The United States is turning 250 this week, but the country is divided about the anniversary. Should the country celebrate or lament? Historian Robert Tracy McKenzie joins Skye to talk about the ongoing fight over how to tell America's story, why we reject nuance, and what he saw at the Rededicate 250 event in Washington, D.C. that made him concerned. Kaitlyn offers her take on a New York Times interview with Louise Perry about rethinking the sexual revolution. Perry argues, as a non-believer, for the recovery of sexual ethics that seem very Christian. What does that say about our culture's fatigue with secularism? Also this week?AI finds proof that your parents were right about the music you listen to, and the World Cup is revealing the decency of average Americans.

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1:50 - Theme Song

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3:24 - Rededicate

5:12 - World Cup Brings World Together

11:24 - Pop Music's Moral Slide

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23:08 - New Sexual Revolution?

54:09 - Interview

58:10 - Unblemished America

1:03:15 - Credal or Racial Nation?

1:11:40 - Founding Father's Private Faith

1:19:53 - Wanting a Positive Vision

1:28:08 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Louise Perry on the Sexual Revolution:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/25/opinion/gender-sexual-revolution-men-women.html

Pop Music has Become Less Moral:

https://www.newsweek.com/music-has-got-nastier-since-60s-study-says-12119675

Other Resources:

How America Gave Up on Its Own History:

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/07/american-history-common-narrative/687301/

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Over the last decade, white evangelicals in the U.S. have lost their moral credibility. In response, Peter Wehner says the church should embrace a form of "Christian humanism." The Holy Post crew discusses his article, what he gets right, and why that label may be a barrier for some. Kaitlyn interviews biblical scholar Michael Rhodes about his book,"Reimagining Biblical Politics: What Scripture Says About Public Life and Why It Matters." Rather than looking to specific verses to define our political positions, Rhodes says we must allow all of Scripture to shape our imaginations and then use discernment as we engage our unique political context. Also this week?controversy over the design of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, how faith-based apps are gamifying Christianity, and the benefits of talking to dogs.

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5:57 - Talking to Dogs Makes Ya Smart?

11:41 - Obama Presidential Center

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30:57 - Turning Prayer into an App

57:22 - Interview

1:04:42 - What Do We Mean by "Politics?"

1:15:40 - The Ambiguity of Esther

1:23:30 - Scripture Transforms Politics

1:34:26 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

The Commodification of Christianity:

https://www.freyaindia.co.uk/p/the-commodification-of-christianity

American Christians Face a Choice:

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/06/christian-humanism-trump-choice/687475/

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crossRhodes: Reimagining Biblical Politics:

https://pod.link/1888014284?view=apps&sort=popularity

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Last year, the President celebrated his birthday with a military parade. This year, he hosted a UFC cage match on the South Lawn of the White House. It's easy to compare it to the gladiator games honoring the Roman emperor, but Phil asks whether it's a sign that America would rather emulate pre-Christian Roman values than biblical ones. Americans can no longer agree on how to teach American history, so we're not teaching it much at all. Is it possible to recover a shared national story? Nijay Gupta is back to discuss his latest book, "Paul for the World," and why the Apostle would not recognize a modern Christianity that's focused on heaven rather than earth. Also this week?the science behind dad jokes.

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5:38 - Science Supports Dad Jokes

14:49 - UFC Fight at the White House

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32:17 - "American Dream" Finding Cuts

35:02 - What Story is America Telling?

52:16 - Interview

57:46 - Is Social Justice Christian?

1:06:20 - Epicureans and Stoics

1:14:33 - Bonhauffer and the Incarnate Church

1:28:15 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Sciences Supports Dad Jokes:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2026/06/15/science-suggests-cringe-worthy-dad-jokes-may-serve-an-actual-purpose/

No Common American Narrative:

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/07/american-history-common-narrative/687301/

Other Resources:

Paul for the World: A Grounded Vision for Finding Meaning in This Life?Not Just the Next (What Paul's Letters Say about Work, Friendship, Money, Wellness, Justice, and More) by Nijay Gupta:

https://amzn.to/3RZR8ON

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While secular journalists, scholars, and even the Pope are wrestling with big questions about Artificial Intelligence, the war in the Middle East, and what it means to be truly human, the Southern Baptists have decided the most urgent problem in 2026 is banning women from preaching. Phil asks why evangelicals are still fixated on issues from 50 years ago, while other Christian traditions are leading the culture in tackling modern questions. Zachary Wagner, author of "Men of Virtue," joins Skye and Kaitlyn for a roundup of masculine news. Wagner says the excesses of some expressions of feminism have fueled a subculture of male grievance, and that a pagan vision of masculinity is now masquerading as Christian throughout the manosphere. Also this week, nuns are challenging the tech giants, and Google wants permission to "debug" Florida.

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5:48 - Google Mosquitos!

11:27 - Nuns Pressuring A.I.!

14:48 - A.I. Misconduct and Sin

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22:49 - Frozen in the Cold War

46:22 - Interview

48:40 - Aspirational Masculinity

59:13 - Are the Fruit of the Spirit Gendered?

1:10:28 - Unified by Antifeminism

1:26:50 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Google's Literal Debugging: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jun/01/google-permission-release-mosquitoes-california-florida

Catholic Nuns and Palantir A.I.

https://religionnews.com/2026/06/03/catholic-sisters-push-palantir-on-human-rights-as-faith-leaders-rally-in-new-york/

A.I. and Sin

https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026/06/pope-leo-ai-christian/687388/

Other Resources:

Men of Virtue: How the Fruit of the Spirit Forms Male Character in the Modern World (A Guide for Men Seeking Biblical Masculinity, Perfect Father's Day Gift) by Zachary Wagner: https://amzn.to/4uZRL9o

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The Pope's first encyclical about the importance of human dignity and the threat posed by A.I. is causing a stir. Some secular journalists are celebrating Leo's moral clarity, while Trump administration officials are saying the Pope should stay in his lane. Historian Yuval Noah Harari has his own warning about A.I. and explains how we are moving from an "attention economy" into an "intimacy economy." With the launch of Holy Post Media on Substack, Kaitlyn and Skye take you behind the paywall to sample everything offered by Holy Post Plus, including a daily devotional for people who hate devotionals. Also this week, a dog in Nebraska stands his ground.

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4:28 - With God Daily is Here!

8:27 - Dog Shoots Woman!

10:55 - The Pope's Encyclical on A.I.

24:50 - How A.I. Hacks Brains

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37:05 - Narcissism and A.I.

53:07 - Tour of HP+

56:28 - With God Daily

1:03:46 - My Hill to Die On

1:11:34 - Getting Schooled

1:18:37 - 66 Verses

1:26:25 - Advice-ish

1:33:58 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Dog Shoots Woman at 7-Eleven!

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/26/dog-shotgun-nebraska-convenience-store

Slate on the Pope's A.I. Encyclical:

https://slate.com/technology/2026/05/artificial-intelligence-pope-leo-encyclical.html

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Last week, Stephen Colbert ended his tenure as the host of The Late Show on CBS. Along with witty political commentary and comedy, Colbert was also open about his Catholicism at a time when many were growing skeptical of faith. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss Colbert, the criticism public Christians receive, and how to discern which examples of public faith to emulate. It's graduation season, and Karen Swallow Prior is back to discuss her new book, "You Have a Calling." She says our culture has narrowed our understanding of calling to paid work, but finding our calling is not a matter of following a formula. Also this week, new data on what the cutting of USAID is doing to the most vulnerable parts of the world, more reflections on Rededicate 250, and remora fish take brown-nosing to new depths.

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6:44 - Sucker Fish and Manta Butts!

10:45 - Is the Nation Rededicated to God?

15:56 - Is Association Endorsement?

19:24 - USAID Cuts Consequences

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36:17 - Colbert's Public Christianity

53:07 - Interview

55:33 - What's a "Calling?"

