SkyPilot: Faith Quest

As I was watching the interaction between Trump and his followers, I noticed a religious-like fervor. Then I asked, "Is this a cult?" After a lot of research, the final answer ultimately led me someplace new that was surprising and, to me at least, quite convincing. ——————————————————————————————————————— Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? C...

I have  heard and read  a lot of words offered as proof of Jesus' tendency towards liberalism or love of  conservatism. I think, as of late, Christians are less and less a people who try to reflect the teachings of Jesus in our daily lives, and more and more we seem to be a people who want Jesus to reflect our own cultural and political favorites.  So I decided to ask the question myself  is...

In response to my most recent two episodes, I have had quite a few people ask: Is Trump is the antichrist? Others have been more certain: They are absolutely sure he is. This episode looks at what the Bible says about the antichrist, what the modern expectation are, and why I think the answer to the question is absolutely clear.  ——————————————————————————————————————— Have a spiritual, theologica...

When Donald Trump calls upon Christians and tells them that, if he wins, they will never vote again, should we believe him or dismiss his promise as silly hyperbole? This video examines the convergence of his bold promises, his use of Christian Nationalism, and the beliefs of many the Christians who support him. I am a life-long Christian and I want to be clear: I am against the way he is co-optin...

There’s a new movement in the world of conservative Christianity. It is relatively opaque and unknown, but its power and influence is growing, and if you are unaware of the NAR, it is time you learn about them, because they are on a path to change Christianity, politics, and culture in the United States. It’s not hyperbole in the slightest to say that, if they succeed, politics, religion, and cult...

This topic came from a viewer.  The question: What does "saved" mean? Strangely,  the answer reveals multiple problems with the word, and also reveals how it should be understood - once we discover the way it is actually used in the Bible.   ——————————————————————————————————————— Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? Contact me via email:    ...

Our daughter recently began researching our family tree. Her discovery was surprising: we have two famous ancestors. One on my father’s side and one on my mother's. These discoveries got me thinking about the importance of notable ancestors... and what it is that REALLY makes us special. ——————————————————————————————————————— Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would lik...

Can a children's book written for toddlers tell us something about the nature of God? Yes, and there is even scripture to back it up! ——————————————————————————————————————— Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? Contact me via email:     Dan@SkyPilot.zone And be sure to check me out on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/SkyPilotFaithQuest ............

Having just returned from vacation, I found myself wondering what god would think about our times of rest, vacation, and play? ——————————————————————————————————————— Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? Contact me via email:     Dan@SkyPilot.zone And be sure to check me out on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/SkyPilotFaithQuest ........................

In the book of 1 Timothy, Paul gives instruction for women to be submissive and silent. This episode asks the question, is Paul's instruction the definitive statement on the role of women in the church and community, or does the Bible have more to say on the matter? ——————————————————————————————————————— Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? Contac...

Monotheism is such a basic and fundamental theological concept at the heart of the three Abrahamic faiths, as well as many others. What could possibly be wrong with it? This episode does not argue against it, but instead point out, if you are a monotheist, the word may not mean what you think it means. ——————————————————————————————————————— Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you...

 This episode is in response to a reader who suggested this topic. The thought behind this topic is simple: Has the Judeo-Christian tradition always believed in Hell? If not, where did it come from? And also , we should be aware that there are some pretty significant theological difficulties with the concept of hell.  ——————————————————————————————————————— Have a spiritual, theological, or religi...

There is word, a single word, in the Bible that has been woefully and tragically misunderstood. One interpretation of this word leads to harmony and abundant living, the other interpretation could quite possibly lead to the ruin of humanity. So, what is the word and why do so many Christians choose the interpretation that could lead to our destruction? This episode answers both questions.  ———————...

The Bible contains 66 books.  Of the 27 books that comprise the New Testament, only four are dedicated to telling the story of Jesus's earthly ministry; these are the Gospels. The Gospels each tell the story of Easter morning and the discovery of Jesus's empty tomb, but there is  surprising variation between them. This episode highlights the differences and offers explanation as to why t...

There’s a St. Francis quote appearing on social media in which he seems to says that, when you die, you can and WILL "take it with you." This left me with two questions: Did he actually say this? And more importantly, what does it mean?  This episode answers both questions. (Spoiler alert!) He did not say it, but...maybe he wishes he had! Watch and find out why! —————————————————————————...

I encounter many people online who are concerned about their faith. Their concern is often expressed by asking basic questions, and most of the questions have a similar feel: Am I doing this right? This episode offers five simple questions to evaluate your faith and see if you are headed in the right direction.  ——————————————————————————————————————— Have a spiritual, theological, or religious qu...

Experts from varied professions agree on one thing: you should endeavor to live "in the now." My take is that living “in the now” is wonderful, as long as you are aware of the pitfall - the heresy - that potentially lurks within. This episode describes the heresy of now, why it is dangerous, and also surprisingly common. ——————————————————————————————————————— Have a spiritual, theologic...

An email from a listener, responding to last week's podcast, prompted me to make this episode about a simple but powerful reality for all people who follow Jesus. It can help you avoid being a stumbling block to others AND offer a tool for deeping your own faith.  ———————————————————————————————————————.  Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? Contac...

Are you a person of faith? Do you know what you believe? Could you areticulate your belief to someone else, if asked? I asked a group of people on Reddit to tell me what they believed - not to tell me the tenents of their faith - but to tell me what they personally believe. I was genuinely surprised by the results. #humor #christianity results.  ———————————————————————————————————————.  Have a spi...

I have heard and read so much recently from Christians who espouse their belief that God is on the side of their political candidate. After watching so much contantious debate, it seemed less than wise to venture into those hostile waters with an opinion. And yet... I decided, "what the heck?" And so in this episode, I endevour to answer what is, in all likelyhood, an unanswerable questi...

I am a huge fan of hero movies. Superheros, westerns, or war heroes, I love them all. I was thinking recently about how much I enjoy them and found myself wondering if, perphaps, I am drawn to Jesus because he is the ultimate hero story. This episode examines the possible intersections between hero tropes in movies and the story of Jesus.  ———————————————————————————————————————.  Have a spiritual...

I recently came across a quote from Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross that caught my attention. She bluntly said there is a life choice that is so important, if you don’t choose it, you are a "prostitute" and "you will not have a pleasant death."   This episode offers two opposing life choices. One is proposed by Dr. Kubler-Ross. Other is a movie quote, but it is said by none other tha...

In this episode, I explain how I believe many people think  God is a lot like the computer algorithm behind Wordle, the popular word puzzle. I tell you how I came to this realization, why people might hold this belief, and of course, how I think it is probably not how God really sees us.  ———————————————————————————————————————.  Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like...

I recently came across a post that made a simple statement: "the Bible is filled with stories." Suddenly, there was a strong response from quite a few people: “No, the Bible is true!” This episode offers an answer to two questions: is the Bible filled with stories and if so, can these stories - any stories -  be true? ———————————————————————————————————————.  Have a spiritual, theologica...

Within the the world of spirituality, faith groups, and even mental health, there is a growing movement to move away from thankfulness and towards something that sounds remarkably similar: gratitude. This episode explains the difference between the two, why there is a push for the change, and an easy method for making the change in your own life.  ———————————————————————————————————————.  Have a s...