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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

#320 - Black Nonbelievers & Secular Students

July 08, 2017 16:01 - 47 minutes

After 17 years with SSA, August Brunsman is moving on. So, he gets a nice surprise while live on stage at OSU. Mandisa Thomas and Sean Omar Rivera discuss the importance of Black Nonbelievers, and Republicans Say the Darndest Things: all in front of a live audience in Columbus, OH.

#319 - Peter Boghossian vs. Radical Ideology

July 03, 2017 16:01 - 2 hours

Conservatives and Progressives aren't the problem. Extreme ideology from both sides is destroying the fabric of conversation, free speech, and discussion of uncomfortable ideas.

#318 - Psychics, The Secret, and Skepticism

July 01, 2017 16:01 - 2 hours

The Law of Attraction, Facebook Fights, Psychic Mediums, and Skepticism are all covered by Skeptic Comedian Ian Harris, Podcast Host, Phil Ferguson, and David Smalley.

#317 - Adam Carolla vs. Safe Spaces

June 26, 2017 16:01 - 1 hour

Pete calls in to discuss SSACON, Sarah gives quick updates on Secular Coalition for America, and Adam and David discuss safe spaces, and why Adam still hopes for a heaven, as an atheist.

#316 - Michael Shermer vs. The Regressive Left

June 19, 2017 16:01 - 1 hour

EXPLICIT! - David Smalley and Michael Shermer discuss free speech, explain regressive ideology, and how the left is destroying itself.

#315 - PETA vs. David Smalley

June 13, 2017 00:01 - 2 hours

Is going vegan the most healthy and ethical thing to do? Is PETA really a terrorist organization, guilty of killing thousands of animals? Davids dogmatic meat-eating is put front and center in the face of science, and PETA answers its critics and accusers.

#314 - Baptist Pastor vs. David Smalley

June 06, 2017 16:10 - 3 hours

Christian Counselor & Baptist Pastor Chris Legg joins David to debate issues of the Bible, God, Jesus, and LGBT rights. Darrel Ray & Gayle Jordan also stop by to discuss Recovering from Religion, and Secular Coalition for America gives quick updates on 2 bills.

#313 - Part 2: Pastor vs. 2 Atheists

May 29, 2017 16:10 - 1 hour

CONTINUED: Atheist Author, David Fitzgerald, who doesnt believe Jesus ever existed, sits down with David Smalley and Pastor Drew Sokol to discuss evidence for Jesus, the Bible, and personal faith.

#312 - Part 1: Pastor vs. 2 Atheists

May 29, 2017 16:01 - 2 hours

Atheist Author, David Fitzgerald, who doesnt believe Jesus ever existed, sits down with David Smalley and Pastor Drew Sokol to discuss evidence for Jesus, the Bible, and personal faith.

#311 - Richard Dawkins & David Smalley in LA

May 22, 2017 21:01 - 59 minutes

World renowned scientist and author, Richard Dawkins, sits down with David in Los Angeles for a discussion on science, religion, and politics.

#310 - Atheists Sue Trump

May 16, 2017 22:01 - 1 hour

FFRF's Dan Barker & Andrew Seidel, and SCA's Larry Decker & Sarah Levin discuss Trump's Executive Order, and why it's unconstitutional.

#309 - Army Chaplain Returns

May 10, 2017 07:01 - 1 hour

A shocking announcement is made by active Army Chaplain, Tim Brown, as he returns to the hot seat of Dogma Debate.

#308 - Jay Mohr vs. David Smalley

May 03, 2017 07:01 - 2 hours

EXPLICIT! David joins comedian and actor, Jay Mohr in his living room to talk about comedy, the Bible, belief, Jesus, religion, and atheism.

#307 - Christian Grandma vs. David Smalley

April 24, 2017 07:01 - 2 hours

Cindi Steele joins David for a family-friendly discussion on faith and Jesus. And Cindi tells David why she believes hes an atheist.

#306 - Jewish Traditions vs. David Smalley

April 20, 2017 02:26 - 1 hour

David cant pronounce Mohels, but they're giving herpes to kids. Phil Ferguson joins David to discuss Bill OReilly, Jewish Traditions, and much more.

#305 - Evangelist Listener vs. David Smalley

April 12, 2017 07:01 - 1 hour

An Evangelist Listener and Twitter follower of David Smalley finally gets to chime in on where he believes David is mistaken. But first, David addresses another Twitter fight with an atheist over movie theater food prices!

