The Canadian Atheist

Episode 214

This week, Micheal is joined by Steve Ghikadis. Steve is friend, a fellow podcast host and an author!

He joins us to talk about his upcoming book, Humanism from the Heart : Building Bridges Beyond Belief. We discuss what it was like for him writing the book. The challenges he faced, the audience he hopes to reach and how the book went from various musings of a Humanist to a full blown book….and I’m sure a serious best seller!

Please be sure to check out the links below to pre-order the book and to reach out to Steve directly and chat with a super cool humanist and friend.

Steve will also be at West Hill United Church with Greta Vosper (wonderful human) on April 27th.

https://www.westhill.net/

Much fun was had, enjoy!

Email – [email protected]

Link to pre-order the book. https://a.co/d/9EjUbaa

Episode 213

This week, Dean & Micheal are joined by Drew Bekius. Drew is a former evangelical pastor. He is an author, public speaker and humanist organizer in the Twin Cities!

Drew joins us to chat about his past…raised in a Christian home…started preaching at a very young age and…..well, listen to to Drew tell his story.

Be sure to check out the link below that says, “Hi…” It’ll take you right to his website where you can get more info on Drew, get his books and find out how you can get involved in what he’s doing to build up the secular movement.

Much fun was had, enjoy!

Episode 212

This week Dean and Micheal are joined to two special guests….two experts….Dr. Kipp Davis & Dr. Josh Bowen. The reality is, these two scholars have forgotten more about the ancient near East than most of us will or could ever understand. Despite the awe we are in over their knowledge…you couldn’t ask for two nicer, approachable men.

They join us to discuss a few very important topics. First, the importance of the work they do. The need and availability of accessible teachers and experts to instruct people who want to learn…A new book being worked on (which you get a preview of….) and last…but certainly not least, the importance of supporting people in our community.

Dr. Kipp Davis needs our help, folks. Please click on the link below & do what you can to help. We all know things are tough….we wouldn’t ask anyone to stretch themselves too thin….but we also know the strength of our community. The ability to come together. So please, do what you can.

Josh & Kipp help us pump out another “banger” episode, much fun was had.

Enjoy!

https://www.digitalhammurabi.com/language-classes?fbclid=IwY2xjawIaPFdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHfbbMnWjpV2Mwse3sAT5rcXGekHBu7HmGufhYhJLjNKeEibRUKn-PwRfEQ_aem_Za9V5mn7a-8qAnriGr9VvA

Episode 210

Today, while Dean is recovering from he plague he caught while on his cruise….We are joined by none other than Skylar Fiction. Skylar comes back for only his second appearance (a true travesty). We discuss politics, religion and lots more.

Be sure to check out the links below for all things Skylar including how you can help him in his endeavour to makes the lives better of special needs students.

SO much fun was had.

Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/@SkylarFiction/featured

Episode 209

Happy New Year!

Joining us today is Eric from The Planet Peterson YouTube channel. Eric is a science communicator and teacher. We discuss lots of stuff including his youth, why YouTube…his guests and debates and a lot more.

Please be sure to check out the links below, where you can get his book and subscribe to his YouTube channel for tonnes of content.

Much fun was had.

https://store.bookbaby.com/book/rational-answers-to-stupid-questions

https://www.youtube.com/@planetpeterson2824

Episode 208

This week…the finale to our 2024 shows could NOT have better guests than our dear friends, Dr. Joshua Bowen & the incomparable Megan Lewis. Together they are Digital Hammurabi and SO much more. Today they join us to discuss what can best be labelled…..crap. Allow us to explain…..actually….no. Listen & allow Josh & Megan to do that….they’ll do a far better job than we could hope to.

Be sure to check out the links below for all things Josh & Megan related. Also find the link to hear the BS first hand…..So you don’t need to “trust” the experts.

We thank them for continually being such a big part of The CA!

SO much fun was had…see you in 2025!

Josh & Megan’s website https://www.digitalhammurabi.com/

Josh & Megan on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalHammurabi

Etsy site for super cool gift ideas https://www.etsy.com/shop/Cuneiformations

Link to our Courses: https://www.digitalhammurabi.com/language-classes

Learn to Read Ancient Sumerian, Volume 1: https://tinyurl.com/zp2mmnav

Learn to Read Ancient Sumerian, Volume 2: https://tinyurl.com/yk6ewfaz

Sumerian Literature in Translation: https://etcsl.orinst.ox.ac.uk/

Cuneiform Digital Library Initiative (CDLI): https://cdli.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/

Billy Carson Interview on Danny Jones Podcast: https://youtu.be/YXi1QvroucQ?si=WbjUDKTinz5_WxId

Episode 207

This week, Micheal & Dean welcome BACK Stacie & her mom, Dee for round 2! Last time was just too good to stand as a one off appearance…we needed to do it again. We happily decided to do a news episode. We haven’t done news in far, far too long.

We discuss everything from Lance Walnut to the peachy Joel Webbon & end off with the “facts” around eternity with the……one and only Kat Kerr.

Please be sure to check out Stacie & her mom, Dee on Youtube as well as their other social media links. They have some great shows with spectacular guests.

Also be sure to check out the link we mentioned about Dr. Josh Bowen & Dr. Kipp Davis chatting with the “Book of the Year” winner…..

SO much fun was had, enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/@thestaciesmompodcast

https://www.facebook.com/stacie.marie.3701

https://www.facebook.com/deneen.murphycook

Episode 206

This week, Micheal & Dean are joined by Yvette d’Entremont, also known as SciBabe. We chat about her early career & how she went from theatre major to forensics! Launching SciBabe in 2014 & her clashes and tangles with purveyors of pseudoscience.

Please be sure to check out the links below! There is SO much content to take in & not only will you learn a tonne…but you’ll laugh as you do! Also, as a full time B.S. debunker, Yvette could always use your help…a link to her Patreon will also be included.

SO much fun was had…..enjoy!

***NOTE*** Dean is okay……technical issues.

https://scibabe.com/

https://www.facebook.com/scibabe

https://www.patreon.com/scibabe?utm_source=search

Episode 205

This week, Micheal & Dean are joined by the amazing Kate Cohen. We met Kate at BAHACON & right away, we KNEW we had to talk to her more! Kate shares stories from her book, We of Little Faith. I’m still reading it & it’s great! She shares thoughts on her Washington Post column she regularly writes, politics family life and a lot more.

Be sure to check out the link below to get all Kate’s books and access to a number of her WAPO columns.

There is SO much more to talk about that round 2 will be a certainty. Much fun was had, enjoy!

https://katecohen.net/

Episode 204

This week, Micheal & Dean are joined by Melanie Trecek-King. Melanie is a science communicator, teaches critical thinking & information literacy. We have an amazing time discussing her journey from fundamentalist to scientist. She discusses how to think & evaluate….truly a wonderful discussion.

PLEASE be sure to check out the links below for all of Melanie’s social media including her website & YouTube.

Much fun was had & we are having a round 2…so don’t you worry….more Melanie is coming!

Enjoy!

*NOTE* There is some kind of glitch in the matrix…..if you click on “Home” below, it will link you to Melanie’s website….that’s some funky voodoo stuff we’ll have to check into. Normally, linking a site is easier….sigh.

https://www.youtube.com/@ThinkingPowers

https://www.facebook.com/ThinkingPowers