Pope Francis died on Monday. Will the Catholic Church continue to move in the direction of inclusion and reform, or will it elect a more traditional leader in reaction to the last papacy? Mike Cosper is back to talk about his new podcast from Christianity Today about the Satanic Panic, “Devil and the Deep Blue Sea.” In the 1980s and 90s, the FBI in…

"A gentlemen came by and asked why I tolerated the vulture. "I'm helpless," I said. "He came and started hacking at me". " The Vulture, Franz Kafka "The short story is a cage looking for a bird." Franz Kafka Content Warning: Scenes some may find disturbingBy Charlie Price and Robert Price

It’s Holy Week, and an article in the New York Times argues that Palm Sunday wasn’t a worship procession; it was a protest march. With that theme in mind, Christians held peaceful rallies over the weekend in Philadelphia and San Diego to protest inhumane immigration enforcement policies, including the order allowing government agents into churches …

"Today, all day I had the feeling the world was just an address no better than alright. But here you are and what was just a world is a star..." West Side Story Content Warning: Dark humour some may find troublingBy Charlie Price and Robert Price

Donald Trump launched a global trade war because he thinks America’s trade deficit makes us “losers,” but does he even understand what a trade deficit is? Phil introduces a new segment full of statistics that make Kaitlyn and Skye groan. And they discuss David Brooks’ new article in The Atlantic, which compares this moment in U.S. history to the er…

"For which I am an ambassador in chains: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak." Ephesians; 6:20 Content Warning: Strong injury detail, homicide themeBy Charlie Price and Robert Price

Disney’s new live-action remake of Snow White has been a disaster with people on all sides of the political divide and culture wars finding something to hate about the film, but could it also be full of important Christian theology? Phil and Skye are joined by Mike Erre to examine the biblical theme of abundance versus scarcity, how it applies to C…

Happy listening. Apologies for any background noise.By Charlie Price and Robert Price

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"My friend says I shut my eyes to God, that nothing else explains My aversion to reality. She says I'm like the child who buries her head in the pillow so as not to see, the child who tells herself that light causes sadness. [...] In my dreams, my friend reproaches me. She's telling me that when you love the world you hear celestial music..." Celes…

It’s become popular to compare our current political moment with the rise of the Nazi Party in Germany in the 1930s, but what if the better comparison is Germany in the 1920s? A new article by Paul Miller argues that to avoid the rise of authoritarianism, Christian in the United States should do the hard work now of creating an alternative politica…

Relaxation Tape No. 1. Relax. DISCLAIMER: This is not a real relaxation tape. While some may find it relaxing, others may find it anything but.By Charlie Price and Robert Price

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A new slate of Christian movies and television shows is managing to draw both acclaim from critics and the attention of non-believers. Are the days of cringy Christian media finally behind us? Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss the impact of “The Chosen” and the new Amazon series, “House of David.” What do these shows get right that so many past faith…

"I'm glad I've went once, but I'll never go back again!" The Artificial N****r, Flannery O'Connor MUSIC: Bertie- Kate Bush Fourth of July- Sufjan Stevens Nocturne (from Petite Suite)- Borodin Les Corps Glorieux- Messiaen Lounge a l'Eternite de Jesus (from The Quartet for the End of Time)- Messiaen Go Lovely Rose- Quilter Content Warning: Moderate S…

With declining church attendance and shifting values, there’s no denying that our culture’s posture toward Christianity has changed. Some say America is now “post-Christian,” but author Aaron Renn believes it is downright “anti-Christian.” In a recent NY Times profile, Renn explains why he thinks Christianity now occupies a “negative world,” and wh…

After a made-for-T.V. meltdown in the Oval Office between President Trump and President Zelensky of Ukraine, the administration cut all military aid to Ukraine and sided with Russia instead. Will this cause some evangelicals to rethink their support for Trump, and if so where will they go? Two popular Christian books are saying that empathy is mani…

