CrossFeed Religious News Video

CrossFeed 131: Leaving home to go home

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:26:02 -0500

This will be our last episode until Dale gets settled in North Ridgeville, Ohio.

Which sexual sin is worse?
Rebranding the church
Thank Jesus for permission to thank Jesus
Praise the Lord, and lock and load
Are private schools a breeding ground for abortion?

CrossFeed 130: Lutheran Church-Big Ego

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:06:58 -0500

You got a permit for that Bible Study?
A response to the murder of Dr. Tiller
Wikipedia blocks Scientologists
If the Mormons support it, it must be bad
What would Jesus sue?

CrossFeed 129: Year Three

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:36:44 -0500

Dale has a big announcement: he's moving!

Did Jesus win American Idol?
Schools and Pregnancy
Prisoners and Religious Freedom
Rumsfeld is no theologian
Gay marriage in black churches

CrossFeed 128: Life Integration

Sat, 23 May 2009 16:08:07 -0500

Dale has a revelation.

What do graduation and abortion have in common?
How to become a homosexual
Dipping into the offering plate
Blue Collar Jesus
Church offers icy reception

CrossFeed 127: The Big O

Fri, 08 May 2009 08:13:13 -0500

Send the kids out of the room for this one.

Mormons and the Cross
Nuns reject Christ
Is torture Christian?
Churches and Swine Flu
Madonna of Orgasm Church

CrossFeed 126: Where the Resurrection Hits the Road

Sat, 02 May 2009 14:44:43 -0500

Jim is back!

Did Jesus tuck in His shirt?
Ron Howard: enemy of the church?
Plan B and your daughter
Mortal Kombat gets Religion
Who's your god today?

CrossFeed 125: Earth Day is a Lutheran Holiday?

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:08:08 -0500

Joe is back with some Earth Day history.

At the name of Jesus, well, we'll just cover it up
Which homeless can be sheltered?
The Miss USA Scandal
And can a pastor be forgiven?

CrossFeed 124: Welcome @joeburnham!

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:06:44 -0500

This week, #GlocalFamily cohost Pastor Joe Burnham fills in for Jim.

What do you look for in a church?
The President celebrates the Passover
Do Australians believe in the Resurrection?
Jesus on Twitter
Why you should be an atheist instead of a Christian

CrossFeed 123: Moving Closer

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 21:29:08 -0500

Audio Fixed--sorry about that.

This week, Dale moved closer to Jim without going anywhere.

Have a spot of tea and meet Jesus!
UCC: Unlimited Condoms from Christ?
Suing over singing
Have Jesus' lost years been found?
And do you believe Satan is on TV?

CrossFeed 122: Brilliant but Quirky

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:20:20 -0500

We're back after Dale took a week off.

Southern hospitality to the Extreme
Send God a voicemail
Marriage redefined...literally
Who wrote the Dead Sea Scrolls?
And do condoms cause AIDS?

CrossFeed 121: Just like Katie Couric

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:36:54 -0500

California to outlaw marriage
I think I'm a clone now...
Give up texting for Lent? LOL!
Porn in the USA!
Connecticut is doomed

CrossFeed 120: Why Churches are Shrinking

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:47:43 -0600

Church growth and shrinkage
Bobby Jindal's Secret Past
Street Fighter: Youth Group Edition
Take off your hat in church…or die!
And can we honor fallen soldiers with a cross?

And Dale was wrong about the whole head covering thing. Jim's right--it's Corinthians.

CrossFeed 119: #ELCA, #Prop8, and the Greatest American Hero

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:21:00 -0600

Now in hi res! (Let us know if the file size is too big.)

Freedom of speech…if you agree with me
A great excuse for forgetting Valentine's Day!
The ELCA suspends the 6th Commandment!
Move over, Beatles! Obama is more popular than Jesus!
And Who do you say that I am?

CrossFeed 118: Side by Side

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:24:44 -0600

Due to technical problems, we look (and maybe sound) a bit different.

The biological origin of god
Return of the bus signs
The Pope and the holocaust
And the stimulus bill: a war on prayer?

CrossFeed 117: Will it Blend? (Jesus Edition)

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 10:11:15 -0600

We're back after a week off and ready to go. No #LDS guests this week, but maybe some other guests in the future!

In search of Noah's Ark
Ben Stein: Expelled for real?
The church of your mind
How religious is your state?
Religion in the Obama Administration

CrossFeed 116: #LDS Invitation + #inaug09

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:04:23 -0600

Dale has an offer for our #LDS viewers.

Dr. King = President Obama = Jesus?
Inaugural prayers: our take
Al Sharpton's priorities
Schools promoting religion

CrossFeed 115: Six Breaks and Seven Segments

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:02:04 -0600

Our show was broken up into seven random segments. Find all the breaks!

Is it legal to protest Scientology?
Polygamy and persecution
Is that a dagger in your pocket, or are you just a Sikh?
The science of lifelong love
Does abstinence training work or not?

CrossFeed 114: Cut Short in our Prime

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 23:42:39 -0600

We had a really great show this week. Sadly, only half of it actually recorded. Oops!

How would Jesus live?
A pastor with a holy rotor?

CrossFeed 113: Overreacting

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 07:12:57 -0600

With drastically improved video, Jim and Dale react to Christmas.

If that doesn't work, tell the whole congregation
Jesus with fish and bread, but not what you think!
Prayer on the Jesus Phone
How loud are you allowed to speak out?
And what does Christmas mean to you...besides Jesus?

Christmas Day: A Shepherd's Reflection

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:33:02 -0600

As promised, here's Dale's Christmas Special. Enjoy, and Merry Christmas!

CrossFeed 112: Snowed In

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:03:43 -0600

This week, Dale's snowed in as we prepare for Christmas.

When was Jesus really born?
The Vatican and Bioethics
Is Santa...Satan?!
Sanctuary!
And the virgin Mary poses for Playboy?

CrossFeed 111: Yule love this episode!

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:20:01 -0600

This week, Dale shows off his Christmas tree!

What's in the Bible? Yule be surprised!
Saint Augustine and the Jews
Proposition 8: The Musical
Atheist Nativity Scene
And give an abortion for Christmas!

CrossFeed 110: Priorities

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:24:38 -0600

This week, we find out what's really important to Jim.

In God we trust for security?
Marketing: The church vs. Starbucks
Mormons under investigation
Online Prayer Support
And Malaysia is no friend of Michael W Smith

CrossFeed 109: Don't like the Bible

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:45:12 -0600

After a great Thanksgiving and a lousy pun, we get right into the news.

Is President-Elect Obama a Christian?
Wiccan vs. Atheist on NPR
Mormon Vampires
Vampire Evangelism
And Biblical Terrorism in Iowa

Episode 108: Happy Thanksgiving!

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:04:21 -0600

Are you ready for Thanksgiving? What are you thankful for?

Books Behaving Badly
Financial Faith
Prophesying Pastor in Prison
Religious Rights Repressed?
Buddha of the Bees

Episode 107: Help Dr. Floyd!

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:17:54 -0600

This week, Dale makes an urgent plea to help a fellow podcaster who lost his home in the California fires. Help him out at doctorfloyd.com/doug.

Proposition 8: LDS Hitmen?
How do you define death?
Obama and the Evangelical vote
Monks Brawl
Churches and Terrorists

And more on Kenny vs. Spenny

Episode 106: The Many Faces of Jesus

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:09:47 -0600

This week, Dale recounts a great weekend, and the guys report on possibly the worst...book...evar.

Little Jesus: Like Little Bill, but ridiculous
Hebrew or Proto-Canaanite: Was King David real?
Dressing as Jesus for Halloween
Jesus Statue despised and rejected
Priest Urges Tested

Episode 105: Probably

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:25:55 -0500

This week, Jim talks about the missionary heart of God, and Dale learns about the Deaf.

Anglicans say God is probably not on buses
What kind of beer does Jesus drink?
Robert Schuller vs. Robert Schuller
And no birth control in Virginia

Episode 104: Universal Health Care for Pets

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:20:42 -0500

This week, Jim and Dale hatch a plot to pay for Dale's vet bills.

Anti-Muslim video game pulled
Muslim meat packers
Historical Evidence: Jesus=God
Mother Mary: Let It Be
Jesus and Superman on Brokeback Mountain

Episode 103: Insubordination

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:08:31 -0500

This week, Jim's on the light side, and Dale joins the dark side.

Church and State, City and Suburb
Is the Son subordinate to the Father?
Are pro-homosexual schools a good idea?
Is the Bible sexist?
Handel not allowed Bach in China

Episode 102: Guinea Bacon

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:39:51 -0500

This week, Jim gets a day off, and Dale is allergic to life.

National Day of Prayer and the Constitution
God's Love and a Battery Company
Prosperity gospel and the mortgage crisis
The Blessing of the Boards
Does religion promote behavior?

And we give a review of the Mecha Manga Bible Heroes comic!

Episode 101: Guest Host

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:53:22 -0500

This week, we are joined by Mark, a very special guest host. Yeah.

Pentecostal Soccer
Government buyout of churches?
Do pastors work for God? No!
Psychics and the Occult
Jesus Loves You, vote for me!

Episode 100: Lost the Plot

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:19:54 -0500

Jim and Dale have a great time celebrating 100 episodes of CrossFeed.

Google and Abortion
Mecha Manga Bible Heroes
Woman pastors hidden behind counter
Music in hell?
Married at 13?

Also, check out Twitter prayers and Bible Studies.

