Podcast Episodes

Trump Tries for Heaven (Good Luck!)

Episode 722

Trump's been thinking about eternity, and apparently he's not so sure he's getting into heaven. This week, Frank and Dan unpack the world's most unexpected crisis of conscience as Trump ponders his a…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

When Faith and Cruelty Collide

Episode 721

A Texas pastor has a divine recruitment strategy—he's telling Christians to "Join ICE for Jesus." We unpack his unholy mix of nationalism, cruelty, and theology while trying to keep their blood press…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Atheists = Terrorists? Trump Thinks So.

Episode 720

Trump's latest executive memo takes aim at "anti-Christian" Americans—and somehow that includes us and most of our listeners! Yep, under his new NSPM-7 directive, atheists officially make the terrori…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

What's Missing From Trump's Bible

Episode 719

Oklahoma's "Trump Bibles" have landed in public schools (special editions stuffed with the Constitution and other patriotic texts), but they're conspicuously lacking the amendments that abolished sla…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

A Pastor's Racist Advice for Parents

Episode 718

What happens when faith and bigotry collide? A Texas preacher made headlines after telling white Christian parents they need to give their kids "the talk" about the supposed dangers of Black people.

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

The Patron Saint of Wi-Fi?!

Episode 717

The Vatican has officially canonized Carlo Acutis (the first millennial saint) sparking headlines and debates worldwide. In this week's episode of Thank God I'm Atheist, Frank and Dan unpack how the …

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Inside the Call Center Cult

Episode 716

This week, Frank and Dan dig into the shocking story of a Florida pastor who ran a $50 million call center cult, complete with forced labor, starvation, and abuse in the name of God.

They also cover:…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Massacre? Don't Worry, They'll Pray About It

Episode 715

This week on Thank God I'm Atheist, Frank is joined by Rachel (with Dan off at Burning Man!) for a lively dive into religion's latest absurdities. Trump's bizarre new obsession with "getting to heave…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Garments, Glory Holes, and Goodbye Dobson

Episode 714

This week Frank and Dan take a long, hard look at the legacy of James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family and one of the most influential figures of the Religious Right. He spent decades pushing c…

Published on 4 months ago

The Pastor Who Stole the Prize

Episode 713

Oklahoma's Ryan Walters loses in court while doubling down on Christian victimhood, Pastor Doug Wilson's growing extremist empire in Idaho gets national attention, and Lindsey Graham warns that "God …

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago