The Holy Post Phil Vischer
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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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608: Defining the Gospel & Who’s a “Real” Christian with Matthew Bates
Earlier this year, John MacArthur said that Martin Luther King Jr. was “a nonbeliever who misrepresented everything about Christ and the gospel.” Last week, Justin Giboney responded with an article in CT explaining why MacArthur was wrong about MLK. This leads Phil, Kaitlyn, and Skye to ask when is it appropriate to define who is, and who is not, a true Christian, and what criteria should we use? Theologian Matthew Bates is back to discuss his new book, “Why the Gospel?” He defines six popular “malformed” gospels, and why bypassing the importance of Jesus’ kingship is dangerous for the church. Also this week—A Christian musician from Ireland claims Taylor Swift is satanic, and beware of the bonnacon!
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0:56 - Intro
2:46 - Show Starts
5:05 - Theme Song
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6:34 - News of the Butt
12:47 - Taylor Swift Satanic Ritual
21:57 - John MacArthur on Martin Luther King Jr.
48:46 - Should We Ask Who Is or Isn’t a Christian?
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53:25 - Interview
54:19 - Why the Gospel?
59:49 - The Kinghood of Jesus
1:06:41- Christ Installed on the Throne
1:37:43 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment:
Animal with ‘Amazing Flatulence’ Found in Medieval Book
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn04rd314lro
Taylor Swift is Engaging in Satanic Rituals in Live Shows, Christian Artist Claims: ‘Music is Dangerous’
https://www.christianpost.com/news/taylor-swift-engaging-in-satanic-rituals-in-shows-musician-claims.html
Why John MacArthur is Wrong About MLK
https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2024/march-web-only/why-john-macarthur-is-wrong-mlk-tgc-woke-justice-gospel.html
Mass Deportation of Immigrants Destroys More Native-Born American Jobs Than They Create
https://reason.com/volokh/2024/03/10/mass-deportations-of-immigrants-destroy-more-native-born-american-jobs-than-they-create/
Other resources:
Why the Gospel? Living the Good News of King Jesus with a Purpose by Matthew W. Bates: https://a.co/d/gRbf6xx
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607: The Gift of Disillusionment with Mike Cosper
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607: Are you feeling disillusioned about your faith? About your church? You’re definitely not alone. Creator of “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill” podcast, Mike Cosper, is back to talk about his new book, “Land of My Sojourn,” and how he came to embrace disillusionment as a gift. Also this week, Mike Erre joins Phil and Skye to discuss a new article trying to define and differentiate Christian Conservatism from Christian Nationalism. And they use these definitions to interpret Donald Trump’s recent remarks to the National Religious Broadcasters. Plus, Italy is using DNA testing to catch canine public offenders.
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2:03 - Show Starts
3:20 - Theme Song
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6:09 - Sam the Eagle
7:46 - Announcement
10:50 - News of the Butt - Dog Poop DNA Test
18:06 - Christian Nationalism vs Christian Conservatism
35:34 - Conservative, Nationalist, or Blasphemous Game Show
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59:47 - Interview
1:01:51 - Land of my Sojourn
1:08:08 - Why do we stay in denial?
1:17:54 - Seminary Preacher’s Sons
1:22:58 - Who Does Church Planting Draw?
1:37:43 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment:
Christian Conservatism vs. Christian Nationalism
https://www.christianpost.com/voices/christian-conservatism-versus-christian-nationalism.html
Trump Revival of Christian Power Speech
https://religionnews.com/2024/02/23/trump-promises-a-revival-of-christian-power-in-speech-to-national-religious-broadcasters/
Other resources:
Land of my Sojourn: The Landscape of a Faith Lost and Found: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0830847340?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_VPPGWKCP3PD145XKHRPK
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606: Alabama Embryos & Catechizing Kids with Todd Hains & Natasha Kennedy
Last week the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos created for in-vitro fertilization have the legal status of children, essentially ending all IVF treatments in the state. Some are applauding the ruling as both a morally and theologically consistent affirmation of human life. But others, including some Christians, are saying the pro-life movement is taking things too far. Then, how do we teach kids the core doctrines of the Christian faith when most adults in our churches don’t know them either? Kaitlyn interviews the creators of a new series of children’s books designed to catechize both kids and their parents. Also this week, a new survey suggests Christian Nationalism is in decline, but we think the data is hot garbage.
