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  1. DISINVITED: Recovering From Religion and St. John's Pride

    17 juli 2025 · 17 min

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    RFR has been disinvited to participate as a vendor at the "in the park" event after the St. John's Pride parade Sunday July 20th. The reasons make no sense. Lees meer

    blake@recoveringfromreligion.org

    St. John's Pride website

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  2. "They're Weaponizing the Weather!" (and other insanity)

    15 juli 2025 · 55 min

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    Cloud seeding is the new chemtrails conspiracy theory. We talk about weather modification, the Trump store, the Ark Encounter protest, the IRS, and more! Lees meer

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  3. It's a Hard Time to Have a Heart

    7 juli 2025 · 1 uur 30 min

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    In these cruel times, how do we keep our empathy centers from becoming scar tissue? Lees meer

    Also...the host is ranting a bit on this one.

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  4. Jezebel Vibes: with Kristi Burke

    1 juli 2025 · 53 min

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    Ex-vangelical Kristi Burke has been called a "Jezebel." She joins us to explain why and share her journey. Lees meer

    VIDEO of this conversation

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  5. Seth Andrews: The Christian Radio Days

    24 juni 2025 · 57 min

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    Jump into the way-back machine and hear the younger (politically conservative) Seth Andrews long before he left Christianity. It's a bit surreal. Lees meer

    SUBSTACK with photos:

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  6. Targeted: Discrimination in the U.S. Military

    17 juni 2025 · 1 uur 3 min

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    Fueled by Trumpian rhetoric, American "patriots" often invoke the name of God as they seek to prohibit others from serving in the armed forces. Lees meer

    NOTE: Due to a technical oversight (my error), this week's audio is a bit overmodulated. It'll be corrected for next week.

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  7. The Darwin Awards

    10 juni 2025 · 1 uur

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    This week's show is a round-up of stories about bad choices that produced tragically obvious outcomes. Lees meer

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  8. Ghosts, Drones, Pride, and Peterson

    6 juni 2025 · 1 uur 14 min

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    It's a SERIES of rants in this bonus podcast. Plus your calls. Lees meer

    VIDEO of this livestream.

    Kenny Biddle "Ghost Hunter" episode

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  9. Jordan Peterson: Exposed by 20 Atheists

    3 juni 2025 · 50 min

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    Psychologist, "intellectual," and God-defender Jordan Peterson brought his world-salad opinions to a recent roundtable debate with 20 young atheists. Atheist author David McAfee was there, and he joins Seth Andrews to talk about that day. Lees meer

    LINKS:
    THE DEBATE
    VIDEO of this INTERVIEW
    DAVID McAFEE

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  10. The Planet's Punchline?

    27 mei 2025 · 50 min

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    Plenty of calls in this week's commentary about the State of the United States. Lees meer

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  11. God Awful Movies Reviews "The Second Coming"

    23 mei 2025 · 2 uur 2 min

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    The God Awful Movies crew has given permission to re-broadcast the April 8th review of the Ron Ormond doomsday movie, "The Second Coming." Brace yourself. Lees meer

    GAM review of "The Car"

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  12. Cholesterol...You Have One Job

    20 mei 2025 · 1 uur 5 min

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    Among the rest of the rants and calls, this week we're fantasizing about the fatty deposits clogging orange cells...and the implications if Captain Comb-over finally seizes up. Lees meer

    James Fell's article, "When He Dies"

    Brain science article

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  13. Seth Andrews: Dissent is our Duty

    13 mei 2025 · 53 min

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    In our critical cultural moment, protest is patriotism. Yet is there any reason to hope that democracy and decency might still prevail? Lees meer

    Seth Andrews has thoughts.

    VIDEO of this speech

    Special thanks to WeCanReason

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  14. Dirty Secrets: The Dark Side of the "Plain People" (with ex-Mennonite Jasper Hoffman)

    6 mei 2025 · 1 uur 4 min

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    Amish and Mennonite communites often shield abuse and abusers from the public and the law. We speak to ex-Mennonite Jasper Hoffman and explore the dark underbelly of this culture of "plain people." Lees meer

    Jasper Hoffman's podcast

    The Jasper Hoffman interview video

    The Type Investigations article

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  15. Choosing My Apocalypse Outfit: Dressing for the End of the World

    29 april 2025 · 55 min

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    If we're going down, we're going down in style! Seth shares some bizarre headlines from around the world, plus your calls. Lees meer

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  16. PODCAST #800: Ask Natalie (almost) Anything

    22 april 2025 · 1 uur 5 min

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    On this milestone show, many listeners asked to see/hear Natalie in the guest chair. She kindly agreed to mark the occasion with us. Lees meer

    VIDEO of this conversation:

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  17. The Worst Arguments for God

