Podcasts about atheists

The world recently lost an icon, and many are only now learning about the humanitarian work which defined most of Dolly Parton's 80 year life. At the recent Unholy Trinity Reunion event in Fort Worth, atheist activist Matt Dillahunty paid tribute.VIDEO of Matt's tributeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

After remembering the life of the great feminist and humanist Gloria Steinem, we speak with Professor Steven Nadler about his new bombshell book, "Spinoza, Atheist."

Author Jason Schnittker discusses the article, 'No Atheists in Foxholes or Ideologues in Hospitals: The Roles of System Justification, Politics, and Personal Experience in Shaping Health Beliefs' published in the September 2026 issue of Social Psychology Quarterly.

Constitutional attorney Andrew Seidel told a Sarnia, Ontario audience that things in the U.S. are dire, but there are things that all of us can do to resist.SPEECH VIDEOBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

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In today's episode of The Atheist Experience, Secular Rarity, Godless Engineer, and Kelley Laughlin tackle miracle claims, biblical slavery, and the cultural legacy of colonialism.Larry in Poland insists that miracles at Fatima and Coptic churches prove God exists. The hosts challenge him on mass hallucinations versus actual miracles and compare his claims to Hindu miracle reports. When pressed on animal consciousness and pain, Larry struggles to defend his positions. Why should we accept Catholic miracles but reject all others?Jim in MO calls with a tongue-in-cheek argument for Carlinian sun worship based on George Carlin's comedy bit. He explains it's a parody showing how absurd belief systems can be. The hosts agree it's satire, not serious theology, and appreciate the humor.David in TX asks what if both camps are correct about God's existence. The hosts explain the law of non-contradiction: God either exists or doesn't. David struggles to engage seriously and lists his pronouns as human being, leading to a tense exchange. Can something both exist and not exist?JayFame in TX, a former Satanist turned believer, claims he saw two angels while incarcerated. The hosts challenge him on biblical slavery passages in Exodus 21:7 and ask him to distinguish satanic from godly acts. Jay deflects, preaches, and cannot defend scripture. What makes selling your daughter into slavery moral?Jesse in MI, an atheist of indigenous and Latino heritage, shares frustration about being a minority in his own culture due to Christianity's colonial legacy. The hosts offer support, discuss resources like Recovering From Religion and therapy, and encourage community involvement and activism.Thank you for joining us this week! We will see you next time!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-atheist-experience--3254896/support.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/31/26), Hank answers the following questions:What is the biblical perspective on universal healthcare? Isn't conservative Christian opposition to universal healthcare a contradiction? Kurt - Billings, MO (0:45)Can you explain Revelation 20:3-7 where Satan is bound for 1,000 years? Josh - Springfield, MO (8:24)What is a good approach for witnessing to an atheist? Good core study for new believers? Resources? Jerry - KS (15:11)In Genesis 3, it says “the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field.” Could the other beasts talk like the serpent? Terri - TN (20:55)

If All Your Journeys Are Not Bringing You to Infinite Humility -- You're on another Ego Trip This is the first class in a series on the Maamar Yom Tov Shel Rosh Hashanah said by the Alter Rebbe for Rosh Hashanah 5571, September 29, 1810, which came out on Shabbos. This class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Monday, 18 Elul, 5786, August 31, 2026, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. The Alter Rebbe asks how the sages could cancel for the entire Jewish nation the Torah mitzvah to hear Shofar on Rosh Hashanah when it falls out on Shabbos, just because some individual may come to carry it? The maamar delves into the theme of Igulim and Yosher, the higher and lower levels of unity, two states of consciousness: In one, the creation is submerged in source, with no visible identity; in the other, it emerges as an autonomous reality. View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9982

The Church shouldn't be afraid of skeptics' biggest questions. God isn't. Jesus loved questions. If we look closely, the assumptions we have about the world and life reveal a world that has been shaped by the radical ethics of the Christianity. And the inward questions shared by all of humanity find a surprising hope in Jesus.  Learn more about Mountaintop Church at https://mountaintopchurch.com

How many "life hacks" are presented...by hacks? On July 11th, Seth Andrews gave this speech at the Anderson Center in Cincinnati.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

Activist and author Noah Lugeons had a big health scare several years ago. In this 30-minute presentation, he talks about his brush with death as a non-believer in God.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

