{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"740: Is Empathy Killing the West &amp; What Makes a Soul Secure with Alison Cook","description":"Is empathy becoming a liability in American Christianity? Phil, Kaitlyn, and Mike Erre discuss the growing backlash against empathy and why some conservatives argue that too much compassion can lead to bad politics, bad theology, and even the decline of Western civilization. They also look at Russell Moore\u2019s warning about the \u201cfear-driven church\u201d and how anxiety about God, outsiders, and our own communities can shape the way Christians think and behave. Then, Kaitlyn talks with psychologist Alison Cook about attachment theory, the limits of human relationships, and why no other person can give us the security we ultimately need. Plus, what Lewis and Clark\u2019s bathroom habits can teach us about American history.   Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode:  https:\/\/holypost.substack.com\/publish\/post\/218066312?r=35kf51&amp;amp;utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&amp;amp;utm_medium=web &amp;nbsp; 0:00 - Show Starts 1:18 - Theme Song 1:40 - Sponsor - PolicyGenius - Secure your family\u2019s tomorrow so you have peace of mind today. Go to https:\/\/www.policygenius.com\/HOLYPOST to find the right life insurance for you 2:36 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food - Get 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to https:\/\/www.SundaysForDogs.com\/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout. 4:53 - Writing in Epcot? 7:05 - News of the Hindquarters 12:45 - The Anti-Empathy Movement 20:05 - Christianity and \u201cWestern Civilization?\u201d 37:21 - The \u201cFear-Driven Church\u201d 51:13 - Interview 56:21 - Therapy Culture and the Church 1:03:44 - Security in Christ 1:24:58 - End Credits 1:25:30 - The Pour Over - Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Check it out at &amp;nbsp;https:\/\/pod.link\/1583657464 Articles Discussed in News Segment:  https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/ideas\/2026\/09\/maga-right-christianity-empathy-toxic\/688755\/   Resources: The Secure Soul: Finding Inner Strength and Connection When Trust Doesn\u2019t Come Easy by Alison Cook: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VjvuXi &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\/43077418\/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\/43077418"}