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When Belief Dies

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Honest reflections on faith, religion and life.

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When Belief Dies #71 - 'Connection to Nature' with Sam Gandy

October 13, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 121 MB

This week Sam is joined by Sam Gandy. Dr Sam Gandy is a lifelong nature lover and has been fortunate enough to conduct ecological field research in various parts of the world. He is a PhD ecologist, researcher and science writer, and has experience of working within the psychedelic field, as a past scientific assistant to the director of the Beckley Foundation, and currently as a  research assistant with the Synthesis Institute.  He is also a collaborator with the Centre for Psychedelic Res...

Big Update (Welcome Kirsty!)

October 09, 2021 08:00 - 4 minutes - 6.53 MB

This is an update around the plans Sam & Kirsty are making to ensure When Belief Dies continues to improve over the coming years.   We hope you enjoy our show. When Belief Dies aims to honestly reflect on faith, religion and life. Cheers, -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Dies! Without you, this wouldn’t be possible. ________Social________ Twitte...

When Belief Dies #70 - 'So it begins...' with Roger Bretherton

October 06, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

This week Sam is joined by Roger Bretherton. Together they explore belief and faith by asking: * What makes Roger believe that Christianity, as he practices it, is the best way to live? * Are the teachings of Jesus from Jesus or are they theological constructs developed later? * Does Christianity hold 'the answers', and if it does, is it because Christianity is true or because it points to a deeper narrative that is true? This is the first of many conversations Roger and Sam have planne...

When Belief Dies #69 - 'Through the Looking-Glass' with Bryan Todd

September 29, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 123 MB

This week Sam is joined by Bryan Todd. Bryan has landed outside of the Christian framework he was raised within and in this conversation, we explore Bryan's journey around letting go of beliefs he held tightly to for so long, as well as exploring where he sees himself today. You can find/follow Bryan here:   Twitter   Story Resources mentioned in this conversation:   PJ Eby Loving what is by Byron Katie Re-Create Your Life by Morty Lefkoe Antifragile by Nassim Taleb 12 Rules for Life by ...

When Belief Dies #68 - 'An exchange of monologues...' with Daniel Kelly

September 22, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 194 MB

This week Sam is joined by Daniel and together they reflect on the last few conversations they have had together with other guests on the show. In short, we dive into Christianity and its sway upon the world today. This is the first episode recorded on the new PC, please bear with me as  I get used to working on Windows (used to be Mac OS), and also new audio & video editing software. Steep learning curve incoming ;) Notes & Corrections:   I say 'Theodicy' in this conversation when talki...

When Belief Dies #67 - 'Psychedelics, History & Hope' with Pat Smith

September 15, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 119 MB

This week Sam is joined by Pat Smith is a biologist with a PhD in regenerative medicine and an MSc in neuroscience. Pat writes about  psychedelics for a living – anything from indigenous cultures that use plant medicines, to cutting-edge research on psychedelics as a treatment for depression. The video version of this conversation can be found here on our YouTube channel 12 hours after the audio version goes live. Together, Pat & Sam explore psychedelics, consciousness, experience  and hop...

When Belief Dies #66 - 'Social Contracts' with Kane B

September 08, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 118 MB

This week Sam and Daniel speak with YouTube Philosopher Kane B. Kane has a really exciting YouTube channel where he dives into various areas of Philosophy in a clear and relatable way. In this conversation, we talk about the usefulness of different branches of philosophy, meta-ethics and free will. You can find/follow Daniel here:   Twitter You can find/follow Kane B here:   YouTube Channel Resources mentioned in this episode:   Think: A Compelling Introduction to Philosophy Metaethics:...

When Belief Dies #65 - 'History for Atheists' with Tim O'Neill

September 01, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 144 MB

This week Sam and Daniel are joined by the well-known blogger of 'History for Atheists' Tim O'Neill. Tim is a history writer, medievalist, blogger, atheist, sceptic and lover of Tasmanian whiskies. In this conversation, we talk about atheism, history, Christianity, myth and science. You can find/follow Daniel here: Twitter You can find/follow Tim O'Neill here: Twitter Blog YouTube Channel Resources mentioned in this episode:   Jesus: Apocalyptic Prophet of the New Millennium by Bart Ehr...

