About this episode
For decades most Americans have said other people cannot be trusted. The exception was regular churchgoers who reported more faith in their neighbors, but new data says attending church no longer boosts social trust. What's changed? Why are political conservatives suddenly talking much less about abortion and much more about transgender issues? Young earth creationists and Christian nationalists are flirting. What's the attraction? Kaitlyn Schiess talks to author and Instagram historian, Jasmine Holmes, about her new book "Crowned with Glory," and the overlooked story of how Black Christians shaped American history. And Phil has a disturbing story about rats, slugs, and worms. Holy Post Plus: Holy Post Office - How should Western Christians be involved in missions? With Mekdes Haddis - https://www.patreon.com/posts/90265784 0:00 - Intro 1:29 - Show starts 2:53 - Theme Song 3:15 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST 4:27 - Worms, Rats, Slugs, Oh My! 14:27 - Abortion and Transgender Rights 23:55 - Christian Nationalism at The Ark Encounter 29:30 - Lack of Trust Among Church Attenders 45:15 - Sponsor - Blueland - Get 15% off your first order by going to Blueland dot com slash HOLYPOST 46:18 - Sponsor - Moody Publishing - Pick up your copy of "Just Show Up" by Drew Dyck today at Moodypublishers.com or wherever fine books are sold. 47:26 - Interview Intro Jasmine Holmes - https://jasminelholmes.com/ 49:11 - Why Jasmine became interested in history 54:58 - Compiling stories of black history in America 1:17:41 - How black history in America can give Christians hope 1:24:42- End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: Worm that jumps from rats to slugs to human brains has invaded Southeast US https://arstechnica.com/health/2023/09/worm-that-jumps-from-rats-to-slugs-to-human-brains-has-invaded-southeast-us/ Church Attendance Used To Drive Up Trust: It Doesn't Anymore https://religionunplugged.com/news/2023/9/7/church-attendance-used-to-drive-up-trust-it-doesnt-anymore Christian Nationalism at The Ark Encounter https://twitter.com/scott_m_coley/status/1706750592247271907?s=20 Other resources: Crowned with Glory: How Proclaiming the Truth of Black Dignity Has Shaped American History by Jasmine Holmes: https://amzn.to/3Q21Qkj Carved in Ebony: Lessons from the Black Women Who Shape Us by Jasmine Holmes https://amzn.to/48OCmOK Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.