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CrossFeed Religious News Audio

by Pastors Dale Critchley and Jim Butler

CrossFeed Religious News (Audio) brings you the latest religious news each week as found on crossfeednews.com, the only social religious news community on the internet! Watch level-headed Christian commentary from Dale Critchley in Cleveland and Jim Butler in Boston, a couple Lutheran (LCMS) pastors, discussing everything from abortion to gay marriage to statements from the Pope to VeggieTales, not to mention regular Superman and Star Wars references. We take the news seriously, but we don't take ourselves too seriously.Also available in video. Theme music by Grant Haavaldsrud.

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Episodes

  1. CrossFeed 230: Thanksgiving in May

    This week, or rather, 6 months ago (Recorded 11/18/12): Pop Star Priest New York Times CEO and truth Focus on the Family changes direction Polygamy on the rise Conflict among Anglicans, still

  2. CrossFeed 229: Dual Day

    Jim's getting older, and Dale's breaking up, but it all works out in the beginning. The American Family Association does not want to "Mix it Up" Teaching yoga = teaching religion? A new edition of the Greek New Testament Raped by demons A PK cyber-bullies his dad

  3. CrossFeed 228: Coming out of the Lodge

    Dale shares his experiences with an animal Lodge. Iranian Muslims in Europe? Texas Cheerleaders: Let's hear it for God! Take a look inside a Mormon Temple Mitt Romney: fair target? Is there a hell?

  4. CrossFeed 227: Stuff Happens at Church

    Dale is going through…changes. The LCMS and NIV 2011 The Freedom from Religion Foundation and Tennessee Hollywood and the Bible Pastors posing nude The "Mrs. Jesus" Fragment

  5. CrossFeed 226: All Luthered Up

    Jim is back from Germany and brought some with him. A Change in Chinese Policy Ban the iPhone! Mideast Christianity: Going, going, gone? Arguing with God in the Old Testament That's a big hole!

  6. CrossFeed 225: The Dark Knight Rises to the Lux Level

    Jim lifts his glass with the hammers of justice. Why did the chicken cross the gays? Christians and Muslims agree: pornography is bad for you Catholic Church to volunteers: You will submit…or else! If you don't agree, why don't you just quit? The spiritual side of the Olympics

  7. CrossFeed 224: The Rainbow Episode #lgbt

    It's the long awaited rainbow episode: straight talk about homosexuality and religion! Exodus International no longer talks about curing gays California: Don't even talk about curing gays Churches split over gays and gay marriage Gay Marriage and the black church Dan Savage and Christian…

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  8. CrossFeed 223: Watch the Fireworks

    Jim and Dale talk about the Fourth on the first. Would Jesus Support Obamacare? Tryin' to Change My Religion Christian Colleges and Student Loans I'm an Atheist--No, I'm Catholic Bulgaria has the Baptist's Bones

  9. CrossFeed 223: The Butler Transition

    Jim and Dale are back from their district conventions, and Jim has traded hats. Catholics and Vouchers Southern Baptists and a Black President Baptists and the sinner's prayer Church Ladies and Exotic Dancers Mormons and Christians

  10. CrossFeed 222: Hebrew Signs

    This week, we identify with the ranks of the anti-non-semitic. A French Recipe for a New Denomination Keeping Cookies Kosher Mormons: Black, Liberal, and Democrat??? New York City: Churches cannot meet Schools, but Schools can meet in churches Is the story of Jesus just a pagan myth?

  11. CrossFeed 221: 6th Anniversary Episode

    It would've just been anticlimactic if we'd pod-faded the episode before our 6th anniversary! Returning to church again for the first time Romney's faith: Run Silent, Run Deep Catholic colleges: Obamacare = No Care The Voice: The Translation, not the Talent Show Shorter says: Holy life or Get out!

  12. CrossFeed 220: Mission Accomplished!

    Yes, I accomplished my goal. No promises about the future. Let's kidnap our Youth Group members! Forget the holidays! School's open! Forget the school! We're Catholic! Boycott Starbucks! Exploring the Evangelical Habitat

  13. CrossFeed 219: A Qualitative Difference

    What does the 700 Club have that we don't? Besides millions of viewers? And huge wads of cash? Nothing! Pat Robertson: Marijuana good; Manning bad Jeff Foxworthy: "Are you Smarter than a Prophet?" Jimmy Carter: "Buy My Bible!" Atheists, "Let's Have a 'Come to Nothing' Meeting" Feudin' and…

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  14. CrossFeed 218: Many non-human animals are persons

    Guess who's not? The War on Newborns Santorum's War on Pornography Indiana's War on Religious Daycares NASA's War on Intelligent Design The Church of England's War on Evangelicals

  15. CrossFeed 217: New Year's Eve

    Hey, it's still 2012! The Crystal Cathedral without Robert Schuller Iraq without Christians Congregations without Churches Christians Counting cards Commonwealth of Virginia Counseling Abortions

