Thank God I'm Atheist
700 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.8K ratingsFrank and Dan's off-the-cuff conversations focus on current events cast through the lens of their shared atheism. Episodes include a rundown of six news stories from the prior week, and the show occasionally features interviews with writers, thinkers, and leaders in the atheist community. As former Mormons, the hosts provide insight into the often misunderstood religious minority.
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Episodes
LIVE at Oasis #249
August 28, 2016 23:30 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBAtheists run for office in Arizona, homophobic pastor arrested for child molestation, federal judge lets strict vaccination law stand in CA, US State Department makes international call, saga of atheist donor in Oklahoma, new Vatican handbook about sex, and the French try to ban burkinis at the beach.
Lamanites #248
August 22, 2016 07:00 - 58 minutes - 54 MBLouisiana flood exposes hypocrisy, Lutherans want to reconcile with Rome, gay bashing, Pokemon Go linked to demonic plot, the Norwegian Church loses members thanks to online registration, prayer and religion banned at Chinese hospitals and four ‘lamanites’ sue LDS Church.
Praying to Win #247
August 16, 2016 22:30 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBMormons build high-profile temple in Philadelphia, Trump ask evangelicals for help (with Mormons!), Satanic Temple is at it again, Hillary Clinton writes a letter to Utah, woman denied vanity plate settles lawsuit, Christian pastors sue Illinois for right to perform ‘conversion therapy,’ and faith at the Olympics.
Floss Like You Understand Science #246
August 07, 2016 21:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBPublic school adopts problematic logo, Pope Francis follows through on a promise, Satan clubs test public schools’ after-school club policies, Josh Duggar sued by the face of his online sex presence, church promises to drop Bibles onto ISIS, a day for ‘burkinis’ at French waterpark, and a lack of evidence supporting flossing’s health benefits tests our commitment to basic dental hygiene.
It's Hard Out There #245
July 30, 2016 18:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBTattoos leave marks at BYU-Hawaii, Ben-Hur for a new generation, France attacks, a new law in Illinois, Kansas City sued, non-believers campaign to affect Australian census, and being an atheist in an election year.
Pennies in Heaven #244
July 26, 2016 03:30 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBChina bans churches over safely concerns, Muslim clerics issue fatwa against ISIS, Garden of Eden becomes World Heritage Site, Pokemon, marriage laws challenged, pastor starts club, and Pioneer Day!
Superstitions #243
July 19, 2016 01:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBA Kentucky judge refuses to marry atheist couple, FLDS news, Pakistan's own Kim Kardashian murdered in honor killing, mosques shouldn’t be polling stations (but neither should churches and synagogues), ‘Meet the Mormons: Part 2’, Newt Gingrich has a big fat mouth, and superstitious atheists.
Noah's Ark #242
July 11, 2016 20:30 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBTexas governor’s new rule affecting abortion, Catholic priests in Montreal banned from children, Trump’s Star of David, driver’s license photo error, post-Brexit bigotry, Russia limits religious proselytizing, and Noah’s Ark theme park opens in Kentucky.
Happy America, Everyone! #241
July 04, 2016 20:30 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBTurns out the Book of Mormon isn’t historical, Satanic Temple strikes again, demon possession, Kansas church calls for sexual assault victims to be outed, Mississippi ‘religious freedom’ law struck down for trampling on religious freedom, Christian website must make room for gays, and our take on the 4th of July.
Delusions of Grandeur #240
June 27, 2016 05:30 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBKim Davis declares victory in fight against gay marriage, wishing Muslims happy Ramadan, European Islamophobia summit scheduled, Osteen hecklers, UK asylum seekers, satanists vs anti-satanists, and proof there is a god.
Eau de Dieu #239
June 20, 2016 05:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBPope Francis pets a tiger, a clash at the Western Wall, Mormon missionaries in trouble, atheist scholarships, Amish PAC, the many smells of Jesus, and the Orlando shooting.
