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David C. Smalley

312 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 734 ratings

A skeptic comedian has questions about your beliefs.

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Episodes

#517 - Lawrence Krauss: The Physics of Climate Change

January 26, 2021 09:06 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

The audiobook just dropped today! Lawrence Krauss' new book, The Physics of Climate Change, just released on Audible moments ago, 15 days before the hard copy releases on Amazon. Lawrence and I sat down to discuss the audiobook process, political pressures, and what you can do to help combat climate change.

#516 - The Church State Inauguration

January 23, 2021 01:28 - 1 hour - 63.1 MB

Attorney Andrew L. Seidel, from FFRF joins me to discuss the religious boundaries leaped over during the Inauguration of Joe Biden on a day that was meant to "unite" Americans. Support my work at Patreon.com/davidcsmalley

#515 - Black Nonbelievers of DC

January 22, 2021 06:12 - 1 hour - 94.2 MB

White Supremacy in Christianity; DC Riot; Questions from Patrons; Log Cabin Republicans; Black Churches

#514 - Christian Biochemist vs. David C. Smalley

January 16, 2021 16:55 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MB

Fuz Rana is the Executive Vice President of Reasons To Believe, and holds a PhD in Biochemistry. He says science and religion can co-exist, and discusses evidence for the Bible. The extended 2.5 hour version is at Patreon.com/davidcsmalley with no ads.

#513 - Republican Congressman vs. David C. Smalley

January 14, 2021 04:09 - 1 hour - 71.6 MB

Rep. Denver Riggleman joins Michael and I to discuss the state of the Republican Party and answer some questions from Patrons. Patreon.com/davidcsmalley.

#512 - Domestic Terrorism

January 11, 2021 05:31 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Michael Regilio joins me to discuss the attempted insurrection of our Nation's Capitol, and debunk conspiracy theories surrounding the attack.

#511 - Full Trump Phone Call vs. David C. Smalley

January 04, 2021 09:53 - 3 hours - 176 MB

Donald Trump threatens Georgia's Republican Secretary of State if he doesn't "find votes." Michael Regilio joins me for some of Bruce Buffer's Puncher's Chance Kentucky Bourbon, and the entire phone call. Ad free: Patreon.com/davidcmalley.

#510 - Dr. Peter Hotez: Vaccines, Autism, & Covid19

December 30, 2020 02:56 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

World-renowned pediatrician and vaccine expert, Dr. Peter Hotez, takes a break from his many appearances on CNN, to join me in discussing the development of the Covid19 vaccines, and the recent discoveries around early detection of autism. Ad free: Patreon.com/davidcsmalley

#509 - Conspiracy Theories vs. David C. Smalley

December 25, 2020 09:11 - 2 hours - 156 MB

My mom sent me a viral video tweeted by Donald Trump. I took 3 days to fact check and address each detail. Please share this with at least 1 Trump supporter.

#508 - Skeptical Pastor vs. David C. Smalley

December 18, 2020 18:47 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

He's a pastor, questioning his faith but defending the Bible. Tithing, Hell, Original Sin, Women in Church: Does it really matter if the Bible is true? The extended version is nearly 3 hours, with no ads at Patreon.com/davidcsmalley.

#507 - Christian Debate Champion vs. David C. Smalley

December 13, 2020 02:05 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

Cooper is a collegiate champion in formal debates. Topics: Origins of the universe & the rationality of Christian faith. We also cover Slavery, Objective Morality, God's Decisions, and Cooper's Bible at Patreon.com/davidcsmalley. Cooper will be in the comment sections on Patreon!

#506 - Progressive Influencer vs. David C. Smalley

December 10, 2020 06:15 - 1 hour - 68 MB

Can Whites be victims of racism? What's it like to create content in 2020? Progressive TikTok Influencer BunDaddy joins me. We also discuss sexism in the 3-hour Patreon extended version. Patreon.com/davidcsmalley.

