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Did Jesus really wash his disciples feet? Christian apologists like to make a point of the gospels being written by eye witnesses and that being written close to the original events makes then less likely to be polluted by the passage of time. The issue with this is that we don't know who wrote any of the gospels. That aside, using the logic that earlier is better, we should expect to see prog...

This bonus episode of Still Unbelievable! is the audio part of a video uploaded to the ReasonPress YouTube channel. All episodes of Still Unbelievable now also get uploaded to YouTube, and as a bonus, we also do a few videos that, for practical purposes, are available on YouTube only, link in the show notes. As a special treat for this easter, there will be additional videos on our channel address...

In this episode of Still Unbelievable! Matthew is in conversation with Phil from the flawed theology podcast. Phil is a fellow contributor of the Apostate book that is now available and tells the stories of 21 people who have left Christianity. Links in the show notes for the book and Phil's podcast content. 1) Apostate https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPNBSCBG 2) Flawed Theology podcast https://www.fl...

In this episode of Still Unbelievable! Matthew reviews another conversion story. This one features Daniel, who is known as Darwin to Jesus on that hive of shitiness formally known as Twitter. Daniel's takes on matters of religion and atheism are bad, so bad that there are many who actually think he's a troll parodying the worst of religion. Our confidence that he is a real Christian is about 90%,...

In this episode of Still Unbelievable, Matthew interviews Tim, who is a fellow contributor to the book Apostate. See the below for links to the book, other podcasts and items mentioned in this discussion. 1) Buy Apostate https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPNBSCBG 2) Matthew on the Graceful Atheist https://gracefulatheist.com/2019/06/20/matthew-taylor-confessions-of-a-young-earth-creationist/ https://gra...

In this episode of Still Unbelievable, Matthew welcoms back friend of the podcast, Clint Heacock to talk about Clint's book, Not so Shiny not so Happy People and Apostate and the process of writing and publishing. See the show notes for links to the books and to Clint's podcast, dismantling doctrine. 1) buy Not So Shiny Not So Happy People https://amzn.eu/d/eKzA4se 2) Buy Apostate https://www.amaz...

In this episode of Still Unbelievable, Matthew chats with Liz Charlotte Grant. Liz's book, Knock at the Sky is recommended for anyone who considers themself a doubter, questioner or deconstructor. It is a book that will bring a new perspective to female characters in genesis. We appreciated Liz's book and found her witty and engaging to converse with. We have no doubt you will enjoy this conversat...

In this episode of Still Unbelievable, Matthew interviews Sarah Bacaller. This is an exciting episode because it is the first official episode celebrating the launch of the book Apostate. Sarah has organised 21 different people who each recount some of their recovery from Christianity. There will be more episodes that discuss the book, including interviews with contributors. To buy the book, see l...

In this episode Matthew comments on a two part series of Christians talking about deconversion. It really is as bad as you think it will be, and is one reason why Christians are spending far too much time talking and not enough time paying attention. The episodes are from the Apologetics Radio show and were published in 2021. 1) the original episodes https://apologetics.com/deconversion/ https://a...

Apologist Vince Vitale did a review of a Free Will debate, see the link no 1 in the show notes. The original debate is at link 2. Matthew reviews Vince's review because there are some Christian justifications for free will that simply do not make any sense. 1) https://www.premier.plus/unbelievable/podcasts/episodes/christian-philosopher-vince-vitale-stunned-by-free-will-showdown-alex-oconnor-vs-al...

In this episode of Still Unbelievable! David from Skeptics and Seekers joins Matthew to discuss, and answer, 3 questions that Cameron Bertuzzi posted onto his Capturing Christianity channel. We're unimpressed by these questions because we think they reveal an attempt to trap atheists into a specific answer, and as such they are not good faith questions. This is why our discussion of the questions...

Episode 122 Bekah McNeel - This Is Going To Hurt In this episode of Still Unbelievable! We welcome back Bekah McNeel. Bekah is a journalist and author. We interviewed Bekah for her first book, Bringing Up Kids when Church Lets You Down in Episode 91, see link in the show notes. In this episode Matthew talks with Bekah about her next book, This is Going to Hurt: Following Jesus in a Divided America...