Foreskins in the Desert #238
June 13, 2016 04:30 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBPassion of the Christ 2, religious freedom is just for Christians, Evangelicals are feeling a little left out, Iowa’s governor, Mecca turns mega, and Dan interviews newly minted atheist Shannon Low of the Order of Elijah.
Where's the Beef? #237
June 06, 2016 03:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBWomen and church attendance, to hajj or not to hajj, judge hands down a creative sentence, inappropriate test question, Mormon church takes anti-gay fight to Mexico, Muslim killed by mob may have been eating beef, and celebrities and atheism.
Bow Before the Emoji God #236
May 28, 2016 17:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBChildren afflicted in Peru, father interprets Bible literally with horrendous consequences, landmark court ruling in New Jersey, Swiss Muslims face fine, sacred objects auctioned off to offense of Native Americans, Saudi doctor shot for doing his job, and religious folks once again try to spruce up the Bible.
Abuse #235
May 23, 2016 02:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBChanges in Mormon missionary attire, abuse sticks, abuse by clergy on the rise, International Religious Freedom Act, town sells plot of land under cross, Church of Scotland explores way to remotely baptize, and a quick talk about suicide and non-believers.
Trans-American Controversy #234
May 17, 2016 03:30 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBAmerican Atheists sues Tennessee sheriff for promoting Jesus, Arabic speakers loving on Dawkins, Ohio megachurch can't force insurance company to pay for child abuse, criminal sentenced to read Ben Carson book, Missouri school's field trip to Jesus, Alabama chief justice KOed by drag queen, and Dan and Mark discuss the great trans panic of 2016!
But God Told Me To #233
May 08, 2016 17:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBAngel washes up on the shore, first amendment needs defending, marrying off your quiverfull, restraining order against God, Hindus are jerks too, troubles at the Target bathroom, and Jake and Dan talk about God telling candidates to run only to fail.
Killing with Kindness? #232
May 02, 2016 00:30 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBDenny Hastert sentenced to jail time, Oklahoma knows how to pay for lawsuits, Utah Pride festival bans gay site, Kevin Swanson compares gays to Nazis and cannibals, Mormon university blames the (rape) victim, Scientology leader’s father write tell-all book, and Dan and Mark discuss parents who kill their children through prayer.
Mormon Communism #231
April 25, 2016 00:00 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBIowa schools shut down, Hitchens converted, Americans and prayer, poll shows UK muslims sympathize with violence, leader of Conservative rabbis resigns, Utah , and Dan and Jake discuss Mormon communism.
Buckets o' Nonsense #230
April 17, 2016 02:30 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBThe Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster declared “not a real religion,” giant crucifix proposed in Australia, a “relic in the making” sold to highest bidder, governor of Tennessee rejects the Bible, parents object to Bible placement in schools, Sarah Palin insults Bill Nye, and a very scary Christian daycare in Alabama.
God Protects Who He Wants to Protect #229
April 09, 2016 23:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBBangladeshi atheist killed by Muslim mob, Russian nonbeliever in trouble, new poll on gender and religious belief, giant cross in Corpus Cristi, Trump's proposed ban on Muslims would allow his rich friends to enter US, conservative Christians gather to discuss , and a Mormon general authority claims divine protection for LDS missionaries in Brussels’ bombing.
Mormon Boob Jobs #228
April 04, 2016 03:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBFrank and Dan speculate about why Utah has more plastic surgeons per capita than any other state in the US and include a discussion about how the Mormon obsession with perfection comes at a high cost for Mormon women. Also: Catholic cardinal takes money from charity to renovate his luxury apartment, Donald Trumps makes some sense, Mississippi approves Church Protection Act, Easter stunt in Louisiana, Colorado school district in showdown over religious literature in schools, and Alabama’s gove...
Mormon Articles of Faith #227
March 26, 2016 19:00 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBFrank and Dan discuss Joseph Smith’s “Thirteen Articles of Faith” and how the Mormons live them today. Also: Utah might vote for a democrat this year, parents react to yoga in the schools, North Carolina blocks LGBT protections, Obama defunds abstinence only education, Shawna Cox sues federal employees for ungodly amount, and Catholic bishop bans Muslims from praying in churches.
