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Libertatheists

125 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings

Welcome to Libertatheists! We discuss libertarianism and atheism in books, films, and topics that are relevant to our day.

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Episode 13: Alabama Abortion, Colorado Shooting Vigil Walkout, Marriage, Florida Man, and Much More

May 28, 2019 09:27 - 1 hour - 104 MB

In this episode we cover political and religious current event from the past few weeks, from the highly controversial Alabama ruling on abortion laws to an interesting win for free speech via a Florida Man.

Episode 12: Libertarian Book Review—"Don't Hurt People and Don't Take Their Stuff: A Libertarian Manifesto" by Matt Kibbe

May 22, 2019 06:25 - 58 minutes - 83.9 MB

In this episode, we review one of Matt Kibbe's books.  Full of good information that is relevant to our times, this book is a very good introduction to libertarian views.

Ep. 12: Libertarian Book Review—"Don't Hurt People and Don't Take Their Stuff: A Libertarian Manifesto" by Matt Kibbe

May 22, 2019 06:25 - 58 minutes - 83.9 MB

In this episode, we review one of Matt Kibbe's books called "Don't Hurt People and Don't Take their Stuff".  This book is a great introduction to libertarian views, and it's full of good information that is relevant to our times.

Episode 11: Libertarian News—Civil Asset Forfeiture, Police Overstepping, LP Convention Theme, and More

May 12, 2019 21:28 - 55 minutes - 81.4 MB

We catch up on political news over the past few months from a libertarian point of view.  We discuss the Libertarian Party's national convention theme ideas, Texas proposed bills, updates on civil asset forfeiture laws, police overstepping their bounds, and how you can find out about the police conduct in your area.

Ep. 11: Current Events—Civil Asset Forfeiture, Police Overstepping, LP Convention Theme, and More

May 12, 2019 21:28 - 55 minutes - 81.4 MB

We catch up on political news over the past few months from a libertarian point of view.  We discuss updates on civil asset forfeiture laws; police overstepping their bounds, and how you can find out about the police conduct in your area; the Libertarian Party's national convention theme ideas; and a few Texas proposed bills.

Ep. 10: Lisa's Thoughts on the April 2019 LDS General Conference

May 05, 2019 15:48 - 41 minutes - 44.2 MB

Lisa goes through some of the April 2019 General Conference talks that as an ex-Mormon and an atheist she thought were interesting.  She found some good things, but sadly she also found guilt trips and scare tactics throughout the conference, and she discusses them here.

Episode 10: Lisa's Thoughts on the April 2019 LDS General Conference

May 05, 2019 15:48 - 41 minutes - 44.2 MB

Lisa goes through some of the April 2019 General Conference talks that as an ex-Mormon and an atheist she thought were interesting.  She found some good things, but sadly she also found guilt trips and scare tactics throughout the conference, and she discusses them here.

Episode 9: Recent LDS News—Removed Anti-LGBT Policy; Temple Ceremony; The Full Name; and More

May 03, 2019 03:03 - 1 hour - 103 MB

We go over several major policy changes in the LDS church, including topics such as the full name of the church, missionary home contact, the temple endowment ceremony, and the policies regarding children of LGBT parents. 

Ep. 9: LDS Current-ish Events—Removed Anti-LGBT Policy; Temple Ceremony; The Full Name; and More

May 03, 2019 03:03 - 1 hour - 103 MB

We go over several major policy changes in the LDS church, including topics such as the temple endowment ceremony, the policies regarding children of LGBT parents, the full name of the church, and how often the missionaries can contact their family.

Episode 8: Adam's Theist-Atheist Debate on God's Existence

April 21, 2019 17:47 - 1 hour - 119 MB

Adam's debate with theist and professor of philosophy at Grand Canyon University, Joshua Walker. They discuss God's existence, morality and rationalism. 

Ep. 8: Adam's Theist-Atheist Debate on God's Existence

April 21, 2019 17:47 - 1 hour - 119 MB

This episode is Adam's debate with theist and professor of philosophy at Grand Canyon University, Joshua Walker. They discuss God's existence, morality and rationalism. 

