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M. Daniel Carroll, an Old Testament professor, discusses a theology of immigration and the importance of a biblical vision of immigrants. The podcast also explores the complexities of the abortion issue in post-Roe America, including surprising statistics and misconceptions about pro-life supporters.

Jean Twenge, an expert on the impact of technology on younger generations, discusses the surge in depression and loneliness among Gen Z. They explore the connection between smartphones, social media, and mental health issues in teens. The podcast also addresses the potential positive aspects of technology and the need for curating content and apps for young people in a digital environment.

The podcast explores the growing influence of Southern fundamentalism in politics, the revision of American history by Christian nationalists, the Israel-Hamas conflict, global antisemitism, and Charlie Kirk's views on Halloween. It also discusses the new speaker of the house, the alignment of the Republican party with Southern Baptism, Bible reading and voting preferences, and the impact of the Southern Baptist Convention on the government. Guest Warren Throckmorton and Michael Coulter discuss David Barton's revisionist history and their book 'Getting Jefferson Right' which fact checks claims about Thomas Jefferson's beliefs.

Liberty University facing record-breaking fine; culture of cover-ups in American evangelicalism; strong group identities leading to dismissive attitudes towards group's evils; Israel's contradictory truths; social identity theory and its influence on group identity; insights into human psychology through a documentary series about David Beckham

Matthew Desmond, best-selling author and professor, challenges narratives about poverty in America, emphasizing that it's a choice. The hosts explore pointless Christian arguments and stress the need for unity. They discuss theological debates like biblical inerrancy and evolution. Desmond highlights deliberate factors perpetuating poverty, and the importance of advocating for equal opportunities.

Whether you're a parent, a youth pastor, a teacher or a young person yourself, you've probably seen all of the headlines concerning Gen Z. Rates of depression and loneliness are surging, their relationship with technology is kind of troubling, and they are leaving the church in droves. We've talked about these trends a lot on the Holy Post, but we're not alone. Tenx10 is a new collaborative discipleship initiative whose mission is to make faith matter more for this younger generation. We've partnered with Tenx10 to create this series and to hear from experts in each episode about the challenges young people and those who care about them are facing. One of those experts is Lisa Damour. Lisa is an American clinical psychologist and New York Times best selling author who specializes in the development of teenagers and young people. Her newest book, “The Emotional Lives of Teenagers helps us understand teenagers, intense and often fraught emotional lives and how to support them through this critical developmental stage, Kaitlyn Schiess sat down with Lisa to find out if the kids are going to be alright.” 0:00 - Theme Song   0:18 - Intro   1:30 - Handling Negative Emotions   8:05 - Developing Brains of Teens 18:17 - How Adults Can Help Teens   36:09 - Tenx10 Info - Go to tenx10.org for resources on how to help the younger generation care more about faith   37:20 - Debrief with Kara Powell   1:00:04 - End Credits Links and Resources   Tenx10 - https://www.tenx10.org/   The Emotional Lives of Teenagers by Lisa Damour - ​​https://amzn.to/3M79do2 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.  

World-renowned New Testament scholar N.T. Wright is back! He talks about how the 8th chapter of Romans, including glorification and salvation, is widely misunderstood. They also discuss oversimplifying the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the justification of terrorism, and atrocities. The roles of reason and emotion in politics are debated, and a bear stealing a frozen lasagna becomes a topic of humor.

Guest Skye Jethani discusses his book on heaven, challenging common misconceptions and theological errors. The hosts also touch on the war in Israel and the struggles of evangelicals with comedy. They explore the purpose of humor in response to injustice and examine the tension between the already and the not yet in relation to the kingdom of heaven.

Jemar Tisby, a thoughtful faithful Christian, shares his experiences in remaining committed to Christ despite challenges. He discusses leaving predominantly white evangelical churches, the search for belonging and healing, and the importance of studying history and building communities centered around justice. The speakers also talk about deciding when to leave a church and the goodness and presence of Jesus in their lives.

Author and Instagram historian Jasmine Holmes discusses her new book 'Crowned with Glory' and the overlooked story of how Black Christians shaped American history. The podcast also explores the decline of social trust among churchgoers, the shift in focus of political conservatives, the connection between Young Earth creationists and Christian nationalists. A disturbing story about rats, slugs, and worms is shared as well.