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  • Remember when churches were seeker-sensitive? The goal was to grow by welcoming newcomers, skeptics, and non-believers. But now it seems some evangelical churches and denominations are more worried about ideological purity than outreach. Sociologist, political scientists, and pastor Ryan Burge is back to talk about the self-defeating trend toward subtraction rather than addition in the church. Also this week, the Southern Baptists decide not to ban all women pastors
yet. Megan Basham claims evangelical leaders aren’t selling out to conservative constituents, but to gain the approval of liberal elites. Death cafes open in L.A., and the Swiss are making tiny computers from brain cells. What could possibly go wrong?

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    1:18 - Show Starts

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    5:58 - Democracy Betrays News of the Butt

    6:38 - What Could Possibly Go Wrong with Swiss Brain-Computers

    13:02 - SBC Law Amendment Denied Ratification

    20:33 - Baptist Church Conservative Resurgence

    25:03 - Being a Cultural War Symbol Rather Than a Person

    30:20 - Shepherds for Sale and How Everyone Has Economic Benefit

    36:37 - The Temptation to Look Down on Others

    41:55 - Modern Death Cafes in Los Angeles

    44:28 - Sleeping in a Room with a Casket

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    52:40 - Interview

    59:56 - American Behavior Changing Faster Than Their Beliefs

    1:05:43 - The Disappearance of The Christian Left

    1:09:22 - Strict Churches vs Moderate Churches

    1:22:10 - The Nicene Creed, Doctrine, and Dogma

    1:31:53 - End Credits

    Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

    Swiss Startup Connects 16 Human Mini-Brains to Create Low Energy ‘Biocomputer’:

    https://www.sciencealert.com/swiss-startup-connects-16-human-mini-brains-to-create-low-energy-biocomputer

    SBC Law Amendment Vote:

    https://www.newyorker.com/news/on-religion/an-unexpected-turn-in-the-evangelical-culture-wars

    Modern Death Cafes in LA:

    https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2024-06-12/death-cafes-los-angeles-grieving-discussion-group

    Other resources:

    Cafeteria Catholicism: https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/cafeteria-catholicism

    Americans Dropping Out of Everything:

    https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/dropping-out-of-everything

    Most Americans are Still Christians:

    https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/most-americans-are-still-christians

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  • After working for the Department of Homeland Security, and more than twenty years as a counterterrorism expert, Elizabeth Neumann says the greatest threat to the U.S. is no longer international Islamic terrorism but domestic Christian extremists. She discusses her new book, “Kingdom of Rage,” with Skye and how conspiracy theories and violent political ideologies have infiltrated American evangelicalism. Also this week, the Southern Baptists debate which is the greater threat to the faith—the Nicene Creed or female pastors. And new data says drinking and smoking has plummeted among teenagers. Should we thank churches or smartphones?

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    6:49 - Why Phil Was Expelled from Bible School (It’s Less Scandalous Than You Think!)

    9:42 - The Annual SBC Meeting and Women Preaching, the Law Amendment

    13:48 - Conservative SBC and Why Churches Split

    19:26 - Motivations Behind Doctrine Changes matter

    31:38 - Drinking, Smoking, and Chewing Tobacco Uncommon Amongst Gen Z

    37:18 - Drinking’s Down, Depression’s Up

    42:07 - The Church Community Stands Out in an Age of Loneliness

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    54:04 - From Focusing on International Threats to Domestic Threats

    58:13 - The Mainstreaming of Replacement Theory

    1:04:54 - How Neumann Avoided Radicalization

    1:09:40 - The Needs That Make People Susceptible to Radicalization

    1:18:18 - The Scale That Makes Domestic Radicalization a Huge Threat

    1:25:04 - End Credits

    Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

    The SBC’s Proposed Law Amendment

    https://religionnews.com/2024/06/07/southern-baptists-mull-second-vote-to-amend-constitution-to-exclude-women-pastors/

    Does Going to Church Keep High Schoolers from Drinking and Smoking?

    https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/does-going-to-church-keep-high-schools?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=1561197&post_id=144063583&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=false&r=6smb2&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email

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  • Lord Acton famously said, “Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Was he right? Mike Erre is back to discuss the way Christians think about power, and why he believes our pursuit of power over the world is not the way of Jesus. Then, author Elizabeth Oldfield talks with Kaitlyn about her new book, “Fully Alive,” which uses the Seven Deadly Sins as a bridge for introducing secular people to the wisdom of Christianity. Also this week—the verdict in the Trump trail, a very unique fossil museum opens in Arizona, and Phil creates a fun new game for Christians called “Is It Persecution?”

