It’s been a week since the election and why Americans voted to send Donald Trump back to the White House is beginning to come into focus. The entire Holy Post team—Phil, Skye, Kaitlyn, and Esau—is here to talk about why Trump won and how Harris lost. Was it the economy? Was it racism and misogyny? Was it identity politics or disinformation in the media? Everyone has a theory. Then New York Times columnist and Holy Post regular, David French, is back to give his take on the election. He explains why Kamala Harris’s decision to focus on abortion backfired, and why January 6 did not disqualify Trump for most Americans.

0:00 - Intro

1:21 - Theme Song

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3:50 - Show Starts

5:46 - The Shattered Democrat Coalition

10:09 - Why the Voting Patterns Shifted

15:40 - Paternalistic Party Messaging

22:11 - The Meatloaf Delusion

34:20 - Grieving to Avoid Political Resentment

39:05 - Faith Groups Mobilizing to Help Immigrants and Refugees

45:41 - Resisting Dehumanization

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53:40 - Interview 

58:25 - How Abortion Influenced this Election

1:04:56 - Why Didn’t Trump’s Baggage Matter? 

1:15:31 - The Guard Rails of Democracy

1:20:49 - Trump’s Westeros

1:27:50 - End Credits  

Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

The Shattering of the Democratic Coalition

https://www.liberalpatriot.com/p/the-shattering-of-the-democratic

The Link Between Media Consumption and Public Opinion

https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/link-between-media-consumption-and-public-opinion

Faith Groups Mobilize to Protect Migrants and Refugees

https://religionnews.com/2024/11/06/faith-groups-resolve-to-protect-migrants-refugees-after-trump-win/?utm_source=RNS+Updates&utm_campaign=dc59054a20-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_11_07_01_21&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c5356cb657-dc59054a20-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D

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The 2024 election is finally here. Who won? We don’t know because we recorded this episode on Monday. But we do know that MAGA men are not happy about their wives secretly voting for Kamala Harris. And a new study finds trust in American institutions—especially the media—continues to decline. Is there a way to reverse the trend? Then, to take an overdue break from politics, Skye talks to author and illustrator, John Hendrix, about his new graphic non-fiction book “The Mythmakers” about the remarkable friendship between C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. It’s a fun conversation about faith, fantasy, and just a little bit of nerdiness. Also this week—a Japanese village populated with puppets will fuel your nightmares.

0:00 - Intro

1:31 - Show Starts

3:04 - Theme Song

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5:38 - Skye’s Ominous New Hat

10:30 - Japanese Village Makes Puppet Population

17:25 - Ad for Women to Vote Harris in Secret?

25:10 - One Vote per Household?

30:00 - Declining Trust in Institutions?

36:15 - Cold War and Institutional Trust

40:40 - Legal Accountability

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47:37 - Interview 

50:56 - The Making of “The Mythmakers”

55:50 - The Unlikely Friendship of Lewis and Tolkien

59:50 - Lewis and the True Myth

1:04:46 - Disenchanted Fandoms

1:09:35 - The Fellowship Divided

1:15:13 - Illustrating Tolkien and Lewis

1:19:23 - End Credits  

Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

Japanese Puppet Village

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/outnumbered-puppets-depopulated-village-japan-crafts-dolls-sense-life-rcna177216

Declining Trust in Institutions:

https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-11-02/5-charts-show-americans-distrust-of-institutions-m3043a5x

Other resources:

The Mythmakers: The Remarkable Fellowship of C. S. Lewis & J. R. R. Tolkien by John Hendrix: https://a.co/d/etu4BOk

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With only a week before the presidential election, Phil and Kaitlyn are joined by Mike Erre to discuss Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden. Why do so many white evangelicals ignore the racism, misogyny, and dehumanizing rhetoric coming from the MAGA movement? It is really about supporting certain policies or the idolatry of power? Then, David Swanson is back to discuss his latest book, “Plundered: The Tangled Roots of Racial and Environmental Injustice.” Swanson says we will be compelled to engage both issues when we see their shared origin in the sin of greed. Also this week—the waffle apocalypse is upon us!

