Phil, Skye, and Christian are celebrating their 400th episode like everyone else—quarantined in their homes. But they invited their Patreon supporters to join them for a live Q and A session via Zoom. The crew discusses their favorite podcast guests, interviews that managed to change their minds, and a bucket list of future guests. Youl'll hear about Phil's inability to "find my Roy," their Enneagram numbers, lessons for churches from the pandemic, and hear Skye's dog barfing in the background. ...
Apr 15, 2020•1 hr 12 min
The quarantined gang is back again, with better audio quality this time. (Sorry about last week!) Phil shares an experience with preschool-via-Zoom, then the group discusses two proposed theories for America's vulnerability to the coronavirus… A) We're compromised by the anti-science rhetoric of fundamentalist Christianity, or B) We're all too selfish and individualistic. Skye wonders if the real answer is… C) All of the above? Plus, Phil (yes, Phil!) sits down for a chat with Erin Weidemann, an...
Apr 08, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Phil, Skye, and Christian talk via Zoom as they "shelter at home" during the coronavirus pandemic (sorry for the audio quality), but there is some good news. Clothing sales are up—but only for tops. Churches experiment with 'drive-in' worship. Phil shares N.T. Wright's honest thoughts about the pandemic and why the best Christian response is lament, while Skye responds to fundamentalists who are certain that homosexuality and environmentalism are to blame for the virus. Plus, Mars Hill's teachin...
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr 19 min
Are machines going to take over the world? What happens to our jobs once everything is automated? And if computers can think, learn, and feel, do we need to redefine what it means to be human? Jason Thacker joins Skye for a conversation about his provocative new book, "The Age of A.I." Also this week, Smurfs congregate in France in defiance of the coronavirus. Creators of "The Bum" allow you to wear celebrity posteriors. And with everyone migrating to streaming worship services during the pandem...
Mar 25, 2020•1 hr 17 min
The world is upside down because of the coronavirus pandemic, but fear not! Phil is here to save us from being locked in our homes with our children without entertaining and informative Bible content. Learn all about Mr. Phil TV and how to sign up. Also, if you didn't make it to Costco for toilet paper, we've got you covered with natural alternatives for bathroom tissue. Finally, journalist and The Week columnist, Bonnie Kristian, talks to Skye about foreign policy and why it should be the most ...
Mar 18, 2020•1 hr 22 min
No, we're not talking about the global coronavirus pandemic. Phil is worried about a record-breaking locust swarm, an army of 100,000 Chinese ducks, and a new line of "self-care" Barbies complete with a meditation app—because America isn't self-focused enough. Also this week, screen use and a decline in exposure to sunshine are elongating human eyeballs. The Southern Baptists appear determined to eliminate anyone respected by outsiders from their ranks. Christian updates us on her WWII documenta...
Mar 11, 2020•50 min
Eugene Cho is a passionate pastor, author, and activist who has learned how to maintain his convictions without condemning those who do not share them. Sometimes that learning has come through failure, and other times it's been discovered at a dinner table with those he disagrees with. Cho has compiled his lessons into a new book, "Thou Shalt Not Be a Jerk: A Christian's Guide to Engaging Politics." Also this week: Will the coronavirus force churches to think outside the box? A court says Christ...
Mar 04, 2020•1 hr 10 min
The American church talks a lot about the family. Some might say we're focused on it, but is that right? The podcast crew discusses a provocative new article by conservative columnist, David Brooks, about our society's focus on the small nuclear family (mom, dad, and kids), why they're unsustainable, and why extended family groups have always been the norm in human societies. World Relief's Matthew Soerens is back for the second part of his interview about the state of refugees, and Skye talks a...
Feb 26, 2020•1 hr 4 min
The podcast crew responds to listener reactions to their Super Bowl halftime show episode which leads to a conversation about the physical difference between men and women. Is there any, and if so does it matter? The bad behavior of a TSA agent would suggest so. Phil explains why he can't wear a speedo to McDonald's. Christian reacts to a calendar featuring topless Canadian firefighters. And Skye doesn't like the new Billie Eilish song. Plus, part one of a conversation with Matthew Soerens from ...
Feb 19, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide among teens have skyrocketed in recent years which has put new strains on both parents and youth ministers. Dr. Kara Powell, director of the Fuller Youth Institute, is back to talk about new research and a curriculum to help families and churches navigate faith in an increasingly anxious world. Also this week: Some Christians want to be liberated from the "barbaric, totalitarian, and corrupt regime" that is Virginia. Is Franklin Graham being persecuted i...
