Best Skye Jethani Podcasts (2025)

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Politics, Tariffs, and How Christians Should Respond to our Political Moment: Skye Jethani 1:31:03

11d ago1:31:03

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Skye Jethani is an award-winning author, speaker, and co-host of the Holy Post Podcast. Skye has written more than a dozen books and served as an editor and executive at Christianity Today for more than a decade. His voice has been featured in The New York Times, USA Today, and The Washington Post. To listen to the final 25 min of this episode, whe…

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The SkyePod - SkyeDive: The World Born in You 24:30

3d ago24:30

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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/…

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A Theology of Disagreement: Dr. Christopher Landau 1:07:06

4d ago1:07:06

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Dr. Christopher Landau is a former BBC World Service religious affairs correspondent, who left journalism to train as a Church of England Minister. He has a doctorate in Christian Ethics at the University of Oxford on the ethics of disagreement among Christians in the New Testament, later published as 'A Theology of Disagreement'. His latest contri…

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670: The Nicene Creed is Cool Again & Reading the Bible like Dallas Willard with Dave Ripper 1:28:51

3d ago1:28:51

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Why are more churches rediscovering and reciting the Nicene Creed? And what can the ancient articulation of Christian belief offer the church in these divided times? Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss the 1700th anniversary of the creed and its place in the modern church. The Bible is critical to our faith, but have we been taught to worship the Bible…

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Kevin Olusola (Member of Pentatonix) 23:42

5d ago23:42

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Why “creativity is our birthright,” how fame has changed Kevin’s prayers, and why he doesn’t want to be a “superstar” but a “superplanet” that reflects God’s light to others. Links Mentioned: Kevin Olusola on YouTube Kevin Olusola on LinkedIn Kevin Olusola on Instagram Kevin Olusola on X Dawn of a Misfit High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary P…

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How to Learn from Experts and Enemies: Dr. A.J. Swoboda 57:39

7d ago57:39

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A.J. Swoboda (Ph.D., Birmingham) is an associate professor of Bible and Theology at Bushnell University and lead mentor for the Doctor of Ministry Program on Spiritual Formation and Soul Care at Friends University. He is the author of many books, including The Gift of Thorns (Zondervan), After Doubt (Brazos), and the recently released: A Teachable …

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The SkyePod - Drew's News 29:16

10d ago29:16

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Drew’s news for the month includes secret social media accounts, space aliens, and—breakfast? Skye and Drew break down the newest stories from the month. Is breakfast a recession indicator? Did we find life on another planet? And why does Skye think a recent pastor scandal was different? Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https:…

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Bonus Q&A: Why Christians Stopped Celebrating Biblically-Commanded Holidays Like Passover & Hanukkah 21:40

11d ago21:40

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Bonus Q&A: Why Christians Stopped Celebrating Biblically-Commanded Holidays Like Passover & Hanukkah If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel! Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintheraw 0:00 INTRO 0:32 Why did Christians stop celebrating Biblically commanded holidays? Passover, Sukkot…

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669: From Common Good to Culture War—Lessons from the Q Conference with Katelyn Beaty 1:28:18

12d ago1:28:18

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We have a pope and he’s American! Cardinal Robert Prevost from Chicago is now Pope Leo XIV, and his connection to The Holy Post is closer than anyone imagined. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss reactions to the new Pope and the significance of his name. Katelyn Beaty is back to discuss the evolution of the Q Conference, led by Gabe and Rebekah Lyons.…

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Roy Tinklenberg (Founder of Faith and Work Movement Global) 31:05

12d ago31:05

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Why Roy moved from planting a church to supporting believers working in big companies, how to start a sponsored Christian fellowship in your office, and the 3 ways Christian Employee Resource Groups benefit the businesses that sponsor them. Links Mentioned: Roy Tinklenberg on LinkedIn Roy Tinklenberg on X Faith and Work Movement Faith and Work Move…

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Transgender People and the Church, Pt. 1: Dr. Preston Sprinkle & Dr. Mark Yarhouse 58:26

14d ago58:26

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This episode is a recording of the session titled "Transgender People and the Church" at the recent Exiles in Babylon conference in Minneapolis. In this session, I give a short theological overview of Transgender identities and Mark Yarhouse gives a psychological perspective. And then, we had three people share their testimonies: Remi Rathjen (a Ch…

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The SkyePod - Rich Villodas 29:05

17d ago29:05

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The spiritual formation movement is starting to catch the attention of the secular world—but risks becoming a shallow trend rather than a path towards Jesus. Is it just another self-help trend? Rich Villodas joins to talk about the pros and cons of this spiritual movement. The Deeply Formed Life: Five Transformative Values to Root Us in the Way of …

