Continuing our study of the Apostle Paul's view of circumcision, this week focuses on Galatians 6. To perpetuate a popular view that certain groups were inferior to others, some Christians required others to be circumcised. Paul believed this was so contrary to the gospel, and he took the issue so seriously, that he wrote this part of his letter himself with extra-large letters. So, why don't we take discrimination within the church as seriously as Paul did? Why do we passively participate in the prejudice of others?   0:00 - Show Starts   2:05 - Theme Song   5:15 - Looking Down on Others   10:46 - Social Pressure to Be Superior   23:08 - Pressured to Antagonized Muslims   34:00 - End Credits

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 Trafficking   15:06 - The Church's Focus on Human Trafficking   22:18 - Effective Solutions   28:24 - Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/145084638/   Parent Guide from the Human Trafficking Institute https://traffickinginstitute.org/event-guide-download/   Human Trafficking Institute: https://traffickinginstitute.org/

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 - American Grit and Consensus 20:25 - Strong Minorities 23:56 - Tory or Patriot? 32:00 - Great Man Theory 37:00 - Are We Actually Divided? 42:00 - The Activist Groups 58:00 - Holiday Movies 1:03:00 - End Credits

Big Eva's dead! Long live—Gig Eva? Big Giga? Drew brings us news about anti-institutionalism, pro-Christian Nationalism, and gig-evangelicalization. He and Skye look at our shifting Christian landscape in America (and Canada) and the news stories that represent it. And if all that brings you down, Skillet has a cover of an old Christmas song—but not everyone is happy.   Topics Covered: Goodbye Big Eva? https://firstthings.com/goodbye-big-eva-hello-gig-eva/   Seth Troutt on AI: https://holypost.us21.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7605245cd315b3ddb80b2c279&id=436e5b0c9f&e=ffb786c716   Skillet Cover "O Come, Emmanuel:" https://x.com/skilletmusic/status/1989485519953351099?s=20&mc_cid=9196dbe27a&mc_eid=ffb786c716   Pastor Call Christians "Fake and Gay:" …I can't properly cite this one cause they removed the trailer for being too funny.   Chris Nye on Institutions: https://cnye.substack.com/p/thank-god-the-church-is-an-institution   0:00 - Theme Song   4:38 - Gig Eva (Not a Swedish Woman)   18:41 - Be Mean to AI?   28:15 - Skillet Cooks with O Come, O Come Emmanuel   28:30 - Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/144046136/

What is the church supposed to be? Alan Hirsch is here to discuss the church growth movement, the duty of discipleship, and how we are tempted to plant pulpits rather than real churches. But Skye questions if retooling our idea of church may be leaving behind wisdom from our forefathers. 0:04 - Theme Song 5:00 - Constantine and Christian Nationalism 12:11 - Church as Movement 21:27 - Numerical Growth vs Spiritual Depth 28:04 - Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus:  Resources: The Forgotten Ways: Reactivating Apostolic Movements by Alan Hirsch: https://a.co/d/0IwWe1G Reframation: Seeing God, People, and Mission Through Reenchanted Frames by Alan Hirsch: https://a.co/d/ep0AUBo

Open Nazi rhetoric is gaining traction on the right, and the response from conservative institutions has been inconsistent at best. Skye and David trace the roots of the problem, the incentives that fueled it, and the late-breaking backlash that may signal a tipping point. They also look at ICE's increasingly aggressive "Kavanaugh stops," the risks of expanding executive power, and why election integrity could be threatened when extremism and state authority begin to reinforce each other.

Skye and Kaitlyn talk Liberalism, a political philosophy that's shaped our world—but the word has become totally conflated with whatever is considered "left-wing." What is liberalism, why was it instrumental in constructing the American Experiment, and why does Skye seem so much more positive about it than Kaitlyn is?   0:02 - Theme Song   4:04 - Liberals or Liberalism?   16:22 - Rights and Liberalism and Democracy   22:38 - Necessities of Illiberal Institutions   34:08 - Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/142446444/edit

Jordan Raynor joins Skye to talk about Christians throughout history who demonstrate how faith and work go together, from TV star Fred Rogers to the inventor of the Lego brick to Civil Rights leader Fannie Lou Hamer. What can these people teach us about how our faith plays out outside of ministry positions?   0:06 - Theme Song   0:38 - Work and Faith   7:26 - Instrumental Thinking   12:40 - Mere Christians: Binge-Worthy Biographies That Show You How to Glorify God in Your Work by Jordan Raynor: https://a.co/d/aa8wTvq   14:56 - Mister Rogers and Masculinity   26:33 - Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/141374629/

