The Holy Post
Phil Vischer
- 1 hour 31 minutes717: The Parenting Prosperity Gospel with Kelsey Kramer McGinnis
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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0:00 - Show Starts
3:37 - Theme Song
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6:28 - Allie Beth Stuckey and David French
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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:
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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22 April 2026, 10:00 am - 1 hour 29 minutes716: The President vs. The Pope and Bri Stensrud
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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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
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Bri's Last Appearance on the Show:
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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15 April 2026, 10:00 am - 1 hour 35 minutes715: How MAGA Rewired Evangelical Morality with Peter Wehner
We have a roundup of extravagant Easter celebrations, including helicopter egg drops, holy week drone shows, and skydiving bunnies. But what do these spectacles really achieve, and what do they communicate about the way of Jesus? Bible sales are breaking records. Is Donald Trump the reason? Conservative writer Peter Wehner, who worked for three Republican administrations, is back to explain how MAGA has rewired evangelical morality and what pastors should do about it. Also this week, the contrasting Easter messages of the Pope and the President.
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3:43 - Theme Song
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5:48 - Candy Day
8:37 - Pope and President Easter Messages
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25:12 - Easter Spectacles
32:11- Was the Resurrection "Spectacle?"
40:32 - Bible Sales Double
50:48 - Interview
54:35 - Where MAGA Came From
1:05:18 - Will MAGA Burn Out?
1:16:36 - Pastors in Political Controversy
1:24:42 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Easter Drones:
Luxury Bibles:
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/05/us/luxury-bibles.html
Other Resources:
How Trump Killed Conservatism by Peter Wehner:
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/03/trump-maga-conservatism/686501/
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8 April 2026, 10:00 am - 1 hour 25 minutes714: What's Driving the Surge of Catholic Converts? plus Gabriel Salguero
Catholic bishops around the U.S. are reporting a dramatic increase in applications for church membership and a surge of new converts as Easter approaches. What's driving this new interest in the Catholic Church, and why aren't evangelical churches seeing a similar boom? Mike Erre joins Phil and Kaitlyn to discuss the trend. Gabriel Salguero is back to update Skye on the impact of immigration enforcement on Hispanic churches and communities. He shares about two evangelical pastors detained in ICE facilities, and why Latino voters are abandoning Donald Trump after giving him record support in 2024. Also this week, is sycophantic AI causing us to lose our ability to tolerate real people?
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5:19 - Theme Song
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7:58 - AI Stunting Human Interactions?
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26:20 - Catholic Revival?
46:20 - Interview
48:50 - Pastors Detained in Alligator Alcatraz
59:28 - Trump Support from Hispanic Communities
1:05:01 - Responsibility of the Media
1:18:47 - Willing to Lay Down Access
1:24:42 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
AI Affecting Human Judgement!
https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/03/study-sycophantic-ai-can-undermine-human-judgment/
Surge in Catholic Converts
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/26/us/catholics-converts.html
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Becoming Neighbors: The Common Good Made Local by Amar Peterman:
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1 April 2026, 10:00 am - 1 hour 26 minutes713: Is "Christian Nationalism" Overused? plus Amar Peterman
A recent article in The Atlantic argues that we should stop using the label "Christian nationalism" to criticize the religious right because both conservatives and progressives throughout American history have been motivated by Christian faith. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss what the article gets right and why we need to keep talking about the danger of Christian nationalism. Phil wonders why Catholic leaders are outspoken in their criticism of the Iran war, while fewer evangelical leaders are speaking up. Kaitlyn talks with Amar Peterman about his book, Becoming Neighbors: The Common Good Made Local. Also this week—the online heresy hunters are angry, and M.I.T. creates injectable satellite mini livers.
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4:03 - Theme Song
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6:52 - Who's a Heretic?
12:04 - Injectable Livers from MIT!
17:45 - Christian Coverage of the Iran War
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33:07 - "Christian Nationalist" Term Unhelpful?
