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The Non-Prophets

Atheist Community of Austin

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And we are The Non-Prophets!... airing on the first and third Sunday of every month, starting at 3:00 PM Central (01:30-03:00 UTC) on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/thenonprophetsaca. The Non-Prophets focuses on atheism and the separation of church and state. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support.
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Faith on Trial

Iowa Catholic Radio

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Our freedom of conscience and religion is being challenged by laws and regulations being imposed by secular society. Deacon Mike Manno and Gina Noll talk to the top Christian litigators in the nation who have come forward to tell the truth and help defend our faith.
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Explaining Humanist values, how we can live our values to support social justice issues, and responding to science denying Christian Nationalists bent on smashing the wall between church and state. Human problems require human solutions. There will be interviews, from time to time, with Humanists and other secular people in Northwest Ohio and beyond.
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Higher Ground With Billy Hallowell

Washington Times / Billy Hallowell

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Faith. Culture. Politics. Life. Longtime journalist and commentator Billy Hallowell has covered thousands of the biggest faith and culture stories. Now, he's bringing together some of the best reporters, TV hosts, and personalities each week to dive into the most pressing and intriguing issues of the day. "Higher Ground With Billy Hallowell" is a truly unique experience, knocking down the barriers between journalists, media personalities, and the public at large. Each week, guests explain th ...
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Unreasonable

Podcast Unreasonable

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Feeling overwhelmed by the relentless attack on American Democracy by the Religious Right? Welcome to Unreasonable: sane conversations for a country that's lost its friggin' mind. But Unreasonable is more than a podcast. It’s the start of a movement to reverse the inexorable rise of religious fanaticism taking over our government and our lives, on issues from public education, to women’s reproductive health, to the mainstreaming of loud-and-proud racism. Here we not only learn together what ...
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The United States of America was established by God-fearing people and biblical principles. Unfortunately, the modern generations do not believe that God is necessary to guide their lives or their nation. How has this come about? In large part, it is because Christians have lost their zeal for Christ and have separated their spiritual lives from their secular lives. America is in dire need of unity. Unless America experiences revival and Christians start to act Christ-like, America—the last ...
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As Gun Culture dives deeper into the philosophy behind the Human Right to self defense and determination, the Cast and Guests engage in building a closer community through conversation. Shop at www.redactedllc.com Support / Join the Chat at redactedculture.locals.com
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Breaking Binaries

Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan

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Every episode Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan is joined by a different guest to discuss and deconstruct two seemingly oppositional ideas (innocent/guilty, radical/moderate, secular/religious etc). In doing this we consider if things are really so simple, or if seemingly commonsensical binaries actually hides, obscures or allows for much more complicated political dynamics.
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What makes people tick? What are the stories they carry with them? In a world of shouting heads, veteran journalist, radio commentator and novelist Sandip Roy sits down to have real conversations about the fascinating world around us and the people who shape it. Catch these engaging interviews every other Sunday
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A Humanist Podcast from Zimbabwe. Designed to introduce and promote Free-thought and Secular Non-religious perspectives as a viable and more constructive alternative to live a more meaningful life. Primarily hosted by Mxolisi B Masuku and Tauya Chinama
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Faith, Substance and Evidence was born out of a desire to equip today’s Christians, particularly the younger generation, with the knowledge and tools to share the good news of Jesus Christ and defend their faith against the onslaught of secular humanism which permeates America’s education and entertainment industries.
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The Oasis Network Podcast

The Oasis Network Podcast

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Oasis is here. A place for families. A place for secular people. A network of communities that are empowered by reason and connected by compassion. Across the nation, our weekly gatherings feature live performances by local musicians, speakers to inspire and educate, and children's programming to entertain and stimulate young minds. This podcast features a selection of talks from Oasis community members and special guest speakers. Each talk covers a different topic—usually something inspirin ...
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Equipped for Life Podcast