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    9:13 - News of the Pooseum

    13:11 - New Game: Am I Being Persecuted?

    18:55 - Donald Trump Martyr Complex

    29:15 - Mike on Politically-Driven Spiritual-Malformation

    34:13 - Fitch and The Ontologically-Rooted Corruption of Power

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    56:26 - Elizabeth Oldfield’s Faith Background

    1:00:39 - Writing with a Secular Audience in Mind

    1:03:48 - What Radicalized the Republican Voter Base?

    1:12:13 - PLM Syndrome

    1:18:53 - Attention vs. The Deadly Sin of Sloth

    1:24:17 - Why Save God for the End of the Book?

    1:29:39 - End Credits

    Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

    Pooseum: https://pooseum.com.au/

    Reckoning with Power: Why the Church Fails When It’s on the Wrong Side of Power by David Fitch: https://a.co/d/e1NdqoZ

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    Fully Alive: Tending to the Soul in Turbulent Times by Elizabeth Oldfield: https://a.co/d/iYZICBv

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  • The verdict is in and Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts in the hush money trial. Skye Jethani and David French discuss the political implications of the guilty verdict. While neither believe the verdict will have any impact on Trump’s base, David thinks it could erode support among supporters on the bubble, but Skye remains unconvinced. Then, they discuss how we should address the legacies of historical heroes who left behind complex and sometimes troubling legacies. Is it appropriate to honor and celebrate certain aspects of these figures, or should their significant flaws compel us to dismiss them entirely? Plus, Skye and David talk about their new favorite tv show, Shogun.

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    0:18 - Episode Starts

    0:47 - Trump Verdict

    7:27 - Who’s Actually Energizing Their Base?

    16:22 - Justice Alito and the Flag

    23:08 - The Politics of Officials Flying Flags

    29:47 - The Complexity of American Historical Figures

    41:40 - Facing the Sins of the Fathers Through Maturity

    47:06 - Shogun and Cultural Divide

    1:01:10 - End Credits

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  • In a recent 60 minutes interview, Pope Francis sparked controversy when he claimed that humans are fundamentally good. Katelyn Beaty joins Phil and Kaitlyn to discuss the Pope's comments, and why our theology needs to include both the doctrine that all humans are made in the image of God and an understanding of original sin. Also, new survey data suggests that the "Religious Nones" have plateaued and religious affiliation among Gen Z is on the rise. We discuss why this might be happening and how the "weirdness" of Christianity is what makes it appealing to so many people right now. Then Skye sits down with Sean McGever to discuss his new book, Ownership: The Evangelical Legacy of Slavery in Edwards, Wesley, and Whitefield. They explore how these three historical evangelical leaders navigated the morality of slavery and the lasting impact it is still having on the Church today. Plus, even priests are not immune to Florida Man Syndrome.

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    5:39 - Italian Island Overrun by Goats

    10:31 - Pope Francis Calls Humans “Fundamentally Good?”

    28:20 - Ryan Burge and the Plateauing of the Nones

    45:57 - Florida Priest Bites Woman

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    51:17 - Interview

    59:56 - Opposing Slave Trade, but Not Slavery

    1:09:47 - How Edwards, Whitfield, and Wesley Influenced Attitudes About Slavery

    1:20:05 - Avoiding Moral Blindspots

    1:27:12 - End Credits



    Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

    Alicudi: Italian Island Offers Goats Up for Adoption

    https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68731003

    Pope Francis Draws Accusations of Heresy for Saying Humans are Good

    https://www.christianpost.com/news/pope-francis-draws-accusations-of-heresy-for-saying-humans-good.html

    Ryan Burge and Nones Plateau

    https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/the-nones-have-hit-a-ceiling?utm_campaign=email-half-post&r=6smb2&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

    Florida Priest Admits Biting Woman in Defense of Eucharist

    https://www.ncronline.org/news/florida-priest-admits-biting-woman-last-resort-defense-save-eucharist

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  • Kansas City Chiefs Kicker, Harrison Butker, recently gave a controversial commencement address at Benedictine College where he drew on some popular conservative talking points about Pride Month, Covid 19 policies, and the calling of women in the home. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss the problems they had with the speech, as well as their frustrations with some of the criticism of the speech, and how Butker's views seem to have been influenced more by conservative politics than the historic Catholic position on these issues. Then, Kaitlyn sits down with Latasha Morrison to talk about her new book, "Brown Faces, White Spaces." They discuss the importance of understanding historical context to grasp the roots and impacts of systemic racism, and practical ways that churches and individuals can engage in the work of racial reconciliation. Plus, a megachurch in Texas tried to manipulate a traffic study for a stop light, and Phil thinks he has proof that News of the Butt is the best part of the podcast.

