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  1. 601571: TV, Authoritarianism, & the Formative Power of Reading with Jessica Hooten Wilson- It's been one year since the Dobbs decision by the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade. What have we learned, who has benefitted politically, and has it really reduced the abortion rate? Do television shows that focus on individual heroes and violent solutions to problems cultivate authoritarian beliefs? A new study finds a link between how much TV a person watches and how they vote. A spokesperson from Liberty University says that in order to control the education of their kids, Christians can learn from Stalin, Hitler, and Mao—oh my! Kaitlyn interviews Jessica Hooten Wilson about the power of literature and reading in our spiritual formation, and why it's particularly challenging for evangelicals. Plus, Christian rummages through the attics of strangers in Germany, and all hail our new canine robot overlord—the Thermonator!   Patreon Bonus:  Holy Post Office - How to Discern God's Will https://www.patreon.com/posts/85218135/ 0:00 - Intro   1:41 - Show Starts   4:37 - Theme Song   4:58 - Sponsor - AG1 To get your FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase, go to athleticgreens.com/HOLYPOST 6:27 - Christian is in Luxembourg   10:01 - Flamethrowing robot dogs   17:44 - One year anniversary of Dobbs   31:28 - Relationship between television viewing and Trump support   41:52 - Liberty University spokesperson invokes Stalin, Mao, and Hitler on "education" Sponsors   51:24 - Sponsor - Magic Spoon Go to magicspoon.com/HOLYPOST and use code HOLYPOST to get $5 off   53:01 - Sponsor - Hiya Health Go to hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order   54:10 - Interview Intro   58:18 - The importance of non-Biblical literature    1:07:20 - Augustine   1:18:24 - How to read the Bible well   1:32:36  - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment:   Great, They're Putting Flamethrowers on Robot Dogs Now https://futurism.com/the-byte/flamethrower-robot-dog   Authoritarianism mediates the relationship between television viewing and Trump support, study finds https://www.psypost.org/2023/06/authoritarianism-mediates-the-relationship-between-television-viewing-and-trump-support-study-finds-165920   Liberty University spokesperson invokes Stalin, Mao, and Hitler on "education": "We have to get back to that for conservative values" https://currentpub.com/2023/06/26/liberty-university-spokesperson-invokes-stalin-mao-and-hitler-on-education-we-have-to-get-back-to-that-for-conservative-values/ Other resources:   Reading for the Love of God: How to Read as a Spiritual Practice by Jessica Hooten Wilson https://amzn.to/3JBWdFH   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.1 hr 33 min
  2. 602French Friday: "Nerdfest 2023 - UFO Edition"An Air Force veteran recently came forward with whistleblower allegations that the U.S. government has possession of extra-terrestrial vehicles, more reports of UAPs (unidentified arial phenomena) have been declassified, and senators, former CIA directors, and even former President Obama are speaking publicly about UFOs. Self-identified "nerds" David French and Skye Jethani debate the evidence that we're not alone in the universe, explore the massive theological implications of discovering intelligent alien life, and conclude with a conversation around the virtue of humility and the danger of certainty. 0:00 - Theme Song   0:17 - Recent UFO Evidence   14:45 - Is the evidence credible   29:24 - Sponsor - AG1 Go to athleticgreens.com/HOLYPOST to get your FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase   31:01 - The theological implications of alien life   1:03:00 - End Credits   Links mentioned in interview   US urged to reveal UFO evidence after claim that it has intact alien vehicles https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jun/06/whistleblower-ufo-alien-tech-spacecraft Other resources: David French: https://twitter.com/DavidAFrench   https://www.holypost.com/   Support us and find premium content by going to https://www.patreon.com/holypost   The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.1 hr 4 min
  3. 603572: Christian Nationalist Hospitality & Atheists Get Political with Ryan BurgeThroughout the Bible, God's people are commanded to show hospitality to strangers. But Christian Nationalists unhappy about the number of immigrants in the U.S. are redefining biblical hospitality and twisting the words of Jesus to justify the deportation of millions. What does their inversion of biblical teachings reveal about the Christian Nationalist agenda? Then, pastor, political science professor, and Holy Post Pundit, Ryan Burge, is back to talk about the surprising data around the political activism of atheists, and why the rise of non-religious Americans is dangerous for democracy and destabilizing for society. Plus, why did the media obsess over the five lives lost on the Titanic submersible and largely ignore the capsized refugee boat that killed more than 500? Patreon Bonus: Christian Asks - How Does Anger Lead Us to Idolatry? https://www.patreon.com/posts/85537876/ 0:00 - Intro   1:17 - Show Starts   2:28 - Theme Song   2:49 - Sinking of the Titan Submersible   10:11 - Christian Hospitality = Mass Deportation?   22:39 - Responding to Common Objections of Our Stance on Immigration   Sponsors   39:31 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling   40:39 - Sponsor - Blueland   41:47 - Interview Intro   44:09 - The rise of political activism among atheists   54:11 - Political activism replacing religious impulses   1:02:59 - Religious Freedom   1:19:19  - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment:   A tale of two disasters: Missing Titanic sub captivates the world days after deadly migrant shipwreck https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/syria-migrants-boat-sinking-titanic-submersive-missing-rcna90336   The Virtue of Hospitality  https://americanreformer.org/2023/06/the-virtue-of-hospitality/ Other resources:   No One Participates in Politics More than Atheists https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/no-one-participates-in-politics-more   Ryan Burge's Substack https://substack.com/@ryanburge   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.1 hr 20 min