Drew's Newsletter is launching soon! To celebrate, he's brought his smorgasbord of news. Bond's gun is missing in action from Amazon Prime posters—is this doing any good? There's a slow exodus of older church-goers from the church—is the solution to this problem right in front of us? Why's there such a dip in young people identifying as trans? And has ministry just become content creation to a smaller and smaller audience?   0:04 - Theme Song   0:32 - Drew's Newsletter!   2:31 - Is Drew Famous?   5:35 - Gunless James Bond?   21:20 - The Elderly Exodus?   23:53 - Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/141385978/

Skye talks with his friend, Pastor David Swanson, about his confrontation with Border Patrol agents at an ICE protest in Chicago. What's really happening with "Operation Midway Blitz," what should churches and Christians do when the government is actively violating the rights of its citizens, and is the Trump Administration deliberately trying to provoke a wider conflict? 0:00 - Theme Song   1:36 - Bronzeville   6:12 - Protesting and Praying at Detention Facilities   15:07 - Confronted by Commander Bovino   18:27 - Police and Agents Not Coordinated   25:44 - The Apartment Raids   26:20 - Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/140857082/

Hypocrites! No one wants to be seen as one. While most people claim to hate hypocrisy, does our hatred of hypocrisy take our attention from more bald-faced sin? And could a certain kind of hypocrisy be a stepping stone away from other sins and toward virtue? Skye dives into hypocrisy and gives the antidotes for twin errors that hypocrisy creates. 0:04 - Theme Song 2:52 - What's Worse Than Hypocrisy? 6:37 - Why Christians Say, "At Least It's Not Hypocrisy" 10:08 - Two Thieves 17:18 - Sincere Evil 20:35 - The Stepping Stone Toward Virtue 24:40 - Stolen Valor 26:11 - Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/140300785/

The Trump administration is making concerning claims free speech in light of the Charlie Kirk assassination. David French is here with Skye Jethani to break down where America stands with free speech. Also, why is the First Amendment important for Christians?   0:00 - Theme Song   2:58 - David French's Journey to Free Speech Advocacy   11:42 - Trump's Approach to Free Speech   18:15 - Is the Right Pushing of Trump's Illiberalism?   25:10 - Christian Defense of Free Speech   34:40 - How Free Speech Maintains Peace   45:23 - Intolerance Toward Free Speech   55:58 - End Credits

Holy Post Media is no stranger to accusations of both-sidesism. Skye and Kaitlyn talk about why they believe pointing out problems on both sides isn't simple equivocation or conflict-avoidance, but instead a responsibility—and maybe even a way to avoid idolatry.   0:04 - Theme Song   1:18 - Defining Both-Sidesism   8:22 - Is it false equivalency?   13:15 - Are we just placating conservatives?   24:47 - Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus:  https://www.patreon.com/posts/139216097/

Skye and Drew open this edition of Drew's News by reflecting on Charlie Kirk's assassination and the string of recent political violence. Is this analogous to the 1960's—or the 1910's? But there's other stuff on their minds—midlife faith crises, declining grades in plublic schools, and—"Jesus glow-ups" on Tiktok? Skye and Drew look at all of this news and try to make sense of it all.   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/138694494/

Most people think improv is about being quick and funny, but what if it's really about learning to listen, let go of control, and trust the people around you? Skye talks with Jeff Ash, founder of Westside Improv Theater, about how the principles of improv, like saying yes and, can shape our parenting, our faith, and even our view of God. Listen to the full episode by taking advantage of a 1 week free trial of Holy Post Plus! https://www.patreon.com/posts/138159008/   0:05 - Theme Song   2:15 - Jeff's Path to Improv?   6:36 - The Key is Listening   13:47 - Long-Form Improv and Humanity   21:30 - Improv and Parenting   24:24 - Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/138159008/

An amendment to the Constitution has not been ratified since 1992, and with the political corruption and chaos of recent years, some believe we are overdue. Skye Jethani talks with David French about what's broken within the American government, why our political parties are unlikely to fix it, and why the survival of the republic might depend on a spiritual awakening among evangelicals. 0:00 - Theme Song 8:02 - Has the Two-Party System Gotten Worse? 16:00 - The Purpose of Parties 24:40 - Malformative News Media 56:09 - The Need for Virtuous Leaders 1:04:30 - End Credits

