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Listen to the full episode Matthew explores Marx's “opium of the people” passage by placing it back into the philosophical and political project it came from. Marx was not attacking religion in some essential way, but criticizing the conditions that make religion necessary as a consolation. The problem is not faith itself, but the suffering — inequality, exploitation, alienation — that gives rise to the instinct for spiritual escape. Marx's atheism was not a New Atheist-type negation but a theological critique — a way of revealing how capitalism itself can displace Christianity as a religion of profit, rent, and wages. According to liberation theologian Enrique Dussel, Marx frames money as a jealous god, capital as the Antichrist, and private property as original sin. No wonder he is eternally hated. Full show notes at https://www.conspirituality.net/episodes/brief-demonic-karl-marx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Catholic Church employs a priest/DJ who uses electronic music and rave culture to revitalize their dwindling congregation, with the Pope's explicit blessing. This "spiritual innovation," endorsed by Pope Leo to "share your faith", is scrutinized to determine if it is a genuine movement founded on "universal love" or a desperate attempt by the Vatican to put "butts in seats". The cynical view holds that this marketing strategy is merely a distraction from the Church's history of atrocities and a necessary concession to remain financially relevant as global society moves toward secularism.News Source:[Article Title not provided]By [Author not provided] for [Outlet name not provided][Date not provided]
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Kayse Melone is an exvangelical turned secular humanist activist, and she has much to say about her former faith, women in activist spaces, and political indoctrination.INTERVIEW VIDEOKayce's YouTube pageBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
We examine the controversy surrounding Australian Senator Pauline Hanson's repeated political stunt of wearing a burqa in the Senate to advocate for its ban, arguing it poses security risks and contradicts Australia's values of openness and equality,. The discussion questions the authenticity of this move, considering whether it is a genuine fight for women's rights or a **targeted political tactic aimed at Islamic people and immigrants**,. Speakers suggest the act highlights the ongoing struggle against Christian nationalism found within conservative political movements in Australia and elsewhere,. The debate weighs Senator Hanson's own freedom of political expression against the nature of the burqa, which some argue is a forced cultural item that represses women,. Ultimately, the segment explores the tension between religious expression, inherent cultural repression, and political maneuvering designed to target specific marginalized groups,.News Source:get her out-aussie senator's burqa protest causes meltdownBy [Author not provided] for Daily Wire and YouTube[Date not provided]
Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 12/11/2025) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: info@carm.org, Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include: Matt Discusses an Interaction with a Muslim/ Is The Roman Catholic Church a Cult?/ Condolences Pour in for Matt/ Email Questions Answered—Christianity and Pagan Origins?/How Many Angels were at The Tomb of Jesus?/What Does it Mean to be a Disciple?/Did Mohammed meet a "Ginn?"/Are Women Pastors or Elders Biblical?/ What About Mormonism and Baptism for the Dead?/ December 11, 2025
Guest: Peter SlezakPeter Slezak was a professor of philosophy at the University of New South Wales and a public commentator on science, philosophy, religion and politics.Please support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/friendlyjordiespodcastSubscribe on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/friendlyjordies-podcast00:00:00 - Intro00:01:32 – Studying at Columbia during the Vietnam War00:05:15 – Labor on Palestine00:05:36 – International Law Toothless?00:07:30 - Anti-Semitism and Israel00:10:46 - Jewish Upbringing00:15:20 – Israel Palestine Conflict00:23:30 - Far Right Anti-Semitism 00:33:05 - Solution to the conflict (One State V Two State)00:38:15 – Ham**s views00:40:22 – Friendship with Chomsky00:45:14 - Philosophy of Mind and Consciousness 00:52:29 - Religiosity, Sam Harris, and Atheism 00:55:47 - Is Islamophobia Justified?00:58:20 - Mislav's Views challenged 01:05:02 – Mislav's Kendrick Lamar Conundrum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We dive into the harrowing reality of femicide and gender-based violence, questioning the role of patriarchal societies and religious dogma in upholding the subjugation and objectification of women. We examine how Abrahamic religions maintain ancient customs that often treat women as property, noting this degradation has existed for thousands of years. The discussion analyzes the ethical flaws in systems that place restrictions on women based on how men behave (a classic case of victim blaming). Finally, we explore whether legislative changes—such as Italy defining femicide—truly address the core cultural problem of pervasive gender oppression.News Source:Italy Implements Femicide Law and UN Report on Global Violence Against WomenBy [Author not provided] for CNN and YouTube[Date not provided]
Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 12/10/2025) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: info@carm.org, Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include: Matt Discusses his interaction with EO adherents about Mary Hearing our Prayers/ A Question About Luke 21/Could it refer to the Caller?/ A Question About Job, and God's Protection over Job/Why Does God Need to Prove Satan Wrong?/ How to Deal with a Non-Believing Relative During Christmas time?/Annihilationism and some of its Problems/ Did Jesus and Paul Teach the Same Theology?/ Matt Discusses Issues Surrounding Those Causing Divisions/ Is Elohim a Plural Word?/ What Does Singing the Wrong Songs in Church Do?/ A Talk on the possibility of Losing One's Salvation/ December 10, 2025
Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 12/9/2025) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: info@carm.org, Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include: Revelation 21:8- Who are The Cowardly?/ Israel, Gaza, the West Bank- Should Christians be Putting forth the Gospel?/ Matt Discusses the Pre-Tribulation Rapture View's Potential Perils/ Can AI Assist Controlling Debates/White Linen and White Robes?/Muslims and Politics/ Will Believing in the Pre-Tribulation Rapture Keep someone from Heaven?/ Matt Discusses Matthew 24 and its Interpretation in the Context of the Rapture/ Melchizedek The Priest, who was He? Jesus' Baptism, was He Immersed?/ December 9, 2025
In this episode Trent puts forward what he considers to be the most effective version of the moral argument for God's existence. The Disgusting End of the Slippery Slopehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mGsr0leHrU Mere Christianity and the Moral Argument for the Existence of God https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/cslewisjournal/vol11/iss1/5/ God and Cosmos: Moral Truth and Human Meaning https://www.amazon.com/God-Cosmos-Moral-Truth-Meaning/dp/0199931216 To support this channel: https://www.patreon.com/counseloftrent [NEW] Counsel of Trent merch: https://shop.catholic.com/apologists-alley/trent-horn-resources/ Be sure to keep up with our socials! https://www.tiktok.com/@counseloftrent https://www.twitter.com/counseloftrent https://www.instagram.com/counseloftrentpodcast
Dr. Craig looks at a "reverse" ontological argument for atheism.
Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 12/8/2025) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: info@carm.org, Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include: How Many Books in the Bible?/ Matt Announces the Passing of His Wife/ Genesis 1-Signs and Wonders in The Sky, Is The Gospel Written in The Stars?/ Acts 7:42- Did these People Begin to Worship Demons?/ What About Lordship Salvation?/ Matt Discusses the Nature of Death, Advice on Giving Consolation/A Concern for Kirk Cameron/ Matt Responds to his previous Critique of Watchman Nee/ What is Annihilationism?/How does one Be a Leader in the Home?/ December 8, 2025
How have industry and technology shaped our understanding of ourselves and of our understanding and relationship with God? How have such intellectual and societal trends contributed to the rise of atheism and unbelief? We continue our conversation this week with author and teaching fellow of the Davenant Institute in Landrum, South Carolina, Dr. Joseph Minich. We discuss some of his 2023 book Bulwarks of Unbelief - Atheism and Divine Absence in a Secular Age. From the Davenant Institute Dr. Joseph Minich Dr. (PhD, The University of Texas at Dallas) is Faculty Chair and Professor of Philosophy at Davenant Hall. As part of his work, he also co-hosts the Pilgrim Faith podcast. The founding editor of Ad Fontes and former Editor-in-Chief of the Davenant Press, he is the author of Enduring Divine Absence (Davenant Press, 2018) and Bulwarks of Unbelief: Atheism and Divine Absence in a Secular Age (Lexham Press, 2023). His public writing can be found at The Calvinist International, Mere Orthodoxy, Modern Reformation, and Ad Fontes.Free Four-Page Articles from Watchman Fellowship: Charles DarwinNaturalismScientismDeconstructionAtheismAdditional Resources from Watchman Fellowship: FREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.PROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (over 600 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: www.watchman.org/notebook. SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Daniel Ray's The Story of the Cosmos - How the Heavens Declare the Glory of God (https://www.thestoryofthecosmos.com). Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © 2025 Watchman Fellowship, Inc.
