The SkyePod

Skye and Kaitlyn talk about James Talarico's Christianity as presented in a recent Ezra Klein interview. Talarico's progressive view of Christianity both loses a lot of the richness of the Gospel and has left America wanting something more. How does orthodox Christianity offer the world something it's deeply longing for?

Philip Yancey's affair raises questions about how we respond to the sins of famous Christians. And should prayers be written by ChatGPT? What about sermons? What about podcast devotionals? And why are people calling Justin Bieber's pastor a "hype priest?" Drew's got news and Skye's ready to talk about it.   0:06 - Theme Song   3:12 - Philip Yancey's Affair   18:05 - ChatCGP Prayeres   29:35 - End...

Skye's here to answer questions—and talk about the Stranger Things finale. Is there a secret episode called "ConformityGate?" Then he talks about the questionable Christian cliches we use around grief and more.   Questions:  Why do you tout your public education experience and say that you support public education?  What are your thoughts on participating in interfaith outreach? When Jesus said to...

As we wrap up our Christmas break, here's an oldie but a goodie from one of our first Skyepod episodes. Mike Erre and Michael Bird join Skye to break down our explainer video on the Rapture. We'll be back next week with a brand new episode. 0:13 - Theme Song 2:06 - Responding to Comments 7:36 - Urgent Preaching 14:23 - Is Jonah's Whale in the Bible? 18:23 - Harpazo? 22:42 - Hour of Trial 26:45 - G...

Covering topics from politics to pop culture, Skye Jethani offers a slate of 2026 predictions to David French. Will the public finally rebel against the social media companies? Will Texas elect its first Democratic senator in nearly 40 years? Will we finally get definitive proof of UFOs? Will "Dune Part 3" or "The Odyssey" dominate the box office? French unpacks the predictions and explains which...

Skye's prepared to get on his soapbox to respond to Drew's news stories and internet controversies. We all know Die Hard is a Christmas movie, but is Home Alone a Christian movie? Is Old Man Marley a Christ-figure to young Kevin? Skye agree with Kirk Cameron that annihilationism makes sense—but many have hinged their faith on eternal conscious torment. And do stories in sermons actually help peopl...

Continuing our study of the Apostle Paul's view of circumcision, this week focuses on Galatians 6. To perpetuate a popular view that certain groups were inferior to others, some Christians required others to be circumcised. Paul believed this was so contrary to the gospel, and he took the issue so seriously, that he wrote this part of his letter himself with extra-large letters. So, why don't we t...

Victor Boutros joins Skye to talk about the Human Trafficking Institute, which he cofounded after going from ethics debates with his fellow students to seeing the reality of human trafficking in India. The Human Trafficking Institute now works internationally and have seen results beyond what they imagined possible. Boutros explains the common misconceptions around human trafficking and what is ef...

Ken Burns has just released his new 12-hour PBS documentary about the American Revolution, and Skye's watched all of it. On this episode, he talks with David French about some of the less well-known aspects of the Revolution, how they shaped American history, and lessons we can apply to our current political and cultural challenges. David and Skye also share their favorite must-watch holiday movie...

Big Eva's dead! Long live—Gig Eva? Big Giga? Drew brings us news about anti-institutionalism, pro-Christian Nationalism, and gig-evangelicalization. He and Skye look at our shifting Christian landscape in America (and Canada) and the news stories that represent it. And if all that brings you down, Skillet has a cover of an old Christmas song—but not everyone is happy.   Topics Covered: Goodbye Big...

What is the church supposed to be? Alan Hirsch is here to discuss the church growth movement, the duty of discipleship, and how we are tempted to plant pulpits rather than real churches. But Skye questions if retooling our idea of church may be leaving behind wisdom from our forefathers. 0:04 - Theme Song 5:00 - Constantine and Christian Nationalism 12:11 - Church as Movement 21:27 - Numerical Gro...

Open Nazi rhetoric is gaining traction on the right, and the response from conservative institutions has been inconsistent at best. Skye and David trace the roots of the problem, the incentives that fueled it, and the late-breaking backlash that may signal a tipping point. They also look at ICE's increasingly aggressive "Kavanaugh stops," the risks of expanding executive power, and why election in...

Skye 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 Libera...

Jordan 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 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 C...

Drew's Newsletter is launching soon! To celebrate, he's brought his smorgasbord of news. Bond's gun is missing in action from Amazon Prime posters—is this doing any good? There's a slow exodus of older church-goers from the church—is the solution to this problem right in front of us? Why's there such a dip in young people identifying as trans? And has ministry just become content creation to a sma...

Skye 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...

Hypocrites! 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. 0:04 - Theme Song 2:52 - What's Worse Than Hypocris...

The 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...

Holy 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...

Skye 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 ful...

Most 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...

An 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 - Th...

Justin 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...

Did AI prove the existence of God? Drew and Skye think that might be the wrong question—what's the point of apologetics in the first place? Drew's here with some news—man-keeping, post-secularism, and his dog's literary name.   Topics Covered Secretary of Defense Retweeting Doug Wilson: https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/08/politics/video/christian-nationalist-doug-wilson-pam-brown-digvid   The Emotional...

Carmen Imes joins to talk about the Temple and the Ark of the Covenant—and how much of it is redeemed Egyptian religious imagery. Why is the New Jerusalem in Revelation cubic shaped? Were Egyptian statues' noses cut off on purpose?   This was a great episode from the earlier days of The SkyePod when it had a smaller following—we're rereleasing it so you don't miss it!   0:13 - Theme Song   3:25 -...