Best Michael Shermer Podcasts (2024)

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From Hippie to Whole Foods Mogul 1:19:32

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Whole Foods Market’s Cofounder and CEO for 44 years, John Mackey offers an intimate and provocative account of the rise of this iconic company and the personal and spiritual journey that inspired its remarkable impact. The growth of Whole Foods isn’t just a business success story—it’s the story of a retail, cultural, and dietary revolution that has…

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John Mackey’s Journey: From Hippie to Whole Foods Mogul

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss446_John_Mackey_2024_07_09.mp3 Download MP3 Whole Foods Market’s Cofounder and CEO for 44 years, John Mackey offers an intimate and provocative account of the rise of this iconic company and the personal and spiritual journey that inspired its remarkable impact. The growth of Whole Foods isn’t just …

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EP 54: Can God Exist Given the Evil in the World: A Book Debate with Michael Shermer, Gary Whittenberger, and Brian Huffling 14:34

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Is it possible for God to exist given all of the evil in the world? This episode discuss a book debate between Michael Shermer, Gary Whittenberger, and Brian Huffling. God, Evil, and Morality: A Debate: (Affiliate Link) https://amzn.to/3Vz8IXY Discussion with Michael Shermer: https://brianhuffling.com/debates/…

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Is our metaphysics beholden to common sense? | Fragments and reality with Michael Della Rocca, Timothy Maudlin, Kathleen Higgins 42:06

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Should we follow our philosophical conclusions wherever they take us? Or is there a hard wall of common sense that we are beholden to? Listen to some of today's leading philosophers in science and metaphysics as they talk it out! Tim Maudlin is Professor of Philosophy at New York University as well as the Founder/Director of the John Bell Institute…

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Catherine Austin Fitts 2:13:48

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The walls are of Joe Biden’s presidency are collapsing. His Big Lie is exposed more every day as calls increase for cognitive testing.Our guest Catherine Austin Fitts is back to discuss Bobby Kennedy’s views on Gaza, navigating the crazy while building wealth and the story of the cellist and the nightingale. Follow Trish on X @woodreporting Website…

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On the 'demons' of science | Jimena Canales interview 21:13

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Have you heard of Descartes' 'demon'? How can a mythical creature inform scientific progress? What is real? Listen in to find out! Join award-winning science historian Jimena Canales in this studio interview as she discusses the process of discovery and the nature of the unknown in science. Jimena Canales is a pioneering historian of science and an…

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Aella — From a Christian Upbringing to Sex Work 1:21:12

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Aella is a writer, blogger, data analyst, and sex worker who has written extensively about the psychology and economics of online sex work, conducting extensive surveys and research in order to understand the ecosystem of sex workers. She grew up in Idaho as the oldest of three daughters of conservative parents who were part of a community of funda…

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Aella — From a Christian Upbringing to Sex Work

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss445_Aella_2024_07_02.mp3 Download MP3 Aella is a writer, blogger, data analyst, and sex worker who has written extensively about the psychology and economics of online sex work, conducting extensive surveys and research in order to understand the ecosystem of sex workers. She grew up in Idaho as the…

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EP 57: Why I Left the Word Faith Movement | Heresy and Danger in Christian Theology 39:25

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What is the Word Faith movement and why did I leave it? Word Faith teachers such as Kenneth Copeland have made some of the most heretical and outlandish statements regarding God, Jesus, and man. Check out this episode to hear some of those statements and see what the problem with the Word Faith movement is. Affiliate Links to Books A Different Gosp…

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EP 56: A Christian Analysis of the 1st Presidential Debate 17:56

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How should Christians think about the presidential debate, the candidates, and the issues? This episode examines some of the issues that were brought up in the debate from a Christian perspective.By J. Brian Huffling

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EP 55: 4 Objections to Molinism 28:31

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Molinism, while not new, has become a popular theological position which tries to show how God can be soveriegn and omniscient while also allowing man to have free will. In this episode I explain what Molinism is and offer 4 obejctions to it. Affiliate Links to Books "On Divine Foreknowledge: Part 4 of the Concordia" by Louis de Molina: https://amz…

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Nathan Law — Hong Kong’s Turmoil: Insights from an Exiled Political Leader

