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The Atheist Experience

The Atheist Experience

By: The Atheist Community of Austin
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The Atheist Experience is a weekly show in Austin, Texas geared at a non-atheist and atheist audience. The Atheist Experience is produced by the Atheist Community of Austin.

The Atheist Community of Austin is organized as a nonprofit educational corporation to develop and support the atheist community, to provide opportunities for socializing and friendship, to promote secular viewpoints, to encourage positive atheist culture, to defend the first amendment principle of state-church separation, to oppose discrimination against atheists and to work with other organizations in pursuit of common goals.

We define atheism as the lack of belief in gods. This definition also encompasses what most people call agnosticism.

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Episodes
  • The Atheist Experience 30.12 with Justin and Thinker

    The Atheist Experience 30.12 with Justin and Thinker
    Mar 23 2026
    In today’s episode of the Atheist Experience, Justin and Thinker put God on trial for gross negligence! They explore why "spiritual vibes" aren't evidence, the cultural weight of deconversion, and why the crucifixion was just an "inconvenient weekend" for an eternal deity.

    Robert in MN questions why the hosts believe rationality is the only path to God, suggesting a "spiritual feeling" is more universal. Hosts argue feelings are subjective and unreliable for truth. How can internal emotions provide objective evidence?

    Emperor on TikTok asks the hosts what specifically led to their deconversion from Christianity. Justin cites scientific errors and failed prophecies; Thinker notes historical fiction and slavery. What evidence can stand up to rigorous scrutiny?

    Cheedo in PA asks about the unique social pressures of being a Black atheist. Thinker notes religion is a cultural heirloom, making deconversion feel like betraying heritage. They explore the fear of blasphemy and vitriol directed at Black women.

    Janet in KS relies on first-cause arguments, finding it hard to abandon faith without proof. Hosts challenge the need for a beginning, noting the universe may be eternal. Why is an invisible creator more plausible than eternal matter?

    Robert in Hungary converted to Catholicism to find hope. Hosts dissect the "inconvenient weekend" of the crucifixion, arguing an eternal God cannot truly suffer like a human. They also clash over biblical slavery and moral contradictions.

    Thank you for joining us this week! We will see you next time!

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    3 hrs and 8 mins
  • The Atheist Experience 30.11 with The Cross Examiner and JMike

    The Atheist Experience 30.11 with The Cross Examiner and JMike
    Mar 16 2026
    In today’s episode of the Atheist Experience, The Cross Examiner and JMike confront the alarming rise of Christian nationalism in the military and the psychological weight of deconversion! From the ethics of animal consumption to the mechanics of prophecy, the hosts challenge callers to ground their reality in evidence rather than "personal truth."


    Michael in NM asks about slavery and murder but shifts to veganism. Hosts discuss legal distinctions, altruistic evolution, and moral anti-realism. Is speciesism just biological conditioning? What threshold makes a life worth saving?

    Debbie in FL asks why believers proselytize. Graham uses a "drain cleaner" analogy to explain the theist mindset of "saving" people. JMike suggests using rattling questions. Can we bridge the gap if "no" means "not enough bribe"?

    Chapter on TikTok asks for the best theistic argument. JMike and Graham dismantle the "look at the trees" and fine-tuning claims. They identify the "presuppositional" trap. Why use God as a placeholder for things science hasn't explained yet?


    Pete in MI uses a family coincidence to claim "personal truth." The hosts critique mind-dependent reality and the failure to investigate natural causes. Is a spooky feeling sufficient evidence, or just a coincidence counting the hits?

    Marcus in New Zealand cites prophecy about a magazine. Hosts expose circular logic and unfalsifiable claims. They urge him to raise his bar for evidence. Can savvy predictions prove God, or are they just savvy humans counting hits?

    Thank you for joining us this week! We will see you next time!




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    2 hrs and 35 mins
  • The Atheist Experience 30.10 with Justin, Allegedly Ian, and Dr. Blitz

    The Atheist Experience 30.10 with Justin, Allegedly Ian, and Dr. Blitz
    Mar 9 2026
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    1 hr and 38 mins
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so glad this podcast is made, honestly i miss matthew dillahunty. but its still a very worthwhile listen. keep it up!

Ive never heard the perspective of an atheist until i heard this show

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Matt and his team make so much sense and wakes you up to reality and facts.

I love this show

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The people of the atheist experience have helped me question and think about my beliefs for over a year now thank you guys so much.

Fantastic show

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The over-abundance of ads and their thoughtless placement makes this podcast unlistenable on this platform.

Great content

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I love that these guys don't use kid gloves on a subject that usually demands religious exceptions. Keep up the good work!

A new favorite podcast!

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