Best ANTITHÈSE Podcasts (2024)

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Antitheism 6:56

2+ y ago6:56

6:56

While Christian apologetics often focuses on agnosticism and atheism, we are faced with the increasing challenge of anti-theism. What is this and how does it manifest itself? If you enjoyed this podcast, you can find the transcript at: https://wp.me/pdm4w-1AV And, while you are at it, you might enjoy Pastor Win's blog at: preacherwin.com --- Suppor…

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TSP217: We're Back: A Covid Story (Part 2) 1:09:48

3+ y ago1:09:48

1:09:48

I also could have called this: "What I Did During My Yearly Quarantine" or "Covid-stravaganza". Basically, after almost a year of not recording due to quarantines and being super busy with work, your hosts, Chad and Amanda, are finally back together to start recording about the state of the world. Since we have been away so long and we are sure eve…

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TSP216: We're Back: A Covid Story (Part 1) 1:10:48

3+ y ago1:10:48

1:10:48

I also could have called this: "What I Did During My Yearly Quarantine" or "Covid-stravaganza". Basically, after almost a year of not recording due to quarantines and being super busy with work, your hosts, Chad and Amanda, are finally back together to start recording about the state of the world. Since we have been away so long and we are sure eve…

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TSP215: A Dive into Amish Culture 1:00:36

4+ y ago1:00:36

1:00:36

By Chad Huber

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TSP214: Mental Breakdown in a Meijer 1:09:16

4+ y ago1:09:16

1:09:16

By Chad Huber

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TSP213: Here's Some Content 34:31

4+ y ago34:31

34:31

By Chad Huber

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TSP212: Lightning Round News 43:11

4+ y ago43:11

43:11

By Chad Huber

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TSP211: The First One of 2020 59:46

4+ y ago59:46

59:46

By Chad Huber

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TSP210: Period Huts Are Still a Thing?! 55:00

4+ y ago55:00

55:00

This week we speak on a question Elizabeth Warren got about atheists, A woman harassed by American Airlines for a Satan shirt, Period Huts, and more. Elizabeth Warren Was Asked About Her Plan to Protect “the Rights of Atheists” | Hemant Mehta | Friendly Atheist | Patheos A Woman Wore A "Hail Satan" T-Shirt On A Plane. American Airlines Forced Her T…

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TSP209: Christmas in Cages 42:50

4+ y ago42:50

42:50

This week we do as close to a Christmas episode as we are getting this year. Several stories with a holiday theme including secular holiday displays at state capitals to nativity scenes in cages. We also talk about a giant baby Jesus statue that looks like Phil Collins Atheists Won Seven of the Eight Holiday Display Slots in the Iowa Capitol | Hema…

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TSP208: Free Birth Control for Grade Schoolers 48:59

4+ y ago48:59

48:59

We are all over the place in this episode which includes a story about a kid bringing a flyer home about free birth control. We mention the rapper T.I. And his daughter which prompts Amanda to give a quick sex ed lesson. We also talk about a pastor that is selling his playtime mansion only because he lost his tax-exempt status on it and the reasoni…

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TSP207: Kanye is the new Joel Osteen 52:29

4+ y ago52:29

52:29

Kanye West is trying to become the next Joel Osteen and we want no part of it. Levar Burton also has a few things to say about people like Kanye and Donald Trump. Finally, Chick-fil-a is back in the news for flip flopping back and forth on donations to anti-LGBT foundations. uproxx.com - Kanye West Said He Might Change His Name To Christian Genius …

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TSP206: Pretentiousness 48:36

4+ y ago48:36

48:36

This is the second episode in our first night back in a month. This time we at least have some set stories to talk about. We go off on a few tangents including changing the pronunciation of words to sound smarter. We begin with Amanda story of a stray dog that showed up on her doorstep. It's a fun one. A Kind Priest Brings Stray Dogs To Mass So The…

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TSP205: Back from Hiatus 57:09

4+ y ago57:09

57:09

We are back after an impromptu month from of recording. This episode is just a mashup of conversation as we try to get back into the groove. The impeachment process is moving forward and we are frankly quite tired of hearing and talking about it. But we are pushing forward. Deutsche Bank Might Have Destroyed Physical Copies of Trump's Tax Returns, …

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TSP204: It's The Orphan in Real Life 1:01:34

4+ y ago1:01:34

1:01:34

Chad rages over a video of a bigoted parent at a LGBT inclusiveness event at a school. A high school teacher is in trouble about comments about the Confederate flag. We discuss a story of a person that claims to be a child but may really be an adult and a stepmother in trouble for being accidentally topless in front of her step-children. Amanda als…