  4. 604573: The Supreme Court Rules on Affirmative Action, Discrimination, & Free SpeechThe Supreme Court has released two highly anticipated and controversial rulings about race, sexual identity, and discrimination. First, colleges and universities may no longer give preferential status to applicants based on their race. Is the end of affirmative action really the catastrophe some are claiming? And a web designer will not be required by law to create websites for same-sex weddings. Is this ruling a defeat for LGBT rights, or a victory for free speech? And why has the reporting about both of these cases been so misleading? Also this week, a new government super-computer will determine whether we should geo-engineer the atmosphere to block out the sun. What could possibly go wrong? And Phil blows things up in rural Michigan. Patreon Bonus:  Getting Schooled by Kaitlyn Schiess - Rapture Fiction 101 https://www.patreon.com/posts/85947678 0:00 - Intro   1:32 - Show Starts   3:11 - Theme Song   3:33 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling   4:42 - Sponsor - Hiya Health   5:50 - 4th of July Recap 10:25 - Supercomputer to determine whether to block the Sun   19:08 - Correction from last week   22:00 - Affirmative Action   42:56 - Sponsor - AG1   44:26 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food   45:40 - 303 Creative Supreme Court Decision   1:15:06 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment:   Supercomputer Will Help Decide whether to Block the Sun https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/supercomputer-will-help-decide-whether-to-block-the-sun/ Honestly with Bari Weiss Podcast https://www.honestlypod.com/podcast/episode/2d0698d3/affirmative-action-gay-rights-and-free-speech-what-the-supreme-courts-rulings-mean-for-america Other resources:   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.1 hr 16 min
  5. 605574: Non-Toxic Masculinity & Lessons from the Black Church with Justin GiboneyThe feminist movement has made significant advances in the last 50 years, but data indicates men are falling behind. Fewer men then women are graduating from college, deaths of despair are highest among men, and the phrase "toxic masculinity" is ubiquitous in the culture. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss Christine Emba's new article seeking a positive vision for masculinity and why it's elusive to both the right and left. Then, Kaitlyn talked to Justin Giboney from the And Campaign about the upcoming 2024 election. How can Christians avoid the partisan polarization and culture war extremism? Giboney says we should be like Jesus who took firm positions on issues of his day, but he did not pick sides. And he explains the wisdom of the historic Black church with its commitment to Scripture and justice. Also this week, what is God trying to tell us through a surfing sea otter? Patreon Bonus:  Christian Asks - What does it mean to keep the Sabbath? https://www.patreon.com/posts/86289753 0:00 - Intro   1:34 - Show Starts   5:22 - Theme Song   5:41 - Sponsor - Magic Spoon Go to magicspoon.com/HOLYPOST and use code HOLYPOST to get $5 off   7:24 - Animal News   15:57 - Masculinity   1:03:03 - Sponsor - No Small Endeavor Podcast Follow No Small Endeavor on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. https://link.chtbl.com/LN08h4po?sid=HolyPost   1:01:56 - Sponsor - Caldera Lab Get 20% OFF with our code HOLYPOST at calderalab.com   1:04:44 - Interview Intro   1:06:10 - Lessons learned since 2020   1:14:19 - The third way   1:26:28 - The And Campaign   1:41:14 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment:   Surfing sea otter steals surfboards, eludes capture https://www.kron4.com/news/california/photos-surfing-sea-otter-steals-surfboards-eludes-capture/   Men are lost. Here's a map out of the wilderness https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/07/10/christine-emba-masculinity-new-model/?pwapi_token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWJpZCI6IjIzODA0MzciLCJyZWFzb24iOiJnaWZ0IiwibmJmIjoxNjg4OTYxNjAwLCJpc3MiOiJzdWJzY3JpcHRpb25zIiwiZXhwIjoxNjkwMjU3NTk5LCJpYXQiOjE2ODg5NjE2MDAsImp0aSI6IjM1YjE2N2YzLTBmYTUtNDUxYS05YzBlLTZhNzdlOTQ2OWMzNyIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lndhc2hpbmd0b25wb3N0LmNvbS9vcGluaW9ucy8yMDIzLzA3LzEwL2NocmlzdGluZS1lbWJhLW1hc2N1bGluaXR5LW5ldy1tb2RlbC8ifQ.0jNT8W6i8HlLD8NBShNOJkovipRvdnW9kgksH6nhxSs   Chistine Emba's previous appearance on The Holy Post https://www.holypost.com/post/episode-510-the-sbc-report-and-rethinking-sexual-ethics-with-christine-emba Other resources:   The And Campaign: https://andcampaign.org/   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.101:47
  6. 606575: Barbie, Slavery, and the Image of God with Carmen ImesHollywood is struggling. Fewer people are going to theaters, but this week saw the opening of two huge movies including Barbie. Can the movie revive Hollywood, or will its social commentary drive more Americans away? Florida's anti-woke policy is now revising how its public schools teach history by saying enslaved people benefited from the skills they learned. What's really behind the move to downplay the evil of slavery? Dr. Carmen Imes is back to discuss her new book "Being God's Image." She says the Bible has a radical message of human dignity and equality, but Christian communities often unknowingly undermine this ethic. Plus, Elon Musk rebrands Twitter, and scary stories from the beach. Patreon Bonus:  Getting Schooled - Trinity and Gender 101 https://www.patreon.com/posts/86648271 0:00 - Intro   1:48 - Show Starts   2:35 - Theme Song   2:56 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at FaithfulCounseling.com/HOLYPOST   4:08 - Scary Stories from the Beach   10:57 - Barbenheimer and Conservative outrage over Hollywood   31:39 - Florida trying downplay slavery   45:12 - Twitter changing to X   51:40 - Sponsor - Center for Pastor Theologians Visit cptconference.com and use code HOLYPOST to get $10 off your registration fee to the Center for Pastor Theologians Conference   52:50 - Sponsor - AG1 To get your FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase, go to athleticgreens.com/HOLYPOST   54:20 - Interview Intro   59:56 - What it means to be God's image   1:12:24 - What the Church gets wrong about the Image of God   1:22:00 - How Jesus is and isn't the Image of God   1:30:43 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment:   'Barbie' breaks box-office records while crushing right-wing outrage https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/23/opinions/barbie-movie-right-wing-opposition-obeidallah/index.html New Florida standards teach students that some Black people benefited from slavery because it taught useful skills https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/new-florida-standards-teach-black-people-benefited-slavery-taught-usef-rcna95418?utm_medium=10today.us.sat.rd.20230722.436.1&utm_source=email&utm_content=article&utm_campaign=email-2022   Twitter is turning into X. Analysts don't see the treasure map. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/07/24/elon-musk-x-twitter-rebrand-logo/ Other resources:   Being God's Image by Carmen Imes - https://amzn.to/44FTPGA   Bearing God's name by Carmen Imes - https://amzn.to/3Obi3S9   Carmen Imes' course on Seminary Now - https://seminarynow.co/being-gods-image   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.1 hr 31 min
