The SkyePod

Drew's News: Bogus Sermons, Boring Sons, and Burnt-Out Worship Leaders Sep 18, 2026 29:58 Drew Dyck is back with another roundup of stories from the web. Is a "tsunami" really coming for the American church? How many of your favorite sermon illustrations are completely made up? Are parents raising successful young men who are boring to talk to? Skye and Drew also discuss the Gen Z stare, why worship leaders are burning out, and why women may be more suspicious of AI than men. Plus, if

Politics & Pluralism with Chuck Todd Sep 11, 2026 30:23 We are two months away from the midterm elections, and with multiple clergy running for office, faith is playing a larger role. Are evangelicals souring on MAGA? Will the Democrats close the "God gap?" Skye is joined by former chief political analyst for NBC News and moderator of Meet the Press, Chuck Todd, to discuss the intersection of faith and politics. Their conversation also turns to their d

Kids & College with Ryan Burge Sep 4, 2026 28:30 It's back to school and off to college season. Sociologists and master of "Graphs About Religion," Ryan Burge, is back with new data about which college majors are the most and least devoted to Christianity. He also has stats about declining birth rates even among religious groups, and why some kids raised with and without faith switch their beliefs as adults. 0:11 - Theme Song 2:17 - Religios

French Friday: The Solution to Partisan Christianity Aug 28, 2026 01:04:58 New data finds that almost half of Gen Z adults won't consider going to church because of Christians' support for Donald Trump. David French and Skye Jethani wonder what the research means for the majority of evangelical churches that avoid anything political, and why that may actually be part of the problem. They also discuss the rise of socialism on the political left and why JD Vance's recent m

SkyeDive: Hypocrisy Aug 21, 2026 20:07 Jesus raised Lazarus from the grave, but Lazarus was not transformed. He was still mortal, subject to the curse, and destined to die again. In other words, Lazarus was resuscitated; he was not truly resurrected. This message contrasts the difference between being rescued by God and being reborn, and asks whether we have accepted a lesser gospel of mere resuscitation when the life we are called to

Drew's News: Spiritual Puberty, AI Sermons, Exorcisms, and Deconstruction Aug 14, 2026 30:46 In perhaps the most faith-centric Drew's News yet, Drew Dyck brings us the rise of A.I. sermons, the rise of exorcisms, and the delayed rise of an airplane where a woman decided to evangelize to the unenthusiastic captive audience. Skye and Drew also speculate if the brief period of lucidity dementia patients experience shortly before death points to the existence of the human soul. And why does t

A.I. Ethics with Meghan Sullivan Aug 7, 2026 28:51 Skye wants to wrap his head around what's happening with A.I. There's the economic factor, the ethical factor, the societal factor… too much for most of us to keep up with. Skye sat down with Meghan Sullivan, a leading voice on ethics with A.I., to talk about how people in Silicon Valley are navigating this thorny topic. 0:00 - Intro 8:18 - Theme Song 8:38 - LLMs with Personalties 14:57 - Ma

French Friday: Nerdfest 2026 Jul 31, 2026 01:03:26 Guess what time it is? Once every year, David French and Skye Jethani devote an episode to movies, TV shows, and pop culture nerdery. This year's Nerdfest focuses on Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," and David makes his case that the film is a Trojan horse filled with conservative values. They also react to the new "Avengers: Doomsday" trailer, why superhero movies aren't working anymore, and the

The Odyssey & the Bible with Nijay Gupta Jul 24, 2026 29:07 Christopher Nolan's take on Homer's epic "The Odyssey" is the biggest film in the world right now. Holy Post Pundit and New Testament scholar, Nijay Gupta, joins Skye to talk about what it tells us about pagan religion in the ancient world. He explains how the faith taught by the Apostles contradicted the kind of idolatry and superstition described in "The Odyssey," and what the ancient Greek unde

