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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 funny conversation about pop culture, media, theology, and the fun, fun, fun of living a thoughtful Christian life in an increasingly post-Christian culture.
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- 2 days ago1h 34m
723: Pope Leo, A.I., & the Intimacy Economy plus a Guided Tour of HP+
The Pope's first encyclical about the importance of human dignity and the threat posed by A.I. is causing a stir. Some secular journalists are celebrating Leo's moral clarity, while Trump administration officials are saying the Pope should stay in his lane. Historian Yuval Noah Harari has his own warning about A.I. and explains how we are moving from an "attention economy" into an "intimacy economy." With the launch of Holy Post Media on Substack, Kaitlyn and Skye take you behind the paywall to sample everything offered by Holy Post Plus, including a daily devotional for people who hate devotionals. Also this week, a dog in Nebraska stands his ground. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://holypost.substack.com/p/723-pope-leo-ai-and-the-intimacy Getting Schooled - Matchmaking 201: https://holypost.substack.com/p/getting-schooled-matchmaking-201 0:00 - Show Starts 1:49 - Theme Song 2:12 - Sponsor - Poncho - If you've been looking for the perfect shirt—something breathable, fits great, feels even better, and stands out in a good way—give Poncho a try. Get $10 off and free shipping your first order by using this link: https://www.ponchooutdoors.com/holypost 3:23 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food - Get 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to https://www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout. 4:28 - With God Daily is Here! 8:27 - Dog Shoots Woman! 10:55 - The Pope's Encyclical on A.I. 24:50 - How A.I. Hacks Brains 34:21 - Sponsor - Feeding America - Feeding America, led by neighbors! Give now to end hunger at https://www.feedingamerica.org 34:55 - Sponsor - World Relief - Multiply your impact today! Start your monthly partnership with World Relief to walk alongside refugees and others on the move. Give today at http://worldrelief.org/holypost 36:00 - Sponsor - BetterHelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/HOLYPOST and get 10% off your first month! 37:05 - Narcissism and A.I. 53:07 - Tour of HP+ 56:28 - With God Daily 1:03:46 - My Hill to Die On 1:11:34 - Getting Schooled 1:18:37 - 66 Verses 1:26:25 - Advice-ish 1:33:58 - End Credits Links Mentioned in News Segment: Dog Shoots Woman at 7-Eleven! https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/26/dog-shotgun-nebraska-convenience-store Slate on the Pope's A.I. Encyclical: https://slate.com/technology/2026/05/artificial-intelligence-pope-leo-encyclical.html Other Resources: Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
- 1 weeks ago1h 25m
722: Colbert & the Problem of Public Faith plus Karen Swallow Prior
Last week, Stephen Colbert ended his tenure as the host of The Late Show on CBS. Along with witty political commentary and comedy, Colbert was also open about his Catholicism at a time when many were growing skeptical of faith. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss Colbert, the criticism public Christians receive, and how to discern which examples of public faith to emulate. It's graduation season, and Karen Swallow Prior is back to discuss her new book, "You Have a Calling." She says our culture has narrowed our understanding of calling to paid work, but finding our calling is not a matter of following a formula. Also this week, new data on what the cutting of USAID is doing to the most vulnerable parts of the world, more reflections on Rededicate 250, and remora fish take brown-nosing to new depths. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/159315601/ 0:00 - Show Starts 1:25 - Theme Song 1:45 - Sponsor - AG1 - Heavily researched, thoroughly purity-tested, and filled with stuff you need. Get the AG1 $76 Welcome Pack for free when you order from https://www.drinkag1.com/HOLYPOST 3:06 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to https://www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order 4:12 - Sponsor - PolicyGenius - Secure your family's tomorrow so you have peace of mind today. Go to https://www.policygenius.com/HOLYPOST to find the right life insurance for you 6:44 - Sucker Fish and Manta Butts! 10:45 - Is the Nation Rededicated to God? 15:56 - Is Association Endorsement? 