When Belief Dies #64 - 'The morality of an Infidel' with Simon Blackburn

August 25, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 100 MB

This week Sam and Daniel are joined by philosopher Simon Blackburn. Simon is an English academic philosopher known for his work in metaethics, where he defends quasi-realism, and in the philosophy of language. In this conversation, we talk about what it means to be an infidel, what life looks like without a God and how philosophy has driven and changed the conversations we can have today in regard to religion. You can find/follow Daniel here: Twitter  You can find Simon Blackburn here: U...

When Belief Dies #63 - 'Dominion' with Tom Holland

August 18, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 118 MB

This week Sam and Daniel are joined by historian Tom Holland. In September 2019 Tom published a book called ‘Dominion’ in which he examines Christianity and its influence upon the west and the world as a  whole. In this conversation, we dig into Tom’s findings as well as why he still doesn’t believe in the core claims for Christianity, such as the  resurrection of Christ. This was a refreshingly honest conversation in which Tom, Daniel and Sam push into the narrative of Christianity and th...

When Belief Dies #62 - 'Arachnology and Stuff...' with PZ Myers

August 11, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 133 MB

This week Sam is joined by Daniel Kelly and PZ Myers. Paul Zachary (PZ) Myers is an American biologist who founded and writes the Pharyngula science blog. He is an associate professor of biology at  the University of Minnesota Morris where he works in the field of developmental biology. In this conversation, we talk about evolution, religion, purpose, spiders and humanism. You can find/follow PZ here:   Blog Twitter You can find/follow Daniel here:   Twitter  We mention Evolution 2.0 a ...

When Belief Dies #61 - 'The Pursuing God' with Joshua Ryan Butler

August 04, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 143 MB

This week Sam is joined by Joshua Ryan Butler, who is the Lead Pastor of  Redemption - Tempe. Josh love Jesus and the church, which he openly admits is a messy place. He also has a passion for helping people who are wrestling with some of the tough topics of the Christian faith. You can find/follow Josh here:   Website Twitter Instagram Resources mentioned in this episode:   The Skeletons in God's Closet by Josh Butler The Pursuing God by Josh Butler Delighting in the Trinity by Michael R...

When Belief Dies #60 - 'A bit of a...' with Daniel Kelly

July 28, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 146 MB

Daniel returns, as promised, to push in with Sam on some more topics, we look at Christianity and where we are today. We explore the labels Atheist and Agnostic, along with purpose, knowledge truth and destiny. Daniel is going to be a monthly regular on this show, and we are delighted to have and share these conversations with you every month going forward. You can find/follow Daniel here: Twitter We hope you enjoy our show. When Belief Dies aims to honestly reflect on faith, religion and...

When Belief Dies #59 - 'Evolution 2.0' with Perry Marshall

July 21, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 204 MB

This week Sam is joined by Perry Marshall. They look at evolution and the various discoveries that Perry has made looking into the research and findings of the last few decades. Which has led Perry to write his book 'Evolution 2.0' and create a $10 million prize for the discovery of a naturally occurring code. The conversation then shifts to look at faith, religion and God in light of these various possible discoveries. You can find/follow Perry here: Website Twitter LinkedIn We hope you...

When Belief Dies #58 - 'Healthy You' with Liz LaPoint

July 14, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 130 MB

Sam is joined by Liz LaPoint, and together they look at how Liz has dedicated so much of her time to exploring what 'healthy' looks like within relationships and for individuals. In this conversation, we talk about religion, sexuality, family and parenting. The video version of this conversation can be found here on our YouTube channel 12 hours after the audio version goes live. You can find/follow Liz here: Website YouTube Twitter Instagram We hope you enjoy our show. When Belief Dies a...

When Belief Dies #57 - 'Pillars & Plains' with Diana Walsh Pasulka

July 07, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 140 MB

This week Sam is joined by Dianna Walsh Pasulka. Diana is a writer and professor of religious studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and Chair of the Department of Philosophy  and Religion. Her research focuses on religion and technology. The video version of this conversation can be found here on our YouTube channel 12 hours after the audio version goes live. In this conversation, we explore truth, experience, and religion. You can find out more about Dianna here: Bio R...

When Belief Dies #56 - 'Roulette Tables' with Daniel Kelly

June 30, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 130 MB

This week Sam is joined by Daniel Kelly. Daniel is an old friend and having worked together for many years, experiencing many of the same Christian narratives at their old place of work, there is a lot of history to reflect upon. The video version of this conversation can be found here on our YouTube channel 12 hours after the audio version goes live. Daniel is going to be on the podcast on a regular basis, with an episode planned every month or so for the next six months, at present. Dani...

