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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. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/156797193/ 0:00 - Show Starts 1:09 - Theme Song 2:17 - Sponsor - Feeding America - Feeding America, led by neighbors! Give now to end hunger at https://www.feedingamerica.org 2:49 - Sponsor - Rocket Money - Find and cancel your old subscriptions with Rocket Money at https://www.rocketmoney.com/HOLYPOST 4:45 - Futuristic Toilet Car! 9:43 - Just War Theory 22:40 - Lecrae and Deconstruction 35:25 - Sponsor - Garrett Seminary - Regardless of where and how you are called, Garrett Seminary can help you with practical skills and leadership. Check it out at: https://garrett.edu/discern 36:28 - Sponsor - Blueland - Get up to 15% off your first order by going to https://www.Blueland.com/HOLYPOST 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/ 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.

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. Holy Post Plus: Bonus Interview with Bri Stensrud: https://www.patreon.com/posts/155624095/ Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/155629230/ 0:00 - Show Starts 2:08 - Theme Song 2:30 - 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! 3:33 - Sponsor - Rocket Money - Find and cancel your old subscriptions with Rocket Money at https://www.rocketmoney.com/HOLYPOST 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 26:16 - Sponsor - PolicyGenius - Secure your family's tomorrow so you have peace of mind today. Go to https://www.policygenius.com/HOLYPOST to find the right life insurance for you 27:17 - Sponsor - Feeding America - Feeding America, led by neighbors! Give now to end hunger at https://www.feedingamerica.org 27:47 - Sponsor - Bushnell University - Equip yourself to be transformative in your community! Go to https://www.bushnell.edu 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 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.

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? Holy Post Plus: My Hill to Die On: You Shouldn't Write Your Wedding Vows: https://www.patreon.com/posts/my-hill-to-die-154029219 Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/154448508/ 0:00 - Show Starts 5:19 - Theme Song 5:40 - Sponsor - World Relief - Help families overseas and refugees in crisis! When you give now before Easter Sunday, your donation will be doubled! Start your partnership today at https://www.worldrelief.org/holypost 6:42 - Sponsor - 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! 7:58 - AI Stunting Human Interactions? 24:19 - Sponsor - Our Place - Go to https://www.fromourplace.com and use code HOLYPOST to get 10% off site wide on beautiful cookware! 25:05 - Sponsor - Bushnell University - Equip yourself to be transformative in your community! Go to https://www.bushnell.edu 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 Other Resources: Becoming Neighbors: The Common Good Made Local by Amar Peterman: https://amzn.to/3NWHcDN Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

In 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? Get Tickets to a Holy Post Live Recording with Lecrae on April 22, 2026: https://hubs.ly/Q046WJPg0 Holy Post Plus: My Hill to Die On: https://www.patreon.com/posts/153191886/ Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/153302907/ 0:00 - Show Starts 3:34 - Theme Song 3:56 - Sponsor - Feeding America - Feeding America, led by neighbors! Give now to end hunger at https://www.feedingamerica.org 4:33 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food - Get 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to https://www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout. 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? 52:26 - Sponsor - Rocket Money - Find and cancel your old subscriptions with Rocket Money at https://www.rocketmoney.com/HOLYPOST 53:28 - Sponsor - PolicyGenius - Secure your family's tomorrow so you have peace of mind today. Go to https://www.policygenius.com/HOLYPOST to find the right life insurance for you 54:34 - 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! 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 Other Resources: A Journey with Jesus by Bob Goff: https://a.co/d/0eU7SveP Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

The 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. Holy Post Plus: Carrie McKean Bonus Interview on Covid: https://www.patreon.com/posts/152169290/ Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/152168448/ 0:00 - Show Starts 3:20 - Theme Song 3:42 - 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! 4:44 - Sponsor - World Relief - Start a monthly partnership with World Relief to help families in crisis at https://www.worldrelief.org/holypost 5:55 - Snow Leopards 10:50 - War with Iran 17:36 - Shooting in Texas 33:16 - Wanting to Help 49:40 - Sponsor - Public Good Generation - In high school and looking to lead in faith? Check out this Summer Civics Program in Washington DC: https://ccpubliclife.org/holypost 50:52 - Sponsor - Poncho - If you've been looking for the perfect shirt—something breathable, fits great, feels even better, and stands out in a good way—give Poncho a try. Get $10 off and free shipping your first order by using this link: https://www.ponchooutdoors.com/holypost 52:03 - Sponsor - Our Place - Go to https://www.fromourplace.com and use code HOLYPOST to get 10% off site wide on beautiful cookware! 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 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.