The Numbers Don't Lie: The Fine-Tuning That Destroyed His Atheism What happens when an atheist digs into the science behind the universe? For filmmaker Michael Ray Lewis, exploring cosmology, DNA information, and the staggering improbability of life led him on a three-year journey he never expected—one that ended with his new documentary Universe Designed. In this interview Lenny sits down with Michael to talk about how fine-tuning evidence shook his atheism, why cosmology, physics, and DNA point to an intelligent Creator and how 36 hours of interviews with Hugh Ross, Stephen Meyer, Frank Turek, J. Warner Wallace, Sean McDowell, Mary Jo Sharp, and Mike Licona formed the backbone of his new film.
Every December, a loud minority swear they're being hunted by carollers, coffee cups, and secular toddlers armed with “Happy Holidays.” So is the War on Christmas real, or just a profitable bit of political theatre? We drag the opportunistic pundits, the purity-culture merchants, and the mall Santas who think they're frontline soldiers—because this “war” has everything except reality.We're taking a skeptical look at:The Meltdown: How “Happy Holidays” became a slur.The Merch: Purity-culture Christmas capitalism and the grifters cashing in.The Reality: Inconvenient historical facts about the holiday's actual origins.Includes original comedy sketches, irreverent history, and our trademark blasphemous chaos!If you like your holidays with skepticism, satire, and a little unholy cheer, you're in the right cult. Join the SIMSH Congregation: • Follow, rate, review, and spread the word • Support the show & unlock bonus content on Patreon • Summon us directly via email if you feel spiritually compelledOr just scream into the void on our behalf. It all helps.Send us a textSupport the showWelcome, Sinners! We're building a cult — the good kind. No robes, just laughs. Catch every blasphemous episode: Listen Here Wear your heresy: Merch Store Support the pod & unlock Hoots songs: Patreon Your reviews, shares, and smart-ass comments keep the cult alive.
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Former porn star Jenna Jameson finds Jesus, citing her religious lesbian girlfriend, providing the church with a high-profile win they desperately need. We dissect the hypocrisy of evangelical Christianity embracing her celebrity while conveniently ignoring her sexual orientation and adult film past. Her public shift contrasts her "old sinful ways" against her former sex-worker peers, exposing "prototypical Christian snobbery" and questioning if this faith is sincere or a cynical grab for attention.News Source:Jenna Jameson's Partner Lir Ocampo Inspired Her to Find JesusBy Unknown for US Magazine
Support Us:Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksFriedrich Nietzsche (1844 - 1900)Translated by H. L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)Save for his raucous, rhapsodical autobiography, Ecce Homo, The Antichrist is the last thing that Nietzsche ever wrote, and so it may be accepted as a statement of some of his most salient ideas in their final form. Of all Nietzsche's books, The Antichrist comes nearest to conventionality in form. It presents a connected argument with very few interludes, and has a beginning, a middle and an end. The reason to listen to this version is that H.L. Mencken, the famous journalist, turned Nietzsche's German into such direct, plain-spoken American English that it puts the haranguing philosopher right up in your face.Genre(s): *Non-fiction, Atheism & AgnosticismLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): literature (1956), philosophy (970)Support Us:Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks
Nicki Minaj took her celebrity platform to the UN to cry persecution over Nigerian Christian killings, conveniently ignoring that Muslims and non-Christians are also victims of the ongoing violence there. We dissect this self-aggrandizing move, questioning the motivation behind using "God-given" influence to prioritize Christian suffering for social or political gain. Her speech hypocritically ignored the lack of religious freedom faced by minorities in her own country while promoting a massive persecution complex. Why can't she "just be in entertainment"?News Source:Nicki Minaj Addresses United Nations About Alleged Christian Persecution in NigeriaBy Unknown for KTLADecember 3rd, 2025 https://ktla.com/entertainment/nicki-minaj-addresses-united-nations-about-alleged-christian-persecution-in-nigeria/amp/The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.48.2 featuring Rob, Flabbergasted, & Stephen HarderNicki Minaj Cries Persecution at the UN Christian Nationalism Goes Global The Hypocrisy of US Religious Freedom Claims Stop Ignoring Muslim Deaths in Nigeria Nicki Minaj's Self-Aggrandizing Speech Exposed Celebrity Christianity: Influence by God? War Threats Over Christian Killings? Nicki Minaj: Christian or Christian Nationalist? Christian Persecution Complex Goes Pop Star When Celebs Weaponize Their Faith Are Christians the Only Victims in Nigeria? Why Celebrity Pundits Shouldn't Talk Politics Unpacking Nicki Minaj's Moral Authority Claim Nigeria: Farmers vs. Faith? The Cost of Christian Tokenism Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support.