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    1:29 - Show Starts

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    5:11 - Megachurch Manipulates Stoplight Placement

    10:49 - News of the Butt Supporters Speak Out

    13:35 - Harrison Butker

    23:00 - Why Did Butker’s Speech Get So Much Attention?

    29:31 - Pope Francis Says Conservatives Have “Suicidal” Mindset

    37:12 - Is the Media More Spiritually Formative Than the Pope?

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    48:20 - What is “Be the Bridge?”

    55:37 - Understanding Historical Context in Discussing Racial Divide

    59:02 - Why She Combined Personal History, Data, and the Bible in “Be the Bridge”

    1:03:40 - How Scripture Informs Justice

    1:14:14 - Jesus, the Suffering Servant

    1:19:53 - Maintaining Hope for Restoration

    1:24:48 - End Credits



    Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

    Texas Megachurch Hits the Brakes After Trying to Skew a Traffic Study: https://religionnews.com/2024/05/14/a-texas-megachurch-tried-to-fudge-a-traffic-study-to-get-a-new-light-it-did-not-end-well-josh-howerton-lakepointe-church/

    Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica Rebut Harrison Butker as No One Else Could:

    https://www.yahoo.com/news/benedictine-sisters-mount-st-scholastica-100700734.html?

    Pope Francis says U.S. Conservatives Have a “Suicidal Attitude”:

    https://www.axios.com/2024/05/20/pope-francis-60-minutes-interview-takeaways

    Other resources:

    Be the Bridge: Pursuing God’s Heart for Racial Reconciliation: https://a.co/d/eZLQFB6

    Brown Faces, White Spaces: Confronting Systemic Racism to Bring Healing and Restoration: https://a.co/d/bERMEXN

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  • A new iPad advertisement showing musical instruments and art supplies being crushed by a hydraulic press has triggered a backlash against Apple and provoked a wider discussion about the impact of technology on communities and creativity. Jonathan Haidt says religious kids have better mental health on average because they’re connected to incarnate congregations, and the Catholic Church disciplines an AI priest. Then, Kaitlyn talks to Matthew Niermann about the Lausanne Movement’s massive new report on global Christianity and the major trends shaping the future of the church. Also this week—beware of cicada rain!

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    4:13 - Catching up on learning German and the Holy Post live event

    8:44 - Cicadas’ Powerful Urine

    13:41- Apple Crushes Incarnation

    23:58 - The Desire of Incarnation

    29:01 - Jonathan Haidt and the Anxious Secular Kids

    35:30 - An AI Priest is laicized

    48:24 - The Church in a Hydraulic Press

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    56:26 - Interview

    58:03 - What is The Lausanne Movement?

    1:02:35 - Polycentric Christianity

    1:12:27 - What Challenges and Opportunities Come with this Shift?

    1:20:30 - The Question of Our Era: What Does it Mean to be Human?

    1:30:35 - End Credits



    Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

    Why Cicadas Power Spray Their Pee

    https://www.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2024/04/24/cicadas-emerge-2024-pee-mist/73423177007/

    Rage Against the Apple Machine

    https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2024/may-web-only/pastor-apple-ipad-ad-apology-crush-reality.html

    Jonathan Haidt Religion Tweet

    https://twitter.com/JonHaidt/status/1773692138724655394

    AI ‘Priest’ Sparks More Online Backlash Than Belief

    https://www.ncronline.org/news/ai-priest-sparks-more-backlash-belief

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  • Phil is back! He gives an update about his family’s harrowing medical emergency. Then, new data shows the Democratic Party’s grip on Black Christians may be slipping. Esau McCaulley shares his take on the reason. Nancy French talks with Skye about the themes in her new memoir, “Ghosted,” including church sexual abuse, political tribalism, trauma, and her miraculous experiences with God. Also this week—another book ban backfires, and defensive driving Florida style.

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    6:04 - Phil Explains the Medical Emergency

    15:52 - The Surgery

    24:25 - Esau’s Childhood Stomach Surgery

    26:50 - Florida Man Rescues Friend from Alligator

    28:14 - Florida Man Tries to Ban Bible from Schools

    35:06 - Have Democrats Lost the Black Church?

    49:03 - Esau’s Dream Proposal

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    55:10 - Charismatic Experiences

    59:18 - How Did the Frenches Not End Up in MAGA?

    1:03:48 - What Radicalized the Republican Voter Base?

    1:08:25 - Where There Signs 20 Years Ago That Radicalization Was Coming?

    1:11:30 - Pro-Life Republicans Changing Their Stances?

    1:22:20 - What’s the Future for the GOP?

    1:33:58 - End Credits



    Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

    Man Runs Over Alligator with Truck to Save Neighbor from Attack

    https://people.com/man-runs-over-alligator-with-truck-to-save-neighbor-from-attack-8637962#:~:text=A%20Florida%20man%20ran%20over,a%20pond%20in%20Collier%20County.

    Florida Atheist Uses State’s New Book Banning Law to Object to the Bible

    https://www.huffpost.com/entry/chaz-stevens-bible-ban_n_6268e98ee4b0ea625c0e2b58

    Have Democrats Lost the Black Church?

    https://religionunplugged.com/news/2024/4/15/have-the-democrats-lost-the-black-church

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  • Swifties are celebrating the record-breaking release of two new albums, but some conservative Christians are not happy. They’re accusing Taylor Swift of mocking Christianity and promoting witchcraft. Our resident Swiftie, Kaitlyn Schiess, explains the controversy. Then, former presidential speechwriter and contributor to The Atlantic, Pete Wehner, talks with Skye about the future of the Republican Party. Will the Trump spell ever break? Also this week—the end of America’s monoculture, and how dumb were dinosaurs?



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    4:50 - Update on Phil

    6:08 - Dinosaurs—Were They Smart?

    13:00 - Is Taylor Swift Mocking Christians?

    15:12 - Taylor Swift’s Bohemian Mishmash

    18:12 - Artistic vs Political Usage of Biblical Language

    23:13 - Taylor Swift and Kids

    23:23 - Children and Public Spaces

    31:02 - Portrayal vs Endorsement

    35:18 - Everything is a Cult Now and 20th Century Communication Technology

    40:17 - What Even is Mainstream?

    44:27 - Labels and the Good Samaritan

    50:14 - Choice and Community

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    1:03:48 - What Radicalized the Republican Voter Base?

    1:08:25 - Where There Signs 20 Years Ago That Radicalization Was Coming?

    1:11:30 - Pro-Life Republicans Changing Their Stances?

    1:22:20 - What’s the Future for the GOP?

    1:33:58 - End Credits

    Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

    T. Rex Was Probably About As Intelligent as a Crocodile

    https://www.popsci.com/science/t-rex-intelligence/

    Taylor Swift’s Religious Imagery for a Spiritually Syncretic Era

    https://religionnews.com/2024/04/23/taylor-swifts-ttpd-religious-imagery-for-a-spiritually-syncretic-era/

    Taylor Swift Mocks Christianity in Her New Album

    https://www.movieguide.org/news-articles/taylor-swift-mocks-christianity-in-her-new-album.html

    Everything’s a Cult Now

    https://www.vox.com/the-gray-area/24133960/america-cult-internet-culture-end-monoculture-communication-tribalism#:~:text=Writer%20Derek%20Thompson%20on%20how,we're%20never%20going%20back.&text=The%20internet%20has%20fractured%20our,and%20habits%20of%20everyone%20online.

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  • The war in Gaza has carried on for longer than expected, and David French is starting to see parallels between Israel and the US military in the Iraq War—he thinks Israel could learn from what went wrong in Iraq. Then, David and Skye discuss the student protests and how universities are handling them—what’s civil disobedience and what’s lawlessness when it comes to protest?

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    1:40 - America’s Mistake in Iraq

    10:42 - Counter insurgency’s Importance

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    17:08 - Israel’s Place on the World Stage

    21:08 - What Are Israel’s Goals?

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    31:30 - Are the Pro-Palestine Protests Free Speech?

