Episodes

  • We all came from ... something like a lizard

    We all came from ... something like a lizard
    Jun 6 2025
    In this fossil-fueled episode of The Non-Prophets, the hosts unpack a new discovery: lizard-like footprints in Australia that could rewrite the timeline of tetrapod evolution by 40 million years. From the science of peer review to the philosophical weight of evidence, the panel dives into how science self-corrects, why tentative claims aren't failures, and how our distant past continues to shape our future. Also: religion, dinosaurs, road durability, and… Silurians?

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    Popular Mechanics, “395-Million-Year-Old Footprints Push Humanity’s Timeline”

    By Elizabeth Rayne, May 19, 2025

    The Non-Prophets 24.22.3 with Eli, Cynthia, Rob, and Friends

    We All Came from… Something Like a Lizard 🦎
    Tetrapod Tracks Rewrite Evolution's Timeline 🦖
    Footprints Older Than History Itself 👣
    Before the Dinosaurs: Who Walked Here First? 🕵️
    New Fossils Might Reboot the Textbooks 📚
    What If Science Got the Timeline Wrong? 🧐
    Ancient Lizard Prints Raise Big Questions ⏳
    Science Evolves—Literally and Figuratively 🔬
    How Peer Review Saves Science from Itself 🧠
    The First Land Animals? Maybe Even Earlier! 🐾
    We Walk on Ground Once Owned by Lizards 😮
    Scientific Truth Is Always Under Construction 🚧
    This Fossil Discovery Blew Our Minds 💥
    Proof That Science Doesn’t Fear Being Wrong 🔁
    Footprints, Fossils, and Falling Gods 🙃

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    21 mins
  • Albernas Calls for Unity Amid LGBTQ+ Threats

    Albernas Calls for Unity Amid LGBTQ+ Threats
    Jun 4 2025
    In this episode of The Non-Prophets, the panel highlights Faye “What” Albernas, a bold and vibrant voice for unity in the LGBTQ+ community amid growing hostility in Florida. Reporting from Miami Beach Pride, Albernas calls for connection and compassion, even while wrapped in color and confronting serious issues like HIV funding cuts and anti-trans legislation. The hosts discuss the tension between faith and queerness, the power of visibility, and how celebration can be an act of resistance.

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    LGBTQ Nation, “Albernas waves the unity flag in Florida as the LGBTQ+ community faces vast threats”

    By Greg Owen, May 19, 2025

    https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/05/faywhat-albernas-waves-the-unity-flag-in-florida-as-the-lgbtq-community-faces-vast-threats/?utm_campaign=daily-newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_edition=202505190600&utm_source=newsletter

    The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.22.2 featuring Rob, Eli Slack, and Cynthia McDonald

    Pride in Florida Is a Protest 🎉✊
    Faith and Queerness: Can They Coexist? 🌈✝️
    Why a Loud Outfit Is a Radical Act 🧥⚡
    Albernas Calls for Unity Amid Hate 💬❤️
    Celebrating Queer Joy in Dangerous Times 🕺🏽🔥
    Can a Church Truly Welcome LGBTQ+ Folks? 🤷‍♂️
    Spiritual and Queer: A Contradiction? 🤔
    Pride as Resistance: Loud, Colorful, and Defiant 🌟
    Why Showing Up Still Matters at Pride 👣
    Albernas vs. Florida: Speaking Up in DeSantis’ State 📣
    Unity on the Bay: A Church That Breaks the Mold ⛪🌈
    Visibility Is Power—Especially for the Marginalized 👀💪
    From Outfits to Outrage: What Pride Really Means 🎭⚖️
    Straight, Cis, and Still an Ally: Listening Matters 🧏‍♂️
    What’s Marginalization—And Why It Matters 🧠

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    21 mins
  • Megachurch Pastor Sues for Retirement After Abuse Claim

    Megachurch Pastor Sues for Retirement After Abuse Claim
    Jun 2 2025
    In this powerful episode of The Non-Prophets, the panel tackles the disturbing case of Robert Morris—a megachurch pastor who used his influence to shield himself after years of sexually abusing a child. The team discusses how religious power structures protect predators, silence victims, and shield moral leaders from justice. From golden parachutes to biblical forgiveness, this story exposes the entitled arrogance of spiritual abusers and the complicity of the churches that defend them.

