CrossFeed Religious News Video

100 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 11 years ago -

CrossFeed Religious News (Video) 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 audio only. Theme music by Grant Haavaldsrud.

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Episodes

CrossFeed 179: Viral Video

October 05, 2010 03:42 - 51 minutes - 202 MB Video

Dale is sick, but you should be safe. Christians vs. Oklahoma City Satanists 7 Tennessee pastors challenge IRS Kirk Cameron's Monumental Documentary Pew Research Survey: Atheist know more about religion 'And I'm a Mormon' Ads

CrossFeed 178: Evangelism Exposition

September 28, 2010 01:29 - 57 minutes - 223 MB Video

Dale is excited about a new evangelism program his church is starting. Losing faith is bad for you Lift high the flag Should you pray for Christopher Hitchens? Indonesian persecution How do you name a church?

CrossFeed 177: Food for Thought

September 21, 2010 03:02 - 59 minutes - 234 MB Video

Jim celebrates victories over Cleveland, and celebrates victory over need. Did God say to burn the Quran? Or to read it in church? Beware of Christian messages at school! Tattoos in church Church of Tattoos

CrossFeed 176: Together Again for the First Time

September 15, 2010 02:23 - 42 minutes - 167 MB Video

After knowing each other for 10 years and talking face to face every week, Dale and Jim finally met! We're excited about that! Do you believe in Muslim Obama? Embryonic Stem Cell research revisited Crosses ruled unconstitutional Or not But what about Christian concerts?

CrossFeed 175: OOAFC (Ohio Ongoing Ambassadors for Christ)

August 26, 2010 03:56 - 48 minutes - 192 MB Video

Dale gets evangelism high and forgot how to count. @biblesummary: The Bible in 140 characters Muslim Jesus A heated debate over the Quran Highest pulpit ever And Pastor arrested for casting out Demons

CrossFeed 174: Batman of the Corn

August 19, 2010 01:50 - 1 hour - 254 MB Video

Dale ponders the mysteries of the Corn Festival. Religion and the federal judiciary Religion in the park Religion in schools Religion at the fairgrounds Religion and Vampires

CrossFeed 173: Christian Outhouse

August 10, 2010 11:18 - 1 hour - 240 MB Video

The past two weeks have been great for Jim, not so much for Dale. The why of the Y The name of Jesus causing trouble again Catholic teachings not allowed in a class on Catholic teachings The 9/11 Christian Center Presbyterian Exodus

CrossFeed 172: #LCMSConvention Recap

July 27, 2010 01:12 - 1 hour - 268 MB Video

#LCMS #TLuOT #Lutheran #twurch Jim was at the convention, and Dale watched via #Twitter and streaming video. Catch our reactions.

CrossFeed 171: Romantic Gestures

June 28, 2010 05:08 - 1 hour - 239 MB Video

Jim and Dale look at romance differently. Jesus vs. Stephen Hawking Is Baby Jesus Pro-Life? Jailed over school choice A different kind of pastor sex scandal A different kind of teacher sex scandal

CrossFeed 170: Noah

June 18, 2010 02:18 - 43 minutes - 172 MB Video

Dale and Jim have another guest (puppet) host! The importance of religion in America Will LeBron James play basketball for Jesus? Afghanistan kills Christians The JC Show on Comedy Central Leaving Islam on a bus And feedback from Atheist Nexus!

CrossFeed 169: Another Brick in the Wall

May 31, 2010 20:57 - 51 minutes - 201 MB Video

This week, Dale is virtually excited, and Jim has walls. Can you be an atheist Catholic teacher? Jokes in sermons Arizona and school vouchers Christian Ballet Democrats and Faith

CrossFeed 168: 4th Anniversary

May 24, 2010 22:04 - 1 hour - 251 MB Video

Yes, we've been doing this for four years. But who's crazier, the people who do it or the people who watch? Everyone Draw Muhammed Day Obama and separation of Church and State Nun fired over abortion Texas School Board and Jesus Methodist iPhone app

CrossFeed 167: Jim Henson, Ronnie James Dio, and Bob the Builder

May 18, 2010 10:35 - 57 minutes - 225 MB Video

Dale is mourning as Jim rebuilds. Red Cross, fine, but no maroon cross! And no cross monuments But what about religious freedom? Even for evil Muslims? Ask Jesus!

