Reason2Doubt

Christian apologists Dr. Sean McDowell and Dr. Paul Copan discuss some of the darker passages in the Old Testament in an attempt to justify them...and boy is it rough. While this is a response to a YouTube video, all you need is the audio. Check out the original video here: https://youtu.be/_qU3-pJ1u1Y

In this episode Jordan and Jared examine Pascal's Wager. Interact with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ Twitter: Reason2Doubt @PressX_toDoubt reason2doubt.podbean.com

In this episode Jordan and Jared talk about experts and expert consensus and discuss why you should PROBABLY go with the consensus. Interact with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ Twitter: Reason2Doubt @PressX_toDoubt reason2doubt.podbean.com

In this episode Jared and Jordan push back on the Mythicist position and present reasons to believe that Jesus had a brother named James. And... if he had a brother it stands to reason that he existed as a real historical person. Interact with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ Twitter: Reason2Doubt @PressX_toDoubt reason2doubt.podbean.com

In this episode Jared and Jordan take a look at the science behind sex and gender to see if there really are just two genders and they match the sex you were assigned at birth.   Interact with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ Twitter: Reason2Doubt @PressX_toDoubt reason2doubt.podbean.com

In this episode Jared has a conversation with Lee Elberson, from the Fascinating world of Physics podcast, about the Simulation Argument. https://www.youtube.com/c/LeeElberson/featured https://www.simulation-argument.com/simulation.pdf https://www.amazon.com/Superintelligence-Dangers-Strategies-Nick-Bostrom/dp/1501227742 Interact with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ Reason2Doubt/ Twitter: Reason2Doubt @PressX_toDoubt reason2doubt.podbean.com

In this episode Jared and Jordan do something a bit different. Take a peak behind curtain as we watch a video about the Shroud of Turin and examine it from a skeptical perspective. Interact with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ Twitter: Reason2Doubt @PressX_toDoubt   

In this Episode Jordan and Jared talk about the recent events in Ukraine and the what could result from the attacks on the nuclear power plants. Interact with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ Twitter: Reason2Doubt @PressX_toDoubt reason2doubt.podbean.com

In this episode Jordan talks with astrophysicist Jeff Zweerink about the multiverse: What it is, why we think it may exist, and what theological implications it has.   Interact with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ Twitter: Reason2Doubt @PressX_toDoubt reason2doubt.podbean.com

In this episode Jordan and Jared sit down with Nick from the channel "Reality Insights" to talk about Intelligent Design from an engineers perspective.  Nick's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLLI... Interact with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ Twitter: Reason2Doubt @PressX_toDoubt reason2doubt.podbean.com

In this episode Jordan and Jared look into a user requested topic, the Moon Landing Hoax!   Interact with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ Twitter: Reason2Doubt @PressX_toDoubt reason2doubt.podbean.com

In this episode Jordan and Jared examine the claim that The 10 Commandments are the basis for western morality and that they are so perfect they could only have been inspired/revealed by a god. Interact with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason2Doubt/ Twitter: Reason2Doubt @PressX_toDoubt reason2doubt.podbean.com

In this episode Jordan and Jared take a quick look at horoscopes and their roots in astrology. Are they a reliable way to make decisions about your life? Tune in to find out!

In this episode Jared and Jordan examine the claim that the Christmas holiday is actually pagan. Check us out on Facebook (Reason 2 Doubt), Twitter (@PressX_toDoubt), or YouTube (Reason 2 Doubt)!  Opening music "Jingle Bells" by Scott Holmes Music

In this episode the Jared and Jordan talk about the age of the earth some more. Is it 6000 years old? No. No it is not. And Jordan takes a deep dive into radiometric dating to prove it!

In this episode Jordan and Jared kick off a series on Young Earth Creationism by giving a brief overview the belief. 

In this episode Jared and Jordan examine an interview between two Christians, Sean McDowell and John Marriott. They discuss ways to approach having a conversation with someone who is leaving/losing their faith. The original interview can be found on YouTube on the channel - "Dr. Sean McDowell" and the title of the video is "A Checklist Before Leaving Your Faith: Honest Questions to Ask"

We start this episode off with an entire bottle of "sleeping pills", and then show why eating 50 of these pills is harmless. Spoiler: It's because homeopathy doesn't work.

Today we're taking the fight to God and providing two arguments that we think make it unlikely that God exists!

In this episode Jordan and Jared take a closer look at Critical Race Theory (CRT) and see if the claims about it being made in the media are accurate.

