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Sex, Drugs, and DisappointmentManaging Your Health with David WilliamsBeing a professional musician is exhausting, even on the good days! Between band rehearsals, individual practice, marketing, content creation, booking emails, accounting, day jobs, adult responsibilities, and so much more, the to-do list never ends. In addition, some of them also have to contend with life-altering health conditions that add a whole new layer of difficulty to an already intense lifestyle. In this episode, Melody and Dustin talk to their good friend and colleague David Williams about his inspiring journey as a working drummer and an absolute badass of a human being.2023-04-171h 03

Humanists Take on the World441 The Huguenot DiasporaThis week we talk about the Huguenot Diaspora, with a personal connection for Dustin with some Huguenot ancestors. The feedback form is at htotw.com/contact Leave us voice message at +1 (208) 996-8667 or htotw.com/speakpipe Support the show at htotw.com/donate Subscribe at htotw.com/subscribe Join our Discord server at htotw.com/discordSources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huguenots#Exodus https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GuanabaraConfessionof_Faith https://www.geni.com/people/Lovijs-ten-Bossche-Louis-duBois-The-Patentee/6000000006168775363 https://www.geni.com/people/Catherine-DuBois/6000000003096865306 https://www.geni.com/people/Magdalena-Blanchan/6000000006168927205 https://www.geni.com/people/Matthew-Blanchan/6000000005924698218 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis...2022-01-1450 min

Humanists Take on the World434 Changes to the showThis week we talk changes the format of the show. The feedback form is at htotw.com/contact Leave us voice message at htotw.com/speakpipe Support the show at htotw.com/donate Subscribe at htotw.com/subscribe Join our Discord server at htotw.com/discordDiscussionAtheist Nomads 4.0So what will the show be now?- Each episode will be single topic and shorter. Probably 20 - 30 minutes.- Some will be a ‘Dustin’ off the Degree' even though I won’t call it that any more. I also plan to increase the rigor on these.- Some will be discussions of specif...2021-11-2530 min

Humanists Take on the World428 Religion in AfricaThis week we have a high level view of religion in Africa, Ghana’s anti-LGBT violence, Christian nationalist racism, homophobia, and transphobia, a county commissioner from my hometown saying to ask God about vaccines, and more!Dustin' off the DegreeHigh-level view of religion in AfricaNews Ghana’s proposed anti-LGBT law is already encouraging violent attacks NC Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson Says Transgender Rights Movement Is ‘Demonic’ and ‘Full of the Antichrist Spirit’ Survey: ‘Great replacement’ belief correlates with Christian nationalist views Christian Conspiracists: Satan is Using Vaccines to Get Revenge via Depopulation Oregon Official: “Ask God” About Vaccines Because “You Can’t Trust the Doctor...2021-10-1556 min

Humanists Take on the World427 Christian Facebook Troll FarmsThis week we talk about the Orthodox movement in Guatemala, Facebook trouble, Governors on the wrong side of COVID, weird campaign add, and more!Dustin' off the DegreeLed by 'Father Revolutionary,' Indigenous Guatemalans turn to Orthodox ChristianityNews In 2019, Almost All of Facebook's Top Christian Pages Were Run By Foreign Troll Farms "Mercury Retrograde" Has Nothing to Do With Facebook Going Down Governor with Worst-in-Nation COVID Rate Calls for More "Fasting and Prayer" As Gov. Little visits the border, Lt. Gov. McGeachin signs executive order banning Idaho schools, universities from requiring COVID-19 vaccines, tests Madison Cawthorn Releases a Historically and...2021-10-0751 min

Humanists Take on the World423 Is it back firing?This week we talk about whether or everything is back firing on secular movements, a MMS promoter getting charged, Daubenmire's $100 million plan, Trump's new Faith Advisory Board, gay teach winning against Catholic school, and abortion in Texas and Mexico.Dustin' off the DegreeIs it back firing?News A leader of a movement touting toxic bleach as a 'miracle' COVID-19 cure has been charged in Argentina following a 5-year-old boy's death Dave Daubenmire's $100 Million Plan to Fund His Right-Wing Culture War Trump and his religion advisors launch new National Faith Advisory Board Gay teacher wins lawsuit against Catholic school that fired...2021-09-0943 min

Humanists Take on the World422 What is a religious exemption?This week we talk about the relationship between religion and vaccines, religion and the 2020 election, some numbers on priests molesting children, the Taliban, and God's gelatinous cube.Dustin' off the DegreeReligion and vaccinesNews Most White Americans who regularly attend worship services voted for Trump in 2020 Christian Media Group Fires Employee for Urging People to Get Vaccinated COVID vaccines: Spokane Catholic bishop supports conscience rights, but says priests won't provide religious exemption Shane Vaughn Claims COVID-19 Vaccines Don't Work Because The U.S. Is Under God's Judgment, of course real world data shows they work really well NY approves COVID vaccine m...2021-09-0239 min

Humanists Take on the World421 What is Theocracy?This week we talk about theocracy, Afghanistan, Rapert and TST contempt, Duggar, Pastor's hidden cameras, Burke's COVID, and more!Dustin' off the DegreeWhat is Theocracy?NewsAfghanistan Arkansas State Senator Jason Rapert and The Satanic Temple are facing a contempt hearing in Ten Commandments Case Josh Duggar Tries Getting Charges Against Him Dropped By Blaming Donald Trump Pastor gets 30 years in prison after setting up network of cameras to secretly film children getting undressed Cardinal Burke opposed COVID shots and of course caught COVID, he's now off ventilator, still hospitalized with COVID Facebook takes action against 'disinformation dozen' after White House...2021-08-2749 min

Humanists Take on the World420 Apologetics, evangelism, and missionsDustin' off the DegreeWhat's apologetics, mission, and evangelism?News High profile priest busted for consensual sex because of online tracking Christian Hate Group Loses Appeal Challenging Its "Hate Group" Status Sarah Palin Says She'll Run for Senate if God Wants Her To, Christians Do More to Support Her Scott Lively Warns of 'Armed Rebellion' if 'Genuine Patriots' Don't Win the 2022 Elections Woman Injured After Falling 20 Ft. in Old Train Station While Hunting for Ghosts People are less tolerant of atheists expressing their beliefs at work compared to Christians, Muslims, or Jews Americans United & Allies Secure Court Victory For Colorado Parolee...2021-08-1353 min

Humanists Take on the World419 What is a denomination?This week is a short episode where we talk about what a denomination is.Dustin' off the DegreeWhat's a denomination?This episode is brought to you by: Henry K Danielle M Pat Acks from the Humanists of Idaho SoJo Beatriz A Zoe Darryl G Arthur K Samuel C Erik from Wyoming Jennifer N Erica B Jonathan N Richard G Balázs Rebecca PAnd by our $1 patrons and those who want no reward.Contact information, show notes, and links to Social Media and the like can be found at https://htotw.comTheme music is provided by Sturdy Fred.Support the s...2021-08-0623 min

Humanists Take on the World418 What’s the Trinity?This week we talk about monotheism, polytheism, and the Trinity. In the news we have Facebook wooing churches, a pastor who's done with COVID, and a pastor who want's God to forgive California.Dustin' off the Degree What's the Trinity?News Facebook decided faith groups are good for business. Now, it wants your prayers Christian Hate-Preacher: If You Come to My Church in a Mask, I'll Kick You Out! Jack Hibbs Asks God to Forgive California for Electing 'People with Antichrist Worldviews,' Cites Nancy Pelosi and Kamala HarrisFeedback Brendan via emailSupport Donation from Freethinker215This episode is brought to...2021-07-2950 min

Humanists Take on the World417 What Hell?This week we talk about Christ's decent into Hell, Christians who claim that Black Lives Matter is a Humanist denomination, more with Israel, Rick Wiles calling for civil war, and more!Dustin' off the Degree Descended into hellNews Christians Lose Lawsuit Over "Black Lives Matter" Mural in Washington, D.C. Israeli police clash with protesters to clear Al-Aqsa complex for Tisha b'av worshipers Jewish group condemns United Church of Christ resolution on Israel, Palestinians Rick Wiles Advocates Civil War to Put Down Biden's 'Communist Revolution' Christian Nationalists Are Hard At Work Rewriting The History Of The Jan. 6 Insurrection Proud Boys...2021-07-2331 min

