Thank God I'm Atheist
Frank and Dan's off-the-cuff conversations focus on current events cast through the lens of their shared atheism. Episodes include a rundown of six news stories from the prior week, and the show occasionally features interviews with writers, thinkers, and leaders in the atheist community. As former Mormons, the hosts provide insight into the often misunderstood religious minority.
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Ramadan at 30,000 Feet… They Called the Cops
03/19/2026
Ramadan at 30,000 Feet… They Called the Cops
A man quietly says a prayer on a flight, and it ends with police, a diversion, and a wave of panic. What should have been an ordinary moment of religious observance during Ramadan was treated like a security threat, exposing how quickly fear and bias can escalate at 30,000 feet. In this episode, we break down what actually happened, why it spiraled, and what it reveals about the double standard around public expressions of faith. Also this week: Trump leans into “bad genetics” rhetoric that sounds a lot like eugenics, Texas rolls out a “religious freedom” voucher program that somehow excludes Muslim schools, and a new legal challenge turns abortion bans into a religious freedom issue. We also look at a bizarre Bible-reading marathon featuring conservative heavyweights, and a papal critique of war that raises big questions about moral accountability. Then in the final segment, we dig into whether a progressive Christian like James Talarico might be part of the answer to Christian nationalism, or just a different version of the same problem. To support the show: www.thankgodimatheist.com/donate
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The Dark Theology Behind Today’s War Politics
03/13/2026
The Dark Theology Behind Today’s War Politics
A top CPAC leader sparked outrage this week after defending the bombing of Iranian schoolgirls. During a heated debate on Piers Morgan’s show, American Conservative Union chairman Matt Schlapp suggested the girls might be “better off dead” than growing up under Iran’s oppressive regime—an argument that left the panel stunned and raised disturbing questions about how far some are willing to go to justify war. Elsewhere in the episode: Utah lawmakers turn Good Friday into a state holiday (in a state that barely observes it), a quiet new Utah education bill pushes religion into the teaching of America’s founding, and a disturbing wave of Christian pundits celebrating war because they think it will trigger the End Times. We also look at Pete Hegseth’s biblical war rhetoric and the growing overlap between nationalism, Christianity, and foreign policy. Then in the final segment, we zoom out to examine the darker side of apocalyptic belief—and why some believers seem genuinely excited about the possibility of global catastrophe. 💸 Support us on Patreon: www.thankgodimatheist.com/donate
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Mormons Accidentally Drink Green Tea… Chaos Ensues
03/06/2026
Mormons Accidentally Drink Green Tea… Chaos Ensues
A quiet little mistake at BYU sets off a surprisingly big reaction! When a drink at the Mormon-owned Brigham Young University turned out to contain green tea, it reopened the question of what the Mormon “Word of Wisdom” actually bans, and why a 19th-century health rule still causes confusion today. Frank and Dan unpack the green tea mix-up and the strange logic behind Mormon caffeine culture (because they most definitely do consume the stuff!!) Elsewhere in the episode: Congress launches a “Sharia Free America” caucus, anti-LGBTQ parents win a $1.5 million payout over school books, the Taliban burns musical instruments in Afghanistan, Kansas makes clergy mandatory reporters (with a major confession loophole), a Catholic bishop is accused of embezzling church funds for trips to a Tijuana brothel, and Tucker Carlson’s new prayer-app sponsor sparks backlash from Christians. 💸 Support the show and keep the blasphemy flowing: www.thankgodimatheist.com/donate
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Is Sharia Law Coming for Your Dog?
02/27/2026
Is Sharia Law Coming for Your Dog?