In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by Professor of Philosophy, Dr. Christopher Kaczor, to discuss his new work on the reasonableness of belief in God and some of the most popular challenges – and changes – with how we approach this fundamental topic. What can we make of the shifting landscape of belief? Catholic conversions are on the rise! How do we address the perennial problems of Evil? God's hiddenness? And, hey, where did all those atheists go?!Dr. Kaczor is wonderfully articulate even when I am not – so hopefully you enjoy this episode!For more from Dr. Kaczor you can follow him on Twitter and you can find his book, Is Belief Believable? from Ave Maria Press and everywhere you find fine books.Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests.To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page. All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!Theme Music: "Splendor (Intro)" by Former Ruins. Learn more at formerruins.com or listen on Spotify, Apple Music,A very special thanks to our Patreon co-producers who make this show possible: Amanda, Elli and Tom, Fr. Larry, Gina, Heather, James, Jorg, Michelle, Noah, Robert, Shelby, Susanne and Victor, and William.Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out their faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic
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Audio Download Questions Covered: 04:30 – Catholics say that Mary's bodily assumption is something divinely revealed. Yet, there is no historical attestation of this belief until the 5th century. 23:13 – How do we answer the challenge that we don't recrucify Jesus at every mass since it is a sacrifice? 34:45 – What do Catholics […]
Audio Download Questions Covered: 01:13 – I'm in the process of converting. Is there anything I should avoid doing? I just don't know much? 08:00 – What is the Catholic position on 1 Cor. 15:29? 18:34 – St. Gabriel… Where does the idea of purgatory come from? What other sources other from Maccabees? 29:01 – […]
Isabella Young is a pioneering educator, healer and truth-seeker whose life journey is nothing short of wow. Seventeen years ago, she escaped from a messianic cult after her son was murdered to prevent the cult leader (her ex-husband) from being exposed as a pedophile, rapist and conman. And daringly, we are putting his name here as he is still practicing: Louix Dor Demprey. She was in the cult eight, harsh years. We discuss her knowing that all of this was spiritual (taking full responsibility for her soul). We also speak of AI, the demonic truths of the world and at the end we really get into the power of nature from the sun to grounding. She speaks of this thoroughly in the "Just Be Practice." OOo and then there is also raising the prism.Isabella's Links:Website: https://feelingbetternaturally.loveYouTube: Feeling Better Naturally - https://www.youtube.com/@feelingbetternaturally.natureSubstack: https://feelingbetternaturally.substack.com*Host Eden Koz is a soul realignment specialist utilizing psychological empathy, intuition, psychic ability, mediumship, meditation, mindset shift, Reiki, dimensional and galactic healing, to name a few. She also performs spiritual Co#id Vac+ Healing as well as remote & face-to-face sessions with individuals and groups. **Additionally, in spreading the word... If you are questioning your Gold IRA because of potential scams (see EP188) or want to invest in a precious metals company with integrity...email: info@milesfranklin.com and put "Eden" in the subject line (they know me personally, so the best of attention and heart will come your way.)Miles Franklin website: https://milesfranklin.com Contact info for Eden Koz / Just Be®, LLC:Website: EdenJustBe.com Socials: TikTok, FB, FB (Just Be), X, Insta, LinkedInJust Be~Spiritual BOOM Podcast - Video Directories: BitChute, Rumble, ...