When Belief Dies #55 - 'Waking Up' with Phil Drysdale

June 23, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 158 MB

This week Sam is joined once again by the legend that is Phil Drysdale. The video version of this conversation can be found here on our YouTube channel 12 hours after the audio version goes live. This time they talk about consciousness, waking up, meditation and psychedelics. This has been a long-anticipated episode and covers some very controversial subjects. It's well worth your time, and please listen with an open mind. Enjoy the journey. You can find/follow Phil here:   Website Instag...

When Belief Dies #54 - 'Humanism and Heuristics' with Hannah Lucy Timson

June 16, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 166 MB

This week Sam is joined by Hannah L Timson. The video version of this conversation can be found here on our YouTube channel 12 hours after the audio version goes live. Hannah has been on other popular podcasts such as Unbelievable? and has a great way of expressing opinions, doubt and how peoples mind can be changed. In this conversation, we talk about reality, nihilism, antinatalism, hope and death. You can find/follow Hannah here:   Email: [email protected]   Instagram   Twitter...

When Belief Dies #53 - 'Contours of Hope' with Jim Thring

June 09, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 141 MB

In this conversation, Sam sits back down with Jim Thring to work through his 'why' in recommitting himself to a belief in Christ. The video version of this conversation can be found here on our YouTube channel 12 hours after the audio version goes live. It isn't needed, but listening to our first conversation will give you a  bit more context as to Jim's story so far: you can listen here, or search for episode #34 'There and Back Again...' We hope you enjoy our show. When Belief Dies aims...

When Belief Dies #52 - 'An Old Perspective' with John Goldingay

June 02, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 98.4 MB

This week Sam is joined by Professor John Goldingay. The video version of this conversation can be found here on our YouTube channel 12 hours after the audio version goes live. John Goldingay is a well know Old Testament theologian within Christian circles. In this conversation, Sam and John talk about the Old Testament and its relevance for today. The resources mentioned in this episode are: A Reader's Guide to the Bible Biblical Theology: The God of the Christian Scriptures The Bible fo...

When Belief Dies #51 - 'Manuscripts and Ancient History' with Bart D. Ehrman

May 26, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 119 MB

This week Sam is joined by Professor Bart D. Ehrman. The video version of this conversation can be found here on our YouTube channel 12 hours after the audio version goes live. In this conversation, we hone in on Bart's story into academia and out of religion. Looking at how the New Testament was written, if Jesus was real, how the manuscripts have changed and a whole lot more. The references and resources mentioned in this episode can be found here:   The Bart D. Ehrman Blog God's Prob...

When Belief Dies #Bonus - 'An Inquisition' with Daniel Kelly & David Ames

May 24, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 146 MB

Welcome to this special bonus episode of When Belief Dies. This is a cross-over episode with The Graceful Atheist Podcast. Daniel and Sam interviewed David on his podcast this week, and we all thought it would be really good to allow Daniel and David to interview Sam on When Belief Dies. The video version of this conversation can be found here. You can find/follow Daniel here: Twitter You can find/follow David here: Twitter Website/Links Daniel and Sam interviewing David on his podcast ...

When Belief Dies #50 - 'Magnifying Glasses & Big Pictures' with Esther O'Reilly

May 19, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 138 MB

There is no video version of this episode. This week Sam is joined by Esther O'Reilly as they look at the person of Christ, Christianity, belief and doubt. Esther O'Reilly is an American freelance writer and cultural critic whose work has appeared in Quillette, Arc Digital, and other outlets North American and British. You can find/follow Esther here: Twitter Patheos Blog Resources mentioned in this episode: Bart Ehrman Blog Post Timothy McGrew Lecture Series Bart Ehrman vs Tim McGrew -...

When Belief Dies #49 - 'Science is Life' with Lawrence M. Krauss

May 12, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 95.2 MB

The video version of this conversation can be found here on our YouTube channel 12 hours after the audio version goes live. This week Sam is joined by Lawrence M. Krauss, they talk about science, culture and religion. Lawrence Maxwell Krauss is an American-Canadian theoretical physicist and cosmologist who previously taught at Arizona State University, Yale University, and Case Western Reserve University. You can find/follow Lawrence here: Website Twitter The Origins Project Foundation Th...

