She’s finally here! Bible teacher and author Beth Moore joins Kaitlyn Schiess to discuss her new memoir, her calling, and how she found the courage to speak out against the political idolatry of evangelical leaders in 2016. Moore says she learned how to put her faith in Christ himself rather than in Christian people. Also this week, we discuss the revival at Asbury University that’s attracted 20,000 people to a small town in Kentucky—including a lot of Christian celebrities. Is it a genuine movement of God’s Spirit, or a product of social media spin? Could it be both? Plus, a Christian professor discovers why “Florida is where woke goes to die,” evangelicals rejected Jimmy Carter for being too nice, and the Grinch who stole Easter. &nbsp; Patreon Bonus: Bonus Interview with Kaitlyn and Beth Moore -  &nbsp; Holy Post merch store - &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; News Segment &nbsp; Sponsor 0:00 - Sponsor World Relief Join the Path -&nbsp;  &nbsp; 0:45 Intro &nbsp; 3:35 - Stolen eggs &nbsp; 8:35 - Professor in trouble &nbsp; 25:47 - Asbury revival &nbsp; 38:51 - Jimmy Carter in hospice   Sponsors 49:26 - Sponsor: Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at faithfulcounseling.com/holypost&nbsp; &nbsp; 50:32 - Sponsor: Abide abide.com Get 25% off your first year when you text HOLYPOST to 22433 &nbsp; 51:50 - Interview Intro &nbsp; 53:15 - Beth Moore&nbsp; &nbsp; All My Knotted-Up Life: A Memoir by Beth Moore -  &nbsp; 59:41 - Calling &nbsp; 1:08:30 - Risking credibility &nbsp; 1:15:00 - Back to 2016 &nbsp; 1:25:19- End Credits &nbsp; Links mentioned in news segment: Thief Steals Nearly 200,000 Cadbury Creme Eggs in Britain -  &nbsp; English professor in Florida says university is reviewing his employment following complaint over racial justice unit -    Asbury Professor: We’re Witnessing a ‘Surprising Work of God’ -    Jesus and John Wayne by Kristin Kobes Du Mez -  &nbsp; The Movie Proposal - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-movie-proposal/id1184573662   Other resources: &nbsp; All My Knotted-Up Life: A Memoir by Beth Moore - https://amzn.to/3lWYLFy   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/&nbsp;   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost&nbsp;   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. &nbsp;

553: Revival Tourism & Christ vs Christians with Beth Moore

There's no denying that American men are struggling. Depression, drug use, and suicide are on the rise, and there are plenty of voices on the far right eager to blame feminists, the LGBT movement, #MeToo, and the left in general. They say our culture has made traditionally masculine traits "toxic" and stolen from men the one thing they need most—respect. David French explains to Skye Jethani why this diagnosis is wrong. He argues that the real crisis isn't that men lack respect, but that they lack "virtuous purpose." Plus, French and Jethani revisit the war in Ukraine one year after the Russian invasion. While the Biden Administration's support for Ukraine has gotten stronger, overall American support has weakened. What does that mean, and how will this conflict eventually end? &nbsp; Sponsor 0:00 - Sponsor: Veritas Forum Listen to The Veritas Forum podcast today at  &nbsp; 1:04 - Theme Song &nbsp; 3:00 - Men need purpose more than respect  &nbsp; Sponsor 27:36 - Miracle Brand trymiracle.com/HOLYPOST&nbsp;&nbsp; Save over 40% and be sure to use our promo code HOLYPOST at checkout to SAVE even more AND&nbsp; get 3 FREE TOWELS! &nbsp; 28:42 - Sponsor Hiya Health hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order.     29:47 - The crisis of masculinity &nbsp; 34:20 - Christianity and consumerism   43:00 The War in Ukraine &nbsp; 1:02:22 Next Presidential election &nbsp; 1:08:20 - End Credits &nbsp; Links mentioned in interview &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Other resources: David French: &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; Support us and find premium content by going to  &nbsp; 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.

