Todd Deatherage, Co-Founder of the Telos Group, is back to lay out the current situation in Gaza, with the recent short-lived ceasefire, Trump's vision of a building a resort on the land, and Netanyahu's incentives to continue the war. What options are left for peace when things have gone so far? Telos: https://www.telosgroup.org Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/125872561/...
Top Trump officials are embroiled in a scandal after they accidentally included a journalist on an insecure text thread containing top secret military information. David French, a former military lawyer, explains why this is a no laughing matter, what it says about the administration's competency, and why there is unlikely to be any consequences for those at fault. Then, Skye and David discuss the future of the Democratic Party. Can they distance themselves from their fringe activists groups? Wh...
Skye answers mailbag questions about emotional faith, Christians in government, and church structure. How do you avoid falling into going through the motions with faith? What separates Skye's view of Christianity and power from the Christian Nationalist view? And would he recommend leaving your church for a house church? Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/124637476/...
Drew's thinking about church movements, from Promise Keepers, to CEO-style leadership in Churches, and Gen Z's increased interest in marriage. What's the legacy of Promise Keepers now? Why don't we "go slow and repair things?" And is Gen Z's interest in marriage something to be celebrated? Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/124293875/ Teens Forgoing Milestones: https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2025/03/teen-dating-milestone-decline/68197...
Mike Erre is here to be challenged on his anabaptist views of how to be a faithful Christian in our politically-charged world. Can we apply things said to the early church in Ancient Rome to situations in the modern church in the United States? Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/123795021/
Skye explains the strong biblical ties between two seemingly related concepts: worship and justice. Can you even have one without the other? Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/122739547/
Skye invites James Bryan Smith to talk about Dallas Willard's life, ministry—and what he was like to be around personally. They cover how reactive the Evangelical world was to his ideas and how he helped people understand that Jesus was serious. Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/122173880/
The "nones" are over, it's the time of the "nons." Non-denominational churches have grown in popularity—but is this structure of church-growth actually good for sustainable discipleship? Ryan Burge and Skye Jethani discuss the recent data about non-denominational churches—and why their names are so similar to weed dispensaries. Graphs about religion: https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/
Skye talks about his recent article about "small men." He breaks down how his metaphor works, how Einstein's theory of relativity relates to this, and why Jesus is the perfect example of being a "giant." And why is Nehemiah a strange example of masculine leadership for so many macho men's conferences? The Land of Small Men: https://www.holypost.com/post/the-land-of-small-men Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/120636554/...
Drew's News is back, and he's got some questions—why are so many Christian men defending Andrew Tate? Why are so many Christians participating in manifesting? Would Trump consider making Drew the ruler of Manitoba? And Skye gives him a great idea for a book title. Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/120140802/
Carmen Imes joins to talk about the Temple and the Ark of the Covenant—and how much of it is redeemed Egyptian religious imagery. Why is the New Jerusalem in Revelation cubic shaped? Were Egyptian statues' noses cut off on purpose? The Temple and the Church's Mission: A Biblical Theology of the Dwelling Place of God: https://a.co/d/dVA1ypn Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/119674447/...
Skye reads from The Divine Commodity about consumerism's impact on evangelism in the 20th and 21st centuries. From Coca-Cola co-opting evangelism to Disney marketing movies through churches, corporate advertising and evangelism have grown up together—how do we separate the wheat from the tares? Could the answer be—a donkey? Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/119165173/...
Drew brings us stories like Christmas presents—Does Trump really want to annex Canada? Was Saint Nick's tomb just discovered? And why is Skye so against A.I. pastors? The A.I. Pastor story: https://www.christianpost.com/news/megachurch-pastor-previews-app-that-offers-ai-led-prayer-spiritu.html Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/117858623/...
Skye talks about mass deportation—the history of deportation in America, the present border situation, and how this could play out in the future. What concerns are inflated—and what problems are we ignoring? Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/117858623/ Racism and Immigration: https://youtu.be/cgfp5ngxqBI What 'Mass Deportation' Actually Means: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/opinion/trump-mass-deportation-immigration.html Meet the Press with ...
Skye believes in aliens, fancy razors for bald heads, and a Jesus that makes us uncomfortable in this episode of the mailbag. How can Christians disagree if the Holy Spirit indwells and guides us? Why do Christians in North America have such an icy relationship with art—does it reveal why we struggle with social justice? And is the idea that we'll be rewarded in Heaven a type of afterlife prosperity gospel? Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/1173...
