Episodes
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House of Heretics: Integrated Christianity | Bo McGuffee
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit sacredtension.substack.com Become a paying subscriber: https://sacredtension.substack.com/ In this paid subscriber podcast, Timothy and I are joined by Bo McGuffee, founder of the Evolving Christian Faith Network. He helps navigate...
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America's Forgotten War on Gay People | Jonathan Rauch
I am joined by journalist, author, and gay marriage activist Jonathan Rauch to discuss his recent article in The Atlantic, which is an investigation into America’s long assault on the humanity of gay people. For the majority of the 20th century, the United States waged a war of psychic terror...
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House of Heretics: Faith, Doubt, and Ted Bundy
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit sacredtension.substack.com In this episode of House of Heretics, Timothy and I discuss our most recent articles. His article discusses struggling with faith, and mine is about Christian sexuality. Along the way, we talk about the...
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Sex, Porn, and Male Sexuality | Dr. David Ley
In this episode of Sacred Tension, I’m joined by sex therapist and author Dr. David Ley to discuss male sexuality. We talk about how men use sexuality to meet their deeper needs, myths about “porn addiction”, the importance of sexual role models, and much more. Dr. David Ley is a clinical...
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House of Heretics: Adolescent Satanism
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit sacredtension.substack.com In this episode of House of Heretics, Timothy and I discuss the bills restricting the free speech of Satanists and how these encroachments threaten everyone’s liberty. We also discuss my latest essay The…
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The Evolution of Christian Faith | Bo McGuffee
In this episode of Sacred Tension, I'm joined by progressive Christian writer and minister Bo McGuffee. Bo is the founder of the Evolving Christian Faith Network and author of the Substack by the same name. We discuss his religious journey, how Christianity must evolve, orthodoxy vs orthopraxy…
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House of Heretics: Purity Culture
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit sacredtension.substack.com Timothy and I discuss purity culture, porn, and sexuality. Become a paying subscriber: https://sacredtension.substack.com/
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Sibling Rivalry: Are We Free? | Elizabeth Schultz
In this episode of Sacred Tension, my sister Elizabeth Schultz returns for a spirited debate about free will, the existence of God, and the foundations of morality. I am skeptical of the concept of free will, miracles, and God, while my sister defends them. Sacred Tension is a reader-supported...
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House of Heretics: Christmas Ringers and Purity Spirals
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit sacredtension.substack.com Timothy recounts his experience as a Christmas bell ringer in the Salvation Army. We also discuss the Catholic Church’s astonishing new policy on blessing same-sex unions and the aftermath of my recent...
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Burning My Leftist Card | Jonathan Rauch
Become a paying subscriber: https://sacredtension.substack.com/In this episode of Sacred Tension, author and journalist Jonathan Rauch takes the helm to interview me about my political transformation from progressive leftist to liberal centrist. We talk about cancel culture as a form of thought...
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House of heretics: Lady Ballers
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit sacredtension.substack.com Timothy and I discuss the new Daily Wire movie Lady Ballers, which is about a men’s basketball team who decide to become trans women to compete in women’s sports. It is obviously terrible and unfunny, but…
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Dissecting Identity | Deep Dive Podcast with Shawn C Fettig
Become a subscriber on substack: https://sacredtension.substack.com/ This episode of Sacred Tension is a cross-over with The Deep Dive podcast with Shawn C. Fettig. Shawn interviews me about my experience growing up as a deeply religious gay person, my thoughts on group solidarity vs. individual...
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House of Heretics: Queer Identity, Queer Abandonment
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit sacredtension.substack.com Take advantage of my Black Friday Sale! You will get 40% off a 12-month subscription and join a growing community of like-minded and curious people. You will also get access to the rest of this podcast, as…
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The Illusion Of Race | Subrena Smith and David Livingstone Smith
In this episode of Sacred Tension, I’m joined by philosophers Subrena Smith and David Livingstone Smith to discuss the challenge and necessity of abolishing race. Subrena tells her story of moving from Jamaica to the deeply racialized culture of the USA and explains why she is Race Queer instead…
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House of Heretics: Thin Democracy
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit sacredtension.substack.com Subscribe on Substack: https://sacredtension.substack.com/ Timothy and I discuss my recent interview with David Gushee and his book Defending Democracy From Its Christian Enemies. We talk about the deep...
