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TDT#92(part2): The Accidental Atheist: How I Got Here and How You Can Help (Part 2 of 2; Dr. Robert M. Price and Dr. David Sloan Wilson) Updated: 2011-10-03 14:36:01 Description: (Part 2) How does a true believer come to atheism? Understand Stephen's path, backed by archived exchanges with two former pastors and one retired Episcopal bishop, as well as an evolutionary biologist--all in order to share with Chr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD TDT#92: The Accidental Atheist: How I Got Here and How You Can Help (Part I of 2; Spong, Price, Harpur, Wilson) Updated: 2011-10-01 14:17:58 Description: How does a true believer come to atheism? Understand Stephen's path, backed by archived exchanges with two former pastors and one retired Episcopal bishop, as well as an evolutionary biologist--all in order to share with Christian be...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD TDT#91: On Becoming a Demotivational Speaker Updated: 2011-08-18 13:21:55 Description: This is Stephen's sermon/rant against needs for more external motivation in our lives. If we are honest about it, we must admit that when our achievement-obsessed society conventionally talks about "motivation," we are talking about ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD TDT#90.5_video: Radical Fundraiser--Beer with Steve Updated: 2011-08-14 14:06:21 Description: Radical Fundraiser: Beer (or coffee) with Steve! Support the TDT programming, mission, and the Truth.Bloomfire.com social learning community--by having a beer with Steve via video Skype or phone! Email sgibson@truthdriventhinking.com to set up a time...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD TDT#90.5: Radical Fundraiser--Beer with Steve Updated: 2011-08-14 14:06:18 Description: Radical Fundraiser: Beer (or coffee) with Steve! Support the TDT programming, mission, and the Truth.Bloomfire.com social learning community--by having a beer with Steve via video Skype or phone! Email sgibson@truthdriventhinking.com to set up a time...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD TDT#90: Dr. Massimo Pigliucci on Laissez-Faire Capitalism, Objectivism, Selfishness, and the Invisible Hand Updated: 2011-08-03 15:42:26 Description: Is laissez-laire capitalism moral and righteous, as the Ayn Rand Objectivists and Libertarians argue? Esteemed philosopher Dr. Massimo Pigliucci explains what he says are gaping holes in their philosophical reasoning. Dr. Pigliucci o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD TDT#89: Humanist Approach to Happiness--Jen Hancock Updated: 2011-07-26 15:07:06 Description: From finances and porn, to drugs, relationships, health, and a humanistic "holy trinity," adults will love this discussion of morality and virtues for young adults and teens. Jen Hancock discusses her book the Humanist Approach to Ha...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD TDT#88: Crisis in Public Education? (Education Roundtable) Updated: 2011-07-13 13:06:25 Description: With surprising candor and conclusions, educators on the front lines--from differing backgrounds and political leanings-- discuss whether a crisis exists in public education, and if so of what is its origin: fiscal, social, political...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD TDT#87: Meaning and Morality Apart from God--Luke Muehlhauser Updated: 2011-06-24 16:37:11 Description: After sharing his deconversion story, this true philosopher shares his thoughts on meaning and morality without god. Luke Muehlhauser is an independent philosopher and writer, the author of CommonSenseAtheism.com and...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD TDT#86: Does Hell Exist in the Bible?--Steve Scianni Updated: 2011-06-12 18:11:22 Description: Does the Bible really teach of hell as a place of eternal conscious torment? Or just the end of life and forfeiture of the fun of heaven? How strong is the case for hell? From Rob Bell to Carlton Pearson, pastors who think they're tr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD TDT#85: The Myth of Free Will?--Tom Clark Updated: 2011-06-02 15:22:51 Description: Were Warren Buffet and Bill Gates just lucky? Tom Clark joins Steve to argue against the idea of uncaused "free will" choices, and for the connection, compassion, and control Tom Clark says come from a naturalistic worldview. Tom is ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD TDT#84: The Return! Giving My Life to Ministry (Sort of) Updated: 2011-05-21 12:24:24 Description: The show returns, and Steve lays out an ambitious vision for his "ministry" of Truth-Driven Thinking, including hints about the June launch of a new social learning community called a truth.bloomfire. More soon, but your participatio...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD TDT#84_Video: The Return! Giving My Life to Ministry (Sort of) Updated: 2011-05-21 12:21:20 Description: The show returns, and Steve lays out an ambitious vision for his "ministry" of Truth-Driven Thinking, including hints about the June launch of a new social learning community called a truth.bloomfire. More soon, but your participatio...