The Kayse Melone Show

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The Kayse Melone Show is a podcast for freethinkers eager to explore perspectives to help us think critically and live meaningfully. Episodes are published every once in a while. kaysemelone.substack.com

  1. #033. Running a Christian Zionism PSYOP for Israel (and regretting it) - w/Brandt Burleson

    FEB 23

    #033. Running a Christian Zionism PSYOP for Israel (and regretting it) - w/Brandt Burleson

    Brandt Burleson worked inside the machinery connecting evangelical churches, mega-pastors, and U.S. foreign policy to support the Israeli government. In this interview, we talk about how Christian theology is used as a geopolitical tool, how American churches were targeted, and how the experience ultimately led to Brandt’s own deconstruction and loss of faith. Want to watch the video on YouTube instead? Here’s the link. Brandt’s work. His YouTube channel. Chapters. 00:00 Intro 02:09 Working for Israel From the United States 10:40 The Manipulation Behind Christian Zionism 24:24 The Sinister Link Between Religion & Politics 34:52 How Deconstructing Christian Zionism Can Lead to Atheism 46:11 Navigating Critical Thought Amid Religious Extremism 55:41 Conclusion Stay connected. Join the Kayse & Friends Discord! Subscribe on YouTube, and follow Kayse on TikTok or Instagram. Catch the full episodes on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, and Overcast. Get full access to Sense of Thought at kaysemelone.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 8m
  2. #032. Christian Nationalism vs. Secularism: Who Will Win? - w/Hemant Mehta

    FEB 15

    #032. Christian Nationalism vs. Secularism: Who Will Win? - w/Hemant Mehta

    Are more people leaving religion in the United States? If so, what comes next? In this episode of The Kayse Melone Show, I sit down with Hemant Mehta (The Friendly Atheist) to discuss religious switching, the decline of organized Christianity, the rise of the religiously unaffiliated, and why conservative churches are aligning more aggressively with politics. Want to watch the video on YouTube instead? Here’s the link. Hemant’s work. Hemant is the founder and editor of FriendlyAtheist.com, a Youtube creator, and co-host of the Friendly Atheist Podcast. Chapters. 00:00 Intro 00:50 Initial Interest in Church-State Separation 05:03 The Secular, Non-Religious Community 17:03 People Leaving & Switching Religions 22:04 The Intertwining of Politics & Religion 30:40 The Diversity & Growth of the Atheist Community 35:00 Optimism in the Face of Christian Nationalism Stay connected. Join the Kayse & Friends Discord! Subscribe on YouTube, and follow Kayse on TikTok or Instagram. Catch the full episodes on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, and Overcast. Get full access to Sense of Thought at kaysemelone.substack.com/subscribe

    49 min
  3. #031. Atheism, Religion, and the REAL Value of Truth - w/Britt Hartley

    FEB 9

    #031. Atheism, Religion, and the REAL Value of Truth - w/Britt Hartley

    Rebuilding a meaningful life after leaving a high-control religion has unique challenges, including how to handle “truth.” In this first ever guest interview on The Kayse Melone Show, I sit down with Britt Hartley from No Nonsense Spirituality to explore the cost/benefit of truth, the rise of nihilism in secular culture, and whether meaning, identity, and well-being can truly survive without religion. We cover what most Exchristians struggle with, what most Atheists struggle with, and everything in between. Want to watch the video on YouTube instead? Here’s the link. Britt’s work. Britt Hartley is a certified atheist spiritual director with a Master’s in Theology focusing on the future of American religion. Find Britt Hartley on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Purchase her book, No Nonsense Spirituality, here. Browse her resources here, including her new Nihilism Course. Chapters. 00:00 Intro 04:59 What Most Exchristians Struggle With 09:44 Why Women/Queer People Have Different Spiritual Needs Than Men 15:36 Identity Construction After Religion 22:44 The Values of Truth vs. Well-Being 31:24 What Most Atheists Struggle With 44:56 The Challenges of Secular Humanism 51:05 Consciousness As Fundamental 01:00:00 How to Think Critically 01:03:00 How to Live Meaningfully 01:07:00 Deconstructing Jesus 01:19:00 Reclaim Your Inner Life Stay connected. Join the Kayse & Friends Discord! Subscribe on YouTube, and follow Kayse on TikTok or Instagram. Catch the full episodes on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, and Overcast. Get full access to Sense of Thought at kaysemelone.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 26m
  4. #030. What I Learned After 1 Year of Being an "Online Atheist"

    FEB 2

    #030. What I Learned After 1 Year of Being an "Online Atheist"

    It’s the 1-year anniversary of my work as an “online atheist.” Let’s talk about it. Want to watch the video on YouTube instead? Here’s the link. Chapters. 00:00 Intro 02:42 The Atheist Identity 04:52 Constantly Talking About What’s Wrong With Christianity 08:19 The Value of “Being Right” 12:03 The First Guest on the Show! Stay informed. Never miss The Kayse Melone Show. Join the Kayse & Friends Discord! Subscribe on YouTube, and follow Kayse on TikTok or Instagram. Catch the full episodes on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, and Overcast. Get full access to Sense of Thought at kaysemelone.substack.com/subscribe

