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Join VeggieTales and What's in the Bible? creator Phil Vischer and co-host Skye Jethani (author, speaker, pastor) for a fast-paced and often funny conversation about pop culture, media, theology, and the fun, fun, fun of living a thoughtful Christian life in an increasingly post-Christian culture.
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743: Why Americans Stopped Having Friends with Rich Villodas
Americans are spending more time alone, inviting fewer people into their homes, and struggling to build meaningful friendships. What's behind the decline of hospitality, and what can the church do about it? …
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Americans are spending more time alone, inviting fewer people into their homes, and struggling to build meaningful friendships. What's behind the decline of hospitality, and what can the church do about it? Live from New York City, Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn are joined by pastor Rich Villodas to discuss the loneliness epidemic, our growing preference for digital entertainment, and why real community requires more than just joining a small group. They also explore the difference between feeling fear and being controlled by it, and why following Jesus means risking vulnerability and even getting hurt. Plus, can Skye and Kaitlyn pass Phil's news quiz?
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0:00 - Show Starts
1:44 - Ukeleles and Airports
5:40 - Theme Song
5:20 - BetterHelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/HOLYPOST and get 10% off your first month!
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8:05 - New York, New York
11:14 - Phil's News Quiz Show
19:39 - Rich Villodas!
22:28 - Cancelled Livestreamed Execution
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33:22 - The Death of Hosting
50:32 - Obligation and Community
1:11:17 - End Credits
Articles Discussed in News Segment:
Grandmother Breaks Planking Record:
https://people.com/grandmother-breaks-own-record-planking-world-record-at-5-hours-12170377
AI Causes Illegal Hunt: https://alaskabeacon.com/2026/09/28/misleading-google-ai-instructions-cause-kodiak-woman-to-be-cited-for-illegal-snipe-hunt/
Traffic Blocked by Giant Object:
https://nypost.com/video/giant-inflatable-pumpkin-breaks-loose-in-north-carolina/
Finnish Chef Sets World Record:
Man Sets World Record for Catching Something in His Mouth:
The Decline of Dinner by Derek Thompson:
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/10/americans-socialization-dinner-decline-hosting/688846/
Resources:
Rich Villodas on Lanterns:
https://substack.com/home/post/p-218929631
Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/
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742: The Problem with Public Executions & Why We Fear Silence with John Mark Comer
Following last week's episode about the death penalty and a Southern Baptist leader calling for public executions, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the execution by firing squad of the man who …
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Following last week's episode about the death penalty and a Southern Baptist leader calling for public executions, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the execution by firing squad of the man who killed 13 soldiers at Fort Hood in 2009 would be livestreamed. Skye is back with his take on what the Bible says about the death penalty, and why the brutality of public execution would make America more like ISIS than Jesus. Televangelist Jim Bakker died this week. Phil tells Bakker's messy story, how he exemplified the entrepreneurial spirit within evangelicalism, and even sings a song about Bakker's scandals. John Mark Comer is back to discuss his new book, "Into the Quiet: Following Jesus in a world of noise." He explains why the modern church has abandoned the discipline of silence, and why we need it now more than ever. Also this week—kids, coloring books, and communion at Kaitlyn's wedding.
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0:00 - Show Starts
5:40 - Theme Song
6:03 - Sponsor - Our Place - Go to https://www.fromourplace.com and use code HOLYPOST to get 10% off site wide on beautiful cookware!
7:44 - Livestreamed Executions
19:46 - Executions in The Past
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32:02 - Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker
41:42 - Phil's Lost Bakker Song
47:00 - The Bakkers and Trump
53:19 - Interview
55:42 - Into the Quiet: Following Jesus in a World of Noise
1:04:04 - Starting Your Spiritual Formation
1:13:28 - Our Fear of Silence
1:28:58 - End Credits
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Articles Discussed in News Segment:
Andrew Walker on the Death Penalty:
https://eppc.org/publication/what-the-modern-state-gets-wrong-about-execution/
Resources:
Into the Quiet: Following Jesus in a World of Noise by John Mark Comer: https://amzn.to/3VOepF6
Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/
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741: Celebrity Pope, Christian Bloodlust & Is Israel Losing America with Todd Deatherage
Why is Pope Leo drawing massive crowds in one of the most secular countries in Europe? Phil, Kaitlyn, and Mike Erre talk about the Pope's surprising celebrity in France and whether people are becoming more open …
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Why is Pope Leo drawing massive crowds in one of the most secular countries in Europe? Phil, Kaitlyn, and Mike Erre talk about the Pope's surprising celebrity in France and whether people are becoming more open to Christianity when they see it lived with sincerity and conviction. Then, after a botched execution in Tennessee, some Christian leaders are calling for a return to public hangings and firing squads. Is the death penalty really demanded by Christian theology, or does the gospel call Christians toward a different vision of justice and mercy? Finally, Skye talks with Todd Deatherage about escalating settler violence in the West Bank, the political fallout from the Iran war, and why support for Israel is shifting across the American political spectrum. And Phil has found a Chihuahua with a very important job.
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0:00 - Show Starts
0:58 - Theme Song
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3:48 - The Mexican National Guard's Cutest Agent
21:30 - Christians and the Death Penalty
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36:30 - Eye for an Eye?
52:23 - Interview
53:53 - Update on Gaza and the West Bank
1:01:30 - Is a Two-State Solution Still Possible?
1:15:22 - Israel's Election
1:25:51 - End Credits
Articles Discussed in News Segment:
Mexico's National Guard's Cutest Member:
https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cke878yzngd8o
The Death Penalty:
https://www.nationalreview.com/2026/10/what-the-modern-state-gets-wrong-about-execution/
Resources:
Telos Group: https://www.telosgroup.org/
Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/
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740: Is Empathy Killing the West & What Makes a Soul Secure with Alison Cook
Is empathy becoming a liability in American Christianity? Phil, Kaitlyn, and Mike Erre discuss the growing backlash against empathy and why some conservatives argue that too much compassion can lead to bad …
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Is empathy becoming a liability in American Christianity? Phil, Kaitlyn, and Mike Erre discuss the growing backlash against empathy and why some conservatives argue that too much compassion can lead to bad politics, bad theology, and even the decline of Western civilization. They also look at Russell Moore's warning about the "fear-driven church" and how anxiety about God, outsiders, and our own communities can shape the way Christians think and behave. Then, Kaitlyn talks with psychologist Alison Cook about attachment theory, the limits of human relationships, and why no other person can give us the security we ultimately need. Plus, what Lewis and Clark's bathroom habits can teach us about American history.
