http://patreon.com/davidcsmalleyenReligion & SpiritualityCopyright Serious Circus, Inchttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/88271f88bcc14f3e6f52d23cbf817d33.jpghttp://patreon.com/davidcsmalleyWed, 05 Aug 2026 08:08:35 +0000Serious Circus, IncSerious Circus, Incdavidcsmalley@icloud.comA skeptic comedian wants to know why you believe your beliefs.falseepisodichttp://dogmadebate.comhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/73480766Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:53:31 +0000Serious Circus, IncRooftop Rants is David C. Smalley and Michael Regilio overlooking Los Angeles talking.5718dreams,talk,unicornsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/690-rooftop-rant-the-view--73222921https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73222921Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:32:26 +0000Serious Circus, IncRooftop Rants is David C. Smalley and Michael Regilio overlooking Los Angeles talking.4956bbq,brisket,comedy,davidcsmalley,news,politics,regilio,rooftop,talk,trumpfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/689-rooftop-rants-trump-speech-live-commentary--73032830

• Live reaction to Trump’s election speech
• Election integrity and voting claims
• The SAVE Act
• Voter ID and election security
• Immigration and border policy
• The War on Drugs
• Policing and criminal justice
• Homelessness and rehabilitation
• Comedy, joke theft, and Kill Tony
• The new Smoke & Smalley BBQ channel

TIMESTAMPS


00:00 Intro & Trump’s election speech begins

01:00 Live reaction and fact-check discussion13:15 Election fraud claims, China, and voting systems

36:00 Post-speech analysis

50:45 The War on Drugs and legalization debate

1:16:30 Immigration, labor, and corporate incentives

1:34:00 Shoplifting, policing, and criminal justice

2:11:30 Drug policy continues

2:27:45 Tony Hinchcliffe joke theft discussion

2:34:00 Smoke & Smalley BBQ channel update

2:35:00 Outro]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73032830Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:00:45 +0000Serious Circus, IncDavid and Michael sit down for an unfiltered live reaction to President Trump’s election speech, pausing throughout to discuss the claims being made, election integrity, media coverage, and where they believe American politics is headed. The...

• Live reaction to Trump’s election speech
• Election integrity and voting claims
• The SAVE Act
• Voter ID and election security
• Immigration and border policy
• The War on Drugs
• Policing and criminal justice
• Homelessness and rehabilitation
• Comedy, joke theft, and Kill Tony
• The new Smoke & Smalley BBQ channel

TIMESTAMPS


00:00 Intro & Trump’s election speech begins

01:00 Live reaction and fact-check discussion13:15 Election fraud claims, China, and voting systems

36:00 Post-speech analysis

50:45 The War on Drugs and legalization debate

1:16:30 Immigration, labor, and corporate incentives

1:34:00 Shoplifting, policing, and criminal justice

2:11:30 Drug policy continues

2:27:45 Tony Hinchcliffe joke theft discussion

2:34:00 Smoke & Smalley BBQ channel update

2:35:00 Outro]]>5718false689fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/668-dogma-debate-reflection--72557495

• Research-focused conversations instead of traditional debates
• Fact-checking and investigating claims together in real time
• Reacting to news stories and current events
• Revisiting classic Dogma Debate episodes
• The challenge of finding guests willing to engage honestly

Most importantly, he reflects on what made the show successful in the first place: a commitment to evidence, critical thinking, and following the facts wherever they lead.  Topics Covered:

• Why Dogma Debate slowed down
• Debate burnout and repetition
• TikTok debate culture
• Ben Shapiro, Bill O’Reilly, and high-profile guests
• The hidden workload behind podcast production
• Research vs debate
• Future directions for the show
• Comedy, purpose, and creative fulfillment

If Dogma Debate returns, it may look very different than before.But the search for truth isn’t going anywhere.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72557495Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:38:54 +0000Serious Circus, IncAfter more than a decade of debates, thousands of hours of conversations, and countless guests, one question keeps coming up:Is Dogma Debate dead?In this episode, David Smalley explains why Dogma Debate slowed down, what changed in the debate...