Drew's News - Fat Pastors, Non-Denoms, & Depopulation Jul 17, 2026 28:18 Drew Dyck is back with another roundup of stories from the web. Are physically unfit pastors spiritually unfit for ministry? Christian influencers are only eating foods found in the Bible. Why non-denominational churches are a myth. What's really behind the falling birthrates, and why aren't economic solutions working? 0:01 - Theme Song 0:19 - Drew's Newsletter 1:39 - Fat Pastors 5:25 - Ar

Christian Zionism Jul 10, 2026 31:27 Historian Daniel G. Hummel joins Skye Jethani to talk about the changing relationship between American evangelicals and Israel. Driven by a particular view of the end times, Hummel explains the origin of evangelical support for the modern state of Israel, and why current events are testing that commitment. They also examine influential media voices, like Tucker Carlson, who are aggressively pushin

Caleb Campbell Jul 3, 2026 30:04 In honor of Independence Day, Holy Post Media released a new explainer video titled "Should America Rededicate Itself to God?" The short 12-minute video featured clips of a conversation between Skye Jethani and Caleb Campbell, the pastor of Desert Springs Bible Church in Phoenix and author of "Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor." This episode features their full conver

French Friday - Vichy Christianity Jun 26, 2026 01:02:36 It's a history lesson on today's French Friday. David French explains the parallels between the Vichy French government that cooperated with the Nazis in WWII and Christian nationalists in America today. Both were highly misogynistic, nativist, and blamed liberal democracy for all of the country's problems. Obviously, things did not end well for the Vichy government in France. David and Skye discu

Disclosure Day: Faith, Aliens, and Spielberg Jun 19, 2026 30:00 Skye and Esau saw Disclosure Day by Steven Spielberg this weekend—did it make them believe in aliens? Maybe not, but it does show a cultural preoccupation with our place in the world. Would the existence of aliens change history? Would you believe aliens were telling the truth? Skye and Esau debate these issues and Esau pitches a sequel. 0:06 - Theme Song 1:15 - Disclosure Day 7:27 - Why Ali

Drew's News - Weed, Prayer Apps, and UFOs Jun 12, 2026 25:40 The internet keeps serving up strange stories, and Drew Dyck is back to help Skye figure out what they reveal about faith, wisdom, and our very weird cultural moment. They start with a Christianity Today article on marijuana and the Christian life, but the conversation quickly turns toward a bigger question about how believers learn discernment when Scripture doesn't give a simple rule. Then they

Orbiting the Hairball Jun 5, 2026 25:39 Because it's graduation season, Skye offers some lessons for those starting their careers. He takes us through the story of his professional development from seminary, to pastoral ministry, into journalism, publishing, and eventually the creation of Holy Post Media. Along the way, he draws on the metaphor from Gordon Mackenzie's 1996 book, "Orbiting the Giant Hairball," to explain the tension betw

French Friday: Jesus vs. Gerrymandering May 29, 2026 01:11:14 The Supreme Court recently struck down a provision of the 1965 Voting Rights Bill that prevented the dilution of votes by racial minorities, unleashing red states throughout the South to redraw congressional districts before the 2026 midterm elections. The outcome is likely to be fewer Black representatives in Congress. David French and Skye Jethani discuss the issue of gerrymandering—partisan and

How Vengeance Replaced Justice May 22, 2026 26:22 We love stories about redemption, except when it happens to our enemies. Skye and Kaitlyn Schiess discuss why our culture has become fluent in justice, punishment, and public condemnation, but has lost the language of mercy, forgiveness, and restoration. Drawing from Priya Parker's conversation with Ezra Klein, they explore what happens when justice becomes vengeance and people are permanently sor

Drew's News May 15, 2026 27:02 Drew's back to talk about the youth and the Church. YouTube prophets preach about UFO's! Christian singles join dating shows on Hulu! Kids are saying "Christ is King..." but mean something different than allegiance to Jesus. It's a wild world, but Skye and Drew are here to talk about it. 0:08 - Theme Song 1:12 - Youtube Prophets and UFO Panic 16:46 - Christian Dating Reality Show? 24:52 - Gen Z Wa