Episode 7: Thoughts on the Debate and Julian Assange

April 20, 2019 22:03 - 30 minutes - 49 MB

Lisa asks Adam questions about his recent debate (to be uploaded soon) and he talks about what he would have done differently and what he felt went well. Going into recent news a bit, we share our thoughts on Julian Assange's arrest at the Ecuadorian Embassy in England. 

Ep. 7: Thoughts on the Debate and Julian Assange

April 20, 2019 22:03 - 30 minutes - 49 MB

Lisa asks Adam questions about his recent debate (to be uploaded soon) and he talks about what he would have done differently and what he felt went well. Going into recent news a bit, we share our thoughts on Julian Assange's arrest at the Ecuadorian Embassy in England. 

Episode 6: Debate Prep—Arguments for God's Existence

April 20, 2019 21:53 - 1 hour - 131 MB

We delve deeper into chapter three of Richard Dawkins' book "The God Delusion" in preparation for Adam's upcoming debate about God and religion. 

Ep. 6: Debate Prep—Arguments for God's Existence

April 20, 2019 21:53 - 1 hour - 131 MB

We delve deeper into chapter three of Richard Dawkins' book "The God Delusion" in preparation for Adam's upcoming debate about God and religion. 

Ep. 5: Atheist Book Review—"The God Delusion" by Richard Dawkins

April 01, 2019 04:35 - 55 minutes - 62.3 MB

This week, we review Richard Dawkins' book "The God Delusion" and share insights that we gained from studying this book. 

Episode 5: Atheist Book Review—"The God Delusion" by Richard Dawkins

April 01, 2019 04:35 - 55 minutes - 62.3 MB

This week, we review Richard Dawkins' book "The God Delusion" and share insights that we gained from studying this great work. 

Ep. 4: Our List of Great Books about Libertarianism and Religion

March 24, 2019 21:58 - 38 minutes - 60.1 MB

We discuss our plans for our podcast and its "book club" format. We talk about relevant books we've read so far and what we plan to cover. First up: "The God Delusion" by Richard Dawkins. If you would like us to cover a specific book, please visit our "Governing Ourselves" Facebook and Twitter pages to let us know.

Episode 4: Our List of Great Books about Libertarianism and Religion

March 24, 2019 21:58 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MB

We discuss our plans for our podcast and its "book club" format. We talk about relevant books we've read so far and what we plan to cover. First up: "The God Delusion" by Richard Dawkins. If you would like us to cover a specific book, please visit our Governing Ourselves Facebook and Twitter pages to let us know.

Ep. 3: Our Journey to Libertarianism

March 16, 2019 23:08 - 34 minutes - 49.7 MB

We talk about our journeys from the major parties towards Libertarianism, our skepticism towards government, and where we fall within the libertarian spectrum.

Episode 3: Our Journey to Libertarianism

March 16, 2019 23:08 - 39 minutes - 48.6 MB

We talk about our journeys from the major parties towards Libertarianism, our skepticism towards government, and what our particular version of Libertarianism is like. 

Ep. 2: From Mormonism to Atheism

March 16, 2019 20:21 - 45 minutes - 60 MB

This week, we talk about our upbringing in the LDS faith, what caused our doubts, what led us to leaving the Church, and what eventually led to us rejecting religion and God.  Despite the emotional difficulty of the journey, it's been worth it.

Episode 2: From Mormonism to Atheism

March 16, 2019 20:21 - 48 minutes - 55.8 MB

This week, we talk about our upbringing in the LDS faith, what caused our doubts and eventually led to us rejecting religion and God.  Despite the emotional difficulty of the journey, it's been worth it.

Ep. 1: Introducing Ourselves

March 10, 2019 16:16 - 24 minutes - 35.3 MB

In this first episode of Governing Ourselves, Adam and Lisa talk about their motivations to make the show, what the show is about, and what sort of topics and content the listeners can expect. 

Episode 1: Introducing Ourselves

March 10, 2019 16:16 - 28 minutes - 35.9 MB

In the first episode of Governing Ourselves, Adam and Lisa talk about their motivations to make the show, what the show is about, and what sort of topics and content the listeners can expect.