CrossFeed 166: #LGBTQ #Obama and #ELCA

April 27, 2010 06:00 - 1 hour - 244 MB Video

Networks, vacation, and more. National Day of Prayer Sarah Palin plays the God card The ELCA and gay clergy Gay hospital visitation Christian law students face the Supreme Court No episode next week, BTW.

CrossFeed 165: Leave the #LDS to become a #Mormon

April 20, 2010 06:44 - 50 minutes - 198 MB Video

Vacation: Dale is back, and Jim is going! Discrepancies in the Bible Militant Christians Mormon is back! Muslims arrested for praying in church What was Jesus thinking on the cross? And check out Dale's live online study!

CrossFeed 164: Exorcism and Evangelism

April 14, 2010 05:51 - 54 minutes - 212 MB Video

Jim and Dale explore the generation gap. Why people become Christians Why so few men in church? What does Easter mean? Church vs Stripper Pole Is Satan in the Vatican?

CrossFeed 163: A Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy

March 23, 2010 03:45 - 58 minutes - 230 MB Video

Dale realizes the truth about Jim. [ominous music here] Jedi under attack Christians, orphans, and Morocco Do you have a permit for that church? When did Jesus become God? Atheist pastors

CrossFeed 162: You may think it's funny, but it's snot

March 16, 2010 10:18 - 1 hour - 237 MB Video

Dale and Jim go Thunderdome over a couple stories. Let us know what you think! Glenn Beck and Social Justice Children of lesbians not allowed in Catholic schools Are we one nation under God? Drinking snail mucus Do the new airport scanners violate your religion?

Pineapples, Laundry & Trash Cans: Reflections from Africa on Ministry and the Christian Life

March 12, 2010 02:10 - 1 hour - 252 MB Video

We sometimes get to hear about churches in other countries and in cultures very different from ours through visiting missionaries, but on March 7, we hosted a guest while he's still in Africa! Pastor Joe Burnham joined us via internet video to share his experiences and talk about how global mission impacts every Christian's life. The PowerPoint that Pastor Joe used didn't show up in the video due to technical problems, so you can download it and follow along, turning the pages yourself like...

CrossFeed 161: Just Jim

March 11, 2010 01:36 - 52 minutes - 206 MB Video

Due to a recording mix-up, while you can hear both, our viewers can only see Jim. Those who only get the audio won't notice the difference. Bibles for Pr0n Dial-A-Confession Nail from the cross found? Malaysia on Closed Communion And the U.S. Government on religion

CrossFeed 160: Jesus drugs the little children....

March 04, 2010 11:25 - 1 hour - 242 MB Video

Jim continues to try getting Dale killed. Was Jesus a gay genius? Religion waning among next generation The Bible and fertility technology ELCA and CORE, the latest news Beer, cigarettes, Jesus, and children

CrossFeed 159: Lenten Bruises

February 20, 2010 03:59 - 53 minutes - 211 MB Video

This week, Jim and Dale talk Lent. Mixed faith marriages and divorce Bias in religious persecution coverage? The Fight Pastor Virtual Christian World iPhone apps of the Apostles

CrossFeed 158: Violence Against Women

February 14, 2010 03:39 - 51 minutes - 200 MB Video

Jim talks about leadership and comments on violence against women in Super Bowl ads. Air Force Academy: Cross in the Pagan Circle Round 1: Sikh vs. Ravidassia Dharam Pink Ouija Boards Round 2: Islam vs. Christianity The church Doritos Super Bowl Ad

