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The Phil Vischer Podcast

Phil Vischer

Join VeggieTales and What's in the Bible? creator Phil Vischer and co-host Skye Jethani (author, sr. editor Christianity Today's Leadership Journal) for a fast-paced and often funny conversa...

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738: Are Evangelicalism's Failures Bugs or a Feature? with Bonnie Kristian

Following the 9/11 terrorist attack 25 years ago, Americans began using more "good versus evil" rhetoric, but have we taken it too far? Many...

01:39:30Sep 16, 2026

737: The Surprising Origin of Evangelical Femininity with Kristin Kobes Du Mez

Historian Kristin Kobes Du Mez, author of the best-selling "Jesus and John Wayne," is back with another look at the forces that shaped moder...

01:29:16Sep 9, 2026

736: Reuniting Justice & Righteousness with Charlie Dates

Why are the Christians who profess right doctrine about God often the most opposed to social justice in his name? That contradiction is at t...

01:33:10Sep 2, 2026

735: Is Socialism Christian? plus Matthew Loftus

Socialism appears to be having a moment with a recent CNN poll finding that one-third of Democratic voters now consider themselves "democrat...

01:27:46Aug 26, 2026

734: The Problem With Modern Dating Culture and the Resurgence of Christian Music with Kelsey McGinnis

Dating apps were supposed to make romance easier, but have they actually made men and women worse at dating? Kaitlyn Schiess takes over the...

01:20:40Aug 19, 2026

733: Will Progressive Pastors Close the Political "God Gap"? and Elizabeth Neumann

Since the 1980s, the Republican Party has increasingly been associated with Christianity, while the Democratic Party has distanced itself fr...

01:36:57Aug 12, 2026

732: Mailbag! Prenups, "Mere Christianity," and Did Jesus Help People Get Drunk?

The age of generic, non-denominational Christianity may be coming to an end. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss why Christians are increasingly...

56:16Aug 5, 2026

731: Why You Should Talk to Strangers with Nicholas Epley

"Big Eva" may be fading, but a new generation of online Christian influencers is taking its place. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss the rise...

01:22:00Jul 29, 2026

730: The Idolatry of Church Growth with Andrew Root

Why was there almost no emphasis on "church growth" before the 1970s, and how does the fixation on it for the last 40 years correspond with...

01:32:25Jul 22, 2026

729: Church Trauma & the Apostle Paul with Scot McKnight

Some of the Apostle Paul's letters in the Bible can be defensive, sarcastic, and even mean. New Testament scholar Scot McKnight says his nas...

01:28:27Jul 15, 2026

728: The Political Divide over Matthew 25 plus Tish Harrison Warren

Two members of Congress, one Republican and one Democrat, had a meeting recently where they fundamentally disagreed about the meaning of the...

01:29:50Jul 8, 2026

727: Rethinking the Sexual Revolution & America Turns 250 with Robert Tracy McKenzie

The United States is turning 250 this week, but the country is divided about the anniversary. Should the country celebrate or lament? Histor...

01:28:42Jul 1, 2026

726: Reimagining Biblical Politics with Michael Rhodes

Over the last decade, white evangelicals in the U.S. have lost their moral credibility. In response, Peter Wehner says the church should emb...

01:35:15Jun 24, 2026

725: The Cage Match for America's Story plus Nijay Gupta

Last year, the President celebrated his birthday with a military parade. This year, he hosted a UFC cage match on the South Lawn of the Whit...

01:28:48Jun 17, 2026

724: The Problem with Pagan Masculinity with Zach Wagner

While secular journalists, scholars, and even the Pope are wrestling with big questions about Artificial Intelligence, the war in the Middle...

01:27:24Jun 10, 2026

723: Pope Leo, A.I., & the Intimacy Economy plus a Guided Tour of HP+

The Pope's first encyclical about the importance of human dignity and the threat posed by A.I. is causing a stir. Some secular journalists a...

01:34:32Jun 3, 2026

722: Colbert & the Problem of Public Faith plus Karen Swallow Prior

Last week, Stephen Colbert ended his tenure as the host of The Late Show on CBS. Along with witty political commentary and comedy, Colbert w...

01:25:12May 27, 2026

721: Easy Optimism vs Durable Hope with Sharon McMahon

MAGA politicians, pastors, and influencers gathered on the National Mall this weekend to rededicate America to God. Unlike biblical ceremoni...

01:25:39May 20, 2026

720: The Casino-fication of the Church and Mark DeYmaz

Online gambling is changing the way we watch sports. Rather than cheering for a team together, more people now focus on their individual pro...

01:24:14May 13, 2026

719: King Charles' Christian Message plus Alan Noble

King Charles III addressed Congress last week, citing his Christian faith as a foundation for pluralism and peace. President Trump, in contr...

01:33:35May 6, 2026