A Florida congressman has introduced something called the “Protect Puppies from Sharia Act.” Yes, that’s the real name. The bill claims to defend dogs from Islamic law bans that don’t exist, turning imaginary threats into federal legislation. We break down the culture-war paranoia behind it, and how this is what passes for serious governance now. Elsewhere, we cover a massive Catholic abuse settlement and what it says about institutional accountability, a heartbreaking measles case tied to vaccine refusal, Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law surviving another court challenge, Liberty University’s push for a social media fast, and new Gallup data showing public trust in clergy collapsing. We close with a broader look at Christian nationalism and whether losing culture-war battles actually slows the movement, or quietly strengthens it. 🐶 Support the show... www.thankgodimatheist.com/donate
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Why This New Mormon Leader Has People Nervous
02/20/2026
Why This New Mormon Leader Has People Nervous
The Mormon Church has made a move that’s raising questions about where it’s headed next. President Dallin H. Oaks has appointed Clark Gilbert as the newest apostle, a relatively young (at 55 years old!) leader known for his firm orthodoxy and culture-war posture within church education. For many within the church and without, it feels like a signal about the future direction of the institution, particularly on LGBTQ issues and internal dissent. We also examine Alabama’s proposal to make disrupting a church service a felony punishable by up to ten years in prison, Oklahoma’s latest attempt to establish a publicly funded religious charter school, and a lawsuit challenging Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission. Plus: a controversial plea deal involving a former prison chaplain, and a Christian university “merger” that ended with faculty fired and assets absorbed. 💰 Help make the show possible — support us at
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One Nation Under Trump? The Freedom 250 Jubilee
02/13/2026
One Nation Under Trump? The Freedom 250 Jubilee
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Donald Trump is launching a rival celebration—“Freedom 250”—complete with a national jubilee of prayer and a rededication of the country as “one nation under God.” At the same time, the man linked to infidelity, sexual misconduct allegations, financial fraud, and relentless public dishonesty continues to enjoy overwhelming support from American Christians. Elsewhere, a group of evangelicals hijack a long-haul flight with midair preaching (again!), an Arizona pastor calls for repealing women’s right to vote, researchers flag evangelical bias in AI chatbots, a Utah city councilman says your rights are “God-given,” not constitutional, and the “He Gets Us” campaign gets a makeover this year for the Super Bowl. Plus: a secular take on Lent and whether giving something up can have value for us non-believers. 👉 No corporate overlords—just you. Help support the show:
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Celebrity, Corruption, and a Very Tiny God
02/06/2026
Celebrity, Corruption, and a Very Tiny God
Pop star Nicki Minaj helped launch Donald Trump’s latest scheme—and walked off with a shiny receipt. After backing Trump’s new “Trump Accounts” and pouring serious money into the project, Minaj publicly declared that God is protecting Trump—then promptly showed off a Trump “Gold Card,” a not-so-subtle symbol of access for sale. This week, we break down the celebrity worship, divine flattery, and raw pay-to-play politics that turn governance into a transaction. We also dig into conservative outrage over the Super Bowl halftime show, Texas pushing Bible-based curriculum into public schools, a coordinated effort to roll back marriage equality, glaring sentencing disparities between religious offenders, and a rare moment of progress as Orthodox rabbis condemn conversion therapy. Then we close the show by pulling way back—confronting the sheer scale of the universe and asking what happens to small, human-sized gods when faced with billions of galaxies and a cosmos that doesn’t care what we believe. 👉 Support the show and keep fearless atheism alive www.thankgodimatheist.com/donate
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Trump, the Almighty, and a Very Friendly Press
01/30/2026
Trump, the Almighty, and a Very Friendly Press
