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Fables of Our Deconstruction is a podcast journal, not just for your host (Dylan), but for us all. Together, we document our journeys through deconstructing faith and others systems of our beliefs or culture as we grow into new people. Call in, or write i

Dylan Jacobson


    • May 1, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 16m AVG DURATION
    • 53 EPISODES


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    Fable 52: The King Lives!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 12:49


    Today, we talk about the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. Does he still live? Did he die in 1977? Why do we cling to these ideas? Click here for my ⁠⁠⁠⁠Reliable Sources guide⁠⁠⁠⁠. Submit your questions for a future guest show: ⁠https://forms.gle/77dTNBgPaYywd4HKA⁠ Subscribe the Brimstone Newsletter: ⁠https://brimstonegoodfight.substack.com/⁠ Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Spotify and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 51: Equipment Update!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 6:24


    In this episode of Fables of Our Deconstruction, I explain my recent vacancy. I also share the exciting news of my new recording equipment! Click here for my ⁠⁠⁠Reliable Sources guide⁠⁠⁠. Submit your questions for a future guest show: https://forms.gle/77dTNBgPaYywd4HKA Subscribe the Brimstone Newsletter: https://brimstonegoodfight.substack.com/ Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Spotify and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 50: Adjusting Our Perceptions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 13:02


    This week we take a moment to tackle perceptions and how we present our best selves. Click here for my ⁠⁠Reliable Sources guide⁠⁠. Submit your questions for a future guest show: https://forms.gle/77dTNBgPaYywd4HKA Subscribe the Brimstone Newsletter: https://brimstonegoodfight.substack.com/ Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Spotify and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 49: Let's Eat Jesus!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 9:12


    In this episode we keep it light and fluffy like a perfect pastry with a side of your favorite red wine. While licking our lips, we review communion and transubstantiation and consider how many Jesuses does a church eat? Shoutout to Misfit Mementos for making my research easy. Click here for my ⁠Reliable Sources guide⁠. Submit your questions for a future guest show: https://forms.gle/77dTNBgPaYywd4HKA Subscribe the Brimstone Newsletter: https://brimstonegoodfight.substack.com/ Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Spotify and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 48: Deconstructing Claims on AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 27:04


    This week, we reflect on the previous episode's interview with Kevin from Lion Design. I take time to look into several of his claims and try my best to use reliable sources. The findings may surprise you. In order to dig deeper into what drives Kevin's beliefs, I compiled a list of his claims compared to the sources I found. ⁠Grab those notes here!⁠ Please be kind to all my guests, even if you disagree with them. We're here to break down beliefs and understand them better! Click here for my Reliable Sources guide. Submit your questions for a future guest show: https://forms.gle/77dTNBgPaYywd4HKA Subscribe the Brimstone Newsletter: https://brimstonegoodfight.substack.com/ Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Spotify and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 47: Claims on Artificial General Intelligence with Lion Designs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 36:59


    Today I interview Kevin Hansen from The Lion Design on what he believes, and why, about ChatGPT and artificial intelligence. In this interview, I did my best to deploy techniques from Street Epistemology in order to keep my opinion out of it. In order to dig deeper into what drives Kevin's beliefs, I compiled a list of his claims compared to the sources I found. Grab those notes here! Please be kind to all my guests, even if you disagree with them. We're here to break down beliefs and understand them better! Submit your questions for a future guest show: https://forms.gle/77dTNBgPaYywd4HKA Subscribe the Brimstone Newsletter: https://brimstonegoodfight.substack.com/ Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Spotify and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 46: Inquiry, Reflection, and Brevity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 16:40


    How do I approach new guests in the best ways possible? I'm open to your thoughts. Submit your questions for a future guest show: https://forms.gle/77dTNBgPaYywd4HKA Subscribe to my creative Substack: https://brimstonegoodfight.substack.com/ Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Spotify and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 45: Dear Evangelicals with Jamin Coller

