Friendly Atheist Podcast

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  • Hemant Mehta and Jessica Bluemke Greiff cover the latest news, politics, and pop culture with a focus on atheism and religion. This is the official podcast for FriendlyAtheist.com.
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  • Ep. 549 - Pope Francis: Both Candidates are "Against Life"

    Ep. 549 - Pope Francis: Both Candidates are "Against Life"
    Sep 19 2024
    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. — Hemant will be speaking in Minneapolis on Saturday, Sep. 21. More details are here! — Pope Francis pushes false claim that both presidential candidates are "against life." (3:15) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear courageously bans "conversion therapy" on minors. (14:08) — Pastor claims he miraculously cured a man hospitalized due to voting for Democrats. (26:05) — In Ohio, taxpayer dollars are being used to expand Christian schools. (36:56) — South Carolina Supreme Court strikes down voucher scheme giving tax dollars to private schools. (47:40) — Atheists to court: It's okay to ban "faith statements" in taxpayer-funded Minnesota program. (55:31) SPONSOR: Sign up at butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly to get chicken breast, salmon or ground beef FREE in every order for a year plus $20 off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Ep. 548 - Maine Churches Demand Tax Dollars Despite Bigotry

    Ep. 548 - Maine Churches Demand Tax Dollars Despite Bigotry
    Sep 12 2024
    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. — Hemant will be speaking in Minneapolis on Saturday, Sep. 21. More details are here! — A discussion about the presidential debate. (1:00) — After Satanists and Humanists speak up, Florida district rejects school chaplains. (5:38) SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Rediscover your curiosity at BetterHelp.com/atheist and get 10% off your first month. (21:19) — Evangelical writer faces backlash after saying public schools might be worthwhile. (22:19) — Maine churches continue legal fight to maintain taxpayer-funding bigotry. (49:30) — Christian school goes back to court after facing consequences for anti-trans bigotry. (58:15) — Researchers say Christian Nationalism fuels violence against non-Christians. (1:08:55) SPONSOR: Sign up at butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly to get chicken breast, salmon or ground beef FREE in every order for a year plus $20 off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Ep. 547 - Florida Hits Satanic Snag in School Chaplain Law

    Ep. 547 - Florida Hits Satanic Snag in School Chaplain Law
    Sep 5 2024
    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. — Mark Robinson's hypocrisy about sex shops and abortion should be disqualifying. (2:05) — Iowa officials tried to block a Satanic event. They hurt homeless veterans instead. (18:25) SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Rediscover your curiosity at BetterHelp.com/atheist and get 10% off your first month. (29:15) — Evangelical broadcasters sue IRS for right to endorse candidates without penalty. (30:18) — Florida district rejects school chaplains (for now) after Satanists pledge to participate. (47:33) — Federal judge dismisses Christians' lawsuit to stop teaching evolution in Indiana schools. (1:03:32) — The American Humanist Association's new leader has a unique history with the group. (1:11:20) SPONSOR: Sign up at butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly to get chicken breast, salmon or ground beef FREE in every order for a year plus $20 off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 28 mins
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Ahead of the curve on atheist news

As far as atheist pod casts go, the Friendly Atheist is one that ‘truly you guys’ delivers some of the most well researched and context rich perspectives. Hemant, in contrast to many of his contemporaries, approaches topics like a reporter, regularly seeking comments from parties involved. As someone who listens to several atheist podcasters, I often hear them crediting Hemants research. But the podcast would not be what it is without Jessica. She’s quick to get excited and jump to conclusions, sometimes blundering into the conversation in ways that could come off as ignorant. But I’ve come to see her approach as a sort of brutal honesty and vulnerability. If Jessica were not present to help us digest Hemant’s stories, the podcast might just be another sober, maybe even depressing podcast (most of Hemant’s stories are bad news). Jessica gives the listener space to ‘feel’ the news, whether it be worry, loss, rage, or delightful schadenfreude.
Jessica also offers a sharp feminist perspective that this mostly straight male reviewer often misses. If you care about the latest news from the world of atheism and religiosity, the Friendly Atheist delivers. Highly recommend.

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Great Episode

Jessica's anger in this episode truly resonated with me and I actually found it comforting not feeling alone with my own anger.

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Fantastic podcast

I've enjoyed this podcast. The presenter is truly graceful and very sensitive towards believer's feelings.

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Laugh instead of crying

Hement (sp?) and Jessica chat about news stories from an atheist point of view. As an Apatheist (I just don’t GAF), I often find myself laughing out loud while I listen, which is much better than crying. Hement & Jessica’s intelligent and irreverent commentary on current events is timely, informative and much appreciated. Week after week there they are, having done the hard work of sifting through the all the madness to bring attention to stories of the hypocrisy, greed and corruption of so called morally upright leaders and followers of religion — and feel good stories, too!! My only complaint is Jessica says “Oh my God” far too often. FFS you would think listening to an atheist podcast would be one place I wouldn’t have to hear that annoying phrase.

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Celebrate Reason and Logic!

I love this podcast. It is smart, funny, and poignant. This is what the world needs. Let's collectively pull our heads out of our...

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