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Knocking on Doors to Sell a Fake Religion
The hosts discuss the idea of creating a YouTube series where they go around knocking on doors with missionaries and offering their thoughts on religion.
1:17:45 - 1:21:25 (03:40)
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Religion
Summary

The hosts discuss the idea of creating a YouTube series where they go around knocking on doors with missionaries and offering their thoughts on religion. They also touch on the importance of quality time spent with loved ones.

Episode
Lessons From Sam's New Business Venture, High Stakes Gambling, and More
Podcast
My First Million
The Making of Satan
Exploring the origins of the devil as a character in various religions and mythologies, and how those influences shaped the devil into the figure we know today.
10:46 - 17:48 (07:01)
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Religion
Summary

Exploring the origins of the devil as a character in various religions and mythologies, and how those influences shaped the devil into the figure we know today.

Episode
Selects: How Satanism Works
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know
Religious Institutions and the Evolution of Morality
Religious institutions have played an instrumental role in expanding our moral circles beyond our immediate tribe, enabling cooperation on a larger scale and fostering the cultural evolution of morality.
55:16 - 1:02:50 (07:33)
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Religion
Summary

Religious institutions have played an instrumental role in expanding our moral circles beyond our immediate tribe, enabling cooperation on a larger scale and fostering the cultural evolution of morality. The significance lies in the fact that religion has historically facilitated the coordination of larger groups of people, which has paved the way for human advancements such as farming, and it continues to shape our moral mind today.

Episode
#573 - Dr Victor Kumar - How Did Human Morality Evolve?
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
Celebrating Jesus' Birthday
The speaker questions the traditional celebration of Jesus' birthday and suggests a humorous scenario of Jesus blowing out candles and receiving wishes not to be crucified.
1:27:44 - 1:29:54 (02:10)
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Religion
Summary

The speaker questions the traditional celebration of Jesus' birthday and suggests a humorous scenario of Jesus blowing out candles and receiving wishes not to be crucified.

Episode
Ep. 58 | 2 Bears 1 Cave w/ Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer
Podcast
2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer
Fighting and Faith
The speaker reminisces about his desire to fight and his religious curiosity.
1:09:54 - 1:14:20 (04:26)
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Religion
Summary

The speaker reminisces about his desire to fight and his religious curiosity.

Episode
#43 Eddie Penney - SEAL Team 6/DEVGRU Operator
Podcast
Shawn Ryan Show
Intimate Questions Asked in Religious Settings
The podcast discusses two different experiences of intimate questioning in religious settings, including questions about sex, drugs, and masturbation.
02:52 - 12:09 (09:17)
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Religion
Summary

The podcast discusses two different experiences of intimate questioning in religious settings, including questions about sex, drugs, and masturbation.

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Submit
Podcast
Faith on Trial: Hillsong
Difficulties in Discussing Religion with Children
A father struggles to discuss religion with his child due to the amount of pain and suffering it has caused throughout history.
2:09:04 - 2:13:12 (04:08)
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Religion
Summary

A father struggles to discuss religion with his child due to the amount of pain and suffering it has caused throughout history.

Episode
#290 – Dan Reynolds: Imagine Dragons
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
Allegations of Lifetime Vows and Collateral at a Religious Group
A group is being accused of making members sign lifetime vows of obedience and giving collateral to join.
29:04 - 32:14 (03:10)
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Religion
Summary

A group is being accused of making members sign lifetime vows of obedience and giving collateral to join. One young woman was excitedly told by her master that she had to give collateral to join.

Episode
Collateral Damage
Podcast
Dateline NBC
Approaching Religion with Inclusivity and Policy-Making
This episode features a conversation about why it's important to approach religion with inclusivity in order for everyone to be accepted.
00:00 - 02:10 (02:10)
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Religion
Summary

This episode features a conversation about why it's important to approach religion with inclusivity in order for everyone to be accepted. It also discusses the challenges that religion faces with conflict around the world and how policy-making can empower those caught in conflict in different countries.