French Friday: The Real Masculinity Crisis

A new report from the CDC finds a record number of teenage girls are now debilitated by mental illnesses including depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. And social psychologist Jonathan Haidt says the evidence is abundant that social media is the cause, but the tech industry is resisting any changes. Phil, Kaitlyn, and Skye discuss the social, political, and spiritual dimensions of the crisis. They also revisit the Asbury revival and how previous revivals in America produced both good and bad fruit. New Testament professor, Scot McKnight, talks about his latest book, “Revelation for the Rest of Us.” He argues that a literal reading of the book isn’t just wrong but dangerous. Rather than speculating about timelines and events, McKnight says the book is intended to teach Christians in every age how to be discerning, dissident disciples within Babylon. Plus, unstoppable Canadian super pigs are coming! &nbsp; Patreon Bonus: Bonus Interview with Scot McKnight - &nbsp; &nbsp; Getting Schooled by Kaitlyn Schiess: Church Governance 101 - &nbsp; &nbsp; Holy Post merch store - &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; News Segment &nbsp; 0:00 - Intro 2:44 - Animal News 9:35 - Asbury Revival 26:22 - Mental health and social media 36:47 - Collective action 43:47 - Listening to teenagers &nbsp; 54:41 - Sponsor Miracle Brand trymiracle.com/HOLYPOST&nbsp;&nbsp; Save over 40% and be sure to use our promo code HOLYPOST at checkout to SAVE even more AND&nbsp; get 3 FREE TOWELS! &nbsp; 55:47&nbsp; - Sponsor - Magic Spoon Go to magicspoon.com/HOLYPOST to grab a variety pack and try it today! And be sure to use our promo code HOLYPOST at checkout to save five dollars off your order! &nbsp; 57:23 -&nbsp; Interview Intro&nbsp; 59:29 - Scot McKnight  &nbsp; 1:01: 12 - Speculation approach 1:06:55 - Dispensationalism 1:12:16 - Silence on Revelation 1:18:04 Revelation for the rest of us 1:22:14 - America and Babylon 1:32:37 - End Credits    Links Mentioned in News Segment &nbsp; Hybrid Super Pigs From Canada Are Invading Northern US; Why Are They a Problem? -  &nbsp; ‘Woodstock’ for Christians: Revival Draws Thousands to Kentucky Town -  &nbsp; Social Media is a Major Cause of the Mental Illness Epidemic in Teen Girls. Here’s the Evidence.-&nbsp;  &nbsp; The crisis in American girlhood -  &nbsp; Other resources: &nbsp; Revelation for the Rest of Us: A Prophetic Call to Follow Jesus as a Dissident Disciple by Scot McKnight -    Holy Post website: &nbsp;&nbsp;   Holy Post Patreon: &nbsp;&nbsp;   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.