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Defending Democracy From Its Christian Enemies | David P. Gushee
Become a paying subscriber: https://sacredtension.substack.com/In this episode of Sacred Tension, I’m joined by ethicist and Christian dissident David Gushee to discuss his new book Defending Democracy From Its Christian Enemies. We discuss why some Christians are turning on liberal democracy…
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House of Heretics: Getting Radicalized
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit sacredtension.substack.com Become a paying subscriber to get full access: https://sacredtension.substack.com/Timothy is out this week, so my sister Elizabeth Schultz joins me to discuss how I may or may not be getting radicalized by…
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Libertarian Paganism | Logan Albright
Please subscribe on Substack! https://sacredtension.substack.com/ In this episode of Sacred Tension, I'm joined by author, musician, occultist, and professional weirdo Logan Albright to talk about his new book Libertarian Paganism. We discuss what drew him to the pagan path, the cross-over…
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House of Heretics: No Orgies
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit sacredtension.substack.com In this episode of House of Heretics, Timothy and I discuss the recent Atlantic article about the schisms in The Satanic Temple, whether Satanists have orgies, and why I found the article so mortifying.…
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The Identity Trap | Yascha Mounk
Subscribe on Substack: https://sacredtension.substack.com/ In this episode of Sacred Tension, I’m joined by Yascha Mounk to discuss his new book The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time. We discuss why the progressive fixation on identity categories undermines the goals of...
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House of Heretics: The Illusion of the Self and the Limits of Identity
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit sacredtension.substack.com Become a paying subscriber for just the cost of a coffee: https://sacredtension.substack.com/ In this episode of House of Heretics, Timothy and I discuss the importance and danger of engaging in first-person...
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Satanism and Christianity: How Wide the Divide? | Randal Rauser
In this episode of Sacred Tension, I have a second conversation with the progressive Christian apologist Randal Rauser. This discussion originally appeared on Randal Rauser's YouTube channel, and I suggest that you all subscribe. In this episode, Randal asks me questions about Satanism, including...
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Pluralism and Archaic Superstition | Randal Rauser and John Morehead
In this episode of Sacred Tension, I have a conversation with Christian apologist Randal Rauser moderated by John Morehead of Multifaith Matters. Randal and I discuss The Satanic Temple’s Unveiling Day and its use of the phrase “archaic superstition.” We also discuss pluralism, why I stopped...
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House of Heretics: The Church of the True Outsider
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit sacredtension.substack.com This is a free preview of my premium podcast House of Heretics. To unlock the full episode, become a paid subscriber: https://sacredtension.substack.com/ Timothy and I discuss our kink scores from Aella’s…
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The Buddha and The Bard | Lauren Shufran
Subscribe on substack: https://sacredtension.substack.com/ In this episode of Sacred Tension, I’m joined by Buddhist and Shakespeare scholar Lauren Shufran to discuss their book The Buddha and the Bard. We discuss the similarities between Buddhist and Shakespearian wisdom, how reading Shakespeare...
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House of Heretics: Flood the Zone With Shit
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit sacredtension.substack.com In this episode of House of Heretics, Timothy and I discuss the indictment of Donald Trump and the debased information landscape that makes it so hard to have a unanimous social reality. We also recap my…
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Sibling Rivalry: What is God? | Elizabeth Schultz
In this episode of Sacred Tension, I’m joined by my sister Elizabeth Schultz. Elizabeth is a conservative Christian, classical educator, and homesteader. She asks me probing questions about my agnostic atheist worldview, and we compare and contrast our perspectives. We get into a lively…
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Making Monsters | David Livingstone Smith
In this episode of Sacred Tension, I’m joined by philosopher David Livingstone Smith to discuss his work on the history of dehumanization. We explore why “monstering” language is dangerous, how dehumanization leads to violence, and how trans people are currently being dehumanized. In the second...
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What Kind of Community Do We Want? | Lucien Greaves
In this episode of Sacred Tension, I’m joined by The Satanic Temple co-founder Lucien Greaves to discuss the recent controversy in our religious community. He was recently photographed with an alleged sexual harasser and transphobe, and we reflect on the kind of culture we want to see in The...
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Confronting Injustice | Ally Henny
In this episode of Sacred Tension, I'm joined by Black author, minister, and internet personality Ally Henny to discuss her new book I Won't Shut Up. We discuss the nuances of intersectionality, her insights into injustice, and what her childhood taught her about being Black in America. Ally…
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(Preview) The Illusion of the Self
Timothy and I talk about meditation, why it's a helpful skill, and how it can reveal the fundamental illusoriness of the self. Listen to the full episode by subscribing to my Patreon here:...
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How to Be a Border-Stalker | Jon Ward
In this episode of Sacred Tension, I'm joined by Jon Ward to discuss his new book Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement that Failed a Generation. We discuss his role as a border-stalker between cultural and religious boundaries, why the Evangelical movement struggles with understanding...
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Armageddon | Bart Ehrman
In this episode of Sacred Tension, I'm joined by renowned New Testament scholar Bart Ehrman to talk about his new book Armageddon: What the Bible Really Says About the End. We discuss what led him out of the Christian faith, why it's important to understand the Bible, and the consequences of a...
