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Join VeggieTales and What's in the Bible? creator Phil Vischer and co-host Skye Jethani (author, speaker, pastor) for a fast-paced and often funny conversation about pop culture, media, theology, and the fun, fun, fun of living a thoughtful Christian life in an increasingly post-Christian culture.
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Hosted by Skye Jethani and friend (and former Big Idea employee a long, long time ago) Josh Lindsay, "The Movie Proposal" is a deep dive into movies from two thoughtful Christian guys. Check it out and tell us what you think!
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Kendall and Kate are in a pickle. VeggieTales was an innovative and creative tool for sharing Bible stories and biblical values with children in the early 2000s. But was the anthropomorphic transfiguration of prophets into produce a bit too irreverent — was it actually a bit(e) of a problem? Re-watch the Evangelical classic through the eyes of food scholars, theologians, and modern day parents as Kendall Vanderslice, founder of the Edible Theology Project, joins writer Kate Watson to reflect ...
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613: Driscoll, Dawkins, & Political Discipleship with Curtis Chang
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Atheist Richard Dawkins has said he doesn’t believe one word of the Christian faith, but he now considers himself a “cultural Christian” and wants to defend the Christian values of his country against the influence of Islam and immigrants. Does this represent an alignment between the New Atheists and Christian Nationalists? Curtis Chang shares abou…
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612: The Religious Vacuum, Politics, & the Powers with N.T. Wright
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This week we’re discussing a series of articles exploring what we’re gaining and losing as fewer Americans are committed to religion and attending church. Even some non-believers are beginning to worry that the decline in religion may not be good for society, but does it also represent a new opportunity for the message of Christianity? Then, N.T. W…
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611: Trump’s Bible, Biden’s Easter, and Climate Change for Christians with Katharine Hayhoe
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The newest Holy Post team member, Esau McCaulley, joins Phil and Skye to discuss two stories that caused outrage from both ends of the political spectrum during Holy Week. Trump is selling an American flag-wrapped Bible, and the Biden administration honored “Transgender Visibility Day” on Easter. And why are Catholic Charities being attacked for he…
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French Friday: TikTok Ban & Who Should Hold the Reins of Social Media
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A recent bill to ban TikTok was passed in the House with bipartisan support. Skye talks with David French about the arguments for and against the bill, the likelihood of it passing the Senate, and why Trump claims China is America's biggest threat, and yet he still opposes the TikTok ban. Then, Skye and David break down two recent Supreme Court cas…
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610: Learning to Disagree Respectfully with John Inazu
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Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade almost two years ago, the debate about abortion has taken on new dimensions. Factions within the pro-life camp are now battling each other. Could they break apart the Religious Right? Then, Kaitlyn interviews professor of Law and Religion, John Inazu, about his new book, “Learning to Disagree.” He says …
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609: Rebounding Pastors, Shifting Evangelicals, & Rethinking Christian Media with Jon Houghton
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After a number of difficult years and dismal statistics, a new report from Barna says pastors are on the mend. Another book about “ex-vangelicals” has been released. Does it have anything new to add to the conversation? And a record number of Latinos in the U.S. are leaving Catholicism to become Pentecostal evangelicals. What does it mean for the f…
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Episode 171 (Final Episode): Dune 2
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Josh's Something Old: Raiders of the Lost Ark Skye's Something Old: Kill Bill Vol 1 & 2 Something New: Dune 2 Josh's Proposal: I propose Dune 2 is "adult Star Wars" Skye's Proposal: I propose Dune is the best sci-fi sequel since The Empire Strikes Back Something Borrowed: https://www.ign.com/articles/dune-part-2-is-less-about-the-movie-and-more-abo…
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608: Defining the Gospel & Who’s a “Real” Christian with Matthew Bates
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Earlier this year, John MacArthur said that Martin Luther King Jr. was “a nonbeliever who misrepresented everything about Christ and the gospel.” Last week, Justin Giboney responded with an article in CT explaining why MacArthur was wrong about MLK. This leads Phil, Kaitlyn, and Skye to ask when is it appropriate to define who is, and who is not, a…
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607: The Gift of Disillusionment with Mike Cosper
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CORRECTION - The initial audio file uploaded this morning was missing the last 10 minutes. If your phone automatically downloads the episode, remove the download and then redownload it, and that should take care of the issue. Sorry for the inconvenience! 607: Are you feeling disillusioned about your faith? About your church? You’re definitely not a…
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Josh's Something Old: Fried Green Tomatoes Stacey's Something Old: Never Ending Story Something New: Orion and the Dark Josh's Proposal: I propose Orion and the Dark is Dreamworks’ Inside Out, but not funny or enlightening. Stacey's Proposal: I propose that Orion and the Dark went for complex and nuance but just ended up with complicated. Something…
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606: Alabama Embryos & Catechizing Kids with Todd Hains & Natasha Kennedy
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Last week the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos created for in-vitro fertilization have the legal status of children, essentially ending all IVF treatments in the state. Some are applauding the ruling as both a morally and theologically consistent affirmation of human life. But others, including some Christians, are saying the pro-lif…
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French Friday: Biden's Age & MAGA's Violence
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David and Skye discuss the upcoming primary election—if most people agree that Biden is too old to hold office, why hasn’t he stepped down? Would a different vice president give voters more confidence? Pastors, doctors, and politicians are routinely threatened with physical violence by MAGA—is this our fault for not standing up publicly against thi…
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605: Market-Driven Christianity & Abortion Beyond Politics with Angela Weszely
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A new book argues that the rise and decline of the Contemporary Christian Music industry helps explain the political idolatry of many Christians, and Karen Swallow Prior says the biblical manhood industry is a scam. These stories lead Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn to discuss whether American evangelicalism is defined more by consumer markets than by theo…