Episode
703 What We Need Most to Change the World with Dr. Alaa Murabit
Podcast
The School of Greatness
The Influence of Religion on Society
The speaker discusses the positive impact of religion on society while acknowledging his belief that it's not God who made us religious.
40:33 - 46:57 (06:23)
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Religion
Summary

The speaker discusses the positive impact of religion on society while acknowledging his belief that it's not God who made us religious. He points out the influence of norms and traditions, citing the example of the stoic morning routine.

Episode
#644: Jonathan Haidt — The Coddling of the American Mind, How to Become Intellectually Antifragile, and How to Lose Anger by Studying Morality
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The Gospel of Tuna
This essay recounts the history of the Unification Church's (aka the Moonies) business ventures, including the founding of the American Tuna fishing company, and reflects on the author's personal experience with the church's influence in his family's life.
43:47 - 44:59 (01:11)
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Religion
Summary

This essay recounts the history of the Unification Church's (aka the Moonies) business ventures, including the founding of the American Tuna fishing company, and reflects on the author's personal experience with the church's influence in his family's life.

Episode
The Sunday Read: ‘The Untold Story of Sushi in America’
Podcast
The Daily
The Religious Fervor Surrounding Berkshire Hathaway
The fragmentation of religion has caused some to turn to Berkshire Hathaway with a religious-like fervor and trust in Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger, as they speak about their experiences with the company at an annual meeting.
44:54 - 50:49 (05:54)
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Religion
Summary

The fragmentation of religion has caused some to turn to Berkshire Hathaway with a religious-like fervor and trust in Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger, as they speak about their experiences with the company at an annual meeting.

Episode
#294: Michael Girdley – $100M CEO On Common Mistakes People Make In Their 20s
Podcast
The Danny Miranda Podcast
Revelations and Justifications
A discussion about the mental gymnastics involved in using God as a justification for extreme actions, including murder and child marriage, as well as claims of divine revelation about game show appearances.
07:43 - 17:15 (09:32)
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Religion
Summary

A discussion about the mental gymnastics involved in using God as a justification for extreme actions, including murder and child marriage, as well as claims of divine revelation about game show appearances.

Episode
CULT KILLERS: The Case of Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell
Podcast
SERIALously?!
The Venn Diagram
The podcast explores the crossover between declaring oneself God's son and the spontaneous declarations of a national prophet.
29:51 - 33:50 (03:58)
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Religion
Summary

The podcast explores the crossover between declaring oneself God's son and the spontaneous declarations of a national prophet.

Episode
Part Two: Turkmenbashi: The Dictator Who Declared Himself Jesus
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
Prostitution, Religion and the First Amendment
Tracy, a woman charged with prostitution, has been barred from using a religious freedom defense in her trial.
15:33 - 21:58 (06:25)
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Religion
Summary

Tracy, a woman charged with prostitution, has been barred from using a religious freedom defense in her trial. The judge ruled that her beliefs cannot be used as a justification for breaking the law, even though she's still allowed to bring up her beliefs on a case-by-case basis.

Episode
Mystic Mother | 6. The Trial
Podcast
Witnessed: Devil in the Ditch
The Limits of Human Understanding of a God-like Being
The human concept of an all-powerful, omnipotent being is limited by our own physical form and perspective, making it impossible for us to truly comprehend what it means to be God-like.
47:52 - 50:07 (02:14)
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Religion
Summary

The human concept of an all-powerful, omnipotent being is limited by our own physical form and perspective, making it impossible for us to truly comprehend what it means to be God-like.

Episode
Solving The Unsolvable
Podcast
Distractible
The Importance of Objectivity and Religion's Role in Spiritual Practice
The guest speaker shares his thoughts on the importance of maintaining objectivity in spiritual and religious practices and how formalized religion can act as a middleman in connecting with a higher power.
17:39 - 24:26 (06:47)
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Religion
Summary

The guest speaker shares his thoughts on the importance of maintaining objectivity in spiritual and religious practices and how formalized religion can act as a middleman in connecting with a higher power.

