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David and Skye discuss the upcoming primary election—if most people agree that Biden is too old to hold office, why hasn’t he stepped down? Would a different vice president give voters more confidence? Pastors, doctors, and politicians are routinely threatened with physical violence by MAGA—is this our fault for not standing up publicly against this behavior?   0:00 - Theme Song   0:18 - Episode Starts   0:40 - Biden’s Age   11:14 - Ezra Klein Suggests Democrats Leave Biden   21:33 - Is It Too Risky to Drop Biden?   30:21 - Sponsor - AG1 - Get your FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase, go to https://www.athleticgreens.com/HOLYPOST   31:43 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food - Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout.   32:53 - Trump’s Dedicated Base   37:52 - MAGA’s Violent Threats   44:02 - Silence Permits MAGA Violence   52:33 - Republicans and Career Self-Preservation   57:12 - Local Churches Need Courage   1:06:35 - End Credits   Links Mentioned in Episode Democrats Have a Better Option Than Biden https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/16/opinion/ezra-klein-biden-audio-essay.html   MAGA’s Violent Threats Are Warping Life in America https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/18/opinion/magas-violent-threats-are-warping-life-in-america.html Other Resources Visit our website at https://www.holypost.com/   Support us and find premium content by going to https://www.patreon.com/posts/99016583/   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.  

A new book argues that the rise and decline of the Contemporary Christian Music industry helps explain the political idolatry of many Christians, and Karen Swallow Prior says the biblical manhood industry is a scam. These stories lead Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn to discuss whether American evangelicalism is defined more by consumer markets than by theology. Angie Weszely, the CEO of ProGrace, is back to talk about how the church can actually create a culture of life after the overturning of Roe. She says we need to stop seeing abortion as primarily a political and legal issue, and instead recognize that it’s also a pastoral, practical, and emotional one. Also this week, why does Tucker love Russia? And Trumpers ’n sneakers. Holy Post Plus - Getting Schooled - Revelation https://www.patreon.com/posts/98875609 0:00 - Sponsor - World Relief - Visit https://worldrelief.org/holypost/ to download your family refugee guide and learn more about the Path Community   1:10 - Intro   2:53 - Show Starts   3:49 - Theme Song   4:09 - Sponsor - Pro Grace - Go to https://www.prograce.org/holypost to get resources    5:29 - Skye’s Theory on Tucker Carlson 10:06 - Trump’s Snazzy Gold Sneakers   13:09 - CCM as a Reflection of American Christianity   43:49 - Biblical Manhood Industrial   54:33 - Sponsor  - Blueland - Get 15% off your first order by going to https://www.blueland.com/holypost   55:39 - Sponsor -  Go to https://www.songfinch.com/HOLYPOST and start your song – after you purchase, you’ll be prompted to add Spotify Streaming for your original song for FREE! That’s a $50 value!   57:10 - Interview   59:25 - Why “Should it be Legal” Isn’t Enough   1:07:58 - Ending vs. Banning Abortion   1:12:57 - Communicating without Shaming   1:19:04 - The Power of Grace   1:29:32 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment:   How Contemporary Christian Music Explains American Christianity https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2024/february-web-only/contemporary-christian-music-ccm-russell-moore-american.html   The ‘Biblical Manhood’ Industry is a Scam https://religionnews.com/2024/02/15/the-biblical-manhood-industry-is-a-scam/   Links:   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   Holy Post Events: https://www.holypost.com/events   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.  

