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The Gospel Coalition published an article last week that brought together every divergent faction of the church to say, "Ick!" While many are discussing the troubling content of the article on social media, the Holy Post crew examines what is says about the troubling state of evangelical publishing. Then, new data finds liberal teens are struggling with depression at higher rates on average than conservative teens. What's the explanation? And Phil talks to professor Christopher Watkin about his book, "Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible's Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture." Is critical theory really as evil as some culture warriors say it is? Watkin offers a more thoughtful and Christian perspective on how to critique society. Plus, Japan discovers 7,000 new islands. Patreon Bonus: Bonus Interview with Christopher Watkin - https://www.patreon.com/posts/79691495/ Holy Post merch store - https://www.holypost.com/shop Sponsor 0:00 - Sponsor: World Relief Join the Path - https://worldrelief.org/holypost/ 0:44 - Intro 3:46 - Islands found 9:40 - The Article 29:23 - Teen mental health and politics Sponsors 49:40 - Sponsor Hiya Health hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order. 50:47 - Interview intro Interview with Christopher Watkin https://christopherwatkin.com/ https://twitter.com/DrChrisWatkin 53:13 - Social contract 56:20 - Christopher's story 1:01:32 - Biblical Critical Theory Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible's Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture - https://amzn.to/3YkH1kJ 1:04:28 - Defining critical theory 1:10:50 - Augustine 1:16:29 - Analyzing culture through the bible 1:21:50 - Eternal destiny and culture 1:24:28 - Diagonalizing 1:35:31 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: Japan just found 7,000 islands it didn't know it had - https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/02/asia/japan-islands-double-report-intl-hnk/index.html Please understand that I was the first one who was upset by the bad article - https://mpierce.substack.com/p/please-understand-that-i-was-the Esau McCaulley tweet link - https://twitter.com/esaumccaulley/status/1631380537892806669 Why are young liberals so depressed? - https://www.slowboring.com/p/why-are-young-liberals-so-depressed?utm_source=direct&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web Other resources: The Uneasy Conscience of Modern Fundamentalism by Carl Henry - https://amzn.to/3IRhhH8 Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost 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.

A new report from the CDC finds a record number of teenage girls are now debilitated by mental illnesses including depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. And social psychologist Jonathan Haidt says the evidence is abundant that social media is the cause, but the tech industry is resisting any changes. Phil, Kaitlyn, and Skye discuss the social, political, and spiritual dimensions of the crisis. They also revisit the Asbury revival and how previous revivals in America produced both good and bad fruit. New Testament professor, Scot McKnight, talks about his latest book, "Revelation for the Rest of Us." He argues that a literal reading of the book isn't just wrong but dangerous. Rather than speculating about timelines and events, McKnight says the book is intended to teach Christians in every age how to be discerning, dissident disciples within Babylon. Plus, unstoppable Canadian super pigs are coming! Patreon Bonus: Bonus Interview with Scot McKnight - https://www.patreon.com/posts/79339187/ Getting Schooled by Kaitlyn Schiess: Church Governance 101 - https://www.patreon.com/posts/79339413/ Holy Post merch store - https://www.holypost.com/shop News Segment 0:00 - Intro 2:44 - Animal News 9:35 - Asbury Revival 26:22 - Mental health and social media 36:47 - Collective action 43:47 - Listening to teenagers 54:41 - Sponsor Miracle Brand trymiracle.com/HOLYPOST Save over 40% and be sure to use our promo code HOLYPOST at checkout to SAVE even more AND get 3 FREE TOWELS! 55:47 - Sponsor - Magic Spoon Go to magicspoon.com/HOLYPOST to grab a variety pack and try it today! And be sure to use our promo code HOLYPOST at checkout to save five dollars off your order! 57:23 - Interview Intro 59:29 - Scot McKnight https://twitter.com/scotmcknight 1:01: 12 - Speculation approach 1:06:55 - Dispensationalism 1:12:16 - Silence on Revelation 1:18:04 Revelation for the rest of us 1:22:14 - America and Babylon 1:32:37 - End Credits Links Mentioned in News Segment Hybrid Super Pigs From Canada Are Invading Northern US; Why Are They a Problem? - https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/42527/20230222/hybrid-super-pigs-canada-invading-northern-why-problem.htm 'Woodstock' for Christians: Revival Draws Thousands to Kentucky Town - https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/23/us/kentucky-revival-asbury-university.html Social Media is a Major Cause of the Mental Illness Epidemic in Teen Girls. Here's the Evidence.- https://jonathanhaidt.substack.com/p/social-media-mental-illness-epidemic The crisis in American girlhood - https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2023/02/17/teen-girls-mental-health-crisis/ Other resources: Revelation for the Rest of Us: A Prophetic Call to Follow Jesus as a Dissident Disciple by Scot McKnight - https://amzn.to/3ZpUpoW Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost 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.