    14 min
  5. #029. The Myth of "Judeo-Christian Values" EXPOSED

    JAN 25

    #029. The Myth of "Judeo-Christian Values" EXPOSED

    Religion is always a tool of empire. In the West, we’re told to defend our “Judeo-Christian Values” at all costs. Let’s talk about how that has been an intentionally manipulated narrative. The article I reference is called “The ‘Christianization’ of Israel and Jews in 1950s America’ by Michelle Mart. Want to watch the video on YouTube instead? Here’s the link. Chapters. 00:00 Intro 01:38 How Christian Theology Is Harmful 05:50 The Cold War & The Judeo-Christian Narrative 08:25 The Problems With “Judeo-Christian” Values 11:16 The Establishment of Israel 13:12 Where Our Sense of Morality Comes From 17:00 Conclusion Stay informed. Never miss The Kayse Melone Show. Join the Kayse & Friends Discord! Subscribe on YouTube, and follow Kayse on TikTok or Instagram. Catch the full episodes on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, and Overcast. Get full access to Sense of Thought at kaysemelone.substack.com/subscribe

    18 min
  6. #028. I (an Atheist) Got a Christian to Agree With Me

    JAN 19

    #028. I (an Atheist) Got a Christian to Agree With Me

    I recently was featured on a show where I, an atheist, got a Christian to agree with me. Let’s talk about it. Want to watch the video on YouTube instead? Here’s the link. The Dr. Daf Show in question. Get your own Spiritual Atheist Playbook here. Chapters. 00:00 Intro 00:47 My Invitation to the Dr. Daf Show 05:37 Opening Statements: Christian vs. Atheist 14:48 Personal “Supernatural” Experiences 19:01 How the Christians & Atheists Behaved 23:32 Personal Transformations 27:48 The Final Agreement 31:29 Last Reflections Stay informed. Never miss The Kayse Melone Show. Join the Kayse & Friends Discord! Subscribe on YouTube, and follow Kayse on TikTok or Instagram. Catch the full episodes on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, and Overcast. Get full access to Sense of Thought at kaysemelone.substack.com/subscribe

    34 min
  7. #027. The End of Religion in America? My 2026 Predictions

    JAN 4

    #027. The End of Religion in America? My 2026 Predictions

    Research shows that people in the United States are walking away from religion - especially the one they were raised in - more than ever before. My question is: now what?In this episode of The Kayse Melone Show, we’ll take a look at why I think people are walking away from their childhood faith, what we can expect from the year 2026, and what we should do about all of this in general. Want to watch the video on YouTube instead? Here’s the link.Get your own Spiritual Atheist Playbook here. Chapters. 00:00 Intro 01:34 Data About Religion in the United States 07:14 Hope for Younger Generations 10:54 The Deconstruction Movement 12:52 Exposing the Hypocrisy of Megachurches 15:07 Doubling Down on Christian Nationalism 15:58 More Discourse on Religion’s Place in Society 18:06 The Rise of the “Spiritual Not Religious” Community Stay informed. Never miss The Kayse Melone Show. Join the Kayse & Friends Discord! Subscribe on YouTube, and follow Kayse on TikTok or Instagram. Catch the full episodes on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, and Overcast. Get full access to Sense of Thought at kaysemelone.substack.com/subscribe

    24 min
  8. #026. The God Question & The Philosophy Behind Atheism

    12/15/2025

    #026. The God Question & The Philosophy Behind Atheism

    Let’s explore a question that has haunted humanity for millennia: the God question. What if the most profound answers to life’s biggest questions—purpose, morality, and even what comes after—aren’t found in ancient scriptures or divine revelations? What if the path to understanding suffering, or finding meaning, lies entirely within human experience and critical thought? In short, what if there is no god? And if there isn’t one, what does that, well, mean? Want to watch the video on YouTube instead? Here’s the link. Chapters. 00:00 Intro 00:40 Humans Asking Existential Questions 01:18 Viktor Frankl’s Will to Meaning 02:17 From Christian to Atheist 02:47 What Is God? 07:44 A Brief History of Ancient Atheism 09:27 Atheism During the Enlightenment 14:13 Whether or Not to Believe in God 19:49 Morality Without God 24:59 The Problem of Suffering 26:30 Conclusion: Atheism & Free Will Stay informed. Never miss The Kayse Melone Show. Join the Kayse & Friends Discord! Subscribe on YouTube, and follow Kayse on TikTok or Instagram. Catch the full episodes on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, and Overcast. Get full access to Sense of Thought at kaysemelone.substack.com/subscribe

    29 min
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The Kayse Melone Show is a podcast for freethinkers eager to explore perspectives to help us think critically and live meaningfully. Episodes are published every once in a while. kaysemelone.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Kayse Melone
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kayse Melone
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