Previously puritanical evangelicals are increasingly embracing profanity and lewd content. A recent New York Times article explores possible explanations ranging... more

Atheist Richard Dawkins has said he doesn’t believe one word of the Christian faith, but he now considers himself a... more

This week we’re discussing a series of articles exploring what we’re gaining and losing as fewer Americans are committed to... more

The newest Holy Post team member, Esau McCaulley, joins Phil and Skye to discuss two stories that caused outrage from... more

A recent bill to ban TikTok was passed in the House with bipartisan support. Skye talks with David French about... more

Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade almost two years ago, the debate about abortion has taken on new... more

After a number of difficult years and dismal statistics, a new report from Barna says pastors are on the mend.... more

Earlier this year, John MacArthur said that Martin Luther King Jr. was “a nonbeliever who misrepresented everything about Christ and... more

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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,... more

David and Skye discuss the upcoming primary election—if most people agree that Biden is too old to hold office, why... more

A new book argues that the rise and decline of the Contemporary Christian Music industry helps explain the political idolatry... more

The “He Gets Us” campaign ran a Super Bowl ad showing culture war combatants washing each other’s feet. It has... more

Well, here we are again. The very same arguments that were rolled out by MAGA Christian leaders to justify supporting... more

A new documentary hits theaters on February 16 about Christian Nationalism called God and Country. It features Phil and Skye,... more

Lately, there’s been lots of talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)—sometimes as a virtuous initiative and sometimes as a... more

Evangelical voters have long supported Republican candidates, but who identifies as an evangelical Christian has changed over the years. A... more

It’s been nearly a decade since Donald Trump descended on his golden escalator and turned conventional wisdom about evangelical political... more

As Christianity declines in cultural influence what is taking its place? A recent article in The Atlantic written by Rabbi... more

Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn begin the new year by answering listener questions. They address how to make important decisions from... more

We often associate fundamentalism with strict religious beliefs and practices. But David French says fundamentalism isn’t really about what someone... more

New Testament professor, award-winning author, and New York Times columnist Esau McCaulley joins Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn for a special... more

If Jesus is the reason for the season, why do most Christians celebrate Christmas at home with their families rather... more

The Satanic Temple has been allowed to erect a temporary display in the Iowa State Capitol, provoking some conservative evangelicals... more

Whether you're a parent, a youth pastor, a teacher or a young person yourself, you've probably seen all of the... more

Conspiracy theories, political idolatry, church divisions, and pastoral burnout. How do we explain what’s happened to the evangelical movement in... more

A number of cases are being fought in the courts right now over whether Donald Trump violated the 14th amendment... more

With a spike in antisemitism around the world since the October 7th attack in Israel and the horrible scenes of... more

Whether you're a parent, a youth pastor, a teacher or a young person yourself, you've probably seen all of the... more

Why do so many women find Christian organizations difficult places to work? Katelyn Beaty says the “bro code” within evangelicalism... more

Whether you're a parent, a youth pastor, a teacher or a young person yourself, you've probably seen all of the... more

 Striking auto union workers are quoting the Bible, progressive politicians are citing Jesus, and religious language is returning to more... more

Whether you're a parent, a youth pastor, a teacher or a young person yourself, you've probably seen all of the... more

Democrats are pro-choice and Republicans are pro-life. Right? According to Ryan Burge it’s not that simple. He says a closer... more

Whether you're a parent, a youth pastor, a teacher or a young person yourself, you've probably seen all of the... more

The Republicans in Congress have finally chosen a new Speaker of the House, and he’s a Bible-affirming, young Earth creationist,... more

Liberty University, the country’s largest Christian college, is facing a record-breaking fine of $37.5 million for failing to report crimes,... more

A Christian writer in Australia has a list of seven “pointless” things Christians fight about “for no good reason” including... more

Whether you're a parent, a youth pastor, a teacher or a young person yourself, you've probably seen all of the... more

World-renowned New Testament scholar N.T. Wright is back! He’s written an entire book about the 8th chapter of Romans, and... more

Skye’s new book “What If Jesus Was Serious About Heaven?” Is here! Kaitlyn interviews him about the book, why popular... more

The last five or six years have been rough for many thoughtful faithful Christians. The embrace of Trump and Trumpism,... more

For decades most Americans have said other people cannot be trusted. The exception was regular churchgoers who reported more faith... more

The last five or six years have been rough for many thoughtful faithful Christians. The embrace of Trump and Trumpism,... more

Even pro-life critics of Donald Trump credit him with appointing three Supreme Court justices who overturned Roe v Wade. But... more