1:06:50 - "Author" as Unpredictable Calling

1:12:44 - Children and Vocation

1:25:14 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

The National Catholic Reporter on Rededicate 250:

https://www.ncronline.org/opinion/religion-display-trumps-dc-rally-was-not-gospel-jesus-christ

Sucker Fish Hiding in Manta Ray Butts!

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/sucker-fish-are-hiding-in-manta-rays-buttholes-new-study-reveals/ 

Effects of Defunding USAID:

https://www.thelancet.com/article/S0140-6736(25)01186-9/fulltext

New York Times on the USAID cuts:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/09/opinion/foreign-aid-cuts.html

Other Resources:

You Have a Calling: Finding Your Vocation in the True, Good and Beautiful (The Perfect High School or College Graduation Gift for 2026) by Karen Swallow Prior: https://a.co/d/07W6Tn7P

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MAGA politicians, pastors, and influencers gathered on the National Mall this weekend to rededicate America to God. Unlike biblical ceremonies of rededication, however, this one included no repentance or lament. Elon Musk is upset that a black woman was cast as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan's upcoming film "The Odyssey." Sharon McMahon is back to explain how political backlash and violent threats canceled her commencement speech at Utah Valley University, and why the message she planned to deliver is more relevant than ever. Also this week?religious skeptics used to ask, "Why do bad things happen to good people?" So, why is Gen Z asking a different question, "Why don't bad things happen to bad people?"

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5:58 - Rededication of America

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50:06 - Interview

52:11 - Commencement Speech Cancellation

1:12:14 - Durable Hope

1:25:14 - End Credit

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Gen Z Asks Why Bad Things Don't Happen to Bad People:

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/05/gen-z-why-bad-things-happen-to-good-people-theodicy-evil-suffering/

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Online gambling is changing the way we watch sports. Rather than cheering for a team together, more people now focus on their individual prop bets. Russell Moore says the same thing is happening in the church as individual interests and personal goals are overshadowing our collective calling as Christ's people. Mark DeYmaz talks with Skye about how the prayer of St. Francis has helped his church navigate racial, economic, and political divisions. Christian colleges say a provision in the Republicans' Big Beautiful Bill is an "existential threat to the future of religious higher education in the US." Also this week?Christian leaders praying at the feet of a golden statue in Florida insist it's not an idol.

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7:00 - Catching Up

10:08 - Golden Trump Statue

16:31 - Christian College Funds Cut

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33:52 - Casino-fication of the Church

50:10 - Interview

54:07 - Multi-Ethnic Church

59:47 - Prayer of St. Francis

1:10:10 - Challenging Political Idolatry

1:25:14 - End Credit

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Christian Colleges Call New Federal Regulation an 'Existential Threat':

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/05/christian-colleges-financial-aid-earnings-test-regulation-trump/

Trump's Golden Statue:

https://www.newsweek.com/pastor-defends-golden-trump-statue-from-biblical-backlash-11933490

The Casinofication of Church:

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/04/against-casinofication-church-sports-gambling/

Other Resources:

Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace: Becoming More like Jesus Through the Prayer of St. Francis:

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King Charles III addressed Congress last week, citing his Christian faith as a foundation for pluralism and peace. President Trump, in contrast, gave a speech welcoming the King that referenced Christianity as a cultural identity requiring exclusion and protection. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn unpack the two very different visions of faith. Alan Noble is back to discuss his new book, "To Live Well," and why young people are looking for virtues that are grounded in something more than online influencer advice. Also this week: Was the shooter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner a devout evangelical or a crazed leftist? Matthew Sorens from World Relief gives us an update on what's happening with immigrants and refugees. Why are Americans losing the art of hanging out with strangers? And a bear suit insurance scam.

Immigration Update: Matthew Soerens shares timely updates on immigration policy and why this moment calls for thoughtful Christian advocacy. To schedule virtual meeting with your lawmakers and access the Advocacy Guide, visit https://www.WorldRelief.org/AdvocateNow by May 29th!

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4:23 - Who's right, Mike or Kaitlyn?

6:45 - Animal News: Bears Costumes!

14:50 - World Relief Update with Matthew Sorens! https://www.WorldRelief.org/AdvocateNow

23:18 - The King and the President

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43:22 - Third Spaces

59:50 - Interview

1:16:35 - Love and Risk

1:26:38 - Deconstruction as Reformation

1:33:09 - End Credit

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Insurance Fraudster in Bear's Clothing:

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czxrq7rx9lqo

Third Places Article:

https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2022/04/third-places-meet-new-people-pandemic/629468/

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Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn hosted a live podcast recording in Atlanta on April 22. They were joined by Grammy-winning hip-hop artist Lecrae to discuss his journey through doubt and deconstruction toward a renewed faith in Christ. He shared what helped him through the dark season, and why he felt the need to abandon the "fraud" but not the "faith." They also discussed the tenets of Just War Theory, innovative Chinese cars, and they responded to audience questions you won't want to miss.

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4:45 - Futuristic Toilet Car!

9:43 - Just War Theory

22:40 - Lecrae and Deconstruction

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37:38 - Reconstruction and Jesus

45:45 - Constructing in Christian Community

52:09 - Ethic in Every Aspect of Life

1:04:27 - End Credit

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Chinese Car-Toilet! 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1l92yv4mydo

Cardinal Robert McElroy on Just War Theory:

https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691637280/morality-and-american-foreign-policy?srsltid=AfmBOopBeII5JJscjOGHPcg786VqJnfYnNKmFV1n3OVRpnHwsPB8wqwG

Just War Theory is Supposed to be Frustrating:

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/04/just-war-theory-is-supposed-to-be-frustrating-iran-war-trump/

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Anthropic has sought the help of Christian theologians to make Claude, their A.I. model, more ethical, but they are also meeting with representatives from other religious and philosophical traditions. Should this make us more optimistic about tech companies controlling the future? The Atlantic has a story about the popularity of John Mark Comer even among non-religious young adults. Is his advocacy of contemplative Christian practices the answer to digital secularism our culture has been searching for? Kelsey Kramer McGinnis, co-author of "The Myth of Good Christian Parenting," talks with Skye about the explosive rise of evangelical parenting books in the late 20th century and the prosperity theology behind them. She says the same ideas are still popular today, but they are taking new forms. Also this week?debriefing the Stuckey vs. French debate.

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3:37 - Theme Song

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29:23 - Raising AI to Be Ethical

40:14 - Are People Turning to Spiritual Practices?

51:36 - Interview

58:42 - Children as Programmable Machines

1:06:11 - Authoritarianism and Parenting

1:15:50 - Christian Parenting and Trump

1:29:03 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

David French on the Allie Beth Stuckey Show:

https://pod.link/1359249098/episode/YjcxMTA1N2EtMzllZi0xMWYxLThlNzUtZDNiMzYyODYxMjQ1?view=apps&sort=popularity

Can AI be a child of God?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2026/04/11/anthropic-christians-claude-morals/

The Atlantic on Spiritual Practices

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/05/john-mark-comer-spiritual-practices/686586/

Other Resources:

The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed a Generation of Evangelical Families (Breaking the Cycle of Religious Trauma and Corporal Punishment) by Kelsey Kramer McGinnis: https://amzn.to/4d1A0iv

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It's been another week of deranged comments and posts from the President. This time he has targeted Pope Leo by accusing him of being weak on crime and catering to the radical left. Mr. Trump followed up by posting an A.I. image of himself as Jesus. The outrage was swift, including from his own MAGA supporters, but are they actually to blame for his messianic self-image? On Palm Sunday, the Pope said Jesus does not hear the prayers of those who wage war. Most assume he was referring to the Secretary of Defense's wrathful prayer for U.S. troops in Iran. Defenders of Pete Hegseth's prayer say he was just quoting the Bible, so what's the problem? Bri Stensrud, the director of Women of Welcome, explains why conservative evangelical women are rising up to support the dignity of immigrants and refugees even as many of their churches remain silent. Also this week?caffeinated cocaine sharks are roaming the Caribbean.