Art: Part Two #226
March 22, 2016 00:30 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBMark and Frank continue their conversation about art, this time focusing on attempts to censor art. Also: Mother Teresa on track for September sainthood, Oklahoma lawmakers seek to change state constitution, Bernie Sanders needs to "meet Jesus," majority of GOP supports ban on Muslim immigration, and an evolution warning appears in text books.
Art and Religion #225
March 13, 2016 14:30 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBFrank and Mark discuss the role art plays in religious settings. Also: Americans are officially getting less religious, Christians turn to faith-based groups to pay medical bills, gays ruin Easter, faith exemptions for businesses and bad parents, and a Christian pastor gets buttocks bitten off by lion.
Not So Important After All #224
March 05, 2016 19:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBSexual healing in Arizona, Mormon leader denies existence of homosexuals, faithful couple loses septuplets, Sikh man sues US Army, Best Picture shockingly pleases Catholics, new online religious literacy class, and it turns out that religion plays a very different role in voters' minds than one might expect.
Mormon Meddling #223
February 27, 2016 19:00 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBFrank and Mark discuss recent examples of LDS leadership officially meddling in Utah's lawmaking process. Other stories include: Eleven FLDS leaders have been indicted in food stamps fraud, NYC teacher claims anti-Irish discrimination, an orthodox Israeli bashes up TV screens mid-flight, Catholic archbishop wants alternative to Girl Scouts, the political clout of the "nones," holy milk.
Argle-Bargle and Apple Sauce #222
February 21, 2016 04:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBSupreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's death at 79 has left some conservatives wondering if foul play was involved. Plus, we talk about some of his influential statements and what this means for atheists in the United States.
Miracles #221
February 15, 2016 02:00 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBNew bill in West Virginia, clerk harasses lesbian couple, horrific get rich quick scheme in Africa, Ted Cruz is the face of God, Mardi Gras, and miracles. Mark sits in for Frank.
The Sick Show #220
February 07, 2016 03:30 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBTrump commits a faux pas, new Israeli policy for women at prayer wall, poor response from priests about zika virus health guidelines, 'In God we trust' and police cars in Wisconsin, Phoenix city council wrings hands over 'satanic' prayer, and we keep it short because we're both sick.
Awe #219
January 31, 2016 01:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBBernie's fate, belief and awe, lawsuit about Jesus' skin color, Italy covers nude statues for Iran's leader, BYU law school in trouble for discrimination, American voters shift on atheist candidates, and talking about your atheism with nonatheists.
Quackery #218
January 24, 2016 05:30 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBPopemobile for sale, "In God We Trust" motto challenged in court, Saudi Arabian fatwa against chess, two atheist organizations merge, Irish grade schools, a wedding chapel in Taiwan takes interesting form, and we discuss alternative medicine.
Power Balls #217
January 17, 2016 01:00 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBPlanned Parenthood sues group that made undercover videos, Russian Pastafarian required to always wear his colander while driving, Irish woman jailed for abortion, Icelandic youth don't believe God created universe AT ALL, conservatives own the Bible, the hypnotic power of lotteries, and the Kinderhook Plates explained.
Mormon Militia #216
January 10, 2016 01:00 - 1 hour - 81 MBMark fills in for Frank, and he and Dan discuss the militia men in Oregon and their Latter Day Saint connections. Also: Huckabee is too good at Christianing, Alabama Supreme Court justice gone rogue again, a school for training diddlers, Marco Rubio's new campaign ad, child abuse by a charity in India, and new stats reveal where America stands.
I'm in Heaven #215
January 04, 2016 22:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBNew Biblical theory, murder, church trends, religious rights for me, victory for Planned Parenthood, Christmas in Brunei, and the afterlife makes no damned sense.
Merry Christmas #214
December 27, 2015 08:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBFrank calls Dan for Christmas well wishes.