Humanists Take on the World416 What is a Creed?This week we talk about creeds and in the news have CPAC, insurrectionist's divine appointment, French court siding with atheist teen, and a study about good stereotypes about atheists.Dustin' off the DegreeWhat is a creed?News GOP Rep. Falsely Claims Biden's Vaccine Plan is Plot to Steal Bibles and Guns CPAC Priest: God Created Earth and "That's All the Science We Need to Know" Capitol rioter told cop she wanted to lynch Nancy Pelosi quotes Bible French court convicts 11 people of sending online hate to teenage atheist over critical posts about Islam People unconsciously stereotype atheists as more likely...2021-07-1746 min

Humanists Take on the World415 What is Death?This week we talk about death, the after life, reincarnation, and souls. In the news we have Fauci as Humanist of the Year, pastor's not wasting their breath on vaccines, FBI infiltrating an insurrectionist Bible Study, and more!Dustin' off the Degree DeathNews Dr. Anthony Fauci named 2021 Humanist of the Year These Southern Pastors Are Too Scared to Bring Up COVID Vaccines in Church Canadian Archbishop: I'm Facing "Persecution" Over the Residential School Crisis FBI infiltrates Bible Study whose members wanted to test homemade bombs, surveil Capitol, secede from US, court records show Trump sues Twitter, Google and Facebook alleging...2021-07-0937 min

Humanists Take on the World414 Why do bad things happen to good people?This week we talk about why bad things happen to good people, unmarked graves in Canada, Turkey clamping down on Pride march, and the story of YouTube temporarily banning Right Wing Watch.Dustin' off the DegreeWhy bad things happen to good peopleNews Trudeau says Pope should apologize on Canadian soil for church's role in residential schools Four Catholic Churches burned on First Nations Reserves Turkish police fire tear gas to disperse Pride march in Istanbul YouTube Bans Right Wing Watch, a Media Watchdog Devoted to Exposing Right-Wing Conspiracies YouTube reinstates Right Wing Watch! Rick Wiles Claims That 'Jesus Christ Shut...2021-07-0134 min

Humanists Take on the World413 What is Biblical Marriage?This week we talk about marriage, the IRS denying a Christian political group's 501(c)(3) application, SCOTUS foster care ruling, atheists suing Mississippi over license plates, and Vatican opposition to proposed Italian anti-LGBT violence and hate speech law.Dustin' off the DegreeWhat is Biblical Marriage?News First Liberty Appeals Denial of Tax Exemption for Group Alleged to Have Republican Ties Supreme Court rules for religious liberty in case involving foster care, same-sex couples Atheists Sue Mississippi Over Default "In God We Trust" License Plates Vatican urges Italy to stop proposed anti-homophobia lawFeedback Karl Hayden @KHayden2412SupportThis episode is brought to you...2021-06-2541 min

Humanists Take on the World412 What is Baptism?This week we talk about baptism and in the news have the Senate passing Juneteenth, Florida's moment of silence, Evangelical QAnon support, Marjory Taylor Green admitting she's wrong about something, and Hungary's latest attack in it's war on gay people. Dustin' off the Degree Baptism News Senate unanimously OKs legislation to make Juneteenth a federal holiday Florida governor signs new bill requiring K-12 public schools to hold moment of silence each day Conservative Evangelicals' Embrace Of Conspiracy Theories Threatens Democracy Southern Baptist Leaders Shut Down System-Wide Investigation Into Sexual Abuse GOP Lawmaker Says She'll Finally Stop Comparing Mask Mandates to...2021-06-1844 min

Humanists Take on the World411 The LawThis week we talk about "The Law" for Dustin' off the Degree and in the news have Vietnam's new church based COVID outbreak, Marjory Taylor Green's reason for opposing COVID vaccines, a good pastor, and a bad pastor. Dustin' off the Degree The Law News Vietnam Bans All Religious Events After Protestant Church Service Triggers COVID Cluster GOP Lawmaker on Virus Research: "I Don't Believe in Evolution. I Believe in God" Priest Faces Threats After Video Rejecting the Idea of Christian Persecution Youth Pastor Arrested for Voyeurism After Teen Boy Spots Camera Hidden in Church Restroom Support This episode is b...2021-06-1152 min

Humanists Take on the World411 The LawThis week we talk about “The Law” for Dustin’ off the Degree and in the news have Vietnam’s new church based COVID outbreak, Marjory Taylor Green’s reason for opposing COVID vaccines, a good pastor, and a bad pastor. Dustin’ off the Degree The Law News Vietnam Bans All Religious Events After Protestant Church Service Triggers COVID Cluster GOP Lawmaker on Virus Research: “I Don’t Believe in Evolution. I Believe in God” Priest Faces Threats After Video Rejecting the Idea of Christian Persecution Youth Pastor Arrested for Voyeurism After Teen Boy Spot...2021-06-1100 min

Humanists Take on the World410 What is Creationism?Dustin' off the Degree - Creationism News Muslims near India's Hindu temple allege pressure to vacate homes Top German Catholic Church official offers resignation over 'catastrophe of sexual abuse' The U.S. embassy at the Vatican is flying the Pride flag & the right is flipping out School Board Unanimously Fires 7 Coaches After Jewish Student Athlete Forced to Eat Pepperoni Pizza Feedback Brad R via Patreon mrsbatesmotel via Discord Support This episode is brought to you by: Henry K Danielle M Pat Acks from the Humanists of Idaho SoJo Beatriz A Zoe Darryl G Arthur K Samuel C Erik from Wyoming...2021-06-0646 min

Humanists Take on the World409 What is the Bible?This week we've got an extended Dustin' off the Degree about the Bible. In the news it's just an FFRF win and Southern Baptist decline.Dustin' off the DegreeWhat is scripture even?News FFRF wins lawsuit against praying Texas judge Southern Baptist decline continues, denomination has lost more than 2 million members since 2006Feedback Chris via email Joel via email Melissa via the websiteSupportThis episode is brought to you by: Henry K Danielle M Pat Acks from the Humanists of Idaho SoJo Beatriz A Zoe Darryl G Arthur K Samuel C Erik from Wyoming Jennifer N Erica B Jonathan N Richard...2021-05-2755 min

Humanists Take on the World409 What is the Bible?This week we’ve got an extended Dustin’ off the Degree about the Bible. In the news it’s just an FFRF win and Southern Baptist decline. Dustin’ off the Degree What is scripture even? News FFRF wins lawsuit against praying Texas judge Southern Baptist decline continues, denomination has lost more than 2 million members since 2006 Feedback Chris via email Joel via email Melissa via the website Support This episode is brought to you by: Henry K Danielle M Pat Acks from the Humanists of Idaho So...2021-05-2700 min

Humanists Take on the World408 What is Faith?This week we talk about what faith is, in the news we have British school worship services, secular leaders meeting with the White House, Ontario Canada church shutdown for ignoring COVID, and more on Israel and Palestine issues. Dustin' off the Degree What is faith? News Proposal to end compulsory worship in non-faith schools SCA meets with the White House office of faith based initiatives Ontario Judge Shuts Down Church and Fines Pastors for Defying COVID Restrictions US is against UN Security Counsel calling on Israel and Gaza to have a cease fire Feedback lolaby2 via Discord mrsbatesmotel via Discord...2021-05-201h 02

Humanists Take on the World404 Episode Not FoundThis week we talk about diet and the Adventist Health Message. In the news we have evangelical phallic insecurity, MyPillow Guy's new social media platform, North Dakota and Arkansas trying to get religion in the classroom, black churche s boycotting Home Depot, and more. Dustin' off the Degree - A stopped clock is right twice a day Adventist Health Message Much aligns with conventional healthy eating Was developed for the wrong reason News New study links evangelical Christianity to phallic insecurity in the United States MyPillow Guy: My New Free Speech App Won't Let Users Take "God's Name in Vain" No...2021-04-2343 min

