644: Unplugging from Politics & the Real Meaning of Acts with N.T. Wright

11/20/24 • 77 min

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After an exhausting year of politics and the re-election of Donald Trump, what is a faithful way for Christians to navigate the next four years? Should we continue to immerse ourselves in political news, or is it better to disconnect from the media? And should Christians join the political fights online, or unplug to better serve our local communities? The Holy Post crew responds to articles by a number of Christians leaders addressing these questions. Then, New Testament scholar, N.T. Wright, is back to discuss the book of Acts. Wright says an understanding of ancient temples is the key to the message of Acts. Also this week—the origin of F-words.

Holy Post Plus Bonus Interview with N. T. Wright: https://www.patreon.com/posts/116319034/

0:00 - Intro

0:38 - Show Starts

1:30 - Theme Song

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6:15 - Trump Cabinet Picks and Praying for Leaders

15:33 - Russell Moore on Getting Through the Trump Years

27:20 - Is the Church a Turtle?

33:39 - The Wisdom Literature

41:20 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling - This episode is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST and get 10% off

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43:30 - Interview

47:18 - The Holy Spirit Before Pentecost?

52:09 - Ananias and Sapphira

56:17 - Why Did Early Christians Still Go to the Temple?

1:04:55 - The Church, Division, and Revelation

1:16:55 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

Thanks to the Litfin Divinity School at Wheaton College for sponsoring our in person events. Learn more at www.wheaton.edu/holypost

Farming Gave Us “F” and “V”

https://www.science.org/content/article/ancient-switch-soft-food-gave-us-overbite-and-ability-pronounce-f-s-and-v-s?utm_campaign=ScienceNow&utm_source=Social&utm_medium=Facebook

How to Get Through the Next Four Years: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2024/11/next-four-years-donald-trump-russell-moore-election-2024/?utm_medium=widgetsocial

Go Slow and Repair Things:

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2024/11/go-slow-and-repair-things-evangelicals-diverse-democracy/

All Sides News Source

https://www.allsides.com/unbiased-balanced-news

Of Time and Turtles: Mending the World, Shell by Shattered Shell: A Heartwarming Compassionate Portrait of Injured Turtles, Perfect for Nature Lovers by Sy Montgomery and Matt Patterson: https://a.co/d/fTEnlVg

Other resources:

The Challenge of Acts: Rediscovering What the Church Was and Is by N. T. Wright: https://a.co/d/exFbNRH

Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/

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Holy Post Plus Bonus Interview with N. T. Wright: https://www.patreon.com/posts/116319034/

0:00 - Intro

0:38 - Show Starts

1:30 - Theme Song

1:51 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food - Get 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to https://www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout.

2:55 - Sponsor - AG1 - Heavily researched, thoroughly purity-tested, and filled with stuff you need. Go to https://www.drinkag1.com/HOLYPOST

6:15 - Trump Cabinet Picks and Praying for Leaders

15:33 - Russell Moore on Getting Through the Trump Years

27:20 - Is the Church a Turtle?

33:39 - The Wisdom Literature

41:20 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling - This episode is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST and get 10% off

42:25 - Sponsor - Blueland - Get the special Christmas deal of up to 30% off your first order by going to https://www.Blueland.com/HOLYPOST

43:30 - Interview

47:18 - The Holy Spirit Before Pentecost?

52:09 - Ananias and Sapphira

56:17 - Why Did Early Christians Still Go to the Temple?