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    The Friendly Atheist, “Albernas waves the unity flag in Florida as the LGBTQ+ community faces vast threats”

    By Hemant Mehta, May 19, 2025

    https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/05/faywhat-albernas-waves-the-unity-flag-in-florida-as-the-lgbtq-community-faces-vast-threats/?utm_campaign=daily-newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_edition=202505190600&utm_source=newsletter

    The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.22.1 featuring Rob, Eli Slack, and Cynthia McDonald

    Megachurch Pastor Abused a Child—And Wants Millions 💰
    Robert Morris: Predator Pastor or Forgiven Founder? 🤬
    Golden Parachutes for Predators in the Pulpit ⛪🪂
    Forgiven by God, Not by Victims ⚖️
    The Evangelical Machine Shields Abusers 🏛️
    Robert Morris’ Legacy: Abuse, Denial, and Entitlement 📜
    When a Pastor Abuses and Still Feels Owed 😡
    Church Covers Abuse—Again. Are We Surprised? 🙄
    God Forgave Me… So Where’s My Retirement? 🧐
    How Many Victims Until Accountability? 🚨
    From Preacher to Predator: The Morris Scandal Exposed 🕵️‍♀️
    Abuse in God’s Name: The Cost of Silence 🧨
    Religious Power and the Price of Forgiveness 💔
    Moral Leaders, Immoral Crimes: The Church’s Shame 😤
    Is It Time to Shut Down Rotting Churches? 🧹

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    21 mins
  • Freethought Caucus Adds Two Members

    Freethought Caucus Adds Two Members
    May 30 2025
    In this refreshing and hopeful episode of The Non-Prophets, the hosts celebrate some rare good news for secular politics: the Congressional Freethought Caucus has added two new members—Representatives Judy Chu and Delia Ramirez. The panel explores what the Freethought Caucus stands for, why secular representation matters, and how language, humanism, and smart tactics can help normalize atheists and nonreligious values in public office. It’s a thoughtful, funny, and inspiring discussion on the future of reason-based policy in government.

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    The Friendly Atheist, “The Congressional Freethought Caucus just added two new members”
    By Hemant Mehta, May 12, 2025

    https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/the-congressional-freethought-caucus?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=oa4eg&triedRedirect=true

    The Non-Prophets 24.13.25 with Helen, Rob, Tracy, and Friends

    Prospective Titles Freethought Caucus Grows—And That’s Good News 🧠 Two New Members Join Congress’s Secular Side 🏛️ Judy Chu and Delia Ramirez Join the Freethought Fight 👏 Freethought Caucus Hits 28 Members—More Reason in Politics! 🗳️ Congress Has a Secular Caucus?! And It’s Growing! 🤯 Secular Momentum in Government? Yes, Please! 🚀 Can Atheists Get Elected? The Freethought Caucus Says Maybe 🧩 Why Reason-Based Policy Isn’t Just for Atheists 🧬 The Freethought Caucus: Fighting Dogma with Data 📊 Can You Be Religious and Support Church-State Separation? ✝️✡️☪️➡️📏 Humanism in Politics: A Quiet but Crucial Revolution 🌍 Is the Freethought Caucus the Best Kept Secret in Congress? 🕵️ Meet the Quiet Champions of Secular Government 🤫 More Freethinkers in Congress? That’s a Critical Hit 🎲 From Dungeons to Democracy: Freethought Levels Up 🧙‍♂️

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    22 mins
  • Pregnancy Law Keeps Brain-Dead Woman on Life Support

    Pregnancy Law Keeps Brain-Dead Woman on Life Support
    May 28 2025
    In this deeply unsettling episode of The Non-Prophets, the panel confronts the tragic and controversial case of Adriana Smith—a brain-dead woman in Georgia whose body is being kept on life support to carry a pregnancy to term. Despite being legally dead, Georgia’s abortion restrictions prevent her family from making medical decisions, effectively reducing her to an incubator. The hosts examine the ethical, legal, and human rights implications of this case, exploring how far the state’s control over reproductive bodies can go—even beyond death.

