Best Phil Vischer Podcasts (2023)

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Great Stories with Charles Morris

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#156: Thanksgiving with Phil Vischer and Sally-Lloyd Jones (repost) 32:04

7d ago32:04

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As we prepare for another Thanksgiving in the US, Charles Morris is returning to two conversations he had with two special people who have done tremendous work in helping children learn about Jesus: Sally Lloyd-Jones, bestselling author of the Jesus Storybook Bible, and Phil Vischer, creator of VeggieTales, the What’s in the Bible? DVD series, and …

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Great Stories with Charles Morris

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#157: Tyler Van Halteren on Sharing God’s Word with Children 23:30

14h ago23:30

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There’s no shortage of kingdoms in children’s movies and books, and yet all of them pale in comparison to the Kingdom of God. But then why is it so often difficult to teach our kids that all of life and all of Scripture points to our one true king? Storybook author Tyler Van Halteren has some thoughts about how we can help the children our lives be…

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The Holy Post

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593: Pro-Israeli, Pro-Palestinian, Pro-Peace with Todd Deatherage 1:35:54

3h ago1:35:54

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With a spike in antisemitism around the world since the October 7th attack in Israel and the horrible scenes of Palestinian suffering in Gaza, Jews in the U.S. are wrestling with what it really means to be pro-Israel. Phil and Skye are joined by Holy Post pundit Mike Erre to discuss a thought-provoking sermon by American Rabbi Sharon Brous. She ask…

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The Holy Post

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Are the Kids Alright? EPISODE 5: How to Walk Alongside Gen Z with Tanita Maddox 51:58

5d ago51:58

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Whether you're a parent, a youth pastor, a teacher or a young person yourself, you've probably seen all of the headlines concerning Gen Z. Rates of depression and loneliness are surging, their relationship with technology is kind of troubling, and they are leaving the church in droves. We've talked about these trends a lot on the Holy Post, but we'…

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The Movie Proposal

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Episode 163: Sly 46:06

6d ago46:06

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Josh's Something Old: Cop Land Skye's Something Old: Rocky IV Something New: Sly Josh's Proposal: I propose that Sly is part of growing trend amongst aging performers: tell my story before someone else does. Skye's Proposal: I propose that Sly really shows the power of fatherhood. Something Borrowed: Sly Stallone Quiz Josh's Something Blew: Captain…

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The Holy Post

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592: The Evangelical Bro Code & Debriefing America’s Border Crisis with Matthew Soerens and Carmen Imes 1:31:12

7d ago1:31:12

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Why do so many women find Christian organizations difficult places to work? Katelyn Beaty says the “bro code” within evangelicalism is to blame. She’s back to define the different parts of bro code and why it needs to change. Then, immigration is once again a hot political debate, and it ranked as the top issue for many white evangelicals in recent…

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The Holy Post

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Are the Kids Alright? EPISODE 4: Why Gen Z is Leaving the Church with Ryan Burge 53:14

12d ago53:14

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Whether you're a parent, a youth pastor, a teacher or a young person yourself, you've probably seen all of the headlines concerning Gen Z. Rates of depression and loneliness are surging, their relationship with technology is kind of troubling, and they are leaving the church in droves. We've talked about these trends a lot on the Holy Post, but we'…

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The Holy Post

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591: The Social Gospel Strikes Back & Plodding Through Life with Drew Dyck 1:25:59

14d ago1:25:59

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Striking auto union workers are quoting the Bible, progressive politicians are citing Jesus, and religious language is returning to more liberal causes. While everyone is focused on the rise of Christian nationalism on the political right, have we been ignoring a resurgence of the social gospel on the political left? Then, Drew Dyck is back to disc…

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The Holy Post

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Are the Kids Alright? EPISODE 3: How Technology is Forming Young People with Felicia Song 57:02

19d ago57:02

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Whether you're a parent, a youth pastor, a teacher or a young person yourself, you've probably seen all of the headlines concerning Gen Z. Rates of depression and loneliness are surging, their relationship with technology is kind of troubling, and they are leaving the church in droves. We've talked about these trends a lot on the Holy Post, but we'…

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The Movie Proposal

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Episode 162: Hot Potato: The Story of the Wiggles 27:35

21d ago27:35

27:35

Josh's Something Old: The Doors Skye's Something Old: Mrs. Doubtfire Something New: Hot Potato: The Story of the Wiggles Josh's Proposal: I propose Hot Potato: The Story of the Wiggles is my kind of rock n’ roll documentary because it has a happy ending. Skye's Proposal: I propose that it’s a nostalgic fan documentary for young adults who remember …

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Great Stories with Charles Morris

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#155: Andraé Crouch: Stories and Songs from the Father of Modern American Gospel Music (Repost) 25:40

