585: The Overlooked Heroes of American Christianity with Jasmine Holmes

For decades most Americans have said other people cannot be trusted. The exception was regular churchgoers who reported more faith in their neighbors, but new data says attending church no longer boosts social trust. What's changed? Why are political conservatives suddenly talking much less about abortion and much more about transgender issues? Young earth creationists and Christian nationalists are flirting. What's the attraction? Kaitlyn Schiess talks to author and Instagram historian, Jasmine Holmes, about her new book "Crowned with Glory," and the overlooked story of how Black Christians shaped American history. And Phil has a disturbing story about rats, slugs, and worms. Holy Post Plus: Holy Post Office - How should Western Christians be involved in missions? With Mekdes Haddis - https://www.patreon.com/posts/90265784 0:00 - Intro 1:29 - Show starts 2:53 - Theme Song 3:15 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST 4:27 - Worms, Rats, Slugs, Oh My! 14:27 - Abortion and Transgender Rights 23:55 - Christian Nationalism at The Ark Encounter 29:30 - Lack of Trust Among Church Attenders 45:15 - Sponsor - Blueland - Get 15% of…