The Senate is relaxing its dress code so senators can wear hoodies and gym shorts, but senate staffers are still... more

The last five or six years have been rough for many thoughtful faithful Christians. The embrace of Trump and Trumpism,... more

Theologian and writer, Esau McCaulley, is back to talk about his new memoir “How Far to the Promised Land: One... more

The last five or six years have been rough for many thoughtful faithful Christians. The embrace of Trump and Trumpism,... more

If you live in a part of the country that was originally settled by Puritans or Quakers you will probably... more

A prominent conservative Calvinist has denounced white Christian Nationalism as heretical and racist, but the movement is still gaining popularity... more

In a more personal French Friday, David French shares about the mix of pride and sadness he felt when his... more

Data indicates that white supremacy is growing in popularity, and according to FBI statistics hate crimes have spiked by 35... more

An unknown country singer with a fake name has skyrocketed to the top of the charts with the song “Rich... more

In a new article in The Atlantic, David Brooks asks how America became so mean. He says moral formation used... more

A new survey of worship leaders finds that four megachurches have cornered the worship music market. Should we care who... more

A new chatbot based on OpenAI claims to have a “biblical worldview” and invites users to ask questions directly to... more

The presidential campaign of Ron Desantis recently fired a young communications staffer who created and posted a video celebrating fascism.... more

Hollywood is struggling. Fewer people are going to theaters, but this week saw the opening of two huge movies including... more

The feminist movement has made significant advances in the last 50 years, but data indicates men are falling behind. Fewer... more

The Supreme Court has released two highly anticipated and controversial rulings about race, sexual identity, and discrimination. First, colleges and... more

Throughout the Bible, God’s people are commanded to show hospitality to strangers. But Christian Nationalists unhappy about the number of... more

An Air Force veteran recently came forward with whistleblower allegations that the U.S. government has possession of extra-terrestrial vehicles, more... more

- It’s been one year since the Dobbs decision by the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade. What have we... more

Christians in Germany are using ChatGPT to create liturgies and even preach sermons. Is the rise of AI different from... more

Two events have our attention. First, a new documentary about reality TV’s Dugger family is exposing the ugly side of... more

Bud Light, Target, Kohls, Chick-Fil-A—the list of companies and brands being boycotted by Christians keeps getting longer. Now there are... more

Phil’s file of Christian Nationalism stories has gotten full, so we’re covering a number of them this week. We explore... more

David French has just returned from Ukraine where he saw the devastating impact of the Russian invasion. He talks to... more

 Influential pastor, author, and apologist, Tim Keller, passed away last week. We reflect on Keller’s ministry and wonder who is... more

Ethicist, David Gushee, says we are seeing the emergence of a new kind of loveless Christianity. But those who practice... more

How did a theological system that rejected Christian participation in politics eventually give birth to the Religious Right? Phil talks... more

Many Christians in America simply assume that Jesus could return at any moment, that believers will be raptured in the... more

From Harvard Law School to The New York Times, David French has repeatedly found himself in communities where secular progressivism... more

After admitting it broadcast election lies and conspiracies, and paying $787 million in damages, Fox News has fired its most... more

From the Jesus Movement in the 1970s, through the Religious Right in the 1980s, the rise of New Calvinism in... more

Protests have continued after last month’s school shooting in Nashville, including in the Tennessee state legislature where the majority Republicans... more

Description: Immediately after last week’s school shooting in Nashville, opportunists used it to advance their favorite culture war narratives. Why... more

It’s becoming increasingly clear that parental rights is poised to be a significant issue in the 2024 election, particularly as... more

Description: Rick Warren, the founder and former pastor of Saddleback Church, is speaking out after his church was ejected from... more

557: The Rise of Christian Nashville-ism & What Christians Must Do with Claude Alexander   Why doesn’t Congress work? A... more

Feedback on the recent episode about the teen mental health report by the CDC was so strong that the Holy... more

The Gospel Coalition published an article last week that brought together every divergent faction of the church to say, “Ick!”... more

A new report from the CDC finds a record number of teenage girls are now debilitated by mental illnesses including... more

There's no denying that American men are struggling. Depression, drug use, and suicide are on the rise, and there are... more

She’s finally here! Bible teacher and author Beth Moore joins Kaitlyn Schiess to discuss her new memoir, her calling, and... more

A Christian campaign spent $20 million on two ads during the Super Bowl, but the “He Gets Us” commercials are... more

What does it mean to be pro-life? Drawing from the words of Jesus, the Apostles, and the early church, Shane... more

How did American politics go from a disagreement over policies to become a war between the forces of good and... more