Equal Rights Institute

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The discussion podcast of Equal Rights Institute, a national organization that trains pro-life advocates think clearly, reason honestly, and argue persuasively. If you’re looking for clear pro-life thinking, cutting-edge apologetics, and a fresh approach to abortion dialogue, you’ve come to the right place.
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Our podcast helps Christians live a Christ focused life in a world that has become increasingly secular and Religionless. In a world full of lies it is more important than ever that we stay connected to the truth. Jesus Christ and God's Word is that truth. Nickie and I will do our best to help Christians make sense of the news, understand the world around us and avoid the traps that lead us off the narrow path. We will look to keep the content current, focusing on news of the day, how to mak ...
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Arizona GOP lawmaker lashes out at 'god-haters' who criticized abortion ban prayer Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on Apr 11, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/arizona-gop-lawmaker-lashes-out-at In a recent ruling by the Arizona State Supreme Court, the state reverted to a Civil War-era law banning almost all abortions except in cases where…
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We're going to assume that if you're listening to this, Jamie Raskin needs no introduction. He's an icon among progressives and the secular movement. He co-chairs the Congressional Freethought Caucus with Rep. Jared Huffman from California. Even if you're not especially politically engaged, you couldn't have missed him as a forceful and learned voi…
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Why is antisemitism raging, what's happening on American college campuses — and why is an evangelist sounding the alarm over pop icon Taylor Swift's new lyrics and album? On today's "Higher Ground," Raj Nair from TBN and Jesse Jackson from Church Leaders join Billy Hallowell to break it all down, exploring what's really happening at U.S. universiti…
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Ani Zonneveld is a writer, singer/songwriter, and founder and president of Muslims for Progressive Values (MPV), an international human rights organization that advocates for social justice and equality for all, and supports freedom of expression and of conscience, women’s rights and, as an ally, LGBTQ rights. She spoke with Unreasonable about the …
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Decentralization might sound good on paper, but how does it work in the real world? When we look around, from media to the news to politics to culture in general, it looks like things are falling apart. And the just might be. But what happens when you shift your mindset away from the doom and gloom of how corrupt our politicians really are, and sta…
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This pastor's wedding night The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on Apr 03, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/this-pastors-wedding-night-joke-epitomizes Pastor Josh Howerton of LakePoint Church in Texas is facing backlash after delivering a misguided attempt at humor during a recent sermon. His suggestion to future brides to unquestionably o…
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Like just about everyone we know, Jason Berlin woke up one morning in November 2016 and realized he had to change his life. Being a writer for a reality comedy TV show was all fun and games. But real life had taken a dark turn with the election of a new president who, let’s just say, was not Hillary Clinton. He became an activist. And now, his gras…
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Police shot Nakala Murry's young son. Now, she could lose custody of her kids. NPR, By Jonathan Franklin, on April 4, 2024 https://www.npr.org/2024/04/05/1242953901/nakala-murry-custody-rights-aderrien-murry-shooting-mississippi The transcript discusses a troubling case in Mississippi where a mother, Nakala Murray, faces the possibility of losing c…
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We take a very deep dive into the topic of White Christian Nationalism and why it is an existential threat to the religious freedom for all of us. Then we hear from keynote speaker Dr. Anthea Butler at the recent Summit for Religious Freedom, who well versed on the danger we are facing. Show Notes Subscribe to our free newsletter Check out our merc…
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The Solar Eclipse Is the Super Bowl for Conspiracists WIRED, By David Gilbert, on Apr 5, 2024 https://www.wired.com/story/solar-eclipse-conspiracies/ The conversation delved into the multifaceted world of conspiracy theories surrounding the total solar eclipse on April 8th. Infidel and the panel explored various theories, ranging from Masonic plots…
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What makes someone a pseudo-intellectual? If we treat philosophy like a trade, what does it look like when done poorly? In this episode, we review two arguments by public intellectuals who present two different arguments regarding God. Žižek compares God to a video game developer, and Neil deGrasse Tyson brings up the Problem of Evil. Some argument…
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New Law Allowing Religion into Science Classrooms Is Dangerous for Everyone Scientific American, By Amanda L. Townley, on April 3, 2024 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-law-allowing-religion-into-science-classrooms-is-dangerous-for-everyone/#:~:text=But%20the%20legislative%20history%20of,in%20West%20Virginia's%20public%20schools The d…
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LIVE FROM SRF is a new limited series from Unreasonable, recorded at the 2024 Summit for Religious Freedom in Washington, D.C., April 13-16. We kick off the series with the event's host, Rachel Laser, Americans United for Separation of Church and State’s formidable president and CEO. In this conversation she sets the tone for the amazing and illumi…
