The thing Judas Iscariot was famous for was his betrayal of Jesus in the gospels. While I'm not sure if he even existed, some historians say yes and some say no, I think he's definitely someone I can relate to. I left the faith and resigned from ministry in 2019. To some, that seemed like a betrayal to Jesus. This podcast is a place for people like me, who left faith for reason. A place for former ministers or just former Christians to come and look at the reasons we left our faith. A place ...
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Send us a text The Friendly Atheist, Hemant Mehta, stops by as we discuss the dangers of religion in politics. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast laun Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the Show.…
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S03E26 Devil in the Details - Carpe Noctem Preview
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Send us a text Today, we're listening to the audio from Adie's and my YouTube channel, Carpe Noctem's, latest episode, "Devil in the Details." It talks about three true crime cases where the murderers claimed to be led by or possessed by demonic forces. The DeFeo Murders (Amityville Horror), The Arnie Johnson case (Devil Made Me Do It Case/The Conj…
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Send us a Text Message. Why do you think there are so many former Christians becoming atheist YouTubers? Support the Show.Af Phil Barksdale
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S03E24 Tips for Fighting with Family
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever had a family member or friend corner you at a public place or family event and pick an argument with you over religion? Today, I offer some tips to help you handle those situations like a pro. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast laun Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a p…
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S03E23 Summer Flashback: Coming Down Fast
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Send us a Text Message. It's summertime and we're on break for the month of July, so this month, we'll be replaying episodes 3-6 of Season 2. This was a series we did on the Manson Family as we were looking at religiously motivated crimes. This episode deals with the trials of Manson, Atkins, Krenwinkle, and Van Houten, as well as Watson's trial an…
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S03E22 Summer Flashback: Helter Skelter
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Send us a text It's summertime and we're on break for the month of July, so this month, we'll be replaying episodes 3-6 of Season 2. This was a series we did on the Manson Family as we were looking at religiously motivated crimes. This week's episode, "Helter Skelter", examines the Tate/LaBianca Murders of August 1969, so please be advised that thi…
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S03E21 Summer Flashback: Don't Let Me Break You
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Send us a text It's summertime and we're on break for the month of July, so this month, we'll be replaying episodes 3-6 of Season 2. This was a series we did on the Manson Family as we were looking at religiously motivated crimes. In this episode, I talk about Manson's release from prison into the 1967 Summer of Love environment in California. Mans…
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S03E20 Summer Flashback: Miles Above You
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Send us a text It's summertime and we're on break for the month of July, so this month, we'll be replaying episodes 3-6 of Season 2. This was a series we did on the Manson Family as we were looking at religiously motivated crimes. In this episode, we talk about Charlie's childhood and early adult life regarding the ideas that shaped the philosophy …
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Send us a Text Message. Remember my friend, Brad? I spoke about him and our exchange a few weeks ago. He posted a video response to me on YouTube, and so today, I am responding to him. Support the Show.Af Phil Barksdale
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S03E18 Are You a Good Witch or a Bad Witch?
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Send us a text In this episode, we discuss the rumors concerning Taylor Swift. Is she a witch? If so, is she a good witch or a bad witch? It's all about Tay-Tay today on the Iscariot Generation! Support the Show.Af Phil Barksdale
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S03E17 Why Do Christian Apologists Lie?
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Send us a text Today, we discuss certain Christian apologists that lie when it comes to whether or not the Bible endorses slavery. They twist and manipulate Scripture, they take verses out of context, or just take only part of a sentence to make their arguments seem sound. Today, I expose a few of these liars. Support the Show.…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I discuss another method Christians use against former believers who no longer believe. The, "if you left us, you were never one of us" argument has been cited for generations by apologists, and laypeople alike. So, let's talk about it. Support the Show.Af Phil Barksdale
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Send us a Text Message. I didn't get to put out the episode I wanted to put out this week because my voice isn't strong enough to do it. Hopefully next week, I'll be able to put that one out for you. I did want to put out something for you this week, so this is a bit shorter than usual. I talk about the, "Without Excuse" argument that some Christia…
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Send us a text Are you a non-believer, but sometimes you still have a fear of Hell? Do you ever wonder if maybe you were wrong to leave your faith? Christians ask me these questions all the time, so I thought we'd discuss it today. Support the Show.Af Phil Barksdale
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we'll look at a bit of the history of the fundamentalist movement. How it went from a handful of pissed off traditionalists to a government influencing super group. We'll also look at one of the main colleges to arise from that movement, Bob Jones University, and the scandals and controversies that made it t…
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S03E12 Can You Be Moral Without God?
