Humanists Take on the World

Kylie is an atheist living in Ontario, OR, a city of about 10,000 people about 50 miles from Boise. We talk about her experience growing in a Pentecostal church in a small city, trying to be the perfect Christian wife, and then figuring out who she is after finally getting free of religion. This episode is brought to you by:Travis McGeeDarrylGeorgeMikeThe Flying SkepticKimRevanRachelJohnJoshRobAl...

Kylie Jane Williams-Studley was born on November 30, 2017 at 8 lbs 14 oz and was 20.5" long. We enjoyed the break and hope you enjoyed the interviews. Now we get to start the process of finding out how to podcast as parents. NEWSEgypt is working on outlawing atheism and is already arresting atheists.http://www.newsweek.com/egypt-atheism-illegal-crackdown-non-believers-religion-islam-772471A H...

This week we are joined by Dr. DK Evans and we talk about his book, Emancipation of a Black Atheist, his experience leaving religion, the history of the black community and Christianity, and how he's raising his two boys. Book http://amzn.to/2jGENuIThis episode was recorded on November 26, 2017 for release on January 2, 2018 as Dustin and Lauren are on parental leave. Watch the Facebook page...

This week Dustin is joined by Alexis Record and we talk about her experience with Accelerated Christian Education, raising two special needs children, and Sunday Assembly. Sunday Assembly San Diego This episode was recorded on November 17, 2017 for release on December 26, 2017 as Dustin and Lauren are on parental leave. Watch the Facebook page and Twitter for updates on the baby. This episode is b...

This week we are joined by Raquel Pearson. She is a senior at Boise State University and works with an organization that provides legal aid, sexual education, and many other services for the Latino community in the Treasure Valley. This episode was recorded on October 28, 2017 for release on December 19, 2017 as Dustin and Lauren are on parental leave. Watch the Facebook page and Twitters for upda...

This week we are joined by Andrew Torrez to talk about his podcast, Opening Arguments, the bizarre legal era we are in, especially in terms of church state separation, and more. http://openargs.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/openargs This episode was recorded on October 21, 2017 for release on December 12, 2017 as Dustin and Lauren are on parental leave. Watch the Facebook page and Twitters for...

This week we are joined by Karen Garst to talk about her book Women Beyond Belief and her upcoming book Women vs. Religion. We also talk about her own story, how terrible religion is for women, and the Mythinformation Conference. Blog http://faithlessfeminist.com/ Book http://amzn.to/2kQdBO6 Twitter https://twitter.com/karen_garst This episode was recorded on October 14, 2017 for release on Decemb...

This week we are joined by Gary Mitchell and Mikey Pullman. We talk about net neutrality, and oh so much news. DUSTIN’ OFF THE DEGREE – Net Neutrality   https://www.savetheinternet.com/net-neutrality-what-you-need-know-now NEWS The Malaysian deputy minister claims that atheism is unconstitutional in his country   http://www.todayonline.com/world/atheism-unconstitutional An Indian Hindu nationalist...

DUSTIN’ OFF THE DEGREE – The week and the day of worship NEWS The Trump administration is lifting the ban on importing elephant trophies from two countries   http://abcnews.go.com/US/trump-admin-reverse-ban-elephant-trophies-africa/story?id=51178663 A bizarre and meaningless fetal personhood measure has been added to the GOP tax bill   https://www.alternet.org/right-wing/gop-sneaks-creation-fetal-...

DUSTIN’ OFF THE DEGREE – Heresy and Schism NEWS Christian nationalist protests in Poland   http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/12/europe/poland-warsaw-nationalist-march/index.html God’s Army patrolling streets in North Phoenix   http://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/arizona-news/security-or-vigilantism-gods-army-patrolling-the-streets-of-north-phoenix Roy Moore tried to seduce teenage girls in his 30s   https:/...

This week we are joined by Erin Riley and talk about high powered murder machines, Irish nuns blocking principals, the impending doom of the Johnson Amendment, attacks on abortion and birth control, and more. NEWS 8 were killed in the Manhattan truck attack   https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_Lower_Manhattan_attack 26 dead in Texas church shooting   https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/texas-churc...

DUSTIN’ OFF THE DEGREE – Church Governance NEWS A 4’ cross draped in pig parts was left in the parking lot of the Twin Falls Islamic Center.   http://magicvalley.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/police-investigate-cross-wrapped-in-pig-parts-at-twin-falls/article_78abb1f7-08fa-5eb1-8158-91e254e6b19f.html Mom who was charged in her daughter’s female genital mutilation is complaining about the ankle b...

DUSTIN’ OFF THE DEGREE – Contraceptives, Abortion, and Religion NEWS Trump says that Pence wants to hang all gay people   http://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-says-mike-pence-wants-hang-all-gay-people-685759 According to a lawsuit, support of Trump needs the same protection that religion has   https://www.salon.com/2017/10/17/maga-hat-lawsuit-greg-piatek-the-happiest-hour/ Indiana county ended nee...

