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:  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?

Did You Make God Up in Your Own Head?

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: 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.

God Mode Activated: When Gamers Find Jesus

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 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.

How to Really be More Like 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: 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.

Why Are You So Hopelessly Wicked?

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: 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?

What Jesus Really Said

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 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.

An Atheist Goes to Church - Part 2

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: 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.

An Atheist Goes to Church

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: 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.'

Some Churches Will Never Recover from COVID-19

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: 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!

Would a Same-Sex Couple Really Be Welcome at Church?

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: 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!

The Church Mystery Shopper

You don't have to go church to be a Christian, right?

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 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.

Why Are Christians Fatter than Atheists?

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 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.

The Catholics Cannot be Serious?!

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

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

The Best 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 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.

The Dating Game

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 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.

God Told Me To Tell You...

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 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!

The Worst of "Christianity"in One Instagram Post

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 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?

COVID-19 Will Simply Disappear... According to Trump

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: 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?

How to Become the President of the United States of America 

Color

In this episode of Backyard Church: Brando &amp; 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 &amp; 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?

What Color is God's Skin?  

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, 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?

Are Christians More Honest than Non-Christians? 

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