Phil catches up with friend-of-the-show Esau McCaulley (New Testament Professor, NYT columnist, author of CT Book of the Year Reading... more

In a video clip from a sermon, influential megachurch pastor Andy Stanley said gay men and women who remain in... more

David French shares about his move to The New York Times, and why MAGA Conservatives call him a “sell out”... more

The Church of England has decided to not allow same-sex marriages, but it will bless civil same-sex unions. Is it... more

What story are we in?  A rescue plan to get us out of a dying world?  God's mission to save... more

Martin Luther King Jr. is widely celebrated today, but that wasn’t the case when he was killed in 1968. Esau... more

When Damar Hamlin collapsed during Monday Night Football we witnessed an outpouring of public prayer. We also saw... more

The pandemic was miserable for mothers, right? New research disputes that claim and shows moms were actually happier than childless... more

Voices on the right, from Elon Musk to Fox News, are accusing social media companies of violating the First Amendment's... more

or our final episode of 2022, we are sharing with everyone two bonus features that are normally exclusively available to... more

What were the most important stories of 2022? Phil, Skye, and Christian discuss the embrace of Christian Nationalism, political and... more

A Texas megachurch is facing criticism after a viral TikTok video showed a rehearsal of its Christmas production with drummers... more

Reactions to last week’s show were strong. The Holy Post crew responds to listener feedback about LGBTQ representation in movies... more

For more than a century, the American church has been arguing about the exact scope and boundaries of God’s mission.... more

In 2015, the Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v Hodges that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marriage. With the recent... more

The Hallmark Channel is now producing Christmas movies with LGBTQ characters and relationships leading the network’s former CEO to launch... more

Just in time for the holidays, the Holy Post crew is answering another round of voicemails from our Patreon supporters.... more

The U.S. midterm elections were full of surprises. The Holy Post crew asks if the political side of the pro-life... more

With the midterm elections happening in the U.S., we’ve seen a rise in both hyperbolic political rhetoric and political violence.... more

Elon Musk announced his takeover of Twitter by carrying a porcelain sink into the headquarters. Will his plan to loosen... more

With the Dobbs decision earlier this year, the Supreme Court sent the issue of abortion back to the states, and... more

Research finds many Americans are opposed to the gospel because they view Christians as hypocrites, but a new $100 million... more

Everyone is suddenly talking about Christian nationalism. Some on the political right are embracing the label, while others on the... more

Research now shows that people who constantly consume the news are three times more likely to hold incorrect perspectives than... more

Were you an evangelical kid in the 1970s, 80s, or 90s? Then you may be suffering from the lingering affects... more

David French is in studio with Skye Jethani and Phil Vischer for a special edition of French Friday. First, they... more

The death of Queen Elizabeth has many wondering about the future of Christianity in the UK. The Queen... more

A court has ruled that a Christian-owned business is not required to pay for health insurance that includes drugs to... more

The water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, was foreseeable and preventable. Did white evangelicalism's anti-government attitude contribute to the catastrophe? Washington... more

The Bible is one of God’s most important gifts to his people. Through it we discover who he is and... more

Historically, evangelicals have been the group of Americans most resistant to taking action against climate change. The National Association of... more

Immediately after President Biden announced his college loan forgiveness plan Christians started debating it. Some are arguing that debt forgiveness... more

In a recent article, Russell Moore lamented the captivity of evangelicals to conspiracy theories and political radicalization, but he argued... more

Evangelicals are no longer the largest religious group in the South. Russell Moore says they’ve been replaced by a dangerous... more

What does it mean to see others as image-bearers of God? How is this warped by American individualism? And what... more

For centuries Americans have valued their liberty, but a growing number of conservatives are now saying cherished values like the... more

What’s the correct definition of “woke”? What do Christians... more

For decades, political strategists spoke about the "God gap" in which white religious believers were more Republican and white non-believers... more

Phil has another "crazy theory," and Skye and Kaitlyn aren't sure what to make of it. What if 1964 is... more

With Trump out of office and the pandemic restrictions eased, Christian Nationalists are looking for new causes to rally the... more

How big is the scope of the gospel? What does God's kingdom include? And what happens when we discover the... more

A network of global Christian churches have decided to combat climate change by divesting from gas and oil companies. But... more

Although the Religious Right is on a winning streak at the Supreme Court, data shows it’s losing in the court... more

Phil and Kaitlyn are finally back from (separate) trips to Europe, but they’re returning to a very different... more

The Supreme Court has ruled that the state of Maine cannot exclude private schools from its voucher program simply because... more