  7. 607French Friday: Alt-Right Lost Boys & OppenheimerThe presidential campaign of Ron Desantis recently fired a young communications staffer who created and posted a video celebrating fascism. It turns out the man has a history of engagement with racist, misogynist leaders of the Alt-Right movement. David French explains why so many conservative young men are being drawn to the Alt-Right, and how they are now occupying more influential roles within the American conservative movement and the Republican Party. Then, Skye Jethani and David French discuss the new Christopher Nolan movie, Oppenheimer. Was the U.S. justified in creating and dropping the A-bomb? And what lessons does the movie have for us today? 0:00 - Theme Song   0:17 - The New Right and the recent troubles of alt-right men   32:48 - Sponsor - Hiya Health Go to hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order   33:54 - Lessons from Oppenheimer   58:49 - End Credits   Other resources: David French: https://twitter.com/DavidAFrench   https://www.holypost.com/   Support us and find premium content by going to https://www.patreon.com/holypost   The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.1 hr 6 min
  8. 608576:Christian A.I., Church Dropouts, & Fixing Men with Christine EmbaA new chatbot based on OpenAI claims to have a "biblical worldview" and invites users to ask questions directly to the Apostle Paul. Is this a helpful tool, or another step closer to replacing Christian community with artificial intelligence? Then, a new article in The Atlantic says 40 million Americans have stopped attending church because our culture is addicted to work and no longer values community. But is it all the culture's fault, or does the church also carry some blame? Washington Post columnist, Christine Emba, is back to discuss her new report about the masculinity crisis. She explains why voices on the far right are engaging men with a message of misogyny and anger, while voices on the left aren't trying to engage men at all. Is there a better way out of the crisis? Also this week—toxic zombie worms Patreon Bonus:  Interview with Amy Peeler on her Barbie movie article https://www.patreon.com/posts/87033946   0:00 - Intro   1:43 - Show Starts   2:55 - Theme Song   3:19 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout.    4:30 - Animal News   11:32 - Christian AI Chatbot   30:01 - Why Americans stopped going to church   58:14 - Sponsor - Sponsor -  Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at Faithful Counseling.com/HOLYPOST   59:18 - Sponsor - Caldera Lab Get 20% OFF with our code HOLYPOST at calderalab.com   1:00:57 - Interview Intro   1:06:28 - Responses on the right to the masculinity crisis   1:17:14 - Responses on the left to the masculinity crisis   1:25:25 - Solutions   1:36:51 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment:   Toxin-secreting hammerhead worms are invading the D.C. area. How to stop them. https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2023/07/22/hammerhead-worms-invasive-poisonous-dc/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=U+S++Reservists+to+Boost+NATO&utm_campaign=U+S++Reservists+to+Boost+NATO   A worm has been revived after 46,000 years in the Siberian permafrost https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/28/world/worm-resurrected-frozen-siberian-permafrost-intl-scli-scn/index.html   Meet the Christian creators designing chatbots 'with a biblical worldview' https://religionnews.com/2023/07/20/meet-the-christian-creators-designing-biblically-inspired-chatbots/ The Misunderstood Reason Millions of Americans Stopped Going to Church https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/07/christian-church-communitiy-participation-drop/674843/ Other resources: Men are lost. Here's a map out of the wilderness https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/07/10/christine-emba-masculinity-new-model/ Chistine Emba's previous appearance on The Holy Post https://www.holypost.com/post/episode-510-the-sbc-report-and-rethinking-sexual-ethics-with-christine-emba   Rethinking Sex: A Provocation by Christine Emba https://amzn.to/3DFfd2Y   And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle by Jon Meacham https://amzn.to/3QmS6Sm Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.1 hr 37 min
  9. 609577: How Church Became Theater & the Evangelical Imagination with Karen Swallow PriorA new survey of worship leaders finds that four megachurches have cornered the worship music market. Should we care who is writing the songs we sing in church, and what gets lost when market forces influence local ministries? A sermon clip has gone viral showing a megachurch pastor scolding people who arrive late or leave early because they are treating the "church like it's a religious show instead of a welcoming family." But are people acting like church is a show because that's the model church leaders have created? We explore the history of how churches came to copy theaters and its impact on the church's mission and power. Then, Phil talks to Karen Swallow Prior about her new book, "The Evangelical Imagination: How Stories, Images, and Metaphors Created a Culture in Crisis." She explains how the current crisis in evangelicalism finds its roots in trying to preserve Victorian values rather than biblical ones. Also this week: a celebrity bear is above the law. Patreon Bonus:  Holy Post Office -  How do you justify the O.T God who commanded Israel to annihilate other nations, with the New Testament themes of loving our enemies? https://youtu.be/IMEMzA8rJZQ 0:00 - Intro   1:49 - Show Starts   4:10 - Theme Song   4:27 - Sponsor - Hiya Health   5:36 - Animal News   14:05 - How we choose worship music in church   34:55 - JD Greear's recent viral clip   56:03 - Sponsor - AG1 To get your FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase, go to athleticgreens.com/HOLYPOST    57:32 - Sponsor - Blueland To get 15% off your first order, go to Blueland.com/HOLYPOST   58:38 - Interview Intro Karen Swallow Prior   1:03:36 - How Victorian literature influenced Evangelicalism    1:12:20 - Evangelicialism and Empire   1:24:43 - Broadening our imagination   1:36:43 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment:   Hank the Tank: Fugitive burglar bear captured in California https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-66429736 Few worship leaders avoid Hillsong, Bethel songs — despite controversies and scandal https://religionnews.com/2023/07/11/few-worship-leaders-avoid-hillsong-bethel-songs-despite-controversies-and-scandal/ JD Greear's sermon clip - https://twitter.com/laurchas22/status/1687426921586622464 Other resources:   The Evangelical Imagination: How Stories, Images, and Metaphors Created a Culture in Crisis by Karen Swallow Prior https://amzn.to/3qm5F9N Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.1 hr 37 min