    15 april 2025 · 1 uur 11 min

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    Apologists have some doozies. Let's talk about their "proofs" for a Higher Power. Lees meer

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  18. The Insurrection Act: Martial Law in the United States

    11 april 2025 · 41 min

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    The vaguely-defined Insurrection Act of 1807 is being invoked against "enemies" of the United States. Is martial law on the table? Lees meer

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    ARTICLE: https://wagingnonviolence.org/2025/04/what-to-do-if-the-insurrection-act-is-invoked/

    The HandsOff2025 protest video: https://youtu.be/Q1mhNlttG28?si=fU9fTAGxQEbuTESH

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  19. Falling from the Ceiling: The "hypnic jerk" and other random stuff

    8 april 2025 · 59 min

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    Why does the body jerk awake while sleeping? Why do Brits say "Cheerio" instead of "goodbye?" Why are daytime dramas called soap operas? These and other probing questions answered! Lees meer

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  20. Donald Trump is a Hosebeast

    4 april 2025 · 1 uur 12 min

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    Bonus show this week! Host rants. Your calls. Enjoy! Lees meer

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  21. Forrest Valkai Unfiltered (as if we had a choice)

    1 april 2025 · 59 min

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    Science educator Forrest Valkai joined Seth for a spirited chat about science vs. anti-science in this crazy world. Lees meer

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  22. Please Do Not Block the Doors

    25 maart 2025 · 1 uur 33 min

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    Seth's clumsy metaphor for America addresses how selfishness is usually self defeating. Lees meer

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  23. Jefferson's Jesus

    18 maart 2025 · 32 min

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    On March 6th, 2025, SecularAZ invited Seth Andrews to speak in front of the Arizona State Capitol. His presentation about the Founding Fathers will surprise many in our "God & Country" culture. Lees meer

    Watch the VIDEO

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  24. They Watch Joe Rogan (so you don't have to)

    11 maart 2025 · 48 min

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    Cecil Cicirello and Michael Marshall host the new podcast, "The Know Rogan Experience." They're enduring Joe and his bros and reporting the important stuff back to us. Lees meer

    VIDEO of this interview:

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  25. A Secular State of the Union

    6 maart 2025 · 24 min

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    Trump's big speech is this week. Seth Andrews offers his alternative. Lees meer

    Substack version

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  26. Is the Pope Giving Up for Lent?

    4 maart 2025 · 1 uur 8 min

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    As we approach Lent, Pope Francis is in critical condition with double pneumonia. Seth has thoughts on the 88-year-old pontiff, plus your calls. Lees meer

    The Video Livestream

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  27. Divorcing Religion: a Survival Guide Through Doubt and Non-Belief (with Janice Selbie)

    25 februari 2025 · 48 min

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    Many people experience post-religion trauma. Author and religious trauma coach Janice Selbie has some tools to help. Lees meer

    https://www.divorcing-religion.com

    VIDEO of this conversation

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  28. Money, Lies, and God: with Katherine Stewart

    19 februari 2025 · 45 min

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    Author and investigative reporter Katherine Stewart has been doing a deep dive into the power players behind Trump's takover. Fascinating stuff. Lees meer

    https://katherinestewart.me

    VIDEO of this conversation

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  29. This is Fine: Shattered Friendships in the Time of Trump

    11 februari 2025 · 1 uur 23 min

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    Relationships are splintering in the shadow of current events. But "can we disagree and be friends?" That question and plenty of your calls. Lees meer

    VIDEO of this podcast

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  30. How Humans Became Humans: The Evolution of You and Me

    4 februari 2025 · 1 uur 52 min

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    Biological anthropologist "Gutsick Gibbon" walks us through 7 million years...and the evolution of human beings. Lees meer

    VIDEO: https://youtu.be/PUZ9p4Ao4K4?si=YnZ7VLjulhys63I2

    GUTSICK GIBBON: https://www.youtube.com/@GutsickGibbon

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  31. A Cold Day in Hell

    28 januari 2025 · 58 min

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    Freezing temps. Warm callers. Lots of variety in this week's show. Lees meer

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  32. Mel Gibson is a Mess!

    21 januari 2025 · 1 uur 17 min

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    Mel Gibson is on the circuit promoting his latest movie, "Flight Risk." His January 9th stop was The Joe Rogan Experience. Yet instead of talking film, Mel expounded on the crucifixion, evolution, Fauci, Ivermectin, RFK Jr., and an 8000-year-old Earth. Lees meer

    Seth has thoughts about Mel's thoughts.