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss444_Nathan_Law_2024_06_29.mp3 Download MP3 Nathan Law is a young Hong Kong activist, currently in exile and based in London. During the Umbrella Movement in 2014, Nathan was one of the five representatives who took part in the dialogue with the government, debating political reform. Upholding non-vi…

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Hong Kong’s Turmoil: Insights from an Exiled Political Leader 1:17:22

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Nathan Law is a young Hong Kong activist, currently in exile and based in London. During the Umbrella Movement in 2014, Nathan was one of the five representatives who took part in the dialogue with the government, debating political reform. Upholding non-violent civic actions, Nathan, Joshua Wong and other student leaders founded Demosistō in 2016 …

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Scott Atlas Strikes Back 1:53:07

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Trish discovers some odd entries in Joe Biden’s White House medical files that point to a possible cover-up — especially given his tragic and horrifying performance in last night's debate. Plus Scott Atlas speaks out about being smeared, in light of revelations that prove even more solidly he was right about COVID-19 all along. Follow Trish on X @w…

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Living Constitutionally: One Man’s Humble Quest to Follow the Constitution’s Original Meaning 1:35:47

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A.J. Jacobs learned the hard way that donning a tricorne hat and marching around Manhattan with a 1700s musket will earn you a lot of strange looks. In the wake of several controversial rulings by the Supreme Court and the ongoing debate about how the Constitution should be interpreted, Jacobs set out to understand what it means to live by the Cons…

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FREEDOM FLIGHT: JULIAN ASSANGE 1:10:47

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Overnight, news broke that Wikileaks founder Julian Assange was on a flight to freedom on the basis of a plea deal that would end six grim years in Belmarsh Prison. With a stop on a remote American territory to ratify the deal for time served, he’s off again to reunite with his wife and children in Australia. Kit Klarenberg is British journalist, l…

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Philosophy's linguistic turn: Was it a mistake? | Hilary Lawson, Michael Potter, John Searle 42:28

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Is the real world unreachable due to the mediation of language? Or has the linguistic turn in philosophy and academia gone too far? Looking for a link we mentioned? It's here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimes Join post-realist philosopher Hilary Lawson, professor of logic Michael Potter and philosopher of language John Searle as they discuss…

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A.J. Jacobs — Living Constitutionally: One Man’s Humble Quest to Follow the Constitution’s Original Meaning

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss443_A.J._Jacobs_2024_06_25.mp3 Download MP3 A.J. Jacobs learned the hard way that donning a tricorne hat and marching around Manhattan with a 1700s musket will earn you a lot of strange looks. In the wake of several controversial rulings by the Supreme Court and the ongoing debate about how the Cons…

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EP 53: Apologists, Don't Do This with the Moral Argument 5:48

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The moral argument is a good argument, but we cannot make this often made mistake.By J. Brian Huffling

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EP 52: C. S. Lewis and God 11:40

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What did C. S. Lewis say about God? He was a prolific writer and made several interesting and good arguments for God's existence and Christianity. Classic Christian Thinkers (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3VBF3hR Mere Christianity (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3VBF3hRBy J. Brian Huffling

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EP 51: Wanna Bet God Exists? Blaise Pascal and the Wager Argument 15:40

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Blaise Pascal made a wager for God's existence. Check out what he has to say about that in this episode.By J. Brian Huffling

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EP 50: What do Military Chaplains Do? 20:27

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What do military chaplains do? Can they pray in Jesus' name? Why does the military even have chaplains? Check out this episode to find out!By J. Brian Huffling

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EP 49: John Calvin and Calvinism 18:35

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John Calvin is one of the most divisive theolgians in church history. What does he teach and what is Calvinism? Affiliate Links: Classic Christian Thinkers Book: https://amzn.to/3JUem1m The Extent of the Atonement: https://amzn.to/3Qz4Iow The Death Christ Died: https://amzn.to/4bv27ns Calvin's Institutes: https://amzn.to/4bxsxVZ…

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EP 48: Why Christians Can't Avoid Philosophy 31:57

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Some Christians argue that philosophy is pagan and bad. Is this true? Did Paul use philosophy? Can we really avoid it? In this episode, I argue that the Bible does not argue against philosophy and that it is actually impossible not to do.By J. Brian Huffling

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EP 47: Matin Luther and the Protestant Reformation 15:56