0:00 - Mike Attempts to Be The Host

00:48 - Intro

2:30 - Show Starts

5:16 - Theme Song

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7:50 - Phil Requests Voxology Podcast Coloring Sheets

11:38 - Mass Waffle Listeria Recall

16:19 - Trump Had a Rally

27:04 - Power Worship

41:18 - Centering Christ While Discussing Politics

45:20 - Seth Erie and the Shemah

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 Interview

56:11 - Connecting Creation Care and Racial Justice

1:06:08 - Creation as a Gift

1:11:48 - How to Start Understanding Your Environment

1:16:51 - Living Transitory Lives as Christians

1:35:09 - End Credits  

Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

Waffle Recall: https://www.foodpoisoningnews.com/dollar-general-publix-stopshop-costco-target-walmart-kroger-aldi-and-more-recall-certain-frozen-waffles-belgian-waffles-and-pancakes/

Kaitlyn’s Romans 13 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYx3yU4nTSo

Other resources:

Plundered: The Tangled Roots of Racial Environmental Injustice by David W. Swanson: https://a.co/d/5kVmOnQ

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Today’s episode is all content from our recent live event in Chicago. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss the rapid shift in public opinion about immigration—and it’s not just among Republicans. Why is support for immigration down dramatically among Democrats and independents too? Then Charlie Dates, the pastor of Progressive Baptist Church and Salem Baptist Church in Chicago, joins the show to talk about the widening divide between the black church and white evangelicalism, why he’s tired of talking about white evangelicals, and where he sees hope for the future of the church in the U.S. And Holy Post producer, Mike Stralow, challenges the hosts to a quiz show decathlon. Plus, Al Pacino says there’s no afterlife, and scientists discover strategically constipated tadpoles.

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0:00 - Intro

1:50   - Show Starts

2:23 - Theme Song

4:14 - Al Pacino Didn’t Go to Heaven

8:36 - News of the Butt: Strategically Constipated Tadpoles

15:42 - Public Opinion Shift on Immigration

19:35 - Thermostatic Public Opinion

24:00 -  How the Church Can Approach Division

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36:43 - Interview with Charlie Dates

39:47 - The Black Church and Political Polarization

46:50 - Why Talk Specifically About “The Black Church” Rather Than Just “The Church?”

55:20 - Cynicism and White Naivete

1:04:50 - Pastors Excluded from Activism

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1:14:58 - What Would 2024 Skye and Phil Tell 2012 Skye and Phil?

1:19:13 - What Would 2024 Kaitlyn and Charlie Tell 2012 Kaitlyn and Charlie?

1:34:26 - End Credits  

Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

Al Pacino’s Near Death Experience:

https://www.avclub.com/al-pacino-near-death-experience

Tadpoles Hold in Their Poop:

https://phys.org/news/2024-09-tree-frog-tadpoles-unique-contaminating.html

Thermostatic Politics:

https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/10/immigration-public-opinion-reversal/680196/

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The election is just three weeks away and Phil is exhausted, Kaitlyn is concerned that evangelicals supporting Harris are making the same mistake as those supporting Trump, and Skye blames the whole mess on WWJD bracelets. Based on Kaitlyn’s recent Religion News Service article, the Holy Post crew discuss a better way for Christians to think about politics and voting. Then, Wheaton College professor of theology and history, Jennifer Powell McNutt, talks to Skye about her new book, “The Mary We Forgot.” She argues that the Mary Magdalene we encounter in the Gospels is not a scandalized prostitute, but a significant supporter of Jesus’ ministry and “the apostle to the apostles.” Also this week—more useless fruit fly science.

0:00 - Intro

1:51 - Show Starts

4:54 - Theme Song

5:15 - The National Association of Evangelicals - Listen to the Difficult to explore how Christians can become peacemakers. Go to https://www.nae.org/introduction-difficult-conversations-podcast-series/ to check it out!