Dramatis Personae: Me, mummy, daddy, waiter, water-rower, Barney, Nick, MAN, CALLER, Claire Keegan, Marco Pierre White, Tipperary travellers, Scriabin, Beethoven, magpie, police sirens, a sandwich, telephones, music, Tavener, Beethoven, words, Felicity, Howard, headphones, ears et al... Enjoy.By Charlie Price and Robert Price

In his first month in office, Donald Trump has broken international agreements with allies, ended all foreign aid, voted with America's enemies in the UN, posted a plan to turn Gaza into a Trump casino and resort, purged the Pentagon of military commanders, appointed podcasters and conspiracy theorists to his cabinet, and threatened to invade or an…

Has Wheaton College, the flagship of evangelical higher ed, gone woke? Concerned parents and alumni have published a letter accusing the school of valuing diversity more than discipleship. Others have responded by defending Wheaton against the unfounded claims of the MAGA mob. What does the controversy reveal about the state of evangelicalism in th…

"He seldom spoke." A Most Peculiar Man, Simon and Garfunkel Music: Scriabin: Sonata No. 3, Mv. III Ravel: Piano Concerto in G Major, Mv. IIBy Charlie Price and Robert Price

Skye explains the strong biblical ties between two seemingly related concepts: worship and justice. Can you even have one without the other? Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/122739547/

Since WWII, the United States has been actively engaged in foreign aid as part of its strategic foreign policy, and Christians of all theological and political views have broadly supported this effort. In the first month of the Trump administration, however, Christians on the far right have suddenly turned against international aid. What’s behind t…

"...there is often a struggle, and sometimes even more, even more interestingly, a collusion, between the powers of pathology and creation." The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, Oliver Sacks Content Warning: Strong language, neurological disability themeBy Charlie Price and Robert Price

The White House is defunding USAID, one of the largest distributors of foreign aid, and blaming it on wasteful spending—like a D.E.I musical in Ireland. But as Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn unpack, the real losers are Christian relief organizations like World Relief and Catholic Charities, which now face devastating budget cuts. Then, it’s been over 20 y…

Any resemblance to persons living or dead is purely coincidental (; Content Warning: Menace, disturbing scenesBy Charlie Price and Robert Price

During a recent Fox News interview, Vice President J.D. Vance cited “an old school and very Christian concept” to justify rejecting refugees and ending international aid. Bishops from his own church disagreed. The Holy Post crew explores the concept Vance was citing, how he misunderstands it, and why his interpretation undermines the entire New Tes…

"Were you there when they crucified my Lord. Were you there when they nailed him to the tree. Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble" African-American spiritual Content Warning: Strong language, homophobiaBy Charlie Price and Robert Price

David French brings us his thoughts on why the GOP is no longer the party of the Constitution. Have political party allegiances broken the system? What Constitutional guard rails can operate when people are worried about falling out of the President’s favor? Then, he talks about Carl Schmitt, a German political thinker who may have the key to under…

The first week of the second Trump administration has seen refugees cut off and January 6th criminals cut loose. Franklin Graham declared in his inauguration prayer that God himself had chosen the President. The MAGA faithful applauded this mix of Christian faith and politics, but when Bishop Budde asked the President to “show mercy” to frightened …

Apples and Pears; Horses for Courses ; Ying and Yang. Jules et Jim. An urban tale about relationships in the twenty first century... Music: Lucky Number 8, Jennifer Castle Content Warning: Strong sex references, threat, disturbing scenesBy Charlie Price and Robert Price

According to New York Times columnist, David Brooks, our society has given up on moral formation to focus instead on individual success and happiness. Can we recover a culture of shared virtue? Surprising new data shows that overall college enrollment is down, but Christian colleges and universities are growing. What’s the explanation? Then Robert …

A Musical Tale Music: Messiah- Handel ("But who my abide"/"He was despised"- Countertenor- Russel Oberlin) Auf Dem Kirchhofe- Brahms The Lamb- Tavener (The Sixteen) Take Me to Church- Hozier Content Warning: Violence, threatBy Charlie Price and Robert Price

How can we help those impacted by the L.A. wildfires? Because of A.I., climate change, and falling fertility rates, Ezra Klein says we are living “in the age of monsters,” but is he really just upset about Trump? And how is technology fundamentally rewiring our brains to avoid social interaction, and what should we do about it? Phil, Kaitlyn, and S…