Faith Without Church with Ryan Burge May 8, 2026 29:22 Ryan Burge is back with graphs about (what else?) religion, as young men are increasingly identifying as religious, but aren't really participating in churches. What's going on? And how does this tie into Crotch Christianity? Skye and Ryan talk about this and maintaining humility in matters of faith. 0:00 - Theme Song 1:41 - People like the "Idea" of religion 5:11 - Young Men Claim Religious

Crotch Christianity May 1, 2026 29:14 Skye reacts to recent comments by Pope Leo about the danger of assuming the church only cares about sexual morality and the backlash to his remarks from conservative evangelicals. He explains the origin and widespread acceptance of what Skye calls "crotch Christianity," why the over-correction by more progressive Christians is also problematic, and how Pope Leo points us to a healthier, more bibli

French Friday: Online Gambling is the New Pornography Apr 24, 2026 01:02:23 David French and Skye Jethani debrief David's recent debate with Governor Chris Christie about online gambling at the University of Chicago. The conversation also tackles competing definitions of liberty, and the possibility of creating a political message to unify the country around popular reforms and why neither party will try it. 0:00 - Theme Song 1:40 - Was the Pete Hegseth Prayer Actuall

Drew's News Apr 17, 2026 25:45 Canadian Drew is watching American news with befuddlement as a US government official cites Quinton Tarantino as scripture, our scientists develop AI to be "ethical," and a pastor gets caught with stealing baseball cards from Wal-Mart.

Air Mail Apr 10, 2026 29:31 Mailman Mike is bringing the big questions this week, as he asks Skye about servant leadership, late-stage capitalism, penal substitutionary atonement, and how we at Holy Post Media try to avoid becoming like the Evangelical Industrial Complex. 0:05 - Theme Song 1:12 - Foot-Washing Servant Leadership? 11:20 - Holy Post and the Evangelical Industrial Complex 27:40 - Is There a Good Alternat

John Ortberg Apr 3, 2026 27:28 John Ortberg explains his journey of faith, how Wheaton College and Dallas Willard helped shape him, and how he discovered the need for spiritual formation. 0:10 - Theme Song 1:14 - Where'd John Ortberg Come From? 7:36 - Wheaton's Influence 20:12 - Evangelicalism in the 80's 26:34 - This episode is available only for Holy Post Plus subscribers. Not a subscriber? Head on over to: https://

French Friday: Is the Iran War Constitutional? Mar 27, 2026 01:12:24 David French unpacks how the Trump administration's decision to launch a war with Iran is different from previous American wars in the Middle East, including George W. Bush's invasion of Iraq in 2003. Does the criticism of Trump's war from some MAGA influencers signal the break-up of the movement? And what comes next? 0:00 - Theme Song 1:00 - Is This War Legal? 15:35 - Lack of Declared War

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Hot Takes Mar 26, 2026 27:50 Kaitlyn Schiess, Producer Mike, and some fellow named "Noah" discuss the Harry Potter fandom, controversial Hogwarts characters, and how deep christian themes permeate the series. And was Snape really that bad? 1:25 - Theme Song 1:52 - Who's Noah? 13:41 - Ginny Weasley: Not So Bad? 17:51 - Severus Snape: Also Not So Bad? 25:41 - The Theme of Free Will 26:51 - This episode is available

The Antichrist & Aliens Mar 20, 2026 30:17 Skye and Mike Carl Erre don tin foil hats upon their bald heads and theorize about Peter Thiel's Antichrist warnings and Obama's comments on alien life. What does the Bible actually say about the Antichrist and what doctrinal implications would arise from aliens among us? 0:03 - Theme Song 4:52 - Evangelicals and Antichrist 12:29 - Gnosticism and Antichrist 24:11 - Anti-empathy and Antichr

