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#83 - Leaving the Mormon Church

In this edition of the podcast, Aidan is speaking to Eric Pratt, a former radical member of the Mormon Church. Born and raised in Utah, Eric was a follower of Mormonism for over 20 years, including two years spent as a proselytizing Mormon missionary.

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In this edition of the podcast, Aidan is speaking to Eric Pratt, a former radical member of the Mormon Church. Born and raised in Utah, Eric was a follower of Mormonism for over 20 years, including two years spent as a proselytizing Mormon…

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#82 - Project Extra: The Legacy of Christopher Hitchens

This episode of the podcast is a bonus audio edition ahead of a full-length episode to follow. Aidan’s guest is Eric Pratt, who for over 20 years was an aggressively active member of the Mormon Church, including two years spent as a proselytizing Mormon missionary.

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theaidanproject/Hitchens.mp3[Problem with the web audio player? Click here for the full range of listening options] This episode of the podcast is a bonus audio edition ahead of a full-length episode to follow. Aidan’s guest is Eric Pratt, who for over 20 years was an aggressively active member of the Mormon Church, including two years spent as a proselytizing Mormon…

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In an upcoming podcast episode, Eric Pratt, a former member of the Mormon Church, explains his indoctrination into the religion, and his escape many years later. Eric credits the work of the late Christopher Hitchens in helping him forge a new life. This recording took place, coincidently, on 13 April, Hitchens' birthday. Hitchens would have been 69. In an upcoming podcast episode, Eric Pratt, a former member of the Mormon Church, explains his indoctrination into the religion, and his escape many years later.

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#81 - Project Extra: Revisiting The Covenant

In an intriguing episode from February 2018, #73 - Abraham’s Secular Covenant, Bernard Lamborelle discussed his remarkable book, The Covenant: On the Origin of the Abrahamic Faith, by Means of Deification. This episode,  #81 - Project Extra: Revisiting The Covenant, is an abridged version of a follow-up conversation which was streamed live on Facebook on 6 April 2018 (The Aidan Project Live #3: Revisiting the Covenant).

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theaidanproject/The_Covenant_Revisited.mp3[Problem with the web audio player? Click here for the full range of listening options] In an intriguing episode from February 2018, #73 – Abraham’s Secular Covenant, Bernard Lamborelle discussed his remarkable book, The Covenant: On the Origin of the Abrahamic Faith, by Means of Deification. This episode,  #81 – Project Extra:…

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The Aidan Project Live #3: Revisiting the Covenant

I spoke to Bernard Lamborelle on Facebook Live about the reaction to his argument presented within our previous episode and within his book, The Covenant: On the Origin of the Abrahamic Faith, by Means of Deification. We also spoke about atheism, consciousness, free will, and much more. If the video does not load below, you watch the replay on Facebook.

I spoke to Bernard Lamborelle on Facebook Live about the reaction to his argument presented within our previous episode and within his book, The Covenant: On the Origin of the Abrahamic Faith, by Means of Deification. We also spoke about atheism, consciousness, free will, and much more. If the video does not load below, you watch the replay on Facebook. [In the coming days, an edited version of…

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Coming Soon: The Aidan Project Live #3

I am excited to be talking live to Bernard Lamborelle on Friday 6 April at 16:00 UK time via Facebook Live.  We spoke before for a podcast episode called 'Abraham’s Secular Covenant'.

I am excited to be talking live to Bernard Lamborelle on Friday 6 April at 16:00 UK time via Facebook Live.  We spoke before for a podcast episode called ‘Abraham’s Secular Covenant‘. Bernard will be talking about the reaction to the argument presented within our episode and within his book, The Covenant: On the Origin of the Abrahamic Faith, by Means of Deification. Bernard will also be offering…

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#80 - Richard Carrier on Christianity, Jesus, and Christian Apologetics

In this edition of The Aidan Project, Aidan is joined by author, historian, philosopher and exceptional debunker of Christian apologetics, Dr. Richard Carrier. What are the origins of Christianity? What is the evidence for a historical Jesus? What is it like to debate Christian apologists, and what are the common arguments made in defence of the faith?

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theaidanproject/Richard_Carrier.mp3[Problem with the web audio player? Click here for the full range of listening options] In this edition of The Aidan Project, Aidan is joined by author, historian, philosopher and exceptional debunker of Christian apologetics, Dr. Richard Carrier. What are the origins of Christianity? What is the evidence for a historical Jesus? What is…

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Coming Soon: Dr. Richard Carrier Interview

Coming Soon: Dr. Richard Carrier Interview

Dr. Richard Carrier is an author, speaker, philosopher and historian. We talked about the origins of Christianity, the historicity of Jesus, Christian apologetics, and much more. The episode will – of course – be released over the Easter weekend. For more information on Richard, see https://www.richardcarrier.info/ To subscribe to The Aidan Project, click here.…

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Hollie Thubron, singer, songwriter and author, was my guest on Facebook Live on Wednesday 28 March. I talked to Hollie about her debut novel, Insane, a psychological thriller which explores different perceptions of morality. Hollie Thubron, singer, songwriter and author, was my guest, exclusively on Facebook Live, on Wednesday 28 March.