21d ago25:40

25:40

You may not know his name but you’ve definitely heard and sung along to his music. Known as the father of modern gospel, Andraé Crouch won seven grammies and had a profound influence on the music industry. Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Elvis Presley, and Little Richard are just a few household names who covered some of the several hundred gospel songs And…

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The Holy Post

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590: Who’s the Most Pro-Life? & the Bible on Immigration with M. Daniel Carroll 1:17:07

21d ago1:17:07

1:17:07

Democrats are pro-choice and Republicans are pro-life. Right? According to Ryan Burge it’s not that simple. He says a closer look at the data reveals more nuance to the issue, including a significant number of Black and Latino Democrats who are strongly pro-life, and pro-life Republicans who support traditionally progressive social policies. In a p…

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The Holy Post

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Are the Kids Alright? EPISODE 2: Smartphones, Social Media, and Loneliness with Jean Twenge 49:23

27d ago49:23

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Whether you're a parent, a youth pastor, a teacher or a young person yourself, you've probably seen all of the headlines concerning Gen Z. Rates of depression and loneliness are surging, their relationship with technology is kind of troubling, and they are leaving the church in droves. We've talked about these trends a lot on the Holy Post, but we'…

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Great Stories with Charles Morris

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#154: Jon Erwin on Faith, His Movies, and the Future of Christian Filmmaking 29:49

28d ago29:49

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Jon Erwin is 1/2 of the Erwin Brothers, a two-person team of Christian Filmmakers committed to telling profound and Christ-honoring stories in cinema. You may have seen one of their movies: “Woodlawn,” “I Can Only Imagine,” or their newest project “Johnny Cash: The Redemption of An American Icon.” In this interview, Jon discusses the story behind s…

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The Holy Post

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589: Guarding the Wall of Separation Between Church & State with Warren Throckmorton & Michael Coulter 1:27:19

28d ago1:27:19

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The Republicans in Congress have finally chosen a new Speaker of the House, and he’s a Bible-affirming, young Earth creationist, election denying, Southern Baptist. What does Mike Johnson’s rise say about the growing influence of Southern fundamentalism in politics? Then, Phil interviews Warren Throckmorton and Michael Coulter about their book, “Ge…

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The Holy Post

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French Friday: Liberty U., Israel, & Social Identity Theory 54:49

1M ago54:49

54:49

Liberty University, the country’s largest Christian college, is facing a record-breaking fine of $37.5 million for failing to report crimes, including sexual assaults, that occur on its campus. David French and Skye Jethani discuss the case and its similarities to other scandals within Christian institutions. Why is there a culture of cover-ups wit…

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The Movie Proposal

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Episode 161: The Burial 43:50

1M ago43:50

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Josh's Something Old: A Few Good Men Skye's Something Old: A Man for All Seasons Something New: The Burial Josh's Proposal: I propose The Burial is evidence of the power of a true movie star. rSkye's Proposal: I propose The Burial would not have worked without Jamie Foxx. Something Borrowed: The Burial True Story: 10 Biggest Changes From Willie E. …

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Great Stories with Charles Morris

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#153: Ted Staunton - How An Actor Brings Scripture to Life Through Dramatic Reading 20:28

1M ago20:28

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What would it be like if a classically trained actor approached Scripture reading in the same way he would Hamlet or Macbeth? The result is soul stirring. And it’s exactly what Ted Staunton did to ten of the most dramatic stories of deliverance found in the Old Testament. Bringing decades of experience from the stage to a brand new Haven-produced p…

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The Holy Post

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588: Pointless Theology Fights & Rethinking American Poverty with Matthew Desmond 1:25:16

1M ago1:25:16

1:25:16

A Christian writer in Australia has a list of seven “pointless” things Christians fight about “for no good reason” including predestination, evolution, the inerrancy of the Bible, and worship. Phil presents all seven to Kaitlyn and Skye and discovers that maybe they’re not all pointless. Then, Kaitlyn interviews best-selling author and professor Ma…

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The Holy Post

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Are the Kids Alright? EPISODE 1: Understanding the Teen Mental Health Crisis with Lisa Damour 1:00:41

1M ago1:00:41

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Whether you're a parent, a youth pastor, a teacher or a young person yourself, you've probably seen all of the headlines concerning Gen Z. Rates of depression and loneliness are surging, their relationship with technology is kind of troubling, and they are leaving the church in droves. We've talked about these trends a lot on the Holy Post, but we'…

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Great Stories with Charles Morris

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#152: Holy Land Briefing with Charles Morris and Jews for Jesus 54:10

1M ago54:10

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Charles Morris recently hosted a live Zoom Holy Land briefing with the President of Jews for Jesus, David Brickner, and their country director, Eli Birnbaum, in Tel Aviv. On the call, they discussed recent events like the attack by Hamas in Israel and the hospital bombing in Gaza. They also talked about how Jews for Jesus is helping displaced peopl…

