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Friendly Atheist Podcast

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Hemant Mehta and Jessica Bluemke Greiff cover the latest news, politics, and pop culture with a focus on atheism and religion. This is the official podcast for FriendlyAtheist.com.

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

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Recent Guests

Marissa Franks Burt
Co-author of The Myth of Good Christian Parenting, novelist, editor, teacher, and co-host of the At Home with the Lectionary podcast.
Episode: 611 - Marissa Franks Burt, Co-Author of The Myth of Good Christian Parenting
Kate Shellnutt
Editorial director of News for Christianity Today
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Episode: 588 - The Southern Baptist Convention's Annual Meeting (with Kate Shellnutt)
Kristi Burke
Content creator and YouTuber who discusses deconstruction from faith and social issues.
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Episode: 577 - Interview with YouTuber Kristi Burke
Katherine Stewart
Author of "Money, Lies, and God Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy"
Episode: 572 - Interview with Katherine Stewart, author of "Money, Lies, and God"
April Ajoy
Author of 'Star-Spangled Jesus', content creator.
Episode: Ep. 553 - Interview with April Ajoy, author of Star-Spangled Jesus
Niki Hemmer
Co-host of the podcast This Day in Esoteric Political History.
This Day in Esoteric Political History
Episode: BONUS - Drs. Kellie Carter Jackson and Niki Hemmer
Kellie Carter Jackson
Author and historian with a focus on Black resistance.
Author of 'We Refuse, A Forceful History of Black Resistance'
Episode: BONUS - Drs. Kellie Carter Jackson and Niki Hemmer
Janie Haddad Tompkins
Actress and podcaster, co-host of the Stay F. Tompkins Podcast
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Episode: Ep. 538 - An Interview with Actress Janie Haddad Tompkins
Bob Smietana
Reporter at Religion News Service
Religion News Service
Episode: Ep. 536 - Reporter Bob Smietana and the Southern Baptist Convention

Hosts

Hemant Mehta
Co-host and commentator, providing insights on religious topics and current events with analytical depth and humor.
Jessica Bluemke Greiff
Co-host, blending humor and emotional depth into discussions, guiding conversations through a relatable and engaging lens.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 2.3k ratings
  • My weekly reminder of why I’m an atheist

    Long, long term listener from Australia. Love the discussion and dissection of the grifters and lunatics which constitute organised religion in this crazy world. It’s outrageous to me that in 2025 this is still a thing and just seems to be getting worse. Keep up the great work H and J. Love you both!

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    DKG!!
    Australiaa month ago
  • Buncha Cry Babies

    Their whining tone is exhausting. They just come off as miserable people. It would be so much more interesting if they got into historical evidence supporting their feelings/views towards God and religion. Might actually learn something then.

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    TheLizardPeople
    United Statesa month ago
  • It's difficult for me to state just how much I enjoy this show, it is the only podcast that I listen to "religiously" and can't wait for new episodes every week. Hemant and Jess, keep doing what you're doing, it's inspirational and crucial for people to hear everything you guys have to say. Jess doesn't always make me feel great about being a middle-aged white dude in America, but I get it... Love you guys!

    Audible
    5
    JW
    United Statesa month ago
  • I need a txt ringtone of Hemant saying "DOT DOT DOT". Keep up the great work of making Jessica ROFLing.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    LordVicodin
    2 months ago
  • I always listen to this podcast as soon as it pops up in my feed. Its not anti-religion, but rather anti- hypocritical assholes behaving badly. I find it extremely interesting and engaging. They stay current about things happening each week and give good updates on stories.Jessica... uffda. I have a lot of mixed feelings. She definitely takes a bit of getting used to. However, she is a good sounding board for Hement and makes the show much more entertaining. If only she would stop blowing air ou... more

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    Lindsey
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the informative content and the engaging dynamics between the hosts, often noting the combination of humor and seriousness in tackling difficult subjects.
The podcast is often praised for its thorough research and insightful commentary, making it a favorite source of news related to religion and politics.
Some find the emotional responses of the co-hosts endearing, while others suggest that moments of levity could occasionally interrupt the flow of information.

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577 - Interview with YouTuber Kristi Burke
Q: Can you talk about a recent event you had to deal with, where you decided to challenge your own congresswoman about stuff?
I attended a town hall to ask my congresswoman about Medicaid cuts, where I confronted her about the inaccuracies in her statements.
577 - Interview with YouTuber Kristi Burke
Q: How did you go from being super anti-abortion to not, because that seems much harder for me?
It was difficult to change my views on abortion, but I realized that bodily autonomy was really important over time.
577 - Interview with YouTuber Kristi Burke
Q: Tell us your YouTube channel, and then I would love to know how you even got into doing YouTube and how you began talking about any of this stuff.
My YouTube channel is Jezebel Vibes. I started on TikTok first to discuss my deconstruction journey, and it blew up from there.
572 - Interview with Katherine Stewart, author of "Money, Lies, and God"
Q: How important is Jesus to current forms of Christianity that align with Christian nationalism?
Politics often leads the religion among these groups as they adapt their faith to support their political agendas.
572 - Interview with Katherine Stewart, author of "Money, Lies, and God"
Q: What is the role of conservative Catholics in the Christian nationalist movement?
They contribute significantly to the movement with substantial financial and ideological support, often amplifying the message.

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