Podcasts about faithful counseling

Who knew that the Founder of Auntie Anne's Pretzels, Anne Beiler, had such an incredible story of redemption, hope, and healing! In this final episode of our Mind, Body, Spirit series, sponsored by WeShare, Anne shares her testimony and how, even in the midst of our lowest lows and deepest traumas, God can craft something beautiful from our brokenness. I hope her story encourages you as much as it inspires me! CHECK OUT WESHARE TODAY: https://www.weshare.org/kirby CHECK OUT ANNE'S BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=anne+beiler+books&adgrpid=186020619803&hvadid=779636485665&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=1026562&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=2140468409721952230--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=2140468409721952230&hvtargid=kwd-903089880878&hydadcr=19679_13697714_2281654&mcid=4a197bbb75253cadb773a214ce2d109f&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_7v52sn3pnt_e ORDER MY BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/0vE5Cji PRINT OUT MY FREE "SHAME CYCLE WORKSHEET" HERE: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/shamecycleworksheet CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Support the ministry!: https://kirby-kelly.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5d23856d41ec3a0001234376 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

How often do we take our own blessings for granted? And how much more often do we neglect to steward what we've been given to make a life-changing and Gospel impact for those in need? I am partnering with Smartian's Purse this holiday season and had the pleasure of interviewing Kristy Graham to discuss how their ministry is changing the world one donation at a time. From beekeeping to raising chicks, all to feeding starving babies and digging wells, I want to encourage my listeners to give alongside me this holiday season and to reflect the heart of Christ this Christmas! CHECK OUT THE GIVING CATALOG HERE: samaritanspurse.org/Beloved Editor's Note - this is a bonus feed drop, in partnership with Samaritan's Purse. Your Daily Prayer's regular episodes will continue on the 8th. Kristy's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-ground-with-samaritans-purse/id1482448472 ORDER MY BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/0vE5Cji PRINT OUT MY FREE "SHAME CYCLE WORKSHEET" HERE: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/shamecycleworksheet CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A Special Bonus Episode From Bought + Beloved: How often do we take our own blessings for granted? And how much more often do we neglect to steward what we've been given to make a life-changing and Gospel impact for those in need? Kirby Kelly is partnering with Samaritan's Purse this holiday season and had the pleasure of interviewing Kristy Graham to discuss how their ministry is changing the world one donation at a time. From beekeeping to raising chicks, all to feeding starving babies and digging wells, I want to encourage my listeners to give alongside me this holiday season and to reflect the heart of Christ this Christmas! CHECK OUT THE GIVING CATALOG HERE: samaritanspurse.org/Beloved Kristy's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-ground-with-samaritans-purse/id1482448472 ORDER KIRBY'S BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/0vE5Cji PRINT OUT KIRBY'S FREE "SHAME CYCLE WORKSHEET" HERE: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/shamecycleworksheet CHECK OUT KIRBY'S FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Once ruled and reigned by addiction and incarceration, Cheri Norris has been able to step into freedom and recovery in mind, body, and spirit! She started her company, Cornbread Hustle, with the heart to see restoration in the lives of others; the same restoration she experienced in Christ! I'm excited for you all to hear her story, and it's thanks to WeShare for sponsoring this episode that this conversation was made possible! CHECK OUT WESHARE TODAY: weshare.org/kirby CHECK OUT CHERI: https://www.instagram.com/luminous_cheri/?hl=en ORDER MY BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/0vE5Cji PRINT OUT MY FREE "SHAME CYCLE WORKSHEET" HERE: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/shamecycleworksheet CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Support the ministry!: https://kirby-kelly.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5d23856d41ec3a0001234376 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A Special Bonus Episode From Bought + Beloved: How often do we take our own blessings for granted? And how much more often do we neglect to steward what we've been given to make a life-changing and Gospel impact for those in need? Kirby Kelly is partnering with Samaritan's Purse this holiday season and had the pleasure of interviewing Kristy Graham to discuss how their ministry is changing the world one donation at a time. From beekeeping to raising chicks, all to feeding starving babies and digging wells, I want to encourage my listeners to give alongside me this holiday season and to reflect the heart of Christ this Christmas! CHECK OUT THE GIVING CATALOG HERE: samaritanspurse.org/Beloved Kristy's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-ground-with-samaritans-purse/id1482448472 ORDER KIRBY'S BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/0vE5Cji PRINT OUT KIRBY'S FREE "SHAME CYCLE WORKSHEET" HERE: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/shamecycleworksheet CHECK OUT KIRBY'S FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

From being a beauty pageant competitor to being on Gordon Ramsey's cooking competition show, my friend Nicole Warren Renard has lived quite the life! Which is why nobody would suspect that she had struggled for so long with identity and an eating disorder, wondering what God's plans would be for her life. Today, as part of my Body, Mind, and Spirit series in partnership with WeShare, we're exploring the holistic healing that God provides through a transformed life in Christ. CHECK OUT WESHARE TODAY: https://www.weshare.org/kirby CHECK OUT NICOLE: https://www.instagram.com/nicole_thenomad/?hl=en ORDER MY BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/0vE5Cji PRINT OUT MY FREE "SHAME CYCLE WORKSHEET" HERE: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/shamecycleworksheet CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Support the ministry!: https://kirby-kelly.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5d23856d41ec3a0001234376 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A Special Bonus Episode From Bought + Beloved: How often do we take our own blessings for granted? And how much more often do we neglect to steward what we've been given to make a life-changing and Gospel impact for those in need? Kirby Kelly is partnering with Samaritan's Purse this holiday season and had the pleasure of interviewing Kristy Graham to discuss how their ministry is changing the world one donation at a time. From beekeeping to raising chicks, all to feeding starving babies and digging wells, I want to encourage my listeners to give alongside me this holiday season and to reflect the heart of Christ this Christmas! CHECK OUT THE GIVING CATALOG HERE: samaritanspurse.org/Beloved Kristy's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-ground-with-samaritans-purse/id1482448472 ORDER KIRBY'S BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/0vE5Cji PRINT OUT KIRBY'S FREE "SHAME CYCLE WORKSHEET" HERE: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/shamecycleworksheet CHECK OUT KIRBY'S FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Has the Bible ever felt kind of boring to you? Or did studying it ever feel kind of unapproachable? Maybe you've even doubted yourself because it seems like your Pastor knows what's up, and you can barely make out what a verse is saying! Fear not, my friends, because Bible Teacher and author Faith Womack is joining me to give Bible study tips and tricks that have helped her become the theologian she is today! CHECK OUT FAITH'S BOOK: https://a.co/d/i3FhKnT ORDER MY BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/0vE5Cji PRINT OUT MY FREE "SHAME CYCLE WORKSHEET" HERE: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/shamecycleworksheet CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Support the ministry!: https://kirby-kelly.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5d23856d41ec3a0001234376 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