554 Teenage Girls in Crisis & Rethinking Revelation with Scot McKnight

The Gospel Coalition published an article last week that brought together every divergent faction of the church to say, “Ick!” While many are discussing the troubling content of the article on social media, the Holy Post crew examines what is says about the troubling state of evangelical publishing. Then, new data finds liberal teens are struggling with depression at higher rates on average than conservative teens. What’s the explanation? And Phil talks to professor Christopher Watkin about his book, “Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible's Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture.” Is critical theory really as evil as some culture warriors say it is? Watkin offers a more thoughtful and Christian perspective on how to critique society. Plus, Japan discovers 7,000 new islands. &nbsp; Patreon Bonus: Bonus Interview with Christopher Watkin - https://www.patreon.com/posts/79691495/ &nbsp; Holy Post merch store - https://www.holypost.com/shop&nbsp; &nbsp; Sponsor 0:00 -&nbsp; Sponsor: World Relief Join the Path -&nbsp;  &nbsp; 0:44 - Intro 3:46 - Islands found 9:40 - The Article 29:23 - Teen mental health and politics &nbsp; Sponsors &nbsp; 49:40 - Sponsor Hiya Health hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order. 50:47 - Interview intro &nbsp; Interview with Christopher Watkin  &nbsp; &nbsp; 53:13 - Social contract 56:20 - Christopher’s story 1:01:32 - Biblical Critical Theory&nbsp; Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible's Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture -  &nbsp; 1:04:28 - Defining critical theory 1:10:50 - Augustine 1:16:29 - Analyzing culture through the bible 1:21:50 - Eternal destiny and culture 1:24:28 - Diagonalizing 1:35:31 - End Credits &nbsp; Links mentioned in news segment: Japan just found 7,000 islands it didn’t know it had -  &nbsp; Please understand that I was the first one who was upset by the bad article -  &nbsp; Esau McCaulley tweet link -  &nbsp; Why are young liberals so depressed? -    Other resources: &nbsp; The Uneasy Conscience of Modern Fundamentalism by Carl Henry -     Holy Post website: &nbsp;&nbsp;   Holy Post Patreon: &nbsp;&nbsp;   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.

555: “The Article” & Biblical Critical Theory with Christopher Watkin

Feedback on the recent episode about the teen mental health report by the CDC was so strong that the Holy Post gang revisits the topic. Jonathan Haidt says three untruths that fuel depression were embraced by progressives ten years ago, but now they’re commonplace among conservatives too. Then, in 1976, Jimmy Carter represented a biblically-rooted evangelicalism that was also politically progressive. So, why did white evangelicals abandon him—or did they? And former Facebook executive, Nona Jones, explains why social media companies say their mission is to create community but their business models do the opposite. Jones still believes there is hope for these platforms and is now working with YouVersion to build digital disciples. Plus, respected historian, Dave, believes there’s a buried treasure under Kate’s house. &nbsp; Patreon Bonus: Getting Schooled by Kaitlyn Schiess Tithing 101 https://www.patreon.com/posts/80028489/ &nbsp; Holy Post merch store - https://www.holypost.com/shop&nbsp;   0:00 -&nbsp; Intro 2:39 - Theme Song 3:00 - The Holy Grail and Ark of the Covenant thought to be found in England 12:16 - Teenage Mental Health 38:10 - Jimmy Carter and Evangelicals&nbsp; 48:50 - Ryan Burge on race and religion in American politics &nbsp; Sponsors 52:52 - Sponsor - Magic Spoon Go to magicspoon.com/HOLYPOST to grab a variety pack and try it today! And be sure to use our promo code HOLYPOST at checkout to save five dollars off your order! &nbsp; 54:29 - Sponsor: Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at faithfulcounseling.com/holypost&nbsp; &nbsp; 55:34 - Guest Interview - Nona Jones  &nbsp; 58:39 - Nona’s time at Facebook &nbsp; 1:05:55 - The potential and the limits of technology in the Church &nbsp; 1:16:57 - How to use social media for the well-being of people &nbsp; 1:29:57 - End Credits &nbsp; Links mentioned in news segment: &nbsp; &nbsp;Holy Grail and Ark of Covenant thought to be located under an English house -&nbsp;    Why the Mental Health of Liberal Girls Sank First and Fastest -&nbsp;    Jimmy Carter embodies the ‘road not taken’ by many White evangelical Christians -  &nbsp; Ryan Burge - This is how much race matters more than religion in American politics    Other resources: Killing Comparison: Reject the Lie You Aren't Good Enough and Live Confident in Who God Made You to Be by Nona Jones -  &nbsp; &nbsp;   Holy Post website: &nbsp;&nbsp;   Holy Post Patreon: &nbsp;&nbsp;   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.