Pew Research and Gallup surveys confirm the decline of organized religion in the US, with "nuns" (the religiously unaffiliated) nearing one-third of the population. We dissect this massive demographic shift, comparing the dangers posed by deeply devoted believers versus passively religious people. We question if a non-serious Christian is truly harmless or simply a "volatile" target for grifters and con artists. Ultimately, the panel concludes that the rise of secularism signals progress as more people are questioning their beliefs.News Source:If the U.S. had 100 people: Charting Americans' religious affiliationsBy Unknown for Pew Research CenterNovember 13th, 2025 https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2025/11/13/if-the-u-s-had-100-people-charting-americans-religious-affiliations/Drop in religiosity among largest in worldBy Unknown for Gallup https://news.gallup.com/poll/697676/drop-religiosity-among-largest-world.aspxThe Non-Prophets, Episode 24.48.1 featuring Rob, Flabbergasted, & Stephen HarderFaith Collapse: Nones Rise to 29% Are People Finally Thinking? Gallup Poll Confirms Religion is Dying The Danger of the Passive Christian Christianity's Global Decline Exposed The Pros and Cons of Literally Believing the Bible Deeply Religious vs. Passively Religious: Who's Worse? Less Religious People = A WIN Challenging the Indoctrination Cycle Why are Christians Losing Their Religion? Religious Decline: Natural Evolution or Catastrophe? What's the Moral Value of Passive Belief? How the Nuns Denomination is Taking Over Stop Going to Church, Start Thinking! America's Faith Demographics Are Shifting Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support.
Matthew Alper is a passionate researcher and author best known for his provocative work The 'God' Part of the Brain, in which he explores the idea that spirituality and belief in a higher power may be rooted not in external divinity, but in the very wiring of the human brain. Drawing on philosophy, psychology, anthropology, and evolutionary biology, Alper argues that our longing for transcendence, our tendency toward religious and mystical experiences, and even our existential fear of mortality are biologically and neurologically encoded responses rather than purely cultural constructs. His work invites readers to reconsider traditional spiritual narratives through a scientific lens — challenging assumptions about divinity and offering a worldview in which God-concepts emerge through human cognition and evolution. Whether embraced or debated, Alper's perspective remains a bold attempt to reconcile science, spirituality, and the human experience.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media
Let's Talk w/Hayden Carroll YT Channel - / @letstalk-haydencarroll Hayden Carrol sets up a table at campuses like Charlie Kirk to discuss Mormonism, Atheism, and more. Website: cwicmedia.com
What intellectual and social paradigms have made atheism seem like a plausible and viable alternative worldview in the 21st century? What factors have contributed to the cultural dissolution of the Christian faith in our time? On the next two episodes of the Profile, we will tackle some of these questions with our guest, author and teaching fellow of the Davenant Institute in Landrum, South Carolina, Dr. Joseph Minich. Minich's 2023 book Bulwarks of Unbelief - Atheism and Divine Absence in a Secular Age explores the thesis that the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century has created intellectual and social plausibility structures for modern-day unbelief. From the Davenant Institute Dr. Joseph Minich Dr. (PhD, The University of Texas at Dallas) is Faculty Chair and Professor of Philosophy at Davenant Hall. As part of his work, he also co-hosts the Pilgrim Faith podcast. The founding editor of Ad Fontes and former Editor-in-Chief of the Davenant Press, he is the author of Enduring Divine Absence (Davenant Press, 2018) and Bulwarks of Unbelief: Atheism and Divine Absence in a Secular Age (Lexham Press, 2023). His public writing can be found at The Calvinist International, Mere Orthodoxy, Modern Reformation, and Ad Fontes.Link to the audio clip from the couple from the UK. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy-QQDlJb20Free Four-Page Articles from Watchman Fellowship: Charles DarwinNaturalismScientismDeconstructionAtheismAdditional Resources from Watchman Fellowship: FREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.PROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (over 600 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: www.watchman.org/notebook. SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Daniel Ray's The Story of the Cosmos - How the Heavens Declare the Glory of God (https://www.thestoryofthecosmos.com). Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © 2025 Watchman Fellowship, Inc.
