In our second-to-last episode ever, we talk about finding common ground with other religions! To infinitely help us with that, we're joined by David Shorten... no, not David Short. We'll explain later. I know, I know.

Pacifism: Not Just For Whackos?

Sep 1st, 2017

With Tanner away, Jack decides to gang up on Dave with two of his good friends, Chris and Josh. The nice part about being ganged up on by pacifists is that you can beat them up easily, so Dave winds up just fine.

The Totally RADICAL Family of God

Aug 18th, 2017

Jack's got a radical idea... it's a big one. His mom doesn't agree with it. It'll get him kicked out of high society. But he BELIEVES it, gosh darn it!

Top 5 Christ Figures in Film

Aug 13th, 2017

After a looooooong break, we're back in a major way. Disclaimer: we do not own or profit from any of the film clips in this episode.

Music Music Music

Jul 6th, 2017

We've commandeered Tom MacPherson for another episode, and he joins Tanner and Dave to think all sorts of musical thoughts!

The Hezeniah Awards!

Jun 29th, 2017

Ferda Bible nerds out there, our love song to you: an award show celebrating all the minor characters. Enjoy.

Abandon the Global Village?

Jun 22nd, 2017

With the flood of information from around the world, has it all just become entertainment? Does it ever lead to action? Are we 'amusing ourselves to death'? Should North American Christians stop putting their focus internationally, and invest i

The Noah Movie Fight!

Jun 15th, 2017

Finally, it's happened! Dave and Tanner watch Aronofsky's "Noah", coming away with questions like: Why does Noah try to kill babies? Is Noah fighting global warming? And, most importantly, HOW COOL IS METHUSELAH???

OT Difficulties: What To Do About Genocide

Jun 10th, 2017

In our 2nd attempt at an important and controversial topic, Joel Short saves the day once again with his brilliance, wit, and supreme Oilers knowledge.

OT Difficulties: Creation and Evolution

Jun 4th, 2017

There's a saying at Desiring Brethren: if you need extra brain-power, bring in a second Short. Dave's older brother Joel joins us this episode to talk creation, evolution, and how we read the Bible.

Sweatpants for the King

May 26th, 2017

Dave gets extra-spicy this episode as we talk dressing up for church!So to honour him, pa-ra-pa-pa-pummmmmm,I wore my sweats for him, pa-ra-pa-pa-pummmmm

Dr. Phil Can't Be Wrong, Right?

May 13th, 2017

This episode Jack grinds his ax, beats his recently-deceased horse, and makes sure to peeve his pet over the value of secular help. Tanner interrupts him a lot, while Dave just wants to know what's going on. WE LIKE TO FIGHT TOO!

End Times For Dummies?

May 8th, 2017

Newspaper in one hand, Revelation in the other: what should be our response to those who are looking for signs of Armageddon? In this episode, populist-hero Dave battles the elitist-scum Jackson and Tanner over the rapture, Left Behind, and whe

CAMP! (Part 2: Crushes and Creationism)

Apr 28th, 2017

We present the second part of our loooong conversation about camp, featuring the 'expert' Anna Page! We talk Evolution vs. Christianity, CTF, flirting, and even NUDE BUTTS (Dave made me write that).

CAMP! (Part 1: The Sing-Along)

Apr 22nd, 2017

With Anna Page popping in, we got so much content that we're putting out two episodes: so nice you have to listen twice! Part 1 is filled with bragging contests, off-key songs, seven baptisms (you read that right!), and so much more.

Jesus (and Elly) Wants You More Needy

Apr 14th, 2017

Real talk: This is one of the best conversations we've ever had, and Dave wasn't there. Draw your own conclusions. After blowing the dust off the ole Master's thesis, Elly Krogman joins us to talk about one of her passions, rediscovering a theo

Should We Follow the Billy Graham Rule?

Apr 9th, 2017

In 1948, Billy Graham committed to never be alone with a woman that wasn't his wife. In 2017, the 'Billy Graham Rule' is still going strong in the evangelical community, but rarely is it questioned. With Dave away this week, Jackson and Tanner

Storing Up Bible Bucks in Heaven

Mar 31st, 2017

This episode we enter the murky world of "heavenly rewards": the idea that based on our good deeds, some of us are gonna get (in Dave's words) Lamborghinis in heaven while others are gonna be stuck with old junkers. Spoiler alert: none of us un

The Ocean: Existential Abyss of Terror

Mar 24th, 2017

In this episode, we shine light on one of the earth's greatest mysteries: why did God make the ocean so spoooooky?

Are The Chronicles of Narnia Overrated?

Mar 16th, 2017

Are C.S. Lewis' classic children's books boring and overrated, or exciting and profound? We ask the question that shall set son against father, daughter against mother, Tanner against Dave. This episode brings not peace, but a sword.

How Weird is Church After You Leave It?

Mar 9th, 2017

Our good friend Brandon Buttery joins us this episode to talk about his experience leaving the church and how that's opened up his views on youth group, worship music, Jesus, and a whole lot more. Oh yeah, and folk-hero Tom MacPherson randomly

Dave Loves Violence (in Movies)

Mar 2nd, 2017

Our friend and cinephile Brandon Buttery joins us this episode to talk violence in film, while Dave walks alone in his convictions on stylistic violence.

Should Christians Stop Watching Football?

Feb 25th, 2017

Josh Siewert and Jesse Nakano join the podcast crew for a second episode to talk football, brain injuries, and whether Christians are partly to blame for the concussion crisis.

Dating in Bible College, Folk Hero Edition

Feb 16th, 2017

Things get weird when Jesse Nakano and Josh Siewert join us to talk Bible school dating, but the best kind of weird. We also unexpectedly do a lot of promo for Mount Carmel (Bible College), so hopefully a paycheck is in the mail?