Donald Trump says God is proud of him. During a bizarre, softball-filled press appearance marking his first year back in office, Trump claimed divine approval for his presidency—offered without evidence or irony. We unpack the religious delusion, the collapse of press accountability, and what it means when a sitting president openly frames himself as God’s chosen leader. Beyond Trump, we take on a parade of church–state absurdities: Florida prisons ban the Bhagavad Gita for being “written in code,” Oklahoma sheriffs tout Christian jailhouse conversions until lawyers step in, and a Texas county installs a Ten Commandments monument to dare the courts to stop them. We also cover Catholic leaders warning that U.S. foreign policy has lost its moral compass, new Pew data showing Catholicism rapidly declining in Latin America, and a sharp debate over protesters disrupting a Minnesota church linked to an ICE official—forcing the question of where religious freedom ends and accountability begins. 🙏 Support the show and help keep the godlessness flowing:
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Greg Locke Cries Christian Persecution — The Truth Comes Out
01/23/2026
Greg Locke Cries Christian Persecution — The Truth Comes Out
A pastor says he’s under attack for his faith. The truth is worse... and dumber! After the home of Tennessee preacher Greg Locke was shot up, he immediately declared it an act of Christian persecution (without evidence). When it later became clear the attack had nothing to do with religion, the story took a turn that perfectly captures how grievance, fear, and bad faith keep the persecution narrative alive. Elsewhere this week: Utah's Republican legislature tries to erase Salt Lake City's Harvey Milk BLVD by threatening to rename it after Charlie Kirk; Texas AG Ken Paxton sues over imaginary Christian discrimination in a driver’s handbook; Protestant churches are closing faster than they’re opening; an Oklahoma city blocks a new mosque after openly Islamophobic public testimony; Department of Homeland Security quietly gives immigration breaks to religious workers amid a broader crackdown; and a Catholic bishop ignites chaos by dictating the “correct” way to kneel during communion. 👉 Get bonus content & support the show: 🎧
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Playing the Odds with God
01/16/2026
Playing the Odds with God
In a calculated hedge against hell, Dilbert creator Scott Adams announces a death-bed conversion to Christianity, explicitly framing it as Pascal’s Wager—a cynical, calculated play for the afterlife. Christians celebrate, atheists groan, and we unpack why this story is catnip for religious propaganda, why the logic collapses instantly, and why deathbed conversions remain one of Christianity’s favorite—and flimsiest—victory laps. (Adams passed away at age 68 from prostate cancer after we recorded the show.) Then: the Pope condemns medical aid in dying after Illinois legalizes it, a lawyer is fined $400,000 for warning a school about an accused priest, the U.S. Defense Secretary pushes Christianity deeper into the military, China cracks down on underground Christian churches, Israel prepares to relocate a so-called “lost tribe” from India, and the LDS Church quietly dismantles its all-female Temple Square mission. Support the show:
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Trump Signed a Painting of Jesus. Seriously.
01/09/2026
Trump Signed a Painting of Jesus. Seriously.
What happens when Trump desecrates a painting of Jesus? Billionaires line up to buy it. At a Mar-a-Lago New Year’s Eve party, Trump signs a painting of Christ—offering a very public glimpse at how faith, money, and power now intersect. From there, it’s a week of religion doing what it does best: embarrassing itself in public. A failed doomsday prophet in Ghana finds out there are consequences when the apocalypse doesn’t show up, Iran’s theocratic regime faces mass protests fueled by hunger and economic collapse, and conservatives melt down after New York City’s new mayor commits the ultimate sin—taking his oath of office on the “wrong” holy book. Plus, Marjorie Taylor Greene stumbles into a moment of clarity about Trump’s faith, Chick-fil-A makes things awkward again, and we ask—once more—what any of this is actually doing to the country.
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Grading Honestly Is Apparently a Fireable Offense
01/02/2026
Grading Honestly Is Apparently a Fireable Offense
A University of Oklahoma instructor gave a student a failing grade — and lost their job over it. The reason? Religion entered the chat. We unpack how a routine college assignment turned into a culture-war flashpoint, why academic standards suddenly became optional, and how religious grievance keeps getting rewarded when it collides with higher education. Also this week: Trump administration officials decide government social media accounts are a fine place to preach Christianity, Sarah Huckabee Sanders issues a Christmas proclamation that sounds more like a sermon, and a Colorado megachurch leans hard into child-trafficking panic to push anti-trans ballot initiatives. Plus new Pew numbers on religion in America, a rare LDS feel-good story, listener mail, and yet another reminder that moral panic never really goes away — it just finds new targets.