We are joined by Mikey Pullman @MikeyPullman NEWS Trump claimed to have spoken with the president of the US Virgin Islands   http://www.newsweek.com/trump-doesnt-know-hes-president-us-virgin-islands-684308 Trump spoke at the Family Research Counsel’s Values Voters Summit   http://www.npr.org/2017/10/13/557459193/trump-set-to-address-values-voter-summit-for-first-time-as-president Trump wants to sh...

This week we are joined by Erin Riley. DUSTIN’ OFF THE DEGREE – Faith, Works, Grace, and Will NEWS FFRF has won their housing allowance lawsuit again.   https://ffrf.org/news/news-releases/item/30540-ffrf-wins-major-housing-allowance-challenge-again Cardinal Burke says that people in same sex relationships shouldn’t be allowed around children.   http://www.starobserver.com.au/news/international-ne...

The Right to Reason http://therighttoreason.podbean.com/e/11-liberals-vs-conservatives-atheist-nomads/ Drama in the atheist community SSA FBB Mythinformation Conference DUSTIN’ OFF THE DEGREE – Signs of the Times NEWS Puerto Rico   https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/donald-trump-helps-suffering-puerto-ricans-by-throwing-paper-towels-at-them_us_59d3db64e4b0218923e5b4f7 Las Vegas   https://en.wiki...

NFL protests Prince Harry made sign of the devil while meeting Melania Trump   http://jezebel.com/conspiracy-prince-harry-meets-melania-makes-the-sign-1818693372 14 year old JW forced to accept blood transfusion by Quebec court   http://montrealgazette.com/news/14-year-old-jehovahs-witness-forced-to-receive-blood-transfusion Saudi cleric thinks women have a quarter of a brain   http://stepfeed.com...

DUSTIN’ OFF THE DEGREE – Communion New Patrons  Kim  John Feedback  John via the website  From Anonymous via email NEWS Rapture on September 23?   http://www.disclose.tv/news/bible_prophecy_predicts_the_rapture_on_september_23_2017/140276 Jewish lesbian dismissed from volunteering at Texas church   http://www.newsweek.com/hate-crime-lgbt-community-texas-666451 Pope admits Vatican has a 2000 case s...

Hurricane Relief https://foundationbeyondbelief.org/ http://www.redcross.org/index.jsp DUSTIN’ OFF THE DEGREE – Baptism FEEDBACK Kris Larner via Facebook NEWS Ken Ham blames human sin for hurricanes. Maybe he should read the insurance policies since they’re considered “Acts of God”.   http://www.joemygod.com/2017/09/06/creationist-ken-ham-not-gods-fault-hes-forced-murder-people-hurricanes-fault/ T...

Osteen now thinks the hurricane was part of God’s plan to show that people can handle stuff and then asks for collection plate donations from evacuees https://www.mediaite.com/online/joel-osteen-says-hurricanes-are-gods-way-of-showing-you-can-handle-it-take-it-as-a-compliment/ Texas has now accepted help from Quebec, claims it was a misunderstanding and they still want prayers   http://www.cbc.ca/...

Atheist Comedy Experience Humanist Disaster Relief State Department Science Envoy resigned   http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/23/politics/science-envoy-impeach-resignation-letter/index.html Joe Kennedy lost his appeal   http://komonews.com/news/local/appeals-court-turns-down-praying-bremerton-coach Clark County passes inclusive invocation guidelines   http://www.columbian.com/news/2017/aug/22/clark-coun...

In this week’s episode we are joined by Mikey Pullman and talk about the news and the Chick Tract he got from a US Army Lt Col. Check out his blog post about it . NEWS Trump doubles down on both sides, blames the “alt-left”   http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-pol-alt-left-20170816-story.html Jeffress: “Not a racist bone in his body”   http://www.rightwingwatch.org/post/robert-jeffress-defends-tr...

Alisha Donahue and Jynx Jenkins met as contestants in a stand-up comedy competition in 2013 and started the Lady Bizness Podcast and comedy duo the same year. They are also a regular part of the Atheist Comedy Experience lineup in Boise, performing as their alter egos Lordy Bizness. They also host the open mic night at Liquid Laughs in boise at 7:30 PM on Wednesdays. Lady Bizness Am I Shouting? NE...

DUSTIN’ OFF THE DEGREE – Liar, Lunatic, or Lord NEWS Senior EPA career official resigned in protest   https://thinkprogress.org/epa-southerland-resignation-letter-ca62895b0c47/ The new USDA chief scientist is not a scientist   http://gizmodo.com/trumps-pick-for-usda-chief-scientist-isnt-a-scientist-1797485411 Coast Guard Commandant will not break faith with transgender service members   http://www...

In this week’s episode of the Atheist Nomads we have an interview of Lauren Ell of the Republican Atheist in the second half where she tells us about her organization and we discuss whether conservative politics are compatible with humanism. In the first half we are joined by Gary Mitchel and talk about the latest news, including some of Trump’s BS. You can find Republican Atheists at http://repub...