740: Is Empathy Killing the West & What Makes a Soul Secure with Alison Cook

Is empathy becoming a liability in American Christianity? Phil, Kaitlyn, and Mike Erre discuss the growing backlash against empathy and why some conservatives argue that too much compassion can lead to bad politics, bad theology, and even the decline of Western civilization. They also look at Russell Moore's warning about the "fear-driven church" and how anxiety about God, outsiders, and our own communities can shape the way Christians think and behave. Then, Kaitlyn talks with psychologist Alison Cook about attachment theory, the limits of human relationships, and why no other person can give us the security we ultimately need. Plus, what Lewis and Clark's bathroom habits can teach us about American history.

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0:00 - Show Starts

1:18 - Theme Song

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4:53 - Writing in Epcot?

7:05 - News of the Hindquarters

12:45 - The Anti-Empathy Movement

20:05 - Christianity and "Western Civilization?"