PODCAST · religion
Truth Wanted
by Atheist Community of Austin
WHAT IS TRUTH WANTED? 🤔 Truth Wanted is a show about getting to the bottom of beliefs, whether it’s karma or Christ, Bigfoot or crystals. Truth Wanted would like to know how you know it’s true. Hosted by ObjectivelyDan, Truth Wanted takes calls from the community (that means YOU!) and features new guests every week, emphasizing thorough conversations over name-calling and scoffing (most of the time). Truth Wanted focuses on how and why people believe what they believe, and how you can talk about beliefs in more effective ways. Call Truth Wanted! 7:00-8 :30PM CT at 1-512-991-9242 or call with your computer 💻 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbElzQ0ZsSE96c3oyYzlKV3JfRWJyOVc2dWxld3xBQ3Jtc0tsMWJBQ3VOLWV5S05ZQVpVcFYxWFpIaXJTSkdDZG1CWnRlZ2l0NTNsT0xmejZnM0xBdWgxMUpnUDVWNnRDQk1sZjRXeUdJSjVRYlVYa1pV
Episodes
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Truth Wanted 9.41 with ObjectivelyDan and Chad Harris
In today's episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan and Chad Harris tackle Christian nationalism, police brutality, and the uncomfortable truths about racism and immigration. Big E in TN survived police brutality and shares his frustration that survivors receive less recognition than the families…
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Truth Wanted 9.40 with Kelley Laughlin and Ms. Non Sequitor
In today's episode of Truth Wanted, Kelley Laughlin and Ms. Non Sequitur tackle moral accountability, inherited sin, and whether Christianity's forgiveness model makes sinning too easy! GreatBaisk on TikTok plays devil's advocate, arguing Christians don't actually want to sin. The hosts counter...
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Truth Wanted 9.39 with ObjectivelyDan and Doubting Timmy
In today's episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan and Doubting Timmy explore Catholic traditions, moral frameworks, and near-death experiences with callers who challenge conventional religious thinking. Anne in CA shares her Catholic upbringing, attending CCD classes and being named after a…
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Truth Wanted 9.38 with ObjectivelyDan and Ambushed Apostate
In today's episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan and Ambushed Apostate dive into Christian nationalism, religious trauma, and the political weaponization of faith! Anne in CA discusses how Christian nationalism targets women through the pro-life movement's escalating restrictions on…
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Truth Wanted 9.37 with ObjectivelyDan and Jim Barrows
In today's episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan and Jim Barrows navigate belief, bodily autonomy, grief, and cosmological claims with callers from across the globe. Robert-CA calls to encourage Christians to be gentle in conversations but quickly pivots to abortion rights and bodily autonomy....
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Truth Wanted 9.36 with Kelley Laughlin and Gretchen Z
In today's episode of Truth Wanted, Kelley Laughlin and Gretchen Z. explore souls, spirits, and the supernatural with calls ranging from witchcraft to ghost sightings to biblical morality! Robin in KY shares her journey from Christianity through witchcraft to atheism. After years of believing...
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Truth Wanted 9.35 with Jon The Skeptick and Lil
In today's episode of Truth Wanted, Jon the Skeptick and Lil, The Beard of Empathy, tackle UFO footage, ancient alien theories, and biblical prophecies! Georgi in Bulgaria shares UFO footage from his YouTube channel, convinced he's captured something extraordinary. The hosts explain that without...
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Truth Wanted 9.34 with ObjectivelyDan and Jay
In today's episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan and Jay tackle tarot cards, psychic scams, and the emotional toll of pseudoscience on relationships! Ben in Canada proposes that tarot cards work through emotions rather than scientific knowledge, suggesting our thoughts might be illusions…
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Truth Wanted 9.33 with ObjectivelyDan, Kelley Laughlin, and Secular Rarity
In today's episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan, Kelley Laughlin, and Secular Rarity tackle prophetic dreams, cosmic consciousness claims, and the ethics of placenta consumption! Jacob in ID shares his past experiences with seemingly prophetic dreams that appeared to predict future events.…
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Truth Wanted 9.32 with Kelley Laughlin and Felicia
In today's episode of Truth Wanted, Kelley Laughlin, Felicia, and Stephen Harder examine crystal healing claims, religious evidence, and the vulnerability that drives belief in unproven remedies. Bob-NY insists that Josephus and Tacitus prove Christ and the Catholic Church are true. What evidence...
