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. — Hemant will be speaking in Minneapolis on Saturday, Sep. 21. More details are here! — Pope Francis pushes false claim that both presidential candidates are "against life." (3:15) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear courageously bans "conversion therapy" on minors. (14:08) — Past...
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. — Hemant will be speaking in Minneapolis on Saturday, Sep. 21. More details are here ! — Pope Francis pushes false claim that both presidential candidates are "against life." (3:15) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear courageously bans "conversion therapy" on minors. (14:08) — Pa...
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. — Hemant will be speaking in Minneapolis on Saturday, Sep. 21. More details are here! — A discussion about the presidential debate. (1:00) — After Satanists and Humanists speak up, Florida district rejects school chaplains. (5:38) SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by ...
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. — Hemant will be speaking in Minneapolis on Saturday, Sep. 21. More details are here ! — A discussion about the presidential debate. (1:00) — After Satanists and Humanists speak up, Florida district rejects school chaplains . (5:38) SPONSOR : This episode is brought to you...
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. — Mark Robinson 's hypocrisy about sex shops and abortion should be disqualifying. (2:05) — Iowa officials tried to block a Satanic event. They hurt homeless veterans instead. (18:25) SPONSOR : This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Rediscover your curiosity at Bett...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. — Mark Robinson's hypocrisy about sex shops and abortion should be disqualifying. (2:05) — Iowa officials tried to block a Satanic event. They hurt homeless veterans instead. (18:25) SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Rediscover your curiosity at BetterH...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. — Why I didn’t publish a story I worked on. (0:25) — Tulsa mayoral candidate who wished all public officials were Christians loses race. (7:20) — If Amendment 2 passes, Kentucky would waste taxpayer dollars on religious schools. (19:33) — Christian pastors were told to star...
Aug 29, 2024•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. — Why I didn't publish a story I worked on. (0:25) — Tulsa mayoral candidate who wished all public officials were Christians loses race . (7:20) — If Amendment 2 passes , Kentucky would waste taxpayer dollars on religious schools. (19:33) — Christian pastors were told to s...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Democratic National Convention held a panel on the threat of Christian Nationalism. (0:30) — Even Oklahoma Republicans are getting fed up with Ryan Walters. (19:55) — Conservative Christians can't handle the potential impact of "Evangelicals for Harris." (43:48) — Bro...
Aug 23, 2024•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Democratic National Convention held a panel on the threat of Christian Nationalism . (0:30) — Even Oklahoma Republicans are getting fed up with Ryan Walters . (19:55) — Conservative Christians can't handle the potential impact of "Evangelicals for Harris." (43:48) — ...
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. — Hemant got into a beef with 80s TV-star-turned-evangelist Kirk Cameron. (0:35) — Richard Dawkins lied about the Algerian boxer, then lied about Facebook censoring him. (16:10) SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.c...
Aug 15, 2024•2 hr 43 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. — Hemant got into a beef with 80s TV-star-turned-evangelist Kirk Cameron . (0:35) — Richard Dawkins lied about the Algerian boxer, then lied about Facebook censoring him . (16:10) SPONSOR : This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHe...
Aug 15, 2024•2 hr 36 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 selection of Gov. Tim Walz. (1:40) — Allie Beth Stuckey can't handle a LEGO-themed Bible made by an atheist. (9:25) — Louisiana found the worst ways to defend its Ten Commandments-in-classrooms law. (33:24) — Anti-trans Texas pastor arrested after paying undercover co...
Aug 08, 2024•2 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 selection of Gov. Tim Walz . (1:40) — Allie Beth Stuckey can't handle a LEGO-themed Bible made by an atheist. (9:25) — Louisiana found the worst ways to defend its Ten Commandments-in-classrooms law. (33:24) — Anti-trans Texas pastor arrested after paying undercover ...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. — Everything wrong with Candace Owens' conspiracy-laden anti-evolution rant. (1:10) — Catholic priest outed for using Grindr sues app for not maintaining his privacy. (21:04) — Tulsa mayoral candidate longs to go back to when public officials "had to be Christians." (46:49)...
