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God Told Trump WHAT?! #705

Release Date: 06/24/2025

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The LDS Church just quietly published a long-suppressed 1886 letter from prophet John Taylor—declaring polygamy an eternal commandment. Frank and Dan dig into the implications for Mormon doctrine. Also in this episode: A Catholic diocese in the UK fires an atheist accountant after she adopts a child Pennsylvania considers declaring a “Day of the Bible” A Saudi journalist is executed for tweets criticizing the regime Pew Research shows disturbing levels of support for school prayer in US Rastafarian prisoner’s dreadlocks cut by prison guards And the World Humanist Congress ditches...

God Told Trump WHAT?! #705

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A failed preacher is arrested for the shocking murder of a Minnesota state senator. Frank and Dan dig into the disturbing religious and political motivations behind the crime—and the dangerous rhetoric fueling it. Also in this episode: • Jimmy Swaggart is somehow still alive • A surprising number of Christians are “cheating” on their churches • A UK town removes a Pride flag after bookstore complains • Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law hits a legal wall • Mike Huckabee sends a terrifying message to Trump • Atheists barely register in federal prison stats Listener mail, petty...

Religious Extremism and a Dangerous Shift #704

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A shooting at a Salt Lake City protest. Two state legislators are shot in Minnesota. As political violence grabs headlines across the country, Frank and Dan reflect on a disturbing new reality—and explore the religious rhetoric fueling it. Also in this episode: Iran expands its ban on dog walking Arkansas and Illinois fight to post the Ten Commandments Southern Baptists target gay marriage A far-right Christian gets a top U.S. religious freedom post Faith-healing parents sentenced after their newborn’s death Pope Leo gets worried about AI… and Dan lets ChatGPT suggest how to fix...

Dragons, Angels, and AI: The Bible Goes Full Fantasy #703

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This week on Thank God I’m Atheist: A Republican lawmaker freaks out over a Muslim prayer in Congress—except it turns out the man praying wasn’t Muslim at all. Frank and Dan break down the ignorance and bigotry on display. Plus, a new study explores what happens when clergy take psilocybin (the active compound in magic mushrooms). The results? Surprisingly spiritual. Also in this episode: Denmark pushes stricter bans on burqas and niqabs in schools Christian nationalism is thriving in Moscow, Idaho A Texas pastor demands access to Pride events to spread his anti-LGBTQ message The...

Beards, Bibles, and the Need to Feel In Charge #702

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Frank and Dan tackle a full slate of religious absurdities this week: a Halloween costume sparks Christian outrage in Arizona, Utah quietly buries its own study on gender-affirming care, and a UK teacher sues for the right to misgender students. Meanwhile, school cancels a student play for being too “controversial,” and Delaware legalizes medical aid in dying. In the second half of the show, the guys dig into why young men are turning to conservative religion—and what secular folks can offer instead.

Sanctified Nonsense #701

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Frank is joined by guest host Rachel to unpack a week’s worth of religious overreach, political absurdity, and moral panic dressed up as righteousness. From Oklahoma’s conspiracy-laced curriculum changes to France’s proposed hijab ban for girls under 15, this episode explores how authority figures use “values” to mask control. Plus: the Pope’s childhood home might be seized, Rushdie’s attacker is sentenced, and new data reveals why more people are leaving belief behind. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and visit for more content and ways to support the show.

Confessions, Cover-Ups, and Catholic Chaos #700

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It’s our 700th episode! Frank and Dan celebrate the milestone with some reflection—but first dive headfirst into the usual madness. Catholic bishops in Washington state refuse to comply with mandatory reporting laws for child abuse. Trump’s appeal to Jewish voters is falling flat. The Episcopal Church is cutting ties with the federal government over sham refugee policies. Plus, attacks on Catholic churches are on the rise, and Jehovah’s Witnesses are suing a whistleblower. There’s also listener email, mosh pit therapy, and a game idea involving a MAGA punching booth.

Another Old White Pope--Shocking

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Jim Bakker begs for $1M, NJ town wants to bulldoze church, Christian crowdfunding service defends racist woman's campaign, Texas give Christians an entire month, televangelist given 'gold-plated' AR-15, Southern Baptists continue to hemorrhage members, and the Catholics have a new pope.

Pope Donald #698

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Bibles exempted from Trump's tariffs, Trump health adviser cites "demonic forces" as source of childhood diseases, more bad news for Kim Davis, Sikhs shut down Pride parade in northern India, Mormons defeat Texas town, Utah governor says America should be more like Utah, and Donald J. Trump is a ridiculous buffoon who also wants to be pope.

Another Dead Pope #697

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This easter egg roll has been brought to you by, Veteran Affairs Administration joins crusade against anti-Christian bias, Target boycott continues past lent, state resolutions declaring Christ is king, cardinal who oversaw child sex abuse oversees the closing of Pope Francis' coffin, a Mormon education building on school grounds in Arizona, and apparently there's going to be another pope.

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Also in this episode:
• Jimmy Swaggart is somehow still alive
• A surprising number of Christians are “cheating” on their churches
• A UK town removes a Pride flag after bookstore complains
• Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law hits a legal wall
• Mike Huckabee sends a terrifying message to Trump
• Atheists barely register in federal prison stats

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