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Send us a text This week, I take on Frank Turek...again, and ask if Frank is right that morality cannot exist without God. I say it's just the opposite...morality can't exist with God! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast laun Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extr…
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Send us a text Is it ok for people to use you as an example for a sermon illustration? In this episode, I vent a little. Support the Show.Af Phil Barksdale
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S03E10 Did Jesus Rise Again?
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Send us a text Happy Easter! Today, we finish our 3 part series on the gospel accounts of Jesus' final week, and ask if they are historically reliable sources of the events. Did Jesus rise from the dead? We'll talk about it today, Support the Show.Af Phil Barksdale
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Send us a text In part 2 of our series on the passion accounts from the gospels, we look at Jesus' final day on earth, and the contradictions between the gospels concerning the events of that day. Rabbi Tovia Singer: On Which Day was Jesus Crucified? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRTt0xLc8J0&t=433s Support the Show.…
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Send us a text Today, we kick off the Easter Season by analyzing the story of the Passion of Jesus. We start with the Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. Can the gospel writers agree on anything? We'll explore it today! Support the Show.Af Phil Barksdale
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Send us a text Today, I take on some arguments about the validity of the Bible from Josh McDowell Support the Show.Af Phil Barksdale
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S03E06 Rev. Bob and the Golden Cash Cow
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Send us a Text Message. Today, we'll discuss the life and times of Robert Tilton and his ministry of greed. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast laun Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the Show.…
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S03E05 Stories from the Other Side
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Send us a text Do you believe in an after life? Heaven? Hell? Re-incarnation? And what about near death experiences or NDE's? Today, we'll discuss that and hear a few stories from the other side. Mwa ha ha! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast laun Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a…
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S03E04 Do Not Question the Prophet
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Send us a text In part 2 of our look at the FLDS Cult (Yeah, I called it a cult), Warren Jeffs becomes the community's new president, prophet, seer, and revelator. He would be arrested just 4 years later, but would his reign of terror end there? Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast laun Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. …
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Send us a text This is the first part of a 2 part episode concerning the Fundamental Latter Day Saints cult. Today, we'll talk about the origins of the movement and the reign of Rulon Jeffs as President and Prophet. We'll discuss his many wives, children, and his favorite catch phrase, "Keep Sweet, pray and obey", as well as the consequences for no…
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Send us a text Frank Turek leads a question and answer session, and is asked a few tough questions from an audience member. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast laun Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the Show.…
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S03E01 The Biggest Liars in the Bible
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Send us a text We're back with a new season! Today we're going to talk about false prophets and the prophecies that made them the biggest liars in The Bible. Links: I Turned a Church into a Ska Concert/The Reggae Pastor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSNz2tEL5C4&t=83s Paula White's Re-Election Prayer For Donald Trump Ft. Lil KC REMIX - WTFBRAHH ht…
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S02E25 A Very Pagan Christmas
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Send us a text Today, Adie joins me to discuss the Pagan origins of Christmas. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast laun Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the Show.Af Phil Barksdale
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S02E24 Holocaust pt 2: Accountability
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Send us a text In this episode, we conclude our look at religiously motivated crimes, with the second part of our series on The Holocaust. In this part, we look at the aftermath of liberation including personal stories, eye witness accounts, the Nuremberg trials, and various other trials as the allied forces demanded justice for the atrocities they…
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S02E23 Holocaust pt 1: Systematic Annihilation
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Send us a text This episode begins our first episode of the most horrific religiously motivated crime, I believe, of all time, the holocaust. This was the systematic and state-sponsored murder of 6 million Jews and around 5 million others who did not fit the standards of the Nazi regime's ideas of a pure and superior race. Today we look at the holo…
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S02E22 Skeptic VS Pagan Preview
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Send us a Text Message. I'm still waiting for permission to use some clips for the next episode, but I wanted to make sure to release something to you this week. I thought it would be a great time to release an episode of Adie's and my YouTube channel, Skeptic Vs Pagan for you to preview. This is our most recent episode, "Rave On: The Curse of Budd…
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Send us a text Our annual Halloween Special. We'll look at the origins of Halloween, some urban legends, a true crime story, and maybe play a game...if you dare! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast laun Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support …
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S02E20 The Unsolved Murder of Sister Cathy
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Send us a text This week, we look at the unsolved 1969 murder of Sister Catherine Cesnick, a nun and teacher from Baltimore, Maryland. Was Sister Cathy murdered to keep her silent about alleged abuse happening inside a prominent all girls Catholic School? Today we will explore what we know, and what we wish we knew for sure. Buzzsprout - Let's get …