#304 - David Smalley vs. Social Media

April 06, 2017 07:50 - 1 hour

David talks with UCLA Professor & author, Ramesh Srinivasan about how technology shapes our world and influences our political and religious views, and its effects on personal relationships.

#303 - Christian Blogger vs. David Smalley

March 29, 2017 07:45 - 2 hours

Jeremy Christian is back with a new theory on why kids get cancer, people break legs, and a unique take on why other religions have popped up. His faith may be rattled, but his skepticism is being tested.

#302 - Smalley vs. Silverman

March 22, 2017 19:01 - 2 hours

President of American Atheists, Dave Silverman is in studio to discuss firebrand atheism, humanism, openly secular, love, and a midlife crisis.

#301 - Cara Santa Maria

March 17, 2017 10:01 - 2 hours

David & Cara have fun with redneck audio, fact check a vision from God, discuss homelessness, and pull the curtain back on podcasting.

#300 - Christian Listener vs. David Smalley

March 09, 2017 07:01 - 2 hours

Long time listener and Dogma Debate fan, Glen Coker, finally gets his chance to talk with David one on one about his faith.

#299 - Part 2! Frank Turek vs. David Smalley

March 03, 2017 13:01 - 1 hour

Wrapping up the discussion on God from #298.

#298 - Christian Radio Host, Frank Turek vs. David Smalley

March 01, 2017 09:01 - 1 hour

Frank Turek, a well-known Christian apologist, author, and radio host, faces off with David Smalley on issues of God, Jesus, and the Bible.

#297 - Satanist vs. Atheist

February 22, 2017 20:01 - 1 hour

Well, you know wanna click that one! Comedian & Satanist Steve Hill joins David Smalley in studio to find out if The Satanic Temple is just another dogma to be debated, or if its simply misunderstood.

#296 - President Trump vs. Secular America

February 15, 2017 20:01 - 1 hour

This episode gives you step by step instructions on how to change the future of the country, from your keyboard! Political Expert Sarah Levin joins David Smalley to go through Trumps cabinet picks and executive orders to find out why Trump is so dangerous for America, and how you can stop him.

#295 - Atheist vs. Church of Christ Preacher

February 08, 2017 09:35 - 2 hours

Is David Smalley losing his nice guy approach? Gabriel Rodriguez is back, and seemingly brings out the inner firebrand that Smalley tries to hide so well. The two debate about the Bible, the biology of sexuality, and why Gabriel believes men should run the household. This one gets intense.

#294 - Trae Crowder - The Liberal Redneck

February 02, 2017 10:15 - 1 hour

David and Trae weigh in on audio of Christians celebrating the election of Trump, and the immigration ban. Audio of an anti-gay YouTuber who thinks incest is the same as marriage equality. Both David Smalley and Trae Crowder will be performing stand up at The Comedy Store in Hollywood March 25th. Get your tickets at dogmadebate.com. Reply Reply to All Forward More

#293 - Church of Christ Preacher vs. David Smalley

January 26, 2017 05:16 - 2 hours

We have audio from Al Franken exposing Betsy DeVos, SCA weighs in on Do marches matter? and Church of Christ Preacher, and listener of Dogma Debate, Gabriel Rodriguez joins David to debate issues ranging from faith vs. works and how God operates in todays society, to homosexuality being a sin.

#292 - Leftist Protesters vs. David Smalley

January 18, 2017 20:01 - 2 hours

After writing a controversial Patheos article titled Grow Up, Liberals - David is joined by 2 leftists who staunchly disagree with his stance: Callie Wright & Dan Arel discuss liberals protesting, university censorship, Milo Yiannopoulos being cancelled at universities, and the struggles facing trans people in America.

#291 - Bryan Fischer vs. David Smalley

January 11, 2017 08:01 - 2 hours

Conservative Christian and American Family Radio Host Bryan Fischer recently said that anyone who opposes Christianity is an American traitor. David challenges him directly on that statement, as well as bodily autonomy, rape, the 10 Commandments, Hell, Secular Humanism, and so much more.

#290 - Christian Blogger vs. David Smalley

December 15, 2016 00:03 - 3 hours - 194 MB

Jeremy Christian - yes, that's his real name, joins David Smalley in studio to take questions from listeners.

#290 - Christian Blogger vs. David Smalley

December 15, 2016 00:03 - 3 hours

Jeremy Christian - yes, that's his real name, joins David Smalley in studio to take questions from listeners.