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0:00 - Show Starts
1:18 - Theme Song
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4:53 - Writing in Epcot?
7:05 - News of the Hindquarters
12:45 - The Anti-Empathy Movement
20:05 - Christianity and "Western Civilization?"
37:21 - The "Fear-Driven Church"
51:13 - Interview
56:21 - Therapy Culture and the Church
1:03:44 - Security in Christ
1:24:58 - End Credits
1:25:30 - The Pour Over - Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Check it out at https://pod.link/1583657464
Articles Discussed in News Segment:
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/09/maga-right-christianity-empathy-toxic/688755/
Resources:
The Secure Soul: Finding Inner Strength and Connection When Trust Doesn't Come Easy by Alison Cook: https://amzn.to/3VjvuXi
Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/
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739: Debriefing the Debate over Evangelicalism
Podcast hosts, ASSEMBLE! Phil, Skye, Kaitlyn, and Esau come together to debrief the new books by Kristen Kobes Du Mez, Bonnie Kristian, and Charlie Dates, as well as their recent interviews on The Holy Post …
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Podcast hosts, ASSEMBLE! Phil, Skye, Kaitlyn, and Esau come together to debrief the new books by Kristen Kobes Du Mez, Bonnie Kristian, and Charlie Dates, as well as their recent interviews on The Holy Post. They each critique or defend evangelicalism, but who's right? Is evangelicalism worth fixing? Does the current debate unknowingly center only white experiences of evangelicalism? And is evangelicalism even a thing, or just a category pollsters made up? Plus, the team wrestles with their own responsibility and calling in the Christian media marketplace.
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Getting Schooled - Baptism 201:
0:00 - Show Starts
1:18 - Theme Song
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4:29 - Phil's Mysterious Illness
5:37 - The State of Evangelicalism
16:40 - What Sells
21:32 - Evangelicalism vs. the Mainline
26:04 - Would You Raise Your Child Evangelical?
30:20 - Moved by Media or Always Corrupt?
40:50 - What's the Better Question?
51:08 - What's the Takeaway?
1:05:49 - End Credits
Books Discussed in News Segment:
In Defense of Evangelicalism by Bonnie Kristian: https://amzn.to/47aShaj
Live, Laugh, Love by Kristin Kobes Du Mez: https://amzn.to/4xFicC0
What Has Justice to Do with Righteousness? by Charlie Dates: https://amzn.to/46FB6NV
Resources:
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738: Are Evangelicalism's Failures Bugs or a Feature? with Bonnie Kristian
Following the 9/11 terrorist attack 25 years ago, Americans began using more "good versus evil" rhetoric, but have we taken it too far? Many of the tech bros developing AI were fans of sci-fi novels and movies …
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Following the 9/11 terrorist attack 25 years ago, Americans began using more "good versus evil" rhetoric, but have we taken it too far? Many of the tech bros developing AI were fans of sci-fi novels and movies in middle school, but completely missed the point of those stories. We may all pay the price. Bonnie Kristian, the deputy editor at Christianity Today, returns to discuss her new book "In Defense of Evangelicalism." While she agrees with many of the recent criticisms of the movement, she says the problems within evangelicalism are bugs rather than features and believes its critics have gone too far.
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0:00 - Show Starts
1:24 - Theme Song
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3:48 - Chuck Todd on the SkyePod
8:22 - 9/11's 25th Anniversary
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28:55 - Living in Bad Science Fiction
52:20 - Interview
1:00:38 - Reform or Destruction?
1:13:45 - The Wal-Mart of Christianity
1:34:36 - Are Critics the Bigger Problem?
1:37:51 - End Credits
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Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Sci-fi and Tech Oligarchs:
Other Resources:
In Defense of Evangelicalism: A Response to Its Cultured Despisers by Bonnie Kristian: https://amzn.to/4xkkFRX
Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/
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737: The Surprising Origin of Evangelical Femininity with Kristin Kobes Du Mez
Historian Kristin Kobes Du Mez, author of the best-selling "Jesus and John Wayne," is back with another look at the forces that shaped modern American evangelicalism. This time she explores the backstory of …
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Historian Kristin Kobes Du Mez, author of the best-selling "Jesus and John Wayne," is back with another look at the forces that shaped modern American evangelicalism. This time she explores the backstory of evangelical femininity in her new book, "Live Laugh Love: The Secret History of White Christian Women and the World They Made." Also this week: Phil wants to know what links three recent celebrity deaths—Dolly Parton, Gloria Steinem, and Wendell Berry. To the surprise of many, The Christian Post has published an anti-Christian nationalist article. Is it a sign that the evangelical support for MAGA is finally turning? Plus, weird science awards.
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0:00 - Show Starts
1:17 - Theme Song
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3:40 - World Relief Update with Matthew Soerens: The State of the Golden Door - Help sign a letter to President Trump on behalf of refugees! https://www.worldrelief.org/goldendoor
7:26 - Quirky Science!
13:10 - Christian Post Anti-Nationalism Article?
27:39 - Dolly, Wendell, and Gloria, Oh My!
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36:32 - Why Didn't Christians like Gloria Steinem?
54:44 - Interview
1:28:44 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Weird Science! (No relation to the song or movie):
Christian Post article on Christian Nationalism: https://www.christianpost.com/voices/christian-nationalism-already-failed-america-once.html
Hannah Anderson on Dolly and Wendell: https://hannahanderson.substack.com/p/dolly-and-wendell
Other Resources:
Live Laugh Love: The Secret History of White Christian Women and the World They Made by Kristin Kobes Du Mez: https://amzn.to/4xNdx1E
Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/
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736: Reuniting Justice & Righteousness with Charlie Dates
Why are the Christians who profess right doctrine about God often the most opposed to social justice in his name? That contradiction is at the heart of Charlie Dates' new book. He talks with Skye about how …
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Why are the Christians who profess right doctrine about God often the most opposed to social justice in his name? That contradiction is at the heart of Charlie Dates' new book. He talks with Skye about how separating justice and righteousness is damaging both white evangelicalism and young black activists. Also this week: Reflections on the wisdom of Dolly Parton, why religious tolerance isn't enough to heal America's divisions, and the difficulty of being an introvert within evangelicalism.
