SpongeBob on Christianity Today

Posted by Phil Vischer | Jan 26, 2005 | News | 4 |

There's a bit of a flap going on about SpongeBob's appearance in a "tolerance" video. Christianity Today magazine asked for my take on the controversy, which you can read here… (sorry everyone, but the link on Christianity Toda's site is not working. If it comes up again, we will post it for you right here).

About The Author

Phil Vischer

Phil Vischer is an author, speaker, filmmaker, best known as the creator of the children's series VeggieTales. He also hosts the Phil Vischer Podcast and creates teaching resources for families.

4 Comments

Max on September 16, 2006 at 2:29 pm

I like SpongeBob. I’ve had it with what people are saying about him.
Mary Blickhahn on April 8, 2014 at 9:22 pm

Thank you for sharing your story, I will be buying the book. I prefer to learn from people’s mistakes rather than their glorified version of how they succeeded. Sadly this scenario has played out far too often in this nation in both business and personal lives. This is how conglomerates have managed to grow so huge. We are still huge Veggie Tales fans and ambassadors for your vision. It sounds like a brutal beating from the business world. But I am confident you are wiser from the experience. I pray you feel God’s love and grace everyday as you continue on in the plans He has for you.
Rev. John nash, kathy and Damien nash on June 25, 2014 at 9:58 am

I am writing to say that my son and my wife have been greatly blessed by your account that I just read. I realize that God will
and does use the biggest failures in our life to mirror His glory for others to see and learn. My wife and son are growing in their vision to impact children and young people thru books, dvd’s, activity books, comic books etc. Your story has helped us to see the pitfalls and the climb to market material that will or may cost more then one realize. I pray that my son who is a writer will one day sit down woth you to glean and learn more about the path he is own. God bless you endeavors.
Isaiah 43:18-19 & Zechariah 10:1 may these two promises encourage you and your family. Rev. j.n.
Diana Walberg on January 2, 2015 at 8:41 pm

Reading through your personal struggles and experiences, it has impacted my own business. It shed light on how little I know and much was learned through your story. Thank you for your humility and for staying faithful to the God of the bible. Be joyful in the Lord!