  10. 610578: How America Got Mean & Why We Misread the Bible with John WaltonIn a new article in The Atlantic, David Brooks asks how America became so mean. He says moral formation used to be a key part of social, religious, and educational structures in the country, but after World War II communal virtues were abandoned for an individualistic and therapeutic model. Simply put, we stopped teaching people how to be good. But what's missing from Brooks' solution? A popular preacher says he won't watch The Chosen because it violates the Second Commandment prohibiting any images of God. Is he right? Then, Dr. John Walton is back to discuss his new book, "Wisdom for Faithful Reading." He explains why relying on the Holy Spirit isn't enough when engaging the Bible, and why he believes the American church isn't facing a crisis of biblical illiteracy but a crisis of biblical interpretation. Also this week—snakes are falling from the sky in Texas. Patreon Bonus:  Holy Post Office -  Getting Schooled - Inerrancy 101 https://www.patreon.com/posts/87746315/ 0:00 - Intro   2:11 - Show Starts   4:32 - Theme Song   4:56 - Sponsor - Caldera Labs Get 20% OFF with our code HOLYPOST at www.calderalab.com   6:35 - Animal News   18:07 - The Chosen and the 2nd commandment   30:29 - How America Got Mean   53:55 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST   55:04  - Sponsor - Sunday's Dog Food Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout   56:18 - Interview Intro John Walton   59:10 - Faithfully reading Scripture   1:05:39 - Hermeneutical literacy    1:14:43 - Difference between referencing and affirming   1:31:08 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment:   A Woman Was Attacked by a Snake That Fell From the Sky. Then a Hawk Dived In https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/09/us/texas-woman-snake-hawk-sky.html   Author, preacher Voddie Baucham says he won't watch 'The Chosen,' cites Second Commandment https://www.christianpost.com/news/voddie-baucham-says-he-wont-watch-the-chosen.html   HOW AMERICA GOT MEAN https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/09/us-culture-moral-education-formation/674765/ Other resources:   Our latest explainer video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9sBIcrblS4   Wisdom for Faithful Reading: Principles and Practices for Old Testament Interpretation by John Walton  https://amzn.to/3YIl40X   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.1 hr 32 min
  11. 611579: How the Bible is Used & Abused in Politics with Kaitlyn SchiessAn unknown country singer with a fake name has skyrocketed to the top of the charts with the song "Rich Men North of Richmond," and the film "The Sound of Freedom" has become one of the top-grossing movies of the year. These sleeper hits were both fueled by the MAGA media and conservative audiences. What do they say about the movement and the divisions in American culture? Then, Skye talks to Kaitlyn about the launch of her new book, "The Ballot and the Bible," and the way political movements have used and abused scripture throughout American history. She also explains how George W. Bush and Barack Obama used the Bible very differently during their presidencies, and the surprising reason Obama cited scripture far more often. Also this week—backyard billionaire wrestling, China hires full-time adult children, and a three-year-old with the worst superpower ever.   Holy Post Plus:  Bonus interview with Kaitlyn Schiess https://www.patreon.com/posts/88098034   Christian Asks - How do we know we're really maturing in Christ? https://www.patreon.com/posts/88097903 0:00 - Intro   2:30 - Show Starts   3:57 - Theme Song   4:19 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST   5:29 - Sponsor - Hiya Health Go to www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order   6:35 - Listener Emails   11:08 - Zuckerberg vs Musk   16:17 - Full time children in China   30:31 - Rich Men North of Richmond   44:07 - Sound of Freedom   56:23 - Sponsor - Center for Pastor Theologians Visit cptconference.com and use code HOLYPOST to get $10 off your registration fee to the Center for Pastor Theologians Conference   57:35 - Sponsor - AG1 To get your FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase, go to athleticgreens.com/HOLYPOST   59:08 - Interview Intro Kaitlyn Schiess   1:02:13 - How the Bible was used during the American Revolution   1:09:29 - Romans 13   1:26:25 - How Bush and Obama used Scripture during their presidencies   1:37:11 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment:   Mark Zuckerberg says 'it's time to move on' from Elon Musk cage fight https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/14/tech/zuckerberg-musk-cage-fight-move-on-hnk-intl/index.html   Young Chinese are getting paid to be 'full-time children' as jobs become harder to find https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/26/economy/china-youth-unemployment-intl-hnk/index.html   Oliver Anthony's Viral Hit Doesn't Love Its Neighbors https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2023/august-web-only/oliver-anthony-song-rich-men-north-richmond-love-neighbor.html Other resources:   The Ballot and the Bible by Kaitlyn Schiess https://amzn.to/45w9qIY   The Bible and Politics Explainer Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9sBIcrblS4&t=279s   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.1 hr 38 min
