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What to do with Church Hurt, Pride Month, and Calling Dibs on the Rainbow

May 31, 2023·2 hr 24 min·5 clips

The rainbow is a bow pointed to heaven because Jesus took the punishment we deserved for sexual sin.

This episode of the Happy and Holy Podcast features hosts Wenny St. Bill and Jamie Dorman discussing current cultural events from a Christian perspective. The hosts open by describing their show as rated "E for Everyone" and "S for Satire," emphasizing their comedic and commentary-driven style. They share their admiration for spiritual mentors Georgian and Winnie Banoff, whose phrase "happy and holy" inspires the podcast's mission. The conversation critiques the latest season of *The Kardashians*, with Jamie noting its shift from relatable family messiness to overly polished production. They reference a viral TikTok creator who impersonates the sisters, suggesting her content is more entertaining than the current show. The hosts discuss public scrutiny of the Kardashians' edited photos and the conspiracy theories that surround the family. A significant portion focuses on Target's 2023 Pride Month collection and the subsequent consumer backlash. They mention the collection's collaboration with the London-based brand Abprallen, which features occult-themed designs. The hosts cite a loss of roughly nine billion dollars in market value for Target following calls for a boycott. They highlight Christian figures like Katherine Mullins, Lisa Bevere, and Joshua Mills, who publicly supported the boycott, with Mills canceling his Target credit card. The dialogue connects this to a broader critique of the LGBTQ+ movement, referencing the attempted inclusion of "MAPs" (Minor Attracted Persons) within the community. They discuss the television show *To Catch a Predator* and its cancellation after a subject's suicide, arguing it should not have been taken off the air. The hosts also address the LA Dodgers' decision to disinvite and then reinvite the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to a Pride Night event, criticizing the group's drag performances. A key insight is their view that the "doodoo gospel" of religious works contrasts with the finished work of Jesus, which they say brings both happiness and holiness. They argue that many Christians were too passive during earlier cultural shifts, like a Hillary Duff campaign, allowing current trends to advance. The hosts express that men often enact change through silent, decisive action, like boycotts, rather than emotional online debates. They share a personal anecdote about a disturbing London-based fashion editorial featuring a young model and a prop lizard, using it to critique occult influences in culture. The tone is conversational, candid, and heavily satirical, blending personal anecdotes with social commentary. The hosts frequently use humor and hyperbolic language to emphasize their points. Listeners who enjoy culturally engaged, humorous Christian commentary with strong conservative viewpoints would appreciate this episode. Those uncomfortable with satirical takes on sensitive topics or who prefer a more neutral, academic style might choose to skip it.

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A loose, funny faith chat that ends on healing and identity in Christ.

The episode opens in light, conversational mode before settling into a playful stretch about nuns and a faith-themed day. The hosts move quickly, with jokes and side comments that still keep circling back to a clear pastoral point: hurt does not have the final word over a…

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