The Holy Post

Whether you're a parent, a youth pastor, a teacher or a young person yourself, you've probably seen all of the headlines concerning Gen Z. Rates of depression and loneliness are surging, their relationship with technology is kind of troubling, and they are leaving the church in droves. We've talked about these trends a lot on the Holy Post, but we're not alone. Tenx10 is a new collaborative discipleship initiative whose mission is to make faith matter more for this younger generation. We've partnered with Tenx10 to create this series and to hear from experts in each episode about the challenges young people and those who care about them are facing. One of those experts is Tanita Maddox. Tanita is the Associate Regional Director for the Western Mountain Region for Young Life and has worked in youth ministry for the last 30 years. She wrote her doctoral thesis on sharing the gospel with Gen Z and brings a unique insight and understanding of Gen Z that has served parents, employers, and educators in their understanding of the next generation. I sat down with Tanita to find out if the kids are going to be alright. Links and Resources Tenx10 - https://www.tenx10.org/ 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.

Why do so many women find Christian organizations difficult places to work? Katelyn Beaty says the "bro code" within evangelicalism is to blame. She's back to define the different parts of bro code and why it needs to change. Then, immigration is once again a hot political debate, and it ranked as the top issue for many white evangelicals in recent elections. Last month, a group of Holy Posters visited the Southern border to see what's really happening, meet with church leaders on both sides, as well as border agents. Skye and Kaitlyn Schiess are joined by Old Testament scholar Carman Imes and World Relief's Matthew Soerens to debrief their trip. Also this week—dead pet psychics and air passengers horsing around. 0:00 - Intro 1:28 - Show starts 3:09 - Theme Song 3:25 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout. 4:30 - Show resumes 6:56 - Animal News 11:20 - Flight News 15:10 - Pet Psychics 27:46 - Evangelical Bro Code 49:12 - Sponsor - Aura Frames From now through Black Friday and Cyber Monday visit www.AuraFrames.com and get 40 dollars off their best-selling Carver Mat frame with the code HOLYPOST 50:20 - Sponsor - World Relief Visit https://worldrelief.org/holypost/ to download your family refugee guide and learn more about the Path Community 51:30 - Holy Post Border Trip Debrief 1:29:08 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: Plane turns back to JFK after horse escapes on board https://www.cnn.com/travel/horse-escapes-on-boeing-747/index.html#:~:text=A%20Boeing%20747%20en%20route,people%20familiar%20with%20the%20episode. Gospel singer almost booted off Delta flight for singing new single https://nypost.com/2023/11/13/news/gospel-singer-almost-booted-off-delta-flight-for-singing-new-single/ She Charges $550 for 90 Minutes and Has a Wait List of 7,600 People https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/pet-psychics-for-animals-dogs-paranormal-charge-156ec320 No Woman Can Crack the Evangelical Bro Code https://katelynbeaty.substack.com/p/no-woman-can-crack-the-evangelical Other resources: Skye's explainer video on immigration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgfp5ngxqBI&t=11s The Border is a Mess. What Can Christians Do To Help? https://www.holypost.com/post/the-border-is-a-mess-what-can-christians-do The Torah is Pro-Immigrant. Nehemiah Was Not https://www.holypost.com/post/the-torah-is-pro-immigrant-nehemiah-was-not 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.

Whether you're a parent, a youth pastor, a teacher or a young person yourself, you've probably seen all of the headlines concerning Gen Z. Rates of depression and loneliness are surging, their relationship with technology is kind of troubling, and they are leaving the church in droves. We've talked about these trends a lot on the Holy Post, but we're not alone. Tenx10 is a new collaborative discipleship initiative whose mission is to make faith matter more for this younger generation. We've partnered with Tenx10 to create this series and to hear from experts in each episode about the challenges young people and those who care about them are facing. One of those experts is Ryan Burge, a political scientist, pastor, and Holy Post Pundit. He is known for his deep understanding of data about religion and 60 Minutes has called him one of the "leading data analysts on religion and politics" within the United States. Over the last few years he has written several great pieces about the religious trends among Gen Z. Phil Vischer sat down with Ryan to find out if the kids are going to be alright. Links and Resources Tenx10 - https://www.tenx10.org/ 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.

Striking auto union workers are quoting the Bible, progressive politicians are citing Jesus, and religious language is returning to more liberal causes. While everyone is focused on the rise of Christian nationalism on the political right, have we been ignoring a resurgence of the social gospel on the political left? Then, Drew Dyck is back to discuss his new book, "Just Show Up." He says the evangelical culture's focus on changing the world for God warps our vision of a faithful life, and he argues there is deep significance in committing to simple, unspectacular callings. Plus, Phil coins a term that makes it into the Washington Post. And, an alcohol company has appointed a robot as its CEO. What could possibly go wrong? Holy Post Plus: Bonus Interview with Drew Dyck https://www.patreon.com/posts/92890085 0:00 - Intro 1:28 - Show starts 2:56 - Theme Song 3:18 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling 4:27 - Kaitlyn's Other Podcast 7:27 - Christian Nashvillism 19:32 - AI CEO 26:42 - Modern Day Social Gospel 49:48 - Sponsor - Blueland Take advantage of their best sale of the year for up to 30 percent off your entire order, go to www.blueland.com/holypost 50:56 - Sponsor - AG1 To get your FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase, go to athleticgreens.com/HOLYPOST 52:30 - Interview Intro Drew Dyck 55:22 - The problem of trying to do great things for God 1:07:52 - Finding Your Identity 1:21:52 - Living a quiet faithful life 1:25:23 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: There's another Christian movement that's changing our politics. It has nothing to do with whiteness or nationalism https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/13/us/social-gospel-movement-uaw-strike-blake-cec/index.html Why a bucolic Tennessee suburb is a hotbed of 'Christian Nashville-ism' https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2023/11/08/nashville-suburbs-christian-nationalism/ Polish alc-bev firm Dictador hires AI CEO to lead its ops https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/hello-mika-polish-alc-bev-firm-dictador-hires-ai-ceo-to-lead-its-ops-robot-says-she-has-no-weekends/articleshow/105063641.cms Other resources: Just Show Up: How Small Acts of Faithfulness Change Everything (A Guide for Exhausted Christians) https://amzn.to/3QZgdGA 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.

Whether you're a parent, a youth pastor, a teacher or a young person yourself, you've probably seen all of the headlines concerning Gen Z. Rates of depression and loneliness are surging, their relationship with technology is kind of troubling, and they are leaving the church in droves. We've talked about these trends a lot on the Holy Post, but we're not alone. Tenx10 is a new collaborative discipleship initiative whose mission is to make faith matter more for this younger generation. We've partnered with Tenx10 to create this series and to hear from experts in each episode about the challenges young people and those who care about them are facing. One of those experts is Felicia Song, a professor of Sociology at Westmont who studies the place of digital technologies in contemporary life. She regularly speaks on digital practices, social media, the digital media industry, parenting in the digital age, and spiritual formation at universities and colleges, churches, schools, parent groups, and conferences. Kaitlyn Schiess sat down with Felicia to find out if the kids are going to be alright. 0:00 - Theme Song 0:18 - Intro 1:32 - Digital Natives 13:46 - Managing our Tech Addictions 32:51 - Tenx10 Info - Go to tenx10.org for resources on how to help the younger generation care more about faith 34:02 - Debrief 48:48 - End Credits Links and Resources Tenx10 - https://www.tenx10.org/ Restless Devices: Recovering Personhood, Presence, and Place in the Digital Age by Felicia Wu Song - https://amzn.to/3QVahyo 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.

Democrats are pro-choice and Republicans are pro-life. Right? According to Ryan Burge it's not that simple. He says a closer look at the data reveals more nuance to the issue, including a significant number of Black and Latino Democrats who are strongly pro-life, and pro-life Republicans who support traditionally progressive social policies. In a post-Roe America, the abortion issue is getting a lot more complicated. Then, Skye talks to Old Testament professor M. Daniel Carroll about a theology of immigration. He says that before Christians adopt a political policy about immigration they first need a biblical vision of immigrants themselves. All of that, plus smashing pumpkin records. Holy Post Plus: Getting Schooled - Local Politics https://www.patreon.com/posts/92474953 0:00 - Intro 1:25 - Show starts 2:42 - Theme Song 2:59 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling 4:13 - Pumpkin Boat Record Broken 13:31 - Abortion rates rising post Dobbs decision 23:14 - Misconceptions about pro-life supporters 41:40 - Sponsor - World Relief 42:52 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food 44:06 - Interview Intro M Daniel Carroll 48:34 - Stories of migrants in the Bible 56:56 - Addressing the fear around immigration 1:04:55 - Illegal Immigration 1:16:29 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: Man floats down the Missouri River in a pumpkin to break world record https://krcgtv.com/news/local/man-floats-down-the-missouri-river-in-a-pumpkin-to-break-world-record?fbclid=IwAR39zL07xqpGc0W0K85JJBpBTKOftLQsTb5Rze4yyf8fvfSLqvxLfLx-93w_aem_AeyHt700Q2v6hf63L8-u2dDRRQa0_tM9KsfOCYs8kGnL2hksIXwh55NXRBLlGtB3V0E&mibextid=S66gvF Abortions Rose in Most States This Year, New Data Shows https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/09/07/us/abortion-data-bans-laws.html# Two Misconceptions About Abortion https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/abortion-as-a-wedge-issue?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=1561197&post_id=137780230&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=6smb2&utm_medium=email Other resources: The Bible and Borders: Hearing God's Word on Immigration by M Daniel Carroll R https://amzn.to/47dE4rg Racism and Immigration Explainer Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgfp5ngxqBI 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.

Whether you're a parent, a youth pastor, a teacher or a young person yourself, you've probably seen all of the headlines concerning Gen Z. Rates of depression and loneliness are surging, their relationship with technology is kind of troubling, and they are leaving the church in droves. We've talked about these trends a lot on the Holy Post, but we're not alone. Tenx10 is a new collaborative discipleship initiative whose mission is to make faith matter more for this younger generation. We've partnered with Tenx10 to create this series and to hear from experts in each episode about the challenges young people and those who care about them are facing. One of those experts is Jean Twenge, a professor of psychology at San Diego State University, and an author with an expertise in generational differences and technology. She's known for her books iGen, Generation Me, and The Narcissism Epidemic, and she's argued that smartphones were the most likely cause behind the sudden increase in mental health issues among teens after 2012. Skye sat down with Jean to find out if the kids are gonna be alright. 0:00 - Theme Song 0:18 - Intro 1:32 - Epidemic of Loneliness 11:41 - Solutions 32:51 - Tenx10 Info - Go to tenx10.org for resources on how to help the younger generation care more about faith 34:02 - Debrief with Kara Powell 48:48 - End Credits Links and Resources Tenx10 - https://www.tenx10.org/ Generations by Jean Twenge - https://amzn.to/3FOwCXH 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.