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0:00 - Show Starts
0:44 - Theme Song
1:23 - Sponsor - BetterHelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/HOLYPOST and get 10% off your first month!
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3:43 - Dolly Parton's Legacy
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29:30 - When do We Become the Person We Ought to Be?
43:06 - Covenantal Pluralism
52:38 - Interview
1:02:57 - White Evangelical Blindness
1:09:17 - MLK50
1:15:00 - Waning Interest in Justice
1:22:00 - Fearing God vs. People
1:28:22 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Morality, reflection, and age:
https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/when-do-we-become-the-person-we-ought
Covenantal Pluralism: The Geopolitics of Interfaith Religious Freedom by Iqbal Akhtar:
https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-032-31479-6
Other Resources:
What Hath Justice to Do with Righteousness?: Reclaiming the Intersection of Protest and Prayer by Charlie Dates: https://amzn.to/4zPhVym
Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/
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735: Is Socialism Christian? plus Matthew Loftus
Socialism appears to be having a moment with a recent CNN poll finding that one-third of Democratic voters now consider themselves "democratic socialists." But what does socialism believe, and is it compatible …
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Socialism appears to be having a moment with a recent CNN poll finding that one-third of Democratic voters now consider themselves "democratic socialists." But what does socialism believe, and is it compatible with Christianity? Kaitlyn interviews Matthew Loftus about pop psychology and how the spread of therapy culture can distort the Christian life. Also this week: After shutting down U.S.A.I.D., why is the Trump administration now increasing funding to Christian relief agencies? Why do conservatives have more children than liberals? And would you like cake in your shake?
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0:44 - Theme Song
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4:13 - Taste-Testing a Dr. Pepper Milkshake
8:33 - Trump Sends Money to Christian Orgs
18:09 - Socialism: what even is it?
29:50 - DSA's Weird Platform
44:40 - Dogs Vs. Babies (Dogs are Winning)
52:09 - Interview
56:33 - Examples of Therapy Culture
1:04:54 - Clinical Therapy vs Therapy Culture
1:27:13 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
After Aid Cuts, Trump Sends Money to Christian Orgs:
https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/08/world-vision-usaid-cuts-christian-ngos-trump-hiv/
Jesuits on Democratic Socialism:
Liberals vs Conservatives on Having Kids:
https://www.theatlantic.com/family/2026/08/fertility-gap-conservative-liberal/688334/
Other Resources:
Resisting Therapy Culture: The Dangers of Pop Psychology and How the Church Can Respond by Matthew Loftus:
Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/
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734: The Problem With Modern Dating Culture and the Resurgence of Christian Music with Kelsey McGinnis
Dating apps were supposed to make romance easier, but have they actually made men and women worse at dating? Kaitlyn Schiess takes over the host chair with Skye Jethani and Mike Erre to talk about Bumble's …
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Dating apps were supposed to make romance easier, but have they actually made men and women worse at dating? Kaitlyn Schiess takes over the host chair with Skye Jethani and Mike Erre to talk about Bumble's decision to let men make the first move and why modern dating culture seems to be leaving everyone frustrated. Then they turn to AI and ask what happens when people start outsourcing friendship, advice, and intimacy to chatbots, and why churchgoing Christians may be especially eager to trust the technology. Later, Kaitlyn talks with musicologist Kelsey McGinnis about the resurgence of contemporary Christian music and artists like Forrest Frank and Brandon Lake who are introducing CCM to a new generation. What makes Christian music "Christian," and can worship, celebrity, money, and the music industry coexist without corrupting one another?
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0:00 - Show Starts
1:42 - Theme Song
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5:05 - Bumble's Controversial Change
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25:30 - AI Will Affect Your Social Life
37:02 - Evangelicals Are AI-Pilled
48:19 - Interview
55:25 - What is CCM?
1:00:06 - Forest Frank
1:20:06 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Bumble's Big Change:
https://www.theatlantic.com/family/2026/08/bumble-dating-app-men-message-first/688298/
Evangelicals and the Machine God: https://mereorthodoxy.com/american-evangelicals-long-for-the-embrace-of-the-machine-god/
Christian Co-Living:
https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/08/christian-co-living-housing-crisis/
Other Resources:
Kelsey Kramer McGinnis Website: https://www.kkramermcginnis.com/
Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/
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733: Will Progressive Pastors Close the Political "God Gap"? and Elizabeth Neumann
Since the 1980s, the Republican Party has increasingly been associated with Christianity, while the Democratic Party has distanced itself from religious rhetoric to be more inclusive. But is that changing? This …
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Since the 1980s, the Republican Party has increasingly been associated with Christianity, while the Democratic Party has distanced itself from religious rhetoric to be more inclusive. But is that changing? This year, a surprising number of pastors are running for Congress as Democrats, and they are not shy about infusing their campaigns with faith. Republicans eager to protect their brand are fighting back by calling these progressive clergy candidates "PINOs"—Pastors in Name Only. In related news, Ryan Burge reveals surprising data about the political views of mainline ministers. Kaitlyn interviews counterterrorism expert Elizabeth Neumann about the rise of political violence, how the threats in the U.S. are changing, and how churches can be part of the solution. Also this week—the world's slowest concert reaches a milestone.
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Getting Schooled - Aliens 101:
0:00 - Show Starts
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5:12- 600-Year-Long Organ Song!
14:44 - "Pastors in Name Only?"
31:37 - World Relief Update with Matthew Soerens - In this update, Matthew Soerens shares five things you need to know about deportation. If you want to partner with World Relief in walking alongside families in crisis, visit worldrelief.org/holypost
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57:16 - Interview
59:05 - Non-Idealogical Violence
1:08:20 - Definition of Political Violence
1:14:20 - How People Get Radicalized
1:27:07 - How Should We Respond?