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. Holy Post Plus: Joshua Harris Bonus Interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/151002394/ Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/151013259/ 2:15 - Theme Song 2:37 - Sponsor - Rocket Money - Find and cancel your old subscriptions with Rocket Money at https://www.rocketmoney.com/HOLYPOST 3:42 - Sponsor - Poncho - If you've been looking for the perfect shirt—something breathable, fits great, feels even better, and stands out in a good way—give Poncho a try. Get $10 off and free shipping your first order by using this link: https://www.ponchooutdoors.com/holypost 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 50:48 - Sponsor - PolicyGenius - Secure your family's tomorrow so you have peace of mind today. Go to https://www.policygenius.com/HOLYPOST to find the right life insurance for you 52:00 - 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! 53:04 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food - Get 50% off your first order of Sundays. Go to https://www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST50 or use code HOLYPOST50 at checkout. 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 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.

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. Holy Post Plus: 66 Verse to Explain the Bible: https://www.patreon.com/posts/149861136/ Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/149864246/ 0:00 - Show Starts 2:46 - Theme Song 3:05 - Sponsor - World Relief - Help people who face crises and need resettlement! Go to https://www.worldrelief.org/holypost 4:25 - Sponsor - Our Place - Go to https://www.fromourplace.com and use code HOLYPOST to get 10% off site wide on beautiful cookware! 8:38 - Child Returned from I.C.E. Custody 19:43 - Josh Harris Second Slap 34:15 - Faith in Church vs. Faith in Christ 49:14 - Sponsor - Poncho - If you've been looking for the perfect shirt—something breathable, fits great, feels even better, and stands out in a good way—give Poncho a try. Get $10 off and free shopping for your first order by using this link: https://www.ponchooutdoors.com/holypost 50:25 Sponsor - Tyndale - The Life Application Study Bible is here to give you resources to help you understand why scripture matters and how it applies today! Check it out now at: https://www.tyndale.com/sites/lasb/?utm_campaign=Bibles%20-%20NLT%20Life%20Applicati[…]ource=Holy%20Post%20Podcast&utm_medium=Microsite%20Nov%202025 51:32 - 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! 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: instagram.com/p/DUHCCe3DsmM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Other Resources: The Dignity of Dependence: A Feminist Manifesto (Catholic Ideas for a Secular World) by Leah Libresco Sargeant: https://amzn.to/3ZbT8DQ 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.

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? Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/148707266/ Bonus Interview with Ryan Burge: https://www.patreon.com/posts/148694023/ 0:00 - Show Starts 3:38 - Theme Song 4:45 - Sponsor - Poncho - If you've been looking for the perfect shirt—something breathable, fits great, feels even better, and stands out in a good way—give Poncho a try. Get $10 off your first order by using this link: https://www.ponchooutdoors.com/holypost 5:12 - Sponsor - Tyndale - The Life Application Study Bible is here to give you resources to help you understand why scripture matters and how it applies today! Check it out now at: https://www.tyndale.com/sites/lasb/?utm_campaign=Bibles%20-%20NLT%20Life%20Applicati[…]ource=Holy%20Post%20Podcast&utm_medium=Microsite%20Nov%202025 7:00 - The Monkeys are Loose in St. Louis! 15:24 - David Brooks on Love 38:00 - Are You Socially Muscular? 50:33 - 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! 51:30 - Sponsor - PolicyGenius - Secure your family's tomorrow so you have peace of mind today. Go to https://www.policygenius.com/HOLYPOST to find the right life insurance for you 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 Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

