Podcasts by The God Theory Podcast

49- Mother Fucking Theresa from 2016-11-19T22:27:58

We dismantle the PR spin and modern day myth of the sadistic Albanian hypocrite who was recently given sainthood by an international cabal of child rapists.

48- The Trumpocalypse from 2016-11-12T23:21:28

WTF just happened?  Also, happy Veteran's Day?

47- STOP SHOOTING BLACK PEOPLE! from 2016-10-02T20:20:51

Back from summer hiatus, we talk about the rising number of Millennials who identify as nonbelievers, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the existential threat of Trump and his theocratic goon...

46- The Psychology of Belief in Miracles from 2016-05-15T23:12:02

Why do so many people believe in miracles and the supernatural?  Are they lying  or do they genuinely believe in magic? Short answer: Memory is fallible as fuck.

45- Philosophy of Violence with Dr. Dan Fincke from 2016-04-24T23:52:36

We interview Dr. Dan Fincke of Camels with Hammers concerning violence.  Is it ever justified?  What is the metric we can use to determine the appropriate use of violence if it is?  Check out  Listen

44- Just Admit You're Wrong from 2016-04-18T04:13:54

Why do people resist admitting that they're wrong? Why is "let's agree to disagree" preferable to actually updating your worldview to be more accurate with reality?  The old bugbear of confirmat...

43- God's Not Dead 2 from 2016-04-04T03:23:40

God's even less dead with the sequel that hit theaters yesterday! Find out what happens to a teacher who so much as MENTIONS Jesus in a school in Arkansas that exists inside the deranged martyr ...

42- The Morality of Health and Happiness from 2016-03-27T21:24:42

Another terror attack.  Yay religion!  

Also, motivated reasoning, liberal extremism and why universal healthcare is a moral issue.

41- Is Trump a Narcissist? from 2016-03-13T23:39:23

Narcissism is a word that gets used colloquially.  But it is also a diagnostic used in psychological medicine.  Does Trump suffer from Narcissistic Personality Disorder or is he just a dick?

40- Why the Hillary Hate? from 2016-03-07T04:54:59

We read an article about Hillary Clinton that attempts to defend her from her Democrat detractors.  Some points sway us, others, not so much.  Also: Bernie Sanders as potentially the first non-C...

39- What is Kafkatrapping? from 2016-02-21T23:30:22

We discuss the concept of kafkatrapping and how to avoid it.  How can the left have constructive discourse where all ideas can be scrutinized while still signal boosting the voices of minorities...

38- Motivated Reasoning and Social Media Civics from 2016-02-01T00:53:45

Should we support the troops even if we don't agree with them?  Why is secular government part of the Constitution?  Are American laws based on the 10 Commandments? What is the psychology behind...

37-5 Secrets About Being a Mormon Missionary from 2016-01-24T20:33:59

We discuss an old cracked.com article offering a behind the scenes look at life as a Mormon Missionary, aka cult brainwashing 101.  David gives his own personal glimpse behind the curtain.  To r...

36- Is the Oregon Standoff Mormon Terrorism (rerelease) from 2016-01-14T03:03:57

Reupload of episode 36 with better sound quality after I effed up the compression.   Hopefully this sounds much better.  Sorry, folks! :)

35- Secular Students with JT Eberhard (rerelease) from 2016-01-14T02:56:09

Due to audio issues, we've recompressed and rereleased the last two podcasts.  Sorry for the audible assault!

36- Is the Oregon Standoff Mormon Terrorism? from 2016-01-10T23:07:57

We look into the issues of racism, terrorism and the Mormon background to the Oregon militia standoff.

35- Secular Students with JT Eberhard from 2016-01-03T22:59:41

We respond to a listener's question about being a high school atheist in a Catholic school, and give advice for secular students everywhere.  JT Eberhard joins us to share his expertise.

34 - Does Atheism Make Everything Better? from 2015-12-19T20:47:36

After a series of unfortunate events, David found himself taking comfort in being an atheist. What does atheism help with and what is more difficult because of atheism? That's a good question, t...

33 - Is Atheist Proselytizing a Thing? from 2015-12-10T20:06:01

Can atheists proselytize? Are we really pressing our beliefs, thoughts, or "religion" on others? Should we? When should we play nice, and when should we stand up for ourselves? 

32- Trigger Warnings from 2015-11-23T07:29:28

We discuss the function and effects of trigger warnings, as well as how America has behaved after the November 13th terrorist attacks in France.

31- Halloween and Hell from 2015-11-02T00:16:53

Leaving the supernatural behind makes demons and witchcraft a lot less scary.  How Heaven and Hell are behavioral control mechanisms dialed up to the max.

30- Euthyphro's Dilemma from 2015-10-26T00:47:02

We discuss Plato's dialogue in which Socrates deconstructs the ideas of justice, piety, and divinity.  Why do Christians have a double standard for mythologies that don't come from ancient Israe...

29- PhD...Really? from 2015-10-19T01:42:43

We get a little snooty about academia.  Not every PhD is created equal.  Also, schools continue to get confused about what the separation of church and state means.

28- Religious News Blues from 2015-10-12T04:23:32

Odds and ends as the Republicans continue to self destruct, going down kicking and screaming as gay marriage sweeps the nation and God threatens to destroy any county not protected by non bindin...

27- Religious Football and Gun Violence from 2015-10-04T22:19:41

Mississippi makes headlines about school football and religion...again.  Another horrifying mass shooting takes place in an American college...again.  Not a cheerful episode.

Dangers of Skepticism from 2015-10-02T01:34:38

The Pope's visit brings adulation from the media, who seem willing to ignore a host of horrific bigoted nonsense for a few trite talking points.  Also, what happens when skepticism becomes cynic...