1:36:24 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
600-Year Long Organ Piece
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68209691
PINO Pastors? https://religionnews.com/2026/08/04/pastors-name-only-republican-attacks-democrat-pastors/
How Liberal are Mainline Clergy?
https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/mainline-clergy-are-different-and
Other Resources:
Elizabeth Neumann's Website: https://elizabethneumann.org/
Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/
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732: Mailbag! Prenups, "Mere Christianity," and Did Jesus Help People Get Drunk?
The age of generic, non-denominational Christianity may be coming to an end. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss why Christians are increasingly drawn to narrower theological identities, and whether the internet is …
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The age of generic, non-denominational Christianity may be coming to an end. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss why Christians are increasingly drawn to narrower theological identities, and whether the internet is turning legitimate doctrinal differences into purity tests and church fights. Then, the crew opens the mailbag to answer whether prenuptial agreements are compatible with Christian marriage and if praying in public is an authentic expression of faith or an uncomfortable performance. They also consider what Christians should read to better understand the end times and why Jesus supplied wine to an already-drunk wedding party. Also this week, why the VeggieTales have nothing to fear from the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
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3:25 - Is Mere Christianity Over?
22:33 - Christian Prenups?
29:41 - Did Cyclospora get Bob and Larry?
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33:33 - Did Jesus Get People Drunk?
46:05 - Praying in Front of Non-Christians?
52:07 - What Liquid Would You Dispense from Your Fingers?
55:43 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Is Mere Christianity Over? https://mereorthodoxy.com/is-the-era-of-mere-christianity-over/
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731: Why You Should Talk to Strangers with Nicholas Epley
"Big Eva" may be fading, but a new generation of online Christian influencers is taking its place. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss the rise of "Gig Eva," how digital platforms are reshaping Christian authority …
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"Big Eva" may be fading, but a new generation of online Christian influencers is taking its place. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss the rise of "Gig Eva," how digital platforms are reshaping Christian authority, and why accountability to real churches and communities still matters. Then, the number of words people speak each day is dropping as more of everyday life moves online. The crew considers what we lose when convenience replaces even the smallest human interactions. Then, Skye talks with behavioral scientist Nicholas Epley about why conversations with strangers usually go better than we expect. They discuss how small choices to connect with others can make us happier, healthier, and less divided. Also this week, a new explosive ocean discovery.
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0:44 - Theme Song
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2:52 - Orcas Exploding Sunfish!
9:40 - Big Eva is now Gig Eva
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34:08 - Humans are talking less!
45:46 - Interview
52:07 - The "Quiet Car" on the Train
59:17 - The Power of Reciprocity
1:08:51 - Testing for Yourself
1:17:07 - Technology's Role in This
1:31:52 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Orcas Raming Into Sunfish:
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/24/nx-s1-5905327/orcas-ram-sunfish-hard-explodes
From Big Eva to Gig Eva:
https://firstthings.com/goodbye-big-eva-hello-gig-eva/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
Humans Speaking Fewer Words:
https://www.theatlantic.com/family/2026/07/talking-less-reasons/688074/
Other Resources:
A Little More Social: How Small Choices Create Unexpected Happiness, Health, and Connection: https://amzn.to/3RIeF6K
Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/
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730: The Idolatry of Church Growth with Andrew Root
Why was there almost no emphasis on "church growth" before the 1970s, and how does the fixation on it for the last 40 years correspond with the American economy? Skye talks with Andrew Root about his new book …
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Why was there almost no emphasis on "church growth" before the 1970s, and how does the fixation on it for the last 40 years correspond with the American economy? Skye talks with Andrew Root about his new book, "Baal and the Gods of More," about the link between the modern church growth movement and ancient pagan fertility gods. A new report by Ryan Burge says that for decades those who left the church were turned off by partisan politics and the religious right, but that trend might be changing. Also this week, Brazil blames its poor performance in the World Cup on evangelicals, European evangelicals issue a statement, and an old theory about early Christianity and psychedelic mushrooms is back.
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7:03 - Was Jesus a Mushroom?
12:52 - Brazil Blames Evangelicals for Soccer Failure?
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24:20 - European Evangelicals
49:38 - Interview
54:32- Fertility Gods
1:02:09 - Capitalism and False Gods
1:18:26 - The Rise and Fall of American Growth
1:31:52 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Popular Science Posits Jesus was a Psychedelic Mushroom:
https://www.popularmechanics.com/culture/a69061008/god-sacred-mushroom-christianity-debate/
Did Evangelicals Ruin Brazil's Soccer Performance?
European Evangelicals Differentiate from American Evangelicals:
Other Resources:
Baal and the Gods of More: Rescuing Church Growth from Idolatry (A Theological Critique of Modern Ministry Metrics and Success-Driven Strategies) by Andrew Root:
Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/
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729: Church Trauma & the Apostle Paul with Scot McKnight
Some of the Apostle Paul's letters in the Bible can be defensive, sarcastic, and even mean. New Testament scholar Scot McKnight says his nasty tone may stem from deep pain. But Paul's trauma wasn't caused by …
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Some of the Apostle Paul's letters in the Bible can be defensive, sarcastic, and even mean. New Testament scholar Scot McKnight says his nasty tone may stem from deep pain. But Paul's trauma wasn't caused by the persecution of nonbelievers but by fellow Christians. He offers Skye an illuminating look into what the apostle can teach us about church trauma today. Mike Erre joins the podcast crew to discuss the declining support for Israel among American Christians, the weird work of VR missionaries, a theory about aliveness that challenges introverts, and a robot that responds when nature calls.
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0:00 - Show Starts
0:40 - Kaitlyn Was Summoned Away
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5:17 - Self-Driving Toilets!