In this episode Jared and Jordan do a quick dive into the egg debate. Trying to use the tools of skepticism to find out if they are actually healthy or not.

In this episode we tackle the bad arguments and sayings that atheists get from religious people all the time. If you want to talk to an atheist, don't start with any of these 9 things. It isn't helping.

In this episode we examine the long awaited Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon (UAP) report released by the government. Turns out it's a fantastic example of skepticism in action!

In this episode Jared and Jordan look at some common things atheists say and examine why we should be skeptical of their claims.

In this episode Jared and Jordan take a look at the practice of Reiki and examine the claims of it's healing potential. 

In this episode Jordan and Jared examine the problem of suffering. How do theists explain the presence of suffering/evil in the world if an all knowing, all loving, and all powerful god exists?

In this episode Jordan and Jared talk about COVID vaccine hesitancy and examine some of the claims made by people who are opposed to getting "jabbed."

In this episode Jordan and Jared have a conversation with Art who is the pastor of a Baptist church in Virginia. They guys discuss some of the similarities (and differences) between Jared and Art's time at seminary.

Breaking down various myths that surround nuclear power to explain why it's clean, reliable, and above all else, safe. Jared left a nuclear engineer all by himself, what did he expect?

Whether it's parting seas or healing cataracts, seems like every would-be deity does miracles...or do they? Follow up to our conversation with the Davids at PorA Podcast.

In this episode Jared and Jordan chat with David, a Christian apologist, about why he thinks the Gospels are the inerrant word of God.

In this episode Jordan and Jared take a look at the Christian Nativity story and discover a few things to be skeptical about.

In this supplemental episode Jared and Jordan have a conversation with a Christian. Justin was gracious enough to talk to us about his faith and detail some of the reasons why he believes in a god. 

The holidays are coming up, which means awkward conversations with family! Today we're going to talk about some topics that might come up around the dinner table when skeptics & believers break bread together.

Today we make a claim: Systemic racism exists in America, particularly in the criminal justice system.

In this episode Jordan and Jared take a brief look at the QAnon conspiracy theory and examine some of the reasons conspiracies tend to be politically motivated.

In this episode we talk about how to distinguish reliable sources from dubious ones, examine the evidence for mask use in a pandemic, and touch on how a lack of skepticism can be deadly in the wrong circumstances.

In this episode Jordan and Jared get skeptical of skeptics and examine the claim that Jesus was only a myth and never actually existed.

In this episode Jared and Jordan debunk the top 10 claims of Donald Trump's presidency.

In this episode Jordan and Jared look into essential oils and the possible health benefits that may be had. Can they cure COVID-19? Can they summon the Angel Gabriel? Have a listen and find out. Also remember to check us out on Facebook at Reason 2 Doubt.

In this episode we respond to a video posted on YouTube by Mike Winger titled, "A Bunch Of Reasons The Empty Tomb Is Historical." This episode was requested by a listener on our Facebook page. So, if you have something you want us to cover head on over and make a post. As long as it is in our wheel house we will most likely cover it in an episode.

In this episode Jordan and Jared look at the Easter story, from the Christian New Testament, and attempt to place it within the historical context of Judea at the beginning of the first century. 

In this episode Jared and Jordan take a look at the growing phenomenon of belief in a Flat Earth. We approach the subject from multiple angles and try to get a grasp of how it is people can believe in something that is so demonstrably false. All of our sources for the episode will be posted over at our Facebook page.

In this episode Jordan and Jared examine Noah's Flood and discuss whether or not there is good evidence to believe a global flood actually happened 6000 years ago.Remember to check us out on FaceBook at Reason2Doubt where we post all of your sources.

In this episode Jared and Jordan examine the claim that the Gospels in the Christian New Testament of the Bible were authored by eyewitnesses to the life and events of Jesus.

In this episode Jordan and Jared discuss the probabilities of alien life. Make sure to check us out on Facebook!

In this episode Jared and Jordan look into some of the claims made about gun violence in the United States.Sources can be found on this google doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ImT_d7i28hXOBpwIq8jEIewxbMRNj7tsGqxLpocG2QE/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode Jordan and Jared examine a video post to YouTube by and Anti-Vaxxer.

In this episode Jordan and Jared recap their life stories and explain in a little more detail how they ended up being atheists.

Welcome to the very first episode of Reason2Doubt. In this episode Jordan and Jared discuss doubt. How it’s been viewed in both religious and secular worldviews as well as their own experiences with doubt and how they learned to eventually embrace it.