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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0:00 - Intro
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
48:56 - End Credits |
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.
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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
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
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
53:47 - 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!
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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:
Disaster Relief for Hurricane Helene:
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.
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1:05 - Intro
2:24 - Preview of The Esau McCaulley Podcast
5:36 - Show Starts
6:58 - Theme Song
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8:26 - Skye’s New Hat
13:24 - News of the Oreo Butt
18:27 - LifeWay’s Research on Pastors’ Voting Polls
27:42 - Mike’s Church Navigating the Political Divide
30:58 - The GOP’s Slow Turn from Evangelicalism
42:41 - Has Anti-Immigration Sentiment Become Mainstream in Christianity?
51:00 - Matt Walsh’s “Am I a Racist?”
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59:48 - Interview
1:01:34 - How Did McMahon Get Into Teaching History on the Internet?
1:06:55 - How Do You Engage Online Without Falling Into Outrage?
1:10:30 - What Is Your Most Important Work?
1:16:09 - What Is Your Capacity?
1:27:17 - Septima Clark
1:33:27 - Loving Your Enemies
1:39:16 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment: Oreo Spider Butts https://boingboing.net/2024/09/14/trapdoor-ravine-spiders-butt-easily-mistaken-for-oreo-cookie.html
The GOP’s Slow Turn from American Evangelicalism
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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1:56 - Show Starts
4:40 - Theme Song
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7:15 - Invisible Dorito Mice
15:15 - The Presidential Debate
22:57 - Why We’ve Accepted Lying
30:51 - Christians Repairing Divides in Ohio
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49:29 - Interview
53:20 - Robi’s First Act of Social Justice
1:01:28 - Vengeance and the Cycle of Violence
1:12:36 - Freed from Victimhood
1:19:17 - Where Are Things Now?
1:24:03 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment: The Dye in Doritos Can Make Mice Transparent: https://www.popsci.com/science/dye-mice-transparent/
Trump’s Lie is Another Test for Christian America: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/09/trump-haitian-immigrants-lies/679886/
Ohio Haitians Feel Panic, Local Christians Try to Repair Divides: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2024/09/haitian-immigrants-ohio-trump-vance-churches/
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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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1:52 - Show Starts
2:52 - Theme Song
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5:28 - Holiday Decor Disagreements
11:56 - Wounded Water Buffalo
15:11 - Tiktok Blamed for Cucumber Shortage
18:22 - Mushrooms Piloting Robot Hands
22:25 - Dead Butt Syndrome
28:09 - Does Tracking Happiness Make Us Miserable?
41:07 - Is the Decline of Birth Rates Really Economic?
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1:01:06 - Interview
1:06:01 - Why Did Amy Low Write The Brave In-Between?
1:10:10 - What Are the “Rooms” We Go Through in Life?
1:17:00 - The Honesty That Comes Out Near Death
1:23:10 - Where is the Meaning in Pain?
1:31:10 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment: Water Buffalo That Was on the Loose in Iowa Captured: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/water-buffalo-on-loose-injured-aggressive-iowa/
Viral TikTok Video Creates Cucumber Shortage in Iceland: https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2024/09/06/viral-tiktok-video-creates-cucumber-shortage-in-iceland/
Robot controlled by a king oyster mushroom blends living organisms and machines: https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/04/science/fungus-robot-mushroom-biohybrid/index.html
Sitting All Day Can Cause Dead Butt Syndrome: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/04/well/move/dead-butt-syndrome-gluteal-amnesia.html
Are We Happy Yet?: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/08/opinion/happiness-tracking-america.html
The Real Reason People Aren’t Having Kids: https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2024/08/fertility-crisis/679319/
Other resources: The Brave In-Between: Notes from the Last Room by Amy Low: https://a.co/d/5Hm69Ic
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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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1:42 - Show Starts
5:08 - Theme Song
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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
4:53 - Theme Song
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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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1:03 - Show Starts
3:41 - Theme Song
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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
1:40 - Show Starts
4:06 - Theme Song
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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?
0:00 - Theme Song
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:
Other resources:
The New Testament in Color: A Multiethnic Bible Commentary: https://www.ivpress.com/the-new-testament-in-color
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Fri, 26 July 2024
We're sharing a SKYEpod episode that was previously exclusively for Holy Post Plus subscribers—this one's a "SkyeDive," meaning it's just Skye digging deep into a topic. If you like this episode, consider becoming a Holy Post Plus subcriber to get weekly SKYEpod episodes, merchandise, bonus interviews, and more! Skye talks about how our certainty often conflicts with humility—with disastrous results, like declining churchgoing rates, alien doomsday cults, and dead bellringers.
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Wed, 24 July 2024
Following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, some are saying that God saved his life for a divine purpose. Phil, Kaitlyn, and Skye discuss the selective use of Christian rhetoric surrounding the former President. Then, multiple speakers at the Republican convention used anti-immigrant language associated with the “heritage Americans” movement. We examine the movement and its link to the isolationist and racist policies of the 1920s. And Skye welcome Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac, the pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church in Bethlehem, to talk about the Palestinian Christian community in the Holy Land and the impact of the war in Gaza on the church.
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0:36 - Intro
1:52 - Show Starts
3:14 - Theme Song
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5:54 - Update on Lisa Vischer
6:55 - RNC, Biden Dropout—The Apple Cart is Upset!
9:52 - Messianic Interpretations of the Trump Assassination Attempt
18:26 - What Events Do We Assume Are Divine Intervention?
25:50 - Why is Trump Still Winning?
31:45 - The Politically Unengaged, Patriotic, and Exhausted
37:00 - Heritage Americans
45:38 - Reputational Challenges Facing Harris
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51:50 - Interview
53:16 - The Christian Palestinian Community
1:04:47 - Palestinian Christian Reactions to October 7th
1:10:20 - The American Church’s Effect on the War
1:16:52 - The Positive Impact of Palestinian Christians
1:22:47 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment:
Kaitlyn’s Appearance on NPR: https://www.npr.org/2024/07/15/nx-s1-5040606/trumps-assassination-shooting-god-religion
Skye Jethani’s Racism and Immigration Video:
Other resources: The Other Side of the Wall: A Palestinian Christian Narrative of Lament and Hope: https://a.co/d/aFLu0I9 Christ at the Checkpoint https://christatthecheckpoint.bethbc.edu/munthers-blog/
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Wed, 17 July 2024
On Saturday, Donald Trump narrowly survived an assassin’s bullet. Will this begin to turn down the dehumanizing and apocalyptic rhetoric in our politics, or will it only add fuel for conspiracy theories and extremists? Rich Villodas is back to talk about his new book on the Sermon on the Mount—“The Narrow Path.” He says obeying the sermon “is not how we achieve salvation; it's how we demonstrate it.” And the fact that so few Christians seem to take Jesus’ commands seriously calls their salvation into question. Also this week, Phil reports from “Med City” and Kaitlyn introduces us to Persian ice cream.
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0:35 - Intro
1:49 - Show Starts
3:26 - Theme Song
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6:10 - Phil’s Adventure in Med City
10:40 - Club 33
15:33 - Where the Holy Post Crew Was When They Heard About Trump’s Assassination Attempt
19:11 - The Aftermath of the Shooting
34:15 - Catastrophizing, Social Media, and Violence
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54:23 - Interview
58:55 - The Sermon on the Mount and Building House on Rock
53:57 - Why did Campbell write about Christian Nationalism?
1:04:06 - Moralism, Successism, and Individualism
1:08:03 - Does the American Church Lack Salvation?