Humanists Take on the World403 Doctrine of SalvationThis week we've got the Doctrine of Salvation for Dustin' off the Degree and have a FFRF victory, SCOTUS destroying secularism, a Canadian church gets shut down over COVID and more. Dustin' off the Degree - Doctrine of Salvation Models of Atonement Who gets salvation News Alabama and FFRF settle to allow voters to register without religious oath The Christian right is racking up huge victories in the Supreme Court, thanks to Amy Coney Barrett Canadian church shut down, fenced off for not complying with COVID-19 lockdown orders 400 protesters showed up against the church closure Pro-Trump prophet goes on wild...2021-04-1640 min

Humanists Take on the World403 Doctrine of SalvationThis week we’ve got the Doctrine of Salvation for Dustin’ off the Degree and have a FFRF victory, SCOTUS destroying secularism, a Canadian church gets shut down over COVID and more. Dustin’ off the Degree – Doctrine of Salvation Models of Atonement Who gets salvation News Alabama and FFRF settle to allow voters to register without religious oath The Christian right is racking up huge victories in the Supreme Court, thanks to Amy Coney Barrett Canadian church shut down, fenced off for not complying with COVID-19 lockdown orders 400 protesters showed up against the chur...2021-04-1600 min

Humanists Take on the World402 Wrapping up how we got hereThis week we wrap up the how we got to this mess Dustin' off the Degree series. In the news we have Alabama's yoga ban, religion and the pay gap, church membership dropping, Virginia dropping the gay/trans panic defense, and Saudi's new pandemic pilgrimage rules. Dustin' off the Degree - Wrapping up how we got here Sagebrush Rebellion Regan McConnell Q News Alabama to keep ban on school yoga as conservatives say they fear rise in Hinduism Religion is a driving force behind the gender wage gap, study finds Church membership is in a free fall – and the Christian ri...2021-04-0856 min

Humanists Take on the World402 Wrapping up how we got hereThis week we wrap up the how we got to this mess Dustin’ off the Degree series. In the news we have Alabama’s yoga ban, religion and the pay gap, church membership dropping, Virginia dropping the gay/trans panic defense, and Saudi’s new pandemic pilgrimage rules. Dustin’ off the Degree – Wrapping up how we got here Sagebrush Rebellion Regan McConnell Q News Alabama to keep ban on school yoga as conservatives say they fear rise in Hinduism Religion is a driving force behind the gender wage gap, study finds Church membership...2021-04-0800 min

Humanists Take on the World400 We made it to 400!This week we have our 400th episode! We're joined by Jason Ward, talk about Sol Invictus and go through the latest news. This was live streamed on March 20, 2021. Dustin' off the Degree - Sol Invictus We're recording on the Equinox, and this seems fitting even though the cult of Sol Invictus never actually commemorated the the solstices or equinoxes. News What we know about Robert Aaron Long, the suspect in Atlanta spa shootings Georgia Spa Shooter Was a Patient at an Evangelical "Sex Addiction" Clinic Idaho Legislature votes to halt session after multiple lawmakers infected with COVID-19 during a session...2021-03-251h 11

Humanists Take on the World397 Satanic PanicThis week we talk about the Satanic Panic, Methodist schism, vouchers, school prayers, Equality Act, blasphemy, and more. Dustin' off the Degree - Satanic Panic Wikipedia - Satanic Ritual Abuse News Conservative United Methodists announce new name, logo, website for planned denomination A voucher bill has passed committee in Idaho's House A Georgia Democrat Filed a Bill to Inject Christian Prayers into Public Schools Supreme Court Allows More California Churches to Worship in Person Despite COVID Southern Baptist Church Faces Expulsion After Pastor Decides to Be Less Bigoted Marjorie Taylor Greene says pro-LGBTQ Equality Act is an 'attack' on God...2021-03-0444 min

Humanists Take on the WorldThe Church of SatanThis week we talk about the Church of Satan, religion at the impeachment trial, White House faith office, and more. Dustin was on the Zachrilege Cast Dustin’ off the Degree – Church of Satan News When religion was present — and notably absent — at the impeachment trial Atheists sue Ed Dept., allege Trump-era regulation unconstitutionally favors religious student groups Biden to sign executive order reestablishing White House faith office PA State Rep. Brian Sims, Who’s Openly Atheist, Is Running for Lt. Governor Florida County Will Consider Allowing Alcohol Sales on Sunday Mornings ...2021-02-1956 min

Humanists Take on the World395 The Church of SatanThis week we talk about the Church of Satan, religion at the impeachment trial, White House faith office, and more. Dustin was on the Zachrilege Cast Dustin' off the Degree - Church of Satan News When religion was present — and notably absent — at the impeachment trial Atheists sue Ed Dept., allege Trump-era regulation unconstitutionally favors religious student groups Biden to sign executive order reestablishing White House faith office PA State Rep. Brian Sims, Who's Openly Atheist, Is Running for Lt. Governor Florida County Will Consider Allowing Alcohol Sales on Sunday Mornings The Mormon church's investment group made $6 billion last year Saud...2021-02-1956 min

Humanists Take on the WorldNow we get to the uglyIn Dustin Off the Degree we talk about how books got in the Bible. In the news we have “the ugly” that got pushed back from last week, with the breakdown of the wall of separation, a blogger going to jail for sharing a meme on Facebook, and a pastor calling out members for not coming to church during a pandemic. Email us at contact@htotw.com or leave us a voice message using htotw.com/speakpipe Support the show at htotw.com/donate Subscribe at htotw.com/subscribe Join our Discord server at htotw.com/disc...2020-07-2353 min

Humanists Take on the World364 Now we get to the uglyIn Dustin Off the Degree we talk about how books got in the Bible. In the news we have “the ugly” that got pushed back from last week, with the breakdown of the wall of separation, a blogger going to jail for sharing a meme on Facebook, and a pastor calling out members for not coming to church during a pandemic. Email us at contact@htotw.com or leave us a voice message using htotw.com/speakpipe Support the show at htotw.com/donate Subscribe at htotw.com/subscribe Join our Discord server at htotw.com/discordDustin Off the Degree - Ho...2020-07-2353 min

Humanists Take on the World360 Not Your Grandmother’s BookclubThis week are are joined by Kevin and Benedict from Not Your Grandmother’s Bookclub. Before the interview Dustin talks about SCOTUS LGBT Title VII ruling. Email us at contact@htotw.com or leave us a voice message using htotw.com/speakpipe Support the show at htotw.com/donate Subscribe at htotw.com/subscribe Join our Discord server at htotw.com/discordNewsSCOTUS rules that LGBT people are already protected under Title VIIThis episode is brought to you by: Henry K Daniel M Rebecca P Pat Acks from the Humanists of Idaho Darryl G Rachel B George G Kim B SoJo Je...2020-06-181h 22

Humanists Take on the World359 Trans Service Members with Alice AshtonThis week we are joined by Alice Ashton to talk about her experience and the current situation for trans service members. We also talk about the work that the Foundation Beyond Belief is doing for the global pandemic. In the rant before the interview Dustin talks about defund the police and abolish the police. Email us at contact@htotw.com or leave us a voice message using htotw.com/speakpipe Support the show at htotw.com/donate Subscribe at htotw.com/subscribe Join our Discord server at htotw.com/discordThis episode is brought to you by: Henry K Daniel M...2020-06-111h 03

Humanists Take on the World355 Let’s talk about SatanThis week was a solo episode and Dustin ranted about toddler eating habits and talked about Satan.Email us at contact@htotw.com or leave us a voice message using htotw.com/speakpipeSupport the show at htotw.com/donateSubscribe at htotw.com/subscribeJoin our Discord server at htotw.com/discord This episode is brought to you by:Henry KDaniel MRebecca PPat Acks from the Humanists of IdahoDarryl GRachel BGeorge GKim BSoJoJenErik from WyomingThe Flying SkepticAnd by our $1 patrons and those who want no reward.You can find us online at www.htotw.com, follow us on Twitter @AtheistNomads, like us o...2020-05-1431 min

