdom of God by Emily Hunter McGowin: https://a.co/d/7hd5XIW
Links Mentioned in News Segment: Ezra Klein’s “Now is the Time of the Monsters:” https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/12/opinion/ai-climate-change-low-birth-rates.html
The Anti-Social Century:
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Wed, 8 January 2025
Former president and born again Christian, Jimmy Carter, died at the age of 100. As the media reflects on his legacy of public service and humanitarianism, some are contrasting Carter’s faith with that of conservative white evangelicals. Esau McCaulley says Carter is being used as a cudgel by progressives to shame their political opponents. Is he right? Skye and Phil unpack two explanations for the country’s rejection of President Carter for Ronald Reagan in 1980. Was Carter too liberal or too humble? Then, pastor and Holy Post Pundit, Gabriel Salguero, is back to talk about a second Trump administration’s plan to deport millions of undocumented immigrants, and how Christians and church leaders should hope for the best but prepare for the worst. Also this week—Phil wants to do a telethon for turtles.
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0:00 - Show Starts 3:51 - Theme Song 4:12 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food - Get 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to https://www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout 5:15 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order 6:54 - News of the Bubble Butt Turtles 16:15 - Jimmy Carter’s Legacy 23:36 - Is Carter Popular for Being a Progressive Evangelical? 30:36 - Carter, Mr. Rogers, and Pope Francis 49:42 - Sponsor - Wheaton - Go to www.wheaton.edu/communicatingchrist to learn more about the Doctor of Ministry program at the Wheaton College grad school 50:46 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling - This episode is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST and get 10% off 51:53 - Interview 59:24 - The Ambiguity of the Trump Administration 1:11:46 - Developing a Pastoral Response 1:22:03 - Signs of Mass Deportation 1:28:18 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment: Sea Turtle Bubble Butt 3D Printing: https://www.npr.org/2024/12/28/nx-s1-5238294/sea-turtle-bubble-butt Jimmy Carter Embodied the “Road Not Taken” by Many White Evangelical Christians: https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/31/us/jimmy-carter-evangelical-christians-cec?cid=ios_app Jimmy Carter’s Life Should Make Christian Right Feel Ashamed: https://www.thedailybeast.com/jimmy-carter-represented-christianity-in-politics-at-its-best/
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Wed, 1 January 2025
Happy new year! We’re starting 2025 by answering questions from the Holy Post audience. You’ve asked us about movies and shows we are looking forward to this year, and what regrets we have about things we’ve said in the past. Phil explains his fashion choices, Skye explains why he’s still a conservative, and Kaitlyn has an idea for replacing “News of the Butt.” Plus, will there be enough room for everyone in the new heavens and earth?
0:00 - Show Starts
2:57 - Theme Song
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8:20 - Skye's FBI Hat
11:42 - Public Statement Regrets
18:50 - News of the Butt Replacement?
22:01 - Movies and Shows Coming Out in 2025
26:15 - Loving Your Enemies When They're Hurting Others
35:37 - Holy Post: Liberal or Conservative?
47:35 - What Should Phil Wear?
52:44 - Not a Political Talk Podcast
1:03:57 - How to Fit All the People in Heaven
1:10:09 - End Credits
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Fri, 27 December 2024
The MeToo movement was a huge cultural movement—but now, many major government leaders with sexual abuse scandals under their belt seem to go under the radar—how did we get to this point? And what about the aftermath of the ChurchToo movement? David and Skye discuss this, as well as a case in the Supreme Court about Tennessee’s ban on transgender medical intervention for kids.