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4:42 - David French Debates Chris Christie

9:55 - Holy Post Live with Lecrae!

11:16 - Cocaine Sharks!

14:45 - Pope vs President

18:31 - Trump "Jesus/Doctor" AI Image 

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28:38 - Trump as Salvific Figure

30:30 - Imprecatory Psalms

41:31 - Love Thy Enemies and Thy Imprecatory Psalms

51:17 - Interview

52:55 - What is Women of Welcome?

59:08 - Strong Borders Without Cruelty

1:12:08 - Toxic Empathy and Women

1:21:51 - Church Leaders and Silence

1:29:03 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Lecrae on Tiny Desk:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbMxucbIVP4&list=RDjbMxucbIVP4&start_radio=1

Sharks on Cocaine and Caffeine:

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/cocaine-sharks-drugs-bahamas-eleuthera

Karen Park on Imprecatory Psalms:

https://www.ncronline.org/opinion/st-augustine-key-difference-between-pete-hegseth-and-pope-leo

Other Resources:

Bri's Last Appearance on the Show: 

https://pod.link/591157388/episode/NjY2YjYyYzUtMTRmNi00YTkyLWIwZTgtMGE2MjI1YjBiZmZm?view=apps&sort=popularity

Women of Welcome:

https://www.womenofwelcome.com/

Start with Welcome: The Journey toward a Confident and Compassionate Immigration Conversation by Bri Strensrud: https://amzn.to/3NXrYi8

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We have a roundup of extravagant Easter celebrations, including helicopter egg drops, holy week drone shows, and skydiving bunnies. But what do these spectacles really achieve, and what do they communicate about the way of Jesus? Bible sales are breaking records. Is Donald Trump the reason? Conservative writer Peter Wehner, who worked for three Republican administrations, is back to explain how MAGA has rewired evangelical morality and what pastors should do about it. Also this week, the contrasting Easter messages of the Pope and the President.

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5:48 - Candy Day

8:37 - Pope and President Easter Messages

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25:12 - Easter Spectacles

32:11- Was the Resurrection "Spectacle?"

40:32 - Bible Sales Double

50:48 - Interview

54:35 - Where MAGA Came From

1:05:18 - Will MAGA Burn Out?

1:16:36 - Pastors in Political Controversy

1:24:42 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Easter Drones:

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/04/churches-try-drones-and-skydiving-bunnies-for-easter-outreach/

Luxury Bibles:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/05/us/luxury-bibles.html

Other Resources:

How Trump Killed Conservatism by Peter Wehner:

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/03/trump-maga-conservatism/686501/

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Catholic bishops around the U.S. are reporting a dramatic increase in applications for church membership and a surge of new converts as Easter approaches. What's driving this new interest in the Catholic Church, and why aren't evangelical churches seeing a similar boom? Mike Erre joins Phil and Kaitlyn to discuss the trend. Gabriel Salguero is back to update Skye on the impact of immigration enforcement on Hispanic churches and communities. He shares about two evangelical pastors detained in ICE facilities, and why Latino voters are abandoning Donald Trump after giving him record support in 2024. Also this week, is sycophantic AI causing us to lose our ability to tolerate real people?

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7:58 - AI Stunting Human Interactions?

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26:20 - Catholic Revival?

46:20 - Interview

48:50 - Pastors Detained in Alligator Alcatraz

59:28 - Trump Support from Hispanic Communities

1:05:01 - Responsibility of the Media

1:18:47 - Willing to Lay Down Access

1:24:42 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

AI Affecting Human Judgement!

https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/03/study-sycophantic-ai-can-undermine-human-judgment/

Surge in Catholic Converts

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/26/us/catholics-converts.html

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A recent article in The Atlantic argues that we should stop using the label "Christian nationalism" to criticize the religious right because both conservatives and progressives throughout American history have been motivated by Christian faith. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss what the article gets right and why we need to keep talking about the danger of Christian nationalism. Phil wonders why Catholic leaders are outspoken in their criticism of the Iran war, while fewer evangelical leaders are speaking up. Kaitlyn talks with Amar Peterman about his book, Becoming Neighbors: The Common Good Made Local. Also this week?the online heresy hunters are angry, and M.I.T. creates injectable satellite mini livers.

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6:52 - Who's a Heretic?

12:04 - Injectable Livers from MIT!

17:45 - Christian Coverage of the Iran War

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33:07 - "Christian Nationalist" Term Unhelpful?

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51:15 - Interview

52:14 - Why Did Peterman Write "Becoming Neighbors?"

1:01:06 - The Struggles of Diverse Theologies

1:14:08 - Seeking Good Yet Disagreeing

1:26:02 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Satellite Livers!

https://news.mit.edu/2026/injectable-satellite-livers-could-offer-alternative-liver-transplantation-0303

Cardinals on War in Iran:

https://catholicreview.org/white-house-gamifying-war-on-iran-marks-a-moral-crisis-warns-us-cardinal/

Atlantic article on Christian Nationalists:

https://www.theatlantic.com/books/2026/03/how-christian-nationalist-became-epithet/686279/

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In the past, Christian fundamentalism was defined by a literal reading of the Bible and conservative social values. They believed in things like a seven-day creation, the rapture, prophecies about the return of Jesus, and supporting the state of Israel. But data shows that fewer evangelicals hold these beliefs, but that doesn't mean fundamentalism is going away. Skye and Kaitlyn are joined by Mike Erre to discuss the changing definition of Christian fundamentalism in America, and why the older variety may have been better. Then Bob Goff talks about his new video project through the Holy Land called "A Journey with Jesus," and how he sustains his joy in these angry times. Also this week?why is Gen Z drinking less alcohol?

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5:46 - Why Aren't People Drinking Alcohol?

16:52 - Creationism Isn't Very Common

27:50 - The Anti-Israel New Right

37:50 - Why Are Evangelicals Less Pro-Israel?

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55:37 - Interview

58:59 - Why'd Bob Goff Write A Journey with Jesus?

1:07:34 - Maintaining Authenticity

1:25:50 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Alcohol's Not Popular?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/16/dining/us-alcohol-restaurants.html

Israel, Rapture, and the Right:

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2026/03/08/gop-maga-israel-evangelicals-theology-premillennialism-00818312

Creationism's Not That Common:

https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/creationism-isnt-as-common-as-you

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Do you remember the children's book, "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day"? That title also sums up what most Americans think about Trump's new war with Iran. Kaitlyn explains why the war is immoral based on Christian theology, Phil channels Ezra Klein to define America's new "heads on pikes" foreign policy, and Skye says the war fits Donald Trump's long pattern of laziness and impatience. Then, Preston Sprinkle is back to discuss his latest book, "From Genesis to Junia," about his journey to determine what the Bible really says about women in leadership. Also this week, Americans were the only people in a worldwide survey to say most of their fellow citizens are bad people. Plus, some happy puppy news.

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6:42 - A Dog Called Ted

9:04 - Skye on Iran

28:30 - Americans Don't Trust Americans?

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49:12 - Interview

53:46 - Why's Preston Writing on Women in Ministry?

1:04:00 - Increased Interest in Egalitarian

1:14:20 - Tribalism and Taking Scripture Seriously

1:31:34 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Americans Think Americans Are Morally Bad:

https://religionunplugged.com/news/2026/3/5/new-study-americans-think-fellow-citizens-are-morally-bad

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The U.S. launched a military strike on Iran and President Trump is framing it in moral terms. Phil, Kaitlyn, and Katelyn Beaty discuss the administration's shifting justifications for war, and why Christians should be cautious of language that makes it easier to dehumanize enemies. Then, they turn to the mass shooting in Austin and the predictable scramble to turn tragedy into political leverage. Kaitlyn interviews Carrie McKean about why distrust in public health and debates over immigration are often more complicated than our partisan categories allow. Also this week, don't take selfies with snow leopards.