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#79 - The People Versus Saul Goodman and Lionel Hutz

In this edition of The Aidan Project, Aidan is speaking to Steven Keslowitz, author of books including The World According to the Simpsons, The Tao of Jack Bauer, and Why You Better Call Saul. Steven is a practicing attorney and pop culture expert, and in this episode, Steven explains the success within popular culture of disreputable fictional characters, including the lawyers Saul Goodman (Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul) and Lionel Hutz (The Simpsons).

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theaidanproject/The_People_Versus.mp3[Problem with the web audio player? Click here for the full range of listening options] In this edition of The Aidan Project, Aidan is speaking to Steven Keslowitz, author of books including The World According to the Simpsons, The Tao of Jack Bauer, and Why You Better Call Saul. Steven is a practicing attorney and pop culture expert,…

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Coming Soon: The Aidan Project Live #2: Insane

Hollie Thubron, singer, songwriter and author, will be my guest on Facebook Live on Wednesday 28 March from 1930 UK time. I will be talking to Hollie about her debut novel, Insane, a psychological thriller which explores different perceptions of morality.

Hollie Thubron, singer, songwriter and author, will be my guest on Facebook Live on Wednesday 28 March from 1930 UK time. I will be talking to Hollie about her debut novel, Insane, a psychological thriller which explores different perceptions of morality. Hollie is greatly interested in analysing the psychology of serial killers, and has some fascinating philosophical insights to share. In the…

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#78 - Notes on The Irish Famine

In this edition of The Aidan Project, Aidan examines the claims regarding culpability and blame within the historiography of The Irish Famine (1845-1850). The Irish Famine devastated Ireland’s population: it is estimated to have killed a million people, with around two million more people forced to leave the country. Furthermore, this appalling event is a key example of the uneasy history between Ireland and the United Kingdom.

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theaidanproject/Notes_on_the_Irish_Famine.mp3[Problem with the web audio player? Click here for the full range of listening options] In this edition of The Aidan Project, Aidan examines the claims regarding culpability and blame within the historiography of The Irish Famine (circa 1845-1850). The Irish Famine devastated Ireland’s population: it is estimated to have…

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#77 - Defending Trump’s Presidency

Dr. Larry Fedewa says that Donald Trump would do well to tweet less often and to reign in some of his unseemly language, but, nevertheless, Dr. Fedewa argues that Trump is doing a good job as United States President.

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theaidanproject/Defending_Trumps_Presidency.mp3[Problem with the web audio player? Click here for the full range of listening options] Dr. Larry Fedewa says that Donald Trump would do well to tweet less often and to reign in some of his unseemly language, but, nevertheless, Dr. Fedewa argues that Trump is doing a good job as United States President. In this edition of…

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A Podcast Spin-off

I will be launching a new, separate podcast in the coming weeks. However, fear not, The Aidan Project will continue as normal on its mission of thoughtful coverage of current events, history and culture. I will be adding more live content, too.

I will be launching a new, separate podcast in the coming weeks. However, fear not, The Aidan Project will continue as normal on its mission of thoughtful coverage and analysis of current events, history and culture. I will be adding more live content, too, as part of my commitment to the continual development of The Aidan Project. The new podcast will allow me to express myself in unreserved…

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New: The Evolution of Alternative Facts 🎧 Utilising research in behavioral science, Gleb Tsipursky of #ProTruthPledge is leading a team effort to address post-truth politics, fake news, and those unscrupulous alternative facts. 🎧 See link in bio or download via your favourite podcast player. 🎧 #podcast #podcaster #alternativefacts #fakenews #democracy #truth #media #facebook #twitter #instagram #donaldtrump #foxnews #cnn #msnbc

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#76 - The Evolution of Alternative Facts

During a speech at the White House in January 2017, Donald Trump’s Press Secretary at the time, Sean Spicer, famously said: “This was the largest audience to ever witness an inauguration, period, both in person and around the globe.” This statement has been endlessly mocked, but, in more serious terms, it has come to represent, as stated shortly afterwards without irony by Trump advisor, Kellyanne Conway, as not being a lie, but a different version of the truth.

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theaidanproject/Truth.mp3[Problem with the web audio player? Click here for the full range of listening options] In this edition of The Aidan Project, Aidan is talking to Dr. Gleb Tsipursky of the Pro-Truth Pledge about the battle for honest discourse. This is an important consideration. During a speech at the White House in January 2017, Donald Trump’s Press Secretary…

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The Aidan Project on YouTube

The Aidan Project has a shiny new address on YouTube! If you have not already done so, please subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAidanProject. There is some exclusive content to be found, including interviews which were not published on the main podcast.

The Aidan Project has a shiny new address on YouTube! If you have not already done so, please subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAidanProject. There is some exclusive content to be found, including interviews which were not published on the main podcast. You can also find interviews which, in a sense, served as a dress rehearsal for The Aidan Project podcast. At the time of this update,…

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