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In this podcast we explore movements, sects, or interesting things about the world of religion. We aren't historians we just google it and talk about it.

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    • Jun 2, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 181 EPISODES

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    The Belief It Or Not podcast is a fantastic show that delves into various religious topics and provides both informative and entertaining discussions. As someone who was not raised religious, I find this kind of content fascinating, and the hosts do an excellent job of presenting the information in a relaxed and fun manner. The conversations between the two Canadian friends, one raised secular and the other raised in a Christian faith, bring a unique perspective to each episode.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the hosts' ability to strike a balance between humor and depth when discussing each week's topic. They have great chemistry together, which makes for enjoyable conversations that keep me engaged from start to finish. Additionally, their research skills are commendable as they provide well-rounded information on each subject they cover. As someone who appreciates thoroughness in podcasts, I truly appreciate their efforts to present accurate and insightful content.

    However, one possible drawback of the podcast is its relatively short length. While I understand that time constraints may limit how much they can delve into each topic, I often find myself wanting more depth and exploration on certain subjects. That being said, they do an admirable job with the time they have, providing concise episodes that cover the essential facts and interesting aspects of each topic.

    In conclusion, The Belief It Or Not podcast is a must-listen for those interested in religious topics or those questioning their own beliefs. The hosts offer a refreshing perspective through their unique backgrounds, while maintaining an inviting atmosphere throughout each episode. Whether you're seeking knowledge or simply looking for some lighthearted entertainment, this podcast delivers on both fronts with its well-researched content and engaging banter.



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    The “Best” Evidence For God – Audio Version

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 51:35


    What are the best arguments for the existence of God according to apologists? And why do some people reject those arguments. Created by Trevor Poelman Support Belief It Or Not Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Why Poeple Reject Evidence For God – Audio Version

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 38:50


    Why is it that with all the arguments for the existence of God, people still reject him? Could it be that the arguments are bad? Of course not! Created by Trevor Poelman Support Belief It Or Not Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    It’s Not a Religion, It’s a Toxic Relationship

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 50:49


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    Are You A Proverbs 31 Woman? – Audio Version

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 43:30


    A lot of people think that the Proverbs 31 woman is the example to live by. Is she? Created by Trevor Poelman Support Belief It Or Not Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    The Problem With Church Hurt – Audio Version

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 52:35


    Why does the phrase "church hurt" seem so off? Created by Trevor Poelman Support Belief It Or Not Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Thought-Terminating Clichés In Christianity – Audio Version

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 32:39


    They seem wise, have a good ring to them, but are actually saying nothing it's the thought-terminating cliché. Created by Trevor Poelman Support Belief It Or Not Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 44:03


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    The Church Vs My Anxiety – Audio Version

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 47:17


    In this one I talk about what it was like growing up in a church environment while having an anxiety disorder. Created by Trevor Poelman Support Belief It Or Not Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    When God Tells People to Kill – Audio version

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 55:53


    Violent crimes are always terrible, but what happens when people claim that God told them to do it? How how can we stop this from continuing to happen. Created by Trevor Poelman Support Belief It Or Not Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    How To Shove Even More Christ Into Christmas – Audio Version

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 38:50


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    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 45:50


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    The Ninth Commandment: False Witness – audio version

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 65:27


    Don't bear false witness, or don't lie. I mean it doesn't say don't lie but we'll stretch the truth. Created by Trevor Poelman Support Belief It Or Not Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    The Eighth Commandment: Don’t Steal – Audio Version

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 55:02


    Don't steal and remember that not giving a pastor your money is also stealing. Created by Trevor Poelman Support Belief It Or Not Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 45:53


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    The Sixth Commandment: Don’t Kill

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    The Fifth Commandment: Father and Mother – Audio Version

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    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 49:04


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    The Third Commandment: God’s Name In Vain – Audio Version

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 56:27


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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 54:11


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    The First Commandment: No Other Gods – Audio Version

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 51:05


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 67:53


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    Ten Commandments and Scumbags

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 55:18


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 48:25


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    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 76:59


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    The Thing About Christian Morality – Audio Version

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 48:57


    Is the way many Christians understand morality dangerous? Created by Trevor Poelman Special thanks to the Better Internet Initiative Support Belief It Or Not Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Pastors Are Excited About Gaza – Audio Version

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 67:45


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    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 55:10


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    White Evangelicals and Race – Audio Version

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2024 65:38


    Are Christians against Racism? Created by Trevor Poelman Special thanks to the Better Internet Initiative Support Belief It Or Not Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Pastors and Rich People: The Ultimate Love Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 54:14


    A lot of pastors really really like rich people. Created by Trevor Poelman Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Evangelicals and Science – Audio Version

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 53:24


    Why do so many evangelicals and religious people fear science? Hosted by Trevor Poelman Follow Belief It Or Not: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beliefitornot Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beliefitornotpodcast/ Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2023 47:47


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    Ep. 148 – Misconceptions About Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2023 35:01


    We discuss myths people believe about Christmas. As always we are not experts, we just google this stuff. Hosted by Trevor Poelman and Damien Doepping Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Ep.147 – Church Abuse

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 54:23


    Churches and pastor will protect their reputation before protecting their congregation. As always we are not experts, we just google this stuff. Hosted by Trevor Poelman and Damien Doepping Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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