Elmo's World Podcast

This week, we're diving into a legal firestorm shaking up the Philippines' free speech landscape. Our guest, Atty. Jeryll Harold Respicio, found himself in Comelec's crosshairs after posting videos claiming vote-counting machines were vulnerable to hacking—sparking a cybercrime complaint and a national debate. Join us as we unpack what led to those viral posts, where free speech meets legal limits, and how election integrity battles are reshaping expression online. From navigating social media minefields to facing government lawfare, Atty. Respicio shares his story, his take on libel laws, and his advice for Filipinos caught in the crossfire. Plus, we'll explore the public's reaction and his hope for free speech's future in a country where every word counts. Tune in for a no-holds-barred look at speaking truth—or trouble—in 2025!

In this thought-provoking episode, I sit down with Paul Misell, a brilliant thinker and philosopher, to dive into some of the most profound questions about existence. Together, we explore the intricate concepts of panentheism—the idea that the divine encompasses and transcends the universe—and how it aligns with notions of nonduality. Paul shares his insights on the afterlife, offering a unique perspective on what might lie beyond, and we delve into the intersection of philosophy and spirituality. Whether you're a seasoned seeker or just curious about life's big questions, this conversation will leave you reflecting on the nature of reality, consciousness, and the ultimate mystery of existence.

Join us in this introspective episode of Elmo's World Podcast as host Elmo welcomes his longtime friend Bryce Cornell, also known as Bryce Roadie from YouTube. Bryce shares his journey from being a Christian apologist to embracing atheism, delving into the complexities of belief, identity, and finding purpose in a world without the constructs of faith. Through candid conversations, they explore the emotional and intellectual challenges of transitioning from a worldview centered around God to one grounded in skepticism and rationality. From the highs of intellectual curiosity to the lows of existential questioning, Bryce and Elmo offer insights into the profound shifts in perspective that accompany a departure from religious conviction. Join them as they navigate the intersections of faith, reason, and personal growth in this thought-provoking episode.

Join us in this dynamic episode of Elmo's World Podcast as host Elmo delves into a captivating conversation with Jason Hanerfeld. In this 1-hour and 30-minute episode, we go through the intricacies of atheism, subjective meaning, the essence of love, familial relationships, and the ever-potent realm of Trump politics. Together, we navigate the complexities of belief systems, contemplating the subjective nature of meaning and the human pursuit of understanding. We delve into the depths of love, exploring its various manifestations and its impact on our lives. Through personal anecdotes and insightful analysis, we unravel the dynamics of family ties and the importance of these connections in shaping our identities. Furthermore, we dive into politics, dissecting the polarizing landscape of Trump politics and its implications on society. With a blend of intellect, wit, and candid conversation, this episode promises to stimulate your mind and ignite introspection into some of life's most profound topics. Tune in and join the dialogue on Elmo's World Podcast!

Delve into the profound transformation of Shawn Savage as he shares his deeply personal journey of embracing his Christian worldview, shedding light on the power of redemption and the significance of faith in shaping his identity. Join us as we explore the profound implications of believing in God, finding purpose, and embracing the transformative power of change in one's life.

Embark on an enlightening exploration with Joshua Hatfield, a seasoned computer programmer and dedicated father, as he shares his captivating journey from Roman Catholicism to embracing Philosophical Naturalism. Dive into thought-provoking discussions as we challenge traditional notions of free will, morality, and meaning within a framework devoid of supernatural beliefs. Join us as we unravel the intricacies of human existence through the lens of science and reason.

Join us as we delve into the realms of philosophy, science, and faith with Mark Tabladillo Ph.D., a cloud solution architect at Microsoft. From Atlanta, GA, Mark brings a unique perspective on Christianity, exploring the intersections of reason and spirituality. Discover the profound insights as we unravel the depths of belief and the quest for understanding in our modern world.