The “He Gets Us” campaign ran a Super Bowl ad showing culture war combatants washing each other’s feet. It has conservative Christians upset and non-Christians confused. Phil, Kaitlyn, and Skye react to the ad and unpack the many ways we misunderstand the meaning of Jesus washing his disciples’ feet. Then, New Testament professor Nijay Gupta is back to discuss his new book “Strange Religion” about what made early Christianity so weird and compelling. He explains what Roman religion looked like before Christianity, and how those pagan values and practices are returning. Plus, Chinese spy pigeons and swearing parrots. Holy Post Plus  https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-rapture-98104688/ 0:00 - Sponsor - World Relief - Visit https://worldrelief.org/holypost/ to download your family refugee guide and learn more about the Path Community   1:11 - Intro   2:41 - Show Starts   3:29 - Theme Song   3:51 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order   5:02 - Skye and U2 in Las Vegas   10:27 - Foul-Mouthed Fowls   16:50 - Spies in Disguise as Pigeons   21:40 - Foot-Washing Superbowl Ad   47:08 - Sponsor - Better Help - Get 10% off your first month at www.betterhelp.com/holypost   48:09 - Sponsor - Wheaton Graduate School - Learn in a rich, rigorous Christian environment - www.wheaton.edu/holypost   49:16 - Interview   51:38 - Strange Religion   1:05:31 - What was Roman religion like?   1:13:40 - Modern Pagan Christianity   1:32:15 - End Credits Links:   Strange Religion: How the First Christians Were Weird, Dangerous, and Compelling: https://a.co/d/1BL9BXf   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   Holy Post Events: https://www.holypost.com/events   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.

Well, here we are again. The very same arguments that were rolled out by MAGA Christian leaders to justify supporting Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020 are back again in 2024. A new article in the Christian Post says America’s survival depends on Christians voting for Trump. Why do these fear tactics still work? Then, it’s true that all politicians lie, but PolitiFacts says Trump is a league of his own. And scientists explain why negative polarization in our politics may have evolutionary origins.   Then Skye interviews pastor and author, Brian Zahnd, about his new book, “The Wood Between the Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross.” He draws from art, literature, movies, and music to help us see the many facets of what Jesus really accomplished on that old rugged cross. Also this week, an early church father liked big couches and he cannot lie. Holy Post Plus Bonus Interview with Brian Zahnd - https://www.patreon.com/posts/97918043/   0:00 - Intro   1:46 - Show Starts   2:33 - Theme Song   2:56- Sponsor - AG1 - Get your FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase, go to https://www.athleticgreens.com/HOLYPOST   4:15 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food - Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout.    5:27 - Recapping the Liveshow   8:05 - News of the Butt   11:54 - Trump the Unreliable Watchman   28:18 - The Roots of Polarization   38:24 - Fatalism in America   47:53 - Sponsor - Songfinch - Go to https://www.songfinch.com/HOLYPOST and start your song – after you purchase, you’ll be prompted to add Spotify Streaming for your original song for FREE! That’s a $50 value!   48:53 - Sponsor - Better Help - Get 10% off your first month at www.betterhelp.com/holypost   50:35 - Interview with Brian Zahnd   53:41 - Brian Zahnd’s Background   58:53 - America as a Religion   1:04:50 - Poetic Theology of the Cross   1:15:50 - The Paganization of the Cross   1:31:20 - End Credits   Links Mentioned in News Segment   With Desantis Out, Can a Christian Support Donald Trump? https://www.christianpost.com/voices/with-desantis-out-can-a-christian-support-donald-trump.html   What Politifact Learned in 1,000 Fact Checks of Donald Trump https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politifact/2024/02/01/what-politifact-learned-in-1000-fact-checks-of-donald-trump/   Science is Revealing Why American Politics Are So Insanely Polarized https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2024/01/20/polarization-science-evolution-psychology/   America’s Lack of Faith in Our Collective Power is a Bigger Problem Than Trump https://religionnews.com/2024/01/26/americas-lack-of-faith-in-our-collective-power-is-a-bigger-problem-than-trump/ Additional Resources:   The Wood Between the Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross https://a.co/d/4reF5UX   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.  