There's no denying that American men are struggling. Depression, drug use, and suicide are on the rise, and there are plenty of voices on the far right eager to blame feminists, the LGBT movement, #MeToo, and the left in general. They say our culture has made traditionally masculine traits "toxic" and stolen from men the one thing they need most—respect. David French explains to Skye Jethani why this diagnosis is wrong. He argues that the real crisis isn't that men lack respect, but that they lack "virtuous purpose." Plus, French and Jethani revisit the war in Ukraine one year after the Russian invasion. While the Biden Administration's support for Ukraine has gotten stronger, overall American support has weakened. What does that mean, and how will this conflict eventually end? Sponsor 0:00 - Sponsor: Veritas Forum Listen to The Veritas Forum podcast today at bit.ly/veritasholypost 1:04 - Theme Song 3:00 - Men need purpose more than respect https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/12/opinion/men-purpose-respect.html Sponsor 27:36 - Miracle Brand trymiracle.com/HOLYPOST Save over 40% and be sure to use our promo code HOLYPOST at checkout to SAVE even more AND get 3 FREE TOWELS! 28:42 - Sponsor Hiya Health hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order. 29:47 - The crisis of masculinity 34:20 - Christianity and consumerism 43:00 The War in Ukraine 1:02:22 Next Presidential election 1:08:20 - End Credits Links mentioned in interview https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/12/opinion/men-purpose-respect.html Other resources: David French: https://twitter.com/DavidAFrench https://www.holypost.com/ Support us and find premium content by going to https://www.patreon.com/holypost 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.

She's finally here! Bible teacher and author Beth Moore joins Kaitlyn Schiess to discuss her new memoir, her calling, and how she found the courage to speak out against the political idolatry of evangelical leaders in 2016. Moore says she learned how to put her faith in Christ himself rather than in Christian people. Also this week, we discuss the revival at Asbury University that's attracted 20,000 people to a small town in Kentucky—including a lot of Christian celebrities. Is it a genuine movement of God's Spirit, or a product of social media spin? Could it be both? Plus, a Christian professor discovers why "Florida is where woke goes to die," evangelicals rejected Jimmy Carter for being too nice, and the Grinch who stole Easter. Patreon Bonus: Bonus Interview with Kaitlyn and Beth Moore - https://www.patreon.com/posts/79021837/ Holy Post merch store - https://www.holypost.com/shop News Segment Sponsor 0:00 - Sponsor World Relief Join the Path - https://worldrelief.org/holypost/ 0:45 Intro 3:35 - Stolen eggs 8:35 - Professor in trouble 25:47 - Asbury revival 38:51 - Jimmy Carter in hospice Sponsors 49:26 - Sponsor: Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at faithfulcounseling.com/holypost 50:32 - Sponsor: Abide abide.com Get 25% off your first year when you text HOLYPOST to 22433 51:50 - Interview Intro 53:15 - Beth Moore https://twitter.com/BethMooreLPM All My Knotted-Up Life: A Memoir by Beth Moore - https://amzn.to/3lWYLFy 59:41 - Calling 1:08:30 - Risking credibility 1:15:00 - Back to 2016 1:25:19- End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: Thief Steals Nearly 200,000 Cadbury Creme Eggs in Britain - https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/15/world/europe/cadbury-creme-eggs-theft.html English professor in Florida says university is reviewing his employment following complaint over racial justice unit - https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/18/us/palm-beach-atlantic-university-professor-racial-justice-unit/index.html Asbury Professor: We're Witnessing a 'Surprising Work of God' - https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2023/february-web-only/asbury-revival-1970-2023-methodist-christian-holy-spirit.html Jesus and John Wayne by Kristin Kobes Du Mez - https://amzn.to/3SmhZQQ The Movie Proposal - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-movie-proposal/id1184573662 Other resources: All My Knotted-Up Life: A Memoir by Beth Moore - https://amzn.to/3lWYLFy Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost 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.

