Belief It Or Not

In this episode we talk about the history of youth ministry, why churches need youth groups to make that sweet sweet money, we talk about the games they play (both fun and scary), we talk cool youth pastors, and cool youth group names. Support Belief It Or Not Created by Trevor Poelman Produced and Edited by Jamie Carlisle Produced by Michael Mongiardi Art by Joel Jackson Music by Devon Hyland Spe...

In this very special episode, we throw out our regular format and talk about what we love and don’t love about Christmas. Support Belief It Or Not Created by Trevor Poelman Produced and Edited by Jamie Carlisle Produced by Michael Mongiardi Art by Joel Jackson Music by Devon Hyland Special Thanks to The Sonar Network Visit https://www.beliefitornot.com/ Email enquiries to Trevor. Poelman@BeliefItO...

It’s Christmas, so you know what that means… bells on every corner asking you to donate to homophobia. That’s right we’re talking about the Salvation Army. Support Belief It Or Not Created by Trevor Poelman Produced and Edited by Jamie Carlisle Produced by Michael Mongiardi Art by Joel Jackson Music by Devon Hyland Special Thanks to The Sonar Network Visit https://www.beliefitornot.com/ Email enqu...

In Philadelphia, born and raised, people were upset that other people had different beliefs. In this episode we discuss the Bible Riots, or the Nativist Riots, or the Native American Riots of 1844. Support Belief It Or Not Created by Trevor Poelman Produced and Edited by Jamie Carlisle Produced by Michael Mongiardi Art by Joel Jackson Music by Devon Hyland Special Thanks to The Sonar Network Visit...

In this episode we discuss the quiverfull movement. You know, those people with all the kids. We discuss the origins, how it spread through the internet, and of course how the Duggar’s made us all aware of it. Support Belief It Or Not Created by Trevor Poelman Produced and Edited by Jamie Carlisle Produced by Michael Mongiardi Art by Joel Jackson Music by Devon Hyland Special Thanks to The Sonar N...

We get satanic in this episode… satanic panic that is. We discuss the people who thought satan was coming for you and your kids in the 80s and 90s. Support Belief It Or Not Created by Trevor Poelman Produced and Edited by Jamie Carlisle Produced by Michael Mongiardi Art by Joel Jackson Music by Devon Hyland Special Thanks to The Sonar Network Visit https://www.beliefitornot.com/ Email enquiries to...

This episode is hell. We discuss the theology of hell, where it came from, what the bible says about it, and how it evolved over time. From Sheol to Dante, we dive deep into what the hell it’s all about. Support Belief It Or Not Created by Trevor Poelman Produced and Edited by Jamie Carlisle Produced by Michael Mongiardi Art by Joel Jackson Music by Devon Hyland Special Thanks to The Sonar Network...

In this episode we discuss the sleazy world of faith healing. From Smith Wigglesworth to Kathryn Kuhlman, A.A. Allen to Benny Hinn, we look at their lives, their money, their secrets, and especially with Todd Bentley why they are terrible people. Support Belief It Or Not Created by Trevor Poelman Produced and Edited by Jamie Carlisle Produced by Michael Mongiardi Art by Joel Jackson Music by Devon...

In this episode we discuss some of the more interesting and quirky religions that are out there. We discuss cargo cults, UFO cults, magic, sex, and soccer players. As always we are not experts, we just google this stuff. Support Belief It Or Not Created by Trevor Poelman Produced and Edited by Jamie Carlisle Produced by Michael Mongiardi Art by Joel Jackson Music by Devon Hyland Special Thanks to...

In this episode we discuss abortion and the people who don’t like it. Support Belief It Or Not Created by Trevor Poelman Produced and Edited by Jamie Carlisle Produced by Michael Mongiardi Art by Joel Jackson Music by Devon Hyland Special Thanks to The Sonar Network Visit https://www.beliefitornot.com/ Email enquiries to Trevor. Poelman@BeliefItOrNot.com Follow Belief It Or Not: Facebook: https://...

In this episode we discuss bible stories that are told to children in brightly coloured books, cartoons, or Sunday school felt boards, and try to figure out if these classic stories are really appropriate for kids. Support Belief It Or Not Created by Trevor Poelman Produced and Edited by Jamie Carlisle Produced by Michael Mongiardi Art by Joel Jackson Music by Devon Hyland Special Thanks to The So...

In this episode we discuss the small sect of Christians who think that God’s going to protect them against snake bites even though he continually doesn’t protect them against snake bites. Support Belief It Or Not Created by Trevor Poelman Produced and Edited by Jamie Carlisle Produced by Michael Mongiardi Art by Joel Jackson Music by Devon Hyland Special Thanks to The Sonar Network Visit https://w...

In this episode we talk about TV’s bigoted grandpa Pat Robertson. Support Belief It Or Not Created by Trevor Poelman Produced and Edited by Jamie Carlisle Produced by Michael Mongiardi Art by Joel Jackson Music by Devon Hyland Special Thanks to The Sonar Network Visit https://www.beliefitornot.com/ Email enquiries to Trevor. Poelman@BeliefItOrNot.com Follow Belief It Or Not: Facebook: https://www....

