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You Have Permission

So many of us have been given bad answers to good questions -- questions about God, suffering, prayer, fate, science, justice, and more -- often by people with pure intentions. But we needn't stop wit... Read more

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To Be Gay Affirming (Deluxe Edition) (#205)

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**This is a deluxe rebroadcast of the "To Be Gay Affirming" episode** In this “deluxe edition” of our original episode ... Read more

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Is "Shiny Happy People" Anti-Religion? (#204)

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