The Barna Group reveals that Gen Z women are struggling deeply with their faith, citing isolation, anxiety, and a distrust of religious institutions. We examine why organized religion is failing young women and driving them towards secular communities and skepticism. This demographic shift underscores the critical role of intersectional issues ignored by rigid, traditional doctrines.News Source:Gen Z Women Struggling in FaithBy Unknown for Barna
Send us a textPastor Joshua reads Parashat Vayetze, Genesis 28:10-32:3, a convoluted incestuous story of Jacob, including the ladder to God, Jacob's wives, his children, and the trouble he has with his father-in-law, Laban.
Chiefs owner Clark Hunt integrates his Christian faith into the team culture, leading quarterback Patrick Mahomes to become increasingly vocal about his belief. We question if Mahomes' public piety is genuine or a savvy form of career compliance, especially given the financial insecurity of non-guaranteed NFL contracts. This coercive atmosphere, previously linked to Christian nationalist rhetoric (like Harrison Butker's speech), highlights the dangers of blending theology with corporate power. We criticize the hypocrisy of wealthy team owners emphasizing prayer while ignoring global suffering.News Source:Essentially SportsBy Surab KumarNovember 9th, 2025
In this deep and thought-provoking episode, Dr. Niraj Poudyal, a respected academic researcher and philosopher, discusses Atheism, Secularism, and the relationship between Science and Religion. The conversation begins with his personal interest in atheism, followed by an exploration of what atheism truly means—beyond misconceptions that it's simply “not believing in God.” Dr. Poudyal explains how religion and culture overlap, the belief in karma and reincarnation, and how changing religion isn't the same as becoming an atheist. He offers insights on the origin of religion, the historical situation of atheism, and how ideas of superpower and energy relate to spiritual and scientific thinking. In the second part, Dr. Poudyal breaks down secularism, explaining its importance in maintaining balance between faith and freedom. He also addresses morality for atheists, challenging the notion that ethics require religion. The discussion closes with reflections on science, reason, and human values. Whether you're religious, spiritual, or skeptical, this conversation helps you understand the spectrum of belief, atheism, and secular thought in a broader human and Nepali context. GET CONNECTED WITH Dr. Niraj Poudyal: LinkedIn - https://np.linkedin.com/in/niraj-poudyal-phd-12b85b159 Google Scholar - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=8GHVJywAAAAJ&hl=en
With the holidays upon us, there's never been a time to be at your wits' end. Enjoy this pre-Thanksgiving mix of rants and calls!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
The Vatican, desperate to stay relevant amidst widespread secularism, held a "surprising assembly" with prominent Hollywood figures. We dissect this obvious propaganda push and coercion tactic designed to influence content and coerce creative professionals into supporting faith-driven messaging. This bizarre meeting reveals the hypocrisy of religious leaders who claim morality is objectively determined by God's will while simultaneously asking where the world gets its values.News Source:Pope Leo, Hollywood actors, VaticanBy Maria Manzos for Deseret NewsNovember 13th, 2025
Send us a textMuslims with doubts! Doubt no more! YOU are welcome to come onto the stream and tell us your doubts about Islam. Doubt Busters is here to help empower you. So keep a note of your doubts and questions on Islam and call into the show or post your questions in the live chat. Please note : waiting lists are very high and places are limited to a maximum of 10 placements at any given time so keep your questions concise, to the point and please be patient. Link to join the stream : GAZA: Shelter Projecthttps://fundraise.matwproject.org/gaza-shelter-project-dowie--x61yxbPlease support Br Ijaz with his monthly medical fees: https://buymeacoffee.com/ijazthetrini© 2025 EFDawah All Rights ReservedWebsite : https://efdawah.com/https://www.patreon.com/EFDawahhttps://gofund.me/7cb27d17https://www.paypal.me/EFDawahTimestamps:00:00 - Intro 01:08 - EF Dawah Panel join: Format of the Stream03:09 - Sanch joins03:44 - Understanding Free Will vs Predestination10:11 - Answering Questions about the Unseen12:09 - Debunking the claims against Free Will14:02 - Exploring the concept of Free Will vs Qadr18:54 - Br. Sarmad joins: Chinwag 20:44 - Insights about Qur'an 04:78-7927:44 - Elucidating the concept of Rizq in Islam32:32 - Advice about giving Dawah 33:53 - Explaining Rizq through Quranic verses40:02 - muslim joins40:34 - Doubt about likeness of Allah with