Justin Brierley believes there's a surprising rebirth in the belief in God—he's hosted conversations between people of very different faiths for years, and he think's something's happening, but many critics and statisticians disagree. What's Brierley's response to this skepticism?   0:00 - Theme Song   3:05 - Revival?   14:10 - Which churches are growing?   17:40 - Backlash to Secularism?   26:57 - Sign Up for Holy Post Plus to Get the Full Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/137027971/   Bible Society's report on "The Quiet Revival:" https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/research/quiet-revival   Surprising Rebirth podcast: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/    Books: 'Why I'm Still A Christian' & 'The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God' https://justinbrierley.com/the-surprising-rebirth-of-belief-in-god/    Justin's newsletter https://justinbrierley.com/get-justins-newsletter/     'Responding To The Rebirth' Conference on 22 Nov: http://rebirthconference.net/

Did AI prove the existence of God? Drew and Skye think that might be the wrong question—what's the point of apologetics in the first place? Drew's here with some news—man-keeping, post-secularism, and his dog's literary name.   Topics Covered Secretary of Defense Retweeting Doug Wilson: https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/08/politics/video/christian-nationalist-doug-wilson-pam-brown-digvid   The Emotional Labor of Mankeeping: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/28/well/family/mankeeping-definition.html   ChatGPT Declares God Exists: https://www.christianpost.com/voices/chatgpt-says-its-a-fact-that-god-exists.html   Post-Secular Society?: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/are-we-moving-from-post-christianity-to-post-secularism/id1462274371?i=1000719760672   0:00 - Theme Song   2:20 - Why's Only Half the Show Free?   5:40 - Christian Nationalist Pastor Retweeted by Secretary of Defense   10:40 - Is the Secretary of Defense Anti-American?   25:50 - Emotional Labor of Mankeeping (Not Manscaping)   27:02 - Sign Up for Holy Post Plus to Get the Full Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/136493486/

Carmen Imes joins to talk about the Temple and the Ark of the Covenant—and how much of it is redeemed Egyptian religious imagery. Why is the New Jerusalem in Revelation cubic shaped? Were Egyptian statues' noses cut off on purpose?   This was a great episode from the earlier days of The SkyePod when it had a smaller following—we're rereleasing it so you don't miss it!   0:13 - Theme Song   3:25 - Importance of Temple   12:40 - Adapted Pagan Imagery   19:04 - Genesis 1, the Cosmic Temple   22:08 - End Credits   The Temple and the Church's Mission: A Biblical Theology of the Dwelling Place of God: https://a.co/d/dVA1ypn   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus

Some Christians are calling for Chip and Joanna Gaines to be cancelled because their new HBO home improvement show features a married same-sex couple. David French and Skye Jethani discuss whether it's really a principled stand for traditional Christian values, or a target of opportunity for online trolls. Scenes of starvation in Gaza are provoking international outrage, and even Israeli human rights organizations are now calling the situation a "genocide." As Israel's most important ally, what is America's responsibility? And season 4 of "The Bear" includes powerful themes of repentance and redemption.   0:00 - Theme Song   1:58 - Chip and Joanna Gaines Controversy   20:18 - Pluralism   29:35 - Gaza Update   35:47 - Laws of War   45:48 - Moral Injury   51:19 - The Bear and Repentance   1:06:15 - End Credits

In this highly theological edition of The SkyePod, Skye answers questions about free will, Heaven, and hearing the voice of God. What red flags should we look for to see if we are hearing the Holy Spirit or just ourselves? Will we have free will in Heaven? And why would Skye choose the Star Wars prequel trilogy over the Star Wars sequel trilogy?   Questions covered: If you had to watch one Star Wars trilogy that's not the OT, would you watch the prequel trilogy or the sequel trilogy? There has been a lot of talk lately in Christian circles about how doubts are fine. That God can handle our doubts and questions and that doubts and questions ultimately grow our faith. This is a nice change from the history of shaming doubt in the church. However, I struggle with passages in the gospels where it appears that Jesus rebukes people for not having enough faith. How do you reconcile these rebukes with the idea that God can handle our doubts and questions? How do you read all the books you discuss in your interviews? Do you take speed reading classes, have a system to skim through them, or have people who read and summarize them for you? I've always been a reader, and I can read faster than the average person, but there's no way I could talk about all the books you discuss. How do you do that? I have a friend who in the last few years started reading early church fathers (ie.Augustine, Aquinas, Ignatius). After being raised in a good Christian family his entire life, he now believes the only way to follow God is to convert to Roman Catholicism. Can you help me understand this leap? If the ability to sin is what makes obedience valuable (we are not robots who have to obey), why doesn't that follow through to heaven/new earth? If there is no sin there, does the inability to sin cheapen our obedience/love? Or will we have the ability, but won't choose it? Does competition that comes from sports belong in New Creation? How do you know whether the voice in your head is the Holy Spirit or your own mind?   This episode is available only for Holy Post Plus subscribers. Not a subscriber? Head on over to: https://www.patreon.com/posts/134877920/

