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.

Holy Post Plus:

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

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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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A very old trend is making a big comeback among Catholic women—veils. Is the turn toward head coverings rooted in Scripture, a desire for sacred symbols, a longing for traditional womanhood, or is it just a nostalgic fashion trend field by TikTok? A new study says what separates conservatives and liberals is how hierarchically they view the world and the importance of maintaining strict boundaries. And why are very conservative political personalities starting to talk more about Christian theology? Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn each offer their explanations. Then, Jemar Tisby is back to talk about his new book, “The Spirit of Justice,” and the remarkable stories of heroic, but largely forgotten, Christians in American history. Also this week—hurricanes are blowing cocaine.

0:00 - Intro

2:15 - Show Starts

4:08 - Theme Song

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7:05 - The Cocaine Hurricane Strikes

11:40 - Young Catholics Wearing Veils 

21:13 - Do Difference between Liberal and Conservative Come Down to Boundary Lines?

26:03 - Chesterton’s Fence and Wisdom

36:31 - Why Are Right-Wing Political Pundits Invested in Looking for Heresy?

51:31 - Threats to Conservatism Treated as Threats to Christianity

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1:01:02 - Interview

1:03:12 - Why Did Jemar Tisby Write The Spirit of Justice?

1:09:04 - How Jamar Tisby Gathered Theological Resources 

1:16:38 - How To Be Aware of Injustice

1:20:57 - Women of the Civil Rights Movement

1:27:47 - How to Seek Justice in Your Life

1:33:09 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

The Young Catholic Women Bringing Back Veils:

https://www.thefp.com/p/the-young-catholic-women-bringing

Many Difference between Liberals and Conservatives May Boil Down to One Belief:

 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/many-differences-between-liberals-and-conservatives-may-boil-down-to-one-belief/

Other resources:

The Spirit of Justice: True Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance:

https://a.co/d/dZG7UAb

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For the first time in decades, the Republican Party has removed all pro-life language from the party platform. Trump has also called for less free-trade, more government regulation, and he is indifferent about Russian aggression in Europe. At the same time, the Democratic Party is embracing patriotism, law and order, tax cuts, and retreating from its more progressive social and environmental policies. What's happening? David French and Skye Jethani discuss the realignment of the parties and whether this is a permanent change or just temporary rhetoric. Plus, French explains why he decided to endorse Kamala Harris after voting for write-in candidates in 2016 and 2020.

0:00 - Theme Song

0:17 - Episode Starts

2:20 - Would French Voting Third Party Be Just as Controversial as Voting Kamala?

14:00 - Trump Betraying Pro-Choice is No Surprise

19:50 - Are The Parties Flipping Sides?

33:45 - What Happens to the GOP When Trump Leaves?

40:50 - Is the DNC Actually Changing?

59:08 - End Credits

Other resources:

David French on Voting for Harris to Save Conservatism: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/11/opinion/harris-trump-conservatives-abortion.html

David French's Pro-Life Case for Harris: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/19/opinion/harris-trump-conservatives.html

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As we start a new academic year, school districts throughout the country are increasingly banning smartphones. No one is more responsible for this trend than Dr. Jonathan Haidt. He talks to Skye about his latest book, “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness,” and how smartphones are also interfering with our spiritual lives, and what Christian communities can do about it. Also this week—Donald Trump has completely abandoned the pro-life movement, sending some conservative evangelicals into a political crisis. Chick-Fil-A is launching its own streaming network, but will you be able to watch content on Sundays? And scientists discover Phil’s new favorite deep sea worm.

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1:42 - Show Starts

5:08 - Theme Song

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8:06 - News of the Butt - The Pigbutt Worm

16:40 - Chick-Fil-A’s Streaming Service

22:55 - How Pro-Life Groups Are Responding to Trump Dropping Pro-Life Platform

26:12 - Are the Democrats and Republicans Telling the Same Story About the World?

35:46 - Does the Lack of a Pro-Life Candidate Mean Conversations About Other Issues?

43:47 - Not Into Pep Rallies

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48:05 - Interview

50:21 - Responses to The Anxious Generation

55:29 - The Collective Action Problem

1:04:08 - Why the Partial Phone Ban in Schools Doesn’t Work

1:10:45 - How the Medium of Phones Create Loneliness

1:19:58 - How Religion Combats the Negative Effect of Phones

1:24:34 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

Pigbutt Worm:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaetopterus_pugaporcinus

Chick-Fil-A Hatches a Streaming Service:

https://deadline.com/2024/08/chick-fil-a-hatches-streaming-service-1236044196/

Other resources:

The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness: https://a.co/d/55eg7t5

The Anxious Generation: anxiousgeneration.com

On The Degrading Effects of Life Online: https://www.afterbabel.com/p/degrading-effects-of-life-online

After Babel: afterbabel.com

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In the last two presidential elections about 8 in 10 evangelicals voted for Donald Trump, but can Kamala Harris steal some of those votes in 2024? We discuss the recent “Evangelicals for Harris” call and why it’s so difficult to get Christians to think more theologically about politics. Ed Stetzer argues that abortion should still be a top priority when voting, and Tyler Huckabee says we should be uncomfortable endorsing any candidate. Then, Skye talks to New Testament professor, Dr. Gary Burge, about the ongoing Israeli/Palestinian conflict, and what the Bible really says about Israel’s claim on the Holy Land.

