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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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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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Faith Adjacent

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Conversations involving faith are often fraught with scholarly nerd alerts about ancient linguistics and inaccessible theological discussions centered around hermeneutics. But what if there was a way to use your pop culture literacy to enhance your biblical literacy? Welcome to Faith Adjacent, the podcast where we try to understand the modern dynamics of faith through a combined commitment to uncomfortable honesty, authentic weirdness, and critical thinking. Faith Adjacent is hosted by Knox ...
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Good Christian Fun is a podcast delving into the strange upside-down world of Christian pop culture. Hosts Kevin T. Porter and Caroline Ely are your tour guides through the weird and hilarious world of faith-based entertainment. GCF is a show for skeptics and believers alike, all are welcome. Don’t worry, they won’t make you go to church ;)
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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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We Do Our Own Stuntz

We Do Our Own Stuntz

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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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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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Have a listen to Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim, a new Headgum podcast! Raised by a single mom, Ego Nwodim may have daddy issues, but she suspects you might, too. On Thanks Dad, she invites guests like Bill Burr, Kenan Thompson, Adam Pally, Hasan Minaj, Tim Meadows, Andy Cohen, and many more to be her “Dad for the Day” and has funny, heartfelt conversa…
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It is time for another Favored or Forsaken in which Erin, Evan, and Jamie discuss the secret lives of Mormon wives, single-issue voting, and men who dislike women in faith spaces. You’ll also hear about what is favored for each of us right now! What do you do when pastors cherry-pick verses for political issues, and what’s the deal with Hulu’s late…
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During last week’s presidential debate, Donald Trump amplified a false rumor about Haitian immigrants eating pets in Springfield, Ohio. Since then the community, which was already facing significant challenges, has been shaken by deepening divisions, racism, and even bomb threats. We look at how church leaders in Springfield are responding, what’s …
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Join Erin and Jamie in this spicy page-turner of an episode as they discuss the intersection of Christianity and romance novels. Based on a massive listener survey, they’ll explore questions like whether this is a pendulum swing from the other side of purity culture and whether or not we are merely just trying to read porn and justify it. You’ll he…
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Today’s show is all about perspective. First, Phil offers his perspective on the news stories fans send him on social media about Icelandic cucumbers and water buffalos, and how they compare to articles he actually likes about robotic mushrooms and avoiding gluteal amnesia. Then, a recent article explores our culture’s focus on products, practices,…
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Jeremy Olson (@jeremypolson, This Song Reminds Me) and Alyssa Sabo (@Alyssa_Sabo, @AlyssaSabo) join Kevin to dive into The Ungame and Alyssa's journal entries from 15 years ago. Get weekly episodes at patreon.com/goodchristianfun Every month we match iTunes reviews with donations to charity. Advertise on Good Christian Fun via Gumball.fm See Privac…
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Join Erin, Evan, and our very special guest Jemar Tisby as we establish a new theological Mount Rushmore! We asked Dr. Tisby which theologians and pastors should be carved in stone, and he did not disappoint. You’ll also hear conversations about decolonizing our theology, how to pursue justice in our contexts, and so much more! Be sure to also get …
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A very old trend is making a big comeback among Catholic women—veils. Is the turn toward head coverings rooted in Scripture, a desire for sacred symbols, a longing for traditional womanhood, or is it just a nostalgic fashion trend field by TikTok? A new study says what separates conservatives and liberals is how hierarchically they view the world a…
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For the first time in decades, the Republican Party has removed all pro-life language from the party platform. Trump has also called for less free-trade, more government regulation, and he is indifferent about Russian aggression in Europe. At the same time, the Democratic Party is embracing patriotism, law and order, tax cuts, and retreating from i…
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It is technically an off week here on our main feed, so we decided to give you a sampling of all the goodness available over the past few months at The Faith Adjacent Seminary on Patreon. You’ll hear clips from our recent episode about Sober Spirituality with Erin Jean Warde, get roasted from Liz Orr, hear about Evan’s unorthodox pick for The Faith…
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As we start a new academic year, school districts throughout the country are increasingly banning smartphones. No one is more responsible for this trend than Dr. Jonathan Haidt. He talks to Skye about his latest book, “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness,” and how smartphones are also…
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In this latest Office Hours episode, Knox, Jamie, and Erin are answering your questions! You’ll hear conversations about Latin Mass, how to be the best middle school small group leader, and what to do when your small group food is less than ideal. Are VeggieTales favored or forsaken, and does Jesus have a heartbeat? You’ll have to listen to find ou…
