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Episode 59: Guest Rob Vischer
9 juli 2013 · 55 min
Phil's brother Rob joins him on vacation for a discussion of Rob's new book on Martin Luther KIng Jr., as well as lively discussion about atheist monuments, DOMA, the Supreme Court and the ever-perplexing concept of religious freedom!
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Episode 58: Cruisin', MRIs, and the Supreme Court
1 juli 2013 · 1 uur 4 min
Skye goes on a cruise, Phil has an MRI, the Supreme Court ruffles some feathers and former Senator Rick Santorum - America's newest Christian movie mogul?!? Just another week on the Phil Vischer Podcast ...
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Episode 57: Scottie May is Back
25 juni 2013 · 1 uur 4 min
By popular demand, Phil's mom Dr. Scottie May returns to the program to talk more about children's ministry and the place of kids in the church. Where has children's ministry been? Where is it headed? Don't ask Phil - ask his mom!
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Episode 56: Super Telescopes, Man of Steel & Crazy Religion
17 juni 2013 · 49 min
Alien-searching super telescopes? Man of Steel sponsored sermons? And what's a Christian to do when their faith is lumped in with "crazy religion?" Phil and Skye both have colds and Christian is out of town, but thought-provoking conversation still manages to occur. More or less. Lees meer
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Episode 55: Boy Scouts, J. Lo & Skye's Runaway Car
10 juni 2013 · 58 min
Listeners chime in about the Boy Scouts leading to a deeper conversation about homosexuality and the church, Jennifer Lopez's new TV show, plus five supposedly "compelling" reasons marriage wasn't supposed to monogamous. (And we finally find out what became of Skye's runaway car!) Lees meer
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Episode 54: Guest Brian Howell
4 juni 2013 · 52 min
Is the Pope spouting heresy? Should churches boot the Boy Scouts? And special guest anthropologist Brian Howell talks about his new book on the peculiar anthropological phenomenon known as the "short term missions trip." (We aren't kidding.) Check it all out on this week's Phil Vischer Podcast! Lees meer
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Episode 53: Happy Birthday to the Phil Vischer Podcast!
28 mei 2013 · 54 min
Happy Birthday to the podcast! To celebrate the 1st anniversary of the Phil Vischer Podcast, Skye makes some funny voices, Phil gripes about celebrities and their ridiculous houses, and the gang covers the big news from the Boy Scouts as well as a surprisingly deep conversation about living the Christian life. Happy Birthday! Lees meer
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Episode 52: Switzerland, Stephen Hawking & did the Roman Persecution really happen?
20 mei 2013 · 56 min
Skye returns from Switzerland with stories of fondue, then the gang jumps into a lively discussion of recent comments by Stephen Hawking and a new book claiming historical reports of Christian persecution in the Roman Empire were largely fabricated. Fun, fun, fun! Lees meer
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Episode 51: Brain Burps, Bieber & Guest Pete Leonard
13 mei 2013 · 1 uur
Phil has a brain burp in Dallas, Justin Bieber runs amok in Dubai, and special guest Pete Leonard roasts the world's best coffee - as a ministry! Only on the Phil Vischer Podcast!
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Episode 50: Musical Theater, Falling Birthrates & The Decline of Secularism
6 mei 2013 · 59 min
Is theater a form of religion? What does modern theater (Book of Mormon, et al) say about what we believe, and how can a Christian respond? And as if that isn't fascinating enough, the gang then jumps into a discussion of how some demographers are predicting falling birthrates across the modern world will result in A) economic catastrophe, and B) the decline of secularism! Hoo boy! Lees meer
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Episode 49: Guests Lisa Vischer & Amanda Jethani
30 april 2013 · 1 uur 3 min
Christian takes over the show! Acting on a listener suggestion, she invites Skye's wife Amanda and Phil's wife Lisa to join her and dish on their husbands. Phil's and Skye's ears are burning!
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Episode 48: Guest Mark Galli
23 april 2013 · 58 min
After a lively discussion of The Book of Mormon and the ever-increasing crassness of American culture, Phil and the gang are joined by Christianity Today editor Mark Galli to discuss his feature story on near-death experiences and their recent popularity in publishing! Lees meer
Mark Galli is the editor of Christianity Today. He is the author of Chaos and Grace and God Wins.
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Episode 47: Monkeys and Puppies and the End of Western Civilization!
15 april 2013 · 58 min
Monkeys and puppies and the end of Western Civilization! Phil overreacts yet again to the week's news, followed by a scintillating discussion about Stephen Colbert, great apes, and the war against religious faith.
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Episode 46: Movies, Marriage, and the future of Western Civilization!
8 april 2013 · 45 min
The gang's all back together! Phil talks about the movies yet again, before a lively discussion about the state of marriage, family life, and the future of western civilization. What fun!
