Backyard Church

In this episode of Backyard Church:  Dan responds to internet trolls; How do you know the God you're following is actually God, not something you made up in your own head; And who knows the Christmas Story better? Brando or 7-year-old Charlotte? 

In this episode of Backyard Church: We issue our first public apology; Dan continues his relentless drive towards old age and dementia; We take a look at how some online influencers are using their know-how to share Jesus with people in online communities, And we ask 7-year-old Charlotte to come up with a name for her very own church.  

In this episode of Backyard Church:  The worst Christian pick-up line you've ever heard; We reflect on the US Presidential Election results; How do you really be like Jesus? Our list will surprise you; And we ask 7-year-old Charlotte how she follow Jesus. 

In this episode of Backyard Church: The world holds its collective breath while it waits for the results of the US Presidential Elections; Why are some Christians so obsessed with the wickedness and depravity of mankind?; And is Dan really a good Father? Brando grills 7-year-old-Charlotte for the answer. 

In this Episode of Backyard Church: How many Christian ministers are going to vote for Donald Trump?  The answer will shock you; What are the fundamentals of being a Christian? We take a look at the words of Jesus himself; And can 7-year-old Charlotte tell the difference between the sayings of Jesus and the sayings of Kayne West?  

In this episode of Backyard Church: We interview Celine - an atheist who just attended church for the very first time in her life!  Hear her honest, brutal and thought-provoking critique of a church service from the point of view of someone who has no faith and no background in cultural Christianity. 

In this episode of Backyard Church: We introduce our next 'Church Mystery Shopper' - an atheist, with almost no church experience, who is going undercover to find out what church is really like.  We get her prepped and primed for the full Pentecostal experience!  And we ask 7-year-old Charlotte how she would make people who are coming to church for the first time, feel welcome.  

In this episode of Backyard Church: How will churches recover from COVID-19 now that they are allowed to meet in person again? The statistics will alarm you; Seven-year-old Charlotte comes up with her own ideas on how to fill churches to the rafters; We finally open Dan's mailbag and read some of your messages; and is your church struggling?  Sign up now for our 'Church Recovery Plan.' 

In this episode of Backyard Church: Would a same-sex couple really be welcome in your average church?  We went undercover to find out!  You would not believe how some churches responded!  

In this Episode of Backyard Church: What would happen if a religious skeptic attended church for the very first time?  We sent our first "church mystery shopper" into a church undercover to find out!  This is the tell-all interview from a first time church attender! 

In this episode of Backyard Church: We introduce you to our first "Church Mystery Shopper" who we send undercover; Why are people in a tiny English village up in arms about church pews; And is it a sin for someone to be overweight? We ask seven-year-old Charlotte.  

In this episode of Backyard Church: We preview all the awesome things we have in store for you in Season 2; We look at the 15 weirdest Catholic patron saints that you've never heard of, and then we anoint one of our own; 6-year-old Charlotte has a birthday; Plus an awesome opportunity for you to get involved in future episodes. 

In the episode of Backyard Church we revisit some of the best moments of Season 1

In this episode of Backyard Church: Dan and Brando celebrate 20 episodes with lukewarm beer and a toast to 20 more; We talk about all things 'Christian dating' and how to navigate the minefield that is finding your life partner; 6-year-old Charlotte gives her relationship tips; and Dan's non-negotiable rules for dating his daughters. 

In this episode of the Backyard Church: A US pastor makes a prophecy so accurate it will BLOW YOUR MIND; We talk about the six words that Christians should never use in the same sentence; God reveals our secret motives through 6-year-old Charlotte; And how does God really guide us when we make big decisions. 

In this episode of Backyard Church: Brando impresses us all with his vast and expansive knowledge of the Bible; A prominent pastor from Down Under uses Instagram to disciple the next generation by posting his "non-controversial" truths for budding young believers; We ask 6-year-old Charlotte, "What do you have to believe to be a Christian?" And what is the true Gospel according to the Backyard Church!  