Written and edited by Charlie Price Performers: Robert Price, Charlie Price, Elizabeth Kuti Content Warning: Sex references, strong language, crude humourBy Charlie Price and Robert Price

Former president and born again Christian, Jimmy Carter, died at the age of 100. As the media reflects on his legacy of public service and humanitarianism, some are contrasting Carter’s faith with that of conservative white evangelicals. Esau McCaulley says Carter is being used as a cudgel by progressives to shame their political opponents. Is he r…

Happy new year! We’re starting 2025 by answering questions from the Holy Post audience. You’ve asked us about movies and shows we are looking forward to this year, and what regrets we have about things we’ve said in the past. Phil explains his fashion choices, Skye explains why he’s still a conservative, and Kaitlyn has an idea for replacing “News …

New Year's Special Sketches and Monologues (with ambience) Performers: Charlie Price and Elizabeth Kuti Written and edited by Charlie Price Music (including excerpts and loops) Sacrum Convivium- Messiaen Livre du Saint Sacrement- Messiaen Le Banquet Celeste- Messiaen Down in the Hole- Tom Waits Where Sheep May Safely Graze (organ)- Bach The Cherry …

The MeToo movement was a huge cultural movement—but now, many major government leaders with sexual abuse scandals under their belt seem to go under the radar—how did we get to this point? And what about the aftermath of the ChurchToo movement? David and Skye discuss this, as well as a case in the Supreme Court about Tennessee’s ban on transgender m…

"Just make it go away now" Kate Bush Content Warning: Sex referencesBy Charlie Price and Robert Price

Merry Christmas! In celebrity conversion news, Denzel Washington got baptized at his church in Harlem just days before his 70th birthday and became a licensed minister, and New York Times columnist, David Brooks, has written about his surprising journey from agnosticism to Christianity. What do these stories tell us about our culture’s ongoing hung…

A Catholic bishop, with a social media following second only to the Pope, is proving that dumbing down the faith is the wrong way to reach young adults. But is his celebrity status getting in the way? A new study finds the most generous people are also the most likely to consistently read the Bible. Kaitlyn talks to Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez abou…

"That which is whole, torn asunder, That which is in part, finding its whole again throughout the universe." Tortoise Shout, D. H. Lawrence Music: Coat of Many Colours- Dolly Parton (live performance recording) Embraceable You- Miles/Bird The Lonely One in Autumn from Das von der Erde- Mahler O Come, O Come Emmanuel/In the Bleak Midwinter (Holst)- …

More Americans than ever are single but they’re not happy about it. A new article in The Atlantic examines how the sexes are drifting apart, why more men are looking for a partner than women, and the side-effects of using an app rather than community to find a date. Then, political scientist Hahrie Han’s new book “Undivided” explores why the racial…

A re-release of my experimental sound play. Content Warning: Horror, content some viewers may find offensive (racism/misogyny)By Charlie Price and Robert Price

Many ideas about the end times including the role of Israel, the mark of the beast, and the rapture became popular through Hal Lindsey’s best-selling book from the 1970s, “The Late Great Planet Earth.” Lindsay died last week at 95. We discuss his legacy and how his book is still shaping the American church long after most of its theology has been d…

Some more poems (I just wanted to add on reflection the little N.B that although African-Americans use the phrase "the klan" to refer to the KKK, when discussing my poem "Serrano's Klansman" I would rather have used the term KKK than "the klan/clan". Given the extemporary nature of this particular episode, in order to preserve this quality I chose …

David French has finally watched Rings of Power season two—and he and Skye don’t quite have the same feelings about it. They compare it to House of the Dragon’s more cynical fantasy world—and why Dune is maybe closer to Tolkien than Martin. They also talk about the Penguin crime drama series, the upcoming Superman movie, and Silo. 0:00 - Theme Song…

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 …

"Don't let your petticoats go dangling in the mud..." Oliver, Lionel Bart Content Warning: Strong sex references, strong sex, violence of a sexual nature, threatBy Charlie Price and Robert Price