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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. Also available in audio only. Theme music by Grant Haavaldsrud.

Video Episodes currently available for this Show

CrossFeed 230: Thanksgiving in May   05/19/13
This week, or rather, 6 months ago (Recorded 11/18/12): * Pop Star Priest * New York Times CEO and truth * Focus on the Family changes direction * Polygamy on the rise * Conflict among Anglicans, still
CrossFeed 229: Dual Day   11/25/12
Jim's getting older, and Dale's breaking up, but it all works out in the beginning. * The American Family Association does not want to "Mix it Up" * Teaching yoga = teaching religion? * A new edition of the Greek New Testament * Raped by demons * A PK cyber-bullies his dad
CrossFeed 228: Coming out of the Lodge   11/25/12
Dale shares his experiences with an animal Lodge. * Iranian Muslims in Europe? * Texas Cheerleaders: Let's hear it for God! * Take a look inside a Mormon Temple * Mitt Romney: fair target? * Is there a hell?
CrossFeed 227: Stuff Happens at Church   10/16/12
Dale is going through…changes. * The LCMS and NIV 2011 * The Freedom from Religion Foundation and Tennessee * Hollywood and the Bible * Pastors posing nude * The "Mrs. Jesus" Fragment
CrossFeed 226: All Luthered Up   10/16/12
Jim is back from Germany and brought some with him. * A Change in Chinese Policy * Ban the iPhone! * Mideast Christianity: Going, going, gone? * Arguing with God in the Old Testament * That's a big hole!
CrossFeed 225: The Dark Knight Rises to the Lux Level   09/02/12
Jim lifts his glass with the hammers of justice. * Why did the chicken cross the gays? * Christians and Muslims agree: pornography is bad for you * Catholic Church to volunteers: You will submit…or else! * If you don't agree, why don't you just quit? * The spiritual side of the Olympics
CrossFeed 224: The Rainbow Episode #lgbt   09/02/12
It's the long awaited rainbow episode: straight talk about homosexuality and religion! * Exodus International no longer talks about curing gays * California: Don't even talk about curing gays * Churches split over gays and gay marriage * Gay Marriage and the black church * Dan Savage and Christian preachers are both wrong * What does the Bible teach about homosexuality?
CrossFeed 223: The Butler Transition   07/01/12
Jim and Dale are back from their district conventions, and Jim has traded hats. * Catholics and Vouchers * Southern Baptists and a Black President * Baptists and the sinner's prayer * Church Ladies and Exotic Dancers * Mormons and Christians
CrossFeed 222: Hebrew Signs   06/24/12
This week, we identify with the ranks of the anti-non-semitic. * A French Recipe for a New Denomination * Keeping Cookies Kosher * Mormons: Black, Liberal, and Democrat??? * New York City: Churches cannot meet Schools, but Schools can meet in churches * Is the story of Jesus just a pagan myth?
CrossFeed 221: 6th Anniversary Episode   06/10/12
It would've just been anticlimactic if we'd pod-faded the episode before our 6th anniversary! * Returning to church again for the first time * Romney's faith: Run Silent, Run Deep * Catholic colleges: Obamacare = No Care * The Voice: The Translation, not the Talent Show * Shorter says: Holy life or Get out!
