How do you counter misinformation? Critical thinking is step one NPR, By Greg Rosalsky, on April 30, 2024 https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2024/04/30/1247565565/how-do-you-counter-misinformation-critical-thinking-is-step-one In the segment, Jimmy Jr, Jason, and Kelley discuss the implications of misinformation on society, particularly in light of a study conducted by economist John List and his colleagues. The study aimed to determine if simple nudges could help consumers reject misinformation...
May 18, 2024•21 min•Season 23Ep. 1904
The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on APR 25, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/christian-lawmaker-says-teachers?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=oa4eg&triedRedirect=true The conversation centers on the proposed legislation in Oklahoma that would grant teachers the authority to physically discipline students, including those with disabilities, under the guise of religious freedom. Participants express deep concern over the potential ramifications of such a law, highligh...
May 17, 2024•21 min•Season 23Ep. 1903
Russell Brand Reflects on ‘Profound Experience’ of Getting Baptized After Sexual Assault Allegations US Magazine, By Mike Vulpo , on April 29, 2024 https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/russell-brand-reflects-on-profound-experience-of-getting-baptized/ In this segment, the hosts discuss Russell Brand's recent controversies and his attempt to address them through baptism. Brand has been accused of sexual assault by multiple individuals, including exposing himself to crew members on a mov...
May 15, 2024•22 min•Season 23Ep. 1902
Faith Leaders Say Taylor Swift’s New Album ‘Mocks Christianity’ Beliefnet, By Lauren McKeithen, on April 29, 2024 https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/idolchatter/2024/04/faith-leaders-say-taylor-swifts-new-album-mocks-christianity.html The discussion delved into the controversy surrounding Taylor Swift's latest album, "Revelations," which has sparked backlash from some Christian leaders who argue that it mocks Christianity. The panelists explored the historical context of Christians critiquing ...
May 13, 2024•20 min•Season 23Ep. 1901
The Church That Hired a Former Male Stripper to Perform at a Men's Conference The Stream, By Michael Brown, on April 16, 2024 https://stream.org/the-church-that-hired-a-former-male-stripper-to-perform-at-a-mens-conference/ The discussion delves into a rather bizarre incident that occurred at a men's conference involving a former male stripper who performed shirtless acrobatics. This seemingly innocuous act sparked a clash between pastors Mark Driscoll and Michael Brown, leading to a humorous yet...
May 11, 2024•14 min•Season 23Ep. 1804
Ron DeSantis invites lawsuit after saying Satanists can't be chaplains in FL schools The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on April 19, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/ron-desantis-invites-lawsuit-after The panel engages in a spirited discussion dissecting Governor Ron DeSantis' recent controversial actions in Florida, particularly the signing of a bill allowing chaplains in public schools. Led by Helen, the panel critiques DeSantis' motives, highlighting concerns over constitutional vio...
May 10, 2024•18 min•Season 23Ep. 1803
‘How sick do they have to get?’ Doctors brace for US supreme court hearing on emergency abortions The Guardian, By Carter Sherman, on April 23, 2024 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/23/supreme-court-verdict-emergency-abortions-patients-doctors The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.18.2 featuring Phoebe Rose, Emma Thorne, Infidel64 and Helen Greene The discussion revolves around the complex interplay between federal and state laws regarding abortion rights in the United States. The Supreme Cou...
May 08, 2024•18 min•Season 23Ep. 1802
High court upholds top London school’s ban on prayer rituals The Guardian, By Sally Weale, on April 16, 2024 https://www.theguardian.com/education/2024/apr/16/london-school-katharine-birbalsingh-prayer-rituals-ban-not-unlawful-high-court The discussion begins with an overview of a contentious situation involving a student in a UK school, Michaela's Community School, where prayer is prohibited. Despite fervent prayers, the high court upholds the school's ban on rituals, citing the importance of d...
May 06, 2024•18 min•Season 23Ep. 1801
RECIPE FOR depression: Atheism and a smartphone FarmersForum.com, By Patrick Meagher, on April 10, 2024 https://farmersforum.com/recipe-for-depression-atheism-and-a-smart-phone/ In a discussion about an article penned by a Catholic bishop on mental health issues among youth, the participants dissect various aspects of his argument. The bishop attributes the crisis to factors like social media, drawing on psychologists like Jordan Peterson and Carl Jung. However, his argument is critiqued for its...
May 04, 2024•22 min•Season 23Ep. 1704
Tennessee lawmakers send bill to ban first-cousin marriages to governor, NBC News NBC News, By The Associated Press, on April 12, 2024 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/tennessee-lawmakers-send-bill-ban-first-cousin-marriages-governor-rcna147524 The discussion delved into the complex interplay between government regulation, personal freedom, and societal norms surrounding marriage. It began with a report on Tennessee's recent legislation prohibiting marriage between first cousins, sparking a ...
May 03, 2024•23 min•Season 23Ep. 1703
The positives and negatives in LDS Church growth The Salt Lake Tribune, By Justin McLellan, on April 13, 2024 https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2024/04/13/jana-riess-positives-negatives-lds/ In this discussion, the focus was primarily on the interpretation of data regarding the growth trends of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) and the broader implications for religious adherence and education. The conversation delved into the complexities of understanding statistical data, par...
