The Holy Post

Phil Vischer
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62 snips
May 1, 2024 • 1h 35min

615: Taylor Swift's Sacrilege & the Future of the Republican Party with Peter Wehner

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.
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4 snips
Apr 26, 2024 • 1h 2min

French Friday: Israel's Error and College Protests

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.
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17 snips
Apr 24, 2024 • 1h 36min

614: The Rise of Raunchy Christians & Avoiding Civil War with Tracy McKenzie

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.
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43 snips
Apr 17, 2024 • 1h 28min

613: Driscoll, Dawkins, & Political Discipleship with Curtis Chang

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.
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69 snips
Apr 10, 2024 • 1h 31min

612: The Religious Vacuum, Politics, & the Powers with N.T. Wright

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.
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29 snips
Apr 3, 2024 • 1h 26min

611: Trump's Bible, Biden's Easter, and Climate Change for Christians with Katharine Hayhoe

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.
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Mar 29, 2024 • 1h 10min

French Friday: TikTok Ban & Who Should Hold the Reins of Social Media

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.
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6 snips
Mar 27, 2024 • 1h 36min

610: Learning to Disagree Respectfully with John Inazu

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.
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29 snips
Mar 20, 2024 • 1h 35min

609: Rebounding Pastors, Shifting Evangelicals, & Rethinking Christian Media with Jon Houghton

Pastors are recovering, ex-vangelicals spark conversation, and Latinos shift to Pentecostals. Jon Houghton discusses leading Christian media evolution and new projects. Animal news includes a giant super-sheep and an amusing duck.
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57 snips
Mar 13, 2024 • 1h 33min

608: Defining the Gospel & Who's a "Real" Christian with Matthew Bates

Discussion on defining true Christianity, dissecting Martin Luther King Jr.'s faith, and the importance of recognizing Jesus' kingship in the gospel. A musician accuses Taylor Swift of satanism. Theologian Matthew Bates explains the importance of Jesus' kingship in the gospel narrative.

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