How often do we take our own blessings for granted? And how much more often do we neglect to steward what we've been given to make a life-changing and Gospel impact for those in need? I am partnering with Smartian's Purse this holiday season and had the pleasure of interviewing Kristy Graham to discuss how their ministry is changing the world one donation at a time. From beekeeping to raising chicks, all to feeding starving babies and digging wells, I want to encourage my listeners to give alongside me this holiday season and to reflect the heart of Christ this Christmas! CHECK OUT THE GIVING CATALOG HERE: samaritanspurse.org/Beloved Kristy's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-ground-with-samaritans-purse/id1482448472 ORDER MY BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/0vE5Cji PRINT OUT MY FREE "SHAME CYCLE WORKSHEET" HERE: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/shamecycleworksheet CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Support the ministry!: https://kirby-kelly.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5d23856d41ec3a0001234376 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What if the way you see yourself isn’t how God sees you? In today’s conversation, I sit down with JP Foster and Matt Williams, the co-authors of Finding Freedom in Jesus, to talk about how understanding our true identity in Christ changes everything. If you’ve ever struggled with shame, insecurity, or feeling hopeless, this episode will help you step into the identity God has already spoken over you. ORDER THEIR BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/iivADtY ORDER MY BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/0vE5Cji PRINT OUT MY FREE "SHAME CYCLE WORKSHEET" HERE: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/shamecycleworksheet CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Support the ministry!: https://kirby-kelly.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5d23856d41ec3a0001234376 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Nobody goes into life expecting to struggle with addiction, and the same was true for my friend Jon Seidl. After a tough childhood riddled with trauma, and some unexpected life events that marked him with intense shame, alcohol was his chosen vice to numb the pain. Eventually, enough was enough, and Jesus met him in the middle of his mess, and began taking him on a path of redemption, restoration, and recovery that is sure to inspire any listener tuning in today! ORDER JON'S BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/4xfuXNk ORDER MY BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/0vE5Cji CHECK OUT OUR EPISODE ON HIS PODCAST: https://www.lifeaudio.com/confessions-of-a-christian-alcoholic-with-jon-seidl/the-woman-who-became-a-porn-addict-kirby-kelly-tells-her-story-of-keeping-secrets-and-the-key-to-breaking-free-episode-2 PRINT OUT MY FREE "SHAME CYCLE WORKSHEET" HERE: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/shamecycleworksheet CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Support the ministry!: https://kirby-kelly.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5d23856d41ec3a0001234376 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

I've heard many people say, "Only God can judge me!" I've also heard others claim that Christian's shouldn't judge, or that they are too judgmental. But what does the Bible have to say about this? What did Jesus mean when He preached on judgment? Let's dive into that in this week's episode! ORDER MY BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/0vE5Cji PRINT OUT MY FREE "SHAME CYCLE WORKSHEET" HERE: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/shamecycleworksheet CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Support the ministry!: https://kirby-kelly.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5d23856d41ec3a0001234376 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The interesting thing about wildflowers is how they grow, where they grow, and how God has put persistence and resilience within them to bloom wherever they are planted... that's kind of like us, no? Today, one of my favorite authors, Ruth Chou Simons, joins me to share what the Lord has been teaching her about the ways of the wildflower, and how, when life feels tough, we can continue to blossom stronger than we could have ever imagined! RUTH'S NEWEST BOOK: https://a.co/d/f5d145u ORDER MY BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/0vE5Cji PRINT OUT MY FREE "SHAME CYCLE WORKSHEET" HERE: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/shamecycleworksheet CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Support the ministry!: https://kirby-kelly.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5d23856d41ec3a0001234376 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In today’s episode, I sit down with actress and filmmaker Masey McClain to talk all about her brand-new movie, SOUL ON FIRE, a powerful story that explores purpose, calling, and faith when life doesn’t go as planned. Whether you’re walking through a season of uncertainty or feeling stirred to reignite your passion for Christ, this conversation will remind you that God can use every trial to spark transformation! SOUL ON FIRE MOVIE: https://soulonfiremovie.com ORDER MY BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/0vE5Cji PRINT OUT MY FREE "SHAME CYCLE WORKSHEET" HERE: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/shamecycleworksheet CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Support the ministry!: https://kirby-kelly.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5d23856d41ec3a0001234376 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

With all of the end-of-the-world predictions that have come and gone over the years, I wanted to take some time to explore the Scriptures and early church fathers' teachings to see if the idea of the "rapture" was even Biblical! Let's talk about it and dive into its history as a very recent theology. ORDER MY BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/0vE5Cji PRINT OUT MY FREE "SHAME CYCLE WORKSHEET" HERE: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/shamecycleworksheet CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Support the ministry!: https://kirby-kelly.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5d23856d41ec3a0001234376 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Emma Mae McDaniel isn't the only person who has felt caught up in "the middle"... the middle of indecision, the middle of fear, the middle of lies... but she took a brave step forward into fearlessness, boldness, and commitment to the call God has on her life! If that is you today, and you need to make the brave and bold choice to choose Jesus, obedience, and faith today, then this podcast is sure to inspire you! EMMA'S BOOK: https://a.co/d/6BATfuA ORDER MY BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/0vE5Cji PRINT OUT MY FREE "SHAME CYCLE WORKSHEET" HERE: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/shamecycleworksheet CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Support the ministry!: https://kirby-kelly.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5d23856d41ec3a0001234376 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

