SkyPilot: Faith Quest

Why would anyone begin by titling a podcast with such an obvious and glaring spelling mistake? And, how does this strangely mistaken title hint at something that might be helpful from another time, another land, and another faith? Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? Contact me via email:     SkyPilottt@gmail.com Check me out on Facebook:   https://www....

Albert Einstein died 65 years ago, but his influence continues to be felt -- not just in the field of science -- but as a pop-icon. His picture is found in every corner of the internet as well as adorning dorm walls in universities across the globe. He is still quoted on subjects as far ranging as science (of course) , to politics . . . and even religion. Which raises a question:  Should we be quo...

Christian churches are often  filled with a myriad of images and symbols. Some of them are fairly easy to figure out, such as the cross. Others are less obvious or outright abstruse as to their meaning. One such symbol looks like an X and P superimposed - one upon the  other. This episode explains this symbol's meaning and tells the fascinating story of its origin and how it literally shaped...

Allhallowtide is a word that describes the three days that begin with Halloween, includes All Saint's Day and concludes with All Soul's Day.  But even a cursory consideration of these days will cause one to wonder: what is the difference between all Saints Day and all Soul's Day? This episode defines their unique identities and then shares some stories as examples of each.    Have a...

Throughout my life, I have encountered Christians who enjoy Halloween as well as those who see its celebration as something sinister and dark. This episode researches the origins of various aspects of the holiday -- from costumes to trick-or-treating -- and ultimately asks the question: Is Halloween a time to be feared?  Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tac...

The newly opened Supreme Court seat has renewed a debate about how the US Constitution should be interpreted by the Court. Two of the popular methods of interpretation have an interesting siimilarty to how people interpret the Bible. This episode explores the process to which I am drawn, and follows a conversation that helped to crystalize my thoughts.  Have a spiritual, theological, or religious...

This is the second in a two-part series. The first (episode 34) looked at what Christians share in common. This episode builds on the first with a look into the behaviors that are expected of a Christian.   Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? contact me via email:     SkyPilottt@gmail.com and follow me on twitter:   @SkyPilottt ...........................

This episode is the first in a two-part series exploring the basics of Christianity. This first part is about what Christians have in common and the second part is about what is expected of a Christian. This episode presents seven elements that all mainline Christian denominations have in common. Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? Contact me via email...

"Love the sinner; hate the sin." This advice has been around Christianity for years. First, what do we mean by sin? Where did this adage come from? And then finally, we take a deep plunge into its true meaning. Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? contact me via email:     SkyPilottt@gmail.com and follow me on twitter:   @SkyPilottt .............

One can hardly sign on to the internet without discovering yet another woman, who, behaving badly,  has been dubbed a "Karen." What motivates them to act the way they do, and - more importantly - what do I have in common with them? Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? Contact me via email:     SkyPilottt@gmail.com and follow me on twitter:   @...

This episode looks at several movies to see if they offer insights into our current environment of a world changed by the coronavirus. It also explores the burden of believing that we should be using this time to master new resolutions. Can one of these movies offer some guidance as to a more healthy attitude toward this unique time in which we find ourselves? Have a spiritual, theological, or rel...

In our goal to live lives that reflect God's love and generosity, how much risk is acceptable? Are we allowed to try, fail, and still be in God's good graces?  Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? contact me via email:     SkyPilottt@gmail.com and follow me on twitter:   @SkyPilottt ................................................................

This episode follows a winding path, from a Greek god, to a hotly debated passage of scripture, and finally culminating at one of the most dangerous verses in the whole Bible.  Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? Contact me via email:     SkyPilottt@gmail.com and follow me on twitter:   @SkyPilottt .........................................................

The novel The Da Vinci Code caused many to ask if there were secret and hidden texts that held truth the church didn't want revealed. This episode seeks to demystify these ancient manuscripts, and to answer the question: What are they and what do they say?   Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? contact me via email:     SkyPilottt@gmail.com and fol...

Many years ago as I was describing Jesus in a Bible Study, a class member felt that I had implied Jesus was a wimp. Is Jesus a wimp? What would cause anyone to even wonder this question? Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? contact me via email:     SkyPilottt@gmail.com and follow me on twitter:   @SkyPilottt ...............................................

Does God answer our prayers for healing? Can it really be that simple? Ask and you shall receive is all it takes? This episode discusses this age-old question through several stories, both personal and biblical.  Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? contact me via email:     SkyPilottt@gmail.com and follow me on twitter:   @SkyPilottt .....................

This episode tells John's story. His mother died when he was young. He was later sold into slavery. He lived a life, according to him, of notorious sinfulness. Yet, in the end, he wound up being an Anglican priest. What does his life tell us about the nature of God and God's grace? Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? contact me via email:    ...

We have all likely heard the magician's phrase: "Hocus Pocus," but where did it come from? Could these words actually have Biblical origins?  Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? contact me via email:     SkyPilottt@gmail.com and follow me on twitter:   @SkyPilottt .............................................................................

This episode examines our discomfort with crying, looks at a Bible story in which Jesus cries, and wonders - given what is going on in our nation - what Jesus would say to us today? I encourage you to get in touch via email and follow me on Twitter. Email:  SkyPilottt@gmail.com Twitter:  @SkyPilottt ........................................................................................... Music:...

This podcast takes a sweeping journey: from a 1950s Sci-Fi novel, to the dangerous movement for civil rights in Alabama in the 60s, and finally to the news stories of our current day. This podcast has a very specific intended audience: the white listener. It is offered with the sincere hope that God will allow us all to see with new eyes, and hear with open hearts.    I encourage you to get in tou...

Mary Magdalene is arguably the second most important woman in the New Testament. Are the stories the church has told through the ages about her faithful to reality? This episode explores popular misconceptions about Mary Magdalene and seeks to uncover their origins. 

"God Created Man Because He Loves Stories"                                        - Elie Wiesel This podcast tells the story leading up to this famous quote this famous quote and explores what this might mean for us at this time.  Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like me to tackle? contact me via email:    SkyPilottt@gmail.com and follow me on twitter:  @Sky...

Given the enormous popularity of the Bible, and the staggering number of translations available, it is surprising how often we know things about the Bible that aren't actually true. This episode begins a new series within the SkyPilot podcast. We will look at popular misconceptions regarding the Bible, seek the truth, and attempt to figure out why the misconceptions developed in the first pla...

Are the words "apostle" and "disciple" interchangeable?  What's the difference, and how do these words relate to us today?

As a devotee of Christianity, I know embarrassingly little about Islam. This podcast is my attempt to respectfully explore and share some basic knowledge regarding Islam, and also a few surprising facts about the second most popular religion in the world.  (Please note: this episode is NOT a critique of Islam.) I encourage you to get in touch via email and follow me on Twitter. Email:  SkyPilottt@...