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2024-02-20T13:33:44-05:00

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RESPONSE: He Gets Us Super Bowl Commercial

Last updated on: February 20, 2024 at 1:33 pm By Apostates Anonymous

Everyone’s seen it, and pretty much everyone has their hot take on why it was great, or awful, or stupid, or the best thing ever. But, you haven’t heard our reaction yet, so buckle up buttercup! LISTEN TO THE ENTIRE PODCAST EPISODE HERE Apostates Anonymous is the show you turn to when you can no longer call yourself an Evangelical. Join hosts Keith Giles and Matthew J. Distefano as they tip over just about every sacred cow known to... Read more

Sports and Religion

2024-02-14T08:40:40-05:00

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LEAKED: The Original HE GETS US Video Now Revealed!

Last updated on: February 14, 2024 at 8:40 am By Apostates Anonymous

Everyone’s talking about the controversial HE GETS US Super Bowl ad, but anonymous sources have leaked the original version of the ad and we have the exclusive look right here! NOTE: This is a parody video. It’s satire. Relax. ABOUT THE PODCAST Apostates Anonymous is the show you turn to when you can no longer call yourself an Evangelical. Join hosts Keith Giles and Matthew J. Distefano as they tip over just about every sacred cow known to man. It’s... Read more

Sports and Religion

2023-11-28T17:15:57-05:00

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All-Sponsor Extravaganza Show

Last updated on: November 28, 2023 at 5:15 pm By Apostates Anonymous

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You asked for it. You got it. Over an hour of every single stupid fake ad we’ve created for Apostate’s Anonymous over the last 2 years. Including: TheoBeards Christian Beard Company FaithJamz Gangsta For God The Satan Detector American Freedom Lovers Beta-Testers Pastor Masters Balaam’s Ass In Concert and much, much, more! LISTEN NOW About the Podcast Read more

2023-10-19T13:58:37-04:00

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Touchy Subjects and Divisive Opinions

Last updated on: October 19, 2023 at 1:58 pm By Apostates Anonymous

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Opinions are like a pair of underwear: Everyone has one, but it’s usually something you should keep to yourself. But in the age of Social Media, Shock Jock Radio, and Hot Button Podcasts, everyone needs to let everyone else know what they think about everything…even if they don’t necessarily know what they’re talking about. In the latest episode of Apostates Anonymous, co-hosts Keith Giles and Matthew Distefano talk honestly about the value of not having a “Hot Take” on every... Read more

2023-09-26T23:20:16-04:00

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What Do Other Religions Get Right?

Last updated on: September 26, 2023 at 11:20 pm By Apostates Anonymous

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Most of the time when people get together to talk about a religion other than their own, their aim is to criticize what those other religions get wrong about theology, or doctrine as compared to their own. But, what if we gathered a variety of authors from a wide range of theological perspectives and asked them to tell us what they love most about other faiths? What if a Bahai follower told us what they love about Hinduism? Or if... Read more

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2023-09-07T18:34:11-04:00

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BARBIE: What’s The Fuss About?

Last updated on: September 7, 2023 at 6:34 pm By Apostates Anonymous

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In this episode, authors Keith Giles and Matthew Distefano examine the source of the rage and controversy surrounding the new Barbie film. Whether you’ve seen the film or not, you’ve certainly heard the hype, and the outrage, over the anti-patriarchal message of the film. Keith and Matthew talk about why some TheoBros can seem to handle anything that’s critical of an all-male worldview. Should you watch the film? Should you bash your Barbie Dream House with a baseball bat? Or... Read more

Religious Music and Entertainment

2023-08-06T20:24:48-04:00

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Is A.I. Just B.S.?

Last updated on: August 6, 2023 at 8:24 pm By Apostates Anonymous

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EPISODE SUMMARY In this week’s episode, Keith and Matthew talk about Artificial Intelligence…the pros, the cons, and what we can expect in the future. EPISODE NOTES Your co-hosts, Keith Giles and Matthew Distefano discuss the dangers of Artificial Intelligence – both real and imagined – and why we may not have much to fear…yet. Most of us fear that fateful day when Computers [A.I.] becomes smarter than we are. But, what about the more serious dangers of social media algorithms... Read more

Technology and Religion

2023-07-12T10:26:36-04:00

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Heaven, Hell and Mental Health

Last updated on: July 12, 2023 at 10:26 am By Apostates Anonymous

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What do we really know about the afterlife? Is Hell real? Is Heaven real? What about all those Near Death Experiences? Why are they almost identical to psychedelic experiences people report having from DMT or Mushrooms? Is it all happening in the brain? If so, can we take any of that as an actual spiritual experience outside of the human body? In this week’s episode of Apostates Anonymous, co-hosts Keith Giles and Matthew Distefano discuss the doctrine of hell and... Read more

2023-07-06T18:19:12-04:00

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Can You Trust Christian Businesses?

Last updated on: July 6, 2023 at 6:19 pm By Apostates Anonymous

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In this episode of Apostates Anonymous, co-hosts Keith Giles and Matthew Distefano share personal stories and cautionary tales of all the ways they’ve been screwed, cheated, ripped-off, lied to, and exploited by Christian Non-Profits, Churches and Christian-owned companies over the years. Your mileage may vary, but these stories are sure to make you think twice before going to work for a Christian organization. As Matthew and Keith share their negative experiences, it’s a good idea to keep in mind that... Read more

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