Drew's News Mar 13, 2026 26:20 Drew supports loud children in church, clothed teenagers in the media, and non-edgy influencer adults. He and Skye go over some news and articles about generals trying to start the end of the world, christians reflecting on the sexualization of teenagers that spurred on the purity culture movement, and teens accusing Jesus of having a God-complex. 0:03 - Theme Song 2:23 - Army Generals Talking Ar

Looking Back on the Asbury "Revival" Mar 6, 2026 28:25 Asbury University became a center of national attention as students had what many called a revival—Dr. Kevin Brown, President of Asbury, calls it an "outpouring of the spirit." Dr. Brown joins Skye to talk about how he experienced this take place and how he tried to steward it wisely. 0:07 - Theme Song 2:18 - Was this revival? 5:56 - Being on Campus When it was Happening 11:58 - Responsibi

French Friday: Can We Redefine Christian Zionism? Feb 27, 2026 01:02:29 David French says false Christian ideas are behind the rise of antisemitism, and it requires a Christian response. He believes that response should be Christian Zionism. Skye pushes back on French's re-definition and argues that the term "Christian Zionism" creates more problems than it solves because of its roots in bad theology and the oppression of Palestinians. They also discuss the film "The

The Harry Potter Episode feat. Kaitlyn Schiess Feb 20, 2026 26:38 Skye and Kaitlyn discuss Harry Potter—covering its weird relationship to Christianity, who Hermione should have ended up with, and why it had such a deep effect on its fans. This episode is available only for Holy Post Plus subscribers. Not a subscriber? Head on over to: https://www.patreon.com/posts/151173335/

Drew's News Feb 13, 2026 27:59 Skye and Drew talk about gambling, phone addiction… and get mildly depressed. In this edition of Drew's News, Drew's brought stories about the dating recession, the dark side of servant leadership and AI being out of control. All of this leads Skye to ask if we should let children have cigarettes. 0:05 - Theme Song 3:50 - The Dark Side of Servant Leadership 12:51 - The Disciples' Arrogance

Why We Need Resistance Feb 6, 2026 27:21 Have our churches been designed to keep us from going deeper with Christ? Skye draws on brain science to explain why we need a lot more than the church gives us if we're going to become more like Jesus. 0:06 - Theme Song 1:35 - Puppy News 3:15 - Up Soon on Holy Post 8:33 - Pilots Forgetting to Fly 13:37 - Thinking Fast and Slow 22:41 - Jesus' Community Was a Challenge 26:27 - Get the

Why We Need Redundancy Jan 30, 2026 25:52 Efficiency! Remove the redundancy!" This is the cry of our individualistic, market-driven culture, but Skye thinks there's some very good reason to make things redundant. How does this lack of redundancy hurt us spiritually, politically, and socially? What does it mean for our government, our churches, and… for Boeing airplanes? 0:04 - Theme Song 0:36 - Updates 8:34 - Why Are Airplanes so Sa

Responding to Ezra Klein's Interview with James Talarico Jan 23, 2026 30:21 Skye and Kaitlyn talk about James Talarico's Christianity as presented in a recent Ezra Klein interview. Talarico's progressive view of Christianity both loses a lot of the richness of the Gospel and has left America wanting something more. How does orthodox Christianity offer the world something it's deeply longing for?

