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Talk Heathen

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 Talk Heathen is a weekly call-in television show in Austin, Texas geared toward long-form and on-going dialogue with theists & atheists about religion, theism, & secularism. Call 1-512-991-9242 every Sunday from 1-2pm CDT. Talk Heathen is produced by the Atheist Community of Austin.

The Atheist Community of Austin is organized as a nonprofit educational corporation to develop & support the atheist community, to provide opportunities for socializing & friendship, to promote secular viewpoints, to encourage positive atheist culture, to defend the first amendment principle of government-religion separation, to oppose discrimination against atheists & to work with other organizations in pursuit of common goals.

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  • Talk Heathen 09.35 with Christy Powell and Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.

    Talk Heathen 09.35 with Christy Powell and Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.
    Aug 31 2025
    In today’s episode of Talk Heathen, Christy Powell and Sydney Davis Jr. Jr. delve into the terrifying realities of the "end of days," the mindset of believers, and the persistent impact of religious fear. They explore how people grapple with existential dread, question the origins of unusual phenomena, and find community outside traditional faith, all while dissecting the societal harms of religiously-driven shame and prescriptive morality.

    Benji in AL calls to question why God doesn't reveal himself, asserting that society is destroying itself and God is "somewhat evil." The hosts press on Benji's Gnostic, polytheistic views and use of the Bible, highlighting inconsistencies in his argument that the Bible is inaccurate yet useful for understanding God. How does one selectively believe parts of a text while rejecting its overall veracity? Josh in IN shares his experiences with "spirit lights" during sober Native American ceremonies, seeking naturalistic explanations for these repeatable visual phenomena. The hosts suggest human physiological responses to light deprivation as a likely cause, challenging Josh to consider why he's reluctant to accept well-established scientific explanations for perceived mass hallucinations. What constitutes acceptable evidence when seeking truth in such experiences? Sean, interested in organized atheism, inquires about the Atheist Community of Austin's (ACA) mission and its community-building efforts. The hosts explain how the ACA provides a platform for critical thinking, secular humanism, and the separation of religion and government, addressing the harms of religious fear, identity shame, and prescriptive sexuality. How can secular communities best counter the pervasive influence of religious dogma in society? Thank you for joining us this week! We will see you next time! and don't forget to add your answer to this week's Talk Heathen To Me question: Complete this sentence, The rarely talked about fifth horsemen of the apocalypse is... 00:00 Intro 00:27:05 Benji-AL | Why God Does Not Reveal Himself 00:50:21 Josh-IN | Questioning Sweat Lodge Claims Of Green Lights 01:18:05S Sean-CA | ACA Purpose And Christianity's Biggest Offense Do you believe in God? Call and tell us why! Call the show on Sundays 1:00pm-2:30pm CDT, tell us what you believe and why! -Use your ☎ and call 1-512-991-9242 -Or use your 💻 and click https://tiny.cc/callth

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