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

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

    620: Applying the 7 Deadly Sins in a Secular Age with Elizabeth Oldfield

    620: Applying the 7 Deadly Sins in a Secular Age with Elizabeth Oldfield

    Lord Acton famously said, “Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Was he right? Mike Erre is back to discuss the way Christians think about power, and why he believes our pursuit of power over the world is not the way of Jesus. Then, author Elizabeth Oldfield talks with Kaitlyn about her new book, “Fully Alive,” which uses the Seven Deadly Sins as a bridge for introducing secular people to the wisdom of Christianity. Also this week—the verdict in the Trump trail, a very unique fossil museum opens in Arizona, and Phil creates a fun new game for Christians called “Is It Persecution?”
     
    0:00 - Intro
     
    2:09 - Show Starts
     
    4:15 - Theme Song
     
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    7:09 - Wearing Cicadas
     
    9:13 - News of the Pooseum
     
    13:11 - New Game: Am I Being Persecuted?
     
    18:55 - Donald Trump Martyr Complex
     
    29:15 - Mike on Politically-Driven Spiritual-Malformation
     
    34:13 - Fitch and The Ontologically-Rooted Corruption of Power
     
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    54:55- Interview
     
    56:26 - Elizabeth Oldfield’s Faith Background
     
    1:00:39 - Writing with a Secular Audience in Mind
     
    1:03:48 - What Radicalized the Republican Voter Base?
     
    1:12:13 - PLM Syndrome
     
    1:18:53 - Attention vs. The Deadly Sin of Sloth
     
    1:24:17 - Why Save God for the End of the Book?
     
    1:29:39 - End Credits
     
     
    Links Mentioned in the News Segment:
     
    Pooseum: https://pooseum.com.au/
    Reckoning with Power: Why the Church Fails When It’s on the Wrong Side of Power by David Fitch: https://a.co/d/e1NdqoZ
     
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    Fully Alive: Tending to the Soul in Turbulent Times by Elizabeth Oldfield: https://a.co/d/iYZICBv
     
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    • 1 hr 30 min
    French Friday: The Trump Verdict, Flawed Heroes, & Shogun

    French Friday: The Trump Verdict, Flawed Heroes, & Shogun

    The verdict is in and Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts in the hush money trial. Skye Jethani and David French discuss the political implications of the guilty verdict. While neither believe the verdict will have any impact on Trump’s base, David thinks it could erode support among supporters on the bubble, but Skye remains unconvinced. Then, they discuss how we should address the legacies of historical heroes who left behind complex and sometimes troubling legacies. Is it appropriate to honor and celebrate certain aspects of these figures, or should their significant flaws compel us to dismiss them entirely? Plus, Skye and David talk about their new favorite tv show, Shogun.
     
    0:00 - Theme Song
     
    0:18 - Episode Starts
     
    0:47 - Trump Verdict
     
    7:27 - Who’s Actually Energizing Their Base?
     
    16:22 - Justice Alito and the Flag
     
    23:08 - The Politics of Officials Flying Flags
     
    29:47 - The Complexity of American Historical Figures
     
    41:40 - Facing the Sins of the Fathers Through Maturity
     
    47:06 - Shogun and Cultural Divide
     
    1:01:10 - End Credits
     
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    • 1 hr 1 min
    619: Human Sinfulness and the Evangelical Legacy of Slavery

    619: Human Sinfulness and the Evangelical Legacy of Slavery

    In a recent 60 minutes interview, Pope Francis sparked controversy when he claimed that humans are fundamentally good. Katelyn Beaty joins Phil and Kaitlyn to discuss the Pope's comments, and why our theology needs to include both the doctrine that all humans are made in the image of God and an understanding of original sin. Also, new survey data suggests that the "Religious Nones" have plateaued and religious affiliation among Gen Z is on the rise. We discuss why this might be happening and how the "weirdness" of Christianity is what makes it appealing to so many people right now. Then Skye sits down with Sean McGever to discuss his new book, Ownership: The Evangelical Legacy of Slavery in Edwards, Wesley, and Whitefield. They explore how these three historical evangelical leaders navigated the morality of slavery and the lasting impact it is still having on the Church today. Plus, even priests are not immune to Florida Man Syndrome.
     
    0:00 - Intro
     
    1:36 - Show Starts
     
    2:58 - Theme Song
     
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    5:39 - Italian Island Overrun by Goats
     
    10:31 - Pope Francis Calls Humans “Fundamentally Good?”
     
