Podcast
The SkyePod
Hosted by Skye Jethani · EN
Get a peek inside Skye's mind. Full episodes can be found at holypost.com/skyepod
93episodes
Episodes
Newest firstAll episodes
The SkyePod - Liberalism
Oct 3100:35:01Summary readySkye and Kaitlyn talk Liberalism, a political philosophy that's shaped our world—but the word has become totally conflated with whatever is considered "left-wing." What is liberalism, why was it instrumental in constructing the American Experiment, and why does Skye seem so much more positive about it than Kaitlyn is? 0:02 - Theme Song 4:04 - Liberals or Liberalism? 16:22 - Rights and Liberalism and Democracy 22:38 - Necessities of Illiberal Institutions 34:08 - Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/142446444/edit
SummaryThe SkyePod - Jordan Raynor
Oct 2400:27:27Summary readyJordan Raynor joins Skye to talk about Christians throughout history who demonstrate how faith and work go together, from TV star Fred Rogers to the inventor of the Lego brick to a civil rights leader Fannie Lou Hamer. What can these people teach us about how our faith plays out outside of ministry positions? 0:06 - Theme Song 0:38 - Work and Faith 7:26 - Instrumental Thinking 12:40 - Mere Christians: Binge-Worthy Biographies That Show You How to Glorify God in Your Work by Jordan Raynor: https://a.co/d/aa8wTvq 14:56 - Mister Rogers and Masculinity 26:33 - Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/141374629/
SummaryThe SkyePod - Protesting ICE in Chicago with David Swanson
Oct 1000:27:14Summary readySkye talks with his friend, Pastor David Swanson, about his confrontation with Border Patrol agents at an ICE protest in Chicago. What's really happening with "Operation Midway Blitz," what should churches and Christians do when the government is actively violating the rights of its citizens, and is the Trump Administration deliberately trying to provoke a wider conflict? 0:00 - Theme Song 1:36 - Bronzeville 6:12 - Protesting and Praying at Detention Facilities 15:07 - Confronted by Commander Bovino 18:27 - Police and Agents Not Coordinated 25:44 - The Apartment Raids 26:20 - Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/140857082/
SummaryThe SkyePod - SkyeDive: Hypocrisy
Oct 300:27:05Summary readyHypocrites! No one wants to be seen as one. While most people claim to hate hypocrisy, does our hatred of hypocrisy take our attention from more bald-faced sin? And could a certain kind of hypocrisy be a stepping stone away from other sins and toward virtue? Skye dives into hypocrisy and gives the antidotes for twin errors that hypocrisy creates.
SummaryFrench Friday: The Christian Case for Free Speech
Sep 2600:56:25Summary readyThe Trump administration is making concerning claims free speech in light of the Charlie Kirk assassination. David French is here with Skye Jethani to break down where America stands with free speech. Also, why is the First Amendment important for Christians? 0:00 - Theme Song 2:58 - David French’s Journey to Free Speech Advocacy 11:42 - Trump’s Approach to Free Speech 18:15 - Is the Right Pushing of Trump’s Illiberalism? 25:10 - Christian Defense of Free Speech 34:40 - How Free Speech Maintains Peace 45:23 - Intolerance Toward Free Speech 55:58 - End Credits
SummaryThe SkyePod - Both-Sidesism
Sep 1900:25:49Summary readyHoly 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/
SummaryThe SkyePod - Drew's News
Sep 1200:27:11Summary readySkye 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/
SummaryThe SkyePod - What Improv Teaches Us About Faith
Sep 500:25:17Summary readyMost 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/
SummaryFrench Friday: It's Time to Amend the Constitution
Aug 2901:04:55Summary readyAn 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
SummaryThe SkyePod - Justin Brierley
Aug 2200:27:56Summary readyJustin 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/
Summary