1:16:53 - Prayer is the Secret to Walking the Narrow Path
1:28:05 - End Credits
Other resources: The Narrow Path: How the Subversive Way of Jesus Satisfies Our Souls by Rich Villodas: https://a.co/d/6jhamVm
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Wed, 10 July 2024
It’s one thing to fight against a heresy, but what about the people caught in its grasp? Caleb Campbell’s new book, “Disarming Leviathan,” argues Christian Nationalism is an idolatrous, anti-Christian movement, but that we ought to take a gentle, loving, and missional posture toward our friends and neighbors following it. Also this week, Ronald Reagan often said America was a shining “city upon a hill.” Derwin Gray joins Skye and Kaitlyn to discuss the phrase, its original context in the Sermon on the Mount, and how Puritan colonists used it very differently than modern politicians. Plus, what’s behind all of the hot A.I. images of Jesus?
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0:00 - Intro
1:18 - Show Starts
3:18 - Theme Song
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5:52 - Responding to Feedback on Debate Coverage
12:26 - Shining City on a Hill
19:42 - Guiding People Away from Idolatry
30:36 - Perfect Love Casts Out Fear
34:41 - Hot A.I. Jesus
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51:49 - Interview
53:57 - Why did Campbell write about Christian Nationalism?
1:15:15 - Practical Advice
1:23:53 - What About Flipping Tables?
1:33:14 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment: Is America a City on a Hill or a Nation on the Precipice? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/02/opinion/american-exceptionalism-reagan-biden-trump.html
Hot AI Jesus is Huge on Facebook https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2024/06/hot-jesus-ai/678814/
Other resources:
Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor by Caleb Campbell: https://www.ivpress.com/disarming-leviathan
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Wed, 3 July 2024
In this special episode, Kaitlyn and Skye are joined by the co-hosts of the Church Politics podcast, Justin Giboney and Chris Butler, to discuss the fallout from last week’s presidential debate. Will President Biden drop out? What does the Supreme Court’s ruling about presidential immunity mean for a possible second Trump term? And why have both political parties nominated candidates who are demonstrably incapable of fulfilling the presidential oath of office? It’s a wide-ranging conversation about the broken state of American politics and where Christians can find hope.
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1:08 - Intro
2:26 - Theme Song
2:47 - Show starts
4:35 - Recapping the Presidential Debate
10:00 - Fallout from Biden’s Debate Performance
22:00 - Our Broken Political System
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42:41 - Predictions for the rest of the election season
1:05:10 - Trump Immunity Case Ruling
1:19:00 - End Credits
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Fri, 28 June 2024
As the Supreme Court releases a slate of new rulings the justices appear to be sending a message: "Congress, do your job!" David French explains to Skye Jethani why congressional leaders are increasingly reluctant to take votes or pass laws, how this is making the presidency dangerously powerful, and why the courts are saying it's unconstitutional and harmful to democracy. Then, David tells why his former denomination canceled him—with some members even calling him a "heretic"—despite his full agreement with all of their doctrine and positions. Why are so many churches being driven by fear and non-essential beliefs?
0:00 - Theme Song
0:17 - Episode Starts
1:17 - Garland V. Cargill
5:34 - Trump Changing Statutes
9:20 - Obama Changing Statutes
13:50 - Congress Refusing to Pass Laws
20:33 - Why Congress Doesn’t Want to Pass Laws
29:51 - How Low-Information Voters Feed Into This Ecosystem
32:06 - The Right Thing to Do vs Appeasing the Mobs
42:05 - When Every Issue is Considered a Fundamental
49:16 - When Every Issue is a Foreground Decision
58:16 - What a Partisan Fears
1:01:20 - Capitulation is Not Peace, the Center Does Not Hold
1:07:23 - End Credits
Other resources:
Advisory Opinions on Recent Supreme Court Decisions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-anachronism/id1490993194?i=1000659362706
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Wed, 26 June 2024
Louisiana has passed a law requiring the Ten Commandments be posted in every public school classroom. Supporters say it’s about respecting history, law, and the country’s religious heritage. Critics argue it’s completely unconstitutional. What’s really behind the new law? John Dickson says secularism in Australia is ten years ahead of the U.S., and there are valuable lessons the American church can learn from his country about how to thrive in a post-Christian society. Also this week—after two more megachurch pastor scandals we have to ask what’s wrong with our ministry culture. And whales display a dirty new defense against predators.
0.00- Intro
1:41- Show Starts
2:34 - Theme Song
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5:08 - News of the Butt
10:30 - Tony Evans and Robert Morris Step Down from Senior Pastor Roles
25:25 - 10 Commandments Must Be Displayed in Louisiana Classrooms
46:50 - Lisa Vischer Update
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54:35 - Interview
1:31:23 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment:
Sperm Whale Poop Cloud Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Mandate https://religionnews.com/2024/06/21/louisiana-mandates-the-ten-commandments/?utm_medium=social David French on the Ten Commandments https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/18/opinion/ten-commandments-classroom-louisiana.html
Other resources: The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism by Tim Alberta: https://a.co/d/0cE3A6CW
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Wed, 19 June 2024
Remember when churches were seeker-sensitive? The goal was to grow by welcoming newcomers, skeptics, and non-believers. But now it seems some evangelical churches and denominations are more worried about ideological purity than outreach. Sociologist, political scientists, and pastor Ryan Burge is back to talk about the self-defeating trend toward subtraction rather than addition in the church. Also this week, the Southern Baptists decide not to ban all women pastors…yet. Megan Basham claims evangelical leaders aren’t selling out to conservative constituents, but to gain the approval of liberal elites. Death cafes open in L.A., and the Swiss are making tiny computers from brain cells. What could possibly go wrong?
0:00 - Intro
1:18 - Show Starts
3:14 - Theme Song
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5:58 - Democracy Betrays News of the Butt
6:38 - What Could Possibly Go Wrong with Swiss Brain-Computers
13:02 - SBC Law Amendment Denied Ratification
20:33 - Baptist Church Conservative Resurgence
25:03 - Being a Cultural War Symbol Rather Than a Person
30:20 - Shepherds for Sale and How Everyone Has Economic Benefit
36:37 - The Temptation to Look Down on Others
41:55 - Modern Death Cafes in Los Angeles
44:28 - Sleeping in a Room with a Casket
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52:40 - Interview
59:56 - American Behavior Changing Faster Than Their Beliefs
1:05:43 - The Disappearance of The Christian Left
1:09:22 - Strict Churches vs Moderate Churches
1:22:10 - The Nicene Creed, Doctrine, and Dogma
1:31:53 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment:
Swiss Startup Connects 16 Human Mini-Brains to Create Low Energy ‘Biocomputer’:
SBC Law Amendment Vote: https://www.newyorker.com/news/on-religion/an-unexpected-turn-in-the-evangelical-culture-wars
Modern Death Cafes in LA: https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2024-06-12/death-cafes-los-angeles-grieving-discussion-group
Other resources:
Cafeteria Catholicism: https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/cafeteria-catholicism Americans Dropping Out of Everything: https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/dropping-out-of-everything Most Americans are Still Christians: https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/most-americans-are-still-christians
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Wed, 12 June 2024
After working for the Department of Homeland Security, and more than twenty years as a counterterrorism expert, Elizabeth Neumann says the greatest threat to the U.S. is no longer international Islamic terrorism but domestic Christian extremists. She discusses her new book, “Kingdom of Rage,” with Skye and how conspiracy theories and violent political ideologies have infiltrated American evangelicalism. Also this week, the Southern Baptists debate which is the greater threat to the faith—the Nicene Creed or female pastors. And new data says drinking and smoking has plummeted among teenagers. Should we thank churches or smartphones?