Ty Wilson is an atheist with some different views on the question of the meaning of life and how that applies to a worldview without a belief in God. We talk about where we beg to differ concerning whether people can attain meaning in life without God.

Mark is a Christian apologist, Digital Designer, and he teaches at a Bible College. We talk about a lot of things including God, Ukraine, and critical race theory. I tell him some of my crazy ideas and it was a really fun conversation. www.tsbc.edu

I've recently figured out that life has no meaning thus I'm still thinking about where I can derive the motivation for me to actually do anything with my life. Talking to Edward was fun and enlightening. He also shares his thoughts on it including his irish heritage.

I interviewed the owner of the FB page The Filipino Right Wing aka Juan Makabayan. We talked about his views on Philippine Politics, economics, and every issue one can think of.

Dane is a Methodist Preacher and he discusses his Christian beliefs system. We dive into the topics of God, Morality, and a lot more.

Kaliya is a Christian who has affirmed the Cognitive-Theoretic Model of the Universe based on Chris Langan's views on philosophy, metaphysics, and spirituality. We discuss his own take on it as we have a chill conversation.

Jose is a Catholic from Portugal and we discuss his worldview in the podcast and why he is sincerely a Christian Theist.

Jason is an atheist. We talk about God, Free Will, the meaning of life where we dive deeper into the intricacies and foundations of his worldview. Listen to his music! https://soundcloud.com/jason-hanerfeld