May 01, 2024•21 min•Season 23Ep. 1702
Vatican complains after French court rules in favor of nun dismissed from religious order AP News, By Nicole Winfield, on April 13, 2024 https://apnews.com/article/vatican-france-nun-pope-marie-ferreol-ouellet-937da5e4b91b3b591b72b9edeb4a1f76 The discussion centered on a French court ruling that held a Vatican official responsible for wrongfully dismissing a nun from a religious order, highlighting the Vatican's secretive process in ousting the nun. Despite the Vatican's claim of no notification...
Apr 29, 2024•23 min•Season 23Ep. 1701
Arizona GOP lawmaker lashes out at 'god-haters' who criticized abortion ban prayer Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on Apr 11, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/arizona-gop-lawmaker-lashes-out-at In a recent ruling by the Arizona State Supreme Court, the state reverted to a Civil War-era law banning almost all abortions except in cases where the mother's life is at risk. This decision has ignited controversy, particularly due to the involvement of certain state senators who held a prayer ...
Apr 27, 2024•25 min•Season 23Ep. 1604
This pastor's wedding night The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on Apr 03, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/this-pastors-wedding-night-joke-epitomizes Pastor Josh Howerton of LakePoint Church in Texas is facing backlash after delivering a misguided attempt at humor during a recent sermon. His suggestion to future brides to unquestionably obey their husbands on their wedding night has drawn widespread criticism for perpetuating harmful gender stereotypes and minimizing female agency. Whi...
Apr 26, 2024•25 min•Season 23Ep. 1603
Police shot Nakala Murry's young son. Now, she could lose custody of her kids. NPR, By Jonathan Franklin, on April 4, 2024 https://www.npr.org/2024/04/05/1242953901/nakala-murry-custody-rights-aderrien-murry-shooting-mississippi The transcript discusses a troubling case in Mississippi where a mother, Nakala Murray, faces the possibility of losing custody of her children after her 11-year-old son, Adarian Murray, was shot by a police officer in their home during a domestic incident. The Sunflower...
Apr 24, 2024•24 min•Season 23Ep. 1602
The Solar Eclipse Is the Super Bowl for Conspiracists WIRED, By David Gilbert, on Apr 5, 2024 https://www.wired.com/story/solar-eclipse-conspiracies/ The conversation delved into the multifaceted world of conspiracy theories surrounding the total solar eclipse on April 8th. Infidel and the panel explored various theories, ranging from Masonic plots to bizarre beliefs about sacrifices at the Temple in Israel. The discussion highlighted how these theories intersect with religious fundamentalism, m...
Apr 22, 2024•24 min•Season 23Ep. 1601
New Law Allowing Religion into Science Classrooms Is Dangerous for Everyone Scientific American, By Amanda L. Townley, on April 3, 2024 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-law-allowing-religion-into-science-classrooms-is-dangerous-for-everyone/#:~:text=But%20the%20legislative%20history%20of,in%20West%20Virginia's%20public%20schools The discussion begins by dissecting the recent enactment of legislation in West Virginia, which permits teachers to address scientific theories, including ...
Apr 20, 2024•18 min•Season 23Ep. 1504
Richard Dawkins says Christianity is "fundamentally decent," but Islam "is not" The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta , on April 2, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/richard-dawkins-says-christianity?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=oa4eg&triedRedirect=true In this segment, the discussion revolves around a recent statement made by Richard Dawkins, a renowned evolutionary biologist and atheist, regarding his views on Christianity and Islam. Dawkins, known for his criticism o...
Apr 19, 2024•20 min•Season 23Ep. 1503
Peru archbishop who sued 2 journalists over reports on abuses, financial corruption resigns early AP News, By BY NICOLE WINFIELD AND FRANKLIN BRICEÑO, on April 2, 2024 https://apnews.com/article/vatican-sodalitium-peru-abuse-eguren-d6c3c253aa8218248910961bf8a3de4e In this segment, the discussion delves into yet another scandal involving child sexual abuse within the Catholic Church, this time in Peru. The panelists express frustration at the apparent impunity enjoyed by the Church, which seems t...
Apr 17, 2024•21 min•Season 23Ep. 1502
MAGA Pastor Says ‘200 Bibles’ Set Ablaze Outside His Church on Easter Morning The Daily Beast, By AJ McDougall, on March 31, 2024 https://www.thedailybeast.com/maga-pastor-greg-locke-says-200-bibles-set-ablaze-outside-his-tennessee-church-on-easter-morning The discourse gravitated around an unsettling incident that unfolded, implicating Pastor Locke in a contentious episode where approximately 200 Bibles were purportedly set ablaze outside his church premises, intriguingly transpiring on Easter ...
