SkyPilot: Faith Quest
SkyPilot looks at questions of faith, spirituality, and religion. We embrace the questions, wrestle with the answers, while always seeking to be open and non-judgemental. Dan has over 30 years of ordained ministry experience working in churches, speaking across the nation, and answering questions in a variety of settings.
Episodes
219 episodes
Trump Won, Now What?
Viewers and listeners have reached out to say that they are discouraged and depressed following the election. Here is my response.
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Season 1
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Episode 220
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6:45
Are Zeal and Humility Mutually Exclusive?
Humility seems to be in short supply these days. Is it even possible to have a faith life that is both humble AND zealous? And what does Donald Trump have to do with all of this? All this and more in this episode!———————————————————————————...
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Season 1
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Episode 218
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16:21
Are You Thankful, or Just Gloating?
This episode was sparked by witnessing the destruction and suffering that had been experienced in the southeast following hurricane Helene. Perhaps more accurately, this episode attempts to delve into the appropriate response, for people of fai...
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Season 1
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Episode 217
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17:08
Is Trumpism a Cult?
As I was watching the interaction between Trump and his followers, I noticed a religious-like fervor. Then I asked, "Is this a cult?" After a lot of research, the final answer ultimately led me someplace new that was surprising and, to me at le...
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Season 1
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Episode 216
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16:47
Jesus- Liberal or Conservative?
I have heard and read a lot of words offered as proof of Jesus' tendency towards liberalism or love of conservatism. I think, as of late, Christians are less and less a people who try to reflect the teachings of Jesus in our d...
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Season 1
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Episode 215
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14:15
Is Trump the Antichrist?
In response to my most recent two episodes, I have had quite a few people ask: Is Trump is the antichrist? Others have been more certain: They are absolutely sure he is. This episode looks at what the Bible says about the antichrist, what the m...
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Season 1
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Episode 214
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20:01
Never Vote Again
When Donald Trump calls upon Christians and tells them that, if he wins, they will never vote again, should we believe him or dismiss his promise as silly hyperbole? This video examines the convergence of his bold promises, his use of Christian...
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Season 1
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Episode 213
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15:17
The N.A.R. and Christian Nationalism
There’s a new movement in the world of conservative Christianity. It is relatively opaque and unknown, but its power and influence is growing, and if you are unaware of the NAR, it is time you learn about them, because they are on a path to cha...
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Season 1
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Episode 112
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17:05
The Problem with the Word "Saved"
This topic came from a viewer. The question: What does "saved" mean? Strangely, the answer reveals multiple problems with the word, and also reveals how it should be understood - once we discover the way it is actually used in the B...
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Season 1
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Episode 211
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13:36
Who Is Our common Ancestor?
Our daughter recently began researching our family tree. Her discovery was surprising: we have two famous ancestors. One on my father’s side and one on my mother's. These discoveries got me thinking about the importance of notable ancestors... ...
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Season 1
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Episode 210
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10:54
God Nature Found in Child's Book!
Can a children's book written for toddlers tell us something about the nature of God? Yes, and there is even scripture to back it up!———————————————————————————————————————Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you wou...
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Season 1
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Episode 209
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10:42
Does God Want Us to Play?
Having just returned from vacation, I found myself wondering what god would think about our times of rest, vacation, and play?———————————————————————————————————————Have a spiritual, theological, or religious question you would like...
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Season 1
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Episode 208
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13:31
Women's Rights: Bible Edition
In the book of 1 Timothy, Paul gives instruction for women to be submissive and silent. This episode asks the question, is Paul's instruction the definitive statement on the role of women in the church and community, or does the Bible have more...
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Season 1
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Episode 207
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17:18
The Problem with Monotheism
Monotheism is such a basic and fundamental theological concept at the heart of the three Abrahamic faiths, as well as many others. What could possibly be wrong with it? This episode does not argue against it, but instead point out, if you are a...
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Season 1
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Episode 206
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13:36
The Problem with Our Concept of Hell
This episode is in response to a reader who suggested this topic. The thought behind this topic is simple: Has the Judeo-Christian tradition always believed in Hell? If not, where did it come from? And also , we should be aware that there...
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Season 1
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Episode 205
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18:40
What is the Most Dangerous Word in the Bible?
There is word, a single word, in the Bible that has been woefully and tragically misunderstood. One interpretation of this word leads to harmony and abundant living, the other interpretation could quite possibly lead to the ruin of humanity. So...
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Season 1
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Episode 204
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12:01
What Happened on Easter?
The Bible contains 66 books. Of the 27 books that comprise the New Testament, only four are dedicated to telling the story of Jesus's earthly ministry; these are the Gospels. The Gospels each tell the story of Easter morning and the disco...
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Season 1
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Episode 203
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17:07
St Francis: You Can Take It with You!
There’s a St. Francis quote appearing on social media in which he seems to says that, when you die, you can and WILL "take it with you." This left me with two questions: Did he actually say this? And more importantly, what does it mean?
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Season 1
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Episode 202
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12:36
Is Your Faith Legit?
I encounter many people online who are concerned about their faith. Their concern is often expressed by asking basic questions, and most of the questions have a similar feel: Am I doing this right? This episode offers five simple questions to e...
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Season 1
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Episode 201
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13:08
The Heresy of Now
Experts from varied professions agree on one thing: you should endeavor to live "in the now." My take is that living “in the now” is wonderful, as long as you are aware of the pitfall - the heresy - that potentially lurks within. This episode d...
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Season 1
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Episode 200
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15:27
Is Jesus Our Template?
An email from a listener, responding to last week's podcast, prompted me to make this episode about a simple but powerful reality for all people who follow Jesus. It can help you avoid being a stumbling block to others AND offer a tool for deep...
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Season 1
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Episode 199
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12:36
Can You Explain your Faith to an Alien?
Are you a person of faith? Do you know what you believe? Could you areticulate your belief to someone else, if asked? I asked a group of people on Reddit to tell me what they believed - not to tell me the tenents of their faith - but to tell me...
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Season 1
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Episode 198
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16:24
Who Would Jesus Vote For?
I have heard and read so much recently from Christians who espouse their belief that God is on the side of their political candidate. After watching so much contantious debate, it seemed less than wise to venture into those hostile waters with ...
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Season 1
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Episode 197
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17:11
Is Jesus a Hero?
I am a huge fan of hero movies. Superheros, westerns, or war heroes, I love them all. I was thinking recently about how much I enjoy them and found myself wondering if, perphaps, I am drawn to Jesus because he is the ultimate hero story. This e...
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Season 1
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Episode 196
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18:17
Who want to be a Prostitute?
I recently came across a quote from Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross that caught my attention. She bluntly said there is a life choice that is so important, if you don’t choose it, you are a "prostitute" and "you will not have a pleasant death." ...
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Season 1
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Episode 195
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15:44