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Crying can feel like a sign of weakness, which makes it hard to imagine an all-powerful God shedding tears. Kaitlyn explores what Jesus weeping at Lazarus's tomb reveals about a God who chooses to be moved by our suffering and how Christian hope does not minimize grief, but instead promises death, pain, and tears will not have the final word. 0:00 - Theme Song 2:32 - Does God Cry? 11:10 - Sponsor - Tyndale - To celebrate the NLT's 30th anniversary, Use code CURIOUS30 to receive 30% off any NLT Bible! 12:02 - Sponsor - With and For - The With and For podcast brings together psychology and spiritual wisdom—check it out now: https://pod.link/1712333330?view=apps&sort=popularity 13:11 - Incarnate God Tears 29:20 - How to Explain it to a Child 30:45 - End Credits
This week on End Credits, we're doing a clip show! Taking a break from the summer movie madness, we will revisit our reviews for what are objectionably the best movies of the year so far, one is a buddy space adventure to save the world, one is a buddy movie about suffering for your art, and the last one is a buddy film about pushing your buddy too far. Well, sort of. This Wednesday, July 8, at 3 pm, Adam A. Donaldson, Tim Phillips, Peter Salmon and Candice Lepage will discuss: The Best of 2026 So Far. Critics can have different ideas about what does and doesn't make a "Best of the Year" list, but for 2026 so far, there seems to be three picks that just about every critic agrees are the best of this year! On this week's show we will go back to space with Tim for Project Hail Mary, try and get a show at the Rivoli with Peter and Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie, and we will break a One Wish Willow and get obsessed all over again with Obsession. Relax this week as we get mentally ready for the next big thing... End Credits is on CFRU 93.3 fm and cfru.ca Wednesday at 3 pm.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, this week's episode of the Guelph Politicast is a combination of two interviews from recent editions of Open Sources Guelph. Housing remains a big issue in this city, as we saw as recently as last night's council meeting, but housing is an Ontario-wide issue too so for this episode of the pod we will open our gaze to areas beyond our borders. Two times now, Waterloo Region has tried to evict a homeless encampment on the site of proposed transit hub project in Kitchener, and twice an Ontario court has upheld the Charter rights of the people living there. Now, the Region and the Ontario government are trying to take things to the Court of Appeals, but will they have any greater success there? In part one, Waterloo Region Community Legal Services executive director Ashley Schuitema, who represents the residents, will tell us why she's holding all the cards. For years, we've been waiting for all levels of government to make substantial progress on getting more affordable homes built, but some advocates are now wondering if maybe working within the present system is worth their while. In part 2 we will be joined by Matt Whitfield and Gaetan Heroux, organizers of the People's Assembly for Housing Justice, who tell us why fighting Toronto's housing crisis may not involve getting involved in the local election this fall. So let's look at some housing issues beyond the immediate Guelph area on this week's Guelph Politicast! You can learn more about the Waterloo Region Community Legal Services, including updates about the fight for the Kitchener encampment on their website. You can learn more about the Parkdale Housing Justine Network on Instagram and you can learn about the Toronto Tenant Union at their website. If you would like to learn more about Guelph's own nascent tenant union will be taking part in Breezy Breakfast this Thursday at 8 am at Uptown Grill. The host for the Guelph Politicast is Podbean. Find more episodes of the Politicast here, or download them on your favourite podcast app at Apple, TuneIn and Spotify . Also, when you subscribe to the Guelph Politicast channel and you will also get an episode of Open Sources Guelph every Monday, and an episode of End Credits every Friday.
The story of Adam and Eve has often been used to argue that men were created to lead and women were created to assist. But does Genesis actually say that? Kaitlyn looks more closely at the two creation accounts, the meaning of the word "helper," and why Eve's creation from Adam's side is meant to emphasize their shared humanity rather than her inferiority. 0:00 - Theme Song 0:56 - How Did God Make Even Out of Adam's Rib? 6:02 - Do We Know Genesis? 14:58 - Sponsor - Blissy - Pure mulberry silk pillow cases—hypoallergenic, naturally cooling, and recommended by dermatologists! Go to https://www.blissy.com/KAITLYN and use code KAITLYN to get 30% off! 15:53 - Sponsor - CBE International - CBE's 2026 Conference is in Chicago on August 6-9 2026! Register today at cbe.today/chicago2026 and use code CURIOUS20 to receive $20 off! 16:22 - Suitable Partner 24:30 - Does God Change His Mind? 33:27 - End Credits
This week on End Credits we promise you fireworks! If the sparks are flying, then you can probably blame the movie we're reviewing this week, which is the new romantic crime thriller Carolina Caroline, which you can now rent on VOD, Fireworks are also for special occasions, like the 30th anniversary of 1996's biggest blockbuster hit, which we will revisit. This Wednesday, July 8, at 3 pm, Adam A. Donaldson and Candice Lepage will discuss: Independence Day at 30! This past weekend, America celebrated the 250th anniversary of its Independence Day, but we would rather mark the 30th anniversary of the *real* Independence Day, the Roland Emmerich alien invasion movie of the same name. From the iconic special effects to the rising star power of Will Smith to the peak hotness of Jeff Goldblum, we will revisit ID4, and why it's still so totemic 30 years later! REVIEW: Carolina Caroline (2026). Two lovers meet and then go out on the run and commit crimes together on their way to a tragic end. Been there, done that, right? Maybe. Adam Carter Rehmeier's follow up to Snack Shack follows con man Kyle Gallner and his very willing apprentice Samara Weaving as they make their way across the American South graduating from small change cons to bank heists while becoming more and more the focus of the police. So why is a movie that seems so familiar winning so many fans, and are we among them? End Credits is on CFRU 93.3 fm and cfru.ca Wednesday at 3 pm.