0:00 - Intro

1:30 - Show Starts and Kaitlyn’s Opinion on Vacations

4:53 - Theme Song

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12:21 - Discussing the Evangelicals for Harris Call

21:08 - Jemar Tisby and Thick vs Thin Theology

29:03 - Ed Stetzer and the Umpire Analogy

33:30 - Which Party is Better for the Pro-Life Movement?

43:40 - Phil’s TwiXter on Watching Political Conventions as a Nonpartisan

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50:34 - Interview

53:22 - What Got Gary Burge Involved with the Middle East Conflict

1:00:46 - Genesis Chapter 12 and the Prosperity Gospel

1:08:28 - The Ancient Understanding of Land Ownership

1:18:22 - Orthodox Jews and Modern Israel

1:25:38 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

Ed Stetzer on What’s a Pro-Life Christian to Do in This Election:

https://churchleaders.com/voices/491672-whats-a-pro-life-christian-to-do-in-this-election.html

Tyler Huckabee on Why He’s Not a Christian for Kamala:

https://religionnews.com/2024/08/14/why-im-a-christian-for-kamala-but-not-a-christian-for-kamala/

Other resources:

Whose Land? Whose Promise?: What Christians Are Not Being Told About Israel and the Palestinians by Gary Burge: https://a.co/d/aDwflA9

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We all hear stories of people walking away from faith because of cultural challenges and hypocrisy in the church. That’s what makes Dave Gibbons' new memoir, “The Shape of My Eyes,” so powerful. He joins Skye to talk about growing up within American fundamentalism as a mixed-race kid, and how he encountered God despite deep family trauma and church dysfunction. Also this week—Mike Erre joins the crew to talk about the ongoing fallout from Megan Basham’s new book, David French’s decision to endorse Kamala Harris, and the rise of the post-religious right. Plus, cannibal frog sermon illustrations.

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1:03 - Show Starts

3:41 - Theme Song

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10:07 - Frog Cannibalism Sermon Illustrators

14:56 - Phil Accused by Megan Basham of Being a Sellout

22:08 - Do the Facts Matter?

28:48 - Conflating Christianity and Republican Party Issues

34:57 - David French Voting for Harris??? And Mike the Anabaptist

46:09 - The Post-Religious Right

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54:28 - Interview

56:10 - Why Did Dave Gibbons Write “The Shape of My Eyes?”

1:02:32 - How Did His Trauma Impact His Faith?

1:10:44 - Encountering God

1:22:10 - On the Verge of Renaissance

1:25:53 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

Cannibal Frogs:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/16/science/cannibal-female-frog.html

Phil’s Article about Shepherds for Sale:

https://www.holypost.com/post/i-ve-read-basham-s-book-and-i-have-some-thoughts

David French on Why He’s Voting for Harris:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/11/opinion/harris-trump-conservatives-abortion.html

Ross Douthat Tweet:

https://x.com/DouthatNYT/status/704462319074594816

Other resources:

The Shape of My Eyes: A Memoir of Race, Faith, and Finding Myself by Dave Gibbons: https://a.co/d/gKBmRja

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Donald Trump made headlines last week when he questioned Kamala Harris’s racial identity. Phil, Skye, and Esau McCaulley discuss his comments and how the politics of division often cause us to categorize people into a single box. Then, should Christians embrace the spiritual uses of psychedelic drugs? Megan Basham's new book claims progressive powerbrokers have corrupted evangelical leaders with money, praise, and prestige, but many of her citations are being called into question. Which evangelical leaders are really being seduced by money? Then former Congressman, Adam Kinzinger, sits down with Skye to talk about the relationship between Christianity and the Republican Party, what comes after Trump, and the outsized role of fear in our politics

0:00 - Intro

1:40 - Show Starts

4:06 - Theme Song

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8:36 - Esau’s Article, “Turning Black”

14:08 - Race’s Loaded Categories

21:55 - Psychedelics in Worship?

29:23 - Do We Try to Control God’s Presence?

35:00 - Shepherds for Sale

50:45 - Conforming to Agenda

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56:55 - Interview

1:00:32 - When Did Kinzinger Decide to Stand Against Trump?

1:10:15 - How Powerful Political Fear Controls People

1:25:13 - The Religious Fervor Around Donald Trump

1:29:22 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

On Turning Black:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/01/opinion/trump-harris-black-indian.html

Christian Psychedelic Festival:

https://religionnews.com/2024/07/16/at-a-progressive-christian-festival-in-the-woods-of-north-carolina-psychedelics-top-of-mind/

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