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The Holy Post

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587: Have We Been Misreading Romans? With NT Wright 1:38:51

1M ago1:38:51

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World-renowned New Testament scholar N.T. Wright is back! He’s written an entire book about the 8th chapter of Romans, and he talks to Skye about how this chapter and its themes—including glorification and even salvation—are widely misunderstood. Also this week—How over-simplifying the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can lead to bad tak…

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The Movie Proposal

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Episode 160: The Creator 45:56

2M ago45:56

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Josh's Something Old: Ransom Lindsey's Something Old: A.I. Artificial Intelligence Something New: The Creator Josh's Proposal: I propose The Creator is a well made, entertaining film but ultimately falls flat for me because I do not find A.I. compelling. Lindsey's Proposal: Yes, it's packed with tropes and reminders of other science fiction greats,…

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Great Stories with Charles Morris

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#151: Israel at War - Hear from Impacted Believers Near the Gaza Border 45:53

2M ago45:53

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Israel caught by surprise. The invasion came by land, sea, and air. Bulldozers punched through the border wall making openings for fleets of terrorists on motorcycles racing to small towns along the Gaza Strip. Terrorists paragliding across, others landing by small high-speed boats. One person described it as a sea of bodies — those randomly shot a…

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The Holy Post

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586: What We Get Wrong About Heaven (Hint: Almost Everything) with Skye Jethani 1:22:11

2M ago1:22:11

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Skye’s new book “What If Jesus Was Serious About Heaven?” Is here! Kaitlyn interviews him about the book, why popular Christian beliefs about heaven are so often unbiblical, and how heaven can become an idol that replaces Jesus as the center of our faith. Also this week: Reactions to the war that’s erupted in Israel. How will the End Times industry…

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The Holy Post

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Why I'm Still a Christian with Jemar Tisby 38:06

2M ago38:06

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The last five or six years have been rough for many thoughtful faithful Christians. The embrace of Trump and Trumpism, the rise of ethnic nationalism and xenophobia, conspiracy theories and abuse scandals have rocked the church. Many have walked away in disgust. Some have spoken out and paid the price and yet, rather than walking away, they have re…

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Great Stories with Charles Morris

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#150: Paul McCusker on Turning The Screwtape Letters into an Audio Drama 25:17

2M ago25:17

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The Screwtape Letters is C.S. Lewis’ satirical book of letters where Hell is imagined as a gruesome bureaucracy and demons labor in a vast enterprise to lure and deceive humans away from the "enemy", a.k.a. God. Among Lewis’ best-known works, Paul McCusker brought the source material to life when he turned it into a full-cast audio drama starring A…

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The Holy Post

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585: The Overlooked Heroes of American Christianity with Jasmine Holmes 1:25:19

2M ago1:25:19

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For decades most Americans have said other people cannot be trusted. The exception was regular churchgoers who reported more faith in their neighbors, but new data says attending church no longer boosts social trust. What’s changed? Why are political conservatives suddenly talking much less about abortion and much more about transgender issues? You…

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The Holy Post

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Why I'm Still a Christian with Russell Moore 37:46

2M ago37:46

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The last five or six years have been rough for many thoughtful faithful Christians. The embrace of Trump and Trumpism, the rise of ethnic nationalism and xenophobia, conspiracy theories and abuse scandals have rocked the church. Many have walked away in disgust. Some have spoken out and paid the price and yet, rather than walking away, they have re…

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The Holy Post

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French Friday - Abortions Rise & Civic Ignorance 1:06:57

2M ago1:06:57

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Even pro-life critics of Donald Trump credit him with appointing three Supreme Court justices who overturned Roe v Wade. But now Trump is calling further restrictions to abortion a “terrible thing.” Why are pro-life conservatives still overwhelming supporting the ex-President? David French discusses the shifting politics of the pro-life movement, t…

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The Movie Proposal

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Episode 159: Elemental 45:25

2M ago45:25

45:25

Josh's Something Old: Grease Skye's Something Old: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner Something New: Elemental Josh's Proposal: I propose Pixar needs to get back to it’s roots: be funny and adventurous. Skye's Proposal: I propose that elemental would have been a wonderful short Pixar film, but loses some of its magic as a feature length movie. Something …

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Great Stories with Charles Morris

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#149: Aaron House on How to Memorize Scripture Simply and Effectively (repost) 24:43

2M ago24:43

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When’s the last time you tried to memorize God’s Word? The Bible teaches that there is value in hiding God’s Word in our hearts, but it’s an undertaking many of us don’t attempt very often. The good news is that once you finally commit to memorizing Scripture, you quickly discover it’s easier than you think and the benefits are endless. On today’s …

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