The Petty Prophet Podcast
The Petty Prophet is your source for culture, politics, satire, and news from a Christian worldview! Each week we release one episode of satire and op-ed, and one episode of group discussions on everything to theology, current politics, pop-culture, and family. Make us a part of your weekly routine and you are sure to come away encouraged and enriched. For more info, visit www.thepettyprophet.com or write to me at contact@thepettyprophet.com
Episodes
81 episodes
Ep. #80 - Trump's Recovery and Masculinity v Femininity
Bear with us, we're trying here! As Joel adjusts to his new role as Managing Editor of The Babylon Bee, we're working to get back into a rhythm with this podcast. Never fear! We aren't going anywhere! This week:Small ta...
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Episode 80
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Ep. #79 - We're Back! JMac, The Riots, The RNC, The Babylon Bee
Finally, we're together again! It's about time! Listen as three rusty podcast hosts meander through some sort of conversation and talk about stuff. Give us a break- we need to get warmed up! John MacArthur defies Governor Newso...
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Episode 79
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Ep. #78 - Mental Health And The Church
Joel is out! (He will be returning soon) but in his absence, Aaron and Sam have courageously stepped up to record an episode. In this one, we talk about mental health, the Church, and why social media should be banned for everyone under 18....
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Episode 78
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Ep. #77 - Paul David Tripp, Woke Church, And Nick Cannon
The Berry brothers sit down for another discussion on Paul David Tripp's recent woke "coming out" video. We also respond to Phil Vischer's video on systemic racism, Eric Mason's book Woke Church, and Nick Cannon's canceling. Sa...
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Episode 77
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Ep. #76 - Game Of Thrones, The Last Of Us, And The Eucatastrophe
This week, I talk about Tolkien's essay On Fairy Stories, and why some of today's relentlessly dark entertainment fails to measure up. Is escapism a fool's errand?The bleakness of Game of Thrones and The Last of Us Par...
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Episode 76
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Hello there! Quick update!
No man hug this week! (sad face.) Here's a quick update though. Love y'all!
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Episode 75
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Ep. #74 - Joel Grumbles Through The News
I still need time to polish my next essay, but I still need to get some content out! What to do? Hm... let's pull up the news for some unscripted commentary! Washington RedskinsCOVID masks (please don't hate me!)<...
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Episode 74
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Ep. #73 - Your "Woke" Friend, Fixing The Schools, And Sam's Baby
This week, each of the Berry brothers brought one thing they wanted to talk about.AaronSharing the gospel with your woke friendWhere should the line of separation be within the church over this issue?Is "de...
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Episode 73
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Ep. #72 - The Mainstream Megachurch
In this episode, I share some thoughts about mainstream American Evangelicalism. I think we are all headed towards a reckoning where we will all be asked to die on the hill of Biblical Christianity or follow the culture in its downward spiral. ...
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Episode 72
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Ep. #71 - Laughing Through The Fall Of The Republic!
It's the weekly Man-Hug! As our culture, our government, and our leaders crumble all around us, we find reasons to laugh and reasons to hope. It's a girl!!! We give Sam more fatherhood adviceThe now-famous couple who d...
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Episode 71
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Ep. #70 - The Statues
All around the country we are seeing statues and symbols torn down. We are seeing people canceled, their lives destroyed. This is nothing new. It can be traced back to an ancient guilt ritual over 5,000 years old. Christ was the fu...
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Ep. #69 - CHAZ, Gay Spongebob, And Video Games
This week, video games! Why? Because we love them, that's why!Our first 1-star troll reviewThe new country of CHAZSpongebob is gay? huh?The Berry Brothers favorite memories around video gamesWhy a...
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Episode 69
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Ep. #68 - ALL L!Ve$ M@TT8R?!
When the "woke left" fights racism, they always become what they are fighting against. In this episode, I make a case for the much-derided, highly unpopular phrase "all lives matter." Why would I do something so insensitive and tone-deaf? Hear ...
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Ep. #67 - No More Police, Awkward Photo Ops, Fatherhood, And Zootopia
The Man Hug is back at it and we have a lot to talk about!Cold Open: The Minneapolis Community Justice Sensitive Crisis Intervention Response TeamCurrent eventsAwana decides not to sue the Babylon BeeThe Dem...
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Ep. #66 - Psychological Warfare With Leonydus Johnson
This week I talk with Leonydus Johnson, a renaissance man and Libertarian Twitter influencer. The psychological warfare around George FloydThe real statistics on systematic police racismThe difficulty of spea...
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Episode 66
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Ep. #65 - From Darwin to Jim Crow To Hitler (repost)
Why did racism and segregation against black Americans persist so long after the end of slavery? The answer is pretty shocking and disturbing, at least to me. Let's talk about it. In this episode:Why has racism persiste...
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Episode 65
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Ep. #64 - The Log In My Eye
Racism. Police Brutality. Rioting. Looting. Media Lies. (sigh...) Here's my obligatory response.
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Episode 64
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Ep. #63 - Let's Talk About Hell
The Weekly Man-Hug is here! In this episode, let's talk about a most unpleasant yet essential subject: Hell. What is the orthodox view of hell? Is that view being abandoned? Why is this doctrine imp...
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Episode 63
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Ep. #62 - God Of The Pale Blue Dot
Atheists look at the universe and see vast, arbitrary, cold emptiness. I see something different. Here's why.
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Episode 62
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Ep. #61 - Meditating Like A Boss
It's the weekly Man Hug! This week the Berry brothers talk about different types of meditation as a means for focusing on God and His word. This includes things like centering prayer and contemplative prayer. Is this stuff legit? Is it useful t...
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Episode 61
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Ep. #60 - Censorship Laundering
How are power-hungry politicians partnering with corporations and non-profits to censor speech indirectly? In this episode, I provide an example.
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Episode 60
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Ep. #59 - Living Life With Focus/Current Events
In this episode, we talk about living with focus, intentionality, and self-control. Easier said than done! We also touch on the latest with states reopening, and a little about #Obamagate
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Episode 59
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Ep. #58 - Update, The Babylon Bee, The Fruits Of The Spirit
Just a little update! What's going on with The Petty Prophet and Joel's work at the Babylon BeeA little reflection on the fruits of the Spirit
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Episode 58
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Ep. #57 - The Discipline Of Friendship
Why is friendship important for us men? Why do we suck at it? The value of friendshipSome of the obstaclesSome practical adviceManly banterThinking outside ourselves
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Ep. #56 - Sometimes The Crazies Are Right
We've been treated to displays of crazy behavior lately, be it from unhinged stressed out people, political ideologues, or religious zealots. We may not always agree with these people, but one thing that drives me crazy is the smug dismissal of...
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