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9:18 - Fruit Fly Study on Swallowing and Happiness

15:21 - Kaitlyn Learns About 80’s Bands

18:30 - Kaitlyn’s Schiess’s Political Method Article

23:15 - Simplicity and WWJD Bracelets

31:50 - Methods and Conclusions

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50:04 - Interview

53:04 - Different Views of Mary Magdalene

56:44 - Church History and Interpretations of Mary Magdalene

1:06:15 - Mary Magdalene the Tower

1:18:16 - Mary Magdalene the Apostle to the Apostles

1:24:15 - How Mary Magdalene Points to Christ

1:26:58 - End Credits  

Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

Fruit Flies Get Happy from Swallowing

https://futurism.com/neoscope/overeating-swallowing-study-esophagus-disorders-serotonin

In Search of a Christian Political Method with Kaitlyn Schiess: https://religionnews.com/2024/09/30/in-search-of-a-christian-political-method/

Other resources:

The Mary We Forgot: What the Apostle to the Apostles Teaches the Church Today by Jennifer Powell McNutt: https://a.co/d/3w6oxT5

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Being a cultural Christian used to be an insult, but more people are embracing the label with pride. The Holy Post crew unpacks what’s behind the growing affection for cultural Christianity, and they explain why it’s more important than ever to embrace the weird, supernatural beliefs of the faith. Historian Kristen Kobes Du Mez is back to discuss her new documentary, “For Our Daughters,” about the sexual abuse scandals that have shaken the faith of many in the church. She sees a link between the theology and culture that created and covered-up sexual abuse in the church, and the rise of political idolatry within evangelicalism. Also this week—hurricanes are now political, and a Haitian pastor in New Hampshire with a sense of humor invites pets to his church.

For Our Daughters Full Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkES4X_qb6c

Holy Post Plus:

Getting Schooled: Debt and Theology 101

https://www.patreon.com/posts/113616129/

0:00 - Intro

1:18 - Show Starts

3:24 - Theme Song

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7:18 - Terry Gilliam’s News of the Butt

10:30 - Haitian Priest Blesses Pets

15:05 - Hurricane Helene

23:02 - Cultural Christianity Michael Bird Article 

34:58 - Why Christian Beliefs are Necessary for Christian Virtue

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56:00 - Interview

1:02:26 - How Women are Blamed for Men’s Sins

1:08:47 - Are Churches Better Prepared to Address Sexual Abuse?

1:14:54 - Is the Culture More Likely to Call Out Abuse Now?

1:18:17 - The Link Between January 6 and Sexual Abuse Scandals

1:24:04 - Will There Be a Church Backlash if Kamala Wins?

1:29:04 - End Credits  

Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

Haitian Priest Blesses Pets:

https://religionnews.com/2024/10/06/in-new-hampshire-a-haitian-priest-blesses-animals-defeating-internet-pet-eating-rumors-with-laughter/

Disaster Relief for Hurricane Helene:

https://www.bpr.org/bpr-news/2024-09-28/list-ways-to-donate-and-help-flood-victims-in-western-north-carolina-after-hurricane-helene

The Rise of Cultural Christianity:

https://michaelfbird.substack.com/p/the-rise-of-cultural-christianity?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=313362&post_id=148631936&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=6smb2&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email

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Steve Bezner, a pastor in Houston, had a troubling realization—his people were being shaped more by social media, YouTube, and cable news than by the Bible, and their views of money, sex, and power looked more American than Christian. He talks with Kaitlyn about his new book, “Your Jesus Is Too American,” and how being more relational than organizational may be the first step toward healing our churches. Also this week, are American evangelicals going through the five stages of grief? If so, what does it mean to accept our loss of cultural influence? For the first time, new data says Gen Z men are more religious than Gen Z women. Why are young women leaving the church and why are young men coming? Plus, now even gorillas are addicted to smartphones.

0:00 - Intro

1:46 - Show Starts

2:52 - Theme Song

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5:20 - Kohl’s Makes Decisions Easier

6:28 - Gorillas Getting Too Much Screentime at the Zoo!

11:42 - Accepting Lost Evangelical Influence

18:07 - Collaborating as Political Minorities

31:42 - Are Young Men Taking Over the Church?

