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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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Pod Made You Special - Revisiting VeggieTales
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Pod Made You Special - Revisiting VeggieTales
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Did you grow up loving VeggieTales and wondered what it would be like to revisit it? Well, wonder no more! From Pipedream Podcasts, we're a group of ex-vangelicals revisiting our childhood to re-examine the humor that made us who we are today, and some of the messages that we may not be as thrilled about. It's gonna be awkward, silly, and hopefully a growing experience. Episodes release every month! We are unaffiliated with Big Idea Productions. Hosted by David Spencer, Michael Hunter, Alexa ...
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A place where animation and faith collide. We discuss the redemptive analogies found in animated movies and TV shows. Presenting the Gospel in a relatable format for those who are into animation, nerd culture and anime.
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Welcome to Films for the Void!, where, every other week, co-hosts and decade-long friends Eric Spitz and Landon Defever take you on a journey through their recent cinematic ventures, as well as take a deep dive into their favorite movies of all-time.
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The roleplay podcast of the laziest fashion! One GM and four players take us on a journey to possibly the most bastardized version of a roleplaying game to grace the interwebs. With very little rules and endless possibilities; these five friends create some weird adventures and a generally fun time.
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Join Mike and Jared, two longtime friends who met in youth group, as they unpack the Christian cultural touchstones they grew up with in the 90s and 2000s. They'll revisit old friends from their church and share fond memories and a few laughs along the way.
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Three siblings give some r̶a̶n̶d̶o̶m̶ expert insight on what it was like growing up in a large, christian, conservative house hold, and also address certain misconceptions people may have about said life style.
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Diving Into Jonah: A VeggieTales Exploration
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Ever dreamt of embarking on an adventure with hilarious twists and turns? Hold your breath as we journey with the VeggieTales protagonist, Jonah, on a quest that takes him from sea to the heart of Nineveh. This episode of unlocks the classic VeggieTales story, Jonah, and unravels his comedic, yet profound, escapade. This episode delves into the dep…
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593: Pro-Israeli, Pro-Palestinian, Pro-Peace with Todd Deatherage
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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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Are the Kids Alright? EPISODE 5: How to Walk Alongside Gen Z with Tanita Maddox
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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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592: The Evangelical Bro Code & Debriefing America’s Border Crisis with Matthew Soerens and Carmen Imes
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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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Anilujah
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Navigating Thanksgiving with Hey Arnold (Minisode)
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Have you ever paused to consider what makes Thanksgiving truly special? Is it the perfectly roasted turkey, the cherished family traditions, or something more profound? Join us on a nostalgic trip down memory lane as we discuss a Thanksgiving classic from the 90s Nickelodeon show, Hey Arnold. This particular episode, filled with humor and heart, gi…
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Are the Kids Alright? EPISODE 4: Why Gen Z is Leaving the Church with Ryan Burge
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Diving Deep into Cats Don't Dance Allegories
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Journey back with us to 1939 Hollywood, as we unwrap the profound themes of the lesser-known animated movie, Cats Don't Dance. We promise you'll never see this movie the same way again! We shed light on the protagonist Danny's relentless pursuit of stardom amid societal challenges. We dissect the animated characters, with a special spotlight on the…
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591: The Social Gospel Strikes Back & Plodding Through Life with Drew Dyck
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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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Films for the Void!
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George of the Jungle, The Dirties (feat. Charlie Mangan)
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Welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #67! In this episode, Charlie Mangan swings in to the Void once again while Eric is on a leave of absence to talk about Sam Weisman's 1997 film GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE, along with a discussion of Matt Johnson's 2013 film THE DIRTIES, in honor of its 10th anniversary - all on the latest episode of Films…
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Are the Kids Alright? EPISODE 3: How Technology is Forming Young People with Felicia Song
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Unearthing Treasures: Aladdin and the King of Thieves
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Direct to video movies were not always the best but Aladdin and the King of Thieves did it right! We're peeling back the layers of this beloved film, unearthing themes around treasures and their rightful place, We examine Aladdin's apprehension about fatherhood and what it says about our human tendency to fret over the stages of life that lie ahead…
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590: Who’s the Most Pro-Life? & the Bible on Immigration with M. Daniel Carroll
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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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Are the Kids Alright? EPISODE 2: Smartphones, Social Media, and Loneliness with Jean Twenge
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589: Guarding the Wall of Separation Between Church & State with Warren Throckmorton & Michael Coulter
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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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Films for the Void!
