SkyPilot: Faith Quest

Our daughter, Cate, recently attended a painting class.  Later, during a visit home, she told us about the most stressful part of her experience.  Her sharing her reluctance to mix paint colors - and her reason why - was the impetus for this episode. ———————————————————————————————————————.  Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? Contact me via email:    ...

Jesus is  proclaimed as the prince of peace, love, and forgiveness.  He was not exactly know for sprinkling threats in amongst his teachings, and yet...he did in this case.  There is an instance where he attached a  consequence - a not so veiled threat - to his expectation of behavior for us.  ———————————————————————————————————————.  Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would...

This is a question that has been wondered by anyone who has spent any time pondering their relationship with their creator.  And there are certainly those amongst us who would not only answer yes, but go on to say we should all quit trying to be the decider in our own lives... Let God make all the decisions!  In this episode, I let you know what I think the answer to this question is.  And I even...

I should be honest  before you begin this podcast - there isn't a definitive answer to this question. So, this isn't really one of those where I intend to prove something - but instead, this is far more in the "what if" category. Having said that, this is something I just recently thought of and it offers a "what if" that may well change the way to read one of scriptu...

Throughout Christendom, the Bible is universally accepted as our sacred text.  And, though we can all agree on the primacy of the Bible, things can get downright hostile if we begin to discuss the best way to interpret it.  This episode takes a look at the two primary ways of engaging scripture and asks the age-old question: Which is best? ———————————————————————————————————————.  Have a spiritual...

Someone suggested this question, and I was shocked that I had never thought to answer it before.  Most of us know what happened on Easter, but what did Jesus do after the resurrection?  This podcast walks through a timeline of what Jesus did in the hours, days and week following his resurrection.   ———————————————————————————————————————.  Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you w...

This episode begins with a question from pop-culture and then uses it explore to a question that frequently arises about Christianity: Who gets to be called a Christian and who doesn't?   ———————————————————————————————————————.  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...

My wife, Sarah, and I recently made a trip to New York City to take in a show.  There were two songs in the musical that I listened to and was reminded of something important - something worth remembering.  This podcast shares my experience and the leaning I had. ———————————————————————————————————————.  Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? Contact me v...

Most of us have a clear understanding as to what angels look like, where they come from, and what they do.  It is surprising, though,   to discover how much these beliefs differ from the actual biblical description of angels.  This podcast reveals the often surprising and occasionally downright bizarre reality of biblical angels. ———————————————————————————————————————.  Have a spiritual, theologi...

If you believe in God, you are a theist.  If you don't believe in God, you are an atheist.  And somewhere in between is the land of uncertainty claimed by the agnostics.  This podcast explores the true meaning of agnosticism and even dares to ask if I fall into this category. ———————————————————————————————————————.  Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to ta...

There is an idiosyncrasy to the way humans form and wield opinions that holds true in many things.  It can be seen in subjects as diverse as bagpipes...or opera...or cologne... and, of course even faith. ———————————————————————————————————————.  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...

Ever been to a Chinese  restaurant and seen a golden statue of a chubby partially clad man sitting with crossed legs who appears to be enjoying a really good laugh? This episode reveals who he is…and he may not be who you think.  ———————————————————————————————————————.  Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? Contact me via email:     Dan@skypilot.zone An...

the topic for this episode sits at the intersection of Facebook, the Ukrainian people, and one of the ten commandments.  It was sparked by a passionate graphic that popped up on my Facebook feed.  ———————————————————————————————————————.  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 Face...

Do you find yourself wondering what Lent has in common with Robert Pirsig's book Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance?  Well then, this episode is for you! ———————————————————————————————————————.  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...

I recently saw a movie in which the the letters NPC were mentioned frequently. I'd never heard them before, and yet, after watching this film, they suddenly became very important in helping me understand what is going on the in world right now.   ————————————————————————————————————————.  Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? Contact me via email: ...

Religion is a strange word. Most of us hear the word and have a clear sense of knowing what it means. Yet when asked to explain what makes something a religion, suddenly the clarity of our understanding falters. This episode reveals the reason for our common misunderstanding of religion and gives a simple way of defining the word, and why it matters.  ————————————————————————————————————————.  Hav...

What happens when we turn to an atheist for spiritual guidance? This episode examines Karl Marx's most famous quote and sees if there is something within it to teach us how to be better and more faithful believers.  ——————————-——————————————————————————— Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? Contact me via email:     Dan@skypilot.zone And be sure to...

It seems like every Christian preacher with access to a microphone has weighed-in on the number 666. Countless seminars have promised to teach attendees how to understand this Biblical number and how to recognize who  it is supposed to identify. This episode helps readers of the Bible understand this mystery, not from a modern perspective, but from a historical one.  ——————————-———————————————————...

Did you know that you have an "expressed ratio?"  Does it fit the reality of your life? You just might find  you live a healthier and happier life if it does! ——————————-——————————————————————————— 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...

Dan Brown's novel is a quick-paced and exciting tale. It tells a story of Jesus having married Mary Magdalene, had children, and then the hidden society that arose to protect the secret of their bloodline.  Interestingly, the novel makes this claim in the forward: “All descriptions of artwork, architecture, documents, and secret rituals in this novel are accurate.” It that really true? This e...

I have heard some Christians offer arguments to support their belief that Jesus was a Communist. It is an interesting question because the simple act of asking it has the power to agitate some believers beyond the capacity for rational thought.  This podcast takes the question and offers a definitive answer - while explaining why someone might ask the question in the first place.  ——————————-—————...

Sometimes prayer is elusive, not because we don't know what to say, but because we cant get out of our won way.  Our mind is filled with distracting thoughts or our environment is too busy an we can seem to manage to enter into a prayerful state.  This episode is for those times.  It is a guided prayer.  ——————————-——————————————————————————— Have a spiritual, theological, or religious questi...

Three kings visit the newborn Jesus and present to him three gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. This podcast seeks to answer the questions: Is there special meaning behind each of these gifts and do they have any relevance to us today? ——————————-——————————————————————————— Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? Contact me via email:     Dan@skypilot.z...

This episode takes a look at two of the greatest movie speeches of all time.  The first seems to be popular with everyone who watches it. The second speech didn't sit quite right with me initially, but now I have come to see it as holding an important truth   ——————————-——————————————————————————— Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? Contact me via...

If you have ever spent any time studying the Bible, then you are probably aware of the concept that we are made in the image of God; which is surprisingly both well known and little understood. It is stated clearly in Genesis 1:27 and yet most people who are aware of this verse would have a difficult time describing what it means to be "made in the image of God."  This episode explores t...