Older episodes
- 241Episode 239: Non-Christian Jesus Followers? w/William DyrnessCan a Buddhist follow Jesus and still be a Buddhist? What about a Muslim? Fuller Seminary professor William Dyrness joins Phil and Christian to talk about the "insider movement," where people become Jesus followers without leaving their cultures and religious communities behind.
- 242Episode 240: Does Christian Media Stunt Christian Growth? W/Melinda SchmidtFormer Christian radio personality Melinda Schmidt joins Phil and Skye to talk about Christian radio, movies, TV, and whether Christian media stunts spiritual growth in the name of retaining an audience. Plus, The Atlantic writes about evangelicals losing jobs for opposing Trump!
- 243Episode 241: Race! Religion! Trump! w/Theon HillWhy do black and white evangelicals see the world so differently? Race and religion in the age of Trump, with professor Theon Hill.
- 244Episode 242: An Evangelical inside Obama's White House w/Michael WearAt the age of 20, Michael Wear became one of the youngest White House staffers in history, working in President Obama's office of faith-based initiative. Michael joins Phil and Skye to talk about life as an evangelical Christian in Obama's White House and his hope for the future of Christians and political engagement. Plus, Disney ruffles feathers with gay characters. This week on the podcast!
- 245Episode 243: Curiosity and the Christian Life w/ Barnabas PiperIs curiosity a threat to faith? Or is it actually a key attribute of a healthy Christian life? Happy Rant podcast host Barnabas Piper joins the crew to talk through his new book, The Curious Christian. Plus - evangelicals and discrimination, and Phil & Skye offer Russell Moore a job!
- 246Episode 244: Cultural Lies, Human Longings & the Gospel w/Trevin WaxSkye steals Phil's ukulele, sending Phil into an emotional tailspin. And Trevin Wax joins the podcast to talk about the lies we pick up from our culture, the longings we find beneath the lies, and how the gospel and the local church help us cut through the noise to offer real answers to our deepest longings.
- 247Episode 245: Confederate flags, terrorists and superhero armpitsShould churches remove Confederate flags? Should Americans be more afraid of terrorists, ladders or husbands? Should Wonder Woman shave her armpits? It's a potluck podcast as Phil, Christian and Skye bring the stories of their choice - and yes, things get a little nutty.
- 248Episode 246: How Genetic Science Affects the Bible w/Scot Scot McKnightWere Adam and Eve the first people? Were they even real people at all? Should modern genomics influence how we interpret Genesis? Bible scholar and author Scot Scot McKnight joins the podcast to discuss his new book Adam and Genome: Reading Scripture after Genetic Science.
- 249Episode 247: Christian Theater, Chuck Colson & Bad DJ's w/Tim GregorySkye and Phil sit down with writer, director and actor Tim Gregory to talk about his new Chicago stage play based on the life of - believe it or not - Chuck Colson! Plus Christians have some strange beliefs in the UK and what NOT to put in your DJ mix in the Middle East!
- 250Episode 248: Veggies on SNL, "Seasonal" Eggs and Finding God in a Gorge with Paul PastorBob and Larry make a cameo appearance on Saturday Night Live and the Prime Minister of Great Britain gripes that her Easter eggs have been replaced with "seasonal" eggs! Plus Phil and the gang talk about hearing from God through quiet reflection with wood chopping Portland author Paul Pastor (not to be confused with Phil's non-wood-chopping puppet Pastor Paul). This week on the podcast!
- 251Episode 249: Marching for Science & Taking the "Benedict Option"As the culture moves further away from traditional Christianity, some propose Christians need to move further away from culture, taking the "Benedict Option." Is a return to more communal Christianity the answer to what ails us? Also, Americans march for science and against… hmm… what, exactly? And Fox News has a moral crisis, but do conservative Christians care? This week on the podcast!
- 252Episode 250: What's Wrong With Religion?Is religion good? Or bad? If we try to get rid of it entirely, does that help? Or just make things worse? And how do so many people get the basic message of Jesus so completely wrong? Today we dive into Skye Jethani's new book – What's Wrong With Religion? – to wrestle with some absolutely fundamental questions about walking with Jesus. Plus - education and church attendance might go hand-in-hand after all, and a great worship band might not be what your church needs most. Oh… and muddy jeans as a sign of the end times. Really expensive ones. You can download the first two chapters of Skye's new book for free by clicking here. Check it out! Tell your friends! It's a fun read (with pictures and everything!) that could actually change your life, or the life of someone you love.
- 253Episode 251: Listener Questions Galore!Phil and the gang open the virtual mailbag and answer a host of questions from listeners. Will social media bring about a new Reformation? How do you know if a doctrine is "essential?" Does Skye have anything GOOD to say about the American church? Favorite faith films, and more! This week on the podcast!
