
Talk Heathen is a weekly call-in television show in Austin, Texas geared toward long-form and on-going dialogue with theists & atheists about religion, theism, & secularism. Call 1-512-991-9242 every Sunday from 1-2pm CDT. Talk Heathen is produced by the Atheist Community of Austin.The Atheist Community of Austin is organized as a nonprofit educational corporation to develop & support the atheist ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 437 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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In today’s episode of Talk Heathen, Jamie the Blind Limey and Doctor Ben are joined by guest host Kelly Laughlin to navigate the intersection of medical ethics and ancient rituals! From the hilarity of Chick Tracts to the sobering reality of public h... more
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In today’s episode of Talk Heathen, Doctor Ben and the incredible Robotgoat dismantle the top ten worst scientific lies pushed by religion! From faith healing fantasies to the biological absurdity of ribs and sperm, the hosts explore why critical thi... more
In today’s episode of Talk Heathen, Christy Powell and guest host Sarah from Leaving Faith explore the dizzying flexibility of biblical interpretation and the biological "bad design" of the human body! Joined by Dr. Ben, the hosts tackle why reading ... more
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Long-form call-in discussions centered on religion, atheism, and secularism, with a strong emphasis on critical thinking and respectful dialogue. Episodes frequently feature personal deconversion stories, debates about biblical interpretation, science and faith, and social issues that intersect with belief systems (education, LGBTQ+ rights, mental health, and media representations of religion). A recurring strength is the community-driven format: call-ins, guest perspectives from skeptics and former believers, and active audience participation in shaping topics, fundraising, and related events. The show is likely to attract listeners who enjoy thoughtful skepticism, practical philosophy, and civil discourse across religious lines, often see... more
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Recent guests on Talk Heathen include:
1. Drew K
2. Deconstruction Deacon
3. Kat Dimmu
4. Atheist Steve
5. Richard Firth
6. Bruce Heaham
7. Jamie the Blind Limey
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