Humanists Take on the World351 Angrily Ignoring Misinformation About ItThis week is a solo episode where Dustin rants about COVID-19 misinformation, people ignoring shelter-in-place orders, TCM’s threat to sun bears, and George Pell. Email us at contact@htotw.com or leave us a voice message using htotw.com/speakpipe Support the show at htotw.com/donate Subscribe at htotw.com/subscribeNews Ammon Bundy hoped to get 1000 to gather on Easter in Emmett, ID in defiance of the Governor’s shelter in place order, he only got 60 and about half were from out of state. Kentucky gov. announces mandatory quarantine for anyone who attends Easter services Kentucky worshipers met with...2020-04-1530 min

Humanists Take on the World350 Doubts, Changes, and Typhoid Mary PastorsWe wrap up Dustin's story with the doubts that brought him out of Christianity and catch up on some of the latest news about churches and conspiracy theorists doing COVID-19 wrong. Email us at contact@htotw.com or leave us a voice message using htotw.com/speakpipe Support the show at htotw.com/donate Subscribe at htotw.com/subscribeAnnouncements More details on the upcoming changesDustin’s Story - Part 2The journey of doubt Issues in Origins Authority of Scripture Doctrine of SalvationNews American Atheists postpones convention a year Florida pastor arrested for violating saftey rules Louisiana pastor charged with 6 mistamenors fo...2020-04-091h 09

Humanists Take on the WorldDoubts, Changes, and Typhoid Mary PastorsWe wrap up Dustin’s story with the doubts that brought him out of Christianity and catch up on some of the latest news about churches and conspiracy theorists doing COVID-19 wrong. Email us at contact@htotw.com or leave us a voice message using htotw.com/speakpipe Support the show at htotw.com/donate Subscribe at htotw.com/subscribe Announcements More details on the upcoming changes Dustin’s Story – Part 2 The journey of doubt Issues in Origins Authority of Scripture Doctrine of Salvation News American Atheists postpones conven...2020-04-091h 09

Humanists Take on the World349 Local News and My StoryThis week Dustin finally tells his own story on this podcast. Before that we have some local news. Email us at contact@htotw.com or leave us a voice message using htotw.com/speakpipe Support the show at htotw.com/donate Subscribe at htotw.com/subscribeNews Idaho governor signs bill setting minimum marriage age at 16, at least it’s better than no minimum Idaho governor signs two bills that limit the rights of transgender people St. John’s Cathedral in Boise’s cross damaged by earthquakeThis episode is brought to you by: Jimmy Ninetoes Daniel M Rebecca P Pat Acks from t...2020-04-031h 08

Humanists Take on the World348 Sparky on Ice with Robert RayThis week we’re joined by Robert Ray to talk about his year in Antarctica. Before that Dustin rant’s about COVID-19 lock downs and Trump killing people with inaction and misinformation. Email us at contact@htotw.com or leave us a voice message using htotw.com/speakpipe Support the show at htotw.com/donate Subscribe at htotw.com/subscribeInterviewRobert Ray about his year in Antarctica | Sparky on IceNews Idaho is now on lock down Michigan governor blames GOP and “separation of church and state” on failure to ban megachurch gatherings Trump hopes to end lock downs by Easter The Vatican...2020-03-261h 17

Humanists Take on the World347 Self-IsolationThis week we are joined by Erin, talk about Covid-19, and we wrap up with a Dustin' Off the Degree about the Anglican Communion Email us at contact@htotw.com or leave us a voice message using htotw.com/speakpipe Support the show at htotw.com/donate Subscribe at htotw.com/subscribeNews Liberty University will not close since COVID-19 is just a plot to overthrow Trump Alabama pastor invites coronavirus infected people to come to his church to be healed The Mormon Church is having missionaries take advantage of more people being home Shiite faithful break through gates to get...2020-03-1955 min

Humanists Take on the WorldSelf-IsolationThis week we are joined by Erin, talk about Covid-19, and we wrap up with a Dustin’ Off the Degree about the Anglican Communion Email us at contact@htotw.com or leave us a voice message using htotw.com/speakpipe Support the show at htotw.com/donate Subscribe at htotw.com/subscribe News Liberty University will not close since COVID-19 is just a plot to overthrow Trump Alabama pastor invites coronavirus infected people to come to his church to be healed The Mormon Church is having missionaries take advantage of more people being home Sh...2020-03-1955 min

Humanists Take on the World345 Jinja Honcho and the latest newsThis week's episode was a live stream for patrons. We talk about Jinja Honcho, the Democratic debates, and the latest news. Email us at contact@htotw.com or leave us a voice message using htotw.com/speakpipe Support the show at htotw.com/donate Subscribe at htotw.com/subscribeAnnouncements Dustin was on The Recollections PodcastDustin' Off the Degree - Jinja Honcho List of Largest Religious Bodies [Site no longer available] Wikipedia: Association of Shinto Shrines Wikipedia: ShintoDem Debates Bloomberg Super PACs, Billionaires, Donors Single Payer vs Public Option Saving the republicNews Saudi officials order arrest of ‘Mecca Girl’ rapper Utah sena...2020-03-051h 18

Humanists Take on the WorldJinja Honcho and the latest newsThis week’s episode was a live stream for patrons. We talk about Jinja Honcho, the Democratic debates, and the latest news. Email us at contact@htotw.com or leave us a voice message using htotw.com/speakpipe Support the show at htotw.com/donate Subscribe at htotw.com/subscribe Announcements Dustin was on The Recollections Podcast Dustin’ Off the Degree – Jinja Honcho List of Largest Religious Bodies [Site no longer available] Wikipedia: Association of Shinto Shrines Wikipedia: Shinto Dem Debates Bloomberg Super PACs, Billionaires, Donors Single Payer vs Public Option...2020-03-051h 18

Humanists Take on the World344 Atheist Community of Lubbock with Tracey BenefieldThis week we are joined by Tracey Benefield of the Atheist Community of Lubbock to talk about atheist communities in relatively small cities, their homeless outreach program, Girl Scouts, and more. Of course, before the interview Dustin has his rant. Email us at contact@htotw.com or leave us a voice message using htotw.com/speakpipe Support the show at htotw.com/donate Subscribe at htotw.com/subscribeNews “Angel” Obinim has a cure for the coronavirus, it’s an anointing oil approved by Heaven’s FDA More than 550,000 sign petition calling for South Korea’s president to dissolve Shincheonji, the obscure re...2020-02-271h 19

Humanists Take on the World343 The Truth About Marriage with Roger NygardThis week we were joined by Roger Nygard to talk about his new film “The Truth About Marriage”. You can find out more about it at thethruthaboutmarriage.com. Email us at contact@htotw.com or leave us a voice message using htotw.com/speakpipe Support the show at htotw.com/donate Subscribe at htotw.com/subscribeThe news article discussed in Dustin’s rant at the opening of the show can be found hereThis episode is brought to you by: Jimmy Ninetoes Daniel M Rebecca P Pat Acks from the Humanists of Idaho Darryl G Rachel B George G Kim B SoJo J...2020-02-191h 14

Humanists Take on the WorldOpiates, Vouchers, and StampedesThere’s a lot in the news this week. Email us at contact@htotw.com or leave us a voice message using htotw.com/speakpipe Support the show at htotw.com/donate Subscribe at htotw.com/subscribe Dustin was a guest on the Phil Ferguson Show News Medical records firm Practice Fusion let opioid makers help design its software, DOJ says Instagram’s Search Results For Vaccines Are A Public Health Nightmare At least 20 people killed in stampede at church service in Tanzania Militia members avoid prison for pipe-bomb ‘conspiracy’, judge says they jus...2020-02-061h 03

Bluff City Apostolic Worship CenterGod's Favorite Ingredient • Dustin WilliamsAssistant Pastor Dustin Williams delivers a message from Genesis Genesis 1:1-2 during our Sunday morning service on October 13, 2019.2019-10-1400 min