    28:20 - Ryan Burge and the Plateauing of the Nones
     
    45:57 - Florida Priest Bites Woman
     
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    51:17 - Interview
     
    59:56 - Opposing Slave Trade, but Not Slavery
     
    1:09:47 - How Edwards, Whitfield, and Wesley Influenced Attitudes About Slavery
     
    1:20:05 - Avoiding Moral Blindspots
     
    1:27:12 - End Credits



    Links Mentioned in the News Segment:
    Alicudi: Italian Island Offers Goats Up for Adoption
    https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68731003
     
    Pope Francis Draws Accusations of Heresy for Saying Humans are Good
    https://www.christianpost.com/news/pope-francis-draws-accusations-of-heresy-for-saying-humans-good.html
     
    Ryan Burge and Nones Plateau
    https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/the-nones-have-hit-a-ceiling?utm_campaign=email-half-post&r=6smb2&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
     
    Florida Priest Admits Biting Woman in Defense of Eucharist
    https://www.ncronline.org/news/florida-priest-admits-biting-woman-last-resort-defense-save-eucharist
     
    Other resources:
    Ownership: The Evangelical Legacy of Slavery in Edwards, Wesley, and Whitefield by Sean McGever: https://a.co/d/7SrPAZu
     
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    • 1 hr 27 min
    618: Commencement Controversy & Racial Reconciliation with Latasha Morrison

    618: Commencement Controversy & Racial Reconciliation with Latasha Morrison

    Kansas City Chiefs Kicker, Harrison Butker, recently gave a controversial commencement address at Benedictine College where he drew on some popular conservative talking points about Pride Month, Covid 19 policies, and the calling of women in the home. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss the problems they had with the speech, as well as their frustrations with some of the criticism of the speech, and how Butker's views seem to have been influenced more by conservative politics than the historic Catholic position on these issues. Then, Kaitlyn sits down with Latasha Morrison to talk about her new book, "Brown Faces, White Spaces." They discuss the importance of understanding historical context to grasp the roots and impacts of systemic racism, and practical ways that churches and individuals can engage in the work of racial reconciliation. Plus, a megachurch in Texas tried to manipulate a traffic study for a stop light, and Phil thinks he has proof that News of the Butt is the best part of the podcast.
     
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    0:00 - Intro
     
    1:29 - Show Starts
     
    2:26 - Theme Song
     
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    5:11 - Megachurch Manipulates Stoplight Placement
    10:49 - News of the Butt Supporters Speak Out
     
    13:35 - Harrison Butker
     
    23:00 - Why Did Butker’s Speech Get So Much Attention?
     
    29:31 - Pope Francis Says Conservatives Have “Suicidal” Mindset
     
    37:12 - Is the Media More Spiritually Formative Than the Pope?
     
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    46:40 - Interview
     
    48:20 - What is “Be the Bridge?”
     
    55:37 - Understanding Historical Context in Discussing Racial Divide
     
    59:02 - Why She Combined Personal History, Data, and the Bible in “Be the Bridge”
     
    1:03:40 - How Scripture Informs Justice
     
    1:14:14 - Jesus, the Suffering Servant
     
    1:19:53 - Maintaining Hope for Restoration
     
    1:24:48 - End Credits



    Links Mentioned in the News Segment:
     
    Texas Megachurch Hits the Brakes After Trying to Skew a Traffic Study: https://religionnews.com/2024/05/14/a-texas-megachurch-tried-to-fudge-a-traffic-study-to-get-a-new-light-it-did-not-end-well-josh-howerton-lakepointe-church/
     
    Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica Rebut Harrison Butker as No One Else Could:
    https://www.yahoo.com/news/benedictine-sisters-mount-st-scholastica-100700734.html?
     
    Pope Francis says U.S. Conservatives Have a “Suicidal Attitude”:
    https://www.axios.com/2024/05/20/pope-francis-60-minutes-interview-takeaways
     
    Other resources:
    Be the Bridge: Pursuing God’s Heart for Racial Reconciliation: https://a.co/d/eZLQFB6
     
    Brown Faces, White Spaces: Confronting Systemic Racism to Bring Healing and Restoration: https://a.co/d/bERMEXN
     
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    • 1 hr 25 min
    617: Apple Crushes It & the Future of Christianity with Matthew Niermann

    617: Apple Crushes It & the Future of Christianity with Matthew Niermann

    A new iPad advertisement showing musical instruments and art supplies being crushed by a hydraulic press has triggered a backlash against Apple and provoked a wider discussion about the impact of technology on communities and creativity. Jonathan Haidt says religious kids have better mental health on average because they’re connected to incarnate congregations, and the Catholic Church disciplines an AI priest. Then, Kaitlyn talks to Matthew Niermann about the Lausanne Movement’s massive new report on global Christianity and the major trends shaping the future of the church. Also this week—beware of cicada rain!
     