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0:00 - Intro
1:22 - Show Starts
4:15 - Theme Song
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6:49 - Why Phil Was Expelled from Bible School (It’s Less Scandalous Than You Think!)
9:42 - The Annual SBC Meeting and Women Preaching, the Law Amendment
13:48 - Conservative SBC and Why Churches Split
19:26 - Motivations Behind Doctrine Changes matter
31:38 - Drinking, Smoking, and Chewing Tobacco Uncommon Amongst Gen Z
37:18 - Drinking’s Down, Depression’s Up
42:07 - The Church Community Stands Out in an Age of Loneliness
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48:51 - Interview
54:04 - From Focusing on International Threats to Domestic Threats
58:13 - The Mainstreaming of Replacement Theory
1:04:54 - How Neumann Avoided Radicalization
1:09:40 - The Needs That Make People Susceptible to Radicalization
1:18:18 - The Scale That Makes Domestic Radicalization a Huge Threat
1:25:04 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment:
The SBC’s Proposed Law Amendment
Does Going to Church Keep High Schoolers from Drinking and Smoking?
Other resources: Kingdom of Rage: The Rise of Christian Extremism and the Path Back to Peace: https://a.co/d/64NM0N6
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Wed, 5 June 2024
Lord Acton famously said, “Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Was he right? Mike Erre is back to discuss the way Christians think about power, and why he believes our pursuit of power over the world is not the way of Jesus. Then, author Elizabeth Oldfield talks with Kaitlyn about her new book, “Fully Alive,” which uses the Seven Deadly Sins as a bridge for introducing secular people to the wisdom of Christianity. Also this week—the verdict in the Trump trail, a very unique fossil museum opens in Arizona, and Phil creates a fun new game for Christians called “Is It Persecution?”
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2:09 - Show Starts
4:15 - Theme Song
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7:09 - Wearing Cicadas
9:13 - News of the Pooseum
13:11 - New Game: Am I Being Persecuted?
18:55 - Donald Trump Martyr Complex
29:15 - Mike on Politically-Driven Spiritual-Malformation
34:13 - Fitch and The Ontologically-Rooted Corruption of Power
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54:55- Interview
56:26 - Elizabeth Oldfield’s Faith Background
1:00:39 - Writing with a Secular Audience in Mind
1:03:48 - What Radicalized the Republican Voter Base?
1:12:13 - PLM Syndrome
1:18:53 - Attention vs. The Deadly Sin of Sloth
1:24:17 - Why Save God for the End of the Book?
1:29:39 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment:
Pooseum: https://pooseum.com.au/ Reckoning with Power: Why the Church Fails When It’s on the Wrong Side of Power by David Fitch: https://a.co/d/e1NdqoZ
Other resources: Fully Alive: Tending to the Soul in Turbulent Times by Elizabeth Oldfield: https://a.co/d/iYZICBv
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Fri, 31 May 2024
The verdict is in and Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts in the hush money trial. Skye Jethani and David French discuss the political implications of the guilty verdict. While neither believe the verdict will have any impact on Trump’s base, David thinks it could erode support among supporters on the bubble, but Skye remains unconvinced. Then, they discuss how we should address the legacies of historical heroes who left behind complex and sometimes troubling legacies. Is it appropriate to honor and celebrate certain aspects of these figures, or should their significant flaws compel us to dismiss them entirely? Plus, Skye and David talk about their new favorite tv show, Shogun.
0:00 - Theme Song
0:18 - Episode Starts
0:47 - Trump Verdict
7:27 - Who’s Actually Energizing Their Base?
16:22 - Justice Alito and the Flag
23:08 - The Politics of Officials Flying Flags
29:47 - The Complexity of American Historical Figures
41:40 - Facing the Sins of the Fathers Through Maturity
47:06 - Shogun and Cultural Divide
1:01:10 - End Credits
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Wed, 29 May 2024
In a recent 60 minutes interview, Pope Francis sparked controversy when he claimed that humans are fundamentally good. Katelyn Beaty joins Phil and Kaitlyn to discuss the Pope's comments, and why our theology needs to include both the doctrine that all humans are made in the image of God and an understanding of original sin. Also, new survey data suggests that the "Religious Nones" have plateaued and religious affiliation among Gen Z is on the rise. We discuss why this might be happening and how the "weirdness" of Christianity is what makes it appealing to so many people right now. Then Skye sits down with Sean McGever to discuss his new book, Ownership: The Evangelical Legacy of Slavery in Edwards, Wesley, and Whitefield. They explore how these three historical evangelical leaders navigated the morality of slavery and the lasting impact it is still having on the Church today. Plus, even priests are not immune to Florida Man Syndrome.
0:00 - Intro
1:36 - Show Starts
2:58 - Theme Song
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5:39 - Italian Island Overrun by Goats
10:31 - Pope Francis Calls Humans “Fundamentally Good?”
28:20 - Ryan Burge and the Plateauing of the Nones
45:57 - Florida Priest Bites Woman
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51:17 - Interview
59:56 - Opposing Slave Trade, but Not Slavery
1:09:47 - How Edwards, Whitfield, and Wesley Influenced Attitudes About Slavery
1:20:05 - Avoiding Moral Blindspots
1:27:12 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment: Alicudi: Italian Island Offers Goats Up for Adoption https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68731003
Pope Francis Draws Accusations of Heresy for Saying Humans are Good
Ryan Burge and Nones Plateau
Florida Priest Admits Biting Woman in Defense of Eucharist https://www.ncronline.org/news/florida-priest-admits-biting-woman-last-resort-defense-save-eucharist
Other resources: Ownership: The Evangelical Legacy of Slavery in Edwards, Wesley, and Whitefield by Sean McGever: https://a.co/d/7SrPAZu
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Wed, 22 May 2024
Kansas City Chiefs Kicker, Harrison Butker, recently gave a controversial commencement address at Benedictine College where he drew on some popular conservative talking points about Pride Month, Covid 19 policies, and the calling of women in the home. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss the problems they had with the speech, as well as their frustrations with some of the criticism of the speech, and how Butker's views seem to have been influenced more by conservative politics than the historic Catholic position on these issues. Then, Kaitlyn sits down with Latasha Morrison to talk about her new book, "Brown Faces, White Spaces." They discuss the importance of understanding historical context to grasp the roots and impacts of systemic racism, and practical ways that churches and individuals can engage in the work of racial reconciliation. Plus, a megachurch in Texas tried to manipulate a traffic study for a stop light, and Phil thinks he has proof that News of the Butt is the best part of the podcast.
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0:00 - Intro
1:29 - Show Starts
2:26 - Theme Song
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5:11 - Megachurch Manipulates Stoplight Placement 10:49 - News of the Butt Supporters Speak Out
13:35 - Harrison Butker
23:00 - Why Did Butker’s Speech Get So Much Attention?
29:31 - Pope Francis Says Conservatives Have “Suicidal” Mindset
37:12 - Is the Media More Spiritually Formative Than the Pope?
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46:40 - Interview
48:20 - What is “Be the Bridge?”