Two White Guys Explain White Privilege #213
December 20, 2015 01:00 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBTexas plumber whose truck ended up in ISIS video sues, Mother Teresa's miracle approved, judge gets sworn in on something other than the Bible, college professor suspended for online post supporting muslims, school assignment crosses line, where to bury mass murderers, and Frank and Dan possibly put their big white feet in their dumb white mouths.
Goals and Resolutions #212
December 13, 2015 01:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBPriest spends $1 Million on beefy lover, members of Donald Trump's church want him out, FFRF gets ignored, home vandalized, observatory nixed in Hawaii, UK no longer a Christian nation, and we set goals for the new year.
"Emails" #211
December 06, 2015 01:00 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBSouvenir vendors displaced, Fox and Friends, faith-based groups and federal money, Humanists and Muslims, Donald Trump speaks to Jewish group, dueling nativity scenes, and we respond to emails and voicemail.
"Gifts" #210
November 29, 2015 01:00 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBLDS cancel experiment, temple in India, abandoned newborn found in church, black Friday fighting, public library planned for polygamist town, an ad gets canceled in UK, and 'tis the season for gift giving.
"Tackling Terror" #209
November 22, 2015 01:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBJudge orders circumcision, Missouri legislator tries to stop research, "idiot" christian warrior kills child, Scalia spews more argle bargle, Mormon university cancels event, trouble in sportsland, and Mark and Dan wade like scared little bunnies into the topics of Islamic terrorism and the refugee crisis.
"Meat Bible" #208
November 14, 2015 19:00 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBMark fills in for Frank again to chat with Dan about: religious giving on the decline, lesbian moms, Japan losing interest in Buddha, Darwin's Origin of the Species, magnets messing with brains, and Ray offering Comfort to Christians. Also- what are the purity tests for your tribe?
"Mormons vs Babies" #207
November 07, 2015 23:59 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBMark sits in for Frank, and chats with Dan about non-religious kids being more generous than religious, Canada swears in, Ben Carson continues not to make sense, Texans opt out of education, GOP debate finds a home, Catholics do Hobby Lobby one better, and the Mormons hate on babies.
"Beef Vigilantes" #206
November 01, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBSheik Fagin, Museum of the Bible under federal scrutiny, Hindu cattle patrols, praying football coach, city council prayers, LDS church redefines their words, and what do you do when the shoes on the other foot.
"Garb" #205
October 27, 2015 19:33 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBA very quiet march for peace, Singaporean pop star, Ben Carson's stance on abortion, tripping pastors, Mormon leader says something awful, and silly things believers wear.
"Welcome Back" #204
October 18, 2015 03:54 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBBig tip from church to pizza delivery driver, gun discounts, bike lanes and religious freedom, relics, Mother Teresa's charity, UK man and Saudi Arabian justice system, and Mark Hofmann.
"Ponderize" #203
October 11, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBMark sits in for Dan and we discuss BYU's violations of religious freedom, Norway creates app for leaving the church, Jason Chaffetz, merchandizing faith, FFRF's victory in Georgia, and Mormon leadership misses the boat at this week's General Conference.
"Light Wins" #202
October 04, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 75 MBMark sits in for Dan, and we discuss the Christian preacher with the resurrectin' power, the evangelicals who descended on Donald Trump, the Indiana legislator who videoed himself cheating on his wife (and then texted a copy to everyone he knows), how New Zealand prefers the dark side of the force, right wing crazies, Kim Davis's papal visit, and the World Conference of Families (and their upcoming visit to SLC).
"Brain Scans" #201
September 27, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBPope visits America, polygamist town flooded, gay man nominated to serve as Secretary of the Army, teen clockmaker, religious (online) searches, Jesus shows up in someone's brain, and guest host Mark tells us his story.
"The Non Show" #200
September 20, 2015 05:41 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBIt's our 200th episode and there are plenty of surprises in store... mainly we're drunk and we have a couple of visitors. Shhh! It's Cecile and Tom from "Cognitive Dissonance." Plus we do some stories, but not really. You'll just have to listen.