25- Christian Terrorism and Pornography Addiction from 2015-09-21T03:44:48

The Oathkeepers bring to light just how big a problem Christian terrorism is in this country and abroad.  Also: Is pornography addiction a real thing and can Jesus cure it?

24- Kim Davis Hilarity with JT Eberhard from 2015-09-06T23:13:29

We speak with JT Eberhard of WWJTD to discuss Kim Davis, the first martyr of the war on Christianity! Also, we get taken in by an elaborate Poe account.  Well played, sir or madame.

23- Religious Trends in the U.S. from 2015-08-31T04:43:17

Jeremiah runs through the most recent PEW survey data on recent trends in the U.S. while David conjectures on why Christians are so eager to point the blame on evil pop culture when their Christ...

Episode 22 - Jesus as a Myth with Jared Smith from 2015-08-23T23:32:59

This week, we talk about a contemporary historical theory that states that Jesus was likely a myth and not an actual historical figure. We had an interesting discussion. Enjoy!

21 - Bernie Saaaaaaaaaanders from 2015-08-17T04:04:35

Jeremiah is interested in politics for the first time ever! Jeremiah and David discuss Trump and Sanders, his bizarro-world doppleganger.  Will we finally see the long awaited political reforms ...

20- Seer Stones Revealed by Mormon Church from 2015-08-11T02:43:41

David discusses the Mormon Seer Stone revealed by the LDS church, the history behind the Mormon Church, and 19th century Mormon magical thinking.  Jeremiah is astounded by the 'crazy pants' valu...

Episode 19 - Catholic Sins and Women Badassery from 2015-08-03T02:33:16

Catholics are doing some very immoral things, many women are very excited about an event that just occurred, and black people are still being targeted by law enforcement disproportionately. We'v...

18 - Conversation with Russell Glasser from 2015-07-19T20:46:31

Russell Glasser from The Atheist Experience joins us this week to discuss myriad topics. This one was a lot of fun. Enjoy!

17 - Superstitious Behaviors from 2015-07-13T02:11:06

Superstitions and religions have their roots in behavioral psychology, confirmation bias, and the infallibility of memory.  Come give pigeons religion!

16 Being Outted as an Atheist from 2015-07-06T03:52:11

God gets credit for David's charity, Jeremiah's wife is outted as an atheist at work, and we bathe in the tears of Christian temper tantrums now that gay marriage is the law of the land.

15- Leaving Pentecostal with Mat from Positive Dissent from 2015-06-29T02:36:29

We talk with Mat Boes of the Positive Dissent podcast about language, censorship, and his experience growing up Pentecostal and experiencing spiritual gifts.

14- 8 Steps to Confront Your Wife About Sex from 2015-06-21T13:00

Jeremiah and David dredge through the mire that is biblicalgenderroles.com to read the most misogynistic and patronizing marital advice they have ever encountered.  Surprise! It comes from a Chr...

Episode 13 - Changing Opinions from 2015-06-15T06:37:29

This week, David talks about a new theory about the Bible that might clarify the narrative! Also, a new study came out revelaing more information about how people view some of the icons in the d...

Episode 12 - Get Your Values Straight from 2015-05-31T19:00

In the light of LBGT controversies, Jeremiah and David discuss getting values straight. People from all walks of life make decisions that put them in an entirely different direction than what th...

Episode 11 - Article - 5 Ways Atheists Argue Their Cause That Aren't Working from 2015-05-25T04:42:47

A recent article was published on Cracked.com that was meant to help atheists better argue their cause. David and Jeremiah go over this article this week. Enjoy!

Episode 10 - Atheist Gamers with JT Eberhard from 2015-05-19T05:21:55

JT Eberhard joins us this week. Social support structures are critical for behavioral and psychological health in primates. How are atheist communities addressing this very real need in human li...

Episode 9 - Inheriting Doucheyness from 2015-05-04T22:42:39

Our culture has inherited some really unsavory and unproductive ideals. David and Jeremiah talk about that in this week's episode. Enjoy!

Episode 8 - Vox Populi from 2015-04-27T03:54:54

The power of the everyday citizen having a voice in huge matters has really changed the social flow of power. There have been so many applications in recent events to illustrate this that we fel...

Episode 7 - Door to Door Missionaries from 2015-04-20T13:52:02

David spent two years as a door-to-door missionary. His technique was actu...

Episode 6 - featuring JT Eberhard - Atheist Conventions from 2015-04-13T03:23:24

JT Eberhard and Steve Cauthren join Jeremiah and David in discussing the future of atheist conventions in America. After returning from the American Atheists convention in Memphis, a lot of ques...

Episode 5 - Why Believers Rarely Listen from 2015-04-08T05:08

Have you ever felt frustrated when talking to someone with different veiws? As it turns out, we're all predisposed to this stance. Find out why. Enjoy!

Episode 4 - Screw the Pope from 2015-04-08T05:00:10

There has been a lot of positive press contrasting the current pope to previous, more conservative popes. Does the hype live up to his behaviors? Enjoy!

Episode 3 - Psychology vs Religion from 2015-04-08T04:40:28

Is there a cold war between religion and psychology? They both make prescriptions for pursuing a "good life." What do you think? Enjoy!

Episode 2 - Psychology of Persecution Complex from 2015-04-08T04:28:05

How is it possible that a cultural majority in the United States perceives itself as persecuted? As it turns out, there's a psychological reason behind this. Enjoy!

The God Theory Podcast Ep.1 - Who Are We from 2015-04-08T04:09:24

Hello, and welcome to The God Theory Podcast. Let us tell you a little about us, and we'll see if we're a good fit. Thanks for giving us a listen. Enjoy!