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August 2016

August 24, 2016

Leaving A-Holiness Behind

The following is from Christian Piatt’s new book, “Leaving A-Holiness Behind: From Pious Jerk to Not-SoPious...

July 2016

July 25, 2016

Take the Christian A-Holiness Test

Did you know that when you survey people - both Christians and non-Christians, theists and...

July 19, 2016

CultureCast LIVE at the Goose with Trey Pearson

For the first time, we did a live show out of town with the whole...

October 2015

October 01, 2015

Worst. Interview. Ever.

So I did this interview for "Not That Kind of Christian," the new book I'm...

September 2015

September 17, 2015

Cliche of the Day: Everything Happens for a Reason

I'm going to be posting bits from my upcoming book, "A**hole Christian Survival Guide," over...

September 09, 2015

Why I Got Kicked Out of Church

When I was seventeen, my youth minister threw a Bible at me. Not long after...

September 01, 2015

Are You Prepared for the A**hole Apocalypse?

Are You Ready for the A**hole Apocalypse? You've encountered those Christians who are so self-assured...

February 2015

February 06, 2015

Jesus Wouldn’t Do Lists (But I do)

Anyone who knows me very well can tell you I'm pretty intense about things. When...

February 03, 2015

Day Two of My Jesus Project: Are We Done Yet?

First, the good news: After four months of preparation, I have officially started my year-long...

June 2013

June 19, 2013

Non-Asian Asians, Barack’s Bobbles & the NSA (HBCultureCast)

This week, as the rest of the country swelters, the CultureCast crew complain about the...

June 12, 2013

Frank Schaeffer, Arrested Development & the Red Wedding (HBCultureCast)

This week we welcome the great Frank Schaeffer to discuss modern art, the fight against...

June 08, 2013

Church Sign Epic Fails, “Show Him the Money” Edition

Daddy always told me summer was a sign that the Devil was coming to get...

June 06, 2013

Convergence Christians, Gay Cakes and Dental Drama (CultureCast)

Okay, who spiked the CultureCast punch with Aderall? These guys are all over the map...

June 02, 2013

Church Sign Epic Fails, “Arrogant Rabbis” Edition

There's really nothing worse than an uppity Rabbi. Except maybe for intransigent Swedes. They're so...

May 2013

May 31, 2013

Patheos CEO Leo Brunnick, Dental Drama & Playing Doctor (HBCultureCast)

This week we settle in with Patheos co-founder and CEO, Leo Brunnick to talk about...

May 27, 2013

Church Sign Epic Fails, “Drop It Like It’s Hot” Edition

I once prayed for tickets to the Radiohead concert, and instead I got two tickets...

May 23, 2013

Bananas: The Atheist’s Nightmare

Thanks to Jess, a young woman in my Banned Questions Sunday school class, for passing...

May 21, 2013

Christian Culture, Chuck Norris, Uppity Bakers & Evil Portland (HBCultureCast)

After a two-week recording hiatus, the gang is back together, and Amy starts everything off...

May 19, 2013

Church Sign Epic Fails, “Fill Your Cracks” Edition

Pentecost is my favorite religious holiday, because all the good boys and girls get a...

May 14, 2013

CultureCast: Game Church, Jason Collins & Amy on Driscoll

Our guest this week is Drew Dixon, the editor-in-chief of GameChurch.com. Drew talks to us...

May 12, 2013

Church Sign Epic Fails, “Yo Momma” Edition

My mom struggled through nine months carrying me, hours of painful labor and a C-section...

May 08, 2013

Jesus in Space (Video Run-Down for Sunday, May 12th)

May 06, 2013

Bitcoin: Satan’s Currency? Plus Doritos Tacos & Best Strip Club Review EVER (HBCultureCast)

Is Bitcoin the one-world currency mentioned in the Book of Revelation? Are vegan strip clubs...

May 05, 2013

Church Sign Epic Fails, “Testicle Festival” Edition

Good news is we're having a potluck after church today. Bad news is some of...

April 2013

April 28, 2013

Church Sign Epic Fails, “In-Your-End-O” Edition

Sometimes words fail. Especially on church signs!

April 24, 2013

Jim Wallis Returns to the CultureCast

Not to get all braggy here, but this episode is pretty great. First, we have...

April 21, 2013

Church Sign Epic Fails, “Monster of Hell” Edition

When I told the pastor near my house I was taking a picture of his...

April 17, 2013

Are You a (hu)Man or a Sheep? (Heretic’s Guide for April 21, 2013)

Should I be insulted when the Bible calls me a sheep? What is Peter doing...

April 16, 2013

Tony Jones, Subverting Norms and Stupid Preschool Moments (Homebrewed CultureCast)

To start things off, Amy has a lovely story in which she was humiliated by...

April 14, 2013

Church Sign Epic Fails, “Tax Free” Edition

I actually kinda like tax day. It's the one time of year when choosing writing...