The Holy Post

Amar Peterman, theologian and author focusing on neighborliness and interfaith civic life. He discusses why loving neighbors is hard, how local practices and institutions can build the common good, and models like diner churches that combine worship and community work. Conversations also probe when faith-based political action becomes a threat to pluralism and how to distinguish activism from exclusionary nationalism.

Bob Goff, author and founder of Love Does, talks about his new Holy Land video project and how he keeps joy and availability in ministry. Mike Erre, Nashville commentator, explores changing evangelical trends from declining creationism to new forms of fundamentalism. They discuss Gen Z drinking less, shifts in pro-Israel views, and how theology and culture are reshaping faith communities.

Preston Sprinkle, biblical scholar and author of From Genesis to Junia, explores what the Bible says about women in leadership. He explains his exegetical journey and why he leans toward an egalitarian reading. Conversation covers contested texts, historical influences on church practice, pastoral courage, and practical advice for navigating complementarian contexts.

Carrie McKean, a West Texas writer who covers immigration and public health, joins to unpack messy, human stories. Short takes on shifting justifications for war, the rush to politicize mass shootings, and why vaccine distrust and immigration debates defy easy labels. Conversations focus on curiosity, local relationships, and practical responses rather than hot takes.

Father James Martin, a Jesuit priest and author, reflects on his path from the corporate world to religious life and Jesuit spirituality. He discusses his memoir Work in Progress, the appeal of finding God in everyday life, and how to witness publicly without partisan posturing. Conversations get lively around Jesus, temple theology, and faith among younger generations.

Joshua Harris, author and former pastor famous for I Kissed Dating Goodbye who later apologized and re-evaluated his faith. He narrates his journey from evangelical certainty through public deconstruction and back toward curiosity about Jesus. Conversations also touch on purity culture, platform pressure, rapid promotion in ministry, and why slowing down matters for young leaders.

Tyler Johnson, Chief Impact Officer for Come Near and architect of the He Gets Us Super Bowl strategy, explains the campaign’s shift toward less controversial outreach. They dissect Bad Bunny’s halftime show, athletes’ public faith declarations, and whether big ads can nudge cultural curiosity about Jesus. Short, pointed conversations about culture, publicity, and faith.

Leah Libresco Sargeant, author and commentator on family policy and feminism, joins to discuss her book The Dignity of Dependence. She explores dependence as a human reality and contrasts autonomy-focused culture with care-centered alternatives. Short conversations cover policy fixes for caregivers, practical accommodations, and reframing feminism to honor women’s distinct needs.

Justin Giboney, ordained minister, attorney, and co-founder of the AND Campaign, returns with a short take on the Black church's public witness. He discusses resisting the left/right binary, linking spiritual disciplines to public courage, and practicing persuasion over purity. Conversation also touches on nonviolent tactics, moral imagination, and why faithful risk matters more than career safety.

Ryan Burge, a sociologist and former pastor, dives into the alarming decline of commitment in American life and its impact on both church and democracy. He discusses how younger generations are increasingly secular and why political polarization is making congregations less diverse. The conversation also explores the necessity for pastors to cultivate political plurality and rebuild community ties. Plus, the hosts touch on how smaller homes can lead to greater happiness and the quirky mystery of missing monkeys in St. Louis!