Episode 99: Officially Denied

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:06:50 -0500

This week, Jim gets a bit wild while Dale and his guinea pig recover from illness.

Sarah Palin:Pontius Pilate::Barack Obama:Jesus?
Rosary: God's Gang?
Mickey Mouse, corrupter of children
Anglicans love Charles Darwin
Pentecostalism: the documentary

Episode 98: Theological Gum

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:13:32 -0500

This week, Jim wakes from a long sleep, and Dale gets a bit philosophical.

Homosexuality, Focus on the Family, and Sarah Palin
Paul Damien: Self-Help Debunker
The Bible and Chronological Order
Jesus vs the Terminator

Episode 97: Vampires, Vice Presidents, and the Pope

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:21:13 -0500

This week, Dale breaks a CrossFeed exclusive story, and Jim impersonates Phil Collins.

Is it OK to say 'Yahweh'?
Joe Biden's Roman Catholic faith, abortion, and excommunication
Sarah Palin: Her church, her theology, and the Jews
Buffy the Vampire Slayer attacks the Christian Church?

Episode 96: How to help autistic kids in church

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:02:23 -0500

This week, Dale gets back to work as Jim celebrates his anniversary.

Focus on the Flood
Religious freedom vs. Sexual freedom
Autism in church
Is a candy cane legend constitutional?
Phantom churches and embezzlement

And are we offensive to Mormons?

Episode 95: Normal. How odd.

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:40:05 -0500

This week, things are back to normal, mostly.

Mormon Naturalists
Only Women Bleed, except Jesus
Bone of St. Andrew's Bone
South Carolina Degrees

Episode 94: Are you offended?

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 23:46:14 -0500

This week, Jim goes out of his way to offend everyone. How'd he do? Not sure what happened to the video in the middle--sorry about that.

Guns in Church
Is Barack Obama the Anti-Christ? (again)
Worship Wars
Knights Templar jousts the Vatican
Jesus Sucks: does that offend you?

And catch Dale on Twitter: crossfeednews

Episode 93: Right on Time

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:07:16 -0500

Dale and Jim are back. Are you surprised?
Stories:

Messianic Lutherans?
The Tennessee Church Shooting
Chariots of Fire in China
Biblical Action Figures
Motorcycles in Church

Episode 92: Taking it off

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:17:11 -0500

This week, Jim and Dale have a joint discussion with working backgrounds.

Does your church give away assault rifles?
Taking the Bible to Court
The reality of the U.S. Evangelical Vote
Burqas and French Citizenship
FCC vs Christian Radio?

Episode 91: Camp Chief

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:03:59 -0500

Jim is back from camp, and so is Dale.

Resurrection: Been there, done that
Jesus: Disciple of Buddha?
Legal Exorcism
Mormons vs. FLDS
Internet vs. Church

Episode 90: Who said it?

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:52:57 -0500

This week, Jim and Dale discuss VBS in the black and can't remember who told them. They also talk about:

Can you pray for low gas prices?
Muslim Creationist
Who is Jesus, really?
50 ways to get to heaven?
Barack Obama butts heads with James Dobson

Plus more feedback than we can remember!

Episode 89: I see dead people

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:59:20 -0500

This week, Jim and Dale look closely for the obscure. You can find it if you look.

The Michaelangelo Code
Intelligence, Faith, and Assumptions
Graduation Ceremonies in Church
Same-Sex Marriage vs. Religious Freedom
Pastors and Air Pollution

Episode 88: Live feedback

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:38:18 -0500

While we were recording, Josh in Iraq stopped by to offer his comments.

The evolution of Religion, or so it's assumed
Christian coins = Trouble
Gay Rally vs. Jewish Evangelism
Send post-rapture email
Burning CD's and Video Games

Episode 87: Holy Frog DNA!

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 08:04:48 -0500

This week, Jim flaunts it while Dale tries to keep his head above water.
Stories:

Jesus saves pilots
Jesus kills vampires
Non-Jesus Camp
Keeping up at 1st Communion
Beyonce: more famous than Jesus

Episode 86: You'll be blown away

Tue, 27 May 2008 07:08:19 -0500

Dale faces a tornado, and they find themselves somewhere over the rainbow.
Stories this week:

Willow Creek seeking more depth
Tarik ibn Ziyad Academy and prayer in school
Latter-Day Saints vs. Wikileaks
California and gay marriage: reaction
Aliens: Do you believe?

Episode 85: Truth is a Killjoy

Wed, 21 May 2008 06:28:55 -0500

This week, Dale is feeling a bit blurry, and Jim takes away all our fun.

Biker Sunday
Missionaries and the falling dollar
Scientists hack the human genome
Real-Life Crystal Skull Cult Inspires Indiana Jones Movie
Teacher: Fired for being a Wizard?

