{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"698: De-Christianizing America &amp; Re-Christianizing Advent with Rich Villodas","description":"The government of Israel has been criticized for building fences in Gaza and the West Bank, but now it\u2019s geofencing American churches. Will its plan reverse the decline of evangelical support for the Jewish state? Donald Trump says he\u2019s making the country more Christian, but data shows his immigration policy favors secular immigrants and rejects Christians. Rich Villodas is back to talk about his new book for Advent, \u201cWaiting for Jesus.\u201d He says we should use this season to resist consumerism, commercialism, and Christian culturalism. Also this week, a giant flightless parrot has issues Down Under. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/posts\/144923335\/ &amp;nbsp; Advice-ish: https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/posts\/advice-ish-im-in-144823944 &amp;nbsp; 66 Verses to Explain the Bible:&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/posts\/144916622\/ &amp;nbsp; 0:00 - Show Starts &amp;nbsp; 4:43- Theme Song &amp;nbsp; 5:06 - Sponsor - BetterHelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https:\/\/www.betterhelp.com\/HOLYPOST and get 10% off your first month! &amp;nbsp; 6:05 - Sponsor - AG1 - Heavily researched, thoroughly purity-tested, and filled with stuff you need. Get the AG1 welcome pack when you order from https:\/\/www.drinkag1.com\/HOLYPOST &amp;nbsp; 7:35 - Toucan Butt Disease! &amp;nbsp; 14:35 - Israel Geofencing Ads Around Churches &amp;nbsp; 29:00 - Deportations Making America More Secular? &amp;nbsp; 48:42 - Sponsor - World Relief - Start a monthly partnership with World Relief to help families in crisis at https:\/\/www.worldrelief.org\/holypost &amp;nbsp; 49:51 - Sponsor - Aura Frames - Need a Great Christmas Gift? Use code HOLYPOST at checkout to save $45-off the Carver Mat Aura Frame at https:\/\/www.AuraFrames.com &amp;nbsp; 51:00 - Sponsor - Blueland - Just for this holiday season, Blueland has a special 30% off deal to help you keep your home clean this Christmas! Go to&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.blueland.com\/holypost &amp;nbsp; 52:10 - Interview &amp;nbsp; 54:06 - Church Calendar Explained &amp;nbsp; 1:03:50 - Spirit of Herod &amp;nbsp; 1:17:37 - End Credits &amp;nbsp; 1:18:09 - Sponsor - The Pour Over - Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Check it out at https:\/\/links.thepourover.org\/holy-post &amp;nbsp; Links Mentioned in News Segment: Kakapo Crusty Butt Disease!  https:\/\/www.popsci.com\/environment\/kakapo-antibiotics-crusty-bum\/ &amp;nbsp; Immigration Crackdown Making Us Less Christian?  https:\/\/religionnews.com\/2025\/11\/18\/why-trumps-immigration-crackdown-may-make-america-less-christian\/?utm_source=RNS+Updates&amp;amp;utm_campaign=506d68c8ac-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_11_19_01_03&amp;amp;utm_medium=email&amp;amp;utm_term=0_c5356cb657-506d68c8ac-387424458 &amp;nbsp; Other Resources: Waiting for Jesus: An Advent Invitation to Prayer and Renewal: An Advent Christmas Devotional by Rich Villodas: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Me8e8v &amp;nbsp; Holy Post website: https:\/\/www.holypost.com\/ &amp;nbsp; Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com\/plus &amp;nbsp; Holy Post Patreon: https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/holypost &amp;nbsp; Holy Post Merch Store: https:\/\/www.holypost.com\/shop &amp;nbsp; 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. &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Holy Post","author_url":"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/holypost","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39243790\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39243790"}