Belief It Or Not

In this episode we talk about Bill W. and Dr. Bob and the 12 steps they created to help you give up the drink. We discuss the origins, the Oxford group, how religious it is, how effective it is, and the pros and cons of the program. 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 Specia...

In this episode we discuss all things boycotted in the name of the lord. 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...

We also discuss “The Community” and the death of Bethany Deaton. 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.f...

On this bonus episode we discuss some major stories surrounding religion in the last 12 months. We discuss a relic doing national tour, the death of Billy Graham, Ariana Grande being groped by a bishop, a missionary with a death wish, and many more. 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...

Ho, Ho, Ho, it’s Christmas which means only one thing: WAR! We talk about early Christians saying no to Christmas, then yes, then later Christians saying no again. We then meet an unlikely hero in the form of an author who saves the day. 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 S...

This episode is all about Christian Science. We discuss Mary Baker Eddy, Science and Health, Christian Science Reading Rooms, Practitioners, and letting kids die instead of seeing a doctor. It’s fun times. 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 Netwo...

In this episode we enter the fascinating world of heaven tourism. That’s right, people who have died, gone to heaven, and came back to write a New York Times Best Seller about it. It’s crazy, it’s sad, and it’s booming business. 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 Th...

On this episode we talk about sex, and what the church is doing to make sure it doesn’t happen. We’re talking purity balls, accountability partners, youth group sex talks, fake women’s health clinics, and abstinence only education. 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...

On this spooky Halloween episode we discuss talking to the dead. That’s right it’s all about spiritualism. We discuss The Fox Sisters, Sir. Arthur Conan Doyle, Harry Houdini. We also talk about the tricks of the trade and how you too can have a séance. 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...

In this episode we get hip with the emerging church. We’re talking Rob Bell, Doug Pagitt, Rachel Held-Evans, Brian McLaren, Nadia Bolz-Webber, and Tony Jones. 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 e...

In this episode we discuss the charismatic cult leader who ended up leading a over 900 of his followers to their deaths. 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@BeliefItOr...

In this bonus episode we watched the movie The Children Act and report back to you what we thought. We discuss how the movie portrays religion, morality, and ethics. We also discuss Emma Thompson and Stanley Tucci’s outstanding performances. 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 Hyla...

In this episode we discuss the beginning of everything. We discuss teaching the controversy, the God of Gaps, Intelligent Design, whether or not genealogy in one book is the best way to determine the age of the earth, and The Scopes Monkey Trial. 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 Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry in Redding, California, or as it’s more commonly known “Christian Hogwarts. It’s a Christian post secondary institute that teaches you how to do miracles and prophecy. It’s a fun one. 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...

In this episode we discuss the origins of the baptist church, their theology, and we discuss the many variations on this idea. We discuss The Triennial Convention, Southern Baptists, Independent Baptists, and how they became the church on your corner. 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...

In this episode we watched the Oscar winning documentary, Marjoe. Marjoe is a film about a faith healer who decides he wants to show the world how it all works. He goes from church to church selling miracles, handkerchiefs, and telling us how he does 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...

In this episode we go back to Los Angeles in 1906 to the Azusa Street Revival. We try to separate fact from fiction as we talk about the origin story of the Pentecostal movement. 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.belief...

In this episode we discuss “The Christian Right” or “The Religious Right.” We discuss when they got involved in politics, why they did it, and how they did. 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 enq...

In this episode we discuss the prosperity gospel. We discuss the tricks of the trade, the networth of pastors, and God’s blessing. We discuss Oral Roberts, Joyce Meyer, Creflo Dollar, and many more. 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 Visi...

In this episode we discuss the Jehovah’s Witnesses, we discuss Charles Taze Russell, The Watchtower Society, not celebrating Christmas and much more. 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...

In this episode we discuss people who have claimed to be the second coming of Christ. We go from Russia, to America, to Brazil, and Australia, it seems there are Jesus’ cropping up all over the place. 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 Vi...

In this episode we talk about The Jesus Movement/Jesus Freaks/Jesus People. It was the summer of love, flower power and the the age of Aquarius were the ideas of the time, until some street preachers came a long. 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 Sona...

In this debut episode of the Belief It Or Not podcast we discuss The Great Awakening, a debut in its own right. We’re talking George Whitefield, we’re talking Jonathon Edwards, we’re talking revival in the land. 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...