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Patreon Picks #1! (The Fog, Queen of the Damned, VeggieTales: Where's God When I'm S-Scared?)
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Welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #66! In this episode, Eric and Landon host their first ever Patreon pick extravaganza in honor of Halloween! Low visibility? Hot topic vampires? God fearing vegetables? How about ALL THREE?! All this and more on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 1:52 The Fog 18:25 Queen of the Da…
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French Friday: Liberty U., Israel, & Social Identity Theory
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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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Join us as we discuss the movie, 'Your Name', unearthing its profound themes of predestination, unity, and connection. As we delve into the captivating story of Taki and Mitsuha we'll muse about the intriguing phenomenon of their body swapping and their compelling quest to find each other, Ever pondered about fate versus free will? The conundrum ge…
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588: Pointless Theology Fights & Rethinking American Poverty with Matthew Desmond
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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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Are the Kids Alright? EPISODE 1: Understanding the Teen Mental Health Crisis with Lisa Damour
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Biblical Courage against Fear: A Frozen Perspective
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Ready to cast out fear with love? We use the beloved movie Frozen as a springboard to explore the themes of fear, love, and faith. We dissect Elsa's fear of her own powers and her self-imposed isolation, drawing parallels to our own lives and our awe, respect, and sometimes fear of the divine. We grapple with the scriptures that say "fear not" vers…
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587: Have We Been Misreading Romans? With NT Wright
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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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Films for the Void!
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Megan is Missing, Night of the Living Dead
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Welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #65! In this episode, Eric and Landon scrape the bottom of the barrel and talk about Michael Goi's 2011 film MEGAN IS MISSING, as well as discuss George A. Romero's 1968 film NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, in honor of it's 55th anniversary - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00…
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Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs Allegories
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Disney's first ever movie, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs! We've got an action packed episode for you this week, Brace yourselves as we open the doors to Disney's past, and step into the world of Snow White, a timeless classic chosen by our dear listeners! We've unearthed some intriguing biblical allegories embedded within Snow White and the Seven…
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586: What We Get Wrong About Heaven (Hint: Almost Everything) with Skye Jethani
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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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Why I'm Still a Christian with Jemar Tisby
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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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Ready to get animated? Gear up for an exceptional roundtable discussion, where we bring the whimsical world of the anime series Romantic Killer to life. Promising a blend of comedy and romance, this Netflix gem offers a fresh take on relationships, highlighting the beautiful aspects of platonic love amidst a hilarious setting. We are thrilled to ha…
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585: The Overlooked Heroes of American Christianity with Jasmine Holmes
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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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Welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #64! In this episode, Eric and Landon celebrate their first horror discussion of October with Robin Hardy's 1973 film THE WICKER MAN, as well as discuss Gerald Kargl's 1983 film ANGST, in honor of its 40th anniversary - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:02:26 Angst 00:1…
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Why I'm Still a Christian with Russell Moore
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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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French Friday - Abortions Rise & Civic Ignorance
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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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Join us for a soul-stirring chat with Miya Sae, E.N. Chaffin, and M.H. Elrich as we delve into part one of our Anime Roundtable event. We start off in the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender, drawing out the powerful themes of forgiveness and redemption. We'll uncover the profound parallels between Zuko's journey of self-realization and the time-ho…
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584: Dress Codes, Growing Fears, & Why Grace is Still Amazing with Philip Yancey
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The Senate is relaxing its dress code so senators can wear hoodies and gym shorts, but senate staffers are still required to wear suits and ties. Is it a meaningless change or the sign of wider institutional decay? A new study finds 7 out of 10 pastors say their congregations are more fearful about the world and the future. Are they really being sh…
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