Victor Boutros joins Skye to talk about the Human Trafficking Institute, which he cofounded after going from ethics debates with his fellow students to seeing the reality of human trafficking in India. The Human Trafficking Institute now works internationally and have seen results beyond what they imagined possible. Boutros explains the common misconceptions around human trafficking and what is effective to combat it. 0:07 - Theme Song 7:33 - Seeing the Reality of Human Traff

Trump’s latest comments on immigration turn a single tragic incident into a sweeping indictment of entire communities. Esau, Malcolm, and Mike examine why some crimes are framed as isolated events while others are weaponized to justify exclusion. They then dig into new research on crime shows that consistently misrepresent Black communities as dangerous, exploring how entertainment shapes public fear and reinforces old myths that refuse to die. Finally, a surprising essay abo

The government of Israel has been criticized for building fences in Gaza and the West Bank, but now it’s geofencing American churches. Will its plan reverse the decline of evangelical support for the Jewish state? Donald Trump says he’s making the country more Christian, but data shows his immigration policy favors secular immigrants and rejects Christians. Rich Villodas is back to talk about his new book for Advent, “Waiting for Jesus.” He says we should use this season to r

Can Christians in good conscience support an administration that actively targets the most vulnerable in our society?

What if God comes to us as a friend who sees us better than we can see ourselves...one who will transform us for good?

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Ken Burns has just released his new 12-hour PBS documentary about the American Revolution, and Skye’s watched all of it. On this episode, he talks with David French about some of the less well-known aspects of the Revolution, how they shaped American history, and lessons we can apply to our current political and cultural challenges. David and Skye also share their favorite must-watch holiday movies. 0:00 - Theme Song  1:15 - Ken Burn’s American Revolution Documentary 14:12 -

Esau and Mike are celebrating Thanksgiving this week, but we still have a special treat for you all. Enjoy four episodes of Esau's HP+ series, 66 Verses to Explain the Bible. If you want to hear the all the episodes in the series, sign up for Holy Post Plus today! New and returning subscribers can get 50% off their subscription! Deal ends December 2nd.

The term “Judeo-Christian” has been used by the Religious Right for decades as a positive shorthand for biblical values in the culture, so why are conservative Christians now rejecting the label? And why are Christian defenses of slavery and the Confederacy gaining popularity 160 years after the Civil War? Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn explain how the rising influence of Christian nationalism drives both trends. J. Ross Wagner, editor of the new book, “Being Christian After the Des

You don’t put baby in a corner and you don’t mess with Christmas traditions—when Evangelical churches started reintroducing liturgical elements into their Christmas seasons, people were skeptical. What is Advent, why has the church historically celebrated it, and what should you know if your church celebrates it? This episode is available only for Holy Post Plus subscribers. Not a subscriber? Head on over to: https://www.patreon.com/posts/144119544/ Resources: Advent: The Sea

Does prayer make a difference? After all, if God knows everything about us, then why should we bother praying? Kaitlyn helps us understand how prayer is more than listing our requests, but an opportunity to experience relationship with a Father who delights to hear from His kids, reshaping our desires, and drawing us into dependence on Him. 0:00 - Theme Song 0:23 - Sponsor - World Relief - Partner with World Relief in creating safety, stability and belonging for refugees and

Our hope was never meant to rise or fall with whoever’s in the White House. This Sunday is the Feast of Christ the King, a 100-year-old celebration of where real authority lies. Christ’s reign puts every president in their place & frees us to transcend partisan politics and live prophetically as members of an eternal kingdom.