Godless Heathens Podcast

On this episode in the days between the vote and the decision, we discuss the many future  possibilities and how the polls could have been so wrong, yet once again.   Recommendations:   Don's Recommendation: https://www.wetv.com/shows/love-after-lockup--35406   Jerry's Recommendation: https://crooked.com/podcast/cable-news-is-bad-for-america/   Jeff's Recommendation: https://www.netflix.com/title/...

On this episode we welcome Doug Pagitt to the show. Doug is a Progressive Evangelical Preacher from Minneapolis, Mn. who after the 2016 election founded the group Vote Common Good. Vote Common Good's main objective is to convince enough White Evangelicals and Conservative Catholics to not vote for Donald Trump in an effort to see him defeated in the Presidential election.     Links:   Doug Pagitt...

On this episode, leading up to the pending election and with the recent uncovering of a plot by domestic terrorist to kidnap the Governor of Michigan we discuss Christian Nationalism and it's rise in the time of Trump. We look into what it is, who they are, and why we should care.   Links: Taking America Back for God: https://www.amazon.com/Taking-America-Back-God-Nationalism/dp/0190057882   Stone...

On this episode we go dark, not only in drink selection but also our selection of topics. What might be gone forever and possibly another catholic on the supreme court. Along the way, we have a theology lesson from Jeff and we learn that Jerry is ruining the curve for some local students.   Links: Michael Steele: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__7xKdepqzM   Recommendations:   Don's Recommendation...

On this episode, Ashley joins us since Jerry is on a well deserved vacation. We discuss Dotards admission that he knew how deadly Covid-19 was and lied to the American people early in the outbreak of the pandemic. Next with Ashley's predisposed bias towards all things South Dakota, we talk about what the numbers show about the recent Bike Rally in Sturgis. Lastly we look at a study about religion...

On this episode, Jeff checks in after having a beer with a evangelical friend who is attending in person church services. It's friend of the pod Tom the christian listener from episode 45. Tom and Jeff got together to catch up and so they could pick each others brains and we pick Jeff"s brain about the encounter. We also, discuss how well Jerry Falwell fell, Street Epistemology, and how I need to...

On this episode, Jerry's in a funk. Will we be able to talk him out of it or will he drag us down into his pit of despair? If the title of the episode is any indication, the answer should be obvious. Also, it wouldn't be an episode of GHP if Jeff didn't bring up evangelicals and how what they are currently doing is grinding his gears. Lastly, we discuss the recent super spreader event also known a...

On this episode we discuss the growing concern behind the rise of the right wing conspiracy theory known as QAnon. We talk about it's origin, it's frightening mainstream acceptance and recent entanglement with religious fervor and imagery.     Links:   Shadowland Series: https://www.theatlantic.com/shadowland/   Qanan Anonymous Podcast: https://www.qanonanonymous.com/     Recommendations:   After...

On this episode we discuss Cancel Culture in general and specifically a recent twitter exchange involving Atheist Alliance International Executive Director, Michael Sherlock. We also talk about local Mega Church Pastor and friend of he Pod, Andy Stanley's decision to forgo in-person services at his church for the remainder of the year. To close, we wind down with an old friend, the coronavirus.  ...

On this episode we dive back deep into the covid crisis. We discuss the current plan to reopen schools in a little more than a month, and how that can possibly work.  We debate and wager on the possibility and logistics of a vaccine. Lastly we talk about what has recently become more and more of a political statement, wearing a face mask in public.    Links:   Clay County Sheriff: https://friendly...

On this Episode we discuss a local Atlanta mega church pastor that has recently made a splash on the national scene by making one of the most tone deaf statements ever when it comes to race. In his world the worst part of racism in America is having to deal with the term White Privilege so he suggested calling it a White Blessing. We discuss who he is, how he is a much bigger influence on the evan...

On this episode we discuss the civil unrest that exploded across the country in the wake of the murder of George Floyd by members of the Minneapolis Police Department and the government response to protesters, both peaceful and otherwise. We also discuss Dotard's decision to have a goon squad clear a peaceful protest from Lafayette Square so he could take a field trip to a church he doesn't attend...

