726: Reimagining Biblical Politics with Michael Rhodes

From The Holy Post by Phil Vischer

June 24, 2026 · 1h 35m

About this episode

The episode discusses the moral credibility of white evangelicals and features an interview with Michael Rhodes about his book on biblical politics.

Over the last decade, white evangelicals in the U.S. have lost their moral credibility. In response, Peter Wehner says the church should embrace a form of "Christian humanism." The Holy Post crew discusses his article, what he gets right, and why that label may be a barrier for some. Kaitlyn interviews biblical scholar Michael Rhodes about his book,"Reimagining Biblical Politics: What Scripture Says About Public Life and Why It Matters." Rather than looking to specific verses to define our political positions, Rhodes says we must allow all of Scripture to shape our imaginations and then use discernment as we engage our unique political context. Also this week—controversy over the design of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, how faith-based apps are gamifying Christianity, and the benefits of talking to dogs. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://holypost.substack.com/p/726-reimagining-biblical-politics Bonus Interview: https://holypost.substack.com/p/how-christians-can-live-faithfully 0:00 - Show Starts 2:44 - Theme Song 3:08 - Sponsor - AG1 - Heavily researched, thoroughly purity-tested, and filled with stuff you need. Get the AG1 $76 Welcome Pack for…

People in this episode

Hosts: Phil Vischer, Kaitlyn

Guest: Michael Rhodes

Topics covered

Christian humanism
biblical politics
public life
evangelical credibility
faith-based apps
Obama Presidential Center
talking to dogs

Keywords

Christian humanism
biblical politics
public life
evangelicals
Obama Presidential Center
faith-based apps
talking to dogs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Obama Presidential Center, World Relief

Books & works: Reimagining Biblical Politics: What Scripture Says About Public Life and Why It Matters