Sometimes it seems like municipal politics is an older person's game. Look around at the faces of Guelph City Council, or even Wellington County Council, and you see a lot of wrinkles and a lot of grey hairs. Now, we love our elders, and everyone should be welcome to serve in municipal governance, but as we approach the end of this term of Guelph city council, we will talk to its two youngest members about going where few people their age have gone before. This is the last of three episodes dedicated to the first-term councillors. A lot can change in a term, and for Councillors Carly Klassen and Ken Yee Chew there have been some pretty big personal changes to match the ones they experienced on the job; Chew became a married man while Klassen became a first-time mom. With so many things that are so important personally, it doesn't leave much room for the rapidly changing pace of municipal business. On that account, this last term probably broke speed records. The Ontario government introduced changes to municipal oversite, funding and planning pretty much every six months, and there's also been the increasing centralization of power. Despite the challenges they've encountered, and the changes in their personal lives, Klassen and Chew have both decided to re-up for the next term of council, and with a slate of young people eager to join them, what can Klassen and Chew teach us based on their experiences? Carly Klassen and Ken Yee Chew join us on this edition of the podcast to talk about the things they wish they knew before they ran for office, the learning curve (especially with all the changes mandated by the provincial government), and the ways their personal lives have changed in the last four years. They will also discuss how they've balanced their commitments, what it means to be representative of young people on council, and the challenges in chasing their own agendas. So let's talk about what the young ones have learned on this week's Guelph Politicast! Council business continues, at least until the end of the month, and you can find the agendas on the City of Guelph's “City Government” page here, and you can see all the ongoing coverage here on Guelph Politico. The last day to file nominations for this fall's municipal elections is Friday August 21 when the campaign begins in earnest, and Election Day itself is Monday October 26. Learn more about who's running and important dates here. The host for the Guelph Politicast is Podbean. Find more episodes of the Politicast here, or download them on your favourite podcast app at Apple, TuneIn and Spotify . Also, when you subscribe to the Guelph Politicast channel and you will also get an episode of Open Sources Guelph every Monday, and an episode of End Credits every Friday.
Heaven is often imagined as clouds, mansions, and maybe a few streets of gold, but Jesus' promise in John 14 is far more comforting than heavenly real estate. Kaitlyn talks about what Jesus meant when he said his Father's house has many rooms, why "mansions" may be a misunderstanding, and how the Bible's picture of eternity is physical, communal, and full of belonging. Heaven may not include a private mansion, but may offer something much better: a place in God's household. 0:00 - Theme Song 1:55 - Does God Have Mansions for Us? 3:09 - Mansion? Room? Household? 8:18 - Security in Christ 14:55 - Sponsor - Sponsor - CBE International - CBE's 2026 Conference is in Chicago on August 6-9, 2026! Register today at cbe.today/chicago2026 and use code CURIOUS20 to receive $20 off! 21:40 - Extended Family of Heaven 26:22 - End Credits
This week on End Credits there's no holiday. While you may be enjoying the show in the midst of a midsummer holiday week, we're still cranking out content but not the way the Jackass gang is still cranking it out! We will review the final (?) entry in the franchise, Best and Last, which you can now seen in a theatre near you, plus, let's talk about Can-Con! This Wednesday, July 1, at 3 pm, Adam A. Donaldson and Peter Salmon will discuss: The Canada Day Canadian Movie Draft! This week's episode goes live on Canada Day, so is there a better way to celebrate our nation's 159th birthday than to gift us all with a game about Can-Con? Obviously not! We're drafting again with some unique new topics including the covers non-Canadian movies set in Canada, Canadian horror movies, low-budget or indie Canadian flicks. Plus, there's the eternal question: Cronenberg versus Eqoyan as Canada's film king?! REVIEW: Jackass: Best and Last (2026). It's all been leading to this... Sort of. Johnny, Chris, Steve-O, Dave, Wee-Man, Danger Ehren and the whole gang are back for one last ride in Jackass: Best and Last. This fifth entry in the franchise reckons with old age, the guys can't do those same old body breaking stunts the way they used to, so instead they're doing some less traumatic stunts, reminiscing about old times and playing some never-seen-before B-sides. So are we ready to let Jackass go after one more round of genital trauma? End Credits is on CFRU 93.3 fm and cfru.ca Wednesday at 3 pm.
If you're listening to this on Wednesday, then it's Canada Day, and you might expect that we would dig into something of national importance but with a Guelph edge. Instead, we're going to go ultra local. There's a neighbourhood in the City's south end that has concerns about traffic that will be created from over 200 new units that have been long in development. At the same time, one Guelphite is saying that print is not dead! First, in the Hart Village area east of Rickson Road in Guelph's south end, signs have popped up along Carrington Drive, Rodgers Road, and Ryder Avenue, all trying to raise awareness about two new projects coming to the top of the hill on Lovett Lane and their possible impacts on traffic flow in the area. Some might call them NIMBY, but in an election year do these residents have the political capital to use the occasion for their issue? Second, you may have noticed a new print media outlet around town at some of your favourite coffee shops and stores, something we used to call an alt-weekly. It's been a good 15 years since Echo Weekly stopped publishing, but now Net Weekly hopes to fill the void by “trying to help you stay off your phone just a little bit more”. Can an alt-weekly still be a Bible for Guelph arts culture, even if its not really online and printed on regular paper? David Deacon of the neighbourhood group Plan the Right Access will join us in part one to tell us about all the questions on Lovett Lane, the lack of answers from city hall, and why he and his neighbours are actually excited about the project. In part two, Michael K. Newton, the founder of Net Weekly, will talk about why Guelph has been missing an alt-weekly, how he's building an audience, and why printed paper is the best way to build it! So let's get local this Canada Day on the Guelph Politicast! You can learn more about the effort to send the Lovett Lane development back to council at their website or by visiting them on Instagram. Net Weekly releases a new edition every Thursday at locations around Guelph including The Beat Goes On, Red Brick Cafe, The Dragon, and more, plus you can find back issues here. If you have a pitch or are interested in advertising, you can send Newton an email at netweeklyguelph [at] gmail.com. The host for the Guelph Politicast is Podbean. Find more episodes of the Politicast here, or download them on your favourite podcast app at Apple, TuneIn and Spotify . Also, when you subscribe to the Guelph Politicast channel and you will also get an episode of Open Sources Guelph every Monday, and an episode of End Credits every Friday.
What would the existence of aliens mean for the Christian story? Kaitlyn and Mike explore whether sin only affects humans, whether other planets are part of a fallen creation, and what the Bible's big-picture story of creation and redemption might have to say about life beyond Earth. They also talk about the image of God, why intelligence is not what makes humans valuable, and why the hope of Jesus is not just personal forgiveness, but the restoration of all things. 0:00 - Theme Song 2:38 - Are Other Planets Unsinful? 12:10 - Sponsor - World Challenge - Get your 30-day devotional free from World Challenge at https://worldchallenge.org/KAITLYN 13:30 - How Does Sin Affect Creation 21:27 - Is Sin Just on Earth? 30:08 - End Credits
If you watch film reviews on YouTube, what do you see? There are a thousand reviews of the biggest releases and the hottest franchises, and it normally comes down to a question: Does it rock, or does it suck? Can anyone do nuance in film criticism anymore? Can nuance stand out in the noise and conflict of influencer culture? You may be surprised that the answer is yes. On this edition of End Credits Conversations, we're joined by Adam Manary, who is a former teacher turned corporate videographer and film critic. His site, Points of Review, does long form written criticism and film festival coverage, and he does video reviews on YouTube too, but he's doing criticism the hard way. He will talk to us about trying to stand out among the critics chasing click bait, the challenges of building your own outlet, and what makes a good film festival. You can read Adam Manary's reviews and film festival coverage at Points of Review. End Credits Conversations returns next month on the fourth Saturday. End Credits is on CFRU 93.3 fm and cfru.ca Wednesday at 3 pm.