humans41:06 - Clearing the doubt: Allah being incomparable43:14 - Discourse on the Nature of Allah47:44 - Understanding hadith about Allah's features 50:02 - Discussion on comprehending Allah's form 55:02 - Advice to muslim about Allah's nature1:07:53 - fareed joins: shares his background 1:09:50 - Doubt about Evolution vs Islam1:13:10 - Scrutinizing the theory of human evolution1:16:01 - Evidence for the special creation of Adam 1:18:14 - Truth about Scientific conclusions1:24:42 - Discussing relation b/w science & religion1:27:58 - Resources for studying Evolution & Islam1:29:48 - Is Intellectualism linked to Atheism?1:34:58 - Truth about Richard Dawkins1:37:32 - The West attacking Muslim intellectuals 1:41:50 - Reality of modern atheists1:46:20 - Atheists conceding Necessary Existence1:48:20 - Problems with Atheism: Nihilism 1:52:21 - Proofs for the Veracity of Islam1:57:11 - The Inimitability Challenge of the Qur'an 1:59:08 - Discourse on "Peer" culture in south asia2:10:52 - Islamic perspective on the Problem of Evil2:28:16 - Omar joins2:29:07 - Grasping Prophet's marriage with Aisha ؓ 2:40:42 - Refuting claims against Prophet's marriage2:47:23 - Analysing the hadith of Prophet's marriage2:54:32 - Colonization's impact on the muslim world2:58:39 - Lying about the character of the Prophet3:00:13 - Origin of social construct of teenagehood3:01:09 - Conditions of Marriage in Islam3:03:46 - Okan joins: Doubt about Self3:07:15 - Amanda joins3:07:30 - Navigating Islamophobic family as a revert3:10:49 - Advice to Amanda about caring for the self3:12:20 - Importance of Connecting with Allah3:13:46 - Having Sabr & seeking help in hardships3:18:58 - Need of Reaching Out during hard times3:19:20 - Message to Muslims3:23:41 - Closing Remarks & Wrapping UpSupport the show
A mother in need turned to local churches for baby formula assistance after SNAP benefits lapsed, only to be rejected by dozens of wealthy congregations who cited her 'woke' identity markers (lesbian, veteran) as cause for smear campaigns instead of offering help. We expose the devastating hypocrisy of tax-exempt organizations who would rather let children starve than fulfill their supposed mission to the vulnerable. When religious leaders call a mother trying to feed her starving infant a "demon" and wish death upon her, they prove themselves to be the organized criminal organization we suspect them to be.News Source:Uncharitable Churches Exposed by Mom in NeedBy Cassandra Stone for mom.comNovember 7th, 2025
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What happens when a former evangelical-turned-atheist-who-prays sits down with a Catholic engineer–philosopher who nearly became a priest… and then founded a medical device company… and then wrote a book arguing that logic, science, and divinity aren't enemies but dance partners?Frank Schaeffer speaks with Brian Cranley, author of The Call of Wonder: How the God of Reason Created Science in His Image, about the Big Bang, Aquinas, Plato, Aristotle, cosmology, consciousness, mystery, logic, faith, doubt, and why wonder might be the deepest human instinct we share.A conversation that moves from cosmology to parenting, from quantum beginnings to spiritual hunger, from medical science to metaphysics, and straight into the heart of what it means to be human.Brian's book: The Call of Wonder: How the God of Reason Created Science in His Imagehttps://briancranley.comI have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite platform, and to my Substack, It Has to Be Said. Thanks! Every subscription helps create, build, sustain and put voice to this movement for truth. Subscribe to It Has to Be Said. The Gospel of Zip will be released in print and on Amazon Kindle, and as a full video on YouTube and Substack that you can watch or listen to for free.Support the show_____In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer is a production of the George Bailey Morality in Public Life Fellowship. It is hosted by Frank Schaeffer, author of The Gospel of Zip. Learn more at https://www.thegospelofzip.com/Follow Frank on Substack, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and YouTube. https://frankschaeffer.substack.comhttps://www.facebook.com/frank.schaeffer.16https://twitter.com/Frank_Schaefferhttps://www.instagram.com/frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.threads.net/@frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.tiktok.com/@frank_schaefferhttps://www.youtube.com/c/FrankSchaefferYouTube In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer Podcast