  12. 612580: The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy with Robert P. JonesData indicates that white supremacy is growing in popularity, and according to FBI statistics hate crimes have spiked by 35 percent in recent years. Why can't America shake itself free from white supremacy? The president and founder of Public Religion Research Institute, Robert P. Jones, is back to discuss his new book about the real roots of white supremacy in the 15th century Doctrine of Discovery. Also this week, why are religious Republican primary candidates losing so badly to Donald Trump? Holy Post Pundit and sociologist, Ryan Burge, says despite 30 years of conservative political activism liberals have clearly won the culture war. So why are so many evangelicals still fighting it? And, research finds robot preachers stink, and Phil is confused about professional corn hole players.   Holy Post Plus:  Getting Schooled - Conspiracy Theories https://www.patreon.com/posts/88443462 0:00 - Intro   1:28 - Show Starts   4:27 - Theme Song   4:49 - Sponsor - Sunday's Dog Food - Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout   6:03 - News of the Good   13:45 - Robotic Preachers   19:31 - GOP Debate   29:09 - Liberals Have Won the Culture War   49:11 - Sponsor - Magic Spoon Go to www.magicspoon.com/HOLYPOST and use code HOLYPOST to get $5 off   50:48 - Sponsor - Fabric by Gerber Life Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at www.meetfabric.com/HOLYPOST   - Interview Intro Robert Jones   54:08 - The 1619 Project   1:04:51 - The Doctrine of Discovery Manifest Destiny   1:13:53 - The modern ramifications   1:31:44 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment:   Quadruple Amputee Given 3% of Survival as Baby Defies Odds, Becomes Pro Sportsman https://mymodernmet.com/dayton-webber-american-cornhole-league-quadruple-amputee/   Robot preachers get less respect, fewer donations https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2023/07/robot-preachers-less-respect   Liberals have won the Culture War https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/liberals-have-won-the-culture-war Other resources:   The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy: and the Path to a Shared American Future by Robert Jones https://amzn.to/3qWeGGQ   White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity by Robert Jones https://amzn.to/3qHRRH6   Holy Post Episode 475 with Robert Jones https://www.holypost.com/post/episode-475-mammoths-mcdowell-making-sense-of-white-supremacy-with-robert-p-jones Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.1 hr 32 min
  13. 613French Friday - Marriage, Parenting, & Prolonged AdolescenceIn a more personal French Friday, David French shares about the mix of pride and sadness he felt when his adult children and his grandchildren recently moved away. This leads to a wider conversation with Skye Jethani about the challenges and blessings of parenting, the pros and cons of getting married young, and why millennials in nearly every developed country are delaying marriage and having fewer kids. They also touch on the recent Republican primary debate, and what Trump's indictments mean for the 2024 presidential race. 0:00 - Theme Song   0:17 - David and Skye open up about recent life changes   15:39 - Declining birth rates and prolonged adolescence   47:42 - Sponsor - Radvo Register today for the Radvo Conference (Sept 21-23) at https://radvoco.org/   48:52 - Politics, Republicans, and Trump   1:12:39- End Credits   Other resources: David French: https://twitter.com/DavidAFrench   Three Generations Under One Roof https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/27/opinion/family-together-health-scare.html https://www.holypost.com/   Support us and find premium content by going to https://www.patreon.com/holypost   The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.1 hr 13 min
  14. 614581: How Evangelicalism Lost Its Way with Russell MooreA prominent conservative Calvinist has denounced white Christian Nationalism as heretical and racist, but the movement is still gaining popularity within theologically Reformed circles. How deep is this divide among the anti-woke theobros? New data says the massive rise in loneliness and depression is linked to the rise in singleness, and that marriage remains the best predictor of happiness. Then, Russell Moore is back to discuss his new book, "Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America." He explains how evangelical churches form people to value authoritarian leadership, why evangelicalism's response to market forces is a great strength and its fatal weakness, and how the fear that drives so many evangelicals is a betrayal of the faith. Plus, cows in cars getting caught. Holy Post Plus:  Bonus Interview with Russell Moore https://www.patreon.com/posts/88822543 0:00 - Intro   1:31 - Show starts   3:54 - Theme Song   4:15 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST   5:29 - Shotgun Riding Bull   12:28 - Owen Strachan calls out white nationalist theobros   33:33 - New report says marriage makes you happier   44:31 - Sponsor - Hiya Health Go to www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order   45:36 - Sponsor - Blueland To get 15% off your first order, go to www.Blueland.com/HOLYPOST   46:45 - Interview Intro Russell Moore   49:46 - Market Driven Christianity   55:57 - Authoritarianism    1:08:08 - Fear Driven Evangelicalism   1:31:44 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment:   Norfolk police pull over man with bull riding shotgun https://northeast.newschannelnebraska.com/story/49572004/norfolk-police-pull-over-man-and-bull-riding-shotgun   Calvinist activist warns that white nationalism is invading Reformed churches https://religionnews.com/2023/08/23/calvinist-author-and-professor-warns-that-white-nationalism-is-invading-reformed-churches-owen-strachan/   The best predictor of happiness in America? Marriage https://unherd.com/thepost/the-best-predictor-of-happiness-in-america-marriage/   Stop Swiping. Start Settling. https://www.thefp.com/p/dating-apps-decline-of-marriage   Other resources:   Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America by Russell Moore https://amzn.to/47WrZbb   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.1 hr 27 min
