Losing Our Religion

This is a deep and challenging episode. We ravage through the topics of the dualism argument, the gender fluidity of God, humanism, eastern versus western world views, outer space, Elon Musk, social justice, and why the church has sucked at it. That's just in the first half! You will enjoy Zach Hunter, his thoughts, ideas, LGBTQ inclusivity, and his challenging of modern day Christianity. "Justice is not just something for white Christians to seek for "exotic" parts of the world from the comfort of our couches. Justice is here and now. Justice is the same whether we are talking about the treatment of LGBT+ people, victims of police violence, or victims of human trafficking. It is the same Justice. Seeking Justice is one of the most practical acts of worship in which a Christian can take part. It is practically loving your neighbor; it is respecting the temple, the image of God." - Zach Hunter LISTEN ON iTunes | Soundcloud | Stitcher | Google Play | TuneIn | iHeart

Don’t Worry About Trump, Hillary, the Election, or the State of our Nation, Worry About Your Own Civic Ignorance. I'm A Loser, happens every month, at the end of the month. You send us stuff, and we discuss it. We take a couple of calls from the losers and talk about my testicles, pharmaceutical use in America, Cannabis, and Ayahuasca or Iowaska. We get some encouragement and thoughts from you all on Facebook, Instagram, and email. Then we spend some time reading a great article you sent in from Glen Beck? What a Gay, Muslim, Pakistani-American Immigrant Learned Traveling to Rural Alaska the Week Before the Election. By Riaz Patel. As we wrap up the show, a new Loser sent in an amazing video of former Supreme Court Justice David Souter sharing his fear of losing democracy due to Americans being ignorant about civics and how government works. LISTEN ON iTunes | Soundcloud | Stitcher | Google Play | TuneIn

LISTEN ON iTunes | Soundcloud | Stitcher | Google Play | TuneIn | iHeart The statistics are in.  Christianity and the Western Christian Church is losing.  Which is exciting to some and frightening to others.  Author and Abolitionist Zach Hunter and I have a fabulous discussion around justice, empathy, and compassion as well as we both take sides on whether or not we feel the church is worth saving in our lifetime. As many of you know, I don’t have a lot of “Christians” on the show.  I’m tired of them, their message and reasoning are incomplete, and their audience is enabled not empowered.  Zach is an exception to my religious profiling.  He’s educated and impassioned about bring justice to an unjust world.  He’s not defensive of the church; he's challenging it. As one who has left the church with no hope of returning.  I Zac, have nothing of value to bring them.  I left the building; I vacated the property, I'm now nothing more than an apostate, a heretic, so my opinion should be meaningless because I have

LISTEN ON iTunes | Soundcloud | Stitcher | Google Play | TuneIn | iHeart This is Arthur Williams. He’s a rapper, an artist, a character, even a comedian, but behind it all; he’s a person. Too often we look to those who entertain us, represent us, or lead us as some kind of demagogues, but they're people. We’re a finicky species. If someone doesn’t please us to our liking, we move on. However, there are real people behind the characters we see. They deserve a shot! They deserve to be heard. The deserve to be human, to mess up, to grow, and to live their life without our input. I am very grateful for Art spending so much time with us in these episodes. I know his work will bring you joy.

LISTEN ON iTunes | Soundcloud | Stitcher | Google Play | TuneIn | iHeart Inevitably we talk about the black and white thing. About the police, about Black Lives Matter, about our experiences with the cops, but we go far beyond that. Because Art is way bigger than all of that and he shows it in his art form, how he treats people, and how he approaches life. Art "KingDro" Will is a rapper, an entertainer, an artist, and a music producer. I have found His No Particular Style Productions to be a reflection of who he is as a person. He comes at you as he comes at you, person to person. Straight talk, no bullshit, looking to keep that party going.

