Not Quite Religious

Matt, a Christian Pastor and Nate, a former Evangelical church planter turned atheist discuss religion, faith, atheism, philosophy, and life.

The Jesus Movement, Revival, and Certanty

In this episode Matt and Nate talk about how the Jesus Movement shaped a lot of evangelical Christian Culture today.

06-07
52:27

Conversion and Deconversion

In this episode Matt and Nate talk about the nature of conversion and deconversion in various contexts. They look at why and how world views change and what happens after that.

06-04
58:43

The One Where We Solve Evil

In this episodes Matt and Nate talk about the nature of evil, both theological and naturalistically. They talk about the Fall, sin, Orcas, in group thinking, and of course coffee

04-08
58:17

Don’t Throw Anything at Cars, or be a Bonobo

In this episode Matt and Nate talk about the rationality (or irrationality of belief), Brute facts, what capital L and C liberals and conservatives believe, plus Will Ferrell

03-17
01:12:37

Is Taylor Swift Allowed to Have a Boyfriend?

In this episode Matt and Nate have the highest rated coffee yet, talk about how Nate thinks religion can be good for some people, morality in general, and Taylor Swift

02-26
01:01:32

Happy New Year…. also rich people eat way better than you think

In this episode Matt and Nate talk about both lower case and capital Liberalism and Conservatism

01-08
32:07

It’s 11:30 somewhere and Nate messes up Hunukka

In this episode Matt and Nate talk holidays. Not quite a Christmas Special, but Nate does find the meaning of Christmas again- but hallmark movie kind of meaning

12-15
21:15

Christian Atheism? Atheist Christians? iDK Matt has a quote

In this episode Matt and Nate talk about Christian atheism, critical theory, and more tangents that can be counted

12-04
01:08:29

Bring us some Figgy Pudding

In this episode Matt and Nate discuss Halloween, Nietzsche, and a slew of other things.

11-06
59:30

Hichens, atheism, and at least 17 tangents

In this episode we discuss Hitchens, atheism, and of course BATMAN

10-27
01:07:33

That doesn’t spell Siobhan it spells Siobhan

In this episode Matt and Nate re-enter the swing of things. They talk culture, religion, and Batman once again.

10-16
01:01:53

The Resurrection (not in a blasphemous way)

We are back!!!! In this quick episode we talk about the pause in posting, what to expect from here on out, and how old we are

10-06
12:14

Why there is no Place for Tim Keller anymore

In this episope Matt and Nate talk about Tim Keller in light of his passing. They discuss what he brought to the table, formative memories they have about him, and why he is demonized by both sides

06-23
58:08

Welcome to Season 7, episode 21.... Jkjk Our One Year Anniversary

After a few weeks break, Matt and Nate begin their second season. They talk about the future, the past, and lots of tangets.

06-09
35:42

Episode 52- a Retrospective

In tyhis episode Matt and Nate talk about their experiences doing the podcats this past year, reminisce, and drop Easter eggs left and right.

05-16
59:24

Cancel Culture, James and the Giant Peach, and To Kill a Mockingbird

In the episode Matt and Nate talk about the bad sound quality, cancel culture, Bud Light, Harry Potter, and how Disney got it right

04-21
51:50

Burkean Conservativism…. and Nate’s not out to get you

In this episode Matt and Nate revisit the article on deconstructs, discuss the philosopher Edmund Burke, self fulfilling prophesies, and why Nate’s not a leftist

04-07
58:15

I Guess it’s How Useful You Think War Is

In this episode Matt and Nate talk about some recent studies of deconstruction, LBGTQIA. World views, and a few tangents

03-31
58:54

Screaming into the Abyss

In this episode Matt and Nate talk about it fictional suicide, as well as real life mental illness. If you or someone you love is experiencing depression, mental illness, thoughts of self harm, or suicide, help is available. Txt 988 for the suicide help line, 741-741 for crisis services. We love you all

03-26
51:48

BASEBALL!

Matt and Nate talk about baseball. That’s is. Rule changes, pitch clock, purists, Fenway, and how all of it is a metaphor for Matt

03-17
54:15

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