0:00 - Theme Song
0:17 - Show Begins
7:19 - MeToo as a Christian Ethic
12:34 - False Safety in Christian Subculture
22:48 - The Bad Patterns in the Aftermath
28:45 - Bon on Transgender Medical Intervention for Kids
35:14 - Rational Basis Example
44:45 - Tattoos and Parental Consent
52:09 - David’s Prediction on the Court Ruling
58:15 - Looking Forward to Superman
1:06:23 - End Credits
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Wed, 25 December 2024
Merry Christmas! In celebrity conversion news, Denzel Washington got baptized at his church in Harlem just days before his 70th birthday and became a licensed minister, and New York Times columnist, David Brooks, has written about his surprising journey from agnosticism to Christianity. What do these stories tell us about our culture’s ongoing hunger for God? On the other side, David French explains why some Christians now think cruelty is acceptable. New Testament scholar, Nijay Gupta, is back to talk about what the Gospels actually say about Jesus’ birth, and what our Christmas pageants get right and very wrong about the story. Also this week—an airport in New Zealand bans hugs longer than three minutes
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Links Mentioned in the News Segment Is this airport’s 3-minute limit on goodbye hugs ‘inhumane’? https://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/10/22/max-hug-time-three-minutes-new-zealand-airport-goes-viral-for-limiting-goodbyes#:~:text=Three%20minutes%20was%20%22plenty%20of,and%20serotonin%2C%20De%20Bono%20said
Denzel Washington Gets Baptized and Becomes a Minister During Live Streamed Ceremony: 'It Took a While but I'm Here' https://people.com/denzel-washington-gets-baptized-and-becomes-minister-during-live-streamed-ceremony-8765639
Opinion | The Shock of Faith: It’s Nothing Like I Thought It Would Be https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/opinion/faith-god-christianity.html
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Wed, 18 December 2024
A Catholic bishop, with a social media following second only to the Pope, is proving that dumbing down the faith is the wrong way to reach young adults. But is his celebrity status getting in the way? A new study finds the most generous people are also the most likely to consistently read the Bible. Kaitlyn talks to Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez about telling the truth to the church out of love. Her new book, “Being a Sanctuary,” is honest about the harms many churches are causing, but also shows how the church is the key to healing. Also this week—rat race cars in Froot Loop land.
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0:00 - Intro
1:19 - Show Starts
2:42 - Theme Song
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5:16 - Skye’s Dead Salmon Hat
8:15 - Rats Driving Little Cars!
12:50 - Rats Love Driving Little Cars!
21:26 - Bible-Readers Donate More?
25:38 - Are Bible-Readers More Communal?
37:50 - Father Robert Barron
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50:55 - Interview
53:32 - Why Did She Write Being a Sanctuary?
56:38 - The Starbucks Church Model
1:03:25 - Disagreeing Within the Church
1:13:05 - Approaching Looking for a New Church
1:24:20 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment: Bishop Robert Barron: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/12/bishop-robert-barron-catholic-church/680953/
Rats Driving Little Cars!
Christians Who Read Bible Are More Charitable:
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Wed, 11 December 2024
More Americans than ever are single but they’re not happy about it. A new article in The Atlantic examines how the sexes are drifting apart, why more men are looking for a partner than women, and the side-effects of using an app rather than community to find a date. Then, political scientist Hahrie Han’s new book “Undivided” explores why the racial solidarity program at an evangelical megachurch was more successful than corporate DEI programs, and how that success created unexpected challenges for the predominantly white church. Also this week: the Swiss make an A.I. Jesus, and a Chicago school kid makes a medical breakthrough.
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0:00 - Intro
1:08 - Show Starts
2:47 - Theme Song
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5:21 - Listener Shirt Sent In
9:26 - News of the Butt
12:46 - AI Jesus Confessional
16:04 - Why Not an AI Priest?
21:46 - Are People Dating Anymore?
27:17 - Men’s Delayed Adulthood
34:45 - The Church as Family
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54:58 - Interview
58:00 - Why Write About the Undivided Program?
1:09:06 - What Problems Did Undivided’s Success Cause?
1:18:23 - Jesus and “Being Apolitical”
1:29:13 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment: Swiss ‘AI Jesus’ https://cbn.com/news/world/swiss-church-sets-ai-jesus-confessional-booth-critics-cry-blasphemous
The Death of America Romance
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Wed, 4 December 2024
Many ideas about the end times including the role of Israel, the mark of the beast, and the rapture became popular through Hal Lindsey’s best-selling book from the 1970s, “The Late Great Planet Earth.” Lindsay died last week at 95. We discuss his legacy and how his book is still shaping the American church long after most of its theology has been debunked. Then, Kaitlyn talks to Douglas McKelvey about his series of prayer books, “Every Moment Holy.” He explains the value of using written prayers and not just spontaneous ones, and how to find God in the ordinary activities of life. Also this week—why are Bible sales way up but church attendance still declining? And 80’s orca fashion makes a comeback.
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1:50 - Show Starts
3:29 - Theme Song
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6:14 - Orcas Wearing Fish Hats
13:22 - Hal Lindsey and End Times
26:51 - End Times and an Enchanted World
32:26 - Bible Sales Up!
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44:15 - Interview
46:32 - Why Was Every Moment Holy Written?
52:13 - Why Pray Prayers Someone Else Wrote?
58:36 - What Prayers Made it Into the Book?
1:06:21 - How Is Every Moment Holy Used?
