Truth Wanted

In today's episode of Truth Wanted, Jon the Skeptick, Volcy, and Sofia Spina explain why no one can talk to the dead, from Haitian Vodou and grief dreams to Jon's past as a spiritualist! Bob jumps from objective morality to the meaning of life, DNA as "information," contingency, the Eucharist and a rescue helicopter. Is a pile of arguments the same as a demonstration? And what happens when he's as...

In today's episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan and Nintendrew, later joined by The Beard of Empathy, tackle a world run on Jesus, the magic of manifesting, and a prayer that actually got answered! Bob in NY, a Catholic, argues the world would be better if everyone followed Jesus. Would turning the other cheek really fix things? The hosts weigh Jesus' flaws, Pascal's wager, and faith versus evi...

In today's episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan, Kelley Laughlin, and The Beard of Empathy tackle standards of evidence, miracle claims, and the false binaries of moral philosophy! Dean in VA questions why skeptics can't specify what would convince them of supernatural claims. What counts as good evidence for a miracle versus a historical event? The hosts explore the difference between empirica...

In today's episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan and Chad Harris tackle Christian nationalism, police brutality, and the uncomfortable truths about racism and immigration. Big E in TN survived police brutality and shares his frustration that survivors receive less recognition than the families of victims. The hosts empathize deeply and offer resources. Why do we honor the dead more than those wh...

In today's episode of Truth Wanted, Kelley Laughlin and Ms. Non Sequitur tackle moral accountability, inherited sin, and whether Christianity's forgiveness model makes sinning too easy! GreatBaisk on TikTok plays devil's advocate, arguing Christians don't actually want to sin. The hosts counter that Christianity builds forgiveness directly into the religion, creating a cosmic reset button that mak...

In today's episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan and Doubting Timmy explore Catholic traditions, moral frameworks, and near-death experiences with callers who challenge conventional religious thinking. Anne in CA shares her Catholic upbringing, attending CCD classes and being named after a saint. She recalls teachings about prayer and the afterlife. The hosts explore how childhood indoctrination...

In today's episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan and Ambushed Apostate dive into Christian nationalism, religious trauma, and the political weaponization of faith! Anne in CA discusses how Christian nationalism targets women through the pro-life movement's escalating restrictions on reproductive rights. Why do these movements frame bodily autonomy as a threat to religious freedom? The hosts expl...

In today's episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan and Jim Barrows navigate belief, bodily autonomy, grief, and cosmological claims with callers from across the globe. Robert-CA calls to encourage Christians to be gentle in conversations but quickly pivots to abortion rights and bodily autonomy. The hosts challenge his position on forced pregnancy and the conversation derails into conspiracy theor...

In today's episode of Truth Wanted, Kelley Laughlin and Gretchen Z. explore souls, spirits, and the supernatural with calls ranging from witchcraft to ghost sightings to biblical morality! Robin in KY shares her journey from Christianity through witchcraft to atheism. After years of believing coincidences proved magic was real, her 14-year-old daughter helped her see reason. How do we distinguish...

In today's episode of Truth Wanted, Jon the Skeptick and Lil, The Beard of Empathy, tackle UFO footage, ancient alien theories, and biblical prophecies! Georgi in Bulgaria shares UFO footage from his YouTube channel, convinced he's captured something extraordinary. The hosts explain that without perspective, distance, or size reference, any object in the sky is just unidentified. Why does unidenti...

In today's episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan and Jay tackle tarot cards, psychic scams, and the emotional toll of pseudoscience on relationships! Ben in Canada proposes that tarot cards work through emotions rather than scientific knowledge, suggesting our thoughts might be illusions created to process emotions. How do tarot cards differ from other self-reflection tools like journaling? If t...

In today's episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan, Kelley Laughlin, and Secular Rarity tackle prophetic dreams, cosmic consciousness claims, and the ethics of placenta consumption! Jacob in ID shares his past experiences with seemingly prophetic dreams that appeared to predict future events. After reflection, he realizes these predictions were likely just people being predictable rather than supe...