  15. 615582: The Rise and Fall of New Atheism with Justin BrierleyIf you live in a part of the country that was originally settled by Puritans or Quakers you will probably live a lot longer than if you live in a region colonized by the Scots, the Irish, or that was dominated by slavery. A new article explores why this is true, and we discuss how immigration patterns from 200 years ago even impacts how we read the Bible. UK broadcast, speaker, and host of the Unbelievable? Podcast, Justin Brierley, is back to discuss his new book, "The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God." In it he documents how the same political divisions and culture war issues that are dividing the church have also ruptured the New Atheism movement, and how that's leading more academics and intellectuals to reconsider the claims of Christianity. Also this week—the internet prevents dementia, and what books can we still burn in Denmark? Holy Post Plus:  Christian Asks - How to make sense of God's wrath and anger https://www.patreon.com/posts/89175876 0:00 - Intro    1:29 - Show starts   2:05 - Theme Song   2:27 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST   3:41 - Older adults should use the internet?   10:03 - Denmark bans burning religious texts 18:36 - America's Surprising Partisan Divide on Life Expectancy   45:06 - "Why I'm Still a Christian" trailer   47:33 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog food   48:45 - Sponsor - AG1   50:18 - Interview Intro Justin Brierley   53:48 - The Rise of New Atheism   58:33 - The Fall of New Atheism (Elevator Gate)   1:09:09 - Surprising Allies   1:28:44 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment:   Older adults who regularly use the internet have half the risk of dementia compared to non-regular users https://www.psypost.org/2023/09/older-adults-who-regularly-use-the-internet-have-half-the-risk-of-dementia-compared-to-non-regular-users-183597?ref=thefuturist   Denmark to Ban Public Burning of the Bible and Quran https://michaelfbird.substack.com/p/denmark-to-ban-public-burning-of?r=6smb2&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email   America's Surprising Partisan Divide on Life Expectancy https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2023/09/01/america-life-expectancy-regions-00113369 Other resources: The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God: Why New Atheism Grew Old and Secular Thinkers Are Considering Christianity Again by Justin Brierley https://amzn.to/3ZehoEq Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.1 hr 29 min
  16. 616Why I'm Still a Christian with LecraeThe last five or six years have been rough for many thoughtful faithful Christians. The embrace of Trump and Trumpism, the rise of ethnic nationalism and xenophobia, conspiracy theories and abuse scandals have rocked the church. Many have walked away in disgust. Some have spoken out and paid the price and yet, rather than walking away, they have remained committed to Christ and his church. We wanted to sit down with a few of those who have cried out like voices in the wilderness and who have been attacked by the church they love, and yet still remain. One of those people is Lecrae, an award winning hip hop artist and entrepreneur, initially celebrated in white reformed evangelical circles. Things changed when he began speaking out about racial justice. Concerts were canceled and boycotts were called for. We sat down with Lecrae to hear his story and find out why through it all, he's still following Jesus. 0:00 - Theme Song   0:29 - Intro   1:25 - Lecrae's backstory    8:12 - How the last 6-7 years changed Lecrae's view of Evangelicalism    18:16 - Sponsor - With God Daily Subscribe today at www.withgoddaily.com   19:57 - How Lecrae views his faith and the Church today   31:14 - Lecrae's advice to those deconstructing their faith   38:05 - End Credits Resources:   Lecrae https://lecrae.com/   I Am Restored: How I Lost My Religion but Found My Faith by Lecrae https://amzn.to/3RtIohz   Episode Music - "Sorrow's Got a Hold On Me" by Paul Zach https://www.paulzachmusic.com/ https://open.spotify.com/album/0IGfsm8Y61UxmkCcaAWtHg   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.39 min
  17. 617583: One Black Family's Story about Poverty, Racism, & Grace with Esau McCaulleyTheologian and writer, Esau McCaulley, is back to talk about his new memoir "How Far to the Promised Land: One Black Family's Story of Hope and Survival in the American South." He says there is grace in learning to tell the complicated facets of his family's story, rather than reducing it to a single story about race, poverty, or trauma. McCaulley believes that's a lesson we need to apply to America's story as well. Also this week, David Brooks writes about the courage and wisdom of three women during World War II. What do their stories tell us about the Christian life today? Plus, why are men thinking so much about the Roman Empire? And a three-legged bear walks into a bar. Holy Post Plus:  Getting Schooled - The Social Gospel 101 https://www.patreon.com/posts/89526626 0:00 - Intro   1:22 - Show starts   2:13 - Theme Song   2:35 - Sponsor - Magic Spoon Go to www.magicspoon.com/HOLYPOST and use code HOLYPOST to get $5 off   4:15 - A Three-Legged Bear Walks Into a Bar   10:23 - Men Thinking About Ancient Rome   16:58 - David Brooks' article on women and wisdom   43:26 - Sponsor - Hiya Health Go to hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order   44:31 - Sponsor - Fabric by Gerber Life Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at www.meetfabric.com/HOLYPOST   45:43 - Interview Intro Esau McCaulley   49:32 - Why Esau wrote a memoir   54:28 - The Black American Experience   1:20:34 - Fatherhood   1:26:48 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment:   A Three-Legged Bear Walks Into a Bar https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/07/us/three-legged-bear-tripod-florida-lake-mary.html Men Think About the Roman Empire All the Time. Here's What Women Say They Think About https://time.com/6315328/roman-empire-tiktok-trend-women-response/ The Feminine Way to Wisdom https://comment.org/the-feminine-way-to-wisdom/ Other resources: How Far to the Promised Land: One Black Family's Story of Hope and Survival in the American South by Esau McCaulley https://amzn.to/44YMeSH   Esau McCaulley - https://esaumccaulley.com/   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.1 hr 27 min