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Episode 45: Recapping The Bible (Miniseries)
1 april 2013 · 49 min
With Christian away on vacation, Phil and Skye talk about THE BIBLE (the TV series) and all forms of changing marriage, both same-sex and... Jedi?
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Episode 44: Live from Disney World
26 maart 2013 · 32 min
Stuck in Disney World without Skye or Christian (poor Phil!), Phil goes solo with an extended excerpt from his recent comedy show dealing with, appropriately, Disney World and everyone's favorite Easter candy, marshmallow peeps!
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Episode 43: A new pope!
18 maart 2013 · 52 min
A pope! A pope! We've got a new pope! What does it mean to three Protestants with a podcast? We're not sure, but we talk about it anyway. Then Skye takes us through his thoughts on the Gospel - what it is and what it isn't, and how we sometimes get it completely wrong. Lees meer
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Episode 42: Jesus (TM), The Bible & Christian Music
12 maart 2013 · 1 uur 3 min
An Italian apparel company is granted a trademark to the word "Jesus," Mark Burnett's "The Bible" miniseries takes the History Channel by storm, and an impassioned plea for the death of "Christian music" gets Phil all riled up. All that, plus Skye walks out halfway through Phil's wrap-up song! It's a crazy week on the Phil Vischer Podcast! Lees meer
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Episode 41: The Oscars, Sesame Street, and the decline of Western Civilization
1 maart 2013 · 50 min
Join Phil, Skye and Christian as they discuss the Harlem Shake and the decline of Western Civilization, plus a fascinating journey through gender issues in the Oscars, Sesame Street and beyond!
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Episode 40: Atheist Church, Tim Tebow & the Boy Scouts
26 februari 2013 · 50 min
A theme song sung by Yoda, then... church for atheists? And what do Tim Tebow, the Boy Scouts and Southern Baptists all have in common? Cap it all off with a wrap-up song that goes a little better than last week's!
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Episode 39: A Potluck Podcast
19 februari 2013 · 54 min
It's a potluck podcast! Skye talks about his "top secret" meeting in Washington DC and his trip to the Naval Academy before the gang takes a whirlwind tour through Christian rollerskating, fruitcake in the Ozarks, Valentine's Day, Pope news and TV preachers. Phil wraps it up with his worst summary song ever. Seriously. Lees meer
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Episode 38: Guest David Kinnaman
12 februari 2013 · 57 min
Phil and Skye talk about Super Bowl commercials and pastors behaving poorly in Applebee's. Then they're joined by author/researcher David Kinnaman for a fascinating discussion about Christians and their views on religious freedom in America. Finally, Phil summarizes with a song. It doesn't go so well. Lees meer
David Kinnaman is the president and majority owner of Barna Group. He is the author of the bestselling books, You Lost Me and unChristian.
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Episode 37: Does God intervene in sports?
5 februari 2013 · 56 min
This week's podcast discusses a new opera about the last days of, um, Walt Disney, plus the surprising number of Americans who believe God influences the outcomes of sporting events, an atheist mom in Texas asks Christians to keep their religion to themselves, and, what's this - a prominent gay rights activist and Chick-fil-A have become best friends?!? Is it a sign of the apocalypse?!? Lees meer
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Episode 36: Guest Scottie May
29 januari 2013 · 55 min
Phil starts off the podcast by recounting his recent trip to a children's ministry conference, and singing a song he wrote for the occasion. The crew talks about a viral news story featuring Pat Robertson, before bringing in this week's guest - Phil's mom! Scottie May has her Ph.D in Christian Education, and teaches in the Christian formation ministry department at Wheaton College where she specializes in children's ministry. They discuss VBS, how to creatively engage children, attention spans, and how to be more reflective in worship. Lees meer
Scottie May is an associate professor of Christian Formation and Ministry at Wheaton College. She has her Ph.D in Christian Education from Trinitey Evangelical Divinity School. Scottie's area of interest and expertise is children's ministry, and she has co-authored 3 books.