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Truth Wanted 9.31 with ObjectivelyDan and Richard Gilliver
In today's episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan, Richard Gilliver, and Kelley Laughlin examine miracles, dreams, and the psychology behind seemingly supernatural experiences. Jacob in ID calls to express his gratitude for the show, explaining how it serves as his secular community after seven...
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Truth Wanted 9.30 with ObjectivelyDan and The Beard of Empathy
In today's episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan, The Beard of Empathy, and Sofia Spina explore deconstruction journeys, recycled god arguments, and the psychology behind psychic belief. Kelly in OR, a veteran and retiree, shares how finding the term deconstruction gave her a framework for...
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Truth Wanted 9.29 with Kelley Laughlin and Rion Cultastic
In today's episode of Truth Wanted, Kelley Laughlin and Rion Cultastic tackle epistemology, biblical morality, and the search for evidence! Adam in NC raises concerns about mythicism and how non-believers can be tricked into false claims. He argues that Jesus likely existed historically despite...
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Truth Wanted 9.28 with ObjectivelyDan and Volcy
In today's episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan and Volcy explore deconstruction journeys, evidence-based thinking, and whether nature or cultural impact can justify God claims. Jon in Canada argues that nature itself is God through a naturalistic pantheist lens, combining Spinoza's philosophy...
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Truth Wanted 9.27 with ObjectivelyDan and B-Easy
In today's episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan and B-Easy explore cosmological arguments, mysterious lights, and the problem of evil! Papo in Puerto Rico presents a cosmological argument claiming dependent beings prove God's existence. The hosts challenge his circular reasoning and ask him to...
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Truth Wanted 09.26 with ObjectivelyDan and Born Again Atheist
In today’s episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan is joined by Born Again Atheist to explore deconstruction stories and the pitfalls of extreme indoctrination! They dive into the "worship leader side-hustle," the Bill Nye vs. Ken Ham debate, and why learning psychology is the ultimate...
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Truth Wanted 9.25 with ObjectivelyDan and Nintendrew
In today’s episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan is joined by Nintendrew for his official debut in the skeptic community! They explore the "Bite model" of cults, the bizarre pseudo-history of British Israelism, and why secular morality outshines religious dogma. Can even the most intelligent...
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Truth Wanted 09.24 with ObjectivelyDan and Bored Agnostic
In today’s episode of Truth Wanted, Objectively Dan is joined by Bored Agnostic to explore the complexities of deconstruction, racial religious identity, and the foundations of morality! They dive into the slave morality of the black church, the philosophical pitfalls of personal experience, and...
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Truth Wanted 09.23 with Kelley Laughlin and Steve Ghikadis
In today’s episode of Truth Wanted, Kelley Laughlin and guest Steve Ghikadis explore the landscape of secular humanism and the importance of compassionate community! From the trials of humanitarian volunteering and the necessity of public libraries to the intricacies of evolutionary evidence, the...
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Truth Wanted 09.22 with Thinker, Mama Bash and Pynk Beard
In today’s episode of Truth Wanted, Thinker is joined by Mama Bash and Pynk Beard to explore the nature of objective reality and the mechanics of deconstruction! They dive into the "wallet fairy" of personal testimony, the chemical compounds of love, and whether logic requires a metaphysical...
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Truth Wanted 09.21with Kelley Laughlin and Ember
In today’s episode of Truth Wanted, Jamie the Blind Limey and Doctor Ben explore the intersection of medical ethics and religious traditions! Joined by guest Kelley Laughlin, they dismantle the absurdity of Chick tracts and discuss the secular nature of community. Can critical thinking overcome…
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Truth Wanted 09.20 with Jamie the Blind Limey and Zenamae - We Are Here Fundraiser Special
Special Episode: We Are Here 24 hour fundraiser! https://aca.show/wearehere This episode was extracted from our 24hour fundraiser live stream on May 16-17. We apologize for the delayed posting! In today’s episode of Truth Wanted, Jamie the Blind Limey and Zenamae dive into the complexities of...
