The Holy Post

Scot McKnight, professor and translator of the New Testament, joins the podcast to discuss the rise of paganism in today's society and its manifestations on the cultural left and right. They also explore his unconventional translation of the New Testament, preserving the unique writing styles of different authors. The conversation touches on the challenges of addressing idolatries, reading the Bible again with a new translation, and the importance of understanding complex language.

The hosts answer listener questions about picking churches, candidates, and careers. They discuss singing worship songs you disagree with, favorite movies with redemptive themes, alternative careers, maintaining relationships with people you disagree with, and the problem with sermon-centric Sundays. They also give advice to theology students and talk about the criteria for choosing a church.

The podcast explores the traits of fundamentalism, including certainty, ferocity, and solidarity, and the reasons behind its growth in different contexts. It discusses the appeal of certainty and control, as well as the challenges of living in a diverse society. The podcast also highlights the issue of double standards on college campuses and emphasizes the importance of community and shared experiences in Christianity.

Esau McCaulley, New Testament professor and NY Times columnist, joins hosts for a year-end episode. They discuss Tim Keller's passing, navel-gazing of American evangelicalism, comfort of Cracker Barrel biscuits, and more. Predictions for 2024 are given. They play three hilarious rounds of 'Bluff the Listener.' Other topics include an MRI mishap, Christian Nashvilleism, changing dynamics of church engagement, predictions of political violence, and destruction of a Black Sabbath guitar. Church investment in non-alcoholic beverages is also explored. A journey from a TV show to a podcast is celebrated with thanks to the audience.

W. David O. Taylor, a professor of culture and theology, joins Skye to discuss the surprising origins of Christmas in America. Topics include the influence of Queen Victoria, Charles Dickens, and Coca-Cola on Christmas celebrations, the belief of Puritans that Christmas was satanic, and the disconnect between religious claims and practices in America.

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.