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.— An appeals court has vacated a ruling saying Ten Commandments posters in Louisiana schools are unconstitutional. (1:26)— Oklahoma has already started erasing Ryan Walters’ disastrous legacy. (14:14)— The Christian Right tried to make a late-night talk show—and it bombed spectacularly. (36:09)— Trump's NSPM-7 memo casts critics of Christianity as enemies of the state. (1:05:19)— Megachurch founder and Trump ally Robert Morris pleads guilty to child sex abuse. (1:20:00)— Faith, fear, and forced labor: The Kingdom of God Global Church scandal. (1:39:12)This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.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.— Ryan Walters is resigning, ending his disastrous reign over Oklahoma's public schools. (1:20)— A Minnesota youth hockey league wanted to clear the ice after games. Christians flipped out. (24:50)— Liberty Counsel manufactured panic over "Witchy Wednesday" at a Florida high school. (36:00)— Texas Board of Education brings on Christian liar David Barton to rewrite Social Studies standards. (53:40)— A junior high basketball coach bragged at church about pushing the Bible on a kid. (1:07:35)— Trump's Justice Dept. drops probe into Hindu sect that paid workers $1.20/hr to build temple. (1:14:23)— West Virginia gave $5 million to a Catholic school in Ohio. A judge just blessed the deal. (1:25:58)This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.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 Rapture didn’t happen (again). Why do some people keep falling for it? (1:20)— Jesus Jerseys spark uproar in Virginia youth soccer league. (29:16)— Hawai’i Supreme Court defends secularism in blistering rebuke of John Roberts' SCOTUS (49:35)— Texas school districts defy court, face new lawsuit over Ten Commandments posters. (1:10:00)This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.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.— TN high school football coach suspended after pushing religion on kids during game. (4:13)— Appeals Court says Vermont public league must reinstate anti-trans Christian school. (22:06)—  U.S. military academies plan to accept the Christian Right’s inferior alternative to the SAT. (41:42)— Colorado pastor and wife ordered to repay $3.4M to victims of their crypto scam. (1:00:30)—- Oklahoma's Supreme Court blocks Ryan Walters' Bible-heavy Social Studies standards. (1:10:16)This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.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.— We’re having an in-person celebration in Naperville, IL to mark our 600th episode (and other pleasant things)! Details are here. Hope you can join us on September 13!  — The Catholic Church has a millennial saint, Carlo Acutis. Is that because of miracles or marketing? (1:40)— The initial report from Trump’s "Anti-Christian Bias" task force reveals... nothing. (18:30)— Quebec's proposed public prayer ban is a blunt attack on religious freedom. (48:45)— Christian parents let their baby die while awaiting a miracle. They'll be in jail for a month. (1:21:15)— Lawrence Krauss' "The War on Science" is a gift to science's real enemies. (1:33:15)This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.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.— We’re having an in-person celebration in Naperville, IL to mark our 600th episode (and other pleasant things)! Details are here. Hope you can join us on September 13!  — Oklahoma's meaningless "America First" teacher test is just a PragerU ad campaign. (1:45)— New Jersey town sues mall for ignoring Blue Laws and selling merch on Sundays. (34:49)— Mormon columnist who preached "traditional values" busted for alleged child exploitation. (48:55)— Judge orders Arkansas school district to remove illegal Ten Commandments posters. (1:02:15)— 25% of Texas districts are using Bible-heavy reading lessons in public elementary schools. (1:11:20)This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.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.— We’re having an in-person celebration in Naperville, IL to mark our 600th episode (and other pleasant things)! Details are here. Hope you can join us on September 13!  — James Dobson, an architect of evangelical Christian cruelty, is finally dead at 89. (1:50)— The Jehovah's Witnesses now say college is OK... after decades of saying the opposite. (31:10)— Republican congressional candidate torches Qur’an in hate-fueled campaign ad. (49:00)— Federal judge strikes down Minnesota's sensible "faith statement" ban for PSEO schools. (1:00:49)— Federal judge dismantles Ryan Walters' frivolous lawsuit against atheist group. (1:17:35)This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.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.— We’re having an in-person celebration in Naperville, IL to mark our 600th episode (and other pleasant things)! Details are here. Hope you can join us on September 13!  — Federal judge blocks Texas law forcing the Ten Commandments in schools from taking full effect. (1:50)— He's a priest. She was a 17-year-old dancer. He paid her to stay quiet. She refused. (31:13)— Christian pastors in Kentucky urge theft of LGBTQ books from Shelbyville public library. (43:55)— Faith, power, and abuse: The scandal rocking Truett McConnell University. (1:01:25)— Mylie Biggs, who believes women shouldn't run for office, is running for office. (1:24:35)— Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick demands citizens stand for Christian prayers—or else. (1:37:12)This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.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.-– We’re having an in-person celebration in Naperville, IL to mark our 600th episode (and other pleasant things)! Details are here. Hope you can join us on September 13!  — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praises pastor who thinks women shouldn't have the right to vote. (1:45)— Pennsylvania priest accused of rigging church's Corvette raffle. (18:20)— Once again, Kim Davis wants the Supreme Court to destroy marriage equality. (33:10)— The "ministerial exception" is rapidly becoming a civil rights nightmare. (58:00)— Despite legal rulings, California school district tries to revive Christian prayers at meetings. (1:12:43)This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.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.