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The 25th anniversary of the Columbine shooting, chaos over Pastor Mark Driscoll and a sword swallower, and Bill Maher's shocking comments about abortion. We're breaking these stories and much more down on today's Higher Ground with Billy Hallowell. We're joined by Jesse Jackson from Church Leaders and Valerie Richardson from The Washington Times to…
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Richard Dawkins says Christianity is "fundamentally decent," but Islam "is not" The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta , on April 2, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/richard-dawkins-says-christianity?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=oa4eg&triedRedirect=true In this segment, the discussion revolves around a recent statement made by Richard…
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While it can be fun to try to analyze Gun Culture at the 20,000 league above view, Kaleb Irving brings the conversation down to earth. We look at what Gun Culture looks like on the ground level, and then rise higher into moral frameworks, and discuss what it might mean for the Church to repent. Gun Culture isn't so much politically aligned to moral…
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Peru archbishop who sued 2 journalists over reports on abuses, financial corruption resigns early AP News, By BY NICOLE WINFIELD AND FRANKLIN BRICEÑO, on April 2, 2024 https://apnews.com/article/vatican-sodalitium-peru-abuse-eguren-d6c3c253aa8218248910961bf8a3de4e In this segment, the discussion delves into yet another scandal involving child sexua…
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Don't like a guy? Say he can't shoot. Although this will not put the argument to death, it will bring context to move past the ego game and into a professional approach. Shooting is a skill, and fighting requires a collection of skills. One of the most uncomfortable scenes in A24's Civil War is the firefight between men in Hawaiian shirts and unifo…
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MAGA Pastor Says ‘200 Bibles’ Set Ablaze Outside His Church on Easter Morning The Daily Beast, By AJ McDougall, on March 31, 2024 https://www.thedailybeast.com/maga-pastor-greg-locke-says-200-bibles-set-ablaze-outside-his-tennessee-church-on-easter-morning The discourse gravitated around an unsettling incident that unfolded, implicating Pastor Lock…
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Gypsy Walters rejoins the show to talk about the movie "Civil War" by A24 Studios. The spoiler-free beginning covers tone and politics of the movie. After that, we dig into key scenes and take them apart both tactically and culturally. A surprisingly apolitical movie, with references to multiple sub-cultures present in America. Follow Ethan "Gypsy"…
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During a time when India's economy is on the rise, a new book called Unequal: Why India Lags Behind Its Neighbours by Swati Narayan argues that this growth hasn't automatically translated into the empowerment of the poor or an improvement in their social mobility. When compared with its less prosperous neighbors such as Bangladesh and Nepal, India …
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Serial bigamist who posed as pastor had at least 10 wives he met in black churches Texas Man Poses as Pastor, Sentenced for Bigamy The Christian Post, By By Leonardo Blair, on March 22, 2024 https://www.christianpost.com/news/serial-bigamist-had-at-least-10-wives.html?utm_source=Daily&utm_campaign=Daily&utm_medium=newsletter The Non-Prophets, Episo…
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Actor Gary Sinise's faith and the loss of his son, Mac, terror in Israel — and death threats against Skillet frontman Jon Cooper. The Washington Times' Cheryl Chumley and Jesse Jackson from ChurchLeaders join Billy Hallowell to take you behind some of the week's most important and fascinating headlines. THIS WEEK'S STORIES: Actor Gary Sinise Reflec…
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Prayer, Bible lessons and a big red bus: How an Ohio group is bringing God to public school LifeWise Academy's Bible Classes in Schools NBC News, By By Mike Hixenbaugh, on March 25, 2024 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/lifewise-academy-public-school-christian-church-rcna142172 The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.14.3 featuring Cynthia McDonald, Jonat…
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With Suppressor Form 4 wait times measuring in mere days, we are witnessing the further normalization of owning a silencer. Huxwrx brought a fresh take by presenting suppressors as safety equipment. Beyond sound and flash reduction, flow through cans help reduce the amount of gasses in the shooter's face. Brett Kleypas joins the show to talk about …
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Joe, with a candidness that's as refreshing as a cool African night, shares his fear of being perceived as overbearing and the importance of a life dedicated to a higher calling. Turning 18 can feel like stepping onto the edge of the world, pondering the vastness of life ahead. Joe and I reminisce about this pivotal age, wishing for a tighter grasp…
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With this episode, we begin a four-part series focused on those individuals and groups around the country who are leading the secular ground game. Some are facing tsunamis of resistance. Others are making headway. But the brighter the light on their efforts the easier to find and join them. You can contribute to their work, get your hands dirty, hi…