In today's episode of Truth Wanted, Kelley Laughlin, Felicia, and Stephen Harder examine crystal healing claims, religious evidence, and the vulnerability that drives belief in unproven remedies. Bob-NY insists that Josephus and Tacitus prove Christ and the Catholic Church are true. What evidence do you have for heaven existing? Why should we accept arbitrary religious rules about salvation? When...

In today's episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan, Richard Gilliver, and Kelley Laughlin examine miracles, dreams, and the psychology behind seemingly supernatural experiences. Jacob in ID calls to express his gratitude for the show, explaining how it serves as his secular community after seven years of listening. Living in a rural area without much access to other atheists, he finds connection t...

In today's episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan, The Beard of Empathy, and Sofia Spina explore deconstruction journeys, recycled god arguments, and the psychology behind psychic belief. Kelly in OR, a veteran and retiree, shares how finding the term deconstruction gave her a framework for understanding her exit from fundamentalist religion. The hosts discuss processing anger and resentment that...

In today's episode of Truth Wanted, Kelley Laughlin and Rion Cultastic tackle epistemology, biblical morality, and the search for evidence! Adam in NC raises concerns about mythicism and how non-believers can be tricked into false claims. He argues that Jesus likely existed historically despite lacking strong scholarly support for mythicism. How do we separate historical claims from religious ones...

In today's episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan and Volcy explore deconstruction journeys, evidence-based thinking, and whether nature or cultural impact can justify God claims. Jon in Canada argues that nature itself is God through a naturalistic pantheist lens, combining Spinoza's philosophy with emergent consciousness. The hosts challenge why the God label is necessary at all. If you're just...

In today's episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan and B-Easy explore cosmological arguments, mysterious lights, and the problem of evil! Papo in Puerto Rico presents a cosmological argument claiming dependent beings prove God's existence. The hosts challenge his circular reasoning and ask him to demonstrate why the universe must be dependent rather than necessary. Why does one dependent being log...

In today’s episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan is joined by Born Again Atheist to explore deconstruction stories and the pitfalls of extreme indoctrination! They dive into the "worship leader side-hustle," the Bill Nye vs. Ken Ham debate, and why learning psychology is the ultimate faith-killer. Can a community built on facts survive the pressure of religious excommunication? Mohammed in India...

In today’s episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan is joined by Nintendrew for his official debut in the skeptic community! They explore the "Bite model" of cults, the bizarre pseudo-history of British Israelism, and why secular morality outshines religious dogma. Can even the most intelligent people be fooled by a well-crafted narrative? Omar in TX asks about religion and conspiracy theories in g...

In today’s episode of Truth Wanted, Objectively Dan is joined by Bored Agnostic to explore the complexities of deconstruction, racial religious identity, and the foundations of morality! They dive into the slave morality of the black church, the philosophical pitfalls of personal experience, and why typewriter gods fail the reality test. Can critical thinking bridge the gap between religious tradi...

In today’s episode of Truth Wanted, Kelley Laughlin and guest Steve Ghikadis explore the landscape of secular humanism and the importance of compassionate community! From the trials of humanitarian volunteering and the necessity of public libraries to the intricacies of evolutionary evidence, the hosts dive into how logic and empathy provide a superior foundation for truth. Can secular curiosity s...

In today’s episode of Truth Wanted, Thinker is joined by Mama Bash and Pynk Beard to explore the nature of objective reality and the mechanics of deconstruction! They dive into the "wallet fairy" of personal testimony, the chemical compounds of love, and whether logic requires a metaphysical anchor. Can we separate our subjective "my truth" from the hard, cold facts of the universe? Trish-(TikTok)...

In today’s episode of Truth Wanted, Jamie the Blind Limey and Doctor Ben explore the intersection of medical ethics and religious traditions! Joined by guest Kelley Laughlin, they dismantle the absurdity of Chick tracts and discuss the secular nature of community. Can critical thinking overcome the dangers of ancient burial rituals and end-of-the-world fantasies? Rebecca in CA asks where aid worke...

Special Episode: We Are Here 24 hour fundraiser!   https://aca.show/wearehere   This episode was extracted from our 24hour fundraiser live stream on May 16-17. We apologize for the delayed posting! In today’s episode of Truth Wanted, Jamie the Blind Limey and Zenamae dive into the complexities of observed reality and the impact of religion on minority communities! From the "chain" of colonial fait...