This week on End Credits, we're all about disclosure. Having said that, you can probably already guess that the movie this week is a little number called Disclosure Day, an entry from a real up-and-comer named Steven Spielberg, and in other disclosures we will share some of the movies we believe have stood out so far among the 2026 releases. This Wednesday, June 24, at 3 pm, Adam A. Donaldson and Tim Phillips will discuss: The Best of the Year... So Far. It's been a big year at the movies so far with some pretty predictable hits like Super Mario Galaxy Movie, to some out of nowhere game changers like Backrooms. Are these some of the best movies of the year so far? Maybe (well, probably not in the case of the former), but the movies that do make out Best of the Year so far list will have many familiar names, from a fictional Canadian band to a real survivor situation. REVIEW: Disclosure Day (2026). Some of Steven Spielberg's biggest movies have been about aliens - Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T., War of the Worlds - so it makes sense that he'd go back to that well as he goes back to blockbuster filmmaking. In Disclosure Day, a group of do-gooders are attempted to release proof that aliens are real and that the government is covering them up, but anything worth doing is going to make you the target of malicious black ops agents. Still, this is Spielberg we're talking about, so this one has to be a winner, right? End Credits is on CFRU 93.3 fm and cfru.ca Wednesday at 3 pm.
Does this one feel a little slow? There's no doubt that there's a lot of passion in the community for a variety of issues from affordability to housing development in this election, and there are a lot of new faces eager to take the reins around the council horseshoe, but a little over halfway through the nomination process, do the races this fall feel exciting, especially the open mayor's race? Is there change in the air? Are people paying attention? Last week, there was finally a break in the mayor's race. Ward 6 Councillor Ken Yee Chew submitted his name to become the next Mayor of Guelph and thus presented a challenge to his colleague, Ward 5 Councillor Leanne Caron. Now technically, there are four people in the race, but if this comes down to past council experience, for now, this is Caron versus Chew to lead Guelph into its post-Guthrie years. But that's just the mayor's race. If you look at the list of competitors in the six ward races, some of them are busier than others, especially Ward 1, which usually attracts a large variety of candidates in every election. There's still a question mark around two seats, one in Ward 4 and another in Ward 5; Councillors Christine Billings and Cathy Downer have yet to announce their intentions. And what about the school board races? Only four people have signed up across the four different school boards, why is that? To break down some of these questions, and more, we will be joined by Open Sources Guelph co-host Scotty Hertz. We will talk about whether this is a slow start to an election, why candidates need to have those social media accounts ready, and why no candidate can rest on social media alone. We will also talk about the top issues being discussed on the campaign trail, why candidates need to be ready to talk about cuts if they're running against high taxes, and we will make a pit stop to talk about Mississauga politics. So let's talk about the election, two months down four to go, on this week's Guelph Politicast! You can see the full list of candidates running in all the races here. You can listen to Scotty and I talk every week, Thursday at 5 pm, on Open Sources Guelph, which airs on CFRU 93.3 fm and cfru.ca. We will be ramping up our election coverage there later this summer, and in the meantime, you can stay up to date on election stuff on Guelph Politico and by subscribing to the Tip Sheet newsletter. The host for the Guelph Politicast is Podbean. Find more episodes of the Politicast here, or download them on your favourite podcast app at Apple, TuneIn and Spotify . Also, when you subscribe to the Guelph Politicast channel and you will also get an episode of Open Sources Guelph every Monday, and an episode of End Credits every Friday.
Pete and Hannah discuss House of Dragon Season 3 episode 1 Hannah previews Super Girl Pete recaps the latest in movie news Time Stamps00:00 intro00:43 We interrupt regular programming16:50 Hannahs preview of Super Girl17:57 Click bait headlines26:39 End Credits
Pete and Hannah continue their search for the ultimate AFI top 100 list. This week it's the 2007 classic No Country For Old MenTime Stamps00:00 intro00:11 welcome00:30 No Country for Old Men27:35 Pete and Hannah's Hot Take35:40 Hannah's Scene Breakdown49:51 Hannah's reasons to see51:18 Rating for No Country For Old Men53:00 Pete asks for viewers feedback and Hannah Selects next weeks movie54:30 End Credits
In this part new-part old minisode, James, Johnny & I get to do a brief overview of the IRON EAGLE quadrilogy: *How many "That Guy!" actors can you spot in these trashy movies? *It's a poor-man's Rambo but is it actually way more fun than Top Gun? *Why would this saga had worked better as an animated G.I. Joe type cartoon? GUESTS: James Bruno & Johnny Potoky OST SONGS USED: "Hide In The Rainbow" by DIO :It's Too Late" by Helix "The Aces Theme" & "End Credits" by Harry Manfredini (Iron Eagle III)
This week on End Credits we get obsessed. Finally, about a month after the fact, we will dig into a verifiable summer sensation, that other low-budget horror from a YouTube trained filmmaker.You guessed it, we will be reviewing Obsession, which is still in theatres, and then we will look even further back at the long history of an animation powerhouse. This Wednesday, June 17, at 3 pm, Adam A. Donaldson and Candice Lepage will discuss: Three Decades of Toy Story and Pixar. It was over 30 years ago that Pixar became a household name thanks to Toy Story, the first fully CG animated movie. The next Pixar movie, which is Toy Story 5, comes out this Friday, so to mark the occasion we will talk about the strange journey of the Toy Story franchise, the creative ups and downs of the studio over the last few years, and why you need to see Pixar's other 2026 hit, Hoppers, if you're an activist. REVIEW: Obsession (2026). It's the box office phenomenon of the summer, a horror movie morality tale about being careful what you wish for. Bear loves Nikki, but he's not so sure that he loves her back, so he foolishly one night makes a wish using a "magical" doodad called a One Wish Willow to make Nikki love him more than anyone else in the world. And that's where everything starts to go wrong. In its fourth week in theatres, Curry Barker's Obsession still sits pretty with audiences, but now our team will offer our two cents about the biggest movie of 2026! End Credits is on CFRU 93.3 fm and cfru.ca Wednesday at 3 pm.
