The Friendly Atheist Podcast

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Kristi Burke is an ex-evangelical Christian who began deconstructing her faith at 19. She creates YouTube content that supports others navigating their own deconstruction journeys, offering insight, solidarity, and encouragement.

As the political climate in the U.S. has intensified, her work has expanded to confront the rise of Christian nationalism and authoritarianism. Through a thoughtful, balanced lens rooted in critical thinking, empathy, and a commitment to productive action, she aims to empower others to resist and engage meaningfully with the world around them.

You can subscribe to her channel at Jezebel Vibes: https://www.youtube.com/@kristiburke/

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

— Paula White’s pay-to-pray scam: Trump’s faith advisor wants your cash. (0:32)

— Columbus school district bans candy bribes used to lure kids to Bible classes. (15:00)

— Catholic college faces backlash for inviting former Irish president Mary McAleese to speak at graduation. (24:33)

— South Dakota governor gives employees time off to “celebrate the resurrection” of Jesus. (39:55)

— The global religious exodus: Why people are switching—and ditching—faith. (44:15)

— Utah law now allows religious franchise owners to remain closed on Sundays. (1:00:25)

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

— Lawmakers & Catholic leaders flip out over Satanic “Black Mass” at Kansas Capitol. (1:20)

— Quincy’s $850,000 statue scandal: Mayor pushes Catholic icons at public safety HQ. (38:39)

— Megachurch founder Robert Morris indicted on charges of “lewd acts” with a child. (49:25)

— Peter Popoff’s “Miracle Spring Water” scam costs religious TV network £150,000. (1:08:48)

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

— Amid measles outbreak, Christian school brags about having the worst vaccination rates in Texas. (0:42)

— How Aaron Renn’s “Negative World” myth fuels Christian victimhood. (15:57)

— Lee Greenwood joins Ryan Walters’ desperate Bible stunt after GOP budget snub. (40:25)

— Christian Nationalism is “hardly an existential threat,” argues deluded professor. (51:07)

— Right-wing Christian worship leader now faces life in prison for child sex crimes. (1:08:41)

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.