1:16:30 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment: Orcas Wearing Fish Hats:
“Late Great Planet Earth” Author Passes Away:
Sales of Bibles Are Booming:
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Fri, 29 November 2024
David French has finally watched Rings of Power season two—and he and Skye don’t quite have the same feelings about it. They compare it to House of the Dragon’s more cynical fantasy world—and why Dune is maybe closer to Tolkien than Martin. They also talk about the Penguin crime drama series, the upcoming Superman movie, and Silo.
0:00 - Theme Song
0:18 - Show Begins
1:16 - David’s Take on Rings of Power
5:40 - Skye’s Beef with Rings of Power
13:20 - House of the Dragon
21:52 - World War I
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28:57 - Dune
34:55 - Dark Matter
37:28 - Penguin
41:04 - Looking Forward to Superman
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Wed, 27 November 2024
Mike Erre joins Phil and Skye to discuss how to survive the holidays. What’s the best way to engage (or disengage) a contentious relative who wants to argue about politics, and how do we remain united as churches and families in these divided times? Professor, author, and preacher Tony Campolo died last week. Shane Claiborne returns to discuss his friendship with Campolo and his legacy of challenging the American church with the “red letters” of the Bible. Also this week—what’s the real goal behind protecting public nativity displays, and disappointed political witches.
0:00 - Intro
1:33 - Show Starts
2:50 - Theme Song
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5:24 - Interview
6:42 - Political Witches
12:54 - The Liberty Council’s Annual Report
17:19 - Tony Campolo’s Passing
26:35 - Being Grateful
46:03 - Favorite Conflict-Deflection Topic
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56:48 - Interview
1:06:34 - Dealing with Pushback
1:12:00 - Where “Red Letter Christians” Comes From
1:20:46 - What Tony Was Like to Be Around
1:29:15 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment: Witches Report Their Spells Against Trump Aren’t Working: “He Has a Shield” https://cbn.com/news/us/witches-report-their-spells-against-trump-arent-working-he-has-shield
Liberty Council’s Friend or Foe Campaign: https://lc.org/newsroom/details/111124-friend-or-foe-christmas-campaign-2025
Tony Campolo’s Story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRBM_YY_YX0
Other resources: With God Daily with Skye Jethani:
Voxology Podcast with Mike Erre:
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Wed, 20 November 2024
After an exhausting year of politics and the re-election of Donald Trump, what is a faithful way for Christians to navigate the next four years? Should we continue to immerse ourselves in political news, or is it better to disconnect from the media? And should Christians join the political fights online, or unplug to better serve our local communities? The Holy Post crew responds to articles by a number of Christians leaders addressing these questions. Then, New Testament scholar, N.T. Wright, is back to discuss the book of Acts. Wright says an understanding of ancient temples is the key to the message of Acts. Also this week—the origin of F-words.
Holy Post Plus Bonus Interview with N. T. Wright: https://www.patreon.com/posts/116319034/
0:00 - Intro
0:38 - Show Starts
1:30 - Theme Song
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6:15 - Trump Cabinet Picks and Praying for Leaders
15:33 - Russell Moore on Getting Through the Trump Years
27:20 - Is the Church a Turtle?
33:39 - The Wisdom Literature
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43:30 - Interview
47:18 - The Holy Spirit Before Pentecost?
52:09 - Ananias and Sapphira
56:17 - Why Did Early Christians Still Go to the Temple?
1:04:55 - The Church, Division, and Revelation
1:16:55 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment: Thanks to the Litfin Divinity School at Wheaton College for sponsoring our in person events. Learn more at www.wheaton.edu/holypost
Farming Gave Us “F” and “V”
How to Get Through the Next Four Years: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2024/11/next-four-years-donald-trump-russell-moore-election-2024/?utm_medium=widgetsocial
Go Slow and Repair Things: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2024/11/go-slow-and-repair-things-evangelicals-diverse-democracy/
All Sides News Source https://www.allsides.com/unbiased-balanced-news
Of Time and Turtles: Mending the World, Shell by Shattered Shell: A Heartwarming Compassionate Portrait of Injured Turtles, Perfect for Nature Lovers by Sy Montgomery and Matt Patterson: https://a.co/d/fTEnlVg
Other resources:
The Challenge of Acts: Rediscovering What the Church Was and Is by N. T. Wright: https://a.co/d/exFbNRH
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Wed, 13 November 2024
It’s been a week since the election and why Americans voted to send Donald Trump back to the White House is beginning to come into focus. The entire Holy Post team—Phil, Skye, Kaitlyn, and Esau—is here to talk about why Trump won and how Harris lost. Was it the economy? Was it racism and misogyny? Was it identity politics or disinformation in the media? Everyone has a theory. Then New York Times columnist and Holy Post regular, David French, is back to give his take on the election. He explains why Kamala Harris’s decision to focus on abortion backfired, and why January 6 did not disqualify Trump for most Americans.