The 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." Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/147587950/ Bonus Interview with Sarah Billups: https://www.patreon.com/posts/147498089/ 0:00 - Show Starts 2:52 - Theme Song 3:13 - 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! 4:15 - Sponsor - Our Place - Go to https://www.fromourplace.com and use code HOLYPOST to get 10% off site wide on beautiful cookware! 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 44:50 - Sponsor - Poncho - If you've been looking for the perfect shirt—something breathable, fits great, feels even better, and stands out in a good way—give Poncho a try. Get $10 off your first order by using this link: https://www.ponchooutdoors.com/holypost 46:02 - Sponsor - Brooklyn Bedding - Use code HOLYPOST for 30% off sitewide for a great night's sleep! Go to https://www.brooklynbedding.com/holypost 47:04 - Sponsor - DripDrop - Fast hydration in 16 original flavors! Get 20% on your first order and use promo code HOLYPOST! Go to https://www.dripdrop.com 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 Links: Nervous Systems: Spiritual Practices to Calm Anxiety in Your Body, the Church, and Politics by Sara Billups: https://amzn.to/3N0A60t 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.

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. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/146537688/ Advice-ish with Malcolm Foley: https://www.patreon.com/posts/146452896/ 0:00 - Show Starts 3:15 - Theme Song 3:38 - Sponsor - Glorify - Sign up for the #1 Christian Daily Devotional App to help you stay focused on God. Go to https://glorify-app.com/en/HOLYPOST to download the app today! 4:40 - Sponsor - Rocket Money - Find and cancel your old subscriptions with Rocket Money at https://www.rocketmoney.com/HOLYPOST 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 31:05 - Sponsor - World Relief - Start a monthly partnership with World Relief to help families in crisis at https://www.worldrelief.org/holypost 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 Links: Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Two 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. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/145468927/ Holiday Hill to Die On: https://www.patreon.com/posts/145455604/ Advent Welcome: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/ogTPaT3 0:00 - Show Starts 4:45 - Theme Song 5:08 - - Sponsor - Aura Frames - Need a Great Christmas Gift? Use code HOLYPOST at checkout to save $45-off the Carver Mat Aura Frame at https://www.AuraFrames.com 6:17 - Sponsor - Brooklyn Bedding - Brooklyn Bedding is offering up to 25% off sitewide for our listeners! Go to https://www.brooklynbedding.com/HOLYPOST 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 52:45 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food - Get 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to https://www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout. 53:48 - Sponsor - PolicyGenius - Secure your family's tomorrow so you have peace of mind today. Go to https://www.policygenius.com/HOLYPOST to find the right life insurance for you 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 1:31:46 - Sponsor - The Pour Over - Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Check it out at https://links.thepourover.org/holy-post 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 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.

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. 0:00 - Theme Song 2:05 - What's Up With the Star? 9:00 - How Many Wise Men? 12:50 - Sponsor - Blueland - For 15% off first order of Blueland cleaning products, go to this link: https://www.blueland.com/CURIOUSLY 14:03 - Sponsor - Aura Frames - Need a holiday gift to share memories? Get 35% off the Aura Carver Mat Frame with promo code KAITLYN at https://www.auraframes.com 15:04 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to https://www.hiyahealth.com/CURIOUSLY to receive 50% off your first order 17:00 - Why's this in the Bible? 27:00 - Balaam and the Magi 37:37 - End Credits

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. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/143884054/ 0:00 - Show Starts 3:32 - Theme Song 3:54 - 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! 4:54 - Sponsor - AG1 - Heavily researched, thoroughly purity-tested, and filled with stuff you need. Get the AG1 welcome pack when you order from https://www.drinkag1.com/HOLYPOST 6:20 - AI Roomba Has a Breakdown 16:08- David Brooks on Pilgrimage and Pluralism 45:50 - Catholic Bishops Critical on Immigration Law 50:12 - Sponsor - Brooklyn Bedding - Brooklyn Bedding is offering up to 25% off sitewide for our listeners! Go to https://www.brooklynbedding.com/HOLYPOST 51:15 - Sponsor - Rocket Money - Find and cancel your old subscriptions with Rocket Money at https://www.rocketmoney.com/HOLYPOST 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 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.