Over the last decade, white evangelicals in the U.S. have lost their moral credibility. In response, Peter Wehner says the church should embrace a form of "Christian humanism." The Holy Post crew discusses his article, what he gets right, and why that label may be a barrier for some. Kaitlyn interviews biblical scholar Michael Rhodes about his book,"Reimagining Biblical Politics: What Scripture Says About Public Life and Why It Matters." Rather than looking to specific verses to define our political positions, Rhodes says we must allow all of Scripture to shape our imaginations and then use discernment as we engage our unique political context. Also this week—controversy over the design of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, how faith-based apps are gamifying Christianity, and the benefits of talking to dogs.

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5:57 - Talking to Dogs Makes Ya Smart?

11:41 - Obama Presidential Center

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30:57 - Turning Prayer into an App

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1:04:42 - What Do We Mean by "Politics?"

1:15:40 - The Ambiguity of Esther

1:23:30 - Scripture Transforms Politics

1:34:26 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

The Commodification of Christianity:

https://www.freyaindia.co.uk/p/the-commodification-of-christianity

American Christians Face a Choice:

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/06/christian-humanism-trump-choice/687475/

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crossRhodes: Reimagining Biblical Politics:

https://pod.link/1888014284?view=apps&sort=popularity

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Last year, the President celebrated his birthday with a military parade. This year, he hosted a UFC cage match on the South Lawn of the White House. It's easy to compare it to the gladiator games honoring the Roman emperor, but Phil asks whether it's a sign that America would rather emulate pre-Christian Roman values than biblical ones. Americans can no longer agree on how to teach American history, so we're not teaching it much at all. Is it possible to recover a shared national story? Nijay Gupta is back to discuss his latest book, "Paul for the World," and why the Apostle would not recognize a modern Christianity that's focused on heaven rather than earth. Also this week—the science behind dad jokes.

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32:17 - "American Dream" Finding Cuts

35:02 - What Story is America Telling?

52:16 - Interview

57:46 - Is Social Justice Christian?

1:06:20 - Epicureans and Stoics

1:14:33 - Bonhauffer and the Incarnate Church

1:28:15 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Sciences Supports Dad Jokes:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2026/06/15/science-suggests-cringe-worthy-dad-jokes-may-serve-an-actual-purpose/

No Common American Narrative:

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/07/american-history-common-narrative/687301/

Other Resources:

Paul for the World: A Grounded Vision for Finding Meaning in This Life—Not Just the Next (What Paul's Letters Say about Work, Friendship, Money, Wellness, Justice, and More) by Nijay Gupta:

https://amzn.to/3RZR8ON

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While secular journalists, scholars, and even the Pope are wrestling with big questions about Artificial Intelligence, the war in the Middle East, and what it means to be truly human, the Southern Baptists have decided the most urgent problem in 2026 is banning women from preaching. Phil asks why evangelicals are still fixated on issues from 50 years ago, while other Christian traditions are leading the culture in tackling modern questions. Zachary Wagner, author of "Men of Virtue," joins Skye and Kaitlyn for a roundup of masculine news. Wagner says the excesses of some expressions of feminism have fueled a subculture of male grievance, and that a pagan vision of masculinity is now masquerading as Christian throughout the manosphere. Also this week, nuns are challenging the tech giants, and Google wants permission to "debug" Florida.

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14:48 - A.I. Misconduct and Sin

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22:49 - Frozen in the Cold War

46:22 - Interview

48:40 - Aspirational Masculinity

59:13 - Are the Fruit of the Spirit Gendered?

