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Pursuing Truth
by Pursuing Truth
Truth and lies and how to know the difference. If you like what we are doing so far follow us and give us a good rating. Thanks for your support! @pursuingtruth66, #atheism #science #religion #cults #mindcontrol #superstition #truth #philosophy #politics
Episodes
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Ep47 Andrew D. Wolf
Our guest today is Andrew D. Wolf, author of the book Why Practicing Christians are Practically Atheists. Andrew grew up in the Baptist Church during its heyday in the eighties. His dad was a preacher, he went to the leading Christian university in the world to get a degree in theology to become…
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Ep46 Top 4 Dumbest Things People Say to Atheists
Here are my top 4 dumbest things I've heard people say to atheists. Enjoy! #atheism #conversations
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Ep45 Free Your Mind!
Cults and religions can keep people's brains captive. Let's talk about how to break them out!
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Ep44 Political Decision-Making Pt2
How do we make political decisions?
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Ep43 Political Decision-Making Pt1
How do we make political decisions?
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Ep42 The Border
Let's talk about the crisis at the Southern border of the US.
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Ep41 Gender Madness
Let's talk about gender and related things.
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Ep40 (Short) Hey, Bro! Hey, Sis!
We are family.
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Ep39 Who You Gonna Vote For?
Who are you going to vote for and why?
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Ep38 (Short Ep #4) Don't let your mind be manipulated
Don't let your mind be manipulated! #Trump #CultMindControl
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Ep37 (Short Ep #3) Questioning is a Sin
If someone says that questioning is a sin. What does that tell you?
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Ep35 Tina
I have a talk with my friend Tina. She is a former Catholic who is now an atheist and heads up our local atheist group. Here's a quick intro to her story: "I was raised Roman Catholic-ish. I did my first holy communion, we had morbid crosses all over the house, and we celebrated Christmas and...
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Ep36 (Short Ep #2) Which is more likely? Truth test for fantastic claims
Weighing the probabilities of possible conclusions can help us get to the truth.
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Ep34 Christian Nationalism
Let's talk about Christian Nationalism and how it threatens democracy. #ChristianNationalism #democracy #reconstructionism #dominionism #religion #atheism #politics
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Ep33 Bill Fisk - Activism & Atheism
Here is a recent talk with my friend Bill Fisk. He is an outspoken leader in the atheist community in Brevard County, Florida and is very active in our area volunteering for environmental and other issues. He also co-hosts a UFO meetup twice a month, and is such an interesting guy to talk to!…
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Ep32 Mac McGregor (rebroadcast of Ep22 but w/ video)
Our first guest to appear on the show! Mac McGregor is an author, and he has a book out now called "Positive Masculinity Now". He is an expert on gender and gender issues, champion martial arts competitor, and we happen to be friends. We went to the same Baptist High School together. I think you...
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Ep 31 Will from Delaware - From Bible School to Atheism
Will was a Christian for about 40 yrs, but left it all after reading how the Bible was transmitted to us. He realized if one can't trust the Bible, there is nothing in Christianity in which to believe. You can follow Will on Twitter: @AWillToThink #atheism #religion #exvangelical #deconstruction...
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Ep30 Heath - AA, Spirituality & Atheism
Heath is 48 and was sober in Alcoholics Anonymous for 8 years in his 20's (when he was a believer). Needing to get sober again (and not being a believer anymore) he thought AA was a great program, but he knew the god stuff would be annoying to deal with this time. Heath is 6.5 years clean and…
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Ep29 - Stephanie Kemmerer - Conspiracy Theories
In this episode I talk with Stephanie Kemmerer, a former 9/11 and Sandy Hook 'Truther' and freelance writer. Because of her experiences in the rabbit hole, she is able to view the widespread phenomena of conspiratorial movements from an insider's perspective. Her writings focus on conspiracy...
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Ep28 - Mae - Why I left the Free Holiness Church - Part 2
"I consider that my brain was stolen, and I didn't get it back for a long time." This is part 2 of my conversation with Mae. She is a former member of the Free Holiness Church. If you haven't heard part 1 yet, you will want to listen to our previous episode first (Episode 27). Mae has quite a...
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Ep27 - Mae - Why I left the Free Holiness Church - Part 1
This is part 1 of a two-part conversation that I have with my friend Mae. Be sure to listen to part 2 in our next episode (Episode 28). Mae is a former member of the Free Holiness Church and has quite a story! You can follow her on TikTok at @maeshellereal
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Ep26 - Miracles
What about miracles? Don't people experience miracles all the time? Doesn't that prove the existence of God? Let's explore these questions.