  16. CrossFeed 216: Love the Sin; Hate the Sinner #lgbt

    How do we minister to gays and lesbians? Fire them! Refuse to commune them! Walk with them in their issues Plus…Rick Warren getting jiggly with the Muslims More on Obamacare, Religion, and Contraception

  17. CrossFeed 215: Pre-Super Bowl After the Fact

    We recorded this in January, before the Patriots lost the Super Bowl. Jeff Bethke: Religion vs Jesus Bibles vs. Spell books Megadeth vs. Megalife Santorum Campaign vs. Women Presidents Immigration Pro vs. Con

  18. CrossFeed 214: Nobody to Root For

    The Packers are out, so Jim gets to gloat. Supreme Court: Government needs to stay out of Church decisions New York Court: Churches need to stay out of schools Virginia court: Anglicans need to leave their churches behind English Court: Leaflets = hate speech Czech Government: The Church is in…

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  19. CrossFeed 213: Climate Change

    Back after Christmas break San Juan, CA: You can have a Bible Study in your home Rupert Murdoch: But just try having one without paying me Sweden: It's OK if your Bible study consists of file swapping Canada: But with only one spouse Geron Corporation: We suggest a study on stem cells

  20. CrossFeed 212: It Doesn't Matter

    Yes, 212. Watch/listen to find out what happened to 210 and 211. And listen to Jim get a bit excited about a football game that isn't a game changer. The plummeting marriage rate Mars Hill Church® Pastors to IRS: We triple dog dare you! It's just not Christmas without a Freedom From Religion...

  21. CrossFeed 209: Use Your Imagination

    The first 16 minutes have no video. Corrupted file. Sorry. Those listening to the audio-only podcast will find the show completely inane (in other words, no different.) St. Mark Zuckerburg's Church? Meditate the germs away Concealed weapons at church Are Mormons Southern Baptist Zombies? Is...

  22. CrossFeed 208: Smallest…Guest…Host…EVAR!

    We have a very tiny guest host, but we're pretty boring, apparently, since she slept through most of the show. Should we speak out for the persecuted? Does the Constitution extend to Facebook? Should Jesus be called Son of God? Is Steve Jobs now sitting on an iCloud Amish Mullets

  23. CrossFeed 207: Theologically Confused

    Irish, but not Roman Catholic, really! Can you get a "Get out of church free" card? Is execution pro-life? Churches: Then and Now Friend Wedding Officiants Elves and ghosts in Iceland

  24. CrossFeed 206: Informal Survey

    Dale wants to know: what was your church attendance like on 9/18/11? The FBI investigates Islam France outlaws public prayer Pat Robertson amends God's divorce rules Is life constitutional? And are safety triangles too worldly?

  25. CrossFeed 205: 10th of 9-11

    Remembering 9/11: No pastors for Patriot Day Benefits of faith Patrick Racaniello's yard littered with a cross Proposition 8 is back Mohammed gets a sequel

  26. CrossFeed 204: Lies and Statistics

    This week, Jim contemplates wedding vows. American Muslims and Patriotism Christian Ramadan Who isn't going to church as much? Women and Hispanics Who's going more? The educated! Captain Israel vs. Foreskin Man

  27. CrossFeed 203: Coming Back and Backing Off

    Jim is back from camp, and Dale's slowing down. Bible reading and science Chain World: The Religion Video Game Marcus Bachmann and Glitterbombing The end of Lutheran Social Services Is Pastafarianism becoming a religion?

  28. CrossFeed 202: Going Ape

    We try to be respectful, but come on. It's a monkey wedding! Monkey Weddings Caiaphas's granddaughter Muslim Prayer in Schools Mohammed on TV Westboro Baptist Church and the FBI

  29. CrossFeed 201: Dale's just lazy

    This week, we get downright ornery. Sex slaves to prevent adultery Unclean shoes The GuZoo Church Faith Healing and abuse Cabbie Kufi and Iranian Soccer

  30. CrossFeed 200: And getting stranger

    It's our 200th episode! Why? Republicans Shrugged Religion after school Was Jesus a Muslim prophet? The right to divorce Religion after graduating school

  31. CrossFeed 199: 5th Anniversary Edition

    This week, we turned 5! No wonder we act like preschoolers! Do you pray for health? What about money? Or venereal disease? But do you pray to Vladimir Putin? It depends on the size of your brain!

