Best Crash Course Christianity Podcasts (2025)

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94 - God's Existence: Common Objections Pt. 2 35:14

4d ago35:14

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"The fact that people's religion tends to align with the culture and country that they grew up in shows that religion is just a cultural construct" "There are so many hypocritical people who have used religion to abuse others, to start wars, or to seek power. These people undermine the validity of religion." "We no longer need God; science explains…

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Discipleship Distinctiveness & Displaying the Glory of God 1:04:14

6d ago1:04:14

1:04:14

By Pastor Mike Elliott

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Mark 13:28-37 Signs of His Return 33:42

12d ago33:42

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We'd love to hear from you. Message us here. Jesus explains the significance of recognizing the signs of the times as He continues the Olivet Discourse, teaching His disciples about the end of the age and His eventual return. • The parable of the fig tree teaches us to recognize when the season of Christ's return is near • Jesus emphasizes that whi…

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The Pursuit of Happiness- Anticipating the Battle 1:03:35

13d ago1:03:35

1:03:35

By Pastor Mike Elliott

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How to make money podcasting - Podcast Growth Series EP 6 19:42

13d ago19:42

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If you think getting sponsors is the golden ticket to podcast monetization, it’s time for a reset. This episode is going to challenge everything you thought you knew about making money with your podcast. Because the truth is: 🎯 Monetization isn’t step one. 🎯 You don’t need 10k downloads or to sell your soul to ads. 🎯 Just because you built it, does…

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Mark 13:14-23 Temples, Treaties, and Time's Up: A Crash Course in Eschatology 40:25

20d ago40:25

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We'd love to hear from you. Message us here. What does Jesus mean by the mysterious "abomination of desolation," and why should we care? In this eye-opening exploration of Mark 13:14-23, we unpack one of the Bible's most fascinating prophecies about the end times and what it means for believers today. The conversation begins with Jesus shocking His…

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93 - God's Existence: Common Objections Pt. 1 33:24

20d ago33:24

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"Atheists don't need to substantiate their position; the burden of proof lies with the theist because they're the one making a positive claim to belief." "God is just something people turn to for comfort." "Atheists just believe in one god fewer than Christians do." "There is no evidence for the existence of God." "If God is good and He loves me, t…

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Choose Wisely: A Crash Course on Biblical Decision-Making 1:02:56

20d ago1:02:56

1:02:56

By Pastor Matt Fabarez

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Mark 13:3-13 Keep On Keeping On: The Disciple's Marathon 36:06

25d ago36:06

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We'd love to hear from you. Message us here.By Jason Yetz

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The Pursuit of Happiness- Living a Life Shaped by the Gospel 57:17

27d ago57:17

57:17

By Pastor Mike Elliott

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5 years podcasting! Mistakes, useful lessons and what actually worked 32:05

1M ago32:05

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Today, we're celebrating 5 years of this podcast! Hope you enjoy this episode! Here is the passage from The Horse and His Boy where Aslan reveals to Shasta (later known as Prince Cor) how he had been guiding and protecting him throughout his life. This quote is from Chapter 11 of The Horse and His Boy: “I was the lion who forced you to join with Ar…

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Mark 13:1-2 Intro to End Times Prophecy 32:43

1M ago32:43

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We'd love to hear from you. Message us here. Jesus delivers a profound prophetic message known as the Olivet Discourse, predicting both the temple's destruction and His eventual return to establish God's kingdom on earth. • Jesus predicts the complete destruction of the Jerusalem temple, fulfilled in AD 70 when Roman soldiers tore it apart stone by…

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Mark 12:38-44 Kingdom Clash: Religion vs. Truth 32:05

1M ago32:05

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We'd love to hear from you. Message us here. Jesus reveals the stark contrast between the Kingdom of God and the kingdom of man through his interactions with religious leaders and observations in the temple. • Beware of scribes who seek attention through long robes, public recognition, and seats of honor • Religious leaders who appear holy often "d…

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92: God's Existence: Kalam, Fine Tuning, Beauty, and Consciousness 40:00

1M ago40:00

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In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the question: How do we know God exists? Today we will give an overview of various popular arguments for the existence of God, including the Kalam Cosmological Argument, the fine tuning of the universe, William Paley’s Watchmaker Argument, the argument from aesthetic experience, and Pascal’s wager. ⁠D…

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The Pursuit of Happiness - Eliminating a Religious Facade 52:53

1M ago52:53

52:53

By Pastor Mike Elliott

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#40 The Virtue of Selfishness 35:17

