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536: Listener Voicemails! Archeology, Abortion, & Avoiding Holiday Family Arguments
23 november 2022 · 1 uur 10 min
Just in time for the holidays, the Holy Post crew is answering another round of voicemails from our Patreon supporters. On this episode, Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn respond to listener questions about how much confidence to put in archeological evidence for the Bible, how did Christians interpret Revelation before the recent invention of "Left Behind" theology, when does satire and social media become sinful, what abortion policies could most Americans agree on, and how do you practice the Sabbath with a demanding job and young kids? Plus, they offer practical advice for avoiding arguments with your family about politics and religion during holiday gatherings. Lees meer
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00:00 - Sponsor: InterVarsity Press
Get 30% off "The Thrill of Orthodoxy" by Trevin Wax with code: THRILL30 at: https://ivpress.com/the-thrill-of-orthodoxy00:44 - Intro
6:08 - Ben: Holiday family conversations
11:55 - Brad and Carrie: Dispensationalism
22:58 - Millie: Mocking
25:51 - Sponsor: Faithful Counseling
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27:05 - Cody: Healthy social media use
32:02 - Mark: Sabbath
36:08 - Ali: Archeology and the Bible
46:08 - Peter: How nations treat foreigners
52:03 - Trudie: Political thinking around helping the poor
1:02:31 - Yong: Policies around abortion
1:09:57 - CreditsPast episodes and other resources mentioned:
Holy Post Episode 244: Cultural Lies, Human Longings & the Gospel with Trevin Wax - https://www.holypost.com/holy-post-podcast/episode/1c5a47cf/episode-244-cultural-lies-human-longings-and-the-gospel-withtrevin-waxHoly Post Episode 410: White Privilege, Cancel Culture, & Reading Revelation with Juan Hernandez - https://www.holypost.com/post/episode-410-white-privilege-cancel-culture-reading-revelation-with-juan-hernandez
Holy Post Episode 506: The Pro-Life Case for Paid Family Le…
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Episode 535: What Does the Global Church Believe About Guns? with Morgan Lee
16 november 2022 · 1 uur 15 min
The U.S. midterm elections were full of surprises. The Holy Post crew asks if the political side of the pro-life movement has hit a wall, and if the Republican Party is really moving on from Donald Trump. Then, new data shows a sharp rise among evangelicals who didn't attend college and who don't attend church identifying as Republicans. What does it mean? And a new book chronicles the rise of Charlie Kirk, Candace Owens, and the rage-fueled conservative youth culture. Then, Skye talks to Christianity Today's Morgan Lee about what global Christian leaders think about guns and self-defense. Her reporting on the issue reveals a wide spectrum of beliefs, how our perspective may be more cultural than biblical, and why dysfunctional governments elevate the appeal of guns. Plus, no one accidentally licks a toad. Lees meer
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News Segment
0:00 - Intro
4:26 - Psychedelic toads
9:24 - Midterm election debrief
22:33 - Conservative youth culture
34:01 - New data on evangelical Republicans42:44 - Sponsor: Faithful Counseling
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Interview with Morgan Lee
"Should Christians Own Guns for Self-Defense? A Global Snapshot" (Christianity Today) - https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2022/october-web-only/guns-christians-self-defense-mass-shootings-protection.htmlMorgan Lee: https://twitter.com/Mepaynl
43:58 - Interview intro
47:42 - Article overview
51:38 - "God-given right to self-defense"
59:18 - Biblical basis for arguments
1:10:34 - Safe societies and effectiveness of government
1:14:42 - CreditsLinks from news segment:
Christian's film, "The Girl Who Wore Freedom" - https://geni.us/TheGirlWhoWoreFreedom"Please stop licking psychedel…
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Episode 534: Does Ministry Matter More than the Marketplace? with Joe Leininger
9 november 2022 · 1 uur 15 min
With the midterm elections happening in the U.S., we've seen a rise in both hyperbolic political rhetoric and political violence. There's evidence that fewer Christians are willing to denounce the use of armed conflict to achieve political goals, with some even arguing America was founded on it. Are they right? Is there a Christian case for political violence? Then, Skye interviews Joe Leininger, a Christian business leader about his journey from believing God only cared about ministry to a much wider vision of his work in the world. Leininger's new book, "Dirt Clods and Donkeys: An experiment in mentoring that changed lives," explores how he has helped other Christians in the marketplace develop a more integrated faith. Also this week—Indiana police pursue Pikachu, don't kiss camels in Qatar, and Kaitlyn explains why she's a nerd but not a geek. Lees meer
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News Segment
00:00 - Intro
5:27 - Police pursue Pikachu
11:27 - Camels in Qatar
18:35 - Political violence
42:25 - Sponsor: Biola University's Talbot School of Theology
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Interview with Joe Leininger
"Dirt Clods and Donkeys" - https://amzn.to/3G22UQEJoe Leininger - https://joeleininger.com
43:36 - Interview intro
46:09 - Formation in faith and business
51:28 - Christian assumptions about business
55:50 - A wider vision of God's work in the world
1:01:45 - Capitalism
1:05:44 - Risk and allocation of resources
1:09:31 - Mentoring
1:14:10 - Credits
Links from news segment:
"Indiana man dressed as Pikachu ran from police on lawn mower, cops say" - https://fox59.com/indiana-news/indiana-man-dressed-as-pikachu-ran-from-police-on-lawn-mower-cops-say/"World Cup fans told 'steer clear of camels' in Qatar due to bug 'deadlier than Covid' - https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup-camels-covid-bug-28373022
"Some American Protestants Aren't Letting Go of Revolution" - https://www.christianitytoday.com/n…
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Episode 533: Why Do We Struggle with the Sabbath? with Ruth Haley Barton
2 november 2022 · 1 uur 24 min
Elon Musk announced his takeover of Twitter by carrying a porcelain sink into the headquarters. Will his plan to loosen restrictions on social media help or hurt the country? Archeologist have discovered a new way to verify events in the Old Testament, but Phil wonders if anyone really cares. And is it ever loving for Christians to mock their opponents? The gang examines six rules for Christian mockery from the 17th century and why they may not apply today. Then, spiritual director Ruth Haley Barton explains how she came to see sabbath as a gift rather than an obligation. Her new book, "Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest," looks at why we struggle to practice sabbath rest, the challenge of technology, and how to make sabbath a lifestyle and not just a weekly discipline. Plus, the saving power of worm spit. Lees meer
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News Segment
0:00 - Intro
5:08 - Worm spit
9:12 - Elon Musk and Twitter
18:57 - Geomagnetic fields and Biblical narratives
29:46 - Rules for Christian mockery45:21 - Sponsor: Biola University's Talbot School of Theology
Visit www.biola.edu/talbot for more information and to apply today.Interview with Ruth Haley Barton
"Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest: From Sabbath to Sabbatical and Back Again" - https://amzn.to/3FSkMgPRuth Haley Barton - https://www.ruthhaleybarton.com
46:33 - Interview intro
49:09 - Spiritual formation
52:59 - Value of sabbath
56:34 - Guilt around sabbath
1:00:47 - More than a day of rest
1:04:46 - Sabbath as delight
1:07:00 - Challenges of technology
1:17:55 - A communal practice
1:24:24 - Credits
Links from news segment:"Worm spit could be a secret cure to the world's plastic problem" (Inverse) - https://www.inverse.com/innovation/worm-saliva-plastic-pollution
"TAU, HU Scientific Breakthrough: Geomagnetic Fields Reveal Truth of Biblical Narratives" (Jewish Press) …
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French Friday: What Abortion Abolitionists Get Wrong
28 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 9 min
With the Dobbs decision earlier this year, the Supreme Court sent the issue of abortion back to the states, and divisions are opening up within the pro-life movement about what comes next. A very vocal faction calling themselves "abortion abolitionists" are arguing for a complete ban on abortion in all cases, including where the life of the mother is at risk, and the criminal prosecution of women who have them. David French and Skye Jethani examine the abolitionists' arguments, explore why they are gaining popularity among Christians, and why they will actually fail to create the culture of life we want. Plus, French and Jethani engage in unrestrained nerdery as they discuss season one of "The Rings of Power." Lees meer
00:00 - Intro
00:24 - Abortion abolitionists
56:02 - Nerd corner
Resources mentioned:
"Defending Life: A Moral and Legal Case Against Abortion Choice" by Francis J. Beckwith - https://amzn.to/3WbiYF6"How Americans Understand Abortion: A Comprehensive Interview Study of Abortion Attitudes in the U.S." by Tricia C. Bruce - https://news.nd.edu/news/national-abortion-study-finds-out-of-touch-labels-knowledge-gaps-appetite-for-moral-discussion/
David French: https://twitter.com/DavidAFrench
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Episode 532: How Would Jesus Fight the Culture War? with Mike Erre
26 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 29 min
Research finds many Americans are opposed to the gospel because they view Christians as hypocrites, but a new $100 million ad campaign hopes to reintroduce Jesus to the country. But does Jesus really have a PR problem, or does the church have a discipleship problem? Then, culture war issues are fracturing evangelical colleges into 5 distinct groups. What does it mean for the future of the church? Lees meer
Phil talks to pastor and podcaster Mike Erre about how to think biblically about the culture wars. Does the New Testament call the church to have power over the culture, how did Jesus influence others, and what about the presence of real evil in the world? Mike shares his 3 principles for Christians and the culture war. Plus, the Dutch are giving guns to robots. What could possibly go wrong?
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News Segment
0:00 - Intro
1:52 - Robots with guns
8:22 - Ad campaign for Jesus
27:56 - Evangelical colleges and culture war issues50:04 - Sponsor: Biola University's Talbot School of Theology
Visit www.biola.edu/talbot for more information and to apply today.Interview with Mike Erre
Voxology podcast: https://voxologypodcast.com51:20 - Guest intro
55:22 - Culture warring intro
56:53 - The role of the church in the world
1:09:36 - Providing a counter narrative
1:26:00 - Culture warring vs. the way of Jesus in culture1:28:06 - Credits
Links from news segment:"The Netherlands Has Deployed NATO's First Killer Robot Ground Vehicles" (Vice) - https://www.vice.com/en/article/jgpax3/the-netherlands-has-deployed-natos-first-killer-robot-ground-vehicles"
Oakland Cops Hope to Arm Robots with Lethal Shotguns" (The Intercept) - https://theintercept.com/2022/10/17/police-robot-gun-oakland/"
A $100 million ad campaign wants to fix Jesus' image. His followers remain a problem." (Religion News Service) - https://religionnews.com/2022/10/10/a-100-million-ad-campaign-wants-to-fix…
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Episode 531: What's Wrong with Christian Nationalism? with Paul D. Miller
19 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 18 min
Everyone is suddenly talking about Christian nationalism. Some on the political right are embracing the label, while others on the political left are condemning it. Bart Barber, the new president of the Southern Baptist Convention, was interviewed on 60 Minutes this week to explain why Christian nationalism is fundamentally anti-Baptist. But Al Mohler, another influential SBC leader, is less eager to condemn Christian nationalism and takes a more nuanced view. Mohler also says any Christian who doesn't vote for the Republican Party is being "unfaithful to God." The Holy Post crew unpacks his argument. Lees meer
Then, Skye interviews Georgetown professor, Paul D. Miller, about his new book, "The Religion of American Greatness: What's Wrong with Christian Nationalism." Miller defines Christian nationalism historically, and explains why it is both anti-American and anti-Christian. Plus—When you give a pig a beer...