1:10:28 - Unified by Antifeminism

1:26:50 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Google's Literal Debugging: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jun/01/google-permission-release-mosquitoes-california-florida

Catholic Nuns and Palantir A.I.

https://religionnews.com/2026/06/03/catholic-sisters-push-palantir-on-human-rights-as-faith-leaders-rally-in-new-york/

A.I. and Sin

https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026/06/pope-leo-ai-christian/687388/

Other Resources:

Men of Virtue: How the Fruit of the Spirit Forms Male Character in the Modern World (A Guide for Men Seeking Biblical Masculinity, Perfect Father's Day Gift) by Zachary Wagner: https://amzn.to/4uZRL9o

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The Pope's first encyclical about the importance of human dignity and the threat posed by A.I. is causing a stir. Some secular journalists are celebrating Leo's moral clarity, while Trump administration officials are saying the Pope should stay in his lane. Historian Yuval Noah Harari has his own warning about A.I. and explains how we are moving from an "attention economy" into an "intimacy economy." With the launch of Holy Post Media on Substack, Kaitlyn and Skye take you behind the paywall to sample everything offered by Holy Post Plus, including a daily devotional for people who hate devotionals. Also this week, a dog in Nebraska stands his ground.

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10:55 - The Pope's Encyclical on A.I.

24:50 - How A.I. Hacks Brains

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37:05 - Narcissism and A.I.

53:07 - Tour of HP+

56:28 - With God Daily

1:03:46 - My Hill to Die On

1:11:34 - Getting Schooled

1:18:37 - 66 Verses

1:26:25 - Advice-ish

1:33:58 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Dog Shoots Woman at 7-Eleven!

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/26/dog-shotgun-nebraska-convenience-store

Slate on the Pope's A.I. Encyclical:

https://slate.com/technology/2026/05/artificial-intelligence-pope-leo-encyclical.html

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Last week, Stephen Colbert ended his tenure as the host of The Late Show on CBS. Along with witty political commentary and comedy, Colbert was also open about his Catholicism at a time when many were growing skeptical of faith. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss Colbert, the criticism public Christians receive, and how to discern which examples of public faith to emulate. It's graduation season, and Karen Swallow Prior is back to discuss her new book, "You Have a Calling." She says our culture has narrowed our understanding of calling to paid work, but finding our calling is not a matter of following a formula. Also this week, new data on what the cutting of USAID is doing to the most vulnerable parts of the world, more reflections on Rededicate 250, and remora fish take brown-nosing to new depths.

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6:44 - Sucker Fish and Manta Butts!

10:45 - Is the Nation Rededicated to God?

15:56 - Is Association Endorsement?

19:24 - USAID Cuts Consequences

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36:17 - Colbert's Public Christianity

53:07 - Interview

55:33 - What's a "Calling?"

1:06:50 - "Author" as Unpredictable Calling

1:12:44 - Children and Vocation

1:25:14 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

The National Catholic Reporter on Rededicate 250:

https://www.ncronline.org/opinion/religion-display-trumps-dc-rally-was-not-gospel-jesus-christ

Sucker Fish Hiding in Manta Ray Butts!

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/sucker-fish-are-hiding-in-manta-rays-buttholes-new-study-reveals/

Effects of Defunding USAID:

https://www.thelancet.com/article/S0140-6736(25)01186-9/fulltext

New York Times on the USAID cuts:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/09/opinion/foreign-aid-cuts.html

Other Resources:

You Have a Calling: Finding Your Vocation in the True, Good and Beautiful (The Perfect High School or College Graduation Gift for 2026) by Karen Swallow Prior: https://a.co/d/07W6Tn7P

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MAGA politicians, pastors, and influencers gathered on the National Mall this weekend to rededicate America to God. Unlike biblical ceremonies of rededication, however, this one included no repentance or lament. Elon Musk is upset that a black woman was cast as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan's upcoming film "The Odyssey." Sharon McMahon is back to explain how political backlash and violent threats canceled her commencement speech at Utah Valley University, and why the message she planned to deliver is more relevant than ever. Also this week—religious skeptics used to ask, "Why do bad things happen to good people?" So, why is Gen Z asking a different question, "Why don't bad things happen to bad people?"