Humanists Take on the World324 What the Moloch?As it turns out I suck at taking a break, so here's a shorter episode with a combo news story/Dustin' off the Degree. We look at Todd Starnes conversation with Robert Jeffress that got Starnes fired, who Moloch is, child sacrifice now and in the Bible, impeachment, and more.Email us at contact@htotw.com or leave us a voice message using htotw.com/speakpipeSupport the show at htotw.com/donateSubscribe at htotw.com/subscribeFox News Host Todd Starnes Out After Saying Democrats Worship Pagan God MolochImpeachmentWhat is MolochMLK -bastardized in the Septuagint to sound distinct from KingChild Sacrifice...2019-10-0822 min

Humanists Take on the World318 Don’t put the Ephesus on the Wrong SynodThis week we bring back Dustin Off the Degree with the Schism of 451, talk about how we talk to young assholes. In the news @realDonaldTrump is full of himself, a St Luis County Counselor is the good in politics, Kentucky schools frame dollar bills, and Matt Shae’s connection with Christian terrorist training camps.Email us at contact@htotw.com or leave us a voice message using htotw.com/speakpipeSupport the show at htotw.com/donateSubscribe at htotw.com/subscribeDustin off the Degree - The Schism of 451NewsDonald Trump thanks Wayne Allen Root for calling him like the second coming of...2019-08-2752 min

Humanists Take on the WorldDon't put the Ephesus on the Wrong SynodThis week we bring back Dustin Off the Degree with the Schism of 451, talk about how we talk to young assholes. In the news @realDonaldTrump is full of himself, a St Luis County Counselor is the good in politics, Kentucky schools frame dollar bills, and Matt Shae’s connection with Christian terrorist training camps. Email us at contact@htotw.com or leave us a voice message using htotw.com/speakpipe Support the show at htotw.com/donate Subscribe at htotw.com/subscribe Dustin off the Degree – The Schism of 451 News Donald Trump than...2019-08-2752 min

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 306 – Russian Orthodox Churches in the USThis week we’re joined by Jason Ward. We wrap up with the Russian Orthodox Church. In the news Russia is fueling the antivax movement, SCOTUS gets one wrong and one right, Theocrats in Alabama are destroying marriage, and more!Email us at contact@htotw.com or leave us a voice message using htotw.com/speakpipeSupport the show at htotw.com/donateSubscribe at htotw.com/subscribeDustin’ off the Degree - Russian Orthodox Churches in the USThis week we’re resuming the Dustin off the Degree series on Orthodox Christianity. That started in Episode 297 and continued in episodes 298 and 299.The Russian Orthod...2019-06-041h 07

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 306 – Russian Orthodox Churches in the US This week we’re joined by Jason Ward. We wrap up with the Russian Orthodox Church. In the news Russia is fueling the antivax movement, SCOTUS gets one wrong and one right, Theocrats in Alabama are destroying marriage, and more! Email us at contact@htotw.com or leave us a voice message using htotw.com/speakpipe Support the show at htotw.com/donate Subscribe at htotw.com/subscribe Dustin’ off the Degree – Russian Orthodox Churches in the US This week we’re resuming the Dustin off the Degree series on Orthodox Christia...2019-06-0400 min

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 304 – Miracle Cures and Head ScarfsThis week we are joined by local comedian Chris Sundberg and talk about the variety of Christian worship services, Pence whining at Liberty University, vaccine exemptions, MMS, abortion, head scarfs, and a bigot pastor being excluded from Ireland.Email us at contact@htotw.com or leave us a voice message using htotw.com/speakpipeSupport the show at htotw.com/donateSubscribe at htotw.com/subscribeAnnouncementsAds are coming.New membership platform will be launching soon, along with some other website changes. There will be a member feed that will always be ad free.DUSTIN' OFF THE DEGREE - Worship differences between Protestant...2019-05-211h 00

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 302 – Jihad and Crusade The views expressed in this episode absolutely do not in any way represent the view of my employer. Which is in part why I am looking for a new job. Email us at contact@htotw.com or leave us a voice message using htotw.com/speakpipe Support the show at htotw.com/donate Subscribe at htotw.com/subscribe Dustin’ off the Degree – “I’ll see your jihad and raise you a crusade” On my birthday we saw a sticker on a car that read “I’ll see your jihad and raise you a crusade”...2019-05-0700 min

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 302 – Jihad and CrusadeThe views expressed in this episode absolutely do not in any way represent the view of my employer. Which is in part why I am looking for a new job.Email us at contact@htotw.com or leave us a voice message using htotw.com/speakpipeSupport the show at htotw.com/donateSubscribe at htotw.com/subscribeDustin’ off the Degree - “I’ll see your jihad and raise you a crusade”On my birthday we saw a sticker on a car that read “I’ll see your jihad and raise you a crusade” among other, equally troubling stickers. As the disgust faded I realiz...2019-05-071h 02

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 301 – Drunker, Louder, and Definitely CutThe first half is Dustin and Lauren catch up on the news and the second half is some of the last hour of the 300 minute live stream with Erin.Email us at contact@htotw.com or leave us a voice message using htotw.com/speakpipeSupport the show at htotw.com/donateSubscribe at htotw.com/subscribeNEWS2019 Sri Lanka Easter bombingsJewish effigy hanged and burned in ‘disturbing’ Easter ritual in PolandNotre Dame fireBrunei sends letter to EU asking for ‘tolerance’Emperor performs ritual to report abdication to Shinto godsMueller ReportBachmann thinks Trump is the most “godly, biblical” presidentAs Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jewish communities...2019-04-301h 11

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 300 – How it all got startedThis was recorded as the first hour of our 300 minute Episode 300 live stream.We break from the normal format and Erin asks Dustin about how this all got started. Dustin talks about starting the show, blogging, and leaving the seminary. At the tail end we are joined by Jason Warde.Email us at contact@htotw.com or leave us a voice message at htotw.com/speakpipeSupport the show at htotw.com/donateSubscribe at htotw.com/subscribeSUPPORTNew patron - SallyDonation - Vinny from New YorkDonation - DanielleThis episode is brought to you by:Jimmy NinetoesDanielle MRebecca PPat Acks from the Humanists...2019-04-231h 02

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 300 – How it all got started This was recorded as the first hour of our 300 minute Episode 300 live stream. We break from the normal format and Erin asks Dustin about how this all got started. Dustin talks about starting the show, blogging, and leaving the seminary. At the tail end we are joined by Jason Warde. Email us at contact@htotw.com or leave us a voice message at htotw.com/speakpipe Support the show at htotw.com/donate Subscribe at htotw.com/subscribe SUPPORT New patron – Sally Donation – Vinny from New York Donation – Danielle This e...2019-04-2300 min

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 299 – Vladimir’s Church Part 2: Patriarchs to Putin This week we wrap up on the Russian portion of the history of the Russian Orthodox church and catch up on the news. Sorry this one is a few hours late, Dustin’s recovering from pneumonia. Email us at contact@htotw.com or leave us a voice message at (541) 203-0666 or htotw.com/speakpipe Support the show at htotw.com/donate Subscribe at htotw.com/subscribe ANNOUNCEMENTS Episode 300 live stream Give away – Two copies of the SGU book Send questions, discussion requests, or congratulations via Speak Pipe or email Voicemail line will be r...2019-04-1600 min

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 299 – Vladimir’s Church Part 2: Patriarchs to PutinThis week we wrap up on the Russian portion of the history of the Russian Orthodox church and catch up on the news. Sorry this one is a few hours late, Dustin's recovering from pneumonia.Email us at contact@htotw.com or leave us a voice message at (541) 203-0666 or htotw.com/speakpipeSupport the show at htotw.com/donateSubscribe at htotw.com/subscribeANNOUNCEMENTSEpisode 300 live streamGive away - Two copies of the SGU bookSend questions, discussion requests, or congratulations via Speak Pipe or emailVoicemail line will be retired after the live streamFacebook page moderationDUSTIN' OFF THE DEGREEVladimir’s Church Part 2: Patriarchs to...2019-04-1643 min

