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How did American politics go from a disagreement over policies to become a war between the forces of good and evil? Phil takes us on a journey through the fascinating origins of the New Apostolic Reformation movement as he traces a line from a professor at Fuller Seminary in the 1980s to the January 6th attack on the Capitol. Along the way, we learn how the movement popularized the integration of culture, politics, and spiritual warfare, and shaped the imaginations of generations of evangelicals. Plus, the Chinese spy balloon is a Rorschach test in the sky. And creepy things are happening to mice at a children's hospital in Cincinnati.

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0:00 - Intro

2:32 - Chinese balloon

15:18 - Animal News

20:10 - Charismatic history

53:23 - National Prayer Breakfast

59:40 - End Credits

Links mentioned

"Three Chinese Balloons Flew Over US During Trump Presidency" - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-02-06/us-didn-t-know-about-chinese-balloons-during-trump-until-later

"Scientists Grew Mini Human Guts Inside Mice" - https://www.wired.com/story/scientists-grew-mini-human-guts-inside-mice/#:~:text=In%20search%20of%20a%20better,of%20the%20human%20immune%20system.

Skye's devotional - https://www.withgoddaily.com/

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Phil catches up with friend-of-the-show Esau McCaulley (New Testament Professor, NYT columnist, author of CT Book of the Year Reading While Black) for a wide-ranging conversation. Why do we keep getting MLK wrong? What do Black voices give up in order to be invited into white spaces, and is there a better way? What does McCaulley do to refocus on Jesus? And why did he decide his new book should be about, of all things, Lent??

McCaulley is a deep thinker AND a little bit of a goofball. Which makes his conversations with Phil always worth your time.

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0:46 - Intro

2:36 - Esau McCaulley interview

5:43 Martin Luther King Jr.

21:43 Systemic racism

28:01 Black voices in white spaces

41:50 Lent

45:58 End Credits

Links mentioned

The Kind of Revolution That Martin Luther King Jr. Envisioned by Esau McCaulley

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/15/opinion/martin-luther-king-woke-reparations.html

@esaumccaulley

Esaumccaulley.com

Lent: The Season of Repentance and Renewal (Fullness of Time, 1) by Esau McCaulley https://amzn.to/3WXNodo

Reading While Black by Esau McCaulley https://amzn.to/3Rzw1ys

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In a video clip from a sermon, influential megachurch pastor Andy Stanley said gay men and women who remain in the church "have more faith than a lot of you." The backlash has been swift, but are people misunderstanding his point? And why do some Christians think shifting views on sexuality and gender are the greatest threat to the church, while others believe it's Christian Nationalism and politics? Who's right? And what does our view say about us? And a new article explains the rise of Spirit Warriors—the independent Christian "prophets" on YouTube mixing politics and spiritual warfare. Where did they come from, and how much influence do they really have?

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News Segment

0:00 - Intro

3:46 - Tyre Nichols and tragedies

13:07 - Andy Stanley and threats to the American

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35:23 - The rise of spirit warriors

1:01:52 End Credits

Links mentioned in news segment:

"Andy Stanley says gay churchgoers 'have more faith than a lot of you'" https://www.christianpost.com/news/andy-stanley-gay-churchgoers-have-more-faith-than-a-lot-of-you.html

"The Rise of Spirit Warriors on the Christian Right"

https://newrepublic.com/article/170027/rise-spirit-warriors-christian-right-politics

Jason Rugg's next venture Oneworldmovie.com

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David French shares about his move to The New York Times, and why MAGA Conservatives call him a "sell out" when journalism on the far right is where the big money is found. Then, Skye and David discuss the 303 Creative case at the Supreme Court. Is creating a website a service or is it speech? The answer will determine whether the government may compel some religious businesses to support same-sex weddings. And new research shows diversity training is largely ineffective. Why do we continue to believe pre-packaged programs—both inside and outside the church—are how to change beliefs and behaviors?

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1:09 - Intro

2:23 - David French to New York Times

16:33 - Diversity Training

41:08 - 303 Creative

1:03:24 - End Credits

David French: https://twitter.com/DavidAFrench

Links mentioned in interview

"David French Joins The Times as an Opinion Columnist" - https://www.nytco.com/press/david-french-joins-the-times-as-an-opinion-columnist/

"The Most Important Thing You Read Today" - https://thedispatch.com/newsletter/frenchpress/the-most-important-thing-you-read-today/

"The Art of Compulsion" - https://thedispatch.com/newsletter/gfile/the-art-of-compulsion/

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The Church of England has decided to not allow same-sex marriages, but it will bless civil same-sex unions. Is it a wise compromise or terrible attempt to dodge a divisive issue? Brazil's president lost reelection and his conservative Christian supporters stormed the capital. Is the American church exporting its nuttiness? New research from Gallop reveals which professions are the most and least trusted. Where do pastors land on the list? Plus, A.I. is causing layoffs for tech workers, Trump is angry at evangelical leaders, and broken Japanese toilets.