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Martin Luther reshaped Christian theology as a leading reformer. His reformation influenced many areas of life. Every Christian should be familiar with him and his legacy. Classic Christian Thinkers: (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/3Pw2yW5By J. Brian Huffling

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EP 46: Is Thomas Aquinas the Greatest Christian Philosopher? 29:26

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Thomas Aquinas is often regarded as one of, if not the, greatest Christian philosopher. He has written prolifically on many areas of the faith and his works is still written about today. In this talk we look at a few of his contributions. Affiliate links: Classic Christian Thinkers: https://amzn.to/3Pw2yW5 Aquinas: A Beginner's Guide: https://amzn.…

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EP 45: Does God Exist? Anselm and the Ontological Argument 12:37

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Does God exist? Anselm is famous for his ontological argument (the argument from being). It is possibly the most controversial argument for God, but does the argument work? Affiliate link to book: https://amzn.to/3Pdc9RGBy J. Brian Huffling

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EP 44: Is God the Cause of Morality? Critiquing a Standard View of Divine Command Theory 24:27

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Most Christians (Jews and Muslims) think that God causes morality either through divine commands or through his nature being the moral standard. This podcast critiques that view and offers a natural law approach that rejects God being a moral being. God, Evil, and Morality: A Debate (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3ToHfIy…

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EP 43: A Response to Bill Maher's Documentary "Religulous" 25:04

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Bill Maher makes many explosive and controversial claims about religion. How should Christians respond? Affiliate links to books: The Gospel and the Greeks: https://amzn.to/4bB2RZr The Jesus Legend: https://amzn.to/4bAAMRXBy J. Brian Huffling

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EP 42: Augustine on God, Predestination, and Evil 11:22

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Was Augustine the greatest Christian theologian? What did he say about God, predestination, and evil? Check out this episode to find out. Affiliate link to Classic Christian Thinkers: https://amzn.to/3znD6NiBy J. Brian Huffling

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Lemuria: A True Story of a Fake Place 1:14:33

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Is Lemuria a real place, or the fever dream of crackpots, mystics, conspiracy theorists, and Bigfoot hunters? Below the waters where the Pacific and Indian Oceans lies a lost continent. One of hopes and dreams that housed a race of beings that arrived from foreign planets and from which sprang humanity, religion, civilization, and our modern world.…

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Justin McHenry — Lemuria: A True Story of a Fake Place

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss442_Justin_McHenry_2024_06_22.mp3 Download MP3 Is Lemuria a real place, or the fever dream of crackpots, mystics, conspiracy theorists, and Bigfoot hunters? Below the waters where the Pacific and Indian Oceans lies a lost continent. One of hopes and dreams that housed a race of beings that arrived f…

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Vera Sharav: A Holocaust Survivor Uses the “G” Word 1:48:33

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Holocaust survivor and important C-19 dissident Vera Sharav comes out to say that, sadly, she must call out a “genocide” in Gaza, and why she cannot stay silent. She and Trish discuss what lead up to her decision to speak, and the similarities between the messaging around Israel/Gaza and C 19. And Trish unpacks the absurdities of the latest Munk de…

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Loving oneself and loving others | Carol Gilligan, Katarzyna de Lazari-Radek, Richard Wrangham 58:13

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How much should we really value altruism? Looking for a link we mentioned? It's here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimes From charity-givers, to those who sacrifice themselves in war for others, we see altrusim and selflessness as virtues to be applauded. Those who take no heed of their own interests are highly praised in Western culture. But …

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Michelle Dowd — Forager: Field Notes for Surviving a Family Cult

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss441_Michelle_Dowd_2024_06_18.mp3 Download MP3 As a child, Michelle Dowd grew up on a mountain in the Angeles National Forest. She was born into an ultra-religious cult, “The Field,” started in the 1930s by her grandfather, who convinced generations of young male followers that he would live five hun…

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Born into a Cult (Michelle Dowd) 1:09:47

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Michelle Dowd was born into an ultra-religious cult, “The Field,” started in the 1930s by her grandfather, who convinced generations of young male followers that he would live five hundred years and ascend to the heavens when doomsday came. Michelle Dowd is a professor of journalism at Chaffey College and contributor to The New York Times, Alpinist…

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