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Josh's Something Old: Undercover Blues Skye's Something Old: Bourne Identity Something New: Argylle Josh's Proposal: I propose that the makers of Argylle need to learn the meaning of know your audience. Skye's Proposal: I propose getting a colonoscopy is more enjoyable than watching Argylle Something Borrowed: https://www.vulture.com/article/an-att…
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604: Faulty Foot Washing & Pagan Christianity with Nijay Gupta
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The “He Gets Us” campaign ran a Super Bowl ad showing culture war combatants washing each other’s feet. It has conservative Christians upset and non-Christians confused. Phil, Kaitlyn, and Skye react to the ad and unpack the many ways we misunderstand the meaning of Jesus washing his disciples’ feet. Then, New Testament professor Nijay Gupta is bac…
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603: The Politics of Fear & Rethinking the Cross with Brian Zahnd
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Well, here we are again. The very same arguments that were rolled out by MAGA Christian leaders to justify supporting Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020 are back again in 2024. A new article in the Christian Post says America’s survival depends on Christians voting for Trump. Why do these fear tactics still work? Then, it’s true that all politicians lie…
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Josh's Something Old: Into the Woods 1991 Skye's Something Old: Pinochio Something New: Poor Things Josh's Proposal: I propose you’d be better off re-watching Barbie than spending any time with Poor Things Brian's Proposal: This movie depicts a godless world in which humans strive to free themselves from their idea of god so they can become god. So…
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A new documentary hits theaters on February 16 about Christian Nationalism called God and Country. It features Phil and Skye, and many other Holy Post contributors. The executive producer of the movie is legendary actor, producer, and director, Rob Reiner, who’s created classics like The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, and A Few Good Men. Rei…
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French Friday: Why D.E.I. is the New C.R.T.
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Lately, there’s been lots of talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)—sometimes as a virtuous initiative and sometimes as a boogeyman. Even Elon Musk weighed in, presenting it as a threat to our safety. Is this just another baseless moral panic? What are the potential pitfalls of DEI? David French joins Skye Jethani to discuss the issue. P…
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601: Never Church Evangelicals and Hopeful Politics with Michael Wear
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Evangelical voters have long supported Republican candidates, but who identifies as an evangelical Christian has changed over the years. A recent article written in The New York Times by Ruth Graham and Charles Homans argues that Trump is attracting a different kind of evangelical - one who loves their country and believes in God, but doesn’t actua…
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Josh's Something Old: 12 Monkeys Skye's Something Old: Sleeping with the Enemy Something New: Leave the World Behind Josh's Proposal: I propose that leave the world behind is a modern day fable disguised as a apocalyptic, suspense thriller. Skye's Proposal: I propose that Leave the World behind is a fascinating disaster movie because the message is…
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600: Not Debating Trump & Being Like Jesus with John Mark Comer
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It’s been nearly a decade since Donald Trump descended on his golden escalator and turned conventional wisdom about evangelical political values upside-down. Bonnie Kristian has a new article arguing that the only one’s still fighting about whether or not to support him are the “evangelical elites,” but for average evangelicals the debate about Tru…
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599: Paganism Returns & a New New Testament with Scot McKnight
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As Christianity declines in cultural influence what is taking its place? A recent article in The Atlantic written by Rabbi David Wolpe argues that paganism is on the rise, but it takes different forms on the cultural left and right. Mike Erre joins Phil and Skye to discuss the trend and why it may actually be good news for the church. Then, profess…
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Josh's Something Old: Gangs of New York Brian Howell's Something Old: Smoke Signals, Boyz in the Hood Something New: Killers of the Flower Moon Josh's Proposal: I propose KOTFM was an excellent film but missed an opportunity by not making Mollie the central focus. Brian Howell's Proposal: I propose that the Killers of the Flower Moon is a brilliant…
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598: Mailbag: Picking Churches, Candidates, & Careers
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Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn begin the new year by answering listener questions. They address how to make important decisions from picking a church to picking a candidate. If you disagree with a worship song in a church gathering should you still sing it? They share some of their favorite movies with redemptive themes, what alternative careers they’ve c…
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French Friday: Why Fundamentalism is Growing
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We often associate fundamentalism with strict religious beliefs and practices. But David French says fundamentalism isn’t really about what someone believes, but how they believe it. He talks to Skye Jethani about the three traits that mark every form of fundamentalism—including the non-religious variety: certainty, ferocity, and solidarity. They u…
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New Testament professor, award-winning author, and New York Times columnist Esau McCaulley joins Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn for a special year-end episode with a live studio audience. They review what happened in 2023 and offer their picks for the most important news stories of the year. Topics range from Tim Keller’s passing, the navel-gazing of Amer…
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Josh's Something Old: Silver Streak Christian Taylor's Something Old: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Something New: Wonka Josh's Proposal: I propose that Wonka was wise to not try to be another Gene Wilder Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Christian Taylor's Proposal: I propose Wonka is best suited for a younger audience. Something Borrow…
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596: The Surprising Origins of Christmas in America with W. David O. Taylor
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If Jesus is the reason for the season, why do most Christians celebrate Christmas at home with their families rather than at church? David Taylor, a professor of culture and theology at Fuller Theological Seminary, joins Skye to discuss the origins of Christmas in America. He says Queen Victoria, Charles Dickens, and Coca-Cola have done more to inf…
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