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0:00 - Sponsor: The Veritas Forum podcast
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News Segment
00:44 - Intro
2:39 - Phil's animation adventures
7:53 - Animal News
12:09 - SBC leaders on Christian nationalism
42:07 - Sponsor: Biola University's Talbot School of Theology
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Interview with Paul D. Miller
"The Religion of American Greatness: What's Wrong with Christian Nationalism" - https://amzn.to/3gi48we
43:24 - Interview intro
44:57 - Paul's background
47:59 - What is Christian nationalism?
49:42 - Critique of Christian nationalism
54:18 - Christian nationalism then and now
1:03:11 - Race and Christian nationalism
1:11:05 - Nationalism vs nationality
1:12:57 - Advice for spiritual leaders
1:17:29 - Credits
Links from news segment:
"Feral pig pinches multiple six-pack…
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Episode 530: Can We Still Trust the News? with Bonnie Kristian
12 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 30 min
Research now shows that people who constantly consume the news are three times more likely to hold incorrect perspectives than those who only consume news occasionally. How did the news business shift from reporting to distorting? Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss a new article that blames comedian Jon Stewart and The Daily Show for unintentionally transforming the media into a "subscription-based narrative production" business. Lees meer
Then, Skye talks to journalist Bonnie Kristian about her book, "Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community." She explains the economic and cultural forces that have warped journalism, and strategies that can help us avoid being misinformed. Also this week, Focus on the Family defends Christopher Columbus, and Phil reports on his latest Twitter skirmishes involving abortion and trans vegetables.
Bonus Patreon Interview with Bonnie Kristian: Three steps against conspiracism - https://www.patreon.com/posts/73183372/
News Segment
0:00 - Intro
4:11 - Phil's Twitter skirmishes
21:39 - Columbus Day
32:52 - Narratives in mediaSponsor
51:45 - Sponsor: Biola University's Talbot School of Theology
Visit www.biola.edu/talbot for more information and to apply today.Interview with Bonnie Kristian
"Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community" - https://amzn.to/3MpJ2bc55:03 - Journalism over the past decade
57:23 - Knowledge crisis on the right and the left
1:00:13 - The perception gap
1:03:44 - Profit-driven news
1:09:18 - Social media and news
1:14:53 - Cancel culture
1:22:15 - Navigating media engagement
1:29:07 - Episode creditsArticles from news segment:
"Go Ahead and Celebrate Christopher Columbus, Who Sought to Tell the New World About Jesus Christ" by Paul Batura (Focus on the Family's Daily Citizen) - https://dailycitizen.focusonthefamily.com/go-ahead-and-celebrate-christopher-columbus-who-sough…
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Episode 529: Rapture Anxiety & Why Analog Discipleship is Better with Jay Y. Kim
5 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 17 min
Were you an evangelical kid in the 1970s, 80s, or 90s? Then you may be suffering from the lingering affects of "rapture anxiety." Why did rapture theology feature so prominently in the American church, where did it come from, and why does it seem so bizarre to Christians today? Then, Russell Moore has a new article on the heresy of Christian Nationalism accusing it of doing to conservatives what the Social Gospel did to progressives a century ago. Lees meer
Skye then talks to Silicon Valley pastor, Jay Y. Kim, about his book "Analog Christian: Cultivating Contentment, Resilience, and Wisdom in the Digital Age." Kim says social media is designed to produce the opposite of the Fruit of the Spirit in us, and argues we need to "linger longer" in non-digital, incarnate spaces and relationships to combat its affects. Plus, don't take a raccoon into a bar, and one tough Turkish toddler.
Bonus Patreon Interview with Jay Y. Kim - https://www.patreon.com/posts/72887200
News Segment
00:00 - Intro
2:08- Animal news
9:39 - Rapture anxiety
25:08 - Russell Moore on Christian nationalismInterview with Jay Y. Kim
"Analog Christian: Cultivating Contentment, Resilience, and Wisdom in the Digital Age" - https://amzn.to/3e3vaXk39:51 - Interview intro
43:04 - Technology and cigarette analogy
46:41 - Spiritual formation in Silicon Valley
51:18 - Are mediums really neutral?
56:20 - Love vs. self-centric despair
1:06:04 - Lingering longerLinks from news segment:
"Woman who brought raccoon to North Dakota bar is charged" (ABC News) - https://abcnews.go.com/Weird/wireStory/woman-brought-raccoon-north-dakota-bar-charged-90326390"Toddler Bites Snake to Death after It Sunk Its Fangs into Her Lip" (Newsweek) - https://www.newsweek.com/toddler-snake-bite-kills-snake-1733553
"For some Christians, 'rapture anxiety' can take a lifetime to heal" (CNN) - https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/27/us/rapture-anxiety-evangelical-exvangelical-christianity-cec/index.html
"Christian Nationalism Cannot Save the Worl…
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French Friday: Is Evangelicalism about Jesus or Sexual Ethics?
30 september 2022 · 1 uur 6 min
David French is in studio with Skye Jethani and Phil Vischer for a special edition of French Friday. First, they discuss new survey results showing most evangelicals hold shockingly heretical beliefs about the nature of Jesus, but they are absolutely clear about sexual ethics. What does it mean for evangelicalism to make doctrine optional and sexual purity essential? Lees meer
Then, comments from leading conservative voices appear to contradict core conservative values. Can conservatism still be defined, or has it deteriorated into a reactionary movement to "own the libs" and nothing more? Plus, David and Skye nerd-out about the new Amazon series, "The Rings of Power."
0:00 - Intro
1:55 - Is evangelicalism about Jesus or sexual ethics?
26:24 - Can conservatism be defined?
57:57 - Nerd corner
Links and resources mentioned: The Dispatch - https://thedispatch.com
"Evangelicals Decenter Jesus" by David French (The Atlantic Newsletter) - https://newsletters.theatlantic.com/the-third-rail/632df352c5c055002255fa9f/us-evangelical-christian-republican/
"The American right's future involves waging a 'religious battle' against the left, leaders say at a conservative conference" (NBC) - https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2022-election/american-rights-future-involves-waging-religious-battle-left-leaders-s-rcna48961
Fuller Youth Institute - https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/stickyfaith
"The Evangelical Question in the History of American Religion" by Kirsten Sanders (The Hedgehog Review) - https://hedgehogreview.com/issues/the-use-and-abuse-of-history/articles/the-evangelical-question-in-the-history-of-american-religion
Holy Post episode 526 (includes discussion of above article) - https://www.holypost.com/post/episode-526-was-the-constitution-divinely-inspired-with-kaitlyn-schiess
National Conservatism: A Statement of Principles - https://nationalconservatism.org/national-conservatism-a-statement-of-principles/
"How Do Christians Fit Into the Two-Party System? They Don't" by Ti…
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Episode 528: Can Ancient Liturgy Save Evangelicalism? with Aaron Damiani
28 september 2022 · 1 uur 16 min
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The death of Queen Elizabeth has many wondering about the future of Christianity in the UK. The Queen was outspoken about her faith in Jesus Christ, but how will King Charles change what it means for the monarch to be the "Defender of the Faith"? We all know evangelicals are divided by politics, but a new report by Catholic bishops says Roman Catholics are too. What can we learn from one another? Poverty among kids in the U.S. has declined dramatically in recent decades. Liberals say it's the result of government programs. Conservative credit economic growth. Who is right?
Then, Anglican pastor Aaron Damiani talks with Skye about his journey from megachurch burnout to life-giving liturgy. His new book, "Earth Filled with Heaven," is written to Christians skeptical about tradition, rituals, and sacraments, but they might be the key to saving evangelicalism from itself. Plus, why you shouldn't drink coffee before shopping or trust ads featuring dogs.
Bonus Patreon Interview with Aaron Damiani - Https://www.patreon.com/posts/72516965/
News Segment
0:00 - Intro
03:06 - Dog and cat marketing
9:42 - Drinking coffee before shopping
11:13- The Queen's faith and Christianity in the UK
21:46 - Catholic church split by politics
30:36 - Child poverty has declined
Interview with Aaron Damiani
"Earth Filled with Heaven: Finding Life in Liturgy, Sacraments, and other Ancient Practices of the Church" - https://amzn.to/3Szeaqy
Aaron Damiani - https://twitter.com/aarondamiani
43:55 - Background
47:47 - Megachurch burnout
52:14 - Liturgy and sacrament overview
59:38 - Misperceptions about liturgy
1:08:21 - Mitigating celebrity dynamics in the church
1:11:48 - Is this just another novelty?
1:15:08 - Credits
Articles from news segment:"Dog owners take more risks, cat owners are more cautious, research finds" by Lei Jia (Salon) - https://www.salon.com/2022/09/04/dog-owners-take-more-risks-cat-owners-are-more-cautious-research-finds_partne…
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Episode 527: Does God Want Public Christian Symbols? & Non-Anxious Leadership with Mark Sayers
21 september 2022 · 1 uur 28 min
A court has ruled that a Christian-owned business is not required to pay for health insurance that includes drugs to prevent HIV. Is the ruling a victory for religious liberty, or a case of Christians unfairly imposing their beliefs on others? In an effort to "bring God back into public schools" Taxes now requires schools to display "In God We Trust" signs. But what happens when the sign is in Arabic? Southern governors are shipping undocumented immigrants North. But is their goal to actually solve the immigration crisis, or are they using vulnerable people for a partisan stunt? Then, pastor and culture-watcher Mark Sayers is back to talk about his new book, "A Non-Anxious Presence." He says we've entered a new cultural era riddled with anxiety and uncertainty that Christian leaders relying on the previous era's models are not equipped to handle. Drawing from Friedman's family-systems theory, Sayers argues we must learn to patiently resist the unhealthy people in our communities, endure sabotage, and fundamentally rethink our definitions of success. Plus, annual awards for hilarious scientific achievements. Lees meer
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News Segment
0:00 - Intro
2:52 - Bizarre scientific awards
11:04 - Religious freedom and health insurance coverage
23:13 - Public Christian symbols
38:39 - Southern governors sending migrants northSponsor
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Interview with Mark Sayers
"A Non-Anxious Presence: How a Changing and Complex World Will Create a Remnant of Renewed Christian Leaders" - https://amzn.to/3f3wRnOMark Sayers - https://www.marksayers.co
1:00:18 - Mark Sayers intro
1:02:49 - Anxiety in a gray zone
1:06:26 - Friedman's systems theory and culture
1:08:35 - How leaders can bring health
1:15:39 - Comfort and escapism
1:22:22 - Leading with God's presence
1:27:42 - CreditsArt…
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Episode 526: Was the Constitution Divinely Inspired? with Kaitlyn Schiess
14 september 2022 · 1 uur 27 min
The water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, was foreseeable and preventable. Did white evangelicalism's anti-government attitude contribute to the catastrophe? Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson has yet another take on the evangelical infatuation with Trump. Do we need any more? And a recent article by theologian Kirsten Sanders says we've entered a new era of evangelicalism where online influencers are shaping the movement more than pastors or institutions. Then, Skye and Kaitlyn discuss the belief held by some American Christians that the Constitution was inspired by God. Where did this view come from? Why is it dangerous? And why is it finding new popularity today? Plus, Phil plops a headline. Lees meer
News Segment
0:00 - Intro
4:54 - News of the Butt headline
6:10 - Jackson water crisis
17:52 - Another article on evangelicalism and Trump?Sponsor
54:22 - Sponsor: Abide
Get 25% off a premium Abide subscription by texting "holypost" to 22433Getting Schooled by Kaitlyn Schiess
55:40 - Getting Schooled intro
57:57 - Divine inspiration of the Constitution - overview
1:15:24 - Dangers of holding this view
1:22:54 - ResourcesResources from Getting Schooled:
"We the Fallen People" by Robert Tracy McKenzie - https://amzn.to/3qzgkuf"The Bible in Politics" by Richard Bauckham - https://amzn.to/3U1zQgF
"Every Leaf, Line, and Letter" edited by Timothy Larsen - https://amzn.to/3U9M7ja
Articles mentioned:
"Jackson water crisis deepens as state deploys National Guard" - https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/09/01/jackson-mississippi-water-crisis/"Trump should fill Christians with rage. How come he doesn't?" by Michael Gerson (The Washington Post) -
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/09/01/michael-gerson-evangelical-christian-maga-democracy/"The Evangelical Question in the History of American Religion" by Kirsten Sanders (The Hedgehog Review) - https://hedgehogreview.com/issues/the-use-and-abuse-of-history/articles/the-evangelical-question-in-the-history…
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What In the World? EPISODE 3: The Word of God
9 september 2022 · 54 min
The Bible is one of God's most important gifts to his people. Through it we discover who he is and become equipped to follow him in the world. But rather than a source of unity, for many Christians the Bible is a point of conflict and division—especially when we fail to recognize the difference between the Bible and our cultural interpretation of the Bible. My guest today, Lanre Williams-Ayedun, says one of best ways to overcome this danger is by engaging our sisters and brothers from other parts of the global church. When we listen to how they read the Scriptures, it can both illuminate things we've never seen before and make us more humble about our own grasp of God's word Lees meer
"Inalienable: How Marginalized Kingdom Voices Can Help Save the American Church" by Eric Costanzo, Daniel Yang, and Matthew Soerens - https://amzn.to/3RyObjc
Interview with Lanre Williams-Ayedun
0:00 - Intro
2:32 - Engaging Scripture globally
11:47 - Learning from the global church
18:50 - Celebrity pastors outside U.S.