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51:15 - Interview
52:14 - Why Did Peterman Write "Becoming Neighbors?"
1:01:06 - The Struggles of Diverse Theologies
1:14:08 - Seeking Good Yet Disagreeing
1:26:02 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Satellite Livers!
Cardinals on War in Iran:
https://catholicreview.org/white-house-gamifying-war-on-iran-marks-a-moral-crisis-warns-us-cardinal/
Atlantic article on Christian Nationalists:
https://www.theatlantic.com/books/2026/03/how-christian-nationalist-became-epithet/686279/
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Becoming Neighbors: The Common Good Made Local by Amar Peterman:
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25 March 2026, 10:00 am - 1 hour 25 minutes712: A New Kind of Christian Fundamentalism plus Bob Goff
In the past, Christian fundamentalism was defined by a literal reading of the Bible and conservative social values. They believed in things like a seven-day creation, the rapture, prophecies about the return of Jesus, and supporting the state of Israel. But data shows that fewer evangelicals hold these beliefs, but that doesn't mean fundamentalism is going away. Skye and Kaitlyn are joined by Mike Erre to discuss the changing definition of Christian fundamentalism in America, and why the older variety may have been better. Then Bob Goff talks about his new video project through the Holy Land called "A Journey with Jesus," and how he sustains his joy in these angry times. Also this week—why is Gen Z drinking less alcohol?
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5:46 - Why Aren't People Drinking Alcohol?
16:52 - Creationism Isn't Very Common
27:50 - The Anti-Israel New Right
37:50 - Why Are Evangelicals Less Pro-Israel?
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55:37 - Interview
58:59 - Why'd Bob Goff Write A Journey with Jesus?
1:07:34 - Maintaining Authenticity
1:25:50 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Alcohol's Not Popular?
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/16/dining/us-alcohol-restaurants.html
Israel, Rapture, and the Right:
Creationism's Not That Common:
https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/creationism-isnt-as-common-as-you
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18 March 2026, 10:00 am - 1 hour 32 minutes711: Donald and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad War plus Preston Sprinkle
Do you remember the children's book, "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day"? That title also sums up what most Americans think about Trump's new war with Iran. Kaitlyn explains why the war is immoral based on Christian theology, Phil channels Ezra Klein to define America's new "heads on pikes" foreign policy, and Skye says the war fits Donald Trump's long pattern of laziness and impatience. Then, Preston Sprinkle is back to discuss his latest book, "From Genesis to Junia," about his journey to determine what the Bible really says about women in leadership. Also this week, Americans were the only people in a worldwide survey to say most of their fellow citizens are bad people. Plus, some happy puppy news.
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6:42 - A Dog Called Ted
9:04 - Skye on Iran
28:30 - Americans Don't Trust Americans?
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49:12 - Interview
53:46 - Why's Preston Writing on Women in Ministry?
1:04:00 - Increased Interest in Egalitarian
1:14:20 - Tribalism and Taking Scripture Seriously
1:31:34 - End Credits
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11 March 2026, 10:00 am - 1 hour 25 minutes710: Iran, Immigration, & the Trouble with Certainty with Carrie McKean
The U.S. launched a military strike on Iran and President Trump is framing it in moral terms. Phil, Kaitlyn, and Katelyn Beaty discuss the administration's shifting justifications for war, and why Christians should be cautious of language that makes it easier to dehumanize enemies. Then, they turn to the mass shooting in Austin and the predictable scramble to turn tragedy into political leverage. Kaitlyn interviews Carrie McKean about why distrust in public health and debates over immigration are often more complicated than our partisan categories allow. Also this week, don't take selfies with snow leopards.
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5:55 - Snow Leopards
10:50 - War with Iran
17:36 - Shooting in Texas
33:16 - Wanting to Help
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53:10 - Interview
54:25 - Accidentally Writing for New York Times
59:56 - Anti-Vax and Eroding Trust
1:07:40 - Coming Here Legally… Not Simple
1:12:40 - A Trump Supporter Caring for Immigrants
1:25:20 - End Credits
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Don't Take Selfies with Leopards!