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 298 – Vladimir’s Church Part 1 – Vikings to MongolsThis week we are joined by KC Hunt and talk about the origins and early history of the Russian Orthodox Church, cults, thanking God for floods, anti-vax because of the Bible, burning Harry Potter, and more!Email us at contact@htotw.com or leave us a voice message at (541) 203-0666 or htotw.com/speakpipeSupport the show at htotw.com/donateSubscribe at htotw.com/subscribeDustin’ off the Degree - Vladimir’s Church Part 1: Vikings to MongolsFor this week’s Dustin’ off the Degree we’re going to talk about the Russian Orthodox Church’s history and origin. This organization is not to be confus...2019-04-091h 13

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 298 – Vladimir’s Church Part 1 – Vikings to Mongols This week we are joined by KC Hunt and talk about the origins and early history of the Russian Orthodox Church, cults, thanking God for floods, anti-vax because of the Bible, burning Harry Potter, and more! Email us at contact@htotw.com or leave us a voice message at (541) 203-0666 or htotw.com/speakpipe Support the show at htotw.com/donate Subscribe at htotw.com/subscribe Dustin’ off the Degree – Vladimir’s Church Part 1: Vikings to Mongols For this week’s Dustin’ off the Degree we’re going to talk about the Russian...2019-04-0900 min

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 297 – When you’ve got Vikings you get schisms On this week’s episode it’s just Dustin and Lauren. We talk about the Great Schism and differences between Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches. In the news we have the Pope’s latest failure to deal with Catholic sex abuse, Vatican women protesting censorship, terrible invocations, Facebook stuff, and more! Email us at contact@htotw.com or leave us a voice message at (541) 203-0666 or htotw.com/speakpipe Support the show at htotw.com/donate Subscribe at htotw.com/subscribe Dustin’ off the Degree – The Orthodox Churches: The Great Schism From Syl...2019-04-0200 min

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 297 – When you’ve got Vikings you get schismsOn this week's episode it's just Dustin and Lauren. We talk about the Great Schism and differences between Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches. In the news we have the Pope's latest failure to deal with Catholic sex abuse, Vatican women protesting censorship, terrible invocations, Facebook stuff, and more!Email us at contact@htotw.com or leave us a voice message at (541) 203-0666 or htotw.com/speakpipeSupport the show at htotw.com/donateSubscribe at htotw.com/subscribeDustin’ off the Degree - The Orthodox Churches: The Great SchismFrom Sylia via email:Hi Dustin!I'm kind of curious about the Russian Orthodox Ch...2019-04-0254 min

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 290 – Christianity’s Origins This week we wrap up the three part Dustin’ off the Degree series on Christianity’s origins. In the news we have FMG bills, rising vaccination rates, the heart warming response to the Hindu temple’s vandalism in Kentucky, the Pope admitting some nuns are sex slaves, and more! Email us at contact@htotw.com or leave us a voice message at (541) 203-0666 or htotw.com/speakpipe Support the show at htotw.com/donate Subscribe at htotw.com/subscribe Dustin off the Degree – What are Christianity’s Origins Christians generally believe that Chris...2019-02-1200 min

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 290 – Christianity’s OriginsThis week we wrap up the three part Dustin' off the Degree series on Christianity's origins. In the news we have FMG bills, rising vaccination rates, the heart warming response to the Hindu temple's vandalism in Kentucky, the Pope admitting some nuns are sex slaves, and more!Email us at contact@htotw.com or leave us a voice message at (541) 203-0666 or htotw.com/speakpipeSupport the show at htotw.com/donateSubscribe at htotw.com/subscribeDustin off the Degree - What are Christianity's OriginsChristians generally believe that Christianity is purely descended from Judaism, but is that really where it comes from...2019-02-121h 02

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 276 – God’s WifeThis week’s we talk about God’s wife, some of the responses to the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting, cover a few regional stories, and the latest on blasphemy around the world.Dustin’ off the Degree - God’s Wifehttp://bit.ly/an276-gods_wifehttp://bit.ly/an276-archaologyThroughout the Old Testament, especially the older books, God is sometimes identified as Yahweh, but more often he’s called El or Elohim, sometimes he’s referred to as the “Heavenly Host”. El was the Canaanite high god whose name means “god” and elohim is the plural of El, meaning gods. Sometimes God is ref...2018-11-081h 11

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 274 – Unity through DivisionWe're joined by Erin Riley and talk about the Adventist Church vs itself, evangelicals vs Civil Rights Act, US Attorney vs Catholic Church, Oklahoma vs abortion, pharmacist vs miscarriage drugs, exorcist vs witches.Dustin’ off the Degree - Who holds the power in the Adventist Church?The Seventh-day Adventist Church employees representative democracy as it’s form of governance. In local congregations send delegates to the conference held for their state or region, that conference sends delegates to a union conference covering a collection of states or countries, and they send delegates to the General Conference. At each level they elec...2018-10-251h 06

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 273 – Scapegoating with the DevilThis week Merry is back and we talk about Quebec's hypocritical plan to remove religious symbols from government, the Pope blaming the devil, Mormon's blaming the LGBTQ community on Satan, the SDA church's unity through division and more.INTRONamed one of 10 top atheist podcasts by Feedspothttps://blog.feedspot.com/atheist_podcasts/Atheist Nomads app to be retired if you are using it for the show, please move on to a general podcast app such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Podcast Addict, etc.Dustin’ off the Degree - ScapegoatsNEWSQuebec plans to ban religious symbols, except the cross at the National As...2018-10-181h 05

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 269 – The real reason for hurricanesIt's just Dustin and Lauren and we talk about what blowhards had to say about the Hurricane, Patreon weirdness, PayPal giving in to 8chan, YouTube radicalization, bad things happening to school curricula, and more.NEWSHurricane Florencehttp://bit.ly/an269-florencePat Robertson claims the hurricane's path was a miraclehttp://bit.ly/an269-roberson1That wasn’t what Robertson prayed forhttp://bit.ly/an269-robertson2Rick Joyner knows the real reason for hurricaneshttp://bit.ly/an269-joynerPatreon is being weirdPaypal is banning ASMR creatorshttp://bit.ly/an269-paypalNew report claims YouTube unintentionally radicalizes people to the far-righthttp://bit.ly/an268-youtubeMormon church ex...2018-09-201h 06

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 266 – Christian PrivilegeThis week we're joined by Erin Riley and Jason Ward and we talk about Christian privilege, dead kids, Russia, and other news. Trust me, it's not all depressing and I will try lightening it up next time.Dustin’ off the Degree - Catching up on some vaccine news37 dead as measles cases spike in Europehttp://bit.ly/an266-measles_europeIn the first half of this year there were more than 41,000 measles cases in Europe, with 37 of those cases being fatal. In all of 2017 there were fewer than 24,000 and 2016 only saw 5273.More than half of this years cases have been in Uk...2018-08-301h 06

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 264 – Don’t Indulge your PrivilegeDustin’ off the Degree - IndulgencesNEWSCatholic school puts counselor on leave over same-sex marriagehttp://bit.ly/an264-counselorShelly Fitzgerald married her then partner of 18 years in 2014 and has worked as a counselor for Roncalli High School in Indianapolis for 15 years. Someone learned of her marriage, got a copy of the marriage license, a public record, and sent it to the school administrators who ran it up the chain of command and she’s been placed on administrative leave pending her resignation or the end of her contract since she refused the option of dissolving the marriage.At issue here are the...2018-08-1656 min

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 263 – News is the new AsceticismDustin’ off the Degree - Asceticismnoun - severe self-discipline and avoidance of all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.: "acts of physical asceticism".In modern days you'll mostly find asceticism practiced publicly in India, but it has a long history in Christianity as well.Some of the early church fathers got into it and the gnostics really got into it. It is rooted it metaphysical dualism. Your spirit is good because of God's grace, for mainstream Christianity at that time, or because you have the secret knowledge for the Gnostics, but the flesh is evil. The lowest levels are de...2018-08-0959 min