22:31 - Engaging outside your context
26:58 - Scripture and cultural lenses
30:57 - Scripture and justiceSponsor
35:09 - Sponsor - World Relief
Join the Path: https://worldrelief.org/holypost/Debrief with Matthew Soerens
37:06 - Diverse voices speaking into Scripture
45:17 - Healthy skepticism of cultural lenses
48:33 - Other resources53:21 - Credits
Resources mentioned:
"Brown Church: Five Centuries of Latina/o Social Justice, Theology, and Identity" by Robert Chao Romero - https://amzn.to/3x4D0WR
"Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope" by Esau McCaulley - https://amzn.to/3QsZVSCHoly Post website: https://www.holypost.com/
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Episode 525: Why Don't Evangelicals Care About the Climate? & American Extremism w/ Bob Roberts Jr.
7 september 2022 · 1 uur 27 min
Historically, evangelicals have been the group of Americans most resistant to taking action against climate change. The National Association of Evangelicals hopes to change that. Phil, Christian and Skye discuss the NAE's new report and their attempt to ground environmental care in the biblical call to love your neighbor. Will it work? Lees meer
Then, the Most Interesting Evangelical in the World, Bob Roberts Jr., is back to talk about extremism. For over 20 years he has been a trailblazer in the peacemaking and international religious freedom arenas, and has studied how extremism takes root. That's why Roberts says what's happening in America right now is terrifying, and warns the church that remaining silent about conspiracy theories, political hate speech, and Christian Nationalism is not an option. Plus, a pumpkin regatta and tomatoes hit the road.
News Segment
00:00 - Intro
5:00 - Phil's mistakes
10:41 - Tomatoes hit the road
17:37 - Evangelicals and climate changeSponsor
45:13 - Sponsor: Abide
Get 25% off a premium Abide subscription by texting "holypost" to 22433Interview with Bob Roberts Jr.
Bob Roberts Jr. - https://bobrobertsjr.com/
Bold Love Podcast - boldlovepodcast.com
GlocalNet - glocal.net46:37 - Bob Roberts Jr. interview intro
48:51 - Extremism in America
56:01 - Defining Christian nationalism
1:00:21 - The church's call
1:22:10 - Hope in this moment
1:26:31 - CreditsOther resources and links mentioned:
"Evangelical group releases climate change report, urges a biblical mandate for action" (Religion News Service) - https://religionnews.com/2022/08/29/evangelical-group-releases-climate-change-report-urges-a-biblical-mandate-for-action/
"Dobson, Others Seek Ouster of NAE Vice President" (Christianity Today, March 2007) - https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2007/marchweb-only/109-53.0.html
Megan Basham tweet - https://twitter.com/megbasham/status/1564749306866851843?cxt=HHwWhoCz5YjNjbcrAAAA
Holy Post Episode 456: Why We're Divided & Positive P…
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Episode 524: Debt Forgiveness & Developing an Integrated Faith with Rich Villodas
31 augustus 2022 · 1 uur 28 min
Immediately after President Biden announced his college loan forgiveness plan Christians started debating it. Some are arguing that debt forgiveness is deeply biblical, while others say it's completely immoral. Who's right? Or, are both sides missing the point? Then, Phil is still processing the last French Friday episode about why so many politically active evangelicals see policy goals as absolute and Christian virtues as flexible. He offers his theories. Skye then talks to pastor Rich Villodas about his conversion, his early spiritual formation, and how he's avoided the pitfalls of pastoral ministry. His new book is "Good and Beautiful and Kind: Becoming Whole in a Fractured World." Plus: Row, row, row…your pumpkin? Lees meer
News Segment
0:00 - Intro
2:48 - Pumpkin boat recording
13:36 - French Friday follow-up
29:27 - Debt forgivenessInterview with Rich Villodas
"Good and Beautiful and Kind: Becoming Whole in a Fractured World" - https://amzn.to/3AWPT7Y48:11 - Rich Villodas interview intro
49:54 - Rich's background and early spiritual formation
1:03:59 - Mentors
1:11:11 - The church today
1:13:38 - Self-differentiation
1:18:27 - Coaching pastors and leaders
1:23:42 - Advice for church leaders
1:27:43 - Credits"'Gourdspeed.' 60-year-old paddles 38 miles in huge pumpkin to set record, photos show" - https://amp.heraldonline.com/news/nation-world/national/article265015734.html
French Friday: De-Radicalizing the Church & Learning from Atheists - https://www.holypost.com/post/french-friday-de-radicalizing-the-church-learning-from-atheists
"Christian Political Ethics are Upside-Down" by David French (The Dispatch) - https://frenchpress.thedispatch.com/p/christian-political-ethics-are-upside
Tony Perkins interview that Phil references - https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/01/23/tony-perkins-evangelicals-donald-trump-stormy-daniels-216498/
"Republicans Opposing Student-Loan Relief Are Forgetting the Biblical Tradition of Debt Forgiveness" by William J. Barbe…
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French Friday: De-Radicalizing the Church & Learning from Atheists
26 augustus 2022 · 1 uur 6 min
In a recent article, Russell Moore lamented the captivity of evangelicals to conspiracy theories and political radicalization, but he argued "the problem is not in the pulpit" and "the problem isn't primarily in the pews either." Instead, he believes the radicalization is happening outside the church. David French and Skye Jethani agree that radicalization is happing outside the church, but say there is also a real problem in the pews. What role do churches and pastors have in de-radicalizing evangelicals, and what's preventing them from speaking up and doing more? Then, French shares about a pro-life atheist who positively influenced his own values. That leads to a wider discussion about the importance of forming relationships with and engaging the ideas of those we disagree with. Rather than seeking the safety of never being challenged, welcoming the discomfort of divergent voices will provoke us toward growth and maturity. Lees meer
0:00 - Intro
00:50 - De-radicalizing the church
38:11 - Learning from atheists
1:05:14 - Credits
"Christian Political Ethics are Upside-Down" by David French (The Dispatch) - https://frenchpress.thedispatch.com/p/christian-political-ethics-are-upside
"When the South Loosens Its Bible Belt" by Russell Moore (Christianity Today) - https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2022/august-web-only/russell-moore-white-evangelicals-bible-belt-south-church.html
"There Is a Secular Case for Life" by David French (The Dispatch) - https://frenchpress.thedispatch.com/p/there-is-a-secular-case-for-life
"The Gift of Pain" by Paul Brand and Philip Yancey - https://amzn.to/3ArfV1w
"What in the World?" Holy Post miniseries - https://www.holypost.com/articles/categories/what-in-the-world
Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/
Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost
David French - https://twitter.com/DavidAFrench
The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associat…
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Episode 523: Cultivating a Curious Faith with Lore Ferguson Wilbert
24 augustus 2022 · 1 uur 26 min
Two things are simultaneously true about America: More Americans than ever before are abandoning religion, and America remains the most devoutly Christian industrialized country in the world. Today's episode navigates this tension. First, a recent article by Helen Lewis says non-believers still have religious impulses that are now being expressed through political activism. Is Christian faith being replaced by Wokism on the left and Nationalism on the right? Then, David French asks why our politics are so toxic and hateful if both parties are still dependent on devoutly Christian voters. What will it take for believers on both sides to put Christian virtue ahead of just winning elections? And Kaitlyn Schiess talks to Lore Ferguson Wilbert about her new book, "A Curious Faith: The Questions God Asks, We Ask, and We Wish Someone Would Ask Us." She says too many Christian communities discourage curiosity while the Bible is "a permission slip to ask questions." Plus, scientists are growing animals in artificial wombs without eggs or sperm. What could possibly go wrong? Lees meer
Patreon Bonus - Getting Schooled by Kaitlyn Schiess: The Harrowing of Hell 101 - patreon.com/posts/70936439/
News Segment
0:00 - Intro
4:07 - What could possibly go wrong?
15:20 - Is social justice a new religion?
