The Holy Post

King Charles III addressed Congress last week, citing his Christian faith as a foundation for pluralism and peace. President Trump, in contrast, gave a speech welcoming the King that referenced Christianity as a cultural identity requiring exclusion and protection. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn unpack the two very different visions of faith. Alan Noble is back to discuss his new book, "To Live Well," and why young people are looking for virtues that are grounded in something more than online influencer advice. Also this week: Was the shooter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner a devout evangelical or a crazed leftist? Matthew Sorens from World Relief gives us an update on what's happening with immigrants and refugees. Why are Americans losing the art of hanging out with strangers? And a bear suit insurance scam.
Immigration Update: Matthew Soerens shares timely updates on immigration policy and why this moment calls for thoughtful Christian advocacy. To schedule virtual meeting with your lawmakers and access the Advocacy Guide, visit https://www.WorldRelief.org/AdvocateNow by May 29th!
 
0:00 - Show Starts
 
2:27 - Theme Song
 
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4:23 - Who's right, Mike or Kaitlyn?
 
6:45 - Animal News: Bears Costumes!
 
14:50 - World Relief Update with Matthew Sorens! https://www.WorldRelief.org/AdvocateNow
 
23:18 - The King and the President
 
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43:22 - Third Spaces
 
59:50 - Interview
 
1:16:35 - Love and Risk
 
1:26:38 - Deconstruction as Reformation
 
1:33:09 - End Credit
 
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Insurance Fraudster in Bear's Clothing:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czxrq7rx9lqo
 
Third Places Article:
https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2022/04/third-places-meet-new-people-pandemic/629468/
 
Other Resources:
To Live Well: Practical Wisdom for Moving Through Chaotic Times by Alan Noble: https://amzn.to/42PC2NK
 
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Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn hosted a live podcast recording in Atlanta on April 22. They were joined by Grammy-winning hip-hop artist Lecrae to discuss his journey through doubt and deconstruction toward a renewed faith in Christ. He shared what helped him through the dark season, and why he felt the need to abandon the "fraud" but not the "faith." They also discussed the tenets of Just War Theory, innovative Chinese cars, and they responded to audience questions you won't want to miss.
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0:00 - Show Starts
 
1:09 - Theme Song
 
2:17 - Sponsor - Feeding America - Feeding America, led by neighbors! Give now to end hunger at https://www.feedingamerica.org
 
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4:45 - Futuristic Toilet Car!
 
9:43 - Just War Theory
 
22:40 - Lecrae and Deconstruction
 
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37:38 - Reconstruction and Jesus
 
45:45 - Constructing in Christian Community
 
52:09 - Ethic in Every Aspect of Life
 
1:04:27 - End Credit
 
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Chinese Car-Toilet! 
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1l92yv4mydo
 
Cardinal Robert McElroy on Just War Theory:
https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691637280/morality-and-american-foreign-policy?srsltid=AfmBOopBeII5JJscjOGHPcg786VqJnfYnNKmFV1n3OVRpnHwsPB8wqwG
 
Just War Theory is Supposed to be Frustrating:
https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/04/just-war-theory-is-supposed-to-be-frustrating-iran-war-trump/



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Anthropic has sought the help of Christian theologians to make Claude, their A.I. model, more ethical, but they are also meeting with representatives from other religious and philosophical traditions. Should this make us more optimistic about tech companies controlling the future? The Atlantic has a story about the popularity of John Mark Comer even among non-religious young adults. Is his advocacy of contemplative Christian practices the answer to digital secularism our culture has been searching for? Kelsey Kramer McGinnis, co-author of "The Myth of Good Christian Parenting," talks with Skye about the explosive rise of evangelical parenting books in the late 20th century and the prosperity theology behind them. She says the same ideas are still popular today, but they are taking new forms. Also this week—debriefing the Stuckey vs. French debate.
 
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0:00 - Show Starts
 
3:37 - Theme Song
 
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6:28 - Allie Beth Stuckey and David French
 
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29:23 - Raising AI to Be Ethical
 
40:14 - Are People Turning to Spiritual Practices?
 
