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Beat Magazine calls Shelley's voice an "enchanting, knowing croon...with brilliant pop melodies."  Raised in a traditional Jewish culture, Shelley Segal ultimately found herself an atheist with a new zest for life and a message of encouragement for others to do the same.  Her music can often be heard at freethought conventions, and her new album, "Strange Feeling" just released.


Shelley Segal joins Seth Andrews for some conversation.  And...she's bringing her guitar.  

Shelley Segal's website:  http://www.shelleysegal.com

Patreon supporters can watch the video version of this broadcast.  Thanks for your support.  http://www.patreon.com/sethandrews

 

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Today's show is, simply, a reading of the biblical story of Abraham and Isaac.  However, author Ed Suominen has fleshed out the story in alarming detail...and he has added a bizarre twist to the tale.

How do most people feel about Abraham's deed (or "almost deed")?  His faith?  His character?  And after they hear this version of the Old Testament account, will they feel any differently?

No calls.  No headlines.  Nothing but the text, the storyteller, and a fresh journey into one of the Bible's most popular books.

Ed Suominen's blog:  http://blog.edsuom.com

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They're often known as PKs.  Preacher's kids.  Children of clergy who often grow up either embracing or condemning the often strict church cultures imposed upon them.  They've seen the "ministry" from behind closed doors, and their stories are enlightening.

In this broadcast, we explore the life of a Preacher's Kid.

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This is a fun one.  Seth Andrews explores some religions borne or (or influenced by) iconic films.  In this episode, he interviews a representative of The Temple of the Jedi Order (Star Wars), and a Dudeist Priest from The Church of the Latter Day Dude (The Big Lebowski).


These are likely not the churches you'd see on a neighborhood street corner, but they're out there, and we're going to take this opportunity to find out more.  

 

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In last week's episode, Seth Andrews mentioned that his laptop was stolen from a parked car.  This scenario sparked an intense debate about criminals, victims, responsibility, society, poverty and privilege.  The opportunity was too good to pass up, so we're continuing the discussion on this broadcast.


Featuring Dr. Jerry Coyne, and Dr. Bo Bennett, plus your calls and emails.  

 

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Change.  It's the universal constant.  Seth Andrews spends a candid evening speaking about the unexpected, difficult, scary and often exhilarating idea of change, and some interesting changes in his own life.


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Seth's original show topic fell through this week.  So, this podcast ISN'T the show he'd planned, but it will be an enjoyable potpourri of emails, calls, topics and ideas.  Sometimes, the unplanned parties are the best ones.  Come join us.  

David Thorne "The Permission Slip":  http://27bslash6.com/easter.html

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Two special guests share their perspective on tonight's show:


Todd Stiefel is a graduate of Duke University and spent 12 years as a key player at Stiefel Laboratories.  Now a full-time activist, Todd is one of the driving forces behind the Openly Secular site and campaign.  He also involves himself with secular humanist causes and charity work.


John Davidson has spent much of the last half-century as a popular television personality, hosting television shows like "That's Incredible," "Hollywood Squares," "The Tonight Show" and more.  Recently, John lent his voice and face to the Openly Secular cause, and he has been kind enough to speak with Seth about his (non) religious views on the broadcast.


Openly Secular website:  http://www.openlysecular.org

John Davidson's video:  https://youtu.be/Y_MlSaTTy14

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This one's just for fun.  Our listeners submit links to the weirdest, wildest and wackiest websites they've encountered.  They can be religious sites, non-religious sites, whatever.

Your humble host will browse the content and read from these online gems for your listening pleasure.

Submit your weird website to: [email protected]

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Are you an atheist (or perhaps an adherent to a religion apart from that of your parents, siblings, children or distant relatives), and your loved ones are terrified that you're sliding the slipper slope toward damnation?

This podcast is about the fears of the faithful, the damage done by religious concepts of Hell and torment, and the liberation that comes in living without fear.

Neil Carter's blog, "You're (Not) Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone?"  http://www.patheos.com/blogs/godlessindixie/2015/04/27/youre-not-gonna-miss-me-when-im-gone

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