On this episode we talk about a recent article in the Chicago Tribune about States bungling or manipulating the data concerning the Covid-19 pandemic, something we speculated about weeks ago on this very podcast. We discuss how the States are using this data as justification to "reopen the economy" and the ramifications of these actions.    Links:   Data: https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus...

On this episode, we discuss a new phenomenon many people worldwide are currently experiencing, attending the funeral of a loved one...online. One of the Heathens recently had a parent that passed away and he attended an online funeral ceremony. We talk about the experience itself and how you give and receive support and comfort from friends and family members through a computer monitor. Lastly, we...

On this episode we meet a few days prior to Georgia's Governor Brian Kemp opens up the State's Gyms, Bowling Alleys, Hair & Nail Salons, and Tattoo Parlors against all the experts warnings to continue practicing social distancing.   This Podcast was recorded remotely using proper social distancing guidelines. Stay Home & Stay Safe! Recommendations: Don's Recommendation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wi...

On this episode, we're finally all back together again. Jerry missed a couple of episodes, but he came back just in time for Jeff to miss the last episode with what turned out to be an unreported case of Covid-19. He takes us through his journey with the virus and his 7-8 day battle till he finally came out of it. We talk about how the lack of testing, as in Jeff's and his wife's cases, has intent...

On this episode we welcome Michael Wiseman the creator and host of The Bible Says What?!?! Podcast who sits in for Jeff. We discuss the continued lack of a competent response from the current administration as well as the blatant defiance of the advice of medical professionals to practice social distancing by pastors imploring their flock to attend church services. We also talk about a certain Ita...

On this episode, we talk about what is on every person's mind in the entire world, The Coronavirus or Covid 19. We discuss how the different countries of the world are dealing with the outbreak as well as the lack of leadership shown by the current Presidential Administration. Believe it or not we actually give credit where credit is due to the few Republicans who are doing the right thing in resp...

On this episode, we discuss a word you've probably heard a lot lately and if the latest coronavirus doesn't kill us all, you are going to hear a bunch more in the coming year, Socialism. We talk about the differences between democratic socialism and communism, and if socialism is secular or religious. Lastly we talk about a new religious liberty case making it's way through the courts that could l...

On this episode, with Jerry back and all three installments of Andy Stanley's sermon released, we wrap up our recent trip to Andy's North Point Community Church. We discuss the overall and underlying themes of the message, it's similar sound to the recent National Prayer Breakfast key note address. Lastly, we show through Jeff's family connections, how to put message into motion.   Links:   Andy's...

On this episode, Honorary Heathen Ashley make her return to the show in Jerry's absence. We discuss the recent revelation that the New Orleans Saints lent some help to the Catholic Church during the Child Sex Abuse Scandal and a report that the church hasn't been as transparent in it's reporting of incidents of abuse as it said it would be. Keeping on brand, Ashley brings us a story about horrible...

On this episode the Godless Heathens went to church, on purpose, and not for a wedding, funeral or other family commitment. Not just any church, we attended the 4th largest Mega-Church in the Country, The North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, Ga. home to Pastor Andy Stanley. We have had many discussions about Andy, his church, and "seeker friendly" churches like his. With two of the three Go...

On this episode, we discuss the recent Christianity Today editorial calling for the impeachment and removal from office of the President as well as the rebuttal editorial from 200 evangelical preachers in The Christian Post. We also look into the claim by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes that the group distributed almost two hundred thousand bibles in 2019.   Patrons got a version of this epis...

On this episode, in the holiday spirit, we hold a Festivus style Airing of Grievances. I know what your thinking, "you three bitches air grievances all year long, what makes this any different"? Good point, it really does make it crystal clear when you type it out like that. Well, enjoy...   Links:   American Freethought Podcast: https://americanfreethought.libsyn.com/291-david-silverman   Rebecca...

On this episode we discuss The Falkirk Center for Faith and Liberty. The Falkirk Center is a recently opened Christian think tank at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va. Liberty University's president Jerry Falwell Jr and Turning Point USA's founder Charlie Kirk have joined forces and opened the center to (in their words) "proclaim the Truth of Jesus Christ" and in the process, "advance His Kingdo...