On this episode we pack our lunches and sharpen our number 2 pencil. That's right folks, it's that time of year again, it's time to head back to school. We look at two church/state separation issues, both being fought on the battleground that is our public schools. Later as a group recommendation, w

On this episode we take a look back at our last episode with our first guest and our only (at least to my knowledge) Christian listener Tom. We discuss regrets, what we learned, and opportunities. Along the way, Jeff rails on evangelicals, we show our ignorance with an ill informed discussion of Mor

On this episode after weeks of wild speculation and empty promises, we finally have our first guest! Local Meetup organizer, "Friend of the Pod" and the only Christian that I know of who regularly listens to the show, Tom sat in with us. We discussed theology, climate change, abortion, immigration,

We took July 4th week off to spend Independence Day with family, friends and fireworks. But, we’re back and this week we start off the 44th episode with a discussion on our 44th President Barack Obama and how we feel he would do if he was running for POTUS in 2020. We also talk about the results of

On this episode we have a wide open conversation about if after the last 2+ years, can we ever return to normal or are we, in fact, living in the new normal?Some of the topics discussed along the way:SCOTUS case of the 40 foot "secular" cross in Maryland Nazis at Detroit Pride Our seemingly unbridle

On this episode, we start off with a discussion about some of the responses we received after releasing our latest episode about the documentary film "Hail Satan" and The Satanic Temple. Later Jeff tells us about how evangelicalism started in the southern United States before it was exported to the

On this episode, after we all try Jeff's latest batch of Home Brew, we sit down to discuss The Satanic Temple in general and the recently released documentary "Hail Satan?" specifically. Lastly we weigh in on the rash of recently passed anti-abortion legislation as a few (mostly southern) States hav

On this episode we take on one of Jerry's favorite subjects and do a deep dive into the evils of social media. Links:Jerry's Recommendation:https://www.vox.com/podcasts/2019/4/17/18411242/ken-washington-ford-self-driving-car-artificial-intelligence-kara-swisher-decode-podcast-interviewRSS Feed:https

On this episode, Jeff claiming a "scheduling confusion error", pulled a "no show" so it's Don and Jerry flying duo?, solo together? whatever! We start off with a much deserved shout out to one of our favorite groups, The Satanic Temple, for their new documentary "Hail Satan" and for the recent rulin

On this episode after a quick chat about the history of the Gideon's, we open up with a discussion about former Pope Benedict's latest excuse for the Catholic Church's child sex abuse scandal. We follow up with our takes on where atheists get their morals and then dive into a recent Huffington Post

On this episode of the GHP we discuss Mike Pompeo's recent faith based media only briefing with the State Department where "secular" media was barred from the event. We also give a shout out to our favorite blogger and wrap up with a talk about "paths" to heaven and some of the worst verses found in

This episode we discuss the recent conviction and light sentencing of Cardinal Pell in Australia and a recent what turns out to not be a Pew, but instead a Gallup Poll on Catholics. We later discuss the new restrictive abortion legislation in Georgia and the recent response from Democrat Female Stat

On this episode we discuss the recent vote by delegates of the United Methodist Church to strengthen it's opposition to gay marriage and ban on LGBTQ clergy. We examine the fallout of the vote and how it could effect the second largest protestant denomination in the United States. Will this cause a

On this episode Jerry's back after missing the last show due to attending his uncle's funeral back home in Michigan. This gives us the opportunity to discuss how we, as atheist, navigate the potential minefield that is attending family religious functions. Also, while he was gone, he listened to the

On this episode, the polar vortex, the Atlanta Snow Storm that never happened, and Superbowl air traffic into Atlanta has conspired to keep Jerry stuck out of town for another week. So, honorary Heathen, friend, and patron of the Pod, Ashley has joined us once again. We start off with a quick report

On this episode, we start of with a quick follow up on last episode's social media discussion before we talk about incoming Representative Rashida Tlaib calling 45 a MF'er. Our main topic tonight is a discussion about what each of us can do to be better atheists. We wrap up with the results of what

On this final episode of 2018, we start off with a shout out to, and discussion about Ryan Bell, on the anniversary of his "Year Without God". Later, Jerry poses a question about the ills of social media.Links:Ryan Bell -https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2014/12/27/a-year-after-giving-atheism-a-tr

We start off this episode with a discussion about Andrew Sullivan's recent article about religion in New York Magazine. We transition into a deep dive on Gretta Vosper and her heresy case's resolution with the United Church of Canada plus the surrounding issues of having an openly atheist minister l

With the majority of us stricken with head colds, we were almost down a Heathen, or two this week. But, we dug deep and found the intestinal fortitude, the Acetaminophen, and the Dextromethorphan (along with other liquid libations) required to rise up and overcome the hurdles in our path. On this we

That's right people, with last weeks bonus election episode we're back for the third week in a row! So pull up a chair, put on your jammies and join us on this episode we talk a little about 2019's American Atheist Convention in Cincinnati, Oh. But, mostly we talk about the rival Answering Atheist C

This week was the Midterm Elections and there was entirely too much happening for us to take the week off. So we got together to do a special post midterms episode and discuss the repercussions. Between the election results and Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III being "voluntold" to resign immediatel

On this episode, in the aftermath of the recent mail bombs sent to prominent democrats and the mass shooting at a Pittsburg synagogue, we decided we would concentrate more on the fallout than the events themselves. We start off with a short impromptu discussion about the upcoming elections, then tra

On this episode we start our discussion with a recent Twitter post that attempted to describe what Atheism is by stating what it's not. We also weighed in on the latest UN Climate Change Report by the IPCC that stated our current situation may be worse than earlier predicted, the assassination of Wa

On this episode we discuss the recent testimony of Supreme Court nominee Bret Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford, the woman who accused him of sexual assault when they were both in high school. This episode was recorded prior to Kavanaugh's Confirmation.  Email - Godlessheathens@yahoo.comTwitter -