Drew's News Jan 16, 2026 30:31 Philip Yancey's affair raises questions about how we respond to the sins of famous Christians. And should prayers be written by ChatGPT? What about sermons? What about podcast devotionals? And why are people calling Justin Bieber's pastor a "hype priest?" Drew's got news and Skye's ready to talk about it. 0:06 - Theme Song 3:12 - Philip Yancey's Affair 18:05 - ChatCGP Prayeres 29:35 - End

Air Mail Jan 9, 2026 26:34 Skye's here to answer questions—and talk about the Stranger Things finale. Is there a secret episode called "ConformityGate?" Then he talks about the questionable Christian cliches we use around grief and more. Questions: Why do you tout your public education experience and say that you support public education? What are your thoughts on participating in interfaith outreach? When Jesus said t

Rapture Video Debrief (HP+ Vault) Jan 2, 2026 27:38 As we wrap up our Christmas break, here's an oldie but a goodie from one of our first Skyepod episodes. Mike Erre and Michael Bird join Skye to break down our explainer video on the Rapture. We'll be back next week with a brand new episode. 0:13 - Theme Song 2:06 - Responding to Comments 7:36 - Urgent Preaching 14:23 - Is Jonah's Whale in the Bible? 18:23 - Harpazo? 22:42 - Hour of Trial 26:45 - G

French Friday: 2026 Predictions Dec 26, 2025 59:14 Covering topics from politics to pop culture, Skye Jethani offers a slate of 2026 predictions to David French. Will the public finally rebel against the social media companies? Will Texas elect its first Democratic senator in nearly 40 years? Will we finally get definitive proof of UFOs? Will "Dune Part 3" or "The Odyssey" dominate the box office? French unpacks the predictions and explains which

Drew's News Dec 19, 2025 25:36 Skye's prepared to get on his soapbox to respond to Drew's news stories and internet controversies. We all know Die Hard is a Christmas movie, but is Home Alone a Christian movie? Is Old Man Marley a Christ-figure to young Kevin? Skye agree with Kirk Cameron that annihilationism makes sense—but many have hinged their faith on eternal conscious torment. And do stories in sermons actually help peopl

Rejecting Passive Participation in Prejudice Dec 12, 2025 34:29 Continuing our study of the Apostle Paul's view of circumcision, this week focuses on Galatians 6. To perpetuate a popular view that certain groups were inferior to others, some Christians required others to be circumcised. Paul believed this was so contrary to the gospel, and he took the issue so seriously, that he wrote this part of his letter himself with extra-large letters. So, why don't we t

Rethinking How We Fight Human Trafficking Dec 5, 2025 29:17 Victor Boutros joins Skye to talk about the Human Trafficking Institute, which he cofounded after going from ethics debates with his fellow students to seeing the reality of human trafficking in India. The Human Trafficking Institute now works internationally and have seen results beyond what they imagined possible. Boutros explains the common misconceptions around human trafficking and what is ef

French Friday: Lessons from the American Revolution Nov 28, 2025 01:02:55 Ken Burns has just released his new 12-hour PBS documentary about the American Revolution, and Skye's watched all of it. On this episode, he talks with David French about some of the less well-known aspects of the Revolution, how they shaped American history, and lessons we can apply to our current political and cultural challenges. David and Skye also share their favorite must-watch holiday movie

Drew's News Nov 21, 2025 29:29 Big Eva's dead! Long live—Gig Eva? Big Giga? Drew brings us news about anti-institutionalism, pro-Christian Nationalism, and gig-evangelicalization. He and Skye look at our shifting Christian landscape in America (and Canada) and the news stories that represent it. And if all that brings you down, Skillet has a cover of an old Christmas song—but not everyone is happy. Topics Covered: Goodbye Big

Alan Hirsch Nov 14, 2025 29:01 What is the church supposed to be? Alan Hirsch is here to discuss the church growth movement, the duty of discipleship, and how we are tempted to plant pulpits rather than real churches. But Skye questions if retooling our idea of church may be leaving behind wisdom from our forefathers. 0:04 - Theme Song 5:00 - Constantine and Christian Nationalism 12:11 - Church as Movement 21:27 - Numeric

French Friday: The Nazi Rot on the Right Nov 7, 2025 01:01:04 Open Nazi rhetoric is gaining traction on the right, and the response from conservative institutions has been inconsistent at best. Skye and David trace the roots of the problem, the incentives that fueled it, and the late-breaking backlash that may signal a tipping point. They also look at ICE's increasingly aggressive "Kavanaugh stops," the risks of expanding executive power, and why election in