• Research-focused conversations instead of traditional debates
• Fact-checking and investigating claims together in real time
• Reacting to news stories and current events
• Revisiting classic Dogma Debate episodes
• The challenge of finding guests willing to engage honestly

Most importantly, he reflects on what made the show successful in the first place: a commitment to evidence, critical thinking, and following the facts wherever they lead.  Topics Covered:

• Why Dogma Debate slowed down
• Debate burnout and repetition
• TikTok debate culture
• Ben Shapiro, Bill O’Reilly, and high-profile guests
• The hidden workload behind podcast production
• Research vs debate
• Future directions for the show
• Comedy, purpose, and creative fulfillment

If Dogma Debate returns, it may look very different than before.But the search for truth isn’t going anywhere.]]>3386false840fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/667-classic-dogma-debate-christian-missionary-vs-david-c-smalley--69312411
While new episodes are on the way, we’re highlighting past conversations that listeners continue to revisit and engage with.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69312411Mon, 05 Jan 2026 23:23:43 +0000Serious Circus, IncThis episode is a replay from the Dogma Debate archive. Originally released as Episode 472, this conversation features a debate with a Christian missionary living in Africa. It’s one of the more discussed episodes from earlier seasons, revisiting core...
While new episodes are on the way, we’re highlighting past conversations that listeners continue to revisit and engage with.
]]>11811false829fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/666-satan--58176420https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58176420Tue, 02 Jan 2024 21:21:38 +0000Serious Circus, IncWell, one of His most loyal followers, at least.3834atheist,bible,christian,devil,jesus,satan,satanic,temple,tenants,tst,worshipfalsefullhttps://www.patreon.com/davidcsmalleyFormer prison inmate and born again Christian, Antonio Muniz, has a unique view of what atheists really believe. We discusses faith, slavery, and his time in prison.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58093800Fri, 22 Dec 2023 14:45:02 +0000Serious Circus, IncFormer prison inmate and born again Christian, Antonio Muniz, has a unique view of what atheists really believe. We discusses faith, slavery, and his time in prison.Former prison inmate and born again Christian, Antonio Muniz, has a unique view of what atheists really believe. We discusses faith, slavery, and his time in prison.]]>3491atheist,christian,debate,dogma,god,jesus,smalleyfalsefullhttp://davidcsmalley.comhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/57443851Mon, 30 Oct 2023 17:29:04 +0000Serious Circus, IncThis didn't happen. Or did it?3070falsefullhttps://www.davidcsmalley.comhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/57282764Wed, 18 Oct 2023 05:15:03 +0000Serious Circus, IncEmery Emery joins David C. Smalley to discuss beliefs with a Christian from Egypt.4973atheist,beleif,bible,christian,christianity,debate,dogma,doubts,faith,false,god,jesus,profit,religion,skeptic,truefalsefullhttps://www.micdropmania.com/shows/227040https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57184589Tue, 10 Oct 2023 21:09:51 +0000Serious Circus, IncMike Eshaq talks Islam, Racism, & David being fat. This one isn't controversial at all.3997atheism,atheist,christian,comedian,debate,dogma,funny,islam,muslimfalsefullhttps://www.patreon.com/davidcsmalleyhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/57105077Fri, 06 Oct 2023 03:19:36 +0000Serious Circus, IncThis one ends upruptly.4864atheist,christian,comedian,david,davidcsmalley,debate,demons,dogma,end,excorcist,hang,smalleyfalsefullhttps://www.patreon.com/davidcsmalleyhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/56966831Thu, 28 Sep 2023 01:06:19 +0000Serious Circus, IncGreg believes his relationship with God is greater than any religion. Let's get to the bottom of that. Prayer is the topic of the extended show at patreon.com/davidcsmalley4595agnostic,atheist,believer,bible,christian,christianity,debate,devil,god,hell,jesus,nonbeliever,religion,religious,satan,truthfalsefullhttp://patreon.com/davidcsmalleyhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/56873894Wed, 20 Sep 2023 19:14:08 +0000Serious Circus, IncA fellow podcaster, Emery Emery, sits down with David C. Smalley to discuss the difficulties in talking to someone about their