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Truth Wanted 09.19 with Trust But Verify and Monkeyboy
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Truth Wanted 09.18 with ObjectivelyDan and GothDamnIt_J
In today’s episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan and guest GothDamnIt_Jay explore the intersection of alternative subcultures and atheism! They dive into the aesthetics of the dead, the weirdness of being a third-generation atheist, and whether biblical mythology is just a well-funded fantasy...
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Truth Wanted 09.17 with ObjectivelyDan and Flabbergasted
In today’s episode of Talk Heathen, Richard Gilliver and Jamie the Blind Limey tackle the bottom feeders of the philosophy world and the perceived persecution of majority religions! They explore the distinction between academic philosophy and rhetorical trickery, the reality of global religious...
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Truth Wanted 09.16 2026 with Godless Engineer and Robotgoat (@RBTGT )
In today’s episode of Truth Wanted, Godless Engineer and Robotgoat launch an educational battle against ancient myths! They tackle the logical hurdles of deism, the supposed precognition of prophets, and the foundational myths of intelligent design. Can critical thinking dismantle a God-shaped...
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Truth Wanted 09.15 with Kelley Laughlin and Brently
In today’s episode of Truth Wanted, Kelley Laughlin and Brantley, the Punk Apostate, dismantle the illusions of objective morality and explore the cosmos! They discuss the biological basis for empathy and the lack of a unified definition of God. Can secular values provide a better foundation for...
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Truth Wanted 09.14 with Sofia Spina and Maxine LaQueene
In today’s episode of Truth Wanted, Sofia Spina and the fabulous Maxine LaQueene explore the magic of drag, the necessity of secular community, and the fight against Christian nationalism in Texas! John in Canada questions the motives behind Drag Storytime. The hosts explain it is a medium for...
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Truth Wanted 09.13 03-27-2026 with Kelley Laughlin and Robbb
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Truth Wanted 09.12 03-20-2026 with Jon The Skeptick and Jamie the Blind Limey
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Truth Wanted 09.10 with ObjectivelyDan and Coleman Watts
In today’s episode of the Truth Wanted, Objectively Dan and Coleman Watts work through a classic conspiracy theory caller before taking long-time caller Jon for a refreshing conclusion. Greg in CA is not comfortable calling things conspiracy theories when they are true such as the conspiracy…
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Truth Wanted 09.11 with Kelley Laughlin and Stephen Harder
In today's episode of Truth Wanted, Kelley Laughlin is joined by Stephen Harder, the "Naked Mennonite," to explore the origins of Friday the 13th superstitions, the math of coincidences, and why our brains are so prone to seeing patterns in the chaos! They delve into the deconstruction of…
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Truth Wanted 09.09 with Kelley Laughlin and Detroit Atheist Queen
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Truth Wanted 09.08 with Kelley Laughlin and Aaron Jensen
In today's episode of Truth Wanted, Kelley Laughlin and Aaron Jensen explore the limits of free will, the necessity of universal logic, and the origins of our universe! From the "hellscapes" of Oregon to the mysteries of the Big Bang, the hosts challenge listeners to move beyond religious labels...
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Truth Wanted 09.07 with Godless Engineer and Damien H
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Truth Wanted 09.06 02-06-2026 with ObjectivelyDan and Flabbergasted
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Truth Wanted 09.05 01-30-2026 with Jon The Skeptick and Thinker
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Truth Wanted 09.04 with ObjectivelyDan and Coleman Watts ThinkThisThroughChannel
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Truth Wanted 09.02 01-16-2025 with ObjectivelyDan and Deconstruction Deacon
In today’s episode of Truth Wanted, Objectively Dan and Deconstruction Deacon wrestle with the concept of free will before uncovering their own limitations of free will when it comes to deciding what species to consume over another. Salvatore in LA calls to continue a conversation had with the...