GoFundMe Ask - Podcast & Video Editing Equipment

May 08, 2021 16:00 - 2 minutes - 5.18 MB

GoFunMe Link Transcript of audio: I need your help - my computer is failing :/  If you are here it’s because you either know me personally, watch/listen to the podcast each Wednesday or read the blog each Saturday. I am currently running everything from a 2013 iMac that I inherited from my Grandad, it’s served me really really well, but it is starting to have some massive problems which will soon see it being decommissioned (sad times). When I started When Belief Dies it was a blog, whi...

When Belief Dies #48 - 'Spiral Dynamics' with Phil Drysdale

May 05, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 176 MB

The video version of this conversation can be found here. Sam is joined by Phil Drysdale who breaks down what Spiral Dynamics is and how useful it can be for those both in faith and outside of it. You can find/follow Phil here: Website Instagram Twitter Resources mentioned in this episode: Phil's story Phil's Spiral Dynamics playlist Me, We, Everybody Pt 1 Me, We, Everybody Pt 2 Me, We, Everybody Pt 3 Me, We, Everybody Pt 4 We hope you enjoy our show. When Belief Dies aims to honestly re...

When Belief Dies #47 - 'Historical Insights' with Alec Ryrie

April 28, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 140 MB

The video version of this conversation can be found here. This week Sam is joined by Alec Ryrie, they talk about belief, atheism, religion and history. Alec Ryrie is Gresham Professor of Divinity. He is also Professor of the  History of Christianity at Durham University, President-elect of the  Ecclesiastical History Society for 2019-20 and Co-Editor of the Journal of Ecclesiastical History. You can find Alec here: Gresham College The resources mentioned in this episode are: How to be an...

When Belief Dies #46 - 'Evil and Postmen' with Stephen Law

April 21, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 126 MB

The video version of this conversation can be found here. This week Sam is joined by Stephen Law. We talk about God, belief, Plato and the 'Evil God Challenge'. Stephen is retired, formerly Reader in philosophy at Heythrop College,  University of London. He is editor of the Royal Institute of Philosophy journal THINK, and has published several books. You can find/follow Stephen: Website Twitter The resources mentioned in this episode are: The Complete Philosophy Files Humanism: A Very Sh...

When Belief Dies #45 - 'Theoretical Bullshit' with Scott Clifton

April 14, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 197 MB

The video version of this conversation can be found here. Sam is joined by the legend that is Scott Clifton (aka Theoretical  Bullshit). This week is a long one, full of honest reflections on the different journeys that both Scott and Sam have been on and why they are wanting to have these kinds of conversations. They talk about America, reason, purpose, life and Hugh Laurie. You can find/follow /contact Scott: Twitter YouTube Email We hope you enjoy our show. When Belief Dies aims to h...

When Belief Dies #44 - 'A Humility to Life' with Julian Baggini

April 07, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 98.8 MB

The video version of this conversation can be found here. Sam is joined by Julian Baggini. Julian is a British philosopher, journalist and author of over 20 books about philosophy written for a general audience. In this episode, we talk about philosophy, Christianity, purpose, value, death and depression. You can find/follow Julian here: Website Twitter We hope you enjoy our show. When Belief Dies aims to honestly reflect on faith, religion and life. Cheers, -Sam ________Giving_____...

When Belief Dies #43 - 'Will Truth Win Out?' with Randal Rauser

March 31, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 121 MB

Sam is joined by Randal Rauser. The video version of this conversation can be found here. Randal is a Canadian Baptist theologian who serves as an associate professor of historical theology at Taylor Seminary. In this conversation, we talk about belief, religion, morality, the truth of the Bible and the importance of reflecting on both sides. You can find/follow Randal here: Twitter Website Some of the links and resources mentioned in this episode: The Graceful Atheist with Randal Raus...

When Belief Dies #42 - 'An Honest Pursuit of Truth' with Barrett Evans

March 24, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 130 MB

This week Sam is joined by Barrett Evans who is known online as The  Contemplative Skeptic. There is no video version of this conversation. Sam and Barrett have been in conversation for a while and this episode is a distilling of many themes close to both of their hearts. You can find/follow Barrett here: Twitter  Resources mentioned in this episode: The Contemplative Skeptic American None (Finding Value in Doubt, Uncertainty, & Mystery) Conscious: A Brief Guide to the Fundamental Myster...