Liberalism Oct 31, 2025 35:01 Skye and Kaitlyn talk Liberalism, a political philosophy that's shaped our world—but the word has become totally conflated with whatever is considered "left-wing." What is liberalism, why was it instrumental in constructing the American Experiment, and why does Skye seem so much more positive about it than Kaitlyn is? 0:02 - Theme Song 4:04 - Liberals or Liberalism? 16:22 - Rights and Libera

Jordan Raynor Oct 24, 2025 27:27 Jordan Raynor joins Skye to talk about Christians throughout history who demonstrate how faith and work go together, from TV star Fred Rogers to the inventor of the Lego brick to Civil Rights leader Fannie Lou Hamer. What can these people teach us about how our faith plays out outside of ministry positions? 0:06 - Theme Song 0:38 - Work and Faith 7:26 - Instrumental Thinking 12:40 - Mere C

Drew's News Oct 17, 2025 24:49 Drew's Newsletter is launching soon! To celebrate, he's brought his smorgasbord of news. Bond's gun is missing in action from Amazon Prime posters—is this doing any good? There's a slow exodus of older church-goers from the church—is the solution to this problem right in front of us? Why's there such a dip in young people identifying as trans? And has ministry just become content creation to a sma

Protesting ICE in Chicago with David Swanson Oct 10, 2025 27:14 Skye talks with his friend, Pastor David Swanson, about his confrontation with Border Patrol agents at an ICE protest in Chicago. What's really happening with "Operation Midway Blitz," what should churches and Christians do when the government is actively violating the rights of its citizens, and is the Trump Administration deliberately trying to provoke a wider conflict? 0:00 - Theme Song 1:36

SkyeDive: Hypocrisy Oct 3, 2025 27:05 Hypocrites! No one wants to be seen as one. While most people claim to hate hypocrisy, does our hatred of hypocrisy take our attention from more bald-faced sin? And could a certain kind of hypocrisy be a stepping stone away from other sins and toward virtue? Skye dives into hypocrisy and gives the antidotes for twin errors that hypocrisy creates. 0:04 - Theme Song 2:52 - What's Worse Than Hypocri

French Friday: The Christian Case for Free Speech Sep 26, 2025 56:25 The Trump administration is making concerning claims free speech in light of the Charlie Kirk assassination. David French is here with Skye Jethani to break down where America stands with free speech. Also, why is the First Amendment important for Christians? 0:00 - Theme Song 2:58 - David French's Journey to Free Speech Advocacy 11:42 - Trump's Approach to Free Speech 18:15 - Is the Right

Both-Sidesism Sep 19, 2025 25:49 Holy Post Media is no stranger to accusations of both-sidesism. Skye and Kaitlyn talk about why they believe pointing out problems on both sides isn't simple equivocation or conflict-avoidance, but instead a responsibility—and maybe even a way to avoid idolatry. 0:04 - Theme Song 1:18 - Defining Both-Sidesism 8:22 - Is it false equivalency? 13:15 - Are we just placating conservatives? 24

Drew's News Sep 12, 2025 27:11 Skye and Drew open this edition of Drew's News by reflecting on Charlie Kirk's assassination and the string of recent political violence. Is this analogous to the 1960's—or the 1910's? But there's other stuff on their minds—midlife faith crises, declining grades in plublic schools, and—"Jesus glow-ups" on Tiktok? Skye and Drew look at all of this news and try to make sense of it all. Get the ful

What Improv Teaches Us About Faith Sep 5, 2025 25:17 Most people think improv is about being quick and funny, but what if it's really about learning to listen, let go of control, and trust the people around you? Skye talks with Jeff Ash, founder of Westside Improv Theater, about how the principles of improv, like saying yes and, can shape our parenting, our faith, and even our view of God. Listen to the full episode by taking advantage of a 1 week