Ballerina Farm:
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4 March 2026, 11:00 am - 1 hour 28 minutes709: A Rabbi and a Priest Walk into a Podcast with Father James Martin
Many of our political leaders invoke the Bible, but Rabbi Shai Held says many don't understand one of its most important commands. Rabbi Held argues that Scripture's call to love immigrants was a "moral revolution" and says the mistreatment of immigrants is an abomination in God's eyes. Skye interviews Father James Martin about his new memoir, "Work in Progress," about his journey from the business world to the priesthood. They also discuss the link between Jesuit spirituality and Protestant theology, and they get nerdy about Jesus and temple theology. Also this week—the rise of non-denoms, and Phil wants cornhole in the Olympics.
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15:06 - A Rabbi's Op-Ed on Immigration
27:45 - More Life-Saving Aid Cut
37:58 - Non-Denominational Churches
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54:55 - Interview
57:03 - How Father Martin Became a Jesuit Priest
1:04:53 - Post-Secularism
1:15:02 - The Woman at the Well
1:27:46 - End Credits
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25 February 2026, 11:00 am - 1 hour 27 minutes708: Mistaking Certainty for Maturity with Joshua Harris
Thirty years ago, Joshua Harris became the cheerleader for purity culture with his book "I Kissed Dating Goodbye." Since then, he's apologized for the book, exited from ministry and his marriage, and announced he's no longer a Christian. He talks to Skye about his journey from fundamentalism to deconstructionism, and back toward curiosity about Jesus. Also this week, how the Trump administration is making paganism great again, why secular progressives are rediscovering the benefits of religion, and how Christians in Springfield, Ohio, have organized to protect Haitian immigrants from deportation. Plus, cannibal jellyfish are taking over Venice, and Phil has seen the wrap light.
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8:52 - Cannibal Jellyfish Attack Venice!
14:18 - Springfield Christians Help Haitian Immigrants
24:04 - Donald Trump, the Pagan King
35:19 - Secular Progressives Miss Religion
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54:09 - Interview
58:35 - Teenage Fame
1:09:52 - What Wisdom Does Joshua Wish He Had?
1:14:50 - Value of Slowness
1:20:22 - Trump and Deconstruction
1:26:55 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Cannibal Jellyfish Attack Venice!
Ohio Churches Help Haitians:
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/us/springfield-ohio-haitians-deportation-threat.html
Donald Trump, Pagan King:
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/opinion/donald-trump-pagan-king.html
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18 February 2026, 11:00 am - 1 hour 25 minutes707: Halftime Hullabaloo and Tyler Johnson
The big game was on Sunday, and for most of the country, it was a big letdown unless you're heavily invested in the culture war. Phil, Kaitlyn, and Skye start by breaking down Bad Bunny's halftime show (en español) and Turning Point USA's alternative with Kid Rock. Then they discuss how Jesus became such a big part of football culture. Is it good that so many players start their media interviews with a shout-out to their Lord and Savior, or has it become a distracting cliche? Skye talks to Tyler Johnson, the Chief Impact Officer for Come Near, about how their Super Bowl ad this year still hopes to point people to Jesus but with less controversy. Also, this week, Bonnie Kristian says everyone is too obsessed with gender.
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Esau on the Halftime Show:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/esaus-thoughts-150356651
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0:00 - Show Starts
2:50 - Theme Song
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5:40 - Bad Bunny's Halftime Show
10:01 - Turning Point's Response
14:40 - Christianity and Athletes
27:49 - Are We Obsessed with Gender?
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52:51 - Interview
57:57 - 2026's "He Gets Us" ad
1:06:08 - Why Spend So Much Money?
1:17:47 - Less Controversial This Year?
1:24:55 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Bonnie Kristian's Article on Gender
https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/02/the-gender-obsession-kristian/
Washington Post Article on Christianity and Athletes:
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