The Divorcing Religion Podcast was launched by professional counsellor Janice Selbie to highlight the impact of Religious Trauma Syndrome. Guests include The Thinking Atheist Seth Andrews, The Friendly Atheist Hemant Mehta, author Margaret Atwood, Godless Mom, Mandisa Thomas, Dr. Darrel Ray, Dr. Marlene Winell and more.
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Seth Andrews, a former Christian broadcaster and believer for 30 years, ultimately escaped the bonds of superstitious thinking to embrace the more satisfying explanations that science provides. A professional video producer and host of one of the most popular atheist communities on the internet, Seth Andrews brings a polished format, a relaxed environment and a rage-free challenge to the religious beliefs that defined his youth. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/po ...
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Holy F*cking Comments is judgment day for holy trolls. It is a reckoning for the self-righteous, a sentencing for the sanctimonious. This is the podcast where we review the best comments we’ve gotten this week as atheist women on the internet. This podcast was the direct result of the best comment of all time. A comment on my YouTube channel a good 9 or 10 years ago that read, "There are a million smicks in a clue and you don't even have a smick," Since then, this comment has worked its way ...
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Madison and Wall's Brian Wieser digs nto how the advertising business really works. Subscribe for analysis, insight and more about advertising, media and technology trends. Access more M&W research summaries and analysis by subscribing to our complimentary Saturday newsletter at https://madisonandwall.substack.com/. To learn about becoming a paid subscriber or advertising with us, reach out to Brian at [email protected].
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As a Dauntless Media podcast, this is a companion to Scott's forthcoming book about losing faith while teaching at an evangelical university. This podcast will feature former students and faculty of Azusa Pacific University. They will tell stories of racism, sexism, hatred towards the LGBTQ community, and early alt-right shenanigans. Other guests outside of the APU world will also be invited to share their experiences. Join the growing Chapel Probation community on Instagram, Discord, and Fa ...
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In our critical cultural moment, protest is patriotism. Yet is there any reason to hope that democracy and decency might still prevail? Seth Andrews has thoughts. VIDEO of this speech Special thanks to WeCanReason Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.…
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Chapel Probation s5- Rohadi Nagassar- Finding Our Voice as Asian Men
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1:18:30It often comes as a surprise to non-Asians that people like Rohadi Nagassar and myself have things to say. Especially inside of North American Christianity. Like the proverbial tree falling in the forrest with no one to hear it, we do exist. We Asians often have to find our way out of church to develop our voices. Forget about "platforms." We have …
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Ep. 34. Google's Search Durability, Tariffs and Advertising, More 1Q25 Results + Ads101 on Programmatic Advertising With Dentsu's Zac Selby
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23:18On this week's M&W Podcast, we provide our regular take on new economic data, advertising industry earnings results and more. We also summarize our original research of the week. Plus, our Advertising 101 series continues with a focus on digital advertising – and programmatic advertising in particular – with Dentsu Media’s global addressable lead, …
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Quantas Ginn, MBA, MS, LMFT-S, CST - Sex Therapy for Purity Culture Survivors
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53:49Quantas Ginn, MBA, MS, LMFT-S, CST (he/him) - Sex Therapy for Purity Culture Survivors My guest today is Quantas Ginn. Quantas is a Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) professor teaching courses on Human Sexuality and MFT theories. His research interests include interracial relationships, perinatal parenting, and the intersection of religion and sexu…
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Dirty Secrets: The Dark Side of the "Plain People" (with ex-Mennonite Jasper Hoffman)
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1:03:30Amish and Mennonite communites often shield abuse and abusers from the public and the law. We speak to ex-Mennonite Jasper Hoffman and explore the dark underbelly of this culture of "plain people." Jasper Hoffman's podcast The Jasper Hoffman interview video The Type Investigations article Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com…
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Chapel Probation s5- Scott's Periodic Check-in: Things Are Not OK