Will God use technology to enact immortality? Skye and Drew are skeptical about all kinds of technology—ChatGPT speaking in tongues, Lexapro worship songs, and Peter Thiel's boasts of technology letting us achieve immortality.   0:03 - Theme Song   11:25 - Have Mercy on Me, a Zinner   22:00 - Lexapro and Jesus   26:54 - End Credits   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/134355122/

The long-awaited Superman movie is out—Skye, David French, and Esau McCaulley went to an early screening and are here to share their opinions. How does this version of Superman reflect our changing relationship with power and authority?  0:03 - Theme Song 4:30 - James Gunn 14:44 - Good, but not Subtle 22:55 - Past the Origin 31:50 - Gen Z's Superman 40:50 - Populism and Superman 51:30 - Superman the Immigrant 57:47 - End Credits Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-superman-133842394

Skye Jethani shares the introduction and first chapter of his new book, The World Born in You. He talks about how his relationship to his own name, his family, and his ethnicity changed and reshaped his entire view of empathy—and how radical empathy is exemplified by an unlikely biblical figure.   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/133254793/edit Read the Introduction for Free and sign up to Holy Post Plus using promo code "BOOK" to get 20% off:  https://theworldborninyou.com/introduction/

A tragic political assassination in Minnesota has raised new alarms about the radicalization happening inside certain corners of American Christianity. David French and Skye Jethani discuss the rise of spiritual warfare language within independent Pentecostal and charismatic movements, and how this language is spilling over into mainstream evangelicalism. Then, they turn to a major Supreme Court case that could reshape how pornography is accessed online. Should adults be required to verify their identity to view explicit content and does the state have a responsibility to protect children from online harm?   0:00 - Theme Song   1:42 - The Problem of the Christian Assassin   19:22 - Why So Much Warfare Imagery?   35:42 - Trump and Prophecy   49:20 - Digital Porn Laws in Texas   1:01:20 - End Credits   Lifeway Report on Christians Believing Heresy: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2018/10/what-do-christians-believe-ligonier-state-theology-heresy/

Paul Putz from Baylor University is here to explain to Skye about how sports, football especially, has become so associated with Christianity in America. He traces the history from the early 1900's, how it tied into the social gospel, racism, liberal Protestantism—and how it's evolved to what we see today. And what's a "Middlebrow Protestant?"   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/131693525/

Drew and Skye think a lot of our problems come back to the same thing: pursing success over incarnation connectional and spiritual maturity. Do psychedelics tie into this? Maybe! Scandals? Could be! Digital churches? You betcha—join in for a slew of stories and learn why Drew and Skye don't approve of the Unabomber.   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/131336489/

Skye and Mike answers your questions. With A.I. becoming more prominent, it begs the obvious question: is it a form of… necromancy? And what heresy risks are there in saying that God can't see the future? And of course, Skye has thoughts on Lord of the Rings adaptations. Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/130806788/   Read the Introduction to Skye's new book and sign up to Holy Post Plus to follow along as the book is written: holypost.com/book

Since taking office in January, Trump's net worth has increased by nearly $3 billion thanks to his family-branded cryptocurrencies being purchased by foreign governments and businesses. He accepted a Boeing 747 as a "gift" from the government of Qatar, and has issued pardons to people who paid $1 million to attend a fundraiser dinner. David French explains why the Constitution's prohibition against foreign gifts is being ignored, and why Trump's shameless corruption has been met with silence by journalists and politicians.  French and Skye Jethani also discuss why Trump's evangelical supporters don't care about his corruption, and how celebrity pastors and the Prosperity Gospel prepared them to accept the President's behavior as acceptable. Then, they discuss the case before the Supreme Court seeking to allow religious charter schools to receive public funding. French and Jethani examine the pros and cons of school choice and why Christians may want to reconsider accepting tax dollars for religious education.   0:00 - Theme Song   3:20 - Trump's New Plane   11:00 - Trump's Shamelessness   20:00 - Personal Corruption   34:20 - Are Charter Schools Public Schools?   54:08 - Public Schools as an Equalizer   1:05:40 - End Credits   Follow along with the writing of The World Born in You by Skye Jethani by signing up for Holy Post Plus and use code BOOK for 20% off: https://www.patreon.com/c/holypost   The Trump Presidency's World-Historical Heist by David Frum: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/05/trump-golden-age-corruption/682935/