1M ago35:17

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One of the worst things you could be in a cult is selfish. Pursue a career? Selfish. Go to college? Selfish. Skip a meeting because you're too exhausted to feign interest? Selfish. When you're handed the grandiose mission of saving the human race from Armageddon, even a tiny spark of personal joy starts to feel like a moral failure. But now you're …

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The Pursuit of Happiness - Mourners Who Make Peace 1:04:30

1M ago1:04:30

1:04:30

By Pastor Mike Elliott

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Musical Rant: 150 ways to beat depression in 5 minutes 5:17

1M ago5:17

5:17

Don't come back until you've tried em allBy Dr Ryan Lee

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BONUS: How Papal Conclaves Work 11:36

1M ago11:36

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In this short, bonus episode, we discuss what a papal conclave looks like. How does voting work? How many votes are needed for someone to be elected pope? Why is the process so secretive? The information in this episode comes from "Universi Dominici Gregis", an apostolic constitution which outlines the prescriptions for papal elections. The full do…

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#39 Swallowing the Big D: Spitting in the Face of Depression 48:48

1M ago48:48

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From time to time we all get sucked into the sunken place of depression, and some of us sink deeper than others. Until recent year, I'd been in and out of the clinical depression hole most of my life. Today, I walk you through the fool proof blueprint I mapped out myself to climb out of that hole every single time, one I have walked many clients th…

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How to grow podcast audience by being a podcast guest (a step by step strategy for visibility that actually works) - Podcast Growth Series EP 5 22:59

1M ago22:59

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If you’re still thinking the secret to podcast audience growth is landing a big name guest, I have some news. This episode is going to ruffle some feathers in the best way. Because the truth is, you don’t need viral guests or a massive Instagram following to grow your show. Beyond SEO for podcasts, you need strategy. You need visibility that actual…

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91 - God's Existence: Aquinas' Five Ways Pt. 2 28:09

2M ago28:09

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In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the question: How do we know God exists? Today we will wrap up our discussion of St. Thomas Aquinas's Five Ways by analysing the Fourth Way (the argument from gradation/degree) and the Fifth Way (the argument from order). Aquinas' Five Ways are among the most famous arguments for the existence of God,…

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The Pursuit of Happiness - Humbly Enduring Hardship 1:01:56

2M ago1:01:56

1:01:56

By Pastor Mike Elliott

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Elder Update: Dating Edition 5:08

2M ago5:08

5:08

More spiritual food to choke on... at the proper timeBy Dr Ryan Lee

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#38 Crash Course in Dating for Cult Survivors 44:05

2M ago44:05

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Today we're going to take the first of many stabs at the wonderfully awkward world of post-cult dating. Essentially, the challenge of learning things most people learned in high school at the age of 35. Here's the thing, you can't skip the mess. The mess builds the muscles. But we've put together some of the most common lessons learned for all you …

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Easter 2025 - 26:30

2M ago26:30

26:30

We'd love to hear from you. Message us here.By Jason Yetz

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Good Friday 2025 - Exodus 12 26:50

2M ago26:50

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We'd love to hear from you. Message us here. Have you ever found yourself struggling to explain the significance of Easter beyond bunnies and chocolate? You're not alone. This powerful exploration delves into the heart of Christianity's most important holiday, tracing its profound meaning through the ancient Passover story to Christ's ultimate sacr…

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Elder Update: Beards, Broads and Bullshit 1:32

2M ago1:32

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Proper bullshit at the proper timeBy Dr Ryan Lee

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Finding Freedom in the Light 57:32

2M ago57:32

57:32

By Pastor Mike Elliott

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Musical Rant: Narcissistic Tango 5:40

2M ago5:40

5:40

A playful breakdown of the narcissistic deflection cascadeBy Dr Ryan Lee

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Stumbling in the Darkness 36:49

2M ago36:49

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By Pastor Mike Elliott

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#37 The "N" word (No, not that one) 48:12

2M ago48:12

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Prior to my work with ex-JWs, I would generally encounter clients with parents on the narcissistic spectrum maybe around 20% of the time. Once I started working with ex-JWs, that number went up to about 80%. This is no cute coincidence. There's a pattern here, and we spend this entire episode exploring that pattern in more detail, not only in how i…

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90 - God's Existence: Aquinas' Five Ways Pt. 1 35:42