It's no surprise to me that so many Christians feel discouraged and hopeless because of everything going on in the world. There is division everywhere, unrest everywhere, injustice everywhere, and corruption everywhere. How do we as Christians hold onto hope and live out our callings when it feels like the world is burning down and we are too afraid to speak up? That's what we are diving into in this week's episode. LOGOS LINK: https://www.logos.com/kirby-kelly ORDER MY BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/0vE5Cji PRINT OUT MY FREE "SHAME CYCLE WORKSHEET" HERE: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/shamecycleworksheet CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Support the ministry!: https://kirby-kelly.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5d23856d41ec3a0001234376 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this part 2 episode, I am concluding our dive into the book of Mark, where Jesus gives us the Greatest Command of loving God with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength. Specifically speaking to the mind and our strength, we will explore how God can redeem our negative thoughts, restore our imaginations to glorify Him, and what it looks like to commit every gift and talent we've been given as an act of love and worship to the Lord. Queue up part 1 if you haven't tuned into that episode yet! LOGOS LINK: https://www.logos.com/kirby-kelly ORDER MY BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/0vE5Cji PRINT OUT MY FREE "SHAME CYCLE WORKSHEET" HERE: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/shamecycleworksheet CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Support the ministry!: https://kirby-kelly.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5d23856d41ec3a0001234376 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In the book of Mark, Jesus instructs us to love the Lord with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength, but what does this practically look like in our day-to-day lives? In part 1, I am diving into the heart and the soul, and how faithfulness speaks more than our feelings, and how loving Him with our everything is more than just a nice phrase. Be on the lookout for part 2 next week! ORDER MY BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/0vE5Cji PRINT OUT MY FREE "SHAME CYCLE WORKSHEET" HERE: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/shamecycleworksheet CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Support the ministry!: https://kirby-kelly.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5d23856d41ec3a0001234376 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The approval trap is ensnaring way too many of us... what do I mean by this? We are drawn into the need for man's approval and applause, for everyone to love us or, at the very least, like us, and to never fail anyone's assumptions about us. But this is unrealistic. Friends, we are now living for an audience of One when we become Christians, and God's approval and affection toward us should be enough! Let's talk about it. ORDER MY BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/0vE5Cji PRINT OUT MY FREE "SHAME CYCLE WORKSHEET" HERE: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/shamecycleworksheet CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Support the ministry!: https://kirby-kelly.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5d23856d41ec3a0001234376 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The temptation to hide when we hurt and isolate when we go through shameful seasons is doing a lot more harm to us than healing for us. It's in stepping out into the light, seeking to be known by a healthy community, that we can move out of our pain into a posture of real connection and direction. My friend Toni Collier has lived this, written about this, and shares about her public divorce, the pain from her husband's affair, and the healing journey God took her on through community in today's episode and in her new book, which is available NOW! CHECK OUT TONI'S BOOK: https://a.co/d/9eQ0jXj ORDER MY BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/0vE5Cji PRINT OUT MY FREE "SHAME CYCLE WORKSHEET" HERE: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/shamecycleworksheet CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Support the ministry!: https://kirby-kelly.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5d23856d41ec3a0001234376 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What even is gossip? Is it going too far with the facts? Is it speaking behind someone’s back? What does the Bible actually have to say about it, and how can we start speaking life and honoring people with our speech instead of slandering and tearing them down? That's what we are diving into in this week's episode! ORDER MY BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/0vE5Cji PRINT OUT MY FREE "SHAME CYCLE WORKSHEET" HERE: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/shamecycleworksheet CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Support the ministry!: https://kirby-kelly.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5d23856d41ec3a0001234376 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Some of us have been going and going, filling up our schedules, and leaning into business, only to feel like we have lost our purpose and connection with Christ. In my good friend, Tara Sun's, new book, she talks about how we can cultivate rhythms of rest, resetting with God, and organizing our commitments to honor God and not end up in burnout! I pray this episode blesses you as much as her new book, Overbooked and Overwhelmed, has blessed me! CHECK OUT TARA'S BOOK: https://a.co/d/aSFBOVP ORDER MY BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/0vE5Cji PRINT OUT MY FREE "SHAME CYCLE WORKSHEET" HERE: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/shamecycleworksheet CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Support the ministry!: https://kirby-kelly.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5d23856d41ec3a0001234376 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Whether you are struggling with apathy, consistency, or laziness in your walk with God today, I want you to know that you can break free from the lukewarm cycle you might be stuck in today! Jesus wants you to experience the fullness of life in relationship with Him, so it's time to turn away from simple routines and passivity and unlock a fresh, exciting, disciplined, passionate walk with the Lord again! ORDER MY BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/0vE5Cji PRINT OUT MY FREE "SHAME CYCLE WORKSHEET" HERE: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/shamecycleworksheet CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss For all podcast questions, guesting, and inquiries, email me at boughtandbeloved@gmail.comSupport the ministry!: https://kirby-kelly.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5d23856d41ec3a0001234376 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Take a deep breath today, friend, because you are not too late! I know we can think that we have missed out on God's best for us, or that our past disqualifies us, but God, in His gracious, perfect, and sovereign will, will accomplish His plans and purposes for our lives! Whatever it is you are longing for and hoping for, God's plans for your life are good and always on time. Rebecca George joins me to discuss this in today's episode! CHECK OUT REBECCA'S BOOK: https://a.co/d/i5H6YYG ORDER MY BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/0vE5Cji PRINT OUT MY FREE "SHAME CYCLE WORKSHEET" HERE: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/shamecycleworksheet CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Support the ministry!: https://kirby-kelly.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5d23856d41ec3a0001234376 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What if one cup of coffee could bring freedom to a person who was previously caught up in human exploitation and trafficking? Today, survivor and co-founder of Talitha Coffee, Jenny Barber, joins me as she shares her own personal story of finding faith and fighting for the freedom of others who are also being trafficked. To support everything she is doing and to grab a bag of coffee from Talitha Roasters, check out their website here: https://talitha.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorAKYkNDThq9EFqKgyfUWEWIipLI_ny_wDKun0B_3B_ZAn9N0B7 ORDER MY BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/0vE5Cji PRINT OUT MY FREE "SHAME CYCLE WORKSHEET" HERE: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/shamecycleworksheet CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Support the ministry!: https://kirby-kelly.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5d23856d41ec3a0001234376 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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Katelyn Beaty joins Amy Fritz for a conversation about what Katelyn learned as she was writing her upcoming book, Celebrities for Jesus: How Personas, Platforms, and Profits Are Hurting the Church.    Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com   In this episode we talk about: How did Katelyn decide who to reach out to for endorsements for a book like this? Proximity as an antidote to implosion. An update on my former pastor who plagiarized most of his sermons and personal stories. Ghostwriting Plagiarism What is the role of the consumer? Featured Guest Katelyn Beaty https://katelybeaty.com   Resources mentioned Faithful Counseling https://faithfulcounseling.com/untangled Buy Katelyn's book: https://amzn.to/3AaCGaY   Tell Your Friends! If you loved this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app and share it with a friend. Tag us if you share it on social media.   Follow Untangled Faith wherever you listen to podcasts Follow on Apple podcasts Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Spotify Follow on Podcast Addict   Want to share your thoughts with us or talk about partnering with the show? Email: amy@untangledfaithpodcast.com Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow me on BlueSky

Caleb Campbell joins Amy Fritz on the Untangled Faith podcast to discuss his journey from pastoring to becoming an author, and how to engage lovingly with Christian nationalists.    Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com   In this episode we: Explore Caleb Campbell's background and transformation from a neo-Nazi skinhead to a church pastor. Discover the origins and motivations behind Caleb's book on Christian nationalism. Reflect on the challenges pastors face in navigating cultural and political divides, particularly within the past decade. Reframe the approach to Christian nationalism as a mission field rather than an enemy to combat. Consider practical steps for engaging in meaningful, compassionate conversations with those holding nationalist views. Featured Guest Caleb Campbell https://www.disarmingleviathan.com   Resources mentioned Faithful Counseling https://faithfulcounseling.com/untangled Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor https://amzn.to/4hEwCdi The Quiet Damage: QAnon and the Destruction of the American Family https://amzn.to/4hEwCdi   Tell Your Friends! If you loved this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app and share it with a friend. Tag us if you share it on social media.   Follow Untangled Faith wherever you listen to podcasts Follow on Apple podcasts Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Spotify Follow on Podcast Addict   Want to share your thoughts with us or talk about partnering with the show? Email: amy@untangledfaithpodcast.com Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow me on BlueSky

Dr. Beth Allison Barr joins Amy Fritz to talk about the how women's roles in church ministry have changed throughout history. Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com In this episode we: Dive into the origins and unexpected reactions to Barr's previous work, "The Making of Biblical Womanhood." Explore how Barr's experiences as both a historian and pastor's wife influenced her latest work. Unpack the historical context of ordination and the roles women played in early church leadership. Reveal how cultural forces and economics, rather than biblical mandates, have historically dictated views on women's roles. Discuss the Southern Baptist Convention's shifting stance on women's ordination in response to social and cultural changes. Shine a light on current issues within the SBC, including the connection between power dynamics and handling of abuse cases.   Featured Guest Dr. Beth Allison Barr https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/598817   Resources mentioned Faithful Counseling- get 10% off here: BetterHelp - Get Started & Sign-Up Today Beth's book:  https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/598817   Tell Your Friends! If you loved this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app and share it with a friend. Tag us if you share it on social media.   Follow Untangled Faith wherever you listen to podcasts Follow on Apple podcasts Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Spotify Follow on Podcast Addict   Want to share your thoughts with us or talk about partnering with the show? Email: amy@untangledfaithpodcast.com Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow me on BlueSky

Marty Duren joins Amy Fritz on the Untangled Faith podcast to explore the intersections of faith, politics, and societal issues. Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com In this episode Amy and Marty: Talk about Marty's journey away from the Moral Majority Discuss the impact of Christian Nationalism and how that's different than patriotism Consider how proximity changes how we understand different issues. Talk about why Marty hates the word "impactful"!   Featured Guest Mary Duren Kingdom in the Midst - On Earth as It is in Heaven Marty on Bluesky: Marty Duren (@martyduren.bsky.social) — Bluesky Marty on Facebook: Facebook   Resources mentioned Faithful Counseling- get 10% off here: BetterHelp - Get Started & Sign-Up Today Marty's Book, The Disparate Ones https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-disparate-ones-essays-on-being-in-the-world-but-not-of-the-world/ae8b8e3c312ea6ff?ean=9781736282182&next=t&next=t Blood Brothers https://amzn.to/41qTiYq The Hundred Years' War on Palestine https://amzn.to/4i3G9fa Whose Promised Land  https://amzn.to/43lCULB A Stranger In the Land https://amzn.to/43lCULB   Tell Your Friends! If you loved this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app and share it with a friend. Tag us if you share it on social media.   Follow Untangled Faith wherever you listen to podcasts Follow on Apple podcasts Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Spotify Follow on Podcast Addict   Want to share your thoughts with us or talk about partnering with the show? Email: amy@untangledfaithpodcast.com Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow me on BlueSky