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When Religious Entitlement Hits 30,000 Feet
12/26/2025
When Religious Entitlement Hits 30,000 Feet
What happens when a man decides an airplane cabin is the perfect place to hold church? This week, we discuss the now-viral moment of a passenger pulling out his guitar mid-flight to serenade a captive audience with praise songs. Some travelers joined in while everyone else stared ahead in silent fury. We talk about public space, consent, religious entitlement, and why “sharing the Good News” at 30,000 feet feels less like ministry and more like an in-flight nightmare. Also on the show: Franklin Graham preaching about God’s love and God’s hatred at a Christmas service hosted at the Pentagon; an Arizona lawmaker pushing to force “intelligent design” into public school science classes; the Catholic Archdiocese of New York selling off prime real estate to pay clergy abuse settlements after its insurer refuses coverage; an Anglican bishop cleared after allegedly mishandling multiple abuse cases; a self-styled prophet predicting a Christmas flood and building multiple arks to survive it; and a surprisingly hopeful look at how AI is helping scholars translate ancient religious texts—possibly demystifying scripture faster than ever before. 💙 Support the show:
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Should Courts Protect Children from Religion?
12/19/2025
Should Courts Protect Children from Religion?
What happens when a custody dispute turns into a fight over whether a child is being harmed by religion—and the courts are forced to weigh in? This week, we dig into a disturbing custody case that forces an uncomfortable question into the open: should religion get special protection when kids are the ones paying the price? We also cover the Mormon Church’s latest branding hypocrisy as it pressures independent podcasts to stop using the word “Mormon,” a Utah high school administrator delivering a religiously loaded pep talk that shames struggling students, and a World Cup Pride match in Seattle that sends Iran and Egypt into predictable outrage. Plus: Florida and Texas label a Muslim civil rights group a “terrorist organization,” the Catholic Church is forced into a $230 million abuse settlement, and new Pew data reveals that religion’s long decline in the U.S. may have temporarily stalled.
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What This Nativity Says About America
12/12/2025
What This Nativity Says About America
It’s that time of year again: the War on Christmas is back—and wilder than ever. This week, Dan and Kate dive into the bizarre conservative outrage over a nativity scene depicting the Holy Family as migrants detained by ICE. Right-wing commentators are furious, churches are divided, and somehow this one small display has become a national symbol of everything they think is wrong with America. We unpack the theology, the politics, and the truly unhinged reactions. Then we get into a whole slate of religious weirdness from around the country: A Florida attorney general tries to shut down a Drag Queen Christmas performance Christian rock band Skillet is accused of releasing “demonic” holiday music West Virginia courts weaken vaccine mandates in the name of religious liberty BYU football players quietly scale back their missionary service A Tennessee woman stages a fake kidnapping “lesson” for kids that backfires spectacularly And for our final segment, Dan dives into research on how former members of insular religious communities talk about forgiveness—and how that differs from what their traditions demand.
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Christians Are FURIOUS About This Santa
12/05/2025
Christians Are FURIOUS About This Santa
Nothing says “holiday spirit” quite like Christian leaders panicking over a goth-themed Christmas market, and their dramatic meltdown is far more entertaining than anything on the vendor tables. From there, we look at an Oklahoma student stunned that her Bible-based gender essay didn’t pass a psychology assignment, the Vatican’s latest attempt to police monogamy, and a disturbing story out of South Africa where a pastor’s self-appointed authority went far beyond anything resembling justice. Back in Utah, Sweet Salt—an LDS modest-fashion clothing store—is shutting down, and in Austria, three elderly nuns have staged a bold return to their abbey with the help of an unexpectedly large Instagram following. In our closing segment, Dan shares a thoughtful and deeply personal reflection on the recent passing of his mother—an honest conversation about compassion, autonomy, and the realities families face.