55:37 - Understanding Historical Context in Discussing Racial Divide
59:02 - Why She Combined Personal History, Data, and the Bible in “Be the Bridge”
1:03:40 - How Scripture Informs Justice
1:14:14 - Jesus, the Suffering Servant
1:19:53 - Maintaining Hope for Restoration
1:24:48 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment:
Texas Megachurch Hits the Brakes After Trying to Skew a Traffic Study: https://religionnews.com/2024/05/14/a-texas-megachurch-tried-to-fudge-a-traffic-study-to-get-a-new-light-it-did-not-end-well-josh-howerton-lakepointe-church/
Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica Rebut Harrison Butker as No One Else Could: https://www.yahoo.com/news/benedictine-sisters-mount-st-scholastica-100700734.html?
Pope Francis says U.S. Conservatives Have a “Suicidal Attitude”: https://www.axios.com/2024/05/20/pope-francis-60-minutes-interview-takeaways
Other resources: Be the Bridge: Pursuing God’s Heart for Racial Reconciliation: https://a.co/d/eZLQFB6
Brown Faces, White Spaces: Confronting Systemic Racism to Bring Healing and Restoration: https://a.co/d/bERMEXN
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Wed, 15 May 2024
A new iPad advertisement showing musical instruments and art supplies being crushed by a hydraulic press has triggered a backlash against Apple and provoked a wider discussion about the impact of technology on communities and creativity. Jonathan Haidt says religious kids have better mental health on average because they’re connected to incarnate congregations, and the Catholic Church disciplines an AI priest. Then, Kaitlyn talks to Matthew Niermann about the Lausanne Movement’s massive new report on global Christianity and the major trends shaping the future of the church. Also this week—beware of cicada rain!
Holy Post Plus
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0:42 - Show Starts
1:54 - Theme Song
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4:13 - Catching up on learning German and the Holy Post live event
8:44 - Cicadas’ Powerful Urine
13:41- Apple Crushes Incarnation
23:58 - The Desire of Incarnation
29:01 - Jonathan Haidt and the Anxious Secular Kids
35:30 - An AI Priest is laicized
48:24 - The Church in a Hydraulic Press
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56:26 - Interview
58:03 - What is The Lausanne Movement?
1:02:35 - Polycentric Christianity
1:12:27 - What Challenges and Opportunities Come with this Shift?
1:20:30 - The Question of Our Era: What Does it Mean to be Human?
1:30:35 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment: Why Cicadas Power Spray Their Pee https://www.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2024/04/24/cicadas-emerge-2024-pee-mist/73423177007/
Rage Against the Apple Machine
Jonathan Haidt Religion Tweet https://twitter.com/JonHaidt/status/1773692138724655394
AI ‘Priest’ Sparks More Online Backlash Than Belief https://www.ncronline.org/news/ai-priest-sparks-more-backlash-belief
Other resources: Lausanne Movement: https://lausanne.org/
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Wed, 8 May 2024
Phil is back! He gives an update about his family’s harrowing medical emergency. Then, new data shows the Democratic Party’s grip on Black Christians may be slipping. Esau McCaulley shares his take on the reason. Nancy French talks with Skye about the themes in her new memoir, “Ghosted,” including church sexual abuse, political tribalism, trauma, and her miraculous experiences with God. Also this week—another book ban backfires, and defensive driving Florida style.
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1:38 - Show Starts
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6:04 - Phil Explains the Medical Emergency
15:52 - The Surgery
24:25 - Esau’s Childhood Stomach Surgery
26:50 - Florida Man Rescues Friend from Alligator
28:14 - Florida Man Tries to Ban Bible from Schools
35:06 - Have Democrats Lost the Black Church?
49:03 - Esau’s Dream Proposal
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53:28 - Interview
55:10 - Charismatic Experiences
59:18 - How Did the Frenches Not End Up in MAGA?
1:03:48 - What Radicalized the Republican Voter Base?
1:08:25 - Where There Signs 20 Years Ago That Radicalization Was Coming?
1:11:30 - Pro-Life Republicans Changing Their Stances?
1:22:20 - What’s the Future for the GOP?
1:33:58 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment: Man Runs Over Alligator with Truck to Save Neighbor from Attack
Florida Atheist Uses State’s New Book Banning Law to Object to the Bible https://www.huffpost.com/entry/chaz-stevens-bible-ban_n_6268e98ee4b0ea625c0e2b58
Have Democrats Lost the Black Church? https://religionunplugged.com/news/2024/4/15/have-the-democrats-lost-the-black-church
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Ghosted: an American Story by Nancy French: https://a.co/d/hwzJItt
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Wed, 1 May 2024
Swifties are celebrating the record-breaking release of two new albums, but some conservative Christians are not happy. They’re accusing Taylor Swift of mocking Christianity and promoting witchcraft. Our resident Swiftie, Kaitlyn Schiess, explains the controversy. Then, former presidential speechwriter and contributor to The Atlantic, Pete Wehner, talks with Skye about the future of the Republican Party. Will the Trump spell ever break? Also this week—the end of America’s monoculture, and how dumb were dinosaurs?
00 - Intro 1:03 - Show Starts 2:15 - Theme Song 2:35 - Sponsor - Wheaton Graduate School - Learn in a rich, rigorous Christian environment - www.wheaton.edu/holypost 3:36 - Sponsor - The Pour Over - Subscribe for free to news that points to eternal hope - https://www.thepourover.org/holy-post 4:50 - Update on Phil 6:08 - Dinosaurs—Were They Smart? 13:00 - Is Taylor Swift Mocking Christians? 15:12 - Taylor Swift’s Bohemian Mishmash 18:12 - Artistic vs Political Usage of Biblical Language 23:13 - Taylor Swift and Kids 23:23 - Children and Public Spaces 31:02 - Portrayal vs Endorsement 35:18 - Everything is a Cult Now and 20th Century Communication Technology 40:17 - What Even is Mainstream? 44:27 - Labels and the Good Samaritan 50:14 - Choice and Community 55:43 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling - Get 10% off your first month at www.betterhelp.com/HOLYPOST 56:42 - Sponsor - Go to https://www.songfinch.com/HOLYPOST and start your song – after you purchase, you’ll be prompted to add Spotify Streaming for your original song for FREE! That’s a $50 value! 58:13 - Interview 1:03:48 - What Radicalized the Republican Voter Base? 1:08:25 - Where There Signs 20 Years Ago That Radicalization Was Coming? 1:11:30 - Pro-Life Republicans Changing Their Stances? 1:22:20 - What’s the Future for the GOP? 1:33:58 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment:
T. Rex Was Probably About As Intelligent as a Crocodile https://www.popsci.com/science/t-rex-intelligence/
Taylor Swift’s Religious Imagery for a Spiritually Syncretic Era
Taylor Swift Mocks Christianity in Her New Album https://www.movieguide.org/news-articles/taylor-swift-mocks-christianity-in-her-new-album.html
Everything’s a Cult Now
Other resources: The Death of Politics: How to Heal Our Frayed Republic After Trump: https://a.co/d/2ute7Ua
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Fri, 26 April 2024
The war in Gaza has carried on for longer than expected, and David French is starting to see parallels between Israel and the US military in the Iraq War—he thinks Israel could learn from what went wrong in Iraq. Then, David and Skye discuss the student protests and how universities are handling them—what’s civil disobedience and what’s lawlessness when it comes to protest?
0:00 - Theme Song
0:17 - Episode Starts
1:40 - America’s Mistake in Iraq
10:42 - Counter insurgency’s Importance
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17:08 - Israel’s Place on the World Stage
21:08 - What Are Israel’s Goals?
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31:30 - Are the Pro-Palestine Protests Free Speech?