The Republicans in Congress have finally chosen a new Speaker of the House, and he's a Bible-affirming, young Earth creationist, election denying, Southern Baptist. What does Mike Johnson's rise say about the growing influence of Southern fundamentalism in politics? Then, Phil interviews Warren Throckmorton and Michael Coulter about their book, "Getting Jefferson Right," and the attempts by Christian Nationalists to revise American history to remove the wall os separation between church and state. Also this week—the war between Israel and Hamas is getting worse and so is antisemitism around the world. Plus, Charlie Kirk says Halloween is in the Bible and it's forbidden! Holy Post Plus: Getting Schooled - Singleness 101 https://www.patreon.com/posts/92056149 0:00 - Intro 1:04 - Show starts 2:02 - Theme Song 2:25 - Sponsor - New Testament for Everyone Learn more at www.newtestamentforeveryone.com 3:39 - Holy Post Border Trip 7:29 - Charlie Kirk on Halloween 12:59 - Latest on Israel and Gaza 28:10 - New Speaker of the House 50:19 - Sponsor - Dreamland Baby Go to www.dreamlandbabyco.com and enter code HOLYPOSTBOGO23 at checkout for a BUY ONE GET ONE FREE weighted products deal! 51:25 - Sponsor - Hiya Health Go to www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order 52:31 - Interview Links mentioned in news segment: Charlie Kirk: "Halloween is a dark, dark day. Not a fan of it. https://www.mediamatters.org/charlie-kirk/charlie-kirk-halloween-dark-dark-day-not-fan-it He Seems to Be Saying His Commitment Is to Minority Rule' https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2023/10/27/mike-johnson-christian-nationalist-ideas-qa-00123882 Evangelical Mike Johnson 'Raised Up' as House Speaker https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2023/october/mike-johnson-house-speaker-evangelical-congress-bible.html Other resources: Getting Jefferson Right by Warren Throckmorton and Michael Coulter ​​https://gettingjeffersonright.com/ 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.

Liberty University, the country's largest Christian college, is facing a record-breaking fine of $37.5 million for failing to report crimes, including sexual assaults, that occur on its campus. David French and Skye Jethani discuss the case and its similarities to other scandals within Christian institutions. Why is there a culture of cover-ups within American evangelicalism? French points to the "siege mentality" of the culture war, and Jethani unpacks the way strong group identities make us dismissive of our group's evils while magnifying those of others. They then apply this other news stories including Israel's war with Hamas and the ongoing mess in Congress. Plus, they get nerdy about new sci-fi shows from Apple. 0:00 - Theme Song 0:17 - Silo 2:55 - Latest Liberty U. Scandal 25:18 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout. 26:30 - Social Identity Theory 54:19- End Credits Other resources: David French: https://twitter.com/DavidAFrench The Worst Scandal in American Higher Education Isn't in the Ivy League https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/22/opinion/liberty-university-scandal-education.html https://www.holypost.com/ Support us and find premium content by going to https://www.patreon.com/holypost 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.

A Christian writer in Australia has a list of seven "pointless" things Christians fight about "for no good reason" including predestination, evolution, the inerrancy of the Bible, and worship. Phil presents all seven to Kaitlyn and Skye and discovers that maybe they're not all pointless. Then, Kaitlyn interviews best-selling author and professor Matthew Desmond about his most recent book, "Poverty, by America." He says the amount of poverty in the country is not an intractable problem but a choice. He challenges the narratives we tell ourselves about taxes, welfare, and the poor, and says the church should be more angry about what's happening to the most vulnerable in our society. Plus, another Nebraska-man/animal news story. Holy Post Plus: Getting Schooled - Environmentalism 101 https://www.patreon.com/posts/91594858 0:00 - Intro 1:14 - Show starts 3:53 - Theme Song 4:16 - Sponsor - With God Daily - Sign up today at www.withgoddaily.com to receive a daily devotional from Skye Jethani 6:09 - Animal News 12:55 - The Seven Pointless Things Christians Fight About 14:29 - Inerrancy 17:25 - Predestination 21:04 - Evolution/Age of Earth 29:27 - Politics 34:12 - Who is saved 38:42 - How We Worship 47:49 - Sponsor - AG1 - To get your FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase, go to athleticgreens.com/HOLYPOST 49:15 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling - Get 10% off your first month at www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST 50:28 - Interview Intro 53:27 - Why there is so much poverty in America 1:06:08 - Welfare 1:14:08 - The Spiritual Harm Done by Poverty 1:24:40 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: Nebraska man recovering after being hit by deer while bicycling with his pet parrot near Fort Kearny https://www.ketv.com/article/nebraska-man-recovering-hit-by-deer-bicycling-with-pet-parrot/45446518?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&fbclid=IwAR3pv6TN5LGkJt8NyLdZolsdd-u7YGu-SOtYdiRfu-6396_JaOV6TaiSFhs "Seven Pointless Things Christians Fight About" https://medium.com/backyard-theology/the-seven-pointless-things-that-christians-fight-about-dbd81f85f7e8 Other resources: Poverty by America by Matthew Desmond https://amzn.to/3MbeWt2 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.

Whether you're a parent, a youth pastor, a teacher or a young person yourself, you've probably seen all of the headlines concerning Gen Z. Rates of depression and loneliness are surging, their relationship with technology is kind of troubling, and they are leaving the church in droves. We've talked about these trends a lot on the Holy Post, but we're not alone. Tenx10 is a new collaborative discipleship initiative whose mission is to make faith matter more for this younger generation. We've partnered with Tenx10 to create this series and to hear from experts in each episode about the challenges young people and those who care about them are facing. One of those experts is Lisa Damour. Lisa is an American clinical psychologist and New York Times best selling author who specializes in the development of teenagers and young people. Her newest book, "The Emotional Lives of Teenagers helps us understand teenagers, intense and often fraught emotional lives and how to support them through this critical developmental stage, Kaitlyn Schiess sat down with Lisa to find out if the kids are going to be alright." 0:00 - Theme Song 0:18 - Intro 1:30 - Handling Negative Emotions 8:05 - Developing Brains of Teens 18:17 - How Adults Can Help Teens 36:09 - Tenx10 Info - Go to tenx10.org for resources on how to help the younger generation care more about faith 37:20 - Debrief with Kara Powell 1:00:04 - End Credits Links and Resources Tenx10 - https://www.tenx10.org/ The Emotional Lives of Teenagers by Lisa Damour - ​​https://amzn.to/3M79do2 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.

World-renowned New Testament scholar N.T. Wright is back! He's written an entire book about the 8th chapter of Romans, and he talks to Skye about how this chapter and its themes—including glorification and even salvation—are widely misunderstood. Also this week—How over-simplifying the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can lead to bad takes about the war in Gaza, including the justification of terrorism and atrocities. David French has a new article explaining why devotion to Trump won't break among some Christians, leading Kaitlyn and Skye to debate the roles of reason and emotion in politics. And Phil refuses to talk about a bear that stole a frozen lasagna Holy Post Plus: NT Wright Debrief with Glenn Packiam https://www.patreon.com/posts/91173267 0:00 - Intro 1:29 - Show starts 1:56 - Theme Song 2:20 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at Faithful Counseling.com/HOLYPOST 3:31 - Show resumes 7:38 - Latest thoughts on the Israel and Hamas War 32:04 - Advice on how to think about the conflict 38:49 - Why the Trump Fever won't break 55:30 - Sponsor - Moody Publishing - Pick up your copy of "Just Show Up" by Drew Dyck today at Moodypublishers.com or wherever fine books are sold. 56:37 - Sponsor - Go to hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order 57:46 - Interview Intro 1:02:42 - The Gospel according to Paul 1:16:52 - Lament 1:25:44 - Romans 8:28 1:38:15 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: Conflict in Israel and Palestine: Crash Course World History https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wo2TLlMhiw The Israel-Palestine conflict: a brief, simple history https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRYZjOuUnlU The Progressives Who Flunked the Hamas Test https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/10/hamas-pop-intersectionality-leftism-israel/675625/ Opinion | One Reason the Trump Fever Won't Break https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/01/opinion/christian-nationalism-trump-renew-america.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare Other resources: Into the Heart of Romans: A Deep Dive into Paul's Greatest Letter by NT Wright https://amzn.to/48Ptw34 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.

Skye's new book "What If Jesus Was Serious About Heaven?" Is here! Kaitlyn interviews him about the book, why popular Christian beliefs about heaven are so often unbiblical, and how heaven can become an idol that replaces Jesus as the center of our faith. Also this week: Reactions to the war that's erupted in Israel. How will the End Times industry spin this unprecedented attack? Phil returns from Nashville with insights about why evangelicals are bad at comedy but good at anger. Kaitlyn learns what a "hutchmoot" is. And the Holy Post (producer) has a baby! Holy Post Plus: Getting Schooled - Taylor Swift 101 https://www.patreon.com/posts/90733851 Why I'm Still a Christian Bonus Episode with Philip Yancey https://www.patreon.com/posts/90734106 0:00 - Intro 0.51 - Show starts 1:57 - Theme Song 2:20 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout. 3:33 - Israel at War with Hammas 14:42 - Why aren't Christians funny? 41:40 - 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 42:50 - Sponsor - Dreamland Baby Go to dreamlandbabyco.com and enter my code HOLYPOST at checkout to receive 20% off sitewide + free shipping 44:05 - Interview Intro 45:58 - Why Heaven and what we get wrong about it 55:47 - The Kingdom of Heaven 1:02:57 - Dangers of escapist mentality 1:21:33 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: Hutchmoot http://www.hutchmoot.com/ Other resources: What if Jesus Was Serious About Heaven? By Skye Jethani https://amzn.to/3Q9XeZs 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.

The last five or six years have been rough for many thoughtful faithful Christians. The embrace of Trump and Trumpism, the rise of ethnic nationalism and xenophobia, conspiracy theories and abuse scandals have rocked the church. Many have walked away in disgust. Some have spoken out and paid the price and yet, rather than walking away, they have remained committed to Christ and his church. We wanted to sit down with a few of those who have cried out like voices in the wilderness and who have been attacked by the church they love, and yet still remain. One of those people is Jemar Tisby who is a professor of history at Simmons College of Kentucky in Louisville. He's also the author of the New York Times best selling book, The Color Of Compromise and How to Fight Racism. Tisby's efforts to help the white church come to terms with its own racist history led to speaking invitations and conference appearances and then a brutal backlash as he became the face for many of the dangers of woke in the church. I sat down with Jemar Tisby to find out why after all the attacks, he's still following Jesus. 0:00 - Theme Song 0:29 - Intro 1:40 - Jemar's backstory 5:15 - When Jemar started talking about race 18:22 - What Jemar has learned about God in the last 6 years 21:38 - Sponsor - AG1 To get your FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase, go to athleticgreens.com/HOLYPOST 23:07 - How Jemar's view on faith has transformed 37:29 - End Credits Resources: Jemar Tisby https://jemartisby.substack.com/ Episode Music - "Sorrow's Got a Hold On Me" by Paul Zach https://www.paulzachmusic.com/ https://open.spotify.com/album/0IGfsm8Y61UxmkCcaAWtHg 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.

For decades most Americans have said other people cannot be trusted. The exception was regular churchgoers who reported more faith in their neighbors, but new data says attending church no longer boosts social trust. What's changed? Why are political conservatives suddenly talking much less about abortion and much more about transgender issues? Young earth creationists and Christian nationalists are flirting. What's the attraction? Kaitlyn Schiess talks to author and Instagram historian, Jasmine Holmes, about her new book "Crowned with Glory," and the overlooked story of how Black Christians shaped American history. And Phil has a disturbing story about rats, slugs, and worms. Holy Post Plus: Holy Post Office - How should Western Christians be involved in missions? With Mekdes Haddis - https://www.patreon.com/posts/90265784 0:00 - Intro 1:29 - Show starts 2:53 - Theme Song 3:15 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST 4:27 - Worms, Rats, Slugs, Oh My! 14:27 - Abortion and Transgender Rights 23:55 - Christian Nationalism at The Ark Encounter 29:30 - Lack of Trust Among Church Attenders 45:15 - Sponsor - Blueland - Get 15% off your first order by going to Blueland dot com slash HOLYPOST 46:18 - Sponsor - Moody Publishing - Pick up your copy of "Just Show Up" by Drew Dyck today at Moodypublishers.com or wherever fine books are sold. 47:26 - Interview Intro Jasmine Holmes - https://jasminelholmes.com/ 49:11 - Why Jasmine became interested in history 54:58 - Compiling stories of black history in America 1:17:41 - How black history in America can give Christians hope 1:24:42- End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: Worm that jumps from rats to slugs to human brains has invaded Southeast US https://arstechnica.com/health/2023/09/worm-that-jumps-from-rats-to-slugs-to-human-brains-has-invaded-southeast-us/ Church Attendance Used To Drive Up Trust: It Doesn't Anymore https://religionunplugged.com/news/2023/9/7/church-attendance-used-to-drive-up-trust-it-doesnt-anymore Christian Nationalism at The Ark Encounter https://twitter.com/scott_m_coley/status/1706750592247271907?s=20 Other resources: Crowned with Glory: How Proclaiming the Truth of Black Dignity Has Shaped American History by Jasmine Holmes: https://amzn.to/3Q21Qkj Carved in Ebony: Lessons from the Black Women Who Shape Us by Jasmine Holmes https://amzn.to/48OCmOK 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.