    43:32 - What the Administrations Are Faced With

    51:08 - Gaza Protests Vs. January 6th

    1:02:00 - End Credits

    Links Mentioned in Episode

    Israel is Making the Same Mistake America Made in Iraq

    https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/07/opinion/israel-iraq-gaza-civilians.html



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  • Previously puritanical evangelicals are increasingly embracing profanity and lewd content. A recent New York Times article explores possible explanations ranging from politics and the culture wars, to the internet and the decline of churches. Also, fewer people are reading books, and that’s a challenge for Christian traditions rooted in literacy, education, and the Bible. How do we make disciples in a post-literate culture? Then, more people are comparing our divisive culture to America just before the Civil War. Are we heading toward a national divorce—or worse? Historian Tracy McKenzie is back to share lessons and warnings from 19th century America. Plus, new developments as the turducken turns.



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    0:37 - Intro

    1:56 - Show Starts

    3:10 - Theme Song

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    4:36 - Stronger Men’s Conference Story Continued

    14:46 - Raunchy Christians

    23:23 - Children and Public Spaces

    33:00 - Literacy and Discipleship

    35:38 - Hearing vs. Reading the Bible

    42:23 - Can Churches be the Antidote for a Lonely, Digital World?

    51:13 - Integrating Technology and Scripture

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    57:03 - Interview

    59:03 - Can We Compare Today and 1850?

    1:03:21 - How Has Media Affected Current Politics?

    1:15:16 - The Role of Conspiracy Theories

    1:24:42 - Why Were We More Unified in the Past?

    1:35:00 - End Credits



    Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

    John Lindell and Mark Driscoll

    https://julieroys.com/john-lindell-apologizes-for-inviting-driscoll-and-sword-swallower-to-stronger-mens-conference/

    Biblical Literacy in a Postliterate Age

    https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2024/april-web-only/biblical-literacy-in-postliterate-age-reading-video.html

    The Raunchy Christians Are Here

    https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/17/us/evangelicals-christians-conservative-trump.html

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  • Atheist Richard Dawkins has said he doesn’t believe one word of the Christian faith, but he now considers himself a “cultural Christian” and wants to defend the Christian values of his country against the influence of Islam and immigrants. Does this represent an alignment between the New Atheists and Christian Nationalists? Curtis Chang shares about “The After Party”—the new curriculum he’s developed with David French and Russel Moore to help Christians focus on hope and humility rather than partisanship. Also this week, Mark Driscoll gets booted from a men’s conference. And another infraction by a Florida man with a Bible.

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    1:02 - Show Starts

    3:02 - Theme Song

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    4:35 - Florida Man Scales Tower with Bible

    12:00 - Mark Driscoll Kicked Off Stage After Calling Sword-Swallower a “Jezebel Spirit”

    22:35 - Richard Dawkins, the “Cultural Christian”

    36:40 - Dusty Deavers, the Country Singin’ Senator

    46:06 - Pray for the Middle East

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    52:55 - Interview

    1:04:34 - The “What” vs the “How”

    1:16:26 - Four Quadrant of Political Engagement

    1:27:19 - End Credits




    Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

    Florida Man Climbs Cell Phone Tower

    https://www.newsweek.com/florida-miami-man-climbs-cell-phone-tower-disconnects-power-live-video-1886494

    Sword-Swallower on a Pole and Mark Driscoll

    https://www.newsweek.com/pastor-kicked-stage-strip-show-1890247

    Richard Dawkins and Cultural Christianity

    https://christianitytoday.com/ct/2024/april-web-only/new-atheism-destroy-christianity-richard-dawkins.html

    Other resources:

    The After Party: https://redeemingbabel.org/the-after-party/

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  • This week we’re discussing a series of articles exploring what we’re gaining and losing as fewer Americans are committed to religion and attending church. Even some non-believers are beginning to worry that the decline in religion may not be good for society, but does it also represent a new opportunity for the message of Christianity? Then, N.T. Wright is back to discuss his new book with co-author Michael Bird, “Jesus and the Powers.” While everyone knows mixing faith and politics can be dangerous, Wright says there’s also a danger when we refuse to mix them. He talks to Skye about what the Bible says on matters of church and state, and why we should defend liberal democracy despite its many problems. Also this week: Is the sun alive? And a Florida man shares the Bible at Walgreens on Easter.