1:04:55 - The Church, Division, and Revelation

1:16:55 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

Thanks to the Litfin Divinity School at Wheaton College for sponsoring our in person events. Learn more at www.wheaton.edu/holypost

Farming Gave Us “F” and “V”

https://www.science.org/content/article/ancient-switch-soft-food-gave-us-overbite-and-ability-pronounce-f-s-and-v-s?utm_campaign=ScienceNow&utm_source=Social&utm_medium=Facebook

How to Get Through the Next Four Years: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2024/11/next-four-years-donald-trump-russell-moore-election-2024/?utm_medium=widgetsocial

Go Slow and Repair Things:

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2024/11/go-slow-and-repair-things-evangelicals-diverse-democracy/

All Sides News Source

https://www.allsides.com/unbiased-balanced-news

Other resources:

The Challenge of Acts: Rediscovering What the Church Was and Is by N. T. Wright: https://a.co/d/exFbNRH

Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/

Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus

Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost

Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop

The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

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643: How Trump Won the Election with David French

It’s been a week since the election and why Americans voted to send Donald Trump back to the White House is beginning to come into focus. The entire Holy Post team—Phil, Skye, Kaitlyn, and Esau—is here to talk about why Trump won and how Harris lost. Was it the economy? Was it racism and misogyny? Was it identity politics or disinformation in the media? Everyone has a theory. Then New York Times columnist and Holy Post regular, David French, is back to give his take on the election. He explains why Kamala Harris’s decision to focus on abortion backfired, and why January 6 did not disqualify Trump for most Americans.

0:00 - Intro

1:21 - Theme Song

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3:50 - Show Starts

5:46 - The Shattered Democrat Coalition

10:09 - Why the Voting Patterns Shifted

15:40 - Paternalistic Party Messaging

22:11 - The Meatloaf Delusion

34:20 - Grieving to Avoid Political Resentment

39:05 - Faith Groups Mobilizing to Help Immigrants and Refugees

45:41 - Resisting Dehumanization

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53:40 - Interview

58:25 - How Abortion Influenced this Election

1:04:56 - Why Didn’t Trump’s Baggage Matter?

1:15:31 - The Guard Rails of Democracy

1:20:49 - Trump’s Westeros

1:27:50 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

Thanks to the Litfin Divinity School at Wheaton College for sponsoring our in person events. Learn more at www.wheaton.edu/holypost

The Shattering of the Democratic Coalition

https://www.liberalpatriot.com/p/the-shattering-of-the-democratic

The Link Between Media Consumption and Public Opinion

https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/link-between-media-consumption-and-public-opinion

Faith Groups Mobilize to Protect Migrants and Refugees

https://religionnews.com/2024/11/06/faith-groups-resolve-to-protect-migrants-refugees-after-trump-win/?utm_source=RNS+Updates&utm_campaign=dc59054a20-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_11_07_01_21&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c5356cb657-dc59054a20-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D

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645: The Red Letter Legacy of Tony Campolo with Shane Claiborne

Mike Erre joins Phil and Skye to discuss how to survive the holidays. What’s the best way to engage (or disengage) a contentious relative who wants to argue about politics, and how do we remain united as churches and families in these divided times? Professor, author, and preacher Tony Campolo died last week. Shane Claiborne returns to discuss his friendship with Campolo and his legacy of challenging the American church with the “red letters” of the Bible. Also this week—what’s the real goal behind protecting public nativity displays, and disappointed political witches.

0:00 - Intro

1:33 - Show Starts

2:50 - Theme Song

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5:24 - Interview

6:42 - Political Witches

12:54 - The Liberty Council’s Annual Report

17:19 - Tony Campolo’s Passing

26:35 - Being Grateful

46:03 - Favorite Conflict-Deflection Topic

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56:48 - Interview

1:06:34 - Dealing with Pushback

1:12:00 - Where “Red Letter Christians” Comes From

1:20:46 - What Tony Was Like to Be Around

1:29:15 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

Witches Report Their Spells Against Trump Aren’t Working: “He Has a Shield” https://cbn.com/news/us/witches-report-their-spells-against-trump-arent-working-he-has-shield

Liberty Council’s Friend or Foe Campaign:

https://lc.org/newsroom/details/111124-friend-or-foe-christmas-campaign-2025

Tony Campolo’s Story

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRBM_YY_YX0

Other resources:

With God Daily with Skye Jethani:

https://www.withgoddaily.com/

Voxology Podcast with Mike Erre:

https://pod.link/1049250910

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