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WHAT IS TRUTH WANTED? đŸ€”Truth Wanted is a show about getting to the bottom of beliefs, whether it’s karma or Christ, Bigfoot or crystals. Truth Wanted would like to know how you know it’s true.Hosted by ObjectivelyDan, Truth Wanted takes calls from the community (that means YOU!) and features new guests every week, emphasizing thorough conversations over name-calling and scoffing (most of the time... more

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In today's episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan, Kelley Laughlin, and Secular Rarity tackle prophetic dreams, cosmic consciousness claims, and the ethics of placenta consumption!

Jacob in ID shares his past experiences with seemingly prophetic dr... more

In today's episode of Truth Wanted, Kelley Laughlin, Felicia, and Stephen Harder examine crystal healing claims, religious evidence, and the vulnerability that drives belief in unproven remedies.

Bob-NY insists that Josephus and Tacitus prove Christ... more

In today's episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan, Richard Gilliver, and Kelley Laughlin examine miracles, dreams, and the psychology behind seemingly supernatural experiences.

Jacob in ID calls to express his gratitude for the show, explaining how... more

In today's episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan, The Beard of Empathy, and Sofia Spina explore deconstruction journeys, recycled god arguments, and the psychology behind psychic belief.

Kelly in OR, a veteran and retiree, shares how finding the t... more

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Recent Guests

Richard Gilliver
Guest on the show, discussed beliefs and education in religion/philosophy
Independent researcher / prior truth wanted guest
Episode: Truth Wanted 9.31 with ObjectivelyDan and Richard Gilliver
Beard of Empathy
Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health, therapist
The Beard of Empathy
Episode: Truth Wanted 9.30 with ObjectivelyDan and The Beard of Empathy
Rion Cultastic
Content creator who discusses leaving Jehovah's Witnesses and sharing experiences online
Independent creator / YouTube channel A Goddess / Twitter AnatYahoo
Episode: Truth Wanted 9.29 with Kelley Laughlin and Rion Cultastic
Be Easy
TikTok creator who discusses religion critically
TikTok Creator
Episode: Truth Wanted 9.27 with ObjectivelyDan and B-Easy
Born Again Atheist
Former Born Again Christian who now identifies as atheist; creator of the Coven community
TikTok creator / Coven community
Episode: Truth Wanted 09.26 with ObjectivelyDan and Born Again Atheist
Bored Agnostic
Live TikTok streamer who discusses beliefs and why people believe what they believe
TikTok creator; Leaving the Fold (YouTube/Instagram)
Episode: Truth Wanted 09.24 with ObjectivelyDan and Bored Agnostic
Steve Ghikadis
Officiant, author of Humanism from the Heart, Building Bridges Beyond Belief
Recovering from Religion; Humanist Canada (via discussion)
Episode: Truth Wanted 09.23 with Kelley Laughlin and Steve Ghikadis
Mama Bash
Guest sharing deconstruction journey and TikTok presence
Deconstruction Lives on TikTok
Episode: Truth Wanted 09.22 with Thinker, Mama Bash and Pynk Beard
Pynk Beard
Singer, songwriter, producer, deconstruction space participant
TikTok presence as Bash; musician
Episode: Truth Wanted 09.22 with Thinker, Mama Bash and Pynk Beard

Hosts

Objectively Dan
Host of Truth Wanted; focuses on exploring beliefs with open, respectful dialogue.
Kelley Laughlin
Co-host / guest host on several episodes; helps steer conversations and manage audience Q&A.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 327 ratings
  • Ads are too frequent

    I love the content of the show but I’m so annoyed by the constant ad placement every few minutes while someone is talking mid-sentence made me delete to podcast.

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    1
    theicide
    United States8 months ago
  • JL Warren

    Loved the show. Never have listened, but I’ll be a following now. JL is brilliant. Dan, a talented host. Real conversation, without the stereotypical atheist anger. Well done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jeffinleander
    United Statesa year ago
  • The name couldn’t be further from the truth

    While they claim to seek the truth they only want to bolster the “truth” as they see it. As a long time atheist it shames me that these are the kind of people that represent me online.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    That_guy_24
    United States2 years ago
  • Like Dan, Right?

    Like Dan, right like I listen to you right? Like when I listen right I hear you say like and right, right? Like it’s not like distracting at all, right?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Will Stop
    United States3 years ago
  • Dan, stop saying, “like”

    Like, Dan, like stop saying like. Like you like constantly like to like say, like like I can’t stand like listening to like anymore. Like, ok?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Will Stop
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the respectful, thoughtful interview style and focus on how people form beliefs.
Calls and guest diversity keep discussions engaging and practical.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Truth Wanted 9.28 with ObjectivelyDan and Volcy
Q: What is your view on calling nature 'God,' and how do you address concerns that this labeling carries baggage or misleads people about metaphysical claims?
Volcy argues that calling nature God is a semantic and value-based choice that can reflect reverence for the natural world without implying a supernatural intervention, while acknowledging the debates about labels and the potential for misconceptions about what counts as true metaphysical facts.
Truth Wanted 9.28 with ObjectivelyDan and Volcy
Q: Can you explain why you began questioning the literal interpretation of Bible stories and what led you to deconstruct your faith?
Volcy describes growing up in a strongly Christian environment, encountering evidence-based therapy and philosophy courses in college, reading books like Case for Christ and its rebuttals, and ultimately realizing there was no solid evidence for religious beliefs, which prompted him to pursue a more evidence-based, agnostic-leaning spirituality.
Truth Wanted 9.27 with ObjectivelyDan and B-Easy
Q: What convinced Be Easy to leave Christianity and embrace atheism or mythicism?
Be Easy explains a process of deconstruction—doubting dogma, examining historical evidence, and recognizing the role of authority figures and social dynamics in religion—leading to a position that certain religious claims lack sufficient evidence.
Truth Wanted 9.27 with ObjectivelyDan and B-Easy
Q: Papo presents a contingency argument for God and asks what counts as a dependent being.
The host and Be Easy challenge the premise, argue that even if dependent beings exist, demonstrating a necessary being requires more than a single dependent entity; definitions and logical structure are scrutinized, and the conversation moves toward clarifying terms and next steps for evaluating the claim.
Truth Wanted 9.25 with ObjectivelyDan and Nintendrew
Q: Is taking risk inherently virtuous, and should it be rewarded so dominantly that it creates trillionaires?
Risk in pursuit of innovation can create immense benefits but also moral hazards. The conversation contrasts individual risk-taking with systemic incentives, arguing that societal design should encourage beneficial innovation without entrenching power in a single person or a small group.

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Truth Wanted centers on rigorous examination of beliefs through thoughtful, often call-in conversations. Episodes frequently explore miracles, epistemology, spirituality, and the psychology of belief, while hosting guests and regulars who advocate careful, evidence-based discourse. The show tends to balance personal narratives with skeptical analysis, inviting perspectives from deconstruction, humanism, and secular inquiry, and it occasionally features fundraising or community-building segments. A distinctive element is its accumulator of diverse guests—from theologians and skeptics to online content creators—paired with a platform for audience participation, all anchored by a compassionate, curious hosting style. Potential listeners who en... more

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2. Beard of Empathy
3. Rion Cultastic
4. Be Easy
5. Born Again Atheist
6. Bored Agnostic
7. Steve Ghikadis
8. Mama Bash

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