CrossFeed 220: Mission Accomplished!   04/13/12
Yes, I accomplished my goal. No promises about the future. * Let's kidnap our Youth Group members! * Forget the holidays! School's open! * Forget the school! We're Catholic! * Boycott Starbucks! * Exploring the Evangelical Habitat
CrossFeed 219: A Qualitative Difference   04/10/12
What does the 700 Club have that we don't? Besides millions of viewers? And huge wads of cash? Nothing! * Pat Robertson: Marijuana good; Manning bad * Jeff Foxworthy: "Are you Smarter than a Prophet?" * Jimmy Carter: "Buy My Bible!" * Atheists, "Let's Have a 'Come to Nothing' Meeting" * Feudin' and Fightin' at the Trinity Broadcasting Network
CrossFeed 218: Many non-human animals are persons   04/10/12
Guess who's not? * The War on Newborns * Santorum's War on Pornography * Indiana's War on Religious Daycares * NASA's War on Intelligent Design * The Church of England's War on Evangelicals
CrossFeed 217: New Year's Eve   03/26/12
Hey, it's still 2012! * The Crystal Cathedral without Robert Schuller * Iraq without Christians * Congregations without Churches * Christians Counting cards * Commonwealth of Virginia Counseling Abortions
CrossFeed 216: Love the Sin; Hate the Sinner #lgbt   03/11/12
How do we minister to gays and lesbians? * Fire them! * Refuse to commune them! * Walk with them in their issues * Plus…Rick Warren getting jiggly with the Muslims * More on Obamacare, Religion, and Contraception
CrossFeed 215: Pre-Super Bowl After the Fact   03/02/12
We recorded this in January, before the Patriots lost the Super Bowl. * Jeff Bethke: Religion vs Jesus * Bibles vs. Spell books * Megadeth vs. Megalife * Santorum Campaign vs. Women Presidents * Immigration Pro vs. Con
CrossFeed 214: Nobody to Root For   01/22/12
The Packers are out, so Jim gets to gloat. * Supreme Court: Government needs to stay out of Church decisions * New York Court: Churches need to stay out of schools * Virginia court: Anglicans need to leave their churches behind * English Court: Leaflets = hate speech * Czech Government: The Church is in the mail
CrossFeed 213: Climate Change   01/13/12
Back after Christmas break * San Juan, CA: You can have a Bible Study in your home * Rupert Murdoch: But just try having one without paying me * Sweden: It's OK if your Bible study consists of file swapping * Canada: But with only one spouse * Geron Corporation: We suggest a study on stem cells
CrossFeed 212: It Doesn't Matter   12/21/11
Yes, 212. Watch/listen to find out what happened to 210 and 211. And listen to Jim get a bit excited about a football game that isn't a game changer. * The plummeting marriage rate * Mars Hill Church%reg * Pastors to IRS: We triple dog dare you! * It's just not Christmas without a Freedom From Religion Foundation Lawsuit * It's Tebow Time
CrossFeed 209: Use Your Imagination   11/16/11
The first 16 minutes have no video. Corrupted file. Sorry. Those listening to the audio-only podcast will find the show completely inane (in other words, no different.) * St. Mark Zuckerburg's Church? * Meditate the germs away * Concealed weapons at church * Are Mormons Southern Baptist Zombies? * Is Abortion the holocaust?
CrossFeed 208: Smallest…Guest…Host…EVAR!   11/04/11
We have a very tiny guest host, but we're pretty boring, apparently, since she slept through most of the show. * Should we speak out for the persecuted? * Does the Constitution extend to Facebook? * Should Jesus be called Son of God? * Is Steve Jobs now sitting on an iCloud * Amish Mullets
CrossFeed 207: Theologically Confused   10/16/11
Irish, but not Roman Catholic, really! * Can you get a "Get out of church free" card? * Is execution pro-life? * Churches: Then and Now * Friend Wedding Officiants * Elves and ghosts in Iceland
CrossFeed 206: Informal Survey   09/23/11
Dale wants to know: what was your church attendance like on 9/18/11? * The FBI investigates Islam * France outlaws public prayer * Pat Robertson amends God's divorce rules * Is life constitutional? * And are safety triangles too worldly?
CrossFeed 205: 10th of 9-11   09/16/11
Remembering 9/11: * No pastors for Patriot Day * Benefits of faith * Patrick Racaniello's yard littered with a cross * Proposition 8 is back * Mohammed gets a sequel
CrossFeed 204: Lies and Statistics   08/18/11
This week, Jim contemplates wedding vows. * American Muslims and Patriotism * Christian Ramadan * Who isn't going to church as much? Women and Hispanics * Who's going more? The educated! * Captain Israel vs. Foreskin Man
CrossFeed 203: Coming Back and Backing Off   08/04/11
Jim is back from camp, and Dale's slowing down. * Bible reading and science * Chain World: The Religion Video Game * Marcus Bachmann and Glitterbombing * The end of Lutheran Social Services * Is Pastafarianism becoming a religion?