0:00 - Intro
1:21 - Theme Song
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3:50 - Show Starts
5:46 - The Shattered Democrat Coalition
10:09 - Why the Voting Patterns Shifted
15:40 - Paternalistic Party Messaging
22:11 - The Meatloaf Delusion
34:20 - Grieving to Avoid Political Resentment
39:05 - Faith Groups Mobilizing to Help Immigrants and Refugees
45:41 - Resisting Dehumanization
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53:40 - Interview
58:25 - How Abortion Influenced this Election
1:04:56 - Why Didn’t Trump’s Baggage Matter?
1:15:31 - The Guard Rails of Democracy
1:20:49 - Trump’s Westeros
1:27:50 - End Credits
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The Shattering of the Democratic Coalition https://www.liberalpatriot.com/p/the-shattering-of-the-democratic
The Link Between Media Consumption and Public Opinion https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/link-between-media-consumption-and-public-opinion
Faith Groups Mobilize to Protect Migrants and Refugees
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Wed, 6 November 2024
The 2024 election is finally here. Who won? We don’t know because we recorded this episode on Monday. But we do know that MAGA men are not happy about their wives secretly voting for Kamala Harris. And a new study finds trust in American institutions—especially the media—continues to decline. Is there a way to reverse the trend? Then, to take an overdue break from politics, Skye talks to author and illustrator, John Hendrix, about his new graphic non-fiction book “The Mythmakers” about the remarkable friendship between C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. It’s a fun conversation about faith, fantasy, and just a little bit of nerdiness. Also this week—a Japanese village populated with puppets will fuel your nightmares.
0:00 - Intro
1:31 - Show Starts
3:04 - Theme Song
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5:38 - Skye’s Ominous New Hat
10:30 - Japanese Village Makes Puppet Population
17:25 - Ad for Women to Vote Harris in Secret?
25:10 - One Vote per Household?
30:00 - Declining Trust in Institutions?
36:15 - Cold War and Institutional Trust
40:40 - Legal Accountability
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47:37 - Interview
50:56 - The Making of “The Mythmakers”
55:50 - The Unlikely Friendship of Lewis and Tolkien
59:50 - Lewis and the True Myth
1:04:46 - Disenchanted Fandoms
1:09:35 - The Fellowship Divided
1:15:13 - Illustrating Tolkien and Lewis
1:19:23 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment: Japanese Puppet Village
Declining Trust in Institutions:
Other resources: The Mythmakers: The Remarkable Fellowship of C. S. Lewis & J. R. R. Tolkien by John Hendrix: https://a.co/d/etu4BOk
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Wed, 30 October 2024
With only a week before the presidential election, Phil and Kaitlyn are joined by Mike Erre to discuss Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden. Why do so many white evangelicals ignore the racism, misogyny, and dehumanizing rhetoric coming from the MAGA movement? It is really about supporting certain policies or the idolatry of power? Then, David Swanson is back to discuss his latest book, “Plundered: The Tangled Roots of Racial and Environmental Injustice.” Swanson says we will be compelled to engage both issues when we see their shared origin in the sin of greed. Also this week—the waffle apocalypse is upon us!
0:00 - Mike Attempts to Be The Host
00:48 - Intro
2:30 - Show Starts
5:16 - Theme Song
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7:50 - Phil Requests Voxology Podcast Coloring Sheets
11:38 - Mass Waffle Listeria Recall
16:19 - Trump Had a Rally
27:04 - Power Worship
41:18 - Centering Christ While Discussing Politics
45:20 - Seth Erie and the Shemah
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56:11 - Connecting Creation Care and Racial Justice
1:06:08 - Creation as a Gift
1:11:48 - How to Start Understanding Your Environment
1:16:51 - Living Transitory Lives as Christians
1:35:09 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment:
Kaitlyn’s Romans 13 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYx3yU4nTSo
Other resources: Plundered: The Tangled Roots of Racial Environmental Injustice by David W. Swanson: https://a.co/d/5kVmOnQ
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Wed, 23 October 2024
Today’s episode is all content from our recent live event in Chicago. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss the rapid shift in public opinion about immigration—and it’s not just among Republicans. Why is support for immigration down dramatically among Democrats and independents too? Then Charlie Dates, the pastor of Progressive Baptist Church and Salem Baptist Church in Chicago, joins the show to talk about the widening divide between the black church and white evangelicalism, why he’s tired of talking about white evangelicals, and where he sees hope for the future of the church in the U.S. And Holy Post producer, Mike Stralow, challenges the hosts to a quiz show decathlon. Plus, Al Pacino says there’s no afterlife, and scientists discover strategically constipated tadpoles.