A Christian campaign spent $20 million on two ads during the Super Bowl, but the "He Gets Us" commercials are facing criticism from both the right and left. One side says the ads did not present the gospel. The other says the campaign's funders are bigots. And everyone is wondering if the $20 million could have been spent more effectively. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn offer their takes. Then, Tim Keller has a new article with his prescription for how Christianity can thrive again in America, but does it all come down to overcoming political idolatry? And a new report from PRRI looks at the sobering data about Christian Nationalism. One-third of Americans are either committed Christian Nationalists or very sympathetic to it, and the majority of them are white evangelicals. Historian Kristin Kobes Du Mez is back to discuss the data and explain the link between Christian Nationalism, patriarchy, and authoritarianism. Plus, a candy factory is sued after workers fall into a chocolate vat. Patreon Bonus: Bonus interview with Shane Claiborne - https://www.patreon.com/posts/78696238/ Bonus interview with Kristin Kobes Du Mez - https://www.patreon.com/posts/78701015/ Holy Post merch store - https://www.holypost.com/shop 0:00 - Intro 3:55 - Workers in a vat of chocolate 6:30 - He gets us 28:46 - American Christianity Sponsor 56:28 - Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at Faithful Counseling.com/ HOLYPOST 57:37 - Interview Intro 59:00 - Kristin Kobes Du Mez https://kristindumez.com/ https://twitter.com/kkdumez 1:11:48 - Christian Nationalism and patriarchy 1:29:15 - Demographics 1:32:36 - End Credits Links Mentioned in News Segment Mars Wrigley fined after two workers fell into a tank of chocolate - https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/13/business/mars-wrigley-chocolate-vat-fine/index.html He Gets Us - https://hegetsus.com American Christianity is due for a revival by Timothy Keller - https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/02/christianity-secularization-america-renewal-modernity/672948/ Links Mentioned in Interview Segment Jesus and John Wayne by Kristin Kobes Du Mez - https://amzn.to/3xlmodt Jesus and John Wayne Holy Post Subseries - https://www.holypost.com/articles/categories/jesus-john-wayne A Christian Nation? Understanding the Threat of Christian Nationalism to American Democracy and Culture - https://www.prri.org/research/a-christian-nation-understanding-the-threat-of-christian-nationalism-to-american-democracy-and-culture/ Other resources: Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost 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.

What does it mean to be pro-life? Drawing from the words of Jesus, the Apostles, and the early church, Shane Claiborne says most American Christians have gotten it wrong. His new book, "Rethinking Life: Embracing the Sacredness of Every Person," argues for the value of the unborn, but also for combating poverty, racism, and other dehumanizing evils. He talks with Skye about how the early church's consistent ethic of life changed once it gained political power. It's one thing for a tiny church on the margins of society to apply the teachings of Jesus, but how do we apply his words when Christians have control of governments and armies? Skye is joined after the interview by Christian Taylor and Phil Vischer to debrief Claiborne's challenging ideas. Patreon Bonus: Christian Asks… What Will Heaven Be Like? https://www.patreon.com/posts/78474602/ Holy Post merch store - https://www.holypost.com/shop 0:00 - Sponsor World Relief Join the Path - https://worldrelief.org/holypost/ 0:46- Intro 3:16 - Shane Claiborne Tyre Nichols and policing http://www.shaneclaiborne.com/ https://twitter.com/ShaneClaiborne 13:55 Rethinking Life 28:24 Ethics and power 33:49 Abortion 48:30 Phil, Skye, Christian debrief 1:07:03 End Credits Other resources: Rethinking Life: Embracing the Sacredness of Every Person by Shane Claiborne - https://amzn.to/40EvZZZ The Irresistible Revolution, Updated and Expanded: Living as an Ordinary Radical by Shane Claiborne - https://amzn.to/3x3SDxt Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost 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.

How did American politics go from a disagreement over policies to become a war between the forces of good and evil? Phil takes us on a journey through the fascinating origins of the New Apostolic Reformation movement as he traces a line from a professor at Fuller Seminary in the 1980s to the January 6th attack on the Capitol. Along the way, we learn how the movement popularized the integration of culture, politics, and spiritual warfare, and shaped the imaginations of generations of evangelicals. Plus, the Chinese spy balloon is a Rorschach test in the sky. And creepy things are happening to mice at a children's hospital in Cincinnati. Patreon Bonus: Amy Peeler Bonus Interview https://www.patreon.com/posts/78363554/ Holy Post merch store - https://www.holypost.com/shop 0:00 - Intro 2:32 - Chinese balloon 15:18 - Animal News 20:10 - Charismatic history 53:23 - National Prayer Breakfast 59:40 - End Credits Links mentioned "Three Chinese Balloons Flew Over US During Trump Presidency" - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-02-06/us-didn-t-know-about-chinese-balloons-during-trump-until-later "Scientists Grew Mini Human Guts Inside Mice" - https://www.wired.com/story/scientists-grew-mini-human-guts-inside-mice/#:~:text=In%20search%20of%20a%20better,of%20the%20human%20immune%20system. Skye's devotional - https://www.withgoddaily.com/ https://www.holypost.com/ Support us and find premium content by going to https://www.patreon.com/holypost 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.