Epsiode 84: Laura, Hillary, and a Test Tube

Sun, 11 May 2008 12:36:34 -0500

After a quick turnaround, we're back already! w00t!
This week's stories:

Vision of Mary Confirmed!
Christian without Christ?
Christians and the Day of Silence
Liturgy and Evangelicals
Would you change your name to "In God We Trust?"

Episode 83: The

Sat, 10 May 2008 09:56:38 -0500

We're back after a long delay, following illness, schedule conflicts, and a flood.

Jesus: Conceived by rape?
Florida's proposed "I Believe" License Plates
How helpful was the Pope's visit?
Carly Smithson: Apostate?
Methodist Clergy: He said, She said

Episode 82: Yellow-Tail

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:57:53 -0500

This week, Jim and Dale swap Easter stories and a few lousy jokes.

Stories:

The Pope and Martin Luther: BFF's?
7 New and Improved Deadly Sins
When did you celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
Obama and Rev. Wright
Crucifixion may be bad for you

And we got our first voicemail! w00t!

Easter Special: Peter's Lament

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:10:12 -0500

Since we've taken 2 weeks off for Easter, here's a little treat: Here's what Dale did Easter Sunday for Sunrise Service. Sorry about the lighting--it was dark since the sun hadn't actually come up yet. I lightened it the best I could, but it looks washed out.

Episode 81: Can you hear me now?

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:04:59 -0500

We finally seem to have the audio fixed. Note that we'll be taking the next 2 weeks off. Have a blessed Easter, everyone!

Gay marriage in California
Survey Results
Muslim Boy/Christian Girl
Tolerance
Digging up saints

Plus, some feedback and an apology for acting like Sith Lords.

Episode 80: Jim's Assimilated

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:41:36 -0600

I'm not sure what happened. The audio was fine, then all of a sudden, about halfway through the show, Jim gets all metallic. I think he was assimilated by the Borg, but he hides it well.

The end of the world is far!
Mormons, homosexuals, and the newspaper
Worshipping Jesus with Sexual Freedom
Wal-mart and Muslims
Crucifixes as gang colors

Episode 79: I-O-W-A (Call Us! 206-350-4749)

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 06:03:48 -0600

I'll warn you up front. The audio isn't the best this week. Jim got a bit garbled in places. There. You've been warned. The rest of the episode, Jim does his best to get Dale discredited or killed. What are friends for?!

India pays Christians to leave the country
Church Directory Scandal
Mohammed Cartoons
Church Exit Strategies
Pastor: Are you having enough sex? Take the 30-Day Challenge!

Episode 78: Separated at Birth? (Call Us! 206-350-4749)

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:32:34 -0600

This week, Dale asks the question you've all been thinking and were afraid to ask.
Stories this week:

Go Green for Lent
The Pope and SMS
Are Jews blind? The Pope thinks so.
Heaven vs. the Resurrection
Christ Cosmetics

Episode 77: That's one scary dude (Call Us: 206-350-4749)

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 07:42:47 -0600

This week, Jim puts on sackcloth and ashes, not for Lent, but to mourn the Patriots.
Stories this week:

The United Church of Christ and scientists
The CofE reaches out online
You have to break a few nuns to exorcise the devil
Former Atheist Pastor
Why Jesus is better than Santa Claus

Episode 76: Offensive to Muslims

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 06:31:06 -0600

This week, Jim gets in his final gloat as Dale ponders a missing trap.
This week's stories:

Dying for another's writing
Jesus Christ is repulsive?
Three Little Pigs offensive to Muslims
Pagan Seventh Day Adventist Prisoners
Heath Ledger in Hell?

Dale's having fun next week!

Episode 75: Where did they get the lightsabers?

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:01:18 -0600

This week, Jim gloats about the Patriots as Dale seeks to build a better mousetrap.
Stories:

Dana Jacobson's Blasphemy
Ben Stein: Expelled
Jedi in the UK
Galileo vs. the Roman Catholic Church
Schools discriminating against lesbians

Episode 74: Beer, Football & Women II

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:41:46 -0600

It's our annual Beer, Football, and Sex episode, totally by coincidence:

British blasphemy (We're in favor of it!)
The Anglican Church on the Chopping Block
What Beer Would Jesus Steal?
Sexual Healing Baths
Hookers for Jesus

Thanks to the Clip Show for reviewing an old episode!

And with the Packers' loss, Jim will be incorrigible next week.

Episode 73: Dale Goes Bananas (Voicemail 206-350-4749)

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 07:29:22 -0600

This week, Jim preps for a major storm, and Dale has a nose ornament.
Stories:

Children's Stories: Literal or Symbolic?
Mike Huckabee has protesters arrested
Mike Huckabee's supporters threatened
Closet gay bishops
Was Jesus a "fag"?

Episode 72: Happy New Year!