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Nancy Rynes, author of Awakenings from the Light, Walking in the Light, and Messages from Heaven, joins Dr. Tara Perry to share what happened when a distracted driver ran her over on a Colorado bike path, dragged her 50 feet, and left her with over 100 bone fractures — and what she experienced on the other side. A former scientist and committed atheist, Nancy returned from her near-death experience with a radically transformed understanding of consciousness, the soul, and what she now calls "home."In this episode, Nancy walks through her life review, her spirit guide's beyond-telepathic communication, why she refuses to call it the "afterlife," and the daily practices that keep her connected to source energy a decade after her recovery.KEY TAKEAWAYS00:10 Consciousness can split during trauma — Nancy experienced the accident from two simultaneous vantage points.16:33 A mysterious trauma nurse held Nancy down at the scene, almost certainly preventing her death from a broken neck.27:00 During her NDE, Nancy began remembering that Earth is the simulation, not home.31:42 The life review was the most transformative part — she experienced every event from the perspective of everyone involved.34:06 Thoughts carry energy that extends beyond the skull and affect the people and situations around you.37:11 Communication in the NDE was beyond telepathic — feelings, history, and meaning transmitted in an instant.41:10 We plan our lives at a high level before arriving, including a pre-agreed willingness to experience difficulty.45:11 Nancy's father appeared at the foot of her bed at the exact moment of his death, 250 miles away.54:55 Nancy's bones healed in four weeks despite over 100 fractures — her doctors were stunned.58:07 The heart is the direct channel to source, and 15 minutes of genuine gratitude or love can shift your entire state.If you're ready to take your healing to the next level, schedule your free consultation with Dr. Tara at: https://ConsultTara.com/book

Jesus freak Whitney Lynn recently held Alaska Airlines passengers hostage to her sermon and got kicked off of the flight. How do we approach street (and sky) evangelists who can't keep their beliefs to themselves?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

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In today's episode of The Atheist Experience, Godless Engineer, Sofia Spina, and Kelley Laughlin tackle divine command theory, biblical atrocities, and the question of whether God's treatment of children can ever be justified.Quincy-TX argues the Bible proves God because it's a physical book, just like maps prove locations exist. The hosts challenge whether a book's existence proves its supernatural claims. Does the Quran prove Allah? What about biblical contradictions and commands to harm children? Quincy insists atheists choose hell, but can't explain why divine command theory makes genocide moral.Jeff-PA asks why the hosts won't repent and defends Old Testament commands. The discussion turns to Numbers 31's sex trafficking of virgin girls and Deuteronomy 21's war bride laws. Jeff claims the New Covenant supersedes these commands, but struggles when asked if God's nature changed. Why would an unchanging God order child harm in one era but condemn it in another?God's Son-MD claims stabbing babies can be merciful and rape builds character and individuality. He argues God intentionally created suffering to develop human traits. The hosts challenge whether a being who commands evil can be called good. The call ends when the caller pivots to anti-LGBTQ bigotry.Steven-CO insists previous callers were pagans, claims God is balanced rather than purely good, and refuses evidence beyond scripture. He repeatedly makes racist claims about Edomites being white people. When asked for evidence, Steven deflects. Why should anyone accept claims without demonstration?Thank you for joining us this week! We will see you next time!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-atheist-experience--3254896/support.

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What happens when an atheist decides to live as if God is real?In this episode of Beyond the Letter, Adam, Aaron, and Sammy react to the viral journey of a man who began practicing four simple Christian disciplines: prayer, gratitude, reading Scripture, and actually applying the teachings of Jesus. What started as an experiment eventually became something much more personal.As his habits changed, so did his convictions, behavior, and understanding of God—eventually leading him to publicly declare his faith in Jesus. The conversation also challenges believers to ask whether following Jesus has actually changed their daily life, or simply added church to their weekly schedule.Sometimes the biggest difference isn't knowing more about Jesus.It's actually practicing what He taught.--Connect with:Adam Mesa https://www.instagram.com/amesa/Sammy Rodriguez https://www.instagram.com/samuelmrod/Aaron Levy https://www.instagram.com/_aaronlevy/--Get the Acts Study Guide at adammesa.org--Join our study on the book of Acts on our Bible Club Podcast!https://www.youtube.com/@bibleclubpodcast--Don't forget to stay connected with us:Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4OvpFp9OB9_DgVdVVbXhFgInstagram https://www.instagram.com/beyond.theletter/Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/discover/beyond-the-letter--Have a question? Submit it TODAY, by clicking the link below! ***SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION HERE: https://patria.church.ai/form/BeyondtheLetterQA--Get to know the team:@amesa https://www.instagram.com/amesa/@nancysnavas https://www.instagram.com/nancysnavas/@alizee.kayy https://www.instagram.com/alizee.kayy/@andytakesl https://www.instagram.com/andytakesl/