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53:37- Interview

59:10 - How We’ve Failed to Disciple People About Sex

1:06:48 - Prophetic Politics

1:13:50 - Church Pain

1:19:36 - Community Service in the Church

1:28:38 - End Credits  

Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

Gorillas and Screen Time

https://www.wsj.com/arts-culture/zoos-gorillas-screen-time-phones-videos-e88531a7

The Acceptance Stage of Lost Evangelical Influence

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2024/09/the-acceptance-stage-lost-influence-evangelicals-diverse-democracy/

America’s Young Men Are Falling Even Further Behind

https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/young-american-men-lost-c1d799f7

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In a military operation straight out of a spy novel, Israel infiltrated Hezbollah’s communication networks and detonated pager bombs and walkie talkies. David French and Skye discuss the operation and the long term ramifications. Then, they break down Pope Francis’ controversial comments on salvation that have sparked backlash among conservative Catholics. Finally, they unpack a surprising trend: why are young men returning to church in greater numbers than women? Is it a sign of hope for the church, or something more complicated?

0:00 - Theme Song

0:17 - Episode Starts, Update on Israel

13:19 - David French on the Pope Francis

18:50 - The Pope and Existential Humility

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30:35 - MAGA’s Delight in Outrage

44:48 - Young Men Are Now More Religious Than Young Women

49:40 - Are Economic Shifts Drawing Men Towards the Church?

54:57 - How Secular Marketing Strategies are Changing the Church

57:46 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

David French on Pope Francis:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/19/opinion/pope-francis-god-election.html

Men Are Now More Religious Than Women:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/23/us/young-men-religion-gen-z.html

MAGA Will Fall for Anything:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/12/opinion/maga-debate-cats-dogs-haiti-trump.html

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With both the election and polls getting closer, new research from Lifeway says a record number of pastors are refusing to say who they’re voting for—even on an anonymous survey. Mike Erre says he wouldn’t answer the survey either. His reason may surprise you. Phil explores how Pat Buchanan’s 1992 presidential campaign was a harbinger of today’s politics. And diversity experts featured in Matt Walsh’s new documentary claim he lied to get them to participate in the film. Walsh says it’s okay to lie for the greater good of winning the culture war. Is he right? Then, Kaitlyn interviews America’s Government Teacher and social media sensation, Sharon McMahon, about her new book “The Small and the Mighty.” McMahon says history can give us hope and resilience to live faithfully in our divided times. Also this week—Be careful, that’s not an Oreo on the ground.

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1:05 - Intro

2:24 -  Preview of The Esau McCaulley Podcast

5:36 - Show Starts

6:58 - Theme Song

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8:26 - Skye’s New Hat

13:24 - News of the Oreo Butt

18:27 - LifeWay’s Research on Pastors’ Voting Polls

27:42 - Mike’s Church Navigating the Political Divide

30:58 - The GOP’s Slow Turn from Evangelicalism

42:41 - Has Anti-Immigration Sentiment Become Mainstream in Christianity?

51:00 - Matt Walsh’s “Am I a Racist?”

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59:48 - Interview

1:01:34 - How Did McMahon Get Into Teaching History on the Internet?

1:06:55 - How Do You Engage Online Without Falling Into Outrage?

1:10:30 - What Is Your Most Important Work?

1:16:09 - What Is Your Capacity?

1:27:17 - Septima Clark

1:33:27 - Loving Your Enemies

1:39:16 - End Credits  

Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

Oreo Spider Butts

https://boingboing.net/2024/09/14/trapdoor-ravine-spiders-butt-easily-mistaken-for-oreo-cookie.html

The GOP’s Slow Turn from American Evangelicalism

https://religionnews.com/2024/09/18/the-declining-significance-of-religion-in-the-gop/?utm_medium=social

Half of Pastors Plan to Vote for Trump, Nearly a Quarter Wouldn’t Say

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2024/09/trump-vote-pastors-evangelical-election-lifeway-survey/

How Far is Too Far?