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(Preview) Troll Epistemology
Timothy and I discuss the controversy over my latest podcast episodes and the way online trolls have distorted how we think. This is a preview of my Patreon show House of Heretics. Become a patron and listen to the full show here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/house-of-troll-82285113 This is a...
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Satan and AI | Lucien Greaves
In this episode of Sacred Tension, I'm joined by The Satanic Temple cofounder Lucien Greaves to discuss AI and the threat it might pose to religious minorities. Find Lucien's article about AI here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/search-engines-81054969 Become a patron so I can continue my…
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(Preview) Ex-gays and Pronouns
Timothy and I react to a former ex-gay leader coming out as trans, the current cultural meltdown over pronouns, and much more. This is a preview of my Patreon show House of Heretics. Become a patron and listen to the full episode here:...
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In Defense of The Satanic Temple | Murphy Fawkes
In this episode of Sacred Tension, I'm joined by fellow Satanic Temple member Murphy Fawkes to discuss our recent article defending The Satanic Temple. We give a thorough response to many of the falsehoods and conspiracies about TST. JD Swords' article:...
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(Preview) Mutual Contamination
This is a preview of my Patreon podcast House of Heretics. Become a patron and listen to the full episode here Or follow the link below: https://www.patreon.com/posts/house-of-mutual-80928621?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link This…
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A Guide for Embracing Contamination | John Morehead
In this episode of Sacred Tension, I'm joined by Evangelical and multi-faith expert John Morehead. We discuss lessons he's learned to bridge irreconcilable religious and ideological differences. Find John Morehead's show here: https://www.youtube.com/@MultifaithMatters Become a patron so I can...
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(Preview) Sister Cindy, Lonnie Frisbee, and Conversations Across Divides
This is a preview of my Patreon show House of Heretics. Sign up and listen to the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/house-of-sister-80165388 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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Sibling Rivalry | Elizabeth Schultz
In this episode of Sacred Tension, I'm joined by my sister Elizabeth Schultz. Elizabeth is a classical educator, homeschooler, conservative, and homesteader. We debate the truth claims of Christianity, whether a truly pluralistic society is possible, and if Christian revelation is necessary for a...
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The Religious Right to Abortion | Chalice Blythe
In this episode of Sacred Tension, I'm joined by Chalice Blythe to discuss the opening of The Satanic Temple's abortion clinic. Learn about TST Health at https://www.tsthealth.org/ Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction…
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(Preview) The Asbury Revival and Hogwarts Legacy
This is a preview of my Patrons-only podcast House of Heretics. Subscribe and listen to the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/house-of-asbury-78910072 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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Theology for Nontheists | Jack Holloway
In this episode of Sacred Tension, I'm joined by author, theologian, and musician Jack Holloway to discuss his new book Hands of Doom: The Apocalyptic Imagination of Black Sabbath. We discuss what theology means for the nontheist, how to relate to people with radically different spiritual…
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(Preview) We Live in a Culture of Retreat
This is a preview of my Patreon podcast House of Heretics. Subscribe and listen to the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/house-of-we-live-78511646?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link This is a public episode. If you'd...
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The Murder of Tyre Nichols (UNLOCKED)
This is an unlocked episode of House of Heretics. My cohost Timothy and I discuss the brutal murder of Tyre Nichols at the hands of police in Memphis Tennessee. Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction: https://www.patreon.com/StephenBradfordLong Join my Discord...
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Online Gurus and New Religious Movements | Helen Lewis
In this episode of Sacred Tension, I'm joined by journalist Helen Lewis to discuss her new BBC series The New Gurus. We discuss the rise of advice-giving gurus online, whether social justice is a new religion, her confrontational interview with Jordan Peterson, how online cancelation radicalizes...
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Addiction, Meditation, and Healthy Satanism | Elder Mahakala
In this episode of Sacred Tension, I'm joined by Minister of Satan and empowered Buddhist teacher Elder Mahakala to talk about his journey through addiction, the power of meditation, and finding a healthy, balanced Satanism. Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation…
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After School Satan Club | June Everett
In this episode of Sacred Tension, I'm joined by June Everett to discuss The Satanic Temple's After School Satan Club. Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction: https://www.patreon.com/StephenBradfordLong Join my Discord server: https://discord.gg/PrDU4zx Sign up...
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Ten Years of The Satanic Temple | Lucien Greaves
In this episode of Sacred Tension, Lucien Greaves joins me to reflect on the upcoming ten-year anniversary of The Satanic Temple. We also discuss the After School Satan Club, standing up to theocracy, the importance of conversation and depolarization, and much more. Become a patron so I can...
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