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0:00 - Intro
1:50 - Show Starts
2:23 - Theme Song
4:14 - Al Pacino Didn’t Go to Heaven
8:36 - News of the Butt: Strategically Constipated Tadpoles
15:42 - Public Opinion Shift on Immigration
19:35 - Thermostatic Public Opinion
24:00 - How the Church Can Approach Division
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36:43 - Interview with Charlie Dates
39:47 - The Black Church and Political Polarization
46:50 - Why Talk Specifically About “The Black Church” Rather Than Just “The Church?”
55:20 - Cynicism and White Naivete
1:04:50 - Pastors Excluded from Activism
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1:14:58 - What Would 2024 Skye and Phil Tell 2012 Skye and Phil?
1:19:13 - What Would 2024 Kaitlyn and Charlie Tell 2012 Kaitlyn and Charlie?
1:34:26 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment: Al Pacino’s Near Death Experience: https://www.avclub.com/al-pacino-near-death-experience
Tadpoles Hold in Their Poop: https://phys.org/news/2024-09-tree-frog-tadpoles-unique-contaminating.html
Thermostatic Politics: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/10/immigration-public-opinion-reversal/680196/
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Wed, 16 October 2024
The election is just three weeks away and Phil is exhausted, Kaitlyn is concerned that evangelicals supporting Harris are making the same mistake as those supporting Trump, and Skye blames the whole mess on WWJD bracelets. Based on Kaitlyn’s recent Religion News Service article, the Holy Post crew discuss a better way for Christians to think about politics and voting. Then, Wheaton College professor of theology and history, Jennifer Powell McNutt, talks to Skye about her new book, “The Mary We Forgot.” She argues that the Mary Magdalene we encounter in the Gospels is not a scandalized prostitute, but a significant supporter of Jesus’ ministry and “the apostle to the apostles.” Also this week—more useless fruit fly science.
0:00 - Intro
1:51 - Show Starts
4:54 - Theme Song
5:15 - The National Association of Evangelicals - Listen to the Difficult to explore how Christians can become peacemakers. Go to https://www.nae.org/introduction-difficult-conversations-podcast-series/ to check it out!
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9:18 - Fruit Fly Study on Swallowing and Happiness
15:21 - Kaitlyn Learns About 80’s Bands
18:30 - Kaitlyn’s Schiess’s Political Method Article
23:15 - Simplicity and WWJD Bracelets
31:50 - Methods and Conclusions
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50:04 - Interview
53:04 - Different Views of Mary Magdalene
56:44 - Church History and Interpretations of Mary Magdalene
1:06:15 - Mary Magdalene the Tower
1:18:16 - Mary Magdalene the Apostle to the Apostles
1:24:15 - How Mary Magdalene Points to Christ
1:26:58 - End Credits
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Fruit Flies Get Happy from Swallowing https://futurism.com/neoscope/overeating-swallowing-study-esophagus-disorders-serotonin
In Search of a Christian Political Method with Kaitlyn Schiess: https://religionnews.com/2024/09/30/in-search-of-a-christian-political-method/
Other resources: The Mary We Forgot: What the Apostle to the Apostles Teaches the Church Today by Jennifer Powell McNutt: https://a.co/d/3w6oxT5
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Wed, 9 October 2024
Being a cultural Christian used to be an insult, but more people are embracing the label with pride. The Holy Post crew unpacks what’s behind the growing affection for cultural Christianity, and they explain why it’s more important than ever to embrace the weird, supernatural beliefs of the faith. Historian Kristen Kobes Du Mez is back to discuss her new documentary, “For Our Daughters,” about the sexual abuse scandals that have shaken the faith of many in the church. She sees a link between the theology and culture that created and covered-up sexual abuse in the church, and the rise of political idolatry within evangelicalism. Also this week—hurricanes are now political, and a Haitian pastor in New Hampshire with a sense of humor invites pets to his church.
For Our Daughters Full Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkES4X_qb6c
Holy Post Plus: Getting Schooled: Debt and Theology 101 https://www.patreon.com/posts/113616129/
0:00 - Intro
1:18 - Show Starts
3:24 - Theme Song
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7:18 - Terry Gilliam’s News of the Butt
10:30 - Haitian Priest Blesses Pets
15:05 - Hurricane Helene
23:02 - Cultural Christianity Michael Bird Article
34:58 - Why Christian Beliefs are Necessary for Christian Virtue
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56:00 - Interview
1:02:26 - How Women are Blamed for Men’s Sins
1:08:47 - Are Churches Better Prepared to Address Sexual Abuse?
