Best John Briese Podcasts (2025)

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696: Transcending Our Political Divisions & Labels with Andy Beshear 1:25:31

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Mike Erre joins Phil and Skye to discuss a New York Times column by David Brooks. He says America's divisions will only heal when we abandon shallow labels and war metaphors, and instead see one another as fellow pilgrims on a journey. America's Catholic bishops issue a stern rebuke of the Trump administration's dehumanizing rhetoric and policies, …

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FEET FINDER with KYLIE FREY 46:27

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Got to catch up with my old friend and one of my favorite singer-songwriters, Kylie Frey on today's pocdast. We get into makeup and hair preparation, smelly RV’s, music videos, boudin, starting an all female band of non-Texas country artists, Feet Finder and soooo much more in this episode. Don't forget to check us out on YouTube to see the full ve…

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A Pathway of Forgiveness // Luke: Jesus for Everyone// Luke 17:1-10 // 11.16.25 // Doug Glynn

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In this message from Luke 17:1–10, we unpack Jesus’ call to forgive with mustard-seed trust and walk through a practical “Path of Forgiveness” that leads to healing, freedom, and the hope of possible reconciliation.

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695: Analyzing the Blue Wave & Why the Church Still Matters with Carmen Joy Imes 1:27:41

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The Democratic Party swept the off-cycle elections last week, but this isn't the first blue wave we've seen in the Trump era. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss what it means and the significance of New York City electing a Muslim, democratic socialist as mayor. Does Mamdani represent the death of New York, and possibly America, as one Baptist leader …

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Courageous Communication & Continual Grace // Luke Jesus for Everyone// Luke 17:1-6 // 11.9.25 // Bri Johns

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Courageous Communication & Continual Grace // Luke Jesus for Everyone// Luke 17:1-6 // 11.9.25 // Bri Johns

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French Friday: The Nazi Rot on the Right 27:43

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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…

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694: Why Don't We Take Church Unity Seriously? with N.T. Wright 1:29:02

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A new survey finds that moderately religious Americans are the most likely to say that they see dead people. Which raises a question—why are the non-religious and the very religious less likely to report encounters with the departed? New York Times columnist Ezra Klein says that by over-emphasizing inclusivity, the Democratic Party has ironically b…

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MY LAST BOOK with JOSH CRUTCHMER 38:42

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Today I get to talk with my friend, Josh Crutchmer. He's an author, a red dirt connoisseur and a writer for Rolling Stone (among many publications). We recorded this podcast live in the Martin Guitars showroom in Nashville, TN. Don't forget to check us out on YouTube to see the full version of this episode! We talk about Martin Guitars, Giving Red …

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Blessed Are Those Who Mourn // Matthew 5:4// Doug Glynn // 11.02.25

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Blessed Are Those Who Mourn // Matthew 5:4// Doug Glynn // 11.02.25

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693: Holy Post LIVE from Chicago 2025 1:22:11

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This week is Halloween, and on this special episode recorded with a live audience, the Holy Post hosts discuss why our culture isn't afraid of monsters and demons anymore. How did all of our pop culture heroes and villains become morally ambiguous? Also, would communal living solve our loneliness epidemic? Kaitlyn is all for it, but Skye isn't so s…

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The Help I Didn't Know I Needed // Exodus 17:9-13// Jason Turner // 10.26.25

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The Help I Didn't Know I Needed // Exodus 17:9-13// Jason Turner // 10.26.25

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692: Vertical vs. Horizontal Morality & Rediscovering Confession with Jamin Goggin 1:26:25

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A recent article tries to explain why so many politically active Christians behave unchristianly in the public square by differentiating "vertical" and "horizontal" sources of morality. The Holy Post crew examines the argument and finds it weak. Has MAGA ignited a revival in the U.S.? David French says we may be confusing a political revolution for…

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TWINS IN CALIFORNIA with DAVE HAUSE 33:20

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Dave Hause is a Rock n Roller based in California and we share a booking agent that sparked our friendship and so I was very excited to have this conversation put on tape with my new friend Dave! We talk about prioritizing your time as a musician, twins, touring being a gift, syncs and music supervisors along with his own music festival, Sing Us Ho…

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Lost Sons: Older Sons, You Come Home Too // Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 15:25-32// Doug Glynn // 10.19.25

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In the Parable of the Prodigal Son, The older brother did everything right… and still ended up lost. This message from Luke 15 invites us to trade resentment for gratitude and see life through the eyes of grace: in full color.