Episode
Hour 2: NFL Sunday Ticket Is How Much? & Russell Crowe
Podcast
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Stand-Up and Theology
The speaker recounts their experience doing stand-up and their preference for Jewish over Catholic theology due to the emphasis on questioning.
21:14 - 24:29 (03:14)
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Religion
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The speaker recounts their experience doing stand-up and their preference for Jewish over Catholic theology due to the emphasis on questioning.

Episode
"John Mulaney"
Podcast
SmartLess
God's Revelation to Abraham and the Prophets
This episode discusses how God reveals himself to Abraham and other prophets in stages, ultimately creating the people of God through the hope of salvation and expectation of an everlasting covenant.
01:41 - 07:36 (05:55)
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Religion
Summary

This episode discusses how God reveals himself to Abraham and other prophets in stages, ultimately creating the people of God through the hope of salvation and expectation of an everlasting covenant.

Episode
Day 8: God Forms His People
Podcast
The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Native Peoples and Settler's Religious Beliefs
Native peoples took on some religious beliefs of the Christian settlers.
30:36 - 39:50 (09:14)
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Religion
Summary

Native peoples took on some religious beliefs of the Christian settlers. A woman who lost her partner to death due to frigid weather was afraid of becoming a windigo if she ate his flesh, and she left him in her shelter due to her beliefs.

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15: Stranded in Isle Royale National Park with Windigo
Podcast
National Park After Dark
Custody battle over religious beliefs
A woman shares her custody battle experience and how her husband didn't want their sons to attend any religious services, which led to a court allowing supervised visitation for a certain timeframe while she was at church.
57:40 - 1:03:00 (05:19)
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Religion
Summary

A woman shares her custody battle experience and how her husband didn't want their sons to attend any religious services, which led to a court allowing supervised visitation for a certain timeframe while she was at church.

Episode
The Susan Powell Case Files | Topaz Mountain | 12
Podcast
Cold
The Rise of New Religions in Japan in the 1980s
Amidst a wave of consumerism in the 1980s, a religious awakening swept across Japan leading to the formation of numerous new religions, catering to people eager to embrace spiritual practices.
03:04 - 08:59 (05:55)
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Religion
Summary

Amidst a wave of consumerism in the 1980s, a religious awakening swept across Japan leading to the formation of numerous new religions, catering to people eager to embrace spiritual practices. One of the leaders, Shoko Asahara, initially drew inspiration from Chinese astrology and Taoism before delving into yoga, meditation and other secret traditions.

Episode
126: Shoko Asahara: Japan’s Deadliest Cult Aum Shinrikyo & The 1995 Tokyo Gas Attacks
Podcast
Lights Out
Being a Church Leader
The speaker reflects on their experience as a church leader, likening it to handing out pizza, singing, and looking after people.
26:04 - 28:54 (02:49)
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Religion
Summary

The speaker reflects on their experience as a church leader, likening it to handing out pizza, singing, and looking after people. They also express uncertainty about whether they will be admitted into heaven.

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Tana Mongeau Makes How Much a Month On OnlyFans?!
Podcast
Howie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
Religious Views on Bestiality
Comedian Joe Rogan and his guest discuss various religious views on bestiality and the consequences of engaging in such behavior.
27:23 - 32:15 (04:51)
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Religion
Summary

Comedian Joe Rogan and his guest discuss various religious views on bestiality and the consequences of engaging in such behavior.

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Ep 386 - Cursed Is The Man (feat. Mike Rainey, Jon DelCollo, & Charles Blyzniuk)
Podcast
Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast
The Inspiring Story of a Pastor's Dedication to His Church
Despite financial challenges and personal obstacles, Jim, a pastor in a low-income community, puts his heart and soul into his church with the help of his dedicated partner.
03:13 - 15:18 (12:04)
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Religion
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Despite financial challenges and personal obstacles, Jim, a pastor in a low-income community, puts his heart and soul into his church with the help of his dedicated partner.

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Jonestown Massacre [Apocalyptic Cult] Who Was Jim Jones?
Podcast
Murder, Mystery & Makeup