556: Teen Mental Health Revisited & Digital Discipleship with Nona Jones

557: The Rise of Christian Nashville-ism &amp; What Christians Must Do with Claude Alexander &nbsp; Why doesn’t Congress work? A recent article explains how diversity, education, and geography are driving the political parties apart. These findings also help explain the widening fractures among evangelicals. In the past, evangelicalism was primarily driven by academic institutions in the North, but now it’s increasingly fueled by entertainment interests in the South. Phil explains this rise of “Christian Nashville-ism.” Then, Skye talks to Bishop Claude Alexander about his book “Necessary Christianity,” and what he believes to be the most urgent issues facing the church today. Plus, more listener feedback about teen mental health research, how puppies, infants, and Baby Yoda hack our brains, and an unexpected animal attack in Ohio.   Patreon Bonus: Getting Schooled by Kaitlyn Schiess Communion 101    Holy Post merch store - &nbsp;&nbsp;   0:00 -&nbsp; Intro 3:15 - Theme Song 3:37 - Zebra Attack! 10:38 - Cute Babies 22:45 - Feedback from our Mental Health Discussion 30:56 - The Four Quadrants of American Politics 40:13 - Fragmentation of Evangelical Politics 49:16 - Rise of Christian Nashville-ism   Sponsors 56:57 - Sponsor - Hiya hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order &nbsp; 58:03 - Sponsor: Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at faithfulcounseling.com/holypost&nbsp; &nbsp; 59:07 - Guest Interview - Claude Alexander  &nbsp; 1:03:41 - Determining one’s calling 1:10:08 - What must the American church do today 1:18:58 - What can the white evangelical church learn from the black church &nbsp; 1:31:42 - End Credits &nbsp; Links mentioned in news segment: &nbsp; Ohio man nearly loses arm in zebra attack at farm  &nbsp; Why your brain thinks this puppy is undoubtedly cuter than a baby  &nbsp; Feedback from episode 556’s&nbsp; discussion on mental health  &nbsp; The Four Quadrants of American Politics  &nbsp; The fragmentation of evangelical politics  &nbsp; &nbsp; Other resources: Necessary Christianity: What Jesus Shows We Must Be and Do by Claude Alexander  &nbsp; Becoming the Church: God's People in Purpose and Power by Claude Alexander -&nbsp;  &nbsp; Required: God's Call to Justice, Mercy, and Humility to Overcome Racial Division by Claude Alexander -  &nbsp; The Politics of the Cross: A Christian Alternative to Partisanship by Daniel Williams -&nbsp;    Holy Post website: &nbsp;&nbsp;   Holy Post Patreon: &nbsp;   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.

557: The Rise of Christian Nashville-ism & What Christians Must Do with Claude Alexander

Description: Rick Warren, the founder and former pastor of Saddleback Church, is speaking out after his church was ejected from the Southern Baptist Convention for ordaining women. Phil explains how the SBC went from being accepting of female leaders, to opposing them, to kicking out churches that depart even slightly on the issue. Then, Kaitlyn talks with Dr. Beth Felker Jones and Dr. Amy Peeler about Joshua Butler’s controversial article comparing the gospel to marital sex. They explain what his article gets fundamentally wrong about the New Testament’s marriage metaphor. Plus, a new study finds evangelicals are the least liked religious group in America, except by evangelicals who think they’re great. And someone is anonymously leaving their mark on Broadway.   Patreon Bonus: Bonus Interview with Beth Felker Jones &amp; Amy Peeler    Patreon Bonus: Listener Question    Holy Post merch store -  &nbsp; &nbsp; 0:00 -&nbsp; Intro 2:45 - Theme Song 3:55 - News of the Butt 9:03 - Evangelicals loved by Evangelicals, but not anyone else 14:14 - SBC history around women ordination&nbsp; 26:49 - Denny Burke’s response to Rick Warren 46:14 - Guest Interview - Beth Felker Jones &amp; Amy Peeler 53:47 - Can marriage and sex point us to God? 59:29 - Interpreting the marriage metaphor in Ephesians 5 1::03:11 - Flaws of the giver, receiver framework 1:18:59 - End Credits   Links mentioned in news segment: &nbsp; Fan poops in aisle near Hillary and Chelsea Clinton at Broadway show  &nbsp; Evangelicals Are the Most Beloved US Faith Group Among Evangelicals  &nbsp; &nbsp;The Southern Baptist Convention’s coming ‘Great Ejection’   Rick Warren Has Done the SBC a Great Service    Other resources: &nbsp; The Bible’s Marriage Metaphor Doesn’t Belong In the Bedroom by Amy Peeler  &nbsp; Protestant bodies, Protestant bedrooms, &amp; our furious need for a theology thereof by Beth Felker Jones  &nbsp; Faithful: A Theology of Sex by Beth Felker Jones    Holy Post website:  &nbsp; Holy Post Patreon:  &nbsp; &nbsp; 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.

