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Nathan and Paul discuss the book The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt. Going over topics such as the 3 Untruths, college incidents and iGen. The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure.Links:Atlantic - The Coddling of the American MindWaking Up Podcast with Jonathan HaidtThe Happy HypothesisRubin Report with Bret Weinstein

In this episode of The Know Nothings we discuss the 2x2 Church with ex-member Edgar Massey. We dive deep into this secretive belief system that follows the “traditional” New Testament teachings of the gospel. Edgar also shares his 40 year experience in the church not just as a member but also as a devout worker.Edgar Massey StoryTelling the Truth WebsiteFact Sheet for the Church without a Name

Nathan and Paul read How to be a Stoic by Massimo Pigliucci. They discuss the foundation and main points within the philosophy of Stoicism and how it can help in daily life.Book:How to be a Stoic by Massimo PigliucciVideos:Stoicism 101Massimo Pigliucci TEDxThe philosophy of StoicismThe Know Nothingsknownothingsfm@gmail.com@knownothingsfm (Instagram/Twitter)

In this episode of The Know Nothings we discuss the Fermi Paradox. We talk about the amount of potential life in the universe and some explanations on why we haven't heard from any of them. Fermi Paradox by Wait But Why Kurzgesagt videos Fermi Paradox Video - Part 1 Fermi Paradox Video - Part 2 The Great Filter Video Follow The Know Nothings Instagram Facebook Twitter

In this episode of The Know Nothings, Nathan and Paul, talk about the book Misquoting Jesus. They discuss the reliability of the Bible based off of early manuscripts that we have, the techniques in creating copies of those manuscripts and the changes that were made creating contradictions in the stories of the gospels. Misquoting Jesus Bart Erhman Links: Blog Fresno Lecture Craig Evans Debate National Cathedral Lecture

DescriptionIn this Part 2 episode of the Know Nothings, Nathan and Paul interview former pastor Kendall Odle about his talk and blog post "Addressing Homosexuality". His research into homosexuality and the bible differ from what some interpret the bible actually saying. This episode is part 2 of 2 in which Kendall talks about his research on homosexuality where we discuss scripture, the different interpretations, and Kendalls experience with members in the church. We also discuss other topics such as atheism and when Nathan came out as an athiest to Kendall at a church function.Links:Addressing Homosexuality - Kendall OdleYou can listen to this podcast on The Know Nothings website but if you prefer to listen from iTunes click here: iTunesOr you can search The Know Nothings in any Podcast App you use.

DescriptionIn this episode of the Know Nothings, Nathan and Paul interview former pastor Kendall Odle about his talk and blog post "Addressing Homosexuality". His research into homosexuality and the bible differ from what some interpret the bible actually saying. This episode is part 1 of 2 in which Kendall talks about growing up in the Pentecostal Church and how it it lead him to want to be a pastor in a different way, touching on his research on homosexuality and the bible where part 2 will go into much more detail.Links:Addressing Homosexuality - Kendall OdleYou can listen to this podcast on The Know Nothings website but if you prefer to listen from iTunes click here: iTunesOr you can search The Know Nothings in any Podcast App you use.

DescriptionIn this episode of The Know Nothings, Nathan and Paul discuss the book "Why We Believe in God(s)" and the cognitive science of religion. They talk about how religion is a by-product of our evolutionary adaptations and how it is unique in humans. Book recommendations:J. Anderson Thomson - Why we believe in God(s)Pascal Boyer - Religion Explained: The Evolutionary Origins of Religious ThoughtJustin Barret - Born Believers: The Science of Children's Religious BeliefYou can listen to this podcast on The Know Nothings website but if you prefer to listen from iTunes click here: iTunesOr you can search The Know Nothings in any Podcast App you use.

DescriptionThis week we talk about Mental Illness with special guest, and co-host, Nathan Lusher. Before discussing mental illness we, Paul and Nathan, catch up on what we have been up to during our "long-little-hiatus".Ollie the CatRube Goldberg ComicYou can listen to this podcast The Know Nothings website but if you prefer to listen from iTunes click here: SubscribeOr you can search The Know Nothings in any Podcast App you use. 

DescriptionIn this (first, OMG!) episode of The Know Nothings we, Nathan and Paul, talk about what The Know Nothings is, what we want it to be and why it came to be. If you are like us and know nothing, this podcast is for you. Stay tuned for more to come...You can listen to this podcast on The Know Nothings website but if you prefer to listen from iTunes click here: iTunesOr you can search The Know Nothings in any Podcast App you use.