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5:55 - Snow Leopards

10:50 - War with Iran

17:36 - Shooting in Texas

33:16 - Wanting to Help 

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53:10 - Interview

54:25 - Accidentally Writing for New York Times

59:56 - Anti-Vax and Eroding Trust

1:07:40 - Coming Here Legally? Not Simple

1:12:40 - A Trump Supporter Caring for Immigrants

1:25:20 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Don't Take Selfies with Leopards!

https://www.vice.com/en/article/a-woman-tried-to-take-a-selfie-with-a-snow-leopard-she-almost-lost-her-face/

Ballerina Farm:

https://people.com/ballerina-farm-hannah-neeleman-says-baby-no-9-could-be-my-last-11917665

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Many of our political leaders invoke the Bible, but Rabbi Shai Held says many don't understand one of its most important commands. Rabbi Held argues that Scripture's call to love immigrants was a "moral revolution" and says the mistreatment of immigrants is an abomination in God's eyes. Skye interviews Father James Martin about his new memoir, "Work in Progress," about his journey from the business world to the priesthood. They also discuss the link between Jesuit spirituality and Protestant theology, and they get nerdy about Jesus and temple theology. Also this week?the rise of non-denoms, and Phil wants cornhole in the Olympics.

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5:55 - Winter Olympics!

15:06 - A Rabbi's Op-Ed on Immigration

27:45 - More Life-Saving Aid Cut

37:58 - Non-Denominational Churches

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54:55 - Interview

57:03 - How Father Martin Became a Jesuit Priest

1:04:53 - Post-Secularism

1:15:02 - The Woman at the Well

1:27:46 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

A Rabbi on Immigration and the Bible:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/22/opinion/immigrants-religion-bible-politics.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic/religion

Trump Administration Cutting More AID Programs:

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/2026/02/trump-state-department-ending-aid-seven-african-countries/686106/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=user/TheAtlantic

Why Are Non-Denominationals so Big? 

https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/those-non-denoms-are-just-southern?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=1561197&post_id=182170104&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=6smb2&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email

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Thirty years ago, Joshua Harris became the cheerleader for purity culture with his book "I Kissed Dating Goodbye." Since then, he's apologized for the book, exited from ministry and his marriage, and announced he's no longer a Christian. He talks to Skye about his journey from fundamentalism to deconstructionism, and back toward curiosity about Jesus. Also this week, how the Trump administration is making paganism great again, why secular progressives are rediscovering the benefits of religion, and how Christians in Springfield, Ohio, have organized to protect Haitian immigrants from deportation. Plus, cannibal jellyfish are taking over Venice, and Phil has seen the wrap light.

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8:52 - Cannibal Jellyfish Attack Venice!

14:18 - Springfield Christians Help Haitian Immigrants

24:04 - Donald Trump, the Pagan King

35:19 - Secular Progressives Miss Religion

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54:09 - Interview

58:35 - Teenage Fame

1:09:52 - What Wisdom Does Joshua Wish He Had?

1:14:50 - Value of Slowness

1:20:22 - Trump and Deconstruction

1:26:55 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Cannibal Jellyfish Attack Venice!

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15511319/Venice-invaded-cannibalistic-jellyfish-vanishing-anus.html

Ohio Churches Help Haitians:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/us/springfield-ohio-haitians-deportation-threat.html

Donald Trump, Pagan King:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/opinion/donald-trump-pagan-king.html

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The big game was on Sunday, and for most of the country, it was a big letdown unless you're heavily invested in the culture war. Phil, Kaitlyn, and Skye start by breaking down Bad Bunny's halftime show (en español) and Turning Point USA's alternative with Kid Rock. Then they discuss how Jesus became such a big part of football culture. Is it good that so many players start their media interviews with a shout-out to their Lord and Savior, or has it become a distracting cliche? Skye talks to Tyler Johnson, the Chief Impact Officer for Come Near, about how their Super Bowl ad this year still hopes to point people to Jesus but with less controversy. Also, this week, Bonnie Kristian says everyone is too obsessed with gender.

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5:40 - Bad Bunny's Halftime Show

10:01 - Turning Point's Response

14:40 - Christianity and Athletes

27:49 - Are We Obsessed with Gender?

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52:51 - Interview

57:57 - 2026's "He Gets Us" ad

1:06:08 - Why Spend So Much Money?

1:17:47 - Less Controversial This Year?

1:24:55 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Bonnie Kristian's Article on Gender

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/02/the-gender-obsession-kristian/

Washington Post Article on Christianity and Athletes:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/02/06/faith-super-bowl-christian-athletes/?utm_campaign=wp_week_in_ideas&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_content=week_in_ideas&utm_term=jtk-flex-day

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We've all heard the stories of people raised within American evangelicalism who became disillusioned because of abuse, scandals, or political idolatry. Some migrated to more progressive church traditions while others deconstructed their faith entirely. Joshua Harris, made famous for his seminal purity culture book "I Kissed Dating Goodbye," was in the latter category. Harris now says he is emerging from "a season of overcorrection," having seen the "bully energy" in progressive spaces, and that he is curious about Jesus again. Then, Katilyn talks to feminist author Leah Libresco Sargeant about her provocative new book, "The Dignity of Dependence." Also this week?new signs of hope as cities, states, and courts are resisting ICE.

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8:38 - Child Returned from I.C.E. Custody

19:43 - Josh Harris Second Slap

34:15 - Faith in Church vs. Faith in Christ

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52:32 - Interview

55:17 - Defining Feminism

1:05:42 - Autonomy vs Meaning

1:23:28 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Joshua Harris on Returning to Christ:

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The country is on edge after another protester was killed by ICE officers in Minneapolis. Phil, Kaitlyn, and Skye look at how different Christian journalists and media outlets are covering, or not covering, the story, and what protests against ICE share in common with the Civil Rights movement, and how they're different. Speaking of the Civil Rights era, Justin Giboney is back to discuss his new book, "Don't Let Nobody Turn You Around." He believes too much of the American church and our politics has been captivated by the culture war, and learning from the example of the Black church, which rejected the "conservative vs. progressive" binary, can help lead us out. Also this week, the cows are coming for us!

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7:07 - Cow Tools

12:55 - Christian Journalists on Alex Pretti

25:03 - Media Ecosystem

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47:17 - Interview

55:46 - The Black Church's Tradition of Witness

1:06:30 - Humanizing Your Political Opponents

1:15:00 - Persuasion in Politics

1:24:00 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Cow Tools:

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj0n127y74go

Religion News Service on Clergy Protesting ICE:

https://religionnews.com/2026/01/23/inside-the-effort-to-organize-clergy-nationwide-to-resist-ice-minneapolis/

The Atlantic on ICE Protests:

https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/2026/01/minneapolis-uprising/685755/

Christianity Today on Authority and Responsibility:

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/01/authority-responsibility-not-excuse-alex-pretti-ice-shooting-minnesota-trump/

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Over the last 30 years, the number of Americans who say they highly value patriotism, religion, community, and family has dropped dramatically. At the same time, the number of Americans who care about making more money has gone up. Phil, Kaitlyn, and Skye discuss David Brooks' new article about the culture's shift toward autonomy and away from loving attachments, and how Christians can begin rebuilding their social muscles. Sociologist and former pastor, Ryan Burge, is back to discuss why the political polarization of Christianity is hurting both the church and democracy. Also this week, why small houses are better for your soul, and monkeys are missing in St. Louis?or are they?

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7:00 - The Monkeys are Loose in St. Louis!

15:24 - David Brooks on Love

38:00 - Are You Socially Muscular?

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52:34 - Interview

55:34 - Number of Christians Holding Steady

1:00:23 - Do Revivals Need to be Inside the Church?

1:09:38 - What is a Moderate Congregation?

1:17:50 - Evangelicalism Became Fundamentalism

1:24:00 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Monkeys! On the Loose!

