Join VeggieTales and What's in the Bible? creator Phil Vischer and co-host Skye Jethani (author, speaker, pastor) for a fast-paced and often funny conversation about pop culture, media, theology, and the fun, fun, fun of living a thoughtful Christian life in an increasingly post-Christian culture.
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The Emily Post Institute Podcasts
Hosts Lizzie Post and Daniel Post Senning answer audience questions about modern etiquette with advice based on consideration, respect, and honesty. Like their great-great-grandmother, Emily Post, Lizzie and Dan look for the reasons behinds the traditional rules to guide their search for the correct behavior in all kinds of contemporary situations. Test your social acumen and join the discussion about civility and decency in today's complex world.
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Psalm 37:3 says "trust in the Lord and do good, dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness." In this new podcast for moms from the CiRCE Podcast Network, Emily Hill, Renee Mathis, and Karen Kern will explore what it means to dwell in our homes—that place where God has called us to do good. They will discuss dwelling with others in relationship, dwelling in wisdom as we seek to educate our children, and dwelling at home such that we create a place where our families will flourish. Episodes ...
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688: The MAGA Contradiction & Educational Injustice with Terence Lester
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The memorial service for Charlie Kirk revealed a deep contradiction with the MAGA movement. Kirk’s widow was cheered when she forgave his assassin and modeled Jesus’ command to love your enemies. But the crowd also cheered when Stephen Miller and President Trump dehumanized their opponents and expressed hatred for their enemies. Esau McCaulley join…
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On today’s show, we take your questions on the tradition of clinking glasses during a wedding reception, when people ask you if you’ll baptize your baby, and whether you can uninvite someone from a French practice group. For community members, your question of the week is about the polite time to arrive at a party. Plus your weekly challenge, etiqu…
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687: Charlie Kirk & the Conflict Entrepreneurs
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Last week, a gunman in Utah killed Charlie Kirk on a college campus. Rather than uniting the country against political violence, Kirk’s assassination has only made divisions wider. Some on the left celebrated his death, saying he reaped what he sowed, while some on the right, including the President, are calling for retribution against all leftists…
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Letter writing might be a lost art, but our guest, Reagan Dregge, will encourage you to grab some paper and a favorite pen and surprise a friend with a card or a note in the mail. Reagan explains how letter writing has become a creative hobby, encouraged her as a writer, and established dear and lasting friendships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…
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On today’s show, we take your questions on eating with a retainer, return addresses for families with two last names, and birthday gifts for kids with two parties. For community members, your question of the week is about the difference between baby showers and baby sprinkles. Plus your weekly challenge, etiquette salute, and a postscript segment o…
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686: Shootings, Single Fathers, & the Shadow Side of Ambition with Miroslav Volf
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Following the school shooting in Minneapolis, The Christian Post has offered a definitive answer for why these massacres keep happening and why gun restrictions won’t work—people are evil. But why don’t politically conservative Christians apply this logic to any other issues? Surprising new data show that more young men than women want to be parent…
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On today’s show, we take your questions on gifting diamonds, overhearing racist comments, and when people ignore you in the elevator. For community members, your question of the week is about hosting your first tea party. Plus your weekly etiquette challenge, etiquette salute, and a postscript on Afternoon Tea from Emily’s 1922 edition. Join the co…
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685: Finding Unity in a Divided Church with Beth Moore
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Is unity in the church still possible when everyone is so divided? At the Legacy Conference in Chicago, Beth Moore joins Esau, Kaitlyn, and Skye to wrestle with what it means to remain in community with believers we deeply disagree with. Together they explore why purity tests are dividing Christians online, how cynicism masquerades as wisdom, and w…
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A New Book about Navigating Literature with Your Children
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In this episode, Renee and Karen talk with their guest, Megan Saben, about her new book Redeemed Reader: Cultivating a Child's Discernment and Imagination Through Truth and Story, which she co-authored with three friends. She explains how the best books contain Truth with a capital T and tell stories that contain the form and themes of the best Sto…
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On today’s show, we take your questions on eating nuts with shells, being confused for your twin, and under-ordering at a business lunch. For community members, your question of the week is about sending a birth announcement with a registry. Plus your weekly challenge, etiquette salute, and a postscript segment wedding gift giving from Business Ins…
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684: Dobson Died, Cracker Barrel Cancelled, & Flipping Christian Politics with James Talarico
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James Dobson, the founder of Focus on the Family, died this week. Critics are saying Dobson was the “godfather of child abuse,” while his fans are saying he belongs on the Mount Rushmore of evangelicalism. Who’s right? Phil, Skye, and Mike Erre discuss Dobson’s legacy and why the controversial conservative is secretly responsible for the creation o…
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A Beautiful New Children's Book Club Resource!
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We are back with an episode about the Beehive Book Club, a new resource by Hayley Croft and Haley Bouffard. Listen as we chat about how their book club for kids turned into two volumes (so far) called Family Favorites and Read the World. Be encouraged with ideas on how to enjoy books with your own kids and how to start a club with friends. Hosted o…
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Episode 572 - Selling a Hand-Me-Down
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On today’s show, we take your questions on tipping at gas stations, communication written by AI, and selling a hand-me-down. For community members, your question of the week is about when kids are part of a wedding ceremony but aren’t invited to the reception. Plus your weekly challenge, etiquette salute, and a postscript segment on the service cou…
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683: The Meaning of the Scopes Monkey Trial 100yrs Later with Chris Staron
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New data shows the nations with the highest standards of living are seeing the sharpest declines in wellbeing, while people in poorer countries are reporting more happiness. What’s going on? David Brooks’ recent article looked at data from 142 countries, and he concludes that spirituality and social connection, not just wealth, are critical to huma…
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On today’s show, we take your questions on a LinkedIn request just before a job interview, how to respond to nosy questions about finances, and what to do when someone calls you babe. For community members, your question of the week is about planning a garden party. Plus your weekly challenge, etiquette salute, and a feedback postscript segment. Su…
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682: Why We Still Need the Institutional Church with Brad Edwards
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The Holy Post crew is suspicious of a new study that finds MAGA supporters score higher in authoritarianism, social dominance, and malevolent personality traits, while liberals score higher in compassion and empathy. Church planter, Brad Edwards, says many of us hold beliefs, language, and values that sabotage our ability to benefit from participa…
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On today’s show, we take your questions on whether the host should drink water at a party, an unusual coffee shop conundrum, and titles for lawyers on wedding invitations. For community members, your question of the week is about a certain leaked celebrity wedding invitation. Plus your weekly challenge, etiquette salute, and a feedback postscript s…
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681: Strategically Small Churches with Brandon O'Brien
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A whites-only community has launched in Arkansas under the legal guise of a “private membership association.” The founders claim it’s about preserving culture, but Skye and Phil aren’t buying it. Then, Brent Leatherwood, head of the Southern Baptist Convention’s public policy arm, has resigned after years of pressure from hardline conservatives. Wh…
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On today’s show, we take your questions on how to respond when people ask what church you go to, paying for family tickets to your child’s performances, and whether it’s okay to stop visiting someone who has two large dogs. For community members, your question of the week is about how to end a tradition of dinner parties with friends. Plus your wee…
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680: Cancelling Colbert, Starving Gaza, & American Charisma with Molly Worthen
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CBS has cancelled the top-rated late-night talk show. Was it really a financial decision, or was it done to get the Trump administration to approve a corporate merger? And will Stephen Colbert now come on the Holy Post? Horrific images of starvation are coming out of Gaza as pressure builds on the Israeli government to end the war, but when does pr…
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On today’s show, we take your questions on a dinner party seating conundrum, switching back to a former hairdresser, and which armrest is yours at a theater. For community members, your question of the week is about whether two wedding ceremonies means two wedding gifts. Plus your weekly challenge, etiquette salute, and a postscript segment on busi…
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679: Individualism, Transhumanism, & Learning from Abolitionists with Daniel Lee Hill
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Why is our society so fractured and angry? David Brooks’ recent article draws from the work of moral philosopher Alasdair MacIntyre to explain how we got here, but what is the solution? With the growth of A.I., some Christians think technology may be how God redeems humanity and gives us eternal life. But is this still Christianity or a strange new…
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Episode 567 - Wedding Text Invitation
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On today’s show, we take your questions on whether a graduation announcement requires a gift, an interesting wedding text invitation, and how to use retired military titles. For community members, your question of the week is about bad behaviors in the library. Plus your weekly challenge, etiquette salute, and a postscript segment on manners for bu…
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678: Is Gen Z Having a Religious Revival? with Ryan Burge
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The IRS has decided churches are no longer prohibited from endorsing political candidates. Is this a win for free speech or a reason for some churches to become even more partisan? The Department of Homeland Security has released a creepy new promotional video that uses the Bible to frame border security as a mission from God. The Christian who gav…
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Episode 566 - Old Fashioned Voicemail
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On today’s show, we take your questions on how to proactively handle bad guest behavior before an event, whether it’s now rude to leave a voicemail, and how to get to know the new neighbors. For community members, your question of the week is about contributing to a honeymoon fund on a limited income. Plus your weekly challenge, etiquette salute, a…
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