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    11Alive.com, “Adriana Smith case raises questions about Georgia’s heartbeat law”
    By Kate Brumback, May 19, 2025

    https://www.11alive.com/article/news/politics/adriana-smith-case-raises-questions-georgia-heartbeat-law/85-8beefae8-daca-4ef8-86f4-82575a09cf0f

    The Non-Prophets 24.13.25 with Helen, Tracy, Rob, and Friends

    She’s Dead. But the State Won’t Let Her Go ⚰️ Georgia Uses Brain-Dead Woman as an Incubator 🧠 Who Owns Your Body After Death? Georgia Has an Answer 🚫 No Rights in Life, No Rights in Death 👎 Pregnant and Brain-Dead: The Law That Traps Her Family 💔 The State vs. Adriana’s Family: Reproductive Rights After Death ⚖️ From Patient to Property: The Horrors of Posthumous Pregnancy 👀 Adriana Smith Is Gone—But Georgia Still Controls Her Body 🏛️ The Dystopia Is Here: Dead Women Used for Pregnancy 🤰 When “Pro-Life” Means Control After Death 🕯️ This Georgia Law Treats Corpses Better Than Pregnant Women 🧬 Brain Death Isn’t the End in Georgia 💉 No Voice in Life, No Peace in Death 💢 Her Family Can’t Mourn—The State Said No 🛑 The Future of Forced Birth? Just Look at Georgia 🔍

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    20 mins
  • New Bill Could Spark Historic Anti-Porn Crackdown

    New Bill Could Spark Historic Anti-Porn Crackdown
    May 26 2025
    In this episode of The Non-Prophets, the panel unpacks a troubling new bill—The Interstate Obscenity Definition Act—that threatens to redefine what counts as “obscene” in America. Framed as protecting public decency, the bill could lead to sweeping censorship of porn, LGBTQ+ content, art, and personal expression. The hosts expose the vague language, moral posturing, and religious overtones driving the legislation, and explore how it could impact everything from adult entertainment to free speech. It's not about protecting children—it's about control.

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    Interesting Engineering, “New obscenity bill could trigger anti-porn prosecution”
    By Aamir Khollam, May 12, 2025

    https://interestingengineering.com/culture/new-obscenity-bill-could-trigger-anti-porn-prosecution

    The Non-Prophets 24.13.24 with Helen, Rob, Tracy, E.J.

    The Porn Panic Is Back: A 1950s Morality Reboot 📼 Is This Bill the End of Free Expression? 🛑 Obscenity Laws Could Censor Everything—Including You 😬 The Government Wants to Define What’s “Too Sexy” 🧐 Porn, Art, and Freedom: What’s Really at Risk? 🎨 Obscenity Redefined: The Dangerous New Anti-Sex Bill 🚫 Adults Only? Not If Congress Gets Its Way ⚖️ Interstate Obscenity Act: Censorship Disguised as Morality 🕵️ This Law Could Ban Shakespeare, Satire, and Sex Work 📝 Is Your Favorite Movie Now Illegal? Thanks, Congress! 🎬 From OnlyFans to Oscar Films: Who Gets Caught in the Ban? 📲 The Bible Belt Strikes Again: Obscenity vs. Reality 📚 Who Gets to Decide What’s Obscene? 🧠 Rule 34 vs. Rule of Law: Are We All Criminals Now? 💻 Legislation or Inquisition? Obscenity Law Sparks Backlash 🔥

