Church used to be an affair of pipe organs and dressy, Sunday-best suits. That's largely changed as society has become more and more casual. Is it a good idea to change that and dress up to go to church? Skye weighs in and shares his experience. This episode is available only for Holy Post Plus subscribers. Not a subscriber? Head on over to: https://www.patreon.com/posts/152971553/

Drew supports loud children in church, clothed teenagers in the media, and non-edgy  influencers adults. He and Skye go over some news and articles about generals trying to start the end of the world, christians reflecting on the sexualization of teenagers that spurred on the purity culture movement, and teens accusing Jesus of having a God-complex. 0:03 - Theme Song 2:23 - Army Generals Talking Armageddon 4:38 - Horseshoe Theory Fundamentalists 12:00 - Bad Theology and the A

Are the latest headlines about Iran a sign that the end times are near? Esau, producer Mike, and pastor Sharon Miller examine why Christians often interpret global conflict through the lens of biblical prophecy and why the book of Revelation may challenge that instinct. Then, the group talks about a viral cultural moment involving a McDonald’s CEO whose awkward burger bite sparked debate about authenticity and leadership in the influencer age. What does it say about our cultu

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, “Fro

Should you give up social media for Lent? Kaitlyn argues that a lot of us misunderstand the purpose and beauty of Lent because we view it like a diet plan. She explains how the Bible talks about fasting, what theology helps explain it, and why we may want to fast from good things, not bad things, for Lent. This episode is available only for Holy Post Plus subscribers. Not a subscriber? Head on over to: https://www.patreon.com/posts/152062792/ Resources: Fasting: The Ancient P

Pharaoh’s magicians seem to be doing magic in the Bible! If supernatural power comes from God, then how are these guys turning rods into snakes? Kaitlyn talks about how people have understood that passage in the Bible and what it reveals about our relationship to idols, magic, and God. 0:00 - Theme Song 0:56 - Why Did God Let Pharaoh’s Magicians Do Magic? 4:25 - Was it Just a Magic Trick? 9:12  - God vs Egyptian gods 15:22 - Sponsor - With & For: Psychology and Spirituality f

When parents want to help shepherd their adult children, sometimes it can feel controlling—especially if they still live at home. Sharon is here to give advice about navigating your spiritual relationship with your kids. This episode is available only for Holy Post Plus subscribers. Not a subscriber? Head on over to: https://www.patreon.com/posts/152389016/

Asbury University became a center of national attention as students had what many called a revival—Dr. Kevin Brown, President of Asbury, calls it an “outpouring of the spirit.” Dr. Brown joins Skye to talk about how he experienced this take place and how he tried to steward it wisely. 0:07 - Theme Song 2:18 - Was this revival? 5:56 - Being on Campus When it was Happening 11:58 - Responsibility During Spiritual Movement 20:40 - Light Attracts Bugs 27:30 - This episode is avail

The United States and Israel have launched strikes against Iran and the world is trying to figure out what happens next. Justin Giboney joins the show to help unpack the politics, the constitutional questions, and the potential fallout both overseas and at home. Also, Esau looks at how America’s relationship with Israel shaped the conflict and why some Christians see events like this through the lens of biblical prophecy. Plus: we give marriage advice to Tom Holland and Zenda

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

Most of us assume angels rank above humans in the great cosmic hierarchy. But angels, for all their mystery and power, lack two essential parts of what it means to be human: a physical body and the kind of covenant relationship with God that shapes our story. Kaitlyn takes up the simple question of whether angels are boys or girls and uses it to draw out the deeper differences between angels and humans and how these differences point us back to the astonishing claim at the he

Esther is one of the most well-known book of the Bible—but do we get lost in the popular imagination and forget what the book actually says about faithfulness? This episode is available only for Holy Post Plus subscribers. Not a subscriber? Head on over to: https://www.patreon.com/posts/152075422/