Jay and Mark are joined by Nick (@thatrehak on Instagram) and Bubbawheat (@bubbawheat) to discuss "End Credits," The 33rd and final chapter of Deep Blue Sea. In this episode, they also talk about haunted oceans, LL Cool J being an Animorph, and sharks in superhero films.
One of the big initiatives in this term of council, especially as we emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic, was the effort to promote Guelph as a tourist destination. There are two major projects now in the pipeline that would do a lot to brandish Guelph as regional, provincial and nation destination, but as we look to the next term of council, will there be the political capacity to help make these projects a reality? We've talked about both of these projects in previous episodes of the pod. Royal City Science is an effort to build a science centre in Guelph, and last fall they released their feasibility study, which laid out the plan for a 100,000 square foot facility to be built in three phases and will include exhibition halls, education spaces, a planetarium and an IMAX theatre. (That would be a first for this area by the way.) When it comes to the National Urban Park, we know that infrastructure isn't the problem because the land is already there, and while Guelph City Council has endorsed the idea, three very important people have held back: The Mayor, our Member of Provincial Parliament, and our Members of Parliament. In the meantime though, there's a massive community investment in the project and they're ready to go! So what's happening now with both of these projects? Joanne O'Meara, one of the organizers of Royal City Science, and P. Brian Skerrett, a heritage advocate and creator of Urban Park Guelph, will join us on this edition of the pod to talk about the latest with these initiatives. O'Meara will talk about the search for a site to build the science centre and whether the drama around the Ontario Science Centre is a drain on this project, and then we will then talk to Skerrett about community versus political support and getting ready to make an updated pitch to Parks Canada. So let's talk about Guelph as a city of attractions on this week's Guelph Politicast! To learn more about Royal City Science at their website, or follow them on Instagram. The monthly Science on Top events at Royal City Brewing will return this fall. You can also learn more about the effort to turn the OR Lands into a National Urban Park their website, on Facebook. The Yorklands Green Hub regularly hosts events on the property, and you can find more information about what's coming up here, and learn more about other Guelph tourism events here. The host for the Guelph Politicast is Podbean. Find more episodes of the Politicast here, or download them on your favourite podcast app at Apple, TuneIn and Spotify . Also, when you subscribe to the Guelph Politicast channel and you will also get an episode of Open Sources Guelph every Monday, and an episode of End Credits every Friday.
When Jesus prayed, was he talking to himself? Kaitlyn dives into the deep end of Christian theology, talking about the Trinity, Jesus' humanity, and why "three persons, one God" is both true and mysterious. She explores why Jesus praying in the garden is not God merely talking to himself, but a glimpse into the eternal relationship of Father, Son, and Spirit, and why Jesus' human will matters for how we understand prayer, suffering, and obedience. 0:00 - Intro 1:33 - Why Does Jesus Pray for Us if He's God? 4:59 - The Trinity is one 17:02 - Sponsor - World Relief - Right now, there's $150,000 challenge gift that will TRIPLE your giving, ending June 30th! Act now and go to https://www.worldrelief.com/KAITLYN 18:08 - Sponsor - World Challenge - Get your 30-day devotional free from World Challenge at https://worldchallenge.org/KAITLYN 19:30 - Jesus' Perfect Human Will 26:34 - It's Not Sinful to be Human 34:00 - End Credits
This week on End Credits, there's a chill in the air. No, it's not the weather, because it's finally fairly warm outside, but in the movie theatre, that's not just the air conditioning you're feeling. For the review we will finally check out the Backrooms, which is currently making bank, and we will also go back to 1976, and high school, for a lesson in kindness. This Wednesday, June 10, at 3 pm, Adam A. Donaldson and Peter Salmon will discuss: 6 For '76: Carrie. Returning to our series about the movies from 1976 we arrive at what might be the scariest. Brian De Palma, still looking for his first hit, took a gamble on the first novel from a new author named Stephen King about a mousy high school student who is pranked one time too many by her classmates. We will talk about the enduring appeal of Carrie, De Palma's trademark style, and the repeated efforts to try and remake perfection. REVIEW: Backrooms (2006). This may be the story of the year: A 20-year-old first-time filmmaker, Kane Parsons, turned the YouTube series he made in high school into a movie starring two Oscar nominees that's presently outstripping a new Star Wars movie at the box office. Not too shabby, so let's talk about the movie itself, which finds a strung out man played by Chiwetel Ejiofor discovering a vast, magical enclosed space beyond the wall of his furniture store. Why does Backrooms work for audiences, and does it work for these reviewers? End Credits is on CFRU 93.3 fm and cfru.ca Wednesday at 3 pm.