CrossFeed 202: Going Ape   07/12/11
We try to be respectful, but come on. It's a monkey wedding! * Monkey Weddings * Caiaphas's granddaughter * Muslim Prayer in Schools * Mohammed on TV * Westboro Baptist Church and the FBI
CrossFeed 201: Dale's just lazy   07/03/11
This week, we get downright ornery. * Sex slaves to prevent adultery * Unclean shoes * The GuZoo Church * Faith Healing and abuse * Cabbie Kufi and Iranian Soccer
CrossFeed 200: And getting stranger   06/10/11
It's our 200th episode! Why? * Republicans Shrugged * Religion after school * Was Jesus a Muslim prophet? * The right to divorce * Religion after graduating school
CrossFeed 199: 5th Anniversary Edition   05/31/11
This week, we turned 5! No wonder we act like preschoolers! * Do you pray for health? * What about money? * Or venereal disease? * But do you pray to Vladimir Putin? * It depends on the size of your brain!
CrossFeed 198: Post-Apocalyptic Edition   05/28/11
Jim and Dale have been Left Behind! We talk about Harold Camping's prediction and then move on to this week's real news. * Stephen Hawking on heaven * What's happening to church membership? * Confessing the sin of being raped * How Muslim was Osama Bin Laden? * Christians freed in Iran
CrossFeed 197: Not That Long   05/21/11
We're back from the Easter/Mother's Day hiatus. * Mormons show some leg * Is Bin Laden in hell? * Gay Marriage and the Navy * The study of not believing in anything * And yes, Virginia, there is a God
CrossFeed 196: 6 Down, 19 to Go   04/17/11
Jim is celebrating an anniversary. * Illegal street preaching * Sacrificial Anesthesia * Fired from Wal-mart * Soldier scarves * Baptist Baby Cribs * And a follow-up
CrossFeed 195: April Fools   04/08/11
Dale loves April Fools' Day * What is a Commissioned Minister? * Rob Bell says Love Wins * Sexist Racist Abortion * Discrimination by hiding * Why Johnny should keep his Bible at home
CrossFeed 194: Less Animated   03/26/11
Not sure what happened to our production quality this time. It's still watch/listenable, but you're warned. * Giving up Christianity for Lent? * Praying for test scores * Robert Schuller says, "Don't ask, don't tell" * Saints…preserve them * And when is a charity not charitable?
CrossFeed 193: There's an App for That   03/18/11
Dale is excited about his new iOS app. * Can the unbaptized take Communion? * What about dogs? * Foster Parenting and sexuality revisited * Congress examines Islam * Heaven is for Real!
CrossFeed 192: Transforming Churches   03/12/11
Dale is excited about his congregation beginning the revitalization process through the Transforming Churches Network . * What planet is Lou Farrakhan from? * How far should people go to defend the unborn? * Crisis Pregnancy Centers * Christian Foster Parents * Brandon Davies at BYU
CrossFeed 191: A Quality Show   02/27/11
Yeah, Dale's pretty happy about the Super Bowl. * Justin Bieber: Jesus Freak? * Pope Benedict and Organ Donation * Christians in Egypt * iConfess: Confessing to your iPhone * Morality in America
CrossFeed 190: Birdhouse in Your Soul   02/04/11
Dale agrees with Joel Osteen, and Jim is snowed in. * Do Catholics have the right to marry? * God and the Hawaii Senate * Churches being taxed * Joel Osteen takes a stand * Illegal religious buildings in India
CrossFeed 189: Church Web Tips   01/25/11
Dale offers some simple tips for churches to improve their web presence and gloats over the Packers. * Pr0n Sunday * Your church website * Watered-down Baptism * Religion Day at school * Jay Bakker on Gay people
CrossFeed 188: Going too far   01/19/11
The Packers are doing well. The Patriots...not so much. * Santa's death sentence * Science, creation, and discrimination * Christmas in 3D * the lot falls to the Christians * A pastor Cashes in
CrossFeed 187: Packers vs. Patriots   12/22/10
The Packers tried defeating the Patriots with one quarterback tied behind their back. Almost, but not quite. * Jesus times 2000 * The right to celebrate Seinfeld-style * iTunes and free speech * Jesus was a wine-guzzling what?! * And Religious artwork
CrossFeed 186: Sleeping through the sermon   12/15/10
We debate who's a better cure for insomnia! * Is Aslan Jesus or not? * Is there a war on Christmas? * Which politicians are Christian? * A nuclear attack in church? * And did Jesus steal his children?