Has Wheaton College, the flagship of evangelical higher ed, gone woke? Concerned parents and alumni have published a letter accusing the school of valuing diversity more than discipleship. Others have responded by defending Wheaton against the unfounded claims of the MAGA mob. What does the controversy reveal about the state of evangelicalism in the U.S.? A new piece by friend of the show, Karen Swallow Prior, explores the relationship between justice and mercy. Does emphasizing one value more than the other explain the rift in the American church? Derwin Gray is back to discuss his new book, “Lit Up With Love.” He explains how evangelism fits into the bigger narrative of the Bible, and how our reconciliation with God impacts our reconciliation with others. Also this week—North Dakota officially rejects the kingship of Jesus.   Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/123105870/   0:00 - Show Starts   4:07 - Theme Song   4:29 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food - Get 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to https://www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout.   5:26 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling - This episode is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST and get 10% off 8:09 - Legal Resolution to Recognize Kingship of Jesus   12:56 - Wheaton Controversy, Russell Vought   18:42 - Wheaton, the Cultural Institution   31:03 - Justice and Mercy   37:05 - The Necessity of Wisdom   41:10 - What is Legalism?   53:03  - Sponsor - Fabric by Gerber Life - Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at https://www.meetfabric.com/HOLYPOST   54:08 - Sponsor - Go to https://www.fromourplace.com and use code HOLYPOST to get 10% off site wide on beautiful cookware!   55:20 - Interview   56:28 - Lit Up With Love   1:00:03 - Appetizer for the New Creation   1:06:11 - Confrontational Evangelism   1:15:10 - The Risk of Loving the Church   1:25:52 - End Credits   Links Mentioned in News Segment: North Dakota House Rejects “Kingship of Jesus” Resolution: https://news.prairiepublic.org/local-news/2025-02-19/house-rejects-kingship-resolution?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic/religion   Mercy and Justice, False Dichotomy https://thedispatch.com/newsletter/dispatch-faith/justice-mercy-virtues-christianity/   Other resources: Lit Up with Love: Becoming Good-News People to a Gospel-Starved World by Derwin Gray: https://a.co/d/aRcDAuB   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.  

Since WWII, the United States has been actively engaged in foreign aid as part of its strategic foreign policy, and Christians of all theological and political views have broadly supported this effort. In the first month of the Trump administration, however, Christians on the far right have suddenly turned against international aid. What's behind this change and are there parallels on the religious left? And what does it mean when MAGA Catholics are arguing directly with Pope Francis about immigrants, refugees, and the poor? Author and journalist, Katherine Stewart, has investigated the religious nationalist movement for 15 years. She says there's a major disconnect between the super-rich funding the movement (many aren't even Christians), and the average white evangelicals caught up in its conspiracy theories and events. She talks with Skye about her new book, “Money, Lies, and God.” Also this week—Phil looks at larvae and sees the face of God.   World Relief Advocate: https://worldrelief.org/advocate/   Holy Post Plus: Bonus Interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/122502748/ Ad-Free version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/122579252/ 0:00 - Show Starts   2:28 - Theme Song   2:50 - Sponsor - AG1 - Heavily researched, thoroughly purity-tested, and filled with stuff you need. Go to https://www.drinkag1.com/HOLYPOST   3:55 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling - This episode is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST and get 10% off   5:32 - News of the Termite-Faced Butts!   12:03 - Space Force Skye   19:20 - Is Humanitarian Aid Biblical?   24:32 - Romans 13   37:35 - Are Anti-Foreign Aid Arguments Consistent?   51:35 - Sponsor - Bushnell University - Equip yourself to be transformative in your community! Go to https://www.bushnell.edu   52:28 - Sponsor - World Relief - Visit https://worldrelief.org/holypost/ to download your family refugee guide and learn more about the Path Community   53:44 - Interview   57:03 - Information Bubbles   1:03:33 - Is this All a Grift?   1:10:11 - The Inconsistencies of MAGA   1:20:17 - Red Caesar   1:25:52 - End Credits   Links Mentioned in News Segment: World Relief Advocate: https://worldrelief.org/advocate/   Termite-Face-Butts! https://www.livescience.com/animals/insects/moroccan-fly-maggot-uses-fake-face-on-its-butt-to-infiltrate-termite-colony   Pope Francis and American Catholics Clash: https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/pope-francis-jd-vance-immigration-tom-homan-rcna192291   Trump Demonizes Faith-Based Partners and Government Grants https://religionnews.com/2025/02/12/is-taking-government-money-a-sin-for-churches-and-ministries-or-a-liberal-plot/?utm_medium=social   Other resources: Money, Lies and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy by Katherine Stewart: https://a.co/d/b85D6UN   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.  

During a recent Fox News interview, Vice President J.D. Vance cited “an old school and very Christian concept” to justify rejecting refugees and ending international aid. Bishops from his own church disagreed. The Holy Post crew explores the concept Vance was citing, how he misunderstands it, and why his interpretation undermines the entire New Testament. Kaitlyn interviews Skye about his new book, “What If Jesus Was Serious About Justice?” They talk about the link between justice and worship, what it means to have a heart “far from God,” and why the doctrine of penal substitutionary atonement is biblical but taught in a proudly unbiblical way in many churches. Also this week, Phil returns to Twitter and learns who Margaret is.   Holy Post Plus: Bonus Interview with Skye Jethani: https://www.patreon.com/posts/121522392/edit   0:00 - Sponsor - Bushnell University - Equip yourself to be transformative in your community! Go to https://www.bushnell.edu   0:49 - Show Starts   3:20 - Theme Song   3:42 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling - This episode is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST and get 10% off   4:45 - Sponsor - AG1 - Heavily researched, thoroughly purity-tested, and filled with stuff you need. Go to https://www.drinkag1.com/HOLYPOST   6:09 - Inauguration   7:27 - Tariff Fight!   12:03 - Twitter's a Dirty Aquarium   17:29 - Who's Margaret and Should She Care?   20:52 - The American Council of Bishops   24:22 - Augustine and Ordo Amoris   31:56 - Scripture and Ordo Amoris   37:36 - Case for Christian Nationalism   43:23 - The Resurrection Disrupts Politics   48:22 - Sponsor - Blueland - Get up to 25% off your first order by going to https://www.Blueland.com/HOLYPOST   49:28 - Sponsor - Pique - Pique's tea is a superfood in a cup! Comes with a frother and glass beaker—get the starter kit at https://piquelife.com/HOLYPOST   51:08 - Interview   53:05 - Justice and Social Justice   1:01:10 - Oppression Beyond Identity   1:09:55 - God's Justice and Mercy   1:14:42 - Penal Substitutionary Atonement   1:22:45 - End Credits   Links Mentioned in News Segment: JD Vance is Wrong: Jesus doesn't ask us to rank our love for others: https://www.ncronline.org/opinion/guest-voices/jd-vance-wrong-jesus-doesnt-ask-us-rank-our-love-others?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic/christianity Other resources: What if Jesus Was Serious About Justice by Skye Jethani: https://a.co/d/gFydI1K   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.  