beliefs.4629agnostic,atheist,christian,debate,dogma,emeryfalsefullhttps://www.patreon.com/davidcsmalleyhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/56643765Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:05:01 +0000Serious Circus, IncOut of body experiences and faith on the move.5500falsefullhttps://www.patreon.com/davidcsmalleyhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/56585748Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:15:02 +0000Serious Circus, IncA Christian defends Jesus from David's biblical attacks.4879atheist,belief,bible,biblical,christian,christianity,cult,debate,evidence,god,historical,jesus,new,nonbeliever,progressive,skeptic,smalley,testamentfalsefullhttps://patreon.com/davidcsmalleyhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/56585702Fri, 25 Aug 2023 03:03:11 +0000Serious Circus, IncListen to the entire GOP Debate with commentary by comedian David C. Smalley.7304ada,atheist,christie,debate,democrat,desantis,dogma,full,gop,nikki,political,politician,politics,president,republican,smalley,trumpfalsefullhttps://www.youtube.com/@theseangranthttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/56518463Sat, 19 Aug 2023 04:24:03 +0000Serious Circus, IncComedian Bible Study! A new podcast by Sean Grant. Subscribe to his podcast on your favorite podcast app and follow him on YouTube: @theseangrant for the full video of this episode and many more Bible discussions.4519atheist,bible,comedian,debate,dogma,smalley,studyfalsefullhttps://patreon.com/davidcsmalleyhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/56419644Thu, 10 Aug 2023 05:23:29 +0000Serious Circus, IncReviewing young Smalley's conversation with a gay Christian. Oh, the mistakes.4552bible,christian,david,debate,dogma,gay,god,homosexuality,jesus,sin,smalleyfalsefullhttps://www.patreon.com/davidcsmalley/membershiphttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/56353046Thu, 03 Aug 2023 06:28:23 +0000Serious Circus, IncAn honest and thoughtful Christian joins David to discuss problems with the Bible.5329agnostic,atheist,bible,christian,debate,discussion,dogma,faith,god,jesus,smalleyfalsefullhttps://patreon.com/davidcsmalleyhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/56279682Sat, 29 Jul 2023 07:45:17 +0000Serious Circus, IncGays in the Bible, can we trust scripture? Bible contradictions & "Is atheism a religion?" are both covered in the long version for patrons only.7474atheist,baptist,chrisitanity,christian,debate,dogma,gays,god,homosexual,homosexuality,jesus,policefalsefullhttps://patreon.com/davidscsmalleyhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/56244658Thu, 27 Jul 2023 07:06:24 +0000Serious Circus, IncMichael Regilio vs. David C. Smalley - do aliens exist?3503alien,aliens,gray,grey,planet,solar,space,system,uap,ufofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/649-atheist-comedian--56076091https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56076091Wed, 12 Jul 2023 21:48:29 +0000Serious Circus, IncHe just dropped a comedy special on a religious network, but he's an atheist. Isak Allen joins me in studio.5533allen,atheist,comedian,isakfalsefullhttps://patreon.com/davidcsmalleyhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/56029668Fri, 07 Jul 2023 18:37:38 +0000Serious Circus, IncIs Christianity evolving?1301atheist,christian,christianity,comedian,debate,discussion,dogma,god,oprah,smalleyfalsefullhttps://www.patreon.com/davidcsmalleyhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/55542091Fri, 30 Jun 2023 04:00:21 +0000Serious Circus, IncChristian vs. David C. Smalley on the topic of: Is Christianity True?9577atheism,atheist,bible,christian,christianity,debate,dogma,god,humanism,humanist,jesus,religion,religious,smalleyfalsefullhttps://www.patreon.com/davidcsmalleyhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/55302409Wed, 28 Jun 2023 00:03:45 +0000Serious Circus, IncI made mistakes on a Christian Radio debate. Let's explore those.7495atheist,bible,christian,christianity,creamer,debate,dogma,god,jesus,smalleyfalsefullhttps://www.patreon.com/davidcsmalleyhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/54311215Tue, 13 Jun 2023 02:49:20 +0000Serious Circus, IncYour personal audiobook of the Trump Indictment. David C. Smalley reads the entire Trump Indictment from the Department of Justice. His breakdown and commentary is in the extended show at patreon.com/davidcsmalley.4630atheist,audiobook,classified,debate,democrat,documents,dogma,donald,federal,gop,indicitment,justice,progressive,republican,smalley,trumpfalsefullhttps://www.patreon.com/davidcsmalleyhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/54168587Sat, 