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News Segment

0:00 - Intro

2:56 - News of the Butt

6:42 - Artificial Intelligence

10:18 - Church of England marriage blessing

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28:59 - Capitol riots in Brazil

36:35 - Evangelical endorsements

42:29 - Ethics rankings

51:47 - End Credits

Links mentioned in news segment:

"'See-through toilets' malfunction in Shibuya" - https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20221217-77930/#:~:text=Tokyo's%20Shibuya%20Ward%20announced%20Friday,see%20inside%20while%20in%20use.

"A news site used AI to write articles. It was a journalistic disaster." - https://www.washingtonpost.com/media/2023/01/17/cnet-ai-articles-journalism-corrections/

"Alphabet cuts 12,000 jobs after pandemic hiring spree, refocuses on AI." - https://www.reuters.com/business/google-parent-lay-off-12000-workers-memo-2023-01-20/

"Church of England: Gay couples can't marry but will receive 'God's blessing'" - https://www.christianpost.com/news/church-of-england-gay-couples-cant-marry-but-will-receive-gods-blessing.html

"Christians represented significant faction of capital rioters in Brazil" - https://religionnews.com/2023/01/17/christians-represented-significant-faction-of-capital-rioters-in-brazil/

"Trump chides onetime evangelical supporters who haven't endorsed him" - https://religionnews.com/2023/01/17/trump-chides-onetime-evangelical-supporters-who-havent-endorsed-him/

"The New Ethics Rankings Are Out. Where Do Pastors Stand?" - https://churchanswers.com/blog/the-new-ethics-rankings-are-out-where-do-pastors-stand/

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What story are we in? A rescue plan to get us out of a dying world? God's mission to save us from sin? Is my true purpose in life to "go to heaven and take as many people with me as I can?" Is the Bible all about Jesus? Phil sits down with the ever-provocative New Testament Bible scholar Timothy Gombis to talk about the BIG story of the Bible and God's plan for us that's even bigger than "rescue from sin." After the interview, Skye and Christian join Phil to debrief and sing, in the words of a certain tomato, the "what have we learned?" song.

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Interview with Timothy Gombis

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0:00 - Intro1:29 - Timothy Gombis Interview

7:07 - Labels and Categories

17:05 - Purpose in life

29:11- Defining evangelism

37:19 - Summarizing the Gospel

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50:26 Phil, Skye, Christian debrief

1:08:36- End Credits

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Martin Luther King Jr. is widely celebrated today, but that wasn't the case when he was killed in 1968. Esau McCaulley's editorial explains how King's current popularity comes from the tendency to cherry pick a few MLK quotes about race, but conveniently overlook his more controversial sermons about poverty, justice, and reparations. What does it mean to take King's words seriously today? Then, scientists have discovered the enormous psychological benefits of awe—the simultaneous feeling of overwhelming wonder and one's own insignificance. But are they simply affirming what every religion has known forever, and why have evangelicals given up on awe-inspiring architecture? Plus, the remarkable longevity of a lost turtle.

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News Segment

0:00 - Intro

3:33 - Animal News

11:14 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Discussion

18:33 - MLK continued; reparations

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38:03 - The value of AWE and WONDER

Links mentioned in news segment:

"Missing Pet Tortoise Found In Attic 30 Years Later — Still Alive And Well" - https://www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/missing-family-pet-tortoise-lost-for-30-years-found-in-attic-still-alive-and-well

"The Kind of Revolution That Martin Luther King Jr. Envisioned" by Esau McCaulley (New York Times Opinion) - https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/15/opinion/martin-luther-king-woke-reparations.html

"How A Bit of Awe Can Improve Your Health" by Hope Reese (New York Times) - https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/03/well/live/awe-wonder-dacher-keltner.html