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Ep25 - Stacy - Her Spiritual Journey/Having Good Conversations
I talk with Stacy about her spiritual journey and then we talk a little about communication and how to listen and have good conversations that deepen and strengthen our relationships. #atheist #exchristian #deconversion #communication In our segment on communication, she recommends the book…
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Ep24 - Juan - Growing up as an Atheist surrounded by Catholics in Venezuela
I talk with Juan about his growing up in Venezuela as an atheist surrounded by religious people and what that was like. We also talk about his take on religion which is a little more positive than mine. #atheism #Venezuela #religion #science #pseudo-science
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Ep23 - You must unlearn what you have learned.
Unlearning harmful beliefs from our past. Interact with us on our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/pursuingtruthpodcast #trauma #recovery #religion #atheism #hell
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Ep22 - Mac McGregor - "Positive Masculinity Now"
Our first guest to appear on the show! Mac McGregor is an author, and he has a book out now called "Positive Masculinity Now". He is an expert on gender and gender issues, and we happen to be friends. We went to the same Baptist High School together. I think you will enjoy this interview!
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Episode 21 - The Supernatural
We continue to explore how we know what we know, supernatural vs natural, and real vs not real. #epistemology #supernatural
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Episode 20 - How Do We Know Things?
Let's talk about science, logic, and a little about epistemology, the study of knowledge. Are there other legitimate ways of knowing besides observation and logic?
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Episode 19 - Carl Sagan's Baloney Detection Kit
Let's look at the scientific method and how it helps us figure out what's true and what's not true. #science #logic #objectivity #truth #lies #CarlSagan
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Ep18.5 (Short #1) Respectful Conversations
Let's discuss how to have good discussions. (Segment from Episode 4.)
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Episode 18 - US Democracy In The Balance
Is US democracy in the balance? Both major parties claim it is! Let's talk about whether it is or not and what to do about it.
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Episode 17 - Party Politics in America
Is our political system in the US broken? Can we fix it?
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Episode 16 - How Do We Decide What We Believe?
How do we decide what we believe? Let's look at some stuff from David McRaney's book, "How Minds Change".
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Episode 15 - Cults and Mind Control Pt3
Third episode in a 3-part series about cults and mind control.
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Episode 14 - 13 Cult Mind Control Techniques Pt2
13 Mind control techniques that cults use to draw you in and keep you believing.
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Episode 13 - 13 Mind Control Techniques Cults Use
13 Mind control techniques that cults use to draw you in and keep you believing.
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Episode 12 - Does Truth Matter?
Why can't people just believe whatever they want to believe? Does the truth really matter?
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Episode 11 - Discrimination
Let's talk about discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community and racism. #discrimination #racism #LGBTQ+
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Episode 10 - Good News & Bad News
We explore the Christian teaching of hell and eternal torment. #hell #religion #atheism
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Episode 9 - Morality
Where does morality come from? #atheism #morality #religion
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Episode 8 - Dazzling Display of Logic!
Logical fallacies #atheism #logic #religion
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Episode 7 - Faith Healing, Myths & Legends
We look at how Christianity and Judaism could have originated without God existing and without any miracles being true.
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Episode 6 - Evolution - Your Uncle Was a Monkey?
Let's talk about evolution and how we know it's true.
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Episode 5 - I'm in Control of my Emotions.mp3
Let's explore the role of emotion in what we believe. I use examples from my experiences as a Pentecostal Christian.
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Episode 4 - Where Did it all Come From?
First on this episode I talk a little about how I learned how to think critically and how to learn from conversations with people who think differently than me. Then we talk about the beginnings of the universe and the existence of God. Enjoy!
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Episode 3 - My Story Pt3 (Re-released).mp3
Part 3 - the conclusion of the 3-part episode about my journey from hard-core fundamentalist Christian to happy atheist. Enjoy!
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Episode 2 - My Story Pt2.mp3
Part 2 of my Deconstruction from hard-core, fundamentalist, Charismatic Christian to happy Atheist - My doubts begin.
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Ep 1 - My Story Part 1
What's this show about? Truth vs. lies. I share Pt. 1 of my journey from hard-core, fundamentalist, Charismatic Christian to happy atheist.
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Truth and lies and how to know the difference. If you like what we are doing so far follow us and give us a good rating. Thanks for your support! @pursuingtruth66, #atheism #science #religion #cults #mindcontrol #superstition #truth #philosophy #politics
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