10 Jun 2023 00:04:56 +0000Serious Circus, IncPat Robertson Dead at 93.1536atheist,bigot,christian,dead,death,debate,dogma,funeral,gay,jesus,lgbt,pat,pride,robertsonfalsefullhttps://www.patreon.com/davidcsmalleyhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/54096649Mon, 05 Jun 2023 06:53:04 +0000Serious Circus, IncWas Trump the best president for Black People? A comedian isn't convinced that the moon landing is real, that the vaccine mandate was necessary, or that Obama did anything for the black community. In the 2.5 hour extended version: moon landing...4181atheist,christian,comedian,comedy,conspiracies,conspiracy,debate,dogma,fake,god,jesus,landing,moonfalsefullhttps://patreon.com/davidcsmalleyhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/54002196Fri, 26 May 2023 00:05:44 +0000Serious Circus, IncHost of Modern Day Debate, James Kunz, is back to answer your questions.4339adult,atheist,bible,christian,christianity,day,debate,dogma,god,jesus,modern,porn,sexy,sin,smalleyfalsefullhttps://patreon.com/davidcsmalleyhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/53900437Wed, 17 May 2023 03:56:36 +0000Serious Circus, IncHost of Modern Day Debate, James Kunz - after all he's seen, is he still a believer?7871atheist,bible,christian,christianity,day,debate,dogma,god,james,jesus,kunz,modernfalsefullhttps://www.patreon.com/davidcsmalleyhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/53830265Fri, 12 May 2023 08:51:16 +0000Serious Circus, IncFact checking Trump's CNN Town Hall7397atheism,check,cnn,comedian,comedy,debate,dogma,fact,factcheck,gop,hall,msnbc,news,politics,politifact,republican,smalley,town,trumpfalsefullhttps://patreon.com/davidcsmalleyhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/53682349Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:17:12 +0000Serious Circus, IncTrump supporter is challenged.49002024,atheist,comedian,debate,democrat,dogma,election,fight,gop,political,politics,republican,smalley,trumpfalsefullhttps://patreon.com/davidcsmalleyhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/53589317Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:34:03 +0000Serious Circus, IncWhat do you say when someone refuses to talk because "it's just politics"? Send them this episode.2083atheist,christian,comedy,debate,gop,liberal,political,politics,republican,sarcastically,skeptical,smalleyfalsefullhttps://www.patreon.com/davidcsmalleyhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/53519823Thu, 13 Apr 2023 01:51:18 +0000Serious Circus, IncA pastor changed his mind.6307atheist,belief,believer,christianity,church,comedian,comedy,debate,dogma,god,hell,jesus,pastor,religion,smalleyfalsefullhttps://www.patreon.com/davidcsmalleyhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/53410470Sat, 01 Apr 2023 06:29:59 +0000Serious Circus, IncWhat was I really thinking?3637christian,civil,comedian,comedy,debate,dogma,funny,gay,homosexual,lgbt,pastor,rights,skeptic,smalleyfalsefullhttp://Patreon.com/davidcsmalleyhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/53231761Fri, 17 Mar 2023 04:42:32 +0000Serious Circus, IncTikTok Pastor, Paul Swearengin, discusses Only Fans and where he stands with his faith. He talks about MAGA in the Bible, and reveals a truth about himself he wasn't expecting to reveal in the extended show at Patreon.com/davidcsmalley4507atheism,atheist,christianity,comedian,debate,dogma,maga,pastor,paul,politics,progressive,skeptic,skepticism,smalleyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/634-secular-jew-shelley-segal--53152278https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53152278Thu, 09 Mar 2023 23:09:19 +0000Serious Circus, IncDavid's dear friend Shelley Segal, a secular Jewish woman and incredibly talented singer/songwriter, responds to the Reformed Jew episode.4468atheist,belief,comedy,debate,dogma,funny,god,jesus,jew,jewish,orthodox,reform,segal,shelley,smalleyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/633-catholic-vs-comedian--52706183https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52706183Tue, 14 Feb 2023 03:00:02 +0000Serious Circus, IncCatholic Minister joins Comedian David C. Smalley for a conversation on faith. (It's not very funny)4072atheist,belief,believer,catholic,christian,comedian,comedy,debate,dogma,god,jesus,religion,smalleyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/632-iran-activists--52701954https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52701954Sat, 11 Feb 2023 11:38:34 +0000Serious Circus, IncHeartbreaking storeis from