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 06:58:14 -0600

We're finally back with recording woes behind us.
This week's stories:

Is the LDS a cult? You decide.
Rowan Williams on the Magi
Will the real Bethlehem please stand up?
Virgin again
Teachers and Jesus Glasses

And we have a winner for our contest!

Episode 71: How the Grinch Stole CrossFeed (Voicemail: 206-350-4749)

Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:43:42 -0600

This week, we finally got everything working again, or so we thought. While having the best show ever, at about 18 minutes, for reasons only known to the Gremlins of Cupertino, it just stopped recording without indicating such, so the rest of the episode only exists in the memory of Jim and Dale.

But because of the problems on our end, we've extended the free vintage hymnal contest until midnight on New Year's Eve, so there's still time!

We did cover 2 stories, though, mostly:

Buy a gag indulgence
Has 'Merry Christmas' been legalized?

Have a merry Christmas everyone, and a joyous new year.

Episode 70: Pardon our Dust (Voicemail: 206-350-4749)

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 19:31:56 -0600

This week, we continued to struggle with technical difficulties. If the choppy audio gets to be too much for you, jump ahead to 10:27 where it gets significantly better. We apologize.
This week's stories:

Evil Occult Practices
Jews for Jesus in Ukraine
Red Bull for Jesus
Should Christian kids only go to Christian schools?
Mohammed the Teddy Bear

And finally, win a free hymnal in our contest!

Episode 69: Double Delay (Voicemail: 206-350-4749)

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 07:02:20 -0600

Jim and Dale are back with delays and apologies! Honestly, because of technical difficulties, this one isn't our best episode.
This week's stories:

Steal from the plate and go to jail
Atheists party: The Great American God-Out
Womenpriests Excommunicated
The Flying Spaghetti Monster taken seriously
Who is God's favorite football team?

Episode 68: CrossFeed 2.0 (Voicemail: 206-350-4749)

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 08:04:37 -0600

This week, we present the all new CrossFeed Religious News podcast. The video features new and clearer graphics, and the audio should be a bit better, too. Let us know what you think!

Televangelists under financial scrutiny
Abstinence-Only Programs and Teen Sexual Behavior
'In God we trust' to be posted in California schools
Can you take a Bible to the Beijing Olympics?
The Da Vinci Score

Episode 67: Dr. Echo and Mr. Sinus

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 08:13:03 -0600

This week, Dale is fighting a nasty cold, so he sounds lousy, plus we had audio problems, but we also had a lot of fun
This week's stories:.

Saudi Arabia and an American School
Religion and Healthcare
Transexual Pastor
What do you believe?
The Golden Compass: The Atheist Narnia

Next week, God willing, we will present the new and improved CrossFeed Religious News!

Episode 66: Hook, Line, and Chain Gun

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 06:48:35 -0500

Jim and Dale are back after taking a week off, and Dale goes off on a rant.
This week's stories:

Halo 3 at church youth groups
Harry Potter and the Theological Allegory
Dumbledore is Gay?
Disney cuts God from the Ten Commandments?
Are vaccines against your religion?
Christian Manga Comics (Get the Manga Bible!)

Plus, we got some feedback from Jeff and Kevin. Thanks for the video, Kevin!

Episode 65: Attack of the Guinea Pigs (Voicemail: 206-350-4749)

Sun, 14 Oct 2007 17:39:16 -0500

This week, Dale's guinea pigs attack Dale, and Jim attacks the guinea pigs.
This week's stories:

Ramadan in Public School
Fire Bowls in Prison...or not
Pastors should remove their collars for safety
Jesus washes Osama's feet
Tatoos and Christianity

Episode 64: Meet George Jetson (Voicemail: 206-350-4749)

Sun, 07 Oct 2007 12:58:21 -0500

This week, Dale basks in the heat as Jim waxes eloquently on the future.
This week's stories:

Religious Books in Prisons
Gay S&M Last Supper
America's knowledge about Mormons and Muslims?
Religious Hatred Laws in the UK
John McCain wants a Christian president

Episode 63: Wrapped around her finger (Voicemail: 206-350-4749)

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 08:08:24 -0500

This week, Jim gets out of the pool long enough to record a show:

Atheists vs. the U.S. Military
The Ultimate Tacky Jesus Ad
Cremation and Israel
Anti-War Sermons and church State Issues
Rabbis vs. Christians

Episode 62: The Last Straw (Call us! 206-350-4749)

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 06:32:14 -0500

This week, Dale stops long enough to record, and Jim offers some book recommendations.
Stories:

Jesus insulted on the Emmys
Nebraska Senator sues God
Mary Reincarnated
Religious belief hiring quotas in India
Importing Hispanic Pastors

And Mac users, check out the CrossFeed Dashboard Widget!