1:14:54 - Is the Culture More Likely to Call Out Abuse Now?
1:18:17 - The Link Between January 6 and Sexual Abuse Scandals
1:24:04 - Will There Be a Church Backlash if Kamala Wins?
1:29:04 - End Credits
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Haitian Priest Blesses Pets:
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The Rise of Cultural Christianity:
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Wed, 2 October 2024
Steve Bezner, a pastor in Houston, had a troubling realization—his people were being shaped more by social media, YouTube, and cable news than by the Bible, and their views of money, sex, and power looked more American than Christian. He talks with Kaitlyn about his new book, “Your Jesus Is Too American,” and how being more relational than organizational may be the first step toward healing our churches. Also this week, are American evangelicals going through the five stages of grief? If so, what does it mean to accept our loss of cultural influence? For the first time, new data says Gen Z men are more religious than Gen Z women. Why are young women leaving the church and why are young men coming? Plus, now even gorillas are addicted to smartphones.
0:00 - Intro
1:46 - Show Starts
2:52 - Theme Song
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5:20 - Kohl’s Makes Decisions Easier
6:28 - Gorillas Getting Too Much Screentime at the Zoo!
11:42 - Accepting Lost Evangelical Influence
18:07 - Collaborating as Political Minorities
31:42 - Are Young Men Taking Over the Church?
51:39 - Sponsor - The National Association of Evangelicals - Listen to the Difficult to explore how Christians can become peacemakers. Go to https://www.nae.org/introduction-difficult-conversations-podcast-series/ to check it out!
53:37- Interview
59:10 - How We’ve Failed to Disciple People About Sex
1:06:48 - Prophetic Politics
1:13:50 - Church Pain
1:19:36 - Community Service in the Church
1:28:38 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment: Gorillas and Screen Time https://www.wsj.com/arts-culture/zoos-gorillas-screen-time-phones-videos-e88531a7
The Acceptance Stage of Lost Evangelical Influence
America’s Young Men Are Falling Even Further Behind https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/young-american-men-lost-c1d799f7
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Fri, 27 September 2024
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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Wed, 25 September 2024
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.
0:00 - BioLogos - Go to https://biologos.org/podcast/language-of-god/ and check out the Language of God podcast!
1:05 - Intro
2:24 - Preview of The Esau McCaulley Podcast
5:36 - Show Starts
6:58 - Theme Song
7:19 - Sponsor - The National Association of Evangelicals - Listen to the Difficult to explore how Christians can become peacemakers. Go to https://www.nae.org/introduction-difficult-conversations-podcast-series/ to check it out!
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
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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Wed, 18 September 2024
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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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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Wed, 11 September 2024
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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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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Wed, 4 September 2024
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 4:30 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food - Get 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to https://www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout. 5:32 - Sponsor - Rocket Money - Find and cancel your old subscriptions with Rocket Money at https://www.rocketmoney.com/holypost 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 58:37 - Sponsor - Go to https://www.fromourplace.com and use code HOLYPOST to get 10% off site wide on beautiful cookware! 59:42 - Sponsor - AG1 - Heavily researched, thoroughly purity-tested, and filled with stuff you need. Go to https://www.drinkag1.com/HOLYPOST 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: Other resources: The Spirit of Justice: True Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance: https://a.co/d/dZG7UAb Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
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Fri, 30 August 2024
For the first time in decades, the Republican Party has removed all pro-life language from the party platform. Trump has also called for less free-trade, more government regulation, and he is indifferent about Russian aggression in Europe. At the same time, the Democratic Party is embracing patriotism, law and order, tax cuts, and retreating from its more progressive social and environmental policies. What's happening? David French and Skye Jethani discuss the realignment of the parties and whether this is a permanent change or just temporary rhetoric. Plus, French explains why he decided to endorse Kamala Harris after voting for write-in candidates in 2016 and 2020. 0:00 - Theme Song 0:17 - Episode Starts 2:20 - Would French Voting Third Party Be Just as Controversial as Voting Kamala? 14:00 - Trump Betraying Pro-Choice is No Surprise 19:50 - Are The Parties Flipping Sides? 33:45 - What Happens to the GOP When Trump Leaves? 40:50 - Is the DNC Actually Changing? 59:08 - End Credits Other resources: David French on Voting for Harris to Save Conservatism: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/11/opinion/harris-trump-conservatives-abortion.html David French's Pro-Life Case for Harris: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/19/opinion/harris-trump-conservatives.html Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ Holy Post Plus: https://www.holypost.com/plus Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. |
Wed, 28 August 2024
As we start a new academic year, school districts throughout the country are increasingly banning smartphones. No one is more responsible for this trend than Dr. Jonathan Haidt. He talks to Skye about his latest book, “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness,” and how smartphones are also interfering with our spiritual lives, and what Christian communities can do about it. Also this week—Donald Trump has completely abandoned the pro-life movement, sending some conservative evangelicals into a political crisis. Chick-Fil-A is launching its own streaming network, but will you be able to watch content on Sundays? And scientists discover Phil’s new favorite deep sea worm.