#505 - Republicans vs. Republicans

December 04, 2020 09:10 - 2 hours - 71.2 MB

Sitcom Announcement, Martial Law, Republican Audio, Pardons, and President Pence. Ad free extended version on Patreon includes talk about vaccines and pardons: Patreon.com/davidcsmalley

#504 - Live Callers vs. David C. Smalley

November 28, 2020 09:15 - 1 hour - 45.2 MB

Grief as a nonbeliever, Live Callers, and a Christian: Parts of this were streamed live on the new YouTube Channel: davidcsmalleyclips. Go Subscribe to be a part of the next live show! In the 3 Hour Patreon Extended Version we call a Christian and have a passionate discussion about God. I'm joined by Pasta Mike, Oz, Jeff, & Kay, from The Atheist Round Table. Patreon.com/davidcsmalley

#503 - Natural Election

November 10, 2020 02:40 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

Michael Regilio joins me to discuss his biggest fears that follow this election.

#502 - Cult & Trafficking Survivor

November 02, 2020 08:02 - 1 hour - 74.2 MB

Brooklyn is now 23, living in a homeless shelter in Seattle. Her move out deadline is Nov 18. This is the story of how she ended up there. And on Nov 7, I am doing a live 12-hour Broadcast for Brooklyn to raise money for her new life. You can find her Amazon Wish List & Fundraiser at davidcsmalley.com.

#500 - Christian vs. Christian

October 31, 2020 12:00 - 3 hours - 149 MB

Youth Pastor Jon Geary defends Free Will, while Calvinist Adam Szydlowski presents Predestination. I moderate, and then debate them both. Strap in, and Happy 500th Episode! Please support the show at patreon.com/davidcsmalley.

#499 - Anthony Magnabosco vs. David C. Smalley

October 28, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 58 MB

We put Street Epistemology to the test with Anthony Magnabosco, as I take on the role of the Christian. And Javier Javier calls in to reveal if he is still voting for Donald Trump. Get the full show with no ads at Patreon.com/davidcsmalley.

#498 - Dave Silverman vs. David C. Smalley

October 24, 2020 12:00 - 2 hours - 88.5 MB

Final Update before Election Day: Will Dave Silverman still vote for Donald Trump? The full show with no ads is available at Patreon.com/davidcsmalley.

#497 - Black Conservative Atheist vs. David C. Smalley

October 21, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB

Javier Javier, a black atheist conservative returns for an update on his thoughts on the upcoming election. The extended show gets heated: available with no ads at Patreon.com/davidcsmalley.

#496 - Worship Pastor vs. David C. Smalley

October 17, 2020 12:00 - 2 hours - 86.9 MB

Listener, Patreon Supporter, and Worship Pastor, Evan joins me to talk about his own questions surrounding faith, God, and the Bible. In the 3-hour extended version, I make the claim that Heaven is impossible, and of course I ask his opinions on Trump: no ads with extra audio at Patreon.com/davidcsmalley

#495 - Smalley Short: Guns & Voter Fraud

October 14, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MB

Los Angeles has fake ballot boxes and conservatives stocking up on guns.

#494 - Death To America?

October 10, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 79.5 MB

Author and Television Writer, Ian Gurvitz, discusses the rise of Trump, and what it means for the future if he's re-elected.

#493 - Christian Minister vs. David C. Smalley

October 07, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MB

Kathy Taylor's Dad joins me to talk about his faith in God, talking to teens about The Gospel, and in the extended version, I find out his reasons for supporting Donald Trump and make a solid attempt to change his mind, at Patreon.com/davidcsmalley.

#492 - Smalley Short: Covid Parade

October 05, 2020 00:14 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

Trump just left the hospital to wave at supporters. Let's discuss.

#491 - Kathy Taylor

October 03, 2020 12:15 - 1 hour - 53.5 MB

Ex-Pastor, Kathy joins me to talk about how Evangelical Christians don't seem very "Christian" when it comes to politics.

