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