— Ryan Walters may not have watched nude women at work. But he still slandered his colleagues. (0:40)— Southern Baptist ethics leader resigns, likely due to pressure from MAGA extremists. (27:55)— Arizona Appeals Court reopens case against Mormon Church involving child abuse cover-up. (47:32)— Federal judge blocks Arkansas law forcing the Ten Commandments in schools from taking full effect. (1:06:28) — Bowing to religious pressure, West Point will rebrand bibles with academy's crest. (1:22:00)This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.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.— Ryan Walters' TV displayed "nude women" during a meeting. Now he's blaming the media. (0:49)— An Alabama church secretly sent kids to evangelize in a homeless encampment. (30:05)— New memo lets government workers push Christianity on colleagues—even if they're the boss. (46:20)— "Shiny Happy People" sequel highlights Christian boot camp that traumatized a generation. (1:04:08)— Crypto for Christ? Colorado pastor and wife indicted in $3.4M INDXcoin scam. (1:11:45)— Indiana Lt. Gov. proposes death penalty as condition for abortion access for assault victims. (1:23:42)This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.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.— Mehdi Hasan's Jubilee debate got a Catholic fascist fired. (0:28)— Textbook publishers are largely rejecting Ryan Walters' MAGA curriculum in Oklahoma. (23:52)— Louisiana pastor fired from library job after insisting on misgendering colleague. (44:20) — A coin toss made a Christian Nationalist mayor of Monroe, NC. It's been a disaster. (56:09)— Christian flag causes chaos in Connecticut town—because Satan wants in, too. (1:11:38)This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.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.— Woman sues John MacArthur’s church for publicly shaming her for wanting to leave an abusive marriage. (0:23)— Speaking of which, John MacArthur is dead. (21:20)— Evangelicals lose their minds after Chip and Joanna Gaines cast gay couple on reality show. (36:18)— LGBTQ-affirming atheist group denied booth at St. John’s Pride Festival. (54:20)— Baylor University rejects $643,401 LGBTQ+ research grant after conservative backlash. (1:19:25)This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.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.— Is the Johnson Amendment dead? IRS says churches can now endorse candidates from the pulpit. (1:35)— Hate-fueled, anti-gay sermons from Indiana New IFB church spark outrage. (32:30)— Court rules against West Virginia in $5,000,000 religious grant controversy. (52:59)— FOX & Friends promotes Creationist theme park in sponsored segment disguised as news. (1:04:25)— "Sheep do not judge the shepherd": Priest defends convicted abuser in shocking sermon. (1:17:20)This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.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.— ACLU sues Michigan school after Palestinian teen bullied by teacher over Pledge protest. (2:20)— Catholic school fires widowed teacher over same-sex marriage. (14:42)— Oklahoma sued over school standards that mix Christianity with right-wing lies. (38:18)— Supreme Court opens door to religious veto of public school lessons, starting with LGBTQ books. (55:55)— Trump policies force global Humanist conference to abandon U.S. plans. (1:11:42)This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.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.— Vance Boelter and the deadly cost of religious extremism. (0:40)— Christian music icon Michael Tait's fall from grace. (17:50)— Sean Duffy turns military graduation into blatant ad for Christian Nationalism. (34:20)— Appeals Court blocks Louisiana law forcing Ten Commandments displays in classrooms. (53:05)— Trump has earned $1.3 million (so far) from his MAGA Bible grift. (1:07:44)— Christian parents let their baby die because of their faith. Now they’re going to prison. (1:15:22)— Colorado Springs City Council members target Pride Parade after "Hail Satan" shout-out. (1:25:37)This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.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!Kate Shellnutt is editorial director of news for Christianity Today. She has been a religion reporter and editor for more than 15 years, previously at the Houston Chronicle. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, The New York Times, and Vox and has been recognized by the Religion News Association and the Evangelical Press Association. I wanted to talk to her because she's spent last week at the Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting. What is happening with the largest Protestant denomination in the country? Let's find out.This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.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.– He's Sikh, not Muslim: GOP Rep. Mary Miller's bigoted blunder goes viral. (0:41)– Arizona court blocks predator's confession from trial—because it was made to a pastor. (17:44)– A Christian Nationalist will lead the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. (31:15)– An Oklahoma City employee moonlights as a pastor who preaches death for LGBTQ people. (56:11)– Thou shalt not ignore the law: Illinois county sued over Ten Commandments monument. (1:12:15)– Supreme Court hands win to Catholic Charities in case that could gut worker protections. (1:31:30)This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.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.– Sen. Joni Ernst defends "we all are going to die" comment with pitch to embrace Jesus. (0:48)– Christian Nationalist Sean Feucht accused of massive financial misconduct by former ministry insiders. (14:05)– Colorado passed a law to protect trans people. These pastors repeatedly lied about it. (31:39) – Quincy (MA) faces lawsuit over taxpayer-funded Catholic statues at police HQ. (49:20)– Catholic bishops file lawsuit to protect the secrets of sex predators. (1:06:46)– In California, students with disabilities can now attend religious schools on the public dime. (1:24:35)This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.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.– Georgia high school cancels "The Crucible" after complaints of "demonic" themes. (0:30)– Texas Democrat exposes GOP hypocrisy in bill forcing Ten Commandments in classrooms. (17:45)– Tennessee teen sues Christian school for withholding diploma after she posted about her girlfriend. (39:48)– Dept. of Justice targets small Idaho town over zoning dispute with extremist church. (57:50)– At long last, Delaware enacts "death with dignity" law to ease human suffering. (1:17:55)This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.