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD TDT#83: Capitalism Hits the Fan--Dr. Richard Wolff Updated: 2009-12-08 19:37:02 Description: Dr. Richard Wolff joins Steve to discuss the causes and effects of the current economic crisis. In the process, he disputes many of the schools of economic thought represented by some notable prior guests on the show. Dr. Richard Wol...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD TDT#82: The Future of Skepticism; TDT Show Changes Updated: 2009-11-11 19:08:54 Description: Stephen shares his minority view on where the skeptic movement ought to go from here, by way of reprising a recent presentation he gave at this year'sDragon*Con. He also seeks your input on how his new terrestrial radio editorials/vi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD TDT#81: Seeking Truth in Health Care Reform--Dr. Bill Mayer & Dr. Scott Gibson Updated: 2009-10-15 20:51:06 Description: Dr. Bill Mayer and Dr. Scott Gibson join Stephen to explore 1.) if there is a need for reform 2) philisophical differences about government roles in health care and 3) possible solutions. Articles noted: Josh Biven's Seein...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD TDT#80: Bishop John Shelby Spong on Eternal Life: A New Vision Updated: 2009-09-15 13:46:19 Description: Bishop Spong returns to TDT for an extended interview about his final book, "Eternal Life: A New Vision." It is the culmination of his 79 years of passionate curiosity about the world, and his journey beyond religion, and beyond heav...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD TDT#79: Beliefs of a Non-Believer--A Sermon by "Russ" Updated: 2009-09-01 14:17:07 Description: Steve is honored to air a recent Sermon delivered to a UU Congregation, by a reader/podcast listener--about the richness and value he finds in a skeptical worldview. A copy of the presentation is available at Steve's BLOG as well (ht...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD TDT#78: Debates about Debate & Life After Death Updated: 2009-07-28 19:58:58 Description: Steve's shares two recent blog posts: debates over how skeptics should debate, and some softer-side thoughts about a skeptic's view of life after death. Stephen Gibson's blog can be found at ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD TDT#77: The Family: The Secret Fundamentalism at the Heart of American Power--with author and religion reporter Jeff Sharlet Updated: 2009-07-10 16:39:36 Description: Back in the national spotlight, religion reporter Jeff Sharlet joins Stephen Gibson to discuss his book about the secretive influence of a religious "elect" that has wielded power and influence in Washington D.C. sin...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD TDT#76: Groupthink in Academia--Dr. Daniel Klein, Prof. of Economics at George Mason Updated: 2009-06-25 20:58:18 Description: Are universities purely truth driven? Or, does pervasive groupthink and self-affirming, majoritarian bias create silos of sub-optimal homogeneity that slow real advancement? Dr. Daniel Klein discusses with Steve a pa...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD TDT#75: The Way We Never Were--author Stephanie Coontz Updated: 2009-06-01 13:33:15 Description: Stephanie Coontz discusses the nostalgia trap and the history of marriage with Steve Gibson. Ms. Coontz is the author of Marriage, A History: How Love Conquered Marriage (Viking Press, 2005), ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD TDT#74: A Conversation About Monogamy Updated: 2009-05-21 11:38:02 Description: Is lifetime monogamy realistic and healthy for everyone? Is what we actually do, in practice? Gibson's novel of skeptical ideas, with a focus on religious conflict and epistemology, A Secret of the Universe , is now available in aud...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD TDT#73: Confused by Conventional Wisdom--Why Humans Share Their Jesuses and Joints Updated: 2009-05-18 17:02:43 Description: Ever wonder Why Humans Share Their Jesuses and Joints? Are you as Confused by Conventional Wisdom?Steve spells it all out at his new blog: http://truthdriven.wordpress.com. Gibson's novel of skeptical ideas, with a focus on religio...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Detroit Christian radio--Stephen on Bob Dutko's WMUZ show (Epilogue #16) Updated: 2009-04-27 15:14:33 Description: Steve appeared on Christian powerhouse WMUZ a while back, with Bob Dutko. We haven't podcasted the interview before, probably because Steve hates his performance. With wires crossed between producers and Tim, Steve was told by produc...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Rethinking Energy Independence--Dr. Pietro Nivola (Epilogue #15) Updated: 2009-03-22 15:40:16 Description: Is energy independence the right goal, for the right reasons? Maybe, but Dr. Pietro Nivola, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, articulates some problems with the admittedly pleasant-sounding proposed policy. You can read Dr....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Problem with Nutrition Science--John Barban (Epilogue #14) Updated: 2009-02-24 14:41:11 Description: Nutrition supplement industry insider and self-proclaimed skeptic John Barban talks with us about the problems with supplement science, and how to become an educated consumer. John can be reached at johnbarban@gmail.com. Gibson's no...