The SkyePod

Skye and Drew discuss the doubt thrown on an OnlyFans model's public faith conversion, Spring Hill church discontinues livestreaming services, Dawkin's claims he's a "cultural Christian," and the Youtube prophets of the eclipse eat poop (metaphorically speaking). Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-drews-102167526

Alistar Begg comes under fire for advice on going to a relative's transgender wedding, studies say trust in pastors is declining, Jesus painting is considered is "too sensual," Apple tries to popularize VR goggles, and Tucker Carlson seems to turn against America... lots of ground covered in this week's Skyepod! Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-drews-98550603

Holy Post Media is no stranger to accusations of both-sidesism. Skye and Kaitlyn talk about why they believe pointing out problems on both sides isn’t simple equivocation or conflict-avoidance, but instead a responsibility—and maybe even a way to avoid idolatry.   0:04 - Theme Song   1:18 - Defining Both-Sidesism   8:22 - Is it false equivalency?   13:15 - Are we just placating conservatives?   24:47 - Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus:  https://www.patreon.com/posts/139216097/  

Skye and Drew open this edition of Drew’s News by reflecting on Charlie Kirk's assassination and the string of recent political violence. Is this analogous to the 1960's—or the 1910's? But there’s other stuff on their minds—midlife faith crises, declining grades in plublic schools, and—“Jesus glow-ups” on Tiktok? Skye and Drew look at all of this news and try to make sense of it all.   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/138694494/

Most people think improv is about being quick and funny, but what if it’s really about learning to listen, let go of control, and trust the people around you? Skye talks with Jeff Ash, founder of Westside Improv Theater, about how the principles of improv, like saying yes and, can shape our parenting, our faith, and even our view of God. Listen to the full episode by taking advantage of a 1 week free trial of Holy Post Plus! https://www.patreon.com/posts/138159008/   0:05 - Theme Song   2:15 - Jeff’s Path to Improv?   6:36 - The Key is Listening   13:47 - Long-Form Improv and Humanity   21:30 - Improv and Parenting   24:24 - Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/138159008/  

An amendment to the Constitution has not been ratified since 1992, and with the political corruption and chaos of recent years, some believe we are overdue. Skye Jethani talks with David French about what's broken within the American government, why our political parties are unlikely to fix it, and why the survival of the republic might depend on a spiritual awakening among evangelicals. 0:00 - Theme Song 8:02 - Has the Two-Party System Gotten Worse? 16:00 - The Purpose of Parties 24:40 - Malformative News Media 56:09 - The Need for Virtuous Leaders 1:04:30 - End Credits

Justin Brierley believes there’s a surprising rebirth in the belief in God—he’s hosted conversations between people of very different faiths for years, and he think’s something’s happening, but many critics and statisticians disagree. What’s Brierley’s response to this skepticism?   0:00 - Theme Song   3:05 - Revival?   14:10 - Which churches are growing?   17:40 - Backlash to Secularism?   26:57 - Sign Up for Holy Post Plus to Get the Full Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/137027971/   Bible Society’s report on “The Quiet Revival:” https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/research/quiet-revival   Surprising Rebirth podcast: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/    Books: 'Why I’m Still A Christian’ & ’The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God’ https://justinbrierley.com/the-surprising-rebirth-of-belief-in-god/    Justin's newsletter https://justinbrierley.com/get-justins-newsletter/     'Responding To The Rebirth’ Conference on 22 Nov: http://rebirthconference.net/

Did AI prove the existence of God? Drew and Skye think that might be the wrong question—what’s the point of apologetics in the first place? Drew’s here with some news—man-keeping, post-secularism, and his dog’s literary name.   Topics Covered Secretary of Defense Retweeting Doug Wilson: https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/08/politics/video/christian-nationalist-doug-wilson-pam-brown-digvid   The Emotional Labor of Mankeeping: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/28/well/family/mankeeping-definition.html   ChatGPT Declares God Exists: https://www.christianpost.com/voices/chatgpt-says-its-a-fact-that-god-exists.html   Post-Secular Society?: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/are-we-moving-from-post-christianity-to-post-secularism/id1462274371?i=1000719760672   0:00 - Theme Song   2:20 - Why’s Only Half the Show Free?   5:40 - Christian Nationalist Pastor Retweeted by Secretary of Defense   10:40 - Is the Secretary of Defense Anti-American?   25:50 - Emotional Labor of Mankeeping (Not Manscaping)   27:02 - Sign Up for Holy Post Plus to Get the Full Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/136493486/