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    0:00 - Intro
     
    0:42 - Show Starts
     
    1:54 - Theme Song
     
    2:16 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order
     
    3:22 - World Relief - Visit https://worldrelief.org/holypost/ to download your family refugee guide and learn more about the Path Community
     
    4:13 - Catching up on learning German and the Holy Post live event
     
    8:44 - Cicadas’ Powerful Urine
     
    13:41- Apple Crushes Incarnation
     
    23:58 - The Desire of Incarnation
     
    29:01 - Jonathan Haidt and the Anxious Secular Kids
     
    35:30 - An AI Priest is laicized
     
    48:24 - The Church in a Hydraulic Press
     
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    56:26 - Interview
     
    58:03 - What is The Lausanne Movement?
     
    1:02:35 - Polycentric Christianity
     
    1:12:27 - What Challenges and Opportunities Come with this Shift?
     
    1:20:30 - The Question of Our Era: What Does it Mean to be Human?
     
    1:30:35 - End Credits



    Links Mentioned in the News Segment:
    Why Cicadas Power Spray Their Pee
    https://www.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2024/04/24/cicadas-emerge-2024-pee-mist/73423177007/
     
    Rage Against the Apple Machine
    https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2024/may-web-only/pastor-apple-ipad-ad-apology-crush-reality.html
     
    Jonathan Haidt Religion Tweet
    https://twitter.com/JonHaidt/status/1773692138724655394
     
    AI ‘Priest’ Sparks More Online Backlash Than Belief
    https://www.ncronline.org/news/ai-priest-sparks-more-backlash-belief
     
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    Lausanne Movement: https://lausanne.org/
     
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    • 1 hr 31 min
    616: Black Church Politics & Messy Authenticity with Nancy French

    616: Black Church Politics & Messy Authenticity with Nancy French

    Phil is back! He gives an update about his family’s harrowing medical emergency. Then, new data shows the Democratic Party’s grip on Black Christians may be slipping. Esau McCaulley shares his take on the reason. Nancy French talks with Skye about the themes in her new memoir, “Ghosted,” including church sexual abuse, political tribalism, trauma, and her miraculous experiences with God. Also this week—another book ban backfires, and defensive driving Florida style.
     
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    6:04 - Phil Explains the Medical Emergency
     
    15:52 - The Surgery
     
    24:25 - Esau’s Childhood Stomach Surgery
     
    26:50 - Florida Man Rescues Friend from Alligator
     
    28:14 - Florida Man Tries to Ban Bible from Schools
     
    35:06 - Have Democrats Lost the Black Church?
     
    49:03 - Esau’s Dream Proposal
     
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    53:28 - Interview
     
    55:10 - Charismatic Experiences
     
    59:18 - How Did the Frenches Not End Up in MAGA?
     
    1:03:48 - What Radicalized the Republican Voter Base?
     
    1:08:25 - Where There Signs 20 Years Ago That Radicalization Was Coming? 
     
    1:11:30 - Pro-Life Republicans Changing Their Stances?
     
    1:22:20 - What’s the Future for the GOP?
     
    1:33:58 - End Credits



    Links Mentioned in the News Segment:
    Man Runs Over Alligator with Truck to Save Neighbor from Attack
    https://people.com/man-runs-over-alligator-with-truck-to-save-neighbor-from-attack-8637962#:~:text=A%20Florida%20man%20ran%20over,a%20pond%20in%20Collier%20County.
     
    Florida Atheist Uses State’s New Book Banning Law to Object to the Bible
    https://www.huffpost.com/entry/chaz-stevens-bible-ban_n_6268e98ee4b0ea625c0e2b58
     
    Have Democrats Lost the Black Church?
    https://religionunplugged.com/news/2024/4/15/have-the-democrats-lost-the-black-church
     
    Other resources:
     
    Ghosted: an American Story by Nancy French: https://a.co/d/hwzJItt
     
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    • 1 hr 26 min

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