Skye's new book, The World Born in You, is all about how to navigate the current world without fear, anger, and power grabs—but he has a novel idea for how to write it. Come along and see what this is all about!   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/129642718/

Drew's news for the month includes secret social media accounts, space aliens, and—breakfast? Skye and Drew break down the newest stories from the month. Is breakfast a recession indicator? Did we find life on another planet? And why does Skye think a recent pastor scandal was different?   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/129046830/

The spiritual formation movement is starting to catch the attention of the secular world—but risks becoming a shallow trend rather than a path towards Jesus. Is it just another self-help trend? Rich Villodas joins to talk about the pros and cons of this spiritual movement.   The Deeply Formed Life: Five Transformative Values to Root Us in the Way of Jesus by Rich Villodas: https://a.co/d/7Nlht2F   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/128454424/

Kaitlyn Schiess joins to discuss church structures. What are the major ways church hierarchies are organized and what are the pros and cons to these symptoms? And, why does she think church elders should wear pink aprons?   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/127923337/

David French says there are two kinds of churches: love-your-neighbor churches and fear-the-world churches. Using these categories, Skye Jethani and David French look at two stories in the news. First, a controversial article about the crucifixion in Christianity Today has some people losing their minds, but does it really justify the outrage? And the legacy of Pope Francis is seen very differently by those who believe the church must defend itself against the threats of secularism, and those who think the church needs to extend more mercy to those on the margins. They also look at recent rulings by the Supreme Court against the Trump administration, and why a real Constitutional crisis is becoming more likely than ever. 0:00 - Theme Song 3:30 - Who Really Leads Churches 13:05 - Christians and Cancel Culture 24:45 - The Passing of the Pope 34:25 - The Supreme Court Vs. The White House 42:36 - Constitutional Breakdown   Fear the World or Love Your Neighbor: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/opinion/easter-christianity-jesus-trump.html

Skye talks about high expectations, fear of humiliation—and pretending to be a spy. With Easter right around the corner, it's common to wonder how the people of Israel turned so fast from welcoming Jesus with palm branches to calling for his execution. What happened—and are we making the same mistakes today?   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/126874500/

Drew Dyck, future Canadian dictator, brings us tales of technological terror: loved ones back from the dead, dire wolves back from extinction, and cultural Christianity back from unpopularity! Skye and Drew muse about Al Mohler's old opinions on Trump being repeated back to him. Why did his public statements change so much? And who will win the fight between church and youth sports? Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/126369387/

Todd Deatherage, Co-Founder of the Telos Group, is back to lay out the current situation in Gaza, with the recent short-lived ceasefire, Trump's vision of a building a resort on the land, and Netanyahu's incentives to continue the war. What options are left for peace when things have gone so far? Telos: https://www.telosgroup.org Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/125872561/

Top Trump officials are embroiled in a scandal after they accidentally included a journalist on an insecure text thread containing top secret military information. David French, a former military lawyer, explains why this is a no laughing matter, what it says about the administration's competency, and why there is unlikely to be any consequences for those at fault. Then, Skye and David discuss the future of the Democratic Party. Can they distance themselves from their fringe activists groups? What will it take for working-class Americans to reconsider their allegiance to Trump? And will they use this opportunity to genuinely reform the party, or just wait for MAGA to implode?   Holy Post Plus: David French on the Season 2 Finale of Severance: https://www.patreon.com/posts/125317945/   0:00 - Theme Song   0:18 - Show Start   2:25 - What Went Wrong with Signal Gate   22:18 - Are Democrats' Hands Tied?   33:30 - Is Self-Moderating the Key for Democrats?   39:40 - Is the Democrat "Brand" Ruined?   45:23 - Only Charismatic Leaders Change Things?   1:00:27 - End Credits

Skye answers mailbag questions about emotional faith, Christians in government, and church structure. How do you avoid falling into going through the motions with faith? What separates Skye's view of Christianity and power from the Christian Nationalist view? And would he recommend leaving your church for a house church?   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/124637476/