43:32 - What the Administrations Are Faced With
51:08 - Gaza Protests Vs. January 6th
1:02:00 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in Episode Israel is Making the Same Mistake America Made in Iraq https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/07/opinion/israel-iraq-gaza-civilians.html
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Wed, 24 April 2024
Previously puritanical evangelicals are increasingly embracing profanity and lewd content. A recent New York Times article explores possible explanations ranging from politics and the culture wars, to the internet and the decline of churches. Also, fewer people are reading books, and that’s a challenge for Christian traditions rooted in literacy, education, and the Bible. How do we make disciples in a post-literate culture? Then, more people are comparing our divisive culture to America just before the Civil War. Are we heading toward a national divorce—or worse? Historian Tracy McKenzie is back to share lessons and warnings from 19th century America. Plus, new developments as the turducken turns.
0:00 - Sponsor - Richmont Graduate University - Join a Christian mental health counseling program! Use referral code HOLYPOST at checkout to skip the application fee. Go to https://www.richmont.edu/ 0:37 - Intro 1:56 - Show Starts 3:10 - Theme Song 3:31- Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order 4:36 - Stronger Men’s Conference Story Continued 14:46 - Raunchy Christians 23:23 - Children and Public Spaces 33:00 - Literacy and Discipleship 35:38 - Hearing vs. Reading the Bible 42:23 - Can Churches be the Antidote for a Lonely, Digital World? 51:13 - Integrating Technology and Scripture 55:17 - Sponsor - World Relief - Visit https://worldrelief.org/holypost/ to download your family refugee guide and learn more about the Path Community 56:03 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling - Get 10% off your first month at www.betterhelp.com/HOLYPOST 57:03 - Interview 59:03 - Can We Compare Today and 1850? 1:03:21 - How Has Media Affected Current Politics? 1:15:16 - The Role of Conspiracy Theories 1:24:42 - Why Were We More Unified in the Past? 1:35:00 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment: John Lindell and Mark Driscoll
Biblical Literacy in a Postliterate Age
The Raunchy Christians Are Here https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/17/us/evangelicals-christians-conservative-trump.html
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Wed, 17 April 2024
Atheist Richard Dawkins has said he doesn’t believe one word of the Christian faith, but he now considers himself a “cultural Christian” and wants to defend the Christian values of his country against the influence of Islam and immigrants. Does this represent an alignment between the New Atheists and Christian Nationalists? Curtis Chang shares about “The After Party”—the new curriculum he’s developed with David French and Russel Moore to help Christians focus on hope and humility rather than partisanship. Also this week, Mark Driscoll gets booted from a men’s conference. And another infraction by a Florida man with a Bible.
Holy Post Plus Getting Schooled - Mariah W. Stewart https://www.patreon.com/posts/100430727/
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1:02 - Show Starts
3:02 - Theme Song
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4:35 - Florida Man Scales Tower with Bible
12:00 - Mark Driscoll Kicked Off Stage After Calling Sword-Swallower a “Jezebel Spirit”
22:35 - Richard Dawkins, the “Cultural Christian”
36:40 - Dusty Deavers, the Country Singin’ Senator
46:06 - Pray for the Middle East
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52:55 - Interview
1:04:34 - The “What” vs the “How”
1:16:26 - Four Quadrant of Political Engagement
1:27:19 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment: Florida Man Climbs Cell Phone Tower
Sword-Swallower on a Pole and Mark Driscoll https://www.newsweek.com/pastor-kicked-stage-strip-show-1890247
Richard Dawkins and Cultural Christianity
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The After Party: https://redeemingbabel.org/the-after-party/
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Wed, 10 April 2024
This week we’re discussing a series of articles exploring what we’re gaining and losing as fewer Americans are committed to religion and attending church. Even some non-believers are beginning to worry that the decline in religion may not be good for society, but does it also represent a new opportunity for the message of Christianity? Then, N.T. Wright is back to discuss his new book with co-author Michael Bird, “Jesus and the Powers.” While everyone knows mixing faith and politics can be dangerous, Wright says there’s also a danger when we refuse to mix them. He talks to Skye about what the Bible says on matters of church and state, and why we should defend liberal democracy despite its many problems. Also this week: Is the sun alive? And a Florida man shares the Bible at Walgreens on Easter.
0:00 - Sponsor - Richmont Graduate University - Join a Christian mental health counseling program! Use referral code HOLYPOST at checkout to skip the application fee. Go to https://www.richmont.edu/ 0:35 - Intro 1:21 - Show Starts 3:08 - Theme Song 3:30 - Sponsor - Wheaton Graduate School - Learn in a rich, rigorous Christian environment - www.wheaton.edu/holypost 4:34 - Kaitlyn’s new show announcement! 8:08 - Curiously, Kaitlyn Trailer - Go to holypost.com/follow to check it out! 10:15 - Florida Man Strikes Again (with a Bible) on Easter 13:43 - Does the Sun Dream of Electric Sheep? Consciousness and the Sun. 19:43 - The Cost of the Churchgoing Bust 28:52 - How Trump Fills the Secular Void 44:19 - Is Trumpism Emptying Churches? 52:24 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order 53:28 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling - Get 10% off your first month at www.betterhelp.com/HOLYPOST 54:33 - Interview 56:02 - Why Doesn’t Separation of Church and State Work? 1:14:02 - Does the Kingdom of Heaven Imply There Will Be No Government? 1:17:10 - When Should Christians Submit to Governing Authorities? 1:24:56 - The Value of Liberal Democracy 1:30:15 - End Credits
Florida Man Arrested for Hitting Manager with a Bible on Easter
The Sun’s Consciousness https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a60229168/panpsychism-everything-has-a-soul/
Trump is Emptying Churches
How Trump Fills a Void in an Increasingly Secular America https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/05/trump-religion-secularism-authoritarian-populism/
The True Cost of the Churchgoing Bust https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/america-religion-decline-non-affiliated/677951/
Other resources: Jesus and the Powers: Christian Political Witness in an Age of Totalitarian Terror and Dysfunctional Democracies by N. T. Wright and Michael F. Bird: https://a.co/d/7tCBCK8
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Wed, 3 April 2024
The newest Holy Post team member, Esau McCaulley, joins Phil and Skye to discuss two stories that caused outrage from both ends of the political spectrum during Holy Week. Trump is selling an American flag-wrapped Bible, and the Biden administration honored “Transgender Visibility Day” on Easter. And why are Catholic Charities being attacked for helping immigrants? Then Skye talks to atmospheric scientist Katharine Hayhoe about how her evangelical faith led her to become a climate scientist. She says combating global warming is part of our call to love our neighbors and care for the least of these. Plus, an “emerging behavior” on Twitch grabs Phil’s attention.