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    0:35 - Intro

    1:21 - Show Starts

    3:08 - Theme Song

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    4:34 - Kaitlyn’s new show announcement!

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    10:15 - Florida Man Strikes Again (with a Bible) on Easter

    13:43 - Does the Sun Dream of Electric Sheep? Consciousness and the Sun.

    19:43 - The Cost of the Churchgoing Bust

    28:52 - How Trump Fills the Secular Void

    44:19 - Is Trumpism Emptying Churches?

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    54:33 - Interview

    56:02 - Why Doesn’t Separation of Church and State Work?

    1:14:02 - Does the Kingdom of Heaven Imply There Will Be No Government?

    1:17:10 - When Should Christians Submit to Governing Authorities?

    1:24:56 - The Value of Liberal Democracy

    1:30:15 - End Credits


    Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

    Florida Man Arrested for Hitting Manager with a Bible on Easter

    https://www.christianpost.com/news/florida-man-arrested-for-smacking-walgreens-manager-with-bible.html#:~:text=A%20Florida%20man%20was%20arrested,a%20Bible%20on%20Easter%20Sunday.

    The Sun’s Consciousness

    https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a60229168/panpsychism-everything-has-a-soul/

    Trump is Emptying Churches

    https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-07/trump-s-brand-of-christian-conservatism-is-driving-people-from-church

    How Trump Fills a Void in an Increasingly Secular America

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/05/trump-religion-secularism-authoritarian-populism/

    The True Cost of the Churchgoing Bust

    https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/america-religion-decline-non-affiliated/677951/

    Other resources:

    Jesus and the Powers: Christian Political Witness in an Age of Totalitarian Terror and Dysfunctional Democracies by N. T. Wright and Michael F. Bird: https://a.co/d/7tCBCK8

    Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/

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  • The newest Holy Post team member, Esau McCaulley, joins Phil and Skye to discuss two stories that caused outrage from both ends of the political spectrum during Holy Week. Trump is selling an American flag-wrapped Bible, and the Biden administration honored “Transgender Visibility Day” on Easter. And why are Catholic Charities being attacked for helping immigrants? Then Skye talks to atmospheric scientist Katharine Hayhoe about how her evangelical faith led her to become a climate scientist. She says combating global warming is part of our call to love our neighbors and care for the least of these. Plus, an “emerging behavior” on Twitch grabs Phil’s attention.

    Holy Post Plus

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    https://www.patreon.com/posts/101580815/

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    5:02 - Esau the Hufflepuff

    8:56 - News of the Butt, Twitch

    14:41 - The “God Bless the USA” Bible

    38:36 - Catholic Charities Targeted by Far-Right

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    51:25 - Interview

    54:51 - What Changed Things for Katharine Heyhoe

    1:03:49 - Are Evangelicals the Stumbling Block for Stopping Climate Change?

    1:25:26 - End Credits

    Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

    “God Bless the USA” Bibles

    https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/donald-trump-selling-bibles-easter-b2519373.html

    Threats to Catholic Charity Staffers

    https://religionnews.com/2024/03/22/threats-to-catholic-charities-staffers-increase-amid-rightwing-anti-migrant-campaign/

    Other resources:

    Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/

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  • A recent bill to ban TikTok was passed in the House with bipartisan support. Skye talks with David French about the arguments for and against the bill, the likelihood of it passing the Senate, and why Trump claims China is America's biggest threat, and yet he still opposes the TikTok ban. Then, Skye and David break down two recent Supreme Court cases about social media content regulation. Should social media companies have complete control over what is posted on their platforms, and is it ok for the government to ask these companies to take down certain posts?

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    0:00 - Theme Song

    0:17 - Show Starts

    1:11 - Tiktok's Security Risk

    8:33 - Bipartisan Support

    13:49 - Trump's 180 on Tiktok

    19:27 - Will Bipartisan Agreement Last?

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    27:07 - Regulating US Social Media

    41:19 - Do Companies Have to Host Speech?

    51:59 - The Monopolies

    1:05:24 - The Wrap-Up

    1:09:36 - End Credits

    Other resources:

    What Trump's TikTok Flip-Flip Tells America by David French:

    https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/17/opinion/trump-tiktok-ban-china.html

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  • Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade almost two years ago, the debate about abortion has taken on new dimensions. Factions within the pro-life camp are now battling each other. Could they break apart the Religious Right? Then, Kaitlyn interviews professor of Law and Religion, John Inazu, about his new book, “Learning to Disagree.” He says our differences don’t have to become divisions, which is a timely message in an election year. Plus, is Indonesia hiding a secret island of Hobbits? And a new documentary asks if Jesus was a vegetarian?