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TSP203: The Jenga Tower of Corruption is Falling 57:17

4+ y ago57:17

57:17

This week we dive into everything we have missed over the past couple of weeks involving the impeachment saga and the infamous phone call between Trump and the Ukrainian president. We also try to cast who would play Trump in his biopic. ** I'm not including any links this time around because this thing is moving so fast everything I have is probabl…

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TSP202: How Depression Affects Everyone Around You 1:05:56

4+ y ago1:05:56

1:05:56

This week we speak about a pastor, Jarrid Wilson, the lost his life due to depression. Chad gives his own take on depression and how it affects more than just the person that has it. Amanda also gives her top 4 moments in schadenfreude from this month. We also speculate about what will happen to Trump in terms of impeachment. #GreatJoys: Parents re…

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TSP201: Chad's Evening with Jaclyn Glenn 1:01:20

4+ y ago1:01:20

1:01:20

Chad gives his review of the Imperfectly Human Tour staring Jaclyn Glenn and Future Sunsets. (Spoiler: It was amazing.) Then we deep dive into how corrupt Jerry Falwell, Jr. is and how he is using Liberty University for monetary and political gain. Then we talk a little bit about Brett Kavanaugh being in the news again one year later for the same t…

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TSP200: A History of The Secular Perspective Podcast 1:42:09

5y ago1:42:09

1:42:09

The podcast has now reached its 200th official episode not counting bonus episodes we have done over the years. Amanda thought this would be a good time to look back at the first episodes we recorded together, but I went further and am doing a history of the show grabbing random silly clips from here and there. I also give a few stats and give a br…

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TSP199: The "Born Schizophrenic" Controversy 1:03:34

5y ago1:03:34

1:03:34

This week we dive into a woman running for a city council that really sticks her bigoted foot in her mouth. We also discuss Gaylord Grace Baptist Church in Michigan and blog that uncovers a lot of abuse that happened there. Then we deep dive into Susan Schofield and the craziness that is her abuse of her kids for YouTube entertainment. Finally, we …

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TSP198: Surviving the Game, with Deplorables 55:55

5y ago55:55

55:55

Someone had the nerve to make a movie about liberal “Elites” hunting down the “Deplorable” Trump supporters because that is the world we live in now. We also run through a wide variety of other stories and start with talking about Chad’s falling Porch. The actual show starts about 5 minutes in if you feel the need to skip that part. Movie Showing E…

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TSP197: A More Sober Look at the News 1:01:27

5y ago1:01:27

1:01:27

Two weeks since we last recorded an episode and Jeffrey Epstein is dead by suicide. We’ve had more mass shootings and Mitch McConnell refuses to do anything to help. Plus Shell employees were required to attend a Trump if they wanted to be paid for the day. Amanda also reviews Kathy Griffin's documentary about her harassment from the Trump administ…

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TSP196: Drinking Our Way Through the News 57:07

5y ago57:07

57:07

Warning: We have been drinking a little bit before recording this one, and it really shows by the end. Apologies if it’s really bad. In this episode, we dive into the Jeffrey Epstein saga. Then we talk about Joshua Harris coming out as a “non-Christian” and some fallout from that. Then Chad does a quick review on a new game called “Church in the Da…

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TSP195: Last Month in Racism 53:40

5y ago53:40

53:40

After having not recorded a new episode for almost a month, Chad and Amanda are back to recap all of the racist things that have happened in our country while we were gone. There really was too much to get to in this one. https://www.theindychannel.com/news/local-news/fired-cathedral-high-school-teacher-sues-archdiocese-of-indianapolis https://www.…

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TSP194: Chad is Not a Psychopath 55:56

5y ago55:56

55:56

Amanda tried to give Chad a personality test and screws it up in the process. Then we Catch up with the NXIVM cult, NRA TV being shut down, A Missionary the caused the deaths of 2 kids, and Jerry Falwell, Jr.’s craziness involving a pool boy. NXIVM Cult trial: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/nxivm-keith-raniere-guilty_n_5d0a839ae4b06ad4d25a6ac0 NRA …

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TSP193: Near Death Experiences 1:05:23

5y ago1:05:23

1:05:23

This week Ivanka Trump was supper awkward trying to fit in with actual world leaders. We talk about E Jean Carroll and her accusations against Donald Trump and compare it to his own words. Then we dive into what happens to people when they have a near death experience. We also talk about a mentally disabled woman who is having an abortion forced up…

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TSP192: Teacher and Student Scandal in Michigan 1:09:40

5y ago1:09:40

1:09:40

This episode we are are all over the place. From Jill Duggar's marriage advice to a former teacher at Amanda’s high school that has a trove of allegations against him for inappropriate relationships with students. https://www.yahoo.com/gma/former-sheriffs-deputy-arrested-connection-parkland-school-shooting-203100791--abc-news-topstories.html https:…