  18. 618Why I'm Still a Christian with Kristin Du MezThe last five or six years have been rough for many thoughtful faithful Christians. The embrace of Trump and Trumpism, the rise of ethnic nationalism and xenophobia, conspiracy theories and abuse scandals have rocked the church. Many have walked away in disgust. Some have spoken out and paid the price and yet, rather than walking away, they have remained committed to Christ and his church. One of those people is Kristen Du Mez, a New York Times best selling author and professor of History at Calvin University. Her book, "Jesus and John Wayne" made headlines by examining how toxic masculinity and misogyny within white evangelicalism has affected American history and culture. The reaction to Du Mez's book within White Evangelicalism was swift and ugly. Skye sat down with Kristin Du Mez to hear her story and find out why, through it all, she's still following Jesus.   0:00 - Theme Song 0:29 - Intro 1:37 -  How Kristin became a Christian 7:38 - Kristin's thoughts on Evangelicalism 22:04 - Sponsor - AG1 To get your FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase, go to athleticgreens.com/HOLYPOST 23:33 - What's helping Kristin remain a Christian today 37:10 - End Credits Resources: Kristin Du Mez https://kristindumez.com/ Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation https://amzn.to/3LAtT7U Episode Music - "Sorrow's Got a Hold On Me" by Paul Zachhttps://www.paulzachmusic.com/ https://open.spotify.com/album/0IGfsm8Y61UxmkCcaAWtHg   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.38 min
  19. 619584: Dress Codes, Growing Fears, & Why Grace is Still Amazing with Philip YanceyThe Senate is relaxing its dress code so senators can wear hoodies and gym shorts, but senate staffers are still required to wear suits and ties. Is it a meaningless change or the sign of wider institutional decay? A new study finds 7 out of 10 pastors say their congregations are more fearful about the world and the future. Are they really being shaped by the gospel of Christ or by the fearmongers in the media? And researchers asked religious Americans, what's the bigger problem today—actual racism or false accusations of racism? The responses are telling. Then, author Philip Yancey is back for the 25th anniversary of his best-selling book, "What So Amazing About Grace?" He says our culture is even more divided and condemning than when he first wrote the book in the 1990s, and he examines why grace has fallen out of favor even among Christians and how to get it back. Holy Post Plus:  Getting Schooled - Christian Asks - How Can We Know an Unknowable God? https://www.patreon.com/posts/89886985 0:00 - Intro   1:31 - Show starts   2:05 - Theme Song   2:28 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST 3:41 - Taylor Swift   6:34 - Dress Codes   15:44 - Growing fear in church congregations   36:20 - White Evangelicals claim racism is overblown 43:46 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout - Sponsor - Fast Growing Trees Get 15% off  your entire order when you go to www.fastgrowingtrees.com/HOLYPOST but only through October 15th   46:01 - Interview Intro Philip Yancey   48:07 - The original version of  "What's So Amazing About Grace"   53:29 - The need for grace   1:08:12 - Why social outcasts are often drawn to Jesus   1:15:27 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment:   Skye's Twitter Rant - https://twitter.com/SkyeJethani/status/1704855253156610395?s=20   Nearly 70% of churchgoers have 'a growing sense of fear': Lifeway Research  https://www.christianpost.com/news/nearly-70-percent-of-churches-have-a-growing-sense-of-fear-lifeway.html   White Christians say too many see racism when it's not there, new poll finds https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2023/08/29/white-christians-pew-poll-racism/ Other resources: What's So Amazing About Grace? Revised and Updated by Philip Yancey https://amzn.to/3t6TIWK   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.1 hr 16 min
  20. 620French Friday - Abortions Rise & Civic IgnoranceEven pro-life critics of Donald Trump credit him with appointing three Supreme Court justices who overturned Roe v Wade. But now Trump is calling further restrictions to abortion a "terrible thing." Why are pro-life conservatives still overwhelming supporting the ex-President? David French discusses the shifting politics of the pro-life movement, the risk of aligning with Trump, and why abortions are on the rise after overturning Roe. Plus, data shows most Americans have always been ignorant about how their own government is structured and works, so why is civic ignorance now more dangerous than before? French says it's because the civic ignorance of the citizens has now infected our government leaders as well, and these elites no longer police themselves or defend institutional norms.   0:00 - Theme Song   0:17 - Trump's comments about abortion   13:57 - Pragmatic ways to reduce abortion   26:05 - A Culture of Hope   31:12 - Sponsor - With God Daily Sign up today at withgoddaily.com   32:14 - Sponsor - Dreamland Baby Go to dreamlandbabyco.com and enter my code HOLYPOST at checkout to receive 20% off sitewide + free shipping   34:11 - Civic Ignorance   1:06:28- End Credits   Other resources: David French: https://twitter.com/DavidAFrench Trump tries to play both sides on abortion https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4219271-trump-tries-to-play-both-sides-on-abortion/   The Importance of Hope in the Pro-Life Movement https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/22/opinion/abortion-law-reality.html   The articulate ignorance of Vivek Ramaswamy https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/31/opinion/ramaswamy-political-ignorance.html https://www.holypost.com/   Support us and find premium content by going to https://www.patreon.com/holypost   The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.1 hr 7 min
  21. 621Why I'm Still a Christian with Russell MooreThe last five or six years have been rough for many thoughtful faithful Christians. The embrace of Trump and Trumpism, the rise of ethnic nationalism and xenophobia, conspiracy theories and abuse scandals have rocked the church. Many have walked away in disgust. Some have spoken out and paid the price and yet, rather than walking away, they have remained committed to Christ and his church. We wanted to sit down with a few of those who have cried out like voices in the wilderness and who have been attacked by the church they love, and yet still remain. One of those people is Russell Moore who spent his whole life in the Southern Baptist convention. After standing against Trump and then advocating for an honest assessment of sexual abuse within the SBC, Moore became a pariah among the conservative wing of the convention, ultimately leading to his departure from the SBC. I sat down with Russell Moore to hear his story and find out why through it all, he's still following Jesus. 0:00 - Theme Song   0:29 - Intro   1:37 - Moore speaking out in 2016   11:16 - How Moore's faith has been impacted   16:32 - Sponsor - AG1 To get your FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase, go to athleticgreens.com/HOLYPOST   18:03 - How Moore stays focus on Jesus   37:10 - End Credits Resources:   Russell Moore https://www.russellmoore.com Episode Music - "Sorrow's Got a Hold On Me" by Paul Zach https://www.paulzachmusic.com/ https://open.spotify.com/album/0IGfsm8Y61UxmkCcaAWtHg   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.38 min