The last five or six years have been rough for many thoughtful faithful Christians. The embrace of Trump and Trumpism, the rise of ethnic nationalism and xenophobia, conspiracy theories and abuse scandals have rocked the church. Many have walked away in disgust. Some have spoken out and paid the price and yet, rather than walking away, they have remained committed to Christ and his church. We wanted to sit down with a few of those who have cried out like voices in the wilderness and who have been attacked by the church they love, and yet still remain. One of those people is Russell Moore who spent his whole life in the Southern Baptist convention. After standing against Trump and then advocating for an honest assessment of sexual abuse within the SBC, Moore became a pariah among the conservative wing of the convention, ultimately leading to his departure from the SBC. I sat down with Russell Moore to hear his story and find out why through it all, he's still following Jesus. 0:00 - Theme Song 0:29 - Intro 1:37 - Moore speaking out in 2016 11:16 - How Moore's faith has been impacted 16:32 - Sponsor - AG1 To get your FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase, go to athleticgreens.com/HOLYPOST 18:03 - How Moore stays focus on Jesus 37:10 - End Credits Resources: Russell Moore https://www.russellmoore.com Episode Music - "Sorrow's Got a Hold On Me" by Paul Zach https://www.paulzachmusic.com/ https://open.spotify.com/album/0IGfsm8Y61UxmkCcaAWtHg 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.

Even pro-life critics of Donald Trump credit him with appointing three Supreme Court justices who overturned Roe v Wade. But now Trump is calling further restrictions to abortion a "terrible thing." Why are pro-life conservatives still overwhelming supporting the ex-President? David French discusses the shifting politics of the pro-life movement, the risk of aligning with Trump, and why abortions are on the rise after overturning Roe. Plus, data shows most Americans have always been ignorant about how their own government is structured and works, so why is civic ignorance now more dangerous than before? French says it's because the civic ignorance of the citizens has now infected our government leaders as well, and these elites no longer police themselves or defend institutional norms. 0:00 - Theme Song 0:17 - Trump's comments about abortion 13:57 - Pragmatic ways to reduce abortion 26:05 - A Culture of Hope 31:12 - Sponsor - With God Daily Sign up today at withgoddaily.com 32:14 - Sponsor - Dreamland Baby Go to dreamlandbabyco.com and enter my code HOLYPOST at checkout to receive 20% off sitewide + free shipping 34:11 - Civic Ignorance 1:06:28- End Credits Other resources: David French: https://twitter.com/DavidAFrench Trump tries to play both sides on abortion https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4219271-trump-tries-to-play-both-sides-on-abortion/ The Importance of Hope in the Pro-Life Movement https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/22/opinion/abortion-law-reality.html The articulate ignorance of Vivek Ramaswamy https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/31/opinion/ramaswamy-political-ignorance.html https://www.holypost.com/ Support us and find premium content by going to https://www.patreon.com/holypost 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.

The Senate is relaxing its dress code so senators can wear hoodies and gym shorts, but senate staffers are still required to wear suits and ties. Is it a meaningless change or the sign of wider institutional decay? A new study finds 7 out of 10 pastors say their congregations are more fearful about the world and the future. Are they really being shaped by the gospel of Christ or by the fearmongers in the media? And researchers asked religious Americans, what's the bigger problem today—actual racism or false accusations of racism? The responses are telling. Then, author Philip Yancey is back for the 25th anniversary of his best-selling book, "What So Amazing About Grace?" He says our culture is even more divided and condemning than when he first wrote the book in the 1990s, and he examines why grace has fallen out of favor even among Christians and how to get it back. Holy Post Plus: Getting Schooled - Christian Asks - How Can We Know an Unknowable God? https://www.patreon.com/posts/89886985 0:00 - Intro 1:31 - Show starts 2:05 - Theme Song 2:28 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST 3:41 - Taylor Swift 6:34 - Dress Codes 15:44 - Growing fear in church congregations 36:20 - White Evangelicals claim racism is overblown 43:46 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout - Sponsor - Fast Growing Trees Get 15% off your entire order when you go to www.fastgrowingtrees.com/HOLYPOST but only through October 15th 46:01 - Interview Intro Philip Yancey 48:07 - The original version of "What's So Amazing About Grace" 53:29 - The need for grace 1:08:12 - Why social outcasts are often drawn to Jesus 1:15:27 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: Skye's Twitter Rant - https://twitter.com/SkyeJethani/status/1704855253156610395?s=20 Nearly 70% of churchgoers have 'a growing sense of fear': Lifeway Research https://www.christianpost.com/news/nearly-70-percent-of-churches-have-a-growing-sense-of-fear-lifeway.html White Christians say too many see racism when it's not there, new poll finds https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2023/08/29/white-christians-pew-poll-racism/ Other resources: What's So Amazing About Grace? Revised and Updated by Philip Yancey https://amzn.to/3t6TIWK 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.

The last five or six years have been rough for many thoughtful faithful Christians. The embrace of Trump and Trumpism, the rise of ethnic nationalism and xenophobia, conspiracy theories and abuse scandals have rocked the church. Many have walked away in disgust. Some have spoken out and paid the price and yet, rather than walking away, they have remained committed to Christ and his church. One of those people is Kristen Du Mez, a New York Times best selling author and professor of History at Calvin University. Her book, "Jesus and John Wayne" made headlines by examining how toxic masculinity and misogyny within white evangelicalism has affected American history and culture. The reaction to Du Mez's book within White Evangelicalism was swift and ugly. Skye sat down with Kristin Du Mez to hear her story and find out why, through it all, she's still following Jesus. 0:00 - Theme Song 0:29 - Intro 1:37 - How Kristin became a Christian 7:38 - Kristin's thoughts on Evangelicalism 22:04 - Sponsor - AG1 To get your FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase, go to athleticgreens.com/HOLYPOST 23:33 - What's helping Kristin remain a Christian today 37:10 - End Credits Resources: Kristin Du Mez https://kristindumez.com/ Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation https://amzn.to/3LAtT7U Episode Music - "Sorrow's Got a Hold On Me" by Paul Zachhttps://www.paulzachmusic.com/ https://open.spotify.com/album/0IGfsm8Y61UxmkCcaAWtHg 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.

Theologian and writer, Esau McCaulley, is back to talk about his new memoir "How Far to the Promised Land: One Black Family's Story of Hope and Survival in the American South." He says there is grace in learning to tell the complicated facets of his family's story, rather than reducing it to a single story about race, poverty, or trauma. McCaulley believes that's a lesson we need to apply to America's story as well. Also this week, David Brooks writes about the courage and wisdom of three women during World War II. What do their stories tell us about the Christian life today? Plus, why are men thinking so much about the Roman Empire? And a three-legged bear walks into a bar. Holy Post Plus: Getting Schooled - The Social Gospel 101 https://www.patreon.com/posts/89526626 0:00 - Intro 1:22 - Show starts 2:13 - Theme Song 2:35 - Sponsor - Magic Spoon Go to www.magicspoon.com/HOLYPOST and use code HOLYPOST to get $5 off 4:15 - A Three-Legged Bear Walks Into a Bar 10:23 - Men Thinking About Ancient Rome 16:58 - David Brooks' article on women and wisdom 43:26 - Sponsor - Hiya Health Go to hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order 44:31 - 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 45:43 - Interview Intro Esau McCaulley 49:32 - Why Esau wrote a memoir 54:28 - The Black American Experience 1:20:34 - Fatherhood 1:26:48 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: A Three-Legged Bear Walks Into a Bar https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/07/us/three-legged-bear-tripod-florida-lake-mary.html Men Think About the Roman Empire All the Time. Here's What Women Say They Think About https://time.com/6315328/roman-empire-tiktok-trend-women-response/ The Feminine Way to Wisdom https://comment.org/the-feminine-way-to-wisdom/ Other resources: How Far to the Promised Land: One Black Family's Story of Hope and Survival in the American South by Esau McCaulley https://amzn.to/44YMeSH Esau McCaulley - https://esaumccaulley.com/ 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.

The last five or six years have been rough for many thoughtful faithful Christians. The embrace of Trump and Trumpism, the rise of ethnic nationalism and xenophobia, conspiracy theories and abuse scandals have rocked the church. Many have walked away in disgust. Some have spoken out and paid the price and yet, rather than walking away, they have remained committed to Christ and his church. We wanted to sit down with a few of those who have cried out like voices in the wilderness and who have been attacked by the church they love, and yet still remain. One of those people is Lecrae, an award winning hip hop artist and entrepreneur, initially celebrated in white reformed evangelical circles. Things changed when he began speaking out about racial justice. Concerts were canceled and boycotts were called for. We sat down with Lecrae to hear his story and find out why through it all, he's still following Jesus. 0:00 - Theme Song 0:29 - Intro 1:25 - Lecrae's backstory 8:12 - How the last 6-7 years changed Lecrae's view of Evangelicalism 18:16 - Sponsor - With God Daily Subscribe today at www.withgoddaily.com 19:57 - How Lecrae views his faith and the Church today 31:14 - Lecrae's advice to those deconstructing their faith 38:05 - End Credits Resources: Lecrae https://lecrae.com/ I Am Restored: How I Lost My Religion but Found My Faith by Lecrae https://amzn.to/3RtIohz Episode Music - "Sorrow's Got a Hold On Me" by Paul Zach https://www.paulzachmusic.com/ https://open.spotify.com/album/0IGfsm8Y61UxmkCcaAWtHg 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.

If you live in a part of the country that was originally settled by Puritans or Quakers you will probably live a lot longer than if you live in a region colonized by the Scots, the Irish, or that was dominated by slavery. A new article explores why this is true, and we discuss how immigration patterns from 200 years ago even impacts how we read the Bible. UK broadcast, speaker, and host of the Unbelievable? Podcast, Justin Brierley, is back to discuss his new book, "The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God." In it he documents how the same political divisions and culture war issues that are dividing the church have also ruptured the New Atheism movement, and how that's leading more academics and intellectuals to reconsider the claims of Christianity. Also this week—the internet prevents dementia, and what books can we still burn in Denmark? Holy Post Plus: Christian Asks - How to make sense of God's wrath and anger https://www.patreon.com/posts/89175876 0:00 - Intro 1:29 - Show starts 2:05 - Theme Song 2:27 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST 3:41 - Older adults should use the internet? 10:03 - Denmark bans burning religious texts 18:36 - America's Surprising Partisan Divide on Life Expectancy 45:06 - "Why I'm Still a Christian" trailer 47:33 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog food 48:45 - Sponsor - AG1 50:18 - Interview Intro Justin Brierley 53:48 - The Rise of New Atheism 58:33 - The Fall of New Atheism (Elevator Gate) 1:09:09 - Surprising Allies 1:28:44 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: Older adults who regularly use the internet have half the risk of dementia compared to non-regular users https://www.psypost.org/2023/09/older-adults-who-regularly-use-the-internet-have-half-the-risk-of-dementia-compared-to-non-regular-users-183597?ref=thefuturist Denmark to Ban Public Burning of the Bible and Quran https://michaelfbird.substack.com/p/denmark-to-ban-public-burning-of?r=6smb2&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email America's Surprising Partisan Divide on Life Expectancy https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2023/09/01/america-life-expectancy-regions-00113369 Other resources: The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God: Why New Atheism Grew Old and Secular Thinkers Are Considering Christianity Again by Justin Brierley https://amzn.to/3ZehoEq 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.