30:46 - Christian political ethics
Interview with Lore Ferguson Wilbert
"A Curious Faith: The Questions God Asks, We Ask, and We Wish Someone Would Ask Us" - https://amzn.to/3cngHVc
48:37 - Lore Ferguson Wilbert intro
50:02 - Why we struggle with questions
57:27 - Joy in questions
1:03:54 - Questions in Scripture
1:13:47 - Facing life's questions
1:20:09 - Jesus' humanity
1:25:50 - Credits
Other articles and resources mentioned:
"Synthetic embryos grown from stem cells don't need sperm or eggs" - https://newatlas.com/biology/synthetic-embryos-stem-cells
"How Social Justice Became a New Religion" by Helen Lewis (The Atlantic) - https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/08/…
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Episode 522: The New Secular South & Celebrities for Jesus with Katelyn Beaty
17 augustus 2022 · 1 uur 20 min
Evangelicals are no longer the largest religious group in the South. Russell Moore says they've been replaced by a dangerous new kind of southern secularism. These MAGA-vangelicals don't attend church, don't follow the moral teachings of the Bible, and are fixated on politics and conspiracy theories but still call themselves "Christians." What role does the church have in mitigating the danger of this new sect? Plus, a church in Texas faces legal trouble for performing an evangelistic revision of the musical Hamilton without a license. Then, Katelyn Beaty is back to discuss her new book Celebrities for Jesus: How Personas, Platforms, and Profits are Hurting the Church. She explains why we keep manufacturing more Christian celebrities despite their high failure rate, and why accountability structures aren't enough. Also this week, Phil eulogizes Freya the walrus, and a man sues after five years of flatulence. Lees meer
Patreon Bonus with Katelyn Beaty: The ugly side of Christian publishing - https://www.patreon.com/posts/70617486/
News Segment
2:45 - Freya the walrus update
9:42 - News of the Butt
15:25 - Church production of Hamilton
25:55 - The new secular south
42:48 - With God Daily
https://withgoddaily.com/Interview with Katelyn Beaty
"Celebrities for Jesus: How Personas, Platforms, and Profits are Hurting the Church" - https://amzn.to/3wb3aqJ
44:10 - Interview intro
46:15 - Why this book?
50:45 - Fame vs. celebrity
58:13 - When accountability doesn't work
1:04:27 - Celebrity and an illusion of intimacy
1:13:29 - Christian celebrity and discipleship
1:19:41 - CreditsOther articles and resources mentioned:
"When the South Loosens its Bible Belt" by Russell Moore (Christianity Today) - https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2022/august-web-only/russell-moore-white-evangelicals-bible-belt-south-church.html"Fighting Flesh and Blood" by Kristin Du Mez - https://kristindumez.substack.com/p/fighting-flesh-and-blood?sd=pf
"A Church Called Tov: Forming a Goodness Culture T…
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What in the World? EPISODE 2: The Image of God with Vinoth Ramachandra
12 augustus 2022 · 55 min
What does it mean to see others as image-bearers of God? How is this warped by American individualism? And what happens to justice when we abandon God for idols—false images of God? Based on the book Inalienable by Eric Costanzo, Daniel Yang, and Matthew Soerens, in this episode Skye Jethani (co-host of The Holy Post) talks to Sri Lankan Christian leader Vinoth Ramachandra about the intersection of idolatry and mission. He explains how what we worship shapes us and our work in the world in unexpected ways, and that he believes the American church needs to admit to and repent of its idols. Lees meer
"Inalienable: How Marginalized Kingdom Voices Can Help Save the American Church" by Eric Costanzo, Daniel Yang, and Matthew Soerens - https://amzn.to/3RyObjc
0:00 - Theme song and intro
Interview with Vinoth Ramachandra
2:19 - Idolatry
5:35 - Idol of individualism
12:42 - Idolatry and injustice
18:25 - Idolatry's appeal and antidote
24:45 - Confronting idolatry faithfully
29:49 - Sponsor - World Relief
Join the Path: https://worldrelief.org/holypost/Debrief with Eric Costanzo and Daniel Yang
31:45 - Debrief start and recognizing our idols
36:58 - Moving beyond fear of pushback
41:13 - Engaging outside of our contexts
46:45 - The idol of Christian nationalism
54:42 - CreditsOther resources mentioned:
International Fellowship of Evangelical Students - https://ifesworld.org"Gods That Fail: Modern Idolatry and Christian Mission" by Vinoth Ramachandra - https://amzn.to/3dssPV2Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/
Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost
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Episode 521: Flirting with Fascism & Can Christians Be Patriots? with Richard Mouw
10 augustus 2022 · 1 uur 31 min
For centuries Americans have valued their liberty, but a growing number of conservatives are now saying cherished values like the freedom of speech, religion, and the press have allowed progressive beliefs to destroy the culture. In response, some Republicans and conservative Christian thinkers argue it's time to abandon these failed American ideals and copy the fascist, illiberal strategies of leaders like Hungary's Victor Orban to stop immigration, fight wokism, and to ensure the government supports Christian beliefs. Lees meer
Then, a new article about the separation of families at the Southern border brings Phil to tears, and he pleads with evangelicals to not allow Trump near the presidency again. Skye interviews Dr. Richard Mouw about his new book, "How to Be a Patriotic Christian: Love of Country as Love of Neighbor." They discuss godly versus idolatrous forms of patriotism, what the Bible says about the proper role of government, and debate whether churches should display flags and sing patriotic hymns.
Bonus Patreon news story - https://www.patreon.com/posts/70304989
News Segment
0:00 - Intro
3:38 - "How the American Right Fell in Love with Hungary"
39:22 - Trump administration's family separation policy54:24 - With God Daily
https://withgoddaily.com/Interview with Richard Mouw
"How to Be a Patriotic Christian: Love of Country as Love of Neighbor" - https://amzn.to/3QdVR9E55:48 - Interview intro
57:10 - Talking with evangelicals about patriotism
59:27 - Defining Christian nationalism
01:01:07 - Healthy patriotism and familial language
1:04:26 - Romans 13 and governmental authority
1:17:49 - Patriotic symbols in worship services
1:30:59 - CreditsOther articles/resources mentioned:"How the American Right Fell in Love with Hungary" (The NYT Magazine)-https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/19/magazine/viktor-orban-rod-dreher.html"
The Secret History of Family Separation" (The Atlantic) - https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2022/09/trump-administration-fami…
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Episode 520: Phil & Skye Answer Listener Voicemails
3 augustus 2022 · 1 uur 22 min
What's the correct definition of "woke"? What do Christians in the global south think about sexuality and gender? Biblically, when does life begin? When was America a Christian nation? In this special episode, Phil and Skye respond to voicemails left by Holy Post listeners. Some are serious and others are silly. Plus, additional thoughts about the conservative movement from Episode 519. And, Phil explains why he feels like a celebrity Norwegian walrus named Freya. Lees meer
0:00 - Intro
Animal News
1:40 - Freya the walrus
3:43 - Dead spider clawsVoicemail Q&A
5:43 - Q&A intro
7:05 - Angie: What does "woke" even mean?
15:53 - Brandon: How to describe what the Holy Post is doing
22:51 - Crisanne: Christians in the global south on sexuality/gender
30:54 - Dave: Finding community
33:16 - Greg: What are you looking forward to?
35:33 - Josh: Wise media consumption
42:27 - JT: What buddy duo are Skye and Phil?
45:41 - Lucas: Asian Americans in evangelical leadership
51:08 - Natalia: When was America ever a Christian nation?
57:46 - Nick: Biblically, when does life begin?
1:04:07 - Terry: Jesus showing up in 2022Wrap-up
1:10:55 - Additional thoughts on the conservative movement from episode 519
1:21:30 - CreditsStories and resources mentioned:
Freya the walrus- https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/freya-the-walrus-norway-sinking-boats-rcna40174Dead spider claws -
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/scientists-use-dead-spiders-to-grip-objects-180980498/"The Great Awokening" (Vox) - https://www.vox.com/2019/3/22/18259865/great-awokening-white-liberals-race-polling-trump-2020
The Lausanne Covenant - https://lausanne.org/content/covenant/lausanne-covenant
What in the World? Episode 1: The Kingdom of God - https://www.holypost.com/post/what-in-the-world-episode-1-the-kingdom-of-god-with-ruth-padilla-deborst
Voxology Podcast (Mike Erre) - https://voxologypodcast.com/
The Movie Proposal Podcast - https://www.holypost.com/movie-proposal-podcast
Holy Post episode 519: Ho…
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French Friday: The New God Gap & Discipled by Trump
29 juli 2022 · 1 uur 1 min
For decades, political strategists spoke about the "God gap" in which white religious believers were more Republican and white non-believers more Democratic. Recent data shows a new God gap emerging within the Democratic Party. David French explains how secular white progressives are now pushing religious Black and Latino voters out of the Democratic coalition. Then, Jethani and French explore how Trump has discipled the church more than the church has discipled Trump. There's growing evidence that cruelty, dishonesty, and a refusal to repent are being embraced by Christians aligned with Trump. Will this trend self-correct and what will be its legacy on our culture? Lees meer
0:00 - Theme song and intro
0:46 - The new God gap
31:33 - Discipled by Trump
1:00:33 - Credits
"The God Gap Helps Explain a 'Seismic Shift' in American Politics" (The Dispatch) - https://frenchpress.thedispatch.com/p/the-most-important-religious-divide
"There Is No Remaining Christian Case for Trump" (The Dispatch) - https://frenchpress.thedispatch.com/p/there-is-no-remaining-christian-case
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Episode 519: How Reaganism Won the Church & Skye's New Book
27 juli 2022 · 1 uur 30 min
Phil has another "crazy theory," and Skye and Kaitlyn aren't sure what to make of it. What if 1964 is one of the hinge points in American history? 1964, as Phil explains, was the year a Catholic housewife from Illinois and a mid-tier movie star from Hollywood attempted to put an Arizonan libertarian in the White House. Their effort failed, but in the process did they actually plant the seeds that would remake both America and the American church?? Lees meer
Give a listen as Phil spins the story of three unlikely people he believes "made" modern conservatism inside and outside the American church... Barry Goldwater, Phyllis Schlafly and Ronald Reagan. You don't have to agree. Just humor him.
PLUS Kaitlyn interviews Skye about his new book - What if Jesus was Serious About the Church?
Holy Post Patreon: https://patreon.com/holypost
News Segment
0:00 - Intro
2:53 - Background and context for Phil's theory
6:54 - Person 1: Barry Goldwater
12:07 - Person 2: Phyllis Schlafly
20:14 - Person 3: Ronald Reagan
35:35 - Debriefing Phil's theoryInterview with Skye Jethani
"What If Jesus Was Serious About the Church?" - https://amzn.to/3PNlVI6
53:06 - Interview intro
54:45 - Why prescribe something for the church?
57:55 - How we use the word "church"
1:02:38 - Finding a church
1:06:29 - Preacher vs. table
1:17:53 - Authority in the church
1:23:59 - Seeking change within a church community1:30:01 - CreditsThe Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases
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Episode 518: Christian Nationalism Round-Up & Disability Justice with Amy Kenny
20 juli 2022 · 1 uur 27 min
With Trump out of office and the pandemic restrictions eased, Christian Nationalists are looking for new causes to rally the MAGA faithful. The Holy Post crew looks at the latest stories from these holy trollers including Michael Flynn's incoherent argument that the Bible "wrote" most of the Constitution. A new exposé of MAGA worship leader Sean Feucht by Rolling Stone shows his ministry, which has one employee, has raised millions in donations and purchased three houses. And Jemar Tisby offers a useful definition of Christian Nationalism that reveals why it's not Christian at all. Then Kaitlyn Schiess interviews disabled scholar and Shakespeare lecturer, Amy Kenny, about her book My Body is Not a Prayer Request: Disability Justice in the Church. Together, they unpack overlooked or misinterpreted passages in the gospels about disabilities, and Kenny explains why the church is missing out on the prophetic witness and blessing of disability. Lees meer
News Segment:
0:00 - Intro
3:56 - Rolling Stone article on Sean Feucht
13:37 - Michael Flynn on the Bible and the Constitution
15:38 - 7 Mountain Dominionists event
24:30 - What do we do about Christian nationalism?