The first week of the second Trump administration has seen refugees cut off and January 6th criminals cut loose. Franklin Graham declared in his inauguration prayer that God himself had chosen the President. The MAGA faithful applauded this mix of Christian faith and politics, but when Bishop Budde asked the President to “show mercy” to frightened people during her homily at the National Cathedral, she was accused of everything from political activism to witchcraft. Phil has a theory about what these two religious leaders at the inauguration reveal about the state of American Christianity. Then Matthew Soerens from World Relief is back to discuss Trump's immediate shut down of all refugee resettlement, including cutting all financial aid previously promised to refugees already in the U.S. What's behind the President's aggressive policy, and how can we practically help our neighbors abandoned by the government that brought them here? Also this week—reanimated squirrels and Skye wears a red hat.   0:00 - Show Starts   4:14 - Theme Song   4:36  - Sponsor - Go to https://www.fromourplace.com and use code HOLYPOST to get 10% off site wide on beautiful cookware!   5:42 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling - This episode is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST and get 10% off   10:54 - Inauguration   20:57 - The Demonization of Empathy   27:08 - Loyalty Buys Protection   32:26 - Cruelty as Proof of Allegiance   39:30 - Created Order vs. the Marginalized   59:07 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food - Get 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to https://www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout.   1:00:08 - Sponsor - The NIV Lectio Bible - A simple, ancient way to read the library of scripture. Find it at https://www.nivlectio.com or wherever Bibles are sold!   1:01:17 - Sponsor - J29 Coalition - Guide your church into a Christ-centered approach to politics! Visit https://j29coalition.com to sign up today   1:02:24 - Interview    1:05:50 - The Refugee Resettlement Program   1:09:44 - We Invited Refugees   1:15:22 - What Options to Help Refugees   1:21:45 - Helping Local Immigrant Communities   1:28:10 - End Credits   Links Mentioned in News Segment: Evangelicals Made a Bad Trade: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/01/evangelicals-trump/681450/   Collision of Two Christianities: https://religionnews.com/2025/01/24/inauguration-week-was-a-collision-of-two-christianities/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic/donaldtrump&utm_medium=social   Other resources: Learn how recent executive orders are having a devastating impact on thousands of refugees and humanitarian programs both in the U.S. and globally, and find out how you can help make a difference! Learn more: https://worldrelief.org/stand-in-the-gap/?utm_source=HolyPost&utm_medium=ShowNotes&utm_campaign=EO_UrgentAppeal   Partner with World Relief: https://give.worldrelief.org/site/Donation2?df_id=5541&5541.donation=form1&mfc_pref=T&utm_source=HolyPost&utm_medium=ShowNotes&utm_campaign=EO_UrgentAppeal   Advocacy:   Sign the Christian Statement on Refugee Resettlement: https://worldrelief.org/christianstatement/   Easy tool to contact Congress with talking points: https://p2a.co/AEQhezU   Prayer: folks are welcome to register for an update & prayer call on Friday (1/31) at 1 PM ET/12 PM CT https://discover.worldrelief.org/stand-in-the-gap-hom   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.

How well does the 1995 hit book, Left Behind hold up? Amy Fritz is joined by author and podcaster, Jerry Dugan to talk about this cult classic.   Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com   In this episode we'll cover The origin story of Left Behind Left Behind and end times speculation Who is the anti-Christ? The impact the book had on evangelical Christians in the US Failed end-times predictions    Featured Guest Jerry Dugan   Resources mentioned This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For more information and 10% off your first month, visit Faithful Counseling- https://faithfulcounseling.com/untangled Revelation For The Rest of Us Left Behind Much Ado About Nothing   Tell Your Friends! If you loved this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app and share it with a friend. Tag us if you share it on social media.   Follow Untangled Faith wherever you listen to podcasts Follow on Apple podcasts Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Spotify Follow on Podcast Addict   Want to share your thoughts with us or talk about partnering with the show? Email: amy@untangledfaithpodcast.com Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow me on BlueSky

How can we help those impacted by the L.A. wildfires? Because of A.I., climate change, and falling fertility rates, Ezra Klein says we are living “in the age of monsters,” but is he really just upset about Trump? And how is technology fundamentally rewiring our brains to avoid social interaction, and what should we do about it? Phil, Kaitlyn, and Skye offer their suggestions. Then Kaitlyn talks with Wheaton College theology professor Emily McGowin about her new book, “Households of Faith,” and what it means to think of our families formationally rather than formulaically. Also this week—the new Holy Post studio is killer!   0:00 - Show Starts   2:16 - Theme Song   2:38  - Sponsor - AG1 - Heavily researched, thoroughly purity-tested, and filled with stuff you need. Go to https://www.drinkag1.com/HOLYPOST   3:56 - Sponsor - Learn from some of the world's most brilliant minds with this 10-day event at Calvin! Go to https://www.calvin.edu/JANUARY   7:57 - California Wildfires   15:22 - The Time of the Monsters   25:11 - The Time for Churches   31:25 - The Anti-Social Century   39:12 - Tiktok and Lonely Routines   45:25 - Bring Back Youth Group!   51:14 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling - This episode is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST and get 10% off   52:16 - Sponsor - Pique - Pique's tea is a superfood in a cup! Comes with a frother and glass beaker—get the starter kit at https://piquelife.com/HOLYPOST   53:53 - Sponsor - J29 Coalition - Guide your church into a Christ-centered approach to politics! Visit https://j29coalition.com to sign up today   55:00 - Interview   56:42 - Why Write About Family?   1:00:40 - Discernment and Improvisation   1:08:04 - Family of God   1:16:05 - Sabbath for Fellowship   1:22:31 - Rhythms of Life     1:29:30 - End Credits   Households of Faith: Practicing Family in the Kingdom of God by Emily Hunter McGowin: https://a.co/d/7hd5XIW   Links Mentioned in News Segment: Ezra Klein's “Now is the Time of the Monsters:” https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/12/opinion/ai-climate-change-low-birth-rates.html   The Anti-Social Century: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2025/02/american-loneliness-personality-politics/681091/   Other resources: 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.

Former president and born again Christian, Jimmy Carter, died at the age of 100. As the media reflects on his legacy of public service and humanitarianism, some are contrasting Carter's faith with that of conservative white evangelicals. Esau McCaulley says Carter is being used as a cudgel by progressives to shame their political opponents. Is he right? Skye and Phil unpack two explanations for the country's rejection of President Carter for Ronald Reagan in 1980. Was Carter too liberal or too humble? Then, pastor and Holy Post Pundit, Gabriel Salguero, is back to talk about a second Trump administration's plan to deport millions of undocumented immigrants, and how Christians and church leaders should hope for the best but prepare for the worst. Also this week—Phil wants to do a telethon for turtles.    Holy Post Plus Getting Schooled - Heresy 101: https://www.patreon.com/posts/119252265/   0:00 - Show Starts 3:51 - Theme Song 4:12  - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food - Get 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to https://www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout 5:15 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order  6:54 - News of the Bubble Butt Turtles 16:15 - Jimmy Carter's Legacy 23:36 - Is Carter Popular for Being a Progressive Evangelical? 30:36 - Carter, Mr. Rogers, and Pope Francis 49:42 - Sponsor - Wheaton - Go to www.wheaton.edu/communicatingchrist to learn more about the Doctor of Ministry program at the Wheaton College grad school  50:46 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling - This episode is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST and get 10% off  51:53 - Interview 59:24 - The Ambiguity of the Trump Administration 1:11:46 - Developing a Pastoral Response 1:22:03 - Signs of Mass Deportation 1:28:18 - End Credits     Links Mentioned in News Segment: Sea Turtle Bubble Butt 3D Printing:  https://www.npr.org/2024/12/28/nx-s1-5238294/sea-turtle-bubble-butt Jimmy Carter Embodied the “Road Not Taken” by Many White Evangelical Christians:  https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/31/us/jimmy-carter-evangelical-christians-cec?cid=ios_app Jimmy Carter's Life Should Make Christian Right Feel Ashamed: https://www.thedailybeast.com/jimmy-carter-represented-christianity-in-politics-at-its-best/   Other resources: 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.  