Can an atheist consistently investigate history without borrowing from the Christian worldview?In this Christian vs. atheist debate clip, Joel Settecase speaks with a lifelong atheist who describes himself as a reluctant believer. Their conversation begins with miracle claims, historical evidence, and early Christian testimony—but quickly moves to a deeper question: what makes historical reasoning possible in the first place?Historical inquiry depends on objective truth, reliable human reasoning, an orderly universe, consistent standards of evidence, and the expectation that the past can be meaningfully known. But can atheism account for those realities?The discussion explores mathematical realism, brute facts, the relationship between abstract laws and the concrete world, and whether logic and truth ultimately require a mind in which they are grounded.The atheist also raises a serious objection: Christianity asks us to trust events separated from us by nearly 2,000 years. Joel responds by addressing the Bible's manuscript tradition, textual criticism, and the remarkable historical attestation supporting the biblical text.This exchange gets beneath surface-level debates about individual pieces of evidence. The central issue is whether the atheist worldview can justify the very tools used to evaluate Christianity—or whether those tools already presuppose the truth of the Christian worldview.Go DeeperBecome the worldview leader your family and church need. Learn more about the Hammer & Anvil Society at https://thethink.institute/society.Pastors and church leaders can bring practical worldview and apologetics training to their congregations through The Think Institute. Learn more at https://thethink.institute/forchurches.The Think Institute is a Christian nonprofit ministry equipping believers to explain, share, and defend the Christian message. Give now at https://thethink.institute/partner.

What happens to spirituality when belief in traditional religion falls away? Can ritual, mysticism, awe, contemplation, divination, sacred stories and experiences of transcendence still have value without requiring supernatural explanations?Britt Hartley is a religious deconstruction educator, author, and atheist spiritual director who helps people rebuild meaning, identity, and family culture after faith. She is the author of No Nonsense Spirituality and a doctoral student whose work explores existential crisis, secular spirituality, and life beyond traditional religion.In this livestream, we will explore Britt's concept of secular spirituality and her attempt to navigate a fascinating middle ground between organised religion, atheistic scepticism and contemporary alternative spirituality. We will discuss religious deconstruction, nihilism, meaning-making, mysticism, ritual and the psychology of spiritual experience, as well as the question of whether practices traditionally associated with religion and the occult can remain meaningful when their supernatural interpretations are suspended.We will also venture into some particularly interesting territory for Angela's Symposium: astrology, Tarot, psychedelics, intuition, altered states of consciousness, the Divine Feminine, cognitive bias, the relationship between mystical experience and metaphysical claims, and Britt's distinction between useful spiritual tools and what she describes as “woo”.GET THE BOOKUS https://amzn.to/4c8e3i2UK https://link.amazon/B02qi3ynVMY COURSES

In this episode of Honoring the Journey, we hear from the lovely Promise Backlund (Eve Was Framed), a former worship leader in Charismatic Churches, to discuss her deconstruction from an evangelical upbringing to eventual atheism. We explore themes like the fear of hell and losing salvation, the loss and rebuilding of authentic friendships, navigating family relationships after leaving the faith, and the difference between dogmatic belief and lived kindness — all tied to her new book, The Gospel of Lies: Surviving and Resisting Evangelical Extremism. Follow Promise: Instagram TikTok Facebook YouTube Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease.Pick up Leslie's book, Honoring the Journey: The Deconstruction of Sister Christian here.Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.comIf you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team on Substack, click here! You can find her work and also support her financially if you desire.Would you like to leave a voicemail for Leslie? Click here!If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Church shouldn't be afraid of skeptics' biggest questions. God isn't. Jesus loved questions. If we look closely, the assumptions we have about the world and life reveal a world that has been shaped by the radical ethics of the Christianity. And the inward questions shared by all of humanity find a surprising hope in Jesus.Learn more about Mountaintop Church at https://mountaintopchurch.com