51:36 - Interview
 
58:42 - Children as Programmable Machines
 
1:06:11 - Authoritarianism and Parenting
 
1:15:50 - Christian Parenting and Trump
 
1:29:03 - End Credits
 
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
David French on the Allie Beth Stuckey Show:
https://pod.link/1359249098/episode/YjcxMTA1N2EtMzllZi0xMWYxLThlNzUtZDNiMzYyODYxMjQ1?view=apps&sort=popularity
 
Can AI be a child of God?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2026/04/11/anthropic-christians-claude-morals/
 
The Atlantic on Spiritual Practices
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/05/john-mark-comer-spiritual-practices/686586/



Other Resources:
The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed a Generation of Evangelical Families (Breaking the Cycle of Religious Trauma and Corporal Punishment) by Kelsey Kramer McGinnis: https://amzn.to/4d1A0iv
 
Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/
 
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It's been another week of deranged comments and posts from the President. This time he has targeted Pope Leo by accusing him of being weak on crime and catering to the radical left. Mr. Trump followed up by posting an A.I. image of himself as Jesus. The outrage was swift, including from his own MAGA supporters, but are they actually to blame for his messianic self-image? On Palm Sunday, the Pope said Jesus does not hear the prayers of those who wage war. Most assume he was referring to the Secretary of Defense's wrathful prayer for U.S. troops in Iran. Defenders of Pete Hegseth's prayer say he was just quoting the Bible, so what's the problem? Bri Stensrud, the director of Women of Welcome, explains why conservative evangelical women are rising up to support the dignity of immigrants and refugees even as many of their churches remain silent. Also this week—caffeinated cocaine sharks are roaming the Caribbean.
 
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0:00 - Show Starts
 
2:08 - Theme Song
 
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4:42 - David French Debates Chris Christie
 
9:55 - Holy Post Live with Lecrae!
 
11:16 - Cocaine Sharks!
 
14:45 - Pope vs President
 
18:31 - Trump "Jesus/Doctor" AI Image 
 
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28:38 - Trump as Salvific Figure
 
30:30 - Imprecatory Psalms
 
41:31 - Love Thy Enemies and Thy Imprecatory Psalms
 
51:17 - Interview
 
52:55 - What is Women of Welcome?
 
59:08 - Strong Borders Without Cruelty
 
1:12:08 - Toxic Empathy and Women
 
1:21:51 - Church Leaders and Silence
 
1:29:03 - End Credits
 
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Lecrae on Tiny Desk:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbMxucbIVP4&list=RDjbMxucbIVP4&start_radio=1
 
Sharks on Cocaine and Caffeine:
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/cocaine-sharks-drugs-bahamas-eleuthera
 
Karen Park on Imprecatory Psalms:
https://www.ncronline.org/opinion/st-augustine-key-difference-between-pete-hegseth-and-pope-leo



Other Resources:
Bri's Last Appearance on the Show: 
https://pod.link/591157388/episode/NjY2YjYyYzUtMTRmNi00YTkyLWIwZTgtMGE2MjI1YjBiZmZm?view=apps&sort=popularity
 
Women of Welcome:
https://www.womenofwelcome.com/
 
Start with Welcome: The Journey toward a Confident and Compassionate Immigration Conversation by Bri Strensrud: https://amzn.to/3NXrYi8
 
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We have a roundup of extravagant Easter celebrations, including helicopter egg drops, holy week drone shows, and skydiving bunnies. But what do these spectacles really achieve, and what do they communicate about the way of Jesus? Bible sales are breaking records. Is Donald Trump the reason? Conservative writer Peter Wehner, who worked for three Republican administrations, is back to explain how MAGA has rewired evangelical morality and what pastors should do about it. Also this week, the contrasting Easter messages of the Pope and the President.
 
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3:43 - Theme Song
 
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5:48 - Candy Day
 
8:37 - Pope and President Easter Messages
 
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25:12 - Easter Spectacles
 
32:11- Was the Resurrection "Spectacle?"
 
40:32 - Bible Sales Double
 
50:48 - Interview
 
54:35 - Where MAGA Came From
 
1:05:18 - Will MAGA Burn Out?
 
1:16:36 - Pastors in Political Controversy
 
1:24:42 - End Credits
 
Links Mentioned in News Segment:
Easter Drones:
https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/04/churches-try-drones-and-skydiving-bunnies-for-easter-outreach/
 
Luxury Bibles:
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/05/us/luxury-bibles.html
 
Other Resources:
How Trump Killed Conservatism by Peter Wehner:
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/03/trump-maga-conservatism/686501/
 
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