Amy Fritz reflects on lessons learned in 2024,  favorite books, and what's coming next.   Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Hire Amy to help you with your podcast. Email: amy@untangledfaithpodcast.com   Episode Highlights Most downloaded episode of 2024: The episode where Amy re-recorded her part of the conversation by herself Favorite Books Lessons Learned What's Next!   Resources mentioned This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For more information and 10% off your first month, visit Faithful Counseling- https://faithfulcounseling.com/untangled Episode 111:How to Know Who to Trust in the Religion World Episode 113 with Chuck DeGroat Othered by Jenai Auman https://amzn.to/40gPCsU Lessons From the COVID War https://amzn.to/49Z22ZM  My, Myself and Bob https://amzn.to/4a0okdM Final Accounting https://amzn.to/4gCsieY You Could Make This Place Beautiful https://amzn.to/4gxnec3 The Next Right Thing Guided Journal https://amzn.to/4iYPKow   Tell Your Friends! If you loved this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app and share it with a friend. Tag us if you share it on social media.   Follow Untangled Faith wherever you listen to podcasts Follow on Apple podcasts Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Spotify Follow on Podcast Addict   Want to share your thoughts with us or talk about partnering with the show? Email: amy@untangledfaithpodcast.com Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow me on BlueSky

Merry Christmas! In celebrity conversion news, Denzel Washington got baptized at his church in Harlem just days before his 70th birthday and became a licensed minister, and New York Times columnist, David Brooks, has written about his surprising journey from agnosticism to Christianity. What do these stories tell us about our culture's ongoing hunger for God? On the other side, David French explains why some Christians now think cruelty is acceptable. New Testament scholar, Nijay Gupta, is back to talk about what the Gospels actually say about Jesus' birth, and what our Christmas pageants get right and very wrong about the story. Also this week—an airport in New Zealand bans hugs longer than three minutes   Sponsor - Logos Bible Study App: If you want to simplify your study and go deeper into Scripture, visit www.logos.com/holypost. You can get started for free with an exclusive extended 2-month free trial.   Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order Sponsor - Faithful Counseling - This episode is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST and get 10% off   Links Mentioned in the News Segment Is this airport's 3-minute limit on goodbye hugs ‘inhumane'? https://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/10/22/max-hug-time-three-minutes-new-zealand-airport-goes-viral-for-limiting-goodbyes#:~:text=Three%20minutes%20was%20%22plenty%20of,and%20serotonin%2C%20De%20Bono%20said   Denzel Washington Gets Baptized and Becomes a Minister During Live Streamed Ceremony: 'It Took a While but I'm Here' https://people.com/denzel-washington-gets-baptized-and-becomes-minister-during-live-streamed-ceremony-8765639   Opinion | The Shock of Faith: It's Nothing Like I Thought It Would Be https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/opinion/faith-god-christianity.html    

Natasha Smith joins Amy Fritz on the Untangled Faith podcast to share her journey through grief, faith, and the power of presence during life's hardest moments. "Grief starts when you start to let go." – Natasha Smith   Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com   In this episode we talk about The emotional rollercoaster of awaiting MRI results and the devastating news Natasha's family received. The ICU waiting room as both a heavy and holy space The honest expression of grief and the complexities of maintaining faith amidst sorrow and disappointment. The importance of a supportive community. Secondary and invisible grief. How accurate theology can shape our understanding of suffering and God's role in it.   Featured Guest Natasha Smith Homepage - Natasha Smith   Resources mentioned This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For more information and for 10% off your first month, visit Faithful Counseling- https://faithfulcounseling.com/untangled Natasha Smith's book Can You Just Sit With Me? Dr. Diane Langberg- Suffering and the Heart of God: How Trauma Destroys and Christ Restores.   Tell Your Friends! If you loved this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app and share it with a friend. Tag us if you share it on social media.   Follow Untangled Faith wherever you listen to podcasts Follow on Apple podcasts Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Spotify Follow on Podcast Addict   Want to share your thoughts with us or talk about partnering with the show? Email: amy@untangledfaithpodcast.com Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow me on BlueSky

After an exhausting year of politics and the re-election of Donald Trump, what is a faithful way for Christians to navigate the next four years? Should we continue to immerse ourselves in political news, or is it better to disconnect from the media? And should Christians join the political fights online, or unplug to better serve our local communities? The Holy Post crew responds to articles by a number of Christians leaders addressing these questions. Then, New Testament scholar, N.T. Wright, is back to discuss the book of Acts. Wright says an understanding of ancient temples is the key to the message of Acts. Also this week—the origin of F-words.   Holy Post Plus Bonus Interview with N. T. Wright: https://www.patreon.com/posts/116319034/   0:00 - Intro   0:38 - Show Starts   1:30 - Theme Song   1:51 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food - Get 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to https://www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout.   2:55 - Sponsor - AG1 - Heavily researched, thoroughly purity-tested, and filled with stuff you need. Go to https://www.drinkag1.com/HOLYPOST   6:15 - Trump Cabinet Picks and Praying for Leaders   15:33 - Russell Moore on Getting Through the Trump Years   27:20 - Is the Church a Turtle?   33:39 - The Wisdom Literature    41:20 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling - This episode is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST and get 10% off   42:25 - Sponsor - Blueland - Get the special Christmas deal of up to 30% off your first order by going to https://www.Blueland.com/HOLYPOST   43:30 - Interview    47:18 - The Holy Spirit Before Pentecost?   52:09 - Ananias and Sapphira   56:17 - Why Did Early Christians Still Go to the Temple?   1:04:55 - The Church, Division, and Revelation   1:16:55 - End Credits     Links Mentioned in the News Segment: Farming Gave Us “F” and “V” https://www.science.org/content/article/ancient-switch-soft-food-gave-us-overbite-and-ability-pronounce-f-s-and-v-s?utm_campaign=ScienceNow&utm_source=Social&utm_medium=Facebook   How to Get Through the Next Four Years: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2024/11/next-four-years-donald-trump-russell-moore-election-2024/?utm_medium=widgetsocial   Go Slow and Repair Things: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2024/11/go-slow-and-repair-things-evangelicals-diverse-democracy/   All Sides News Source https://www.allsides.com/unbiased-balanced-news   Of Time and Turtles: Mending the World, Shell by Shattered Shell: A Heartwarming Compassionate Portrait of Injured Turtles, Perfect for Nature Lovers by Sy Montgomery and Matt Patterson: https://a.co/d/fTEnlVg   Other resources:   The Challenge of Acts: Rediscovering What the Church Was and Is by N. T. Wright: https://a.co/d/exFbNRH   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.  

  It's been a week since the election and why Americans voted to send Donald Trump back to the White House is beginning to come into focus. The entire Holy Post team—Phil, Skye, Kaitlyn, and Esau—is here to talk about why Trump won and how Harris lost. Was it the economy? Was it racism and misogyny? Was it identity politics or disinformation in the media? Everyone has a theory. Then New York Times columnist and Holy Post regular, David French, is back to give his take on the election. He explains why Kamala Harris's decision to focus on abortion backfired, and why January 6 did not disqualify Trump for most Americans.   0:00 - Intro   1:21 - Theme Song   1:42 - Sponsor - Glorify - Sign up for the #1 Christian Daily Devotional App to help you stay focused on God. Go to https://glorify-app.com/en/HOLYPOST to download the app today!   2:42 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order    3:50 - Show Starts   5:46 - The Shattered Democrat Coalition   10:09 - Why the Voting Patterns Shifted   15:40 - Paternalistic Party Messaging   22:11 - The Meatloaf Delusion   34:20 - Grieving to Avoid Political Resentment   39:05 - Faith Groups Mobilizing to Help Immigrants and Refugees   45:41 - Resisting Dehumanization   51:12 -  Sponsor - AG1 - Heavily researched, thoroughly purity-tested, and filled with stuff you need. Go to https://www.drinkag1.com/HOLYPOST   52:30  - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling - This episode is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST and get 10% off   53:40 - Interview    58:25 - How Abortion Influenced this Election   1:04:56 - Why Didn't Trump's Baggage Matter?    1:15:31 - The Guard Rails of Democracy   1:20:49 - Trump's Westeros   1:27:50 - End Credits     Links Mentioned in the News Segment: The Shattering of the Democratic Coalition https://www.liberalpatriot.com/p/the-shattering-of-the-democratic   The Link Between Media Consumption and Public Opinion https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/link-between-media-consumption-and-public-opinion   Faith Groups Mobilize to Protect Migrants and Refugees https://religionnews.com/2024/11/06/faith-groups-resolve-to-protect-migrants-refugees-after-trump-win/?utm_source=RNS+Updates&utm_campaign=dc59054a20-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_11_07_01_21&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c5356cb657-dc59054a20-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D   Other resources:   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.  