Holy Post Plus Bonus Interview https://www.patreon.com/posts/101580815/
0:00 - Sponsor - Richmont Graduate University - Join a Christian mental health counseling program! Use referral code HOLYPOST at checkout to skip the application fee. Go to https://www.richmont.edu/ 0:35 - Intro 1:54 - Show Starts 3:45 - Theme Song 4:06 - Sponsor - AG1 - Heavily researched, thoroughly purity-tested, and filled with stuff you need. Go to https://www.athleticgreens.com/HOLYPOST 5:02 - Esau the Hufflepuff 8:56 - News of the Butt, Twitch 14:41 - The “God Bless the USA” Bible 38:36 - Catholic Charities Targeted by Far-Right 49:09 - Sundays Dog Food - Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout. 50:20 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling - Get 10% off your first month at www.betterhelp.com/HOLYPOST 51:25 - Interview 54:51 - What Changed Things for Katharine Heyhoe 1:03:49 - Are Evangelicals the Stumbling Block for Stopping Climate Change? 1:25:26 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment: “God Bless the USA” Bibles
Threats to Catholic Charity Staffers
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Fri, 29 March 2024
A recent bill to ban TikTok was passed in the House with bipartisan support. Skye talks with David French about the arguments for and against the bill, the likelihood of it passing the Senate, and why Trump claims China is America's biggest threat, and yet he still opposes the TikTok ban. Then, Skye and David break down two recent Supreme Court cases about social media content regulation. Should social media companies have complete control over what is posted on their platforms, and is it ok for the government to ask these companies to take down certain posts? Holy Post Plus - Getting Schooled https://www.patreon.com/posts/getting-schooled-100424439 0:00 - Theme Song 0:17 - Show Starts 1:11 - Tiktok's Security Risk 8:33 - Bipartisan Support 13:49 - Trump's 180 on Tiktok 19:27 - Will Bipartisan Agreement Last? 24:51 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order 25:55 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food - Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout 27:07 - Regulating US Social Media 41:19 - Do Companies Have to Host Speech? 51:59 - The Monopolies 1:05:24 - The Wrap-Up 1:09:36 - End Credits Other resources: What Trump's TikTok Flip-Flip Tells America by David French: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/17/opinion/trump-tiktok-ban-china.html Holy Post Events: https://www.holypost.com/events/ 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. |
Wed, 27 March 2024
Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade almost two years ago, the debate about abortion has taken on new dimensions. Factions within the pro-life camp are now battling each other. Could they break apart the Religious Right? Then, Kaitlyn interviews professor of Law and Religion, John Inazu, about his new book, “Learning to Disagree.” He says our differences don’t have to become divisions, which is a timely message in an election year. Plus, is Indonesia hiding a secret island of Hobbits? And a new documentary asks if Jesus was a vegetarian?
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SKYEpod - What Improv Teaches Us About Faith https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-what-us-100797419
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0:55 - Intro
2:29 - Show Starts
5:20 - Theme Song
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7:53 - Christspiracy—Was Jesus Vegan?
15:45 - Homo Floresiensis Skeleton Found in Indonesia
25:02 - Does Personhood Start at Conception?
41:23 - Why “Life Begins at Conception” is a Misleading Phrase
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1:03:00 - Interview
1:15:40 - Is it Our Job to Change Someone’s Mind?
1:22:42 - Why Ignoring Our Differences Doesn’t Help
1:31:34 - Dropping Our Self-Protective Impulse
1:35:19 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment:
Was Jesus Vegetarian? https://religionnews.com/2024/03/18/was-jesus-vegetarian-new-christspiracy-documentary-says-yes/
“Hobbits” in Flores, Indonesia? https://humanorigins.si.edu/research/asian-research-projects/hobbits-flores-indonesia
Other resources: Learning to Disagree: The Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empanth and Respect by John Inazu: https://a.co/d/6ei1Sqk
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Wed, 20 March 2024
After a number of difficult years and dismal statistics, a new report from Barna says pastors are on the mend. Another book about “ex-vangelicals” has been released. Does it have anything new to add to the conversation? And a record number of Latinos in the U.S. are leaving Catholicism to become Pentecostal evangelicals. What does it mean for the future of the church? Then, Holy Post Media’s CEO, Jon Houghton, joins Skye to discuss how he’s leading the organization, why Christian media needs to change, and the new projects launching this year. Plus, Wrinkle the duck, Albert the alligator, and an "audacious scheme" with super sheep.
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0:00 - Intro 1:02 - Show Starts 2:10 - Theme Song 2:31 - Sponsor - AG1 - Get your FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase, go to https://www.athleticgreens.com/HOLYPOST 3:51 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food - Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout. 5:03 - Petitions to Change News of the Butt 6:18 - Animal News, Wrinkle the Duck in a Buc-ee’s 10:16 - Animal News, Giant Blind Alligator Swims with Children 13:22 - Animal News, Montana Mountain King, the Giant Super-Sheep 20:25 - Are the Pastors Doing Better? 25:06 - The Exvangelicals 38:42 - Are New People Coming to Evangelicalism? 49:17 - Latinos Moving from Catholicism to Evangelicalism 54:56 - Sponsor - Blueland - Get 15% off your first order by going to Blueland dot com slash HOLYPOST 56:02 - Sponsor - Rocket Money - Find and cancel your old subscriptions with Rocket Money at https://www.rocketmoney.com/holypost 57:10 - Interview 59:12 - Why Did Jon Houghton Want to Join the Holy Post? 1:03:09 - Why Did We Hire Jon Houghton to Join the Holy Post? 1:10:05 - Why Are We a For-Profit Company? 1:18:37 - Directions for Projects Going Forward 1:22:36 - Kaitlyn Schiess’s New Show 1:34:49 - End Credits Links Mentioned in the News Segment: Duck Banned from Buc-ee’s https://pethelpful.com/pet-news/man-banned-bucees-service-duck Albert the Alligator Swam with Children and Was Seized by Authorities Giant Sheep Clone, Montana Mountain King https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/16/us/montana-sheep-wildlife-trafficking-charges-trnd/index.html Hopeful Increase for Pastors https://www.barna.com/research/hopeful-increases-pastors/ “Exvangelicals” Book https://religionnews.com/2024/03/15/hurting-most-the-people-who-follow-the-rules/ Latinos Flock to Evangelicalism https://www.thefp.com/p/latinos-are-flocking-to-evangelical?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
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Wed, 13 March 2024
Earlier this year, John MacArthur said that Martin Luther King Jr. was “a nonbeliever who misrepresented everything about Christ and the gospel.” Last week, Justin Giboney responded with an article in CT explaining why MacArthur was wrong about MLK. This leads Phil, Kaitlyn, and Skye to ask when is it appropriate to define who is, and who is not, a true Christian, and what criteria should we use? Theologian Matthew Bates is back to discuss his new book, “Why the Gospel?” He defines six popular “malformed” gospels, and why bypassing the importance of Jesus’ kingship is dangerous for the church. Also this week—A Christian musician from Ireland claims Taylor Swift is satanic, and beware of the bonnacon!