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Epstein Files & the Season of Bad Defenses
11/27/2025
Epstein Files & the Season of Bad Defenses
The Epstein files have finally started to drip out, and the early reactions are already something to behold. This week, Frank and Dan wade into the bizarre rhetorical contortions spilling out of the right-wing media sphere—from Megyn Kelly’s head-scratching attempt to “reframe” things to the Catholic League charging in with one of the most offensive defenses imaginable. We also look at Catholic clergy in Chicago suing ICE for blocking access to detained migrants, and the Vatican’s "generous" decision to return 62 Indigenous artifacts to First Nations communities in Canada. Meanwhile, Ken Paxton is threatening schools that won’t put the Ten Commandments in every classroom, and the UK Supreme Court finally calls out mandatory religious education in Northern Ireland schools for what it is: Christian indoctrination. To close things out, we talk about gratitude and how atheists can navigate Thanksgiving without a divine recipient of their thankfulness. And if you want to support the work we do, visit:
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SCOTUS Leaves Equality Standing—and Kim Davis Paying
11/21/2025
SCOTUS Leaves Equality Standing—and Kim Davis Paying
SCOTUS just delivered a win for marriage equality. After nearly a decade of appeals, lawsuits, and national drama, the Supreme Court has officially declined to hear Kim Davis' case challenging gay marriage… leaving the original ruling in place and the former county clerk on the hook for hundreds of thousands of dollars. What does this mean for gay marriage going forward? We break it all down. This week’s episode dives into the biggest religion-and-politics stories making headlines: SCOTUS rejects Kim Davis • Marriage equality remains intact U.S. Catholic Bishops elect a far-right “culture warrior” to lead the conference Transgender Air Force veterans sue the military after losing retirement benefits HVAC tech sues employer for forcing him to work with women (Billy Graham Rule meltdown) Pastors running as Democrats in 2026 races The UK is building a 168-foot monument to “answered prayers” (and it’s… actually cool?) Plus, this year’s Holiday Survival Guide for atheists navigating religious family gatherings. 💰Support the show on Patreon: thankgodimatheist.com/donate
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The Catholic School Auschwitz Float
11/14/2025
The Catholic School Auschwitz Float
A Catholic school in Pennsylvania put the words “Arbeit Macht Frei”—the infamous phrase from the Auschwitz gate—on the back of its Halloween float. Frank and Dan try to understand how something this shocking made it through so many adults without anyone realizing what it meant, and what it says about religious education and historical ignorance. Also this week: a “family values” lawmaker caught up in the Ashley Madison data leak, ICE detains an Episcopal priest who’s legally in the U.S., and the Pope shuts down the “Mary as co-redemptrix” movement. Plus, Bangladesh clerics push to ban music in schools, and churches fail a TikTok test on helping hungry families. Finally, the guys talk about the outrage over New York City’s new Muslim mayor, why so many people equate “Muslim” with “terrorist,” and what that says about the fear that still drives American religion. 👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes of “Thank God I’m Atheist” 💰Support the show!
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Trump’s Holy War on Nigeria
11/07/2025
Trump’s Holy War on Nigeria
Christian nationalism, hypocrisy, and pepper-sprayed pastors—oh my! Frank and Dan start in Oklahoma, where LGBTQ+ kids are literally breathing easier now that hateful school superintendent Ryan Walters is gone. Then it’s on to a Pentecostal whistleblower who got fired for exposing his bishop’s embezzlement, Trump’s latest delusional threat to invade Nigeria, and Texas judges who just got the green light to refuse gay weddings. We also check in on America’s most eyeliner-forward vice-president, J.D. Vance, and learn how Florida’s school-voucher crusade is accidentally funding Muslim schools (cue the outrage!). Finally, Frank and Dan dig into an unexpected question: why do clergy still carry moral weight in public protests—and could atheists ever have an equivalent? Support us on Patreon!
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Warren Jeffs' Secret Lesbian Rituals!
10/31/2025
Warren Jeffs' Secret Lesbian Rituals!
Dan welcomes guest host Kate while Frank escapes to paradise (again!). Together they discuss new revelations about creep-o Warren Jeffs and how he forced his wives to satisfy his kinks... but you know: for the lord. This week: Gen Z “Revival” – Overhyped college baptisms; mostly young men clinging to old-school patriarchy. Pew Poll – More Americans think religion’s power is rising; hosts say it’s just the fringe. Kenya Wine Scandal – Communion wine sold in bars, church locks down supply. Ted Cruz & Nigeria – Cruz invents a “Christian genocide” for political points. King Charles & the Pope – First joint prayer in 400 years; royal-religious absurdity ensues. Megachurch Wealth – Pastors justify riches as God’s favor, expose on greed and guilt-shaming. And of course, God's secret commandment to Warren Jeffs. 😇 Love what we do? Support the show and get bonus content at
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Trump Tries for Heaven (Good Luck!)