34:37 - Jemar Tisby's definition of Christian nationalism
38:50 - PRRI stat on addressing common problems
48:00 - Holy Post announcements
Interview with Amy Kenny
"My Body is Not a Prayer Request: Disability Justice in the Church" - https://amzn.to/3OkMfIc
49:51 - Amy Kenny Intro
51:08 - Book background
55:01 - Damaging things Christians say
1:00:13 - Theological errors
1:02:50 - Disability and Scripture
1:20:26 - How churches can think differently about disability
1:26:24 - CreditsArticles mentioned in news segment:
"MAGA Preacher Sean Feucht Scored Millions From His Trump-Loving Flock" (Rolling Stone) - https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/maga-preacher-sean-feucht-scored-millions-from-his-trump-loving-flock-1380126/
"Former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn Says 75-80% of the Constitut…
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What in the World? EPISODE 1: The Kingdom of God with Ruth Padilla DeBorst
15 juli 2022 · 1 uur 2 min
How big is the scope of the gospel? What does God's kingdom include? And what happens when we discover the American church isn't the center of it? Based on the book Inalienable by Eric Costanzo, Daniel Yang, and Matthew Soerens, in this episode Skye Jethani (co-host of The Holy Post) talks to theologian and missiologist Dr. Ruth Padilla DeBorst. With extensive experience in the Latin American church, Padilla DeBorst explains how popular American Christianity misunderstands the Kingdom of God, and how seeking the wisdom of the global church can guild the American church through its current crisis. Lees meer
"Inalienable: How Marginalized Kingdom Voices Can Help Save the American Church" by Eric Costanzo, Daniel Yang, and Matthew Soerens - https://amzn.to/3RyObjc
0:00 - Theme song and intro
Interview with Ruth Padilla DeBorst
2:46 - Misunderstandings and assumptions about Christians in the Global South
7:41 - Power and privilege
13:39 - Theologies of liberation
18:10 - Immigrants in the American church
21:06 - Is partnership possible?
25:05 - Celebrity leader dynamics
31:32 - Learning from another contextSponsor:
35:21 - World Relief sponsorship
Join the Path: https://worldrelief.org/holypost/Debrief with Matthew Soerens and Daniel Yang
37:18 - Debrief intro
39:18 - U.S. short-term missions
41:25 - Daniel's family experience
44:13 - Communal culture
49:15 - Laying down preferences
55:35 - The good and the bad in American influence1:01:18 - CreditsResource referenced by Daniel Yang:
GlocalNet - https://glocal.net/The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
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Episode 517: Can the Global Church Save the American Church? with Matthew Soerens
13 juli 2022 · 1 uur 25 min
A network of global Christian churches have decided to combat climate change by divesting from gas and oil companies. But why aren't any Protestant American churches participating, and do climate activists care that efforts to replace fossil fuels disproportionately harm the poor? And a new article by Beth Allison Barr examines the difference between the political pro-life movement and the biblical pro-life ethic. Lees meer
Then, Matthew Soerens is back to discuss the new book he's co-authored with Eric Costanzo and Daniel Yang, "Inalienable: How Marginalized Kingdom Voices Can Help Save the American Church." As white evangelicals lose their grip on cultural and political power in the U.S., Soerens says they may discover how to follow Christ more faithfully from sisters and brothers in the global church who never had power to begin with. Plus, New Zealand taxes bovine burps.
Send us a voicemail! https://www.patreon.com/posts/68742695
News Segment
0:00 - Intro and updates
5:04 - Bovine burps
10:39 - Churches combatting climate change
18:08 - Capitalism and poverty
32:03 - Women left behind by the pro-life movementSponsors
50:59 - Sponsor: One Collective
Learn more: https://www.onecollective.org/serve/holypost
52:55 - Sponsor: World Relief
Join the Path: https://worldrelief.org/holypost/Interview with Matthew Soerens
"Inalienable: How Marginalized Kingdom Voices Can Help Save the American Church" by Eric Costanzo, Daniel Yang, and Matthew Soerens - https://amzn.to/3PlS8pB
54:51 - Matthew Soerens interview intro
57:10 - Challenges in the evangelical American church
1:05:56 - Changing the boogeyman
1:11:38 - Looking to the global church
1:16:48 - U.S. immigration and refugee policies
1:22:04 - "What in the World?" Holy Post miniseries
1:24:54 - CreditsArticles referenced in news segment:
"New Zealand announces world-first plan to tax cow and sheep burps" (NPR) - https://www.npr.org/2022/06/09/1104014587/new-zealand-announces-world-first-plan-to-tax-cow-and-sheep-burps… -
Episode 516: A Boomer and a Millennial on the Future of the Church with Nancy Beach & Samantha Beach Kiley
6 juli 2022 · 1 uur 28 min
Although the Religious Right is on a winning streak at the Supreme Court, data shows it's losing in the court of public opinion. Gallop reports more Americans than ever no longer believe in God, and only a minority of Americans share the political and cultural beliefs of conservative evangelicals. The Holy Post crew responds to a Jesuit priest's article wondering if overturning Roe was worth the costs, and congresswoman Lauren Boebert says the church should be running the government. But which church does she have in mind? Then Skye talks to mother and daughter, Nancy Beach and Samantha Beach Kiley, about their book "Next Sunday: An Honest Dialogue About the Future of the Church." Nancy pioneered the seeker-driven megachurch movement at Willow Creek, but also experienced its toxicity and collapse. Her daughter, Samantha, is now a pastor seeking to apply the lessons—both positive and negative—from her megachurch upbringing to a new generation. Plus, the New York Supreme Court makes a jumbo ruling. Lees meer
Patreon Bonus: Christian Asks... Angry mobs and the end times - https://www.patreon.com/posts/68708383/
News Segment
0:00 - Intro
2:21 - Christian's travelogue and other updates
5:45 - Happy the Elephant
14:03 - More SCOTUS rulings
23:27 - Christian Right losing in public opinion
30:38 - Costs of overturning Roe
46:07 - Americans' belief in God is droppingSponsor
52:19 - Faithful Counseling
faithfulcounseling.com/holypostInterview with Nancy Beach and Samantha Beach Kiley
"Next Sunday: An Honest Dialogue About the Future of the Church" - https://amzn.to/3nHnA68
Nancy Beach - http://www.nancylbeach.com/
Samantha Beach Kiley - www.samanthabeach.work
56:04 - Relevance and trust
1:03:24 - Beyond content delivery
1:08:02 - Experiencing other traditions
1:10:59 - Blind spots and overcorrecting
1:18:00 - Church leadership culture
1:27:42 - CreditsArticles referenced in news segment:
"Happy the elephant is not a person, New York's highest court rules" - https://www.nat… -
Episode 515: America After Roe & Pursuing Shalom with Amy Sherman
29 juni 2022 · 1 uur 33 min
Phil and Kaitlyn are finally back from (separate) trips to Europe, but they're returning to a very different America. The Supreme Court has officially overturned Roe and ended the Constitutional right to abortion. What's good about the decision? What's concerning? And why is it increasingly unacceptable to have a nuanced understanding of this issue? Then, a new article by Ronald Brownstein says America's relative unity in the 20th century was an anomaly, and the country may be heading toward a permanent split. Can the union be saved? Lees meer
Skye then talked to Amy Sherman, the author of our Holy Post Book Club selection, "Agents of Flourishing: Pursuing Shalom in Every Corner of Society." Sherman says we need a larger, more biblical vision of God's redemption, and we must recapture what it means for Christ's people to be a "royal priesthood" in parts of the culture often overlooked by the church. Plus, Phil's European report includes wild horses, naked Dutch men, and a frustrating lack of Diet Coke.
Patreon Bonus: Getting Schooled by Kaitlyn Schiess, Faith & Capitalism 101 - https://www.patreon.com/posts/68383122
News Segment
0:00 - Intro
1:28 - Kaitlyn's travelogue
6:54 - Phil's travelogue
20:03 - America after Roe
44:28 - America growing apart
Interview with Amy Sherman
Amy Sherman - https://sagamoreinstitute.org/bio-amy-sherman/"Agents of Flourishing" - https://amzn.to/3HZZdtp
57:07 - Amy Sherman intro
59:02 - Jeremiah 29:7
1:05:27 - Royal priesthood
1:10:08 - Community endowments
1:13:24 - Understanding flourishing
1:24:09 - Ethics and Christian influence
Other resources referenced in episode:
"Roe Is Reversed, and the Right Isn't Ready" by David French (The Dispatch) - https://frenchpress.thedispatch.com/p/roe-is-reversed-and-the-right-isnt"America is Growing Apart, Possibly for Good" by Ronal Brownstein (The Atlantic) - https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2022/06/red-and-blue-state-divide-is-growing-michael-podhorzer-newsletter/661377/
"No Future W…
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French Friday: School Choice & the Future of the GOP
24 juni 2022 · 1 uur 7 min
The Supreme Court has ruled that the state of Maine cannot exclude private schools from its voucher program simply because they are religious. David French explains the ruling and how it fits into decades of pro-religious liberty wins. Skye Jethani asks how the courts define "religion" and why secular philosophy has an unfair advantage in public schools. Then, the January 6th hearings are revealing how people within Trump's party and administration thwarted his attempts to reverse the outcome of the election. They've testified about his lies and his illegal actions. So why do so many of them say they'll still vote for him in 2024? French and Jethani discuss how the GOP can move on from Donald Trump, why that's unlikely, and the challenges facing both parties in the next election. Lees meer
0:00 - Intro
00:38 - Carson v. Makin and school choice
32:23 - Jan. 6th hearings and future of the GOP
1:06:38 - Credits"Mike Pence and the Christian Conflict on January 6" by David French (The Dispatch) - https://frenchpress.thedispatch.com/p/the-profound-christian-conflict-on
David French: https://twitter.com/DavidAFrench
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Episode 514: How Politics Poisoned the Evangelical Church with Drew Dyck & David Kinnaman
22 juni 2022 · 1 uur 30 min
A recent article in the Atlantic reveals how the political polarization in the United States is now tearing evangelical churches apart. And Marvin Olasky, the former editor of World Magazine, writes about the dramatic change he witnessed among evangelicals over his long career. Drawing from thousands of letters he received, Olasky concludes, "The Republican party platform has become more important than the gospel for many who identify as evangelicals." Special guest co-host Drew Dyck joins Phil and Skye to discuss the articles. Then, president of Barna research, David Kinnaman, is back with more stats to unpack. With a record number of pastors thinking seriously about quitting, and political polarization listed among the top reasons, Kinnaman says the church is facing a crisis of discipleship. He believes we need a political theology that's rooted in the gospel rather than partisanship. But is it too late? Also this week, fear over climate change is making progressives question the morality of having kids. And, South Korean college students are flush with cash. Lees meer
News Segment
0:00 - Intro
4:24 - News of the Butt
9:54 - Climate change and having kids
20:15 - How politics poisoned the evangelical church
30:47 - Evangelical Christianity in the age of TrumpSponsors
57:08 - World Relief
worldrelief.org/holypost59:04 - Faithful Counseling
faithfulcounseling.com/holypostBarna Brief with David Kinnaman
1:00:14 - Barna Brief intro
1:01:32 - Data on pastors considering quitting
1:04:23 - Reason 1: Stress of job
1:06:20 - Reason 2: Loneliness
1:09:54 - Reason 3: Political division
1:21:05 - Good news in this data?