In this episode we talk Davidians and Branch Davidians. Support Belief It Or Not Created by Trevor Poelman Produced and Edited by Jamie Carlisle Produced by Michael Mongiardi Art by Joel Jackson Music by Devon Hyland Special Thanks to The Sonar Network Visit https://www.beliefitornot.com/ Email enquiries to Trevor. Poelman@BeliefItOrNot.com Follow Belief It Or Not: Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...

In this episode we discuss conversion therapy, sometimes called ex-gay therapy, reparative therapy, sexual orientation change efforts, or simply child abuse. Support Belief It Or Not Created by Trevor Poelman Produced and Edited by Jamie Carlisle Produced by Michael Mongiardi Art by Joel Jackson Music by Devon Hyland Special Thanks to The Sonar Network Visit https://www.beliefitornot.com/ Email en...

In this episode we discuss some of the insane rules people at bible college and other religious schools have to follow. Support Belief It Or Not Created by Trevor Poelman Produced and Edited by Jamie Carlisle Produced by Michael Mongiardi Art by Joel Jackson Music by Devon Hyland Special Thanks to The Sonar Network Visit https://www.beliefitornot.com/ Email enquiries to Trevor. Poelman@BeliefItOrN...

In this episode we talk all things Mormon or, less offensive to them suddenly, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Support Belief It Or Not Created by Trevor Poelman Produced and Edited by Jamie Carlisle Produced by Michael Mongiardi Art by Joel Jackson Music by Devon Hyland Special Thanks to The Sonar Network Visit https://www.beliefitornot.com/ Email enquiries to Trevor. Poelman@Bel...

In this episode we discuss the Holiness Movement of the 19th century, fun stuff. We discuss living without sin or entire sanctification or christian perfection or the second blessing or the baptism of the holy spirit. Support Belief It Or Not Created by Trevor Poelman Produced and Edited by Jamie Carlisle Produced by Michael Mongiardi Art by Joel Jackson Music by Devon Hyland Special Thanks to The...

In this retrospective episode Damien and Trevor look back at their one year of doing this little podcast. Trevor reads a story sent to him by his friends mom that made him question everything and then it’s basically a clip show. Enjoy. Support Belief It Or Not Created by Trevor Poelman Produced and Edited by Jamie Carlisle Produced by Michael Mongiardi Art by Joel Jackson Music by Devon Hyland Spe...

In this episode we talk Jack Chick and his famous offensive little comic books, Chick Tracts. Support Belief It Or Not Created by Trevor Poelman Produced and Edited by Jamie Carlisle Produced by Michael Mongiardi Art by Joel Jackson Music by Devon Hyland Special Thanks to The Sonar Network Visit https://www.beliefitornot.com/ Email enquiries to Trevor. Poelman@BeliefItOrNot.com Follow Belief It Or...

In this week's episode we go back to school. We’re talking Campus Crusade for Christ or as it’s called now Cru or Power to Change ministries or Agape or whatever it’s called. Support Belief It Or Not Created by Trevor Poelman Produced and Edited by Jamie Carlisle Produced by Michael Mongiardi Art by Joel Jackson Music by Devon Hyland Special Thanks to The Sonar Network Visit https://www.beliefitor...

Does God exist? In this episode we discuss all the reasons to believe in God. We talk about the cosmological argument, the teleological argument, and all the other “logical” arguments. Are they circular arguments? I’ll let you be the judge (but yes). Support Belief It Or Not Created by Trevor Poelman Produced and Edited by Jamie Carlisle Produced by Michael Mongiardi Art by Joel Jackson Music by D...

In this episode we discuss all things Seventh-Day Adventist. We talk about the great disappointment, Ellen G. White, going to church on Saturday, not eating ham, and why corn flakes is their fault. Support Belief It Or Not Created by Trevor Poelman Produced and Edited by Jamie Carlisle Produced by Michael Mongiardi Art by Joel Jackson Music by Devon Hyland Special Thanks to The Sonar Network Visit...

This episode is all about scandal. We discuss the classics like Jim Bakker, Jimmy Swaggart, and Ted Haggard, as well as some more recent scandals surrounding Andy Savage, Bill Hybels, and Mark Driscoll. It’s a rough one full of awful dudes in power. Support Belief It Or Not Created by Trevor Poelman Produced and Edited by Jamie Carlisle Produced by Michael Mongiardi Art by Joel Jackson Music by De...

Ellen Page recently called out Chris Pratt for attending a church that is infamously anti LGBTQ. So what church is it and does she have a point? Support Belief It Or Not Created by Trevor Poelman Produced and Edited by Jamie Carlisle Produced by Michael Mongiardi Art by Joel Jackson Music by Devon Hyland Special Thanks to The Sonar Network Visit https://www.beliefitornot.com/ Email enquiries to Tr...