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Making Space for LGBTQ/SSA People in a Theologically Orthodox Church: Ashley Anderson 1:04:46

18d ago1:04:46

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Ashley Anderson is the Missions Pastor at Church of the City (NYC) where she is a part of the teaching team and leads ministries that partner in the spiritual, social, and cultural renewal of New York City. As a part of that work Ashley leads a group called The Table, which is a group of LGBTQ/same sex attracted Christians at Church of the City who…

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668: Pope Donald, Human Flourishing, & the Pastor’s Wife with Beth Allison Barr 1:33:30

19d ago1:33:30

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The White House is facing backlash for posting an AI image of Donald Trump as the Pope. Was it a careless joke or a calculated distraction? The most extensive study of its kind finds that the world’s largest Muslim country far outranks the United States in human flourishing, and also explains why secular elites are discovering a new respect for rel…

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Kaleigh Cox (Co-Author of Five Mere Christians) 56:16

19d ago56:16

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What Jordan’s decision to work with a co-author can teach you about your own work, why he chose to make a collection of biographies his next book, and the stickiest stories from Five Mere Christians that have changed how he works. Links Mentioned: Five Mere Christians Order Five Mere Christians to Get Access to Jordan’s Free Co-Author Course Kaleig…

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Should Christians Use AI? A Dialogical Debate w/Doug Smith and Jay Owen 1:09:18

20d ago1:09:18

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Doug Smith offers an insider’s perspective on the power of technology, informed by over three decades of software development experience and a lifetime of Bible study. As a software developer, Doug has served Fortune 500 companies, startups, universities, government agencies, and media personalities. He’s currently an Android-focused engineer with …

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The SkyePod - Picking Pastors & Popes with Kaitlyn Schiess 26:51

24d ago26:51

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Kaitlyn Schiess joins to discuss church structures. What are the major ways church hierarchies are organized and what are the pros and cons to these symptoms? And, why does she think church elders should wear pink aprons? Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/127923337/…

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Behind the Scenes of Christian Publishing: Katelyn Beaty 1:08:19

25d ago1:08:19

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Katelyn Beaty is a journalist, editor, and author who’s written for the New York Times, the New Yorker, the Washington Post, Religion News Service, Religion & Politics, and The Atlantic. She is cohost of the Saved by the City podcast (Religion News Service), the author of 2 books including her latest: Celebrities for Jesus: How Personas, Platforms,…

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667: The Future of Faith in America with John Kasich 1:27:18

26d ago1:27:18

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A slate of new articles analyzes Pope Francis through America’s progressive-conservative polarization, but are they confusing political categories with theological ones? Surprising data show that Gen Z is returning to religion, and belief in an afterlife is on the rise, but what's the explanation? Are young people returning to the church to rebel a…

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Bonus Q&A: Who Are The Spirits In Prison Christ Preached To? 21:44

26d ago21:44

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Who Are The Spirits In Prison Christ Preached To? If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel! Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintheraw -- 0:00 Introduction 0:18 How do you explain the odd passage in 1 Peter about Christ being put to death and proclaiming to the spirits in prison? 5:57…

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S.D. Smith (Author of The Green Ember series) 49:28

26d ago49:28

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How we can see all our vocations as participating in the “Mended Wood,” why The Lord of the Rings was more spiritually powerful for him than any Christian non-fiction, and the call to “modesty, fidelity, and audacity” in our work. Links Mentioned: S.D. Smith S.D. Smith on Facebook S.D. Smith on Instagram S.D. Smith on YouTube The Green Ember Series…

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An Israeli Christian's Perspective on Israel-Palestine: Dr. Dan Sered 1:01:21

28d ago1:01:21

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Dr. Dan Sered is a COO for Jews for Jesus and overseas the Jews for Jesus teams in Europe, South Africa, Israel, and Australia. With a doctor of ministry from Dallas Theological Seminary, an MA in ministry and leadership from Western Seminary. Dan was born in Israel and had a secular Jewish upbringing. His family relocated to the United States when…

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French Friday: Fear the World vs. Love your Neighbor 1:01:11

1M ago1:01:11

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David French says there are two kinds of churches: love-your-neighbor churches and fear-the-world churches. Using these categories, Skye Jethani and David French look at two stories in the news. First, a controversial article about the crucifixion in Christianity Today has some people losing their minds, but does it really justify the outrage? And …

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Living a Jesus Shaped Life: Lisa Harper 1:08:28