Feb 12, 2020•1 hr 7 min
The Super Bowl halftime show featuring Jennifer Lopez and Shakira has some Christians upset. Was it a case of objectifying women's bodies or an important validation of Latin culture and female liberation? Phil & Skye unpack the debate. Also this week, Drew Dyck is back with his latest book and TV picks. He offers his take about the Trinity, secularism, and a controversial Netflix series about a modern-day messiah.
Feb 05, 2020•1 hr 13 min
The Apostle Paul says that Christ has given leaders to the church to "equip" the saints not to "serve" the saints. So why do we treat pastors like entertainers, CEOs, or suppliers of religious goods and services? Micah Fries talks about his new book, "Leveling the Church," and how healing the clergy-laity divide is more important than ever. Also this week: a study finds Christians are more likely to own dogs while atheists own cats—but there's a twist. The end has come for TV eschatologist Jack ...
Jan 29, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove was a zealous supporter of the religious Right, but after seeing the movement up close he began to question how a faith that affirms the dignity of all people had become one of division, fear, and dehumanizing enemies. He shares his journey and how a proper reading of the Bible will change the questions we ask. Also this week: Phil, Skye, and Christian discuss what they've learned a month after the Christianity Today / Christian Post / Donald Trump kerfuffle. Plus, a po...
Jan 22, 2020•1 hr 20 min
On December 23, the politics editor at The Christian Post, Napp Nazworth, abruptly announced his resignation after 8 years with CP. The online news site decided to publish an editorial throwing its full support behind Donald Trump, and Nazworth wasn't on board. He shares about the transformation he observed as evangelical leaders went from opposing Trump, to reluctantly supporting him, to absolute loyalty, and what it means for the future of Christian journalism. Also this week, Christian gets r...
Jan 15, 2020•1 hr 10 min
What keeps Phil, Christian, and Skye committed to their faith? Is there anything the church is doing really well today? What's up with Christian's WWII documentary and Phil's new TV show? Where are the Christian "Yoda's" today? Is it wrong to not vote? And do pets go to heaven? The Holy Post crew is kicking off the 2020s with listener questions. Buckle up, the conversation goes to some unexpected places.
Jan 08, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Christians Believe we were made for community, but what happens when pixels replace people? Stories about how social media has changed us and what some people are doing about it. This episode is in partnership with the Love Thy Neighborhood Podcast.
Jan 02, 2020•45 min
Merry Christmas! While the Holy Post crew is away for the holidays, we didn't want to leave you without an episode of your favorite podcast. To fill the gap, here's an Advent sermon Skye preached back in 2017 that relates to some themes we've been covering on recent shows.
Dec 25, 2019•42 min
Christianity Today editor, Mark Galli, has taken a shot at Donald Trump and his evangelical supporters heard around the world. He's called for Trump's removal and for evangelicals who continue to defend the president's immorality and corruption to consider the damage they are doing to the reputation of the church and its mission. Holy Post listeners asked for our perspective and we've heard your cries. Phil, Skye, and Christian are here to discuss the fallout of Galli's editorial, media coverage...
Dec 22, 2019•1 hr 13 min
Prolific writer, philosopher, and cultural observer, Os Guinness, is back on the podcast to discuss his latest book, "Carpe Diem Redeemed." Guinness says the modern assumption that history is inevitably moving in a positive, progressive direction is wrong, and we need to have our vision of time challenged by scripture. He talks with Skye about three understandings of time and their implications for life today. Also this week, a freaky/heretical new video game lets you become Jesus. A psychologis...
Dec 18, 2019•1 hr 12 min
Screens are making us into animals rather than creative image-bearers of God, says Wheaton College communication professor Read Schuchardt. Our addiction to our devices and social media means we're losing the ability to self-regulate and reason. Instead, like infants or animals, Schuchardt says we merely react to external stimulation. In a wide-ranging conversation, he talks with Skye about new research about smartphones, the importance of boredom, and the spiritual implications of our social me...
Dec 11, 2019•1 hr 16 min
Over just a few decades, we've seen the acceptance of no-fault divorce, the growth of the gay rights movement, the legalization of same-sex marriage, and now transgenderism. What's next? Scholar and author Preston Sprinkle is back to help us understand the emerging affirmation of polyamory. Also this week, Skye is back from Europe and Phil becomes a grandfather (again). Plus, is Chick-Fil-A still Christian chicken with a pickle? Controversy erupts after the company's decision to stop donations t...
