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Esau talks about the Book of Psalms and how it deepens our faith by acknowledging emotional complexity, while still pointing all the honor to God. This episode is available only for Holy Post Plus subscribers. Not a subscriber? Head on over to: https://www.patreon.com/posts/158162525/

A group of pastors prayed over a golden statue of President Trump, but they insist it was not a "golden calf" situation. Esau, Malcolm and Mike discuss what the Trump statue reveals about power, idolatry, and the church’s temptation to bless empire. Then, they discuss the recent release of government files on UFOs and question of whether the discovery of aliens would change Christian theology, while a discussion about conspiracy theories somehow leads to spies, mayors, and th

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 prov

Ever looked around during worship and wondered why everyone suddenly has their hands in the air? Kaitlyn and producer Mike explore where this practice comes from, what the Bible actually says about worship, and why different churches express worship in such different ways. They also unpack the tension between emotional worship and thoughtful faith, and ask an important question: What if God cares more about the condition of your heart than the placement of your hands? 0:00 -

It’s great when your Bible study wants to get practical about scripture—but that often means getting political. Caleb Campbell gives advice(-ish) about being in a politically purple Bible Study group, with all of its blessings and difficulties. This episode is available only for Holy Post Plus subscribers. Not a subscriber? Head on over to: https://www.patreon.com/posts/157726090/

Ryan Burge is back with graphs about (what else?) religion, as young men are increasingly identifying as religious, but aren’t really participating in churches. What’s going on? And how does this tie into Crotch Christianity? Skye and Ryan talk about this and maintaining humility in matters of faith. 0:00 - Theme Song 1:41 - People like the “Idea” of religion 5:11 - Young Men Claim Religious Identity 15:25 - Crotch Christianity, LGBTQ, and Roe V. Wade 24:01 - Moral Uncertaint

Preorder Esau’s New Children’s Book: https://esaumccaulley.com/books/isaiah-johnson-and-the-big-game/ The Supreme Court’s latest Voting Rights Act decision has reignited an old debate: does discrimination only matter when racist intent can be proven, or do the results matter too? Esau McCaulley, Skye Jethani and Producer Mike break down the history behind the Voting Rights Act, why this Louisiana redistricting case matters, and what it could mean for Black political represent

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 t

We know we are supposed to get baptized, but does it matter where it happens? Kaitlyn and Mike unpack what baptism actually is, why Christians do it, and why it’s about more than just a personal moment. Where you’re baptized might be less about the building and more about the people standing with you...but the building still matters! 0:00 - Theme Song 1:00 - Why Can You only Get Baptized in Church? 3:15 - What is Baptism? 7:51 - Is Baptism Just Symbolic? 15:43 - Sponsor - Hiy

We are often told to “be the light in the world,” but what does that actually mean? It has to be more than just generally being “nice,” right? Malcolm breaks down the nuance of what the darkness does to people and how much more good we’re doing than we think. This episode is available only for Holy Post Plus subscribers. Not a subscriber? Head on over to: https://www.patreon.com/posts/157104973/

Skye reacts to recent comments by Pope Leo about the danger of assuming the church only cares about sexual morality and the backlash to his remarks from conservative evangelicals. He explains the origin and widespread acceptance of what Skye calls "crotch Christianity," why the over-correction by more progressive Christians is also problematic, and how Pope Leo points us to a healthier, more biblical vision of Christian ethics. 0:04 - Theme Song 0:45 - Live Show Recap 7:00 -

After another assassination attempt on President Trump, Esau McCaulley, Malcolm Foley and Mike Stralow wrestle with what it means that political violence is starting to feel normal, and why Christians must reject any attempt to justify it in Jesus’ name. They unpack the so-called “Christian” logic behind the attacker’s manifesto, and explain why the story of Jesus fundamentally undermines violence as a tool for change. Then the conversation turns to the backlash around DEI, w