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When Damar Hamlin collapsed during Monday Night Football we witnessed an outpouring of public prayer. We also saw a flood of vaccine conspiracy theories hit social media. Phil asks, why are conservative Christians so distrustful of experts and enamored with fringe conspiracies? Then, David French has joined The New York Times. Progressives are upset about his Christian views, and conservatives are accusing him of selling out for acceptance among liberal elites. This launches the hosts into a broader discussion about the difference between principled pluralism and cultural accommodation. And Christian theologians universally agree that the God revealed in the Bible is neither male nor female, but Jesus was a man and he taught us to pray to "Our Father." How do we reconcile these facts? Kaitlyn Schiess interviews Dr. Amy Peeler about her new book, Women and the Gender of God. News Segment 0:00 - Intro 4:05 - Damar Hamlin and conspiracy theories 21:14 - Principled pluralism & cultural accommodation 46:22 - Sponsor: Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at faithfulcounseling.com/holypost Interview with Amy Peeler "Women and the Gender of God" - https://amzn.to/3CDLzLo Amy Peeler - https://amypeeler.com 47:36 - Guest intro 49:08 - About Amy Peeler 52:27 - Gender and God 55:41 - Inclusion in Christ 1:01:18 - Feminist criticisms 1:08:52 - Fatherhood language 1:16:05 - Masculinity and God 1:20:28 - Roles of women 1:29:23 - Credits Links mentioned: "David French Joins The Times as an Opinion Columnist" - https://www.nytco.com/press/david-french-joins-the-times-as-an-opinion-columnist/ "David French and the Future of Orthodox Protestantism" by Carl R. Trueman (First Things) - https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2022/11/david-french-and-the-future-of-orthodox-protestantism "Pluralism Isn't Just for Political Losers" by John Inazu - https://johninazu.substack.com/p/pluralism-isnt-just-for-political Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost 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.

The pandemic was miserable for mothers, right? New research disputes that claim and shows moms were actually happier than childless women. But not ALL moms. What makes the difference? A survey shows both conservative and progressive Americans believe the absolute worst about each other. Is there any hope for healing the divide? What makes human leg muscles different from other primate species? Phil gets to the bottom of it. And Skye interviews Walter Kim, the president of the National Association of Evangelicals, about what's broken in the evangelical movement in America and how to repair it. Plus, drunk Santas crash a tank and hormonal Rwandan elephants. Patreon Bonus: Getting Schooled by Kaitlyn Schiess: Liberation Theology 101 - https://www.patreon.com/posts/76760813/

News Segment 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Kaitlyn's trip 6:23 - Santas stuck in hedge 9:55 - News of the Butt 17:41 - "The Married-Mom Advantage" 35:14 - Partisan animosity Sponsors 48:50 - Sponsor: Abide Get 25% off your first year when you text HOLYPOST to 22433 49:55 - Sponsor: Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at faithfulcounseling.com/holypost

Interview with Walter Kim National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) - https://www.nae.org

51:05 - Walter Kim intro 52:57 - NAE's biggest challenges 55:02 - Evangelical label 1:06:15 - Public discipleship 1:20:27 - Evangelicals and pluralism 1:27:30 - Priorities for NAE in 2023 Links and resources mentioned: "Pub-crawling Santas get armoured vehicle stuck in Cornish hedge" (The Guardian) - https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/dec/24/pub-crawling-santas-get-armoured-vehicle-stuck-in-cornish-hedge

"Why Do We Have Butts?" (Gizmodo) - https://gizmodo.com/why-do-we-have-butts-1826004199

"The Married-Mom Advantage" (The Atlantic) - https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/12/motherhood-marriage-pandemic-covid-children/672563/ "Activism and Apathy Are Poisoning American Politics" by David French (The Dispatch) - https://thedispatch.com/newsletter/frenchpress/activism-and-apathy-are-poisoning-american-politics/

Coming Apart: The State of White America, 1960-2010 by Charles Murray - https://amzn.to/3X4UNHY

Why We're Polarized by Ezra Klein - https://amzn.to/3jOVQ0z

Percent of Babies Born to Unmarried Mothers by State - https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/sosmap/unmarried/unmarried.htm

Unmarried Childbearing (U.S.) - https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/unmarried-childbearing.htm

"Presbyterian Church in America Leaves National Association of Evangelicals" (Christianity Today) - https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2022/june/presbyterian-church-leaves-nae.html

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Voices on the right, from Elon Musk to Fox News, are accusing social media companies of violating the First Amendment's protection of free speech. David French is back to talk with Skye Jethani about what speech the First Amendment does, and does not, protect. And he explains why the decision of a private citizen or company, like Twitter, to remove content or limit free speech is not unconstitutional. They also debate what responsibility social media companies do have for the speech they allow on their platforms, as well as court cases in Texas and Florida that could dramatically change how social media functions for all Americans.

0:00 - Intro 2:15 - Free speech and social media 53:24 - Free speech and journalism 1:05:10 - Credits

"Elon Musk and Tucker Carlson Don't Understand the First Amendment" by David French (The Atlantic) - https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/12/elon-musk-and-tucker-carlson-dont-understand-the-first-amendment/672352/ "The 'Twitter Files' Show It's Time to Reimagine Free Speech Online" by David French (The Dispatch) https://thedispatch.com/newsletter/frenchpress/the-twitter-files-show-its-time-to-reimagine-free-speech-online/

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