Carmen Imes joins to talk about the Temple and the Ark of the Covenant—and how much of it is redeemed Egyptian religious imagery. Why is the New Jerusalem in Revelation cubic shaped? Were Egyptian statues’ noses cut off on purpose?   This was a great episode from the earlier days of The SkyePod when it had a smaller following—we're rereleasing it so you don't miss it!   0:13 - Theme Song   3:25 - Importance of Temple   12:40 - Adapted Pagan Imagery   19:04 - Genesis 1, the Cosmic Temple   22:08 - End Credits   The Temple and the Church’s Mission: A Biblical Theology of the Dwelling Place of God: https://a.co/d/dVA1ypn   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus

Some Christians are calling for Chip and Joanna Gaines to be cancelled because their new HBO home improvement show features a married same-sex couple. David French and Skye Jethani discuss whether it’s really a principled stand for traditional Christian values, or a target of opportunity for online trolls. Scenes of starvation in Gaza are provoking international outrage, and even Israeli human rights organizations are now calling the situation a “genocide.” As Israel’s most important ally, what is America’s responsibility? And season 4 of “The Bear” includes powerful themes of repentance and redemption.   0:00 - Theme Song   1:58 - Chip and Joanna Gaines Controversy   20:18 - Pluralism   29:35 - Gaza Update   35:47 - Laws of War   45:48 - Moral Injury   51:19 - The Bear and Repentance   1:06:15 - End Credits

In this highly theological edition of The SkyePod, Skye answers questions about free will, Heaven, and hearing the voice of God. What red flags should we look for to see if we are hearing the Holy Spirit or just ourselves? Will we have free will in Heaven? And why would Skye choose the Star Wars prequel trilogy over the Star Wars sequel trilogy?   Questions covered: If you had to watch one Star Wars trilogy that's not the OT, would you watch the prequel trilogy or the sequel trilogy? There has been a lot of talk lately in Christian circles about how doubts are fine. That God can handle our doubts and questions and that doubts and questions ultimately grow our faith. This is a nice change from the history of shaming doubt in the church. However, I struggle with passages in the gospels where it appears that Jesus rebukes people for not having enough faith. How do you reconcile these rebukes with the idea that God can handle our doubts and questions? How do you read all the books you discuss in your interviews? Do you take speed reading classes, have a system to skim through them, or have people who read and summarize them for you? I've always been a reader, and I can read faster than the average person, but there's no way I could talk about all the books you discuss. How do you do that? I have a friend who in the last few years started reading early church fathers (ie.Augustine, Aquinas, Ignatius). After being raised in a good Christian family his entire life, he now believes the only way to follow God is to convert to Roman Catholicism. Can you help me understand this leap? If the ability to sin is what makes obedience valuable (we are not robots who have to obey), why doesn't that follow through to heaven/new earth? If there is no sin there, does the inability to sin cheapen our obedience/love? Or will we have the ability, but won't choose it? Does competition that comes from sports belong in New Creation? How do you know whether the voice in your head is the Holy Spirit or your own mind?   This episode is available only for Holy Post Plus subscribers. Not a subscriber? Head on over to: https://www.patreon.com/posts/134877920/

Will God use technology to enact immortality? Skye and Drew are skeptical about all kinds of technology—ChatGPT speaking in tongues, Lexapro worship songs, and Peter Thiel’s boasts of technology letting us achieve immortality.   0:03 - Theme Song   11:25 - Have Mercy on Me, a Zinner   22:00 - Lexapro and Jesus   26:54 - End Credits   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/134355122/