Apr 15, 2024•20 min•Season 23Ep. 1501
Serial bigamist who posed as pastor had at least 10 wives he met in black churches Texas Man Poses as Pastor, Sentenced for Bigamy The Christian Post, By By Leonardo Blair, on March 22, 2024 https://www.christianpost.com/news/serial-bigamist-had-at-least-10-wives.html?utm_source=Daily&utm_campaign=Daily&utm_medium=newsletter The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.14.4 featuring Cynthia McDonald, Jonathan Roudabush, Eli and Helen Greene Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/p...
Apr 13, 2024•19 min•Season 23Ep. 1404
Prayer, Bible lessons and a big red bus: How an Ohio group is bringing God to public school LifeWise Academy's Bible Classes in Schools NBC News, By By Mike Hixenbaugh, on March 25, 2024 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/lifewise-academy-public-school-christian-church-rcna142172 The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.14.3 featuring Cynthia McDonald, Jonathan Roudabush, Eli Slack and Helen Greene Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support ....
Apr 12, 2024•19 min•Season 23Ep. 1403
A Michigan commissioner wants to prevent Satanists from giving an invocation Friendly Atheist , By Hemant Mehta, on March 25, 2024 Battle for the Pulpit: Satanists vs. Christians https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/a-michigan-commissioner-wants-to?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=oa4eg&triedRedirect=true The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.14.2 featuring Cynthia McDonald, Jonathan Roudabush, Eli and Helen Greene Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non...
Apr 10, 2024•18 min•Season 23Ep. 1402
Erin Hawley: The Woman Arguing Against the Abortion Pill Hawley: Ranches to Roe Battle New York Times/Yahoo News, By Elizabeth Dias and Abbie VanSickle, on March 26, 2024 https://ca.news.yahoo.com/erin-hawley-woman-arguing-against-121736503.html The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.14.1 featuring Cynthia McDonald, Jonathan Roudabush, Eli and Helen Greene Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support ....
Apr 08, 2024•20 min•Season 23Ep. 1401
Researchers say Christian leaders will embezzle an estimated $86 billion in 2024 The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on Mar 20, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/researchers-say-christian-leaders The discussion delved into the issue of financial transparency and accountability within Christian organizations, particularly regarding the embezzlement of funds. Kelley Laughlin shed light on the alarming statistic that Christian leaders may embezzle over $80 billion annually by 2024, as repor...
Apr 06, 2024•20 min•Season 23Ep. 1304
Former Hays County GOP leader sentenced to 410 years in prison for sexual abuse of children, child pornography KVUE News, By Lauren Petterson, Jeff Bell , on March 11, 2024 https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/bo-michael-dresner-sentencing/269-17fad9be-ddb4-4304-b956-fb3ba7bb7344 In this segment, the hosts discuss a recent case involving a former GOP leader in Hayes County, Austin, who was sentenced to 410 years in prison for sexual assault of children and child pornography. They criticize th...
Apr 05, 2024•20 min•Season 23Ep. 1303
White Pastor Defends Slavery And Calls Martin Luther King Jr. A 'Non-Believer Who Misrepresented Christ' News One, By Zack Linly, on March 1, 2024 https://newsone.com/5047878/john-macarthur-white-pastor-martin-luther-king-jr/ In this segment, the discussion revolves around John MacArthur, a Christian pastor at Grace Community Church in California, who has garnered attention for his controversial views on race, slavery, and religious freedom. MacArthur criticized a group of Evangelical pastors fo...
Apr 03, 2024•19 min•Season 23Ep. 1302
Jack Hibbs Says Critics Of Christian Nationalism Are 'Literal Cancers' Right Wing Watch, By Kyle Mantyla, on March 11, 2024 https://www.rightwingwatch.org/post/jack-hibbs-says-critics-of-christian-nationalism-are-literal-cancers/ The panel addresses Jack Hibbs, a pastor who has made controversial remarks comparing critics of Christian nationalism to Nazis and socialists. Hibbs, known for his anti-LGBTQ+ stance and conspiracy theories, lacks understanding of politics and history, yet he was invit...
Apr 01, 2024•20 min•Season 23Ep. 1301
Iowa Republicans send 'religious freedom restoration' bill to governor's desk Iowa Public Radio, By Katarina Sostaric, on March 1, 2024 https://www.iowapublicradio.org/state-government-news/2024-03-01/iowa-republicans-send-religious-freedom-restoration-bill-to-governors-desk The discussion revolves around the contentious issue of whether religions should be banned in light of recent events highlighting discriminatory practices under the guise of religious freedom. The proposed Religious Freedom ...
Mar 30, 2024•30 min•Season 23Ep. 1204
The owners of a Christian boarding school in Missouri are jailed and charged with kidnapping crimes AP News, By JIM SALTER, on March 4, 2024 https://apnews.com/article/christian-boarding-school-missouri-owners-arrested-3ec27c8fc26d37108f4afe1199351084 A heartfelt conversation centering on the disturbing events surrounding the arrest and charges brought against Larry and Carmen Musgraves, proprietors of ABM Ministries, a Christian boarding school in Missouri. The arrests were prompted by allegati...
Mar 29, 2024•31 min•Season 23Ep. 1203
