Sound of Sanity Archives

What does today's spooky story of dark forces taking over a small town have to do with #BLM, #MAGA, the Cuties controversy, and more? You'll have to listen to find out. That is ... if you think you have the guts!!! The terrifying, macabre story of the downfall of Hilary Clinton, founder of Sanityville, is not for the faint of heart. But we think it's pretty good. And if you listen carefully, you m...

In this extraordinary Sanity Short, the prelude to next week's "A Sanityville Horror", Jaime and Andres meet a foul monster deep below Sanityville. WILL THEY LIVE TO TELL THE TALE? Music: “The Visitor” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com . “Icarus” by Repulsive.  “Horror Piano” by White Bat Audio.  “Passage” by Whitesand/Martyn Laur. Beachfront Celebration by Kevin MacLeod ( incompetec...

How do you preempt the depressing seasons of life? Can you preempt them? As we head into a time when a lot of people suffer from seasonal depression, the Sound of Sanity crew talks about biblical ways to stave it off. Or deal with it if it is unstavable. Plus Quentin Seltzer presents his new book, Too Stressed to Be Depressed. Music: “Countdown”, “Freedom”, “Scando’s Theme”, by Alexander Nakarada...

In this Sanity Short, Radiohead helps Ollie with a small case of depression. Can you guess what next week's episode is about??!?? Music: “Outdoors in Summer” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this Sanity short, the Hemanologians talk about mental health. All we can say is ... you're welcome.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

If somebody really really really wants to serve God in a really cool and exciting way, but they also want to get married, is it okay for them not to have kids? Pastor John Piper says yes, in certain cases. The gang on Sound of Sanity begs to differ. Plus another awkward chapter in the love-life of awkward recent-homeschool graduate Mary Elizabeth Murphy. Will Ollie join her in missions work? Here'...

It's not a Loop Hole, it's Loop Holiness! Order today! Music: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

How do you have a HEALTHY fight with your husband or wife? Sound of Sanity has six rules (Number Four Will Shock You!). Just kidding, number four won't shock you, but this is a good episode for anyone who has conflict with their spouse, aka anyone who is married. Or, really, anyone who has any kind of relational conflict they have to navigate. Don't miss this one! Plus Dot E and Radiohead the Robo...

In this Sanity Short, what will happen when Radiohead the Robot's old flame Dot E (who abandoned him at the alter!) returns? This is part 1 of a series. Part 2 will appear in next week's regular episode. Can you guess what said episode is about??? Music: “Things fall apart” by Josh Woodward is licensed under a Attribution License . “Sitcom Rock Sting 4” and “Dramatic Interlude” by Alexander Nakara...

Do you struggle to read your Bible? Sound of Sanity has some tips and tricks for you in this episode. Some of them might surprise you. Plus  Walter and Gary meet Lance at the gym. Music: “Wholesome” and “Sneaky Snitch” by Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License . “With a Whimper”, “Show Me, My Favorite Regret” by Josh Woodward is licensed under...

In this Sanity Short, the Hemanologians attempt to improve themselves. We highly recommend that you listen to this. Can you guess what next week's episode is going to be about?  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Is there something perverse about Christians reading made-up fantasy stories that subvert the way God made the world? What about things like Harry Potter that posit a universe where witchcraft is good? And if we decide that that is bad, do we have to give up Lord of the Rings and Narnia, too? Sound of Sanity is on the case in today's episode. Plus Ollie and Radiohead fight a grave threat. Music: T...

What happens when an awkward Christian homeschool girl falls in love with a regular schmo? Today's Sanity Short answers this question, as Mary Elizabeth Murphy falls deeply, madly in love with Ollie. Possibly she draws too much on some classic literature for her romantic inspiration.   ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Should Christians read or watch fantasy fiction? Is there something intrinsically immoral about it? Or is it just harmless fun? Our heroes begin their discussion in this episode, part 1 of 2, by giving some basic guidelines on what speculative fiction is (speculative fiction being the larger category that fantasy is a part of) and then have some fun outlining a history of the fantasy genre. This o...

Should Christians play Dungeons and Dragons? Does it lead to dark and demonic places? In this off-week sketch, the Popcorn Coalition considers the fantasy genre, and especially Dungeons and Dragons. Music: Free Vibes’s Way To Dream – Inspiring Piano And Strings by Keys Of Moon Music (Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0).  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Does the hit musical Hamilton actually have a duty NOT to adhere to history, but to improve it? Should present social, political, and moral realities affect how we engage with history as much as the actual history does itself? Are the changes to history made in Hamilton not just acceptable dramatization, but societal necessity? Our heroes answer this question and more in today's episode. Along the...

When Spencer (or Simon) (now officially named after one of our awesome patrons) goes to Dr. Buckner for help with his shyness, Dr. Buckner uses a rather unorthodox approach. This sketch introduces the theme for this month, which is ... any guesses? Music: Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049 Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution...

When Desmond Dark tries to say goodbye to Andy Jukeman forever, he can't quite bring himself to get the job done. This sketch was a little long to lump into last week's "saying goodbye" full ep. But it's worth listening to. Music: Laid Back Guitars and Deadly Roulette by Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License ★ Support this podcast on Patreon...

In the era of Facebook and social media, do you ever have to really say goodbye? Well, yes, of course, but it's complicated, and that's the subject of today's episode. Whether it's a doll or a memento, a house or a pet, a friend or a family member, it's hard to say goodbye. Our heroes are moving from their hometown of many years to plant a church together, and they got to thinking about the right...

This definitive work of art will change podcasting as we know it. If you don't like and share it, you are a terrible person. It's just that simple. What is the description of what happens? As if it was necessary? Well ... when Sparky delivers several packages to the Brazil brothers, it does not go as he expects. This amazing sketch incorporates several Patron names. You're welcome, Patrons. If you...

Nathan, Jake and Ben do a whole episode apologizing for a previous episode that they didn't do as well as they should have. It makes for a good opportunity to talk about the philosophy behind the show and why we do some things we do. Plus when they think the microphones are off our heroes reveal their true natures! Music: Monekys Spinning Monkeys and Lightless Dawn by Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.c...

When Ollie gets a new hat, Radiohead offers his opinion. Remember, this sketch is a prelude to what we are doing next week as a full episode, so maybe you can figure it out, if you pay really close attention. :) Music: Crawling by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio. Sad Trio by Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License .Tense Cinematic Instrumental Amb...

Music affects us. Duh. That much is true. But when it affects us the wrong way it can tell big lies. Our heroes explore this reality by talking about (and listening to) some popular film scores, including Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Adventures of Robin Hood, Star Wars, Superman, The Avengers, Lord of the Rings, The Dark Knight, Black Hawk Down, Jaws, Dr. No, The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Batma...

Remember we're doing sketch on the off-weeks now, and those will tie into the upcoming episode. So you can guess what next week's episode is going to be about, based on the sketch that comes the week before. Anyway, this one is about First Church of Sanityville pastoral intern Quentin Seltzer trying to record an informercial for his new book, with the "help" of his intern, young Andy Jukeman.  ★ S...

Hey, we're back with regular episodes! Yay! This one is about shyness, both in ourselves, and in our children. Keying off an article by Scary Mommy, our heroes talk about fighting shyness in children, whether shyness is a sin, and strategies for coping with shyness in ourselves. Plus BJ the Hemanologian finds his way into a recording studio somehow and meets Lance Redford. Riffing on this article....