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Join VeggieTales and What's in the Bible? creator Phil Vischer and co-host Skye Jethani (author, speaker, pastor) for a fast-paced and often funny conversation about pop culture, media, theology, and the fun, fun, fun of living a thoughtful Christian life in an increasingly post-Christian culture.

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Join VeggieTales and What's in the Bible? creator Phil Vischer and co-host Skye Jethani (author, speaker, pastor) for a fast-paced and often funny conversation about pop culture, media, theology, and the fun, fun, fun of living a thoughtful Christian life in an increasingly post-Christian culture.

    608: Defining the Gospel & Who’s a “Real” Christian with Matthew Bates

    608: Defining the Gospel & Who’s a “Real” Christian with Matthew Bates

    Earlier this year, John MacArthur said that Martin Luther King Jr. was “a nonbeliever who misrepresented everything about Christ and the gospel.” Last week, Justin Giboney responded with an article in CT explaining why MacArthur was wrong about MLK. This leads Phil, Kaitlyn, and Skye to ask when is it appropriate to define who is, and who is not, a true Christian, and what criteria should we use? Theologian Matthew Bates is back to discuss his new book, “Why the Gospel?” He defines six popular “malformed” gospels, and why bypassing the importance of Jesus’ kingship is dangerous for the church. Also this week—A Christian musician from Ireland claims Taylor Swift is satanic, and beware of the bonnacon!
     
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    0:56 - Intro
    2:46 - Show Starts
    5:05 - Theme Song
    5:27 - Sponsor - Go to www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order
    6:34 - News of the Butt
    12:47 - Taylor Swift Satanic Ritual
    21:57 - John MacArthur on Martin Luther King Jr.
    48:46 - Should We Ask Who Is or Isn’t a Christian?
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    53:25 - Interview
    54:19 - Why the Gospel?
    59:49 - The Kinghood of Jesus
    1:06:41- Christ Installed on the Throne
    1:37:43 - End Credits

     
    Links Mentioned in the News Segment:
    Animal with ‘Amazing Flatulence’ Found in Medieval Book
    https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn04rd314lro
     
    Taylor Swift is Engaging in Satanic Rituals in Live Shows, Christian Artist Claims: ‘Music is Dangerous’
    https://www.christianpost.com/news/taylor-swift-engaging-in-satanic-rituals-in-shows-musician-claims.html
     
    Why John MacArthur is Wrong About MLK
    https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2024/march-web-only/why-john-macarthur-is-wrong-mlk-tgc-woke-justice-gospel.html
     
    Mass Deportation of Immigrants Destroys More Native-Born American Jobs Than They Create
    https://reason.com/volokh/2024/03/10/mass-deportations-of-immigrants-destroy-more-native-born-american-jobs-than-they-create/
     
    Other resources:
    Why the Gospel? Living the Good News of King Jesus with a Purpose by Matthew W. Bates: https://a.co/d/gRbf6xx
     
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    • 1 hr 32 min
    607: The Gift of Disillusionment with Mike Cosper

    607: The Gift of Disillusionment with Mike Cosper

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    607: Are you feeling disillusioned about your faith? About your church? You’re definitely not alone. Creator of “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill” podcast, Mike Cosper, is back to talk about his new book, “Land of My Sojourn,” and how he came to embrace disillusionment as a gift. Also this week, Mike Erre joins Phil and Skye to discuss a new article trying to define and differentiate Christian Conservatism from Christian Nationalism. And they use these definitions to interpret Donald Trump’s recent remarks to the National Religious Broadcasters. Plus, Italy is using DNA testing to catch canine public offenders.
     
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    0:00 - Intro
    2:03 - Show Starts
    3:20 - Theme Song
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    6:09 - Sam the Eagle
    7:46 - Announcement
    10:50 - News of the Butt - Dog Poop DNA Test
    18:06 - Christian Nationalism vs Christian Conservatism
    35:34 - Conservative, Nationalist, or Blasphemous Game Show
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    59:47 - Interview
    1:01:51 - Land of my Sojourn
    1:08:08 - Why do we stay in denial?
    1:17:54 - Seminary Preacher’s Sons
    1:22:58 - Who Does Church Planting Draw?
    1:37:43 - End Credits

     
    Links Mentioned in the News Segment:
    Christian Conservatism vs. Christian Nationalism
    https://www.christianpost.com/voices/christian-conservatism-versus-christian-nationalism.html
     
    Trump Revival of Christian Power Speech
    https://religionnews.com/2024/02/23/trump-promises-a-revival-of-christian-power-in-speech-to-national-religious-broadcasters/
     
    Other resources:
    Land of my Sojourn: The Landscape of a Faith Lost and Found: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0830847340?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_VPPGWKCP3PD145XKHRPK
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    • 1 hr 38 min
    606: Alabama Embryos & Catechizing Kids with Todd Hains & Natasha Kennedy

    606: Alabama Embryos & Catechizing Kids with Todd Hains & Natasha Kennedy

    Last week the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos created for in-vitro fertilization have the legal status of children, essentially ending all IVF treatments in the state. Some are applauding the ruling as both a morally and theologically consistent affirmation of human life. But others, including some Christians, are saying the pro-life movement is taking things too far. Then, how do we teach kids the core doctrines of the Christian faith when most adults in our churches don’t know them either? Kaitlyn interviews the creators of a new series of children’s books designed to catechize both kids and their parents. Also this week, a new survey suggests Christian Nationalism is in decline, but we think the data is hot garbage.
     
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    0:00 - Intro
    2:13- Show Starts
    3:47 - Theme Song
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    6:25 - Jesus and Candy
    8:42 - Alabama IVF Law
    35:27 - Poorly Phrased Christian Nationalism Survey
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    51:05 - Interview with Todd Hains & Natasha Kennedy
    54:06 - Importance of Catechesis
    56:51 - Getting it Published at Lexam
    1:03:22 - Not Dumbing it Down
    1:08:11 - The Approach to the Illustrations 
    1:27:07 - End Credits

     
    Links Mentioned in the News Segment:
    Ryan Burge Article
    https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/has-christian-nationalism-intensified
    Christianity Today Article
    https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2024/february/alabama-embryos-ivf-frozen-storage-pro-life-ruling-protecti.html 
     
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    • 1 hr 27 min
    French Friday: Biden's Age & MAGA's Violence

    French Friday: Biden's Age & MAGA's Violence

    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?
     
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    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



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    • 1 hr 7 min
    605: Market-Driven Christianity & Abortion Beyond Politics with Angela Weszely

    605: Market-Driven Christianity & Abortion Beyond Politics with Angela Weszely

    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.



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    1:10 - Intro
     
    2:53 - Show Starts
     
    3:49 - Theme Song
     
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    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
     
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    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/
     
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    • 1 hr 30 min
    604: Faulty Foot Washing & Pagan Christianity with Nijay Gupta

    604: Faulty Foot Washing & Pagan Christianity with Nijay Gupta

    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.



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    3:29 - Theme Song
     
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    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
     
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    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




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    Strange Religion: How the First Christians Were Weird, Dangerous, and Compelling: https://a.co/d/1BL9BXf
     
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    • 1 hr 29 min

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Challenges you to think differently

Yes it’s funny. Yes it snarky. And yes it questions the church today and whether or not Christ would recognize his people in the world. The hosts have strong opinions, but back them up with their knowledge of the Bible. I am on who questions much of what I believe about the world. Thank you for making this apart of my spiritual journey.

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Great Podcast for Christians Across The Spectrum

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