inside Iran, and what you can do to help.3788ariana,davidcsmalley,debate,dogma,equality,fatemi,iran,iranian,islam,jasmine,muslim,power,regime,sarah,smalley,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/631-reformed-jew--52631243https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52631243Fri, 03 Feb 2023 19:45:57 +0000Serious Circus, IncComedian Rich Chassler answers questions on Judaism & David discusses his closest encounter with Spiritualism.5293falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/630-schizophrenia--52520432https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52520432Mon, 23 Jan 2023 19:11:58 +0000Serious Circus, IncSchizophrenic Hippie from TikTok: Kody Green discusses what it's really like living with the misundesrstood diagnosis.4766atheist,comedian,comedy,debate,dogma,health,healthcare,mental,schizophrenia,schizophrenic,smalley,stand,standup,upfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/629-biden-crime-family--52481963https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52481963Thu, 19 Jan 2023 09:10:14 +0000Serious Circus, IncInvestigations for everybody!7609falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/628-divorcing-religion--52449398https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52449398Mon, 16 Jan 2023 02:02:25 +0000Serious Circus, IncDivorcing Religion w/ Janice Selbie3310falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/627-atheist-professor-turns-christian--52375968https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52375968Sun, 08 Jan 2023 15:20:01 +0000Serious Circus, IncDr. John Wise, Professor of Philosophy, left Christianity for 25 years, taught philosophy as an atheist, and then returned to his faith.4231falsefullhttp://patreon.com/davidcsmalleyhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/52366962Fri, 06 Jan 2023 04:14:24 +0000Serious Circus, IncAre you ashamed of the word atheist? Was Donald Trump really nominated to be Speaker of the House? The drama continues.5732falsefullhttp://patreon.com/davidcsmalleyhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/52309786Thu, 29 Dec 2022 22:09:40 +0000Serious Circus, IncMichael Regilio is back to discuss Republicans.4641falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/624-the-confederate-flag--52050718https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52050718Wed, 30 Nov 2022 01:47:51 +0000Serious Circus, IncDavid stumbled across a live debate happening on TikTok, and couldn't resist joining them.3088battle,civil,comedian,comedy,confederate,david,davidcsmalley,debate,dogma,flag,racism,racist,slavery,smalley,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/623-part-2-terrible-christian-arguments--51947590https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51947590Sat, 19 Nov 2022 01:29:25 +0000Serious Circus, IncAnswering responses from "Arguments that piss you off!"3019atheist,christian,comedian,davidcsmalley,debate,dogma,funny,god,jesus,smalleyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/622-terrible-christian-arguments-1--51869825https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51869825Sat, 12 Nov 2022 05:21:24 +0000Serious Circus, IncCommon arguments that piss off atheists: part 1.4845atheist,christian,comedian,comedy,debate,dogma,funny,god,jesus,roast,smalleyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/621-morality-police--51735370https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51735370Mon, 31 Oct 2022 21:55:01 +0000Serious Circus, IncArrests, unmarked vans, beatings, sexual assaults, and murders: all justified in the name of power and religion.5265equality,hijab,iran,islam,morality,moralitypolice,muslim,police,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/620-progressive-christian--51735366https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51735366Mon, 31 Oct 2022 04:51:28 +0000Serious Circus, IncA Progressive Christian joins me: what's keeping him in the faith?6530atheist,christian,debate,god,jesus,liberal,progressivefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/618-your-questions--51569859https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51569859Thu, 13 Oct 2022 22:35:59 +0000Serious Circus, IncYour little brother is being indoctrinated. What do you do? David answer's questions from texts at 424-306-0798.3660falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/617-a-preacher-s-secret--51471152https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51471152Wed, 05 Oct 2022 00:06:49 +0000Serious Circus, IncFor years, this preacher had a