The Holy Post

Bishop Todd Hunter, an expert in finding faith amid bad religion, discusses the controversy surrounding a satanic display in Iowa State Capitol and the limitations of religious freedom. The podcast also covers accusations of promoting a 'loser mindset' among Christians, the pain caused by negative church experiences, and the significance of the parables of the kingdom in understanding Jesus and his message.

Guest Ray Chang discusses the importance of relational discipleship for the younger generation. They explore the work of Tenx10, a collaborative discipleship initiative focused on making faith matter more for young people. They talk about the challenges faced by Gen Z, the future of the Church, and practical tips for small group conversations and Bible study. They emphasize the importance of relationship building in youth ministry and provide resources and practical ways to engage and connect with young people.

Conspiracy theories, political idolatry, church divisions, and pastoral burnout. How do we explain what’s happened to the evangelical movement in America? Tim Alberta is a political journalist and staff writer for The Atlantic. His new book, “The Power, the Glory, and the Kingdom,” looks at how evangelicalism lost its way. As an evangelical himself, Alberta says fear and greed created the conditions for extremism to take over the movement. Also this week, surprising data after the Dobbs decision shows birthrates are up in states that banned abortion, but overall abortion rates nationwide are also higher. And should we use ChatGPT to interpret the Bible? Kaitlyn’s new article says probably not.   Holy Post Plus Extended Tim Alberta Interview https://www.patreon.com/posts/94152371 0:00 - Intro   1:25 - Show starts   2:13 - Theme Song   2:35 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling - Get 10% off your first month at www.FaithfulCounseling.com/HOLYPOST   3:45 - Are abortion rates increasing or decreasing    26:25 - Should AI interpret Scripture   48:13 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food - Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout.    49:25 - Sponsor - Blueland - Get 30% off your first order by going to www.blueland.com/HOLYPOST   50:38 - Interview Intro   55:20 - What made evangelicals feel under siege   1:06:00 - Pervasive greed   1:13:00 - How Trumpism is impacting the local church   1:30:06 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment:   Our abortion video from 2020 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvWD7ykNjCc   ‎The Daily: Ending Roe Was Supposed to Reduce Abortions. It Didn’t. on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily/id1200361736?i=1000636899810   Why Do We Want AI to Interpret Scripture? https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2023/december/ai-artificial-intelligence-interpret-scripture-bible.html ‎ Other resources:   The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism by Tim Alberta - https://amzn.to/418LPNb   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.  

The podcast discusses the 14th amendment cases against Donald Trump and the likelihood of the Supreme Court hearing the case. They also explore how Evangelical Republicans may have lost focus on biblical virtues while discussing Speaker of the House Mike Johnson's approach to politics. Additionally, they touch on the ambiguity of the 14th amendment and its implications, as well as the potential outcomes for Trump in future elections.

Former State Department official Todd Deatherage discusses his 15-year effort to promote pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian peacemaking. The podcast explores the rise of antisemitism, the challenge of balancing tribal allegiance with ethical commitments, and the role of the church in prioritizing care for fellow Christians. They also delve into the unique characteristics of Jewish identity, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and power dynamics, and the importance of reflecting Christ and promoting peacemaking in American Christianity.

Tanita Maddox, an expert on Gen Z and faith, discusses the challenges of Gen Z, including their relationship with technology, declining church attendance, and mental health concerns. She explores how Gen Z perceives God and approaches faith, strategies to engage them in corporate worship, and the importance of walking alongside them with encouragement and truth. The chapter also discusses the concept of safety, the tension between modernist and post-modernist perspectives in Christianity, and the need to understand and minister to the younger generation effectively.

Why do so many women find Christian organizations difficult places to work? Katelyn Beaty says the “bro code” within evangelicalism is to blame. She’s back to define the different parts of bro code and why it needs to change. Then, immigration is once again a hot political debate, and it ranked as the top issue for many white evangelicals in recent elections. Last month, a group of Holy Posters visited the Southern border to see what’s really happening, meet with church leaders on both sides, as well as border agents. Skye and Kaitlyn Schiess are joined by Old Testament scholar Carman Imes and World Relief’s Matthew Soerens to debrief their trip. Also this week—dead pet psychics and air passengers horsing around.   0:00 - Intro   1:28 - Show starts   3:09 - Theme Song   3:25 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout.    4:30 - Show resumes   6:56 - Animal News   11:20 - Flight News   15:10 - Pet Psychics   27:46 - Evangelical Bro Code   49:12 - Sponsor - Aura Frames From now through Black Friday and Cyber Monday visit www.AuraFrames.com and get 40 dollars off their best-selling Carver Mat frame with the code HOLYPOST   50:20 - Sponsor - World Relief Visit https://worldrelief.org/holypost/ to download your family refugee guide and learn more about the Path Community   51:30 - Holy Post Border Trip Debrief   1:29:08 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment:   Plane turns back to JFK after horse escapes on board https://www.cnn.com/travel/horse-escapes-on-boeing-747/index.html#:~:text=A%20Boeing%20747%20en%20route,people%20familiar%20with%20the%20episode.   Gospel singer almost booted off Delta flight for singing new single https://nypost.com/2023/11/13/news/gospel-singer-almost-booted-off-delta-flight-for-singing-new-single/   She Charges $550 for 90 Minutes and Has a Wait List of 7,600 People https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/pet-psychics-for-animals-dogs-paranormal-charge-156ec320   No Woman Can Crack the Evangelical Bro Code https://katelynbeaty.substack.com/p/no-woman-can-crack-the-evangelical Other resources:   Skye’s explainer video on immigration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgfp5ngxqBI&t=11s   The Border is a Mess. What Can Christians Do To Help? https://www.holypost.com/post/the-border-is-a-mess-what-can-christians-do   The Torah is Pro-Immigrant. Nehemiah Was Not https://www.holypost.com/post/the-torah-is-pro-immigrant-nehemiah-was-not 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.  

Ryan Burge, an expert on generational and religious trends, discusses the declining religious engagement of Gen Z and the rise of atheism, agnosticism, and 'nothing in particular' affiliation. The chapter highlights the importance of institutions in mental health and well-being, the impact of trust in religious institutions, and the challenges of relocation for young people leaving the church.

Drew Dyck, author of 'Just Show Up', discusses the resurgence of the social gospel on the left. They talk about striking workers quoting the Bible, progressive politicians referencing Jesus, and the importance of relationships in the church. Also, they explore the concept of Christian Nashvilleism and the appointment of a female robot CEO.

Felicia Song, a professor of Sociology at Westmont, discusses the impact of technology on young people. Topics covered include the challenges faced by Gen Z in the digital age, the concept of 'digital natives', managing tech addictions, setting time limits on technology usage, and addressing the negative impacts of technology. The podcast also explores the relationship between young people and technology, the need for collective action, and the influence of technology on the church.