Bible College Survivor Podcast

BCS continues after an absence with Dave Van Buskirk kicking it with Chris. Check out a quick update on where this thing is headed, and where the heck Travis went.

Chris and Trav check in and spout off all sorts of incoherent and uneducated thoughts and opinions after the news that Kaye West has been defeated by Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election. Links: The Electoral College: A 2020 Presidential Election Timeline https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IF/IF11641 Prophets Say They Did Not Get It Wrong: 'It's Not Over' https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/2020/november/the-prophets-did-not-get-it-wrong-its-not-over

Chris finds his vote can easily be bought with pizza and beer, Trav has questions about patriotic Christianity, and the two of them introduce a new AI member of the podcast team! Links!!! ArtAI (ai art) www.artaigallery.com AIVA (ai music) www.aiva.ai My Daily Prayer App (PrayI) https://appgrooves.com/app/my-daily-prayer-and-devotion-by-hendocheese-llc Seeking power in Jesus’ name: Trump sparks a rise of Patriot Churches (article) https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2020/10/26/trump-christian-nationalism-patriot-church/

After a stupid long break, Chris and Trav are back to talk about the debate, the election, and faith.

No guest needed. Chris and Trav get together to catch up and share some thoughts on Sports in the Covid world, and try to process and understand the role of faith and Christians in the whole shebang.

Chris and Trav talk about Cameo and Chevy Chase's Joe Biden Energy, 75 Hard, and the pursuit of jackassery reduction in ones self. Then we hop on to hear Jordan Clark's story of growing up with Bible College in his DNA, living the life, and the moving through the Bible College paradigm.

Chris and Trav catch up on Ozark and lament that Michael Scott is not running Space Force. Afterwards, Chris checks in with his friend (and twin brother) Devin. Chris and Dev met each other in a comedy class in VB and have been tight ever since. They sit down and have some real talk, real laughs, and real questions about all the chaos going on in the world with George Floyd's killing, riots, and racial injustice. We hope this will encourage other people from all background to ask questions, listen to each other, and have meaningful conversations.

Chris and Trav continue to talk about all the Covid19 madness and what it means for people and the church. Then they get into a conversation with Taylor who shares his story of learning how to love people and Jesus in the middle of his own dysfunction and struggle. From a ministry family, to bible college, and then on to youth conferences, rock bottom, and city council, check out Taylor's story.

Chris and Trav talk about what all this digital church stuff means and what it could show us about the role of church in different folks lives. Then the fellas catch up with Duane Crosby and hear about his journey through Bible College, Ministry, and Being told he was hell bound.

Chris and Trav talk about the madness of gather and understanding information about the Corona virus and the madness of Tiger King, while truly not understanding anything about either one. Then they are joined by Krystal Fry who talks about pranks, missionary ambitions, and shares her Bible College story.

Chris reminds everyone that he is an idiot before he and Trav catch up with Joe Thompson... a church secretary turned youth minister who eventually found himself in the lead role at church near the state's best supply of ham and bacon.

Beth Cross and Josh Johnson join Chris and Trav for an interesting discussion on what it's like to be in the world of the helping profession, experiencing our own anxieties, and how we can help our neighbors in these weird times.

Chris and Trav have an impromptu conversation with "Friends of the Program" Kerri Smilie and Aimee Thayer about school, kids, teaching, and the church in a Covid19 World.

Chris and Trav banter quite a bit before getting to this week's guest (pro tip: the interview starts just short of the 45 minute mark) but hey, its a crazy world and they have lots to say, no matter how useless their thoughts are. Once they are done, we get to hear from Kerri, a Bible teacher who started off as a goodie goodie, and ended up with some real insights into the Corona madness before it ever hit US soil.

Season 2 (yes, cause we do seasons now) kicks off with Chris' disappointment with Super Tuesday which can only be redeemed by ice cream flavored coffee pods. Then Trav and Chris have a conversation with Greg Saldi; a card carrying communist punk rock kid turned minister, who is now doing his thing overseas in France.

Right out the gates we talk to Josh whose basketball hype mix did not get the Bible College faculty hype at all. Listen to Josh talk about his journey as a young surfer kid who went through Bible College, camp ministry, and tons of other gigs before landing on the path of working in mental health.

Chris and Trav continue the discussion with Brandon as they talk about the lessons learned and the struggles that come with being in Youth Ministry for more than years at the same church.

Brandon holds a unique place in the world as someone who has worked as a youth minister in one church for over 20 years, which is frankly quite unheard of. Inspired by his youth minister and a slew of Bible College students, Brandon joins your favorite Bible College Surviving hosts fresh from Golden Corral to share his Bible College story.

Trav and Chris hear about Twinkie's journey growing up around ministry folks, heading to Bible College, working in ministry, and is currently out of the ministry game and working at his tribe's casino. Chris recalls his first time drinking alcohol... and Trav is still watching breaking bad.

Aimee grew up in a preacher's home, went to Bible College because that's what people in her family do. Now she is married to a youth minister, teaches third grade, and holds dearly to her faith which has gotten her through some heavy times. Hear about when Chris sent her flowers that she couldn't see, and also... Travis starts watching Breaking Bad.

DJ grew up in the Independent Fundamental Baptist Church, found punk rock, mohawks and moved his way through Bible College. Now he is on his path to ordination in the Christian Church Disciples of Christ.

The second part of Chris' interview with Sam Loveall. Sam gets through darker ways, finds his way back to Bible College, and is starting to figure out what his place is in the church.

Check out part one of Chris' interview with Sam Loveall, The plan was to be a famous opera singer until Bible College gave him a way out. Seems like it was all going according to plan, except that Sam never had a plan.

Drawn in by the beach and a hot surfer on a flier... Beth went to Bible College and has helped build a church, strengthen local non profits, and is returning to Bible College to help shape the culture of young, Christian leaders.

A life of architecture dismissed in the name of Ministry. This is David's story of Bible College, ministry and a few other things in between!

Bible College graduate, pizza guy, youth minister and future ghost buster Lance Pippin shares his Bible College story!

Chris interviews his cohost Travis about his journey through a couple Bible Colleges and life beyond.

Travis interviews his cohost Chris and gets a glimpse of his Bible College journey.

Travis teaches Chris about baby helmets, Chris reflects on his time at the Bad Christian Conference, and we follow up on our buddy Lance's homemade Creed poster.

Chris and Travis reminisce about their good pal, and fellow Bible College Survivor, Lance who is currently in the hospital, talk about new dad life, and Travis recalls his favorite Ghostbusters fan fiction... surprisingly well!

Chris and Travis talk about the finer things of the Christmas season such as movies, traditions, and Chris' future as a graduation commencement speaker.

Chris and Travis discuss putting the Christ back in Christmas, squabbling politicians, and the Netflix scandal of the week.

Chris and Travis catch up on grown up scavenger hunts, package delivery, and life as an expecting father.

Chris is back home from his EMDR training in Atlanta and Travis discusses the fine art of political discourse. Bonus, we absolutely rule out a setting for audio quality in our lamest audio quality yet.

Check out tonight's call and the fella's third shot at getting a podcast moving. Chris poorly tries to explain to Travis what a Megachurch is, and Travis opens up about the struggles that come along with having a miscarriage.

Fresh off another call as they guys figure this whole podcasting thing out. Some of the audio is on the struggle bus, but hey, you get what you pay for.

No real plan or order, just getting comfy with the mic. Hear Chris and Travis talk about Chris's stand up comedy debut, the church having to sell itself, and what family means to church. Bonus, get a couple interesting tales from Bible College days.