Dec 04, 2019•1 hr 9 min
He's one of the most celebrated New Testament scholars of our time, and he's back on the show! N.T. Wright's lifetime of biblical scholarship has been compiled into a new book that covers the history, literature, and theology of the New Testament. He sits down with Skye to explore the ways we commonly misread the Bible, where those errors come from, and why understanding it from the point of view of the first-century is essential for twenty-first-century Christians. Also this week: what the guy ...
Nov 27, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Our friend, Brandon O'Brien, is back on the show to discuss his new book "Not From Around Here." Drawing from his upbringing in rural Arkansas and his new life in Manhattan, O'Brien examines the divide between urban and rural Americans, and how the divisions are hurting both the country and the church. He also explores the best way to heal the divisions and move forward. His wisdom is exactly what we need heading into an election year. Also this week: Francis Chan announces he's moving to Asia t...
Nov 20, 2019•1 hr 10 min
Fred Rogers is all the rage. He spoke to children and families for decades on the PBS show "Mister Rogers Neighborhood" and a movie about him starring Tom Hanks is releasing this month. But fewer people realize Rogers was an ordained minister with a deep faith. Shea Tuttle talks to Skye about her remarkable spiritual biography of Fred Rogers—a Christian who defied categories with a holistic vision of faith. Also this week, "Christian chicken with a picket" in the U.K., a Gospel singer boycotts T...
Nov 14, 2019•1 hr 7 min
Before Edison invented the lightbulb the average American slept 11 hours each night. Technology hasn't just made life easier, it's made it a lot busier. John Mark Comer is back to discuss his new book about the importance of slowing down in order to deepen our life with God. Also this week: $3,000 sneakers infused with water from the Jordan River sell out. Harvest (finally) declares James MacDonald "disqualified" from ministry. How should we feel about Kanye becoming a Christian? And Baptists an...
Nov 06, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Do you feel alienated from the evangelical tradition of your youth, but not at home with the more liberal versions of the faith either? Welcome to the ranks of the spiritually homeless. Friend of the show Mike Erre is back to discuss the trend and the stages that lead a disappointed evangelical to become fully de-converted. Also this week: A woman in Germany says her passionate relationship with a Boeing 737-800 is true love. A Russian man sues Apple claiming an app made him gay. The Vatican tri...
Oct 30, 2019•1 hr 16 min
89-year-old Dr. John Perkins has a lot to say to Christians about race, friendship, and the power of God's love. The civil rights legend talks with Skye about his remarkable life, the problem with everyone focusing on their victimhood, and how "real reconciliation is washing each other's wounds." Also this week: John MacArthur tells Beth Moore to "Go home." His audience laughed; Christian-twitter did not. Phil and Skye debate whether MacArthur even matters anymore. New Pew data says the U.S. wil...
Oct 23, 2019•1 hr 24 min
This week Democratic presidential candidate, Beto O'Rourke, called for churches and religious organizations that do not support same-sex marriage to lose their tax-exempt status. Skye talks with law professor and political scientist John Inazu about the issue. Is there a real risk? What's the difference between churches and religious schools according to the law? And would losing tax-exemption necessarily be bad? Also this week, "Rise of the Planet of the Pigs"? Filipino pigs in France have lear...
Oct 16, 2019•1 hr 11 min
Did God create the different races and intend them to be separate, or is race a social and cultural invention? Theologian Willie James Jennings joins Skye for a mind-stretching conversation about the role of race in our faith, how "whiteness" has influenced Christianity, why a proper vision of Jesus' incarnation challenges many of our assumptions, and the racial Cold War occurring in our country. Also this week: A study that found religious kids are nastier and less generous than secular kids is...
Oct 09, 2019•1 hr 7 min
It's been over 20 years since Lee Strobel wrote his best-selling book "The Case for Christ." He talks with Skye about the changing role of apologetics in our post-Christian culture. It's no longer just intellectual barriers that keep people from faith, says Strobel, but emotional barriers. Today, Christian credibility depends more on our love than our arguments. Also this week: Scientists discover squirrels eavesdrop on birds. Phil and Skye debate the significance of a Missouri council member ta...
Oct 02, 2019•1 hr 7 min
