
The Divide Podcast
Is healthy dialogue possible in our cultural divide? To find out, two friends - one a Skeptic, the other a Christian - interview the believing and non-believing about the deeper issues that create the divide.
Episodes
42 episodes
How long should a nonbeliever explore Christianity? (Episode #42)
On this episode, we're joined by Baxter Williams to discuss his story, the deconstruction of his beliefs, and the question of how long one should pursue the possibility of God?Find Baxter On:Wordpress: https://baxterwilliams.wordpre...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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1:34:34

Does the Bible endorse slavery? (Episode #41)
On this episode, we're joined by Dr. Josh Bowen, author of Did the Old Testament Endorse Slavery? to talk about how the Old Testament should be interpreted and whether or not the Bible condemns, condones, or endorses slavery....
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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1:34:22

Was Jesus wrong about his coming? Part One (Episode #40)
Part One of a conversation with David McDonald of Deep Drinks podcast about his journey from Christian pastor to atheist. We focus on his claim that Jesus predicted he would return in the lifetime of his disciples.Part Two of our conver...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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1:20:50

Atheist Weddings and Funerals? (Episode #39)
A conversation with John, an atheist podcaster, about his story and how he came to officiate secular weddings and funerals.Visit iPUB.org/TheDivide to learn more about The Divide
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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1:11:04

A Christian Atheist? (Episode #38)
Talking to Nick this week about what has shaped his views on the existence of God and why he considers himself to be "something akin to a Christian Atheist".Visit iPUB.org/TheDivide to learn more about The Divide
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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1:03:41

Is God a Fundamental Reality? (Episode #37)
On this episode, we talk with Associate Professor of Philosophy Joshua Rasmussen about whether or not the existence of God is a fundamental reality and what sorts of things can lead to a reasonable belief in God. Visit iPUB.org/The...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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49:36

What is an exvangelical? (Episode #36)
On this episode, we interview Derek Lambert of the Mythvision podcast (https://mythvisionpodcast.com/) about what his journey away from evangelical Christianity has looked like. Visit iPUB.org/TheDivide to learn more about The Divi...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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1:12:45

Do Atheists Believe Jesus Existed? (Episode #35)
Listen to our discussion with historian and atheist Tim O'Neil, founder of historyforatheists.com, on what he thinks about Jesus Mythicism and whether Jesus was a historical person or fictional character.Engage with Drew, Bill, and othe...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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1:06:55

Are Atheists Free Thinkers? (Episode #34)
On this episode we ask Ethan, a secular Mormon, about what it means to be a secular Mormon, how he is treated by other non-believers, and whether Atheists are truly free-thinkers Engage with Drew, Bill, and others in further discussion ...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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49:22

Give Me Liberty? (Episode #33)
On this episode we ask Thomas Sheedy, President of Atheists for Liberty, whether he thinks Christian Nationalism or Wokeism is the greater threat to America today.Engage with Drew, Bill, and others in further discussion on this topic at...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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48:44

Can we coexist? (Episode #32)
On this episode, we sit down with Jenan, the Senior Director of Leadership at Interfaith Youth Corps, to discuss the rules of engagement for discussing sensitive issues. Engage with Drew, Bill, and others in further discussion on this t...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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41:13

Is life random or designed? (Episode #31)
In this episode of The Divide we interview Taylor, a philosopher, about whether he believes free will exists. Engage with Drew, Bill, and others in further discussion on this topic at our subreddit
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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43:53

Cake Baker Case - Discrimination or Coercion of Conscience? (Episode #30)
In this new episode of The Divide we interview Nick Fish, President of the American Atheists, about the Colorado cake baker case involving Jack Phillips. How does Nick see this case and how does he defend his view?Engage with Dre...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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41:25

Do Atheists support fundamental freedoms? (Episode #29)
In this new episode of The Divide we interview Justin Vacula, Public Relations Manager for Atheists For Liberty. We ask him if he thinks Atheists support fundamental freedoms and his take on the affect of 'wokeness' within Atheism....
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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44:18

Are you on a secular crusade? (Episode #28)
In this new episode of The Divide we interview Kevin Bolling, Executive Director of Secular Student Alliance, about whether he views their organization as advancing a kind of secular 'crusade.'Engage with Drew, Bill, and others i...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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42:56

What do you, a Rabbi, think about Messiah? (Episode #27)
In this new episode of The Divide we interview Rabbi Freedmon about how his take on the Messiah differs from the Christian view.Engage with Drew, Bill, and others in further discussion on this topic at our subreddit
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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47:39

The God of the Bible condones slavery? (Episode #26)
In this new episode of The Divide we interview Dedrick at the most recent American Atheists convention. Dedrick explains to Bill his biggest criticism of the God of the Bible: God condones slavery. But does he really? Drew and Bill discu...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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1:05:49

What do you, an agnostic, think about God? (Episode #25)
In this episode of The Divide Bill and Drew talk to David, a classical artist. David is mostly agnostic about God so listen to how Bill and Drew try to elicit his thoughts on God. "What even do you mean by God?" is David's first response ...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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51:33

Why are you, a Muslim, confident God exists? (Episode #24)
In this episode of The Divide Bill and Drew talk to Ashfaq, a former President of the Islamic Society in the Deep South. We ask him why is he as a Muslim confident that God exists. He gives a robust defense of belief in God. But is his be...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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34:06

How do you cover religion as a journalist? (Episode #23)
In this episode of The Divide Bill and Drew talk to Greg a journalist who has covered religion in the Deep South since the 1980's. We ask him bluntly about his own religious views (including his take on the resurrection!) and about how or wheth...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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50:28

So what's your best evidence, Drew? (Episode 22)
In this episode of The Divide Bill interviews Drew, inquiring about what's the best evidence for his worldview. His answer will surprise you right from the start.Engage with Drew, Bill, and others in further discussion on this topic at ...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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43:06

So what's your best evidence, Bill? (Episode 21)
In this episode of The Divide Drew interviews Bill, inquiring about what's the best evidence for his belief in God. Listen to find out if you or disagree with him.Engage with Drew, Bill, and others in further discussion on this topic at...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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45:53

What Shapes Your View the Most, Drew? (Episode 20)
In this episode of The Divide Bill interviews Drew for the first time, inquiring about the most important factor that shapes his view of ultimate reality. Drew's answer? Self-reliance.Engage with Drew, Bill, and others in further discus...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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38:10

What Shapes Your View the Most, Bill? (Episode 19)
In this episode of The Divide Drew interviews Bill for the first time, inquiring about the most important factor that shapes his view of ultimate reality. Bill's answer? Awe.Engage with Drew, Bill, and others in further discussion on th...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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36:20

Is Atheism Evolving? (Episode 18)
In this episode The Divide visits the American Atheists Convention. Bill interviews Neil, an Atheist, about whether atheism is evolving. They discuss ways in which younger Atheists are the same and/or different from an older generation of Athei...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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49:36