Episode 61: In the name (Call us! 206-350-4749)

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 19:15:18 -0500

This week, Jim and Dale discuss how to get cheap computers.
Stories:

Airplanes running on goat blood
Chaplains praying in Jesus' name
Does Yoga contradict Christianity?
Are hat inspections anti-religious?
Catholic congressmen

Episode 60: We can pick on them (Feedback: 206-350-4749)

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 00:36:20 -0500

This week on CrossFeed, Dale needed to do the recording on a slower computer, so the quality is quite a bit less than what you're used to, but we hope you'll enjoy it in spite of that.
This week's stories:

Las Vegas Churches provide sanctuary
Jesus with a cigarette in Malaysian newspaper
Jesus' childhood in Egypt
Australian Prime Minister Howard and the Exclusive Brethren
Opus the Penguin censored!

Episode 59: Your own personal Jesus (Feedback: 206-350-4749)

Sat, 25 Aug 2007 00:46:53 -0500

This week, Jim and Dale talk about the weather and look at a lot of different views of Jesus.
This week's stories:

Can churches be forced to host gay civil unions?
Should the ELCA Boycott Israel?
Spong's Jesus
Mohammed's Jesus
Gay Jesus

Episode 58: Corn Squeezins (Feedback: 206-350-4749)

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 21:22:15 -0500

This week, Jim and Dale contemplate corn ethanol. No, that has nothing to do with religious news.
This week's stories:

Converting the Christianity in Egypt is not easy
Gay pastors in the ELCA
Roman Catholic teachers and fidelity vows
Buddhism in Thailand: Not the state religion
Camp drags kid behind van

Episode 57: Disoriented, Mon (Feedback: 206-350-4749)

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 07:45:58 -0500

This week, Jim gets disoriented, and Dale schools him.
Stories:

Permission needed for reincarnation
Scientologists and the Minnesota bridge
Is she Muslim? The gunmen say so.
Bob Marley: Hymn Writer?
Get rid of those Jesus signs!

Episode 56: Da Vinci invented Photoshop?! (Feedback: 206-350-4749)

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 23:01:23 -0500

This week, Dale gets back from vacation and gets locked out.
This week's stories:

Australia's Christian Citizenship Test
What do Prostitutes have to do with the Bible?
Da Vinci's Last Supper: More conspiracies
Christians at the Olympics in China
The Russian Orthodox Church leans on the government

Episode 55: Jesus Big and Small (Feedback: 206-350-4749)

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 22:44:16 -0500

This week, Dale finishes serving food to racers again and finishes with a late episode. Next week's will also be late, FYI.
This week's stories:

Poland's plan for a giant Jesus
New Zealand's plan for prostitution school
Churches and Discrimination
The Taliban hostages from South Korea
Jesus at Wal-mart

Episode 54: Potter Week (Feedback: 206-350-4749)

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 18:46:30 -0500

This week, Dale and Jim pray for the LCMS convention and the YouTubers.
Stories this week:

Harry Potter = Jesus?
Cyborg Pastors
Roman Catholicism and Suicide
The Pope and Protestantism
Jeremiah is true after all. Go fig.

Episode 53: Heading Home (Feedback: 206-350-4749)

Sat, 14 Jul 2007 20:54:11 -0500

Jim is back from Kansas City, and Dale is waiting for his wife to get back from Washington D.C., and both are a bit under the weather. Thank God for mute buttons.
This week's stories:

Science and its effect on religious beliefs
Is a comedy club a good location for a church?
The Latin Mass Strikes Back
India's Caste system: Rooted in Hinduism or not?
Church bells silenced

Episode 52: Dakota Joe (Feedback: 206-350-4749)

Mon, 02 Jul 2007 07:19:22 -0500

Warning: wonky audio. Sorry about that. Dale sounds like an old-school cylon without the monotone.
This week, Dale is joined by Dakota Joe, a character in the "Quest for Truth" VBS curriculum!
This week's stories:

Train heads toward a Barcelona church
A Ghana church that needs to hide their machetes
Two church and state lawsuits: North Dakota and Louisiana
And liberal doctrine and church attendance

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Thank-you, Jeremy, for your feedback.

No show next week. Happy Independence Day!

Episode 51: Thunderous Applause

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 08:38:33 -0500

This week, Jim broadcasts during a thunderstorm as Dale recovers from VBS.
This week's stories:

Amnesty International responds to the abortion question...sort of
College and faith--arch-enemies?
Sony vs. the Church of England
Aussie Churches and Stem Cells
Are supermodels smarter than the Bible? (Don't count on it.)

Send us feedback, and check out our Faithspeak page.

Episode 50: Not for little ears

Sun, 10 Jun 2007 18:12:08 -0500

This week, Dale & Jim show why we had to get rid of the "Clean" tag. This episode is probably our most "adult" show ever, just because of the stories we discuss.
Our stories:

Democrats: The New Christian Preference?
What does the Bible say about marriage enhancers?
Rest on Jesus, the chair
Is the Presbyterian Church (USA) breaking up?
Who's really responsible for killing Jesus?

