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Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server ! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — The Democratic National Convention held a panel on the threat of Christian Nationalism . (0:30) — Even Oklahoma Republicans are getting fed up with Ryan Walters . (19:55)...

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server ! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Hemant got into a beef with 80s TV-star-turned-evangelist Kirk Cameron . (0:35) — Richard Dawkins lied about the Algerian boxer, then lied about Facebook censoring him . (...

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server ! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — The selection of Gov. Tim Walz . (1:40) — Allie Beth Stuckey can't handle a LEGO-themed Bible made by an atheist. (9:25) — Louisiana found the worst ways to defend its Ten...

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server ! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Everything wrong with Candace Owens' conspiracy-laden anti-evolution rant . (1:10) — Catholic priest outed for using Grindr sues app for not maintaining his privacy. (21:0...

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server ! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — What it means to have Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee. (0:30) — A Southern Baptist leader praised Biden's "selfless" act . Then he was fired. Then he...

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server ! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Vice presidential pick J.D. Vance is just Trumpism rebranded . (0:30) — Televangelist Kenneth Copeland 's family prayed for Donald Trump 's ear . (15:44) — "The left is go...

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server ! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — The GOP's 2024 platform is a dream come true for Christian Nationalists. (2:59) — A desperate Donald Trump wants to distance himself from Project 2025 . Here's why. (29:12...

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server ! Janie and Jess discussed growing up Catholic in the south, the SAG-AFTRA strike, and what to do if someone calls you crazy. SPONSOR : Go to Butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or sal...

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server ! I recently spoke with hate-preachers Jonathan Shelley and Aaron Thompson about all the awful things they've said. It was disturbing. It ran very long. I'm still not sure why I did it. But I hope you find it interesting because it's not often people like this will sit...

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server ! This week, I spoke with religion reporter Bob Smietana about the Southern Baptist Convention's recent gathering. We talked about women pastors, IVF, the denomination's handling of sexual abuse, and so much more. SPONSOR : Go to Butcherbox.com/friendly and use code fr...

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server ! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — What we learned from the Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting . (1:45) — A blind woman was kicked out of a Texas church for bringing a service dog with her. (32:23...

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server ! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — After proselytizing at graduation, did a Kentucky student deserve his diploma ? (0:21) — If Oklahoma allows Bible class " released time ," Satanists are ready to pounce. (...

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server ! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Christian missionaries were killed in Haiti . They never should have been there. (0:40) — Florida civics teachers are still being indoctrinated with Christian Nationalism...

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server ! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Louisiana is about to force the Ten Commandments in every classroom. (1:20) — Woman claims her Christian megachurch banned her for criticizing the pastor. (27:10) — An Ala...

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server ! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Harrison Butker 's commencement address was a disgrace to Catholics everywhere. (1:55) — Texas megachurch caught manipulating traffic data to get new stoplight. (26:10) —...

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server ! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — A high school artist called out Christian bigotry . Her school board is furious. (1:33) — Southern Baptist membership dropped yet again to a 47-year low (17:48) — A pastor...

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server ! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Despite pastor's opposition, Georgia man gets OK to open liquor shop near churches. (0:30) — The United Methodist Church reversed its ban on gay clergy. Will it matter? (1...

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server ! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — What I'll remember about Daniel Dennett . (0:28) — Catholic priest resigns after backlash involving his criticism of a gay author. (8:43) — Christian lawmaker says teacher...

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server ! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Christian Men's Conference descends into chaos over sword-swallowing acrobat. (1:02) — Wisconsin official blames homelessness on "sin," then votes against aid for the poor...

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server ! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Arizona GOP lawmaker lashes out at "god-haters" who criticized abortion ban prayer. (4:21) — Christian school's pastor cancels Autism Awareness Week , calling it "demonic....

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server ! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — This pastor's wedding night "joke" epitomizes Christian sexism . (0:40) — Richard Dawkins says Christianity is "fundamentally decent," but Islam "is not." (18:42) SPONSOR...

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server ! In this interview, I spoke with Jess Piper. Jess was an American Literature teacher for 16 years before deciding to take the plunge and run for office. She ran for the Missouri State House in a deeply red district. And while she didn't win, she continues her activism...

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server ! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Satanists sue Tennessee district for trying to thwart After School Satan Club. (1:09) SPONSOR : This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/atheist...

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server ! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Texas State Rep. Matt Schaefer : Every elected official in America is required "to worship God." (0:40) — Preacher John MacArthur faces backlash after saying Martin Luther...

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server ! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Christian Nationalists are furious at reporter Heidi Przybyla for accurately reporting on them. (1:45) SPONSOR : This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit Better...