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8:06 - News of the Butt - The Pigbutt Worm
16:40 - Chick-Fil-A’s Streaming Service
22:55 - How Pro-Life Groups Are Responding to Trump Dropping Pro-Life Platform
26:12 - Are the Democrats and Republicans Telling the Same Story About the World?
35:46 - Does the Lack of a Pro-Life Candidate Mean Conversations About Other Issues?
43:47 - Not Into Pep Rallies
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48:05 - Interview
50:21 - Responses to The Anxious Generation
55:29 - The Collective Action Problem
1:04:08 - Why the Partial Phone Ban in Schools Doesn’t Work
1:10:45 - How the Medium of Phones Create Loneliness
1:19:58 - How Religion Combats the Negative Effect of Phones
1:24:34 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment: Pigbutt Worm: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaetopterus_pugaporcinus
Chick-Fil-A Hatches a Streaming Service: https://deadline.com/2024/08/chick-fil-a-hatches-streaming-service-1236044196/
Other resources: The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness: https://a.co/d/55eg7t5
The Anxious Generation: anxiousgeneration.com
On The Degrading Effects of Life Online: https://www.afterbabel.com/p/degrading-effects-of-life-online
After Babel: afterbabel.com
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Wed, 21 August 2024
In the last two presidential elections about 8 in 10 evangelicals voted for Donald Trump, but can Kamala Harris steal some of those votes in 2024? We discuss the recent “Evangelicals for Harris” call and why it’s so difficult to get Christians to think more theologically about politics. Ed Stetzer argues that abortion should still be a top priority when voting, and Tyler Huckabee says we should be uncomfortable endorsing any candidate. Then, Skye talks to New Testament professor, Dr. Gary Burge, about the ongoing Israeli/Palestinian conflict, and what the Bible really says about Israel’s claim on the Holy Land.
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1:30 - Show Starts and Kaitlyn’s Opinion on Vacations
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12:21 - Discussing the Evangelicals for Harris Call
21:08 - Jemar Tisby and Thick vs Thin Theology
29:03 - Ed Stetzer and the Umpire Analogy
33:30 - Which Party is Better for the Pro-Life Movement?
43:40 - Phil’s TwiXter on Watching Political Conventions as a Nonpartisan
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50:34 - Interview
53:22 - What Got Gary Burge Involved with the Middle East Conflict
1:00:46 - Genesis Chapter 12 and the Prosperity Gospel
1:08:28 - The Ancient Understanding of Land Ownership
1:18:22 - Orthodox Jews and Modern Israel
1:25:38 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment:
Ed Stetzer on What’s a Pro-Life Christian to Do in This Election: https://churchleaders.com/voices/491672-whats-a-pro-life-christian-to-do-in-this-election.html
Tyler Huckabee on Why He’s Not a Christian for Kamala: https://religionnews.com/2024/08/14/why-im-a-christian-for-kamala-but-not-a-christian-for-kamala/
Other resources: Whose Land? Whose Promise?: What Christians Are Not Being Told About Israel and the Palestinians by Gary Burge: https://a.co/d/aDwflA9
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Wed, 14 August 2024
We all hear stories of people walking away from faith because of cultural challenges and hypocrisy in the church. That’s what makes Dave Gibbons' new memoir, “The Shape of My Eyes,” so powerful. He joins Skye to talk about growing up within American fundamentalism as a mixed-race kid, and how he encountered God despite deep family trauma and church dysfunction. Also this week—Mike Erre joins the crew to talk about the ongoing fallout from Megan Basham’s new book, David French’s decision to endorse Kamala Harris, and the rise of the post-religious right. Plus, cannibal frog sermon illustrations.
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10:07 - Frog Cannibalism Sermon Illustrators
14:56 - Phil Accused by Megan Basham of Being a Sellout
22:08 - Do the Facts Matter?
