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Why new atheism grew old and secular thinkers are considering Christianity again. Get early access to new episodes and bonus content when you become a supporter. More info, book & newsletter: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/ Support via Patreon for early access to new episodes: https://www.patreon.com/justinbrierley/membership Support via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/brierleyjustin Support via Tax-deductible (USA): https://defendersmedia.com/portfolio/justin-brierley/ ...
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AtheistiCast! The weekly podcast that makes a boring workday slightly more confusing. Zachary Duncan - that's me, the noble host of the show. Price - the gravely-voiced Karl Pilkington-esque sidekick. Katie Leach - my lady love, brings the show a very needed sense of hostility. join me and my two compatriots every week to discuss all things serious and ridiculous! | @AtheistiCast | [email protected]
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Your user's guide to life on the outside. Leaving religion is the first step into a larger, better world. But it can also be a scary world. Things work differently now. Never fear: that's why we’re here! We're your audio uncles, and with help from good friends and experts in all sorts of fields, we're going to share the stories and seek the knowledge we all need for building a great life! After all, you only get one (that we know of), so you'd better make the most of it!
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A new MP3 sermon from Cornerstone Independent Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Fool's Character Subtitle: Summer in Psalms Speaker: Michael Willard Broadcaster: Cornerstone Independent Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 7/7/2024 Bible: Psalm 53 Length: 32 min.…
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EPISODE 200! This week, we kick it old school. Dean is back in studio & we do the news. We started this little bitty thing seven years ago…it took a while but we made it to 200! We have to thank all our guests that make the show what it is. Thanks to everyone that listens, we do this for you…we’re lucky enough to have listeners from over 100 countr…
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495 - Project 2025 with Amanda Marcotte
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Interview with Amanda Marcotte about Project 2025 and where it comes from! Also, New examples of EV driving. 30 minutes of charging for 530 miles. Lightning kills my desktop and I had to buy a new one. Investing Skeptically: - AI trading botBy Phil Ferguson
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"Don't Be Like the Hypocrites!" (and more listener calls)
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The Christian nationalists aren't just praying. They're performing. We talk about this...and whatever callers bring to the table. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist
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Pastor assaults wife over flight upgrade, artwork controversy, baseball player gets baptized on the field, church insurance, largest proportion of new UK MPs take secular oath, Democrats urge IRS investigation, and 'America at a Crossroads' episode talks to Greg Locke.
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Episode 447: The Archers of Satan!!!!!
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#920 - "Road to Recovery, Trump Shooting, Media Failures, and Spotlight on Joe Biden."
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Thank you to the sponsor for a portion of today's episode: Uplift Desk! Get 5% off with code IDOUBTIT at https://upliftdesk.com/idoubtit Brett #1's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-lisa-and-brett-during-this-challenging-time Jesse and Brittany discuss the aftermath of the Scotland vacation, including the most recent update on Brett …
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Civil religion as a gateway to Christian nationalism Religion News Service, By Beau Underwood and Brian Kaylor, on June 25, 2024 https://religionnews.com/2024/06/25/civil-religion-as-a-gateway-to-christian-nationalism/ The discussion begins by questioning the significance of Christianity in American life. Historically, politics and Christianity wer…
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Episode 779: Project 2025 Threats, AI Jesus is Swole
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The Atheist Experience 28.28 with The Cross Examiner and Secular Rarity 2024-07-14
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In today’s episode of the Atheist Experience, The Cross Examiner and Secular Rarity explore the godliness of Superman as they explain where atheists get their morals. Crew cat helped with technical challenges before jumping into grandparents pushing agenda and the Mandela Effect messes with memory. Jim in MO uses a Superman analogy to god, and ques…
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434. Religion vs Wokism - Father Calvin Robinson vs Andrew Gold
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Father Calvin Robinson is a conservative social commentator and, obviously, a priest. Can he and I agree to disagree about god, religion and society? Follow Calvin on X: https://twitter.com/calvinrobinson Watch his show with Laurence Fox, Fox & Father: https://www.youtube.com/@ReclaimTheMedia_ Follow my SubStack here: andrewgoldheretics.com Come to…
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Talk Heathen 08.28 with Sydney Davis Jr. Jr. and Richard Gilliver 2024-07-14 12-55-04
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Nev From Nangwarry's True Love Ep 98 Soapbox Darby
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The Bible Says What!? Episode 266: Dan in a Van with Dan Catchpole
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On this episode, I talk with Christian journalist and listener Dan Catchpole. We discuss my intentions, comments from listeners, and Donald. As always, thank you for listening, sharing, and supporting the show. If you like what you hear and want to help keep the recording light on, visit https://www.patreon.com/BSWthepodcast, and become a Patron to…
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Nonprofit Network Enriches Fundraisers, Skimps on Causes
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How a Network of Nonprofits Enriches Fundraisers While Spending Almost Nothing on Its Stated Causes ProPublica, By Ellis Simani, on June 18, 2024 https://www.propublica.org/article/political-nonprofits-fundraising-ftc-irs-527s-pacs A network of connected political nonprofits, such as the American Breast Cancer Coalition and National Coalition for D…
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Rational Black Thought Episode #197 July 13, 2024 - “If you don't know where you want to go, then it doesn't matter which path you take.” ― Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland
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What’s on my Mind: Hope for the Best but Plan for the Worst: News: Can Biden win?: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/07/11/democratic-party-biden-strategy/ Aiding and Abetting: https://www.vox.com/scotus/359206/supreme-court-incompetent-abortion-trump-immunity Topsy Turvey: https://www.politico.com/news/2024/07/12/man-plotted-electrical-…
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Robert Morris Warns Accuser Over Compensation