A prominent conservative Calvinist has denounced white Christian Nationalism as heretical and racist, but the movement is still gaining popularity within theologically Reformed circles. How deep is this divide among the anti-woke theobros? New data says the massive rise in loneliness and depression is linked to the rise in singleness, and that marriage remains the best predictor of happiness. Then, Russell Moore is back to discuss his new book, "Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America." He explains how evangelical churches form people to value authoritarian leadership, why evangelicalism's response to market forces is a great strength and its fatal weakness, and how the fear that drives so many evangelicals is a betrayal of the faith. Plus, cows in cars getting caught. Holy Post Plus: Bonus Interview with Russell Moore https://www.patreon.com/posts/88822543 0:00 - Intro 1:31 - Show starts 3:54 - Theme Song 4:15 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST 5:29 - Shotgun Riding Bull 12:28 - Owen Strachan calls out white nationalist theobros 33:33 - New report says marriage makes you happier 44:31 - Sponsor - Hiya Health Go to www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order 45:36 - Sponsor - Blueland To get 15% off your first order, go to www.Blueland.com/HOLYPOST 46:45 - Interview Intro Russell Moore 49:46 - Market Driven Christianity 55:57 - Authoritarianism 1:08:08 - Fear Driven Evangelicalism 1:31:44 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: Norfolk police pull over man with bull riding shotgun https://northeast.newschannelnebraska.com/story/49572004/norfolk-police-pull-over-man-and-bull-riding-shotgun Calvinist activist warns that white nationalism is invading Reformed churches https://religionnews.com/2023/08/23/calvinist-author-and-professor-warns-that-white-nationalism-is-invading-reformed-churches-owen-strachan/ The best predictor of happiness in America? Marriage https://unherd.com/thepost/the-best-predictor-of-happiness-in-america-marriage/ Stop Swiping. Start Settling. https://www.thefp.com/p/dating-apps-decline-of-marriage Other resources: Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America by Russell Moore https://amzn.to/47WrZbb 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.

In a more personal French Friday, David French shares about the mix of pride and sadness he felt when his adult children and his grandchildren recently moved away. This leads to a wider conversation with Skye Jethani about the challenges and blessings of parenting, the pros and cons of getting married young, and why millennials in nearly every developed country are delaying marriage and having fewer kids. They also touch on the recent Republican primary debate, and what Trump's indictments mean for the 2024 presidential race. 0:00 - Theme Song 0:17 - David and Skye open up about recent life changes 15:39 - Declining birth rates and prolonged adolescence 47:42 - Sponsor - Radvo Register today for the Radvo Conference (Sept 21-23) at https://radvoco.org/ 48:52 - Politics, Republicans, and Trump 1:12:39- End Credits Other resources: David French: https://twitter.com/DavidAFrench Three Generations Under One Roof https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/27/opinion/family-together-health-scare.html https://www.holypost.com/ Support us and find premium content by going to https://www.patreon.com/holypost 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.

Data indicates that white supremacy is growing in popularity, and according to FBI statistics hate crimes have spiked by 35 percent in recent years. Why can't America shake itself free from white supremacy? The president and founder of Public Religion Research Institute, Robert P. Jones, is back to discuss his new book about the real roots of white supremacy in the 15th century Doctrine of Discovery. Also this week, why are religious Republican primary candidates losing so badly to Donald Trump? Holy Post Pundit and sociologist, Ryan Burge, says despite 30 years of conservative political activism liberals have clearly won the culture war. So why are so many evangelicals still fighting it? And, research finds robot preachers stink, and Phil is confused about professional corn hole players. Holy Post Plus: Getting Schooled - Conspiracy Theories https://www.patreon.com/posts/88443462 0:00 - Intro 1:28 - Show Starts 4:27 - Theme Song 4:49 - Sponsor - Sunday's Dog Food - Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout 6:03 - News of the Good 13:45 - Robotic Preachers 19:31 - GOP Debate 29:09 - Liberals Have Won the Culture War 49:11 - Sponsor - Magic Spoon Go to www.magicspoon.com/HOLYPOST and use code HOLYPOST to get $5 off 50:48 - 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 - Interview Intro Robert Jones 54:08 - The 1619 Project 1:04:51 - The Doctrine of Discovery Manifest Destiny 1:13:53 - The modern ramifications 1:31:44 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: Quadruple Amputee Given 3% of Survival as Baby Defies Odds, Becomes Pro Sportsman https://mymodernmet.com/dayton-webber-american-cornhole-league-quadruple-amputee/ Robot preachers get less respect, fewer donations https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2023/07/robot-preachers-less-respect Liberals have won the Culture War https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/liberals-have-won-the-culture-war Other resources: The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy: and the Path to a Shared American Future by Robert Jones https://amzn.to/3qWeGGQ White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity by Robert Jones https://amzn.to/3qHRRH6 Holy Post Episode 475 with Robert Jones https://www.holypost.com/post/episode-475-mammoths-mcdowell-making-sense-of-white-supremacy-with-robert-p-jones 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.

An unknown country singer with a fake name has skyrocketed to the top of the charts with the song "Rich Men North of Richmond," and the film "The Sound of Freedom" has become one of the top-grossing movies of the year. These sleeper hits were both fueled by the MAGA media and conservative audiences. What do they say about the movement and the divisions in American culture? Then, Skye talks to Kaitlyn about the launch of her new book, "The Ballot and the Bible," and the way political movements have used and abused scripture throughout American history. She also explains how George W. Bush and Barack Obama used the Bible very differently during their presidencies, and the surprising reason Obama cited scripture far more often. Also this week—backyard billionaire wrestling, China hires full-time adult children, and a three-year-old with the worst superpower ever. Holy Post Plus: Bonus interview with Kaitlyn Schiess https://www.patreon.com/posts/88098034 Christian Asks - How do we know we're really maturing in Christ? https://www.patreon.com/posts/88097903 0:00 - Intro 2:30 - Show Starts 3:57 - Theme Song 4:19 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST 5:29 - Sponsor - Hiya Health Go to www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order 6:35 - Listener Emails 11:08 - Zuckerberg vs Musk 16:17 - Full time children in China 30:31 - Rich Men North of Richmond 44:07 - Sound of Freedom 56:23 - Sponsor - Center for Pastor Theologians Visit cptconference.com and use code HOLYPOST to get $10 off your registration fee to the Center for Pastor Theologians Conference 57:35 - Sponsor - AG1 To get your FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase, go to athleticgreens.com/HOLYPOST 59:08 - Interview Intro Kaitlyn Schiess 1:02:13 - How the Bible was used during the American Revolution 1:09:29 - Romans 13 1:26:25 - How Bush and Obama used Scripture during their presidencies 1:37:11 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: Mark Zuckerberg says 'it's time to move on' from Elon Musk cage fight https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/14/tech/zuckerberg-musk-cage-fight-move-on-hnk-intl/index.html Young Chinese are getting paid to be 'full-time children' as jobs become harder to find https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/26/economy/china-youth-unemployment-intl-hnk/index.html Oliver Anthony's Viral Hit Doesn't Love Its Neighbors https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2023/august-web-only/oliver-anthony-song-rich-men-north-richmond-love-neighbor.html Other resources: The Ballot and the Bible by Kaitlyn Schiess https://amzn.to/45w9qIY The Bible and Politics Explainer Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9sBIcrblS4&t=279s 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.

In a new article in The Atlantic, David Brooks asks how America became so mean. He says moral formation used to be a key part of social, religious, and educational structures in the country, but after World War II communal virtues were abandoned for an individualistic and therapeutic model. Simply put, we stopped teaching people how to be good. But what's missing from Brooks' solution? A popular preacher says he won't watch The Chosen because it violates the Second Commandment prohibiting any images of God. Is he right? Then, Dr. John Walton is back to discuss his new book, "Wisdom for Faithful Reading." He explains why relying on the Holy Spirit isn't enough when engaging the Bible, and why he believes the American church isn't facing a crisis of biblical illiteracy but a crisis of biblical interpretation. Also this week—snakes are falling from the sky in Texas. Patreon Bonus: Holy Post Office - Getting Schooled - Inerrancy 101 https://www.patreon.com/posts/87746315/ 0:00 - Intro 2:11 - Show Starts 4:32 - Theme Song 4:56 - Sponsor - Caldera Labs Get 20% OFF with our code HOLYPOST at www.calderalab.com 6:35 - Animal News 18:07 - The Chosen and the 2nd commandment 30:29 - How America Got Mean 53:55 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST 55:04 - Sponsor - Sunday's Dog Food Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout 56:18 - Interview Intro John Walton 59:10 - Faithfully reading Scripture 1:05:39 - Hermeneutical literacy 1:14:43 - Difference between referencing and affirming 1:31:08 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: A Woman Was Attacked by a Snake That Fell From the Sky. Then a Hawk Dived In https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/09/us/texas-woman-snake-hawk-sky.html Author, preacher Voddie Baucham says he won't watch 'The Chosen,' cites Second Commandment https://www.christianpost.com/news/voddie-baucham-says-he-wont-watch-the-chosen.html HOW AMERICA GOT MEAN https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/09/us-culture-moral-education-formation/674765/ Other resources: Our latest explainer video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9sBIcrblS4 Wisdom for Faithful Reading: Principles and Practices for Old Testament Interpretation by John Walton https://amzn.to/3YIl40X 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.

A new survey of worship leaders finds that four megachurches have cornered the worship music market. Should we care who is writing the songs we sing in church, and what gets lost when market forces influence local ministries? A sermon clip has gone viral showing a megachurch pastor scolding people who arrive late or leave early because they are treating the "church like it's a religious show instead of a welcoming family." But are people acting like church is a show because that's the model church leaders have created? We explore the history of how churches came to copy theaters and its impact on the church's mission and power. Then, Phil talks to Karen Swallow Prior about her new book, "The Evangelical Imagination: How Stories, Images, and Metaphors Created a Culture in Crisis." She explains how the current crisis in evangelicalism finds its roots in trying to preserve Victorian values rather than biblical ones. Also this week: a celebrity bear is above the law. Patreon Bonus: Holy Post Office - How do you justify the O.T God who commanded Israel to annihilate other nations, with the New Testament themes of loving our enemies? https://youtu.be/IMEMzA8rJZQ 0:00 - Intro 1:49 - Show Starts 4:10 - Theme Song 4:27 - Sponsor - Hiya Health 5:36 - Animal News 14:05 - How we choose worship music in church 34:55 - JD Greear's recent viral clip 56:03 - Sponsor - AG1 To get your FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase, go to athleticgreens.com/HOLYPOST 57:32 - Sponsor - Blueland To get 15% off your first order, go to Blueland.com/HOLYPOST 58:38 - Interview Intro Karen Swallow Prior 1:03:36 - How Victorian literature influenced Evangelicalism 1:12:20 - Evangelicialism and Empire 1:24:43 - Broadening our imagination 1:36:43 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: Hank the Tank: Fugitive burglar bear captured in California https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-66429736 Few worship leaders avoid Hillsong, Bethel songs — despite controversies and scandal https://religionnews.com/2023/07/11/few-worship-leaders-avoid-hillsong-bethel-songs-despite-controversies-and-scandal/ JD Greear's sermon clip - https://twitter.com/laurchas22/status/1687426921586622464 Other resources: The Evangelical Imagination: How Stories, Images, and Metaphors Created a Culture in Crisis by Karen Swallow Prior https://amzn.to/3qm5F9N 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.