28:48 - Conflating Christianity and Republican Party Issues
34:57 - David French Voting for Harris??? And Mike the Anabaptist
46:09 - The Post-Religious Right
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54:28 - Interview
56:10 - Why Did Dave Gibbons Write “The Shape of My Eyes?”
1:02:32 - How Did His Trauma Impact His Faith?
1:10:44 - Encountering God
1:22:10 - On the Verge of Renaissance
1:25:53 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment:
Cannibal Frogs: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/16/science/cannibal-female-frog.html
Phil’s Article about Shepherds for Sale: https://www.holypost.com/post/i-ve-read-basham-s-book-and-i-have-some-thoughts
David French on Why He’s Voting for Harris: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/11/opinion/harris-trump-conservatives-abortion.html
Ross Douthat Tweet: https://x.com/DouthatNYT/status/704462319074594816
Other resources: The Shape of My Eyes: A Memoir of Race, Faith, and Finding Myself by Dave Gibbons: https://a.co/d/gKBmRja
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Wed, 7 August 2024
Donald Trump made headlines last week when he questioned Kamala Harris’s racial identity. Phil, Skye, and Esau McCaulley discuss his comments and how the politics of division often cause us to categorize people into a single box. Then, should Christians embrace the spiritual uses of psychedelic drugs? Megan Basham's new book claims progressive powerbrokers have corrupted evangelical leaders with money, praise, and prestige, but many of her citations are being called into question. Which evangelical leaders are really being seduced by money? Then former Congressman, Adam Kinzinger, sits down with Skye to talk about the relationship between Christianity and the Republican Party, what comes after Trump, and the outsized role of fear in our politics 0:00 - Intro
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8:36 - Esau’s Article, “Turning Black”
14:08 - Race’s Loaded Categories
21:55 - Psychedelics in Worship?
29:23 - Do We Try to Control God’s Presence?
35:00 - Shepherds for Sale
50:45 - Conforming to Agenda
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56:55 - Interview
1:00:32 - When Did Kinzinger Decide to Stand Against Trump?
1:10:15 - How Powerful Political Fear Controls People
1:25:13 - The Religious Fervor Around Donald Trump
1:29:22 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment:
On Turning Black: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/01/opinion/trump-harris-black-indian.html Christian Psychedelic Festival:
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Fri, 2 August 2024
David French joins to discuss J.D. Vance's comments about "childless sociopaths," pro-natalist government policy, the Olympics's Last Supper-esque display, and Robert Downey Jr. returning to the MCU. Are anti-immigration policies actually even "preserving our culture?" And why are fundamentalists so eager to consider themselves persecuted?
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0:17 - Episode Starts
2:36 - J. D. Vance's "Sociopathic Childless Cat Ladies"
6:31 - Having Children and Selfishness
12:48 - Making Personal Experiences Universal
25:00 - Government's Attempts at Pro-Natalism
29:55 - The Devaluation of Immigration
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38:56 - The Boredom of the Paris Olympics' Last Supper
42:54 - Does Our Peaceful Posture Affect the Discourse?
53:36 - Advice Skye Got About Criticism
1:09:27 - End Credits
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Wed, 31 July 2024
The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics sparked outrage when drag queens assembled into a scene reminiscent of the Last Supper. Are Christians right to be offended? Oklahoma is requiring public schools to teach the Bible, but some teachers are resisting. Is this really about education or indoctrination? And Kaitlyn’s latest article explains why this election is important, but maybe not an “existential threat.” New Testament scholars, Esau McCaulley and Amy Peeler, discuss their new multi-ethnic Bible commentary “The New Testament in Color” and why we should read Scripture with friends from diverse backgrounds. Plus, a flip-flop fail in Death Valley.
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6:10 - Flip Flops in Death Valley
8:58 - Olympic Drag Queen Last Supper
23:38 - Oklahoma Bible-Education Mandate
36:53 - France vs Oklahoma
42:31 - Why Turn Down the Rhetoric on Political Panic?
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50:05 - Interview
51:45 - Where Did “The New Testament in Color” Start?
1:00:38 - Will Cultures Continue into Heaven?
1:11:23 - Why Face Hard Questions?
1:18:48 - What Are the Biblical Reasons to Study How Cultures and Ethnicities Understand Things?
1:25:15 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment:
Man Who Lost Flip Flops Death Valley Hospitalization Burned Feet:
Paris Olympics Organisers Apologize to Christians for Last Supper Parody:
Oklahoma Superintendent Vows to Force Schools to Teach Bible, Issuing Guidance: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/25/us/oklahoma-superintendent-school-bible-mandate.html
Kaitlyn’s Article About Existential Political Rhetoric:
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