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    https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-what-us-100797419

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    0:55 - Intro

    2:29 - Show Starts

    5:20 - Theme Song

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    7:53 - Christspiracy—Was Jesus Vegan?

    15:45 - Homo Floresiensis Skeleton Found in Indonesia

    25:02 - Does Personhood Start at Conception?

    41:23 - Why “Life Begins at Conception” is a Misleading Phrase

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    1:03:00 - Interview

    1:15:40 - Is it Our Job to Change Someone’s Mind?

    1:22:42 - Why Ignoring Our Differences Doesn’t Help

    1:31:34 - Dropping Our Self-Protective Impulse

    1:35:19 - End Credits



    Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

    Was Jesus Vegetarian? https://religionnews.com/2024/03/18/was-jesus-vegetarian-new-christspiracy-documentary-says-yes/

    “Hobbits” in Flores, Indonesia?

    https://humanorigins.si.edu/research/asian-research-projects/hobbits-flores-indonesia

    Other resources:

    Learning to Disagree: The Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empanth and Respect by John Inazu: https://a.co/d/6ei1Sqk

    Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/

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  • After a number of difficult years and dismal statistics, a new report from Barna says pastors are on the mend. Another book about “ex-vangelicals” has been released. Does it have anything new to add to the conversation? And a record number of Latinos in the U.S. are leaving Catholicism to become Pentecostal evangelicals. What does it mean for the future of the church? Then, Holy Post Media’s CEO, Jon Houghton, joins Skye to discuss how he’s leading the organization, why Christian media needs to change, and the new projects launching this year. Plus, Wrinkle the duck, Albert the alligator, and an "audacious scheme" with super sheep.

    Genesis Explainer Video

    https://youtu.be/4A4ab-ldKqE

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    Getting Schooled - Macrina the Younger

    https://www.patreon.com/posts/100424439/

    0:00 - Intro

    1:02 - Show Starts

    2:10 - Theme Song

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    5:03 - Petitions to Change News of the Butt

    6:18 - Animal News, Wrinkle the Duck in a Buc-ee’s

    10:16 - Animal News, Giant Blind Alligator Swims with Children

    13:22 - Animal News, Montana Mountain King, the Giant Super-Sheep

    20:25 - Are the Pastors Doing Better?

    25:06 - The Exvangelicals

    38:42 - Are New People Coming to Evangelicalism?

    49:17 - Latinos Moving from Catholicism to Evangelicalism

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    57:10 - Interview

    59:12 - Why Did Jon Houghton Want to Join the Holy Post?

    1:03:09 - Why Did We Hire Jon Houghton to Join the Holy Post?

    1:10:05 - Why Are We a For-Profit Company?

    1:18:37 - Directions for Projects Going Forward

    1:22:36 - Kaitlyn Schiess’s New Show

    1:34:49 - End Credits

    Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

    Duck Banned from Buc-ee’s

    https://pethelpful.com/pet-news/man-banned-bucees-service-duck

    Albert the Alligator Swam with Children and Was Seized by Authorities

    https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/blind-alligator-albert-seized-new-york-b2514522.html

    Giant Sheep Clone, Montana Mountain King

    https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/16/us/montana-sheep-wildlife-trafficking-charges-trnd/index.html

    Hopeful Increase for Pastors

    https://www.barna.com/research/hopeful-increases-pastors/

    “Exvangelicals” Book

    https://religionnews.com/2024/03/15/hurting-most-the-people-who-follow-the-rules/

    Latinos Flock to Evangelicalism

    https://www.thefp.com/p/latinos-are-flocking-to-evangelical?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

    Other resources:

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  • Earlier this year, John MacArthur said that Martin Luther King Jr. was “a nonbeliever who misrepresented everything about Christ and the gospel.” Last week, Justin Giboney responded with an article in CT explaining why MacArthur was wrong about MLK. This leads Phil, Kaitlyn, and Skye to ask when is it appropriate to define who is, and who is not, a true Christian, and what criteria should we use? Theologian Matthew Bates is back to discuss his new book, “Why the Gospel?” He defines six popular “malformed” gospels, and why bypassing the importance of Jesus’ kingship is dangerous for the church. Also this week—A Christian musician from Ireland claims Taylor Swift is satanic, and beware of the bonnacon!

