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The Atheist Experience

The Atheist Community of Austin
Atheism
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God
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Cosmological Argument
Free Will
Existence Of God
Islamic Hadiths
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Abrahamic Religions

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, Justin and Jon the Skeptic explore the shrinking "God of the Gaps" and the carnages of evolution! They challenge faith-based morality and the logical hurdles of deism in an eternal universe.

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Recent Guests

Lucy Spina
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Episode: The Atheist Experience 29.49 with Forrest Valkai and Jim Barrows
Godless Engineer
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
Seth Andrews
Former evangelical, podcaster, and prominent atheist advocate
Host of the Thinking Atheist Podcast
Episode: The Atheist Experience 28.33 with The Cross Examiner and Seth Andrews
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 of the show with long-running involvement in ACA history; known for rigorous debate and clear logic.
Jim Barrows
Co-host and experienced debater; often engages in moral and biblical discussions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 4.5k ratings
  • S. R.

    SR, man. He talks like he grew up in the 70s, man.

    So cool, man ! Man, you gotta say man more often, man. It’s not annoying or anything, man

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    Will Stop
    United States2 months ago
  • Too many Ads

    The content is great but it’s ruined by constant ad placement every few minutes while someone is talking mid-sentence.

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    theicide
    United States3 months ago
  • 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 States4 months ago
  • 👎🏼

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

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    1
    Bajdkw
    United States6 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 Kingdom7 months ago

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Thoughtfully challenging and data-driven, though some find ad breaks disruptive.
Hosts' patience and rigor are appreciated by listeners seeking rigorous logic.
Long-running show with varied guests; some episodes feel dated to newer audiences.
Engaging debates that sharpen critical thinking and expose weak arguments.

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The Atheist Experience 30.09 with Secular Rarity and Godless Engineer
Q: What is your stance on the contingency of necessary facts in relation to God?
The caller presents a structured modal-logic argument for a necessary God, but the hosts repeatedly push for clarifying premises and evaluate whether the argument truly proves a theistic being rather than a philosophical abstraction like a fairy or a deistic principle.
The Atheist Experience 30.08 with Justin and Jon the Skeptick (@TruthWanted)
Q: I think DNA is a code and a sign of a lot of intelligence is the formation of a code. I don't know of any codes that arise without an intelligence source?
That's where I'm at right now, I do think there's a creator, not the biblical notion but perhaps a designer.
The Atheist Experience 30.06 with Justin and Godless Engineer
Q: What triggered your questions about faith?
Justin notes that the core beliefs of one's faith create a structure for identity, and once that structure is questioned, it can lead to significant deconstruction and re-evaluation of beliefs.
The Atheist Experience 30.01 with Jimmy Jr. and Jim Barrows
Q: What is the moral basis for atheists?
Morality for atheists is shaped by societal standards and shared human experiences.
The Atheist Experience 30.01 with Jimmy Jr. and Jim Barrows
Q: What do you think about the claim that theists have an objective moral lawgiver?
The claim is subjective because it's based on faith, which cannot be proven.

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What is The Atheist Experience about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A lively, debate-driven show that centers on philosophy, cosmology, religion, and skepticism, often through interactive call-ins. Regulars challenge callers on proofs for God, morality, and the nature of belief, while guests push back with deism, science, and ethical discussions. The format blends rigorous argument with approachable explanations, community updates, and practical guidance for discussing beliefs with others. It's likely to appeal to listeners who value critical thinking, public policy context around religion, and a no-nonsense conversational style. A standout aspect is the sustained focus on logical argumentation across a wide range of religious and metaphysical topics, frequently featuring a rotating cast of seasoned hosts a... more

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