Friendly Viking Theologian: Recent Episodes
JR Rife
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/
Trump as Jesus?
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology, in this eclectic podcast.
Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology, in this eclectic podcast.
The coexistence of Pagans and Christians.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology, in this eclectic podcast.
The Wawa Runestone (no Philly, not that Wawa).
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology, in this eclectic podcast.
What does Christian love and support look like for the LGBTQ worldview?
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology, in this eclectic podcast.
An anti-ICE student protest at my school?
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology, in this eclectic podcast.
My thoughts on The Rise of Merlin (Pendragon Cycle).
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology, in this eclectic podcast.
When American politics co-opts Jesus for themselves, we have people storming churches. Listen for the proper exploration of Jesus Cleansing the Temple.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology, in this eclectic podcast.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology, in this eclectic podcast.
With the recent incident between an ICE agent and a woman obstructing a roadway that turned fatal, some compassion is certainly in order.
Citing the Bible - First show of 2026. You don't want to miss it!
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology, in this eclectic podcast.
Dave Chappelle, Charlie Kirk, and Martin Luther King. Listen for a "correction" to Dave Chappelle's failed narrative. And yes, King would be on Social Media and a known personality if he were alive today.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology, in this eclectic podcast.
Jesus was a refugee??? Listen for some Biblical truth regarding Christ's flight to Egypt.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology, in this eclectic podcast.
Were Mary and Joseph really turned out and away by a moody innkeeper? Listen as we explore this Christmas Myth, together.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology, in this eclectic podcast.
When new people come to Christianity.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
Engaging the new Pope's interfaith approach.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology, in this eclectic podcast.
How can one be a Viking and a Christian? What is the meaning behind this show? Listen for a quick history of The Friendly Viking Theologian, now in its 7th season!
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology, in this eclectic podcast.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
True stories of my struggle with racism. JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
If we are celebrating the death of someone, does that mean it is now acceptable to kill any voice or person we disagree with? JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
"The Blood of the Martyr is the Seed of the Church"
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
The loving legacy of Charlie Kirk
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
Did Jesus really say that????
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
Stories from the road... dealing with Americans abroad.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
Episode 666! Season 6, Episode 6, recorded during the 6th month of the year. Oh my! But actually, this is about a so-called "Christian Artist" and not the Mark of the Beast.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
Why the "Free-Palestine" and the Pro-Israel Zionist movements have zero credibility. An invitation to deal in facts and end groupthink.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
A big pharma evil empire goes down.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
A take on RFK Jr. by someone on the Autism Spectrum.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
Being endorsed by the wrong or right person.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
The Friendly Viking Theologian is Back!!!!
Live Not By Lies
A brief look at Christian entertainment with a focus on certain series.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
The final full episode of The Friendly Viking Theologian (hopefully "for now). Is there still hope? Is there "Balm in Gilead?"
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
West Memphis 3 - Character and Innocence
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
Eating Cats, Lies about Ukraine, and more!
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
I spoke to some European friends about American politics...
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
This episode features my reasons for publicly disassociating with this Jonathan Welton and all of his enterprises. My sincere apologies to all who may have connected with his ministry over my recommendation in the past.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
This episode features my reasons for publicly disassociating with this Jonathan Welton and all of his enterprises. My sincere apologies to all who may have connected with his ministry over my recommendation in the past.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
What about Christians with long hair and tattoos?
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
St. Paul: "I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet."
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
Pennsylvania youths are fighting for permission to serve the dark lord in this episode of the Friendly Viking Theologian.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
Unclean or Clean? Sacred or Secular?