#289 - Part 8: 24hr Broadcast - Shelley & Cognitive Dissonance

December 08, 2016 22:38 - 2 hours

The final two hours of the 24hr Broadcast for Camp Quest! Shelley Segal & Tom and Cecil of Cognitive Dissonance.

#289 - Part 8: 24hr Broadcast - Shelley & Cognitive Dissonance

December 08, 2016 22:38 - 2 hours

The final two hours of the 24hr Broadcast for Camp Quest! Shelley Segal & Tom and Cecil of Cognitive Dissonance.

#288 - Part 7: 24hr Broadcast - Keith & Greta

December 08, 2016 22:04 - 1 hour

Greta Christina & Keith Lowell Jensen (And Keith's daughter, Max)

#288 - Part 7: 24hr Broadcast - Keith & Greta

December 08, 2016 22:04 - 1 hour

Greta Christina & Keith Lowell Jensen (And Keith's daughter, Max)

#287 - Part 6: 24hr Broadcast - Gayle, Seth, & JT

December 08, 2016 20:29 - 3 hours - 167 MB

Gayle Jordan, Seth Andrews, & JT Eberhard

#287 - Part 6: 24hr Broadcast - Gayle, Seth, & JT

December 08, 2016 20:29 - 2 hours

Gayle Jordan, Seth Andrews, & JT Eberhard

#286 - Part 5: 24hr Broadcast - Brandy, Janie, & Ami

December 08, 2016 18:54 - 2 hours - 143 MB

Brandy Madden, Janie Oyakawa, & Ami Lucas - discussing Mormonism from a woman's perspective.

#286 - Part 5: 24hr Broadcast - Brandy, Janie, & Ami

December 08, 2016 18:54 - 2 hours

Brandy Madden, Janie Oyakawa, & Ami Lucas - discussing Mormonism from a woman's perspective.

#285 - Part 4: 24hr Broadcast - Stephanie, Aron, & Adam

December 08, 2016 18:29 - 3 hours - 199 MB

Stephanie Guttormson, Aron Ra, & Adam Reakes

#285 - Part 4: 24hr Broadcast - Stephanie, Aron, & Adam

December 08, 2016 18:29 - 3 hours

Stephanie Guttormson, Aron Ra, & Adam Reakes

#284 - Part 3: 24hr Broadcast - Callie, Todd, & Dan

December 08, 2016 18:05 - 2 hours - 149 MB

Callie Wright, Todd Stiefel, & Dan Arel

#284 - Part 3: 24hr Broadcast - Callie, Todd, & Dan

December 08, 2016 18:05 - 2 hours

Callie Wright, Todd Stiefel, & Dan Arel

#283 - Part 2: 24hr Broadcast - Talissa, Jerry, & Noah

December 08, 2016 17:27 - 3 hours

Talissa Smalley, Jerry DeWitt, Noah Lugeons

#283 - Part 2: 24hr Broadcast - Talissa, Jerry, & Noah

December 08, 2016 17:27 - 3 hours

Talissa Smalley, Jerry DeWitt, Noah Lugeons

#282 - Part 1: 24hr Broadcast - Matt, Cara, & No Religion Required

December 07, 2016 22:40 - 2 hours

Matt Dillahunty, Cara Santa Maria, Bobby C & Ashley from No Religion Required

#282 - Part 1: 24hr Broadcast - Matt, Cara, & No Religion Required

December 07, 2016 22:40 - 2 hours

Matt Dillahunty, Cara Santa Maria, Bobby C & Ashley from No Religion Required

#281 - Christian Listener vs. David Smalley

November 29, 2016 05:47 - 3 hours

Daniel Ray has been a listener of Dogma Debate for 2 years, and is a devout Christian. David and Daniel discuss demons, angels, talking animals, the bible, special revelation, depression, childhood, and the firmament in the sky. Daniel believes the universe points to Jesus, and that evil is NOT just the result of "free will."

#281 - Christian Listener vs. David Smalley

November 29, 2016 05:47 - 3 hours - 265 MB

Daniel Ray has been a listener of Dogma Debate for 2 years, and is a devout Christian. David and Daniel discuss demons, angels, talking animals, the bible, special revelation, depression, childhood, and the firmament in the sky. Daniel believes the universe points to Jesus, and that evil is NOT just the result of "free will."

Guests

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