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 36:30


    This week I am joined by my guest, Jamin Coller. We discuss growing up evangelical and fundamentalist. Jamin has a book coming out, Dear Evangelicals, and we talk about how he came about writing that Dear Evangelicals and what's next for his career. Check out Dear Evangelicals! Submit your questions for a future guest show: https://forms.gle/77dTNBgPaYywd4HKA Subscribe to my creative Substack: https://brimstonegoodfight.substack.com/ Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Spotify and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 44: Breaking Down 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 16:51


    Today, I take a look at how 2023 went, and my plans and goals for 2024. I think we're onto something fantastic! Submit your questions for a future guest show: https://forms.gle/77dTNBgPaYywd4HKA Subscribe to my creative Substack: https://brimstonegoodfight.substack.com/ Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Spotify and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 43: I Don't Believe in Miracles

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 20:21


    Today, we score History Channel UK's top 5 miracles with our significance rubric! Sources: EWTN on Lourdes: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/authentication-of-a-cure-at-lourdes-5985 Miracle of the Sun: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle_of_the_Sun Padre Pio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Padre_Pio Padre Pio Video Padre Pio Refutation: http://thecatechist.com/the-controversy-over-padre-pios-incorrupt-body/ Vesna Vulovic: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vesna_Vulovi%C4%87 Miracle of Guadalupe: https://virgendeguadalupe.org.mx/en/ Submit your questions for a future guest show: https://forms.gle/77dTNBgPaYywd4HKA Subscribe to my creative Substack: https://brimstonegoodfight.substack.com/ Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Spotify and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 42: Miracles in the LIZ

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 22:48


    Today we talk about my frustration with the evidence for miracles and what constitutes good information. I correlate evidence for miracles with the Low Information Zone and create a rubric to score miracles. Show Puzzle in a Thunderstorm some love. Noah Lugeons had a cardiac event and can use support. Sources Low in Formation Zone --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 41: What Constitutes a Miracle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 20:30


    I am back from a long hiatus! I breakdown where I went and then we dig into what constitutes an act of god. Will we find evidence for miracles? Submit your questions for a future guest show: https://forms.gle/77dTNBgPaYywd4HKA Subscribe to my creative Substack: https://brimstonegoodfight.substack.com/ Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Spotify and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 40: The Witnesses Sent a Letter

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 16:23


    This week we discuss my incredible ability to plan poorly, then we read a Jehovah's Witness letter and talk about Psalm and prophecy. I mentioned Owen Morgan, he can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgIi12EA6BQ8HKL8QUccsOQ Data Over Dogma can be followed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/data-over-dogma/id1681418502 Submit your questions for a future guest show: https://forms.gle/77dTNBgPaYywd4HKA Subscribe to my creative Substack: https://brimstonegoodfight.substack.com/ Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 39: Abortion at War in Iowa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 23:53


    Today we talk about the recent abortion restrictions being passed in Iowa. It can be miserable, and I try to make sense of the dread it leaves behind. Source: https://apnews.com/article/iowa-abortion-law-260563ff773b721c8a51ef6cb2c4e3b8 Submit your questions for a future guest show: https://forms.gle/77dTNBgPaYywd4HKA Subscribe to my creative Substack: https://brimstonegoodfight.substack.com/ Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 38: Navigating Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 24:01


    This episode covers the tough experience of navigating the feelings that come with trying to deploy meaningful discourse and deconstruction with family. Is it even possible? Submit your questions for a future guest show: https://forms.gle/77dTNBgPaYywd4HKA Subscribe to my creative Substack: https://brimstonegoodfight.substack.com/ Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 37: I Don't Believe in the Hodag

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 16:23


    This week I discuss my time at Hodag Heritage Festival. We talk about monsters and whether or not we should believe in them. Is it ever okay to dream of monsters? Submit your questions for a future guest show: https://forms.gle/77dTNBgPaYywd4HKA Subscribe to my creative Substack: https://brimstonegoodfight.substack.com/ Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 36: What Do We Want to Do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 19:07