LISTEN ON iTunes | Soundcloud | Stitcher | Google Play | TuneIn | iHeart In this episode, Justin, our 25-year-old Naval Hospital Corpsman, Third Class, Fleet Marine Force, HM3(FMF), Loser. Shares about what to do about suicide as a military, armed forces, corpsman. He shares candidly about the militaries abundance of awareness training, but the serious lack of problem-solving availability when it comes to suicide help in the military. Like most large organizations, there is a severe culture problem. When it comes to Marines getting help. If there is help to be sought out, it's hard to gain traction because you're moving around all the time. Not to mention, what Marine would get help when their superiors and peers all take a stance of "needing help means you're weak." As far as I'm concerned, F**K THEM! Give us a Rating & Review

LISTEN ON iTunes | Soundcloud | Stitcher | Google Play | TuneIn | iHeart  Justin is a 25-year-old Naval Hospital Corpsman, Third Class, Fleet Marine Force, HM3(FMF). He reached out to LOR early on as the show was beginning, where I learned he was in attendance of my final sermon as a Mega-Church Pastor. He recently let me know that he was ready to tell his story and wanted to be a guest on the show. It was good timing, and I was happy to oblige. I had no idea that his story included deployment, firefights, and more. Justin transparently shares about his journey through his Naval deployment experience, as well as discussing how hard it is to lose someone, dealing with gruesome experiences, and even suicide. DONATE BECOME A PRODUCER SHOP THROUGH OUR > Amazon Portal   JOIN US Join the CounterCulture Society - Get Emails & Deals! Website & Blog Follow on Twitter & Instagram Join the Forum on Facebook Call the 'Losers Anonymous' Hotline: 206-395-5608 Email at zacg@losingourreligion.org  This Episode

LISTEN ON iTunes | Soundcloud | Stitcher | Google Play | TuneIn | iHeart We spend some time talking about my recent surgery as well as the Loser stories sent in by Ron Smith and Susan. I feel like I am starting to feel the freedom to be myself on a whole other level lately. I am caring less and less about what other people think of me. It feels good. So fuck off, and check out this episode as we wrap it up with some clips from Comedian Bill Burr talking about church brainwashing and letting go of religion. Laugh you fucks. Life’s too short to being caring this religious burden around. Bill Burr Special - I'm sorry You Feel that Way Give us a Rating & Review

LISTEN ON iTunes | Soundcloud | Stitcher | Google Play | TuneIn In this episode, Ty opens up and shares his childhood with us. Growing up in a military family, the middle son of three siblings, moving around, dealing with dads, and being medicated. I am so grateful for this time with Ty. His transparency and vulnerability will be appreciated by so many Losers. JOIN US Join the CounterCulture Society - Get Emails & Deals! Become a Producer - Join the Team Website & Blog Join the Conversation on Twitter Join the Forum on Facebook Call the 'Losers Anonymous' Hotline: 206-395-5608 This Episode's Landing Page

 LISTEN ON iTunes | Soundcloud | Stitcher | Google Play | TuneIn This episode will blow your mind! Some people call it conspiracy theory, some call it propaganda, I call it fucking interesting.  Ty blows my mind with some of the stuff he says.  I just wanted to give him a mic and let him talk. At first meeting, Ty was one of the most interesting men I have ever met.  At first glance, he is a handsome black man.  Innocent in form, but wise in words.  In a very short amount of time, he began to share his thoughts, ideas, and realities.  Probably because of Toni, the mutual friend that introduced us, being a trustworthy lady and partly because we began talking about the podcast. Ty may be labeled by some people as a "conspiracy theorist."  If that's the case then, in my opinion, what better time in history to be conspiring to find the truth of everything around us than right now! DONATE BECOME A PRODUCER SHOP THROUGH OUR > Amazon Portal JOIN US Join the CounterCulture Society - Get Emails & Deals! Websit

 LISTEN ON iTunes | Soundcloud | Stitcher | Google Play | TuneIn | iHeart Recording again while drinking genuine, fancy, delicious cocktails. Because we're with Derek Pete, raised Seventh Day Adventist now atheist makes us a fantastic cocktail called The Last Word. In this episode with Derek, I get to ask him questions, and he happily obliges with candid, honest and transparent answers about his upbringing, religious past, and family life. This episode will speak and comfort so many of us that come from split families, tough upbringings, alcoholism, and much more. DONATE BECOME A PRODUCER SHOP THROUGH OUR > Amazon Portal JOIN US Join the CounterCulture Society - Get Emails & Deals! Website & Blog Follow on Twitter & Instagram Join the Forum on Facebook Call the 'Losers Anonymous' Hotline: 206-395-5608 Email at zacg@losingourreligion.org  This Episode's Landing Page

