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 gave George W. Bush the idea of “compassionate conservatism” says the passing of the Big Beautiful Bill marks the end of an era for the GOP. Professor Ryan Burge is back with data about the religious outlook of Gen Z. Some see evidence of a revival, but Burge says it’s probably wishful thinking. Also this week, animal fashion news: chimp drip edition.

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5:55 - Chimp Fashion!

12:56 - Christian in Government with PEPFAR

16:07 - The Johnson Amendment

29:24 - Bible Verse in an ICE Recruitment Ad

40:59 - Why Is the Church So Libertarian?

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58:00 - Interview

1:00:45 - Why Are They Saying It’s a “Revival?”

1:09:05 - Can Revival Be Predicted?

1:16:50 - Church and Loneliness

1:29:46 - End Credits

Links from News Segment:

Chimps and Grassy Fashion!

https://www.iflscience.com/chimps-are-sticking-grass-in-their-ears-and-rears-as-they-embrace-pointless-fad-79910

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Ryan Burge’s Article on Gen Z Revival:

https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/is-there-a-religious-revival-occurring

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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 against PEPFAR, and how evangelical support for “small government” only applies to some programs. Then, Katilyn talks to Sharon Hodde Miller about what the self-esteem movement gets wrong about insecurity, and how we can recover the Christian virtue of service and self-forgetfulness. Also this week, rotten butter ants invade Europe.

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5:58 - Stinky Ants in Europe!

11:41 - PEPFAR and Evangelicals

21:00 - Spiritual Formation of Small Government Politics

25:35 - Addressing Anti-PEPFAR arguments

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50:12 - Interview

55:54 - Insecurity and Ministry

1:08:20 - The Emptiness of Self-Esteem

1:14:30 - Transactional Relationships

1:25:14 - End Credits

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Super Ants Invade!

https://www.thetimes.com/world/europe/article/super-ants-germany-8wp8n83zm

Why Evangelicals Turned Their Back on PEPFAR:

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/07/pepfar-evangelical/683418/

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With Phil on vacation, Kaitlyn and Esau join Skye to talk about the Supreme Court’s ruling that public schools must allow students to opt out of gender or sexuality content that may contradict the religious beliefs of their families. At the same time, more Americans say public schools should hire chaplains to offer spiritual guidance to students. With schools increasingly becoming the front line in the culture war, can public education survive? Then, Skye talks to Rachel Martin, the co-creator of NPR’s Wild Card podcast and former host of Morning Edition, about what she’s learned from interviewing artists, actors, and activists about their beliefs. She offers an intriguing glimpse into the spirituality of secular America. Also this week—the internet is full of bad advice about “toxic” relationships.

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5:02 - LGBTQ Schoolbook Opt-Outs

27:12 - Who’s Toxic?

35:18 - Did We Jettison Forgiveness?

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49:45 - Interview

55:00 - Staying Informed without Burnout

59:30 - Rachel’s Spiritual Background

1:13:52 - The Wild Card podcast and Spirituality

1:27:32 - End Credits

Links from News Segment:

Court’s Ruling on Parents Opting Out of LGBTQ books in Schools:

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/27/us/politics/supreme-court-lgbtq-books.html

Majority of Americans Support Chaplains in Schools:

https://www.foxnews.com/media/majority-adults-support-religious-chaplains-public-schools-new-report-shows

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