  22. 622585: The Overlooked Heroes of American Christianity with Jasmine HolmesFor decades most Americans have said other people cannot be trusted. The exception was regular churchgoers who reported more faith in their neighbors, but new data says attending church no longer boosts social trust. What's changed? Why are political conservatives suddenly talking much less about abortion and much more about transgender issues? Young earth creationists and Christian nationalists are flirting. What's the attraction? Kaitlyn Schiess talks to author and Instagram historian, Jasmine Holmes, about her new book "Crowned with Glory," and the overlooked story of how Black Christians shaped American history. And Phil has a disturbing story about rats, slugs, and worms.   Holy Post Plus:  Holy Post Office - How should Western Christians be involved in missions? With Mekdes Haddis - https://www.patreon.com/posts/90265784 0:00 - Intro   1:29 - Show starts   2:53 - Theme Song   3:15 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST   4:27 - Worms, Rats, Slugs, Oh My!   14:27 - Abortion and Transgender Rights   23:55 - Christian Nationalism at The Ark Encounter   29:30 - Lack of Trust Among Church Attenders 45:15 - Sponsor - Blueland - Get 15% off your first order by going to Blueland dot com slash HOLYPOST 46:18 - Sponsor - Moody Publishing - Pick up your copy of "Just Show Up" by Drew Dyck today at Moodypublishers.com or wherever fine books are sold.  47:26 - Interview Intro Jasmine Holmes - https://jasminelholmes.com/   49:11 - Why Jasmine became interested in history   54:58 - Compiling stories of black history in America   1:17:41 - How black history in America can give Christians hope   1:24:42- End Credits Links mentioned in news segment:   Worm that jumps from rats to slugs to human brains has invaded Southeast US https://arstechnica.com/health/2023/09/worm-that-jumps-from-rats-to-slugs-to-human-brains-has-invaded-southeast-us/ Church Attendance Used To Drive Up Trust: It Doesn't Anymore https://religionunplugged.com/news/2023/9/7/church-attendance-used-to-drive-up-trust-it-doesnt-anymore   Christian Nationalism at The Ark Encounter https://twitter.com/scott_m_coley/status/1706750592247271907?s=20 Other resources: Crowned with Glory: How Proclaiming the Truth of Black Dignity Has Shaped American History by Jasmine Holmes: https://amzn.to/3Q21Qkj   Carved in Ebony: Lessons from the Black Women Who Shape Us by Jasmine Holmes https://amzn.to/48OCmOK   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.1 hr 25 min
  23. 623Why I'm Still a Christian with Jemar TisbyThe last five or six years have been rough for many thoughtful faithful Christians. The embrace of Trump and Trumpism, the rise of ethnic nationalism and xenophobia, conspiracy theories and abuse scandals have rocked the church. Many have walked away in disgust. Some have spoken out and paid the price and yet, rather than walking away, they have remained committed to Christ and his church. We wanted to sit down with a few of those who have cried out like voices in the wilderness and who have been attacked by the church they love, and yet still remain. One of those people is Jemar Tisby who is a professor of history at Simmons College of Kentucky in Louisville. He's also the author of the New York Times best selling book, The Color Of Compromise and How to Fight Racism. Tisby's efforts to help the white church come to terms with its own racist history led to speaking invitations and conference appearances and then a brutal backlash as he became the face for many of the dangers of woke in the church. I sat down with Jemar Tisby to find out why after all the attacks, he's still following Jesus. 0:00 - Theme Song 0:29 - Intro 1:40 - Jemar's backstory 5:15 - When Jemar started talking about race 18:22 - What Jemar has learned about God in the last 6 years 21:38 - Sponsor - AG1 To get your FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase, go to athleticgreens.com/HOLYPOST 23:07 - How Jemar's view on faith has transformed 37:29 - End Credits Resources:   Jemar Tisby https://jemartisby.substack.com/   Episode Music - "Sorrow's Got a Hold On Me" by Paul Zach https://www.paulzachmusic.com/ https://open.spotify.com/album/0IGfsm8Y61UxmkCcaAWtHg   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.38 min
  24. 624586: What We Get Wrong About Heaven (Hint: Almost Everything) with Skye JethaniSkye's new book "What If Jesus Was Serious About Heaven?" Is here! Kaitlyn interviews him about the book, why popular Christian beliefs about heaven are so often unbiblical, and how heaven can become an idol that replaces Jesus as the center of our faith. Also this week: Reactions to the war that's erupted in Israel. How will the End Times industry spin this unprecedented attack? Phil returns from Nashville with insights about why evangelicals are bad at comedy but good at anger. Kaitlyn learns what a "hutchmoot" is. And the Holy Post (producer) has a baby! Holy Post Plus:  Getting Schooled - Taylor Swift 101 https://www.patreon.com/posts/90733851 Why I'm Still a Christian Bonus Episode with Philip Yancey https://www.patreon.com/posts/90734106 0:00 - Intro   0.51 - Show starts   1:57 - Theme Song   2:20 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout.  3:33 - Israel at War with Hammas   14:42 - Why aren't Christians funny?   41:40 - Sponsor - Fabric by Gerber Life Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at www.meetfabric.com/HOLYPOST 42:50 - Sponsor - Dreamland Baby Go to dreamlandbabyco.com and enter my code HOLYPOST at checkout to receive 20% off sitewide + free shipping   44:05 - Interview Intro   45:58 - Why Heaven and what we get wrong about it   55:47 - The Kingdom of Heaven   1:02:57 - Dangers of escapist mentality   1:21:33 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment:   Hutchmoot http://www.hutchmoot.com/ Other resources: What if Jesus Was Serious About Heaven? By Skye Jethani https://amzn.to/3Q9XeZs Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.1 hr 22 min
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