CrossFeed 185: Happy #NinjaDay   12/08/10
This week: * Atheists attacking the Nativity * Christians attacking each other * Jesus is coming in 2011 * Religion and health * And welcome to Noah's Park!
CrossFeed 185: Happy #NinjaDay   12/08/10
This week: * Atheists attacking the Nativity * Christians attacking each other * Jesus is coming in 2011 * Religion and health * And welcome to Noah's Park!
CrossFeed 184: History Lesson   11/30/10
Jim shows his New England knowledge with a Thanksgiving lesson. * This week all on CrossFeed News: * Are commandments allowed the school to view? * Would you take the eucharist? * Would you from unapproved priests? * Would you pardon infidels? * What about some oil wells?
CrossFeed 184: History Lesson   11/30/10
Jim shows his New England knowledge with a Thanksgiving lesson. * This week all on CrossFeed News: * Are commandments allowed the school to view? * Would you take the eucharist? * Would you from unapproved priests? * Would you pardon infidels? * What about some oil wells?
CrossFeed 183: Football Fasting   11/23/10
This week, we talk football and Satan: * Facebook: The Devil's Website * USB: The Devil's Technology * The Mormon Martin Luther * Britain adopts religious discrimination * Does your dinosaur play the organ?
CrossFeed 183: Football Fasting   11/23/10
This week, we talk football and Satan: * Facebook: The Devil's Website * USB: The Devil's Technology * The Mormon Martin Luther * Britain adopts religious discrimination * Does your dinosaur play the organ?
CrossFeed 182: Internet Fasting   11/18/10
Last week, we had no show, because Dale had no Internet. * Atheist ads are back! * The Holy Land Experience * Beat your Qurans into cars * Who gets your donations? * Recharge your soul and your car
CrossFeed 182: Internet Fasting   11/18/10
Last week, we had no show, because Dale had no Internet. * Atheist ads are back! * The Holy Land Experience * Beat your Qurans into cars * Who gets your donations? * Recharge your soul and your car
CrossFeed 181: Stray Gate   11/04/10
This week, Jim stumbles. * Lazarus vs the zombies * Which roommate are you allowed? * Excommunication over ads * Do churches contribute to suicide? * Does Christine O'Donnell have God on her side?
CrossFeed 181: Stray Gate   11/04/10
This week, Jim stumbles. * Lazarus vs the zombies * Which roommate are you allowed? * Excommunication over ads * Do churches contribute to suicide? * Does Christine O'Donnell have God on her side?
CrossFeed 180: Manic Martin   10/21/10
Jim's excited about a Martin Luther Video : * Religious license plates * Druids gain recognition * Can the supreme Court silence Fred Phelps? * Offensive Jesus Artwork * And did Jesus die for President Obama?
CrossFeed 180: Manic Martin   10/21/10
Jim's excited about a Martin Luther Video : * Religious license plates * Druids gain recognition * Can the supreme Court silence Fred Phelps? * Offensive Jesus Artwork * And did Jesus die for President Obama?
