698: De-Christianizing America & Re-Christianizing Advent with Rich Villodas

The government of Israel has been criticized for building fences in Gaza and the West Bank, but now it's geofencing American churches. Will its plan reverse the decline of evangelical support for the Jewish state? Donald Trump says he's making the country more Christian, but data shows his immigration policy favors secular immigrants and rejects Christians. Rich Villodas is back to talk about his new book for Advent, "Waiting for Jesus." He says we should use this season to resist consumerism, commercialism, and Christian culturalism. Also this week, a giant flightless parrot has issues Down Under.

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4:43- Theme Song

 

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7:35 - Toucan Butt Disease!

 

14:35 - Israel Geofencing Ads Around Churches

 

29:00 - Deportations Making America More Secular?

 

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52:10 - Interview

 

54:06 - Church Calendar Explained

 

1:03:50 - Spirit of Herod

 

1:17:37 - End Credits

 

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Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Kakapo Crusty Butt Disease!

https://www.popsci.com/environment/kakapo-antibiotics-crusty-bum/

 

Immigration Crackdown Making Us Less Christian?

https://religionnews.com/2025/11/18/why-trumps-immigration-crackdown-may-make-america-less-christian/?utm_source=RNS+Updates&utm_campaign=506d68c8ac-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_11_19_01_03&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c5356cb657-506d68c8ac-387424458

 

Other Resources:

Waiting for Jesus: An Advent Invitation to Prayer and Renewal: An Advent Christmas Devotional by Rich Villodas: https://amzn.to/3Me8e8v

 

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