#490 - Unpresidential Debate: Trump vs. Biden

September 30, 2020 07:41 - 1 hour - 72.7 MB

Michael Regilio and I weigh in on audio from the debate, commentators, and opinions from undecided voters. New 4th Listener Store: davidcsmalley.com

#489 - Responding To Believers

September 26, 2020 19:29 - 1 hour - 47.1 MB

A listener asked me to read his exchange with a friend on Facebook and provide feedback, and I have a mind-numbing Twitter battle with a pandemic-denying Trump supporter.

#488 - Psychic vs. David C. Smalley

September 23, 2020 12:10 - 1 hour - 53.6 MB

Psychic Michael Bodine gives mini-reads to 3 skeptics: me, Michael Regilio, and my daughter, Talissa.

#487 - Christian Apologist vs. David C. Smalley

September 19, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MB

She's a professor of Business Management, and an apologist of the Christian faith. SJ Thomason joins me for a discussion on scripture and belief.

#486 - Secular Strategies for Politics

September 16, 2020 12:40 - 1 hour - 66 MB

Sarah Levin is back to talk about her new organization, Secular Strategies, weigh in on the current political climate, and how you can get involved to actually make a difference. Listen ad-free at Patreon.com/davidcsmalley.

#485 - Mormon vs. David C. Smalley

September 12, 2020 12:35 - 1 hour - 66.2 MB

Joshua is not only a patron of this show, he's an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, known to most as The Mormons. He answers questions on LDS history, prophecy, Joseph Smith, and much more. The 3 hour extended version includes race, polygamy, and your questions. Patreon.com/davidcsmalley.

#484 - Christian Athlete vs. David C. Smalley

September 05, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MB

Is God still good if he sends good atheists to burn in hell? The extended ad free version is at Patreon.com/davidcsmalley.

#483 - Dave Silverman vs. David C. Smalley

September 02, 2020 12:15 - 1 hour - 43.3 MB

He is leaning towards voting for Trump. Can Michael Regilio and I talk him out of it?

#482 - Christian Apologist vs. David C. Smalley

August 29, 2020 12:35 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

Randal Rauser wrote the book entitled Conversations with My Inner Atheist: A Christian Apologist Explores Questions that Keep People Up at Night. The extended version is 2.5 hours long, with no ads at Patreon.com/davidcsmalley where the $5 option is only available through 8/31!

#481 - Christian Science Quiz vs. David C. Smalley

August 26, 2020 12:55 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MB

I take a science quiz from a Christian organization, and in the extended version I listen to Donald Trump Jr's speech from the RNC. The $5 Patreon Offer expires 8/31. Get no ads and extra content at Patreon.com/davidcsmalley.

#480 - Former Prison Inmate

August 23, 2020 05:04 - 1 hour - 66.6 MB

WARNING: DETAILS OF CHILD ABUSE & ADULT CONTENT. Patreon supporter Sam Jordan details his childhood, cult-based drug rehabilitation, his belief that he was once a Prophet of God, and how it all landed him in the Georgia Prison System. Hear more "crazy stories from prison" with no ads, in the extended version available at Patreon.com/davidcsmalley.

#479 - Christian Listener vs. David C. Smalley

August 20, 2020 05:24 - 1 hour - 51.2 MB

Reformed Baptist (Calvinist) Adam Szydlowski discusses his faith, the infallibility of Scripture, and human vs. animal intelligence, and gets into the doctrine of pre-destination, and even calls out another Christian for a live debate on this show in the extended version with no ads on Patreon/com/davidcsmalley!

#478 - Youth Pastor 6 vs. David C. Smalley

August 12, 2020 11:05 - 1 hour - 53.4 MB

Jon Geary returns to discuss atheist parenting: do we indoctrinate? The extended 2.5 hour version includes "speaking in tongues" and some abuses of Scripture that Jon has seen in the church, available with no ads at Patreon.com/davidcsmalley.