Drew's News returns—and so does our hero, Lieutenant Dan, who has survived the Hurricane Milton—but can he survive waste disposal laws? Drew and Skye also talk about the long-term effects of the book Radical by David Platt and discuss what monkeys on typewriters have to do with the fine-tuning argument for the existence of God. Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-drews-116465149...
Ryan Burge joins to talk about the religious, political, and economic trends that may have contributed to the election of Donald Trump. He and Skye cover how religion follows politics, why more men than women are now religious, and why hispanic voters don't seem put off by Donald Trump. Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/115945207/
The day after the 2024 election, Skye is joined by Producer Mike Stralow and CEO Jon Houghton to respond to people's sent-in questions and live chat messages. He discusses how people who aren't happy with the result of the race can grieve and process the results—and why no matter where you are politically, you need to intentionally seek a church community.
Chris Crawford, a policy strategist with Project Democracy, joins this edition of The SkyePod to talk about the upcoming election. How have the last few years changed how elections look? Why is disinformation such a threat this year? And why does Skye go to a Chinese food restaurant every year on election night? Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/115115862/ Other Resources: Interfaith America: https://www.interfaithamerica.org/resources/faith-in-...
Skye gives a message called "God is Not a Divine Vending Machine," originally written and recorded for the Chicago Fellowship. Do we trust God's character or are we just trying to control him? And how can people perform miracles and cast out demons yet not be close to Jesus?
Skye and Kaitlyn Schiess have a spirited discussion of haunted houses, Halloween, horror movies—and what they mean for Christians. Skye digs up the startling history of the Christian version of the horror house, the Hell House, and Kaitlyn explains why she likes, but disagrees with, her favorite horror movie's vision of the world. Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-hell-114134613 A Brief History of the Haunted Houses: https://www.smithson...
Drew arms us with important knowledge about a man who survives hurricane in small boat, how fewer college students can read books, and why the current news cycle resembles the 1929 stock market crash! Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/113768642/edit Skye's Constitution video: https://www.patreon.com/posts/113768642/...
Skye answers listener questions with Producer Mike. Why does he think Christmas might be more pagan than Halloween? Will disability persist into Heaven as a redeemed thing? And what does forgiveness even mean? Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/113305423/
Skye does an overview of "Our Confession of Evangelical Conviction," what intentions and discussions went into its creation, and why he believes the critiques against it prove its necessity. Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-skyedive-112321370 Evangelical Confession 2024: https://www.evangelicalconfession2024.com/ Why Evangelical Political Theology Needs a Nature-Grace Upgrade by Andrew Walker: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/...
Drew joins us to tell Skye about the stories he's gathered in his internet travels. Kirk Cameron claims public schools are a bad choice for Christian parents, women find men with digital-based hobbies less attractive, and Tucker Carlson hosts a Holocaust denier. Join us on this episode of The SkyePod to hear about it! Skye's Explainer Video on Immigration: https://youtu.be/cgfp5ngxqBI?feature=shared Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/111927125/...
BioLogos President Deborah Haarsma is here to talk about scientific discoveries around dark matter, how faith is perceived in the scientific community, and whether the multiverse theory and the fine-tuning argument are in conflict. Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/111492582/ Origins: Christian Perspectives on Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design by Deborah Haarsma and Loren D. Haarsma: https://a.co/d/7X5Afk6 BioLogos: https://biologos.or...
Skye shares his theory of why fundamentalism is gaining so much ground—and how we as Christians can avoid giving in to what's so alluring about it. David French Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/21/opinion/christianity-fundamentalist-evangelical-pentacostal.html Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-skye-110595956...
Drew returns to bring us more stories—is digital church-attendee-poaching technology new? Do Olympians pee in the pool? And why does Skye feel uncomfortable with "Evangelicals for Harris?" Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-drews-110180887
Mail carrier Mike Stralow is back with questions for Skye—Does Skye disagree with congressman having term limits? What's the difference between cognitive dissonance and confirmation bias? And what's the difference between participating in the Evangelical Industrial Complex and just being a company that makes Christian content? Join in to get Skye's thoughts on your air mail questions! Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-air-mail-109726063...
Gary Burge brings analysis and history on the Gaza conflict and American perceptions of it. Has tourism completely skewed our understanding of the Israeli population? Why aren't surrounding Arab countries stepping in to aid Palestine? And how does the ancient ideas of land ownership contrast with modern ideas? Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-israel-2-108392313...