CrossFeed 179: Viral Video   10/05/10
Dale is sick, but you should be safe. * Christians vs. Oklahoma City Satanists * 7 Tennessee pastors challenge IRS * Kirk Cameron's Monumental Documentary * Pew Research Survey: Atheist know more about religion * 'And I'm a Mormon' Ads
CrossFeed 179: Viral Video   10/05/10
Dale is sick, but you should be safe. * Christians vs. Oklahoma City Satanists * 7 Tennessee pastors challenge IRS * Kirk Cameron's Monumental Documentary * Pew Research Survey: Atheist know more about religion * 'And I'm a Mormon' Ads
CrossFeed 178: Evangelism Exposition   09/28/10
Dale is excited about a new evangelism program his church is starting. * Losing faith is bad for you * Lift high the flag * Should you pray for Christopher Hitchens? * Indonesian persecution * How do you name a church?
CrossFeed 178: Evangelism Exposition   09/28/10
Dale is excited about a new evangelism program his church is starting. * Losing faith is bad for you * Lift high the flag * Should you pray for Christopher Hitchens? * Indonesian persecution * How do you name a church?
CrossFeed 177: Food for Thought   09/21/10
Jim celebrates victories over Cleveland, and celebrates victory over need. * Did God say to burn the Quran? * Or to read it in church? * Beware of Christian messages at school! * Tattoos in church * Church of Tattoos
CrossFeed 177: Food for Thought   09/21/10
Jim celebrates victories over Cleveland, and celebrates victory over need. * Did God say to burn the Quran? * Or to read it in church? * Beware of Christian messages at school! * Tattoos in church * Church of Tattoos
CrossFeed 176: Together Again for the First Time   09/15/10
After knowing each other for 10 years and talking face to face every week, Dale and Jim finally met! We're excited about that! * Do you believe in Muslim Obama? * Embryonic Stem Cell research revisited * Crosses ruled unconstitutional * Or not * But what about Christian concerts?
CrossFeed 176: Together Again for the First Time   09/15/10
After knowing each other for 10 years and talking face to face every week, Dale and Jim finally met! We're excited about that! * Do you believe in Muslim Obama? * Embryonic Stem Cell research revisited * Crosses ruled unconstitutional * Or not * But what about Christian concerts?
CrossFeed 175: OOAFC (Ohio Ongoing Ambassadors for Christ)   08/26/10
Dale gets evangelism high and forgot how to count. * @biblesummary: The Bible in 140 characters * Muslim Jesus * A heated debate over the Quran * Highest pulpit ever * And Pastor arrested for casting out Demons
CrossFeed 175: OOAFC (Ohio Ongoing Ambassadors for Christ)   08/26/10
Dale gets evangelism high and forgot how to count. * @biblesummary: The Bible in 140 characters * Muslim Jesus * A heated debate over the Quran * Highest pulpit ever * And Pastor arrested for casting out Demons
CrossFeed 174: Batman of the Corn   08/19/10
Dale ponders the mysteries of the Corn Festival. * Religion and the federal judiciary * Religion in the park * Religion in schools * Religion at the fairgrounds * Religion and Vampires
CrossFeed 174: Batman of the Corn   08/19/10
Dale ponders the mysteries of the Corn Festival. * Religion and the federal judiciary * Religion in the park * Religion in schools * Religion at the fairgrounds * Religion and Vampires
CrossFeed 173: Christian Outhouse   08/10/10
The past two weeks have been great for Jim, not so much for Dale. * The why of the Y * The name of Jesus causing trouble again * Catholic teachings not allowed in a class on Catholic teachings * The 9/11 Christian Center * Presbyterian Exodus
CrossFeed 173: Christian Outhouse   08/10/10
The past two weeks have been great for Jim, not so much for Dale. * The why of the Y * The name of Jesus causing trouble again * Catholic teachings not allowed in a class on Catholic teachings * The 9/11 Christian Center * Presbyterian Exodus
CrossFeed 172: #LCMSConvention Recap   07/27/10
#LCMS #TLuOT #Lutheran #twurch Jim was at the convention, and Dale watched via #Twitter and streaming video. Catch our reactions.
CrossFeed 172: #LCMSConvention Recap   07/27/10
#LCMS #TLuOT #Lutheran #twurch Jim was at the convention, and Dale watched via #Twitter and streaming video. Catch our reactions.