A new chatbot based on OpenAI claims to have a "biblical worldview" and invites users to ask questions directly to the Apostle Paul. Is this a helpful tool, or another step closer to replacing Christian community with artificial intelligence? Then, a new article in The Atlantic says 40 million Americans have stopped attending church because our culture is addicted to work and no longer values community. But is it all the culture's fault, or does the church also carry some blame? Washington Post columnist, Christine Emba, is back to discuss her new report about the masculinity crisis. She explains why voices on the far right are engaging men with a message of misogyny and anger, while voices on the left aren't trying to engage men at all. Is there a better way out of the crisis? Also this week—toxic zombie worms Patreon Bonus: Interview with Amy Peeler on her Barbie movie article https://www.patreon.com/posts/87033946 0:00 - Intro 1:43 - Show Starts 2:55 - Theme Song 3:19 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout. 4:30 - Animal News 11:32 - Christian AI Chatbot 30:01 - Why Americans stopped going to church 58:14 - Sponsor - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at Faithful Counseling.com/HOLYPOST 59:18 - Sponsor - Caldera Lab Get 20% OFF with our code HOLYPOST at calderalab.com 1:00:57 - Interview Intro 1:06:28 - Responses on the right to the masculinity crisis 1:17:14 - Responses on the left to the masculinity crisis 1:25:25 - Solutions 1:36:51 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: Toxin-secreting hammerhead worms are invading the D.C. area. How to stop them. https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2023/07/22/hammerhead-worms-invasive-poisonous-dc/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=U+S++Reservists+to+Boost+NATO&utm_campaign=U+S++Reservists+to+Boost+NATO A worm has been revived after 46,000 years in the Siberian permafrost https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/28/world/worm-resurrected-frozen-siberian-permafrost-intl-scli-scn/index.html Meet the Christian creators designing chatbots 'with a biblical worldview' https://religionnews.com/2023/07/20/meet-the-christian-creators-designing-biblically-inspired-chatbots/ The Misunderstood Reason Millions of Americans Stopped Going to Church https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/07/christian-church-communitiy-participation-drop/674843/ Other resources: Men are lost. Here's a map out of the wilderness https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/07/10/christine-emba-masculinity-new-model/ Chistine Emba's previous appearance on The Holy Post https://www.holypost.com/post/episode-510-the-sbc-report-and-rethinking-sexual-ethics-with-christine-emba Rethinking Sex: A Provocation by Christine Emba https://amzn.to/3DFfd2Y And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle by Jon Meacham https://amzn.to/3QmS6Sm 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.

The presidential campaign of Ron Desantis recently fired a young communications staffer who created and posted a video celebrating fascism. It turns out the man has a history of engagement with racist, misogynist leaders of the Alt-Right movement. David French explains why so many conservative young men are being drawn to the Alt-Right, and how they are now occupying more influential roles within the American conservative movement and the Republican Party. Then, Skye Jethani and David French discuss the new Christopher Nolan movie, Oppenheimer. Was the U.S. justified in creating and dropping the A-bomb? And what lessons does the movie have for us today? 0:00 - Theme Song 0:17 - The New Right and the recent troubles of alt-right men 32:48 - Sponsor - Hiya Health Go to hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order 33:54 - Lessons from Oppenheimer 58:49 - End Credits Other resources: David French: https://twitter.com/DavidAFrench https://www.holypost.com/ Support us and find premium content by going to https://www.patreon.com/holypost 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.

Hollywood is struggling. Fewer people are going to theaters, but this week saw the opening of two huge movies including Barbie. Can the movie revive Hollywood, or will its social commentary drive more Americans away? Florida's anti-woke policy is now revising how its public schools teach history by saying enslaved people benefited from the skills they learned. What's really behind the move to downplay the evil of slavery? Dr. Carmen Imes is back to discuss her new book "Being God's Image." She says the Bible has a radical message of human dignity and equality, but Christian communities often unknowingly undermine this ethic. Plus, Elon Musk rebrands Twitter, and scary stories from the beach. Patreon Bonus: Getting Schooled - Trinity and Gender 101 https://www.patreon.com/posts/86648271 0:00 - Intro 1:48 - Show Starts 2:35 - Theme Song 2:56 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at FaithfulCounseling.com/HOLYPOST 4:08 - Scary Stories from the Beach 10:57 - Barbenheimer and Conservative outrage over Hollywood 31:39 - Florida trying downplay slavery 45:12 - Twitter changing to X 51:40 - Sponsor - Center for Pastor Theologians Visit cptconference.com and use code HOLYPOST to get $10 off your registration fee to the Center for Pastor Theologians Conference 52:50 - Sponsor - AG1 To get your FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase, go to athleticgreens.com/HOLYPOST 54:20 - Interview Intro 59:56 - What it means to be God's image 1:12:24 - What the Church gets wrong about the Image of God 1:22:00 - How Jesus is and isn't the Image of God 1:30:43 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: 'Barbie' breaks box-office records while crushing right-wing outrage https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/23/opinions/barbie-movie-right-wing-opposition-obeidallah/index.html New Florida standards teach students that some Black people benefited from slavery because it taught useful skills https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/new-florida-standards-teach-black-people-benefited-slavery-taught-usef-rcna95418?utm_medium=10today.us.sat.rd.20230722.436.1&utm_source=email&utm_content=article&utm_campaign=email-2022 Twitter is turning into X. Analysts don't see the treasure map. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/07/24/elon-musk-x-twitter-rebrand-logo/ Other resources: Being God's Image by Carmen Imes - https://amzn.to/44FTPGA Bearing God's name by Carmen Imes - https://amzn.to/3Obi3S9 Carmen Imes' course on Seminary Now - https://seminarynow.co/being-gods-image 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.

The feminist movement has made significant advances in the last 50 years, but data indicates men are falling behind. Fewer men then women are graduating from college, deaths of despair are highest among men, and the phrase "toxic masculinity" is ubiquitous in the culture. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss Christine Emba's new article seeking a positive vision for masculinity and why it's elusive to both the right and left. Then, Kaitlyn talked to Justin Giboney from the And Campaign about the upcoming 2024 election. How can Christians avoid the partisan polarization and culture war extremism? Giboney says we should be like Jesus who took firm positions on issues of his day, but he did not pick sides. And he explains the wisdom of the historic Black church with its commitment to Scripture and justice. Also this week, what is God trying to tell us through a surfing sea otter? Patreon Bonus: Christian Asks - What does it mean to keep the Sabbath? https://www.patreon.com/posts/86289753 0:00 - Intro 1:34 - Show Starts 5:22 - Theme Song 5:41 - Sponsor - Magic Spoon Go to magicspoon.com/HOLYPOST and use code HOLYPOST to get $5 off 7:24 - Animal News 15:57 - Masculinity 1:03:03 - Sponsor - No Small Endeavor Podcast Follow No Small Endeavor on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. https://link.chtbl.com/LN08h4po?sid=HolyPost 1:01:56 - Sponsor - Caldera Lab Get 20% OFF with our code HOLYPOST at calderalab.com 1:04:44 - Interview Intro 1:06:10 - Lessons learned since 2020 1:14:19 - The third way 1:26:28 - The And Campaign 1:41:14 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: Surfing sea otter steals surfboards, eludes capture https://www.kron4.com/news/california/photos-surfing-sea-otter-steals-surfboards-eludes-capture/ Men are lost. Here's a map out of the wilderness https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/07/10/christine-emba-masculinity-new-model/?pwapi_token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWJpZCI6IjIzODA0MzciLCJyZWFzb24iOiJnaWZ0IiwibmJmIjoxNjg4OTYxNjAwLCJpc3MiOiJzdWJzY3JpcHRpb25zIiwiZXhwIjoxNjkwMjU3NTk5LCJpYXQiOjE2ODg5NjE2MDAsImp0aSI6IjM1YjE2N2YzLTBmYTUtNDUxYS05YzBlLTZhNzdlOTQ2OWMzNyIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lndhc2hpbmd0b25wb3N0LmNvbS9vcGluaW9ucy8yMDIzLzA3LzEwL2NocmlzdGluZS1lbWJhLW1hc2N1bGluaXR5LW5ldy1tb2RlbC8ifQ.0jNT8W6i8HlLD8NBShNOJkovipRvdnW9kgksH6nhxSs Chistine Emba's previous appearance on The Holy Post https://www.holypost.com/post/episode-510-the-sbc-report-and-rethinking-sexual-ethics-with-christine-emba Other resources: The And Campaign: https://andcampaign.org/ 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.

The Supreme Court has released two highly anticipated and controversial rulings about race, sexual identity, and discrimination. First, colleges and universities may no longer give preferential status to applicants based on their race. Is the end of affirmative action really the catastrophe some are claiming? And a web designer will not be required by law to create websites for same-sex weddings. Is this ruling a defeat for LGBT rights, or a victory for free speech? And why has the reporting about both of these cases been so misleading? Also this week, a new government super-computer will determine whether we should geo-engineer the atmosphere to block out the sun. What could possibly go wrong? And Phil blows things up in rural Michigan. Patreon Bonus: Getting Schooled by Kaitlyn Schiess - Rapture Fiction 101 https://www.patreon.com/posts/85947678 0:00 - Intro 1:32 - Show Starts 3:11 - Theme Song 3:33 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling 4:42 - Sponsor - Hiya Health 5:50 - 4th of July Recap 10:25 - Supercomputer to determine whether to block the Sun 19:08 - Correction from last week 22:00 - Affirmative Action 42:56 - Sponsor - AG1 44:26 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food 45:40 - 303 Creative Supreme Court Decision 1:15:06 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: Supercomputer Will Help Decide whether to Block the Sun https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/supercomputer-will-help-decide-whether-to-block-the-sun/ Honestly with Bari Weiss Podcast https://www.honestlypod.com/podcast/episode/2d0698d3/affirmative-action-gay-rights-and-free-speech-what-the-supreme-courts-rulings-mean-for-america Other resources: 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.

Throughout the Bible, God's people are commanded to show hospitality to strangers. But Christian Nationalists unhappy about the number of immigrants in the U.S. are redefining biblical hospitality and twisting the words of Jesus to justify the deportation of millions. What does their inversion of biblical teachings reveal about the Christian Nationalist agenda? Then, pastor, political science professor, and Holy Post Pundit, Ryan Burge, is back to talk about the surprising data around the political activism of atheists, and why the rise of non-religious Americans is dangerous for democracy and destabilizing for society. Plus, why did the media obsess over the five lives lost on the Titanic submersible and largely ignore the capsized refugee boat that killed more than 500? Patreon Bonus: Christian Asks - How Does Anger Lead Us to Idolatry? https://www.patreon.com/posts/85537876/ 0:00 - Intro 1:17 - Show Starts 2:28 - Theme Song 2:49 - Sinking of the Titan Submersible 10:11 - Christian Hospitality = Mass Deportation? 22:39 - Responding to Common Objections of Our Stance on Immigration Sponsors 39:31 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling 40:39 - Sponsor - Blueland 41:47 - Interview Intro 44:09 - The rise of political activism among atheists 54:11 - Political activism replacing religious impulses 1:02:59 - Religious Freedom 1:19:19 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: A tale of two disasters: Missing Titanic sub captivates the world days after deadly migrant shipwreck https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/syria-migrants-boat-sinking-titanic-submersive-missing-rcna90336 The Virtue of Hospitality https://americanreformer.org/2023/06/the-virtue-of-hospitality/ Other resources: No One Participates in Politics More than Atheists https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/no-one-participates-in-politics-more Ryan Burge's Substack https://substack.com/@ryanburge 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.

