Friendly Atheist Podcast

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 was unfired. (8:35)SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/atheist and get 10% off your first month. (34:58)— New Zealand report finds 200,000 abuse victims in care of state, faith-based groups. (35:57)— A Texas public school superintendent won't stop promoting Christianity at work. (50:17)— Tennessee district owes over $15,000 after illegally thwarting After School Satan Club. (1:06:40)— Survey: 37% of Americans are Creationists (but a record-high 24% accept reality). (1:12:16)SPONSOR: Sign up for ButcherBox today by going to Butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly at checkout to get $30 off your first box! 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 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 godless": Why a MAGA spokeswoman's attack makes no sense. (21:25)— Former Southern Baptist leader accused of sexual assault: At least it wasn't "adultery." (28:02)— Democrats to IRS: Investigate right-wing groups that pretend to be "churches." (1:01:15)— Oklahoma superintendent rejects Bibles in schools despite Ryan Walters' demands. (1:13:59)— Kentucky church shuts down after pastor charged with child sex abuse. (1:20:01)SPONSOR: Go to Butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year, plus $30 off! SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/atheist and get on your way to being your best self. Plus, get 10% off your first month with that link. 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 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)— 14 Christians go on trial in Australia after "faith-healing" death of 8-year-old girl. (35:20)— Texas pastor fined after illegally using church donations to boost his city council campaign. (41:45)— Canadian megachurch halts services after insurers pull sex abuse coverage. (51:00)— LifeWise Academy sues Ohio man who posted their entire Bible curriculum online. (58:33)— Oklahoma Dept. of Education will force teachers to use the Bible in public schools. (1:15:25)— "God's Not Dead 5," a film no one asked for, already has a trailer. (1:31:22)— Two influential atheist groups are in court battling over one man's large donations. (1:37:23)SPONSOR: Go to Butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year, plus $30 off! 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 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 salmon in every box for an entire year, plus $20 off! 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 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 down with someone like me.SPONSOR: Celebrate Independence Day by going to Butcherbox.com/friendly and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year. Use code friendly60 to get an additional $20 off your first three orders! 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 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 friendly at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year, plus $20 off! 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 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)— A sham medical group put out an anti-trans statement. Conservatives took the bait. (38:42)— A Kansas pastor checked out a library's LGBTQ books so no one could read them. (50:59)— Christian foster parents sue Vermont after getting rejected for faith-based bigotry. (1:10:30)SPONSOR: Go to Butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year, plus $20 off! 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 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. (13:00)— Voucher programs are expanding, propping up religious schools with tax dollars. (32:00)— Southwest Airlines: We didn't fire that flight attendant because of her Christianity. (42:44)— Christian zealot who destroyed Satanic display in Iowa Capitol accepts plea deal. (56:35)SPONSOR: Celebrate Father's Day by going to Butcherbox.com/friendly and use code FRIENDLY60 at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year. Plus use code FRIENDLY60 to get an additional $20 off your first three orders. Again, that's Butcherbox.com/friendly and use code FRIENDLY60! 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 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. (17:47)— The Texas GOP's proposed platform would force the Bible in schools. (31:20)— Texas found a devious way to get the Bible in front of elementary school students. (49:19)— Parting words from Geoff Schroeder, the only openly atheist Republican lawmaker in the country. (1:12:57)SPONSOR: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly and choose salmon, chicken breast, or steak tips FREE in every order for a year, plus get $20 off your first order! 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 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 Alabama principal let a preacher "talk about Jesus" at a mental health assembly. (51:35)— GOP still claims, without evidence, the State Department is "promoting atheism." (1:00:40)— Census shock: Majority of Scottish people say they have "no religion." (1:24:19)SPONSOR: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly and choose salmon, chicken breast, or steak tips FREE in every order for a year, plus get $20 off your first order! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.