Episodios

  • Ep. 539 - Project 2025 and the GOP Platform

    Ep. 539 - Project 2025 and the GOP Platform
    Jul 11 2024
    Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — The GOP’s 2024 platform is a dream come true for Christian Nationalists. (2:59) — A desperate Donald Trump wants to distance himself from Project 2025. Here's why. (29:12) — 14 Christians go on trial in Australia after "faith-healing" death of 8-year-old girl. (35:20) — Texas pastor fined after illegally using church donations to boost his city council campaign. (41:45) — Canadian megachurch halts services after insurers pull sex abuse coverage. (51:00) — LifeWise Academy sues Ohio man who posted their entire Bible curriculum online. (58:33) — Oklahoma Dept. of Education will force teachers to use the Bible in public schools. (1:15:25) — "God’s Not Dead 5," a film no one asked for, already has a trailer. (1:31:22) — Two influential atheist groups are in court battling over one man's large donations. (1:37:23) SPONSOR: Go to Butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year, plus $30 off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 59 m
  • Ep. 538 - An Interview with Actress Janie Haddad Tompkins

    Ep. 538 - An Interview with Actress Janie Haddad Tompkins
    Jul 5 2024
    Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Janie and Jess discussed growing up Catholic in the south, the SAG-AFTRA strike, and what to do if someone calls you crazy. SPONSOR: Go to Butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year, plus $20 off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 3 m
  • Ep. 537 - A Chat with Two Christian Hate-Preachers

    Ep. 537 - A Chat with Two Christian Hate-Preachers
    Jun 27 2024
    Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! I recently spoke with hate-preachers Jonathan Shelley and Aaron Thompson about all the awful things they've said. It was disturbing. It ran very long. I'm still not sure why I did it. But I hope you find it interesting because it's not often people like this will sit down with someone like me. SPONSOR: Celebrate Independence Day by going to Butcherbox.com/friendly and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year. Use code friendly60 to get an additional $20 off your first three orders! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 h y 47 m
  • Ep. 536 - Reporter Bob Smietana and the Southern Baptist Convention

    Ep. 536 - Reporter Bob Smietana and the Southern Baptist Convention
    Jun 20 2024
    Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! This week, I spoke with religion reporter Bob Smietana about the Southern Baptist Convention's recent gathering. We talked about women pastors, IVF, the denomination's handling of sexual abuse, and so much more. SPONSOR: Go to Butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year, plus $20 off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 7 m
  • Ep. 535 - Church Ejects Blind Woman and Service Dog

    Ep. 535 - Church Ejects Blind Woman and Service Dog
    Jun 14 2024
    Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — What we learned from the Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting. (1:45) — A blind woman was kicked out of a Texas church for bringing a service dog with her. (32:23) — A sham medical group put out an anti-trans statement. Conservatives took the bait. (38:42) — A Kansas pastor checked out a library's LGBTQ books so no one could read them. (50:59) — Christian foster parents sue Vermont after getting rejected for faith-based bigotry. (1:10:30) SPONSOR: Go to Butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year, plus $20 off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 31 m
  • Ep. 534 - Oklahoma's Bible Class "Released Time"

    Ep. 534 - Oklahoma's Bible Class "Released Time"
    Jun 6 2024
    Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — After proselytizing at graduation, did a Kentucky student deserve his diploma? (0:21) — If Oklahoma allows Bible class "released time," Satanists are ready to pounce. (13:00) — Voucher programs are expanding, propping up religious schools with tax dollars. (32:00) — Southwest Airlines: We didn't fire that flight attendant because of her Christianity. (42:44) — Christian zealot who destroyed Satanic display in Iowa Capitol accepts plea deal. (56:35) SPONSOR: Celebrate Father’s Day by going to Butcherbox.com/friendly and use code FRIENDLY60 at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year. Plus use code FRIENDLY60 to get an additional $20 off your first three orders. Again, that's Butcherbox.com/friendly and use code FRIENDLY60! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 22 m
  • Ep. 533 - Christian Missionaries Killed in Haiti

    Ep. 533 - Christian Missionaries Killed in Haiti
    May 30 2024
    Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Christian missionaries were killed in Haiti. They never should have been there. (0:40) — Florida civics teachers are still being indoctrinated with Christian Nationalism. (17:47) — The Texas GOP's proposed platform would force the Bible in schools. (31:20) — Texas found a devious way to get the Bible in front of elementary school students. (49:19) — Parting words from Geoff Schroeder, the only openly atheist Republican lawmaker in the country. (1:12:57) SPONSOR: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly and choose salmon, chicken breast, or steak tips FREE in every order for a year, plus get $20 off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 45 m
  • Ep. 532 - Ten Commandments in Louisiana Schools

    Ep. 532 - Ten Commandments in Louisiana Schools
    May 23 2024
    Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Louisiana is about to force the Ten Commandments in every classroom. (1:20) — Woman claims her Christian megachurch banned her for criticizing the pastor. (27:10) — An Alabama principal let a preacher "talk about Jesus" at a mental health assembly. (51:35) — GOP still claims, without evidence, the State Department is "promoting atheism." (1:00:40) — Census shock: Majority of Scottish people say they have "no religion." (1:24:19) SPONSOR: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly and choose salmon, chicken breast, or steak tips FREE in every order for a year, plus get $20 off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 43 m