The Armchair Philosopher

Sean and Joey have a casual conversation with Rob Davis (@coffeeorsuicide) about doubt, depression, health and balancing doubt, unbelief and a healthy lifestyle. Show Notes: Musical Break #1: Mike Hale, “Fuck The World” from the album Broken With No Hope. Musical Break #2: Mike Hale, “Lives Like Mine” from the album Lives Like Mine.

This week Sean sits down with the Worship Pastor of The Bridge Church, Aaron Crane. We talk about his personal journey, God, and the nature of worship. Show Notes Musical Break #1: Matt Redman, “10,000 Reasons” from the album 10,000 Reasons. Musical Break #2: Bethel Live, “You Have Won Me” from the album For The Sake […]

The History Channel‘s presentation of the miniseries “event” The Bible has sparked reactions of all kinds. From Mega-Church Evangelicals like Rick Warren and Joel Olsteen enthusiasm about the “power” of the show, to biblical scholars such as Dr. Joel M. Hoffman voicing their distain for the show. After the first episode aired, we read many opinions […]

This week we try to scratch the surface of Evolution with the help of Rachel Nanon Brown (@RachelNanon): Evolution Expert from Dogma Debate Radio, future Paleoanthropologist and research assistant at the Arlington Archosaur site, under Dr. Derek Main. There’s no way we can cover the enormity of this subject in just one podcast. Hopefully this episode is […]

In 1989, Steve Wells began creating what is now The Skeptic’s Annotated Bible (SAB). First it was something for his personal use but 24 years later it has become a valuable internet resource for Skeptics, Atheists and Agnostics. The SAB has just been released in book form and will no doubt be a “conversation […]

This week we’re talking beer. And Jesus. Can they coexist? Ben Smith from Reclamation Brewing Company helps bring a Christian perspective to beer drinking and beer culture. Music by Tumbledown. Show Notes: Guest: Ben Smith of Reclamation Brewing Company Musical Break #1: Tumbledown “Lets Drink” from the album Tumbledown. Musical Break #2: Tumbledown “Empty Bottle” from the album Empty […]

In 2006, Shawn Nelson was a successful City Manager to one of the fastest growing cities in Southern California. However, in October of 2006 his life was drastically changed when his 24 year old son, Jake Nelson, was tragically killed in a car accident. This rocked him and his family to their core as they […]

Yesterday morning, President Obama spoke at the National Prayer Breakfast. Here is the audio. This opens up a discussion I want to focus a podcast on in the near future. Where do we draw the line between religion and politics? Here’s what the First Amendment of the United States Constitution states: Congress shall make no […]

Seth Andrews was once a Bible believing, God-fearing Christian radio DJ. He now is the host of a popular Atheist podcast radio show, with over 250,000 listeners and a devoted online community called The Thinking Atheist. Sean and Joey talk to him about his book “De-Converted: A Journey From Religion To Reason” and his journey. Show Notes […]

On Thursday, January 24, 2013, Sean and Joey attended an exhibit at Loyola Marymount University entitled Manifold Greatness: The Creation & Afterlife of the King James Bible. Speaking at this exhibit was non-other than Bart D. Ehrman, James A. Grey Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies, UNC Chapel Hill and author of some of our favorite books including: Forged, Jesus, Interrupted and Misquoting […]

Continuing the Gun Control conversation, Sean dives in further with his dad, Tom and uncle, Dave. We examine two opposing view points of Gun Control, Assault Rifle Bans and the Second Amendment. Music by Brett Detar. Show Notes Discussion #1: Libertarian Viewpoint, Tom Duregger Discussion Questions: 1) What is your history with guns? 2) There […]

President Barack Obama starts his 2nd term today on a momentus holiday as well, Martin Luther King, Jr Day. Here is the President’s speech. Enjoy.

