French Friday: Signalgate & the Future of the Democratic Party
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 future of the Democratic Party. Can they distance themselves from their fringe activists groups? What will it take for working-class Americans to reconsider their allegiance to Trump? And will they use this opportunity to genuinely reform the party, or just wait for MAGA to implode? Holy Post Plus: David French on the Season 2 Finale of Severance: https://www.patreon.com/posts/125317945/ 0:00 - Theme Song 0:18 - Show Start 2:25 - What Went Wrong with Signal Gate 22:18 - Are Democrats’ Hands Tied? 33:30 - Is Self-Moderating the Key for Democrats? 39:40 - Is the Democrat “Brand” Ruined? 45:23 - Only Charismatic Leaders Change Things? 1:00:27 - End Credits
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The SkyePod - Mailbag
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.com/posts/124637476/
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The SkyePod - Drew's News
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 Forgoing Milestones: https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2025/03/teen-dating-milestone-decline/681971/
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The SkyePod: Power & Politics with Mike Erre
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/
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The SkyePod - SkyeDIVE: Worship & Justice
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/
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