Self professed, "gay liberal atheist living in the Bible Belt" Daniel Cartier dives headfirst into another episode of godless wonder, love for humanity (he even loves the conservative Christians who hate him) and the chaos that IS our current landscape. Part late night confessional, part pep talk for anyone who feels defeated by the current state of affairs - this podcast is ultimately a love letter to savoring every moment of life, while we still have time.

This weeks topics include:
Reality Show Dynamics and Personal Reflections

The State of American Politics - Trump's acting like a dictator (again)

Media Influence and Accountability - Trump, CBS, and Stephen Colbert

The Journey of Creating an Acoustic Album

Navigating Music Placements in TV and Film

The Case of Mike Johnson claiming "Soccer is Gay" Bullying in Disguise

Andrew Isker: The Absurdity of the "Gay Beam"

Personal Reflections on Homophobia and Speaking Out

Celebrating Diversity and Acceptance

Kamala Harris and the Challenges of Female Leadership

Acknowledging Mistakes: A Call for Reflection

The Vastness of the Universe and Our Place in It

The Planet's Resilience and Human Impact

The Power of Prayer and Intention - even for an atheist

Understanding Anger vs. Hatred

The Perspective of Atheism

The whole concept of Billionaires is gross

Desperation breeds desperate people - breeds crime
Hope breeds hopeful people - breeds a lot more happiness for everyone

Choosing to Be Part of the Solution

Listener voicemails:
The Nature of Struggle in Life

Pissed off at the world
The Serenity Prayer and Its Significance

Powerlessness and Acceptance

Agency and Response to Life

Frustration with Society and Self-Care

Atheism and it's perspectives on Religion

The Role of Pets in Our Lives

The Purpose of the Podcast

Self professed, "gay liberal atheist living in the Bible Belt" Daniel Cartier dives headfirst into another episode of godless wonder, love for humanity (he even loves the conservative Christians who hate him) and the chaos that IS our current landscape. Part late night confessional, part pep talk for anyone who feels defeated by the current state of affairs - this podcast is ultimately a love letter to savoring every moment of life, while we still have time.

This weeks topics include:
The Importance of Love and Acceptance
The idea of "God watching us" all the time is creepy.

Facing Self-Doubt and the Fear of Judgment

Environmental Concerns and Personal Reflections

The Decline of Insect Populations

The "Anti-Woke" Movement
Why it's dumb to be anything BUT woke.

The Importance of Self-Expression

Sexuality and Societal Norms

Judy Garland and the Oscars
Grace Kelly slumming it
Judy Garland was ROBBED.

Creative Expression and Acknowledgment

The Value of Personal Opinions

Ethics of Cooking Lobster

The Cosmic Perspective on Humanity

Life's Smallness and Perspective

Douchebag of the Week: Donald Trump

Second Place: Judith Fike

Voicemails from listeners!

The Essence of Creativity

Coming Out Gay vs. Coming Out Atheist

Creepy Movie Monsters

The Journey of Podcasting

Reflections on Politics and Society

The Role of Activism and Personal Responsibility

Summary
In the debut episode of There Is No God And We're All Gonna Die, Daniel J. Cartier answers listener voicemails, responds to a hateful preacher’s message, and clears up some common misconceptions about being an atheist. Raw, real, and unexpectedly hopeful — it’s the perfect intro to a podcast that’s anything but ordinary.

Takeaways

• It's important to keep people in your life even if you disagree with them.
• Art and music are limited forms of expression; podcasts allow for deeper exploration.
• Living in a diverse community teaches acceptance and love.
• We are all stuck on this planet together, and finding love is essential.
• Life is busy, but we must prioritize communication and connection.
• The podcast serves as an outlet for thoughts that can't fit into songs.
• Humor can be a coping mechanism for dealing with adversity.
• Creating a sense of community is vital for personal growth.
• Existence is precious, and we should cherish it while we can.
• People's identities are inherent; they don't choose who they are.

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• (00:00) - to the Podcast
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• (00:00) - Things to Know About Me
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• (00:00) - Beyond Atheism
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• (00:00) - Reality of Death
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• (00:00) - of the Week Segment
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• (00:00) - Hate with Humor
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• (00:00) - Impact of Bullying and Resilience
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• (00:00) - and Belonging in a Diverse World
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• (00:00) - on Aging and Self-Care
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• (00:00) - Thoughts on Life and Death
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• (00:00) - Memory, and Personal Connections
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• (00:00) - Relationships and Fears
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• (00:00) - Communication, and Understanding
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• (00:00) - Perspectives on Political Discourse
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• (00:00) - Personal Relationships Amidst Political Divides
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• (00:00) - Importance of Communication and Understanding
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• (00:00) - Love and Respect in Disagreement
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• (00:00) - and Call to Action