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
*Check out https://www.youtube.com/@JRife * JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast. https://t.me/s/trvenorth https://t.me/whisky_church https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/ https://jrife.academia.edu/
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast. https://t.me/s/trvenorth https://t.me/whisky_church https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/ https://jrife.academia.edu/
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast. https://t.me/s/trvenorth https://t.me/whisky_church https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/ https://jrife.academia.edu/
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast. https://t.me/s/trvenorth https://t.me/whisky_church https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/ https://jrife.academia.edu/
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast. https://t.me/s/trvenorth https://t.me/whisky_church https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/ https://jrife.academia.edu/
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast. https://t.me/s/trvenorth https://t.me/whisky_church https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/ https://jrife.academia.edu/
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast. https://t.me/s/trvenorth https://t.me/whisky_church https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/ https://jrife.academia.edu/
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
https://t.me/s/trvenorth
https://t.me/whisky_church
https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/
https://jrife.academia.edu/
Election Day!
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
https://t.me/s/trvenorth
https://t.me/whisky_church
https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/
https://jrife.academia.edu/
I’m back!
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
https://t.me/s/trvenorth
https://t.me/whisky_church
https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/
https://jrife.academia.edu/
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
What does God say about student loan FORGIVENESS?
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
https://t.me/s/trvenorth
https://t.me/whisky_church
https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/
https://jrife.academia.edu/
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
https://t.me/s/trvenorth
https://t.me/whisky_church
https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/
https://jrife.academia.edu/
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
https://t.me/s/trvenorth
https://t.me/whisky_church
https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/
https://jrife.academia.edu/
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
https://t.me/s/trvenorth
https://t.me/whisky_church
https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/
https://jrife.academia.edu/
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
https://t.me/s/trvenorth
https://t.me/whisky_church
https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/
https://jrife.academia.edu/
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
https://t.me/s/trvenorth
https://t.me/whisky_church
https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/
https://jrife.academia.edu/
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
https://t.me/s/trvenorth
https://t.me/whisky_church
https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/
https://jrife.academia.edu/
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
https://t.me/s/trvenorth
https://t.me/whisky_church
https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/
https://jrife.academia.edu/
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
https://t.me/s/trvenorth
https://t.me/whisky_church
https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/
https://jrife.academia.edu/
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
https://t.me/s/trvenorth
https://t.me/whisky_church
https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/
https://jrife.academia.edu/
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
https://t.me/s/trvenorth
https://t.me/whisky_church
https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/
https://jrife.academia.edu/
Dealing with Gnosticism in the Wild!
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
https://t.me/s/trvenorth
https://t.me/whisky_church
https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/
https://jrife.academia.edu/
What Bible Translation Is Best? There are extra books? Who is Bart Erhman? King James only?
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
https://t.me/s/trvenorth
https://t.me/whisky_church
https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/
https://jrife.academia.edu/
An episode in light of the recent Viking Adventure called “The Northman”.
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
https://t.me/s/trvenorth
https://t.me/whisky_church
https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/
https://jrife.academia.edu/
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
https://t.me/s/trvenorth
https://t.me/whisky_church
https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
https://t.me/s/trvenorth
https://t.me/whisky_church
https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
https://t.me/s/trvenorth
https://t.me/whisky_church
https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
https://t.me/s/trvenorth
https://t.me/whisky_church
https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
https://t.me/s/trvenorth
https://t.me/whisky_church
https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
https://t.me/s/trvenorth
https://t.me/whisky_church
https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
https://t.me/s/trvenorth
https://t.me/whisky_church
https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
https://t.me/s/trvenorth
https://t.me/whisky_church
https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/
Reconciliation and Viking Funerals? Yes, starting this year off with a full sail and launching into the great unknown!
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
https://t.me/s/trvenorth
https://t.me/whisky_church
https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
https://t.me/s/trvenorth
https://t.me/whisky_church
https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/
Yes... a live sacrifice actually happens on this show. I'm not kidding. Though I admit, the bloodshed was not pre-meditated. Don't miss, Praying to Saints and Other Hocus Pocus
Taken from Henri Nouwen's Moving from Solitude to Community to Ministry
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/
JR Rife - Author, Rocker, Theologian, and Modern Viking - engages in a variety of topics, ranging from Biblical to Heavy Metal to anthropology in this eclectic podcast.
https://www.facebook.com/RevRife/
TRIGGER WARNING - Some language may be deemed offensive in this episode. This episode is a conversation about the content we consume and a personal look into what the show host is engaging in.