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20:37As someone who was born into a family that got completely fucked by this country, I have some thoughts about the current situation. My family lost everything and had no due process before being incarcerated in concentration camps simply for being Japanese American. No one in my family takes freedom for granted because of this, and no one assumes th…
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Ep. 33. 1Q25 Ad Results Flurry, A Critique of Mark Zuckerberg’s Take on AI Advertising and GDP + Ads101 on Digital Advertising With Butler/Till's Scott Ensign
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23:28On this week’s M&W Podcast we summarize our take on the latest GDP data, a critique of Mark Zuckerberg’s take on how AI-driven advertising will impact GDP, second quarter ad results and much more. Plus, on this week's podcast, our Advertising 101 series continues with a focus on digital advertising with Scott Ensign, chief strategy officer of indep…
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Dr. Kayden Vargas - From Conservative Christian to Nonbinary Psychologist
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59:32Dr. Kayden Vargas (they/he) - From Conservative Christian to Nonbinary Psychologist TW: Brief references to CSA Dr. Kayden Vargas (they/he) is a trans nonbinary poet, parent, and psychologist located in the traditional homelands of the Yakama Nation. Their poetry revolves around themes of small-town living, bicultural/bilingual/biracial life, traum…
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Choosing My Apocalypse Outfit: Dressing for the End of the World
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55:15If we're going down, we're going down in style! Seth shares some bizarre headlines from around the world, plus your calls. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist
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Chapel Probation s5- Liz Matthews- Biola Basketball to Authentic Living
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1:30:38Liz Matthews has been a social media friend and member of the Chapel Probation Facebook group, and we finally got her on to tell her story. She graduated from Biola where she played basketball, but she actually had a good time there. Liz brings up the concept of "shelving" borrowed from Ex-Mormon podcasts. It's where you place all the doubts, quest…
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Ep. 32: Large Marketer Ad Market Commentary, Global Agency Growth Trends for 1Q25 + Comcast and Google Results, Too
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9:00On this week’s M&W Podcast, no Ads 101 - back soon! - we review the meaning of the latest consumer sentiment data for the advertising industry and summarize the work we did this week which included the following pieces: Large Marketer CEO and CFO Commentary for Week Ending April 25, 2025: Capital One, Colgate, Keurig Dr. Pepper, P&G + Unilever IPG'…
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Glenda Jordan - Powerful Polyamory DIVORCED: Southern Baptist Christianity My guest today is a model, artist, and entertainer - and she will be speaking at the Shameless Sexuality: Life After Purity Culture event in Seattle this May! Glenda Jordan lives in Las Vegas these days but grew up on a farm south of Nashville, Tennessee - where she was indo…
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PODCAST #800: Ask Natalie (almost) Anything
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1:04:48On this milestone show, many listeners asked to see/hear Natalie in the guest chair. She kindly agreed to mark the occasion with us. VIDEO of this conversation: Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist
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Chapel Probation s5- Mary B Safrit: Young Life Evangelical to Found Family
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1:12:07Welcome to the first full episode of Season 5! We kick things off with Mary B Safrit, a writer and podcaster who actually interviewed Scott a few weeks ago on her podcast, Found Family. Mary B grew up in a mix of christian traditions and went to a normal college where she worked with Young Life. This solidified her evangelical identity at the time,…
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Ep. 31. Meta and Alphabet Divesitures, Publicis and Omnicom Results, Greg McLelland (M&W's GM of Canada and CRO Advisory Lead)+Ads101 On Digital Advertising With Martin Galvin
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25:39On this week’s M&W Podcast we summarize our take on what happens if Meta and Alphabet are forced by courts to sell parts of their businesses, the latest earnings results from Publicis and Omnicom and hear from Greg McLelland, Madison and Wall's new General Manager of Canada / CRO Advisory Practice Lead. Plus, on this week's podcast, our Advertising…
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Jeremy de Tolly - Liberate Your Voice My guest today is rock and roll musician, and heart-centered communication coach, Jeremy de Tolly. Jeremy works with those who have deeply shut-down voices, whose voices often became blocked starting in their childhoods. He understands the significance that parenting, school, and culture can have on our voices,…
