Friendly Atheist Podcast

Friendly Atheist Podcast

Hemant Mehta and Jessica Bluemke Greiff cover the latest news, politics, and pop culture with a focus on atheism and religion. This is the official podcast for FriendlyAtheist.com.

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    632 - Can Anti-LGBTQ Catholic Preschools Get Public Funding?

    Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free AND VIDEO 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. — Hemant will be speaking in Denver, Colorado this weekend! Details are here! — Texas can force Ten Commandments posters in public schools, appeals court rules. (0:54) — Mormon Church sues critic John Dehlin over "Mormon Stories" podcast. (20:20) — Utah Democrat Nate Blouin faces ridiculous backlash over decade-old comments. (36:31) — Supreme Court to decide if anti-LGBTQ Catholic schools in Colorado can receive public funding. (58:45) — He won a major school prayer case. It took years to get a proper obituary. (1:08:30) — After angering Christians all week, Trump will read from the Bible as a publicity stunt. (1:14:58) This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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  2. 16 APR.

    631 - Congressman Eric Swalwell Resigns

    Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free AND VIDEO 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. — Eric Swalwell’s resignation caps an up-and-down history with secular humanism. (0:45) — A barista says she was fired for her Christian faith. The facts are far more nuanced. (17:06) — National puppetry group faces backlash for platforming anti-LGBTQ Christian puppetry group. (32:46) — In final meeting, Trump’s "Religious Liberty" chair calls church/state separation a “lie.” (54:46) — Pastor faces manslaughter charge after man dies in baptism gone wrong. (1:06:21) This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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  3. 9 APR.

    630 - NBA Player Waived After Anti-LGBTQ Rant

    Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free AND VIDEO 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. — Florida attorney general says state can ignore its own constitution to fund religion. (0:54) — Bulls cut Jaden Ivey after anti-Pride rant (but not because he’s Christian). (9:25) — School district cuts ties with group that secretly targeted kids for conversion to Christianity. (22:30) — UK-based Bible Society admits claim of "Quiet Revival" of faith was based on bad data. (33:45) — Federal judge orders removal of Ten Commandments display outside Arkansas Capitol. (53:25) — Trump-appointed FEMA leader says he teleported to Waffle House. (1:02:35) This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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  4. 2 APR.

    629 - Matthew Boedy on The Seven Mountains Mandate

    Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free AND VIDEO version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Matthew Boedy is the author of multiple books and has written for many major publications. He's a leader in faculty organizing as president of the Georgia conference of the American Association of University Professors. He's formerly a high school teacher and currently a professor of rhetoric at the University of North Georgia.  His latest book, the one I spoke with him about, is called The Seven Mountains Mandate: Exposing the Dangerous Plan to Christianize America and Destroy Democracy. This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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  5. 26 MARS

    628 - The Duggars Are At It Again

    Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free AND VIDEO 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 Duggars are back in the news for crimes involving children. (0:45) — Ché Ahn says God told him to run for governor. California says he can't be on the ballot. (13:03) — Christian Nationalist Mark Robinson finally admits those sex shop stories were true. (35:08) — Catholic priests say charging them with sexual abuse violates their religious freedom. (48:30) — Jehovah’s Witnesses issue "clarification" on blood transfusion ban after decades of suffering. (58:07) — A strategic lawsuit in Oklahoma could block public money from funding religious schools. (1:09:15) This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1 tim 24 min

  6. 19 MARS

    627 - Christian Candidate Too Extreme for Australia

    Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free AND VIDEO 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. — Federal judge blocks Arkansas law forcing Ten Commandments displays in public schools. (0:37) — South Australia political party dumps Christian candidate over anti-gay, anti-feminist rants. (14:47) — Nebraska "prophet" says God needs him to have access to a private jet. (26:28) — Indiana judge says state's abortion ban violates religious freedom of those seeking abortions. (40:08) — A Utah lawmaker didn’t try to codify the Mormon "Word of Wisdom." He was just making a point. (51:30) — Extremist pastor plots comeback campaign in deep-red Oklahoma district. (1:06:55) — Alabama House passes bill forcing public schools to begin day with student-led prayer. (1:17:50) This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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  7. 12 MARS

    626 - Andy Ogles' Despicable Comments Against Muslims

    Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free AND VIDEO 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. — GOP congressman says Muslims "don’t belong in American society” while his party shrugs. (1:00) — The myth of evangelical persecution gets a new platform in the Washington Post. (15:31) — Georgia is finally on the verge of criminalizing sexual exploitation by clergy members. (40:58) — Rhode Island uncovers decades of clergy abuse—and a Church that still won’t fully cooperate. (50:55) — Texas backs down after accusing agency of religious discrimination in driver handbook. (1:02:35) — Despite 4,000+ errors, Texas won’t abandon its Bible-heavy "Bluebonnet" curriculum. (1:11:15) This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1 tim 28 min

  8. 5 MARS

    625 - The Iran War and Armageddon

    Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free AND VIDEO 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. — Texas megachurch pastor John Hagee is selling Trump's Iran conflict as God's plan. (0:43) — Before you share that story about how troops were told the Iran War is for "Armageddon," hear this… (12:28) — Megachurch pastor forced to repent for recording consensual sex with his wife. (36:54) — A Nashville woman was prepped for sterilization surgery. Then the Catholic hospital blocked it. (58:02) — Texas Republicans passed a bill creating prayer time at school. 99% of districts rejected it. (1:07:35) This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Hemant Mehta and Jessica Bluemke Greiff cover the latest news, politics, and pop culture with a focus on atheism and religion. This is the official podcast for FriendlyAtheist.com.

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    Friendly Atheist Podcast
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