10/24/2025
Trump Tries for Heaven (Good Luck!)
Trump’s been thinking about eternity, and apparently he’s not so sure he’s getting into heaven. This week, Frank and Dan unpack the world’s most unexpected crisis of conscience as Trump ponders his afterlife prospects and MAGA faithful insist he’s still God’s chosen one. Also this week: an atheist in South Carolina is barred from working the polls for refusing to say “so help me God,” Oklahoma schools finally ditch their Bible mandate after Ryan Walters’ departure, and a Massachusetts town drops plans for $1.7 million worth of angel statues for police and firefighters. Across the pond, a British court rules that burning a Quran is protected free speech, and the Anglican Communion faces a potential schism over appointing a woman as Archbishop. Then, in the final segment, the guys dive into a new “children’s Bible” project, and the question of whether any version of the Bible is fit for kids. (Spoiler: probably not.) 😇 Love what we do? Support the show and get bonus content at
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When Faith and Cruelty Collide
10/16/2025
When Faith and Cruelty Collide
A Texas pastor has a divine recruitment strategy—he’s telling Christians to “Join ICE for Jesus.” We unpack his unholy mix of nationalism, cruelty, and theology while trying to keep their blood pressure in check. Also in this episode: • A preacher blames the wrong calendar for the rapture’s no-show • Mormons raise nearly $400K for a shooter’s family • Catholic preschools lose their anti-LGBTQ discrimination case • Florida high school gets “Witchy Wednesday” backlash • The ELCA names its first Black presiding bishop Then, we face off over a big question: Should atheists be anti-theists—or can religion still have a place in a secular world? 💸 Support us on Patreon: 📺 Watch and subscribe on YouTube:
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Atheists = Terrorists? Trump Thinks So.
10/10/2025
Atheists = Terrorists? Trump Thinks So.
Trump’s latest executive memo takes aim at “anti-Christian” Americans—and somehow that includes us and most of our listeners! Yep, under his new NSPM-7 directive, atheists officially make the terrorist watchlist. This week, Frank and Dan dig into what the memo actually says, why it’s terrifying (and absurd), and what it means for anyone who’s not worshipping at the altar of Trump. Plus: The death of LDS prophet Russell M. Nelson at 101, a new female Archbishop of Canterbury, Malaysia says you can’t quit Islam once you’ve joined, a Texas megachurch pastor gets a shockingly light sentence, a Nepal crowns a two-year-old living goddess, and the Vatican’s Swiss Guard loses its beloved clown suits. 💬 Support the show on Patreon: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube:
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What’s Missing From Trump’s Bible
10/03/2025
What’s Missing From Trump’s Bible
Oklahoma’s “Trump Bibles” have landed in public schools (special editions stuffed with the Constitution and other patriotic texts), but they're conspicuously lacking the amendments that abolished slavery, secured women’s suffrage, and guaranteed civil rights. Frank and Dan unpack the scandal and what it means for education and politics. Plus: the “Jesus Take the Wheel” songwriter dies in a plane crash, Portuguese bikers get their helmets blessed, Peter Thiel ties AI regulation to the Antichrist, churches resurrect Charlie Kirk with AI generated deepfakes, Ryan Walters quits as state superintendent of schools to join an anti-union crusade, and TikTok Christians brace for a rapture that never came. 💖 Support the show on Patreon:
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A Pastor’s Racist Advice for Parents
09/26/2025
A Pastor’s Racist Advice for Parents
What happens when faith and bigotry collide? A Texas preacher made headlines after telling white Christian parents they need to give their kids "the talk” about the supposed dangers of Black people. This week on Thank God I’m Atheist: Trump’s “patriotic education” plan turns the nation’s 250th birthday into Christian nationalist indoctrination. Kash Patel sends Charlie Kirk to Valhalla (yes, really). The Taliban bans books by women and cuts more subjects from universities. A Colorado pastor’s crypto scam crashes and burns. A Texas pastor goes full racist with his so-called “talk.” U.S. military academies start accepting the Christian nationalist CLT exam. And for the big topic: Frank and Dan debate the promise (and horror) of human immortality—would we even want to live forever? 👍 Like, Subscribe, and Share to support the show! 🙏 Support us on Patreon:
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The Patron Saint of Wi-Fi?!