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5:58 - Rededication of America

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50:06 - Interview

52:11 - Commencement Speech Cancellation

1:12:14 - Durable Hope

1:25:14 - End Credit

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Gen Z Asks Why Bad Things Don't Happen to Bad People:

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/05/gen-z-why-bad-things-happen-to-good-people-theodicy-evil-suffering/

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Online gambling is changing the way we watch sports. Rather than cheering for a team together, more people now focus on their individual prop bets. Russell Moore says the same thing is happening in the church as individual interests and personal goals are overshadowing our collective calling as Christ's people. Mark DeYmaz talks with Skye about how the prayer of St. Francis has helped his church navigate racial, economic, and political divisions. Christian colleges say a provision in the Republicans' Big Beautiful Bill is an "existential threat to the future of religious higher education in the US." Also this week—Christian leaders praying at the feet of a golden statue in Florida insist it's not an idol.

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7:00 - Catching Up

10:08 - Golden Trump Statue

16:31 - Christian College Funds Cut

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33:52 - Casino-fication of the Church

50:10 - Interview

54:07 - Multi-Ethnic Church

59:47 - Prayer of St. Francis

1:10:10 - Challenging Political Idolatry

1:25:14 - End Credit

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Christian Colleges Call New Federal Regulation an 'Existential Threat':

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/05/christian-colleges-financial-aid-earnings-test-regulation-trump/

Trump's Golden Statue:

https://www.newsweek.com/pastor-defends-golden-trump-statue-from-biblical-backlash-11933490

The Casinofication of Church:

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/04/against-casinofication-church-sports-gambling/

Other Resources:

Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace: Becoming More like Jesus Through the Prayer of St. Francis:

https://amzn.to/4u3cit7

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King Charles III addressed Congress last week, citing his Christian faith as a foundation for pluralism and peace. President Trump, in contrast, gave a speech welcoming the King that referenced Christianity as a cultural identity requiring exclusion and protection. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn unpack the two very different visions of faith. Alan Noble is back to discuss his new book, "To Live Well," and why young people are looking for virtues that are grounded in something more than online influencer advice. Also this week: Was the shooter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner a devout evangelical or a crazed leftist? Matthew Sorens from World Relief gives us an update on what's happening with immigrants and refugees. Why are Americans losing the art of hanging out with strangers? And a bear suit insurance scam.

Immigration Update: Matthew Soerens shares timely updates on immigration policy and why this moment calls for thoughtful Christian advocacy. To schedule virtual meeting with your lawmakers and access the Advocacy Guide, visit https://www.WorldRelief.org/AdvocateNow by May 29th!

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4:23 - Who's right, Mike or Kaitlyn?

6:45 - Animal News: Bears Costumes!

14:50 - World Relief Update with Matthew Sorens! https://www.WorldRelief.org/AdvocateNow

23:18 - The King and the President

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43:22 - Third Spaces

59:50 - Interview

1:16:35 - Love and Risk

1:26:38 - Deconstruction as Reformation

1:33:09 - End Credit

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Insurance Fraudster in Bear's Clothing:

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czxrq7rx9lqo

Third Places Article:

https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2022/04/third-places-meet-new-people-pandemic/629468/

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To Live Well: Practical Wisdom for Moving Through Chaotic Times by Alan Noble: https://amzn.to/42PC2NK

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Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn hosted a live podcast recording in Atlanta on April 22. They were joined by Grammy-winning hip-hop artist Lecrae to discuss his journey through doubt and deconstruction toward a renewed faith in Christ. He shared what helped him through the dark season, and why he felt the need to abandon the "fraud" but not the "faith." They also discussed the tenets of Just War Theory, innovative Chinese cars, and they responded to audience questions you won't want to miss.

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4:45 - Futuristic Toilet Car!

9:43 - Just War Theory

22:40 - Lecrae and Deconstruction

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37:38 - Reconstruction and Jesus

45:45 - Constructing in Christian Community

52:09 - Ethic in Every Aspect of Life

1:04:27 - End Credit

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Chinese Car-Toilet!

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1l92yv4mydo

Cardinal Robert McElroy on Just War Theory:

https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691637280/morality-and-american-foreign-policy?srsltid=AfmBOopBeII5JJscjOGHPcg786VqJnfYnNKmFV1n3OVRpnHwsPB8wqwG

Just War Theory is Supposed to be Frustrating:

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/04/just-war-theory-is-supposed-to-be-frustrating-iran-war-trump/

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Anthropic has sought the help of Christian theologians to make Claude, their A.I. model, more ethical, but they are also meeting with representatives from other religious and philosophical traditions. Should this make us more optimistic about tech companies controlling the future? The Atlantic has a story about the popularity of John Mark Comer even among non-religious young adults. Is his advocacy of contemplative Christian practices the answer to digital secularism our culture has been searching for? Kelsey Kramer McGinnis, co-author of "The Myth of Good Christian Parenting," talks with Skye about the explosive rise of evangelical parenting books in the late 20th century and the prosperity theology behind them. She says the same ideas are still popular today, but they are taking new forms. Also this week—debriefing the Stuckey vs. French debate.

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29:23 - Raising AI to Be Ethical

40:14 - Are People Turning to Spiritual Practices?

51:36 - Interview

58:42 - Children as Programmable Machines

1:06:11 - Authoritarianism and Parenting

1:15:50 - Christian Parenting and Trump

1:29:03 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

David French on the Allie Beth Stuckey Show:

https://pod.link/1359249098/episode/YjcxMTA1N2EtMzllZi0xMWYxLThlNzUtZDNiMzYyODYxMjQ1?view=apps&sort=popularity

Can AI be a child of God?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2026/04/11/anthropic-christians-claude-morals/

The Atlantic on Spiritual Practices

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/05/john-mark-comer-spiritual-practices/686586/

Other Resources:

The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed a Generation of Evangelical Families (Breaking the Cycle of Religious Trauma and Corporal Punishment) by Kelsey Kramer McGinnis: https://amzn.to/4d1A0iv

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It's been another week of deranged comments and posts from the President. This time he has targeted Pope Leo by accusing him of being weak on crime and catering to the radical left. Mr. Trump followed up by posting an A.I. image of himself as Jesus. The outrage was swift, including from his own MAGA supporters, but are they actually to blame for his messianic self-image? On Palm Sunday, the Pope said Jesus does not hear the prayers of those who wage war. Most assume he was referring to the Secretary of Defense's wrathful prayer for U.S. troops in Iran. Defenders of Pete Hegseth's prayer say he was just quoting the Bible, so what's the problem? Bri Stensrud, the director of Women of Welcome, explains why conservative evangelical women are rising up to support the dignity of immigrants and refugees even as many of their churches remain silent. Also this week—caffeinated cocaine sharks are roaming the Caribbean.

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Bonus Interview with Bri Stensrud:

https://www.patreon.com/posts/155624095/

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https://www.patreon.com/posts/155629230/

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2:08 - Theme Song

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4:42 - David French Debates Chris Christie

9:55 - Holy Post Live with Lecrae!

11:16 - Cocaine Sharks!

14:45 - Pope vs President

18:31 - Trump "Jesus/Doctor" AI Image

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28:38 - Trump as Salvific Figure

30:30 - Imprecatory Psalms

41:31 - Love Thy Enemies and Thy Imprecatory Psalms

51:17 - Interview

52:55 - What is Women of Welcome?

59:08 - Strong Borders Without Cruelty

1:12:08 - Toxic Empathy and Women

1:21:51 - Church Leaders and Silence

1:29:03 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Lecrae on Tiny Desk:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbMxucbIVP4&list=RDjbMxucbIVP4&start_radio=1

Sharks on Cocaine and Caffeine:

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/cocaine-sharks-drugs-bahamas-eleuthera

Karen Park on Imprecatory Psalms:

https://www.ncronline.org/opinion/st-augustine-key-difference-between-pete-hegseth-and-pope-leo

Other Resources:

Bri's Last Appearance on the Show:

https://pod.link/591157388/episode/NjY2YjYyYzUtMTRmNi00YTkyLWIwZTgtMGE2MjI1YjBiZmZm?view=apps&sort=popularity

Women of Welcome:

https://www.womenofwelcome.com/

Start with Welcome: The Journey toward a Confident and Compassionate Immigration Conversation by Bri Strensrud: https://amzn.to/3NXrYi8

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