Holy Post Plus Getting Schooled - Changing Minds https://www.patreon.com/posts/99086536/ 0:00 - Sponsor - World Relief - Visit https://worldrelief.org/holypost/ to download your family refugee guide and learn more about the Path Community 0:56 - Intro 2:46 - Show Starts 5:05 - Theme Song 5:27 - Sponsor - Go to www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order 6:34 - News of the Butt 12:47 - Taylor Swift Satanic Ritual 21:57 - John MacArthur on Martin Luther King Jr. 48:46 - Should We Ask Who Is or Isn’t a Christian? 51:23 - Sponsor - Better Help - Get 10% off your first month at www.betterhelp.com/holypost 52:21 - Sponsor - Tyndale - Order the Study Life Application Study Bible today at https://hubs.la/Q02l1Pmg0 53:25 - Interview 54:19 - Why the Gospel? 59:49 - The Kinghood of Jesus 1:06:41- Christ Installed on the Throne 1:37:43 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment: Animal with ‘Amazing Flatulence’ Found in Medieval Book https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn04rd314lro
Taylor Swift is Engaging in Satanic Rituals in Live Shows, Christian Artist Claims: ‘Music is Dangerous’
Why John MacArthur is Wrong About MLK
Mass Deportation of Immigrants Destroys More Native-Born American Jobs Than They Create
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Wed, 6 March 2024
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Holy Post Plus Welcome Esau McCaulley to the Team https://www.patreon.com/posts/99801937/ 0:00 - Intro 2:03 - Show Starts 3:20 - Theme Song 3:42 - Sponsor - AG1 - Get your FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase, go to https://www.athleticgreens.com/HOLYPOST 5:02 - Sponsor - Hatch - Form better bedtime habits today with Hatch—$20 off and free shipping when you order the Restore at www.hatch.co/holypost 6:09 - Sam the Eagle 7:46 - Announcement 10:50 - News of the Butt - Dog Poop DNA Test 18:06 - Christian Nationalism vs Christian Conservatism 35:34 - Conservative, Nationalist, or Blasphemous Game Show 57:46 - Sponsor - Better Help - Get 10% off your first month at www.betterhelp.com/holypost 58:44 - Sponsor - Tyndale - Order the Study Life Application Study Bible today at https://hubs.la/Q02l1Pmg0 59:47 - Interview 1:01:51 - Land of my Sojourn 1:08:08 - Why do we stay in denial? 1:17:54 - Seminary Preacher’s Sons 1:22:58 - Who Does Church Planting Draw? 1:37:43 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment: Christian Conservatism vs. Christian Nationalism https://www.christianpost.com/voices/christian-conservatism-versus-christian-nationalism.html
Trump Revival of Christian Power Speech
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Wed, 28 February 2024
Last week the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos created for in-vitro fertilization have the legal status of children, essentially ending all IVF treatments in the state. Some are applauding the ruling as both a morally and theologically consistent affirmation of human life. But others, including some Christians, are saying the pro-life movement is taking things too far. Then, how do we teach kids the core doctrines of the Christian faith when most adults in our churches don’t know them either? Kaitlyn interviews the creators of a new series of children’s books designed to catechize both kids and their parents. Also this week, a new survey suggests Christian Nationalism is in decline, but we think the data is hot garbage.
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0:00 - Intro 2:13- Show Starts 3:47 - Theme Song 4:09 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order 5:14 - Sponsor - Fabric by Gerber Life Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at www.meetfabric.com/HOLYPOST 6:25 - Jesus and Candy 8:42 - Alabama IVF Law 35:27 - Poorly Phrased Christian Nationalism Survey 48:57 - Sponsor - Better Help - Get 10% off your first month at www.betterhelp.com/holypost 49:56 - Sponsor - Rocket Money - Find and cancel your old subscriptions with Rocket Money at https://www.rocketmoney.com/holypost 51:05 - Interview with Todd Hains & Natasha Kennedy 54:06 - Importance of Catechesis 56:51 - Getting it Published at Lexam 1:03:22 - Not Dumbing it Down 1:08:11 - The Approach to the Illustrations 1:27:07 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment: Ryan Burge Article https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/has-christian-nationalism-intensified Christianity Today Article
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Fri, 23 February 2024
David and Skye discuss the upcoming primary election—if most people agree that Biden is too old to hold office, why hasn’t he stepped down? Would a different vice president give voters more confidence? Pastors, doctors, and politicians are routinely threatened with physical violence by MAGA—is this our fault for not standing up publicly against this behavior?
0:00 - Theme Song
0:18 - Episode Starts
0:40 - Biden’s Age
11:14 - Ezra Klein Suggests Democrats Leave Biden
21:33 - Is It Too Risky to Drop Biden?
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32:53 - Trump’s Dedicated Base
37:52 - MAGA’s Violent Threats
44:02 - Silence Permits MAGA Violence
52:33 - Republicans and Career Self-Preservation
57:12 - Local Churches Need Courage
1:06:35 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in Episode Democrats Have a Better Option Than Biden https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/16/opinion/ezra-klein-biden-audio-essay.html
MAGA’s Violent Threats Are Warping Life in America https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/18/opinion/magas-violent-threats-are-warping-life-in-america.html
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Wed, 21 February 2024
A new book argues that the rise and decline of the Contemporary Christian Music industry helps explain the political idolatry of many Christians, and Karen Swallow Prior says the biblical manhood industry is a scam. These stories lead Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn to discuss whether American evangelicalism is defined more by consumer markets than by theology. Angie Weszely, the CEO of ProGrace, is back to talk about how the church can actually create a culture of life after the overturning of Roe. She says we need to stop seeing abortion as primarily a political and legal issue, and instead recognize that it’s also a pastoral, practical, and emotional one. Also this week, why does Tucker love Russia? And Trumpers ’n sneakers.
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1:10 - Intro
2:53 - Show Starts
3:49 - Theme Song
4:09 - Sponsor - Pro Grace - Go to https://www.prograce.org/holypost to get resources
5:29 - Skye’s Theory on Tucker Carlson
10:06 - Trump’s Snazzy Gold Sneakers
13:09 - CCM as a Reflection of American Christianity
43:49 - Biblical Manhood Industrial
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57:10 - Interview
59:25 - Why “Should it be Legal” Isn’t Enough
1:07:58 - Ending vs. Banning Abortion
1:12:57 - Communicating without Shaming
1:19:04 - The Power of Grace
1:29:32 - End Credits
Links mentioned in news segment:
How Contemporary Christian Music Explains American Christianity
The ‘Biblical Manhood’ Industry is a Scam https://religionnews.com/2024/02/15/the-biblical-manhood-industry-is-a-scam/
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Wed, 14 February 2024
The “He Gets Us” campaign ran a Super Bowl ad showing culture war combatants washing each other’s feet. It has conservative Christians upset and non-Christians confused. Phil, Kaitlyn, and Skye react to the ad and unpack the many ways we misunderstand the meaning of Jesus washing his disciples’ feet. Then, New Testament professor Nijay Gupta is back to discuss his new book “Strange Religion” about what made early Christianity so weird and compelling. He explains what Roman religion looked like before Christianity, and how those pagan values and practices are returning. Plus, Chinese spy pigeons and swearing parrots.
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1:11 - Intro
2:41 - Show Starts
3:29 - Theme Song
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5:02 - Skye and U2 in Las Vegas
10:27 - Foul-Mouthed Fowls
16:50 - Spies in Disguise as Pigeons
21:40 - Foot-Washing Superbowl Ad
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49:16 - Interview
51:38 - Strange Religion
1:05:31 - What was Roman religion like?
1:13:40 - Modern Pagan Christianity
1:32:15 - End Credits
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Strange Religion: How the First Christians Were Weird, Dangerous, and Compelling: https://a.co/d/1BL9BXf
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Wed, 7 February 2024
Well, here we are again. The very same arguments that were rolled out by MAGA Christian leaders to justify supporting Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020 are back again in 2024. A new article in the Christian Post says America’s survival depends on Christians voting for Trump. Why do these fear tactics still work? Then, it’s true that all politicians lie, but PolitiFacts says Trump is a league of his own. And scientists explain why negative polarization in our politics may have evolutionary origins.
Then Skye interviews pastor and author, Brian Zahnd, about his new book, “The Wood Between the Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross.” He draws from art, literature, movies, and music to help us see the many facets of what Jesus really accomplished on that old rugged cross. Also this week, an early church father liked big couches and he cannot lie.
