The SkyePod

Jeff Ash, local improv coach, talks with Skye about how improv has changed his outlook on life, parenting, and faith. Do we too tightly script life instead of saying, "Yes, and?" To learn more about Jeff and Westside Improv in Wheaton, visit WestsideImprov.com. Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-what-us-100797419

Drew's news, a buffet of odd news stories—from Google Gemini apologies to a German man over-vaccinating himself. Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-drews-99948770

Skye talks about how identity and empathy are linked, how studies demonstrate this relationship, how that became relevant in his own life, and how someone in the Bible overcame identity prejudice to show empathy to someone unexpected. Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-skye-99924804

On this new episode of the Skyepod, Skye answers some questions from listeners—is he still an Evangelical? What did he learn when publishing his first book? What faith tradition outside of his own has been the most influential on him? Tune in to hear his answers. Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-air-mail-99494925

Alistar Begg comes under fire for advice on going to a relative's transgender wedding, studies say trust in pastors is declining, Jesus painting is considered is "too sensual," Apple tries to popularize VR goggles, and Tucker Carlson seems to turn against America... lots of ground covered in this week's Skyepod! Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-drews-98550603

Skye, Mike Bird, and Mike Erre discuss the recently released Rapture video. Didn't Jesus say the sea creature that swallowed Jonah was a whale? Why is the Dispensational movement so influential in America—but not in other parts of the world? And how will we tell the two Mikes apart? The Rapture Video: https://youtu.be/IjJwFZipGpE?feature=shared  Jesus and the Powers: Christian Political Witness in an Age of Totalitarian Terror and Dysfunctional Democracies: https://a.co/d/4SqXssv  Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-rapture-98104688

The carnage in Gaza persists and political forces are invested in keeping it that way. Todd Deatherage, Co-Founder of the Telos Group, joins Skye to discuss the dynamics feeding into this conflict, how things could have gone differently, and how we can be pro-peace when peace seems impossible.   Telos: https://www.telosgroup.org Thomas Friedman Opinion Piece: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/29/opinion/israel-hamas-ceasefire.html Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-todd-war-97661857

Skye Jethani's podcast takes its maiden voyage with Drew Dyck as they discuss airplanes, audiobooks, and the upcoming presidential election. We're going to be workshopping this podcast over the next few weeks so let us know what you think! Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyepod-drews-96239243