French Friday: It's Time to Amend the Constitution Aug 29, 2025 01:04:55 An amendment to the Constitution has not been ratified since 1992, and with the political corruption and chaos of recent years, some believe we are overdue. Skye Jethani talks with David French about what's broken within the American government, why our political parties are unlikely to fix it, and why the survival of the republic might depend on a spiritual awakening among evangelicals. 0:00 -

Justin Brierley Aug 22, 2025 27:56 Justin Brierley believes there's a surprising rebirth in the belief in God—he's hosted conversations between people of very different faiths for years, and he think's something's happening, but many critics and statisticians disagree. What's Brierley's response to this skepticism? 0:00 - Theme Song 3:05 - Revival? 14:10 - Which churches are growing? 17:40 - Backlash to Secularism? 26:57

Drew's News Aug 15, 2025 27:56 Did AI prove the existence of God? Drew and Skye think that might be the wrong question—what's the point of apologetics in the first place? Drew's here with some news—man-keeping, post-secularism, and his dog's literary name. Topics Covered Secretary of Defense Retweeting Doug Wilson: https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/08/politics/video/christian-nationalist-doug-wilson-pam-brown-digvid The Emotiona

Temple Theology (Rerelease) Aug 8, 2025 23:05 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? This was a great episode from the earlier days of The SkyePod when it had a smaller following—we're rereleasing it so you don't miss it! 0:13 - Theme Song 3:25 -

French Friday: The Gaines, Gaza, and "The Bear" Aug 1, 2025 01:06:16 Some Christians are calling for Chip and Joanna Gaines to be cancelled because their new HBO home improvement show features a married same-sex couple. David French and Skye Jethani discuss whether it's really a principled stand for traditional Christian values, or a target of opportunity for online trolls. Scenes of starvation in Gaza are provoking international outrage, and even Israeli human rig

Air Mail Jul 25, 2025 28:39 In this highly theological edition of The SkyePod, Skye answers questions about free will, Heaven, and hearing the voice of God. What red flags should we look for to see if we are hearing the Holy Spirit or just ourselves? Will we have free will in Heaven? And why would Skye choose the Star Wars prequel trilogy over the Star Wars sequel trilogy? Questions covered: If you had to watch one Star W

Drew's News Jul 18, 2025 27:49 Will God use technology to enact immortality? Skye and Drew are skeptical about all kinds of technology—ChatGPT speaking in tongues, Lexapro worship songs, and Peter Thiel's boasts of technology letting us achieve immortality. 0:03 - Theme Song 11:25 - Have Mercy on Me, a Zinner 22:00 - Lexapro and Jesus 26:54 - End Credits Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://w

Superman Nerdfest Jul 11, 2025 29:40 The long-awaited Superman movie is out—Skye, David French, and Esau McCaulley went to an early screening and are here to share their opinions. How does this version of Superman reflect our changing relationship with power and authority? 0:03 - Theme Song 4:30 - James Gunn 14:44 - Good, but not Subtle 22:55 - Past the Origin 31:50 - Gen Z's Superman 40:50 - Populism and Superman 51:30 - S

The World Born in You Jul 4, 2025 22:54 Skye Jethani shares the introduction and first chapter of his new book, The World Born in You. He talks about how his relationship to his own name, his family, and his ethnicity changed and reshaped his entire view of empathy—and how radical empathy is exemplified by an unlikely biblical figure. Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/133254793/ Rea

French Friday: Spiritual Warfare & Political Violence Jun 27, 2025 01:01:46 A tragic political assassination in Minnesota has raised new alarms about the radicalization happening inside certain corners of American Christianity. David French and Skye Jethani discuss the rise of spiritual warfare language within independent Pentecostal and charismatic movements, and how this language is spilling over into mainstream evangelicalism. Then, they turn to a major Supreme Court c