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. — Everything wrong with Candace Owens' conspiracy-laden anti-evolution rant . (1:10) — Catholic priest outed for using Grindr sues app for not maintaining his privacy. (21:04) — Tulsa mayoral candidate longs to go back to when public officials " had to be Christians ." (46...
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. — What it means to have Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee. (0:30) — A Southern Baptist leader praised Biden's "selfless" act . Then he was fired. Then he was unfired. (8:35) SPONSOR : This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a tr...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. — What it means to have Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee. (0:30) — A Southern Baptist leader praised Biden's "selfless" act. Then he was fired. Then he was unfired. (8:35) SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. — Vice presidential pick J.D. Vance is just Trumpism rebranded. (0:30) — Televangelist Kenneth Copeland's family prayed for Donald Trump's ear. (15:44) — "The left is godless": Why a MAGA spokeswoman's attack makes no sense. (21:25) — Former Southern Baptist leader accused ...
Jul 18, 2024•2 hr 34 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. — Vice presidential pick J.D. Vance is just Trumpism rebranded . (0:30) — Televangelist Kenneth Copeland 's family prayed for Donald Trump 's ear . (15:44) — "The left is godless": Why a MAGA spokeswoman's attack makes no sense . (21:25) — Former Southern Baptist leader ac...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 distance himself from Project 2025. Here's why. (29:12) — 14 Christians go on trial in Australia after "faith-healing" death of 8-year-old girl. (35:20) — T...
Jul 11, 2024•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 distance himself from Project 2025 . Here's why. (29:12) — 14 Christians go on trial in Australia after "faith-healing" death of 8-year-old girl. (35:20) —...
Jul 11, 2024•2 hr 53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Janie and Jess discussed growing up Catholic in the south, the SAG-AFTRA strike, and what to do if someone calls you crazy. SPONSOR: Go to Butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year, plus $20 off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
Jul 05, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server ! Janie and Jess discussed growing up Catholic in the south, the SAG-AFTRA strike, and what to do if someone calls you crazy. SPONSOR : Go to Butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year, plus $20 off! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...
Jul 05, 2024•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! I recently spoke with hate-preachers Jonathan Shelley and Aaron Thompson about all the awful things they've said. It was disturbing. It ran very long. I'm still not sure why I did it. But I hope you find it interesting because it's not often people like this will sit down with someone like me. SPONSOR: Celebrate Independence Day by going to Butcherbox.com/friendly a...
Jun 27, 2024•3 hr 47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server ! I recently spoke with hate-preachers Jonathan Shelley and Aaron Thompson about all the awful things they've said. It was disturbing. It ran very long. I'm still not sure why I did it. But I hope you find it interesting because it's not often people like this will sit down with someone like me. SPONSOR : Celebrate Independence Day by going to Butcherbox.com/friendly...
Jun 27, 2024•3 hr 40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! This week, I spoke with religion reporter Bob Smietana about the Southern Baptist Convention's recent gathering. We talked about women pastors, IVF, the denomination's handling of sexual abuse, and so much more. SPONSOR: Go to Butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every b...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server ! This week, I spoke with religion reporter Bob Smietana about the Southern Baptist Convention's recent gathering. We talked about women pastors, IVF, the denomination's handling of sexual abuse, and so much more. SPONSOR : Go to Butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. — What we learned from the Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting. (1:45) — A blind woman was kicked out of a Texas church for bringing a service dog with her. (32:23) — A sham medical group put out an anti-trans statement. Conservatives took the bait. (38:42) — A Kan...
Jun 14, 2024•2 hr 31 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. — What we learned from the Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting . (1:45) — A blind woman was kicked out of a Texas church for bringing a service dog with her. (32:23) — A sham medical group put out an anti-trans statement . Conservatives took the bait. (38:42) — A ...
Jun 14, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