    The Joe Rogan Interview

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  33. "Seth is a Sellout" (and other listener calls)

    18 januari 2025 · 1 uur 42 min

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    Big fun on this bonus podcast. Enjoy! Lees meer

    VIDEO: https://bit.ly/4jnMKC5

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  34. If I Fell Into a Black Hole (and other cosmic questions): with Dr. Dan Batcheldor

    14 januari 2025 · 48 min

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    What is space/time? Did the Big Bang make a sound? What would happen if you fell into a black hole? An astrophysicist joins us this week. Lees meer

    VIDEO: The Story of You
    Dan's website

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  35. Destination Irritation: Delusions, Drunks, and Other Pet Peeves

    7 januari 2025 · 1 uur 1 min

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    Some are kicking off 2025 with resolutions. We're starting the New Year with...peeves! Lees meer

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  36. Jamie Foxx is Blessed (plus plenty of listener calls)

    30 december 2024 · 1 uur 5 min

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    Seth has thoughts on the latest Jamie Foxx Netflix special, and our callers bring more good stuff to the show. Enjoy! Lees meer

    ARTICLE: Why You Really, Really Don't Want to Live Forever

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  37. Heathens for the Holidays

    23 december 2024 · 54 min

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    This week, it's "cat news," godless frivolity, some televangelist nonsense, and plenty of your calls. Lees meer

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  38. The Drones Are Coming! (with Brian Dunning)

    19 december 2024 · 20 min

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    Writer/Producer and UFO investigator Brian Dunning joins us for a chat about the recent "drone sightings" in New Jersey and beyond. Lees meer

    VIDEO of this conversation:
    https://youtu.be/X1H6Ns0eOFI

    BRIAN'S PAGE:
    https://www.briandunning.com/

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  39. Did That Really Happen?

    17 december 2024 · 1 uur 15 min

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    It has been said that truth is stranger than fiction. Whatever the case, this week's show is about real people doing real things...and their stories are pretty incredible. Lees meer

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  40. Cults, Conspiracy Theories, and the Christmas Penis

    13 december 2024 · 1 uur

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    This show is a weird, wild, wonderful holiday ride. Enjoy some great calls. Lees meer

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  41. The Science of Sagan

    10 december 2024 · 58 min

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    We lost the great cosmologist and science educator Carl Sagan in the month of December...way back in 1996. His words resonate and inspire as much as ever. Lees meer

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  42. God the Moral Monster

    3 december 2024 · 1 uur 5 min

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    Don't let the "Jesus is Love" crowd fool you. The biblical god is pretty terrifying. Lees meer

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  43. Tribes & Trigger Warnings: with Melanie Trecek-King

    26 november 2024 · 55 min

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    Post-election, it seems more critical than ever to ask how humans think...and why. Lees meer

    http://www.thinkingispower.com

    Articles on trigger warnings:
    https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/21677026231186625
    https://www.bps.org.uk/research-digest/do-trigger-warnings-work-intended
    https://bigthink.com/thinking/trigger-warnings-pointless-anxiety/

    VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/umbedCGKcQg

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  44. The Brick Wall Brain: Why Aren't Facts Changing Minds?

    19 november 2024 · 56 min

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    On October 27, 2024 in Knoxville, Seth Andrews gave a speech about beliefs, brains, and why data often doesn't make a dent. Here's the audio of that presentation. Lees meer

    VIDEO of this speech: https://youtu.be/Z4UJuQHYhWg

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  45. America: the Idiocracy

    12 november 2024 · 1 uur 12 min

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    Your humble host has been having dark post-election thoughts. We explore those thoughts and hear from plenty of callers. Lees meer

    VIDEO of this stream

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  46. Contraduction: Fine-Tuning Arguments are Upside-Down (with Dan Barker)

    9 november 2024 · 41 min

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    Dan Barker is an ex-pastor, co-president of Freedom From Religion Foundation, and author of a new book which turns apologetics literally on its ear. Lees meer

    GET THE BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Contraduction-Dan-Barker/dp/1839195975

    VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/yOegdJHBQv0

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  47. History Will Not Forget

    7 november 2024 · 15 min

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    Seth Andrews has thoughts on the 2024 presidential election. Lees meer

    VIDEO: https://youtu.be/mDAabvMH3uQ

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  48. A Kat's Paw Podcast

    31 oktober 2024 · 55 min

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    Let's wrap up October with a bonus show loaded with host rants and listener calls! Lees meer

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  49. High Weirdness: The United States of Strange (with Aaron Rabinowitz)

    29 oktober 2024 · 31 min

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    Educator, podcaster, and columnist Aaron Rabinowitz recently published an article on "high weirdness." What does he mean? Lees meer

    ARTICLE LINK: https://bit.ly/3BXsuGi

    VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/DqB5dfaefT0

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  50. Judgment Houses: Scaring HELL out of You

    22 oktober 2024 · 52 min

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    They often LOOK like real haunted houses. In reality, they are torture-porn mission fields designed to scare people into Heaven. Lees meer

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