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In the last two presidential elections about 8 in 10 evangelicals voted for Donald Trump, but can Kamala Harris steal some of those votes in 2024? We discuss the recent “Evangelicals for Harris” call and why it’s so difficult to get Christians to think more theologically about politics. Ed Stetzer argues that abortion should still be a top priority…
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In this latest episode, Erin, Evan, and Jamie are covering various topics and deciding whether they’re favored or forsaken! You’ll hear conversations about high school football and whether or not parents are better Christians than single people, and we’ll round things out with a hearty SMK of upcoming faith-based films. You’ll also hear what is fav…
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We all hear stories of people walking away from faith because of cultural challenges and hypocrisy in the church. That’s what makes Dave Gibbons' new memoir, “The Shape of My Eyes,” so powerful. He joins Skye to talk about growing up within American fundamentalism as a mixed-race kid, and how he encountered God despite deep family trauma and church…
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Erin and Evan are joined by Kaitlyn Schiess to talk about the intersection of faith and politics! You’ll hear conversations about taking Bible verses out of context, how to engage in conversation with people you’re bewildered by, what role pastors can serve during election seasons, and so much more! Do Christians even need to care about politics, a…
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Donald Trump made headlines last week when he questioned Kamala Harris’s racial identity. Phil, Skye, and Esau McCaulley discuss his comments and how the politics of division often cause us to categorize people into a single box. Then, should Christians embrace the spiritual uses of psychedelic drugs? Megan Basham's new book claims progressive powe…
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David French joins to discuss J.D. Vance's comments about "childless sociopaths," pro-natalist government policy, the Olympics's Last Supper-esque display, and Robert Downey Jr. returning to the MCU. Are anti-immigration policies actually even "preserving our culture?" And why are fundamentalists so eager to consider themselves persecuted? 0:00 - T…
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Jeremy Olson (@jeremypolson, This Song Reminds Me) and Alyssa Sabo (@Alyssa_Sabo, @AlyssaSabo) join Kevin for the very first episode of GCF: Lock-In! Get weekly episodes at patreon.com/goodchristianfun Every month we match iTunes reviews with donations to charity. Advertise on Good Christian Fun via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co…
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In this latest Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday School episode, Erin, Jamie, and Evan are talking about Creeds! We’ll look at creeds like the Nicene Creed and Apostles’ Creed to understand their purpose and how they impact us today. Are creeds the best friend necklaces of church history, and what is Erin’s beef with Wayne Grudem? You’ll have to listen…
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The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics sparked outrage when drag queens assembled into a scene reminiscent of the Last Supper. Are Christians right to be offended? Oklahoma is requiring public schools to teach the Bible, but some teachers are resisting. Is this really about education or indoctrination? And Kaitlyn’s latest article explains why …
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We're sharing a SKYEpod episode that was previously exclusively for Holy Post Plus subscribers—this one's a "SkyeDive," meaning it's just Skye digging deep into a topic. If you like this episode, consider becoming a Holy Post Plus subcriber to get weekly SKYEpod episodes, merchandise, bonus interviews, and more! Skye talks about how our certainty o…
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In this latest episode, we’re going faster, higher, and stronger as we discuss the Olympics! Join Erin and Evan as we deep-dive the origins of this ancient Greek religious festival, explore how Christianity influenced the modern games, and discuss the sports metaphors throughout the New Testament. What is “muscular Christianity,” and what was the u…
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Following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, some are saying that God saved his life for a divine purpose. Phil, Kaitlyn, and Skye discuss the selective use of Christian rhetoric surrounding the former President. Then, multiple speakers at the Republican convention used anti-immigrant language associated with the “heritage Americans” move…
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In this latest Favored or Forsaken, Erin, Jamie, and Evan are talking about a recent conversation about pornography, the Robert Morris controversy at Gateway Church, and The Promised Land! You’ll also hear some of the things that are favored for us right now! What is the best way to handle heated Instagram posts, and what are our dream Bible-based …
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On Saturday, Donald Trump narrowly survived an assassin’s bullet. Will this begin to turn down the dehumanizing and apocalyptic rhetoric in our politics, or will it only add fuel for conspiracy theories and extremists? Rich Villodas is back to talk about his new book on the Sermon on the Mount—“The Narrow Path.” He says obeying the sermon “is not h…
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Kevin and Caroline fly solo this week to make an announcement before discussing Michael W. Smith's 1983 song Friends (are Friends Forever) Subscribe to our Patreon and become a "Patreon saint" at patreon.com/goodchristianfun Every month we match iTunes reviews with donations to charity. Advertise on Good Christian Fun via Gumball.fm See Privacy Pol…
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