An Air Force veteran recently came forward with whistleblower allegations that the U.S. government has possession of extra-terrestrial vehicles, more reports of UAPs (unidentified arial phenomena) have been declassified, and senators, former CIA directors, and even former President Obama are speaking publicly about UFOs. Self-identified "nerds" David French and Skye Jethani debate the evidence that we're not alone in the universe, explore the massive theological implications of discovering intelligent alien life, and conclude with a conversation around the virtue of humility and the danger of certainty. 0:00 - Theme Song 0:17 - Recent UFO Evidence 14:45 - Is the evidence credible 29:24 - Sponsor - AG1 Go to athleticgreens.com/HOLYPOST to get your FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase 31:01 - The theological implications of alien life 1:03:00 - End Credits Links mentioned in interview US urged to reveal UFO evidence after claim that it has intact alien vehicles https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jun/06/whistleblower-ufo-alien-tech-spacecraft Other resources: David French: https://twitter.com/DavidAFrench https://www.holypost.com/ Support us and find premium content by going to https://www.patreon.com/holypost 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.

- It's been one year since the Dobbs decision by the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade. What have we learned, who has benefitted politically, and has it really reduced the abortion rate? Do television shows that focus on individual heroes and violent solutions to problems cultivate authoritarian beliefs? A new study finds a link between how much TV a person watches and how they vote. A spokesperson from Liberty University says that in order to control the education of their kids, Christians can learn from Stalin, Hitler, and Mao—oh my! Kaitlyn interviews Jessica Hooten Wilson about the power of literature and reading in our spiritual formation, and why it's particularly challenging for evangelicals. Plus, Christian rummages through the attics of strangers in Germany, and all hail our new canine robot overlord—the Thermonator! Patreon Bonus: Holy Post Office - How to Discern God's Will https://www.patreon.com/posts/85218135/ 0:00 - Intro 1:41 - Show Starts 4:37 - Theme Song 4:58 - Sponsor - AG1 To get your FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase, go to athleticgreens.com/HOLYPOST 6:27 - Christian is in Luxembourg 10:01 - Flamethrowing robot dogs 17:44 - One year anniversary of Dobbs 31:28 - Relationship between television viewing and Trump support 41:52 - Liberty University spokesperson invokes Stalin, Mao, and Hitler on "education" Sponsors 51:24 - Sponsor - Magic Spoon Go to magicspoon.com/HOLYPOST and use code HOLYPOST to get $5 off 53:01 - Sponsor - Hiya Health Go to hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order 54:10 - Interview Intro 58:18 - The importance of non-Biblical literature 1:07:20 - Augustine 1:18:24 - How to read the Bible well 1:32:36 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: Great, They're Putting Flamethrowers on Robot Dogs Now https://futurism.com/the-byte/flamethrower-robot-dog Authoritarianism mediates the relationship between television viewing and Trump support, study finds https://www.psypost.org/2023/06/authoritarianism-mediates-the-relationship-between-television-viewing-and-trump-support-study-finds-165920 Liberty University spokesperson invokes Stalin, Mao, and Hitler on "education": "We have to get back to that for conservative values" https://currentpub.com/2023/06/26/liberty-university-spokesperson-invokes-stalin-mao-and-hitler-on-education-we-have-to-get-back-to-that-for-conservative-values/ Other resources: Reading for the Love of God: How to Read as a Spiritual Practice by Jessica Hooten Wilson https://amzn.to/3JBWdFH 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.

Christians in Germany are using ChatGPT to create liturgies and even preach sermons. Is the rise of AI different from previous technologies, and how should the church respond? Meanwhile, the South Baptists voted overwhelmingly to prohibit women from being pastors and banned any churches that disagree. How did an issue that even John Piper argued was not essential in 1991 become grounds for excommunication in 2023? Then, a new documentary by author and pastor, Rasool Berry, introduces the history and meaning of Juneteenth. While some MAGA conservatives are condemning the holiday as "woke," Berry says it actually has deep connections to Christian theology and the church. Plus, Christian is searching for a castle in Belgium. Patreon Bonus: Getting Schooled - Penal Substitutionary Atonement https://www.patreon.com/posts/84872925 0:00 - Sponsor - World Relief Join the Path and have your donation matched - https://worldrelief.org/holypost?utm_source=HolyPost&utm_medium=ShowNotes&utm_campaign=Spring23PathMatch 0:48 - Intro 2:38 - Show Starts 3:20 - Theme Song 3:41 - Christian is in Belgium! 6:33 - AI Preacher 16:31-News of the Good 27:30 - Women and the SBC Sponsors 51:35 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at Faithful Counseling.com/HOLYPOST 52:44 - Sponsor - Miracle Made Go to TryMiracle.com/ HOLYPOST and use the code HOLYPOST to claim your free 3 piece towel set and save over 40% off 53:51 - Interview Intro Rasool Berry - https://www.rasoolberry.com/ 55:15 - History of Juneteenth 1:04:38 - The Resistance of White Southerners 1:15:11 - Juneteenth's connections with Christian Theology 1:25:53 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: Can a chatbot preach a good sermon? Hundreds attend church service generated by ChatGPT to find out https://religionnews.com/2023/06/12/can-a-chatbot-preach-a-good-sermon-hundreds-attend-church-service-generated-by-chatgpt-to-find-out/ The Myth That Binds The Southern Baptist Convention https://terranwilliams.com/the-myth-that-binds-the-southern-baptist-convention/ The irony of Rick Warren being the main character in the fight for women pastors https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/rick-warren-southern-baptists-women-rcna88964 John Stott's differences between fundamentalism and evangelicals https://twitter.com/judsontaylor/status/1669365241430544386?s=20 Other resources: Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom | A Documentary from @ourdailybread Voices Collection https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmjuDxKTzzg The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth by Beth Allison Barr https://amzn.to/3PkSfox Evangelical Truth: A Personal Plea For Unity And Faithfulness by John Stott https://amzn.to/3Ph96IT 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.

Two events have our attention. First, a new documentary about reality TV's Dugger family is exposing the ugly side of the Christian fundamentalism, patriarchy, and legalism taught by Bill Gothard's ministry. And, Christian broadcaster and pillar of the Religious Right, Pat Robertson, died this week at 93. Was there a link between the popularity of Gothard and Robertson for a whole generation of American Christians? Then, New Testament scholar Nijay Gupta talks about his new book "Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church." And he participates in an unexpected therapy session with Skye about their shared background. Also this week—Kaitlyn is learning German, book bans backfire on the Bible in Utah, and Phil rescues pets from fallen ministry leaders. Patreon Bonus: Christian Asks - What does it mean to not use the Lord's name in vain? https://www.patreon.com/posts/84518764 Bonus Interview with Nijay Gupta - https://www.patreon.com/posts/84519280 0:00 - Intro 1:38 - Show Starts 2:27 - Theme Song 2:49 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout. 4:01 - Kaitlyn learning German 7:16 - Bible banned in schools 15:00 - Shiny Happy People and Pat Robertson Sponsors 49:15 - Sponsor - Hiya Health Go to hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order 50:20 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at Faithful Counseling.com/HOLYPOST 51:30 - Interview Intro 52:58 - Nijay Gupta Nijay Gupta twitter - https://twitter.com/NijayKGupta 1:05:20 Women in the Old Testament 1:11: 21 Women in Rome 1:19:59 Paul and pragmatism 1:27:22 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: Utah parent upset by book bans gets Bible pulled from school shelves to expose 'bad faith process' - https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/utah-parent-upset-book-bans-gets-bible-pulled-school-shelves-expose-ba-rcna87450 Reading for the Love of God: How to Read as a Spiritual Practice by Jessica Hooten Wilson - https://amzn.to/43DR7kr The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt - https://amzn.to/3qwccOT WITH by Skye Jethani - https://amzn.to/3JbZNpI Other resources: Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church by Nijay Gupta https://amzn.to/3NdVZa7 The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth by Beth Allison Barr - https://amzn.to/3Xcgbwn 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.

Bud Light, Target, Kohls, Chick-Fil-A—the list of companies and brands being boycotted by Christians keeps getting longer. Now there are even calls to boycott the hit streaming series about Jesus, "The Chosen." When are boycotts justified, when are they just performative, and is there any escape from the purity death spiral they create? Then, Skye talks to Pastor Brenda Quinn and author Richard Foster about his new book, "Learning Humility." When did Christians decide humility was a vice rather than a virtue, and what are the ingredients necessary to cultivate it in our lives and communities? Plus, atheist street pirates! Patreon Bonus: Getting Schooled - Prophets 101 https://www.patreon.com/posts/84169789 0:00 - Sponsor - World Relief Join the Path and have your donation matched - https://worldrelief.org/holypost?utm_source=HolyPost&utm_medium=ShowNotes&utm_campaign=Spring23PathMatch 0.50 - Intro 1:57 - Show Starts 3:26 - Theme Song 3:48 - Atheist Street Pirates 9:30 - Boycott Wars 36:16 - News of the Good 47:01 - Religious Freedom Sponsors 1:00:36 - Sponsor: Miracle Made Go to TryMiracle.com/ HOLYPOST and use the code HOLYPOST to claim your free 3 piece towel set and save over 40% off 1:01:41 Sponsor: Wheaton Grad School Explore over 20 master's, doctoral, and certificate programs at www.wheaton.edu/holypost 1:02:43 Interview Intro 1:11:32 - Childlike humility 1:21:19 - Avoiding pride in ministry 1:37:55 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: LA's Atheist Street Pirates go national in efforts to remove illegal religious signs https://religionnews.com/2023/04/28/las-atheist-street-pirates-go-national-in-efforts-to-remove-illegal-religious-signs/ 'The Chosen' Defends Pride Flag Spotted On Set: 'Let The Show Speak For Itself' https://www.dailywire.com/news/the-chosen-defends-pride-flag-spotted-on-set-let-the-show-speak-for-itself?%3Futm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dwnewstwitter Jeremy Boreing's Critique of His Own Website https://twitter.com/JeremyDBoreing/status/1663897763375992837?s=20 Religious freedom was meant to protect not bludgeon. What happened? https://religionnews.com/2023/05/22/religious-freedom-was-meant-to-protect-not-bludgeon-what-happened/ Other resources: Learning Humility: A Year of Searching for a Vanishing Virtue by Richard Foster https://amzn.to/42rsmGs 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.

