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Episode 246 This week, Micheal is joined by friend of the show, Aron Ra. They discuss Aron’s work including his three latest videos which are simply outstanding. They also continue what has become a bit of a tradition….chatting elections in the US. It can be a scary time for many & Micheal & Aron chat […]

Episode 245 This week Dean is away because he has a real job! Micheal is joined by Ben Zeisloft. Ben is the communications director for The Foundation to Abolish Abortion. While they are diametrically opposed from pretty much every perspective, they still seem to have a civil discussion, which is really important. The topics don’t […]

Episode 244 This week, Micheal & Dean do some news. They discuss several topics including, let’s just oppress women some more. The marvels of faith that can’t seem to keep men from touching people against their will & Paula White still talking nonsense. Next week is gonna be a banger. Please send your questions for […]

Episode 243 At BAHACON, dreams became reality when we, at The CA met Scott, from the Skeptical Scott Podcast IRL! (as the kids say) This week, Scott joins them for a chat. The conversation was wide ranging and wholly organic. Scott talks about young Scott, his personal evolution and why he chose to embark on […]

Episode 242 This week, Micheal & Dean are joined by Janalee, the Executive Director for Humanist Canada. They talk all things humanism and Janalee shares her own story. We also chat about the challenges and successes of the humanist movement in Canada. Please be sure to check out the links below to Humanist Canada and […]

Episode 241 This week, Micheal & Dean are joined by Timmy Joe Gibson. We met Timmy at BAHACON last month and WOW, what a story & what a charismatic speaker. Timmy Tells his story of going from being raised fundamentalist & going on to preach for years to a full on heathen! As you can […]

Episode 240 This week, Micheal & Dean do the news & a BAHACON post conference wrap up. Stories include preachers getting kicked off a plane for sharing the gospel, the Governor of Mass. includes more protections for women…Some people, even believers want to fight against total abortion bans & Trump thinks that injecting a soda […]

Episode 239 This week, for the fifth time, we have an in studio guest! Steve Ghikadis joins Micheal & Dean to do the news. Stories include, Micheal takes on for the team and signs up for emails so you don’t have to! The far right in the US is showing they can cave better than […]

Episode 238 This week, Micheal & Dean are joined by Janice Selbie. Janice is a tour de force! Author, counsellor, digital content creator, podcaster and conference founder/organizer…whereas we barely manage to do a podcast. They discuss Janice’s story from fundamentalist to free thinker, her books, content and a lot more. Be sure to check out […]

Episode 237 This week, Micheal & Dean are back to do the news. They discuss everything from bible tracks delivered to Greg Locke & the shock and awe of what happens when you don’t pay taxes. There’s a tonne of audio this week including new reporting of how pharmaceuticals were around before the flood?!?! Christian […]

Episode 236 This week we’re super pleased to have Karis Burkowski & David Fitzgerald with us! They’ve written a book together… Clearly Written by Boys – A Women’s Guide to The Bible. We discuss all things this book and maybe manage to squeeze in a smidge on how amazing Canada is. This book is about […]

Episode 235 This week, Micheal & Dean are once again joined by PhD Assyriologist Dr. Joshua Bowen. Josh has come by today to discuss something many of us have thought about and talked about with others, the very human god of Genesis. They discuss the bible in a different way. They focus what you see […]

Episode 234 This week, Dean can’t join because Micheal had to schedule during the day….imagine that jerk doing that?!?! So we’ve got a guest. Nate comes back again. Nate is the host & founder of The Ask a Christian podcast. Micheal & Nate discuss some news topics and beliefs including Bill C9, hate crimes and […]

Episode 233 HAPPY PRIDE! This week, Micheal & Dean do the news. There is a lot to cover including, where are LGBT people most fairly treated & where they aren’t and where does our beloved Canada stand? Gen Z is getting more religious….SAY WHAT? What the hell is Bill C9 anyways? What do we Canucks […]

Episode 232 This week, the people from the Bluewater Atheist, Humanist & Agnostics are with us to talk BAHACON 2026! This is the 5th annual conference & it is not to be missed. If you have it in you to attend only one conference this year…this is the one. We discuss all things BAHACON. PLEASE […]