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Episode 150: Islam, ISIS, and the Protestant Reformation!

“You say you want a Reformation … ” Is Islam in need of a reformation? Or is that exactly what is happening right now? How is ISIS similar to the Protestant Reformation? Plus listener questions!   Listen to the episode | Download to the episode | Find this episode on iTunes

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Episode 149: Robots, Wedding Cakes, and Religious Freedom!

Do robots need Jesus? Does Tennessee like the Bible a little TOO much? And more thoughts about wedding cakes and religious freedom!   Listen to the episode | Download to the episode | Find this episode on iTunes

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Episode 148: Jesus, Bread, and Chocolate with John Thompson!

Author/musician/entrepreneur John Thompson joins Phil and Skye to talk about his colorful history in Christian music, his new book Jesus, Bread & Chocolate and the artisanal movement and its impact on the church.   Listen to the episode | Download to the episode | Find this episode on iTunes

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Episode 147: Indiana, Religious Freedom, and Pizza!

Mayhem in Indiana! Gay rights and religious freedom and PIZZA! What’s it all mean?? Phil’s brother and legal expert Rob Vischer joins the gang to discuss the implications of a strange couple of weeks in the Hoosier state.   Listen to the episode | Download to the episode | Find this episode on iTunes

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Episode 146: The Lost World of Adam and Eve!

Old Testament scholar and friend of the show Dr. John Walton joins the gang to discuss his new book – “The Lost World of Adam and Eve.” Were Adam and Eve real people? Were they created immortal? And what’s with that crazy “No really – God made you from my rib” story? Sure to be a conversation starter!   Listen to the episode | Download to the episode | Find Read More...

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Episode 145: Listener Feedback on “Christian America”!

Last week’s show received so much feedback that Phil and the gang dip into the mailbag to share and discuss some of your thoughts about the role of Christianity in America, and what the phrase “Christian nation” may or may not actually mean. Hang on for some fun as listeners drive the agenda this week!   Listen to the episode | Download to the episode | Find this episode on Read More...

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Episode 144: Magic in the Bible and Christian America!

Is there “magic” in the Bible? Plus, a new book suggests that “Christian America” is not just a modern idea, but a modern idea invented by corporate America! This week on the podcast!   Listen to the episode | Download to the episode | Find this episode on iTunes

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Episode 143: Space, Fajitas, and Applebees!

Christian’s back! Evangelicals don’t like space! Science creates an amazing new drink and explains something Skye and Christian don’t want to discuss! AND – if your fajitas attack you during prayer, don’t blame Applebees!   Listen to the episode | Download to the episode | Find this episode on iTunes

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Episode 142: Newsweek, the Bible, and 50 Shades of Grey!

Is the Bible A) as messed up as Newsweek says it is and B) responsible for the popularity of 50 Shades of Grey in middle America? Plus, Phil finds a popular movie very disturbing, but it isn’t the one you think!   Listen to the episode | Download to the episode | Find this episode on iTunes

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Episode 141: Oscars, Islam, and Listener Feedback!

Oscars, Islam, and listener comments with Drew Dyck joining Phil and Skye on this week’s podcast!   Listen to the episode | Download to the episode | Find this episode on iTunes

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