A recent article in the Atlantic reveals how the political polarization in the United States is now tearing evangelical churches... more

Responses to the mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas, have continued, and there’s renewed hope for policy... more

Christians who oppose more restrictive gun control policies say we have a God-given constitutional right to self-defense. But... more

*Please be aware that this episode deals with sensitive topics, including suicide and child/adolescent mortality.* In the wake of the... more

The United States has experienced another horrific school shooting, and the country is once again debating guns. Will this time... more

0:00 - Intro 1:57 - Something Old - Josh’s: About a Boy 5:57 - Something Old - Skye’s: Patton 9:09... more

The independent report about the cover-up of sexual abuse within the Southern Baptist Convention has been released, and it’s far... more

Despite the uproar over the leaked Supreme Court decision overturning Roe, it turns out 80 percent of Americans have a... more

The leak of a draft ruling by the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v Wade has the entire country talking.... more

In the 1980s, Frank Peretti’s best-selling novels about the spiritual war between angels and demons captivated evangelicals, but they also... more

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a case about a public high school football coach who prays on the... more

The battle between Governor DeSantis and Disney is heating up in Florida. The culture war may be good for politicians,... more

In a lengthy article in The Atlantic, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt explains how social media has made our entire society... more

Conservative political rallies and protests are increasingly using Christian worship music. How is this different than the role of faith... more

The feud between Florida’s governor and Disney is getting hotter with new leaked footage of a Disney executive speaking about... more

The conservative (and maybe Christian?) satire site Babylon Bee has had their Twitter account suspended for giving a trans woman... more

Before recently winning the NCAA women’s 500-yard freestyle swimming championship, Lia Thomas competed in the sport as a man. Should... more

Florida is the latest front in the culture war with a controversial bill to prevent teachers from speaking to children... more

The gang’s all here! Phil, Skye, Christian, & Kaitlyn are all in the studio for the first time ever to... more

Some Southern Baptists say if Voddie Baucham becomes the next president of the SBC it will be a step toward... more

Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and the heroic resistance the Russian troops have encountered raises new questions about patriotism. When is... more

During the Cold War, conservatives prided themselves for their opposition to the Soviet Union and totalitarianism and blasted those who... more

Why do black seminarians graduate with a lot more student debt than whites, and what does it mean for churches?... more

A scary number of Americans now say violence may be necessary to fix the country. A new report looks at... more

Should churches stop live-streaming their services and return to in-person worship? A recent editorial by Tish Harrison Warren has gotten... more

Jerry Falwell Jr. is doing damage control following his profile in Vanity Fair (discussed at length in last month’s French... more

He was the president of the largest Christian university and an influential political voice for millions of evangelicals. In a... more

A new study finds evangelicals see most thing in society in categories of good and evil while nonbelievers see more... more

To commemorate MLK Day, Phil asks Esau McCaulley if we’re making progress on race or if we’ve gone backwards in... more

Last week, the country commemorated the one-year anniversary of the January 6th attack on the Capitol. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn... more

Phil experienced a Twitter typhoon last week when he suggested “love your country” is not a Biblical command. The Holy... more

In a recent editorial, Kevin DeYoung took aim at Christian commentators, including David French, for criticizing the social and political... more

After the mess that was 2020, we had such high hopes for 2021. Were our expectations met? Phil and Skye... more

Last Sunday, the former president attended an advent service at First Baptist Church in Dallas. Some have called what unfolded... more

Everyone seems to be talking about “deconstructing” faith, but researcher Josh Packard says it’s better to describe young people as... more

A recent survey found that 49 percent of pastors reported conspiracy theories were spreading within their congregations. This is especially... more

Today, privilege has become a dirty word that is automatically associated with sinfulness, but Dominique Gilliard, author of “Subversive Witness:... more

French Friday leaves the world of politics and theology behind to join David French and fellow nerd Skye Jethani for... more

In case you haven’t noticed, the evangelical movement in America is a mess. Some say we should let it all... more

Are faith and science irreconcilable belief systems? Not according to Dr. Francis Collins, the Director of the National Institutes of... more

Why do we expect the Christian life to be easy when the Bible clearly says it will be a struggle?... more

What is Christianity’s contribution to history and has it been positive or negative? John Dickson says Christians should obey Jesus’... more

Recent polling has found that a majority of Trump voters (52%) and a significant number of Biden voters (41%) support... more

Conservative evangelicals organized into a political movement in the 1970s in response to the Supreme Court’s decision to legalize abortion.... more

The prosperity gospel isn’t just about health and wealth. Historian Kate Bowler says pragmatic values, simple solutions, and the endless... more