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Episode 35: The Golden Globes, Gun Control and Louie Giglio
22 januari 2013 · 53 min
Phil announces the launch of the all new JellyTelly, and the crew discusses the Golden Globes, euthanasia and gun control. They talk about Louie Giglio's invitation to pray at President Obama's inauguration, why he withdrew from the event, and then the gay rights movement. Are Christians becoming an oppressed minority? Lees meer
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Episode 34: Futureville, Hobby Lobby & a VBS Controversy
15 januari 2013 · 47 min
In this week's Phil Vischer Podcast, Skye introduces his new book Futureville. They discuss the current conflict between Hobby Lobby and the new contraception mandate, which leads to a conversation about the role of government and civil disobedience. They talk about the "controversy" around the Neil Patrick Harris ad for the Super Bowl, and then a petition to designate the Roman Catholic Church a hate group. The podcast ends with a discussion about whether or not our churches, Christian radio, and Christian entertainment have become too "family friendly" and paint an unrealistic portrait of faith. Lees meer
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Episode 33: The Fiscal Cliff, The End Times & 2013 Predictions
7 januari 2013 · 48 min
In this week's Phil Vischer Podcast, Phil, Skye and Christian discuss the fiscal cliff and the current political environment in the US. This leads to a conversation about the end times and interpreting the Scriptures based on our cultural context. Everyone gives their predictions for what will happen in 2013 - some of which are more serious than others! They end with a conversation on the Gospel and how we can engage with it more. Lees meer
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Episode 32: Guest Rob Vischer
3 januari 2013 · 56 min
In the first Phil Vischer Podcast of 2013, Rob Vischer joins the crew to discuss Catholicism, the new "Queen James Bible" and the Boy Scouts. They also discuss the political tensions within the Catholic Church, and the changing tones of some Catholic and some Evangelical groups toward homosexuality. Lees meer
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Episode 31: Thoughts on Connecticut
21 december 2012 · 41 min
In a special episode, Phil discusses the events in Connecticut last week in the light of Christmas next week, and explains how the tragedy illuminates what even Christians have lost from the Christian narrative, and from Christmas itself.
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Episode 30: Phil Has a Bone to Pick!
18 december 2012 · 51 min
The product placement bell gets a name on this week’s Phil Vischer Podcast, and Phil, Skye and Christian explain how they all know each other! Plus: atheist comic strips and a new Christian “sexy” t-shirt company?! AND Phil debuts a new segment called “Phil has a bone to pick!” ...all of this and more on the podcast! Lees meer
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Episode 29: Pink Legos, Santa Claus, and the Commodification of the Gospel
11 december 2012 · 42 min
**SPOILER: This podcast contains a discussion of Santa Claus, and therefore may not be appropriate for children.** This week’s podcast opens up with a discussion of pink legos, and whether or not churches should encourage belief in Santa Claus. Then Phil and the gang talk about consumerism vs. consuming, and how many churches have a tendency to commodify the Gospel. Lees meer
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Episode 28: Pat Robertson, Angus T. Jones, and Morality vs. Christianity!
4 december 2012 · 38 min
Phil, Skye and Christian discuss the latest from Pat Robertson and recent lashback about his show from Two and a Half Men star Angus T. Jones (who became a Seventh-Day Adventist!). Plus Phil reviews of Rise of the Guardians and the gang talks about criticism surrounding VeggieTales teaching morality more than Christianity. Lees meer
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Episode 27: Black Friday, Santa Claus, and the Demise of Guys!
27 november 2012 · 41 min
The phenomenon of Black Friday! Has Thanksgiving been "erased" by modern media? And why has Santa Claus become the spokesman for Christmas? Phil, Skye and Christian answer these questions AND discuss a TED talk entitled "The Demise of Guys" about media's effect on the development of men. Lees meer
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Episode 26: James Bond, the Rolling Stones, and Podcast Politics!
20 november 2012 · 44 min
Happy Anniversary! James Bond is 50, and so are the Rolling Stones! A conversation about whether or not the gang should address politics on the podcast turns into a thoughtful discussion about the relationship between Christians and democracy surrounding abortion and other issues. This week on the podcast! Lees meer
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Episode 25: Old News, the Supernatural, and Guest Darren Wilson!
13 november 2012 · 54 min
A throwback podcast! Recorded over the summer with filmmaker Darren Wilson, founder of Wanderlust Productions, the gang discusses old news items - from a Lady Gaga incident to Skye's interview with President Obama’s spiritual advisor! PLUS Darren shares some of his supernatural experiences that have inspired his documentary films. Lees meer
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Episode 24: Career Sports, Star Wars 7, and Hurricane Sandy
6 november 2012 · 49 min
Phil and Skye discuss the perils of career sports, Phil reveals his choice to direct Star Wars 7, and after a conversation about Hurricane Sandy, Phil and Skye debunk the idea that natural disasters are God’s punishment on mankind. PLUS Billy Graham removes Mormonism from his list of cults?! Lees meer
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Episode 23: Dragons, Halloween, and the Future of the Church!
30 oktober 2012 · 53 min
This week's podcast kicks off with a discussion on dragons, followed by Skye's take on Halloween! Can it be used for good? AND other news predicts satellite-driven mega-churches are the future of the church... Can it be true? Listen to find out!
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Episode 22: Religion, Relationship, Science, and Creation!
23 oktober 2012 · 47 min
Skye shares his thoughts after returning from the Global Church Forum and then the guys answer listener questions - ranging from religion vs. relationship to science vs. creation! PLUS a discussion around a recent Pew study that says America is less than 50% Protestant Christian for the first time in history. This week on the podcast! Lees meer
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Episode 21: On the Air with Singer-Songwriter Andrew Peterson!
