746: Did Christianity Win the Midterms & Praying Through Political Division with Sarah Sanderson

746: Did Christianity Win the Midterms & Praying Through Political Division with Sarah Sanderson

November 11, 2026 · 1 hr 21 min

Democrats swept the midterms, and some Christians are calling it a victory for the gospel. But does rejecting MAGA mean Americans are embracing a kinder, more compassionate Christianity? Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn examine what really drove voters to reject Republicans and whether the rise of the religious left risks repeating the same mistakes as the religious right. Then, Kaitlyn talks with author Sarah Sanderson about her new book, Without Ceasing, and what a year of praying about politics taught her about loving enemies, listening to others, and finding God's will in a divided country. Plus, an Italian chef takes a brave stand against pineapple. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of This Episode: https://holypost.substack.com/p/532a36a7-344f-4acc-84e7-5364fda80bc2?postPreview=free&updated=2026-11-10T22%3A36%3A31.286Z&audience=only_paid&free_preview=true&freemail=true   Getting Schooled - Apocrypha 101: https://substack.com/home/post/p-224185088   0:00 - Show Starts   0:45 - Theme Song   1:56 - Sponsor - Ridge - The Ridge 5-in-1 Power Bank, power on-the-go without compromise! Get 40% off Ridge by going to https://www.ridge.com/HOLYPOST   3:44 - Sponsor - AG1 - For a limited time, go to this link for a free immune-support bundle! https://www.drinkag1.com/HOLYPOST   5:00 - Italian Chef Rebels Against Pineapple!   10:52 - Is the Blue Wave Overhyped?   21:52 - Sponsor - Our Place - Save up to 45% sitewide with bundle and sale savings, with no exclusions, now through November 30! Go to https://www.fromourplace.com and use code HOLYPOST to save on beautiful cookware!   22:57 - Sponsor - BetterHelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/HOLYPOST and get 10% off your first month!   46:46 - Interview   48:02 - Praying in the Midst of Politics   57:36 - What is a Prophet?   1:08:44 - Praying Together with Curiosity   1:19:47 - End Song   Links Mentioned in News Segment: Italian Chef Fired for Refusing to Sin Against Pizza: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx4g1qy6gq9mo   Peter Wehner on Christianity and the Blue Wave: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/11/midterms-christianity-talarico-hamilton/689299/   Mark Silk on "Golden Rule Christianity:" https://religionnews.com/2026/11/04/midterms-were-a-victory-for-golden-rule-christianity/   Tish Harrison Warren: https://holypost.substack.com/p/i-welcome-the-blue-wave-not-the-blue?r=35kf51&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web   Other Resources: Without Ceasing: Bold Prayers for Troubled Times by Sarah L. Sanderson: https://link.amazon/B06nHiK9y   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop   The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.