A new documentary hits theaters on February 16 about Christian Nationalism called God and Country. It features Phil and Skye, and many other Holy Post contributors. The executive producer of the movie is legendary actor, producer, and director, Rob Reiner, who’s created classics like The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, and A Few Good Men. Reiner is a well-known supporter of progressive political and cultural causes and he’s not a Christian, which has triggered an avalanche of criticism from conservatives against those featured in the film. In this episode, Phil talks to Rob Reiner and Dan Partland, the director of God and Country, about why they made the movie, why they affirm Christians who are politically engaged but criticize Christian Nationalism, and what they hope the documentary accomplishes. Skye and Kaitlyn then join Phil to debrief the interview. Holy Post Plus Getting Schooled - The Worship Wars https://www.patreon.com/posts/96819726/   0:00 - Intro   1:38 - Show Starts   4:28 - Theme Song   4:50 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order   5:56 - Sponsor - Fabric by Gerber Life Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at www.meetfabric.com/HOLYPOST   7:05 - Prefacing the Interview   9:55 - The Interview Begins   13:42 - How the God & Country Documentary Came To Be   27:05 - Faith and Voting   31:40 - What is Christian Nationalism?   37:43 - The First Culture War Show   46:00 - Who Decides What Counts as Progress?   56:45 - Sponsor - Better Help - Get 10% off your first month at www.betterhelp.com/holypost   57:43 - Sponsor - Rocket Money - Find and cancel your old subscriptions with Rocket Money at www.rocketmoney.com/holypost   58:52 - Debrief Begins   1:32:15 - End Credits Links:   God & Country Movie Trailer: https://godandcountrythemovie.com/   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.  

Lately, there’s been lots of talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)—sometimes as a virtuous initiative and sometimes as a boogeyman. Even Elon Musk weighed in, presenting it as a threat to our safety. Is this just another baseless moral panic? What are the potential pitfalls of DEI? David French joins Skye Jethani to discuss the issue. Plus, David French introduces, “The After Party,” a new curriculum to help Christians engage politics in a more thoughtful, humble, and hospitable way.   0:00 - Theme Song   0:18 - Show Starts   0:32 - D.E.I.   37:32 - Sponsor - Fabric by Gerber Life. Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at www.meetfabric.com/HOLYPOST   38:50 - The After Party   1:01:48 - End Credits   Other Resources:   This is the Actual Danger Posed by D.E.I. - https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/14/opinion/dei-diversity-unconstitutional.html   The After Party - https://redeemingbabel.org/the-after-party/ Other resources: https://www.holypost.com/   Support us and find premium content by going to https://www.patreon.com/holypost   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.  

Evangelical voters have long supported Republican candidates, but who identifies as an evangelical Christian has changed over the years. A recent article written in The New York Times by Ruth Graham and Charles Homans argues that Trump is attracting a different kind of evangelical - one who loves their country and believes in God, but doesn’t actually go to church. Katelyn Beaty joins Phil and Kaitlyn to discuss the trend and why they aren’t as concerned this election cycle as previous ones. Then, Kaitlyn sits down with Michael Wear to discuss his new book, The Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Public Life. He explains how he uses the teachings of Dallas Willard to talk about how Christians should engage in politics and what it would look like to place our politics under our spiritual formation. Also this week, an Alabama man gets stuck in a vase.   Holy Post Plus Getting Schooled - Bible Reading Plans https://www.patreon.com/posts/96689795   0:00 - Intro   1:37 - Show Starts   3:14 - Theme Song   3:39 - Sponsor - AG1 - Get your FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase, go to https://www.athleticgreens.com/HOLYPOST   4:54 - Man Stuck in Urn   11:29 - New Year’s at Applebee’s   13:44 - Prince William Told to Abdicate   18:54 - Trump Attracting Unchurched Evangelicals   52:04 - Sponsor - World Relief - Visit https://worldrelief.org/holypost/ to download your Lenten devotional from World Relief and learn more about the Path Community   53:16- Sponsor - Songfinch - Go to https://www.songfinch.com/HOLYPOST and start your song – after you purchase, you’ll be prompted to add Spotify Streaming for your original song for FREE! That’s a $50 value!   54:58 - Interview with Michael Wear   1:33:41 - End Credits Links Mentioned in the News Segment:    Alabama Man Stuck in Decorative Urn Breaks His Silence: https://www.thedailybeast.com/alabama-man-connor-padgett-stuck-in-decorative-urn-breaks-his-silence   Prince William Told to Back Christianity or Abdicate: https://www.newsweek.com/prince-william-church-england-abdicate-1861430   Trump Is Connecting With a Different Type of Evangelical Voter: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/08/us/politics/donald-trump-evangelicals-iowa.html Other Resources:   The Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Public Life. https://amzn.to/4b9ka3f   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Plus: https://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.  

