{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"709: A Rabbi and a Priest Walk into a Podcast with Father James Martin","description":"Many of our political leaders invoke the Bible, but Rabbi Shai Held says many don\u2019t understand one of its most important commands. Rabbi Held argues that Scripture\u2019s call to love immigrants was a \u201cmoral revolution\u201d and says the mistreatment of immigrants is an abomination in God\u2019s eyes. Skye interviews Father James Martin about his new memoir, \u201cWork in Progress,\u201d about his journey from the business world to the priesthood. They also discuss the link between Jesuit spirituality and Protestant theology, and they get nerdy about Jesus and temple theology. Also this week\u2014the rise of non-denoms, and Phil wants cornhole in the Olympics.   Holy Post Plus: James Martin Bonus Interview on LGBTQ and the Catholic Church: https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/posts\/151553201\/   Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/posts\/151578635\/   0:00 - Show Starts   2:15 - Theme Song   3:16 - Sponsor - Blueland - Get up to 15% off your first order by going to https:\/\/www.Blueland.com\/HOLYPOST   4:23 - Sponsor - AG1 - Heavily researched, thoroughly purity-tested, and filled with stuff you need. Get the AG1 $76 Welcome Pack for free when you order from https:\/\/www.drinkag1.com\/HOLYPOST   5:55 - Winter Olympics!   15:06 - A Rabbi\u2019s Op-Ed on Immigration   27:45 - More Life-Saving Aid Cut   37:58 - Non-Denominational Churches   51:57 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to https:\/\/www.hiyahealth.com\/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order, and get a reusable bottle and environmentally friendly refills every month!   53:03 - Sponsor - Bushnell University - Equip yourself to be transformative in your community! Go to https:\/\/www.bushnell.edu   53:54 - Sponsor - DripDrop - Proven fast hydration in 16 original flavors, now with sugar-free options! Get 20% on your first order and use promo code HOLYPOST when you go to https:\/\/www.dripdrop.com   54:55 - Interview   57:03 - How Father Martin Became a Jesuit Priest   1:04:53 - Post-Secularism   1:15:02 - The Woman at the Well   1:27:46 - End Credits   Links Mentioned in News Segment: A Rabbi on Immigration and the Bible: https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2026\/02\/22\/opinion\/immigrants-religion-bible-politics.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic\/religion   Trump Administration Cutting More AID Programs: https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/health\/2026\/02\/trump-state-department-ending-aid-seven-african-countries\/686106\/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=user\/TheAtlantic   Why Are Non-Denominationals so Big?  https:\/\/www.graphsaboutreligion.com\/p\/those-non-denoms-are-just-southern?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=1561197&post_id=182170104&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=6smb2&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email   Other Resources: 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.   ","author_name":"The Holy Post","author_url":"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/holypost","html":"