The SkyePod

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 Jesus by Rich Villodas: https://a.co/d/7Nlht2F  ...

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/

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 the legacy of Pope Francis is seen very differentl...

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 Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/126...

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 fight between church and youth sports? Get the full e...

Todd Deatherage, Co-Founder of the Telos Group, is back to lay out the current situation in Gaza, with the recent short-lived ceasefire, Trump's vision of a building a resort on the land, and Netanyahu's incentives to continue the war. What options are left for peace when things have gone so far? Telos: https://www.telosgroup.org Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.p...

Top Trump officials are embroiled in a scandal after they accidentally included a journalist on an insecure text thread containing top secret military information. David French, a former military lawyer, explains why this is a no laughing matter, what it says about the administration's competency, and why there is unlikely to be any consequences for those at fault. Then, Skye and David discuss the...

Skye answers mailbag questions about emotional faith, Christians in government, and church structure. How do you avoid falling into going through the motions with faith? What separates Skye's view of Christianity and power from the Christian Nationalist view? And would he recommend leaving your church for a house church?   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon....

Drew's thinking about church movements, from Promise Keepers, to CEO-style leadership in Churches, and Gen Z's increased interest in marriage. What's the legacy of Promise Keepers now? Why don't we "go slow and repair things?" And is Gen Z's interest in marriage something to be celebrated? Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/124293875/ Teens Forgoin...

Mike Erre is here to be challenged on his anabaptist views of how to be a faithful Christian in our politically-charged world. Can we apply things said to the early church in Ancient Rome to situations in the modern church in the United States?   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/123795021/

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/

Skye invites James Bryan Smith to talk about Dallas Willard's life, ministry—and what he was like to be around personally. They cover how reactive the Evangelical world was to his ideas and how he helped people understand that Jesus was serious.   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/122173880/  

The "nones" are over, it's the time of the "nons." Non-denominational churches have grown in popularity—but is this structure of church-growth actually good for sustainable discipleship? Ryan Burge and Skye Jethani discuss the recent data about non-denominational churches—and why their names are so similar to weed dispensaries.   Graphs about religion: https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/

Skye talks about his recent article about "small men." He breaks down how his metaphor works, how Einstein's theory of relativity relates to this, and why Jesus is the perfect example of being a "giant." And why is Nehemiah a strange example of masculine leadership for so many macho men's conferences?   The Land of Small Men: https://www.holypost.com/post/the-land-of-small-men   Get the full episo...

Drew's News is back, and he's got some questions—why are so many Christian men defending Andrew Tate? Why are so many Christians participating in manifesting? Would Trump consider making Drew the ruler of Manitoba? And Skye gives him a great idea for a book title.   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/120140802/

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?   The Temple and the Church's Mission: A Biblical Theology of the Dwelling Place of God: https://a.co/d/dVA1ypn   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus:...

Skye reads from The Divine Commodity about consumerism's impact on evangelism in the 20th and 21st centuries. From Coca-Cola co-opting evangelism to Disney marketing movies through churches, corporate advertising and evangelism have grown up together—how do we separate the wheat from the tares? Could the answer be—a donkey?   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patre...

Drew brings us stories like Christmas presents—Does Trump really want to annex Canada? Was Saint Nick's tomb just discovered? And why is Skye so against A.I. pastors?   The A.I. Pastor story: https://www.christianpost.com/news/megachurch-pastor-previews-app-that-offers-ai-led-prayer-spiritu.html   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/117858623/

Skye talks about mass deportation—the history of deportation in America, the present border situation, and how this could play out in the future. What concerns are inflated—and what problems are we ignoring?   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus:  https://www.patreon.com/posts/117858623/   Racism and Immigration: https://youtu.be/cgfp5ngxqBI   What 'Mass Deportation' Actually Mea...

Skye believes in aliens, fancy razors for bald heads, and a Jesus that makes us uncomfortable in this episode of the mailbag. How can Christians disagree if the Holy Spirit indwells and guides us? Why do Christians in North America have such an icy relationship with art—does it reveal why we struggle with social justice? And is the idea that we'll be rewarded in Heaven a type of afterlife prosperi...

Drew's News returns—and so does our hero, Lieutenant Dan, who has survived the Hurricane Milton—but can he survive waste disposal laws? Drew and Skye also talk about the long-term effects of the book Radical by David Platt and discuss what monkeys on typewriters have to do with the fine-tuning argument for the existence of God.   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.p...

Ryan Burge joins to talk about the religious, political, and economic trends that may have contributed to the election of Donald Trump. He and Skye cover how religion follows politics, why more men than women are now religious, and why hispanic voters don't seem put off by Donald Trump. Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/115945207/

The day after the 2024 election, Skye is joined by Producer Mike Stralow and CEO Jon Houghton to respond to people's sent-in questions and live chat messages. He discusses how people who aren't happy with the result of the race can grieve and process the results—and why no matter where you are politically, you need to intentionally seek a church community.

Chris Crawford, a policy strategist with Project Democracy, joins this edition of The SkyePod to talk about the upcoming election. How have the last few years changed how elections look? Why is disinformation such a threat this year? And why does Skye go to a Chinese food restaurant every year on election night?   Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts...

Skye gives a message called "God is Not a Divine Vending Machine," originally written and recorded for the Chicago Fellowship. Do we trust God's character or are we just trying to control him? And how can people perform miracles and cast out demons yet not be close to Jesus?