In this episode of Backard Church: A presidential candidate concedes defeat to 6-year-old Charlotte; Where does Donald Trump get his unwavering self-confidence from; Is there really power in the power of positive thinking; And what is the danger of the self-help movement for Christians? 

In this episode of Backyard Church: How does the church stack up when compared to other institutions when it comes to trust; A new and surprising presidential candidate rises from the ashes of the United States of America to rival Donald Trump - will he be America's saviour?  How would 6-year-old Charlotte run a country? And what can you do to restore credibility to the church? 

In this episode of Backyard Church: Brando & Dan create a loyalty card program for sinners; We ask 6-year-old Charlotte what God looks like; We take a trip to the planet Zombot where Hibbles and Glerks worship the God Liakbor; And are we guilty of putting God in a box?  

In this episode of Backyard Church, Brando and Dan plan a field trip to Hell; Are Christians really more moral than non-Christians?  The answer will surprise you; 6-year-old Charlotte makes a judgement call on who is the nicer person out of Brando and Dan; And what is the one thing that should make Christians stand out from everybody else? 

In this episode of Backyard Church: We welcome people of every tongue, tribe and nation; Dan and Brando feel the "Call" to a new ministry; 6-year-old Charlotte allocates the church budget; and how can Christians honor God with their money? 

In this episode of Backyard Church: Dan & Brando revolutionize church worship for the post-coronavirus world; One of the most influential pastors in the USA blames the coronavirus pandemic on the LGBTIQ+ community; What lessons can we take away from 2020 - the year that the world pressed pause; And 6-year-old Charlotte puts out a call to be generous to one another.  

In this episode of Backyard Church: Is Donald Trump a liar and a racist?  The answer will surprise you... well, probably not actually! We discuss the 'Black Lives Matter' Movement; 6-year-old Charlotte tries to explain what racism is; and what should a Christian response to injustice be? 

In this episode of Backyard Church: Dan and Brando get stuck in a Christian rut; A prominent Christian musician walks away from his faith, saying, "I don't believe in God anymore;" We ask six-year-old Charlotte if Brando is going to Heaven; And what do you do when one of your friends is having a faith crisis? 

In this episode of the Backyard Church, a pastor in the USA faces prison - was he in the wrong?; Good ways and bad ways to draw people to faith; 6-year-old Charlotte offers a theological correction to an experienced Christian minister; And it your life speaking louder than your words. 

In this episode: Brando gets his COVID-19 test results; A well-meaning church with the 'cure' for Coronavirus is fined by authorities; Part 2 of the Forgiveness Challenge; When is it okay to get angry? Charlotte's response makes God cry; And how to put your anger to good use. 

In this episode Brando is tested for coronavirus, the church finally gets a mow, we talk about what it really means to forgive, 6-year-old Charlotte gives us a step-by-step guide on how to make up with your enemies, and an altar call that might just change your life. 

In this episode of Backyard Church, we talk about all things "Satan!" Is he a real creature or just a symbol or metaphor for evil? Can a six-year-old explain him? What would happen if a Satanist came to your church? 

In this episode: A beginner's guide on how to speak Christianese; 6-year-old Charlotte explains where God is; And finding God outside the four walls of the church - is it possible? 

In this episode: Brando and Dan plan a spontaneous outpouring of the Holy Spirit; Is God really in control?; Six-year-old Charlotte answers the question, "If God is so good, why do bad things happen?; And church signs... should we get one and what should it say? 

In this episode: Is coronavirus God's way of punishing the world; The Backyard Church holds its first ever board meeting; 6-year-old Charlotte explains the real meaning of Easter; and a famous US Televangelist promises to end coronavirus as long as you keep sending in your tithes.  

In this episode we take a look at some of the ridiculous ways churches are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, we take up a miracle offering and trick God into pouring out his blessings, 6-year-old Charlotte explains what Church should really be like, and we discuss what being a Christian looks like in the world of social isolation. 

In the USA, around three and a half thousand believers walk away from the Christian church every single day and an average of nine churches per day shut their doors for good. Brando and Dan take a look at some of the reasons why.