11:54 - VR Missionaries
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23:04 - Americans Less Supportive of Israel
28:56 - Prosperity Gospel and Israel
36:10 - Aliveness and Where to Find it
50:19 - Interview
52:30 - Damaged Leaders
1:03:25 - Paul and Trauma
1:15:44 - Prescriptive vs Descriptive
1:27:54 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Aliveness:
https://benbyfax.substack.com/p/aliveness
Christian Support for Israel Plummets:
Other Resources:
Traumatized Church: What Paul's Relationship with the Corinthian Church Teaches Us About Helping Those Who are Hurting by Scot McKnight: https://amzn.to/4pltGYx
Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/
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728: The Political Divide over Matthew 25 plus Tish Harrison Warren
Two members of Congress, one Republican and one Democrat, had a meeting recently where they fundamentally disagreed about the meaning of the sheep and the goats in Matthew 25. Their disagreement has now spilled …
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Two members of Congress, one Republican and one Democrat, had a meeting recently where they fundamentally disagreed about the meaning of the sheep and the goats in Matthew 25. Their disagreement has now spilled into the media. Why has this chapter of the Bible become the new dividing line between Christians in the public square? Kaityn interviews Tish Harrison Warren about her new book about Christian resilience and what disillusioned believers can learn from the desert mothers and fathers. And fifty years ago, the media declared 1976 the "Year of the Evangelicals." The Holy Post crew discusses one historian's look back at that year and debates whether it was really the turning point for American evangelicalism.
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0:00 - Show Starts
1:50 - Theme Song
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6:23 - America 250 Celebration
12:44 - The Turning Point of Evangelicalism
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30:37 - Does Matthew 25 Apply to Nations?
46:20 - Interview
49:42 - Weariness
56:30 - Desert Mothers and Fathers
1:04:00 - What is Acedia?
1:19:13 - Become All Flame
1:29:17 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Growing Divide Over Matthew 25:
https://religionnews.com/2026/07/01/in-congress-a-growing-divide-over-matthew-25/?utm_medium=social
Christianity Today on the Turning Point for Evangelicalism:
Other Resources:
What Grows in Weary Lands: On Christian Resilience by Tish Harrison Warren:
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727: Rethinking the Sexual Revolution & America Turns 250 with Robert Tracy McKenzie
The United States is turning 250 this week, but the country is divided about the anniversary. Should the country celebrate or lament? Historian Robert Tracy McKenzie joins Skye to talk about the ongoing fight …
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The United States is turning 250 this week, but the country is divided about the anniversary. Should the country celebrate or lament? Historian Robert Tracy McKenzie joins Skye to talk about the ongoing fight over how to tell America's story, why we reject nuance, and what he saw at the Rededicate 250 event in Washington, D.C. that made him concerned. Kaitlyn offers her take on a New York Times interview with Louise Perry about rethinking the sexual revolution. Perry argues, as a non-believer, for the recovery of sexual ethics that seem very Christian. What does that say about our culture's fatigue with secularism? Also this week—AI finds proof that your parents were right about the music you listen to, and the World Cup is revealing the decency of average Americans.
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0:00 - Show Starts
1:50 - Theme Song
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3:24 - Rededicate
5:12 - World Cup Brings World Together
11:24 - Pop Music's Moral Slide
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23:08 - New Sexual Revolution?
54:09 - Interview
58:10 - Unblemished America
1:03:15 - Credal or Racial Nation?
1:11:40 - Founding Father's Private Faith
1:19:53 - Wanting a Positive Vision
1:28:08 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Louise Perry on the Sexual Revolution:
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/25/opinion/gender-sexual-revolution-men-women.html
Pop Music has Become Less Moral:
https://www.newsweek.com/music-has-got-nastier-since-60s-study-says-12119675
Other Resources:
How America Gave Up on Its Own History:
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/07/american-history-common-narrative/687301/
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726: Reimagining Biblical Politics with Michael Rhodes
Over the last decade, white evangelicals in the U.S. have lost their moral credibility. In response, Peter Wehner says the church should embrace a form of "Christian humanism." The Holy Post crew discusses his …
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Over the last decade, white evangelicals in the U.S. have lost their moral credibility. In response, Peter Wehner says the church should embrace a form of "Christian humanism." The Holy Post crew discusses his article, what he gets right, and why that label may be a barrier for some. Kaitlyn interviews biblical scholar Michael Rhodes about his book,"Reimagining Biblical Politics: What Scripture Says About Public Life and Why It Matters." Rather than looking to specific verses to define our political positions, Rhodes says we must allow all of Scripture to shape our imaginations and then use discernment as we engage our unique political context. Also this week—controversy over the design of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, how faith-based apps are gamifying Christianity, and the benefits of talking to dogs.
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0:00 - Show Starts
2:44 - Theme Song
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5:57 - Talking to Dogs Makes Ya Smart?
11:41 - Obama Presidential Center
23:56 - World Relief Update with Matthew Soerens - In this immigration update, Matthew Soerens shares insights on the global displacement crisis. Start a new monthly gift to World Relief by June 30 and receive a copy of his book, Seeking Refuge, as a thank-you gift. Begin your monthly partnership today at worldrelief.org/holypost.
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30:57 - Turning Prayer into an App
57:22 - Interview
1:04:42 - What Do We Mean by "Politics?"
1:15:40 - The Ambiguity of Esther
1:23:30 - Scripture Transforms Politics
1:34:26 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
The Commodification of Christianity:
https://www.freyaindia.co.uk/p/the-commodification-of-christianity
American Christians Face a Choice:
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/06/christian-humanism-trump-choice/687475/
Other Resources:
crossRhodes: Reimagining Biblical Politics:
https://pod.link/1888014284?view=apps&sort=popularity
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725: The Cage Match for America's Story plus Nijay Gupta
Last year, the President celebrated his birthday with a military parade. This year, he hosted a UFC cage match on the South Lawn of the White House. It's easy to compare it to the gladiator games honoring the …
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Last year, the President celebrated his birthday with a military parade. This year, he hosted a UFC cage match on the South Lawn of the White House. It's easy to compare it to the gladiator games honoring the Roman emperor, but Phil asks whether it's a sign that America would rather emulate pre-Christian Roman values than biblical ones. Americans can no longer agree on how to teach American history, so we're not teaching it much at all. Is it possible to recover a shared national story? Nijay Gupta is back to discuss his latest book, "Paul for the World," and why the Apostle would not recognize a modern Christianity that's focused on heaven rather than earth. Also this week—the science behind dad jokes.
