CrossFeed 169: Another Brick in the Wall
This week, Dale is virtually excited, and Jim has walls. Can you be an atheist Catholic teacher? Jokes in sermons Arizona and school vouchers Christian Ballet Democrats and Faith
May 31, 2010•51 min
CrossFeed Religious News Video
CrossFeed Religious News (Video) brings you the latest religious news each week as found on crossfeednews.com, the only social religious news community on the internet! Watch level-headed Christian commentary from Dale Critchley in Cleveland and Jim Butler in Boston, a couple Lutheran (LCMS) pastors, discussing everything from abortion to gay marriage to statements from the Pope to VeggieTales, not to mention regular Superman and Star Wars references. We take the news seriously, but we don't take ourselves too seriously.
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CrossFeed 168: 4th Anniversary
Yes, we've been doing this for four years. But who's crazier, the people who do it or the people who watch? Everyone Draw Muhammed Day Obama and separation of Church and State Nun fired over abortion Texas School Board and Jesus Methodist iPhone app
May 24, 2010•1 hr 4 min
CrossFeed 167: Jim Henson, Ronnie James Dio, and Bob the Builder
Dale is mourning as Jim rebuilds. Red Cross, fine, but no maroon cross! And no cross monuments But what about religious freedom? Even for evil Muslims? Ask Jesus!
May 18, 2010•58 min
CrossFeed 166: #LGBTQ #Obama and #ELCA
Networks, vacation, and more. National Day of Prayer Sarah Palin plays the God card The ELCA and gay clergy Gay hospital visitation Christian law students face the Supreme Court No episode next week, BTW.
Apr 27, 2010•1 hr 3 min
CrossFeed 165: Leave the #LDS to become a #Mormon
Vacation: Dale is back, and Jim is going! Discrepancies in the Bible Militant Christians Mormon is back! Muslims arrested for praying in church What was Jesus thinking on the cross? And check out Dale's live online study !
Apr 20, 2010•50 min
CrossFeed 164: Exorcism and Evangelism
Jim and Dale explore the generation gap. Why people become Christians Why so few men in church? What does Easter mean? Church vs Stripper Pole Is Satan in the Vatican?
Apr 14, 2010•54 min
CrossFeed 163: A Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy
Dale realizes the truth about Jim. [ominous music here] Jedi under attack Christians, orphans, and Morocco Do you have a permit for that church? When did Jesus become God? Atheist pastors
Mar 23, 2010•59 min
CrossFeed 162: You may think it's funny, but it's snot
Dale and Jim go Thunderdome over a couple stories. Let us know what you think! Glenn Beck and Social Justice Children of lesbians not allowed in Catholic schools Are we one nation under God? Drinking snail mucus Do the new airport scanners violate your religion?
Mar 16, 2010•1 hr 1 min
Pineapples, Laundry & Trash Cans: Reflections from Africa on Ministry and the Christian Life
We sometimes get to hear about churches in other countries and in cultures very different from ours through visiting missionaries, but on March 7, we hosted a guest while he's still in Africa! Pastor Joe Burnham joined us via internet video to share his experiences and talk about how global mission impacts every Christian's life. The PowerPoint that Pastor Joe used didn't show up in the video due to technical problems, so you can download it and follow along, turning the pages yourself like the ...
Mar 12, 2010•1 hr 4 min
CrossFeed 161: Just Jim
Due to a recording mix-up, while you can hear both, our viewers can only see Jim. Those who only get the audio won't notice the difference. Bibles for Pr0n Dial-A-Confession Nail from the cross found? Malaysia on Closed Communion And the U.S. Government on religion
Mar 11, 2010•53 min
CrossFeed 160: Jesus drugs the little children....
Jim continues to try getting Dale killed. Was Jesus a gay genius? Religion waning among next generation The Bible and fertility technology ELCA and CORE, the latest news Beer, cigarettes, Jesus, and children
Mar 04, 2010•1 hr 2 min
CrossFeed 159: Lenten Bruises
This week, Jim and Dale talk Lent. Mixed faith marriages and divorce Bias in religious persecution coverage? The Fight Pastor Virtual Christian World iPhone apps of the Apostles
Feb 20, 2010•54 min
CrossFeed 158: Violence Against Women
Jim talks about leadership and comments on violence against women in Super Bowl ads. Air Force Academy: Cross in the Pagan Circle Round 1: Sikh vs. Ravidassia Dharam Pink Ouija Boards Round 2: Islam vs. Christianity The church Doritos Super Bowl Ad
Feb 14, 2010•51 min
CrossFeed 157: Super Bowl Ads, Dating Sites, and Hypocrisy
Dale is excited about an upcoming even with @JoeBurnham , and the guys sit down to talk some football! Tim Tebow Ad ManCrunch.com ad eHarmony.com's same-sex dating lawsuit Evil Mother Teresa stamp Luther's Small Catechism: The Comic Book
Feb 06, 2010•57 min
CrossFeed 156: iPad
This week, Jim and Dale side with Roe v. Wade! The Jesus Rifle When is a baby not a baby? Muslim Ringtones Proposition 8 and Polygamy The Resurrection Movie
Jan 29, 2010•56 min
CrossFeed 155: Blessed in a cursed world
While Dale celebrates God's goodness, is He good to #Haiti? Haiti, God, and the Earthquakes (Yes, and Pat Robertson) Religion and Schools Blessing of Cell Phones
Jan 22, 2010•47 min
CrossFeed 154: Not So Blue
Jim's in the middle of possibly one of the biggest political upsets in recent history and offers his impressions. Irish Blasphemy A rapist and a Christian Tiger Woods and Brit Hume End of the world date determined And can Christian churches celebrate Kwanzaa? Visit us on Facebook!
Jan 18, 2010•45 min
Christmas Day: Joseph and the Visitor
Joseph offers his thoughts on serving as father to the Messiah. Merry Christmas!
Jan 11, 2010•8 min
CrossFeed 153: Rich Jesus and Other Silliness
This week, we celebrate Epiphany by taking shots at the Prosperity Gospel. The Holy Family love triangle Name it, Claim it, Mark it, Park it Jesus vs. Santa: Who'd win? Shoplifting for Jesus Jewish zombies for Jesus
Jan 10, 2010•51 min
CrossFeed 152: Lawyer Jokes
Jim culpa. Jim maxima culpa. Megachurches and orthodoxy Christians fight anti-homosexuality law Jesus not allowed in schools…or is He? Do you trust pastors? Sheep replace the Lamb of God
Dec 19, 2009•49 min
CrossFeed 151: Greek Snobs
How do you abbreviate "Christmas?" Post a comment! Nude angel saves puppies Jesus paid for your sins and parking tickets Michelle Bachmann's faith The Grinch in Connecticut And trumping the Bible
Dec 11, 2009•42 min
CrossFeed 150: Sesquicentepisode
We didn't do anything special for the 150th episode, but we had a lot of laughs. Christmas Carols: Are they accurate? You got your church music in my comedy! Buying a church Did Jesus visit England? And spiritual health care coverage
Dec 04, 2009•49 min
CrossFeed 149: Patches
This week on CrossFeed: Real life Monty Python witch sketch England and Rome talk about women Rome and Kennedy talk babies Jesus' burial certificate? And sorry I robbed you, Jesus
Dec 01, 2009•1 hr 15 min
Thanksgiving Special: "Foreign Born"
The Samaritan Leper fills in for Pastor Dale for this year's Thanksgiving Service. Based on Luke 17:11-19
Nov 29, 2009•19 min
CrossFeed 148: #Atheism, #LDS, and #V
After an enjoyable talk w/ Mormons, Dale is in a good mood. Is Jesus part of your love triangle? Atheist chaplains Churches, moral issues, and tax-exempt status Self-financing missionary trips E.T. phone Rome
Nov 21, 2009•55 min
CrossFeed 147: Amish #Twitter
Coming back from @amishdoor , we discuss alternate forms of online worship. Online churches Hospital decides child's fate Speaking in tongues...or not Real Life Hogwarts Evangelists descend on New England
Nov 13, 2009•1 hr 2 min
CrossFeed 146: Like Sheep, Gone Astray
This week, Dale brings on a guest host. Hot Mormon Muffins Calendar Quiverfull Parenting Maximizing space In the beginning...what happened? Get paid to go to church
Oct 30, 2009•57 min
CrossFeed 145: Babel Fish and Flux Capacitors
This week, we discuss atheism, the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and the Large Hadron Collider, pretty much all at once. O'Reilly vs. Dawkins: is that fair? A good ol' fashioned Bible burning Atheists love religion Marty McFly vs. the LHC Moon passes to the son
Oct 24, 2009•51 min
CrossFeed 144: Missouri Loves Company
Jim is back from vacation with condolences to our fans in Tennessee. Moses vs. Jesus Is the Bible just too liberal? Sex offenders sue to go to church Praise the Lord and pass the ammo Women pastors get cut off Note: about 29 minutes in, we had some audio problems. When you get there, just skip ahead to 31 minutes, where it's fixed.
Oct 20, 2009•1 hr 1 min
CrossFeed 143: Olympic Alternative
Joe Burnham returns while Jim is on vacation. Is he the next best thing to the Olympics? Imprecatory prayers Which comes first, religious freedom or reproductive freedom? What happens when you disagree with your church? Touchdown Jesus
Oct 09, 2009•1 hr 3 min
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