Paul Putz Jun 20, 2025 29:54 Paul Putz from Baylor University is here to explain to Skye about how sports, football especially, has become so associated with Christianity in America. He traces the history from the early 1900's, how it tied into the social gospel, racism, liberal Protestantism—and how it's evolved to what we see today. And what's a "Middlebrow Protestant?" Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plu

Drew's News Jun 13, 2025 24:39 Drew and Skye think a lot of our problems come back to the same thing: pursing success over incarnation connectional and spiritual maturity. Do psychedelics tie into this? Maybe! Scandals? Could be! Digital churches? You betcha—join in for a slew of stories and learn why Drew and Skye don't approve of the Unabomber. Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/p

Air Mail Jun 6, 2025 27:16 Skye and Mike answers your questions. With A.I. becoming more prominent, it begs the obvious question: is it a form of… necromancy? And what heresy risks are there in saying that God can't see the future? And of course, Skye has thoughts on Lord of the Rings adaptations. Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/130806788/ Read the Introduction to Skye

French Friday: Open Corruption & Religious Public Schools May 30, 2025 01:06:06 Since taking office in January, Trump's net worth has increased by nearly $3 billion thanks to his family-branded cryptocurrencies being purchased by foreign governments and businesses. He accepted a Boeing 747 as a "gift" from the government of Qatar, and has issued pardons to people who paid $1 million to attend a fundraiser dinner. David French explains why the Constitution's prohibition agains

SkyeDive: The World Born in You May 23, 2025 24:30 Skye's new book, The World Born in You, is all about how to navigate the current world without fear, anger, and power grabs—but he has a novel idea for how to write it. Come along and see what this is all about! Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/129642718/

Drew's News May 16, 2025 29:16 Drew's news for the month includes secret social media accounts, space aliens, and—breakfast? Skye and Drew break down the newest stories from the month. Is breakfast a recession indicator? Did we find life on another planet? And why does Skye think a recent pastor scandal was different? Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/129046830/

Rich Villodas May 9, 2025 29:05 The spiritual formation movement is starting to catch the attention of the secular world—but risks becoming a shallow trend rather than a path towards Jesus. Is it just another self-help trend? Rich Villodas joins to talk about the pros and cons of this spiritual movement. The Deeply Formed Life: Five Transformative Values to Root Us in the Way of Jesus by Rich Villodas: https://a.co/d/7Nlht2F

Picking Pastors & Popes with Kaitlyn Schiess May 2, 2025 26:51 Kaitlyn Schiess joins to discuss church structures. What are the major ways church hierarchies are organized and what are the pros and cons to these symptoms? And, why does she think church elders should wear pink aprons? Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/127923337/

French Friday: Fear the World vs. Love your Neighbor Apr 25, 2025 01:01:11 David French says there are two kinds of churches: love-your-neighbor churches and fear-the-world churches. Using these categories, Skye Jethani and David French look at two stories in the news. First, a controversial article about the crucifixion in Christianity Today has some people losing their minds, but does it really justify the outrage? And the legacy of Pope Francis is seen very differentl

SkyeDive: Humiliation Apr 18, 2025 29:03 Skye talks about high expectations, fear of humiliation—and pretending to be a spy. With Easter right around the corner, it's common to wonder how the people of Israel turned so fast from welcoming Jesus with palm branches to calling for his execution. What happened—and are we making the same mistakes today? Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/12

Drew's News Apr 11, 2025 28:40 Drew Dyck, future Canadian dictator, brings us tales of technological terror: loved ones back from the dead, dire wolves back from extinction, and cultural Christianity back from unpopularity! Skye and Drew muse about Al Mohler's old opinions on Trump being repeated back to him. Why did his public statements change so much? And who will win the fight between church and youth sports? Get the full

Todd Deatherage: Israel/Hamas War Update Apr 4, 2025 25:16 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

French Friday: Signalgate & the Future of the Democratic Party Mar 28, 2025 01:00:52 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

Air Mail Mar 21, 2025 29:40 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.

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