1:29:42 - CreditsBarna Brief links:
Barna Group, Faith Leadership in a Divided Culture
https://shop.barna.com/products/faith-leadership-in-a-divided-culture
Resilient Pastor Cohort (discount code is HOLYPOST15): barna.com/cohort
"The Resilient Pastor" by Glenn Packiam - https://amzn.to/3HK2f4RNews segment links:
"South Korean Toilet Allows Students to Pay …
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Episode 513: Guns Again & Learning to Read the Bible with Jo Saxton and BibleProject
15 juni 2022 · 1 uur 30 min
Responses to the mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas, have continued, and there's renewed hope for policy changes. This week, Jo Saxton joins Phil and Skye as a guest co-host to discuss a series of articles from African-American and global Christian leaders about the need to rethink both America's gun policies and the American church's gun culture. Lees meer
Then, BibleProject co-founders, Jon Collins and Tim Mackie, talk with Skye about how their work has shifted from just teaching what's in the Bible to teaching people how to read the Bible. Their new app and podcast series is designed to help us see the Bible as brilliant literature, and not just a depository of quick answers to life's problems. Also this week, should we be concerned that more people are having wedding ceremonies to marry themselves?
Holy Post merchandise - https://www.holypost.com/shop
Getting Schooled by Kaitlyn Schiess: Political Theology 101 - https://www.patreon.com/posts/67787080/
BibleProject Patreon Bonus - https://www.patreon.com/posts/67787175/News Segment
0:00 - Intro
4:10 - Sologamy??
13:49 - Guns in the home
20:39 - Guns and cars
26:00 - Global perspective on America's gun culture
36:12 - Gun violence and the theology of evil
44:52 - Guns and church
54:44 - Holy Post AnnouncementsInterview with Jon Collins and Tim Mackie
BibleProject: bibleproject.com
BibleProject App: https://bibleproject.com/app/
BibleProject Podcast: https://bibleproject.com/podcasts/the-bible-project-podcast/
57:09 - Jon Collins and Tim Mackie interview intro
1:00:26 - BibleProject shift toward how to read the Bible
1:06:39 - Bible literacy in America
1:19:38 - Literary beauty in the BibleArticles mentioned in news segment:
"Sologamy: India woman's plan to 'marry herself' sparks debate" - https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-61671032
"Injuries and deaths due to firearms in the home"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9715182/
"What would it mean to treat guns the way we treat cars?" (Vox) -…
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Episode 512: Christian Self-Defense & Church-Based Deconstruction with Mike Erre & Lina AbuJamra
8 juni 2022 · 1 uur 25 min
Christians who oppose more restrictive gun control policies say we have a God-given constitutional right to self-defense. But is there any evidence to back this claim? With Christian and Kaitlyn both in Europe, Phil and Skye invite Mike Erre from the Voxology podcast to fill the empty co-host chair. Mike looks at the biblical texts cited by gun advocates and says that even if self-defense can be justified, for the Christian it is not a "right." Lees meer
Then, Skye talks to Lina AbuJamra about her book, "Fractured Faith: Finding Your Way Back to Faith in an Age of Deconstruction." Like so many, AbuJamra entered a season of significant doubt not because of anti-Christian messages from the culture, but after experiencing a toxic leadership culture at her church. She shares what restored her faith, the danger of false expectations, and why honesty about our disillusionment is the first step. Also this week—California declares that bees are fish, and scientists accidentally create murder hamsters. What could possibly go wrong?
Holy Post 10th Anniversary Merch: https://www.holypost.com/shop
News Segment:
0:00 - Intro
4:18 - Bees are fish
https://gizmodo.com/bees-fish-california-conservation-endangered-specie-1849009597
9:11 - Murder hamsters
https://boingboing.net/2022/05/29/scientists-accidentally-made-a-vicious-mutant-attack-hamster.html
14:55 - Re: French Friday episode on gun control
French Friday: Debating Gun Control - https://www.holypost.com/post/french-friday-debating-gun-control
19:39 - Constitutional right to self-defense?
The Federalist Papers: No 46 - https://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/fed46.asp
27:05 - Biblical right to self-defense?
46:53 - Thoughts and prayers
Sponsor
51:28 - Faithful Counseling
faithfulcounseling.com/holypost
Interview with Lina AbuJamra:
"Fractured Faith: Finding Your Way Back to God in an Age of Deconstruction" - https://amzn.to/3xqCiEa
Living with Power - https://www.livingwithpower.org
52:38 - Lina AbuJamra intro
5…
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French Friday: Debating Gun Control
3 juni 2022 · 1 uur 9 min
*Please be aware that this episode deals with sensitive topics, including suicide and child/adolescent mortality.* Lees meer
In the wake of the elementary school massacre in Uvalde, Texas, David French and Skye Jethani spend the whole episode debating what can be done to curb gun deaths in America. While they find some agreement around "Red Flag" laws and making gun owners liable for the misuse of their weapons, French doesn't support an assault weapons ban or requiring training and evaluation before purchasing a gun. With guns now the leading cause of death for kids and teens in America, Skye says it's time for Christians to explore all possible solutions, including amending the Constitution, similar to the pro-life movement's approach to ending abortion. David French says the 2nd Amendment must be protected as a basic human right. Both agree, however, that the status quo is not acceptable.
Holy Post episode 423: "Is America's Gun Culture a Blessing or Curse? with David French" - https://www.holypost.com/post/episode-423-is-america-s-gun-culture-a-blessing-or-curse-with-david-french
"Pass and Enforce Red Flag Laws. Now."- https://frenchpress.thedispatch.com/p/pass-and-enforce-red-flag-laws-now?s=r"
Guns are now the leading cause of death for American children" - https://news.yahoo.com/guns-now-leading-cause-death-190042943.html
Advisory Opinions episode: "Mass Shootings and the Law" - https://advisoryopinions.thedispatch.com/p/mass-shootings-and-the-law?s=r#details
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Episode 511: America's 400 Million Guns & Saving Humanity from Technology with Andy Crouch
1 juni 2022 · 1 uur 29 min
The United States has experienced another horrific school shooting, and the country is once again debating guns. Will this time be any different? Phil asks why the U.S. is incapable of passing sensible gun regulations like Australia did 25 years ago, and why do so many evangelicals support America's gun culture and the 2nd Amendment with religious-like devotion? Skye then interviews Andy Crouch about his new book about the dehumanizing effects of technology. Crouch says we are drawn to tech the same way the ancients were tempted by magic. Both offer the promise of "effortless power," but it always comes with a cost. And he says we should look to early Christianity for ways to restore dignity and personhood to our culture. Plus, critical listener responses to our recent Roe v Wade episode. Lees meer
News Segment
0:00 - Intro
2:22 - Critical listener responses
Holy Post episode 508: No More Roe? & the New Scandal of the Evangelical Mind - https://www.holypost.com/post/episode-508-no-more-roe-the-new-scandal-of-the-evangelical-mind-with-mark-noll20:58 - Baby formula
22:26 - America's guns
Kaitlyn's tweet: https://twitter.com/KaitlynSchiess/status/1529517008206942209"Australia confiscated 650,000 guns. Murders and suicides plummeted" - https://www.vox.com/2015/8/27/9212725/australia-buyback
Holy Post episode 423: Is America's Gun Culture a Blessing or Curse? - https://www.holypost.com/post/episode-423-is-america-s-gun-culture-a-blessing-or-curse-with-david-french
Interview with Andy Crouch"The Life We're Looking For: Reclaiming Relationship in a Technological World" - https://amzn.to/3M6EbtH
51:11 - Andy Crouch intro
53:47 - Technology and magic
59:29 - Media and superpowers
1:14:39 - Early Christianity and personhood
1:26:10 - Interview wrap-up1:28:42 - Credits
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Special Episode: The Movie Proposal 130 - Operation Mincemeat
27 mei 2022 · 48 min
0:00 - Intro
1:57 - Something Old - Josh's: About a Boy Lees meer5:57 - Something Old - Skye's: Patton
9:09 - Something New: Operation Mincemeat
10:32 - Josh's Proposal
"I propose Operation Mincemeat is a good example of using fiction to tell a true story."16:11 - Skye's Proposal
"This is another one of those movies that proves truth is stranger than fiction and sometimes even more compelling."
23:04 - Something Borrowed - The True Story Behind Netflix's Operation Mincemeat & Movies from the Mountaintop32:12 - Something Blew - Jason's: The Prestige TV Podcast (Barry Recaps)
34:50 - Something Blew - Josh's: Home Before Dark
39:48 - Something Blew - Skye's: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel & George Carlin's American Dream45:59 - Outro
Follow The Movie Proposal crew on Twitter: Skye, Josh & Jason
Find The Movie Proposal on Facebook
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Episode 510: The SBC Report and Rethinking Sexual Ethics with Christine Emba
25 mei 2022 · 1 uur 30 min
The independent report about the cover-up of sexual abuse within the Southern Baptist Convention has been released, and it's far worse than anyone expected. What does it mean for the SBC and American evangelicalism in general? And Phil asks if there's a difference between engaging in godly cultural transformation and fighting a culture war. Was William Wilberforce a culture warrior? And when are we really seeking change, and when are we just virtue signaling? Lees meer
Then, Kaitlyn welcomes Washington Post opinion columnist and editor, Christine Emba, to discuss her new book "Rethinking Sex: A Provocation." After interviewing dozens of young adults, Emba concludes that evangelical purity culture has problems, but so does the secular message of sex positivity. Instead, she draws from Christian theology and tradition to propose an ethical framework that goes beyond consent alone. Plus, Phil refuses to be concerned about an invasion of aggressive jumping worms.