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TSP191: Pride Weekend 2019 56:06

5y ago56:06

56:06

Amanda went to the Pride Festival in Indianapolis again this year and speaks about it. Chad Went to Indy PopCon and won another award for the show. This week we dive into some current news dealing with the LGBT community. https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/2019/05/24/ark-encounter-owners-sue-over-rain-damage/1220627001 https://gritpost.com/…

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TSP190: Haunted Houses and Frat Houses 48:46

5y ago48:46

48:46

This episode rounds out a trilogy of episodes we did in a marathon recording session with Amanda monopolizing the mic most of the time. In this episode, we dive into a couple of topics that are not something we would normally talk about but seemed to really grab her attention. We talk about the life of paranormal investigator Lorraine Warren who re…

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TSP189: Amanda Goes on an Adventure 52:27

5y ago52:27

52:27

Amanda has decided to share a very personal story of the time she needed an abortion. Chad just tags along for the ride for most of this episode but decides to share the story of getting a vasectomy since it is the closest thing he has to compare. Trigger warning: We probably share way too many details in our stories on this one. But it helps reall…

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TSP188: Alabama Proves Why it is 50th in Education 57:27

5y ago57:27

57:27

This past week Alabama and Georgia passed some pretty strict new laws in regard to abortion rights and we aren’t having it. I know we have talked about this a lot lately, but it is a pretty big deal to us. We start the show with a couple of new stories in regards to Catholic child abuse scandals and then dive into the very recent news regarding abo…

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TSP187: Hail Satan? 1:02:55

5y ago1:02:55

1:02:55

The Satanic Temple is now tax exempt and has its own documentary. Scientologists have a measles outbreak on a cruise ship. Homeschooling parents get life in prison for torture. Scientists activate dead pig brains. And we also talk about the new documentary on Netflix Break the House. https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2019/04/28/satanists-sue-mn-t…

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TSP186: Early Attacks on Buttigieg 46:33

5y ago46:33

46:33

We start off with some talk about Bill Barr and his ghosting of Congress. Then we dive in to Jacob Wohl and his smear campaign again Pete Buttigieg. https://www.elle.com/culture/career-politics/a27335178/kamala-harris-bill-barr-senate-hearing/? https://finance.yahoo.com/news/rod-rosenstein-submits-letter-resignation-213350466.html? https://www.yaho…

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TSP185: Six Weeks is not Viable. 46:39

5y ago46:39

46:39

With Ohio now banning abortions after 6 weeks we dive, yet again, into the abyss of pro-life versus pro-choice and how many states are now using 6 weeks as a benchmark. We end with a quick discussion about New York City, anti-vaxxers and the measles. https://m.theepochtimes.com/federal-appeals-court-upholds-law-to-defund-planned-parenthood_2835043.…

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TSP184: The Fox Virus 1:20:53

5y ago1:20:53

1:20:53

We start with Amanda asking Chad for some family advice. Then we dive into what happens when the people you love are exposed to way too much conservative media. We also lightly touch on how the Christian right is trying to change America into a theocracy through carefully worded laws. We end with nun on nun sexual abuse. https://hopeforourtimes.com…

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TSP183: Issues with Leggings and Porn Access 1:03:08

5y ago1:03:08

1:03:08

We have a couple stories out of Indiana again. The bigger stories we talk about though are about a Catholic university banning online porn on campus and one woman’s desire to make leggings go away. I was surprised at how long we were actually able to talk about this. https://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2019/03/27/indiana-shooter-drill-prop…

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TSP182 Buttigeig vs Pence 50:52

5y ago50:52

50:52

We start with a lot of talk about chicken and a band that we saw over the weekend. Donald Trump is shaking things up again by firing Kirstjen Neilsen and Secret Service Director, Randolph Alles. We slightly touch on Joe Biden’s heaving touching. Then we get into comparisons between Pete Buttigieg and Mike Pence and Trump. https://www.indystar.com/s…

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TSP181: Keeping it Close to Home 41:02

5y ago41:02

41:02

This week we cover a few stories based around Indiana. We have another fired faculty member from Roncalli Catholic High School, Changes to drivers licenses, and active shooter drills gone wrong. We also finish with some Toxic Ash Wednesday ashes that burned people. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/teachers-shot-active-shooter-drill_n_5c93fc99e4b0a632…

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TSP180: Just a Rough Weekend All Around 47:28