Send us a textGlen Scrivener interviews Gavin Ortlund, author of the chapter 'Exposing Unbelief as Unlivable' in the new book 'The Gospel After Christendom'.Check out the 321 course and The 321 Podcast at: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre: youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all: youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There's bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here: speaklife.org.uk/discordSpeak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world. Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.ukGet your virtual livestream pass for Responding to the Rebirth: rebirthconference.net To find out more about our January 2026 Intensive and sign up, go to: speaklife.org.uk/intensivesSupport the show
Actor Miles Heizer details his difficult, yet "classic," gay coming out story, drawing parallels with his new show about a queer service member. We examine the painful legacy of conservative Christian upbringings and the societal expectation for queer individuals to share traumatic narratives. Despite increased acceptance, the conversation highlights the continuous struggle against religious-fueled homophobia and the irony of scrutinizing genuine coming out experiences.News Source:articles/boots-miles-heizer-coming-religious-170540919.htmlBy Unknown for Yahoo! Entertainment TVNovember 19th, 2025
The U.S. Army cut funding for Catholic chaplain extracurriculars (like music class!) due to double-dipping and fiscal redundancy, sparking outrage that the world's wealthiest religious organization is being treated "like everybody else". We dissect this glaring waste of taxpayer money and question the constitutionality of the entire Chaplain Corps program, which promotes religion itself. Why are unqualified clergy leveraged as mental health counselors while simultaneously crying foul over losing budget for sacramental record-keeping?News Source:US Army at Odds with Catholic Chaplains over Religious Support ContractsBy Lara Corte for Stars and StripesNovember 5th, 2025
Prof John Lennox joins Justin to talk about his life and legacy - finding faith during 'The Troubles' in Northern Ireland, his academic life at Cambridge and Oxford University, speaking in the USSR and debating the 'new atheists' such as Richard Dawkins & Christopher Hitchens. John also shares candidly about being sustained by his faith in the midst of health challenges for his wife Sally. More info, book & newsletter: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/ Support via Patreon for early access to new episodes and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/justinbrierley/membership Support via Tax-deductible (USA) and get the same perks: https://defendersmedia.com/portfolio/justin-brierley/ Give a one-off gift via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/brierleyjustin Buy the book or get a signed copy: https://justinbrierley.com/the-surprising-rebirth-of-belief-in-god/ Got feedback? Share it with us by emailing: feedback@think.faith Ep 27 show notes: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/season-2-episode-27-lennox The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God is a production of Think Faith in partnership with Genexis, and support from The Jerusalem Trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Former Intel CEO Patrick Gelsinger has secured $110 million to develop "Christian AI" through his company, GLUE, hoping to accelerate the second coming of Christ with server farms instead of faith. The panel dissects this brazen attempt to hardwire theology into technology, arguing that this is merely lobbying with excessive tech money and a dangerous act of desperation. We explore how faith-driven AI restricts knowledge, shapes minds, and threatens secular democracy by pushing public policy further toward a costly and contradictory theocracy. Will a new algorithm erase millennia of biblical contradictions? We doubt it.News Source:Patrick Gelsinger Christian AIBy Adam Willems for The GuardianOctober 28th, 2025
Joe Rogan weighs in on the church, claiming people attend only to "better their lives." The panel dissects this rosy, misguided view, contrasting church community (which often manipulates vulnerable people) with true secular support. We challenge the notion that Jesus offered a "perfect way to live" and dive into the philosophical debate over whether divine permission makes humans more, or less, decent. Plus, we explore the explosive argument for the mythicist position on the historical Jesus. Theocratic claims crumble under critical scrutiny.News Source:Joe Rogan on Religion and ChristianityBy NewsNation Stafffor NewsNationOctober 29th, 2025
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The United States is experiencing an epidemic of anti-intellectualism. We discuss that and a whole lot more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Lots of interesting conversation about the recent U.S. elections, SNAP, and far too many who want cruelty in their Christianity.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.