Deep Drinks Podcast

Deep Drinks

Religion EN ↓ 124 episodes

Deep Conversation over Deep Drinks. Religion, Philosophy, Science | Hosted by David McDonald.

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#125 I Confronted Bethels #1 Hater (Jubilee Dawn) | Deep Drinks Podcast 17.06.2026 2:25:28

What happens when someone who lived inside Bethel’s world finally tells the whole story? In this episode of the Deep Drinks Podcast, I sit down with Jubilee Dawn to talk about Bethel, the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry, charismatic Christianity, prophecy, healing culture, spiritual abuse, and what it looks like to deconstruct after years of believing it all was real. We get into the rise o...

#124 The Real Reason Faith Survives Bad Evidence | Deep Drinks Podcast 05.04.2026 1:41:28

In this episode of Deep Drinks, I sit down with Professor Neil Van Leeuwen, author of Religion as Make-Believe, to unpack one of the most fascinating ideas I’ve come across in the psychology and philosophy of religion. We explore the difference between factual belief and religious credence, why some beliefs update with evidence while others seem untouched by it, and why so many conversations betwe...

#123 Gay Pastor Comes Out (Ps Aaron Kelly) | Deep Drinks Podcast 23.03.2026 1:45:56

In this episode of Deep Drinks, I’m joined by Aaron Kelly, a former pastor who came out publicly in 2020 after years of trying to “pray the gay away” and navigating church-led conversion practices. We unpack what the Bible does (and doesn’t) say about homosexuality, the “clobber verses”, Sodom and Gomorrah, purity culture, and what deconstruction looks like when your faith, community, and identity...

#122 Is There a God? A Conversation with Philosophy Professor Graham Oppy | Deep Drinks 26.01.2026 1:11:34

I ask Professor Graham Oppy — one of the world’s leading philosophers of religion with 30+ years in the field — the blunt question: “Is there a God?” and we get into why he confidently says no, how atheism, agnosticism and naturalism actually work, why people believe in God in the first place, whether miracles and fine-tuning are good evidence, if morality and meaning collapse without religion, an...

#115 We Tried Gay Conversion Therapy - Here's What Happened | Deep Drinks Podcast 17.12.2025 1:41:09

In Episode 115 of Deep Drinks Podcast, I talk with Drew (Genetically Modified Skeptic) about whether gay conversion therapy works, focusing on its psychological harm and how experts have discredited it. We explore the clash between religious teachings and LGBTQ+ rights, emphasizing the importance of personal truth and human rights. https://posty.social/@deepdrinksMUSIC: @dcuttermusic #gayconversio...

#121 I Debated a Christian Apologist Over Whiskey | Michael Jones (Inspiring Philosophy) 26.11.2025 2:36:47

In this whiskey-fuelled Deep Drinks episode, David and Christian apologist Michael Jones (Inspiring Philosophy) debate everything from the honesty of apologetics to slavery in the Bible and the evidence for the Exodus. Using a “belief line” and placing their whiskey accordingly, the two spar over whether defending a worldview gets in the way of truth-seeking. David pushes back on faith claims, mir...

#120 What Does Dr. Dan McClellan Believe? | Dr. Dan McClellan 20.11.2025 1:23:00

In this episode of Deep Drinks Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Dan McClellan — a biblical scholar, TikTok educator, and former scripture translation specialist for the LDS Church. Dan is known for breaking down complex biblical scholarship into plain English, and we dive into some of the big topics he covers in his new book The Bible Says So. We explore how the Bible really came together, misconception...

#119 Christianity's Most Honest Advocate? | Tim Whitaker of The New Evangelicals 12.11.2025 1:22:34

Tim Whitaker, founder of The New Evangelicals, joins us to discuss faith, doubt, and what it truly means to live like Jesus in today’s world. Is he Christianity’s most honest advocate? https://posty.social/@deepdrinks MUSIC: @dcuttermusic

#118 Where are the Transitional Fossils? | Jon from Stated Clearly 05.11.2025 2:02:59

How does evolution explain life as we know it? Jon Perry from the acclaimed YouTube channel 'Stated Clearly' dives deep into the fascinating world of evolution, critical thinking, and the intersection of science and faith. We discuss transitional fossils, the Cambrian explosion, and why evolution is often misunderstood. Jon also shares his personal journey from growing up Mormon to becomin...

#117 When Christian Patriarchy Turns Deadly | Tia Levings 29.10.2025 1:30:16

Tia Levings shares her harrowing story of surviving the oppressive grip of Christian patriarchy, revealing how it escalated to life-threatening situations and how she ultimately found the strength to escape. https://posty.social/@deepdrinks MUSIC: @dcuttermusic

#116 Paulogia Challenges Resurrection Claims | Paulogia (Paul Ens) 22.10.2025 2:04:51

In Episode 116 of Deep Drinks Podcast, I chat with Paulogia about the resurrection, examining his Minimal Witnesses Hypothesis. We explore historical evidence, Christian claims, and alternative explanations. https://posty.social/@deepdrinks MUSIC: @dcuttermusic

#114 Can We Trust the Bible? | Dr. Mike Licona 08.10.2025 1:50:57