Sean Duregger and co-host Joey Avalos discuss the hot topic of Gun Control with Texas Police Officer Seth [last name withheld] and Freelance Journalist Brad McHargue. Music by Barsuk recording artist David Bazan*. Show Notes * “American Flags” and “Backwoods Nation” used by permission of David Bazan, his management and Barsuk Records. The AxPx Podcast Episode […]

This is President Barack Obama’s full speech he gave on January 16, 2013 outlining his plan to reduce gun violence in America. Bonus content for the upcoming AxPx Episode 13: Gun Control. Enjoy. Audio from speech downloaded from www.whitehouse.gov.

This week, Joey and Sean sit down and talk Conspiracy Theories with Sambo Moncivaiz. Focusing on Chemtrails and the hidden cure for cancer, we try to uncover the fact and the fiction. Show Notes: Musical Break #1 – Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, “Anywhere But Here” from their Noisetrade Sampler. Release Date: out now Musical […]

Learn how to relax, clear your mind and puke rainbows with Minneapolis’ WCCO Creative Producer/Director Erica Hanna. We discuss life, meditation and uncover the secrets of puking rainbows. Show Notes Sponsors: Charming Beard Coffee Co-host: n/a TOPIC – “Meditation and the act of Puking Rainbows” Guest – Erica Hanna Charity Water Music Break #1: From Lancaster, Pennsylvania – […]

After a circus of an election year, we figure it’s time to address the “Mormon Moment.” Guest, Trevor McGarrah lays the ground work for his Mormon faith, dispelling the “myths” that circled the 2012 Election Year and Republican Candidate Mitt Romney. Featuring music by Deep Elm’s Our Lost Infantry. Intro Sponsors: Charming Beard Coffee […]

The New Atheism Movement is on Joey’s mind this week. We discuss the “new-ish” movement, Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens and even Kirk Cameron with special guest Rob Hunter. Music by Tin Horn Prayer and Undesirable People. Please subscribe in iTunes so you’ll never miss a show! http://bit.ly/W4KRJ5 Show Notes Intro Sponsors: None Co-host: Joey Avalos […]

We’re a week late on Halloween, but Sean meets up with Jon Kirchoff founder of Full Tech Paranormal Investigations. We talk about focused, non-terminal repeating phantasms, or Class Five full roaming vapors and more! Music by Tyler Daniel Bean and Josh Rouse and the Long Vacations. *Don’t miss an episode, subscribe in iTunes! Show Notes Intro […]

This week Sean and his new co-host Joey Avalos discuss “Healthy Addiction.” Can an addiction really be healthy? Plus music from Deep Elm recording artists The Sky Life and The Dandelion War. *Don’t miss an episode, subscribe in iTunes! Show Notes: Intro Sponsors: Deep Elm Records and Charming Beard Coffee Co-host: Joey Avalos News: […]

Back from a 2 month hiatus with spit-up on my shoulder, I discuss fatherhood, pipe tobacco, scotch and then dive into The Book Of Job! Show Notes: The ACLU is suing on behalf of a small church that wants to distribute leaflets outside the Mormon temple in Brigham City, Utah. Evangelical pastors are […]

Joey Avalos returns to discuss our thoughts on whether The Bible is inerrant. What does that mean to a Christian if The Bible is not inerrant? Links to things brought up in the discussion: Bart D. Ehrman Dale Martin: Introduction to The New Testament History and Literature ELCA Sexuality (A look at what Scripture actually says […]

This week I discuss faith and the journey to full time ministry with Pastor Tim Trudeau of Grace Community Church in Boone, Iowa. Hear Pastor Trudeau’s sermons here: Grace Community Church Sermons

This week’s special guest is Joey Avalos from the band Stars Go Dim. We discuss the positives and negatives of Christian Music and the impact it’s had on our lives personally. Spotify Playlists: Christian Music Facepalm: Christian Music that upon re-visiting is absolutely cringe-worthy to me. Surprisingly Good Christian Music: Christian Music that I discovered […]

My guest for episode #2 is an old friend, Josiah Hesse. We talk about his journey from Charismatic Christianity to Atheism. Guest: Josiah M. Hesse Referenced Links: An Atheist Visits The Thorn Passion Play Reese Roper on Five Iron Frenzy and Scum of the Earth, the church he helped co-found