16 oktober 2012 · 53 min
Phil hosts the podcast by himself this week with special guest singer-songwriter Andrew Peterson! They discuss the path of Andrew's career, as well as his latest album, Light for the Lost Boy, his novels, and his online storytelling community The Rabbit Room. Lees meer
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Episode 20: Christianity in Hollywood with Guest Todd Komarnicki!
9 oktober 2012 · 1 uur 16 min
BusinessWeek names the 50 best cities in the America! How does a city garner the title? And what's all the fuss about stay-at-home dads? The crew discusses this and more before Phil interviews film producer Todd Komarnicki of acclaimed Elf fame about his experience as a Christian in Hollywood. This week on the podcast! Lees meer
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Episode 19: Conferences, Spacesuits and the Hubble Telescope!
2 oktober 2012 · 51 min
Phil and Skye share conference experiences, singer-songwriters wear spacesuits, and What's in the Bible becomes a best-seller! AND the latest photos from the Hubble Telescope set off another discussion on faith, science, and atheism! Whoopee!
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Episode 18: Free Speech, Faith, Science, and Christians in Hollywood!
25 september 2012 · 56 min
Free Speech + Faith = Riots? Will Science eliminate God? These questions PLUS a conversation about the portrayal Christians in Hollywood and the history of Christian art... this week on the podcast!
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Episode 17: Christianity and Politics in the US with Guest Amy Black!
18 september 2012 · 58 min
Phil and Skye invite author Amy Black on the show to discuss her new book, Honoring God in Red or Blue! Before diving into the history of Christianity and Politics in the US, the crew shares their thoughts on Paranorman, the Real Life of Timothy Green, and more! This week on the podcast! Lees meer
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Episode 16: The "One," American History, and Guest John Walton!
11 september 2012 · 1 uur 9 min
Phil and the gang discuss a new book that suggests finding “the one thing” you are meant to do or “the one person” you are supposed to marry! Then they move on to the historical belief some Christians hold that America has a special covenant with God! After discussing "the one" and American History, Dr. John Walton, an Old Testament scholar and professor at Wheaton College, joins the crew to talk about his books The Bible Story Handbook and The Lost World of Genesis One. Lees meer
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Episode 15: A Reggae Interlude and Conversations About Heaven!
4 september 2012 · 51 min
The show gets off to a Reggae-tastic start with a special appearance. Then the crew discusses a follow up question to the podcast with Rob Vischer – do we live in a country with freedom from religion rather than freedom of religion? This leads into a conversation about the often antagonistic relationships between atheists and Christians, and why Christians often don’t show grace to those who do not share their beliefs. Phil asks Skye about Heaven and whether or not we will “go to Heaven” or if Heaven will come to Earth. Lees meer
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Episode 14: Worship, Vices, and Virtues with Guest Brandon O'Brien!
28 augustus 2012 · 51 min
Can worship be addicting? The gang discusses why we need both corporate worship and individual communion. How do different cultures define vices and virtues? Brandon O'Brien joins the show to talk about our contextual biases in reading scripture - the subject of his upcoming book Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes. Lees meer
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Episode 13: The Olympics, Aliens, and Atheist Billboards!
21 augustus 2012 · 54 min
This week’s podcast opens up with a special guest – Sunday School Lady from What’s in the Bible? – talking about the end of the Olympics. Phil, Skye and Christian talk about Bill Gates’ initiative to invent the toilet of the future, the search for other intelligent life in space, and about the new billboards from the American Atheists for the upcoming political conventions. Lees meer
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Episode 12: Live from Arnold's Park with Guest Rob Vischer!
14 augustus 2012 · 57 min
Live this week from Arnold’s Park, Iowa! Phil’s brother, Rob, joins the crew at the Bible conference their grandfather founded. Rob and the gang discuss Chick-Fil-A, Wheaton College's lawsuit against the federal government, and anti-Sharia laws being debated across the country. Lees meer
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Episode 11: Chick-Fil-A, OIympics, and Guest Scott Olson!
7 augustus 2012 · 46 min
How does our society associate brands with personal identity? After discussing Chick-Fil-A and dreaming about Epcot, guest Scott Olson, CEO of International Teams, joins the crew to talk about the changing face of world missions and social justice.
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Episode 10: Christian Retail and Punishment for Penn State!
31 juli 2012 · 50 min
After Phil’s trip to the International Christian Retail Show, the gang discusses the current state of Christian retail. Moving on to current events, they touch on the tragic shooting in Aurora, Colorado and NCAA punishments for Penn State. Lastly, the crew responds to listeners' questions about dreams and calling! Lees meer