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/10/us/monkeys-loose-st-louis.html

We're Living Through the Great Detachment:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/opinion/americans-marriage-loneliness-love.html

Elizabeth Oldfield on Social Muscles:

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/opinion/community-housing-friendship.html

Other Resources:

The Vanishing Church: How the Hollowing Out of Moderate Congregations Is Hurting Democracy, Faith, and Us (Why the Culture War Led to Polarization and What We Can Do About it) by Ryan Burge: https://amzn.to/4r1rbKL

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Tensions have flared around the country after the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, and the Department of Homeland Security has rolled out a new slogan as it defends the lethal action: "One of Ours, All of Yours." Is the Trump administration declaring civil war on Americans? Then, two seventeenth-century philosophers, Hobbes and Locke, help us understand the divide in our politics today, but Kaitlyn explains why Christians should be hesitant to embrace either. Skye talks with Senator Raphael Warnock (D-Georgia) about his dual roles as both a senator and a pastor, and why he calls the country's economic problems a "spiritual crisis." Also this week?the Bears shred the Packers.

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10:00 - The Minnesota Ice Shooting

30:25 - Hobbes and Locke

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54:45 - The Affordability Crisis

58:35 - Democracy and We the People

1:10:10 - Why Do Democrats Avoid Talking About Faith?

1:24:00 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

National Catholic Reporter:

https://www.ncronline.org/opinion/after-renee-good-are-you-really-going-keep-pretending-trump-and-vance-are-pro-life

Hobbes, Locke, and Stephen Miller:

https://www.theatlantic.com/books/2026/01/philosopher-who-explains-stephen-miller-thomas-hobbes/685574/

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The new year began with a successful U.S. military operation to capture Venezuela's president. But the mission killed approximately 80 people and is being condemned by some American and international leaders as illegal. Esau McCaulley joins Phil and Skye this week to discuss the fallout from the operation. Was it legal? Was it moral? And what does it reveal about Trump's vision of America? Kaitlyn talks with author Sara Billups about her new book, "Nervous System," and how our age of anxiety is affecting Christians and the whole church. Also this week?the Trump administration celebrated the holidays with Christian memes, festive taunts, and "Ice Ice Baby."

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5:23 - Christmas

7:35 - Trump Got Venezuela?

13:46 - What Does America Want to Be?

28:34 - Trump Administration's Christmas

36:10 - Optimism and America

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48:05 - Interview

50:28 - Why Write About Anxiety?

56:14 - Practicing Non-Anxiousness

1:02:40 - Lasting Effects of Fundamentalist Mindsets

1:09:17 - The Church as a Non-Anxious Presence

1:18:09 - End Credits

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Holy Post Media is no stranger to accusations of both-sidesism. Skye and Kaitlyn talk about why they believe pointing it out on both sides isn't simple equivocation or conflict-avoidance, but instead a responsibility? depending on the context.

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0:58 - Theme Song

1:18 - Defining Both-Sidesism

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11:30 - False equivalency

16:58 - Are we just placating conservatives?

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32:34 - Is the Far Left Real?

50:33 - Forest Fires and Campfires

1:06:31 - End Credits

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We've reached the end of 2025, so we thought it's a good time to answer questions from the Holy Post community. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn cover a wide assortment of issues, from how they decompress after a difficult podcast, and how they pick which politicians to interview, to their favorite movies, and who is best at changing a tire. They also tackle theological questions about the nature of grace, the limitations we will still have in the new creation, and why demons may not be fallen angels. They also give their predictions for 2026. Along the way, Phil has weird ideas about hair, Skye wants to be a mango, and Kaitlyn makes a big announcement.

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8:42 - Holy Post Team as Veggies

14:30 - Can You Be Ethical and Non-Christian?

21:41 - Stories and Conflict in Heaven

25:45 - Republicans on Holy Post

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32:15 - Will Skye Fix Flat Tires?

36:33 - Is Salvation Free?

39:12 - Impactful Movies

42:39 - Self-Care

52:06 - Pluralism and Faithfulness

1:09:41 - End Credits

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Last weekend was filled with terrible news, including a mass shooting in Australia, another at Brown University, and the murder of Rob Reiner and his wife. Mike Erre joins Phil and Skye to discuss these events and why rediscovering the biblical practice of lament is better than just "thoughts and prayers." The Catholic Church has taken a nuanced and principled position on the deportation of immigrants. Why do evangelicals find that so difficult? Then John Ortberg talks with Skye about his latest book, which applies the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous to Christian spiritual formation. It's called "Steps: A guide to transforming your life when willpower isn't enough." Also this week, the U.K. is building a giant Möbius strip for God.

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4:56 - Mass Shooting in Australia

14:08 - The Murder of Rob Reiner

17:55 - Lament

24:37 - The Catholic Church and Immigration

28:37 - Murkiness of the US Immigration Crisis

37:10 - UK Prayer Mobius Strip

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52:45 - A Wimpy Step One

1:00:14 - Showing Up

1:12:10 - Giving Up Control vs Giving Up Agency

1:24:06 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Deportation and the Catholic Church:

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/268183/cna-explains-when-is-a-deportation-policy-intrinsically-evil

Mobius Strip of Prayer in the UK:

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/11/uk-answered-prayer-monument-landmark-richard-gamble/

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Two writers from the New York Times say the liberal values that have flooded our culture with online gambling, pornography, and cannabis have backfired, but secular progressives, like Ezra Klein, admit that they don't have a framework for explaining why. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss the benefits and limitations of liberalism as a political and social philosophy, and why those on the left are increasingly aware of their need for religion. Matthew Soerens from World Relief is back to discuss why the Trump administration's immigration policies are so different in his second term, how the President's ever-changing rhetoric is causing chaos, and why America is accepting the collective punishment of immigrants. Also this week, raccoons are on a mission to be the pets of the future.

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7:40 - Racoons Got Cuter!

14:35 - Ross Douthet on Liberalism's Failures

28:45 - The Economy Can't Form Ethics

41:30 - Black and Latino Voices

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54:57 - Interview

57:03 - Afghanistan and Immigration

1:03:07 - Dehumanizing Rhetoric

1:21:12 - Christian Persecution and Immigration

1:31:14 - End Credits

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Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Raccoons Getting Cuter?

https://allthatsinteresting.com/north-american-raccoon-domestication

Ross Douthet Piece on Liberalism

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/opinion/liberalism-postliberalism-affordability.html

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The government of Israel has been criticized for building fences in Gaza and the West Bank, but now it's geofencing American churches. Will its plan reverse the decline of evangelical support for the Jewish state? Donald Trump says he's making the country more Christian, but data shows his immigration policy favors secular immigrants and rejects Christians. Rich Villodas is back to talk about his new book for Advent, "Waiting for Jesus." He says we should use this season to resist consumerism, commercialism, and Christian culturalism. Also this week, a giant flightless parrot has issues Down Under.

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14:35 - Israel Geofencing Ads Around Churches

29:00 - Deportations Making America More Secular?

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54:06 - Church Calendar Explained

1:03:50 - Spirit of Herod

1:17:37 - End Credits

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Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Kakapo Crusty Butt Disease!

https://www.popsci.com/environment/kakapo-antibiotics-crusty-bum/

Immigration Crackdown Making Us Less Christian?

https://religionnews.com/2025/11/18/why-trumps-immigration-crackdown-may-make-america-less-christian/?utm_source=RNS+Updates&utm_campaign=506d68c8ac-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_11_19_01_03&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c5356cb657-506d68c8ac-387424458

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We're popping a Curiously Kaitlyn episode into your feed this week because we're starting a brand-new Advent series, and?let's be honest?the nativity story gets weird. Kids notice all the odd details we learned to ignore, and suddenly you're fielding questions you did not prepare for in Sunday School.So instead of scrambling for answers all by yourself, you can join us all month as we explore the questions your kids (and most adults!) are genuinely curious about. First up: Who exactly are the wise men, and why do they show up in the nativity scene at all?