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A Michigan commissioner wants to prevent Satanists from giving an invocation Friendly Atheist , By Hemant Mehta, on March 25, 2024 Battle for the Pulpit: Satanists vs. Christians https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/a-michigan-commissioner-wants-to?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=oa4eg&triedRedirect=true The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.14.2 featuri…
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Erin Hawley: The Woman Arguing Against the Abortion Pill Hawley: Ranches to Roe Battle New York Times/Yahoo News, By Elizabeth Dias and Abbie VanSickle, on March 26, 2024 https://ca.news.yahoo.com/erin-hawley-woman-arguing-against-121736503.html The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.14.1 featuring Cynthia McDonald, Jonathan Roudabush, Eli and Helen Greene B…
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Few debates within gun culture draw more ire and passion than whether a person should or should not open carry in public. The arguments back and forth, tribal and otherwise, rarely produce the satisfaction of solid victory, but why? In this episode we look at the rhetoric and logic behind two of the loudest arguments, one for each side, and see whe…
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Researchers say Christian leaders will embezzle an estimated $86 billion in 2024 The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on Mar 20, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/researchers-say-christian-leaders The discussion delved into the issue of financial transparency and accountability within Christian organizations, particularly regarding the embez…
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Hundreds of Bibles burned outside of a church, an OnlyFans star turns to Jesus, and revival breaks out on yet another college campus. Welcome to Higher Ground. On today’s media roundtable, Billy Hallowell is joined by The Washington Times' Mark Kellner and Jesse Jackson of Church Leaders to discuss these stories — and more. Read the stories on toda…
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Former Hays County GOP leader sentenced to 410 years in prison for sexual abuse of children, child pornography KVUE News, By Lauren Petterson, Jeff Bell , on March 11, 2024 https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/bo-michael-dresner-sentencing/269-17fad9be-ddb4-4304-b956-fb3ba7bb7344 In this segment, the hosts discuss a recent case involving a forme…
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We update a school busing dispute with implications regarding church and state separation. We also look into the expansion of school vouchers in Ohio, revealing that the program primarily benefits higher-income families already in private schools rather than helping low-income students in struggling public schools. 00:50 School Busing Dispute Updat…
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Although not a hard and fast rule, a heuristic can be applied to both stolen valor claims, and individual violence. Stolen Valor, when a person claims to have held a position in the military that they never achieved, comes in a few different forms. However, in Gun Culture large cases often explode into a witch hunt for similar offenders. The amount…
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White Pastor Defends Slavery And Calls Martin Luther King Jr. A 'Non-Believer Who Misrepresented Christ' News One, By Zack Linly, on March 1, 2024 https://newsone.com/5047878/john-macarthur-white-pastor-martin-luther-king-jr/ In this segment, the discussion revolves around John MacArthur, a Christian pastor at Grace Community Church in California, …
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Two events in recent history share a common thread. The White House loudly declares the 31st of March to be the Transgender Day of Visibility, and on Easter nonetheless. Not long before, an Obama appointed Judge adheres to the Second Amendment, but for a man who entered the United States Illegally. What do these two events have in common? Strategy.…
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Jack Hibbs Says Critics Of Christian Nationalism Are 'Literal Cancers' Right Wing Watch, By Kyle Mantyla, on March 11, 2024 https://www.rightwingwatch.org/post/jack-hibbs-says-critics-of-christian-nationalism-are-literal-cancers/ The panel addresses Jack Hibbs, a pastor who has made controversial remarks comparing critics of Christian nationalism t…
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In this conversation with Marcus Singletary of Cloaked Entry Co, we start with inconsistencies in the culture when it comes to Chinese Optics and using your job as an excuse to act immorally. The scathing first half is contrasted by a conversation about community days, with Marcus providing an after-action review of their most recent community even…
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As summer sweeps in, we find ourselves once again inundated with reports of record-breaking temperatures, unprecedented heat waves, and other climate disasters. As adults, one question to consider is: How do we talk about climate change with young people, who will ultimately inherit this warming planet? And how can we do so in a manner that is not …
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Iowa Republicans send 'religious freedom restoration' bill to governor's desk Iowa Public Radio, By Katarina Sostaric, on March 1, 2024 https://www.iowapublicradio.org/state-government-news/2024-03-01/iowa-republicans-send-religious-freedom-restoration-bill-to-governors-desk The discussion revolves around the contentious issue of whether religions …
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An Easter drama over Elevation Church, a foster family's pronoun fight, and a Gold Star family's shocking experience with President Joe Biden. On today's Higher Ground, CBN News' Tre Goins Phillips and Washington Times' Valerie Richardson join me to go behind the headlines into the minds of reporters and TV hosts covering some of the biggest faith …
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