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Apologists have some doozies. Let's talk about their "proofs" for a Higher Power. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist
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Chapel Probation s5- Scott Talks About "Community" in the Deconstruction World
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32:57What is Chapel Probation today? Who knows? Not me. But I'm going to keep going to give voice to people who are not ok with the state of things. Christians are to blame for where we are today, and our stories can help lead us out of this mess. That said, I wanted to also address what I think "community" is or should be. I give some thoughts on the T…
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Ep. 30: Scenario Planning, New Digital Taxes, Pharma Tariffs and Havas' Results. + Ads101 with Keith "Kappy" Kaplan on Outdoor Advertising
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25:41On this week’s M&W Podcast we summarize our analysis of near-term scenarios for the economy and advertising industry, explore what an EU tax on digital advertising would do, what a tarrif on pharmaceutical advertising would do, Havas' latest results and much more. Plus, on this week's podcast, our Advertising 101 series continues with a focus on ou…
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The Insurrection Act: Martial Law in the United States
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41:00The vaguely-defined Insurrection Act of 1807 is being invoked against "enemies" of the United States. Is martial law on the table? CAMERA FUND DONATION: https://www.thethinkingatheist.com/support ARTICLE: https://wagingnonviolence.org/2025/04/what-to-do-if-the-insurrection-act-is-invoked/ The HandsOff2025 protest video: https://youtu.be/Q1mhNlttG28…
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Lauren Elise Rogers - Sex Ed for You! DIVORCED: Fundamentalist Christianity CW: Frank discussions of s3x Lauren Elise Rogers is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy & Relationship Coach. She is the founder of Sex Ed for You, where she provides clear, compassionate, and comprehensive guidance on intimacy, relationships, and …
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Falling from the Ceiling: The "hypnic jerk" and other random stuff
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58:57Why does the body jerk awake while sleeping? Why do Brits say "Cheerio" instead of "goodbye?" Why are daytime dramas called soap operas? These and othe probing questions answered! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist
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Episode 29: “Liberation Day” For Some, Advertising Tax Day For Others Supports Stagflationary Ad Forecast. Plus Stagwell's Investor Day, Independent Agencies + Ads101 on Local TV/Radio Advertising With ...
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29:32On this week’s M&W Podcast we summarize our analysis of high ad-intensity categories of imports, the specific impact of announced tariff policies on Amazon, Meta and the broader industry, review Stagwell’s investor day and look at new data we published around independent agencies. Plus, on this week's podcast, our Advertising 101 series continues w…
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Bonus show this week! Host rants. Your calls. Enjoy! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist
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Dr. Josie McSkimming - Gutsy Girls DIVORCED: Christianity Today’s guest is Dr. Josie McSkimming, who joins us from Australia. She has previously been a guest on the Divorcing Religion Podcast and was also a speaker at CORT2023. Dr. McSkimming is a clinical social worker with more than 35 years experience – and personal experience with religious tra…
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Forrest Valkai Unfiltered (as if we had a choice)
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58:46Science educator Forrest Valkai joined Seth for a spirited chat about science vs. anti-science in this crazy world. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist
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Episode 28: Risks/Opportunities to Agencies From Tariffs + Ads101 on National/CTV With Todd Gordon
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33:59Each week on the M&W Podcast, we discuss new risks and opportunities for global agencies that follow from US government policies – especially in a world where tariffs on services may become more commonplace – as well as the latest results from S4, M&C Saatchi and more. Plus, on this week's podcast, our Advertising 101 series continues with a focus …
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Hip-Hop Artist, Seven J - Betrayed by Christianity
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1:08:48Hip-Hop Artist Seven J - Betrayed by Christianity DIVORCED: Christianity TW: Discussion of suicidal ideation Raised in the heart of Jacksonville, FL, amidst the grit and hustle of the city's most notorious zip code, Seven J emerged as a powerhouse in the world of hip-hop. His music is a testament to his roots, blending raw, lyrical prowess with har…