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    22 mins
  • Democrats Turn to Faith to Apply Pressure

    Democrats Turn to Faith to Apply Pressure
    May 24 2025
    In this episode of The Non-Prophets, the panel explores the Democratic Party’s surprising new strategy: using religion to push back against Trump-era policies. From Capitol Hill vigils to Bible-quoting sit-ins, leaders like Hakeem Jeffries and Cory Booker are invoking Scripture and moral framing to regain ground with religious voters. But does this signal genuine change—or is it political theater? The hosts examine whether moral messaging can replace policy-driven advocacy, and what it means for secular voters and marginalized communities alike.

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    Religion News Service (RNS), “To put pressure on Trump, Democrats turn to religion—and religious activists” By Jack Jenkins, May 7, 2025 https://religionnews.com/2025/05/07/to-put-pressure-on-trump-democrats-turn-to-religion-and-religious-activists/

    The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.20.3 featuring Helen Greene, Stephen Harder, The Ejector Seat and Cindy Plaza Democrats Quote Scripture to Challenge Trump 📖 Holy Shifts: Are Democrats Playing the Religion Card? 🕊️ Faith vs. Fascism: Is This the Democrats’ New Strategy? ⚖️ When Politics Goes to Church: Democrats’ Religious Pivot ⛪ Democrats Use Bible Verses to Push Policy… Seriously? 🤨 Progressive Prayers: Can Democrats Reclaim Religion? 🙏 Fighting Trump with Scripture: Will It Work? 🔥📜 Holy Strategy or Hollow Stunt? Democrats Go Devout 🤔 From Pews to Protests: Democrats Turn to Religion 📢 Can Democrats Preach Their Way to Victory? 🗳️ God and Government: A New Democratic Fusion? 🧩 Is Quoting the Bible Enough to Win Back Voters? 🧠❤️ Can Faith Messaging Save the Left? 🕊️ Democrats Try Religion: Desperation or Genius? 🎭 Piety and Policy: A Divine Detour or a Dead End? 🛤️

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    19 mins
  • White Smoke for a White Sox Fan?

    White Smoke for a White Sox Fan?
    May 23 2025
    In this episode of The Non-Prophets, the panel reacts to the election of Pope Leo XIV—the first American pope—and what his leadership might mean for the Catholic Church. While some see the appointment of Robert Francis Prevost as a possible attempt at modernization, others remain skeptical. The team discusses the Pope’s political views, possible reform efforts, and the Catholic Church’s long, global history of corruption and harm. Is this new pope a sign of change—or just another face for an unchanging institution?

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    Yahoo News!, “Who is Robert Francis Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV, and how will his political views shape his papacy?” By Andrew Romano, May 9, 2025 https://www.yahoo.com/news/who-is-robert-francis-prevost-the-new-pope-leo-xiv-and-how-will-his-political-views-shape-his-papacy-204820387.html

    The Non-Prophets 24.13.22 with Helen, Cindy, E.J., Stephen, and Tinny America’s First Pope: Progress or PR Move? 🇺🇸 Pope Leo XIV: Hopeful Reformer or Status Quo? 🤔 White Smoke, Same Problems: Meet the New Pope 💭 Can an American Pope Fix the Catholic Church? 🧩 Pope Leo XIV: Reform or Rebrand? 🔄 New Pope, Old Problems: Is the Church Changing? 🕊️ The Catholic Church Gets an American Upgrade… Maybe? 🚨 Does Pope Leo XIV Signal Real Reform? 🧐 Pope or Politician? The U.S. Influence on Vatican Power 🇻🇦 Catholicism in Crisis: Can This Pope Save It? 💔 Will the First American Pope Make a Difference? 📉 Skepticism Greets America’s First Pope 🌐 From Chicago to the Vatican: The Rise of Pope Leo XIV ✝️ Can Pope Leo XIV Clean House? 🧹 The Pope, the Politics, and the Problem with Power ⚖️

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    22 mins
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