Plus, we got some crossfeedback from Jeff!

And sory about the laggy network connection at the beginning. It gets better about halfway through.

Episode 49: Cuff 'em

Tue, 05 Jun 2007 07:32:39 -0500

This week, Jim sat through a graduation, and Dale sat through two dance recitals.
This week's stories:

Jesus and the First Amendment
Paris Hilton and the Power of Prayer
Roman Catholics thumb their noses at Amnesty International
Malaysia forbids conversion
The United Church of France = The Prussian Union?

What do you think? e-mail us or leave us a voicemail, and we'll play or read them on the next show!

Episode 48: Happy Anniversary!

Sun, 27 May 2007 07:57:06 -0500

This week, Jim and Dale celebrate the 1-year anniversary of the CrossFeed Podcast. As an anniversary gift, we'd love the hear from you: e-mail us or leave us a voicemail, and we'll play or read them on the next show!

Fiji Methodists teaching Hindu and Muslim classes
James Dobson vs. Rudy Giuliani
Jerry Falwell in hell?
The Bible...Rated NC-17?
Greenpeace builds an ark

Posting a review at your favorite podcast directory would also make an excellent anniversary gift...!

Episode 47: Midi-chlorians

Thu, 24 May 2007 00:19:26 -0500

This week, Jim and Dale debate as to why the episode is late. Maybe because Jim was assimilated.
This week's stories:

Al Sharpton and Mormons
BBC reporter toe to toe with Scientology
Pakistani Muslims to Christians: Convert or Die!
Starbucks Atheist Cups
Was the Virginia Tech Shooter possessed?

To leave feedback, e-mail us or leave us a voicemail.

Episode 46: Christians vs. Atheists, Round One

Sat, 12 May 2007 08:50:35 -0500

This week, Jim starts softball and Dale counts the days for school to get out.
This week's stories:

Support marriage, get threats
The Anglican Schism
Kirk Cameron & Ray Comfort vs. the Rational Response Squad
Mormons and coffee don't mix
The Bible: An Inconvenient Truth?

To leave feedback, e-mail us or leave us a voicemail.

Episode 45: Miracle Max he's not

Sun, 06 May 2007 11:31:09 -0500

This week, Dale and Jim were both at conferences, but Jim gloats about his.
This week's stories:

Religion Is Good for Kids (Go figure!)
No proof Jesus heals AIDS
Thailand State Religion
Catholic Church Official Calls Abortion a "Terrorism" Against People
Uzbekistan Detains Evangelical Pastor

Episode 44: How low can you go?

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 10:27:04 -0500

This week, Dale sits in darkness and blames Jim.
This week's stories:

What happens to unbaptized babies? The Pope's not sure.
Did Jesus and the early church affirm homosexuality?
Ask.com and Jesus
Canada may have a new queen...er...bishop
Jesus Pizza

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Episode 43: Post-Easter Nor'easter

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 06:51:38 -0500

This week, Jim does his best Noah impression, and Dale gets back to work.
This week's stories:

He-man church
Jesus Tomb even emptier than before
Jews for Jesus and Free Speech
Don Imus and Forgiveness
Doctrine on Trial

Audio only this week. Sorry. Motherboards die and don't rise on the third day.

Send us voice feedback with no phone charges.

And win a free iPod by posting a review of our podcast!

Episode 42: HE IS RISEN!!!

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 21:21:06 -0500

Easter is done, and the snow is falling.
This week's topics:

Are Mormons Christians?
Evidence for Jesus' Resurrection
Lots of people believe that He is risen!
A church in Turkey, or at least a museum
The United Nations: religious thought police

Also, check out Jim's church's new website and get his sermon podcast. (And check out Dale's church and sermon podcast while you're at it!) You can also look for Dale in a guest appearance on the latest episode of the Daddy Panel.

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And win a free iPod by posting a review of our podcast!

Episode 41: You May Be Right

Sat, 31 Mar 2007 15:30:19 -0500

This week, Dale's kicking back and relaxing while Jim gets busy so he can kick back later.
This week's stories:

Church Discipline
ECUSA turns away from Anglican Communion
Christians: A Dime-a-Dozen
The Social Ills of Religion
Christians Arrested During Protest

No episode next week. Have a blessed Holy Week.

Episode 40: Both of Them

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 21:25:51 -0500

We're back after a short hiatus. Sorry about that--Dale got...edited.
This week's stories:

Mohler and curing gay babies
Christians in the Radio Morning Zoo
Jury Rejects New York Teacher's Claim That School Fired Her for Being a Witch
Post-Abortion E-Cards
Sex offenders in church

Send us your comments: 206-202-0819

Episode 39: The Only Way?