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Theist/Non-theist friends: Matt Dick and Jim Barton--Epilogue #12 Updated: 2008-12-28 23:14:38 Description: Matt Dick and Jim Barton contacted Steve to share their story after strongly identifying with A Secret of the Universe. Despite their differences on the question of God's existence, Jim and Matt share deep respect an...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Jeff Farias Show--Epilogue #11 Updated: 2008-11-11 19:55:28 Description: Steve appeared on the Jeff Farias Show (Nov. 11th) to discuss ASOTU, and the concept of truth-driven thinking. A Secret of the Universe is now available in audiobook form here at Audible and iTunes. The non-fiction book T...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Politics and a Better Word?--Epilogue #10 Updated: 2008-10-19 23:41:16 Description: Forget Colin Powell's endorsement; Steve Gibson now shares his preference for president :-). He also defines what leaving the world a better place really means to him. A Secret of the Universe is now available in audiobook form from...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Is Barack Obama the Antichrist?--Epilogue #9 Updated: 2008-09-11 21:17:52 Description: As a non-theist, this was a somewhat provocative question posed last week--in a presentation by Stephen Gibson to an executive women’s group in his hometown of Kalamazoo, Michigan. The talk was titled A Journey to Complexity and To...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Theist/Non-theist dialogue about A Secret of the Universe--with Rev. Billie Dalton--Epilogue #8 Updated: 2008-07-13 14:19:57 Description: Part epilogue to the audiobook, part behind-the-scenes revelations, part discussion of your questions with guest interviewer Rev. Billie Dalton--join us for this unique wrap-up program for the audiobook version of A Secret of the Universe, which is n...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Truth Seeking for a General Audience--Epilogue #6 Updated: 2008-05-01 12:55:59 Description: What Do We Do When We Disagree: a presentation to a general/business audience. There is much discussion about how to open minds and improve the quality of discourse. Here was my stab at it as I shared about my books the story of my journey, to the th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Don Johnson Ministries with Steve as guest--Epilogue #5 Updated: 2008-04-10 20:29:58 Description: Steve as guest on the Don Johnson Show, of Don Johnson Ministries (Steve's recording fed here with permission). Check out Don's web site at www.donjohnsonministries.org. Don, Brandon and Steve hold an honest and insightful dialogue about what Steve b...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Epilogue #4--The Reason Driven Podcast appearance Updated: 2008-03-17 02:26:22 Description: Steve as guest on the "Reason Driven Podcast," chapter 18 episode, hosted by Danny & Mikyle and re-fed here with permission. Theirs is the podcast discussion and journey through the book "The Reason Driven Life," by Dr. Robert Price, which he wrote i...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Epilogue #3--Radio Interview with Scooter McGee on Colorado's KFKA Updated: 2008-03-15 13:44:22 Description: With permission, thought I'd post a series of media interviews. Some elements may be of interest :-). Feedback to sgibson@truthdriventhinking.com. (Note: the official Truth-Driven Thinking podcast has come to end, but I just can't be totally silent ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Epilogue #2--Ben Stein has not been EXPELLED! Updated: 2008-02-19 18:49:45 Description: Had to chime in on the upcoming Ben Stein movie, Expelled. It's also available in print at www.truthdriventhinking.com/expelled.htm. Feedback to sgibson@truthdriventhinking.com. (Note: the official Truth-Driven Thinking podcast has come to end, but...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Dr. Robert Price--A Search for Nativity Truth Updated: 2007-12-12 15:27:29 Description: It's an honor to welcome New Testament scholar Dr. Robert Price back to the program to discuss a search for truth about the Christmas story. Also hear about a fascinating effort to convene scholars to study New Testament authenticity...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Save lives by increasing speed limits? - Mr. James Walker, auto safety expert Updated: 2007-11-14 06:03:58 Description: Increasing speed limits can save lives: - Jim Walker joins Steve to argue that 70 years of data prove it is dangerous to post and enforce artificially low speed limits: namely those below the 85th percentile rate at which traffic flo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Parenting in an Emotion-driven World Updated: 2007-10-31 12:44:51 Description: What can parents to do raise kids who can think critically and independently? How should we deal with that former flower-child teacher who is teaching woo-woo wackiness in the classroom? How can we prepare our kids to make good decis...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Will Irace--of Differhonestly.com Updated: 2007-10-17 05:08:02 Description: Will Irace has created a forum for theists and non-theists to come together in an intellectually honest and civil fashion. Find out how it is going as Will and Steve discuss the issues and origins of the idea. Differhonestly.com was born after Will w...