Jeff is a presuppositional atheist and we discuss the intricacies of his worldview and take a look at the foundations of his reality.Check out our awesome conversation!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elmos-world-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Matthew is a secular atheist and he writes a blog about Philosophy and Religion. He tackles issues concerning these topics and hopes to open eyes to the incoherence of beliefs in a God.Blog:https://www.thecommoncaveat.comTiktok:https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeRgY2wY/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elmos-world-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Shelton is a former Scientologist. He is an atheist that focuses on critical thinking in his youtube channel and makes an effort to educate people on the dangers of cults. Listen in!Check out his Youtube Channel:Chris Sheltonhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF326xyA0QHI7Z5xAwKQDJgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elmos-world-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Drew is a Christian and we talk about pornography in this day and age. He discusses why one should stop watching porn and establishes the ways to get oneself out of it. I really hope this will be of big help to anyone who needs it.Suggested Links:brainheartworld.orgyourbrainonporn.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elmos-world-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mark is an atheist who was raised in a Christian home. He talks about why he left the faith and what he believes as an atheist. We had a good talk and I hope you can enjoy the conversation!Facebook: Mark LaneInstagram: Mark LaneTwitter: @FatherPanelouxSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elmos-world-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David is a secularist and an atheist. We talk about his worldview concerning religion, morality, and politics. David has a podcast of his own and hope you can enjoy the conversation we have.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elmos-world-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chad is an atheist and secular humanist. Listen to the interview to check out Chad's worldview.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elmos-world-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sean is a Panpsychist and we discuss his views on Consciousness, God, Ethics, and how he makes sense of everything. We dive into how he sees life and how we should treat life. Listen to the episode to understand his views.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elmos-world-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel has independently researched the process of deconversion around American-European Protestant Churches and we discuss his studies and the results of his research. Listen in to find out more about the phenomena of deconversion.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elmos-world-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ty is an atheist and an anarcho-communist. He shares why he left Christianity and talks about the existentialism that rules his life, his ethics, and his views on Anarcho-Communism. Check out his Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMewqbNra/ IWW link: https://iww.org/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elmos-world-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David is a Philosophy Student who is a Norse Buddhist. We get down into the metaphysics, metaethics, and religious details of his very unique worldview. This was one of the most interesting conversations I've had and we talk about a lot of topics that I know everyone would be interested in. Check him out on Medium: https://davidklier.medium.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elmos-world-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jonathan is an atheist from the United Kingdom and he is a philosopher who has written many books. One concerns his arguments against Christ's Resurrection. He talks about why he holds the views of atheism in his show and discusses the specifics of his ethical framework. Check out his book: http://bit.ly/theresurrectionbypearce Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elmos-world-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Christian is a firm believer of Jesus and he talks about why his studies on philosophy and theology have led him to this. We talk further about a lot of interesting topics and go deeper into the worldview that Christian has. Check out his blog: https://christianhuls.wordpress.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elmos-world-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Stuart is a Christian from Texas and has a very interesting journey on how he came to his faith. He is a baptist and we talk about why he believes in Christianity and what the gospel he believes in is about. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elmos-world-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tobin is an atheist, artist, and proud American. We talk about his views on God, Religion, morality, and life. He shares his thoughts on the religious majority in the USA and what he does about it. Check out his YT Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UC4pHLVQcXX__RbPGRy1B6dQ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elmos-world-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Adam is a Christian street evangelist for 6 years. He has a reformed bible-believing worldview. He shares his story of how he has arrived at his beliefs and why Christianity is the true religion. We talk about how street evangelism is portrayed in secular media and his stance on homosexuality and a lot of other important issues that we all need to talk about. Subscribe to his YT Channel called TheOpenAirTruth: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCire7OdQfTWeEZ4aM0G9pGQ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elmos-world-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Afsin is a Sunni Muslim from the United Kingdom and he discusses his faith in Islam and the reasons as to why he holds his beliefs. He first explains the reasons as to why he had become interested in these studies and he furthered them because of the events in 9-11. He shares the core foundations of his views and shares his own worldview and reiterates that he finds Islam to be the most reasonable belief system to hold. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elmos-world-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Caleb is a Christian who has published books concerning philosophy and theology. I ask him questions about his arguments for his belief in God and Christianity. He views miracles and religious experiences as evidence for a personal God. And we respond to my FB post about the necessity of a God as it relates to the Contingency Argument. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elmos-world-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brandon is an Open Theist and he shares his worldview on the podcast. I ask him his arguments as to why he believes this particular concept of God. He juxtaposes Open Theism against Molinism and the Calvinist Concept of God. And we respond to the comments on my Facebook Post about open theism. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elmos-world-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Michael Jones AKA InspiringPhilosophy is my favorite Christian Youtuber. He makes apologetic and philosophical videos on YouTube to assist the Christian in growing stronger on the intellectual side of Christianity and here I interview him about the foundations of his worldview and his detailed critique of skepticism. I hope we can make a second episode. Thanks for listening guys! Add me and message me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/elmooseboi INSPIRINGPHILOSOPHY YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/user/InspiringPhilosophy Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elmos-world-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cale is an atheist and studies probability. He talks about what it would take for him to believe in God and his counter-arguments for classical theist arguments. And he shares his views on the meaning of life. We had a good discussion and it was one of the most interesting I've had. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elmos-world-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tobias is a young philosopher who talks about his belief in God and Christianity. He talks about the certainty of his belief and what has led him to hold strong to these beliefs amidst his own internal doubts. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elmos-world-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tyler is a Christian and he talks about why he believes in God and why he has chosen Christianity as his main belief system. Our main discussion surrounds the concepts of religious epistemology which is one of the most interesting topics I like to cover. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elmos-world-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Daniel is a Jewish Christian and he talks about his life as a former zionist and he shares his views on why he believes in God. He also talks about what it means to be a Christian and important topics like morality, the bible, and Christian Unification. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elmos-world-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Steve is an Agnostic who shares his philosophical insight on his Youtube Channel where he discusses issues on God, Morality and his existential views on life. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elmos-world-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Yusuf is a devoted Muslim and he shares his journey in life from his childhood, teenage years, work, and spiritual path that he took to becoming a Muslim. He is a YouTuber and he discusses topics on philosophy, religion, and politics. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elmos-world-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gaven is a Catholic Christian from Northern Ireland and he talks about his background on how he became a Catholic. He talks about the systematic thought process on how he determined a necessary prime cause for reality and developed the classical theist model of God. And shares theological beliefs on the Trinity, Atonement, Hell, Salvation, Meaning of Life and the individual pursuit of Sainthood. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elmos-world-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Daniel is a Christian and he shares his beliefs on Wesleyan Theology. He talks about why he believes why probabilistically believes in God and the monist view of human nature. He also shares his thoughts on why he believes in Christianity and what the meaning of life is. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elmos-world-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kashif is a Muslim and he is studying Islamic Jurisprudence and here we discuss Islam and the different schools of jurisprudence. We dive into the different features of Fikh and the various factors that influenced the Imams on how they determined their interpretation of Islamic Law. And he talks about how and why their are minor variations on how law is interpreted. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elmos-world-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Daniel is a Christian Apologist and he shares his views on Theism and Christianity. He writes a blog about theology and philosophy in his blog called Vexing Questions and here in this podcast we get down to his views on Classical Theism, Jesus' Ressurection, Trinity, Meaning of life and the  human's pursuit of truth. Check out his blog: https://vexingquestions.wordpress.com/ ( https://vexingquestions.wordpress.com/?fbclid=IwAR0vHyjgoh7k-YX1G58uylh8VhbOEfyG5kj8oX4gF23Z8t7ty7xFJsPTqsg ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elmos-world-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gil is a Christian Thomist who has blogs about how to live the Christian life and in defense of Christian Philosophical Arguments and Theology. He answers the questions of why he believes in God, why he believes that Christianity is the true religion, what kind of society we should strive for and the meaning of life from a Christian perspective. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elmos-world-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ethan is a youtuber of Spartan Theology and he discusses his views on why he believes in God and his theological views on Christianity and Salvation. Check out his YT channel SPARTAN THEOLOGY: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtjk0Z8O3iiI58vuW7a3Qtg ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtjk0Z8O3iiI58vuW7a3Qtg?fbclid=IwAR2DrAvIzR0Jhwjo5y7x-y47tRnrBqUXKRT2fnHWosYjkquFb-9eVxFwR_c ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elmos-world-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Eli is a Christian Apologist. He uses the Presuppositionalist view to defend on how the Christian worldview is the most consistent one. This is where the Triune God the necessity for Transcendental Arguments and we also discuss what he exactly believes concerning Christianity. This is his blog: https://www.revealedapologetics.com This is his YT Channel: https://youtube.com/c/RevealedApologetics Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elmos-world-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Roland is a Software Engineer and by night is a Philosopher and Theologian. As a Christian, he finds the Aristotelian approach to understanding reality and finding a consistent worldview which is able to blend Philosophy and Theology in the best way possible. And here we continue our discussion to understanding his Theological stance and what he believes about Christianity. BLOG: https://thinkingthoughtout.com/ MINISTRY:  https://www.faithseekingunderstanding.co.za/ FB:  https://www.facebook.com/matthew.su.1Here's my blog: https://thinkingthoughtout.com/ Here's my ministry, Faith Seeking Understanding: https://www.faithseekingunderstanding.co.za/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elmos-world-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Roland is a Software Engineer and by night is a Philosopher and Theologian. As a Christian, he finds the Aristotelian approach to understanding reality and finding a consistent worldview which is able to blend Philosophy and Theology in the best way possible. And here we discuss his philosophical views from the two fundamental features of reality and how it lead him to God. BLOG: https://thinkingthoughtout.com/ MINISTRY:  https://www.faithseekingunderstanding.co.za/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elmos-world-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jeffrey has a PhD in Philosophy and a Christian where he discusses why he thinks the Fine Tuning Argument and Moral Argument can lead him to believe in God. And he breaks down why he thinks that the historicity of Christ's Resurrection is the greatest evidence to why Christianity is true. He specializes in Philosophy of Science and he discusses the difference with how atheists approach scientific standards in comparison to his Theistic framework. And we talk about his ethical framework and a general answer to what is the meaning of life. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/elmos-world-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy