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... more
David French has finally watched Rings of Power season two—and he and Skye don’t quite have the same feelings about... more
Mike Erre joins Phil and Skye to discuss how to survive the holidays. What’s the best way to engage (or... more
After an exhausting year of politics and the re-election of Donald Trump, what is a faithful way for Christians to... more
It’s been a week since the election and why Americans voted to send Donald Trump back to the White... more
The 2024 election is finally here. Who won? We don’t know because we recorded this episode on Monday. But we... more
With only a week before the presidential election, Phil and Kaitlyn are joined by Mike Erre to discuss Trump’s rally... more
Today’s episode is all content from our recent live event in Chicago. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss the rapid shift... more
The election is just three weeks away and Phil is exhausted, Kaitlyn is concerned that evangelicals supporting Harris are making... more
Being a cultural Christian used to be an insult, but more people are embracing the label with pride. The Holy... more
Steve Bezner, a pastor in Houston, had a troubling realization—his people were being shaped more by social media, YouTube, and... more
In a military operation straight out of a spy novel, Israel infiltrated Hezbollah’s communication networks and detonated pager bombs and... more
With both the election and polls getting closer, new research from Lifeway says a record number of pastors are refusing... more
During last week’s presidential debate, Donald Trump amplified a false rumor about Haitian immigrants eating pets in Springfield, Ohio. Since... more
Today’s show is all about perspective. First, Phil offers his perspective on the news stories fans send him on social... more
A very old trend is making a big comeback among Catholic women—veils. Is the turn toward head coverings rooted in... more
For the first time in decades, the Republican Party has removed all pro-life language from the party platform. Trump has... more
As we start a new academic year, school districts throughout the country are increasingly banning smartphones. No one is more... more
In the last two presidential elections about 8 in 10 evangelicals voted for Donald Trump, but can Kamala Harris steal... more
We all hear stories of people walking away from faith because of cultural challenges and hypocrisy in the church. That’s... more
Donald Trump made headlines last week when he questioned Kamala Harris’s racial identity. Phil, Skye, and Esau McCaulley discuss his... more
David French joins to discuss J.D. Vance's comments about "childless sociopaths," pro-natalist government policy, the Olympics's Last Supper-esque display, and... more
The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics sparked outrage when drag queens assembled into a scene reminiscent of the Last... more
We're sharing a SKYEpod episode that was previously exclusively for Holy Post Plus subscribers—this one's a "SkyeDive," meaning it's just... more
Following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, some are saying that God saved his life for a divine purpose. Phil,... more
On Saturday, Donald Trump narrowly survived an assassin’s bullet. Will this begin to turn down the dehumanizing and apocalyptic rhetoric... more
It’s one thing to fight against a heresy, but what about the people caught in its grasp? Caleb Campbell’s new... more
In this special episode, Kaitlyn and Skye are joined by the co-hosts of the Church Politics podcast, Justin Giboney and... more
As the Supreme Court releases a slate of new rulings the justices appear to be sending a message: "Congress, do... more
Louisiana has passed a law requiring the Ten Commandments be posted in every public school classroom. Supporters say it’s about... more
Remember when churches were seeker-sensitive? The goal was to grow by welcoming newcomers, skeptics, and non-believers. But now it seems... more
After working for the Department of Homeland Security, and more than twenty years as a counterterrorism expert, Elizabeth Neumann says... more
Lord Acton famously said, “Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Was he right? Mike Erre is back to discuss... more
The verdict is in and Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts in the hush money trial. Skye... more
In a recent 60 minutes interview, Pope Francis sparked controversy when he claimed that humans are fundamentally good. Katelyn Beaty... more
Kansas City Chiefs Kicker, Harrison Butker, recently gave a controversial commencement address at Benedictine College where he drew on some... more
A new iPad advertisement showing musical instruments and art supplies being crushed by a hydraulic press has triggered a backlash... more
Phil is back! He gives an update about his family’s harrowing medical emergency. Then, new data shows the Democratic Party’s... more
Swifties are celebrating the record-breaking release of two new albums, but some conservative Christians are not happy. They’re accusing Taylor... more
The war in Gaza has carried on for longer than expected, and David French is starting to see parallels between... more
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
CORRECTION - The initial audio file uploaded this morning was missing the last 10 minutes. If your phone automatically downloads... more
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
Research finds many Americans are opposed to the gospel because they view Christians as hypocrites, but a new $100 million ad campaign... more