John hosts an engaging dialogue with Darren Slade, a history and comparative religion professor, President of the Global Center for Religious Research (GCRR.org), and Director of the North American Committee on Religious Trauma Research (NACRTR). In this episode, they tackle the complexities of financial incentives in academia, explore the contrasting approaches of critical and confessional scholars, and briefly engage in a spirited debate over whether "woke-ism" constitutes a cult (it does not!)

Join them as they navigate the intricate intersections of academia, belief systems, and the cult of Christianity.

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⁠The Cult of Christianity⁠

⁠John Verner⁠

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In this episode, John chats with Cynane about the surge of conspiracy theories and cult-like beliefs within white evangelicalism. They dissect the societal and psychological factors driving this phenomenon and explore why individuals, particularly Christians, are drawn to such ideas. From the allure of belonging to the quest for certainty in an uncertain world, they unravel the complex interplay of politics, cognitive biases, and manipulation.

Learn more about her work at https://takingoffthetinfoilhat.com/

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⁠The Cult of Christianity⁠

⁠John Verner⁠

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John dives into the complex issue of homelessness with comedian and personal hero, Sarah J Ruthless. They unpack the countless societal factors at play. The conversation explores how the Christian approach to helping the homeless is ineffective and insulting. John and Sarah advocate for empathy and systemic change, focusing on solutions prioritizing people's well-being regardless of their ailments. This episode is perfect if you want to understand homelessness better from two folks who have experienced it, understand why homelessness is not an individual's fault, and discover how the cult of Christianity makes everything worse.

You can learn more about Sarah here: http://www.sarahjruthless.com/

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⁠The Cult of Christianity⁠

⁠John Verner⁠

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