Daniel prays where people can see him, but Jesus tells his followers not to pray just to be noticed. So did Daniel and Jesus disagree about prayer? Kaitlyn explains why Daniel's prayer was an act of quiet faithfulness, not religious showmanship, and why Jesus was warning against using prayer to impress an audience. Mike and Kaitlyn talk about public faith, political protest, performative religion, and the difference between staying faithful to God and trying to look faithful to everyone else. 0:00 - Theme Song 0:58 - Was Daniel a Hypocrite? 6:57 - What's the Lion's Den Story's Point? 11:40 - Sponsor - Belonging by Design - Learn how to show up for special-needs families at your church. Go to https://www.accessible.faith/holypost to claim two free lessons and if you're ready to go all in, promo code HOLYPOST gets you $200 off! 12:48 - Sponsor - Blissy - Pure mulberry silk pillow cases—hypoallergenic, naturally cooling, and recommended by dermatologists! Go to https://www.blissy.com/KAITLYN and use code KAITLYN to get 30% off 13:50 - Modern "Praying for Others to See" 18:30 - Jesus and Praying in Public 23:56 - Praying for God, Not People 27:53 - End Credits
It's a mailbag episode, and Kaitlyn is taking on a wide range of listener questions about church, communion, and Christian formation. Is it okay to take the Lord's Supper by yourself at home if your church only celebrates it once a month? What does it actually mean to "live in light of the resurrection"? And how much theological training should pastors and ministry leaders have before stepping into leadership? Plus, Kaitlyn and Mike wrestle honestly with what to do when every church near you feels too casual, too shallow, or just not what you hoped for. 0:00 - Theme Song 1:33 - Can You Do the Lord's Supper Alone/ 11:21 - Living in Light of the Resurrection? 17:22 - Importance of Being "Theologically-Trained" 25:02 - Sponsor - Belonging by Design - Learn how to show up for special-needs families at your church. Go to https://www.accessible.faith/holypost to claim two free lessons and use promo code HOLYPOST gets you $200 off! 26:20 - When Do You Leave a Church? 41:23 - End Credits
Send Us A Message or Ask Us A Question? TRE and the Power of Spontaneous Shaking: Richmond Heath on Somatic Stress RecoverySavia Rocks welcomes physiotherapist and TRE Australia founder Richmond Heath to season seven of The Us People Podcast to discuss spontaneous shaking/trembling as an overlooked, positive human recovery reflex. Richmond shares growing up on a farm in Victoria, later developing chronic pain and stress, and experiencing spontaneous movement during Vipassana meditation that shifted his understanding of tension and healing. He explains TRE (Tension/Trauma Release Exercises) as a trauma-informed method that uses simple muscle fatigue to deliberately evoke and regulate tremors, reframing shaking from a symptom of anxiety, shock, or weakness into a mechanism that discharges stress and adrenaline. The conversation covers somatics, polyvagal theory, trauma as immobilization, cultural suppression of shaking, examples from animals and traditional societies, and practical supports like breathwork, mindfulness, exercise, community, and purpose, plus Richmond's TRE online course (trecourse.com) and its global reach.00:00 Welcome to the Podcast02:27 Richmond Heath's Backstory03:35 Pain to Breakthrough10:01 Discovering TRE Purpose14:06 What Is TRE22:26 Shaking and Anxiety31:38 Somatic Explained39:10 Trauma Origins and Inheritance41:34 Practical Stress Tools44:39 Happiness Through Service46:47 Why TRE Calms Fast48:18 Beyond Mindfulness Limits49:40 COVID Shift to Online54:05 Polyvagal Science Basics56:22 Freeze Response Explained01:01:25 Everyday Trauma Example01:04:33 Why Adults Suppress Shaking01:06:54 Authenticity and Reawakening01:14:12 Key Takeaways and Utero Movement01:19:11 How to Learn TRE01:23:14 Closing Thanks and Outro01:25:51 End Credits and Final ReflectionThank you so much Richmond for teaching us that Trauma show be shown freely in order to heal ourselves - Savia RocksWebsite: https://www.treaustralia.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/TRE-Australia/100057615902736/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tre_australia/?hl=enLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richmond-heath-08719326/Support the show
When we say Scripture is inspired by God, what do we mean? Did God simply dictate every word, or put the authors in some sort of trance? Did Paul know he was writing Scripture when he first penned his letter to the Romans? Kaitlyn helps us understand what Christians mean when they say the Bible is "God-breathed," and how the Holy Spirit worked through real people with real personalities, purposes, cultures, and quirks. She also explains why God's choice to work through messy human means is not a problem to solve, but a gift to receive. 0:00 - Theme Song 2:58 - How Did the Bible Writers Know About God? 7:55 - The Experience of Being Inspired 12:20 - Sponsor - Blissy - Pure mulberry silk pillow cases—hypoallergenic, naturally cooling, and recommended by dermatologists! Go to https://www.blissy.com/KAITLYN and use code KAITLYN to get 30% off! 13:23 - God Working Through Us 19:30 - Writer's Personalities Shining Through 24:05 - But How Did They Know? 27:08 - End Credits
Hi! and welcome to episode 118 of the Gaming Rules! Podcast.This episode is an audio recording of the Gaming Rules! live YouTube Q&A session from May 2026. In this episode Paul answers questions posted by members of his Boardgamegeek guild and those posed in the live chat during the show.Link to contest here https://forms.gle/3e7zkiNLD1Ab45Zr6If you would like to submit questions for future shows, please join the BGG guild no 2258 https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/2258To read Paul's FAQ follow this link https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/286003/gaming-rules-paul-grogan-faqIf you'd like to support the show, please consider becoming a Patreon https://www.patreon.com/gamingrulesAll the Gaming Rules! YouTube videos can be found following this link.https://www.youtube.com/@GamingRulesVideosTimestamps00:00:00 Countdown & Opening credits00:02:47 Introduction00:05:03 BGG Guild Questions 01:10:05 Live Questions01:59:50 End Credits
Kaitlyn looks at why Proverbs personifies both wisdom and folly as women, how those images have often been misunderstood, and why Proverbs 31 should not be treated as an impossible checklist for Christian womanhood. She also talk about the Bible's honest account of sin's impact on men and women, the difference between wisdom and certainty, and why learning to live with unanswered questions can actually strengthen faith. 0:00 - Theme Song 1:40 - What's Up with Proverbs? 9:24 - Devaluing Women 13:20 - Sponsor - World Relief - Partner with World Relief in creating safety, stability and belonging for refugees and immigrants at https://www.worldrelief.org/KAITLYN 14:38 - The Bible Isn't a Formula 20:00 - Comfort in Uncertainty 24:31 - End Credits