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0:00 - Show Starts
3:12 - Theme Song
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5:38 - Science Supports Dad Jokes
14:49 - UFC Fight at the White House
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32:17 - "American Dream" Finding Cuts
35:02 - What Story is America Telling?
52:16 - Interview
57:46 - Is Social Justice Christian?
1:06:20 - Epicureans and Stoics
1:14:33 - Bonhauffer and the Incarnate Church
1:28:15 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Sciences Supports Dad Jokes:
No Common American Narrative:
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/07/american-history-common-narrative/687301/
Other Resources:
Paul for the World: A Grounded Vision for Finding Meaning in This Life—Not Just the Next (What Paul's Letters Say about Work, Friendship, Money, Wellness, Justice, and More) by Nijay Gupta:
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724: The Problem with Pagan Masculinity with Zach Wagner
While secular journalists, scholars, and even the Pope are wrestling with big questions about Artificial Intelligence, the war in the Middle East, and what it means to be truly human, the Southern Baptists have …
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While secular journalists, scholars, and even the Pope are wrestling with big questions about Artificial Intelligence, the war in the Middle East, and what it means to be truly human, the Southern Baptists have decided the most urgent problem in 2026 is banning women from preaching. Phil asks why evangelicals are still fixated on issues from 50 years ago, while other Christian traditions are leading the culture in tackling modern questions. Zachary Wagner, author of "Men of Virtue," joins Skye and Kaitlyn for a roundup of masculine news. Wagner says the excesses of some expressions of feminism have fueled a subculture of male grievance, and that a pagan vision of masculinity is now masquerading as Christian throughout the manosphere. Also this week, nuns are challenging the tech giants, and Google wants permission to "debug" Florida.
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Looksmaxing, Beauty, and Masculinity - Bonus Interview with Zachary Wagner:
https://holypost.substack.com/p/looksmaxing-beauty-and-masculinity
0:00 - Intro
2:58 - Theme Song
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5:48 - Google Mosquitos!
11:27 - Nuns Pressuring A.I.!
14:48 - A.I. Misconduct and Sin
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22:49 - Frozen in the Cold War
46:22 - Interview
48:40 - Aspirational Masculinity
59:13 - Are the Fruit of the Spirit Gendered?
1:10:28 - Unified by Antifeminism
1:26:50 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Google's Literal Debugging: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jun/01/google-permission-release-mosquitoes-california-florida
Catholic Nuns and Palantir A.I.
A.I. and Sin
https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026/06/pope-leo-ai-christian/687388/
Other Resources:
Men of Virtue: How the Fruit of the Spirit Forms Male Character in the Modern World (A Guide for Men Seeking Biblical Masculinity, Perfect Father's Day Gift) by Zachary Wagner: https://amzn.to/4uZRL9o
Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/
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723: Pope Leo, A.I., & the Intimacy Economy plus a Guided Tour of HP+
The Pope's first encyclical about the importance of human dignity and the threat posed by A.I. is causing a stir. Some secular journalists are celebrating Leo's moral clarity, while Trump administration …
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The Pope's first encyclical about the importance of human dignity and the threat posed by A.I. is causing a stir. Some secular journalists are celebrating Leo's moral clarity, while Trump administration officials are saying the Pope should stay in his lane. Historian Yuval Noah Harari has his own warning about A.I. and explains how we are moving from an "attention economy" into an "intimacy economy." With the launch of Holy Post Media on Substack, Kaitlyn and Skye take you behind the paywall to sample everything offered by Holy Post Plus, including a daily devotional for people who hate devotionals. Also this week, a dog in Nebraska stands his ground.
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8:27 - Dog Shoots Woman!
10:55 - The Pope's Encyclical on A.I.
24:50 - How A.I. Hacks Brains
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37:05 - Narcissism and A.I.
53:07 - Tour of HP+
56:28 - With God Daily
1:03:46 - My Hill to Die On
1:11:34 - Getting Schooled
1:18:37 - 66 Verses
1:26:25 - Advice-ish
1:33:58 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Dog Shoots Woman at 7-Eleven!
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/26/dog-shotgun-nebraska-convenience-store
Slate on the Pope's A.I. Encyclical:
https://slate.com/technology/2026/05/artificial-intelligence-pope-leo-encyclical.html
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722: Colbert & the Problem of Public Faith plus Karen Swallow Prior
Last week, Stephen Colbert ended his tenure as the host of The Late Show on CBS. Along with witty political commentary and comedy, Colbert was also open about his Catholicism at a time when many were growing …
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Last week, Stephen Colbert ended his tenure as the host of The Late Show on CBS. Along with witty political commentary and comedy, Colbert was also open about his Catholicism at a time when many were growing skeptical of faith. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss Colbert, the criticism public Christians receive, and how to discern which examples of public faith to emulate. It's graduation season, and Karen Swallow Prior is back to discuss her new book, "You Have a Calling." She says our culture has narrowed our understanding of calling to paid work, but finding our calling is not a matter of following a formula. Also this week, new data on what the cutting of USAID is doing to the most vulnerable parts of the world, more reflections on Rededicate 250, and remora fish take brown-nosing to new depths.
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6:44 - Sucker Fish and Manta Butts!
10:45 - Is the Nation Rededicated to God?
15:56 - Is Association Endorsement?
19:24 - USAID Cuts Consequences
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36:17 - Colbert's Public Christianity
53:07 - Interview
55:33 - What's a "Calling?"
1:06:50 - "Author" as Unpredictable Calling
1:12:44 - Children and Vocation
1:25:14 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
The National Catholic Reporter on Rededicate 250:
https://www.ncronline.org/opinion/religion-display-trumps-dc-rally-was-not-gospel-jesus-christ
Sucker Fish Hiding in Manta Ray Butts!