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A community in search of knowledge - Jeff Seaver, president of the Center for Inquiry-Michigan, founder of the predecessor organization, the Freethought Association of West Michigan. Updated: 2007-09-19 08:36:12 Description: Jeff Seaver joins Steve to discuss the building of a social community around inquiry and the pursuit of knowledge. Jeff shares his motivations for founding the organization, and how it has grown. Then, join Tim Bennett and Steve as they stumble furth...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Children-are-evil Analogy Updated: 2007-09-05 05:33:14 Description: Tim Bennett joins Steve to discuss 7 arguments against his call to improve inter-faith/inter-belief dialogue--including the children-are-evil analogy Steve recently heard. Also: Steve's book tour cities; Mother Teresa's 50-year crisis of faith; more ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Determinism 101-- John Wilson Updated: 2007-08-22 14:18:50 Description: John Wilson argues that contra-causal free will is an illusion, and denying it could be Steve's largest remaining area of emotion-driven thinking. Have a listen as John helps Steve understand and define determinism and its implications for seeking tr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Mormon Experience--One Man's Story Updated: 2007-08-08 13:27:35 Description: Join Steve as a special guest shares his Mormon beliefs, experiences, and ultimately his deconversion--after his doubts about the historical truth of Mormonism grew. He also demonstrates how our worldviews affect our fellow humans, and how religious ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Dr. David Sloan Wilson--Why Dawkins is wrong about religion Updated: 2007-07-25 08:30:00 Description: Among other books, Dr. David Sloan Wilson is the author of Evolution for Everyone: How Darwin's Theory Can Change the Way We Think About Our Lives, and today he joins Steve to discuss not only evolution, but his criticisms of today's...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Dr. David Sloan Wilson--Why Dawkins is wrong about religion Updated: 2007-07-25 08:30:00 Description: Among other books, Dr. David Sloan Wilson is the author of Evolution for Everyone: How Darwin's Theory Can Change the Way We Think About Our Lives, and today he joins Steve to discuss not only evolution, but his criticisms of today's...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Secret Podcast - Story time with Tim and Steve Updated: 2007-07-11 20:16:09 Description: In celebration of Steve's seminal novel rolling off the presses, Steve shares the preface and Chapter 1 of A Secret of the Universe from http://www.asecretoftheuniverse.com, after discussing some current events with Tim Bennett. Only available in thi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Peltzman Effect - Dr. Sam Peltzman Updated: 2007-06-27 12:09:53 Description: Economist Dr. Sam Peltzman discusses his ground-breaking work that 30 years ago showed that people sometimes react to safety improvements with riskier behavior, offsetting some of the original benefit of the initiative. Having identified the effect, ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Gospel of Food - by Dr. Barry Glassner, Sociologist at USC Updated: 2007-06-13 18:31:26 Description: As the subtitle of his new book says, "Everything You Think You Know About Food is Wrong." Dr. Glassner is Steve's guest on this episode. Also, Steve discusses the anonymous email about Thinker's Anonymous; China's obesity problem; autism lawsuits; a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Atheist Ethicist - Alonzo Fyfe Updated: 2007-05-02 05:04:38 Description: Alonzo Fyfe challenges Steve's recent use of terms like militant and intolerance. Having dedicated his life to the study of philosophy and ethics, Alonzo provides some important insights on morality and atheism. Central to the conver...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Humor, Science, and Reason - Comedian Basil White Updated: 2007-04-18 14:21:57 Description: Comedian Basil White joins Steve to discuss the art and science of humor, as well as his use of skepticism in his comedy. Basil White's web site is www.basilwhite.com. Now at the end of the show, this week's announcements and commentary include feedb...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Atheist's call for inclusion at the inter-faith table Updated: 2007-04-04 12:48:23 Description: In a departure from the tradition of anti-faith atheism, Steve runs a new approach up the flag pole to see if you'll salute. As if speaking to an upcoming Christian-church audience, he outlines a very rough outline of "An Atheist's Call for Inclusion...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Dr. Benjamin Chabot - Economics and Politics Updated: 2007-03-21 12:59:02 Description: U of M Assistant Professor of Economics Dr. Benjamin Chabot discusses the real-world complexities of the simple economic solutions promoted by politicos on all sides. Also, despite Steve's acceptance of anthropogenic global warming, he asks your help...