If you enjoy the conversation, make sure you're subscribed to Curiously Kaitlyn wherever you get your podcasts. We've got a whole month of Christmas episodes coming your way.


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9:00 - How Many Wise Men?

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27:00 - Balaam and the Magi

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The term "Judeo-Christian" has been used by the Religious Right for decades as a positive shorthand for biblical values in the culture, so why are conservative Christians now rejecting the label? And why are Christian defenses of slavery and the Confederacy gaining popularity 160 years after the Civil War? Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn explain how the rising influence of Christian nationalism drives both trends. J. Ross Wagner, editor of the new book, "Being Christian After the Desolation of Gaza," talks to Skye about how both American and Palestinian Christians are reexamining evangelical support for Israel. Also this week, a woman has been hiding in the New Testament for nearly 2,000 years, and there's a new horror movie about a teenage Jesus. What could go wrong?

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7:10 - Jesus Horror Movie?

13:44 - Hidden Woman in the Bible?

20:20 - Judeo-Christian No More?

31:50 - Slavery Debate Continues

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55:25 - Interview

58:20 - Why Was This Written?

1:03:50 - Pro-Israel and Antisemitism

1:13:31 - Christian Palestinian Response

1:22:00 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Christianity Today Article on Jesus Horror Movie:

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/11/the-carpenters-son-nicolas-cage/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Christians%20from%2045%20Countries%20Petition%20China%20to%20Release%20Pastor%20%7C%20Hindu%20Nationalists%20Attack%20Missionary%20Bus%3A%20CT%20Daily&utm_campaign=CT%20Daily%20Briefing%20-%2011-14-2025&vgo_ee=A9uyoW2d0AIM3QLf0XsIr2KqZu31%2FZWwqyRndI7tytjVfTLPKU7FMTrl8ZnNdw%3D%3D%3AGQRnuGbB%2B00KGOB7ZwEM%2FCWGl7W8Ep9S

Woman Hidden in the Bible:

https://greekreporter.com/2025/11/21/lost-greek-woman-bible/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=GreekReporter/magazine/Greek+Reporter

The Right Rejecting the Judeo-Christian term: https://religionnews.com/2025/11/18/on-the-right-judeo-christian-values-are-out-and-christian-nationalism-is-in/?utm_source=RNS+Updates&utm_campaign=506d68c8ac-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_11_19_01_03&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c5356cb657-506d68c8ac-387424458

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Being a Christian After the Desolation of Gaza by Bruce Fisk and J. Ross Wagner:

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Mike Erre joins Phil and Skye to discuss a New York Times column by David Brooks. He says America's divisions will only heal when we abandon shallow labels and war metaphors, and instead see one another as fellow pilgrims on a journey. America's Catholic bishops issue a stern rebuke of the Trump administration's dehumanizing rhetoric and policies, which makes Phil wonder why evangelical leaders can't do the same. Then, Skye talks to Kentucky's Democratic governor, Andy Beshear, about why he's so popular in a state that Donald Trump won by 30 points, and how his party can begin to narrow the "God gap" with voters. Also this week?an A.I. vacuum cleaner has an existential crisis.

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6:20 -  AI Roomba Has a Breakdown

16:08- David Brooks on Pilgrimage and Pluralism

45:50 - Catholic Bishops Critical on Immigration Law

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52:21 - Interview

54:48 - What Went Wrong with Democrats?

1:03:42 - Fire with Fire Approach?

1:09:06 - Democrat's Aversion to Religious Language

1:13:30 - Pro-Life Democrats?

1:21:51 - How Will Democrats Change?

1:25:32 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Roomba Butter Breakdown:

https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/llm-robot-vacuum-existential-crisis

David Brooks Article on Pluralism:

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/opinion/christian-nationalism.html

Catholic Bishops on Trump's Immigration Policies:

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/us/bishops-trump-immigration.html

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The Democratic Party swept the off-cycle elections last week, but this isn't the first blue wave we've seen in the Trump era. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss what it means and the significance of New York City electing a Muslim, democratic socialist as mayor. Does Mamdani represent the death of New York, and possibly America, as one Baptist leader claims? Old Testament scholar Carmen Imes is back to discuss why she hasn't given up on the church, and we shouldn't either. Her new book is "Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters." Also this week?how social media is making Christianity dumber and what to do about it.

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6:30 - Blue Wave or Just a Wash?

12:12 - Buzz Around Mamdani

24:00 - Critics of Israel Called Anti-Semetic

30:11 - NYC, Immigration, and Voting Rights

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54:47 - Interview

1:05:00 - Why's the Old Testament Relevant?

1:13:00 - Struggles for the Church

1:28:28 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Fareed Zakaria Article:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/11/08/democrats-elections-populism-economy-culture/

Washington Post Article:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/11/08/zohran-mamdani-class-warfare-new-york-mayor/

Anti-Intellectual Christianity on Tiktok:

https://juicyecumenism.com/2025/11/07/anti-intellectual-christianitys-rise/

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Open Nazi rhetoric is gaining traction on the right, and the response from conservative institutions has been inconsistent at best. Skye and David trace the roots of the problem, the incentives that fueled it, and the late-breaking backlash that may signal a tipping point. They also look at ICE's increasingly aggressive "Kavanaugh stops," the risks of expanding executive power, and why election integrity could be threatened when extremism and state authority begin to reinforce each other.

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A new survey finds that moderately religious Americans are the most likely to say that they see dead people. Which raises a question?why are the non-religious and the very religious less likely to report encounters with the departed? New York Times columnist Ezra Klein says that by over-emphasizing inclusivity, the Democratic Party has ironically become less inclusive. And Ryan Burge looks at the numbers behind the party's growing "God problem." Will the Democrats ever figure out how to compete against MAGA? New Testament scholar N.T. Wright is back to discuss his latest book, "The Vision of Ephesians." He tells Skye that the modern church has overemphasized the gospel importance of going to heaven and underemphasized the gospel importance of church unity. Also this week?Phil digs his hole with fans of Wicked even deeper.

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7:33 - Live Show Debrief

9:20 - Phil's Beef with Wicked

15:26 - Visited by the Dead?

25:44 - Ezra Klein on Why Democrats Aren't Winning

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52:57 - Interview

55:50 - The Joining of Heaven and Earth

1:04:11 - Unity of the Church

1:16:43 - Barriers Against Multiculturalism

1:28:28 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

4 in 10 Evangelicals Say They've Been Visited by the Dead

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2023/09/christians-dead-relatives-visits-experiences-pew-research/

Other Resources:

The Vision of Ephesians: The Task of the Church and the Glory of God by N. T. Wright: https://a.co/d/5R4z3ys

Ezra Klein Article on the Democratic Party:

https://www.nytimes.com/video/opinion/100000010495041/this-is-how-the-democratic-party-beats-trump.html

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This week is Halloween, and on this special episode recorded with a live audience, the Holy Post hosts discuss why our culture isn't afraid of monsters and demons anymore. How did all of our pop culture heroes and villains become morally ambiguous? Also, would communal living solve our loneliness epidemic? Kaitlyn is all for it, but Skye isn't so sure. Also this week?audience Q&A, Phil, Skye, Kaitlyn, and Esau play a game of true confessions, and Phil's favorite news segment comes full circle.

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12:09 - Should We Be in Communes?

27:55 - Why Aren't We Scared of Demons Anymore?

33:30 - The Loss of Heroes?