In this episode David and Matthew continue our series telling our stories by recounting our early school years. Andrew was unable to join us for this recording, but we will be catching up with him soon. 1) Part 1 - episode 117 https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/8E4Lwigq8Lb 2) ACE https://www.christian.education/ace 3) Matthew discusses the kidnapping event https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiLK1Oi...

In this episode Matthew reviews a Christian podcast which attempts to address the problem of God's hiddenness. But as you're about to hear, it descends into predictable chest beating victim blaming. This is Christian apologetics at it's utter worst. Rather than explain why god is justified in being hidden from you, this podcast tediously explains why it's all your fault for being a...

In this episode of Still Unbelievable! Matthew comments on an episode of the Worldview Legacy podcast which argues that science and Christian faith do not conflict. The podcast host is Joel Settecase, who we have featured in a previous commentary episode. We take the view that there are claims in Christianity that are not scientifically defendable and that means that there are areas of conflict. F...

In this Episode Matthew will address statements made in an episode promoting Young Earth Creationism, see link 1. The podcast is Macrophage Strategy and the host, Ben, did appear on Still Unbelievable! in episode 86, see link 2. Ben does make reference to some specific scientific ideas in his episode, and in each case there will be links, so please do make use of them when doing your own checking....

We Tell Our Stories - Part 1 In this episode of Still Unbelievable! Andrew and Matthew are joined by David from Skeptics and Seekers for the first in a series of episodes where we will each be telling our stories into and out of Christianity. The first 25 minutes or so of this episode is a catchup of our respective brands and what's been going on in our personal lives, since it has been many month...

In this episode Matthew picks apart an episode of the Apologetics 365 podcast from May 2022. See links at 1, where Brian Auten & Chad Gross discuss five arguments they think every Christian should know. While Matthew explains why they are bullshit and they should not convince you to take Christianity seriously. The arguments covered are: Cosmological Arguments, Design Arguments, Moral Arguments, R...

This episode of Still Unbelievable! is a replay of an old episode of Ask and Atheist Anything, where Andrew and Matthew have a conversation with David, from skeptics and seekers, about polemicism. If you've followed us since those early days, you will have already heard this conversation. We think it is still relevant and this is why it's now being added to the Still Unbelievable! feed. To...

In this Episode Matthew reviews a conversation between Christians as they discuss terminal cancer diagnosis. The original broadcast was on Unbelievable! in March 2024, see link below. The original YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p146mw5AuQ4&t=6s featuring Steve Legg and Allan Finnegan ---- To contact us, email: reasonpress@gmail.com our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@reasonpre...

In this episode Matthew reviews an episode of Frank Turek's Cross Examined podcast, where he and Dr. Titus Kennedy discuss discoveries about Jesus that are outside of the biblical texts. 1) the original podcast episode https://crossexamined.org/the-top-20-discoveries-about-jesus-outside-the-bible/ 2) Biola University statement of faith https://www.biola.edu/about/theological-positions 3) Birth...

Episode 112 - Sy Garte says Science is not Enough In this episode Matthew reviews a conversion story from the podcast Side B Stories, the episode features the scientist Dr Sy Garte. Dr Garte has written a book called Science and Faith in Harmony so Matthew examines Dr Garte's testimony to see where science features in the story. 1) Dr Garte on the Side B stories podcast https://sidebstories.co...

Episode 111 - The Deconversion of Jake Matthew interviews Jake about his deconversion from Christianity. links to feed your curiosity...... That Bill Nye - Ken Ham debate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6kgvhG3AkI YouTube channels to start with https://www.youtube.com/@skydivephil https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalGnosis https://www.youtube.com/@GeneticallyModifiedSkeptic https://www.youtube.com/c/...

Episode 110 - Guns In this episode, Andrew and Matthew have a conversation with listener James about guns. Discussion on the second amendment and the right to bear arms - https://www.history.com/topics/united-states-constitution/2nd-amendment Supreme court McDonald decision - https://www.britannica.com/event/McDonald-v-City-of-Chicago - guns and violent crime (data and commentary might differ) htt...

In this episode Matthew reviews a Creationist podcast that gives tips on how to debate evolution with an atheist. The podcast is from the Think Institute, by Joel Settecase, who is a Young Earth Creationist. We reviewed Joel's justification of this position back in Episode 80. In this episode, Joel has conversations with atheists with the intention of picking holes in evolution. There is some...