19:24 - USAID Cuts Consequences 34:26 - Sponsor - Brooklyn Bedding - Use code HOLYPOST for 30% off sitewide for a great night's sleep! Go to https://www.brooklynbedding.com/HOLYPOST 35:30 - Sponsor - Feeding America - Feeding America, led by neighbors! Give now to end hunger at https://www.feedingamerica.org 36:17 - Colbert's Public Christianity 53:07 - Interview 55:33 - What's a "Calling?" 1:06:50 - "Author" as Unpredictable Calling 1:12:44 - Children and Vocation 1:25:14 - End Credits Links Mentioned in News Segment: The National Catholic Reporter on Rededicate 250: https://www.ncronline.org/opinion/religion-display-trumps-dc-rally-was-not-gospel-jesus-christ Sucker Fish Hiding in Manta Ray Butts! https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/sucker-fish-are-hiding-in-manta-rays-buttholes-new-study-reveals/ Effects of Defunding USAID: https://www.thelancet.com/article/S0140-6736(25)01186-9/fulltext New York Times on the USAID cuts: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/09/opinion/foreign-aid-cuts.html Other Resources: You Have a Calling: Finding Your Vocation in the True, Good and Beautiful (The Perfect High School or College Graduation Gift for 2026) by Karen Swallow Prior: https://a.co/d/07W6Tn7P Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post
- 2 weeks ago1h 25m
721: Easy Optimism vs Durable Hope with Sharon McMahon
MAGA politicians, pastors, and influencers gathered on the National Mall this weekend to rededicate America to God. Unlike biblical ceremonies of rededication, however, this one included no repentance or lament. Elon Musk is upset that a black woman was cast as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan's upcoming film "The Odyssey." Sharon McMahon is back to explain how political backlash and violent threats canceled her commencement speech at Utah Valley University, and why the message she planned to deliver is more relevant than ever. Also this week—religious skeptics used to ask, "Why do bad things happen to good people?" So, why is Gen Z asking a different question, "Why don't bad things happen to bad people?" Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/721-easy-vs-hope-158706698/ Bonus Interview with Sharon McMahon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/158708712/ 0:00 - Theme Song 3:14 - Sponsor - PolicyGenius - Secure your family's tomorrow so you have peace of mind today. Go to https://www.policygenius.com/HOLYPOST to find the right life insurance for you 4:13 - Sponsor - BetterHelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/HOLYPOST and get 10% off your first month! 5:58 - Rededication of America 21:06 - Sponsor - Rocket Money - Find and cancel your old subscriptions with Rocket Money at https://www.rocketmoney.com/HOLYPOST 22:06 - Sponsor - Feeding America - Feeding America, led by neighbors! Give now to end hunger at https://www.feedingamerica.org 22:40 - Sponsor - Garrett Theological Seminary - Garrett has a program for you! Apply by July 15 to start a master's degree this fall! https://www.garrett.edu/holypost 50:06 - Interview 52:11 - Commencement Speech Cancellation 1:12:14 - Durable Hope 1:25:14 - End Credit Links Mentioned in News Segment: Gen Z Asks Why Bad Things Don't Happen to Bad People: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/05/gen-z-why-bad-things-happen-to-good-people-theodicy-evil-suffering/ Other Resources: Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
- 3 weeks ago1h 24m
720: The Casino-fication of the Church and Mark DeYmaz
Online gambling is changing the way we watch sports. Rather than cheering for a team together, more people now focus on their individual prop bets. Russell Moore says the same thing is happening in the church as individual interests and personal goals are overshadowing our collective calling as Christ's people. Mark DeYmaz talks with Skye about how the prayer of St. Francis has helped his church navigate racial, economic, and political divisions. Christian colleges say a provision in the Republicans' Big Beautiful Bill is an "existential threat to the future of religious higher education in the US." Also this week—Christian leaders praying at the feet of a golden statue in Florida insist it's not an idol. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/158090824/ Bonus Interview with Mark Deymaz: https://www.patreon.com/posts/158093785/ 0:00 - Show Starts 2:20 - Theme Song 2:41 - Sponsor - Ridge - The Ridge 5-in-1 Power Bank, power on-the-go without compromise! Get 40% off Ridge by going to https://www.ridge.com/HOLYPOST 4:36 - Sponsor - AG1 - Heavily researched, thoroughly purity-tested, and filled with stuff you need. Get the AG1 $76 Welcome Pack for free when you order from https://www.drinkag1.com/HOLYPOST 5:56 - Sponsor - BetterHelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/HOLYPOST and get 10% off your first month! 