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Robert Morris warned sex abuse accuser she could be prosecuted for seeking compensation, emails show NBC News, By Mike Hixenbaugh, on June 21,2024 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/robert-morris-gateway-church-sex-abuse-emails-rcna158349 In a recent episode of unsettling church misconduct, Robert Morris, a prominent church leader, has been accus…
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433. The Truth About the Email That Cancelled Me
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“Tate event and media concerns”. So headed an unsettling email from my book publisher Pan Macmillan – the last words I’d read as a writer knowingly on the right side of cancellation... get my writings on http://andrewgoldheretics.com Come to mine and Winston's chat in London: https://freespeechunion.org/event/secrets-suppression-and-authoritarianis…
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Ep. 539 - Project 2025 and the GOP Platform
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Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — The GOP’s 2024 platform is a dream come true for Christian Nationalists. (2:59) — A desperate Donald Trump wants to distan…
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We report on FFRF's efforts to keep Christian nationalists in check around the country. Honoring the anniversary of the birth of the anti-fascist singer/songwriter Woody Guthrie, we hear the funk/soul version of "This Land is Your Land" performed by Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings. Then, FFRF's Legal Director Patrick Elliott describes our lawsuit ch…
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Issie Dye saved my bacon ep 97 Soapbox Darby
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Spooky action when repaired karma does me a solid. After that a rant about milquetoast broadcasting.and spiteful bastards. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/robertdarby902 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robdarby https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPKGQJbaz5E https://www.facebook.com/robert.darby.902 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEzLGIpPGLVUdDkZXEbiaTw…
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In this week’s episode, Project 2025 will be off by a century or two, Missouri Republicans try to figure out the net sexuality of a Prius with an AR-15, and we’ll get more BS from CS. --- To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Cri…
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Episode 778: They Spent Their Life Savings on Life Coaching
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Colonialism 2024: Expelled for Apache Ceremony
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They took part in Apache ceremonies. Their schools expelled them for satanic activities The Guardian, By Nicolle Okoren, on June 24, 2024 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2024/jun/24/apache-students-school-reservation The podcast episode delves into the persistent and evolving issues surrounding the treatment of Indigenous people …
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432. The Shock Sums You Pay for 'Woke Waste'
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Charlotte Gill runs a publication called Woke Waste in which she looks at the many ridiculous things that our taxes are being spent on. You'll be amazed and dismayed. Follow her SubStack page here: https://substack.com/@charlottegill Follow mine here: andrewgoldheretics.com Come to mine and Winston's chat in London: https://freespeechunion.org/even…
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Western Breakfast Noel 'n' Me 15 06 1994 WRB FM 97.4 FM
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Noel and myself.. Gerry had the flu. WRB 97.4 FM The Voice Of The West https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/robertdarby902 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robdarby https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPKGQJbaz5E https://www.facebook.com/robert.darby.902 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEzLGIpPGLVUdDkZXEbiaTw https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtqCX7Mx7mb4ep4enS…
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625: Loving Our Christian Nationalist Neighbors with Caleb Campbell
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It’s one thing to fight against a heresy, but what about the people caught in its grasp? Caleb Campbell’s new book, “Disarming Leviathan,” argues Christian Nationalism is an idolatrous, anti-Christian movement, but that we ought to take a gentle, loving, and missional posture toward our friends and neighbors following it. Also this week, Ronald Rea…
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Dennis Tucker from Jigsaw Australian Band 22 06 1994 Western Breakfast
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Dennis Tucker from Jigsaw the Australian band, they were big in the 1970's Western Breakfast 97.4 FM WRB The Voice Of The West https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jigsaw_(Australian_band) https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/robertdarby902 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robdarby https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPKGQJbaz5E https://www.facebook.com/robert.darby.9…
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Bullsh!t Incorporated: Conspiracists and Cons in a Ridiculous World (with Dave Farina)
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Science communicator Dave Farina weighs in on creationists, germ deniers, flat earthers, the Discovery Institute, and more. Dave on YouTube VIDEO of this conversation Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist
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'Tips for Jesus' gone wrong, Israel's chief rabbinate left 'unmanned' (there might be a pun in there), government minister suspended for 'black magic,' excommunicated Jesuit artist's to be removed, megachurch closes due to ineligibility for abuse insurance, British Columbia secularists win, and the Fourth of July just didn't feel all that great thi…
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24. Alex O’Connor & Justin Brierley: Is The Rebirth Real? Edinburgh Debate
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Justin engages with atheist youtuber Alex O'Connor in a live audience conversation in Edinburgh, hosted by Patrick Brown of Trinity Forum Europe. They discuss Justin's 'Surprising Rebirth' thesis and whether the Bible is the foundation of Western morality. Alex also surprises the audience by reciting a CS Lewis poem from memory. For Justin's speaki…
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Supreme Court Upholds Domestic Violence Gun Law
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The Supreme Court upholds a gun control law intended to protect domestic violence victims AP NEWS, By Mark Sherman, on June 21, 2024 https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-guns-domestic-violence-d63ee828e51911cc5e5a01780820f224 In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court upheld a federal gun control law designed to protect victims of domestic viole…
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The Atheist Experience 28.27 with Johnny P. Angel and @godlessengineer
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Have the ultimate Atheist Experience today with Johnny P. Angel and John (Godlessengineer)! They wrestle with an argument from popularity right before diving into another theist argument from ignorance with all the chemical gaps being filled with no other but god himself. Bernard, a theist in NYY, presents two options for the writing of the Old Tes…
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