CrossFeed 171: Romantic Gestures   06/28/10
Jim and Dale look at romance differently. * Jesus vs. Stephen Hawking * Is Baby Jesus Pro-Life? * Jailed over school choice * A different kind of pastor sex scandal * A different kind of teacher sex scandal
CrossFeed 171: Romantic Gestures   06/28/10
Jim and Dale look at romance differently. * Jesus vs. Stephen Hawking * Is Baby Jesus Pro-Life? * Jailed over school choice * A different kind of pastor sex scandal * A different kind of teacher sex scandal
CrossFeed 170: Noah   06/18/10
Dale and Jim have another guest (puppet) host! * The importance of religion in America * Will LeBron James play basketball for Jesus? * Afghanistan kills Christians * The JC Show on Comedy Central * Leaving Islam on a bus And feedback from Atheist Nexus!
CrossFeed 170: Noah   06/18/10
Dale and Jim have another guest (puppet) host! * The importance of religion in America * Will LeBron James play basketball for Jesus? * Afghanistan kills Christians * The JC Show on Comedy Central * Leaving Islam on a bus And feedback from Atheist Nexus!
CrossFeed 169: Another Brick in the Wall   05/31/10
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
CrossFeed 169: Another Brick in the Wall   05/31/10
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
CrossFeed 168: 4th Anniversary   05/24/10
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
CrossFeed 168: 4th Anniversary   05/24/10
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
CrossFeed 167: Jim Henson, Ronnie James Dio, and Bob the Builder   05/18/10
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!
CrossFeed 166: #LGBTQ #Obama and #ELCA   04/27/10
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.
CrossFeed 165: Leave the #LDS to become a #Mormon   04/20/10
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 !
CrossFeed 164: Exorcism and Evangelism   04/14/10
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?
CrossFeed 163: A Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy   03/23/10
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
CrossFeed 162: You may think it's funny, but it's snot   03/16/10
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?
Pineapples, Laundry & Trash Cans: Reflections from Africa on Ministry and the Christian Life   03/12/10
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 old books on tape!
CrossFeed 161: Just Jim   03/11/10
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
CrossFeed 160: Jesus drugs the little children....   03/04/10
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
CrossFeed 159: Lenten Bruises   02/20/10
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
CrossFeed 158: Violence Against Women   02/14/10
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
CrossFeed 157: Super Bowl Ads, Dating Sites, and Hypocrisy   02/06/10
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
CrossFeed 156: iPad   01/29/10
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
CrossFeed 155: Blessed in a cursed world   01/22/10
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
CrossFeed 154: Not So Blue   01/18/10
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!
Christmas Day: Joseph and the Visitor   01/11/10
Joseph offers his thoughts on serving as father to the Messiah. Merry Christmas!
CrossFeed 153: Rich Jesus and Other Silliness   01/10/10
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
CrossFeed 152: Lawyer Jokes   12/19/09
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
CrossFeed 151: Greek Snobs   12/11/09
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
CrossFeed 150: Sesquicentepisode   12/04/09
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
CrossFeed 149: Patches   12/01/09
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
Thanksgiving Special: "Foreign Born"   11/29/09
The Samaritan Leper fills in for Pastor Dale for this year's Thanksgiving Service. Based on Luke 17:11-19
CrossFeed 148: #Atheism, #LDS, and #V   11/21/09
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
CrossFeed 147: Amish #Twitter   11/13/09
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
CrossFeed 146: Like Sheep, Gone Astray   10/30/09
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
CrossFeed 145: Babel Fish and Flux Capacitors   10/24/09
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
CrossFeed 144: Missouri Loves Company   10/20/09
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.
CrossFeed 143: Olympic Alternative   10/09/09
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
CrossFeed 142: Never done it that way   10/03/09
Dale is excited about his church's new website, shepherdoftheridge.org . * Muslims and pastors pray in Washington D.C. * Ganesh at the zoo * Inheritance of faith * Churches and the economy * Nones over nuns
CrossFeed 141: O-H-I-O   09/26/09
#lmcacore This week, Jim invites a DDOS attack on our site. * How to upset Scientologists * The future of the ELCA * Does religion lead to more teen births? * More female pastors coming? * And one more time: Is President Obama the Antichrist?