Drew's thinking about church movements, from Promise Keepers, to CEO-style leadership in Churches, and Gen Z's increased interest in marriage. What's the legacy of Promise Keepers now? Why don't we "go slow and repair things?" And is Gen Z's interest in marriage something to be celebrated? Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/124293875/ Teens Forgoing Milestones: https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2025/03/teen-dating-milestone-decline/681971/

Mike Erre is here to be challenged on his anabaptist views of how to be a faithful Christian in our politically-charged world. Can we apply things said to the early church in Ancient Rome to situations in the modern church in the United States?   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/123795021/

Skye explains the strong biblical ties between two seemingly related concepts: worship and justice. Can you even have one without the other?   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/122739547/

Skye invites James Bryan Smith to talk about Dallas Willard's life, ministry—and what he was like to be around personally. They cover how reactive the Evangelical world was to his ideas and how he helped people understand that Jesus was serious.   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/122173880/

The "nones" are over, it's the time of the "nons." Non-denominational churches have grown in popularity—but is this structure of church-growth actually good for sustainable discipleship? Ryan Burge and Skye Jethani discuss the recent data about non-denominational churches—and why their names are so similar to weed dispensaries.   Graphs about religion: https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/

Skye talks about his recent article about "small men." He breaks down how his metaphor works, how Einstein's theory of relativity relates to this, and why Jesus is the perfect example of being a "giant." And why is Nehemiah a strange example of masculine leadership for so many macho men's conferences?   The Land of Small Men: https://www.holypost.com/post/the-land-of-small-men   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/120636554/

Drew's News is back, and he's got some questions—why are so many Christian men defending Andrew Tate? Why are so many Christians participating in manifesting? Would Trump consider making Drew the ruler of Manitoba? And Skye gives him a great idea for a book title.   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/120140802/

Carmen Imes joins to talk about the Temple and the Ark of the Covenant—and how much of it is redeemed Egyptian religious imagery. Why is the New Jerusalem in Revelation cubic shaped? Were Egyptian statues' noses cut off on purpose?   The Temple and the Church's Mission: A Biblical Theology of the Dwelling Place of God: https://a.co/d/dVA1ypn   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/119674447/

Skye reads from The Divine Commodity about consumerism's impact on evangelism in the 20th and 21st centuries. From Coca-Cola co-opting evangelism to Disney marketing movies through churches, corporate advertising and evangelism have grown up together—how do we separate the wheat from the tares? Could the answer be—a donkey?   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/119165173/

Drew brings us stories like Christmas presents—Does Trump really want to annex Canada? Was Saint Nick's tomb just discovered? And why is Skye so against A.I. pastors?   The A.I. Pastor story: https://www.christianpost.com/news/megachurch-pastor-previews-app-that-offers-ai-led-prayer-spiritu.html   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/117858623/

Skye talks about mass deportation—the history of deportation in America, the present border situation, and how this could play out in the future. What concerns are inflated—and what problems are we ignoring?   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/117858623/   Racism and Immigration: https://youtu.be/cgfp5ngxqBI   What 'Mass Deportation' Actually Means: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/opinion/trump-mass-deportation-immigration.html   Meet the Press with Trump: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-interview-meet-press-kristen-welker-election-president-rcna182857

Skye believes in aliens, fancy razors for bald heads, and a Jesus that makes us uncomfortable in this episode of the mailbag. How can Christians disagree if the Holy Spirit indwells and guides us? Why do Christians in North America have such an icy relationship with art—does it reveal why we struggle with social justice? And is the idea that we'll be rewarded in Heaven a type of afterlife prosperity gospel?   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/117372834/

Drew's News returns—and so does our hero, Lieutenant Dan, who has survived the Hurricane Milton—but can he survive waste disposal laws? Drew and Skye also talk about the long-term effects of the book Radical by David Platt and discuss what monkeys on typewriters have to do with the fine-tuning argument for the existence of God.   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-drews-116465149

Ryan Burge joins to talk about the religious, political, and economic trends that may have contributed to the election of Donald Trump. He and Skye cover how religion follows politics, why more men than women are now religious, and why hispanic voters don't seem put off by Donald Trump. Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/115945207/

The day after the 2024 election, Skye is joined by Producer Mike Stralow and CEO Jon Houghton to respond to people's sent-in questions and live chat messages. He discusses how people who aren't happy with the result of the race can grieve and process the results—and why no matter where you are politically, you need to intentionally seek a church community.