In the first installment of this multi-part series, Alex and Calvin trace the intellectual genealogy behind one of the most consequential academic hoaxes of the past decade. In Part 1, we outline the precursor hoax perpetrated by Alan Sokal, and then introduce the three figures who would come to orchestrate what's been called "Sokal Squared": Peter Boghossian, whose "street epistemology" recast New Atheist evangelism as a kind of quasi-Socratic pickup artistry; James Lindsay, a mathematician-turned-massage-therapist whose martial arts backstory and self-assured reinventions of Lacanian theory raise questions about intellectual overconfidence; and Helen Pluckrose, a self-described ex-feminist whose blog posts linked postmodernism to the supposed excesses of intersectional feminism. Along the way, we situate all three within the broader ecology of New Atheism and its entanglements with American imperialism, as well as the Humanities/Science disciplinary division and the shifting terrain of expertise in a post-2020 political landscape.Works and concepts cited in this episode:Crenshaw, K. (1989). "Demarginalizing the Intersection of Race and Sex: A Black Feminist Critique of Antidiscrimination Doctrine, Feminist Theory and Antiracist Politics." University of Chicago Legal Forum, 1989(1), 139–167.Lacan, J. (1977). Écrits: A Selection (A. Sheridan, Trans.). W.W. Norton. [Outlining the concept of the "big Other."]McGee, M.C. (1980). "The 'Ideograph': A Link Between Rhetoric and Ideology." Quarterly Journal of Speech, 66(1), 1–16.Pluckrose, H. (2017). "How French ‘Intellectuals' Ruined the West: Postmodernism and Its Impact, Explained." Areo Magazine. Retrieved from: https://areomagazine.com/2017/03/27/how-french-intellectuals-ruined-the-west-postmodernism-and-its-impact-explained/ Robbins, B., & Ross, A. (1996). Mystery science theater. Lingua Franca, July 1996. Retrieved from: http://linguafranca.mirror.theinfo.org/9607/mst.html Schulson, M. (2013, 2 Nov.). Atheist philosopher Peter Boghossian's guide to converting believers. The Daily Beast. Retrieved from: https://web.archive.org/web/20170324025604/http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/11/02/atheist-philosopher-peter-boghossian-s-guide-to-converting-believers.html Snow, C.P. (1959). The two cultures. The Rede Lecture. Cambridge University Press. Retrieved from: https://apps.weber.edu/wsuimages/michaelwutz/6510.Trio/Rede-lecture-2-cultures.pdf Sokal, A. (1996). A physicist experiments with cultural studies. Lingua Franca, May/June 1996. Retrieved from: http://linguafranca.mirror.theinfo.org/9605/sokal.html Sokal, A. (1996). "Transgressing the Boundaries: Toward a Transformative Hermeneutics of Quantum Gravity." Social Text, 46/47, pp. 217–252.An accessible transcript of this episode is available here (via Descript)

Actor and author Susan Huckle was raised in a highly religious home filled with conspiracy theories. She has written a book about her childhood and her journey into rationalism.VIDEO of this conversationBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

He was a lifelong atheist who became a committed anti-theist. Today, he preaches Jesus and leads worship—because Jesus actually spoke to him.James Leonard wanted nothing to do with Christianity. His search for truth eventually took him through Buddhism, meditation, New Age spirituality, tarot cards, channeling, and nearly an ayahuasca retreat.Then, during a 10-day silent meditation retreat, James experienced something he couldn't explain away—a thought entered his mind that he knew wasn't his own. He didn't know it was Jesus.Over the next year, James began encountering Jesus in unexpected ways until one night, after days of wrestling with what he was discovering, he finally said yes.Today, the man who once proudly identified himself as an anti-theist teaches the Bible, preaches Jesus, and leads Christian worship.

