The Holy Post

706: The Second Slap plus Leah Libresco Sargeant

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Feb 4, 2026
Leah Libresco Sargeant, author and commentator on family policy and feminism, joins to discuss her book The Dignity of Dependence. She explores dependence as a human reality and contrasts autonomy-focused culture with care-centered alternatives. Short conversations cover policy fixes for caregivers, practical accommodations, and reframing feminism to honor women’s distinct needs.
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ANECDOTE

Liam Ramos Returned After ICE Detention

  • Phil recounts the ICE detention and court-ordered release of five‑year‑old Liam Conejo Ramos, noting media pressure likely influenced compliance.
  • He emphasizes local churches' practical responses supporting families fearful of deportation.
ADVICE

Prepare Congregations To Accompany Migrant Families

  • Train church members to watch for ICE activity and prepare practical, nonviolent responses like accompaniment and documenting raids.
  • Equip communities with legal knowledge, whistleblowing tactics, and support networks for impacted families.
INSIGHT

Stories Reframe Faith, But Need Guardrails

  • Caitlin and Skye highlight story‑based engagement with scripture as powerful but slippery without theological boundaries.
  • Karl Barth is invoked as a model: expect surprise and correction when scripture confronts assumptions.
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