  32. CrossFeed 198: Post-Apocalyptic Edition

    Jim and Dale have been Left Behind! We talk about Harold Camping's prediction and then move on to this week's real news. Stephen Hawking on heaven What's happening to church membership? Confessing the sin of being raped How Muslim was Osama Bin Laden? Christians freed in Iran

  33. CrossFeed 197: Not That Long

    We're back from the Easter/Mother's Day hiatus. Mormons show some leg Is Bin Laden in hell? Gay Marriage and the Navy The study of not believing in anything And yes, Virginia, there is a God

  34. CrossFeed 196: 6 Down, 19 to Go

    Jim is celebrating an anniversary. Illegal street preaching Sacrificial Anesthesia Fired from Wal-mart Soldier scarves Baptist Baby Cribs And a follow-up

  35. CrossFeed 195: April Fools

    Dale loves April Fools' Day What is a Commissioned Minister? Rob Bell says Love Wins Sexist Racist Abortion Discrimination by hiding Why Johnny should keep his Bible at home

  36. CrossFeed 194: Less Animated

    Not sure what happened to our production quality this time. It's still watch/listenable, but you're warned. Giving up Christianity for Lent? Praying for test scores Robert Schuller says, "Don't ask, don't tell" Saints…preserve them And when is a charity not charitable?

  37. CrossFeed 193: There's an App for That

    Dale is excited about his new iOS app. Can the unbaptized take Communion? What about dogs? Foster Parenting and sexuality revisited Congress examines Islam Heaven is for Real!

  38. CrossFeed 192: Transforming Churches

    Dale is excited about his congregation beginning the revitalization process through the Transforming Churches Network. What planet is Lou Farrakhan from? How far should people go to defend the unborn? Crisis Pregnancy Centers Christian Foster Parents Brandon Davies at BYU

  39. CrossFeed 191: A Quality Show

    Yeah, Dale's pretty happy about the Super Bowl. Justin Bieber: Jesus Freak? Pope Benedict and Organ Donation Christians in Egypt iConfess: Confessing to your iPhone Morality in America

  40. CrossFeed 190: Birdhouse in Your Soul

    Dale agrees with Joel Osteen, and Jim is snowed in. Do Catholics have the right to marry? God and the Hawaii Senate Churches being taxed Joel Osteen takes a stand Illegal religious buildings in India

  41. CrossFeed 189: Church Web Tips

    Dale offers some simple tips for churches to improve their web presence and gloats over the Packers. Pr0n Sunday Your church website Watered-down Baptism Religion Day at school Jay Bakker on Gay people

  42. CrossFeed 188: Going too far

    The Packers are doing well. The Patriots...not so much. Santa's death sentence Science, creation, and discrimination Christmas in 3D the lot falls to the Christians A pastor Cashes in

  43. CrossFeed 187: Packers vs. Patriots

    The Packers tried defeating the Patriots with one quarterback tied behind their back. Almost, but not quite. Jesus times 2000 The right to celebrate Seinfeld-style iTunes and free speech Jesus was a wine-guzzling what?! And Religious artwork

  44. CrossFeed 186: Sleeping through the sermon

    We debate who's a better cure for insomnia! Is Aslan Jesus or not? Is there a war on Christmas? Which politicians are Christian? A nuclear attack in church? And did Jesus steal his children?

  45. CrossFeed 185: Happy #NinjaDay

    This week: Atheists attacking the Nativity Christians attacking each other Jesus is coming in 2011 Religion and health And welcome to Noah's Park!

  46. CrossFeed 184: History Lesson

    Jim shows his New England knowledge with a Thanksgiving lesson. This week all on CrossFeed News: Are commandments allowed the school to view? Would you take the eucharist? Would you from unapproved priests? Would you pardon infidels? What about some oil wells?

  47. CrossFeed 183: Football Fasting

    This week, we talk football and Satan: Facebook: The Devil's Website USB: The Devil's Technology The Mormon Martin Luther Britain adopts religious discrimination Does your dinosaur play the organ?

  48. CrossFeed 182: Internet Fasting

    Last week, we had no show, because Dale had no Internet. Atheist ads are back! The Holy Land Experience Beat your Qurans into cars Who gets your donations? Recharge your soul and your car

  49. CrossFeed 181: Stray Gate

    This week, Jim stumbles. Lazarus vs the zombies Which roommate are you allowed? Excommunication over ads Do churches contribute to suicide? Does Christine O'Donnell have God on her side?

  50. CrossFeed 180: Manic Martin

    Jim's excited about a Martin Luther Video: Religious license plates Druids gain recognition Can the supreme Court silence Fred Phelps? Offensive Jesus Artwork And did Jesus die for President Obama?

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

CrossFeed Religious News (Audio) brings you the latest religious news each week as found on crossfeednews.com, the only social religious news community on the internet! Watch level-headed Christian commentary from Dale Critchley in Cleveland and Jim Butler in Boston, a couple Lutheran (LCMS) pastors, discussing everything from abortion to gay marriage to statements from the Pope to VeggieTales, not to mention regular Superman and Star Wars references. We take the news seriously, but we don't take ourselves too seriously.Also available in video. Theme music by Grant Haavaldsrud.

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Pastors Dale Critchley and Jim Butler

Produced by Pastor Dale Critchley

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