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    5:05 - Theme Song

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    6:34 - News of the Butt

    12:47 - Taylor Swift Satanic Ritual

    21:57 - John MacArthur on Martin Luther King Jr.

    48:46 - Should We Ask Who Is or Isn’t a Christian?

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    53:25 - Interview

    54:19 - Why the Gospel?

    59:49 - The Kinghood of Jesus

    1:06:41- Christ Installed on the Throne

    1:37:43 - End Credits

    Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

    Animal with ‘Amazing Flatulence’ Found in Medieval Book

    https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn04rd314lro

    Taylor Swift is Engaging in Satanic Rituals in Live Shows, Christian Artist Claims: ‘Music is Dangerous’

    https://www.christianpost.com/news/taylor-swift-engaging-in-satanic-rituals-in-shows-musician-claims.html

    Why John MacArthur is Wrong About MLK

    https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2024/march-web-only/why-john-macarthur-is-wrong-mlk-tgc-woke-justice-gospel.html

    Mass Deportation of Immigrants Destroys More Native-Born American Jobs Than They Create

    https://reason.com/volokh/2024/03/10/mass-deportations-of-immigrants-destroy-more-native-born-american-jobs-than-they-create/

    Other resources:

    Why the Gospel? Living the Good News of King Jesus with a Purpose by Matthew W. Bates: https://a.co/d/gRbf6xx

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  • CORRECTION - The initial audio file uploaded this morning was missing the last 10 minutes. If your phone automatically downloads the episode, remove the download and then redownload it, and that should take care of the issue. Sorry for the inconvenience!


    607: Are you feeling disillusioned about your faith? About your church? You’re definitely not alone. Creator of “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill” podcast, Mike Cosper, is back to talk about his new book, “Land of My Sojourn,” and how he came to embrace disillusionment as a gift. Also this week, Mike Erre joins Phil and Skye to discuss a new article trying to define and differentiate Christian Conservatism from Christian Nationalism. And they use these definitions to interpret Donald Trump’s recent remarks to the National Religious Broadcasters. Plus, Italy is using DNA testing to catch canine public offenders.

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    6:09 - Sam the Eagle

    7:46 - Announcement

    10:50 - News of the Butt - Dog Poop DNA Test

    18:06 - Christian Nationalism vs Christian Conservatism

    35:34 - Conservative, Nationalist, or Blasphemous Game Show

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    59:47 - Interview

    1:01:51 - Land of my Sojourn

    1:08:08 - Why do we stay in denial?

    1:17:54 - Seminary Preacher’s Sons

    1:22:58 - Who Does Church Planting Draw?

    1:37:43 - End Credits

    Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

    Christian Conservatism vs. Christian Nationalism

    https://www.christianpost.com/voices/christian-conservatism-versus-christian-nationalism.html

    Trump Revival of Christian Power Speech

    https://religionnews.com/2024/02/23/trump-promises-a-revival-of-christian-power-in-speech-to-national-religious-broadcasters/

    Other resources:

    Land of my Sojourn: The Landscape of a Faith Lost and Found: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0830847340?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_VPPGWKCP3PD145XKHRPK

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  • Last week the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos created for in-vitro fertilization have the legal status of children, essentially ending all IVF treatments in the state. Some are applauding the ruling as both a morally and theologically consistent affirmation of human life. But others, including some Christians, are saying the pro-life movement is taking things too far. Then, how do we teach kids the core doctrines of the Christian faith when most adults in our churches don’t know them either? Kaitlyn interviews the creators of a new series of children’s books designed to catechize both kids and their parents. Also this week, a new survey suggests Christian Nationalism is in decline, but we think the data is hot garbage.

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    Holy Post Office - Should We Submit to Pastors?

    https://www.patreon.com/posts/99317884/

    0:00 - Intro

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    6:25 - Jesus and Candy

    8:42 - Alabama IVF Law

    35:27 - Poorly Phrased Christian Nationalism Survey

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    51:05 - Interview with Todd Hains & Natasha Kennedy

    54:06 - Importance of Catechesis

    56:51 - Getting it Published at Lexam

    1:03:22 - Not Dumbing it Down

    1:08:11 - The Approach to the Illustrations

    1:27:07 - End Credits

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