The 2024 election is finally here. Who won? We don't know because we recorded this episode on Monday. But we do know that MAGA men are not happy about their wives secretly voting for Kamala Harris. And a new study finds trust in American institutions—especially the media—continues to decline. Is there a way to reverse the trend? Then, to take an overdue break from politics, Skye talks to author and illustrator, John Hendrix, about his new graphic non-fiction book “The Mythmakers” about the remarkable friendship between C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. It's a fun conversation about faith, fantasy, and just a little bit of nerdiness. Also this week—a Japanese village populated with puppets will fuel your nightmares.   0:00 - Intro   1:31 - Show Starts   3:04 - Theme Song   3:25 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food - Get 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to https://www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout.   4:27- Sponsor - The Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Club - To get a Full-Size artisanal olive oil for just $1 shipping, go to https://www.GetFreshHOLYPOST.com   5:38 - Skye's Ominous New Hat   10:30 - Japanese Village Makes Puppet Population   17:25 - Ad for Women to Vote Harris in Secret?   25:10 - One Vote per Household?   30:00 - Declining Trust in Institutions?   36:15 - Cold War and Institutional Trust   40:40 - Legal Accountability   45:10 -  Sponsor - AG1 - Heavily researched, thoroughly purity-tested, and filled with stuff you need. Go to https://www.drinkag1.com/HOLYPOST   46:28  - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling - This episode is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST and get 10% off   47:37 - Interview    50:56 - The Making of “The Mythmakers”   55:50 - The Unlikely Friendship of Lewis and Tolkien   59:50 - Lewis and the True Myth   1:04:46 - Disenchanted Fandoms   1:09:35 - The Fellowship Divided   1:15:13 - Illustrating Tolkien and Lewis   1:19:23 - End Credits     Links Mentioned in the News Segment: Japanese Puppet Village https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/outnumbered-puppets-depopulated-village-japan-crafts-dolls-sense-life-rcna177216   Declining Trust in Institutions: https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-11-02/5-charts-show-americans-distrust-of-institutions-m3043a5x   Other resources: The Mythmakers: The Remarkable Fellowship of C. S. Lewis & J. R. R. Tolkien by John Hendrix: https://a.co/d/etu4BOk   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.  

Today's episode is all content from our recent live event in Chicago. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss the rapid shift in public opinion about immigration—and it's not just among Republicans. Why is support for immigration down dramatically among Democrats and independents too? Then Charlie Dates, the pastor of Progressive Baptist Church and Salem Baptist Church in Chicago, joins the show to talk about the widening divide between the black church and white evangelicalism, why he's tired of talking about white evangelicals, and where he sees hope for the future of the church in the U.S. And Holy Post producer, Mike Stralow, challenges the hosts to a quiz show decathlon. Plus, Al Pacino says there's no afterlife, and scientists discover strategically constipated tadpoles.   Head over to Holy Post Plus for the full unedited version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/holy-post-live-114053943   0:00 - Intro   1:50   - Show Starts   2:23 - Theme Song   4:14 - Al Pacino Didn't Go to Heaven   8:36 - News of the Butt: Strategically Constipated Tadpoles   15:42 - Public Opinion Shift on Immigration   19:35 - Thermostatic Public Opinion   24:00 -  How the Church Can Approach Division   34:23 - Sponsor - The National Association of Evangelicals - Listen to the Difficult to explore how Christians can become peacemakers. Go to https://www.nae.org/introduction-difficult-conversations-podcast-series/ to check it out!   35:32 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling - This episode is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST and get 10% off   36:43 - Interview with Charlie Dates   39:47 - The Black Church and Political Polarization   46:50 - Why Talk Specifically About “The Black Church” Rather Than Just “The Church?”   55:20 - Cynicism and White Naivete   1:04:50 - Pastors Excluded from Activism   1:12:43  - Sponsor - The Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Club - To get a Full-Size artisanal olive oil for just $1 shipping, go to https://www.GetFreshHOLYPOST.com   1:13:52 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling - This episode is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST and get 10% off   1:14:58 - What Would 2024 Skye and Phil Tell 2012 Skye and Phil?   1:19:13 - What Would 2024 Kaitlyn and Charlie Tell 2012 Kaitlyn and Charlie?   1:34:26 - End Credits     Links Mentioned in the News Segment: Al Pacino's Near Death Experience: https://www.avclub.com/al-pacino-near-death-experience   Tadpoles Hold in Their Poop: https://phys.org/news/2024-09-tree-frog-tadpoles-unique-contaminating.html   Thermostatic Politics: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/10/immigration-public-opinion-reversal/680196/   Other resources: 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.  

The election is just three weeks away and Phil is exhausted, Kaitlyn is concerned that evangelicals supporting Harris are making the same mistake as those supporting Trump, and Skye blames the whole mess on WWJD bracelets. Based on Kaitlyn's recent Religion News Service article, the Holy Post crew discuss a better way for Christians to think about politics and voting. Then, Wheaton College professor of theology and history, Jennifer Powell McNutt, talks to Skye about her new book, “The Mary We Forgot.” She argues that the Mary Magdalene we encounter in the Gospels is not a scandalized prostitute, but a significant supporter of Jesus' ministry and “the apostle to the apostles.” Also this week—more useless fruit fly science.   0:00 - Intro   1:51 - Show Starts   4:54 - Theme Song   5:15 - The National Association of Evangelicals - Listen to the Difficult to explore how Christians can become peacemakers. Go to https://www.nae.org/introduction-difficult-conversations-podcast-series/ to check it out!   6:21 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling - This episode is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST and get 10% off   9:18 - Fruit Fly Study on Swallowing and Happiness   15:21 - Kaitlyn Learns About 80's Bands   18:30 - Kaitlyn's Schiess's Political Method Article   23:15 - Simplicity and WWJD Bracelets   31:50 - Methods and Conclusions   47:50 - Sponsor - The Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Club - To get a Full-Size artisanal olive oil for just $1 shipping, go to https://www.GetFreshHOLYPOST.com ;x 48:58 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to https://www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order   50:04 - Interview   53:04 - Different Views of Mary Magdalene   56:44 - Church History and Interpretations of Mary Magdalene   1:06:15 - Mary Magdalene the Tower   1:18:16 - Mary Magdalene the Apostle to the Apostles   1:24:15 - How Mary Magdalene Points to Christ   1:26:58 - End Credits     Links Mentioned in the News Segment: Fruit Flies Get Happy from Swallowing https://futurism.com/neoscope/overeating-swallowing-study-esophagus-disorders-serotonin   In Search of a Christian Political Method with Kaitlyn Schiess: https://religionnews.com/2024/09/30/in-search-of-a-christian-political-method/   Other resources: The Mary We Forgot: What the Apostle to the Apostles Teaches the Church Today by Jennifer Powell McNutt: https://a.co/d/3w6oxT5   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.  