47:40 - Skye's Take on Halloween

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53:30 - Q&A: God's Leading vs Dreams

58:16 - Q&A: Less News of the Butt

1:00:18 - Q&A: New Taylor Swift Album

1:03:42 - Q&A: Magic in Media

1:12:12 - True Confessions

1:22:00 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Butt breathing!

https://www.sciencealert.com/human-trials-bring-us-closer-to-breathing-through-our-butts

It's not normal to raise kids like this:

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/opinion/culture/community-parenting-village.html

We're not afraid of demons or monsters anymore:

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/08/labubu-kpop-demon-hunters-demon-slayer/

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A recent article tries to explain why so many politically active Christians behave unchristianly in the public square by differentiating "vertical" and "horizontal" sources of morality. The Holy Post crew examines the argument and finds it weak. Has MAGA ignited a revival in the U.S.? David French says we may be confusing a political revolution for a spiritual revival. Jamin Goggin joins Skye to discuss recovering the practice of confession in our churches. Goggin says it should start with pastors. Also this week?man does not live by 1200-year-old bread alone.

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5:49 - No Kings Protest

10:15 - Image of Christ found in 1200 year old bread

14:56 - Revival or Revolution?

26:38 - Vertical morality vs Horizontal morality

41:55 - The Daily Wire critiques Skye

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49:52 - Interview with Jamin Goggin
Pastoral Confessions: The Healing Path to Faithful Ministry by Jamin Goggin
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1:25:52 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

1,200-year-old loaf of bread with image of Christ unearthed in astonishing find

https://nypost.com/2025/10/19/science/1200-year-old-bread-with-jesus-christ-image-found-by-archaeologists/?utm_medium=social&sr_share=facebook&utm_campaign=nypost&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawNi-xJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETA0YmZZOFBLMVUza3hKUjRHAR6thrb2r4iIMQPMZyf1x_ZHKvwAdV2kC0OeKNK27EbPh_Dl_jEB8dR96nj73Q_aem_3uAmjM1LsHe35z6sj6GkHw

What Drives MAGA Christians' Un-Christian Actions? Experts Say It Comes Down To This.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/vertical-morality-maga-christians_l_68dc8386e4b0b11989f00fb8

Something Is Stirring in Christian America, and It's Making Me Nervous

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/opinion/christianity-charlie-kirk-revolution-revival.html

Other Resources:

Pastoral Confessions: The Healing Path to Faithful Ministry by Jamin Goggin

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The Way of the Dragon or the Way of the Lamb: Searching for Jesus' Path of Power in a Church that Has Abandoned It

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In a series of invitation-only, off-the-record lectures about Christianity, technology billionaire Peter Thiel said the antichrist is trying to regulate technology and billionaires. Which raises the question?Why do we always remake Christ in our image and the antichrist in our enemies'? Gen Z is making conservative Christianity more angry, intolerant, and illiberal. What's fueling the younger generation's interest in religious fundamentalism? Counter-terrorism expert Elizabeth Neumann is back to discuss the rising acceptance of political violence among young adults and why she expects things to get worse before they get better. Also this week?the fishy origin of fingers.

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5:45 - Fingers are Fish Butts?

9:23 Peter Thiel's Antichrist Fixation

23:51 - Conservative Christian Gen Z

39:24 - Black-and-White Internet Narratives

48:09 - Swiss Chocolate!

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53:15 - Interview 

55:29 - Belief Systems and Violence

1:03:24 - Young People and Violence

1:11:16 - Is Violence a Reflection of Lack of Power?

1:17:15 - Trusting Jesus Instead of Violence

1:26:04 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Peter Thiel and the Antichrist:

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/oct/13/antichrist-peter-thiel-michigan

Are Fingers Just Long Butts?

https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/human-finger-regulatory-genes-originally-fish-cloaca-butt

Gen Z Conservatives:

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/opinion/gen-z-conservative-christianity.html

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For the first time ever, the U.K. has appointed a woman as the Archbishop of Canterbury to lead the global Anglican Communion. Kaitlyn, Skye, and Mike Erre discuss the implications of appointment and how Anglicans use "flying bishops" to maintain unity over divisive theological issues. Are there lessons here for other divided Christian communities? The latest "State of Theology" report shows a shocking number of evangelicals hold contradictory beliefs. Why are evangelical churches so bad at teaching the Bible and theology? Kaitlyn talks with A.J. Swoboda and Nijay Gupta, co-authors of "Slow Theology," about how our cultural addiction to speed and quick answers actually fuels spiritual disillusionment and deconstruction. Also this week?new data shows why most female animals outlive males.

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14:22 - Women Can Be Archbishops?

36:15 - Why Don't Evangelicals Know Theology?

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55:55 - Interview

56:17 - Why Slow Theology?

59:50 - Deconstruction as Chemotherapy

1:13:17 - Orthodoxy for Power Rather Than Obedience

1:27:02 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Why Women Live Longer:

https://www.mpg.de/25470066/0926-evan-why-women-live-longer-than-men-150495-x

Anglican Church Tension Over Woman as New Archbishop:

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/10/archbishop-of-canterbury-anglican-church-conservative-divides/

Study Shows Evangelicals Don't Know Theology:

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/10/state-of-theology-evangelicals-confused-conflicted-belief/

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Slow Theology: Eight Practices for Resilient Faith in a Turbulent World (A Guide to Deep Faith in Our Busy Modern Lives) by A. J. Swoboda and Nijay K. Gupta:

https://a.co/d/iCKFGjf

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After a South African pastor claimed that Christ would come for his church on September 23, TikTok became rapture obsessed. Mike Erre joins Skye and Kaitlyn to discuss our ongoing fixation with this bad theology, why people get caught up in rapture predictions, and how it damages the credibility of the faith. Kaitlyn talks to Medieval scholar, Grace Hamman, about her new book, "Asks of Old Paths." Hamman says Medieval literature is rich in wisdom for modern Christians on how to define a good life, using the language of virtues and vices. Also this week?a secular writer examines the benefit of confession and repentance, which makes us wonder why so few Christians practice it.

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12:52 - Why's The Rapture so Popular?

32:04 - Psychology and Repentance

41:00 - Self-Interest and Righteousness

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58:05 - Why is Medieval poetry relevant?

1:05:22 - Virtues and Vices

1:16:20 - What's a Vice We Misunderstand?

1:27:02 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Rapture Last Week!

https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/jadegomez510/the-rapture-2025-tiktok

Psychological Value of Repentance

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/21/briefing/the-psychological-value-of-repentance.html

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Ask of Old Paths: Medieval Virtues and Vices for a Whole and Holy Life by Grace Hamman: https://a.co/d/6WRgTtu

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The memorial service for Charlie Kirk revealed a deep contradiction with the MAGA movement. Kirk's widow was cheered when she forgave his assassin and modeled Jesus' command to love your enemies. But the crowd also cheered when Stephen Miller and President Trump dehumanized their opponents and expressed hatred for their enemies. Esau McCaulley joins Phil and Skye to discuss the tension between Christian love and pagan power. Also this week, Dr. Terence Lester tells his inspiring story in his new book, "From Dropout to Doctorate," and how he's working both spiritually and systemically to reform education.

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11:56 - Christlike Responses

22:53 - Two MAGAs

31:57 - Black Christians Grapple with Kirk's Legacy

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46:05 - Interview

47:46 - How Poverty Causes Trauma

52:47 - The Headstart People Don't Get

1:01:48 - The Sick, Sin, and System Narratives

1:14:33 - How He Decided Not to Quite

1:25:18 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Bulwark Article on Two Speeches at the Memorial:

https://www.thebulwark.com/i/174243794/a-tale-of-two-speeches

Black Christians Confront Charlie Kirk's Religious Legacy:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/09/22/charlie-kirk-black-christians/

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Last week, a gunman in Utah killed Charlie Kirk on a college campus. Rather than uniting the country against political violence, Kirk's assassination has only made divisions wider. Some on the left celebrated his death, saying he reaped what he sowed, while some on the right, including the President, are calling for retribution against all leftists. One of the few voices trying to lower the temperature has been Utah's Republican governor, Spencer Cox, who lamented the polarizing influence of social media and the "conflict entrepreneurs who benefit from radicalizing us." Phil offers his coffeeshop reflections on how both the right and left justify hating the other side, while Kaitlyn and Skye discuss the need for faithful leadership when all of the incentives are against it.

