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- 217Episode 216: Meditating on Scripture with Jan JohnsonIt's time to slow things down a bit as we're joined by Christian writer, speaker and spiritual director Jan Johnson for a discussion of right brain Christianity, meditation and her new book, Meeting God in Scripture - A Hands-on Guide to Lectio Divina.
- 218Episode 217: Dreams, Lions & Shallow American TheologyPhil has a bone to pick! A hot new book encouraging Christians to "chase their dreams" drives Phil crazy and he just can't stop talking about it. It's a full-on rant! And all because Benaiah killed a lion (it will make sense after you listen). This week on the podcast!
- 219Episode 218: U2 Turns 40 and Atheist "Faith Healing" with Justin BrierleyEveryone's favorite band-made-up-of-Christians-that-isn't-a-Christian-band U2 turns the big 4-0; an atheist mentalist successfully replicates "faith healing" in a London stage show; British radio host Justin Brierley returns to the podcast to talk news from across the pond. This week on the podcast!
- 220Episode 219: Bible Translations, Christian Radio & Praying for AtheistsA Bible translation is frozen in time. Modern technology unlocks a scroll. Christian media is more popular than you might think. And a new survey shows Christians are bad at guessing which behaviors make our neighbors uncomfortable. This week on the podcast!
- 221Episode 220: Making Disciples or Making Church - With Preston SprinkleDoes the way we do church effectively make disciples? New research says "not so much." So what do we do? Speaker, author, and theologian Preston Sprinkle is back on the show to talk about new models for church and why we need them. What could church be? What SHOULD church be? This week on the podcast!
- 222Episode 221: Learning How to Fail With J.R. BriggsIs the church in America obsessed with success? Do we sacrifice genuine growth to avoid failure? Pastor/author J.R. Briggs joins Phil and Skye to discuss the idolatry of success and his own journey in learning how to "fail well."
- 223Episode 222: Solving the Problem of Youth and the Church with Kara PowellWhy are young people leaving the church and what are some churches doing that is helping them stay? Is it all about "hipping up" our churches with coffee bars and skinny jeans, or is it something deeper? Fuller Youth Institute director Kara Powell returns to the podcast to discuss her new book, Growing Young, and the surprising answers to one of our thorniest problems.
- 224Episode 223: How Did We Get Here? A History of the Religious RightWhat really birthed the religious right? Why have black and white Christians swapped political parties over the last 60 years? Based on a class he's teaching, co-host Skye Jethani takes us deep into the surprising history of 20th century Christian political involvement. It's a fascinating journey you won't want to miss!
- 225Episode 224: What Did Jesus's Death Really Do? With NT WrightJesus had to "die for our sins," right? But what does that actually mean? We mess up, God gets mad, so someone needs to pay for our sin or we can't go to heaven when we die? But what if our ultimate problem isn't sin, and what if our ultimate goal isn't heaven?? Egads!! World-renowned theologian N.T. Wright joins Phil and Skye to talk about his new book - The Day the Revolution Began: Reconsidering the Meaning of Jesus's Crucifixion. No biggie… just the absolute heart and soul of the Christian faith!!
- 226Episode 225: Exploring the Qur'an with Mark Robert AndersonCurrently 1 out of 5 human beings revere a certain religious book, and it isn't the Bible. Religious scholar and author Mark Robert Anderson talks us through the Qur'an… what is it? How do Christian approach it, and why does it matter? Plus Christian has gone crazy for the Cubbies and everyone is sweating the upcoming election!
- 227Episode 226: Livestream W/Patreon Supporters!We're giving everyone access to the live streaming Q&A the gang did recently to discuss the election and other Patreon subscriber questions. These events happen every month, so sign up at www.Patreon.com/PhilVischer and join in live next month!
- 228Episode 227: Going Small with Francis ChanPopular author and preacher Francis Chan walked away from his megachurch to try something completely different - a series of tiny house churches in inner city San Francisco. Why the change? And what can we learn from his big experiment in going "small?" This week on the podcast with Francis Chan - is the future of the church tiny??
- 229Episode 228: What the Election Says About the Church W/Ed StetzerEvangelical Pastor/Researcher/Commentator Ed Stetzer drops in for a very lively discussion of the impact of the recent election on the church, what we've learned about evangelical values, and whether the term "evangelical" has - or hasn't - outlived its usefulness. Fun, fun, fun on the podcast!!
- 230Episode 229: Throwback - Cultural Christianity w/John DicksonFuture grandpa Phil had to skedaddle off to Minnesota... So here's a throwback! Way back! All the way to 2014! Phil and the gang are joined in studio by Aussie historian/theologian/apologist/former rocker John Dickson for a discussion of Christian culture in the US vs Australia and how to effectively engage the mainstream press, plus listeners chime in on the precise physiology of transgenderism! Hoo-boy!! It's a party for sure.
- 231Episode 230: Movies, Movies, Movies! W/Josh LindsayPodcast co-host Skye Jethani and Josh Lindsay are launching a new podcast about movies, so with Skye off in India, Phil and Christian sit down with Josh to talk movies and the new podcast!
- 232Episode 231: There's More to Worship Than God and Me w/Aaron NiequistMost modern worship songs focus on God or me. (Or God AND me.) Is there anything else we should be covering when we worship God? Former Mars Hill and Willow Creek worship pastor Aaron Niequist joins the podcast to talk about his adventures in seeking a bigger vision of what worship can be.
- 233Episode 232: New Trends for a New Year w/David KinnamanWhich religious group is the most educated? Are Americans more divided than ever before? When did "self-fulfillment" become our new religion? Leading Christian pollster David Kinnaman joins us for this year-end podcast to talk about trends shaping the culture and the church. (Plus his new book, Barna Trends 2017.)
- 234Throwback: Episode 172: Dude Ranches in Texas with Guest Bob RobertsMuslim imams and evangelical pastors camping together on a dude ranch in Texas?? Some kind of bizarre reality show coming to cable this Fall? Nope! It's the real life work of Texas megachurch pastor Bob Roberts - who joins us on the podcast to describe his unlikely and somewhat controversial role as a bridge between conservative Christian leaders and their Muslim counterparts.
- 235Episode 233: Hell, Judgment and Holy War w/Joshua Ryan ButlerWhat kind of God would send people to Hell? Judge people? Call for "holy war?" Portland, OR Pastor/Author Joshua Ryan Butler joins the podcast for a discussion of some of the more perplexing parts of Christian theology and his appropriately titled book, The Skeletons in God's Closet.
- 236Episode 234: TV, Star Wars & Lent w/Aaron DamianiHow geography, TV shows and voting go hand in hand, how Star Wars got it's mojo back by getting it's religion back, and how Lent can change your life - with Aaron Damiani, author of "The Good of Giving Up: Discovering the Freedom of Lent." This week on the podcast! Links: Star Wars - https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2017/01/rogue-one-and-the-return-of-reverence TV Shows - http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/12/26/upshot/duck-dynasty-vs-modern-family-television-maps.html?nlid=65272790&nl_art=6&te=1&em_pos=small&_r=0#adventure_time Aaron's Book - http://aarondamiani.com/resources/
- 237Episode 235: Was Paul a Sexist Jerk?? w/Brandon O'BrienWas the apostle Paul sexist? Racist? Homophobic? In other words, a real jerk?? Paul has been accused of many things, so Bible scholar Brandon O'Brien joins us to discuss his new book, "Paul Behaving Badly." Plus, is a trip to Disney World actually a religious pilgrimage?? This week on the podcast!
- 238Episode 236: The Power of Female Leadership w/Jo SaxtonShe grew up in London, has African heritage, and now lives in Minnesota! AND she co-pastors a church in a coffeeshop! She's Jo Saxton, and she joins us to talk about her life in ministry and her book, "More Than Enchanting" - the value of female leadership in the world and in the church. Plus - which religious group is the most committed to their jobs? You'll be surprised!
- 239Episode 237: People Pigs, Christian Cinema & Rejected Refugees w/Drew DyckIt's a potluck podcast as our friend Drew Dyck swings by for a visit and we tackle a bunch of stories! Could pigs have people parts?? Could there be great Christian movies Christians just won't see?? Would Jesus send refugees packing? Plus Drew's favorite snack food turns on him! It's a sign of the apocalypse for sure!
- 240Episode 238: Power and the Church w/Jamin Goggin and Kyle StrobelWhat is "power?" Is it good, or bad? Is it worth pursuing? And what if the evangelical church is going about it all wrong? Pastor Jamin Goggin and professor Kyle Strobel talk power and their new book, "The Way of the Dragon or the Way of the Lamb." Plus - horse diapers and religious liberty. No, really. This week on the podcast!
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