News Segment:
0:00 - Intro
3:07 - Jumping worms
https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/jumping-worms-have-made-their-way-to-california-17182377.php
9:36 - SBC Report
32:06 - Culture wars or transformation?Sponsor:
48:32 - Faithful Counseling
faithfulcounseling.com/holypostInterview with Christine Emba
"Rethinking Sex: A Provocation" - https://amzn.to/38gtHdj
"Consent is not enough. We need a new sexual ethic."- https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/03/17/sex-ethics-rethinking-consent-culture/
49:41 - Christine Emba intro
52:00 - Book background
54:28 - Misdiagnosing the problem
58:30 - Purity culture versus uncritical sex positivity
1:04:14 - Interviews within book
1:13:35 - Dating app culture
1:24:28 - Willing the good of the other
1:29:12 - CreditsResources mentioned in news segment:
"Southern Baptist leaders covered up sex abuse, kept secret database, report says" by Sarah Pulliam Bailey (The Washington Post) - https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2022/05/22/southern-baptist-sex-abuse-report/"South…
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Episode 509: The War on Winsomeness & Interfaith Cooperation with Eboo Patel
18 mei 2022 · 1 uur 32 min
Despite the uproar over the leaked Supreme Court decision overturning Roe, it turns out 80 percent of Americans have a nuanced view of the issue. Phil, Skye, and Christian discuss responses to last week's show and ask why are we nuanced about some moral issues and absolutist about others. Then, conservative Christians are attacking Tim Keller for his winsome, non-partisan approach to Christianity. They say winsomeness may have worked in the past, but now the culture war is so dangerous that we need a more aggressive and offensive approach. Are they right? Skye interviews Eboo Patel, the founder and president of Interfaith America, about his new book "We Need to Build: Field Notes for Diverse Democracy." Patel, a Muslim-American, talks about the transformative role Christianity had on his calling, why interfaith cooperation is essential, and what concerns him about the current culture of activism in America. Plus, scientists discover the Mariah Carey of jellyfish. Lees meer
"Christian Asks" Patreon Bonus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/66555715/
News Segment
0:00 - Intro and updates
Christian's documentary - https://thegirlwhoworefreedom.com
3:29 - News of the Butt
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/bloody-belly-comb-jelly-pooping_n_625e59f1e4b066ecde16f302
10:03 - Responses to last week's show
17:03 - Nuance versus absolutism
28:55 - Tim Keller and the war on winsomeness55:26 - Holy Post Patreon
http://patreon.com/holypostInterview with Eboo Patel"We Need to Build: Field Notes for Diverse Democracy" - https://amzn.to/3MquyqO
Interfaith America - https://www.interfaithamerica.org57:30 - Eboo Patel - intro
59:20 - Background and calling
1:14:13 - Culture of activism in America
1:26:45 - Interfaith cooperation1:31:49 - CreditsResources and articles mentioned in news segment:
ProGrace: prograce.orgHoly Post Episode 254: Rethinking Our Response to Abortion with Angie Weszely - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLa-rjvjAtk"America's Abortion Quandry," Pew Research Center - https://w… -
Episode 508: No More Roe? & the New Scandal of the Evangelical Mind with Mark Noll
11 mei 2022 · 1 uur 31 min
The leak of a draft ruling by the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v Wade has the entire country talking. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss the overreactions from both the Left and Right, speculate about what a post-Roe America might look like, examine the complicated history of abortion including why many evangelicals originally supported Roe but then dramatically flipped on the issue, and share their hopes for what comes next. Lees meer
Then, acclaimed historian Mark Noll talks about the 30th anniversary of his influential book, "The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind." In the early 1990s, Noll celebrated the strength of the evangelical church, but he warned about a dangerous shortage of evangelical scholars. Today, he fears the opposite. While evangelical scholarship has never been stronger, Noll is deeply concerned about an anti-intellectual church taken with conspiracy theories and partisan politics.
Patreon Bonus segment: https://www.patreon.com/posts/66264481/
News Segment
0:00 - Intro
2:31 - Supreme Court leak - initial reactions
8:49 - Changing views on abortion within evangelical Christianity
19:29 - Overreactions on both sides
33:48 - Upsides
42:55 - Downsides
47:32 - "The Southernization of the Pro-Life Movement"
Resources mentioned:
Advisory Opinions podcast - "Making Sense of the Supreme Court Leak"
Part 1: https://advisoryopinions.thedispatch.com/p/making-sense-of-the-supreme-court?s=rPart 2: https://advisoryopinions.thedispatch.com/p/making-sense-of-the-supreme-court-8db?s=r
"If Roe is Overturned, Where Should the Pro-Life Movement Go Next?" by Tish Harrison Warren - https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/08/opinion/abortion-roe-dobbs-pro-life.html
"Apocalypse Now: How the Left and Right Get Danger Wrong" by Michael Wear - https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2022/april-web-only/political-apocalypse-christianity-right-left-evangelicals.html
"This Really Is a Different Pro-Life Movement" by Daniel K. Williams - https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/05/south-…
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Episode 507: Dubuque, Demons, & Defying Patriarchy (Part Deux) with Beth Allison Barr
4 mei 2022 · 1 uur 26 min
In the 1980s, Frank Peretti's best-selling novels about the spiritual war between angels and demons captivated evangelicals, but they also fostered a belief that anything out of step with conservative white Christianity was downright satanic. The podcast crew discuss their own experiences with Peretti's books and how they've shaped today's culture war—including a congresswoman's recent statement that Catholics helping immigrants is proof the church is run by Satan. Then, Beth Allison Barr is back one year after the release of her provocative book "The Making of Biblical Womanhood," to discuss what she's learned from her critics as well as from her fans. And she offers pastoral advice for those struggling in patriarchal Christian communities. Plus, a family finds a tasty time capsule in their bathroom wall, and the underappreciated charms of Dubuque, Iowa. Lees meer
Patreon Bonus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/65967806/
News Segment
0:00 - Intro
2:24 - Dubuque travelogues
8:10 - Tasty time capsule
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/illinois-family-finds-bag-preserved-mcdonalds-food-half-century-ago-ho-rcna2625216:49 - Fantasy novels and satanic conspiracies
https://religionnews.com/2022/04/28/marjorie-taylor-greene-feuds-with-conservatives-catholics-over-satan-remarks-border-bishops-satan/https://www.vox.com/culture/23033782/frank-peretti-this-present-darkness-piercing-the-darkness-cultural-influence-moral-panic46:56 - Patreon bonus plug
https://www.patreon.com/posts/65967806/Interview with Beth Allison Barr
"The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth" book - https://amzn.to/3KNm8s0Postscript to book - http://cdn.bakerpublishinggroup.com/processed/book-resources/files/The_Making_of_Biblical_Womanhood_-_Postscript_Chapter.pdf?1650389860
47:53 - Intro
48:31 - Journey with book
55:39 - History and theology
58:58 - Untangling cultural elements in scripture
1:03:29 - Hindsight and reflection on critiques
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French Friday: Football Prayer & CRT Hysteria
29 april 2022 · 1 uur 5 min
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a case about a public high school football coach who prays on the field. Is he violating the First Amendment because he's a state-funded employee engaging in religious activity on the job? Or, is his religious expression protected by the First Amendment? David French explains the court's history on public school teachers and free speech, why he thinks the coach is likely to win, and why religious liberty protections have never been stronger. Then, French talks about his first encounter with Critical Race Theory as a law student at Harvard 30 years ago. Skye asks, if CRT has been around for so long, why is it only now being seen as a threat to both America and Christianity? French explains how the definition of CRT has changed, how it's been leveraged by media voices on the political right since 2020, and why the issue of race may be leading to a new schism in the American church. Lees meer
00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Football Prayer "Why We Fight About Football Prayers" - https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2022/april-web-only/scouts-football-prayers-kennedy-bremerton-first-amendment.html
31:07 - CRT hysteria "How the Fight Over Critical Race Theory Became a Religious War" - https://frenchpress.thedispatch.com/p/how-the-fight-over-critical-race?s=r
"Racial Compromise and Complicity at Grove City College" - https://jemartisby.substack.com/p/racial-compromise-and-complicity?r=dfab0&s=w&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
1:04:05 - Credits
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Episode 506: The Pro-Life Case for Paid Family Leave with Rachel Anderson
27 april 2022 · 1 uur 20 min
The battle between Governor DeSantis and Disney is heating up in Florida. The culture war may be good for politicians, but why is it bad for Christians? Then, a former White House spokesperson says if Christians want to win the culture war they need to have more babies. Kaitlyn and Skye explain why that strategy contradicts the New Testament. Phil looks at Grove City College's anti-CRT statement and why the school's attack on Jemar Tisby amounts to revisionist history. Then, Kaitlyn talks with Rachel Anderson from the Center for Public Justice about her advocacy for paid family leave, why the policy is proven to reduce abortions, and how it fits with Christian theology and ethics. Plus, Phil is building a big beautiful wall. Lees meer
News Segment
0:00 - Intro
6:15 - DeSantis vs. Disney
25:36 - Christian babies and culture wars
https://www.salon.com/2022/03/30/kayleigh-mcenany-wants-more-christian-babies-its-an-overt-call-out-to-paranoia/38:07 - Grove City College and Jemar Tisby
https://jemartisby.substack.com/p/racial-compromise-and-complicity?utm_medium=ios&s=rSponsor
47:57 - Faithful Counseling
faithfulcounseling.com/holypostInterview with Rachel Anderson
Center for Public Justice: https://www.cpjustice.org
Families Valued Policy Resources: https://www.familiesvalued.org/resources-policy49:08 - Interview intro
53:28 - Paid family leave policies overview
1:01:51 - Theological framework for paid family leave
1:04:25 - Defining family and its purpose
1:07:43 - Difficulties in implementing paid family leave policy in US
1:11:12 - Citizenship as a collective activity
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Episode 505: Stupid Social Media & Learning to Love While Offended with Albert Tate
20 april 2022 · 1 uur 25 min
In a lengthy article in The Atlantic, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt explains how social media has made our entire society more stupid in the last decade, and compares the disunity it's causing to the Tower of Babel. Phil, Skye, and Christian discuss the article and what can be done to reverse the trends. Then, pastor Albert Tate talks about his new book, "How We Love Matters: A Call to Practice Relentless Racial Reconciliation." By sharing personal stories, Tate says we must learn to live with being offended, commit to community, and love anyway. Plus, teenage gorillas are getting too much screen time. Lees meer
News Segment
0:00 - Intro and updates
3:03 - Fasting from whiteness
https://religionnews.com/2022/04/08/chicago-area-pastor-says-his-church-is-fasting-from-whiteness-and-getting-pushback-during-lent/6:16 - Gorillas, teens, and screen time
13:35 - Stupid social media
"Why the Past 10 Years of American Live Have Been Uniquely Stupid" by Jonathan Haidt - https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2022/05/social-media-democracy-trust-babel/629369/Holy Post episode 495 with Robert Tracy McKenzie- https://www.holypost.com/post/episode-495-the-false-gospel-of-democracy-with-robert-tracy-mckenzie
Unbelievable? The Conference - https://www.unbelievable.live
Interview with Albert Tate
Albert Tate - https://alberttate.com
"How We Love Matters: A Call to Practice Relentless Racial Reconciliation" - https://amzn.to/36s6e8647:51 - Interview intro
49:42 - Committing to community
53:48 - Loving while offended
1:00:07 - When to stay and when to leave
1:04:29 - Generational trauma/injustice and generational privilege
1:18:09 - Hope for the American church
1:24:48 - CreditsThe Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
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Episode 504: Political Worship Rallies, Trump's Racial Topography, & New Picks from Drew Dyck
13 april 2022 · 1 uur 25 min
Conservative political rallies and protests are increasingly using Christian worship music. How is this different than the role of faith in the Civil Rights movement, and why should Christians on all sides be cautious about attaching God's name to their activism? Then, new data says Trump's presidency dramatically altered attitudes about race and prejudice in America. And Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn respond to listener questions about last week's episode on Disney and LGBTQ representation. Then, author and editor Drew Dyck is back for another round of media recommendations. This installment of "Dyck's Picks" includes a book on deconstruction, some Easter-themed poetry, and a TV drama with something to say to the church about ethics and the culture war. Plus, beware of un-Lucky Charms. Lees meer
News Segment:
0:00 - Intro
With God Daily: http://withgoddaily.com5:22 - News of the Butt
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/fda-investigates-lucky-charms-stomach-illness-reports-rcna234838:10 - Listener responses to last week's episode
https://www.holypost.com/post/episode-503-woke-disney-teens-in-crisis-racial-reconciliation-with-derwin-gray20:25 - Political worship rallies
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/06/us/christian-right-wing-politics.html37:43 - Trump's racial topography
Sponsor:
48:05 - Faithful Counseling
faithfulcounseling.com/holypostDyck's Picks with Drew Dyck:
49:16 - Interview intro
51:31 - Pick 1: "Fractured Faith" by Lina AbuJamra
https://amzn.to/3xndQDN1:1:15 - Pick 2: Yellowstone (TV series)
1:13:20 - Pick 3: "Bower Lodge" by Paul J. Pastor
https://amzn.to/3JNmyOB1:19:23 - Final story: "With" by Skye Jethani
https://amzn.to/3uAFdZB1:24:14 - Credits
The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
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Episode 503: Woke Disney, Teens in Crisis, & Racial Reconciliation with Derwin Gray
6 april 2022 · 1 uur 27 min
The feud between Florida's governor and Disney is getting hotter with new leaked footage of a Disney executive speaking about the company's goals for LGBTQ representation. What are both the Right and Left getting wrong in the debate, and why should we see sexual orientation and gender identity as different from race? Also, new studies show an alarming rise in mental health disorders among teens, but there's some good news for those involved in religious communities. Plus, Derwin Gray is back to talk about his new book, "How to Heal our Racial Divide." He shares how his church is taking the call for racial reconciliation "from the seats to the streets," and why so many church leaders remain afraid to talk about race. Lees meer
News Segment
0:00 - Intro and updates
3:30 - Disney controversy update
26:43 - Teen mental health https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/03/31/student-mental-health-decline-cdc/
31:34 - Religion, college, and mental health https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/15/opinion/religion-school-success.html
https://neurosciencenews.com/religious-accountability-wellbeing-20126/
Interview with Derwin Gray "How to Heal Our Racial Divide" - https://amzn.to/3JaWnkn
Derwin Gray - derwinlgray.com
45:44 - Intro
47:18 - Book overview
49:01 - Multiethnic churches and resistance from leaders
1:01:13 - Christian responsibility in fixing unjust systems
1:09:09 - Police
1:17:11 - Importance of mourning
1:26:24 - Credits
Other resources mentioned: Holy Post episode 458: "The Gospel Demands Multiethnic Churches" - https://www.holypost.com/post/episode-458-the-gospel-demands-multiethnic-churches
Derwin Gray's IG live with former CMPD Chief, Kerr Putney: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CAxrK4hJzLj/
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Episode 502: Secular Sexual Ethics, Faith, & Autism with Daniel Bowman Jr.