LISTEN ON iTunes | Soundcloud | Stitcher | Google Play | TuneIn | iHeart So for the first time, we record while drinking genuine, fancy, delicious cocktails. Because we're with a real bartender this time. Derek Pete, raised Seventh Day Adventist now atheist makes us a fantastic cocktail called The Last Word. Derek promised me that he would be asking me a bunch of questions if he ever came on the show. He fulfilled that promise! So in this first episode with Derek, he becomes the interviewer and me the interviewee. DONATE BECOME A PRODUCER SHOP THROUGH OUR > Amazon Portal JOIN US Join the CounterCulture Society - Get Emails & Deals! Become a Producer - Join the Team Website & Blog Join the Conversation on Twitter Join the Forum on Facebook Call 'Losers Anonymous' Hotline: 206-395-5608 This Episode's Landing Page

LISTEN ON iTunes | Soundcloud | Stitcher | Google Play | TuneIn | iHeart I'm A Loser, happens every month, at the end of the month. You send us stuff, and we discuss it.  "Governments don't mandate patriotism. Governments earn patriotism." - Jesse Ventura In this episode, a cop threatens to kick my ass and shoot me, so I talked to a lawyer, and guess what, it's time to do something about this shit! Meanwhile, Losing Our Religion had a great month with a handful of new producers and co-conspirators. You guys called and wrote in with some uplifting and thought provoking things. LOSER LINE: Fellow Loser, Mike.  Calls in from South Carolina to talk about Colin Kaepernick, honoring the military, and flag worship. LOSERS: Fellow Losers write in to thank us for doing what we do. MUSIC FROM THE EPISODE: "Screaming at God!" by Too Much and Mike Wallace  Give us a Rating & Review

LISTEN ON iTunes | Soundcloud | Stitcher | Google Play | TuneIn | iHeart This is an episode about trusting your instincts. Asking yourself questions, and listening to your gut. Whether you're an atheist, agnostic, or theist, we all know that there is a voice inside us that leads us if we listen. Kevin's story is about the journey of following that voice and the freedom it will give you. There are a lot of barriers that try to stop us from listening to our guts. Religion, ideologies, fear, negativity, politics, logic, even untrustworthy people. Whether you're someone who naturally follows your instincts, or not, Kevin Hartley's story will encourage you to trust and follow your gut. CONTACT KEVIN Kevin is a Mobile Massage Therapist Serving Seattle/Bellevue to Everett & Ballard Studio. He specializes in what he calls Fascial Release, similar to Myofascial Release™, but combines several styles together.  Kevin is also a Reiki Master and working that into his work as well. My personal therapeutic experience

LISTEN ON iTunes | Soundcloud | Stitcher | Google Play | TuneIn | iHeart There's a fine line between spirituality and religion. At least there is to me. Walking that line can be tough. It's so easy to take spiritual things and make a system out of them, a rhythm, a minutia of repetitive actions that we convince ourselves are making a difference in our lives. Are they? And can massage and bodywork be a part of that? Kevin has been through some shit, not just the religious ringer, but mentally and physically as well. He's been run over by delivery drivers, grieved through his brother's suicide, and countless other life trauma all coming out on the other side with a growing peace and a desire to share. CONTACT KEVIN Kevin is a Mobile Massage Therapist Serving Seattle/Bellevue to Everett & Ballard Studio. He specializes in what he calls Fascial Release, similar to Myofascial Release™, but combines several styles together.  Kevin is also a Reiki Master and working that into his work as well. My personal ther

LISTEN ON iTunes | Soundcloud | Stitcher | Google Play | TuneIn So I wrote this Facebook post about love and fear and two ladies read it. By no fault of their own, they read it from a different context than I intended. They both made comments, which at the time I deemed as incoherent because they were so far out of my frame of reference for the post that I arrogantly tossed them aside. This episode is me gaining perspective from one of those women, my friend, and LOR Resident Deconversion Expert, Lori Fazzino. Both women read my post with regards to romantic love, but I meant it in a way to encourage a love of those different from us. This will be an interesting conversation because I don't believe in "being in love." I am a self-proclaimed "love atheist." SIX TYPES OF LOVE Sexual Passion, Deep Friendship, Playful Love, Love for Everyone, Longstanding Love, Love of Self. JOIN US Join the CounterCulture Society:  http://eepurl.com/bwqMWT Become a Producer:  https://www.patreon.com/losingourreligion Find Out