CrossFeed 140: Romper Room   09/19/09
Hello out there in TV Land! * Gay billboards * Straight nuns * Curved mazes * Tangled webs * Indonesian punishments
CrossFeed 139: Health Insurance Freedom   09/12/09
This week, Dale celebrates health insurance. * Hating on the president * Staying faithful online * Take that shirt off in school! * Don't impose your religion on me in school * Don't sing that religious song in school!
CrossFeed 138: Parking Fees   09/04/09
This week, Jim pays big for parking. * How would you rate the movies? * NIV Bible getting an overhaul * Religious persecution in Iowa? * The Gospel according to Bono * And what is God's Twitter name? And lots of feedback on our #ELCA interview and Shia Lebeouf episodes.
CrossFeed 137: Interview with a Pastor   08/31/09
In the wake of #ELCA #CWA09's decision to ordain non-celibate gay and lesbian clergy, we welcome Rev. Dr. Richard Johnson, ELCA pastor and editor of Forum Letter and administrator of the American Lutheran Publicity Bureau forum (alpb.org) .
CrossFeed 136: After the Storm   08/22/09
Following a storm, Dale's phone is out, but the internet still works! * This sermon sounds familiar * Convert and be dead to your family * Should we even discuss this story? * Sunday School? That's so last year! * But skip Sunday School and go to Denny's instead!
CrossFeed 135: Shiantific Examination   08/15/09
This week, Dale takes on a new role. * Sex and marriage: how long to wait * No rewards in heaven? * The effect of college on faith * Is gay therapy worthwhile? * And Shia LaBeouf: Messiah?
CrossFeed 134: Dale vs. the Raccoon   08/08/09
Picking up the pace, Dale fights to keep his garbage pure. * What would Jesus say about Obamacare? * Praise the Lord and pass the bong * Is discrimination Christian? * Episcopal vs Anglican * Rome vs Italy
CrossFeed 133: The Beer Episode   08/01/09
Jim toasts President Obama's Beer Summit with an IPA of his liking. * Silent Jesus * Jimmy Carter on women * Teachers need to be careful what they teach * Consecrating Cohabitation * Drug dealers for Jesus
CrossFeed 132: Cleveland Rocks!   07/27/09
Having finished the move, we're back, but Dale isn't sure where. * Kiss-in at the Mormon Temple * Heavy Metal Jesus * Traditional vs Contemporary * Are all homosexuals godless Christian-bashers? * Arrested if you do that voodoo & congratulations, Josh!
CrossFeed 131: Leaving home to go home   06/17/09
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   06/08/09
* 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   06/01/09
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   05/23/09
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   05/08/09
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   05/02/09
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?   04/24/09
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!   04/20/09
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   04/11/09
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   03/27/09
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   03/13/09
* 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   03/07/09
* 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   02/28/09
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   02/16/09
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)   02/06/09
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   01/27/09
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   01/16/09
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   01/12/09
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   01/05/09
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   12/29/08
As promised, here's Dale's Christmas Special. Enjoy, and Merry Christmas!
CrossFeed 112: Snowed In   12/22/08
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!   12/15/08
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   12/08/08
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   12/01/08
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!   11/22/08
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!   11/17/08
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   11/11/08
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   10/31/08
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   10/24/08
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   10/17/08
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   10/13/08
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   10/03/08
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   09/26/08
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   09/20/08
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   09/12/08
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   09/06/08
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   08/22/08
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.   08/15/08
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 95: Normal. How odd.   08/15/08
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?   08/11/08
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 94: Are you offended?   08/11/08
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   08/04/08
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 93: Right on Time   08/04/08
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   07/28/08
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 92: Taking it off   07/28/08
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   07/21/08
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 91: Camp Chief   07/21/08
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?   07/08/08
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   06/23/08
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   06/19/08
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!   06/01/08
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   05/27/08
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?