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691: The Antichrist, Illiberalism, & Why Gen Z Accepts Political Violence with Elizabeth Neumann 1:26:37

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In a series of invitation-only, off-the-record lectures about Christianity, technology billionaire Peter Thiel said the antichrist is trying to regulate technology and billionaires. Which raises the question—Why do we always remake Christ in our image and the antichrist in our enemies'? Gen Z is making conservative Christianity more angry, intolera…

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Found to be Storytellers // Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 15, Acts 26:4-18// Sonya Yee // 10.12.25

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690: Flying Bishops, Evangelical Ignorance, & Slow Theology with A.J. Swoboda & Nijay Gupta 1:29:40

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For the first time ever, the U.K. has appointed a woman as the Archbishop of Canterbury to lead the global Anglican Communion. Kaitlyn, Skye, and Mike Erre discuss the implications of appointment and how Anglicans use "flying bishops" to maintain unity over divisive theological issues. Are there lessons here for other divided Christian communities?…

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LOST OR DEAD with KAT HASTY + Hand Drawn Records (LIVE from 8750 Festival) 41:05

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What a fun and effortless conversation with my friend Kat Hasty, live from The Motherlode Saloon in Red River, NM. We dig into weird stage habits, her new music on the way, drunk musician vs professional musician, making content and the expenses of touring. Find Kat's music, tour dates and merch at https://kathasty.com/ Thanks to our sponsors for t…

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Lost Sons: Coming Home // Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 15:17-24// Doug Glynn // 10.05.25

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689: The Rapture, Repentance, & Redefining the Good Life with Grace Hamman 1:27:37

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After a South African pastor claimed that Christ would come for his church on September 23, TikTok became rapture obsessed. Mike Erre joins Skye and Kaitlyn to discuss our ongoing fixation with this bad theology, why people get caught up in rapture predictions, and how it damages the credibility of the faith. Kaitlyn talks to Medieval scholar, Grac…

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Lost Sons: The Crossroads of Pain // Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 15:11-19 // Doug Glynn // 09.28.25

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Lost Sons: The Crossroads of Pain // Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 15:11-19 // Doug Glynn // 09.28.25

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688: The MAGA Contradiction & Educational Injustice with Terence Lester 1:25:51

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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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I BE TRYING HARD with ADAM HOOD + 8750 FEST! 41:06

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Today, we're in the moutains of New Mexico with one of my most talented friends, Adam Hood! We get to talk about balancing being a songwriter and a road dog, building a home, the motivation of writing a song, publishing deals, re-recording an album, and being an introverted artist. We also talk with Charlie and Nicole, the organizers of the 8750 Fe…

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Lost & Found Stories // Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 15:1-8 // Bri Johns // 09.21.25

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Lost & Found Stories // Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 15:1-8 // Bri Johns // 09.21.25

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687: Charlie Kirk & the Conflict Entrepreneurs 1:00:12

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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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Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, Lost Pharisees // Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 15:1-8 // Doug Glynn// 09.14.25

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Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, Lost Pharisees // Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 15:1-8 // Doug Glynn// 09.14.25

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686: Shootings, Single Fathers, & the Shadow Side of Ambition with Miroslav Volf 1:23:59

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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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COOKING WITHOUT WINE with RICK TREVINO 39:09

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Today, a living legend. A wordsmith. A wine connoisseur. Rick Trevino joins me in the van (RV) to talk about his whole experience of life thus far, along with wine, his getting signed Cinderella story, speaking Spanish, tropical music, writing on piano vs guitar, having a writing partner and his awesome family! Find Rick's music, tour dates and mer…

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LOST & FOUND: Lost Sheep // Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 15:1-7 // Doug Glynn// 09.07.25

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Jesus tells the story of a shepherd who leaves the ninety-nine to find the one. In this message from Luke 15:1–7, discover the Shepherd who seeks, carries, and rejoices over you.