Phil catches up with friend-of-the-show Esau McCaulley (New Testament Professor, NYT columnist, author of CT Book of the Year Reading While Black) for a wide-ranging conversation. Why do we keep getting MLK wrong? What do Black voices give up in order to be invited into white spaces, and is there a better way? What does McCaulley do to refocus on Jesus? And why did he decide his new book should be about, of all things, Lent?? McCaulley is a deep thinker AND a little bit of a goofball. Which makes his conversations with Phil always worth your time. Patreon Bonus: Click here for info about Holy Post Patreon Book Club patreon.com/holypost Holy Post merch store - https://www.holypost.com/shop 0:00 - Sponsor Join the World Relief giving community The Path worldrelief.org/holypost 0:46 - Intro 2:36 - Esau McCaulley interview 5:43 Martin Luther King Jr. 21:43 Systemic racism 28:01 Black voices in white spaces 41:50 Lent 45:58 End Credits Links mentioned The Kind of Revolution That Martin Luther King Jr. Envisioned by Esau McCaulley https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/15/opinion/martin-luther-king-woke-reparations.html @esaumccaulley Esaumccaulley.com Lent: The Season of Repentance and Renewal (Fullness of Time, 1) by Esau McCaulley https://amzn.to/3WXNodo Reading While Black by Esau McCaulley https://amzn.to/3Rzw1ys Josey Johnson's Hair and the Holy Spirit by Esau McCaulley https://amzn.to/3HUgndE https://www.holypost.com/ Support us and find premium content by going to https://www.patreon.com/holypost 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 a video clip from a sermon, influential megachurch pastor Andy Stanley said gay men and women who remain in the church "have more faith than a lot of you." The backlash has been swift, but are people misunderstanding his point? And why do some Christians think shifting views on sexuality and gender are the greatest threat to the church, while others believe it's Christian Nationalism and politics? Who's right? And what does our view say about us? And a new article explains the rise of Spirit Warriors—the independent Christian "prophets" on YouTube mixing politics and spiritual warfare. Where did they come from, and how much influence do they really have? Patreon Bonus: "Biblical Family 101 | Getting Schooled by Kaitlyn Schiess" https://www.patreon.com/posts/78029251/ Holy Post merch store - https://www.holypost.com/shop News Segment 0:00 - Intro 3:46 - Tyre Nichols and tragedies 13:07 - Andy Stanley and threats to the American Sponsor 34:12 - Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at Faithful Counseling.com/ HOLYPOST 35:23 - The rise of spirit warriors 1:01:52 End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: "Andy Stanley says gay churchgoers 'have more faith than a lot of you'" https://www.christianpost.com/news/andy-stanley-gay-churchgoers-have-more-faith-than-a-lot-of-you.html "The Rise of Spirit Warriors on the Christian Right" https://newrepublic.com/article/170027/rise-spirit-warriors-christian-right-politics Jason Rugg's next venture Oneworldmovie.com Other resources: https://www.holypost.com/ Support us and find premium content by going to https://www.patreon.com/holypost 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.

David French shares about his move to The New York Times, and why MAGA Conservatives call him a "sell out" when journalism on the far right is where the big money is found. Then, Skye and David discuss the 303 Creative case at the Supreme Court. Is creating a website a service or is it speech? The answer will determine whether the government may compel some religious businesses to support same-sex weddings. And new research shows diversity training is largely ineffective. Why do we continue to believe pre-packaged programs—both inside and outside the church—are how to change beliefs and behaviors? Sponsor 0:00- Sponsor: Blueprint 1543 PsychForMinistry.com 1:09 - Intro 2:23 - David French to New York Times 16:33 - Diversity Training 41:08 - 303 Creative 1:03:24 - End Credits David French: https://twitter.com/DavidAFrench Links mentioned in interview "David French Joins The Times as an Opinion Columnist" - https://www.nytco.com/press/david-french-joins-the-times-as-an-opinion-columnist/ "The Most Important Thing You Read Today" - https://thedispatch.com/newsletter/frenchpress/the-most-important-thing-you-read-today/ "The Art of Compulsion" - https://thedispatch.com/newsletter/gfile/the-art-of-compulsion/ Other resources: https://www.holypost.com/ Support us and find premium content by going to https://www.patreon.com/holypost 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.