    I was recently asked this question and now I am hung up on it. What even is the future? Submit your questions for a future guest show: https://forms.gle/77dTNBgPaYywd4HKA Subscribe to my creative Substack: https://brimstonegoodfight.substack.com/ Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 35: I Went to a Psychic Fair

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 10:49


    In this episode, I discuss my Kickstater for Champions, letters from Jehova's Witnesses, and talk about my recent experience at a psychic fair. Specifically, we dive into a bit of pyramid power and how we know what we know. Content Warning: The last three minutes touch on gun violence Submit your questions for a future guest show: https://forms.gle/77dTNBgPaYywd4HKA Subscribe to my creative Substack: https://brimstonegoodfight.substack.com/ Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. Sources Pyramid Power: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyramid_power Oh No, Ross and Carrie! on Pyramid Power: https://ohnopodcast.com/investigations/2021/9/5/ross-and-carrie-channel-pyramid-power-part-1-pyradyne-pyradome-edition Modern Day Debate Matt Dillahunty vs Perfect Dawah: https://youtu.be/aDN4NEvLv70 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 34: Foxhole Atheists

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 10:50


    This week, I use a personal story related to my disability, cerebral palsy, to the apologetic claim that there are no atheists in foxholes. Content Warning: Blood, Fear Submit your questions for a future guest show: https://forms.gle/77dTNBgPaYywd4HKA Subscribe to my creative Substack: https://brimstonegoodfight.substack.com/ Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 33: This is Not A Plug

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 7:23


    Fight through a busy week with me as I talk through challenges of being an independent creative. Submit your questions for a future guest show: https://forms.gle/77dTNBgPaYywd4HKA Subscribe to my creative Substack: https://brimstonegoodfight.substack.com/ Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 32: Demon Diving into Lilith

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 15:14


    Today, we do a primer on Lilith, the first succubus. And, yes, we dunk on on Jesse Lee Peterson and Jordan Peterson. Submit your questions for a future guest show: https://forms.gle/77dTNBgPaYywd4HKA Subscribe to my creative Substack: https://brimstonegoodfight.substack.com/ Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. Sources: Isaiah 34 Blair, Judit M. (2009). De-demonising the Old Testament : an investigation of Azazel, Lilith, Deber, Qeteb and Reshef in the Hebrew Bible. Mohr Siebeck. ISBN 978-3-16-150131-9 https://jwa.org/media/alphabet-of-ben-sira-78-lilith --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 31: I Don't Believe in Demons

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 10:10


    Today we take a look at my stance on demons all together, in preparation to dive into Lilith. Get copies of my comic series, Champions: https://dylan-jacobson.square.site/ Subscribe to my creative Substack: https://brimstonegoodfight.substack.com/ Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 30: I Don't Believe in Alien Visitation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 15:25


    Today, I breakdown my experience with the weird side of the early internet and go in depth into my own UFO sighting. What did I see? What was it? Subscribe to my creative Substack: https://brimstonegoodfight.substack.com/ Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. Links NUFORC: https://nuforc.org/webreports/reports/076/S76987.html --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 29: I Don't Believe In... The Santa Conspiracy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 9:53


    Happy New Year! We kick off the new year by introducing a new periodic segment, I Don't Believe In... This episode is just an introduction in which we discuss the beginning of this podcast and the Santa Conspiracy. We also break down what a conspiracy is and how easily they fall apart. Subscribe to my creative Substack: https://brimstonegoodfight.substack.com/ Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. Links Conspiracies: https://thecorrespondent.com/653/how-... Screams from the Basement: https://anchor.fm/screamsfromthebasement --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 28: Finishing Begin (the Ken Ham book) & Plotting the New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 11:57


    This week, our last episode in 2022, I finish my read-through of Begin, The Answers in Genesis Book. What a read! Also, I lay out my plans for the new year and what 2023 means for Fables! Subscribe to my creative Substack: https://brimstonegoodfight.substack.com/ Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Head Colds & Unitarians