- 254Episode 252: Who is God? with John Mark ComerWho is God? No, really. This is the single-most important question determining how we live our lives, according to our guest John Mark Comer, whose book God Has a Name explores the nature of the God of the Bible, how we get him horribly wrong, and why getting him right is so vital. Plus… how do you know if you've left evangelicalism? And why was British comedian Stephen Fry just investigated for blasphemy?? Want us to send you the prologue to John Mark Comer's book for free? Just click here:
- 255Episode 253: Inside "The Bible Project" w/Tim Mackie and Jon CollinsWhat if you could explain the Bible to the whole world? Visually? On YouTube? Timothy Mackie and Jonathan Collins are doing just that with The Bible Project, a theologically rich, crowd-funded visual guide to the Bible that has earned more than 23 million views on YouTube. We're big fans, so we've got them on the show to tell us what they're up to and what they've learned trying to explain the Bible to, well, everyone on Earth. PLUS - "faith-based" films. Does the label help or hurt Christian filmmaking? This week on the podcast!
- 256Episode 254: Rethinking Our Response to Abortion w/Angie WeszelyChristians have been fighting to change abortion laws for decades now. What if the solution to abortion wasn't in politics, but in the local church? Angie Wezsley joins the podcast to talk about her ministry, "ProGrace," that seeks to change the dialogue about one of our thorniest cultural topics. Plus, pastor says, "I can walk on water," crocodiles say, "No you can't!" This week on the podcast!
- 257Episode 255: Christian Views on Climate, Consumerism & MoreWhy do so many Christians mistrust climate change science? Does consumerism make us depressed? Is church good for your health? Phil brings in a whole mess of news items for this potluck podcast episode!
- 258Episode 256: Dancing with Atheists w/Justin BrierleyEngaging with the world's leading atheists and skeptics can have an impact on your own beliefs. How so? Let's ask Justin Brierley! Back from across the pond, our favorite British radio host and atheist whisperer describes how repeated run-ins with Richard Dawkins and other prominent skeptics have affected his faith. Plus Christians indulge in fake news and Orthodox Jews indulge in chicken swinging. Which is worse? We can't say. On the podcast!
- 259Episode 257: Space Worms and Post-Church Church w/Jo SaxtonOur favorite Nigerian-British-Minnesotan author/speaker/thinker Jo Saxton returns to the show to talk about church and discipleship in an increasingly post-church world. If you're in a community that doesn't want church services at all, maybe tweaking your church service isn't the right answer. But what is?? Jo describes experiments from Sheffield, England that she and others are now applying to the US. Plus, how denomination accurately predicts a pastor's political affiliation, and Phil finds a story about space worms and can't stop talking about it. Seriously. He can't stop. This week on the podcast!
- 260Episode 258: Christians Behaving Badly w/Joey SvendsenCan Christians swear? Can Christians swear on a podcast? Can Christians swear on a podcast and find a big audience? Joey Svendsen, co-host of the "Bad Christian Podcast" joins the show to talk Christian cussing, evil Dungeons & Dragons toys and a life spent recovering from an overly legalistic past. Plus - Harry Potter turns 20, and overly legalistic Christians rue the day..
- 261Episode 259: Evangelism 2.0 With Kevin PalauThe Luis Palau Association has shared the good news with a billion people around the world, mostly through Billy Graham-style crusades. Starting in 2008, association president Kevin Palau set out to reimagine the traditional crusade for a new generation, dubbing it "Festival 2.0," and focusing on innovative citywide service initiatives that bring churches together with municipal governments to solve problems that affect whole cities. Kevin joins the gang in studio to talk evangelism, social engagement, Christian witness in a post-Christian city, and life as the son of one of the world's most famous evangelists.
- 262260: Dudes, Grizzly Bears, Hobby Lobby and RobotsIt's a potluck podcast! A new religion is born in Louisville! Grizzly bears may be saved by… religious liberty laws?? Hobby Lobby makes an Indiana Jones-style mess, and, in a world where robots and automation are reducing the economic value and employability of millions of regular people, how should the church respond??
- 263Episode 261: Saving Your Kids From Technology w/Andy CrouchIs technology making it harder for kids to grow into healthy adults? Is there anything we can do about it? Author, thinker Andy Crouch stops by to talk about his new book, The Tech-Wise Family, detailing the impact technology is having on American families and what we as parents can do about it. PLUS - Social media messes up Eugene Peterson's week, and, it's finally happened! Video games are more satisfying than real life! This week on the podcast!
- 264Episode 262: ThrowBack Podcast W/Eric MetaxasEnjoy this throwback episode of the crew spending the afternoon with the NY Times bestselling author Eric Metaxas, author of Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet Spy.
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