Viva La Joy: The Podcast

This week Carmen interviews ER Doctor Matt Rogers about COVID-19. They discuss the nature of the virus, why it's so serious, how people should respond, and a few silver linings. Listen here or on your favorite podcast platform. Please leave us a review if you enjoy the podcast! Note: The following questions were submitted by listeners that we didn't have time to discuss on the podcast, but Matt kindly answered them via email: 1. Are you seeing a difference in severity of COVID-19 between those immunized with the flu vaccine and those that didn't receive the vaccine? Not personally, no. I would not expect there to be any significant difference, since the flu vaccine is pathogen-specific.  That being said it's still a good idea to get the flu vaccine every year. It can prevent you from getting the flu, and even if you do still get the flu your symptoms are likely to be milder than they otherwise would have. It's also possible to contract both COVID-19 and influenza simultaneously.  2. There's a lot of

In this week's episode, Carmen chats with Dr. Liz Jackson about her contribution to an exciting new book titled A New Theist Response to the New Atheists. They discuss why conversations surrounding philosophy and religion are often so polarizing, the most compelling arguments on both sides, and a handy academic life hack. You can order A New Theist Response here. You can also read a short summary of Liz's chapter here and find more resources at her public philosophy page.

In today’s episode of No Apologies, Carmen and Ian discuss why the editors at Christianity Today are wrong about impeaching Donald Trump. We also discuss the Democratic agenda, pelagianism, Trump’s "faith,” and why Christians should still vote for him in 2020. If you enjoy No Apologies, please leave us a review. You can also find Ian's podcast, Books of Kings, here. Episode Notes:  The Christianity Today Editorial, Subsequent Defense, and a Response 1. https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2019/december-web-only/trump-should-be-removed-from-office.html 2. https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2019/december-web-only/trump-evangelicals-editorial-christianity-today-president.html 3. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-christian-case-for-trump-11578441391

For this week's episode, Carmen chats with lawyer Ian Huyett about an exciting new development in the Covington Case (among other topics). Nick Sandmann is getting a second chance to take down The Washington Post! We discuss: - WaPo's fraudulent reporting (it's worse than you thought) - Can Sandmann and his lawyers win this time? - Why cultural progressivism encourages lying - Hope for the future - And much more!

In this episode of No Apologies, Carmen discusses what might be the most off-putting words Jesus ever said.  Find more at www.staseos.net. 

The quickest rant you've ever heard about all the abortion hysteria. 

Ian caused some controversy last week when he dared to criticize Marxist-Slayer Jordan Peterson for saying people shouldn't say they believe in God. You can read the full column here. In this week's podcast, we discuss the various criticisms Ian received, why Peterson is still wrong, and Taylor Swift weighs in. Listen here or wherever podcasts are found.

In this week's podcast, I chat with my brilliant friend and Staseos Co-Founder Ian Huyett (once upon a time a militantly anti-Christian atheist) about why modern Christian culture is currently so weak sauce. We tackle:  -America's favorite Jesus: One-dimensional and socially convenient -The big lie that most academics and liberals believe about Christians -Progressive SJW shenanigans in the church  -and more!

I make fun of some terrible abortion arguments and point all the misinformation people are spreading about the new infanticide laws.