What happens when an atheist who doesn't believe in past lives sits down with a past life regressionist?In this installment of Conversations With an Atheist, Daniel is joined by atheist content creator Unquestionable Calvin for a candid—and surprisingly good-humored—conversation about belief, evidence, faith, and how we decide what is actually true.Having grown up Christian, Calvin says that reading and studying the Bible ultimately helped lead him away from Christianity. Today, he challenges religious claims and asks believers to provide evidence for what they believe. But Daniel has questions of his own: What counts as evidence? What's the difference between believing something and knowing it? And should the inability to scientifically measure something be enough to dismiss it altogether?Those questions eventually bring the conversation directly into Daniel's own world. Calvin openly challenges past life regression, questioning its evidence, its potential risks, and whether experiences that seem profound or inexplicable necessarily point to anything supernatural. Daniel, in turn, explains why he doesn't consider a seemingly verified past life definitive proof of reincarnation—and why he believes the value of regression may have more to do with what someone learns from the experience than proving where it came from.From consciousness, souls, the afterlife, and the limits of science to the Bible, miracles, faith, skepticism, and even whether either of them could simply be wrong, the conversation becomes less about proving one worldview and more about what happens when two people with very different beliefs are willing to challenge each other without needing to win.Because perhaps the most interesting place for a believer and an atheist to meet isn't certainty.It's "I don't know."Calvin's bio:Calvin Smith (A.k.a. UnquestionableCalvin) is an atheist content creator based out of Plymouth, Michigan. Calvin has been doing religious deconstruction content for nearly 7 years and has accumulated roughly 250,000 followers on social media. Ranging from live call-in show debates, to video response content, to teaching you how to have conversations with religious people, Calvin will make you question what you never thought you could.

In today's episode of The Atheist Experience, Thinker and Godless Engineer tackle the question of whether the God of the Bible is a moral monster, examining divine command theory and the justifications believers offer for biblical atrocities.Maddi in LA agrees that the God of the Bible is a moral monster and explores how morality exists independently of divine command. She discusses how moral values are passed down through generations and vary across cultures. If morality comes from God, why do we see such dramatic differences in moral frameworks around the world? The hosts examine how secular humanism provides a foundation for ethics without requiring supernatural authority.Tariq in GA defends biblical atrocities by arguing that God makes tough choices for the ultimate good, invoking divine command theory. The hosts challenge his circular reasoning and press him on whether he would harm others if commanded by God. If morality is whatever God commands, does that mean anything becomes moral simply because God says so? What happens when divine command conflicts with our deepest moral intuitions about harm and suffering?Thank you for joining us this week! We will see you next time!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-atheist-experience--3254896/support.

For most of his life, Charles Murray was a casual agnostic who assumed smart people had left religion behind. Now he's not so sure. Murray joins Peter Robinson to discuss the evidence that forced him to reconsider God, the soul, and Christianity—from near-death experiences and the mysterious Shroud of Turin to the historical reliability of the Gospels and the Resurrection. It's the story of an empirically minded skeptic following the evidence wherever it leads—and discovering that faith may be far more reasonable than he once believed. Subscribe to Uncommon Knowledge at hoover.org/uk

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Can science stand on its own—or does the scientific enterprise depend on God?In this Christian vs. atheist debate clip, Joel Settecase presses into a foundational question: what must be true before scientific investigation is even possible?Science depends on an orderly universe, consistent natural laws, reliable human reasoning, and the expectation that the future will resemble the past. But can atheism account for those realities—or does it simply assume them?This exchange goes deeper than the usual “faith versus science” debate. The real question is which worldview can explain why science works at all. Christianity does not oppose scientific investigation. It provides the foundation for it: a rational God created an orderly world, sustains it faithfully, and made human beings capable of studying it.Watch this Christian and atheist test their opposing worldviews against one of modern culture's most trusted authorities: science.Go DeeperBecome the worldview leader your family and church need. Learn more about the Hammer & Anvil Society at https://thethink.institute/society.Pastors and church leaders can bring practical worldview and apologetics training to their congregations through The Think Institute. Learn more at https://thethink.institute/forchurches.The Think Institute is a Christian nonprofit ministry equipping believers to explain, share, and defend the Christian message. Give now at https://thethink.institute/partner.

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The Church shouldn't be afraid of skeptics' biggest questions. God isn't. Jesus loved questions. If we look closely, the assumptions we have about the world and life reveal a world that has been shaped by the radical ethics of the Christianity. And the inward questions shared by all of humanity find a surprising hope in Jesus.Learn more about Mountaintop Church at https://mountaintopchurch.com