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0:00 - Intro
1:46 - Show Starts
2:33 - Theme Song
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5:27 - Recapping the Liveshow
8:05 - News of the Butt
11:54 - Trump the Unreliable Watchman
28:18 - The Roots of Polarization
38:24 - Fatalism in America
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50:35 - Interview with Brian Zahnd
53:41 - Brian Zahnd’s Background
58:53 - America as a Religion
1:04:50 - Poetic Theology of the Cross
1:15:50 - The Paganization of the Cross
1:31:20 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment
With Desantis Out, Can a Christian Support Donald Trump? https://www.christianpost.com/voices/with-desantis-out-can-a-christian-support-donald-trump.html
What Politifact Learned in 1,000 Fact Checks of Donald Trump
Science is Revealing Why American Politics Are So Insanely Polarized https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2024/01/20/polarization-science-evolution-psychology/
America’s Lack of Faith in Our Collective Power is a Bigger Problem Than Trump
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The Wood Between the Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross https://a.co/d/4reF5UX
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Wed, 31 January 2024
A new documentary hits theaters on February 16 about Christian Nationalism called God and Country. It features Phil and Skye, and many other Holy Post contributors. The executive producer of the movie is legendary actor, producer, and director, Rob Reiner, who’s created classics like The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, and A Few Good Men. Reiner is a well-known supporter of progressive political and cultural causes and he’s not a Christian, which has triggered an avalanche of criticism from conservatives against those featured in the film. In this episode, Phil talks to Rob Reiner and Dan Partland, the director of God and Country, about why they made the movie, why they affirm Christians who are politically engaged but criticize Christian Nationalism, and what they hope the documentary accomplishes. Skye and Kaitlyn then join Phil to debrief the interview.
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0:00 - Intro
1:38 - Show Starts
4:28 - Theme Song
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7:05 - Prefacing the Interview
9:55 - The Interview Begins
13:42 - How the God & Country Documentary Came To Be
27:05 - Faith and Voting
31:40 - What is Christian Nationalism?
37:43 - The First Culture War Show
46:00 - Who Decides What Counts as Progress?
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58:52 - Debrief Begins
1:32:15 - End Credits
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Fri, 26 January 2024
Lately, there’s been lots of talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)—sometimes as a virtuous initiative and sometimes as a boogeyman. Even Elon Musk weighed in, presenting it as a threat to our safety. Is this just another baseless moral panic? What are the potential pitfalls of DEI? David French joins Skye Jethani to discuss the issue. Plus, David French introduces, “The After Party,” a new curriculum to help Christians engage politics in a more thoughtful, humble, and hospitable way.
0:00 - Theme Song
0:18 - Show Starts
0:32 - D.E.I.
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38:50 - The After Party
1:01:48 - End Credits
Other Resources:
This is the Actual Danger Posed by D.E.I. - https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/14/opinion/dei-diversity-unconstitutional.html
The After Party - https://redeemingbabel.org/the-after-party/
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Wed, 24 January 2024
Evangelical voters have long supported Republican candidates, but who identifies as an evangelical Christian has changed over the years. A recent article written in The New York Times by Ruth Graham and Charles Homans argues that Trump is attracting a different kind of evangelical - one who loves their country and believes in God, but doesn’t actually go to church. Katelyn Beaty joins Phil and Kaitlyn to discuss the trend and why they aren’t as concerned this election cycle as previous ones. Then, Kaitlyn sits down with Michael Wear to discuss his new book, The Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Public Life. He explains how he uses the teachings of Dallas Willard to talk about how Christians should engage in politics and what it would look like to place our politics under our spiritual formation. Also this week, an Alabama man gets stuck in a vase.
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0:00 - Intro
1:37 - Show Starts
3:14 - Theme Song
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4:54 - Man Stuck in Urn
11:29 - New Year’s at Applebee’s
13:44 - Prince William Told to Abdicate
18:54 - Trump Attracting Unchurched Evangelicals
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54:58 - Interview with Michael Wear
1:33:41 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment:
Alabama Man Stuck in Decorative Urn Breaks His Silence: https://www.thedailybeast.com/alabama-man-connor-padgett-stuck-in-decorative-urn-breaks-his-silence
Prince William Told to Back Christianity or Abdicate: https://www.newsweek.com/prince-william-church-england-abdicate-1861430
Trump Is Connecting With a Different Type of Evangelical Voter: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/08/us/politics/donald-trump-evangelicals-iowa.html
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The Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Public Life. https://amzn.to/4b9ka3f
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Wed, 17 January 2024
It’s been nearly a decade since Donald Trump descended on his golden escalator and turned conventional wisdom about evangelical political values upside-down. Bonnie Kristian has a new article arguing that the only one’s still fighting about whether or not to support him are the “evangelical elites,” but for average evangelicals the debate about Trump is over. John Mark Comer is back to discuss his new book, “Practicing the Way.” He talks with Skye about the high cost of non-discipleship, and the unique ways ministry can malform a young pastor’s soul. Plus, scientists in the UK discover that most people can talk chicken.
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Bonus Interview with John Mark Comer https://www.patreon.com/posts/96632913
0:00 - Intro
2:33 - Show Starts
3:54 - Theme Song
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6:30 - Chicken Talk
18:53 - The Trump Debate is Dead
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51:46 - Interview with John Mark Comer
1:26:10 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment:
The Trump Debate Is Dead https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2024/january-web-only/trump-debate-is-dead-evangelicals.html
Other resources:
Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become like him. Do as he did. By John Mark Comer
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Wed, 10 January 2024
As Christianity declines in cultural influence what is taking its place? A recent article in The Atlantic written by Rabbi David Wolpe argues that paganism is on the rise, but it takes different forms on the cultural left and right. Mike Erre joins Phil and Skye to discuss the trend and why it may actually be good news for the church. Then, professor Scot McKnight returns to talk about his new translations of the New Testament called “The Second Testament.” He explains why his version uses odd language like “the Heavens’ Empire” instead of “the Kingdom of Heaven,” and why our familiarity with the Bible causes us to misread it. Also this week, scientists retract a claim about avocados, and Phil has a public service announcement about navel stones.
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0:00 - Intro
1:29 - Show Starts
4:51 - Theme Song
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6:31 - News of the Butt Retraction
12:44 - Belly Button Public Service Announcement
16:16 - The Return of the Pagans
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59:05 - Interview Intro
1:03:58 - The differences in McKnight’s translation
1:15:05 - Why make the translation harder to read
1:3:28 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment:
The Return of the Pagans https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/12/paganism-right-and-left/676945/
Other resources:
The Second Testament
Pivot: The Priorities, Practices, and Powers That Can Transform Your Church into a Tov Culture
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Wed, 3 January 2024
Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn begin the new year by answering listener questions. They address how to make important decisions from picking a church to picking a candidate. If you disagree with a worship song in a church gathering should you still sing it? They share some of their favorite movies with redemptive themes, what alternative careers they’ve considered, and how they maintain relationships with people they disagree with. Plus, Skye shares why he thinks sermon-centric Sundays are a problem and what the alternatives are. Kaitlyn offers advice to theology students and explains the difference between biblical studies and theology. And Phil really likes menopause metaphors.
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0:00 - Intro
1:15 - Show Starts
3:00 - Theme Song
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5:33 - Show Resumes
9:00 - What career would the team change to?
14:54 - Which candidate to vote for if you don’t like either?
21:55 - Advice for those pursuing biblical scholarship
30:15 - Criteria for picking a church
46:15 - What would replace the sermon in a church service?
1:03:43 - What non christian movie should every Christian watch?
1:10:15 - How do we maintain relationships with people we disagree with?
1:16:44 - End Credits
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