https://wng.org/opinions/how-far-is-too-far-1726567683

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During last week’s presidential debate, Donald Trump amplified a false rumor about Haitian immigrants eating pets in Springfield, Ohio. Since then the community, which was already facing significant challenges, has been shaken by deepening divisions, racism, and even bomb threats. We look at how church leaders in Springfield are responding, what’s really behind the pet-eating lie, and why some of Trump’s Christian supporters are embracing the demonstrably false story. Then, Skye talks with Robi Damelin, an 80-year-old peace activist he met during his recent trip to Israel. Robi’s son was killed by a Palestinian sniper in 2002, and since then she’s been partnering with grieving parents in both Israel and Palestine to advocate for peace despite growing resistance from leadership in both communities. Also this week—magic Dorito dust makes mice disappear.

0:00 - Intro

1:56 - Show Starts

4:40 - Theme Song

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7:15 - Invisible Dorito Mice

15:15 - The Presidential Debate

22:57 - Why We’ve Accepted Lying

30:51 - Christians Repairing Divides in Ohio

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49:29 - Interview

53:20 - Robi’s First Act of Social Justice

1:01:28 - Vengeance and the Cycle of Violence

1:12:36 - Freed from Victimhood

1:19:17 - Where Are Things Now?

1:24:03 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

The Dye in Doritos Can Make Mice Transparent:

https://www.popsci.com/science/dye-mice-transparent/

Trump’s Lie is Another Test for Christian America:

https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/09/trump-haitian-immigrants-lies/679886/

Ohio Haitians Feel Panic, Local Christians Try to Repair Divides:

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2024/09/haitian-immigrants-ohio-trump-vance-churches/

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Today’s show is all about perspective. First, Phil offers his perspective on the news stories fans send him on social media about Icelandic cucumbers and water buffalos, and how they compare to articles he actually likes about robotic mushrooms and avoiding gluteal amnesia. Then, a recent article explores our culture’s focus on products, practices, and apps designed to increase our happiness, and why focusing on happiness is a sure way to miss it. And Christine Emba’s latest article in The Atlantic looks at why government support and financial incentives have failed to reverse declining birthrates in many countries. She argues the decision to have children isn’t about money but meaning. Then Amy Low shares about her memoir “The Brave In-Between” and the perspective she’s gained by living with a terminal cancer diagnosis for five years. Plus, Skye and Mike Erre have different perspectives about holiday decorations.

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Bonus Interview with Amy Low: https://www.patreon.com/posts/111819242/ 

0:00 - Intro

1:52 - Show Starts

2:52 - Theme Song

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5:28 - Holiday Decor Disagreements

11:56 - Wounded Water Buffalo

15:11 - Tiktok Blamed for Cucumber Shortage

18:22 - Mushrooms Piloting Robot Hands

22:25 - Dead Butt Syndrome

28:09 - Does Tracking Happiness Make Us Miserable?

41:07 - Is the Decline of Birth Rates Really Economic?

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1:01:06 - Interview

1:06:01 - Why Did Amy Low Write The Brave In-Between?

1:10:10 - What Are the “Rooms” We Go Through in Life?

1:17:00 - The Honesty That Comes Out Near Death

1:23:10 - Where is the Meaning in Pain?

1:31:10 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

Water Buffalo That Was on the Loose in Iowa Captured:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/water-buffalo-on-loose-injured-aggressive-iowa/

Viral TikTok Video Creates Cucumber Shortage in Iceland:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2024/09/06/viral-tiktok-video-creates-cucumber-shortage-in-iceland/

Robot controlled by a king oyster mushroom blends living organisms and machines: 

https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/04/science/fungus-robot-mushroom-biohybrid/index.html

Sitting All Day Can Cause Dead Butt Syndrome:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/04/well/move/dead-butt-syndrome-gluteal-amnesia.html

Are We Happy Yet?:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/08/opinion/happiness-tracking-america.html

The Real Reason People Aren’t Having Kids:

https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2024/08/fertility-crisis/679319/

Other resources:

The Brave In-Between: Notes from the Last Room by Amy Low: https://a.co/d/5Hm69Ic

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