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Free Will - and why I'm wrong again Updated: 2007-03-07 18:25:24 Description: Is "free will" an illusion? Is it true that "All men are created equal?" Tim Bennett joins Steve to discuss the latest ways in which Steve has discovered his flawed worldview. Also, the expectation bias; is morality defined by thought or action; and ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Reginald Finley - Moving Beyond Religion Updated: 2007-01-24 18:03:46 Description: Steve features an interview with Reginald Vaughn Finley, Sr., who has astounded the freethought community via his webcast at http://www.infidelguy.com, and is now moving beyond religion with thedebatehour.com. Reginald is more well known as "The Inf...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Do you "believe in" flu shots? - Dr. Richard Van Enk, Director of Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology at Bronson Methodist Hospital Updated: 2006-11-22 05:43:51 Description: What's to "believe?" This isn't black magic, but what's the truth? Should you get a flu shot? What are the real odds of the $30 investment saving you from a week of misery? What are the most common misconceptions about flu? Dr. Richard Van Enk is an ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Dr. Alan Wallace - Consciousness, Buddhism and Science Updated: 2006-11-08 12:38:55 Description: Dr. Wallace is the founder and President of the Santa Barbara Institute for the Study of Consciousness (www.alanwallace.org). Dr. Wallace, a scholar and practitioner of Buddhism since 1970, has taught Buddhist theory and meditation throughout Europe ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Dan Mages - Seminarian & www.hungertruth.com founder Updated: 2006-10-25 10:48:26 Description: Dan Mages discusses with Steve his unique path to seminary, Christianity and Judaism, the genesis of his www.hungertruth.com web site and mission, and his own plea for intellectual honesty. Could we have been separated at birth? Feedback at sgibson@t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Case for Decriminalizing Prostitution - Edward Tabash Updated: 2006-10-11 05:31:00 Description: Visit Mr. Tabash's web site at http://www.tabash.com. See also, Steve's editorial about the "moral issues" surrounding the new HPV vaccine. Feedback at sgibson@truthdriventhinking.com; or 888-247-2103. My favorite podcasts were ment...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Skepticism for the Unworthy - with Jody Wheeler Updated: 2006-09-27 14:39:36 Description: Screenwriter and social worker Jody Wheeler joins me to discuss how we "mere mortals" can contribute to the skeptic movement. He also shares stories from his own path of inquiry in the real-world trenches of L.A. The discussion inclu...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Dr. Michael Shermer - Why Darwin Matters: The Case Against Intelligent Design Updated: 2006-09-13 14:42:19 Description: Dr. Michael Shermer is the Founding Publisher of Skeptic magazine and a leading author and expert on science, skepticism, the history of science, and evolution. On shows from Oprah and 20/20, to Dateline, Tom Snyder, and many others,...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Bible Expert Dr. Robert Price Updated: 2006-08-16 13:43:56 Description: Dr. Robert M. Price is a longtime teacher philosophy and religion, holds twice over Ph.D.'s on matters of systematic theology and the New Testament, and is a fellow of the controversial Jesus Seminar at the Westar Institute. He is th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Bible Expert Dr. Robert Price Updated: 2006-08-16 13:43:56 Description: Dr. Robert M. Price is a longtime teacher philosophy and religion, holds twice over Ph.D.'s on matters of systematic theology and the New Testament, and is a fellow of the controversial Jesus Seminar at the W...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Evidence Based Medicine - Dr. Jerry Hoffman of UCLA is our guest. Updated: 2006-08-02 07:24:11 Description: Just how much of current "orthodox" medicine is based upon solid research? The answer may surprise you. Dr. Jerry Hoffman joins us to discuss how many conventional medical practices and standards of care are NOT evidence-based, why that is, and also ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Does College = Financial Success? Updated: 2006-07-19 07:24:11 Description: Financially speaking, do college grads really do better in life? Is college the "end all" solution to our global competitiveness? Is college right for all students? Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Lawrence B. Schlack ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Does College = Financial Success? Updated: 2006-07-19 07:24:11 Description: Financially speaking, do college grads really do better in life? Is college the "end all" solution to our global competitiveness? Is college right for all students? Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Lawrence B. Schlack ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Pagan Christ - book by Tom Harpur Updated: 2006-06-21 14:03:53 Description: Jesus was never physically on earth; but, "To take the Gospels literally as history or biography is to utterly miss their inner spiritual meaning," says Tom Harpur in his book "The Pagan Christ". This Rhodes Scholar, former Anglican Priest, Professor...