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Please Remain Seated

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Why I’d Rather Sit with a Skeptic than a Saint

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Moravec’s Paradox says the stuff we think should be hard—math, logic, abstraction—is actually pretty easy...

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From Travelogue to Apocalypse

The Old Testament is a chaotic road trip—full of divine temper tantrums, bad decisions, and...

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We Are Not Born As We Will Stay

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The Cure for Loneliness

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Biblical Doomscrolling: The Holier-Than-Thou Way to Miss It

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Faith on a Slow Cook: Fowler’s Stages and Deconstruction

Ever felt like your faith is a never-ending road trip? One filled with twists, wrong...

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Healing in the Desert: Evolving from Religious Trauma Review

Have you ever felt like your religious upbringing left you more scarred than saved? Well,...

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When God Closes a Door, You’re Stuck in the Dark

Don't you love those sweet, reassuring platitudes of modern American Christianity? Nothing like a comforting...

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Cosmic Conundrums: “The Quantum Sayings of Jesus” Review

Ever wondered if Jesus might have been the first quantum physicist? Well, Keith Giles certainly...

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Bible Sutra: Exploring Scripture’s Sacred Sensuality

As the spring equinox approaches, whispering tales of renewal and fertility that echo through both...

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Lent: The Ultimate Christian Cosplay

In the grand theatre of Christian traditions, Lent stands out as the Oscars night of...

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Navigating the Cosmos of Faith: RJ the Astronaut

In the literary cosmos, where tales of faith tread lightly, RJ the Astronaut by Jon...

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Forgive & Forget: Unbiblical and Toxic

In the labyrinth of Christian vernacular, "forgive and forget" stands out as a particularly misleading...

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Indigo – the Color of Grief

In this episode of Snarky Faith, we're joined by the eclectic Dr. Jonathan Foster, an...

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When Pastors Play God and Prey

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Thanksgiving Survival Guide: Don’t Trade Your Soul 4 Turkey

The season of gratitude is upon us, and let's be real, it's also the season...

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Apophenia against the Theology

Welcome to the curious world of apophenia, the psychological phenomenon where people perceive connections...

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Podcast: Theological Musings from a Tattooed Theologian

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Podcast: Wrestling with Faith and Leaning Forward with Karl and Laura Forehand

The Forehands: Not Your Typical Spiritual Guides Let's get one thing straight: Karl and Laura...

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The Illusion of Authority: Why NASA’s UAP Report is a Cosmic Lesson in Blind Faith

So, NASA dropped a report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs), and the world went nuts....

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Snarky Faith Podcast: A Candid Conversation with Nat Turney, Author of “Seeds of De(con)struction”

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The Carrots and Sticks of Faith In the grand circus of American Christianity, we've become...

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Culture Wars Distract From Jesus’ Call

In an era dominated by political rants and self-centered social media, the foundational pillars of...

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No Dreamhouse for Women: Baptists and Barbie

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Jesus Never Promised a Payday: Unmasking the Prosperity Gospel Myth

In the third season of The Righteous Gemstones, the character Uncle Baby Billy delivers a...