Jesus Is the Only Door to Your Eternal Life, But Jesus Has Given You the Key – His Gospel MESSAGE SUMMARY: From the Gospel of Luke “Life's Possessions and Wealth” A Yale Pediatric Oncologist's (A Window to Heaven: When Children See Life and Death) experienced a life transformation from being an Atheist to an Agnostic and then becoming a Christian because of her involvement with the death and near-death experiences of young children with cancer. These children had no predisposed reason to understand God or Heaven; however, their verbalized near-death experiences are compelling. In Luke 13:22-30, Jesus gives us a glimpse of Heaven because He does not want us to miss out on Paradise. Are you going to be saved? Before presenting His Parable of the Narrow Door, Jesus sets up this Parable in Luke 13:24: “Strive to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able.". in John 10:7-9, Jesus tells us that He is the door: “So Jesus again said to them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.". Also, Jesus paints the picture, in Luke 13:24, of a feast in Paradise: “And people will come from east and west, and from north and south, and recline at table in the kingdom of God.”. In this Parable in Luke 13:25, Jesus expresses how difficult it will be to get into Heaven: “When once the master of the house has risen and shut the door, and you begin to stand outside and to knock at the door, saying, ‘Lord, open to us,' then he will answer you, ‘I do not know where you come from.'". After the door is inaccessible, Jesus tells us in Luke 13:27: “But he will say, ‘I tell you, I do not know where you come from. Depart from me, all you workers of evil!'". Knowing God personally and His Grace, through Jesus on the cross and Jesus' Resurrection, is what enables us to have eternal life – Jesus the Christ is the door, as Jesus tells us in John 14:6 that He is the only way to eternal life: “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'". Eternal life is offered to us through God's grace, but we can only receive eternal life through our personal faith and our knowing God through a personal relationship with Him.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, I now take a deep breath and stop. So often I miss your hand and gifts in my life because I am preoccupied and anxious. Grant me the power to pause each day and each week to simply rest in your arms of love. In Jesus' name, amen.    Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 132). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM FORGIVEN. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Luke 13:22-30; Luke 23:43; Revelation 2:7; John 3:16; John 10:7-9; John 17:3; Matthew 7:21-23; John 14:6; Psalms 22b:17-31. SCRIPTURE REFERENCE SEARCH: www.AWFTL.org/bible-search/ A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. WEBSITE LINK TO DR. BEACH'S DAILY DEVOTIONAL – “Jesus Followers Should Fear, Respect, and Praise God's Power, Sovereignty, and Holiness; but in Life's Trials They Should “fear not for I {Jesus} am with you always””: https://awordfromthelord.org/devotional/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Episode 154 - David from Graceful AtheistMatthew chats with David from the Graceful Atheist podcast we talk about losing faith, maintaining relationships with christians and more....1) https://gracefulatheist.com/podcast/2) https://lifeunwasted.org/---------Still Unbelievable! book: https://amzn.eu/d/fmsN1CwApostate book: https://apocryphilepress.com/book/apostate-stories-of-deconversion/https://amzn.eu/d/9RIUZYxTo contact us, email: reasonpress@gmail.comour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@reasonpress2901Our Theme Music was written for us by Holly, to support her and to purchase her music use the links below:https://hollykirstensongs.com/https://hollykirsten.bandcamp.com/

It's another bonus porcast...this one comprised of several religious callers from The Line's Sunday Shows. As these armchair apologists attempt to prove God, they reveal great reasons for being skeptical.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

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This week, Dan Beecher of Data Over Dogma and Thank God I'm Atheist joins us to keep Mormon Movie Month rolling along with an hour and forty-five minutes of uninterrupted stereotypes -- I'm talking about the movie, not Dan's commentary.Hear more from Dan on Thank God I'm Atheist and Data Over DogmaIf you'd like to make a per episode donation and get monthly bonus episodes, please check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/godawfulCheck out our other shows, The Scathing Atheist, The Skepticrat, Citation Needed, and D&D Minus.Our theme music is written and performed by Ryan Slotnick of Evil Giraffes on Mars. If you'd like to hear more, check out their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/EvilGiraffesOnMars/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/

Influencers like Elon Musk, Gad Saad, and Allie Beth Stuckey are warning that progressives have taken the idea of empathy too far. Sadly, this is a popular narrative for millions of people.Dr. Zaki's Tedx TalkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