The long-awaited Superman movie is out—Skye, David French, and Esau McCaulley went to an early screening and are here to share their opinions. How does this version of Superman reflect our changing relationship with power and authority?  0:03 - Theme Song 4:30 - James Gunn 14:44 - Good, but not Subtle 22:55 - Past the Origin 31:50 - Gen Z’s Superman 40:50 - Populism and Superman 51:30 - Superman the Immigrant 57:47 - End Credits Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-superman-133842394

Skye Jethani shares the introduction and first chapter of his new book, The World Born in You. He talks about how his relationship to his own name, his family, and his ethnicity changed and reshaped his entire view of empathy—and how radical empathy is exemplified by an unlikely biblical figure.   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/133254793/edit Read the Introduction for Free and sign up to Holy Post Plus using promo code "BOOK" to get 20% off:  https://theworldborninyou.com/introduction/

A tragic political assassination in Minnesota has raised new alarms about the radicalization happening inside certain corners of American Christianity. David French and Skye Jethani discuss the rise of spiritual warfare language within independent Pentecostal and charismatic movements, and how this language is spilling over into mainstream evangelicalism. Then, they turn to a major Supreme Court case that could reshape how pornography is accessed online. Should adults be required to verify their identity to view explicit content and does the state have a responsibility to protect children from online harm?   0:00 - Theme Song   1:42 - The Problem of the Christian Assassin   19:22 - Why So Much Warfare Imagery?   35:42 - Trump and Prophecy   49:20 - Digital Porn Laws in Texas   1:01:20 - End Credits   Lifeway Report on Christians Believing Heresy: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2018/10/what-do-christians-believe-ligonier-state-theology-heresy/  

Paul Putz from Baylor University is here to explain to Skye about how sports, football especially, has become so associated with Christianity in America. He traces the history from the early 1900’s, how it tied into the social gospel, racism, liberal Protestantism—and how it’s evolved to what we see today. And what’s a “Middlebrow Protestant?”   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/131693525/

Drew and Skye think a lot of our problems come back to the same thing: pursing success over incarnation connectional and spiritual maturity. Do psychedelics tie into this? Maybe! Scandals? Could be! Digital churches? You betcha—join in for a slew of stories and learn why Drew and Skye don’t approve of the Unabomber.   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/131336489/

Skye and Mike answers your questions. With A.I. becoming more prominent, it begs the obvious question: is it a form of… necromancy? And what heresy risks are there in saying that God can’t see the future? And of course, Skye has thoughts on Lord of the Rings adaptations. Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/130806788/   Read the Introduction to Skye’s new book and sign up to Holy Post Plus to follow along as the book is written: holypost.com/book

Since taking office in January, Trump's net worth has increased by nearly $3 billion thanks to his family-branded cryptocurrencies being purchased by foreign governments and businesses. He accepted a Boeing 747 as a "gift" from the government of Qatar, and has issued pardons to people who paid $1 million to attend a fundraiser dinner. David French explains why the Constitution's prohibition against foreign gifts is being ignored, and why Trump's shameless corruption has been met with silence by journalists and politicians.  French and Skye Jethani also discuss why Trump's evangelical supporters don't care about his corruption, and how celebrity pastors and the Prosperity Gospel prepared them to accept the President's behavior as acceptable. Then, they discuss the case before the Supreme Court seeking to allow religious charter schools to receive public funding. French and Jethani examine the pros and cons of school choice and why Christians may want to reconsider accepting tax dollars for religious education.   0:00 - Theme Song   3:20 - Trump’s New Plane   11:00 - Trump’s Shamelessness   20:00 - Personal Corruption   34:20 - Are Charter Schools Public Schools?   54:08 - Public Schools as an Equalizer   1:05:40 - End Credits   Follow along with the writing of The World Born in You by Skye Jethani by signing up for Holy Post Plus and use code BOOK for 20% off: https://www.patreon.com/c/holypost   The Trump Presidency’s World-Historical Heist by David Frum: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/05/trump-golden-age-corruption/682935/

Skye’s new book, The World Born in You, is all about how to navigate the current world without fear, anger, and power grabs—but he has a novel idea for how to write it. Come along and see what this is all about!   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/129642718/