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 - Theme Song 1:01 - Why Do We Put Hands Up in Worship? 3:45 - Ways of Worship 9:05 - The Anti-Hand-Raising Argument 14:45 - Sponsor - After Class Podcast - Take Theology seriously… without taking yourself too seriously: https://afterclass.libsyn.com/ 15:58 - Sponsor - OneAccord - Live-translation platform built for churches! Try OneAccord for free at https://oneaccord.ai/KAITLYN 17:38 - Worship and Feelings 29:38 - Wrapping it Up 26:45 - End Credits
Actress Nicole Alyse Nelson, from the Oscar nominated short film, Jane Austen's Period Drama, joins Nicole Barlow and Ryan Pak to talk about recently nominated film. The music for the soundtrack was composed by Alex Winkler who also wrote the end credits song "Slide Up" featuring Bryce Charles. The stark differences between the score and the song show Winkler's musical range. From how Nicole got involved with the project to the instructions she was given on how to handle a live chicken, all of this is discussed and more! For More Information about Nicole Alyse Nelson: Instagram Facebook Calling All Angels (432 hz) by mehro Listen to the single here!: https://lnk.dmsmusic.co/mehro_callingallangels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 - Hiya Health - Go to https://www.hiyahealth.com/CURIOUSLY to receive 50% off your first order 17:17 - Church Building and Church Body 27:48 - Summarizing the Church and Baptism 31:21 - End Credits
Many of us cannot imagine Heaven without bacon. Concerns about meat in Heaven may seem silly, but they're actually really relevant. Kaitlyn unpacks our understanding of our relationship to food, the Garden of Eden, and the Resurrection. And Mike wonders if, perhaps, Heaven will be full of hamburger trees. 0:00 - Theme Song 1:54 - Will There Be Meat in Heaven? 5:44 - Sin Vs. Limitations 12:33 - Sponsor - Blissy - Pure mulberry silk pillow cases—hypoallergenic, naturally cooling, and recommended by dermatologists! Go to https://www.blissy.com/KAITLYN and use code KAITLYN to get 30% off! 13:56 - Adam and Eve and Meat 16:20 - Meat as Celebration 23:10 - Expecting a Better World 28:50 - End Credits
Hi! and welcome to episode 116 of the Gaming Rules! Podcast.This episode is an audio recording of the Gaming Rules! live YouTube Q&A session from April 2026. In this episode Paul answers questions posted by members of his Boardgamegeek guild and those posed in the live chat during the show.Link to contest here https://forms.gle/3e7zkiNLD1Ab45Zr6If you would like to submit questions for future shows, please join the BGG guild no 2258 https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/2258To read Paul's FAQ follow this link https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/286003/gaming-rules-paul-grogan-faqIf you'd like to support the show, please consider becoming a Patreon https://www.patreon.com/gamingrulesAll the Gaming Rules! YouTube videos can be found following this link.https://www.youtube.com/@GamingRulesVideosTimestamps00:00:00 Countdown & Opening credits00:02:42 Introduction00:04:40 BGG Guild Questions 01:06:26 Live Questions01:27:38 End Credits
So, babies don't know very much. God knows everything. God became a baby. With all that in mind, did Baby Jesus know everything? Kaitlyn talks about Jesus being both a person and God at the same time and how confusing that can get! 0:00 - Theme Song 1:00 - All-Knowing Baby Jesus? 2:30 - Jesus Grew in Wisdom 10:45 - Sponsor - World Relief - Partner with World Relief in creating safety, stability and belonging for refugees and immigrants at https://www.worldrelief.org/KAITLYN 11:55 - What's Hypostatic Union? 17:44 - Jesus Self-Restraint 27:31 - Summing it Up 29:38 - End Credits
Human beings are made in the image of God, so we should be first, right? The first are usually the most important. Why would God make us after all the animals and plants? Kaitlyn explains the theology behind Adam and Even being made after the Garden of Eden. 0:00 - Theme Song 1:33 - Why Did God Create People Last? 2:42 - Being Last Humbles Us 9:00 - Being Last Elevates Us 16:18 - God Gave Us Rest 21:26 - Why Rest is Hard 26:05 - End Credits
Ever read something Jesus said and thought… wait, was that supposed to make sense? One young listener asks why Jesus seemed to intentionally confuse people in Mark 4, and it turns out she's stumbled onto one of the hardest passages in the Gospels. Kaitlyn and Mike dig into the parable of the sower, Jesus' surprising quote from Isaiah, and whether God actually wants some people not to understand. They also wrestle with a tension many of us feel: why doesn't God just make everything clearer? The answer has less to do with intelligence and more to do with relationship, trust, and timing. 0:00 - Theme Song 1:15 - Why Does Jesus Confuse People? 2:45 - Mark 4 10:19 - Old Testament God 18:44 - Sponsor - Blueland - For 15% off first order of Blueland cleaning products, go to this link: https://www.blueland.com/CURIOUSLY 20:00 - Sponsor - Blissy - Pure mulberry silk pillow cases—hypoallergenic, naturally cooling, and recommended by dermatologists! Go to https://www.blissy.com/KAITLYN and use code KAITLYN to get 30% off! 21:22 - Truth Must Be Revealed 28:55 - Truth is Deep 34:54 - End Credits
You may have heard people in church say, "Jesus is the Word of God," but they also say, "The Bible is the Word of God." The Bible itself refers to Jesus as the "Word of God." How are those things both true? Kaitlyn's explains how the term "Word of God" is used throughout the Bible, the debates around the Greek word for "word," and how we interpret scripture to define important terms. 0:00 - Theme Song 1:00 - Why are Jesus and Scripture Both Called the Word of God? 4:30 - Translating "Logos" 10:20 - Sponsor - With & For: Psychology and Spirituality for Thriving Podcast. Check it out now! https://pod.link/1712333330 11:22 - Sponsor - Hear Women - Listen to Hear Women wherever you get your podcasts! https://www.ivpress.com/hear-women-podcast 12:05 - "Word" as Revelation 21:40 - God Loves Us 24:11 - End Credits
BGMania B-Sides #44 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth takes us into the pixel-crafted world of Tiny Thor, a retro-inspired platformer that blends classic 16-bit charm with surprisingly modern design sensibilities. What starts as a colorful, almost playful journey quickly reveals itself to be a tightly tuned experience, where precision, momentum, and mastery of Thor's iconic hammer become the key to pushing forward. It's a game that feels nostalgic on the surface, but underneath, it's constantly asking more of you. That same duality carries straight into the soundtrack. Bright, energetic melodies immediately pull you in, evoking that golden-era platforming feel, but there's a sharpness to the composition that keeps everything from feeling too safe or predictable. Driving rhythms, punchy synth leads, and clever use of space give each track a sense of motion, like the music itself is ricocheting alongside Thor's hammer. It's playful without being lightweight, and technical without losing its sense of fun, creating a score that feels right at home in both the past and the present. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Tiny Thor Main Theme from Tiny Thor [Chris Hülsbeck, 2023] Welcome to the Village from Tiny Thor [Chris Hülsbeck, 2023] Grotto Grove from Tiny Thor [Chris Hülsbeck, 2023] Old Outooks from Tiny Thor [Chris Hülsbeck, 2023] Slip'n'Slide from Tiny Thor [Fabian Del Priore, 2023] Steep Steps from Tiny Thor [Fabian Del Priore, 2023] Twilight Temple from Tiny Thor [Fabian Del Priore, 2023] Loki the Trickster from Tiny Thor [Fabian Del Priore, 2023] Yggdrasil from Tiny Thor [Fabian Del Priore, 2023] End Credits from Tiny Thor [Fabian Del Priore, 2023] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously
Hi! and welcome to episode 114 of the Gaming Rules! Podcast.This episode is an audio recording of the Gaming Rules! live YouTube Q&A session from March 2026. In this episode Paul answers questions posted by members of his Boardgamegeek guild and those posed in the live chat during the show.Link to contest here https://forms.gle/UG4zdyxkvB1qaQhs8If you would like to submit questions for future shows, please join the BGG guild no 2258 https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/2258To read Paul's FAQ follow this link https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/286003/gaming-rules-paul-grogan-faqIf you'd like to support the show, please consider becoming a Patreon https://www.patreon.com/gamingrulesAll the Gaming Rules! YouTube videos can be found following this link.https://www.youtube.com/@GamingRulesVideosTimestamps00:00:00 Countdown & Opening credits00:01:56 Introduction00:04:06 BGG Guild Questions 01:07:37 Live Questions01:40:56 End Credits
If your dog goes to heaven, will she see Jesus as a dog? Kaitlyn and Mike explore what the Bible actually says about animals, God's care for creation, and whether the pets we love might be part of the new creation. They tackle why Jesus became human and why that particular, embodied humanity still matters today. The conversation leads to a bigger question many adults quietly assume: is Jesus whoever we want him to be? And what happens when the real Jesus challenges the version we've made in our own image. 0:00 - Theme Song 1:05 - Will Jesus Look Like a Dog to Dogs? 5:04 - God Loves Animals 12:11 - Is Jesus Still Human? 19:00 - Sponsor - Toups and Co Organics - Simplify your routine and feel good about what you put on your skin. Get 25% off your first order with code KAITLYN at https://www.toupsandco.com/KAITLYN 20:18 - Sponsor - World Relief - Partner with World Relief in creating safety, stability and belonging for refugees and immigrants at https://www.worldrelief.org/KAITLYN 21:32 - Jesus Isn't All Things 29:53 - Self-Examination 33:52 - End Credits
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 for Thriving Podcast. Check it out now! https://pod.link/1712333330 16:23 - Sponsor - No Small Endeavor - Award-winning podcast where theologians, philosophers, and best-selling authors talk about faith with Lee C. Camp. Start listening today: https://pod.link/1513178238 17:14 - Sponsor - Blueland - For 15% off first order of Blueland cleaning products, go to this link: https://www.blueland.com/CURIOUSLY 18:35 - Idols and Magic 26:30 - Final Words 30:55 - End Credits
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 heart of Scripture: that embodied, relational humanity holds a uniquely honored place in God's creation. 0:00 - Theme Song 1:08 - Angels in the Bible 8:26 - Do Angels Have Bodies? 13:34 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to https://www.hiyahealth.com/CURIOUSLY to receive 50% off your first order 15:01 - Sponsor - With & For: Psychology and Spirituality for Thriving Podcast. Check it out now! https://pod.link/1712333330 16:02 - Sponsor - No Small Endeavor - Award-winning podcast where theologians, philosophers, and best-selling authors talk about faith with Lee C. Camp. Start listening today: https://pod.link/1513178238 17:38 - Marriage in Heaven 22:06 - Are Angels Better Than Us? 28:37 - Goodness of Limitation 31:37 - End Credits
Did God choose you or did you choose God? Kaitlyn tackles one of Christianity's most debated questions, predestination vs. free will, exploring what the Bible says about God's sovereignty, human choice, and how believers have wrestled with holding both together for centuries. She also addresses the deeper motivations behind this debate, including fear about salvation, questions about responsibility, and the temptation to settle for overly simple answers to complex mysteries. 0:00 - Theme Song 1:10 - Free Will or Predestination? 5:18 - Bible Verse 15:00 - Sponsor - No Small Endeavor - Award-winning podcast where theologians, philosophers, and best-selling authors talk about faith with Lee C. Camp. Start listening today: https://pod.link/1513178238 15:50 - With & For: Psychology and Spirituality for Thriving Podcast. Check it out now! https://pod.link/1712333330 16:52 - The Center for Christianity and Public Life - Know a young person who would benefit from a Christian summer civics program? Point them toward https://www.ccpubliclife.org/HOLYPOST to sign up today 18:11 - Mystery and Theology 23:48 - Is Life "Choose Your Own Adventure?" 30:52- What to Read About Predestination/Free Will? 33:45 - End Credits
Isn't it weird that the Bible has all these little verse and chapter markers? And the original writers of the books of the Bible didn't write them. So, where did they come from? Kaitlyn explains why we have verse and chapter markers and how it sometimes changes how we read the Bible. 0:00 - Theme Song 0:52 - What's With All the Numbers in the Bible? 4:00 - Why Read Whole Books of the Bible? 8:18 - Dividing the Bible Into Verses 13:35 - Sponsor - With & For: Psychology and Spirituality for Thriving Podcast. Check it out now! https://pod.link/1712333330 14:37 - Sponsor - Toups and Co Organics - Simplify your routine and feel good about what you put on your skin. Get 25% off your first order with code KAITLYN at https://www.toupsandco.com/KAITLYN 16:00 - Sponsor - World Relief - Join The Path, a monthly giving community for refugees. Through June 30th, your first donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar: https://www.worldrelief.org/KAITLYN 17:12 - Daily Vitamin 21:58 - How Divisions Change Interpretation 28:35 - Not Being Intimidated by Scripture 33:28 - End Credits
We all know the story of Lot's wife being turned into a pillar of salt, but have you ever stopped to look at it from her perspective? Kaitlyn unpacks this strange story to talk about God's mercy, our tendency to return to things that harmed us, and how to read the Bible when we come across stories we do not fully understand. 0:00 - Theme Song 2:07 - Why Was Lot's Wife Turned Into Salt? 9:00 - Why Salt? 14:20 - Sponsor - No Small Endeavor - Award-winning podcast where theologians, philosophers, and best-selling authors talk about faith with Lee C. Camp. Start listening today: https://pod.link/1513178238 15:33 - Sponsor - Blueland - For 15% off first order of Blueland cleaning products, go to this link: https://www.blueland.com/CURIOUSLY 16:36 - Sponsor - With & For: Psychology and Spirituality for Thriving Podcast. Check it out now! https://pod.link/1712333330 17:33 - Why's the Bible Written Like That? 34:30 - End Credits