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 261 – The Bible Says What!? With Mike WisemanWe're joined by Mike Wiseman from The Bible Says What!? a podcast where he debates pastors, rabbis, and other people pushing dogma. We talk about the types of pastors, Followers of Christ finally getting arrested for abuse, the House gutting the Johnson Amendment, a Russian spy who infiltrated the NRA and religious right, and who's really behind Bigfoot and UFOs.https://thebiblesayswhat.podbean.com/Dustin’ off the Degree - Types of Pastors1. Catholic Priests2. Orthodox Priests3. Protestant professional ministers with M.Div.4. Protestant uneducated ministers5. Mormon Bishops6. Cult LeadersNEWSFollowers of Christ sexual abuse arresthttp://bit.ly/an261-kesterHouse votes to pr...2018-07-261h 01

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 260 – Trump’s conspiracyThis week we joined by Justin and talk about the Trump/Putin press conference, conspiracies, fasting, and the latest news.Dustin’ off the Degree - FastingNEWSIndian lawmaker says Mother Teresa should be stripped of civilian honor over baby-trafficking scandalhttp://bit.ly/an260-mother-teresaAuthorities in India are cracking down on baby-trafficking that her Missionaries of Charity has been doing with at least one nun and at least one other person working with the charity selling babies to childless couples for $550 to $1450. As a result some of the leaders of the ruling Hindu nationalist party are calling to remove the Jewel of In...2018-07-191h 14

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 256 – Think of the childrenDustin’ off the Degree - CultsThe word cult has a lot of meanings. For example, in archaeology describing something as cultic, just means that it was a religious site or artifact because in its original meaning, cult just means worship. At its most academic, all religions and religious groups are cults. However, if you use it like this to describe modern groups in conversations with almost anyone, you're using it wrong.On the other extreme, there are cult classics, TV shows, movies, comic books, etc that develop a cult following. Nobody actually worships the Firefly TV series, but it has de...2018-06-211h 06

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 231 – Accelerated Christian Education with Alexis RecordThis week Dustin is joined by Alexis Record and we talk about her experience with Accelerated Christian Education, raising two special needs children, and Sunday Assembly.Sunday Assembly San DiegoThis episode was recorded on November 17, 2017 for release on December 26, 2017 as Dustin and Lauren are on parental leave. Watch the Facebook page and Twitter for updates on the baby.This episode is brought to you by:Dark Matter Sponsor – >US$35.00Travis MegeeNuclear Sponsor – US$20.00 – US$35.00 per monthMikePlatinum Sponsor – US$8.00 – US$19.00 per monthDarryl GoossenKim...2017-12-2657 min

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 231 – Accelerated Christian Education with Alexis Record This week Dustin is joined by Alexis Record and we talk about her experience with Accelerated Christian Education, raising two special needs children, and Sunday Assembly. Sunday Assembly San Diego This episode was recorded on November 17, 2017 for release on December 26, 2017 as Dustin and Lauren are on parental leave. Watch the Facebook page and Twitters for updates on the baby. This episode is brought to you by: Dark Matter Sponsor – >US$35.00 * Travis Megee Nuclear Sponsor – US$20.00 – US$35.00 per month * Mike Platinum Sponsor – US$8.00 – US$19.00 per month * Darryl Goo...2017-12-2600 min

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 209 – God of the GapsOn this week’s episode of the Atheist Nomads we are joined by University of Idaho senior education major Alicia Williams, Dustin’s niece. We talk about the God of the Gaps and all the latest news.DUSTIN’ OFF THE DEGREE – The God of the GapsNEWSArk Encounter sold for $10 and lost the $18 million tax rebate http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2017/07/17/creationists-have-sold-ark-encounter-to-themselves-for-10-to-avoid-taxes/ http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2017/07/21/kentucky-officials-have-ended-the-18-million-tax-rebate-deal-with-ark-encounter/King County to require warning signs in religious pregnancy centers http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/king...2017-07-2555 min

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 209 – God of the GapsOn this week’s episode of the Atheist Nomads we are joined by University of Idaho senior education major Alicia Williams, Dustin’s niece. We talk about the God of the Gaps and all the latest news. DUSTIN’ OFF THE DEGREE – The God of the Gaps NEWS Ark Encounter sold for $10 and lost the $18 million tax rebate http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2017/07/17/creationists-have-sold-ark-encounter-to-themselves-for-10-to-avoid-taxes/ http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2017/07/21/kentucky-officials-have-ended-the-18-million-tax-rebate-deal-with-ark-encounter/ King County to require warning signs in religious pregnancy centers http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/ki...2017-07-2500 min

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 181 – News for January 12, 2017Dustin and Lauren were on Trailer Park Atheist http://tparkatheist.blogspot.com/2017/01/episode-0133-judith-gives-head.htmlDUSTIN’ OFF THE DEGREE – Self Supporting MinistriesNEWSKentucky’s legislature has passed two new anti-abortion bills http://wkms.org/post/general-assembly-approves-anti-abortion-bills-awaiting-signature-governorElderly Brazilian woman has been praying to Elrond figurine http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2017/01/05/an-elderly-brazilian-woman-has-been-accidentally-praying-every-day-to-an-elf-from-lord-of-the-rings/Cleveland Clinic department wrote an op-ed questioning vaccine safety http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2017/01/09/cleveland-clinic-doctor-roundly-criticized-after-writing-essay-questioning-vaccine-safety/Trump asks anti-vax Kennedy to head committee on vaccine safety http://gizmo.do/Mu8N4Du...2017-01-1257 min

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 181 – News for January 12, 2017Dustin and Lauren were on Trailer Park Atheist http://tparkatheist.blogspot.com/2017/01/episode-0133-judith-gives-head.html DUSTIN’ OFF THE DEGREE – Self Supporting Ministries NEWS Kentucky’s legislature has passed two new anti-abortion bills http://wkms.org/post/general-assembly-approves-anti-abortion-bills-awaiting-signature-governor Elderly Brazilian woman has been praying to Elrond figurine http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2017/01/05/an-elderly-brazilian-woman-has-been-accidentally-praying-every-day-to-an-elf-from-lord-of-the-rings/ Cleveland Clinic department wrote an op-ed questioning vaccine safety http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2017/01/09/cleveland-clinic-doctor-roundly-criticized-after-writing-essay-questioning-vaccine-safety/ Trump asks anti-vax Kennedy to head committee on vaccine safety http://gizmo.do/Mu8N4D...2017-01-1257 min

Sci-Fi NomadsEpisode 0 – IntroDustin and Lauren introduce their new show, the Sci-Fi Nomads.2016-07-0300 min

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 136 – News for March 3, 2016* Behind the Scene Videos* Dustin’s Studio Tour* Dustin’s Editing Process* Match up to $100 on new patronage and paypal donations towards purchase of new audio interface so Dustin can set up a third microphone he already has.DUSTING OFF THE DEGREE - SatanTHIS DAY IN HISTORY - March 3* 1836 - Texas formally signed declaration of independance from Mexico* 1904 - Dr Seuss was born* 1915 – NACA, the predecessor of NASA, is founded* 1929 - Congress passes Jones Act* 1938 – Oil is discovered in Saudi ArabiaSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY* Oldest fossil nervous system found* US Considers approaches to fight Zika* Update on Vaginal SeedingPOLITICS AND RELIGION* State Go...2016-03-031h 12

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 136 – News for March 3, 2016* Behind the Scene Videos * Dustin’s Studio Tour * Dustin’s Editing Process * Match up to $100 on new patronage and paypal donations towards purchase of new audio interface so Dustin can set up a third microphone he already has. DUSTING OFF THE DEGREE – Satan THIS DAY IN HISTORY – March 3 * 1836 – Texas formally signed declaration of independance from Mexico * 1904 – Dr Seuss was born * 1915 – NACA, the predecessor of NASA, is founded * 1929 – Congress passes Jones Act * 1938 – Oil is discovered in Saudi Arabia SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY * Oldest fossil nervous system found * US C...2016-03-031h 12