30 maart 2022 · 1 uur 23 min
The conservative (and maybe Christian?) satire site Babylon Bee has had their Twitter account suspended for giving a trans woman their "Man of the Year" award. Babylon Bee says they're being punished for speaking the truth, but are they just being mean? And an essay in the Washington Post by Christine Emba says our sexual ethic of consent alone isn't working. Has she uncovered evidence that our secular culture is more receptive to Christian sexual ethics than we thought? Then Kaitlyn Schiess talks with author, poet, and English profess Daniel Bowman Jr. about his book, "On the Spectrum: Autism, Faith, & the Gifts of Neurodiversity." Bowman, who is on the spectrum himself, dispels myths about autism and offers helpful ideas about how we can love those in our families and communities who are neurodiverse. Plus, an update from the Animal News desk. Lees meer
Holy Post Patreon (now with book club!) - https://www.patreon.com/holypost
News Segment
0:00 - Intro
2:54 - Animal News
https://relevantmagazine.com/culture/no-more-monkey-business-publix-will-stop-selling-coconut-milk-collected-from-enslaved-monkeys/10:41 - Babylon Bee
19:39 - Sexual ethics
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/03/17/sex-ethics-rethinking-consent-culture/Sponsor
49:24 - Faithful Counseling
faithfulcounseling.com/holypostInterview with Daniel Bowman Jr.
https://www.danielbowmanjr.com
"On the Spectrum: Autism, Faith, & the Gifts of Neurodiversity" - https://amzn.to/3qJnpZC
50:33 - Interview intro and book overview
54:38 - Loving neighbor
58:32 - Neurodiversity and Own Voices
1:02:56 - Culture making
"Culture Making" by Andy Crouch - https://amzn.to/3JXvQII1:07:33 - Autism and the church
1:14:55 - Bad Christian stories
1:19:10 - Loving people across space
1:22:29 - EndThe Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
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French Friday: Trans Athletes & Good Liberalism
25 maart 2022 · 1 uur 3 min
Before recently winning the NCAA women's 500-yard freestyle swimming championship, Lia Thomas competed in the sport as a man. Should that matter? David French talks with Skye Jethani about the complexities of transgender rights, and why we need a more nuanced understanding of what "equal protection" means in the law. Then, French says the real divisions in our culture and politics aren't primarily between Republicans and Democrats, or between conservatives and progressives, but between a traditional understanding of liberalism and the dangers of illiberalism. Lees meer
0:00 - Intro
0:48 - Trans athletes
"What Do We Do When People Are Equal, But Not Alike?" (David French article) - https://frenchpress.thedispatch.com/p/what-do-we-do-when-people-are-equal?s=r34:28 - Liberalism and illiberalism
1:02:45 - EndHoly Post Patreon (now with book club!) - patreon.com/holypost -
Episode 501: "Don't Say Gay" & Latino Evangelicals with Gabriel Salguero
23 maart 2022 · 1 uur 21 min
Florida is the latest front in the culture war with a controversial bill to prevent teachers from speaking to children about the existence of same-sex couples or transgender people. But is the bill so vague that it could also prevent schools from acknowledging opposite-sex married couples too? The crew breaks down the intent, and the possible side effects, of Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law. And, what does Disney's response to the controversy tell us about where the wider culture is heading? Lees meer
Then, pastor and president of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition (NALEC), Rev. Dr. Gabriel Salguero, joins Skye for a conversation about the growing influence of Latinos within evangelicalism. He says the diverse perspectives of Latino Christians offers the white church a "view from below," and promises to bring renewal to the American church, but we shouldn't romanticize the movement either. Plus, an example of Christian Nationalism in the wild, and goats go to church.
News Segment
0:00 - Intro
5:21 - Animal News
https://www.al.com/news/2022/03/baaaaaaad-goats-break-into-alabama-church-shatter-glass-door.html7:52 - An example of Christian nationalism
https://www.christianpost.com/voices/is-this-our-last-chance.html19:49 - Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill
30:13 - Disney's responseSponsor
41:03 - Abide
abide.co/holypostInterview with Gabriel Salguero
National Latino Evangelical Coalition: https://nalec.org
Gabriel Salguero: https://twitter.com/PastorsSalguero42:14 - Interview start
45:36 - Latino evangelical experience in America
50:32 - Shared challenges
53:47 - Future of the church and evangelicalism
1:03:51 - Navigating recent tumultuous times
1:17:27 - Hope for the futureOther resources mentioned:
"The Dissenters Trying to Save Evangelicalism From Itself" (David Brooks article) - https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/04/opinion/evangelicalism-division-renewal.html -
500th Episode Extravaganza!
16 maart 2022 · 1 uur 32 min
The gang's all here! Phil, Skye, Christian, & Kaitlyn are all in the studio for the first time ever to record this very special episode of the Holy Post. They retell the show's origin story dating all the way to Phil's talkshow dreams in the 1980s, how that accidentally gave rise to VeggieTales, why Skye got roped into the scheme, how Christian went from TV producer to podcast co-host, and how Kaitlyn is leveraging her new Holy Post notoriety. The crew then countdown the Top 10 stories of the last 10 years, and speculate about what the future holds for faith in America. Featuring original songs by Phil, voice messages from the audience, and a mythological Inuit knife, this is an episode for the ages! Lees meer
Holy Post Quiz Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgIOoK0BpkY
Holy Post Patreon (now with book club!): patreon.com/holypost
Episode 500 merch: holypost.com/shop
Special thanks to: Waylon Klix, creator of brick characters included on episode 500 art card and in the video; Ellie Kleinsasser, creator of episode 500 merch design; and all our Patreon supporters who submitted voice messages! (For time's sake, we couldn't include all the voice messages we received, but we loved listening to every one that came in.)
0:00 - Intro song
00:42 - Voice messages: Shelby, Jared, Edgar
02:31 - Holy Post origin story
23:33 - News of the Butt
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352409X1930537128:26 - Voice messages: JT, Jere
29:50 - Sponsor - Abide
http://abide.co/holypost
31:01 - Announcements
32:47 - Voice messages: Quinn, David
34:23 - 10 stories from 10 years, part 1
"Facts Are Our Friends: Why Sharing Fake News Makes Us Look Stupid and Harms Our Witness" (Ed Stetzer) - https://churchleaders.com/outreach-missions/outreach-missions-articles/299041-facts-friends-sharing-fake-news-makes-us-look-stupid-harms-witness.html52:20 - Voice messages: Michael, Catherine, Sarah, Ethan
55:21 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling
faithfulcounseling.com/holypost
56:31 - 10 sto… -
Episode 499: The End of Racial Reconciliation & Rescuing Evangelicalism with David Brooks
9 maart 2022 · 1 uur 26 min
Some Southern Baptists say if Voddie Baucham becomes the next president of the SBC it will be a step toward racial reconciliation. When Phil disagreed in a tweet last weekend, it triggered a social media tsunami. He responds to the controversy. Then, the Holy Post crew discusses Jemar Tisby's recent article about how the murder of Trayvon Martin ten years ago ended white evangelicalism's efforts at racial reconciliation. But was the movement flawed from its beginning in the 1990s? Then, Skye has a wide-ranging conversation with author and conservative New York Times columnist David Brooks. They cover recent efforts to rescue evangelicalism from politics, the loss of optimism in the 21st century, our naïveté about democracy, how the world is reacting to the war in Ukraine, and why the church needs to make spiritual formation more challenging not less. Lees meer
News Segment
0:00 - Intro
01:59 - Pat Robertson
4:48 - Phil's Twitter tsunami
11:21 - The end of racial reconciliation?
"Trayvon Martin's Murder and the Death of the Evangelical Racial Reconciliation Movement" - https://jemartisby.substack.com/p/trayvon-martins-murder-and-the-death?utm_source=url&s=r
Sponsor
51:10 - Abide
abide.co/holypost
Interview with David Brooks
52:22 - Interview intro
54:06 - "Dissenters" article
58:39 - Social trust and technology
1:03:16 - "The Dark Century" article
1:05:22 - Lost view of humanity
1:13:09 - Reactions to the war in Ukraine
1:18:43 - Institutions and spiritual formation
1:26:02 - End
"The Dissenters Trying to Save Evangelicalism From Itself" - https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/04/opinion/evangelicalism-division-renewal.html
"The Dark Century" - https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/17/opinion/liberalism-democracy-russia-ukraine.html
Bonus Patreon segment: https://www.patreon.com/posts/63559614/
David Brooks books mentioned:
"The Social Animal" - https://amzn.to/3vYb8E2
"Bobos in Paradise" - https://amzn.to/3pO5AIB
"The Road to Character" - https://amzn.to/378B7yh…