The Esau McCaulley Podcast

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The Problems with Medically Assisted Suicide Jan 01, 2026

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Medically assisted suicide is on the rise in Canada, and it's no longer limited to those who are terminally ill. Esau, Malcolm, and Mike examine what this shift reveals about modern assumptions around autonomy, dignity, and choice, and how Christian convictions about suffering and care for the vulnerable complicate the logic behind assisted dying policies. Also, after Travis Kelce recently claimed that he and Taylor Swift have never fought, the team asks whether conflict-free marriage is actually a sign of health. They explore why disagreement can be formative rather than destructive, and why couples should be cautious about overusing therapy language—like "gaslighting" or "narcissism"—without fully understanding what those terms mean.

0:00 - Theme Song

1:40 - Scheduling Wedding for Money?

7:00 - Do Couples Need to Fight? 1

7:26 - Therapy Talk

22:34 - Medical Assistance in Dying

30:52 - Dying with Dignity

38:28 - What to Leave Behind in 2026?

45:00 - End Credits

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66 Verses To Explain the Bible: Numbers, Deuteronomy, and Joshua Dec 25, 2025

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No new episode this week, but here are three more episodes of the HP+ exclusive series, 66 Verse to Explain the Bible. We'll be back next week with Malcolm Foley for a brand new episode. Merry Christmas!

0:00 - Producer Mike's Discount Code Challenge

2:40 - Theme Song

2:45 - Numbers

7:05 - Deuteronomy

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15:25 - Joshua

22:42 - End Credits

Trump's Failure of Empathy & What Knives Out Gets Right About Christianity Dec 18, 2025

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In the wake of the tragic murder of Rob and Michele Reiner, Trump's response on Truth Social reveals a striking lack of empathy. Esau, Mike, and Justin Giboney reflect on how his reaction once again exposes a failure of compassion at the highest level of leadership.

Then the conversation turns to Wake Up Dead Man, the latest film in the Knives Out franchise, which unexpectedly offers a sharp and thoughtful portrayal of Christianity in America. What does the movie get right about sin, confession, and grace, and could it be one of the most theologically insightful secular films in years?

0:00 - Theme Song

3:33 - Christmas Movie Character Equivalents

10:05 - Wake Up Dead Man

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24:48 - Trump on the Reiner Murder

34:30 - Australia and Gun Laws

Esau Article on School Shootings:

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/28/opinion/how-can-we-be-a-country-that-does-this-to-our-children.html

Are We in the End Times? Live From Boston! Dec 11, 2025

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Esau is live in Boston with producer Mike and Dr. Amy Peeler for a conversation on whether today's chaos means we're living in the end times. Amy and Esau talk about how Christians should think about apocalyptic anxiety, why every generation believes it's the generation, and what Scripture actually gives us—hope, perseverance, and a call to faithfulness. Then, Amy and Esau talk about how they manage being a scholar and a pastor, past regrets they have, and Amy's former life as a tv commercial star.

Q&A Bonus Segment on Holy Post Plus:

https://www.patreon.com/posts/145553700/

0:00 - Theme Song

7:30 - Are We in the End Times?

15:00 - America and Eschatology

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22:10 - Scholars and Pastors

30:35 - How Learning Adds Depth to Faith

39:30 - Being a Pastor in Scotland

42:47 - What We Learn from Hebrews

51:37 - End Credits

Amy (Beverage) Peeler's Commercial:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dXsbEtUq9E

Trump Attacks Immigrants (again), Myths About Black Violence, and the Purpose of Marriage Dec 04, 2025

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Trump's latest comments on immigration turn a single tragic incident into a sweeping indictment of entire communities. Esau, Malcolm, and Mike examine why some crimes are framed as isolated events while others are weaponized to justify exclusion. They then dig into new research on crime shows that consistently misrepresent Black communities as dangerous, exploring how entertainment shapes public fear and reinforces old myths that refuse to die. Finally, a surprising essay about "good divorces" sparks a deeper conversation about the purpose of marriage, the kind of love Christian marriage is meant to form in us, and why covenant isn't built on frictionless happiness.

