Filter It Through a Brain Cell

Kathy Gibbens

Critical Thinking

Cognitive Biases

Media Bias

Cognitive Bias

Education

Logical Fallacies

Social Media

Conspiracy Theories

Dunning-Kruger Effect

Confirmation Bias

Homeschooling

Christianity

Recency Effect

Artificial Intelligence

Apologetics

Belief Bias

Authority Bias

Mental Health

Negativity Bias

Nutpicking Fallacy

Can you recognize bad thinking, manipulative advertising and tricky arguments when you see them? How about your kids - how will they know whether the memes they're seeing on social media are really true? Critical thinking is the most important skill you can have when you’re living in a world that seems to have lost its mind. Everyone out there is trying to tell you WHAT to think, I want to teach y... more

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	365	Founded	4 years ago
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Episode: 325. Can you name the fallacy and the bias in this real-life example?

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Episode: 262. Critical Thinking Led Me to Christ with High School Teacher Will Reusch

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Episode: 251. Critical Thinking Applied: How to Think About Race and CRT with Monique Duson

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Cathy Gibbons

Host of Filter It Through a Brain Cell Podcast, homeschooling advocate and educator who introduces topics and guides discussions.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 482 ratings

Episode 262 Examples of fallacious logic
This episode shows how belief gets in the way of thinking straight.
Listen carefully: identify how pseudo logic leads interviewee to coming to false conclusions.
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ming de merciless
United Statesa month ago
Lainey Welch
This is so helpful for CC. I am understanding fallacies sooooooo much easier than before. Thank you so very much. 😘
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Colorado08
United States3 months ago
sooooo good
Makes me smart. Why not listen to this? Amazingly helpful for CC and the fallacy detective book.
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sambucha_
United States5 months ago
Hi there love the podcast
Hi 👋, my name is Benjamin, I live in South Africa 🇿🇦 and I do the CC curriculum. I love this podcast and I just finished Challenge A, and your podcast has really helped me understand the importance of learning logic and fallacies. Thank you so much
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wallomino
South Africa5 months ago
Teaching at Co-op
This podcast has been extremely helpful as I teach a group of 12 and older critical thinking and logic at a homeschool co-op. Her material is easy to follow, concise and well organized.
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caffeine65
United States7 months ago

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Many say it helps teens and parents spot fallacies in real life conversations.

Fans appreciate the faith-integrated, calm, and encouraging teaching style.

Listeners praise the show for making logic accessible and practical for families.

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365. How to Change Your Brain with Dr. W. Lee Warren

Q: What do you mean by self-brain surgery, and can teens really do brain surgery on themselves?

Self-brain surgery means recognizing that thoughts shape brain structure; teens may be more capable of this change due to developmental plasticity, and with guided strategies they can train their brains toward healthier patterns.

365. How to Change Your Brain with Dr. W. Lee Warren

Q: Can you tell us some interesting or little known facts about the brain?

The brain houses an enormous network of connections, far more than stars in the universe, and even explains how thoughts can structurally alter the brain in real time, supporting the idea that mindset can shape biology.

340. The Affect Heuristic | Critical Thinking for Middle & High School

Q: Have you ever found your brain experiencing the affect heuristic bias? And if so, when?

Maybe experienced a strong liking or disliking towards something before thoroughly evaluating it.

333. How do I start teaching critical thinking to my kids?

Q: What would you recommend as far as how or when to start teaching my kids?

Learn critical thinking yourself first, as it will spill out into everyday moments when discussing arguments and bad logic with your kids.

310. The Identifiable Victim Effect Bias

Q: Have you ever found your brain experiencing the identifiable victim bias or have you ever seen it happening?

Cathy invites listeners to reflect on their experiences with this bias and encourages them to consider their responses to individual versus group needs.

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The show centers on teaching critical thinking and media literacy to teens and families, with a strong homeschooling angle. Each episode breaks down logical fallacies, cognitive biases, and manipulative messaging used by influencers, advertisers, and institutions, offering practical questions and discussion prompts. A recurring emphasis on Christian values and practical, evidence-based thinking makes it a useful resource for homeschooling households seeking to empower teens to reason clearly while navigating a noisy information landscape. Notable strengths include bite-sized, easy-to-digest episodes, an educator-friendly approach, and explicit ties to real-world classroom and family discussions.

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