Friendly Atheist Podcast

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free AND VIDEO 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.— Univ. of Oklahoma punishes instructor for failing Christian student who didn't do the assignment. (0:55)— Pete Hegseth is waging a pointless and damaging war on military chaplains. (19:30)— Mayor criticized for preaching bigotry during secretly recorded speech to high school club. (45:30)— Texas city blocks Christian pastor's invocation after his open support for a Pride event. (1:18:40)— Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders turned a holiday email to state employees into a Christian sermon. (1:32:20)This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free AND VIDEO 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.— Oklahoma's Supreme Court overturns Ryan Walters' Bible-heavy Social Studies standards. (0:41)— Former Christian college administrator indicted for lying to cops in sex abuse investigation. (18:06)— Rachel Laser’s USCIRF appointment brings church-state separation back to the table. (32:54) — America isn't in the midst of a religious revival—and the numbers prove it. (49:42)— Australian court awards abuse survivor $1.5 million—and exposes Jehovah's Witnesses' cover-up. (1:00:35)— Ohio Republicans advance bill that would flood schools with Ten Commandments posters. (1:17:56)— An Arizona Republican is trying to force Creationism back into science classes. (1:24:11)This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free AND VIDEO 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 Christian mom who tried to ban LGBTQ books just got arrested for kidnapping her own daughter. (0:20)— Will the Maine Supreme Court allow a mother to keep harming her daughter with religion? (20:10)— Ohio appellate court lets makeshift church challenge local fire codes on religious grounds. (46:31)— Four Christian pastors want their faith to override public safety concerns in a Colorado park. (1:05:05)— Taxpayer dollars, Christian lies: What Alabama’s voucher program really buys. (1:15:41)— Utah high school blasted for sermon-like video blaming "sin of laziness" for mental health struggles. (1:29:35)This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free AND VIDEO 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.— She turned in a Bible sermon instead of an essay and failed. Now conservatives say she’s the victim. (3:06)— A Minnesota church told kids to hug and forgive their abuser. Then he found more victims. (44:15)— Because of religion, a West Virginia judge just torched the state's best public health policy. (58:40)— Florida Attorney General declares war on adults-only holiday drag show. (1:06:18)— Religious leaders demand "immediate cancellation" of "Merry Gothmas" festival. (1:16:11)— Texas families file class action lawsuit to halt Ten Commandments display in every school district. (1:19:49)— UK Supreme Court strikes down N. Ireland's pro-Christian Religious Education curriculum. (1:23:29)This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marissa Franks Burt, a novelist and co-author of "The Myth of Good Christian Parenting," dives deep into the troubling aspects of evangelical parenting. She discusses how strict authority and compliance methods prevalent in evangelical circles often lead to harm, questioning the validity of popular figures like James Dobson. Marissa reveals the blurred lines between discipline and abuse, highlighting research on the negative impacts of corporal punishment. She also notes a rising movement within Christianity rejecting harmful practices, urging a return to more compassionate teachings.

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free AND VIDEO 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 will be speaking in St. Louis this weekend for the Ethical Society of St. Louis. Events are free to the public. COME!— Supreme Court declines case involving loudspeaker prayers at high school football games. (1:45)— The Catholic League’s Epstein defense is even worse than you think. (21:45)— New Hampshire town pulls plug on open forum after Satanists hoist flag. (40:26)— How the Assemblies of God became a safe haven for sexual predators. (49:15)— Colorado’s “first public Christian school” isn't a mistake. It's a test case. (1:05:15)— Florida's proposed loyalty oath for educators would ban atheists from becoming teachers. (1:13:40)— U.S. Catholic bishops double down on anti-trans policies in new hospital rules. (1:18:00)This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free AND VIDEO 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 TikToker is exposing churches that refuse to help a hungry baby. (2:32)— Axios tried to shame Christian U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico—and ended up exposing itself. (24:30)— Texas sues school district for following the law and not posting the Ten Commandments. (54:17) — Anti-abortion conservatives in Australia tried to turn a mother’s tragedy into a political game. (1:05:09)— Texas’ third-largest school district just rejected Christian extremism on the board of trustees. (1:19:00)— Pumpkin Palooza panic: How a cross-carved gourd sparked a mini culture war. (1:28:30)This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free AND VIDEO 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.— JD Vance wants his Hindu wife to convert. It’s Christian Nationalism: Home Edition. (5:09)— How the American Humanist Association is empowering a new wave of atheist content creators. (30:36)— Florida Republicans are furious that Muslims are using a voucher program meant to boost Christianity. (52:30)— Texas Supreme Court says faith-based bigotry by judges doesn't violate ethics rules. (1:04:55)— Federal judge rules against defiant teacher who refused to remove crucifix from classroom. (1:18:20)This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free AND VIDEO 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.— Donor pulls scholarships after University of Arkansas Fayetteville posts Ten Commandments. (1:05)— Christian HVAC tech fired after invoking the "Billy Graham Rule" sues employer. (11:08)— The leader of the Anglican Church of North America is mired in a sexual misconduct scandal. (28:45)— Indiana's Christian Nationalist Lt. Gov. says Zohran Mamdani wants to “force his values” on NYC. (44:19)— Colorado’s “first public Christian school” is a constitutional disaster waiting to happen. (58:19)— Christian Nationalist linked to Pete Hegseth defends slavery as "not inherently evil." (1:15:53)— The Republican war on science is rapidly becoming a public health emergency. (1:30:21)This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free AND VIDEO 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.— Pastor publicly shames woman for donating “only” $1,235 to his church. (2:40)— How megachurches twist the Bible to defend billionaires and wealth inequality. (19:04)— Sen. John Barrasso targets American Atheists in bizarre smear of "No Kings" protests. (39:33)— Pastor who condemned book with gay characters charged with sexually assaulting child from church. (50:09)— Judge blocks taxpayer-funded Catholic statues from going up at police HQ in Quincy, MA. (57:48)— South Carolina bars atheist from serving as election worker unless he swears oath to God. (1:08:44)This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.