LISTEN ON iTunes | Soundcloud | Stitcher | Google Play | TuneIn CJ and I have a long overdue conversation about the "school to prison pipeline." The government's institution of the “zero tolerance policy” in schools and its effect on our students and teachers perspective of students. Does it create a scenario where individual races are set up for failure? Can we change it? What will it take? This conversation takes some sides roads from the intended conversation, but they're amazingly beautiful, scenic, side roads. “Deep and simple is far more essential than shallow and complex." — Fred Rogers “When I say it’s you I like, I’m talking about that part of you that knows that life is far more than anything you can ever see or hear or touch. That deep part of you that allows you to stand for those things without which humankind cannot survive. Love that conquers hate, peace that rises triumphant over war and justice that proves more powerful than greed." — Fred Rogers   JOIN US Join the CounterCulture Society -

LISTEN ON iTunes | Soundcloud | Stitcher | Google Play | TuneIn I'm A Loser, happens every month, at the end of the month. You send us stuff, and we discuss it.    We've got new producers, a note from a Co-Conspirator, and more... LOSER LINE: An anonymous Loser finds a lover after going through a de-religious transformation. PRODUCER: Thiago sends us a link to a powerful song by Iron & Wine called "Walking Far From Home". LOSERS: Losers from Singapore and Ireland are joining the conversation! Is it Craic or Crack? Loser Tony sends a link to a hilarious comedy bit from Eddie Griffin about Christians, Muslims, the Bible, Jesus and Religion. MUSIC FROM THE EPISODE: "Walking Far From Home" by Iron & Wine   JOIN US Join the CounterCulture Society:  http://eepurl.com/bwqMWT Become a Producer:  https://www.patreon.com/losingourreligion Find Out More:  http://www.losingourreligion.org Twitter:  https://twitter.com/LosingRReligion Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/LosingOurReligion Call 'Losers Anonymous'

LISTEN ON iTunes | Soundcloud | Stitcher | Google Play CJ is an ex-con with a knowledge of racial tension, a heart for social justice, and a desire to help end the school to prison pipeline. We realize we're just a couple of white guys, experiencing white privilege, but the reality of police violence on Black Americans has reached us, and we gotta talk about it. I Zac have the proverbial, "Black Friends", but they've always entered my world on my terms, on my comfort level. When the tides are turned, I often wonder... “Why do I feel uncomfortable around black people?” It's far beyond the time we need to start stepping outside of our comfort zones, cause peace isn't possible without it.   JOIN US Join the CounterCulture Society:  http://eepurl.com/bwqMWT Become a Producer:  https://www.patreon.com/losingourreligion Find Out More:  http://www.losingourreligion.org Twitter:  https://twitter.com/LosingRReligion Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/LosingOurReligion Call 'Losers Anonymous' Hotline: 206-395-5608

Silas and I pick up right where we left off, with out of body experiences, close encounters, and visits from angels. We have some wonderful conversation about religion, Jesus, God, the universe, and wondering from where it all comes. We spend an incredible amount of time discussing Silas life and marriage to a real, wonderful, Christian woman, his love for her and his kids. We also have some incredible talks regarding the Bible, our affection for Jesus, and our distaste for the canonization of Paul. This is a fun conversation filled with quips, quotes, jokes, and laughter. Silas Lindenstein – Comedian, Actor, and Ethnic Utility Player MUSIC FROM THIS EPISODE Music in this episode is from Silas' Album, Frozen In Carbonite.  All the songs from Frozen the Musical, but about Star Wars! iTunes | Soundcloud | Stitcher | Google Play JOIN US Join the CounterCulture Society:  http://eepurl.com/bwqMWT Become a Producer:  https://www.patreon.com/losingourreligion Find Out More:  http://www.losingourreligion.org Twit