In today's episode of the Atheist Experience, Jim Barrows and Kelley Laughlin dive deep into philosophical arguments, information theory, and the limits of knowing God!Donald in LA presents an argument for an 'unactualized actualizer' using information, actuality, and potentiality. What exactly does 'information' mean in your framework? The hosts challenge his definitions and question whether the law of identity supports his premises. If everything that changes requires an actualizer, what actualizes the actualizer? Donald's complex terminology raises more questions than answers about whether his argument proves what he thinks it does.Bob in NY attempts to discuss the contingency argument and thermodynamics but spends most of his time complaining about the previous caller's airtime. After repeated warnings about staying on topic, Bob is disconnected. Sometimes the most revealing part of a call is what the caller chooses to focus on instead of their actual argument.Allison in MO offers a thoughtful perspective: if God exists, humans could never truly know God's nature because all information would be propaganda from an all-powerful being. The hosts agree this is a genuine epistemological problem. How would we distinguish God's truth from God's manipulation? Without empirical evidence and measurable properties, any claim about God's nature becomes unfalsifiable. This raises profound questions about what it would even mean to 'know' God.Thank you for joining us this week! We will see you next time!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-atheist-experience--3254896/support.

Send us Fan MailDo you ever wonder if there is a world beyond the one that you can see and touch?  Do you believe in the existence of angels, demons, heaven, and hell?  Whether you do or not, you'll want to check out this edition of Finish Strong.Award-winning author Lee Strobel joins us to delve into these topics and more.  He shares fascinating stories from his new book Seeing the Supernatural.You'll learn about mystical dreams, near-death encounters, and miraculous healings.  Lee also tells the truth about psychics, ghosts, and the paranormal.You don't want to miss this edition of Finish Strong as we help you see the supernatural!Support the showFearless Faith Websiteffaith.orgTo leave a review - Open Finish Strong on the Apple Podcast app and scroll down until you see "Ratings & Reviews". There will be a link to click so that you can "Write A Review"FacebookYouTubeInstagram

Gramps is finally clapping back at the haters and losers! Donald James Parker breaks the fourth wall in his newest feature BEAUTY AND THE ATHEIST. It's a shocking turn for a Christian film auteur, the first Christian film we've ever made fun of on our podcast, with a plot about a Christian film being made fun of on a podcast. Does your head hurt yet? It gets even more meta than that: BEAUTY AND THE ATHEIST is a film about a real event in Donald's life, when he felt (to use his words) an "inaudible message" that compelled him to reach out to atheist activist Forrest Valkai to debate him about the idea of evolution. Forrest accepted Donald's invite and hosted Donald on YouTube to the tune of 500k views. In Donald's own estimation, the debate didn't go very well for him, but it did yield creative inspiration. BEAUTY AND THE ATHEIST is the story of a Christian filmmaker (played by Donald himself) who debates an atheist podcaster, whose hatred of God is finally softened by the love of a Christian woman. Donald James Parker's character is called Douglas Connors, an obvious 1:1 fictional version of himself. In BEAUTY AND THE ATHEIST, the titular "beauty" is Douglas's own daughter Jeweli Connors (yes, spelled like that). She's a hardworking nurse and outspoken Christian who finds solace in a local coffee shop called Common Grounds. It is there she meets the atheist: podcaster Trey Crawford, who loves evolution so much he wears a Charles Darwin shirt every single day. The unlikely pair develop a verbal rapport that turns into weekly discussions about spirituality vs. secularism during workouts at the local gym. But their convivial relationship is turned upside down when Jeweli discovers Trey's podcast is one of the many "chuckleheads" who mock her own father's cinematic evangelism. Fortunately, God has a way, and the blossoming relationship in BEAUTY AND THE ATHEIST shows that love is possible on the battlefield. It's fascinating to see Donald James Parker make art in conversation with the ecosystem that gets likes and views at his expense; we're very curious to see where this conversational thread takes Mr. Parker in the near future. View our full episode list and subscribe to any of our public feeds: http://boysbiblestudy.com Unlock 2+ bonus episodes per month: http://patreon.com/boysbiblestudy Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/boysbiblestudy Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/boysbiblestudy

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A few weeks ago, James Hodgson of the Humanism Now podcast invited Seth Andrews for a chat. It was an enjoyable conversation about doing the right things "for goodness' sake."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

Christian Answers to Atheist Questions. This is an encore presentation from our ACU archives.

