The Holy Post

Matthew Niermann discusses the future of Christianity with insights on global trends and the Lausanne Movement. Topics include Apple's controversial ad, the impact of technology on creativity, mental health of religious children, an AI priest, and cicadas' unique features.

Nancy French, author of 'Ghosted,' discusses church sexual abuse, political tribalism, trauma, and miraculous experiences with God. Democratic Party losing influence, challenging Florida Bible ban, and reflections on Black Church politics with Esau McCaulley.

Former presidential speechwriter Peter Wehner discusses the future of the Republican Party post-Trump era. The controversy surrounding Taylor Swift's new albums and accusations of mocking Christianity are explored. The podcast also touches on the end of America's monoculture, the intelligence of dinosaurs, and the importance of discernment over simplistic labels within the church community.

Political commentator David French discusses parallels between Israel and US military in Iraq War, civil disobedience vs lawlessness in student protests, Israel's goals, free speech rights, and administration challenges in handling protests.

Tracy McKenzie, a Christian culture expert, discusses the rise of profanity among evangelicals and challenges in discipleship in a post-literate society. The podcast also explores parallels between current US division and pre-Civil War tensions, with warnings from history. Topics include embracing biblical literacy, church ministry in a digital age, and the potential for national conflict.

Curriculum developer Curtis Chang discusses aligning New Atheists with Christian Nationalists, Mark Driscoll's removal from a conference, and a Florida man's Bible tower climb. They explore Richard Dawkins as a 'cultural Christian,' launch 'The After Party' to focus on hope and humility in politics, and emphasize the importance of engaging with politics through God's kingdom values.

Author N.T. Wright discusses faith, politics, and the Church in the modern world. Topics include the decline of religion in society, the intersection of faith and politics, and the importance of defending liberal democracy. Also, a quirky story about a Florida man sharing the Bible at Walgreens on Easter.

Atmospheric scientist, Katharine Hayhoe, discusses how her evangelical faith aligns with climate science, emphasizing the call to love and care for neighbors. The podcast also covers Trump's controversial Bible sale, Biden's stance on transgender visibility, and attacks on Catholic Charities for helping immigrants. Plus, a humorous take on Twitch behavior and a sneak peek into upcoming projects.

Legal analyst David French discusses the bipartisan support for banning TikTok, Trump's stance on China, and the challenges of regulating social media content. The debate covers free speech, government intervention, and the power of tech giants in public discourse.

Professor of Law and Religion, John Inazu discusses respectful disagreement in challenging times, highlighting ways to bridge divides. Topics include abortion ethics, hidden Hobbit island, Jesus' diet, and historical controversies. Emphasis on finding common ground and fostering empathy in discussions.