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33:03 - The Increasing Acceptance of Political Violence

41:06 - Platforms of Hate

59:41 - End Credits

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Tony Perkin's Article on Charlie Kirk:

https://www.christianpost.com/voices/charlie-kirk-and-americas-turning-point.html

David French's Article:

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/opinion/charlie-kirk-assassination-ideology.html

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Following the school shooting in Minneapolis, The Christian Post has offered a definitive answer for why these massacres keep happening and why gun restrictions won't work?people are evil. But why don't politically conservative Christians apply this logic to any other issues? Surprising new data show that more young men than women want to be parents one day, and there's a growing trend of single men becoming fathers by choice. What does this reveal about our society and the breakdown of dating and marriage? Theologian and best-selling author, Miroslav Volf, discusses his new book, "The Cost of Ambition." He says our culture of competition is damaging, and too many Christians ignore what the Bible says about the dangers of ambition. Also this week, Phil brings us news from the glowing future.

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11:58 - Mass Shootings and the Evils of Man

20:28- Is This an Argument for Antinomianism?

33:34 - Single Fathers by Choice?

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57:06 - America and Competition

1:01:23 - Superiority vs. Excellence

1:13:28 - Nothing Out of Selfish Ambition

1:23:25 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Glowing succulent plants!

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/researchers-create-rechargeable-glow-in-the-dark-succulents-180987265/

Christian Post's Take on Minneapolis Shooting:

https://www.christianpost.com/voices/an-answer-to-why-minneapolis-catholic-school-shooting-happened.html

Single Fathers by Choice:

https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2025/08/single-fathers-by-choice-america/683885/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=the-atlantic-am&utm_term=The+Atlantic+AM

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The Cost of Ambition: How Striving to Be Better Than Others Makes us Worse (Why Ambition Is at Odds with the Christian Faith) (Theology for the Life of the World) by Miroslav Volf: https://a.co/d/gZnFRX7

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Is unity in the church still possible when everyone is so divided? At the Legacy Conference in Chicago, Beth Moore joins Esau, Kaitlyn, and Skye to wrestle with what it means to remain in community with believers we deeply disagree with. Together they explore why purity tests are dividing Christians online, how cynicism masquerades as wisdom, and why endless outrage is not a productive way to go through life. Plus, some Q and A with the audience, and humpback whales may be the key to solving the empathy debate.

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43:30 - Is it Worth Engaging Twitter?

47:13 - Do We Just Believe What We Want?

57:37 - When Do You Look for a new Church?

1:00:59 - When is Something a Heresy?

1:12:28 - How to Love Those Who Are Against You?

1:15:35 - End Credits

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James Dobson, the founder of Focus on the Family, died this week. Critics are saying Dobson was the "godfather of child abuse," while his fans are saying he belongs on the Mount Rushmore of evangelicalism. Who's right? Phil, Skye, and Mike Erre discuss Dobson's legacy and why the controversial conservative is secretly responsible for the creation of VeggieTales. Rising political social media star and Texas state representative, James Talarico, joins Skye to talk about his faith and what makes his frequent references to Christianity in his progressive politics different from the approach of Christian nationalists. Also this week?Cracker Barrel apologizes for changing its logo after being accused of stripping away America's heritage and culture.

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4:48 - Cracker Barrel Logo Gone Woke?

23:36 - James Dobson Passed Away

38:45 - No Dobson Means No Veggietales?

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1:09:54 - Does the Democratic Party Align with Christianity?

1:20:37 - Flipping Tables

1:28:25 - Christianity and Welcoming the Stranger

1:35:30 - End Credits

Links from News Segment:

Cracker Barrel logo change!

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/26/cracker-barrel-logo-apology

Dobson's Passing:

https://www.christianpost.com/voices/jim-dobson-a-giant-of-the-faith.html

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New data shows the nations with the highest standards of living are seeing the sharpest declines in wellbeing, while people in poorer countries are reporting more happiness. What's going on? David Brooks' recent article looked at data from 142 countries, and he concludes that spirituality and social connection, not just wealth, are critical to human flourishing. In related news, since legalizing euthanasia in 2016 and expanding access to it, Canada has seen an alarming trend. Then, it's been 100 years since the Scopes Monkey Trial. Phil talks to Chris Staron, creator of the Truce podcast, about what really happened at the trial and how fictional retellings of the event are still impacting American culture. Also this week?a fox with a footwear fetish.

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5:00 - French Friday Theme Played for Chris Christie?

6:48 - Foxes Swiping Shoes?

13:15 - Why Are We So Hopeless?

30:40 - Canada is killing itself

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54:00 - Scopes Monkey Trials?Who Cares?

1:10:16 - How We Misremembered

1:18:27 - What'd the Trails Change?

1:28:46 - End Credits

Links from News Segment:

Foxes Swiping Shoes!

https://www.backpacker.com/news-and-events/news/fox-shoe-theft-grand-teton/

Why More People in the World Are Feeling Hopeful by Arthur Brooks:

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/07/opinion/happiness-community-wealth.html

Less Religion, less babies!

https://www.newsweek.com/less-religion-less-babies-declining-birth-rate-2110254

Canada is Killing Itself:

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2025/09/canada-euthanasia-demand-maid-policy/683562/

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The Holy Post crew is suspicious of a new study that finds MAGA supporters score higher in ?authoritarianism, social dominance, and malevolent personality traits, while liberals score higher in compassion and empathy. Church planter, Brad Edwards, says many of us hold beliefs, language, and values that sabotage our ability to benefit from participation in a church. He talks to Kaitlyn about his new book, "The Reason for Church," and why our anti-institutional instincts are self-defeating. Also this week, the Secretary of Defense reposted comments from his pastor that women shouldn't be allowed to vote. The Catholic Church says ICE detainees are being denied their religious rights. And robo-bunnies of death.

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12:53 - Robo-Rabbits vs Snakes!

18:53 - Hegseth Opposes Women's Suffrage?

22:42 - Priests Alligator Alcatraz

28:22 - Conservative/Liberal Empathy Study

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53:48 - Where's the Church at?

1:01:33 - Institution vs Therapy Speak

1:14:00 - Compassion as Moral Framework

1:26:15 - End Credits

Links from News Segment:

Robot Bunnies in Florida:

https://www.popsci.com/environment/robot-bunnies-florida-invasive-pythons/

Priests going to Alligator Alcatraz:

https://religionnews.com/2025/08/07/archbishops-win-at-alligator-alcatraz-exposes-gop-religious-freedom-hypocrisy/

Women's Suffrage in question?

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/pete-hegseth-shares-video-about-ending?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=user%2FTheBulwark

Conservative vs Liberal Empathy Study:

https://scottbarrykaufman.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Neumann-Ngo-2025-Malevolent-vs.-benevolent-dispositions-and-conservative-political-ideology-in-the-Trump-era.pdf

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 A whites-only community has launched in Arkansas under the legal guise of a "private membership association." The founders claim it's about preserving culture, but Skye and Phil aren't buying it. Then, Brent Leatherwood, head of the Southern Baptist Convention's public policy arm, has resigned after years of pressure from hardline conservatives. What does his departure reveal about the denomination's political realignment? And, this week's guest is Brandon O'Brien, author of The Strategically Small Church. As American Christianity grapples with shrinking attendance and fading influence, O'Brien offers a compelling vision for why small congregations might be not just inevitable, but essential. Also Phil learns way too much about penguin poop.

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15:50 - Whites-Only Community in Arkansas?

28:47 - SBC Commission President Steps Down!

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47:21 - Interview

51:09 - Appetite for Small Churches?

59:00 - Beholden to Budget

1:09:15 - Unanxious

1:20:46 - End Credits

Links from News Segment:

All White Community in Arkansas:

https://news.sky.com/story/inside-the-whites-only-settlement-in-arkansas-the-group-building-a-fortress-for-the-white-race-13399875

Brent Leatherwood Steps Down: 

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