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Truth Wanted 09.02 with Eli Slack and Tracy Wilbert
In today’s episode of Truth Wanted, host Eli Slack and guest Tracy Wilbert kick off the ninth season by exploring the dangers of gaslighting and the potential for secular progress. They delve into the bicameral mind hypothesis and the bizarre reality of escaped monkeys in Missouri. The hosts...
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Truth Wanted 9.01 Top 5 Calls of All Time Special
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Truth Wanted 8.52 Top 5 Calls of 2025
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Truth Wanted 08.51 with ObjectivelyDan, Kelley Laughlin, and Jon the Skeptick
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Truth Wanted 08.50 with ObjectivelyDan and @HowtoRuleanAsteroid
In today’s episode of Truth Wanted, Objectively Dan and Jess dissect humanistic tribalism to reveal some interesting conclusions and how to work with family that are grieving during the holidays. Lewis from NY asks how humanists justify moral priority without it becoming species level tribalism…
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Truth Wanted 08.49 with ObjectivelyDan and @CoachRenz33
In today’s episode of Truth Wanted, Objectively Dan and Coach Renz explore Schrodinger’s callers. Can the callers exist and not exist at the same time? Michelle in NY, proposes a version of Schrodinger's cat that replaces the with god’s existence where god exists in life and death at the same…
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Truth Wanted 08.48 Thankful For Our Haters with ObjectivelyDan, Jon The Skeptick, and Kelley Laughlin
Welcome to our Thankful For Our Haters 2025 Thanksgiving Special. While we give the hosts and the crew some much deserved time off to spend with friends and family, we wanted you to have something to enjoy your holiday meal with. This year, because we were so outstanding, there weren't many…
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Truth Wanted 08.47 11-21-2025 with ObjectivelyDan and Trust But Verify
In today’s episode of the Truth Wanted, Objectively Dan and Trust But Verify, use street epistemology to dig deep into a caller’s concept of a finely tuned universe and yield some fascinating responses! John Paul in WA believes that design of the fine tuned universe is more likely than everything...
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Truth Wanted 08.46 with ObjectivelyDan and Fe
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Truth Wanted 08.45 11-07-2025 with ObjectivelyDan and Justin Frechette
In today’s episode of Truth Wanted, Objectively Dan and Justin Frechette work through questions of rationality before digging deep into the ethics of Jesus and his tantrums. Michelle in NY asks the hosts about Carl Marx’s perception of religion being the opium of the masses. Dan comments that it...
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Truth Wanted 08.43 with Kelley Laughlin and Flabbergasted
In today’s episode of Truth Wanted, Kelley Laughlin and Flabbergasted look for a baby in the bathwater where the air around them is still not proving that god exists. Jon in Canada, asks what Kelley’s religious background was and Kelley described how he stopped going to church around age 13…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
WHAT IS TRUTH WANTED? 🤔
Truth Wanted is a show about getting to the bottom of beliefs, whether it’s karma or Christ, Bigfoot or crystals. Truth Wanted would like to know how you know it’s true.
Hosted by ObjectivelyDan, Truth Wanted takes calls from the community (that means YOU!) and features new guests every week, emphasizing thorough conversations over name-calling and scoffing (most of the time). Truth Wanted focuses on how and why people believe what they believe, and how you can talk about beliefs in more effective ways.
Call Truth Wanted! 7:00-8 :30PM CT at 1-512-991-9242 or call with your computer 💻 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbElzQ0ZsSE96c3oyYzlKV3JfRWJyOVc2dWxld3xBQ3Jtc0tsMWJBQ3VOLWV5S05ZQVpVcFYxWFpIaXJTSkdDZG1CWnRlZ2l0NTNsT0xmejZnM0xBdWgxMUpnUDVWNnRDQk1sZjRXeUdJSjVRYlVYa1pV
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Atheist Community of Austin
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WHAT IS TRUTH WANTED? 🤔 Truth Wanted is a show about getting to the bottom of beliefs, whether it’s karma or Christ, Bigfoot or crystals. Truth Wanted would like to know how you know it’s true. Hosted by ObjectivelyDan, Truth Wanted takes calls from the community (that means YOU!) and features new...
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