- It’s been one year since the Dobbs decision by the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade. What have we learned, who has benefitted politically, and has it really reduced the abortion rate? Do television shows that focus on individual heroes and violent solutions to problems cultivate authoritarian beliefs? A new study finds a link between how much TV a person watches and how they vote. A spokesperson from Liberty University says that in order to control the education of their kids, Christians can learn from Stalin, Hitler, and Mao—oh my! Kaitlyn interviews Jessica Hooten Wilson about the power of literature and reading in our spiritual formation, and why it’s particularly challenging for evangelicals. Plus, Christian rummages through the attics of strangers in Germany, and all hail our new canine robot overlord—the Thermonator!   Patreon Bonus:  Holy Post Office - How to Discern God’s Will https://www.patreon.com/posts/85218135/ 0:00 - Intro   1:41 - Show Starts   4:37 - Theme Song   4:58 - Sponsor - AG1 To get your FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase, go to athleticgreens.com/HOLYPOST 6:27 - Christian is in Luxembourg   10:01 - Flamethrowing robot dogs   17:44 - One year anniversary of Dobbs   31:28 - Relationship between television viewing and Trump support   41:52 - Liberty University spokesperson invokes Stalin, Mao, and Hitler on "education" Sponsors   51:24 - Sponsor - Magic Spoon Go to magicspoon.com/HOLYPOST and use code HOLYPOST to get $5 off   53:01 - Sponsor - Hiya Health Go to hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order   54:10 - Interview Intro   58:18 - The importance of non-Biblical literature    1:07:20 - Augustine   1:18:24 - How to read the Bible well   1:32:36  - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment:   Great, They’re Putting Flamethrowers on Robot Dogs Now https://futurism.com/the-byte/flamethrower-robot-dog   Authoritarianism mediates the relationship between television viewing and Trump support, study finds https://www.psypost.org/2023/06/authoritarianism-mediates-the-relationship-between-television-viewing-and-trump-support-study-finds-165920   Liberty University spokesperson invokes Stalin, Mao, and Hitler on "education": "We have to get back to that for conservative values" https://currentpub.com/2023/06/26/liberty-university-spokesperson-invokes-stalin-mao-and-hitler-on-education-we-have-to-get-back-to-that-for-conservative-values/ Other resources:   Reading for the Love of God: How to Read as a Spiritual Practice by Jessica Hooten Wilson https://amzn.to/3JBWdFH   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.