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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— We’re having an in-person celebration in Naperville, IL to mark our 600th episode (and other pleasant things)! Details are here. Hope you can join us on September 13!

— James Dobson, an architect of evangelical Christian cruelty, is finally dead at 89. (1:50)

— The Jehovah’s Witnesses now say college is OK… after decades of saying the opposite. (31:10)

— Republican congressional candidate torches Qur’an in hate-fueled campaign ad. (49:00)

— Federal judge strikes down Minnesota’s sensible “faith statement” ban for PSEO schools. (1:00:49)

— Federal judge dismantles Ryan Walters’ frivolous lawsuit against atheist group. (1:17:35)

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Join our private Facebook group and Discord server!

Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— We’re having an in-person celebration in Naperville, IL to mark our 600th episode (and other pleasant things)! Details are here. Hope you can join us on September 13!

— Federal judge blocks Texas law forcing the Ten Commandments in schools from taking full effect. (1:50)

— He’s a priest. She was a 17-year-old dancer. He paid her to stay quiet. She refused. (31:13)

— Christian pastors in Kentucky urge theft of LGBTQ books from Shelbyville public library. (43:55)

— Faith, power, and abuse: The scandal rocking Truett McConnell University. (1:01:25)

— Mylie Biggs, who believes women shouldn’t run for office, is running for office. (1:24:35)

— Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick demands citizens stand for Christian prayers—or else. (1:37:12)

This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.

Join our private Facebook group and Discord server!

Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

-– We’re having an in-person celebration in Naperville, IL to mark our 600th episode (and other pleasant things)! Details are here. Hope you can join us on September 13!

— Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praises pastor who thinks women shouldn’t have the right to vote. (1:45)

— Pennsylvania priest accused of rigging church’s Corvette raffle. (18:20)

— Once again, Kim Davis wants the Supreme Court to destroy marriage equality. (33:10)

— The “ministerial exception” is rapidly becoming a civil rights nightmare. (58:00)

— Despite legal rulings, California school district tries to revive Christian prayers at meetings. (1:12:43)

This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.

Join our private Facebook group and Discord server!

Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— Ryan Walters may not have watched nude women at work. But he still slandered his colleagues. (0:40)

— Southern Baptist ethics leader resigns, likely due to pressure from MAGA extremists. (27:55)

— Arizona Appeals Court reopens case against Mormon Church involving child abuse cover-up. (47:32)

— Federal judge blocks Arkansas law forcing the Ten Commandments in schools from taking full effect. (1:06:28)

— Bowing to religious pressure, West Point will rebrand bibles with academy’s crest. (1:22:00)

This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.