Chris Crawford, a policy strategist with Project Democracy, joins this edition of The SkyePod to talk about the upcoming election. How have the last few years changed how elections look? Why is disinformation such a threat this year? And why does Skye go to a Chinese food restaurant every year on election night?   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/115115862/   Other Resources: Interfaith America: https://www.interfaithamerica.org/resources/faith-in-elections/ Election Task Force: https://electiontaskforce.org/

Skye gives a message called "God is Not a Divine Vending Machine," originally written and recorded for the Chicago Fellowship. Do we trust God's character or are we just trying to control him? And how can people perform miracles and cast out demons yet not be close to Jesus?

Skye and Kaitlyn Schiess have a spirited discussion of haunted houses, Halloween, horror movies—and what they mean for Christians. Skye digs up the startling history of the Christian version of the horror house, the Hell House, and Kaitlyn explains why she likes, but disagrees with, her favorite horror movie's vision of the world.   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-hell-114134613 A Brief History of the Haunted Houses: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/history-haunted-house-180957008/

Drew arms us with important knowledge about a man who survives hurricane in small boat, how fewer college students can read books, and why the current news cycle resembles the 1929 stock market crash! Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/113768642/edit Skye's Constitution video: https://www.patreon.com/posts/113768642/

Skye answers listener questions with Producer Mike. Why does he think Christmas might be more pagan than Halloween? Will disability persist into Heaven as a redeemed thing? And what does forgiveness even mean?   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/113305423/

Skye does an overview of "Our Confession of Evangelical Conviction," what intentions and discussions went into its creation, and why he believes the critiques against it prove its necessity. Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-skyedive-112321370   Evangelical Confession 2024: https://www.evangelicalconfession2024.com/   Why Evangelical Political Theology Needs a Nature-Grace Upgrade by Andrew Walker: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/political-theology-nature-grace/

Drew joins us to tell Skye about the stories he's gathered in his internet travels. Kirk Cameron claims public schools are a bad choice for Christian parents, women find men with digital-based hobbies less attractive, and Tucker Carlson hosts a Holocaust denier. Join us on this episode of The SkyePod to hear about it! Skye's Explainer Video on Immigration: https://youtu.be/cgfp5ngxqBI?feature=shared Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/111927125/

BioLogos President Deborah Haarsma is here to talk about scientific discoveries around dark matter, how faith is perceived in the scientific community, and whether the multiverse theory and the fine-tuning argument are in conflict. Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/111492582/ Origins: Christian Perspectives on Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design by Deborah Haarsma and Loren D. Haarsma: https://a.co/d/7X5Afk6 BioLogos: https://biologos.org/

Skye shares his theory of why fundamentalism is gaining so much ground—and how we as Christians can avoid giving in to what's so alluring about it. David French Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/21/opinion/christianity-fundamentalist-evangelical-pentacostal.html Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-skye-110595956

Drew returns to bring us more stories—is digital church-attendee-poaching technology new? Do Olympians pee in the pool? And why does Skye feel uncomfortable with "Evangelicals for Harris?" Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-drews-110180887

Mail carrier Mike Stralow is back with questions for Skye—Does Skye disagree with congressman having term limits? What's the difference between cognitive dissonance and confirmation bias? And what's the difference between participating in the Evangelical Industrial Complex and just being a company that makes Christian content? Join in to get Skye's thoughts on your air mail questions! Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-air-mail-109726063

Gary Burge brings analysis and history on the Gaza conflict and American perceptions of it. Has tourism completely skewed our understanding of the Israeli population? Why aren't surrounding Arab countries stepping in to aid Palestine? And how does the ancient ideas of land ownership contrast with modern ideas? Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-israel-2-108392313

Drew brings us some more stories—a new Bonhoeffer movie that may be capitalizing on the culture war, the U.S. surgeon general wants to put warning label on social media, and the Episcopal church discusses affirming polyamory—is this the next big cultural debate for the church to prepare for? Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-drews-107952735

Michael Bird joins Skye this week to talk about the history of the American Revolution from a British perspective. Is the Declaration of Independence filled with conspiracy theories? Was the American Revolution actually a just war? Would Skye have been a loyalist? Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-american-107521901

Skye and Mike go over audience questions—Why should we care about whether or not women are in ministry? Have Christians always believed in souls? And is he excited about the new Superman movie? Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-air-mail-106567666

Drew brings us news on what happens when you give Amazonian tribes internet access, new Ryan Burge statistics about religious opinions on medical sex-reassignment for minors, why no one will miss the old Christianity Today office, and more! Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-drews-106134266