CrossFeed 157: Super Bowl Ads, Dating Sites, and Hypocrisy

February 06, 2010 20:44 - 57 minutes - 225 MB Video

Dale is excited about an upcoming even with @JoeBurnham, and the guys sit down to talk some football! Tim Tebow Ad ManCrunch.com ad eHarmony.com's same-sex dating lawsuit Evil Mother Teresa stamp Luther's Small Catechism: The Comic Book

CrossFeed 156: iPad

January 29, 2010 20:24 - 55 minutes - 218 MB Video

This week, Jim and Dale side with Roe v. Wade! The Jesus Rifle When is a baby not a baby? Muslim Ringtones Proposition 8 and Polygamy The Resurrection Movie

CrossFeed 155: Blessed in a cursed world

January 22, 2010 11:31 - 46 minutes - 183 MB Video

While Dale celebrates God's goodness, is He good to #Haiti? Haiti, God, and the Earthquakes (Yes, and Pat Robertson) Religion and Schools Blessing of Cell Phones

CrossFeed 154: Not So Blue

January 18, 2010 03:26 - 44 minutes - 176 MB Video

Jim's in the middle of possibly one of the biggest political upsets in recent history and offers his impressions. Irish Blasphemy A rapist and a Christian Tiger Woods and Brit Hume End of the world date determined And can Christian churches celebrate Kwanzaa? Visit us on Facebook!

Christmas Day: Joseph and the Visitor

January 11, 2010 18:12 - 8 minutes - 34.3 MB Video

Joseph offers his thoughts on serving as father to the Messiah. Merry Christmas!

CrossFeed 153: Rich Jesus and Other Silliness

January 10, 2010 19:34 - 51 minutes - 200 MB Video

This week, we celebrate Epiphany by taking shots at the Prosperity Gospel. The Holy Family love triangle Name it, Claim it, Mark it, Park it Jesus vs. Santa: Who'd win? Shoplifting for Jesus Jewish zombies for Jesus

CrossFeed 152: Lawyer Jokes

December 19, 2009 06:48 - 49 minutes - 191 MB Video

Jim culpa. Jim maxima culpa. Megachurches and orthodoxy Christians fight anti-homosexuality law Jesus not allowed in schools…or is He? Do you trust pastors? Sheep replace the Lamb of God

CrossFeed 151: Greek Snobs

December 11, 2009 12:42 - 41 minutes - 162 MB Video

How do you abbreviate "Christmas?" Post a comment! Nude angel saves puppies Jesus paid for your sins and parking tickets Michelle Bachmann's faith The Grinch in Connecticut And trumping the Bible

CrossFeed 150: Sesquicentepisode

December 04, 2009 14:56 - 48 minutes - 190 MB Video

We didn't do anything special for the 150th episode, but we had a lot of laughs. Christmas Carols: Are they accurate? You got your church music in my comedy! Buying a church Did Jesus visit England? And spiritual health care coverage

CrossFeed 149: Patches

December 01, 2009 11:37 - 1 hour - 294 MB Video

This week on CrossFeed: Real life Monty Python witch sketch England and Rome talk about women Rome and Kennedy talk babies Jesus' burial certificate? And sorry I robbed you, Jesus

Thanksgiving Special: "Foreign Born"

November 29, 2009 01:11 - 19 minutes - 75.2 MB Video

The Samaritan Leper fills in for Pastor Dale for this year's Thanksgiving Service. Based on Luke 17:11-19

CrossFeed 148: #Atheism, #LDS, and #V

November 21, 2009 14:53 - 54 minutes - 213 MB Video

After an enjoyable talk w/ Mormons, Dale is in a good mood. Is Jesus part of your love triangle? Atheist chaplains Churches, moral issues, and tax-exempt status Self-financing missionary trips E.T. phone Rome

