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The Atheist Experience

The Atheist Community of Austin
Atheism
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The Atheist Experience is a weekly show in Austin, Texas geared at a non-atheist and atheist audience. The Atheist Experience is produced by the Atheist Community of Austin.The Atheist Community of Austin is organized as a nonprofit educational corporation to develop and support the atheist community, to provide opportunities for socializing and friendship, to promote secular viewpoints, to encour... more

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In today’s episode of The Atheist Experience, hosts Forrest Valkai and Jim Barrows tackle the dangerous rise of Christian nationalism and its alignment with fascism, explore the limits of biblical morality, and examine the overwhelming evidence for e... more

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Lucy Spina
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Episode: The Atheist Experience 29.49 with Forrest Valkai and Jim Barrows
Seth Andrews
Public speaker and author, transitioning from Christian media to atheism.
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Episode: The Atheist Experience 29.25 with Jmike and Seth Andrews @TheThinkingAtheist (With Special Guest Godless Engineer)
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Atheist content creator and debater.
Episode: The Atheist Experience 29.25 with Jmike and Seth Andrews @TheThinkingAtheist (With Special Guest Godless Engineer)
Dave Farina
A famous YouTuber known for educational content and debunking pseudoscience
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Episode: The Atheist Experience 29.20 with The Cross Examiner and Dave Farina @ProfessorDaveExplains
Shelley Segal
Singer-songwriter known for her music exploring atheism and personal identity.
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Episode: The Atheist Experience 28.20 with JMike, Jim Barrows and Shelley Segal
The Cross Examiner
Episode: The Atheist Experience 28.18 with Jim Barrows and The Cross-Examiner

Hosts

Justin
Host and co-host known for engaging discussions on atheism and morality, often emphasizing critical thinking.
Godless Engineer
Co-host and science communicator, known for lively debates and critical engagement with callers.
Forrest Valkai
Co-host and thoughtful commentator on complex religious themes, engaging with diverse perspectives.
Jmike
Co-host noted for critical challenge of theological concepts, fostering rich dialogue with callers.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 4.5k ratings
  • Too many commercials lately

    I’ve listened to Axp since MD days. I enjoyed his bombastic nature but I also enjoy the more caring and friendly turn the podcast took when he left. I used to listen while going to sleep at night but lately with ads disrupting the flow every few minutes it is not enjoyable to listen to whether awake or going to sleep.

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    another admirer
    United States2 months ago
  • 👎🏼

    Every 5 minutes it’s some obnoxious commercial for online gambling in Texas….

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    Bajdkw
    United States4 months ago
  • Atheist Brit

    Just listened to latest episode over here in Britain. So far had two callers who appear to be old guys who are stoned out of their heads and so believe in a god. You hosts have my undying respect for having soooo much patients.

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    atheist brit
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Stop wasting time

    Long time listener here. I’m the last couple years the hosts have been giving trolls and even well meaning callers wayyyyy too much time on the line. Drop them. Not only that, then they spend literally 10 minutes explaining why the caller was a waste of time. Come on guys! Move on! Next call.

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    4
    Mojorisin
    United States5 months ago
  • The over-abundance of ads and their thoughtless placement makes this podcast unlistenable on this platform.

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    4
    Salvavida
    United States7 months ago

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There are mixed feelings about the increasing commercial interruptions, which some argue disrupt the flow of engaging discussions.
Listeners appreciate the critical and humorous approach the hosts take toward complex topics related to atheism and religion.
Some listeners express disappointment over the shift in focus from previous years, noting a perceived decline in the quality of conversation.
The community-oriented and supportive nature of the discussions fosters a strong sense of interest in social issues among the listeners.
Reviewers commend the hosts for their intelligence and ability to question callers while maintaining an engaging dialogue.

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The Atheist Experience 29.51 Top 5 Calls Of 2025
Q: If God told you to make baby burger patties, would it be good to do it?
I would say no, but it would be good to obey God.
The Atheist Experience 29.51 Top 5 Calls Of 2025
Q: Do you believe that a woman should be stoned if in fact she was not found to be a virgin?
No, but if a law commanded it, it would be right to obey God.
The Atheist Experience 29.49 with Forrest Valkai and Jim Barrows
Q: What God do you believe in and why?
I got to say, being an Atheist, the God thing really appeals to me.
The Atheist Experience 29.46 with The Cross Examiner and Jmike
Q: So you and I were talking pre-show, and you were talking about your interest in this concept of moral facts in relationship to God or the absence of God.
I just thought it's really striking that the only thing preventing some people from doing horrible things is because they believe in God and that creates a lack of understanding of moral facts being tied to a deity.
The Atheist Experience 29.44 with Forrest Valkai and Godless Engineer
Q: Is it possible that there was rather than saying this was a part of the end times thing, it would be more appropriate to just say some Christians who believed in Christianity did what they thought the end times would look like?
It is quite possible that what occurred was driven by human decisions, but I believe it aligns with divine prophecy.

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The content focuses on engaging, thought-provoking discussions around atheism, religion, and morality, often featuring lively debates between hosts and callers with diverse beliefs. The episodes critically explore the implications of religious narratives on society, touching on contemporary issues such as Christian nationalism, gender identity, and moral philosophy. Unique to this series is its interactive format, allowing listeners to directly engage in conversations about their beliefs and experiences, while the hosts apply skepticism and humor to unpack various theological concepts. A recurring theme is the push for rational discourse, promoting secular viewpoints while challenging the dominance of religious ideologies in contemporary li... more

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