Effects of Defunding USAID:
https://www.thelancet.com/article/S0140-6736(25)01186-9/fulltext
New York Times on the USAID cuts:
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/09/opinion/foreign-aid-cuts.html
Other Resources:
You Have a Calling: Finding Your Vocation in the True, Good and Beautiful (The Perfect High School or College Graduation Gift for 2026) by Karen Swallow Prior: https://a.co/d/07W6Tn7P
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721: Easy Optimism vs Durable Hope with Sharon McMahon
MAGA politicians, pastors, and influencers gathered on the National Mall this weekend to rededicate America to God. Unlike biblical ceremonies of rededication, however, this one included no repentance or …
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MAGA politicians, pastors, and influencers gathered on the National Mall this weekend to rededicate America to God. Unlike biblical ceremonies of rededication, however, this one included no repentance or lament. Elon Musk is upset that a black woman was cast as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan's upcoming film "The Odyssey." Sharon McMahon is back to explain how political backlash and violent threats canceled her commencement speech at Utah Valley University, and why the message she planned to deliver is more relevant than ever. Also this week—religious skeptics used to ask, "Why do bad things happen to good people?" So, why is Gen Z asking a different question, "Why don't bad things happen to bad people?"
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5:58 - Rededication of America
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50:06 - Interview
52:11 - Commencement Speech Cancellation
1:12:14 - Durable Hope
1:25:14 - End Credit
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Gen Z Asks Why Bad Things Don't Happen to Bad People:
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720: The Casino-fication of the Church and Mark DeYmaz
Online gambling is changing the way we watch sports. Rather than cheering for a team together, more people now focus on their individual prop bets. Russell Moore says the same thing is happening in the church …
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Online gambling is changing the way we watch sports. Rather than cheering for a team together, more people now focus on their individual prop bets. Russell Moore says the same thing is happening in the church as individual interests and personal goals are overshadowing our collective calling as Christ's people. Mark DeYmaz talks with Skye about how the prayer of St. Francis has helped his church navigate racial, economic, and political divisions. Christian colleges say a provision in the Republicans' Big Beautiful Bill is an "existential threat to the future of religious higher education in the US." Also this week—Christian leaders praying at the feet of a golden statue in Florida insist it's not an idol.
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7:00 - Catching Up
10:08 - Golden Trump Statue
16:31 - Christian College Funds Cut
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33:52 - Casino-fication of the Church
50:10 - Interview
54:07 - Multi-Ethnic Church
59:47 - Prayer of St. Francis
1:10:10 - Challenging Political Idolatry
1:25:14 - End Credit
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Christian Colleges Call New Federal Regulation an 'Existential Threat':
Trump's Golden Statue:
https://www.newsweek.com/pastor-defends-golden-trump-statue-from-biblical-backlash-11933490
The Casinofication of Church:
https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/04/against-casinofication-church-sports-gambling/
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Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace: Becoming More like Jesus Through the Prayer of St. Francis:
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719: King Charles' Christian Message plus Alan Noble
King Charles III addressed Congress last week, citing his Christian faith as a foundation for pluralism and peace. President Trump, in contrast, gave a speech welcoming the King that referenced Christianity as …
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King Charles III addressed Congress last week, citing his Christian faith as a foundation for pluralism and peace. President Trump, in contrast, gave a speech welcoming the King that referenced Christianity as a cultural identity requiring exclusion and protection. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn unpack the two very different visions of faith. Alan Noble is back to discuss his new book, "To Live Well," and why young people are looking for virtues that are grounded in something more than online influencer advice. Also this week: Was the shooter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner a devout evangelical or a crazed leftist? Matthew Sorens from World Relief gives us an update on what's happening with immigrants and refugees. Why are Americans losing the art of hanging out with strangers? And a bear suit insurance scam.
Immigration Update: Matthew Soerens shares timely updates on immigration policy and why this moment calls for thoughtful Christian advocacy. To schedule virtual meeting with your lawmakers and access the Advocacy Guide, visit https://www.WorldRelief.org/AdvocateNow by May 29th!
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4:23 - Who's right, Mike or Kaitlyn?
6:45 - Animal News: Bears Costumes!
14:50 - World Relief Update with Matthew Sorens! https://www.WorldRelief.org/AdvocateNow
23:18 - The King and the President
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43:22 - Third Spaces
59:50 - Interview
1:16:35 - Love and Risk
1:26:38 - Deconstruction as Reformation
1:33:09 - End Credit
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Insurance Fraudster in Bear's Clothing:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czxrq7rx9lqo
Third Places Article:
https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2022/04/third-places-meet-new-people-pandemic/629468/
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To Live Well: Practical Wisdom for Moving Through Chaotic Times by Alan Noble: https://amzn.to/42PC2NK
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718: HOLY POST LIVE from Atlanta with Lecrae
Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn hosted a live podcast recording in Atlanta on April 22. They were joined by Grammy-winning hip-hop artist Lecrae to discuss his journey through doubt and deconstruction toward a renewed …
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Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn hosted a live podcast recording in Atlanta on April 22. They were joined by Grammy-winning hip-hop artist Lecrae to discuss his journey through doubt and deconstruction toward a renewed faith in Christ. He shared what helped him through the dark season, and why he felt the need to abandon the "fraud" but not the "faith." They also discussed the tenets of Just War Theory, innovative Chinese cars, and they responded to audience questions you won't want to miss.
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1:09 - Theme Song
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4:45 - Futuristic Toilet Car!
9:43 - Just War Theory
22:40 - Lecrae and Deconstruction
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37:38 - Reconstruction and Jesus
45:45 - Constructing in Christian Community
52:09 - Ethic in Every Aspect of Life
1:04:27 - End Credit
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Chinese Car-Toilet!
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1l92yv4mydo
Cardinal Robert McElroy on Just War Theory:
Just War Theory is Supposed to be Frustrating:
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717: The Parenting Prosperity Gospel with Kelsey Kramer McGinnis
Anthropic has sought the help of Christian theologians to make Claude, their A.I. model, more ethical, but they are also meeting with representatives from other religious and philosophical traditions. Should …
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Anthropic has sought the help of Christian theologians to make Claude, their A.I. model, more ethical, but they are also meeting with representatives from other religious and philosophical traditions. Should this make us more optimistic about tech companies controlling the future? The Atlantic has a story about the popularity of John Mark Comer even among non-religious young adults. Is his advocacy of contemplative Christian practices the answer to digital secularism our culture has been searching for? Kelsey Kramer McGinnis, co-author of "The Myth of Good Christian Parenting," talks with Skye about the explosive rise of evangelical parenting books in the late 20th century and the prosperity theology behind them. She says the same ideas are still popular today, but they are taking new forms. Also this week—debriefing the Stuckey vs. French debate.