Humanists Take on the WorldNational Day of ReasonOn May 7, 2015 the Treasure Valley Coalition of Reason hosted a National Day of Reason rally on the front steps of the Idaho State Capitol building in Boise, Idaho. About 40 people gathered in the middle of a Thursday in the rain. The speakers, in order of appearance were: Dustin Williams, Coordinator, TVCoR Colin Fenello, Boise State University Secular Student Alliance Rabbi Dan Fink, Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel Lauren Studley, Vice President, Idaho Atheists Susan Harrington, Treasure, Idaho Atheists Geoffrey Schroeder, Mountain Home City Counsel Member Dr. Richard Carrier, author, blogger, speaker Gary Mitchell, President, Idaho Atheists 2015-05-091h 13

Humanists Take on the WorldNational Day of ReasonOn May 7, 2015 the Treasure Valley Coalition of Reason hosted a National Day of Reason rally on the front steps of the Idaho State Capitol building in Boise, Idaho. About 40 people gathered in the middle of a Thursday in the rain.The speakers, in order of appearance were: Dustin Williams, Coordinator, TVCoR Colin Fenello, Boise State University Secular Student Alliance Rabbi Dan Fink, Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel Lauren Studley, Vice President, Idaho Atheists Susan Harrington, Treasure, Idaho Atheists Geoffrey Schroeder, Mountain Home City Counsel Member Dr. Richard Carrier, author, blogger, speaker Gary Mitchell, President, Idaho AtheistsSupport the show 2015-05-091h 13

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 48 – Talking Bollocks & Bellends with MarshINTRO* Dustin is now fully employed!* Dustin's also headed to Seattle for the weekend. Feel free to buy him a beer if you're in the area.FEEDBACKEmail us at contact@htotw.com or call us at (541) 203-0666.SUPPORTERS* New Gold Sponsor - GaryTHIS DAY IN HISTORY - March 27* 1905 - Fingerprint evidence is used to solve a British murder case* 1939 - March Madness is born* 1945 - Germans launch last of their V-2s* 1998 - FDA approves ViagraSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY* First ripples from the Big Bang found* Worm adapts to one strain of Bt corn* Darkness sharpens adult mice hearing* Painkiller made...2014-03-2734 min

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 48 – Talking Bollocks & Bellends with MarshINTRO * Dustin is now fully employed! * Dustin’s also headed to Seattle for the weekend. Feel free to buy him a beer if you’re in the area. FEEDBACK Email us at contact@htotw.com or call us at (541) 203-0666. SUPPORTERS * New Gold Sponsor – Gary THIS DAY IN HISTORY – March 27 * 1905 – Fingerprint evidence is used to solve a British murder case * 1939 – March Madness is born * 1945 – Germans launch last of their V-2s * 1998 – FDA approves Viagra SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY * First ripples fr...2014-03-271h 59

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 32 – Catching up on the News and MailINTRODUCTION Sorry for the recent delays Dustin’s unemployed EFF is saving podcasting Light the Night - National | Dustin The latest on GSOW and FBBFEEDBACK Susan Christie Jason Sean Joseph GarySUPPORTERS RayTHIS DAY IN HISTORY August 08 1945 - Truman signs United Nations Charter 1945 - Soviets declare war on Japan; invade Manchuria 1968 - Nixon and Agnew receive the Republican Party nomination 1973 - Vice President Agnew under attack 1974 - Nixon resignsSCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY NASA’s new twin study Happy Birthday Curiosity! A test tube burger Bezos find the Apollow 11 enginesPOLITICS/RELIGION The National Atheist Party changes its name Bangladeshi Islamist found guilty of war crim...2013-08-091h 00

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 32 – Catching up on the News and MailINTRODUCTION Sorry for the recent delays Dustin’s unemployed EFF is saving podcasting Light the Night – National | Dustin The latest on GSOW and FBB FEEDBACK Susan Christie Jason Sean Joseph Gary SUPPORTERS Ray THIS DAY IN HISTORY August 08 1945 – Truman signs United Nations Charter 1945 – Soviets declare war on Japan; invade Manchuria 1968 – Nixon and Agnew receive the Republican Party nomination 1973 – Vice President Agnew under attack 1974 – Nixon resigns SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY NASA’s new twin study Happy Birthday Curiosity! A test tube burger Bezos find the Apollow 11 engines POLITICS/RELIGION The National Atheist Party ch...2013-08-091h 00

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 6 – Recovering from Religion with Jerry DeWitt0:00:00 INTRODUCTION Dustin got a tattoo to commemorate the five year anniversary of his apostasy and talks about that very dark weekend leading up to his freedom. You can find Dustin talking about some of the sexual issues he ran into on Living After Faith 0:10:04 THIS DAY IN HISTORY July 19 1779 – The Penobscot Expedition 1799 – The discovery of the Rosetta Stone 1884 – Arthur declares the power quarantine immigrants. 0:17:04 NEWS Science The Boson Finding Nearly complete Australopithecus sediba found Giant South American reptiles Pluto’s newest moon Politics/Religion/Culture Gates and Ballmer’s support for Ref 74 The...2012-07-202h 01

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 3 – Local Community0:00:00 INTRODUCTIONThink of podcasts like software development. The alpha builds are out of the way, now we're moving into beta testing.We then geek out for a bit talking about how Skype for Linux has finally made it out of beta and jumped from version 2.2 beta to 4.0. Dustin then rambles on about his current KDE setup.0:04:15 THIS DAY IN HISTORY: June 21 1788 - US Constitution Ratified 1813 - The French are defeated in Spain 1892 - Mormon Soldier, Lot Smith killed by Navajos 1982 - Hinckley acquitted for insanity 1990 - Iran devastated by earthquake0:16:09 SCIENCE Curiosity has received some software upgrades. Voyager 1 is about to...2012-06-211h 07

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 2 – Featuring Teresa MacBainWe are very pleased to have Teresa MacBain as our guest! You can find more about her below. Sorry about the sound quality, we’re still learning and fine tuning things. You can now contact both of us at contact@htotw.com, Wesley at wesley@htotw.com, or Dustin at dustin@htotw.com. You can also leave us voice mail at (541) 203-0666 and we may even play your message on the show. This Day in History First Salem witch hanging Franklin flies a kite during a thunderstorm Alcoholics Anonymous founded 2LiveCrew arrested fo...2012-06-141h 10

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 2 – Featuring Teresa MacBainWe are very pleased to have Teresa MacBain as our guest! You can find more about her below.Sorry about the sound quality, we're still learning and fine tuning things.You can now contact both of us at contact@htotw.com, Wesley at wesley@htotw.com, or Dustin at dustin@htotw.com. You can also leave us voice mail at (541) 203-0666 and we may even play your message on the show.This Day in History First Salem witch hanging Franklin flies a kite during a thunderstorm Alcoholics Anonymous founded 2LiveCrew arrested for obscenitySamuel Pipim Wikipedia Adventists Today Spectrum 06/06/12 Spectrum 06/08/12 Other n...2012-06-141h 10

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 1 – The Pilot, featuring Roy ZimmermanWelcome to the first episode of the Atheist Nomads. Why we are starting this podcast. News, including: OTC HIV test, see also the manufacturer's BPAC briefing document. Religion or just bad singing causing outcry? Will Peter Blatty going to sue Hoyahs Will people stop the insanity? Wesley tells his story. Dustin tells his story. Dustin interviews Roy Zimmerman "Ted Haggard is Completely Heterosexual" by Roy Zimmerman (used with permission)Yes, this episode sucks, but hang in there and we'll get better.Support the show 2012-05-241h 05

Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 1 – The Pilot, featuring Roy ZimmermanWelcome to the first episode of the Atheist Nomads. Why we are starting this podcast. News, including: OTC HIV test, see also the manufacturer’s BPAC briefing document. Religion or just bad singing causing outcry? Will Peter Blatty going to sue Hoyahs Will people stop the insanity? Wesley tells his story. Dustin tells his story. Dustin interviews Roy Zimmerman “Ted Haggard is Completely Heterosexual” by Roy Zimmerman (used with permission) Yes, this episode sucks, but hang in there and we’ll get better. 2012-05-241h 05