Podcast FAQ

the holy post podcast

by Prof. Aron Torp PhD Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Who is behind the Holy Post podcast?

It's me, Phil! Skye and I (and sometimes Christian!) have been making the Holy Post Podcast every week for nearly 7 years now, and based on your feedback we think we might be onto something here. People seem to appreciate our take on the world from a not-so-serious yet seriously Christian perspective.

What do you get with the Holy post Premium membership?

You get warm fuzzies, court-supervised hugs, and access to bonus interviews, updates, and “Christian Asks.” You get everything in the first tier, plus an invitation to monthly livestreams! You get everything in the first two tiers, plus an exclusive Holy Post merch item twice a year! T-shirt? Mug? Tote bag? Whatever it is, it’ll be awesome.

What do I get for being a patron of the podcast?

(You’ll receive your first merch gift after three consecutive months of being a patron at this level.) Dark blue shirt with a Scooby-Doo style cartoon of the crew! All the Things + Supporter Status! You get EVERYTHING in the previous tiers, plus your name on our website as a supporter of the podcast!

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Who is the host of Veggie Tales?

Join VeggieTales and What's in the Bible? creator Phil Vischer and co-host Skye Jethani (author, speaker, pastor) for a fast-paced and often funny conversation about pop culture, media, theology, and the fun, fun, fun of living a thoughtful Christian life in an increasingly post-Christian culture.

Is Lecrae a white evangelical?

Filling his songs with faith and the theology of respected white leaders like John Piper and Tim Keller, Lecrae became a darling of white evangelicalism. When he spoke out against racial injustice in 2017, all that began to change. Grammy-winning singer/songwriter, record producer and Christian activist Lecrae sits down with Phil to talk about being called “too Black,” Fallkirk Center co-founder Charlie Kirk’s recent attempt to “cancel” him, and, in the midst of it all, why he still has hope for the church.

Episode 495: The False Gospel of Democracy with Robert Tracy McKenzie

Should churches stop live-streaming their services and return to in-person worship? A recent editorial by Tish Harrison Warren has gotten a lot of negative reactions from chronically ill and disabled people who value online worship. What does the debate say ...

Episode 494: Falwell Fallout & How Not to Read the Bible with Dan Kimball

Jerry Falwell Jr. is doing damage control following his profile in Vanity Fair (discussed at length in last month’s French Friday episode). He’s even posted a statement of faith affirming his Christian beliefs. But does that make his behavior better ...

French Friday: Falwell & the Fruit of Evangelical Leadership

He was the president of the largest Christian university and an influential political voice for millions of evangelicals. In a lengthy new Vanity Fair profile, however, Jerry Falwell Jr. now says he has contempt for “organized religion” and “religious elites.” ...

Episode 493: Fundy Fashion & Native American Christianity with Matthew Milliner

A new study finds evangelicals see most thing in society in categories of good and evil while nonbelievers see more nuance. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss the implications. Bob Jones University has a fashion design department. What could possibly go ...

Episode 492: After School Satan Clubs, MLK Day, & Disturbing Bible Stories with Esau McCaulley & David T. Lamb

To commemorate MLK Day, Phil asks Esau McCaulley if we’re making progress on race or if we’ve gone backwards in the last few years. His answer might surprise you. Skye then interviews Old Testament professor, David T. Lamb, about the ...

Episode 491: American Democracy & American Inerrancy with Michael F. Bird

Last week, the country commemorated the one-year anniversary of the January 6th attack on the Capitol. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn examine what’s changed, and what hasn’t, since the attack and what impact it’s had on both Christians and our culture. ...

Episode 490: Lessons from the Global Church with Christine Caine

Phil experienced a Twitter typhoon last week when he suggested “love your country” is not a Biblical command. The Holy Post crew unpacks the reactions and asks what separates godly and ungodly patriotism. Then, Skye talks to Christine Caine, founder ...

Who is the author of Episode 451 of The Apocalypse?

Episode 451: The Apocalypse Now with Dr. John Walton. Our favorite Old Testament scholar is back to talk about the Book of Daniel. Dr. John Walton says the apocalyptic passages of Daniel—which deeply influenced those End Times charts popular among evangelicals—aren’t really predictive of the future in the way we think.

What does Derwin Gray say about the church?

Derwin Gray says this isn’t just a problem for the mission of the church, it’s also a betrayal of the gospel itself. He talks with Skye about why he planted a multiethnic church, why so many church leaders resist this calling, and how a fundamental misunderstanding of the gospel is to blame.

What episode of The Four Americas and Honest Prayer is Kyle Strobel in?

Episode 464: The Four Americas & Honest Prayer with Kyle Strobel. Phil, Christian, and Skye do a deep dive into George Packer’s recent article in the Atlantic called “How America Fractured into 4 Parts.”. Packer argues that Americans no longer agree on the country’s purpose, values, history, or meaning.

Who wrote the book "A Church Called Tov"?

Then, Skye talks to Scot McKnight about his new book, “A Church Called Tov,” which he co-wrote with his daughter Laura Barringer in the aftermath of the Willow Creek controversy and Bill Hybles’ abuse. McKnight defines what makes a church culture toxic, and why so many pastors are on the narcissism disorder spectrum.

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