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Seth's clumsy metaphor for America addresses how selfishness is usually self defeating. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist
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The Horny Chapel: Diana: Conservative Iranian Immigrant to Sex-Positive OnlyFans Star
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1:27:25In deconstruction circles, it can feel like our experiences are so unique, and in many cases they are, but thestruggle for identity and agency in our identities is a universal one. Diana's story of immigrating from England to the US as part of a conservative Iranian family mirrors our fundamentalist Christian upbringings in so many ways. Diana te…
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Episode 27: New Ad Forecast! Auto Ad Spend Trends, Accenture Read-Throughs on Agencies + Ads 101 on Media Research With Stacey Schulman
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27:33Each week on the M&W Podcast, we discuss Madison & Wall’s latest research and explore how and why money flows through the advertising economy. On this week's podcast we review our newest advertising forecast, our recent research on the recent history of automotive advertising and provide read-throughs for the agency and advertising industries from …
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Episode 27: New Ad Forecast! Auto Ad Spend Trends, Accenture Read-Throughs on Agencies + Ads 101 on Media Research With Stacey Schulman
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27:33Each week on the M&W Podcast, we discuss Madison & Wall’s latest research and explore how and why money flows through the advertising economy. On this week's podcast we review our newest advertising forecast, our recent research on the recent history of automotive advertising and provide read-throughs for the agency and advertising industries from …
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Emily Hedrick - Resiliency in Tough Times
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54:59Emily Hedrick - Resiliency in Tough Times DIVORCED: Mennonite Evangelicalism Emily Hedrick is a resilience coach specializing in religious trauma and compassion fatigue. A former Mennonite pastor, she holds an M.Div., is an ICF-accredited coach, and is a certified Forward-Facing (R) coach. In addition to being a former guest on the Divorcing Religi…
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On March 6th, 2025, SecularAZ invited Seth Andrews to speak in front of the Arizona State Capitol. His presentation about the Founding Fathers will surprise many in our "God & Country" culture. Watch the VIDEO Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.…
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Episode 26: Consumer Sentiment Down, Muted Political Ad Spend and New Video Services Trends + Ads 101 on Planning With Scott Wensman
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24:11Each week on the M&W Podcast, we discuss Madison & Wall’s latest research and explore how and why money flows through the advertising economy. On this week's podcast we look at the latest data on consumer sentiment, 2024's muted political advertising spending, our latest analysis on video services spending and cord cutting as well as Kantar's pendi…
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The Horny Chapel- Janice Selbie: Mennonite to Shameless Sexuality
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1:10:52This week we talk to therapist, author, and podcaster, Janice Selbie. Scott and Priska saw an ad for the Shameless Sexuality conference and knew they had to talk to Janice about her story in which she went from the most conservative fundamentalist world to a sex-positive, religion-free life. The Pentecostal life wasn't restrictive enough for Janice…
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Ann Russo, LCSW - Sexuality & Religious Trauma
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56:45Ann Russo, LCSW - Sexuality & Religious Trauma DIVORCED: Fundamentalist Christianity My guest today is Licensed Clinical Social Worker ANN RUSSO. As the founder and director of AMR Therapy, Ann is a mental health advocate, educator, and thought leader specializing in addressing complex and often stigmatized topics such as religious trauma, sexual e…
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They Watch Joe Rogan (so you don't have to)
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47:39Cecil Cicirello and Michael Marshall host the new podcast, "The Know Rogan Experience." They're enduring Joe and his bros and reporting the important stuff back to us. VIDEO of this interview: Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist
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The Horny Chapel Episode 9: Purity Culture...Loopholes...? WTF