Sat, 10 Mar 2007 07:35:38 -0600

This week, Dale fought the guinea pigs, and the guinea pigs won.
This week's stories:

Lou Farrakhan: JesusMohammed
Chaplain fired for using Jesus' name
Jesus: Episcopalian Leader says He's a way, but not the way
Christians return to Hinduism
Evangelicals search for a presidential candidate

Episode 38: Sex, Lies, and Video Tape

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 08:17:22 -0600

Still not back on schedule, Dale and Jim stay busy with the Lent season and router problems.
This week's stories:

Sex in the Pulpit
Jesus in the Tomb
Jesus not in films
Propaganda in schools
Christians in protest

Episode 37: Primates, Politicians, and Priests

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 08:32:40 -0600

This week, we're late again because of a birthday party.
This week's stories:

Kansas Board of Education and Evolution: The latest
John Edwards Blogger Scandal
The Anglican Schism and Rome
Peace to Iran
Rome takes over Britain

Episode 36: Define Yourself

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 12:20:56 -0600

This week, Dale and Jim fought the Internet, and the Internet won, which is why this is late. Sorry about that.
This week's stories:

Switched at Birth; Switch Religion?
Ted Haggard completely heterosexual
He stole the church
Jesus costumes condemned
Jesus magazines for the troops

Episode 35: Beer, Football, and Women

Sun, 11 Feb 2007 00:30:37 -0600

This week, Jim looks forward to teaching, and Dale is jury rigged.

Beer and the Bible
Christian university fires transgender professor
Take The Blasphemy Challenge!
NFL Shuts Down Church's Super Bowl Party
Trial Begins in School Censorship of Kindergartner's Jesus Poster

Remember, no more CrossFeed Bible Studies, and this is the last Palm video episode. And check out Dale's new podcast, Tech Talk for Families!

Episode 34: Church Crime

Sun, 04 Feb 2007 08:20:54 -0600

This week, Dale mourns a lost pet, and Jim escapes a terrorist scare.
This week's stories:

Christian Hospice Helps Dying Man Lose His Virginity
Roman Church proposes civil disobedience
Holy See Official: Crime at Vatican Running at Biblical Proportions
Tom Cruise: Scientology's "Christ-like figure"
Pastor Refuses To Oust Homeless Sleeping On Church Steps

Episode 33: X

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 13:01:10 -0600

This week, Dale toots his daughter's horn, and Jim just stays busy. No video this week, audio only (And audio not great either--the network was flaky.). Sorry about that, but you'll see us next week.
This week's topics:

Religious rave: That's the spirit
Zeus Worshippers Demand Access To Temple
Red-Light District to Erect Statue in Honor of City Streetwalkers
Will Saudis Ban the Letter 'X'?
Christians, Scientists Join Forces to Fight Global Warming

Plus, comments at the site have been opened, and special thanks to Grant Haavaldsrud for our theme music. We don't thank him enough.

Episode 32: Jesus, Fidel, and Me

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 20:32:25 -0600

This week, Dale had an open house, and Jim trips over himself. This week's stories include:

Carter, Clinton woo Baptists to new convention
Episcopal Church takes on dioceses dispute
Chavez invokes Christ, Castro in inauguration
Jesus does His own voice on audio Bible
Scholars to debate if Jesus existed

And now, you can comment on the stories at crossfeednews.com!

Episode 31: Future's so bright

Sat, 13 Jan 2007 13:43:13 -0600

This week, Dale recovers from catastrophic failure, and Jim finds comfort in boredom.
This week's stories include:

Religious Broadcaster Pat Robertson Predicts Horrific Terrorist Attack on U.S. in 2007
Church: Bishop was communist spy
Rev. Sharpton Compares James Brown to Jesus
Court rules that child can have two mums
Ten Commandments Battle Lacks A Fighter In Florida

We also offer our predictions for 2007 and a big shout-out to our listeners in China and Japan.

Episode 30: Happy New Year!

Sat, 06 Jan 2007 19:19:03 -0600

Dale and Jim are finally back after the series of unfortunate events that comprised our Christmases.
This week's stories:

Bibles...on a plane!
Russia's nose in churches
A place to lay your machete down
Right to a funeral
December 26: Jesus Day?

And visit the CrossFeed Store!

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Fri, 05 Jan 2007 20:18:52 -0600

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Episode 28 Unexpectedly Cancelled

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 22:18:36 -0600

But we'll see you next week, God willing.

Episode 27: Deck the Halls

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 18:50:50 -0600

This week, we're back with some family time and begin with a musical prelude.

This week's stories:

Falwell Unintentionally Promotes Pagan Yule Festival
Russian Orthodox Church Criticizes Vatican's "Unfriendly" Policy
Pope Offers an Answer to Church's Crisis
Blair toughens stance on religious tolerance and cultural assimilation
War veteran's church disservice

We're a bit choppy again this week, but next week's episode should be clean--we know what's wrong and will have it fixed by then.