0:00 - Theme Song

1:45 - Ragebaiting's the Word of the Year

5:30 - National Guard Shooting and Immigration

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23:30 - Cursification of Politics

27:30 - Race in Crime Shows

35:00 - Marriage

48:20 - Malcolm's Marriage Advice

52:10 - End Credits

BONUS: 66 Verses to Explain the Bible - Genesis-Leviticus Nov 27, 2025

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Esau and Mike are celebrating Thanksgiving this week, but we still have a special treat for you all. Enjoy four episodes of Esau's HP+ series, 66 Verses to Explain the Bible. If you want to hear the all the episodes in the series, sign up for Holy Post Plus today! New and returning subscribers can get 50% off their subscription! Deal ends December 2nd

The Epstein Files: When Power Protects Predators Nov 20, 2025

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Newly released Epstein files raise fresh questions about the moral compromises of the powerful and the willingness of Christians to look away when politics makes clarity inconvenient. Esau, Malcolm, and Producer Mike examine what the emails do and don't reveal and how the church's credibility erodes when it excuses the inexcusable. Plus, a viral SNL sketch about AI-animated photos and the reveal of the villain in Toy Story 5 leads to a broader conversation about technology, the disappearing art of boredom, and whether it's possible to reclaim silence and imagination in a distracted age. Plus, Malcolm debuts his own new segment this week. Can it compete with Mike's Corner and Miller Time?

0:00 - Theme Song

2:35 - SNL AI Skit

11:40 - Toy Story 5's About Tablets?

23:55 - The Catholic Church and Immigration

32:17 - Epstein Files

47:03 - End Credits

You Can't Rage-Tweet for a Decade: Faithfulness in a Fatigued World Nov 13, 2025

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On a recent press tour, Jennifer Lawrence recently said she's done with political outrage. Esau, Sharon Hodde Miller, and producer Mike talk about what happens when the adrenaline of activism runs out and the fatigue sets in. What does faithfulness look like after the hashtags stop trending?

Then, we all know the dangers of the purity culture craze, but have overcorrected in trying not to repeat our mistakes? What do we do when the church hands people a good gift with broken handles? Also, thanks to science we may never have to load the dishwasher or eat a bad steak again.

0:00 - Theme Song

2:25 - Robot Companion

4:47 - What Could a Robot Do for You?

7:50 - Jennifer Lawrence and Internet Activism

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24:12 - Miller Time

25:46 - Purity Culture Aftermath

32:30 - Christian Sexual Ethic

36:15 - Did You Eat Cloned Steak?

41:20 - The Atomic Bomb and Cloning

48:33 - End Credits

SNAP Cuts and God's Concern for the Poor Nov 06, 2025

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A political fight over food assistance has sparked new debate about who deserves help in America. Esau, Justin Giboney, and Mike take a look at the SNAP situation and why Scripture consistently places God on the side of the poor and challenges us to do the same. Plus, Trump is posting about defending persecuted Christians in Nigeria, but is there more he should be doing to help? Then, Tucker Carlson's recent interview with Nick Fuentes has sparked a debate on the right about what counts as fringe beliefs these days. Also, why Justin is confused about bobbing for apples and Jennifer Lawrence.

0:00 - Theme Song

5:38 - Snap Program

17:15 - Christians in Nigeria and Nicki Minaj.

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30:15 - Mike's Corner: Nick Fuentes on Tucker Carlson

39:40 - Who's Jennifer Lawrence?

43:00 - End Credits

Don't Let Nobody Turn You Around: How the Black Church's Public Witness Leads Us Out of the Culture War by Justin Giboney: https://a.co/d/6dUSGTz

Anglican Abuse Allegations, NBA Gambling Scandal, & the Admiral Who Resigned over Trump's Military Strikes Oct 30, 2025

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Esau, Skye, and Mike explore what happens when vows stop meaning anything. They discuss the Anglican Church's latest abuse allegations, the NBA's betting scandal, and the U.S. admiral who resigned rather than follow Trump's unlawful orders. What does integrity look like in an age when everyone's breaking their promises? When should one try to reform from within, and when is it time to leave? Also, Esau reveals his recurring nightmare as a kid and it involves...a pickup basketball game with the Hulk?

0:00 - Theme Song

1:30 - Skye's Scary Movies

7:05 - Anglican Church Sexual Abuse Scandal

21:08 - Sponsor - Hello! My Name is Emmanuel - A Heartwarming children's book about a Haitian child learning to trust God by Emmanuel Jean Russell https://a.co/d/8fPoRCL

22:15 - US Attacks Boats in Caribbean Sea

34:52 - Sports Betting Scandal

50:12 - End Credits

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