1M ago1:08:28

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Lisa is a world renown speaker and writer with over 30 years of church and para-church ministry leadership experience. She holds a Masters in Theology from Covenant Theological Seminary and is pursuing a Doctorate in Ministry from Denver Seminary. She’s the co-host of the popular “Back Porch Theology” podcast and the author of several books includi…

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666: Lessons from the Satanic Panic with Mike Cosper 1:25:19

1M ago1:25:19

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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…

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Laura Wifler (Poet + Author of Your Worth Never Wavers) 32:29

1M ago32:29

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How to find biblical freedom and courage to quit something professionally, how Laura and I have both cultivated a willingness to be misunderstood, and how the gospel should compel us to quit differently. Links Mentioned: Laura Wifler Laura Wifler on Instagram Laura Wifler on Facebook Your Worth Never Wavers Risen Motherhood Emily A. Jensen Hannah M…

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Discipling GenZ in Our Cultural Moment: Dr. Kara Powell 1:02:44

1M ago1:02:44

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Dr. Kara Powell, PhD, is the Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI), the founder of the TENx10 Collaboration, and the Chief of Leadership Formation at Fuller Theological Seminary (see fulleryouthinstitute.org). Named by Christianity Today as one of “50 Women to Watch”, Kara speaks regularly at national parenting and leadership confe…

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The SkyePod - SkyeDIVE: Humiliation 29:03

1M ago29:03

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Skye talks about high expectations, fear of humiliation—and pretending to be a spy. With Easter right around the corner, it’s common to wonder how the people of Israel turned so fast from welcoming Jesus with palm branches to calling for his execution. What happened—and are we making the same mistakes today? Get the full episode by signing up for H…

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Recovering from the Death of a Child and Navigating Success in Ministry: Levi Lusko 56:40

1M ago56:40

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Levi Lusko is the founder and lead pastor of Fresh Life Church located in Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Utah. He is the bestselling author of Through the Eyes of a Lion, Swipe Right, I Declare War, The Last Supper on the Moon, and Roar Like a Lion, the 2022 ECPA Christian Book Award winner for young people's literature. Levi also travels the world sp…

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BONUS Q&A: Does God Allow Evil For His Glory? 22:10

1M ago22:10

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BONUS Q&A: Does God Allow Evil For His Glory? 0:00 Introduction 0:27 How should I respond to someone who says "Bad things happen for God's glory?" It feels irksome. 11:54 Thoughts and impressions on this year's Exiles conference? 20:06 How should we practice communion? Every week? Young people? Nonbelievers? 32:28 How does assurance of salvation ac…

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665: Can Democrats Win Back Religious Voters? with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand 1:29:16

1M ago1:29:16

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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 …

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Tim Croll (LEGO Masters contestant + Director of Serious Play at Narrative.live) 40:52

1M ago40:52

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What we can learn from Scripture about a theology of play, how LEGO’s Serious Play can solve problems at work, and why the opposite of play is not work but depression. Links Mentioned: Tim Croll Tim Croll on LinkedIn Tim Croll on X Tim Croll on Instagram Tim Croll on YouTube Tim Croll on Facebook Tim Croll on IMDb LEGO® Masters LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® …

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Are Catholics and Protestents Really that Different in their Understanding of Salvation? Dr. Matthew Bates 1:18:16

1M ago1:18:16

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Matthew W. Bates (PhD, University of Notre Dame) is a professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary in Lisle, Illinois. He is the author of Gospel Allegiance, Salvation by Allegiance Alone, and Why the Gospel?, which won a 2024 Christianity Today Book Award and was named the 2024 Resource of the Year by Outreach magazine, and Beyond the Salvation…

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The SkyePod - Drew's News 28:40

1M ago28:40

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Drew Dyck, future Canadian dictator, brings us tales of technological terror: loved ones back from the dead, dire wolves back from extinction, and cultural Christianity back from unpopularity! Skye and Drew muse about Al Mohler’s old opinions on Trump being repeated back to him. Why did his public statements change so much? And who will win the fig…

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Audiobook excerpt of Five Mere Christians 1:25:04

1M ago1:25:04

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Get the full audiobook here: https://amzn.to/3Yx57MbBy Jordan Raynor

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U.S. Foreign Policy, the Genocide in Yemen, and the War in Gaza: Dave DeCamp 1:09:01

2M ago1:09:01

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Dave DeCamp is the news editor of Antiwar.com--a program that provides a sounding board of interest to all who are concerned about U.S. foreign policy and its implications. Follow his daily podcast “Antiwar.com.” -- If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel! Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/t…

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664: An Atheist Says America Needs Jesus with Jonathan Rauch 1:27:27

2M ago1:27:27

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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…

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