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2:13- Show Starts
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6:25 - Jesus and Candy
8:42 - Alabama IVF Law
35:27 - Poorly Phrased Christian Nationalism Survey
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51:05 - Interview with Todd Hains & Natasha Kennedy
54:06 - Importance of Catechesis
56:51 - Getting it Published at Lexam
1:03:22 - Not Dumbing it Down
1:08:11 - The Approach to the Illustrations
1:27:07 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in the News Segment:
Ryan Burge Article
https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/has-christian-nationalism-intensified
Christianity Today Article
https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2024/february/alabama-embryos-ivf-frozen-storage-pro-life-ruling-protecti.html
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French Friday: Biden's Age & MAGA's Violence
David and Skye discuss the upcoming primary election—if most people agree that Biden is too old to hold office, why hasn’t he stepped down? Would a different vice president give voters more confidence? Pastors, doctors, and politicians are routinely threatened with physical violence by MAGA—is this our fault for not standing up publicly against this behavior?
0:00 - Theme Song
0:18 - Episode Starts
0:40 - Biden’s Age
11:14 - Ezra Klein Suggests Democrats Leave Biden
21:33 - Is It Too Risky to Drop Biden?
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32:53 - Trump’s Dedicated Base
37:52 - MAGA’s Violent Threats
44:02 - Silence Permits MAGA Violence
52:33 - Republicans and Career Self-Preservation
57:12 - Local Churches Need Courage
1:06:35 - End Credits
Links Mentioned in Episode
Democrats Have a Better Option Than Biden
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/16/opinion/ezra-klein-biden-audio-essay.html
MAGA’s Violent Threats Are Warping Life in America
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/18/opinion/magas-violent-threats-are-warping-life-in-america.html
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605: Market-Driven Christianity & Abortion Beyond Politics with Angela Weszely
A new book argues that the rise and decline of the Contemporary Christian Music industry helps explain the political idolatry of many Christians, and Karen Swallow Prior says the biblical manhood industry is a scam. These stories lead Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn to discuss whether American evangelicalism is defined more by consumer markets than by theology. Angie Weszely, the CEO of ProGrace, is back to talk about how the church can actually create a culture of life after the overturning of Roe. She says we need to stop seeing abortion as primarily a political and legal issue, and instead recognize that it’s also a pastoral, practical, and emotional one. Also this week, why does Tucker love Russia? And Trumpers ’n sneakers.
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1:10 - Intro
2:53 - Show Starts
3:49 - Theme Song
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5:29 - Skye’s Theory on Tucker Carlson
10:06 - Trump’s Snazzy Gold Sneakers
13:09 - CCM as a Reflection of American Christianity
43:49 - Biblical Manhood Industrial
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57:10 - Interview
59:25 - Why “Should it be Legal” Isn’t Enough
1:07:58 - Ending vs. Banning Abortion
1:12:57 - Communicating without Shaming
1:19:04 - The Power of Grace
1:29:32 - End Credits
Links mentioned in news segment:
How Contemporary Christian Music Explains American Christianity
https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2024/february-web-only/contemporary-christian-music-ccm-russell-moore-american.html
The ‘Biblical Manhood’ Industry is a Scam
https://religionnews.com/2024/02/15/the-biblical-manhood-industry-is-a-scam/
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604: Faulty Foot Washing & Pagan Christianity with Nijay Gupta
The “He Gets Us” campaign ran a Super Bowl ad showing culture war combatants washing each other’s feet. It has conservative Christians upset and non-Christians confused. Phil, Kaitlyn, and Skye react to the ad and unpack the many ways we misunderstand the meaning of Jesus washing his disciples’ feet. Then, New Testament professor Nijay Gupta is back to discuss his new book “Strange Religion” about what made early Christianity so weird and compelling. He explains what Roman religion looked like before Christianity, and how those pagan values and practices are returning. Plus, Chinese spy pigeons and swearing parrots.
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3:29 - Theme Song
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5:02 - Skye and U2 in Las Vegas
10:27 - Foul-Mouthed Fowls
16:50 - Spies in Disguise as Pigeons
21:40 - Foot-Washing Superbowl Ad
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49:16 - Interview
51:38 - Strange Religion
1:05:31 - What was Roman religion like?
1:13:40 - Modern Pagan Christianity
1:32:15 - End Credits
Links:
Strange Religion: How the First Christians Were Weird, Dangerous, and Compelling: https://a.co/d/1BL9BXf
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Customer Reviews
Challenges you to think differently
Yes it’s funny. Yes it snarky. And yes it questions the church today and whether or not Christ would recognize his people in the world. The hosts have strong opinions, but back them up with their knowledge of the Bible. I am on who questions much of what I believe about the world. Thank you for making this apart of my spiritual journey.
Illegal vs legal immigration is what people are concerned about. Not the color of skin coming in.
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