The Sensibly Speaking Podcast is a weekly show, posting a new episode each Saturday, covering current events and topics from a skeptical, humanist and critical thinking approach. Join Chris Shelton as he goes over varied topics from critical thinking to science to talking in detail about hot topics in the news . Tired of just hearing the mainstream media’s interpretation of events? Want some sensible talk? Then join me here each Saturday!
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 23 days 17 hours 40 minutes
Sensibly Speaking Podcast #97: Scientology and the Law ft. Scott Pilutik
This week, lawyer Scott Pilutik and I discuss the Church of Scientology in the legal arena, taking up various questions and points that people have asked us about Scientology in court.
Sensibly Speaking Podcast #96: The Ark Encounter and Activism ft. Jim Helton
This week, I talk to Jim Helton, the National Field Organizer for the American Atheists, about protesting Ken Ham’s Ark Encounter in Kentucky, the negative ramifications of this exhibit on the local and state economies and atheist activism nationwide.
Sensibly Speaking Podcast #95: Scientology Stuff ft. Aaron Smith-Levin (Live stream)
This week Aaron Smith-Levin and I did a live stream YouTube video on his channel, Growing Up in Scientology, where we discussed Scientology practices and answered questions from viewers.
Sensibly Speaking Podcast #94: Cult Behavior, Scientology and Recovery ft. Dr. Natalie Feinblatt
This week I discuss destructive cults, Scientology and cult recovery with Dr. Natalie Feinblatt, an LA-based psychotherapist and cult recovery specialist. Questions we cover: 1. What ex-cult members have you had come across your plate?
Sensibly Speaking Podcast #93: Changing Hearts & Minds ft. Anthony Magnabosco
Now more than ever, political and social discourse is leading to violent confrontations, breakups and ruined friendships. This week, street epistemologist Anthony Magnabosco and I discuss how to rationally and reasonably discuss beliefs,
Sensibly Speaking Podcast #92: Scientology Levels & Hierarchy ft. Jeffrey Augustine
In this week’s podcast, and back by popular demand, Jeffrey Augustine and I finally get together (in person!) to talk about Scientology’s hierarchy, legal contracts and what it takes to make it to the top of the Bridge – it’s not just money.
Sensibly Speaking Podcast #91: When the Left isn’t Right
Full transcript of this episode: Hello and welcome to the Sensibly Speaking Podcast. This is Chris Shelton, the Critical Thinker at Large coming at you for show #91 and this one we’re calling When the Left Isn’t in the Right. Of course,
Sensibly Speaking Podcast #90: Living with Death ft. Cole Imperi
This week I discuss thanatology (the study of death and dying) with Cole Imperi. Our conversation veers between dealing with the loss of loved ones, the grieving process and how this relates to losing one’s religion,
Sensibly Speaking Podcast #89: Scientology Watchers and Never-Ins ft. Christopher Crimy
This week I discuss the topic of Scientology watching with podcaster Christopher Crimy from the Come Get Sum podcast. He has interviewed a number of former Scientologists and become an advocate against disconnection and Scientology abuses.
Sensibly Speaking Podcast #88: Scientology Current Events and Contracts ft. Jeffrey Augustine
In this week’s podcast, and by popular demand, Jeffrey Augustine and I finally got together to talk current events in Scientology, including much of what has been reported on here on Tony Ortega’s blog recently,