It’s been nearly a decade since Donald Trump descended on his golden escalator and turned conventional wisdom about evangelical political values upside-down. Bonnie Kristian has a new article arguing that the only one’s still fighting about whether or not to support him are the “evangelical elites,” but for average evangelicals the debate about Trump is over. John Mark Comer is back to discuss his new book, “Practicing the Way.” He talks with Skye about the high cost of non-discipleship, and the unique ways ministry can malform a young pastor’s soul. Plus, scientists in the UK discover that most people can talk chicken. Holy Post Plus Skyepod - Drew’s News https://www.patreon.com/posts/96239243   Bonus Interview with John Mark Comer https://www.patreon.com/posts/96632913   0:00 - Intro   2:33 - Show Starts   3:54 - Theme Song   4:15 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order   5:20 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food - Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout.    6:30 - Chicken Talk   18:53 - The Trump Debate is Dead   49:39 - Sponsor - Blueland -  Take advantage of their best sale of the year for up to 30 percent off your entire order, go to www.blueland.com/holypost   50:45 - Sponsor - Better Help - Get 10% off your first month at www.betterhelp.com/holypost   51:46 - Interview with John Mark Comer   1:26:10 - End Credits Links Mentioned in the News Segment:   The Trump Debate Is Dead https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2024/january-web-only/trump-debate-is-dead-evangelicals.html Other resources:   Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become like him. Do as he did. By John Mark Comer https://amzn.to/3O58dlu   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.  

As Christianity declines in cultural influence what is taking its place? A recent article in The Atlantic written by Rabbi David Wolpe argues that paganism is on the rise, but it takes different forms on the cultural left and right. Mike Erre joins Phil and Skye to discuss the trend and why it may actually be good news for the church. Then, professor Scot McKnight returns to talk about his new translations of the New Testament called “The Second Testament.” He explains why his version uses odd language like “the Heavens’ Empire” instead of “the Kingdom of Heaven,” and why our familiarity with the Bible causes us to misread it. Also this week, scientists retract a claim about avocados, and Phil has a public service announcement about navel stones. Holy Post Plus Scot Mcknight Bonus interview https://www.patreon.com/posts/96187905 0:00 - Intro   1:29 - Show Starts   4:51 - Theme Song   5:06 - Sponsor - AG1 - Get your FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase, go to www.athleticgreens.com/HOLYPOST   6:31 - News of the Butt Retraction   12:44 - Belly Button Public Service Announcement   16:16 - The Return of the Pagans   56:10 - Sponsor - Songfinch - Go to www.songfinch.com/HOLYPOST and start your song – after you purchase, you’ll be prompted to add Spotify Streaming for your original song for FREE! That’s a $50 value!   57:49 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling - Get 10% off your first month at www.FaithfulCounseling.com/HOLYPOST   59:05 - Interview Intro   1:03:58 - The differences in McKnight’s translation   1:15:05 - Why make the translation harder to read   1:3:28 - End Credits Links Mentioned in the News Segment:   The Return of the Pagans https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/12/paganism-right-and-left/676945/ Other resources:   The Second Testament https://amzn.to/47vD1Tp   ​​Pivot: The Priorities, Practices, and Powers That Can Transform Your Church into a Tov Culture https://amzn.to/47yfW2a 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.  

Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn begin the new year by answering listener questions. They address how to make important decisions from picking a church to picking a candidate. If you disagree with a worship song in a church gathering should you still sing it? They share some of their favorite movies with redemptive themes, what alternative careers they’ve considered, and how they maintain relationships with people they disagree with. Plus, Skye shares why he thinks sermon-centric Sundays are a problem and what the alternatives are. Kaitlyn offers advice to theology students and explains the difference between biblical studies and theology. And Phil really likes menopause metaphors.   Holy Post Plus  Extended Mailbag   0:00 - Intro   1:15 - Show Starts   3:00 - Theme Song   3:20 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food - Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout.    4:30 - Sponsor - Get 10% off your first month at www.FaithfulCounseling.com/HOLYPOST   5:33 - Show Resumes   9:00 - What career would the team change to?   14:54 - Which candidate to vote for if you don’t like either?   21:55 - Advice for those pursuing biblical scholarship   30:15 - Criteria for picking a church   46:15 - What would replace the sermon in a church service?   1:03:43 - What non christian movie should every Christian watch?   1:10:15 - How do we maintain relationships with people we disagree with?   1:16:44 - End Credits Other resources: 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.  

We often associate fundamentalism with strict religious beliefs and practices. But David French says fundamentalism isn’t really about what someone believes, but how they believe it. He talks to Skye Jethani about the three traits that mark every form of fundamentalism—including the non-religious variety: certainty, ferocity, and solidarity. They unpack the legitimate desires that draw people into fundamentalism, and what’s happening in American culture that may be driving more people to embrace the extremes of fundamentalism on both the right and left. Plus, they share the antidotes that can protect us from this trend. 0:00 - Sponsor - World Relief - Visit https://worldrelief.org/holypost/ to download your family refugee guide and learn more about the Path Community   1:17 - Theme Song   1:34 - Characteristics of Fundamentalism   34:34 - Why Fundamentalism is Growing   48:34 - Free Speech and College Campuses   1:08:38- End Credits   Other resources: David French: https://twitter.com/DavidAFrench   Why Fundamentalists Love Trump https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/07/opinion/donald-trump-fundamentalists-evangelical.html   https://www.holypost.com/   Support us and find premium content by going to https://www.patreon.com/holypost   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.

New Testament professor, award-winning author, and New York Times columnist Esau McCaulley joins Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn for a special year-end episode with a live studio audience. They review what happened in 2023 and offer their picks for the most important news stories of the year. Topics range from Tim Keller’s passing, the navel-gazing of American evangelicalism, and the comfort of Cracker Barrel biscuits. They offer predictions for 2024. Esau joins the audience to play three hilarious rounds of “Bluff the Listener.” And, a 57-year-old woman experiences an “adverse event” in an MRI machine.   Holy Post Plus Hear the full version of “The Rise and Fall of Plinky Pete” https://www.patreon.com/posts/95343878   0:00 - Sponsor - Calvin University Register for the January Series at Calvin University today at www.calvin.edu/january-series   1:06 - Intro   2:02 - Theme Song   2:24 - Show Starts   3:30 - News of the Butt   8:40 - Welcome Esau!   11:40 - Phil’s story of 2023   24:16 - Kaitlyn’s story of 2023   37:20 - Skye’s story of 2023   49:50 - Esau’s story of 2023   1:02:36 - 2024 predictions   1:10:35 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order   1:11:43 - Sponsor - AG1 - Get your FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase, go to www.athleticgreens.com/HOLYPOST   1:13:16 - Bluff the Listener   1:33:12 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment:   Why a bucolic Tennessee suburb is a hotbed of ‘Christian Nashville-ism’ https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2023/11/08/nashville-suburbs-christian-nationalism/   The Rev. Timothy Keller, Pioneering Manhattan Evangelist, Dies at 72 https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/nyregion/the-rev-tim-keller-dead.html What’s lost when religion becomes a ‘luxury good’ https://religionnews.com/2023/07/28/whats-lost-when-religion-becomes-a-luxury-good/ Other resources: 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.