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Episode 103: Ethics, Morality, and America with Ojo Taylor
By Steve on December 16, 2019
Hi Pilgrim, In this episode we catch up with Ojo Taylor, formerly of the Christian punk band Undercover. Join us as we discuss pretty much everything from sin and ethics, to whether America…
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Episode 099: An Aussie Faith Journey from Charismatic to Episcopal with Brett Moore
By Steve on September 23, 2019
Hi Pilgrim, Australian Brett Moore is an International lawyer who shares his journey of being involved with the Christian Charismatic movement, leaving the legal world for a time to attend Fuller Seminary, and…
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Episode 095: Fetish Patriotism with Andrew Hackman
By Steve on July 22, 2019
Hi Pilgrim, What happens when patriotism runs amok? When it goes from something good and positive into something twisted and a little weird. My brother Andrew Hackman explains “fetish” patriotism and why its not…
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Episode 090: Postcards from Babylon with Brian Zahnd
By Steve on May 9, 2019
Download episode on iTunes here Download episode on Stitcher here Hi Pilgrim, Brian Zahnd returns to share with us topics from his new book Postcards from Babylon: The Church in American Exile. Along…
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3 Reasons Why (Many) American Evangelicals Who LOVE Jesus Wouldn’t Actually LIKE Him
By Steve on February 3, 2019
The religious leaders of Jesus’ time spent a lot of time talking about God and the coming Messiah. A LOT of time! I mean, hey, it was part of their national identity. It was who…
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Keith Green & Rich Mullins: Where Would Their Theology Be Today?
By Steve on September 24, 2018
Rich Mullins & Keith Green Rich Mullins and Keith Green were two of the most influential people on my faith, theology, and walk with Christ as a teen and later as a young adult. Not…
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5 Reasons American Evangelicals Are Going To Vote For Trump Again
By Steve on June 14, 2017
In November 2016 Donald Trump defied the predictions of pundits and pollsters alike to become the 45th President of the United States. Evangelical Christians were largely responsible for this upset with the 81% support they…
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Bonus: Trump’s Inaugural Speech (America First?)
By Steve on January 22, 2017
Show Notes Intro music: Ventura Tyler Bates Featured music: The Daily Show Trevor Noah Roundtable discussion with Tammy and singer / songwriter Dave Griffiths as they discuss Donald Trump’s inaugural…
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Episode 032: Election 2016- It’s (NOT) The End Of The World As We Know It
By Steve on November 19, 2016
Show Notes Intro Music: Ventura Tyler Bates Featured Music: It’s the End of the World as We Know It REM Sympathy For the Devil The Rolling Stones What a Wonderful World Louie Armstrong Featured Location: Little Mario’s…
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Jerry Falwell Jr. Abandons Christianity For A Gun
By Steve on December 7, 2015
I’m trying to understand something, perhaps you can help me out… In 2011, when Pastor Rob Bell wrote his book Love Wins where he suggested that God’s love is so big that it was incompatible with…