When Belief Dies #41 - 'Christ or Bust' with Glen Scrivener

March 17, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 135 MB

This week Sam is joined by Glen Scrivener. Glen is the Director and Evangelist at Speak Life, an organisation that  exists to revive Christians, resource the church and reach the world  with the good news of Jesus. In this conversation, Sam aims to understand why Glen believes in God  and what life looks like through the lens that Glen claims makes the  most sense of all we experience, the lens of Christ. You can find/follow Glen: Twitter Facebook YouTube We hope you enjoy our show. When...

When Belief Dies #40 - 'To Stand in Awe' with Seth Andrews

March 10, 2021 06:00 - 59 minutes - 110 MB

From here on there are some video versions of the podcast episodes, so here you go, my very first YouTube Video with Seth Andrew. This week Sam is joined by Seth Andrews who is the mind behind 'The Thinking Atheist' podcast & YouTube Channel. Seth shares his story and then we dive into reason, freedom and purpose. You can find/follow Seth: The Thinking Atheist Website Twitter YouTube We hope you enjoy our show. When Belief Dies aims to honestly reflect on faith, religion and life. Cheer...

When Belief Dies #39 - 'A Whirlwind in Faith' with Ruth Jackson

March 03, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 127 MB

This week Sam is joined by Ruth Jackson. Ruth is a producer for the well known Unbelievable? podcast, as well as being a youth worker. In this conversation, Ruth takes us on a whirlwind tour of why she believes in God and what her faith looks like as she lives it out. The show Ruth produces is Unbelievable?. You can find/follow Ruth: Twitter Instagram We hope you enjoy our show. When Belief Dies aims to honestly reflect on faith, religion and life. Cheers, -Sam ________Giving________...

When Belief Dies #38 - 'God, Evolution & Hammers' with Trent Horn

February 24, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 160 MB

This week Sam is joined by Trent Horn from Catholic Answers. Trent serves as a staff apologist for Catholic Answers, where he specializes in teaching Catholics to graciously and persuasively engage those who disagree with them. You can find/follow Trent here: Website Twitter Answering Atheism - How to Make the Case for God with Logic and Charity Hard Sayings: A Catholic Approach to Answering Bible Difficulties The resources mentioned in this conversation: Real Atheology The Problem of Pun...

When Belief Dies #37 - 'Where's the Logic?!?' with Maverick Christian

February 17, 2021 06:00 - 58 minutes - 49.8 MB

Sam is joined by Wade aka Maverick Christian. This conversation looks at logic and how important it can be to enable us to begin to further investigate that which is true. You can find/follow Wade here: YouTube Patreon Twitter Website Resources mentioned in this video: Introduction to Logic Introductory Modal Logic Wade's logic series Straw men and irrationality Red Herrings Morality being non-natural A Quick Argument for Moral Objectivism We hope you enjoy our show. When Belief Dies aim...

When Belief Dies #36 - 'Meteorites and Compasses' with Dan Barker

February 10, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 137 MB

Sam is joined by Dan Barker. In this episode, they talk about belief, morality and myths. Dan is the Co-President of FFRF, a songwriter/pianist and the author of many books which look at the claims of religion and an atheist/humanist response. You can find/follow Dan here: Twitter FFRF The two resources mentioned in this episode are: FFRF's 'Bart Ehrman: Agnostic Bible  Scholar' Godless: How an Evangelical Preacher Became One of America's Leading Atheists We hope you enjoy our show. When...

When Belief Dies #35 - 'You're a Vegan...?'

February 03, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 135 MB

Sam is joined by Sarah as they talk about what it means to be a Vegan,  why it is important and how fitness is a core part of the decision. You can find/follow Sarah on Instagram Links mentioned in the episode: Earthlings Dominion Land of Hope and Glory The Game Changers Earthling Ed (Ed Winters) CosmicSkeptic (Alex J. O'Connor) Joey Carbstrong We hope you enjoy our show. When Belief Dies aims to honestly reflect on faith, religion and life. Cheers, -Sam ________Giving________ Patreo...

When Belief Dies #34 - 'There and Back Again...'

January 27, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 170 MB

Sam is joined by Jim Thring. Jim shares his story, looking at how he came to believe in God at  University, later lost this faith due to everyday life circumstances,  but then many years later found it again. The book Jim mentions in this episode is: Gunning for God: Why the New Atheists are Missing the Target by John C. Lennox We hope you enjoy our show. When Belief Dies aims to honestly reflect on faith, religion and life. Cheers, -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly givin...

