James Dobson, the founder of Focus on the Family, died this week. Critics are saying Dobson was the “godfather of child abuse,” while his fans are saying he belongs on the Mount Rushmore of evangelicalism. Who’s right? Phil, Skye, and Mike Erre discuss Dobson’s legacy and why the controversial conservative is secretly responsible for the creation of VeggieTales. Rising political social media star and Texas state representative, James Talarico, joins Skye to talk about his faith and what makes his frequent references to Christianity in his progressive politics different from the approach of Christian nationalists. Also this week—Cracker Barrel apologizes for changing its logo after being accused of stripping away America’s heritage and culture.   Holy Post Plus: Getting Schooled - Did the Father Forsake the Son on the Cross? <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/posts/137415183/">https://www.patreon.com/posts/137415183/</a> Ad-Free Version of this Episode: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/posts/137414267/">https://www.patreon.com/posts/137414267/</a> 0:00 - Show Starts   2:03 - Theme Song   2:09 - Sponsor - Brooklyn Bedding - Brooklyn Bedding is offering up to 25% off sitewide for our listeners! Go to <a href="https://www.brooklynbedding.com/holypost">https://www.brooklynbedding.com/</a>HOLYPOST   3:18 - Sponsor - Rocket Money - Find and cancel your old subscriptions with Rocket Money at <a href= "https://www.rocketmoney.com/holypost"></a><a href= "https://www.rocketmoney.com/HOLYPOST">https://www.rocketmoney.com/HOLYPOST</a>   4:48 - Cracker Barrel Logo Gone Woke?   23:36 - James Dobson Passed Away   38:45 - No Dobson Means No Veggietales?   55:32 - Sponsor - BetterHelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at <a href= "https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST"></a><a href= "https://www.betterhelp.com/HOLYPOST">https://www.betterhelp.com/HOLYPOST</a> and get 10% off your first month!   56:30 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food - Get 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to <a href= "https://www.sundaysfordogs.com/HOLYPOST">https://www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST</a> or use code HOLYPOST at checkout.   57:36 - Interview   1:01:15 - Telerico’s Faith Background   1:09:54 - Does the Democrat Party Align with Christianity?   1:20:37 - Flipping Tables   1:28:25 - Christianity and Welcoming the Stranger   1:35:30 - End Credits   Links from News Segment: Cracker Barrel logo change! <a href= "https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/26/cracker-barrel-logo-apology"> https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/26/cracker-barrel-logo-apology</a>   Dobson’s Passing <a href= "https://www.christianpost.com/voices/jim-dobson-a-giant-of-the-faith.html"> https://www.christianpost.com/voices/jim-dobson-a-giant-of-the-faith.html</a>   Other Resources: Holy Post website: <a href= "https://www.holypost.com/">https://www.holypost.com/</a>   Holy Post Plus: <a href= "http://www.holypost.com/plus">www.holypost.com/plus</a>   Holy Post Patreon: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/holypost">https://www.patreon.com/holypost</a>   Holy Post Merch Store: <a href= "https://www.holypost.com/shop">https://www.holypost.com/shop</a>   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.

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