On July 11th, 2026, two activists took the stage for 2.5 hours of humor and humanism. The full house had a great time, and you will as well.VIDEOBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

In today's episode of the Atheist Experience, ObjectivelyDan and Seth Andrews tackle the problem of evil, epistemology, and whether math could be God!Darth Dawkins from the East Coast challenges Seth on how anyone can know what a maximally benevolent God would allow. The conversation escalates as Darth repeatedly accuses the hosts of dodging his question and being abusive when muted. If this is the best defense of God's benevolence, what does that say about the argument itself? Can you really claim to know what an all-good deity would permit without defining your terms?Aaron in TX explains how evolution completely undermines the concept of original sin and the entire Christian narrative. He also explores how religious obedience can lead to financial exploitation and poor personal boundaries. If Adam and Eve never existed, what happens to the foundation of Christianity? How does blind obedience to religious authority make people vulnerable to manipulation?Allison in MO proposes that math is the only thing that could be considered God, as it exists outside time and space and governs all physical laws. The hosts struggle to understand the premise and suggest workshopping the argument. Does math exist independently of minds, or is it a tool we invented? If math is God, what does worship even mean?Thank you for joining us this week! We will see you next time!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-atheist-experience--3254896/support.

Imagine a church where spiritual abuse is not just an exception but a pattern rooted deep in its culture... It's a heartbreaking reality revealed when both pastors and congregation members unconsciously enable destructive behaviors. In this eye-opening episode, Mike Erre and Tim Stafford dive into how systemic cultures within churches can foster coercion, manipulation, and spiritual trauma—even when no one intends harm. How does spiritual abuse differ from healthy conflict, and what are the subtle ways it manifests through control, secrecy, and elitism? The role of church culture in either enabling or resisting abuse—plus practical elements that cultivate a healthier, “Tov” (good) environment Why trusting cultures matter more than trusting individual leaders, and how to discern whether a church's environment fosters righteousness or ripples with bad fruit The importance of humility, repentance, and transparency in confronting and preventing systemic failures - Real-world examples of how power, wealth, and even well-meaning teachings become tools for harm when uncheckedCHAPTERS: 00:00 - Welcome and introduction: Navigating summer, beards, and the heat 02:00 - Vacation reflections: Gulf of America and political symbolism 03:40 - The contrast between dry and humid heat; Florida's atmosphere 05:00 - Cultural perceptions of patriotism and national identity 06:00 - Current polls: Millennials, Gen Z, and the influence of political support on church attendance 07:57 - The surprising data: Atheists and agnostics rejecting support for Trump and church09:20 - The decline and revival of religious interest among young adults 11:00 - Worship, justice, and genuine spiritual longing amidst cultural confusion 13:00 - The influence of church history, state power, and religious movements 15:00 - The importance of uncharged (free) prophetic ministry and systemic patterns of abuse 17:00 - Recognizing authentic love and discipline versus toxic authority 19:00 - The nature of spiritual abuse: coercion, manipulation, secrecy, and power distortion 22:00 - Differentiating dispute and conflict from abusive patterns 25:30 - The importance of culture, habits, language, and collective identity 27:00 - Routine issues: church discipline, transparency, accountability, and systemic healing 30:00 - Recognizing and addressing spiritual trauma and systemic failure 33:00 - How unintentional actions contribute to harm; the need for awareness 36:00 - The role of leaders, nepotism, wealth, and power in perpetuating abuse 38:00 - What authentic love and humility look like in church leadership 41:00 - The importance of healthy cultures and the influence of external societal pressures 43:30 - Practical discernment: when disagreement becomes spiritual abuse 47:00 - The challenge of repentance, truth-telling, and confronting church complicity 50:00 - The importance of humility in leadership, ongoing learning, and personal growth 53:00 - The influence of church culture on shaping trust and accountability 55:30 - Defining "Tov" and how cultivating goodness counters bad fruit 58:00 - Recognizing and nurturing good fruit in church and community life 60:00 - The metaphor of the church as the bride of Christ: fighting for health and justice 62:00 - Practical final thoughts: loving well, confessing honestly, and cultivating healthy culture 63:00 - Wrap-up and closing blessingsAs always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to hello@voxpodcast.com, and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV.Our Merch Store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/VOXOLOGY?ref=shop_sugg_marketLearn more about the Voxology PodcastSubscribe on iTunes or SpotifySupport the Voxology Podcast on PatreonThe Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology RadioFollow us on Instagram: @voxologypodcast and "like" us on FacebookFollow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerreMusic in this episode by Timothy John StaffordInstagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy

A "woke" movie has riled the Right Wing! We talk about "The Odyssey" and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.