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Send us a Text Message. The Iscariot Generation is back after I've been out sick. My voice is still a little rough, but is finally strong enough to get things going again. I hope you'll join us as we continue our series on Religiously Motivated Crimes by looking into the Heaven's Gate Cult. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast laun Start for FREE Di…
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S02E18 Under the Banner of Evil
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Send us a text In this episode, we discuss the case of Ron and Dan Lafferty and the 1984 murder of their sister in law, Brenda Lafferty, and her 15 month old baby, Erica. Ron Lafferty proclaimed that God had given him a revelation that 4 people were to be, "removed" as they were obstacles to his will on earth. A very disturbing look at how religiou…
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S02E17 Jim, Tammy, & the PTL Scandals
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Send us a Text Message. Jim and Tammy had the largest Christian program of the entire decade. Even bigger than Pat Robertson’s 700 Club. It grew so big that they even started their own Christian theme park in the backwoods of North Carolina called Heritage USA. It was an evangelical’s wet dream. Rides, shows, food, a 5 star hotel, timesharing optio…
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Send us a Text Message. In the final episode for our Summer Break, I'll be looking ahead at some future episodes and other things to come for the Iscariot Generation. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast laun Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sup…
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S02E15 Top 3 Most Controversial Episodes
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Send us a text In part 3 of our Summer highlights special, I'm looking at the three most controversial episodes of the podcast. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast laun Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the Show.…
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Send us a text We're still on Summer Break, so today we'll be looking at the most downloaded or viewed episodes of season 2. I also include updates for the stories. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast laun Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Suppo…
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S02E13 Top 3 Most Downloaded Season 1
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Send us a Text Message. Well, we're on Summer Break for the next 4 weeks. During that time, I'm going to put out some episode montages with a little commentary. I thought that would be better than just re-releasing old episodes that you can always scroll up and listen to again anytime you want. This week, we'll be looking at the top 3 most download…
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Send us a text This is the final part of our series called, "51 Days of Armageddon", entitled, "Out of the Ashes". This is also our final simulcast with The Iscariot Generation Podcast. In this episode, we look at the aftermath of the siege and hear testimony from several people who were there, taken from Congressional hearings from 1995. We'll loo…
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Send us a text The second episode in our special series concerning the siege on Mount Carmel in Waco, Tx in 1993, entitled 51 Days of Armageddon. In this episode, "The Pale Horse", Babylon (the ATF and FBI) have arrived at the door to serve their warrant to search the property and arrest David Koresh and some other members of the Branch Davidians; …
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S02E10 Behold the Lamb of God
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Send us a Text Message. The first episode in our 3 part series called 51 Days of Armageddon: The Siege at Waco. In the first episode, "Behold the Lamb of God", we discuss the origins of the Branch Davidians as well as Vernon Howell's transformation into the infamous, David Koresh. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast laun Start for FREE Disclaimer: …
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Special Announcement: Changes Are Coming
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Send us a text Talking about the upcoming changes to the YouTube channel, which will no longer be called, "The Iscariot Generation", but will now be called, "Skeptic VS Pagan". Which is a new program beginning in July. After that, the Iscariot Generation will only be available in podcast form, while Skeptic VS Pagan will only be available on YouTub…
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S0209 Updates, Headaches, and Spooky Stuff
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Send us a text We have updates on the Lori Daybell case, a few updates on the Manson Family, and we will take a look back and discuss the Mountain Meadows Massacre and the exorcism of Anneliese Michel. Also, Adie tells us how to bless moon water and I try to stop being such a mouth-breather. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast laun Start for FREE D…
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S0208 Possession or Hysteria The Anneliese Michel Story
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Send us a text On this episode, we look at the life of a young woman from Germany named Anneliese Michel. After being told she was demon possessed, she was subjected to 67 exorcisms over a 10 month period resulting in her death. She died of malnutrition and dehydration. Her parents and the priests who performed the exorcisms were charged with Negle…
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Send us a text On this episode, we discuss the Mountain Meadows Massacre of September 11, 1857. How deeply was the leadership of the LDS Church involved? Why was only one man ever prosecuted? We talk about it all today? Support the Show.Af Phil Barksdale
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Send us a text We have a special Announcement, plus we need your advice on a couple of big things. Support the Show.Af Phil Barksdale
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Send us a text Can prosecutor, Vincent Bugliosi, convince a jury that Charlie and the family did it all to start the war to end all wars, Helter Skelter? Will Charlie kill his own defense attorney? Will Susan Atkins ever shave her pits? Find out the answers to these questions and more on today's episode of The Iscariot Generation with Phil and Adie…
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Send us a Text Message. Today we continue our series on the Manson Family, as we look at the crimes that shook Los Angeles and the entire country. The innocence of the late 60's peace and love movement was shattered, as we entered a time of terror and madness that the family called, "Helter Skelter". Support the Show.…
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