

The Holy Post
Phil Vischer
Join VeggieTales and What's in the Bible? creator Phil Vischer and co-host Skye Jethani (author, speaker, pastor) for a fast-paced and often funny conversation about pop culture, media, theology, and the fun, fun, fun of living a thoughtful Christian life in an increasingly post-Christian culture.
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Apr 3, 2024 • 1h 26min
611: Trump's Bible, Biden's Easter, and Climate Change for Christians with Katharine Hayhoe
Atmospheric scientist, Katharine Hayhoe, discusses how her evangelical faith aligns with climate science, emphasizing the call to love and care for neighbors. The podcast also covers Trump's controversial Bible sale, Biden's stance on transgender visibility, and attacks on Catholic Charities for helping immigrants. Plus, a humorous take on Twitch behavior and a sneak peek into upcoming projects.

Mar 29, 2024 • 1h 10min
French Friday: TikTok Ban & Who Should Hold the Reins of Social Media
Legal analyst David French discusses the bipartisan support for banning TikTok, Trump's stance on China, and the challenges of regulating social media content. The debate covers free speech, government intervention, and the power of tech giants in public discourse.

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Mar 27, 2024 • 1h 36min
610: Learning to Disagree Respectfully with John Inazu
Professor of Law and Religion, John Inazu discusses respectful disagreement in challenging times, highlighting ways to bridge divides. Topics include abortion ethics, hidden Hobbit island, Jesus' diet, and historical controversies. Emphasis on finding common ground and fostering empathy in discussions.

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Mar 20, 2024 • 1h 35min
609: Rebounding Pastors, Shifting Evangelicals, & Rethinking Christian Media with Jon Houghton
Pastors are recovering, ex-vangelicals spark conversation, and Latinos shift to Pentecostals. Jon Houghton discusses leading Christian media evolution and new projects. Animal news includes a giant super-sheep and an amusing duck.

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Mar 13, 2024 • 1h 33min
608: Defining the Gospel & Who's a "Real" Christian with Matthew Bates
Discussion on defining true Christianity, dissecting Martin Luther King Jr.'s faith, and the importance of recognizing Jesus' kingship in the gospel. A musician accuses Taylor Swift of satanism. Theologian Matthew Bates explains the importance of Jesus' kingship in the gospel narrative.

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Mar 6, 2024 • 1h 38min
607: The Gift of Disillusionment with Mike Cosper
The podcast discusses embracing disillusionment as a gift in faith, differentiating Christian nationalism from conservatism, and Italy using DNA testing for dog poop offenders. They also touch on Trump's remarks to National Religious Broadcasters and introduce new team members. Banter includes references to Marxism and a fictional Marxist bone.

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Feb 28, 2024 • 1h 28min
606: Alabama Embryos & Catechizing Kids with Todd Hains & Natasha Kennedy
Discussing the Alabama Supreme Court's ruling on frozen embryos as children, stirring debates on in-vitro fertilization. Exploring Christian Nationalism decline and the challenges of teaching core Christian doctrines to kids. Introducing a new children's book series to catechize children and parents, touching on the importance of artwork and honest answers in religious education.

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Feb 23, 2024 • 1h 7min
French Friday: Biden's Age & MAGA's Violence
Discussion on Biden's age and potential replacement, concerns about MAGA violence and threats, lack of public stand against intimidation, challenges for local churches to address fear and silence in leadership

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Feb 21, 2024 • 1h 30min
605: Market-Driven Christianity & Abortion Beyond Politics with Angela Weszely
Exploring the marketing influence on American evangelicalism, the biblical manhood industry critique, and shifting perspectives on abortion beyond politics. Angie Weszely discusses creating a culture of life post-Roe, while the podcast delves into Tucker Carlson's affinity for Russia and Trump's flashy sneakers. The evolution of Christian music, rebellion in the industry, and the challenge of balancing faith with consumer demands are also highlighted.

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Feb 14, 2024 • 1h 29min
604: Faulty Foot Washing & Pagan Christianity with Nijay Gupta
New Testament professor Nijay Gupta discusses his book 'Strange Religion' and explains the pagan values and practices returning from Roman religion. The hosts react to a controversial Super Bowl ad depicting foot washing, and discuss the misunderstandings of Jesus washing his disciples' feet. Other topics include a trip to Las Vegas, swearing parrots, a pigeon spy, Roman religion, and the contrast between Roman rituals and Christian worship.