Skye opens up about what we saw in Israel/Palestine and how he believes we've let critical thinking give way to easy slogans—with terrible results, both for Israeli and Palestinian citizens. Todd Deatherage's article: https://www.holypost.com/post/every-bombed-village-is-my-hometown Skye's Article: https://www.holypost.com/post/moral-clarity-about-israel-palestine-begins-by-admitting-the-complexity  Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-skye-pt-105707517

Kaitlyn and Skye discuss the sci-fi novel "The Sparrow" and the questions it opens about God's sovereignty, what it means to be made in the image of God, and our moral blindspots when reading history. Spoilers ahead, listener beware! The Sparrow: https://a.co/d/2SCmWwh Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-sparrow-103949446

Tim Alberta joins the SKYEpod this week to talk about the upcoming election. Why are Republicans seemingly supporting Vladmir Putin? Is media coverage of Trump's trials helping him? And what happens if one of the candidates isn't able to take office due to health concerns?   The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism by Tim Alberta: https://a.co/d/3NtQQt0 Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-tim-103956610

Drew and Skye have a cornucopia of news coverage—from friendly alligators and the declining book industry, to John MacArthur denying PTSD and Antifa trashing libraries... and Drew confesses he's sporting red toenail polish. Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-drews-103882883

Shane Claiborne and Skye discuss recent Pro-Palestine protests—and continue their conversation on pacifism from Holy Post Podcast Episode 551. Shane explains why he became a pacifist, why pacifism is anything but passive, and some of the history of Christian pacifism. Skye presses him on the practical applications of pacifism when we live in a fallen world. Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-shane-103445228

Skye gets into your questions. What conspiracy theories intrigue Skye? Does he ever miss being a pastor? And why do we address right-wing craziness so much more often than left-wing craziness? Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-air-mail-102596279

Skye and Drew discuss the doubt thrown on an OnlyFans model's public faith conversion, Spring Hill church discontinues livestreaming services, Dawkin's claims he's a "cultural Christian," and the Youtube prophets of the eclipse eat poop (metaphorically speaking). Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-drews-102167526

Skye talks about how our certainty often conflicts with humility—with disastrous results, like declining churchgoing rates, alien doomsday cults, and dead bellringers. Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-skye-101705148

Jeff Ash, local improv coach, talks with Skye about how improv has changed his outlook on life, parenting, and faith. Do we too tightly script life instead of saying, "Yes, and?" To learn more about Jeff and Westside Improv in Wheaton, visit WestsideImprov.com. Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-what-us-100797419

Drew's news, a buffet of odd news stories—from Google Gemini apologies to a German man over-vaccinating himself. Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-drews-99948770

Skye talks about how identity and empathy are linked, how studies demonstrate this relationship, how that became relevant in his own life, and how someone in the Bible overcame identity prejudice to show empathy to someone unexpected. Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-skye-99924804

On this new episode of the Skyepod, Skye answers some questions from listeners—is he still an Evangelical? What did he learn when publishing his first book? What faith tradition outside of his own has been the most influential on him? Tune in to hear his answers. Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-air-mail-99494925

Alistar Begg comes under fire for advice on going to a relative's transgender wedding, studies say trust in pastors is declining, Jesus painting is considered is "too sensual," Apple tries to popularize VR goggles, and Tucker Carlson seems to turn against America... lots of ground covered in this week's Skyepod! Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-drews-98550603

Skye, Mike Bird, and Mike Erre discuss the recently released Rapture video. Didn't Jesus say the sea creature that swallowed Jonah was a whale? Why is the Dispensational movement so influential in America—but not in other parts of the world? And how will we tell the two Mikes apart? The Rapture Video: https://youtu.be/IjJwFZipGpE?feature=shared  Jesus and the Powers: Christian Political Witness in an Age of Totalitarian Terror and Dysfunctional Democracies: https://a.co/d/4SqXssv  Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-rapture-98104688

The carnage in Gaza persists and political forces are invested in keeping it that way. Todd Deatherage, Co-Founder of the Telos Group, joins Skye to discuss the dynamics feeding into this conflict, how things could have gone differently, and how we can be pro-peace when peace seems impossible.   Telos: https://www.telosgroup.org Thomas Friedman Opinion Piece: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/29/opinion/israel-hamas-ceasefire.html Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-todd-war-97661857

Skye Jethani's podcast takes its maiden voyage with Drew Dyck as they discuss airplanes, audiobooks, and the upcoming presidential election. We're going to be workshopping this podcast over the next few weeks so let us know what you think! Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-drews-96239243