#477 - Autonomy & Activism

August 08, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MB

Can atheists be connected to the Earth without spirituality? I mostly whine about being attacked online, and Marie D'Elephant talks some sense into me. We get into polyamorous relationships in the ad-free extended version at Patreon.com/davidcsmalley.

#476 - White Nationalist vs. David C. Smalley

August 05, 2020 11:50 - 2 hours - 75.4 MB

He was once a progressive atheist, but became a staunch White Nationalist amid atheist in-fighting in 2014. Extremes beget extremes, and those who demonized "all white men" led him to believe "white genocide" was the next step. If you play a drinking game with strawman arguments, I'm not responsible for your alcohol poisoning. The extended 3.5 hour conversation is available with no ads at Patreon.com/davidcsmalley.

#475 - Anti Masker vs. David C. Smalley

August 01, 2020 08:38 - 3 hours - 136 MB

This almost didn't get released. It will be one of the toughest episodes to get through, if you make it that far.

#474 - Homosexuality & The Bible

July 29, 2020 12:20 - 2 hours - 86.1 MB

Is homosexuality really condemned in the Bible, or is it a translation error? Is BLM a Marxist organization? Why are most conservatives and Trump supporters Christian? Annie Buell is a growing TikTok influencer known as @AnnieKabannie and joins me to discuss these things and more. The extended 3 hour version with no ads at Patreon.com/davidcsmalley.

#473 - Christian Influencer vs. David C. Smalley

July 25, 2020 07:03 - 1 hour - 41.2 MB

He went from Soulja Boy's Hype Man to Christian Author & Influencer: Rashawn Copeland joins me to discuss God's Sacrifice for humanity, and some difficult Bible verses. The extended version is 2.5 hours with no ads at Patreon.com/davidcsmalley.

#472 - Christian Missionary vs. David C. Smalley

July 22, 2020 10:55 - 2 hours - 74.1 MB

Due to religious violence in Mozambique, my guest is anonymous. He's a Christian from Oklahoma who has dedicated his life to mission work in Africa. What happens to those who never hear the Gospel? Can naturalism explain the world around us?

#471 - Christian Nurse vs. David C. Smalley

July 18, 2020 12:20 - 1 hour - 45 MB

Does God protect everyone, or just the people he deems as special? What hope do atheists have? Is the Bible trustworthy for any purpose? I discuss this and much more with Deb Wrenn, a traveling nurse. The full extended version with no ads is at Patreon.com/davidcsmalley.

#470 - Black Nonbelievers

July 14, 2020 03:07 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

Mandisa Thomas, the founder of Black Nonbelievers joins me to discuss coming out as a black atheist, the BLM movement, and the intersection of white supremacy and Christianity. Join the Live BN Discussion on July 16th 3PM EST via YouTube or Facebook! Commercial free content available at Patreon.com/davidcsmalley.

#469 - A Millionaire Answers Questions

July 11, 2020 00:51 - 1 hour - 44.5 MB

My good friend and atheist activist, Todd Stiefel, opens up about being a millionaire: how he achieved it, and some surprising pros and cons of being wealthy. An extended 3.5 hour version is available at Patreon.com/davidcsmalley (because I'm not a millionaire).

#468 - Refuting Ben Shapiro

July 01, 2020 19:26 - 1 hour - 43.2 MB

Ben is known as a fast-talking conservative beast, knocking down liberals with his mighty verbal judo. This is a deconstruction of his most recent arguments. Get the ad-free version at Patreon.com/davidcsmalley. @BenShapiro

#467 - Christian Minister vs. David C. Smalley

June 27, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

His online ministry is inspiring thousands on TikTok. He's back to join me for a discussion on faith, letting God have control, and repenting before the afterlife. An extended 3-hour 20 min version is available at Patreon.com/davidcsmalley.

Guests

Dan Dennett
2 Episodes
Richard Dawkins
2 Episodes
Cara Santa Maria
1 Episode
Sam Harris
1 Episode