Dan Matthews

SkyPilot: Faith Quest

Religion EN ↓ 241 episodes

SkyPilot looks at questions of faith, spirituality, and religion. We embrace the questions, wrestle with the answers, while always seeking to be open and non-judgemental. Dan has over 30 years of ordained ministry experience working in churches, speaking across the nation, and answering questions in a variety of settings.

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Dan Matthews

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16 - Which Denomination Is Best? 27.04.2020 24:34

This podcast responds to the question of a listener, who wondered if God cares which denomination we choose. And, what's with all the fighting between them? Are they a good or bad thing? Denominations may have a turbulent past, but they can serve a purpose - if we keep them in perspective. I encourage you to get in touch via email and follow me on Twitter. Email: SkyPilottt@gmail.com Twit...

15 - Why Hide Together? 23.04.2020 15:44

The story of Doubting Thomas is a familiar one, but in a recent reading of this story, a new question dawned on me: Why were the disciples hiding together ? I encourage you to get in touch via email and follow me on Twitter. Email: SkyPilottt@gmail.com Twitter: @SkyPilottt ........................................................................................... Music: Composed for SkyPilot: F...

14 - Why Did God Tell Abraham to Kill His Son? 16.04.2020 14:22

This is the first of a new category of episodes within this podcast: Puzzling and Troublesome Scripture passages. In Genesis 22, God tells Abraham to sacrifice his son. What could this horrible and bothersome passage mean, and does it have anything to say to us today? I encourage you to get in touch via email and follow me on Twitter. Email: SkyPilottt@gmail.com Twitter: @SkyPilottt ...............

13 - Got Anything with Music? 15.04.2020 8:41

Sometimes the way to make it through a difficult time is on a song and a prayer. This episode offers a beautiful and stirring song, based on a prayer, written and performed by Andrew Cannan. Enjoy! Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? email: SkyPilottt@gmail.com twitter: @SkyPilottt .....................................................................

12 - Do I Have A Soulmate? 13.04.2020 12:13

This episode describes the origin of soulmates in Greek mythology, then discusses how the idea reemerged with romanticism. I explore whether it is a concept supported by biblical passages, and then finally, how the "romantic ideal" even influences our theology. Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? email: SkyPilottt@gmail.com twitter: @Sk...

11 - What is Good Friday? 07.04.2020 14:21

This episode discuses what happened to Jesus physically and emotionally during the crucifixion and what that tells us about the nature of God. It ends with a tie-in to what is happening in the world today. Primary Source: The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) March 1986 The Physical Death of Jesus Christ William D. Edwards, MD; Wesley J. Gabel, MDiv; Floyd E. Hosmer, MS, AMI Hav...

10 - What is Maundy Thursday? 06.04.2020 13:26

This episode talks about the name, Maundy Thursday, what happened on that day, why it's important, and how it relates to today. Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? email: SkyPilottt@gmail.com twitter: @SkyPilottt ........................................................................................... Music: Composed for SkyPilot: Faith Que...

9 - What is Palm Sunday? 05.04.2020 14:22

This episode talks about the traditions of Palm Sunday, It's meaning, and how it will be different this year. Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? email: SkyPilottt@gmail.com twitter: @SkyPilottt ........................................................................................... Music: Composed for SkyPilot: Faith Quest by Arlan Sunnarb...

8 - Does God Want Us to Be Happy? 04.04.2020 11:39

This episode explores the idea of what it means to be happy, and questions whether or not happiness is something God want for us. Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? email: SkyPilottt@gmail.com twitter: @SkyPilottt ........................................................................................... Music: Composed for SkyPilot: Faith Quest...

7 - How Do I say a Public Prayer? 03.04.2020 17:36

Some of us would like to be better at saying a prayer in front of other people. This episode teaches an easy technique to help you compose beautiful and memorable prayers. Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? email: SkyPilottt@gmail.com twitter: @SkyPilottt ..............................................................................................

6 - How Do I Pray? 02.04.2020 13:31

This episode covers how we feel about prayer, why we need to pray, and an easy to remember technique to enhance your prayer life. Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? email: SkyPilottt@gmail.com twitter: @SkyPilottt ........................................................................................... Music: Composed for SkyPilot: Faith Quest...

5 - Can Religious People Laugh? 01.04.2020 13:50

This episode explores role of laughter in the church, the bible and our lives. Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? email: SkyPilottt@gmail.com twitter: @SkyPilottt ........................................................................................... Music: Composed for SkyPilot: Faith Quest by Arlan Sunnarborg

4 - Covid-19: Where is God? 31.03.2020 20:54

This episode explores the age-old question, Where is God in the midst of our suffering? Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? SkyPilottt@gmail.com twitter: @SkyPilottt ........................................................................................... Music: Composed for SkyPilot: Faith Quest by Arlan Sunnarborg

3 - Covid-19: Where is church? 29.03.2020 16:20

As our response to Covid-19 causes public gatherings to be forbidden, it also means the cessation of religious service for many houses of worship. This episode looks at the question from a theological perspective, acknowledges the difficulty of the struggle, and sees hope for the future. Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? SkyPilottt@gmail.com twitte...

2 - Is the Bible true? 28.03.2020 11:46

People often ask, "Is the Bible true?" It is a common thing to wonder, but are we even asking the right question? Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? SkyPilottt@gmail.com twitter: @SkyPilottt ........................................................................................... Music: Composed for SkyPilot: Faith Quest by Arlan Sunnarbo...

1 - Why SkyPilot? 27.03.2020 6:40

In this inaugural episode I explain the name SkyPilot and why it was chosen. Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? SkyPilottt@gmail.com twitter: @SkyPilottt ........................................................................................... Music: Composed for SkyPilot: Faith Quest by Arlan Sunnarborg