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1:13:30UPDATE: Uploaded the sizzle file by accident. Should be the correct file now. In start contrast to last episode's rundown of I Kissed Dating Goodbye's no-touch, no fun, no-humanity mindset, we look at more recent trends in remaining "pure" while still managing to get some. And it's bizarre. The Horny Chapel is part of the Dauntless Media C…
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Episode 25: Auto Tariff Impact on Advertising, MNTN's S1 and the (lack of) SMB-CTV Opportunity, Top 20 Sellers' Ad Trends +Ads 101 on Media Agencies Prof. Janna Greenberg
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26:47Each week on the M&W Podcast, we discuss Madison & Wall’s latest research and explore how and why money flows through the advertising economy. This week that new work includes analyses of the impact of tariffs (whether fully enacted or not) on auto industry advertising, the new IPO filing from MNTN and what is says about the opportunity (or lack th…
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Trump's big speech is this week. Seth Andrews offers his alternative. Substack version Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist
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Janice Formichella - Estranged DIVORCED: Mormonism TW: References to abuse Janice Formichella is a breakup coach and the host of the podcasts Sex and the Solo Girl and Breakups, Broken Hearts, and Moving On. She is passionate about helping people from all backgrounds to beat their breakup, overcome loneliness, and make the end of a relationship the…
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As we approach Lent, Pope Francis is in critical condition with double pneumonia. Seth has thoughts on the 88-year-old pontiff, plus your calls. The Video Livestream Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist
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Episode 24: WPP, Stagwell and Paramount Results + Ads 101 on Agency Account Leaders
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29:21Each week on the M&W Podcast, we discuss Madison & Wall’s latest research and explore how and why money flows through the advertising economy. This week that new work includes analyses of earnings results from Paramount, WPP, Stagwell and the broader agency industry (including our calculation of the industry's record levels of profitability!) In ad…
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Beth Granger - Leaving the Cult Was Only Half the Battle
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1:03:45Beth Granger - Leaving the Cult Was Only Half the Battle DIVORCED: Anglican Cult Warning: This episode may be triggering for those who experienced abuse in childhood and adolescence. Beth Granger was the first staff-child born at Grenville Christian College, an elite private boarding school in Canada that was actually a cult - from which she did no…
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Divorcing Religion: a Survival Guide Through Doubt and Non-Belief (with Janice Selbie)
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47:53Many people experience post-religion trauma. Author and religious trauma coach Janice Selbie has some tools to help. https://www.divorcing-religion.com VIDEO of this conversation Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist
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Holy F*cking Comments: Try Reading The Bible, Numbnuts!
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30:31Get an extended (more comments!) and uncensored version of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godlessmom Holy F*cking Comments is judgment day for holy trolls. It is a reckoning for the self-righteous, a sentencing for the sanctimonious. This is the podcast where we review the best comments we’ve gotten this week as atheist women on t…
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Episode 23: Globant, Packaged Goods Ad Trends + Ads101 on Agencies
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37:13Each week on the M&W Podcast, we discuss Madison & Wall’s latest research and explore how and why money flows through the advertising economy. This week that new work includes analyses of earnings results from Globant and of important trends in marketing and media spending from many of the world's largest packaged goods companies, largely tied to p…
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Marla Taviano - From Missionary to Heretic
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52:51Marla Taviano - From Missionary to Heretic DIVORCED: Christian Fundamentalism Author Marla Taviano knows what it's like to lose it all. In this poignant and humorous conversation, she shares about her missionary husband's infidelity while in the field, the loss of her marriage, and relinquishing some cherished beliefs. She also discusses the power …
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Money, Lies, and God: with Katherine Stewart
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44:55Author and investigative reporter Katherine Stewart has been doing a deep dive into the power players behind Trump's takover. Fascinating stuff. https://katherinestewart.me VIDEO of this conversation Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.…
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