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 4:38


    In this brief episode I ask the big question: Is there in atheists joining Unitarian Universalists? That's it. That's the episode. Avoid my head cold voice and read this, then call me your answers! Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 25: Entering the Blessing Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 14:54


    Today, we prepare for Thanksgiving launching us into the Christmas season. Holidays can be a rough time for non-believer, especially those who may not be the closest to their families. In light of that, I share stories of challenging blessings and mistrusting love. Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 24: Ballot Nerves, Away From Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 12:45


    This early drop happens during the 2022 midterm elections. How will we come through tomorrow? I am scared, but we need to keep fighting, no matter what. Women's rights are essential. LGBTQIA+ rights are essential. Healthcare is essential. Student debt aid is essential. Fight like hell. If you need perspective, check out Opening Arguments for insight! Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 23: Problems in Genesis Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 16:41


    Today we dive into the Answers in Genesis, and Ken Ham book, Begin. It's a deeply credulous text that is both infuriating and tempting. It's ripe with the fruit of several dissections. And, like Eve took the fruit from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, we will pluck this fruit and chew it up. We'll look at the differences between Genesis 1 & 2, and the issues with original sin. Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. Sources: Hemant Mehta Genetically Modified Skeptic Answers in Genesis Begin Christianity.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 22: Beer Prophets

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 19:51


    In this episode, we talk about creativity, nudity, and proselytizing in streets of Oktoberfest. Thanks to Apes of the State for the use of their song Moments a Year From Now. Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 21: Nones on the Rise & Brimstone News

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 18:14


    In this episode, I announce a new business I am launching. I also hosted the episode as a livestream on YouTube! And, we take a look at a prominent CBS article and discuss what nones rising might mean. Thanks to Apes of the State for the use of their song Moments a Year From Now. Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 20: Devil in Ohi-no

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 22:13


    In this episode, we discuss Hemant Mehta's article on Only.Sky about Britney Spears and her announced atheism. Then, I rant about the Netflix series, Devil in Ohio. Is Devil in Ohio demonizing the secular community and non-Christian religions? Maybe I'm crazy. Thanks to Apes of the State for the use of their song Moments a Year From Now. Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 19: Propaganda Bag

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 31:37


    This week I review some of the propaganda I've received through the mail and at the Iowa State Fair! First, I review a letter and a tract sent to me by a Jehova's Witness. Second, I take a look at some of the pamphlets put out by Answers in Genesis (Ken Hamm), provided by the folks at the creationism booth at the state fair. Hit me up on Twitter @DylanJJacobson if you want a free Creation Museum Atheist Test! Shoutout to Gutsick Gibbon for inspiring me to read the pamphlets with what little critical understanding I have! Thanks to Apes of the State for the use of their song Moments a Year From Now. Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 18: Lucifer in Origin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 17:49


    We're getting research thick in this deconstruction of the origin of Lucifer. There's a lot more to the fallen angel than I covered, so expect to see him rise again. (See what I did there?) Thanks to Apes of the State for the use of their song Moments a Year From Now. And thanks to Adam Ladwig for his reading. I love you man. Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. Sources Chaucer's Cantebury Tales ORACC on Ishtar/Inana Brooklyn Museum on Ishtar Wikipedia on Lucifer Christianity.com on Lucifer (Credit: Ron Rhodes) Wikipedia on Tyre Ezekiel 28 Isaiah 14 Luke 10 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 17: Delays & How We Treat Ourselves

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 11:56


    I am not prepared for my episode on Lucifer. Hell, I am not prepared for life. In this episode, I discuss the Atheist Experience and how I used it to reflect on new directions and ways of being. Hopefully we can all find room to let ourselves grow. Lucifer, the nasty little devil, is still coming. Thanks to Apes of the State for the use of their song Moments a Year From Now. Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 16: Intro to the Ancient Near East

