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Satanic Panic
Christianity
Fire By Nite
Anti-Semitism
Satanism
Christian Nationalism
Mark Kilroy
Christian Contemporary Music
Donald Trump
Missionary Work
Colonialism
Prayer
Satanic Ritual Abuse
Teen Mania Ministries
Guatemala
Guilt
Purity Culture
Sean Sellers
Animal Sacrifice
Rich Mullins

SEX. DRUGS. SATANISM. This Fire is looking back at every episode of Fire By Nite, a Christian teen variety program released during the height of the Satanic Panic™ of the late 1980s/early 90s. Join hosts Steve and Alec as they discuss dated sketch comedy, demonic influence on our nation's youth, and of course the ever looming threat of communism.

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Picture this. It’s 4pm, on a sleepy May 1989 afternoon. You just got home from school, you want to settle in for some Duck Tales, but your mom flips the channel for her daily dose of The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Only on this episode, Oprah’s not talking... more

SHAME! SHAME! SHAME!!

Its time to learn the RIGHT and WRONG way to beat yourself up, as this month we take a look at the February 1989 episode of Fire By Nite: “Why Feel Guilt?”

Youth groups often get accused of breaking kids down, demolishing the... more

This week, we’ve officially stared into Fire By Nite long so long, that Fire By Nite has started to stare BACK, as we welcome to the show Clarence Stanley himself…the one, the only, Chris Theis!!

Our conversation runs the gamut, from the origin of ... more

Teen Mania Ministries. From the very start it’s been a through-line of our survey of Fire By Nite, and one that will be there til the bitter end of FBN’s run in 1994.

In light of a certain recent docuseries, we felt there was no better time to have... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Theis
Producer and writer known for his work on Fire By Nite
Episode: Interview w/ Chris Theis
Renee Garcia
American singer of Christian contemporary music, known for her work in the late 1980s, including a stint with Amy Grant.
Episode: Ep27: In The World, Not Of The World (1/1989)
Chris Tice
Producer of Fire By Nite
Episode: Ep26: Strife?! Who Needs It!! (12/1988)
Daryl Blakely
The mayor's son who claims to have been healed of AIDS after Doug Collins' intervention
Episode: Ep25: These Last Days (11/1988)
David Huff
Member of the Christian rock band David and the Giants
David and the Giants
Episode: Ep24: The Power of Prayer (10/1988)
Keith Tibideaux
Member of the Christian rock band David and the Giants
David and the Giants
Episode: Ep24: The Power of Prayer (10/1988)
Rich Mullins
Contemporary Christian music artist known for his influential worship songs
Episode: Ep23: Are We Not All Missionaries? (9/1988)
Sean Sellers
A former Satanist who became a murderer and later claimed to convert to Christianity.
Episode: Ep22: Satanism Unmasked - Part 2 (8/1988)
Lauren Stratford
A survivor of alleged satanic rituals who provides sensational accounts of Satanism.
Episode: Ep22: Satanism Unmasked - Part 2 (8/1988)

Hosts

Steve Fox
Co-host known for blending humor with insightful critique of cultural phenomena. Steve brings personal anecdotes and a reflective lens to discussions about faith and youth culture.
Alec Fox
Co-host who offers a comedic yet critical viewpoint on the intersection of pop culture and Christianity, often sharing inviting dismissive reflections on societal themes.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Elite

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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scene Marzano
    United States9 months ago
  • Wow!

    I stumbled into learning about Fire by Nite and this podcast is an excellent companion piece as I watch the episodes. Thanks for casting a light onto a pretty obscure show and the concern over the satanic panic. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sumimasen deshita
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good podcast

    Good podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tips Fontana
    United States2 years ago

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The humor interlaced with serious reflections on faith and youth culture is commonly praised.
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Listeners appreciate the insightful and comical retrospectives on a significant cultural era in Christianity.

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Ep25: These Last Days (11/1988)
Q: Is Jesus going to come back soon?
While Doug and his friends hope for the imminent return of Jesus, DeGarmo and Key express that only God knows the timing.
The 1988 Geraldo Rivera Special: Devil Worship - Exposing Satan's Underground
Q: What did you learn?
Not a lot. More of the same slop in a way but shocking to see how pervasive this was in the mainstream pop culture at the time.

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What is This Fire about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast presents a retrospective analysis of a Christian teen variety program that was influential during the late 1980s and early 1990s. The discussions often revolve around themes such as the Satanic Panic, purity culture, and the intersection of faith with pop culture, incorporating elements of humor to critique societal issues. Hosts Steve and Alec offer personal anecdotes and reflections while unpacking episodes that explore complex emotions like guilt, the challenges of adolescence, and the cultural context of their youthful experiences with religion and media. Notably, the engaging contrast between the serious topics of fear and societal influence and the comedic elements sets this podcast apart, allowing it to appeal to both no... more

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2. Renee Garcia
3. Chris Tice
4. Daryl Blakely
5. David Huff
6. Keith Tibideaux
7. Rich Mullins
8. Sean Sellers

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