5y ago47:28

47:28

We really got beat up, emotionally, over this past weekend. The Mueller report dropped on Friday and we discuss that. But more so than that, we speak on multiple suicides from survivors of mass shootings. Two were students from Parkland, Florida and one a father of a Sandy Hook student. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/22/us/politics/mueller-report-…

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TSP179: Yeeaaaaaahhh, It's Corruption in the USA! 1:05:59

5y ago1:05:59

1:05:59

This week cover a wide variety of topics that touch on some kind of corruption in the USA. We go from the new college admissions scandal to how foreign money is possibly involved with the same sex trafficking massage parlor in Florida that Robert Kraft was caught using. We also touch on a lot of quick updates to other stories from the last couple o…

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TSP177: The Damage Caused by Purity Culture 56:31

5+ y ago56:31

56:31

This week we start with Ellen Page and her beef with Chris Pratt about his churches stance on LGBT people. Then we dive into Purity Culture and the lasting effects it has on people. https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2019/02/12/ellen-page-was-right-to-say-chris-pratt-belongs-to-an-anti-lgbtq-church/ https://www.npr.org/2019/02/21/696537248/alabama…

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TSP178: The Vatican is the Worlds Largest Gay Destination 50:06

5+ y ago50:06

50:06

We dive in yet again into the world of the Catholic church. This time to talk about the number of gay priests in the Catholic Church. We hit on the 2 latest Cardinals to be found guilty of abuse. And finally, talk about a historic nun that faked her own death to escape to a world of lust and debauchery. https://www.indystar.com/story/news/2019/02/1…

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TSP176: Abducted in Plain Sight 52:41

5+ y ago52:41

52:41

We start with a review of this documentary that just released on Netflix. (There are spoilers, so if you are worried about that you can skip to about the 20 minute mark.) We also speak on a fundraiser for Planned Parenthood and Brett Kavanaugh making his own separate descent on a case dealing with abortion laws. We wrap up with abuse that nuns are …

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TSP175:Anti-Rape Vigilantism 1:00:57

5+ y ago1:00:57

1:00:57

It’s Batman for rapists in Bangladesh. There is also a new missionary in trouble for going where he doesn’t belong. We end with a discussion about not handshaking for religious reasons. We do start with talking about Chad’s sick kid so if you do want to skip that the show starts at the 7:25 mark. http://deadstate.org/vaccinations-increase-500-in-an…

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TSP174: What a SUPER-intendent 38:08

5+ y ago38:08

38:08

A superintendent of a school in Indiana was arrested for using her insurance to try to get healthcare for a student in need. We also discuss a gay conversion therapist that has now come out as being gay himself. Measles is making a comeback due to the anti-vaccination movement. And we find more hypocrisy from Christian right. https://cbs4indy.com/2…

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TSP173: Rapist Rappers and Roger Stone 52:47

5+ y ago52:47

52:47

This week we talk about the Roger Stone Arrest and the government reopening. Amanda is still on her soapbox about the Covington High School kids. We ‘rap it up’ with nurse in Arizona accused of rapping a woman in a coma. Turns out he had a Christian rap duo with his sister as well. https://www.npr.org/2019/01/25/615518287/trump-confidant-roger-ston…

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AFT001: What I Did Over Christmas Vacation 58:25

5+ y ago58:25

58:25

Due to the popularity of a bonus episode we did a couple of months ago we are going to begin doing one extra episode each month as a bonus I will call After Hours. In these, we will talk about things we have going on in our personal lives be it just a small antic-dote, or a long-needed vent session. In this first episode, we talk about what happene…

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TSP172: 'Mother' Goes Back to Work 1:16:06

5+ y ago1:16:06

1:16:06

After a month long hiatus, we are finally back. We jump right in to the latest news that has come up in the past week. This includes Karen Pence’s new job at an anti-LGBT Christian School and the Buzzfeed article about Micheal Cohen saying he was directed to lie to Congress. We also dig in to the controversy surrounding some students in MAGA hats a…

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TSP171: Bye Bye 2018, You Can Suck It! 55:49

5+ y ago55:49

55:49

Some far right wingers in the EU are boycotting Toblerone because of Islamophobia. We have discovered that there is a Jewish Santa Claus running around out there. We also discuss the disastrous funeral in Michigan that was ruined by a former coach and the pastor. Salt Bae is put into The Last Supper and people are arrested for it. Finally someone w…

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TSP170: Total Border Wall Funding Live 1:01:36

5+ y ago1:01:36

1:01:36

It’s a new Christmas season with another round of nativity scenes with cages and fences. We also go over a wide range of topics including Maria Butina pleading guilty to being a Russian agent, Cardinal Pell being found guilty of abuse, and funding Trumps border wall. Also included is our live reactions to the senate approving a bill that includes f…

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