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 11:34


    This episode is as much an intro to the ancient Near East to my audience as it is for me! I am jumping into deeper research, and in order to do that, we're talking about Marduk, the Akkadian god who defeated the sea and created the earth. You can follow the research from the Open Richly Annotated Cuneiform Corpus (ORACC), and read the "Poem of the Righteous Sufferer" to keep up with all the talk! Thanks to Apes of the State for the use of their song Moments a Year From Now. Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 15: More Strong Voices & The Road Forward

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 16:57


    This week I talk about Joe Biden's executive order and feature thoughts from those with uteruses provided by Zerin Firoze. Also, I plot a path forward that will feature apologetics, demons, and monsters. Thanks to Apes of the State for the use of their song Moments a Year From Now. Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 14: No True Man v Roe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 26:45


    This week I talk about Roe v Wade being overturned and what it means to be a man. Thoughts from those with uteruses provided by Kristine Reiner and Zerin Firoze. Thanks to Apes of the State for the use of their song Moments a Year From Now. Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 13: American Guns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 24:04


    Today we discuss gun issues and shooting in the US. It's sickening, disheartening, and upsetting. I referred to this Inc. article in this episode. Thanks to Apes of the State for the use of their song Moments a Year From Now. Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 12: New Set Up & Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 18:21


    In this episode, I take a look at listener growth, read feedback, and talk about monsters. Having just returned from the Hodag Heritage Festival I have monsters on the brain. Thanks to Apes of the State for the use of their song Moments a Year From Now. Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 11: Rights and Monsters

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 13:29


    This week, I talk about the nightmare that is reproductive rights in the US and the unfortunate state of art and creativity in South Dakota. We talk about the situation fiction writer, Doug Murano, found his daughter in after she drew a monster in school. Support Doug and his kids, Franny and Eva, as they spin their experience into scholarships through the Brookings Arts Council by buying monster stickers! Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 10: Finding Moments

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 7:12


    In this episode we discuss conquering fear and implied cowardice and finding confidence. Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 9: Headed to the Lake

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 9:40


    I am headed to Mark Twain Lake for vacation and this is a mild retrospective on the month of creativity I've had. I look forward to all your thoughts when I get back on the next episode! Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 8: A Listener Writes In - Faith & Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 19:33


    Today we talk about Kent Hovind, the Evangelist, and how I took a pointed stance toward him on TikTok. Also, and more importantly, we received our first listener email submission. Hear this listeners story of declaring faith, and how her community caused change. Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 7: Kalam Cosmological Argument

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 17:49


    This week we take an unedited look at the three simplified claims of the Kalam Cosmological Argument. We utilize the abstract of Curtis Metcalf to deconstruct the argument championed by William Lane Craig. Next time, we'll begin deconstructing the Christian Bible. Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 6: Breaking Down 5 Miracles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 25:40


    Today I breakdown 5 different Christian miracles reported by History Channel: https://www.history.co.uk/article/five-miracles-in-history Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 5: Do Demons Exist?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 15:45


    In this episode, I share my experience being rejected from a gallery and try to dig into whether or not I ever believed in demons. Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 4: Anecdotal Evidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 12:32


    This week, we explore anecdotes and how we view them as evidence. Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 3: Pascal's Wager

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 12:25


    In this episode, we discuss the argument for god known as Pascal's Wager. On top of that, I give my best argument for why I had faith growing up. Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Bonus: Chat Topics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 3:06


    I recorded this bonus to get the ball rolling on chat topics. We're starting with arguments for belief. I'll be breaking down some famous arguments, while airing your calls on the reasons you believe, or believed, in the first place. Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fablesofdeconstruction/message

    Fable 2: Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 8:05


    In this episode, we celebrate the new year, 2022, while discussing crafting realistic goals. The concept was borrowed from Seth Andrews and the Thinking Atheist Podcast. Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fablesofdeconstruction/message

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