The SkyePod

Drew brings us news on what happens when you give Amazonian tribes internet access, new Ryan Burge statistics about religious opinions on medical sex-reassignment for minors, why no one will miss the old Christianity Today office, and more! Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus:  https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-drews-106134266

Skye opens up about what we saw in Israel/Palestine and how he believes we've let critical thinking give way to easy slogans—with terrible results, both for Israeli and Palestinian citizens. Todd Deatherage's article: https://www.holypost.com/post/every-bombed-village-is-my-hometown Skye's Article:  https://www.holypost.com/post/moral-clarity-about-israel-palestine-begins-by-admitting-the-complexi...

Kaitlyn and Skye discuss the sci-fi novel "The Sparrow" and the questions it opens about God's sovereignty, what it means to be made in the image of God, and our moral blindspots when reading history. Spoilers ahead, listener beware! The Sparrow: https://a.co/d/2SCmWwh Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-sparrow-103949446

Tim Alberta joins the SKYEpod this week to talk about the upcoming election. Why are Republicans seemingly supporting Vladmir Putin? Is media coverage of Trump's trials helping him? And what happens if one of the candidates isn't able to take office due to health concerns?   The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism by Tim Alberta:  https://a.co/d/3NtQQt0...

Drew and Skye have a cornucopia of news coverage—from friendly alligators and the declining book industry, to John MacArthur denying PTSD and Antifa trashing libraries... and Drew confesses he's sporting red toenail polish. Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-drews-103882883

Shane Claiborne and Skye discuss recent Pro-Palestine protests—and continue their conversation on pacifism from Holy Post Podcast Episode 551. Shane explains why he became a pacifist, why pacifism is anything but passive, and some of the history of Christian pacifism. Skye presses him on the practical applications of pacifism when we live in a fallen world. Get the full episode by signing up for H...

Skye gets into your questions. What conspiracy theories intrigue Skye? Does he ever miss being a pastor? And why do we address right-wing craziness so much more often than left-wing craziness? Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus:  https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-air-mail-102596279

Skye and Drew discuss the doubt thrown on an OnlyFans model's public faith conversion, Spring Hill church discontinues livestreaming services, Dawkin's claims he's a "cultural Christian," and the Youtube prophets of the eclipse eat poop (metaphorically speaking). Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus:  https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-drews-102167526

Skye talks about how our certainty often conflicts with humility—with disastrous results, like declining churchgoing rates, alien doomsday cults, and dead bellringers. Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus:  https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-skye-101705148

Jeff Ash, local improv coach, talks with Skye about how improv has changed his outlook on life, parenting, and faith. Do we too tightly script life instead of saying, "Yes, and?" To learn more about Jeff and Westside Improv in Wheaton, visit WestsideImprov.com. Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus:  https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-what-us-100797419

Drew's news, a buffet of odd news stories—from Google Gemini apologies to a German man over-vaccinating himself. Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus:  https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-drews-99948770

Skye talks about how identity and empathy are linked, how studies demonstrate this relationship, how that became relevant in his own life, and how someone in the Bible overcame identity prejudice to show empathy to someone unexpected. Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus:  https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-skye-99924804

On this new episode of the Skyepod, Skye answers some questions from listeners—is he still an Evangelical? What did he learn when publishing his first book? What faith tradition outside of his own has been the most influential on him? Tune in to hear his answers. Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus:  https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-air-mail-99494925

Alistar Begg comes under fire for advice on going to a relative's transgender wedding, studies say trust in pastors is declining, Jesus painting is considered is "too sensual," Apple tries to popularize VR goggles, and Tucker Carlson seems to turn against America... lots of ground covered in this week's Skyepod! Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus:  https://www.patreon.com/posts/...

Skye, Mike Bird, and Mike Erre discuss the recently released Rapture video. Didn't Jesus say the sea creature that swallowed Jonah was a whale? Why is the Dispensational movement so influential in America—but not in other parts of the world? And how will we tell the two Mikes apart? The Rapture Video: https://youtu.be/IjJwFZipGpE?feature=shared   Jesus and the Powers: Christian Political Witness i...

The carnage in Gaza persists and political forces are invested in keeping it that way. Todd Deatherage, Co-Founder of the Telos Group, joins Skye to discuss the dynamics feeding into this conflict, how things could have gone differently, and how we can be pro-peace when peace seems impossible.   Telos: https://www.telosgroup.org Thomas Friedman Opinion Piece: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/29/opi...

Skye Jethani's podcast takes its maiden voyage with Drew Dyck as they discuss airplanes, audiobooks, and the upcoming presidential election. We're going to be workshopping this podcast over the next few weeks so let us know what you think! Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus:  https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-drews-96239243