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685: Finding Unity in a Divided Church with Beth Moore 1:16:13

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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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What We Treasure // Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 12:13-34 // Bri Johns// 08.31.25

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What We Treasure // Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 12:13-34 // Bri Johns// 08.31.25

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684: Dobson Died, Cracker Barrel Cancelled, & Flipping Christian Politics with James Talarico 1:36:02

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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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GETTING PAID TO YAP with TWIN RIVERS MUSIC SCENE 38:33

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These girls are on a mission to bring light to the Twin Rivers Music Scene, which is the place I call home in New Braunfels, Texas. They became friends through meeting at shows and events in the Twin Rivers scene and decided to take their passion to the next level with media coverage and a podcast of their own! This conversation was my first ever t…

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Repent or Perish // Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 13:1-9 // Doug Glynn// 08.24.25

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The Cost of Discipleship // Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 13:1-9 // Doug Glynn// 08.24.25

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683: The Meaning of the Scopes Monkey Trial 100yrs Later with Chris Staron 1:29:16

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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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The Cost of Discipleship // Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 14:25-35 // Doug Glynn// 08.17.25

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682: Why We Still Need the Institutional Church with Brad Edwards 1:26:49

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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 participat…

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40 YEARS OF MUSICFEST with JOHN DICKSON 40:56

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John Dickson has been fostering the Texas music scene for over five decades and is the brains behind one of the best Country music festivals in the United States. John joins me today to talk about the 40th Anniversary of MusicFest which is held annually in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Get your The MusicFest at Steamboat package now at https://www.t…

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Everyone is Invited to God's Banquet // Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 14:13-24 // Doug Glynn// 08.10.25

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Jesus’ parable of the Great Banquet reminds us that God’s invitation is for everyone - and His heart is to fill His table with those the world often leaves out.

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681: Strategically Small Churches with Brandon O'Brien 1:21:21

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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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Mustard Seeds, Yeast & Kingdom Hope // Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 13:18-21 // Doug Glynn// 08.03.25

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In Jesus Kingdom, growth may seem small or insignificant, but when we are operating in the ways of the Kingdom of God, it's just a matter of time.

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680: Cancelling Colbert, Starving Gaza, & American Charisma with Molly Worthen 1:23:52

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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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COVER BANDS, DON'T LISTEN TO THIS with KRISTI GRIDER 39:54

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Quite possibly the MOST talented guest we've had on the show so far, Kristi Grider is a good friend of mine from the New Braunfels, Texas area and we dig into topics like playing and teaching piano, being a substitute player, singing harmony, high profile gigs, The Finishing School, therapizing your friends and the benefits of walking. Enjoy! Find …

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Love That Disrupts // Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 14:1-14 // Bri Johns // 07.27.25

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Love That Disrupts // Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 14:1-14 // Bri Johns // 07.27.25

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679: Individualism, Transhumanism, & Learning from Abolitionists with Daniel Lee Hill 1:28:25

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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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Kingdom Over Empire // Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 13:31-35, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 // Leland Rounds // 07.20.25

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Kingdom Over Empire // Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 13:31-35, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 // Leland Rounds // 07.20.25

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678: Is Gen Z Having a Religious Revival? with Ryan Burge 1:30:18

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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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MOMMA KISSER with MADAM RADAR 36:35

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Today's pod guests are one of the coolest AND cutest bands in Austin, TX! We get to talk with Kelly, Jace, Kody and Violet of Madam Radar about Palindromes, The Goose on Lime Creek, band names, family bands, The Finishing School, female musicians, genre lines and their new album “Motel”. Enjoy! Find Madam Radar's music, tour dates and merch at http…

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Holy Disruption // Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 13:22-30, Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 5:3-10// Tyler Carlson// 07.13.25

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Holy Disruption // Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 13:22-30, Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 5:3-10// Tyler Carlson// 07.13.25

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677: Ending PEPFAR & Why the Self-Esteem Movement Failed with Sharon Hodde Miller 1:25:48

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When George W. Bush created the PEPFAR program in 2003, it was celebrated by evangelical leaders and has saved more than 26 million lives in Africa from HIV/AIDS. So why weren't evangelicals outraged when Donald Trump killed PEPFAR, which has already resulted in over 75,000 deaths since January? Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn unpack the arguments for and …