What does it mean to fear an all-loving God? Is it just reverence and awe, or are we actually supposed to be afraid? Kaitlyn and Mike wrestle with biblical stories, common misconceptions about Greek and Hebrew word studies, and the difference between fear that drives us away from God and fear that draws us closer. They also explore how a healthy fear of God can free us from fear of people, power, and politics and why that paradox might actually be good news. 0:00 - Theme Song 3:11 - Fear as Respect? 8:23 - Power is Frightening 16:15 - Sponsor - With & For: Psychology and Spirituality for Thriving Podcast. Check it out now! https://pod.link/1712333330 17:17 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to https://www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order 19:22 - Fire and Brimstone 27:21 - Fear is Powerful 31:53 - End Credits
We think the after life will be perfect in every way, but that is not the picture that Scripture paints. From Eden to new creation, Kaitlyn and Mike explore why scripture calls creation "good" instead of "perfect," why only God has perfection, and why eternal life won't be static, boring, or frozen in place. Instead, it's a future of growth, learning, and flourishing—far better than the perfection we imagine now. 0:00 - Theme Song 0:55 - Should the Word Be Used to Describe Something on Earth? 3:35 - Was Eden perfect? 12:48 - Sponsor - With & For: Psychology and Spirituality for Thriving Podcast. Check it out now! https://pod.link/1712333330 14:00 -Perfectionism 22:02 - Orienting Toward Heaven 25:28 - End Credits
Over the last 30 years, the number of Americans who say they highly value patriotism, religion, community, and family has dropped dramatically. At the same time, the number of Americans who care about making more money has gone up. Phil, Kaitlyn, and Skye discuss David Brooks' new article about the culture's shift toward autonomy and away from loving attachments, and how Christians can begin rebuilding their social muscles. Sociologist and former pastor, Ryan Burge, is back to discuss why the political polarization of Christianity is hurting both the church and democracy. Also this week, why small houses are better for your soul, and monkeys are missing in St. Louis—or are they? Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/148707266/ Bonus Interview with Ryan Burge: https://www.patreon.com/posts/148694023/ 0:00 - Show Starts 3:38 - Theme Song 4:45 - Sponsor - Poncho - If you've been looking for the perfect shirt—something breathable, fits great, feels even better, and stands out in a good way—give Poncho a try. Get $10 off your first order by using this link: https://www.ponchooutdoors.com/holypost 5:12 - Sponsor - Tyndale - The Life Application Study Bible is here to give you resources to help you understand why scripture matters and how it applies today! Check it out now at: https://www.tyndale.com/sites/lasb/?utm_campaign=Bibles%20-%20NLT%20Life%20Applicati[…]ource=Holy%20Post%20Podcast&utm_medium=Microsite%20Nov%202025 7:00 - The Monkeys are Loose in St. Louis! 15:24 - David Brooks on Love 38:00 - Are You Socially Muscular? 50:33 - Sponsor - BetterHelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/HOLYPOST and get 10% off your first month! 51:30 - Sponsor - PolicyGenius - Secure your family's tomorrow so you have peace of mind today. Go to https://www.policygenius.com/HOLYPOST to find the right life insurance for you 52:34 - Interview 55:34 - Number of Christians Holding Steady 1:00:23 - Do Revivals Need to be Inside the Church? 1:09:38 - What is a Moderate Congregation? 1:17:50 - Evangelicalism Became Fundamentalism 1:24:00 - End Credits Links Mentioned in News Segment: Monkeys! On the Loose! https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/10/us/monkeys-loose-st-louis.html We're Living Through the Great Detachment: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/opinion/americans-marriage-loneliness-love.html Elizabeth Oldfield on Social Muscles: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/opinion/community-housing-friendship.html Other Resources: The Vanishing Church: How the Hollowing Out of Moderate Congregations Is Hurting Democracy, Faith, and Us (Why the Culture War Led to Polarization and What We Can Do About it) by Ryan Burge: https://amzn.to/4r1rbKL Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Why do Christians bow their heads when they pray? Is it just tradition, a way to avoid distraction, or does our posture actually shape our faith? Kaitlyn and Producer Mike explore where bowing came from, how the Bible depicts it, what the early church thought about prayer posture, and how our bodies help form our hearts. Also in the episode: feudal hand gestures, sugar glider onesies, and why distracted prayers might not be something to feel guilty about after all. 0:00 - Theme Song 2:25 - Why Do We Bow Our Heads? 5:32 - Bowing in the Bible 12:32 - World Relief - Join The Path to help vulnerable people 14:15 - Is God in front of us? 22:10 - Trusting God's Love 29:42 - Summing it Up 31:14 - End Credits
Last weekend was filled with terrible news, including a mass shooting in Australia, another at Brown University, and the murder of Rob Reiner and his wife. Mike Erre joins Phil and Skye to discuss these events and why rediscovering the biblical practice of lament is better than just "thoughts and prayers." The Catholic Church has taken a nuanced and principled position on the deportation of immigrants. Why do evangelicals find that so difficult? Then John Ortberg talks with Skye about his latest book, which applies the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous to Christian spiritual formation. It's called "Steps: A guide to transforming your life when willpower isn't enough." Also this week, the U.K. is building a giant Möbius strip for God. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/146012515/ Bonus Interview with John Ortberg: https://www.patreon.com/posts/145907370/ 0:00 - Show Starts 2:00 - Theme Song 2:23 - Sponsor - AG1 - Heavily researched, thoroughly purity-tested, and filled with stuff you need. Get the AG1 welcome pack when you order from https://www.drinkag1.com/HOLYPOST 3:50 - Sponsor - Rocket Money - Find and cancel your old subscriptions with Rocket Money at https://www.rocketmoney.com/HOLYPOST 4:56 - Mass Shooting in Australia 14:08 - The Murder of Rob Reiner 17:55 - Lament 24:37 - The Catholic Church and Immigration 28:37 - Murkiness of the US Immigration Crisis 37:10 - UK Prayer Mobius Strip 45:15 - Sponsor - Our Place - Go to https://www.fromourplace.com/holypost and use code HOLYPOST to get 10% off site wide on beautiful cookware! 46:25 - Sponsor - Aura Frames - Need a Great Christmas Gift? Use code HOLYPOST at checkout to save $45-off the Carver Mat Aura Frame at https://www.AuraFrames.com 52:45 - A Wimpy Step One 1:00:14 - Showing Up 1:12:10 - Giving Up Control vs Giving Up Agency 1:24:06 - End Credits Links Mentioned in News Segment: Deportation and the Catholic Church: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/268183/cna-explains-when-is-a-deportation-policy-intrinsically-evil Mobius Strip of Prayer in the UK: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/11/uk-answered-prayer-monument-landmark-richard-gamble/ Other Resources: Steps: A Guide to Transforming Your Life When Willpower Isn't Enough by John Ortberg: https://amzn.to/4q9YSJN Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.