Phil's file of Christian Nationalism stories has gotten full, so we're covering a number of them this week. We explore the beliefs of early Christian Nationalists from the 1920s, how modern Christian Nationalism can't shake its racist roots, and why it's gaining popularity with some followers of Reformed theology. Skye explains what Christian Nationalism shares in common with the Prosperity Gospel, and Kaitlyn dismantles Christian Nationalists who say their views are rooted in God's design in nature. Then, we share one of our most popular Holy Post bonus features with everyone where Christian Taylor asks Skye about what the Bible really says, and does not say, about hell. Plus, another Christian college professor got Tisby'd. Patreon Bonus: Christian Asks - Why isn't God's proper name, Yahweh, in our English Bibles? https://www.patreon.com/posts/83796550/ 0:00 - Intro 1:31 - Show Starts 4:14 - Theme Song 4:36 - Julie Moore fired by Taylor University 17:59 - Christian Nationalism's Racist Roots 27:16 - New Review of Stephen Wolfe's book on Christian Nationalism 36:20 - A review of Mere Christiandom 45:11 - Christian Nationalism Fascism Sponsors 56:35 - Sponsor: Blueland To get 15% off your first order, go to Blueland.com/HOLYPOST 57:43 - Sponsor: Sundays Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout. 58:54 - Christian Asks Intro 59:53 - What is Hell? 1:16:37 - Check out Holy Post Plus - www.holypost.com/plus 1:17:08 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: Taylor professor Julie Moore cited Jemar Tisby on her syllabus. Then she lost her job. https://religionnews.com/2023/05/03/taylor-english-professor-julie-moore-cited-jemar-tisby-on-her-syllabus-then-she-lost-her-job/ Old-school Christian nationalism's avatar of racism, antisemitism and conspiracies https://religionnews.com/2023/03/07/for-gerald-l-k-smith-old-school-christian-nationalism-meant-racism-antisemitism-and-conspiracies/ Beware the 'Christian Prince' https://reason.com/2023/05/13/beware-the-christian-prince/ A Review of Mere Christendom by Doug Wilson https://g3min.org/a-review-of-mere-christendom-by-doug-wilson/ Christian Nationalism Talks Religion, But Walks Fascism https://religioninpublic.blog/2020/02/05/christian-nationalism-talks-religion-but-walks-fascism/ Other resources: 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.

David French has just returned from Ukraine where he saw the devastating impact of the Russian invasion. He talks to Skye about the resilience of the Ukrainian people, the need for more American support, and how a Trump victory in 2024 is part of Putin's war plan. Then, the Supreme Court appears likely to rule against colleges and universities that consider race in the admission process. What are the arguments for and against Affirmative Action, and how will the court's decision reverberate beyond higher education? 0:00 - Theme Song 0:17 - Why there is not more U.S. support of Ukraine 20:35 - David's experience in Kyiv 33:37 - Sponsor - Hiya Health Go to hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order 34:44 - Sponsor - Magic Spoon Go to magicspoon.com/HOLYPOST and use code HOLYPOST to get $5 off 36:22 - Harvard Affirmative Action Case in the Supreme Court 45:45 - Previous Affirmative Action cases 58:49 - End Credits Links mentioned in interview Why Ukraine Needs Those F-16s https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/21/opinion/21french-ukraine-f16-fighters.html I Just Arrived in Kyiv. The Ukrainian Valor Is Breathtaking. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/18/opinion/ukraine-kyiv-missile-patriot.html Other resources: David French: https://twitter.com/DavidAFrench https://www.holypost.com/ Support us and find premium content by going to https://www.patreon.com/holypost 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.

Influential pastor, author, and apologist, Tim Keller, passed away last week. We reflect on Keller's ministry and wonder who is filling the shoes of the Christian giants we've lost. A new book about poverty says that the U.S. spends more on welfare than any other country except France, but the majority goes to help the wealthy and middle-class rather than the poor. Why aren't we doing more to end poverty, and is our view of the Bible to blame? Then, it's been 25 years since Rich Mullins died. Skye talks to Mullins' friend James Bryan Smith about the songwriter's inspiring life and legacy. Plus, Matthew Soerens shares some good news from the Southern border. Patreon Bonus: Holy Post Office - What do you do when the perfect church doesn't exist? When should you leave and when should you stay despite differences? https://www.patreon.com/posts/83444083 0:00 - Sponsor - World Relief Join the Path and have your donation matched - https://worldrelief.org/holypost?utm_source=HolyPost&utm_medium=ShowNotes&utm_campaign=Spring23PathMatch 0:49 - Intro 3:08 - Show Starts 3:51 - Theme Song 4:12 - Remembering Tim Keller 25:51 - News of the Good 36:01- American Poverty Sponsors 1:03:06 - Sponsor: Wheaton Grad School Explore over 20 master's, doctoral, and certificate programs at www.wheaton.edu/holypost 1:04:11 - Sponsor: Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at www.FaithfulCounseling.com/HOLYPOST 1:05:17 - Interview Intro - James Bryan Smith 1:07:09 - How Rich and Bryan became friends 1:13:07 - Rich's uniqueness and authenticity 1:25:53 - Rich's reliance on God 1:35:20 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: Tim Keller Practiced the Grace He Preached https://christianitytoday.com/ct/2023/may-web-only/tim-keller-death-pastor-theologian-church-life-legacy-grace.html Title 42 has ended. Here's what it did, and how US immigration policy is changing https://apnews.com/article/immigration-biden-border-title-42-mexico-asylum-be4e0b15b27adb9bede87b9bbefb798d Support World Relief https://worldrelief.org/holypost?utm_source=HolyPost&utm_medium=ShowNotes&utm_campaign=Spring23PathMatch How America Manufactures Poverty https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/03/20/matthew-desmond-poverty-by-america-book-review Other resources: Rich Mullins (25th Anniversary Edition): An Arrow Pointing to Heaven by James Bryan Smith https://amzn.to/428PSI9 Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ 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.

Ethicist, David Gushee, says we are seeing the emergence of a new kind of loveless Christianity. But those who practice it say their anger, culture warring, and pursuit of power are actually how they're loving their neighbors. Then, Skye talks to actor Rainn Wilson, best known as Dwight Schrute from "The Office," about religious pluralism, spiritual narcissism, why Hollywood misrepresents Christians, and how he became a follower of the Baha'i faith. Wilson's new book is "Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution." Also this week—A.I. has rewritten Genesis to be vegan-friendly, and does God really hate yoga pants? Patreon Bonus: Our full discussion on yoga pants https://www.patreon.com/posts/83104170 0.00 - Intro 2:33 - Theme Song 2:55 - Sponsor: Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at Faithful Counseling.com/HOLYPOST 4:03 - A Vegan Bible 15:23 - Yoga Pants & Christian Modesty 25:37 - Christianity without Love Sponsors 40:55 - Sponsor Miracle Made Go to TryMiracle.com/ HOLYPOST and use the code HOLYPOST to claim your free 3 piece towel set and save over 40% off 42:00 - Sponsor Sundays Dog Food Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout. 43:14 - Interview Intro 48:26 - Rainn's journey to becoming Baha'i 53:30 - Why people are shifting away from religion 1:02:43 - Avoiding "self-help" spirituality 1:08:35 - How can people of different faiths work together 1:22:55 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: PETA Rewrites the Bible With ChatGPT: 'A Loving God Would Never Endorse Exploitation' https://vegnews.com/vegan-health-wellness/activism/peta-bible-chatgpt-god-vegan 'Women's leggings are too revealing': Men of the Christian right deem yoga pants too scandalous to wear outside https://www.dailydot.com/debug/yoga-pants-twitter-debate-womens-clothing-mom-misogyny/ Christianity without love https://baptistnews.com/article/christianity-without-love/ Other resources: Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution by Rainn Wilson https://amzn.to/3pJKIVG The Divine Commodity: Discovering a Faith Beyond Consumer Christianity by Skye Jethani https://amzn.to/41GGZWe Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ 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.

How did a theological system that rejected Christian participation in politics eventually give birth to the Religious Right? Phil talks to historian Daniel Hummel about the spread of rapture theology in the 20th century, why it spawned so many conspiracies, the legacy of the Left Behind books, and why rapture theology remains so popular despite being rejected by nearly every evangelical seminary. Also this week, why did controversial author, Joshua Butler, resign from his church? The embrace of Tucker Carlson and Donald Trump by the Religious Right is proof that the movement is now entirely post-Christian. And reflections on the coronation of King Charles III. Patreon Bonus: Bonus Interview with Daniel Hummel https://www.patreon.com/posts/82764208 Patreon Bonus: Getting Schooled: Feminism 101 https://www.patreon.com/posts/82763553/ 0:00 - Sponsor - World Relief Join the Path and have your donation matched - https://worldrelief.org/holypost?utm_source=HolyPost&utm_medium=ShowNotes&utm_campaign=Spring23PathMatch 0.50 - Intro 3:15 - Theme Song 3:36 - Sponsor: Blueland To get 15% off your first order, go to Blueland.com/HOLYPOST 4:44 - Coronation of King Charles III 14:24 - News of the Good 17:42 - Resignation of Josh Butler 22:26 - The Post Christian Right 31:29 - The End of the Values Voter Wing of the GOP Sponsors 49:12 - Sponsor: Hiya Health Go to hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order 50:19 - Sponsor Miracle Made Go to TryMiracle.com/ HOLYPOST and use the code HOLYPOST to claim your free 3 piece towel set and save over 40% off 51:25 - Interview Intro Daniel Hummel - https://www.danielghummel.com/ 54:03 - The Scofield Bible and Fundamentalism Christianity 1:04:19 - Late Great Planet Earth 1:11:45 - Tim LaHaye and the Left Behind Series 1:20:39 - The Academic Decline of Premillennialism Dispensationalism 1:30:59 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: Josh Butler Resigns as Pastor Following TGC Article Backlash https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2023/may/joshua-butler-resign-tgc-beautiful-union-redemption-tempe-c.html More about World Relief https://worldrelief.org/holypost?utm_source=HolyPost&utm_medium=ShowNotes&utm_campaign=Spring23PathMatch Tucker Carlson's Dark and Malign Influence Over the Christian Right https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/07/opinion/tucker-carlson-christian-right.html Trump killed the 'values voter' wing of the GOP. It isn't coming back in 2024 https://www.politico.com/news/2023/04/21/trump-values-voter-wing-gop-00093175 Other resources: The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism: How the Evangelical Battle over the End Times Shaped a Nation by Daniel Hummel https://amzn.to/3AN8pyH Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ 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.

Many Christians in America simply assume that Jesus could return at any moment, that believers will be raptured in the twinkling of an eye, that the state of Israel has a special role in the End Times, and that the church should just save souls and stay out of politics. In Part 1 of an interview about this new book, historian Daniel G. Hummel explains to Phil how this rapture theology isn't rooted in church history, but was invented by a British layman less than 200 years ago. And why it was embraced by American pastors during the Civil War who wanted to avoid talking about slavery, race, and reconstruction. Also this week—paganism is on the rise. Who is really killing public schools? And women will win the battle of the sexes in 4.6 million years. Patreon Bonus: Christian Asks - What Happens to Non-Christians When They Die? https://www.patreon.com/posts/82415424/ Defined Terms to Know for This Week's Interview Millennium - The thousand year reign of Christ described in Revelation 20:1-8. There are basically three understandings of this: Premillennialism - (Think Left Behind book series) Christians will be raptured, leaving behind everyone else. There will be a tribulation period with the rise of the Antichrist, mark of the beast, war, famine, earthquakes, etc. before Christ eventually comes and rules on earth for 1,000 years during which peace will reign. After one final rebellion, God will crush evil forever, offer a final judgment, and establish heaven and hell for eternity. Postmillennialism - The millennium will come from the spiritual and moral influence of the Church through preaching and teaching. Conversions will increase and evil will diminish. In other words, Christians will make the world a better and better place and after that, Christ will come back, the dead will be resurrected, and there will be a final judgment Amillennialism - The 1000 year period mentioned in Revelation does not refer to a specific period of time, but to the heavenly reign of Christ. Rev. 20 means the return of Christ will occur at the end of history. Sees Revelation as more symbolic than literal. Eschatology - The study of the end times - how history will end and Christ will come back to establish his eternal kingdom Ecclesiology - the study of the church - its mission and structure as well as its place in God's overall plan for the world 0:00 - Intro 3:11 - Theme Song 3:33 - Sponsor: Hiya Health Go to hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order 4:41 - The end of men? 13:48 - Dawn of the new pagans 32:52 - Public vs Private vs Homeschool Debate Sponsors 53:50 - Sponsor: Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at Faithful Counseling.com/HOLYPOST 54:55 - Sponsor: World Relief Join the Path and have your donation matched - https://worldrelief.org/holypost/ 55:46 - Interview Intro Daniel Hummel - https://www.danielghummel.com/ 1:03:50 - Who is John Darby? 1:14:21- Dispensationalism advanced by the Civil War and Dwight Moody 1:35:21 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: Scientists divided over what will happen to men as Y chromosome is disappearing https://www.unilad.com/news/is-the-y-chromosome-disappearing-077677-20230429 Dawn of the new pagans: 'Everybody's welcome – as long as you keep your clothes on!' https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/apr/27/dawn-of-the-new-pagans-everybodys-welcome-as-long-as-you-keep-your-clothes-on How school choice drives America's people of faith apart https://religionnews.com/2023/04/19/how-school-choice-drives-americas-people-of-faith-apart/ Other resources: The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism: How the Evangelical Battle over the End Times Shaped a Nation by Daniel Hummel https://amzn.to/3AN8pyH Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ 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.