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Questions about Ethanol - Dr. David Pimentel Updated: 2006-06-14 16:13:27 Description: Dr. David Pimentel is a professor of ecology and agricultural sciences at Cornell University. His research (with Tad Patzek) indicates that ethanol consumes more energy to produce, than can be gained from it's use - a 30% energy loss...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Questions about Ethanol - Dr. David Pimentel Updated: 2006-06-14 16:13:27 Description: Dr. David Pimentel is a professor of ecology and agricultural sciences at Cornell University. His research (with Tad Patzek) indicates that ethanol consumes more energy to produce, than can be gained from it's use - a 30% energy loss...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Coming out on Religion - Why we must go there. Updated: 2006-06-07 13:12:08 Description: Why can't I ignore this sensitive topic? Oh how I wish I could never discuss religious beliefs again. Believe me. But alas, they so profoundly shape people's actions in the world (think "suicide bombers"), that ignoring discussions of why we b...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Coming out on Religion - Why we must go there. Updated: 2006-06-07 13:12:08 Description: Why can't I ignore this sensitive topic? Oh how I wish I could never discuss religious beliefs again. Believe me. But alas, they so profoundly shape people's actions in the world (think "suicide bombers"), that ignoring discussions of why we b...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Do private schools really outperform public schools? Updated: 2006-05-31 14:05:55 Description: Is it possible that our public schools, on average, are actually outperforming private and charter schools? Dr. Sarah Lubienski and Dr. Christopher Lubienski join us to discuss their research findings. The links to their resea...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Do private schools really outperform public schools? Updated: 2006-05-31 14:05:55 Description: Is it possible that our public schools, on average, are actually outperforming private and charter schools? Dr. Sarah Lubienski and Dr. Christopher Lubienski join us to discuss their research findings. The links to their resea...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD "The Obesity Myth" - Paul Campos Updated: 2006-05-17 04:43:10 Description: Paul Campos talks about his controversial book, The Obesity Myth. Among other statements that are gaining credibility in the field of medicine, Mr. Campos alleges that not only is there no causal link between being overweight and suffering disease, b...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD "The Obesity Myth" - Paul Campos Updated: 2006-05-17 04:43:10 Description: Paul Campos talks about his controversial book, The Obesity Myth. Among other statements that are gaining credibility in the field of medicine, Mr. Campos alleges that not only is there no causal link between being overweight and suffering disease, b...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Joe Nickell - Paranormal Investigator Updated: 2006-05-10 06:38:40 Description: From the Shroud of Turin, to countless haunted dwellings, to crop circles and lake monsters, Joe Nickell has the real-life job of investigating mysteries. He is the Senior Research Fellow for the Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Joe Nickell - Paranormal Investigator Updated: 2006-05-10 06:38:40 Description: From the Shroud of Turin, to countless haunted dwellings, to crop circles and lake monsters, Joe Nickell has the real-life job of investigating mysteries. He is the Senior Research Fellow for the Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AIDS: the Impact of Irrational Beliefs, with Dr. Stanley Krippner Updated: 2006-04-26 08:35:24 Description: Dr. Stanley Krippner joins us to discuss the potential impact of irrational beliefs on the battle against the AIDS pandemic. Dr. Krippner is a professor at the Saybrook Graduate School, and an extensively published expert in psychology and parapsycho...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Mythological Elements of Christianity - Bishop John Shelby Spong Updated: 2006-04-12 05:40:30 Description: Retired Bishop John Shelby Spong, best-selling author of over 15 books on progressive Christianity, is our guest. Even to those of us who consider ourselves non-believers, Rev. Spong invites us to learn about a Christ story that is very different fr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD An Infamous Cult - One Insider's Story Updated: 2006-04-05 08:00:41 Description: Former member of the Unification Church (irreverently known to some only as the "moonie cult"), Todd Harvey, shares his personal story and insights into the emotional appeal of certain religious notions. see http://www.conversationswithtodd.org for ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Mangled Drunk Driving Data? - Dr. David J. Hanson interview Updated: 2006-03-28 21:25:00 Description: Retired Sociologist Dr. David J. Hanson joins Steve to discuss MADD and other initiatives to further reduce the legal BAC limits. Is it possible that data tells us the real dangers are from .17 BAC and up, and that ever-stricter limits are an emotion...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD |
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