Hi everyone!
The second-most viewed podcast I have ever produced was with Rhett McLaughlin, one half of Good Mythical Morning. (The first is with Peter Hitchens, which I consider something of an anomaly…)
So, I’m excited to say that Rhett joined me again for a new episode. Rhett and I both share similar assessments of the way in which modern Christians—particularly political Christians, and nationalists—get Christianity wrong. Despite neither of us being believers, we both think that many who do claim the title of Christian are acting out of accordance with the teachings of Jesus.
So, consider this an atheist’s guide to fixing Christianity. What motivates people to leave the church? How can popular understandings of the faith be reformed to reflect Jesus’ mission? How are nationalists abusing Christianity for political gain?
I hope you enjoy this episode. Talking to Rhett is always fun, and I’m glad to give you, my Substack subscribers, as always, early access.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Did Rhett Break Christianity on Easter Sunday?
5:43 - What About Christianity Needs Rethinking?
11:44 - Christians Should Embrace Faith
23:07 - Christians Should Stop Relying on Evidence
36:29 - Christians Should Stop Relying on ‘Philosophy’
48:33 - Christians Should Embrace Truth
54:43 - Why Do Christians Resist Evolution?
1:02:23 - Are Alex and Rhett About to Convert to Christianity?
1:07:17 - Christians Should Embrace Jesus
1:33:58 - Rhett’s New Channel