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3:37 - Theme Song
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6:28 - Allie Beth Stuckey and David French
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29:23 - Raising AI to Be Ethical
40:14 - Are People Turning to Spiritual Practices?
51:36 - Interview
58:42 - Children as Programmable Machines
1:06:11 - Authoritarianism and Parenting
1:15:50 - Christian Parenting and Trump
1:29:03 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
David French on the Allie Beth Stuckey Show:
Can AI be a child of God?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2026/04/11/anthropic-christians-claude-morals/
The Atlantic on Spiritual Practices
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/05/john-mark-comer-spiritual-practices/686586/
Other Resources:
The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed a Generation of Evangelical Families (Breaking the Cycle of Religious Trauma and Corporal Punishment) by Kelsey Kramer McGinnis: https://amzn.to/4d1A0iv
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716: The President vs. The Pope and Bri Stensrud
It's been another week of deranged comments and posts from the President. This time he has targeted Pope Leo by accusing him of being weak on crime and catering to the radical left. Mr. Trump followed up by …
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It's been another week of deranged comments and posts from the President. This time he has targeted Pope Leo by accusing him of being weak on crime and catering to the radical left. Mr. Trump followed up by posting an A.I. image of himself as Jesus. The outrage was swift, including from his own MAGA supporters, but are they actually to blame for his messianic self-image? On Palm Sunday, the Pope said Jesus does not hear the prayers of those who wage war. Most assume he was referring to the Secretary of Defense's wrathful prayer for U.S. troops in Iran. Defenders of Pete Hegseth's prayer say he was just quoting the Bible, so what's the problem? Bri Stensrud, the director of Women of Welcome, explains why conservative evangelical women are rising up to support the dignity of immigrants and refugees even as many of their churches remain silent. Also this week—caffeinated cocaine sharks are roaming the Caribbean.
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2:08 - Theme Song
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4:42 - David French Debates Chris Christie
9:55 - Holy Post Live with Lecrae!
11:16 - Cocaine Sharks!
14:45 - Pope vs President
18:31 - Trump "Jesus/Doctor" AI Image
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28:38 - Trump as Salvific Figure
30:30 - Imprecatory Psalms
41:31 - Love Thy Enemies and Thy Imprecatory Psalms
51:17 - Interview
52:55 - What is Women of Welcome?
59:08 - Strong Borders Without Cruelty
1:12:08 - Toxic Empathy and Women
1:21:51 - Church Leaders and Silence
1:29:03 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Lecrae on Tiny Desk:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbMxucbIVP4&list=RDjbMxucbIVP4&start_radio=1
Sharks on Cocaine and Caffeine:
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/cocaine-sharks-drugs-bahamas-eleuthera
Karen Park on Imprecatory Psalms:
https://www.ncronline.org/opinion/st-augustine-key-difference-between-pete-hegseth-and-pope-leo
Other Resources:
Bri's Last Appearance on the Show:
Women of Welcome:
https://www.womenofwelcome.com/
Start with Welcome: The Journey toward a Confident and Compassionate Immigration Conversation by Bri Strensrud: https://amzn.to/3NXrYi8
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715: How MAGA Rewired Evangelical Morality with Peter Wehner
We have a roundup of extravagant Easter celebrations, including helicopter egg drops, holy week drone shows, and skydiving bunnies. But what do these spectacles really achieve, and what do they communicate …
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We have a roundup of extravagant Easter celebrations, including helicopter egg drops, holy week drone shows, and skydiving bunnies. But what do these spectacles really achieve, and what do they communicate about the way of Jesus? Bible sales are breaking records. Is Donald Trump the reason? Conservative writer Peter Wehner, who worked for three Republican administrations, is back to explain how MAGA has rewired evangelical morality and what pastors should do about it. Also this week, the contrasting Easter messages of the Pope and the President.
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3:43 - Theme Song
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5:48 - Candy Day
8:37 - Pope and President Easter Messages
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25:12 - Easter Spectacles
32:11- Was the Resurrection "Spectacle?"
40:32 - Bible Sales Double
50:48 - Interview
54:35 - Where MAGA Came From
1:05:18 - Will MAGA Burn Out?
1:16:36 - Pastors in Political Controversy
1:24:42 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Easter Drones:
Luxury Bibles:
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/05/us/luxury-bibles.html
Other Resources:
How Trump Killed Conservatism by Peter Wehner:
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/03/trump-maga-conservatism/686501/
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714: What's Driving the Surge of Catholic Converts? plus Gabriel Salguero
Catholic bishops around the U.S. are reporting a dramatic increase in applications for church membership and a surge of new converts as Easter approaches. What's driving this new interest in the Catholic …
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Catholic bishops around the U.S. are reporting a dramatic increase in applications for church membership and a surge of new converts as Easter approaches. What's driving this new interest in the Catholic Church, and why aren't evangelical churches seeing a similar boom? Mike Erre joins Phil and Kaitlyn to discuss the trend. Gabriel Salguero is back to update Skye on the impact of immigration enforcement on Hispanic churches and communities. He shares about two evangelical pastors detained in ICE facilities, and why Latino voters are abandoning Donald Trump after giving him record support in 2024. Also this week, is sycophantic AI causing us to lose our ability to tolerate real people?
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5:19 - Theme Song
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7:58 - AI Stunting Human Interactions?
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26:20 - Catholic Revival?
46:20 - Interview
48:50 - Pastors Detained in Alligator Alcatraz
59:28 - Trump Support from Hispanic Communities
1:05:01 - Responsibility of the Media
1:18:47 - Willing to Lay Down Access
1:24:42 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
AI Affecting Human Judgement!
https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/03/study-sycophantic-ai-can-undermine-human-judgment/
Surge in Catholic Converts
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/26/us/catholics-converts.html
Other Resources:
Becoming Neighbors: The Common Good Made Local by Amar Peterman:
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