2M ago35:42

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Welcome to our deep-dive into the question: How do we know God exists? In this series, we return to the topic of God's existence, which we covered aaall the way back in Episode 2 (!!), and we break it open to explore it more deeply. In this episode, we look at St. Thomas Aquinas's first three 'ways', or arguments for God's existence. These are amon…

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The Pursuit of Happiness 56:26

2M ago56:26

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By Pastor Mike Elliott

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Mark 12:13-17 Render Unto God: The Divine Claim on Our Lives 32:32

2M ago32:32

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We'd love to hear from you. Message us here. When religious leaders attempted to trap Jesus with a seemingly impossible question about paying taxes to Rome, they never expected His answer would echo through centuries. The Pharisees and Herodians—strange bedfellows united only by their hatred of Jesus—approached Him with fake flattery and a politica…

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#36 Personal Lessons (Broadly Applicable) From The Ex-JW Ayahuasca Retreat 1:09:00

2M ago1:09:00

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Fresh off the tail of our very first ex-JW ayahuasca retreat, I'm thrilled to report that it surpassed all expectations. Today we're going to give you a breakdown of all the joy, surprises, and personal lessons learned in the process. Through the retelling, we'll be touching on themes of connection, nuances of forgiveness, and something called "the…

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Comforted by Costly Compassion 1:05:56

2M ago1:05:56

1:05:56

By Pastor Nate Mason

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Mark 11:27-12:12 Wicked Tenants, Beloved Son: A Tale of Divine Persistence 27:02

2M ago27:02

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We'd love to hear from you. Message us here. What happens when religious authorities challenge Jesus about His power to act? A fascinating confrontation unfolds in Mark 11-12 that reveals the heart of spiritual resistance and divine patience. After making waves by riding into Jerusalem on a donkey and cleansing the temple, Jesus faces the indignant…

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Part 1: Seeking Biblical Clarity 41:37

2M ago41:37

41:37

By Pastor Matt Fabarez

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Part 2: Seeking Historical Clarity 46:15

2M ago46:15

46:15

By Pastor Nate Mason

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Part 3: Seeking Practical Clarity 37:40

2M ago37:40

37:40

By Pastor Mike Elliott

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How to increase podcast engagement (and create a community of superfans!) – Podcast Growth Series EP 4 16:21

2M ago16:21

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Are you building a loyal podcast listener community? Here's how to do it! Have you ever felt like podcasting can be a lonely journey? Without a dedicated community of engaged listeners, growing and sustaining a podcast can feel like talking into the void. Building a loyal listener base is the key to long-term podcast growth, deeper engagement, and …

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89 - Love! 38:47

2M ago38:47

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Welcome baaaaaaaack it's Season 3! In this season, we're plumbing the depths of Catholicism and the Catechism, doing deep-dives into topics that we have only touched on previously, like the existence of God, the bible, the social doctrine of the church, and theology of the body. In this episode, we round off an exploration of the three theological …

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Ministry Fair, Part 2: Gladly-Spent Servants 47:00

3M ago47:00

47:00

By Pastor Mike Elliott

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Mark 11:20-26 Unlocking the Power of Faithful Prayer: Lessons from Jesus and the Fig Tree 30:31

3M ago30:31

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We'd love to hear from you. Message us here. Following the startling image of a withered fig tree, Jesus seizes a powerful teaching moment about the transformative nature of faithful prayer. What begins as the disciples' amazement at a cursed tree becomes a profound masterclass on connecting with God through prayer. Faith in God—not faith in faith …

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Ministry Fair, Part 1: Gladly-Spent Stewards 44:34

3M ago44:34

44:34

By Pastor Mike Elliott

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Discipleship 101 1:00:38

3M ago1:00:38

1:00:38

By Pastor Mike Elliott

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#35 How Do You Like Your Pain? Dirty or Neat? 31:56

3M ago31:56

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Today, we're talking about pain; more specifically Clean Pain vs. Dirty Pain: Clean pain is the sharp but necessary pain of ripping off the Band-Aid. It heals you. Dirty pain is the slow, grinding misery of avoidance. It traps you. Ex-JWs know all about dirty pain—it’s what keeps people stuck in the cult, chasing after shunning family, or waiting f…

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A Kingdom Not of This World - Mark 11:1-11 27:10

3M ago27:10

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We'd love to hear from you. Message us here. Jesus arrives in Jerusalem riding a humble donkey while crowds shout "Hosanna!" - but what does this seemingly simple event reveal about the radical difference between God's kingdom and human kingdoms? At the heart of Palm Sunday lies a fascinating paradox. Standing before Pilate, Jesus declares, "My kin…