558: Saddleback vs the SBC & Misusing the Marriage Metaphor with Beth Felker Jones & Amy Peeler

It’s becoming increasingly clear that parental rights is poised to be a significant issue in the 2024 election, particularly as it relates to transgenderism and gender-affirming healthcare. Skye Jethani talks to David French about his recent editorial that provoked a backlash from both ends of the political spectrum. French explains why recent efforts in California and Texas, which take opposite positions on youth transgenderism, both violate the long-affirmed rights of parents to make healthcare decisions for their own children without government interference. Is it another case of both the Right and Left embracing illiberal and unconstitutional tactics to fight the Culture War? Or, does the rise of transgenderism among kids demand the government’s intervention regardless of what parents want?   0:00 - Theme Song 5:22 - Don’t Let the Culture War Degrade the Constitution&nbsp; 11:00 - Parental Rights in California 21:47 - Parental Rights in Texas 33:52 - Kaylee McGhee White’s Critique 46:52 - Navigating the polarization of our communities&nbsp; 1:01:40 - End Credits &nbsp; Links mentioned in interview &nbsp; Don’t Let the Culture War Degrade the Constitution      Yes, the state has both the right and the responsibility to restrict gender ideology    Other resources: David French:  &nbsp;  &nbsp; Support us and find premium content by going to  &nbsp; 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.

French Friday: Transgenderism & Parental Rights

Description: Immediately after last week’s school shooting in Nashville, opportunists used it to advance their favorite culture war narratives. Why does this happen after every tragedy, and why are we more likely to empathize with victims we identify closely with? Then, what impact will Donald Trump’s indictment have on the 2024 presidential race? Are his evangelical supporters finally ready to move on? And, can preaching really undo the damage and division caused by cable news and social media? Kaitlyn Schiess interviews the authors of “Preaching to a Divided Nation: A Seven-Step Model for Promoting Reconciliation and Unity.” Plus, Levi’s goes AI and Christian is having none of it.   Patreon Bonus: Getting Schooled: Baptism 101    Holy Post merch store -  &nbsp; &nbsp; 0:00 -&nbsp; Intro 4:09 - Theme Song 4:30 - Skye tries pickleball 7:17 - Levi’s using AI models 13:23 - Nashville school shooting 19:43 - Avoiding culture war narratives after national tragedies&nbsp; 32:14 - What’s to be learned from tragedies like this 45:51 - Trump’s Indictment &nbsp; Sponsors &nbsp;51:06 - Sponsor - Hiya Health hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order &nbsp; 52:12 - Sponsor: Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at faithfulcounseling.com/holypost &nbsp; 53:16 - Guest Interview - Matthew Kim and Paul Hoffman 59:19 - Does preaching still have an impact on people? 1:11:10 - How to deal with difficult topics through centered and bounded sets 1:16:22 -How to discern when is the right time to bring up a controversial topic &nbsp; &nbsp;1:27:49 - End Credits   Links mentioned in news segment: &nbsp; Levi’s will test AI-generated clothing models to ‘increase diversity’  &nbsp; Why Phil usually waits to comment on national tragedies    Other resources: &nbsp; Preaching to a Divided Nation: A Seven-Step Model for Promoting Reconciliation and Unity by Matthew Kim and Paul Hoffman    Holy Post website:  &nbsp; Holy Post Patreon:  &nbsp; &nbsp; 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.