Being a cultural Christian used to be an insult, but more people are embracing the label with pride. The Holy Post crew unpacks what's behind the growing affection for cultural Christianity, and they explain why it's more important than ever to embrace the weird, supernatural beliefs of the faith. Historian Kristen Kobes Du Mez is back to discuss her new documentary, “For Our Daughters,” about the sexual abuse scandals that have shaken the faith of many in the church. She sees a link between the theology and culture that created and covered-up sexual abuse in the church, and the rise of political idolatry within evangelicalism. Also this week—hurricanes are now political, and a Haitian pastor in New Hampshire with a sense of humor invites pets to his church.   For Our Daughters Full Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkES4X_qb6c   Holy Post Plus: Getting Schooled: Debt and Theology 101 https://www.patreon.com/posts/113616129/   0:00 - Intro   1:18 - Show Starts   3:24 - Theme Song   3:45 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food - Get 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to https://www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout.   4:50 -  Sponsor - AG1 - Heavily researched, thoroughly purity-tested, and filled with stuff you need. Go to https://www.drinkag1.com/HOLYPOST   7:18 - Terry Gilliam's News of the Butt   10:30 - Haitian Priest Blesses Pets   15:05 - Hurricane Helene   23:02 - Cultural Christianity Michael Bird Article    34:58 - Why Christian Beliefs are Necessary for Christian Virtue   53:47 - Sponsor - The National Association of Evangelicals - Listen to the Difficult to explore how Christians can become peacemakers. Go to https://www.nae.org/introduction-difficult-conversations-podcast-series/ to check it out!   54:53 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling - This episode is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST and get 10% off   56:00 - Interview   1:02:26 - How Women are Blamed for Men's Sins   1:08:47 - Are Churches Better Prepared to Address Sexual Abuse?   1:14:54 - Is the Culture More Likely to Call Out Abuse Now?   1:18:17 - The Link Between January 6 and Sexual Abuse Scandals   1:24:04 - Will There Be a Church Backlash if Kamala Wins?   1:29:04 - End Credits     Links Mentioned in the News Segment: Haitian Priest Blesses Pets: https://religionnews.com/2024/10/06/in-new-hampshire-a-haitian-priest-blesses-animals-defeating-internet-pet-eating-rumors-with-laughter/   Disaster Relief for Hurricane Helene: https://www.bpr.org/bpr-news/2024-09-28/list-ways-to-donate-and-help-flood-victims-in-western-north-carolina-after-hurricane-helene   The Rise of Cultural Christianity: https://michaelfbird.substack.com/p/the-rise-of-cultural-christianity?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=313362&post_id=148631936&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=6smb2&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email   Other resources:   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.  

In a military operation straight out of a spy novel, Israel infiltrated Hezbollah's communication networks and detonated pager bombs and walkie talkies. David French and Skye discuss the operation and the long term ramifications. Then, they break down Pope Francis' controversial comments on salvation that have sparked backlash among conservative Catholics. Finally, they unpack a surprising trend: why are young men returning to church in greater numbers than women? Is it a sign of hope for the church, or something more complicated?   0:00 - Theme Song   0:17 - Episode Starts, Update on Israel   13:19 - David French on the Pope Francis   18:50 - The Pope and Existential Humility   27:56 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling - This episode is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST and get 10% off   29:04 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to https://www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order   30:35 - MAGA's Delight in Outrage   44:48 - Young Men Are Now More Religious Than Young Women   49:40 - Are Economic Shifts Drawing Men Towards the Church?   54:57 - How Secular Marketing Strategies are Changing the Church   57:46 - End Credits   Links Mentioned in the News Segment: David French on Pope Francis: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/19/opinion/pope-francis-god-election.html Men Are Now More Religious Than Women: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/23/us/young-men-religion-gen-z.html MAGA Will Fall for Anything: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/12/opinion/maga-debate-cats-dogs-haiti-trump.html   Other resources:   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.  

During last week's presidential debate, Donald Trump amplified a false rumor about Haitian immigrants eating pets in Springfield, Ohio. Since then the community, which was already facing significant challenges, has been shaken by deepening divisions, racism, and even bomb threats. We look at how church leaders in Springfield are responding, what's really behind the pet-eating lie, and why some of Trump's Christian supporters are embracing the demonstrably false story. Then, Skye talks with Robi Damelin, an 80-year-old peace activist he met during his recent trip to Israel. Robi's son was killed by a Palestinian sniper in 2002, and since then she's been partnering with grieving parents in both Israel and Palestine to advocate for peace despite growing resistance from leadership in both communities. Also this week—magic Dorito dust makes mice disappear.   0:00 - Intro   1:56 - Show Starts   4:40 - Theme Song   5:02 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food - Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to https://www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout.   6:05 - Sponsor - Blueland - Get up to 15% off your first order by going to https://www.Blueland.com/HOLYPOST   7:15 - Invisible Dorito Mice   15:15 - The Presidential Debate   22:57 - Why We've Accepted Lying   30:51 - Christians Repairing Divides in Ohio   48:21 -  Sponsor - Faithful Counseling - This episode is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST and get 10% off   49:29 - Interview   53:20 - Robi's First Act of Social Justice   1:01:28 - Vengeance and the Cycle of Violence   1:12:36 - Freed from Victimhood   1:19:17 - Where Are Things Now?   1:24:03 - End Credits   Links Mentioned in the News Segment: The Dye in Doritos Can Make Mice Transparent: https://www.popsci.com/science/dye-mice-transparent/   Trump's Lie is Another Test for Christian America: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/09/trump-haitian-immigrants-lies/679886/   Ohio Haitians Feel Panic, Local Christians Try to Repair Divides: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2024/09/haitian-immigrants-ohio-trump-vance-churches/   Other resources:   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.  

Today's show is all about perspective. First, Phil offers his perspective on the news stories fans send him on social media about Icelandic cucumbers and water buffalos, and how they compare to articles he actually likes about robotic mushrooms and avoiding gluteal amnesia. Then, a recent article explores our culture's focus on products, practices, and apps designed to increase our happiness, and why focusing on happiness is a sure way to miss it. And Christine Emba's latest article in The Atlantic looks at why government support and financial incentives have failed to reverse declining birthrates in many countries. She argues the decision to have children isn't about money but meaning. Then Amy Low shares about her memoir “The Brave In-Between” and the perspective she's gained by living with a terminal cancer diagnosis for five years. Plus, Skye and Mike Erre have different perspectives about holiday decorations.   Holy Post Plus: Bonus Interview with Amy Low: https://www.patreon.com/posts/111819242/    0:00 - Intro   1:52 - Show Starts   2:52 - Theme Song   3:14  - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to https://www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order   4:19 - Sponsor - Go to https://www.fromourplace.com and use code HOLYPOST to get 10% off site wide on beautiful cookware!   5:28 - Holiday Decor Disagreements   11:56 - Wounded Water Buffalo   15:11 - Tiktok Blamed for Cucumber Shortage   18:22 - Mushrooms Piloting Robot Hands   22:25 - Dead Butt Syndrome   28:09 - Does Tracking Happiness Make Us Miserable?   41:07 - Is the Decline of Birth Rates Really Economic?   58:45 -  Sponsor - Faithful Counseling - This episode is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST and get 10% off   59:52 - Sponsor - World Relief - Visit https://worldrelief.org/holypost/ to find out how to get two FREE e-learning courses and celebrate World Refugee Day with World Relief!   1:01:06 - Interview   1:06:01 - Why Did Amy Low Write The Brave In-Between?   1:10:10 - What Are the “Rooms” We Go Through in Life?   1:17:00 - The Honesty That Comes Out Near Death   1:23:10 - Where is the Meaning in Pain?   1:31:10 - End Credits   Links Mentioned in the News Segment: Water Buffalo That Was on the Loose in Iowa Captured: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/water-buffalo-on-loose-injured-aggressive-iowa/   Viral TikTok Video Creates Cucumber Shortage in Iceland: https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2024/09/06/viral-tiktok-video-creates-cucumber-shortage-in-iceland/   Robot controlled by a king oyster mushroom blends living organisms and machines:  https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/04/science/fungus-robot-mushroom-biohybrid/index.html   Sitting All Day Can Cause Dead Butt Syndrome: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/04/well/move/dead-butt-syndrome-gluteal-amnesia.html   Are We Happy Yet?: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/08/opinion/happiness-tracking-america.html   The Real Reason People Aren't Having Kids: https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2024/08/fertility-crisis/679319/   Other resources: The Brave In-Between: Notes from the Last Room by Amy Low: https://a.co/d/5Hm69Ic   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.