The SkyePod

The "nones" are over, it's the time of the "nons." Non-denominational churches have grown in popularity—but is this structure of church-growth actually good for sustainable discipleship? Ryan Burge and Skye Jethani discuss the recent data about non-denominational churches—and why their names are so similar to weed dispensaries. Graphs about religion: https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/

Skye talks about his recent article about "small men." He breaks down how his metaphor works, how Einstein's theory of relativity relates to this, and why Jesus is the perfect example of being a "giant." And why is Nehemiah a strange example of masculine leadership for so many macho men's conferences? The Land of Small Men: https://www.holypost.com/post/the-land-of-small-men Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/120636554/

Drew's News is back, and he's got some questions—why are so many Christian men defending Andrew Tate? Why are so many Christians participating in manifesting? Would Trump consider making Drew the ruler of Manitoba? And Skye gives him a great idea for a book title. Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/120140802/

Carmen Imes joins to talk about the Temple and the Ark of the Covenant—and how much of it is redeemed Egyptian religious imagery. Why is the New Jerusalem in Revelation cubic shaped? Were Egyptian statues' noses cut off on purpose? The Temple and the Church's Mission: A Biblical Theology of the Dwelling Place of God: https://a.co/d/dVA1ypn Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/119674447/

Skye reads from The Divine Commodity about consumerism's impact on evangelism in the 20th and 21st centuries. From Coca-Cola co-opting evangelism to Disney marketing movies through churches, corporate advertising and evangelism have grown up together—how do we separate the wheat from the tares? Could the answer be—a donkey? Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/119165173/

Drew brings us stories like Christmas presents—Does Trump really want to annex Canada? Was Saint Nick's tomb just discovered? And why is Skye so against A.I. pastors? The A.I. Pastor story: https://www.christianpost.com/news/megachurch-pastor-previews-app-that-offers-ai-led-prayer-spiritu.html Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/117858623/

Skye talks about mass deportation—the history of deportation in America, the present border situation, and how this could play out in the future. What concerns are inflated—and what problems are we ignoring? Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/117858623/ Racism and Immigration: https://youtu.be/cgfp5ngxqBI What 'Mass Deportation' Actually Means: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/opinion/trump-mass-deportation-immigration.html Meet the Press with Trump: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-interview-meet-press-kristen-welker-election-president-rcna182857

Skye believes in aliens, fancy razors for bald heads, and a Jesus that makes us uncomfortable in this episode of the mailbag. How can Christians disagree if the Holy Spirit indwells and guides us? Why do Christians in North America have such an icy relationship with art—does it reveal why we struggle with social justice? And is the idea that we'll be rewarded in Heaven a type of afterlife prosperity gospel? Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/117372834/

Drew's News returns—and so does our hero, Lieutenant Dan, who has survived the Hurricane Milton—but can he survive waste disposal laws? Drew and Skye also talk about the long-term effects of the book Radical by David Platt and discuss what monkeys on typewriters have to do with the fine-tuning argument for the existence of God. Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-drews-116465149

Ryan Burge joins to talk about the religious, political, and economic trends that may have contributed to the election of Donald Trump. He and Skye cover how religion follows politics, why more men than women are now religious, and why hispanic voters don't seem put off by Donald Trump. Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/115945207/