559: The Nashville Shooting & Preaching to a Divided Nation with Matthew Kim & Paul Hoffman

Protests have continued after last month’s school shooting in Nashville, including in the Tennessee state legislature where the majority Republicans expelled two Democrats after their protests broke the rules of decorum. What was really accomplished by this extreme response, and what’s really behind the rise of retaliation politics? Then, Skye talks to Alan Noble about his new book, “On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living.” Noble says we’ve believed the lies that life is supposed to be pleasurable, that suffering is abnormal, and that our feelings are a reflection of reality. Instead, at a time when depression, anxiety, and loneliness are skyrocketing, he shows how our faith equips us to suffer well. Plus, scientists have grown mammoth meatballs. Yummy!   Patreon Bonus: Getting Schooled: Kids in Church 101  &nbsp; &nbsp; 0:00 -&nbsp; Intro &nbsp; 4:15 - Theme Song &nbsp; 4:37 - Woolly Mammoth Meatball &nbsp; 11:27 - Tennessee GOP expels 2 Democrats from state legislature &nbsp; 20:45 - The merging of Christianity with populist right wing politics &nbsp; 31:41 - The rise of retaliation in politics   Sponsors &nbsp; 49:36 - Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at Faithful Counseling.com/HOLYPOST &nbsp; 50:41 - Miracle Made Go to TryMiracle.com/ HOLYPOST and use the code HOLYPOST to claim your free 3 piece towel set and save over 40% off   51:45 - Interview Intro Alan Noble -  &nbsp; 56:15 - Normalizing suffering &nbsp; 1:05:07 - The importance of finding community&nbsp; &nbsp; 1:16:11 - Talking about mental health with nonbelievers&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;1:26:04&nbsp; - End Credits   Links mentioned in news segment: &nbsp; Meatballs made with mammoth DNA created by Australian food startup  &nbsp; How Tennessee GOP expelling 2 Democrats could have ripple effect in other states  &nbsp; Three and Out - Thoughts on Tennessee  &nbsp; 'It's worth it': Charlie Kirk calls school shootings 'a prudent deal' to protect the Second Amendment    Other resources: &nbsp; On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living by Alan Noble  &nbsp; Holy Post website:  &nbsp; Holy Post Patreon:  &nbsp; Holy Post Merch Store:    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.

560: The Rise of Retaliation Politics & How to Suffer Well with Alan Noble

At numerous points throughout American history, Christians had a choice to confront the evils of racism or quietly ignore them. In a challenging conversation Jemar Tisby, author of “The Color of Compromise” and host of the “Pass the Mic” podcast, explores key moments from the arrival of the first African slaves in 1619 to the rise of the Religious Right in the 1970s when the white church in America chose silence or complicity rather than faithfulness. He also explains how Christian arguments to justify slavery are still being used by some today in the wake of police violence and Black Lives Matters. Also this week, Skye and Phil discuss why neighborhoods are becoming more segregated than ever. Tim Keller’s definition of “righteous” challenges our American and economic belief in self-interest. IBM is using A.I. to create fake crowds for televised sports during the pandemic. Plus, Amsterdam has an innovative solution for a scourge of “wild peeing.” &nbsp; “The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the American Church’s Complicity in Racism” by Jemar Tisby:  &nbsp; &nbsp; “IBM’s Watson to help tennis fans argue with each other:”  &nbsp; “These planter-like urinals are Amsterdam’s answer to the problem of ‘wild peeing’”:&nbsp;&nbsp;

Episode 422: The Church’s Complicity in Racism with Jemar Tisby

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