09/19/2025
The Patron Saint of Wi-Fi?!
The Vatican has officially canonized Carlo Acutis (the first millennial saint) sparking headlines and debates worldwide. In this week’s episode of Thank God I’m Atheist, Frank and Dan unpack how the Catholic Church fast-tracked a “patron saint of the internet” and why it matters for modern Catholicism. Along the way, they dive into the historic first female preacher at the National Baptist Convention USA, the LDS Church’s 101-year-old president Russell M. Nelson and his record-setting tenure, and the Department of Defense’s controversial Bible-verse-laden videos under Pete Hegseth. They also explore why your Zodiac sign may be 2,000 years out of date and answer a listener’s question about Christian-heavy choir music in an Utah public school. Finally, they close with their candid reaction to the shocking political assassination of Charlie Kirk in Utah and what it signals about America’s religious and political landscape. 💖 Support us on Patreon for bonus content & ad-free episodes:
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Inside the Call Center Cult
09/11/2025
Inside the Call Center Cult
This week, Frank and Dan dig into the shocking story of a Florida pastor who ran a $50 million call center cult, complete with forced labor, starvation, and abuse in the name of God. They also cover: Kristi Noem funneling Homeland Security funds to churches, the Taliban refusing to let men rescue women after an earthquake, a chaplain abusing detainees in ICE custody, and a Mormon columnist caught in a predator sting. Listener emails tackle everything from schizophrenia stigma to Dobson’s “strong-willed child” legacy. And in the final segment: the Wall Street Journal’s profile of ex-Mormon TikTok influencers—and why Utah Senator Mike Lee is losing his mind over it. 👉 Support the show on Patreon: 📺 Watch us on YouTube: Epsiode 716
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Massacre? Don’t Worry, They’ll Pray About It
09/05/2025
Massacre? Don’t Worry, They’ll Pray About It
This week on Thank God I’m Atheist, Frank is joined by Rachel (with Dan off at Burning Man!) for a lively dive into religion’s latest absurdities. Trump’s bizarre new obsession with “getting to heaven” makes the headlines, Kentucky churches are stealing library books in the name of morality, Quebec wrestles with prayer bans in public spaces, and a nurse swaps her grandmother’s medication for “vitamins and prayers” with tragic results. In the second half, Frank and Rachel tackle the empty ritual of “thoughts and prayers” in the wake of yet another school shooting. Why do politicians keep offering platitudes instead of solutions? And what does it say about a country that can't figure out how to protect children? 👉 Support the show on Patreon: 👉 Watch more episodes + shorts:
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Garments, Glory Holes, and Goodbye Dobson #714
08/29/2025
Garments, Glory Holes, and Goodbye Dobson #714
This week Frank and Dan take a long, hard look at the legacy of James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family and one of the most influential figures of the Religious Right. He spent decades pushing child abuse as “discipline,” spreading anti-LGBTQ hate, and shaping the culture wars that still drag us down today. With his passing, we’re not exactly breaking out the hymns… We also dive into: Mormon women going wild over new, shoulder-baring garments An Episcopal priest who turned psychedelics into his new ministry A Catholic money man trying to steer investments away from LGBTQ rights and Planned Parenthood Bible verse sneakers making their way into the Museum of the Bible Mormon leaders panicking as church members turn to AI to write their sacrament talks 💸 Support the Show Help us keep the show going! Donate at or join us on Patreon at . ▶️ Watch on YouTube Catch weekly episodes and Shorts:
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