7:00 - Catching Up 10:08 - Golden Trump Statue 16:31 - Christian College Funds Cut 30:22 - Sponsor - Feeding America - Feeding America, led by neighbors! Give now to end hunger at https://www.feedingamerica.org 30:57 - Sponsor - Our Place - Go to https://www.fromourplace.com and use code HOLYPOST to get 10% off site wide on beautiful cookware! 32:05 - Sponsor - OneAccord - Live-translation platform built for churches! Try OneAccord for free at https://oneaccord.ai/HOLYPOST 33:52 - Casino-fication of the Church 50:10 - Interview 54:07 - Multi-Ethnic Church 59:47 - Prayer of St. Francis 1:10:10 - Challenging Political Idolatry 1:25:14 - End Credit Links Mentioned in News Segment: Christian Colleges Call New Federal Regulation an 'Existential Threat': https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/05/christian-colleges-financial-aid-earnings-test-regulation-trump/ Trump's Golden Statue: https://www.newsweek.com/pastor-defends-golden-trump-statue-from-biblical-backlash-11933490 The Casinofication of Church: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/04/against-casinofication-church-sports-gambling/ Other Resources: Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace: Becoming More like Jesus Through the Prayer of St. Francis: https://amzn.to/4u3cit7 Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost <s
- May 6, 2026conversational1h 33m6-min read
719: King Charles' Christian Message plus Alan Noble
The episode examines contrasting visions of Christianity in public life through King Charles III’s inclusive address to Congress and President Trump’s exclusionary rhetoric, while also exploring the decline of communal spaces, the rise of online advice culture, and the need for virtue-rooted living. Alan Noble discusses his new book, To Live Well, emphasizing Christian virtues as a counter to cultural chaos.
- Apr 29, 20261h 4m
718: HOLY POST LIVE from Atlanta with Lecrae
Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn hosted a live podcast recording in Atlanta on April 22. They were joined by Grammy-winning hip-hop artist Lecrae to discuss his journey through doubt and deconstruction toward a renewed faith in Christ. He shared what helped him through the dark season, and why he felt the need to abandon the "fraud" but not the "faith." They also discussed the tenets of Just War Theory, innovative Chinese cars, and they responded to audience questions you won't want to miss. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/156797193/ 0:00 - Show Starts 1:09 - Theme Song 2:17 - Sponsor - Feeding America - Feeding America, led by neighbors! Give now to end hunger at https://www.feedingamerica.org 2:49 - Sponsor - Rocket Money - Find and cancel your old subscriptions with Rocket Money at https://www.rocketmoney.com/HOLYPOST 4:45 - Futuristic Toilet Car! 9:43 - Just War Theory 22:40 - Lecrae and Deconstruction 35:25 - Sponsor - Garrett Seminary - Regardless of where and how you are called, Garrett Seminary can help you with practical skills and leadership. Check it out at: https://garrett.edu/discern 36:28 - Sponsor - Blueland - Get up to 15% off your first order by going to https://www.Blueland.com/HOLYPOST 37:38 - Reconstruction and Jesus 45:45 - Constructing in Christian Community 52:09 - Ethic in Every Aspect of Life 1:04:27 - End Credit Links Mentioned in News Segment: Chinese Car-Toilet! https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1l92yv4mydo Cardinal Robert McElroy on Just War Theory: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691637280/morality-and-american-foreign-policy?srsltid=AfmBOopBeII5JJscjOGHPcg786VqJnfYnNKmFV1n3OVRpnHwsPB8wqwG Just War Theory is Supposed to be Frustrating: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/04/just-war-theory-is-supposed-to-be-frustrating-iran-war-trump/ Other Resources: Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Apr 22, 20261h 31m
717: The Parenting Prosperity Gospel with Kelsey Kramer McGinnis
Anthropic has sought the help of Christian theologians to make Claude, their A.I. model, more ethical, but they are also meeting with representatives from other religious and philosophical traditions. Should this make us more optimistic about tech companies controlling the future? The Atlantic has a story about the popularity of John Mark Comer even among non-religious young adults. Is his advocacy of contemplative Christian practices the answer to digital secularism our culture has been searching for? Kelsey Kramer McGinnis, co-author of "The Myth of Good Christian Parenting," talks with Skye about the explosive rise of evangelical parenting books in the late 20th century and the prosperity theology behind them. She says the same ideas are still popular today, but they are taking new forms. Also this week—debriefing the Stuckey vs. French debate. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/156212705/ Getting Schooled - Feminism 201: https://www.patreon.com/posts/156190692/ 0:00 - Show Starts 3:37 - Theme Song 4:01 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to https://www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order 6:28 - Allie Beth Stuckey and David French 27:21 - Sponsor - AG1 - Heavily researched, thoroughly purity-tested, and filled with stuff you need. Get the AG1 $76 Welcome Pack for free when you order from https://www.drinkag1.com/HOLYPOST 28:50 - Sponsor - Feeding America - Feeding America, led by neighbors! Give now to end hunger at https://www.feedingamerica.org 29:23 - Raising AI to Be Ethical 40:14 - Are People Turning to Spiritual Practices? 51:36 - Interview 58:42 - Children as Programmable Machines 1:06:11 - Authoritarianism and Parenting 1:15:50 - Christian Parenting and Trump 1:29:03 - End Credits Links Mentioned in News Segment: David French on the Allie Beth Stuckey Show: https://pod.link/1359249098/episode/YjcxMTA1N2EtMzllZi0xMWYxLThlNzUtZDNiMzYyODYxMjQ1?view=apps&sort=popularity Can AI be a child of God? https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2026/04/11/anthropic-christians-claude-morals/ The Atlantic on Spiritual Practices https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/05/john-mark-comer-spiritual-practices/686586/ Other Resources: The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed a Generation of Evangelical Families (Breaking the Cycle of Religious Trauma and Corporal Punishment) by Kelsey Kramer McGinnis: https://amzn.to/4d1A0iv Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Apr 15, 20261h 29m
716: The President vs. The Pope and Bri Stensrud
It's been another week of deranged comments and posts from the President. This time he has targeted Pope Leo by accusing him of being weak on crime and catering to the radical left. Mr. Trump followed up by posting an A.I. image of himself as Jesus. The outrage was swift, including from his own MAGA supporters, but are they actually to blame for his messianic self-image? On Palm Sunday, the Pope said Jesus does not hear the prayers of those who wage war. Most assume he was referring to the Secretary of Defense's wrathful prayer for U.S. troops in Iran. Defenders of Pete Hegseth's prayer say he was just quoting the Bible, so what's the problem? Bri Stensrud, the director of Women of Welcome, explains why conservative evangelical women are rising up to support the dignity of immigrants and refugees even as many of their churches remain silent. Also this week—caffeinated cocaine sharks are roaming the Caribbean. Holy Post Plus: Bonus Interview with Bri Stensrud: https://www.patreon.com/posts/155624095/ Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/155629230/ 0:00 - Show Starts 2:08 - Theme Song 2:30 - Sponsor - BetterHelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/HOLYPOST and get 10% off your first month! 3:33 - Sponsor - Rocket Money - Find and cancel your old subscriptions with Rocket Money at https://www.rocketmoney.com/HOLYPOST 4:42 - David French Debates Chris Christie 9:55 - Holy Post Live with Lecrae! 11:16 - Cocaine Sharks! 14:45 - Pope vs President 18:31 - Trump "Jesus/Doctor" AI Image 26:16 - Sponsor - PolicyGenius - Secure your family's tomorrow so you have peace of mind today. Go to https://www.policygenius.com/HOLYPOST to find the right life insurance for you 27:17 - Sponsor - Feeding America - Feeding America, led by neighbors! Give now to end hunger at https://www.feedingamerica.org 27:47 - Sponsor - Bushnell University - Equip yourself to be transformative in your community! Go to https://www.bushnell.edu 28:38 - Trump as Salvific Figure 30:30 - Imprecatory Psalms 41:31 - Love Thy Enemies and Thy Imprecatory Psalms 51:17 - Interview 52:55 - What is Women of Welcome? 59:08 - Strong Borders Without Cruelty 1:12:08 - Toxic Empathy and Women 1:21:51 - Church Leaders and Silence 1:29:03 - End Credits Links Mentioned in News Segment: Lecrae on Tiny Desk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbMxucbIVP4&list=RDjbMxucbIVP4&start_radio=1 Sharks on Cocaine and Caffeine: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/cocaine-sharks-drugs-bahamas-eleuthera Karen Park on Imprecatory Psalms: https://www.ncronline.org/opinion/st-augustine-key-difference-between-pete-hegseth-and-pope-leo Other Resources: Bri's Last Appearance on the Show: https://pod.link/591157388/episode/NjY2YjYyYzUtMTRmNi00YTkyLWIwZTgtMGE2MjI1YjBiZmZm?v
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