From Harvard Law School to The New York Times, David French has repeatedly found himself in communities where secular progressivism is the majority view, and where his Christian beliefs face suspicion, ridicule, or even hostility. Skye Jethani asks French how he's learned to not just survive in these post-Christian enclaves, but actually thrive. What mistakes did he make? How did he successfully build relationships across political and philosophical barriers? And how did closer connections with those he disagreed with strengthen his faith? French also explains why Christians who sow fear and anger toward the culture will reap fear and anger from the culture. He's made that error and says joy and curiosity are what Christian leaders need to display in the public square instead. 0:00 - Intro 1:29 - David's childhood in rural Kentucky 7:23 - Sponsor - Blueland To get 15% off your first order, go to Blueland.com/HOLYPOST 8:37 - David's time at Harvard 23:18 - Sponsor - Hiya Health Go to hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order 24:24 - Sponsor - Sundays Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout. 25:38 - How Christians should tolerate beliefs they disagree with 34:48 - David's regret about being too combative 49:26 -The Power of Joy 58:49 - End Credits Links mentioned in interview Holy Post episode 412 - This is Your Brain on God with Jim Wilder https://www.holypost.com/post/episode-403-this-is-your-brain-on-god-with-dr-jim-wilder Other resources: David French: https://twitter.com/DavidAFrench https://www.holypost.com/ Support us and find premium content by going to https://www.patreon.com/holypost 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.

After admitting it broadcast election lies and conspiracies, and paying $787 million in damages, Fox News has fired its most popular host. Does this signal a change at the cable news network? An online chatbot says Christianity gives it hope. Are we witnessing the first A.I. convert? Then, more innocent people are being shot by fearful gun owners who "feel threatened." Is this the inevitable outcome of America's addiction to fear and idolatry of guns? And Derwin Gray is back to ask a question he's been sitting on for 20 years—why isn't the Civil Rights Movement considered a Christian revival? He talks to Skye about the history of revivals in America, and how economic and political idols have prevented us from truly embracing the messianic mandate of Jesus. Plus, a Florida shark got hammered on spring break. Patreon Bonus: Derwin Gray https://www.patreon.com/posts/82033003 Patreon Bonus: Holy Post Office https://www.patreon.com/posts/82037160 0:00 - Intro 3:25 - Theme Song 3:47 - Sponsor: Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at Faithful Counseling.com/HOLYPOST 4:55 - Tucker Carlson Fired from Fox News 15:31 - Florida Man Beats Shark with Hammer 19:20 - Google AI becomes a Christian? 24:06 - Recent "Wrong Place, Wrong time" Shootings 36:50 - Feelings and Institutions Sponsors 47:33 - Sponsor: Magic Spoon Go to magicspoon.com/HOLYPOST and use code HOLYPOST to get $5 off 49:11 - Sponsor - Miracle Made Go to TryMiracle.com/ HOLYPOST and use the code HOLYPOST to claim your free 3 piece towel set and save over 40% off 50:16 - Interview Intro Derwin Gray - https://www.derwinlgray.com/ 53:11 - Why the Civil Rights Movement should be considered a revival 1:03:14 - Were the great American revivals of the past actually revivals? 1:11:55 - Problems of seeing faith as only individualistic 1:24:12 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: Florida man accused of beating a shark with a hammer arrested https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/04/14/florida-man-accused-of-beating-a-shark-with-a-hammer-arrested/ Experimental Google AI 'Bard' talks faith in the first person, says 'Christianity gives me hope' https://www.christianpost.com/news/experimental-google-ai-bard-talks-faith-in-the-first-person.html Common mistakes, uncommon reactions in 4 separate shootings https://apnews.com/article/wrong-place-shootings-3c6e5061adb30d889ac3d071893ef129 Other resources: Why Isn't the Civil Rights Movement Considered a Revival Movement? https://churchleaders.com/pastors/pastor-articles/446070-civil-rights-movement-considered-revival.html How to Heal Our Racial Divide by Derwin Gray https://www.amazon.com/How-Heal-Racial-Divide-Reconciliation/dp/149645880X?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1682438902&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=philvischer02-20&linkId=f365a7f8648cc31cc7c901fbc2b46840&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Missional and Multiethnic: Are You Ready for the Future of the Church? https://churchleaders.com/outreach-missions/outreach-missions-articles/447999-missional-multiethnic-church-ready-future.html Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ 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.

From the Jesus Movement in the 1970s, through the Religious Right in the 1980s, the rise of New Calvinism in the 1990s, and the MAGA movement today, as a Christian kid in the suburbs and then a political journalist in Washington, Jon Ward has had a front seat to the most significant characters and events in American evangelicalism. He talks with Skye about his new autobiography, "Testimony," and why he is still committed to Christian faith despite the failure of the movement that raised him. Also this week, early data shows a reduction in the number of abortions since the Supreme Court overturned Roe, but it's less than many predicted. The so-called "independent prophets'' are predicting God will kill Donald Trump's opponents next month. Why are they still supporting him when there are alternatives? And a report finds advocates of Christian Nationalism are more rooted in cultural heritage than Christian theology. Is anyone surprised? Patreon Bonus: Christian Asks - What is Hell? https://www.patreon.com/posts/81695519/ Patreon Bonus: Jon Ward bonus interview https://www.patreon.com/posts/81704208/ 0:00 - Intro 3:26 - Theme Song 3:47 - Sponsor: Blueland To get 15% off your first order, go to Blueland.com/HOLYPOST 4:56 - Show continues 5:35 - MAGA prophet says anti-Trumpers will experience sudden deaths in May 13:48 - Abortion rates since Dobbs decision 29:52 - Why some Christians feel the need to pass God's law as the nation's law 43:22 - How Christian is Christian Nationalism Sponsors 57:07 - Sponsor: Hiya Health Go to hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order 58:12 - Sponsor - Sundays Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout. 59:23 - Interview Intro Jon Ward - https://www.jonwardwrites.org/ 1:02:14 - Jon's upbringing from the Jesus Movement to New Calvinism 1:07:22 - Gnosticism's influence on Evangelicalism 1:18:54 - Journalism during the Trump era 1:30:46 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: MAGA prophet Lance Wallnau says that anti-Trumpers in both political parties will start dying "sudden deaths" next month https://currentpub.com/2023/04/14/maga-prophet-lance-wallnau-says-that-anti-trumpers-in-both-political-parties-will-start-dying-sudden-deaths-next-month/ Legal Abortions in US Down 5,000 Per Month Since the End of Roe https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-04-11/us-abortions-fall-by-5-000-average-per-month-after-roe-v-wade-was-overturned?leadSource=uverify%20wall How Christian Is Christian Nationalism? https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/04/03/how-christian-is-christian-nationalism Other resources: Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation by Jon Ward https://amzn.to/40i5mJ8 Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ 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.

Protests have continued after last month's school shooting in Nashville, including in the Tennessee state legislature where the majority Republicans expelled two Democrats after their protests broke the rules of decorum. What was really accomplished by this extreme response, and what's really behind the rise of retaliation politics? Then, Skye talks to Alan Noble about his new book, "On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living." Noble says we've believed the lies that life is supposed to be pleasurable, that suffering is abnormal, and that our feelings are a reflection of reality. Instead, at a time when depression, anxiety, and loneliness are skyrocketing, he shows how our faith equips us to suffer well. Plus, scientists have grown mammoth meatballs. Yummy! Patreon Bonus: Getting Schooled: Kids in Church 101 https://www.patreon.com/posts/81372946/ 0:00 - Intro 4:15 - Theme Song 4:37 - Woolly Mammoth Meatball 11:27 - Tennessee GOP expels 2 Democrats from state legislature 20:45 - The merging of Christianity with populist right wing politics 31:41 - The rise of retaliation in politics Sponsors 49:36 - Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at Faithful Counseling.com/HOLYPOST 50:41 - Miracle Made Go to TryMiracle.com/ HOLYPOST and use the code HOLYPOST to claim your free 3 piece towel set and save over 40% off 51:45 - Interview Intro Alan Noble - https://www.oalannoble.com/ 56:15 - Normalizing suffering 1:05:07 - The importance of finding community 1:16:11 - Talking about mental health with nonbelievers 1:26:04 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: Meatballs made with mammoth DNA created by Australian food startup https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/28/world/mammoth-meatballs-cultured-meat-climate-scn/index.html How Tennessee GOP expelling 2 Democrats could have ripple effect in other states https://www.axios.com/2023/04/07/tennessee-house-lawmakers-expulsion-democrats Three and Out - Thoughts on Tennessee https://thedispatch.com/newsletter/boilingfrogs/three-and-out/ 'It's worth it': Charlie Kirk calls school shootings 'a prudent deal' to protect the Second Amendment https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/it-s-worth-it-charlie-kirk-calls-school-shootings-a-prudent-deal-to-protect-the-second-amendment/ar-AA19yBEq?ocid=winp2fptaskbarhover&cvid=9db1b08b44954b8fb3e95e773fc78a4a&ei=7 Other resources: On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living by Alan Noble https://amzn.to/3miTSax Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ 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.

Description: Immediately after last week's school shooting in Nashville, opportunists used it to advance their favorite culture war narratives. Why does this happen after every tragedy, and why are we more likely to empathize with victims we identify closely with? Then, what impact will Donald Trump's indictment have on the 2024 presidential race? Are his evangelical supporters finally ready to move on? And, can preaching really undo the damage and division caused by cable news and social media? Kaitlyn Schiess interviews the authors of "Preaching to a Divided Nation: A Seven-Step Model for Promoting Reconciliation and Unity." Plus, Levi's goes AI and Christian is having none of it. Patreon Bonus: Getting Schooled: Baptism 101 https://www.patreon.com/posts/81033702/ Holy Post merch store - https://www.holypost.com/shop 0:00 - Intro 4:09 - Theme Song 4:30 - Skye tries pickleball 7:17 - Levi's using AI models 13:23 - Nashville school shooting 19:43 - Avoiding culture war narratives after national tragedies 32:14 - What's to be learned from tragedies like this 45:51 - Trump's Indictment Sponsors 51:06 - Sponsor - Hiya Health hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order 52:12 - Sponsor: Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at faithfulcounseling.com/holypost 53:16 - Guest Interview - Matthew Kim and Paul Hoffman 59:19 - Does preaching still have an impact on people? 1:11:10 - How to deal with difficult topics through centered and bounded sets 1:16:22 -How to discern when is the right time to bring up a controversial topic 1:27:49 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: Levi's will test AI-generated clothing models to 'increase diversity' https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/27/23658385/levis-ai-generated-clothing-model-diversity-denim Why Phil usually waits to comment on national tragedies https://twitter.com/philvischer/status/1641852609391624208 Other resources: Preaching to a Divided Nation: A Seven-Step Model for Promoting Reconciliation and Unity by Matthew Kim and Paul Hoffman https://amzn.to/3m2pGQO Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost 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.