CrossFeed 147: Amish #Twitter

November 13, 2009 12:29 - 1 hour - 241 MB Video

Coming back from @amishdoor, we discuss alternate forms of online worship. Online churches Hospital decides child's fate Speaking in tongues...or not Real Life Hogwarts Evangelists descend on New England

CrossFeed 146: Like Sheep, Gone Astray

October 30, 2009 12:35 - 57 minutes - 223 MB Video

This week, Dale brings on a guest host. Hot Mormon Muffins Calendar Quiverfull Parenting Maximizing space In the beginning...what happened? Get paid to go to church

CrossFeed 145: Babel Fish and Flux Capacitors

October 24, 2009 02:46 - 50 minutes - 198 MB Video

This week, we discuss atheism, the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and the Large Hadron Collider, pretty much all at once. O'Reilly vs. Dawkins: is that fair? A good ol' fashioned Bible burning Atheists love religion Marty McFly vs. the LHC Moon passes to the son

CrossFeed 144: Missouri Loves Company

October 20, 2009 10:32 - 1 hour - 237 MB Video

Jim is back from vacation with condolences to our fans in Tennessee. Moses vs. Jesus Is the Bible just too liberal? Sex offenders sue to go to church Praise the Lord and pass the ammo Women pastors get cut off Note: about 29 minutes in, we had some audio problems. When you get there, just skip ahead to 31 minutes, where it's fixed.

CrossFeed 143: Olympic Alternative

October 09, 2009 17:56 - 1 hour - 160 MB Video

Joe Burnham returns while Jim is on vacation. Is he the next best thing to the Olympics? Imprecatory prayers Which comes first, religious freedom or reproductive freedom? What happens when you disagree with your church? Touchdown Jesus

CrossFeed 142: Never done it that way

October 03, 2009 05:26 - 1 hour - 248 MB Video

Dale is excited about his church's new website, shepherdoftheridge.org. Muslims and pastors pray in Washington D.C. Ganesh at the zoo Inheritance of faith Churches and the economy Nones over nuns

CrossFeed 141: O-H-I-O

September 26, 2009 18:27 - 1 hour - 274 MB Video

#lmcacore This week, Jim invites a DDOS attack on our site. How to upset Scientologists The future of the ELCA Does religion lead to more teen births? More female pastors coming? And one more time: Is President Obama the Antichrist?

CrossFeed 140: Romper Room

September 19, 2009 12:13 - 43 minutes - 173 MB Video

Hello out there in TV Land! Gay billboards Straight nuns Curved mazes Tangled webs Indonesian punishments

CrossFeed 139: Health Insurance Freedom

September 12, 2009 12:43 - 57 minutes - 225 MB Video

This week, Dale celebrates health insurance. Hating on the president Staying faithful online Take that shirt off in school! Don't impose your religion on me in school Don't sing that religious song in school!

CrossFeed 138: Parking Fees

September 04, 2009 04:57 - 1 hour - 231 MB Video

This week, Jim pays big for parking. How would you rate the movies? NIV Bible getting an overhaul Religious persecution in Iowa? The Gospel according to Bono And what is God's Twitter name? And lots of feedback on our #ELCA interview and Shia Lebeouf episodes.

CrossFeed 137: Interview with a Pastor

August 31, 2009 03:56 - 50 minutes - 140 MB Video

In the wake of #ELCA #CWA09's decision to ordain non-celibate gay and lesbian clergy, we welcome Rev. Dr. Richard Johnson, ELCA pastor and editor of Forum Letter and administrator of the American Lutheran Publicity Bureau forum (alpb.org).

CrossFeed 136: After the Storm

August 22, 2009 02:01 - 49 minutes - 190 MB Video

Following a storm, Dale's phone is out, but the internet still works! This sermon sounds familiar Convert and be dead to your family Should we even discuss this story? Sunday School? That's so last year! But skip Sunday School and go to Denny's instead!

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