When Belief Dies #33 - 'Michael Ruse'

January 20, 2021 06:00 - 55 minutes - 101 MB

Sam is joined by Professor Michael Ruse. Michael shares his story and explores belief, atheism and religion. Michael Ruse is a British-born Canadian philosopher of science who specialises in the philosophy of biology and works on the relationship between science and religion, the creation-evolution controversy, and the demarcation problem within science. Ruse currently teaches at  Florida State University. We hope you enjoy our show. When Belief Dies aims to honestly reflect on faith, rel...

When Belief Dies #32 - 'Tangents & Goodbyes'

January 13, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 138 MB

Sam & Dave talk about free will, predestination & suffering. Sadly this is Dave's last episode. The truth is, without Dave, this podcast would never have started, so 'Thank You' bro and all the best in the future. To stay up to date with Dave's artwork please follow him on Instagram. We hope you enjoy our show. When Belief Dies aims to honestly reflect on faith, religion and life. Cheers, -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time ...

When Belief Dies #31 - 'Graham Oppy'

January 06, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 123 MB

This week Sam is joined by Dr Graham Oppy. Graham is an Australian philosopher whose main area of research is the philosophy of religion. In this episode, we talk about philosophy,  theology, spirituality, purpose, reason, value, atheism and naturalism. You can find/follow Graham: Twitter Email: [email protected] Autobiography Bertrand Russell The Portable Nietzsche Joe Schmid (Majesty of Reason) My episode with Joe Stanford Encyclopaedia of Philosophy Internet Encyclopaedia of Phil...

When Belief Dies #30 - 'David C. Smalley'

December 30, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 127 MB

This week Sam and Dave are joined by David C. Smalley. We talk about atheism, humanism, value and purpose, all whilst on the road to Phoenix, Arizona. You can find/follow David here: Twitter YouTube I did my best to list the resources mentioned by David in this episode: Is God a Moral Monster?: Making Sense Of The Old Testament God The God Delusion: 10th Anniversary Edition God Is Not Great The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason Atheism Advanced: Further Thoughts of ...

When Belief Dies #29 - 'Matt Dillahunty'

December 23, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 129 MB

This week Sam is joined by the one and only Matt Dillahunty, we talk about morality, free will, purpose, family and climate change. You can find/follow Matt here: Twitter YouTube We hope you enjoy our show. When Belief Dies aims to honestly reflect on faith, religion and life. Cheers, -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Dies! Without you, this would...

When Belief Dies #28 - 'Alister McGrath'

December 16, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 112 MB

Sam is joined by Professor Alister McGrath, the Andreos Idreos Professor of Science and Religion at the University of Oxford. In this conversation, Sam & Alister talk about faith, certainty, knowledge and hope. We hope you enjoy our show. When Belief Dies aims to honestly reflect on faith, religion and life. Cheers, -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Beli...

When Belief Dies #27 - 'Inspiring Philosophy'

December 09, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 147 MB

Sam and Dave are joined by Michael from Inspiring Philosophy. We talk about Christianity, philosophy and how we can (if it is at all possible) know what the Bible says to be true. The videos that Michael referees to are: The Problem of Evil: A Christian Response Does God Send People to Hell? What is Heaven? We hope you enjoy our show. When Belief Dies aims to honestly reflect on faith, religion and life. Cheers, -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time g...

When Belief Dies #26 - 'ExXtian Erin'

December 02, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 186 MB

Sam is joined by Erin, known online as ExXtian Erin. Erin has an amazing story, and honestly shares the highs and lows of her journey to date.   You can find Erin on Twitter.   This is the start of Season Two of When Belief Dies. We have some fantastic guests in the line-up, and we hope you continue to enjoy the journey with us. We hope you enjoy our show. When Belief Dies aims to honestly reflect on faith, religion and life. Cheers, -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly givin...

When Belief Dies #25 - 'The Forest of Questions'

November 25, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 174 MB

Dave & Sam talk about where they were when they first started the podcast, and where they are today.   A recap of sorts, but with a helpful explanation for future episodes and why we ask the questions we do. We hope you enjoy our show. When Belief Dies aims to honestly reflect on faith, religion and life. Cheers, -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief ...

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