secret. This is his first time going public.4697atheism,atheist,christiain,christianity,comedy,debate,god,humanist,jesus,preacher,religious,secret,skeptic,skepticismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/615-divorcing-religion--51402317https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51402317Wed, 28 Sep 2022 03:12:21 +0000Serious Circus, IncJanice Selbie is a registered professional counsellor and religious recovery consultant who works one-on-one with clients recovering from Religious Trauma Syndrome and the host of the Divorcing Religion podcast.3572falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/613-evangelicalish--51073730https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51073730Tue, 30 Aug 2022 03:34:10 +0000Serious Circus, IncDavid was a guest on a Christian podcast.5392atheist,christian,christianity,comedy,debate,dogma,evangelical,god,jesus,trumpfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/611-fake-news-yes-please--50935316https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50935316Wed, 17 Aug 2022 01:55:43 +0000Serious Circus, IncThe creator of The Onion, Scott Dikkers, joins David to discuss the political & religious climate in America. Remove Ads: patreon.com/davidcsmalley4970atheist,comedy,cult,david,debate,dikkers,dogma,fake,fakenews,gop,jesus,jokes,news,onion,politics,religion,scott,smalley,trump,writingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/610-ben-gleib--50901821https://www.youtube.com/bgleib]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50901821Sun, 14 Aug 2022 07:05:01 +0000Serious Circus, IncFREE COMEDY SPECIAL! Political Comedian Ben Gleib's New Comedy Special "The Mad King" Drops TODAY, AUG 14, 4:30PM PST FREE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/bgleibhttps://www.youtube.com/bgleib]]>5539comedy,funny,gleib,political,politics,specialfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/608-former-oath-keeper--50859173https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50859173Tue, 09 Aug 2022 04:22:21 +0000Serious Circus, IncJason VanTatenhove testified before the January 6th Committee. Now he is interrogated by David C. Smalley.6688boys,conservative,cult,hearing,insurrection,jan6,jason,keepers,liberal,news,oath,oathkeepers,proud,proudboys,testifying,trump,update,vantatenhoff,vantatenhovefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/607-christian-listener--50733184https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50733184Mon, 01 Aug 2022 12:00:02 +0000Serious Circus, IncDoes the Christian God deserve to be worshipped? Thought Crimes are discussed in the extended ad-free version at Patreon.com/davidcsmalley5783atheist,bible,comedian,contradiction,debate,dogma,god,jesus,monster,moral,morality,skeptic,smalleyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/606-the-supreme-court--50732639https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50732639Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:00:02 +0000Serious Circus, IncConstitutional Attorney and Author, Andrew Seidel discusses the radicalization of The Supreme Court, and what can be done about it.6426american,andrew,attorney,constitution,court,crusade,debate,dogma,law,roe,scotus,seidel,smalley,supreme,trump,v,wadefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/605-baptist-pastor-returns--50720131https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50720131Tue, 26 Jul 2022 21:14:50 +0000Serious Circus, IncOklahoma Pastor Harvey Sparks returns: Remove ads and hear the extended version at Patreon.com/davidcsmalley6851abortion,atheism,atheist,baptist,church,debate,dogma,female,god,jesus,morality,porn,preacher,rights,sex,smalley,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/603-abortion-debate--50606113https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50606113Sun, 17 Jul 2022 23:46:52 +0000Serious Circus, IncPro-Life Conservative joins me to discuss abortion rights. Audio from a law professor is shared in the extended version, for a full 2.5 hour debate at Patreon.com/davidcsmalley5804abortion,black,comedian,comedy,conservative,debate,dogma,freedom,government,javier,politics,rights,roe,small,smalley,wade,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/601-churchgoer--50565519https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50565519Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:44:45 +0000Serious Circus, IncCaylee was in the congregation when David visited Portland Ave Baptist Church in Oklahoma.4769atheist,belief,bible,caylee,church,dcs,god,jesus,skeptic,skepticism,smalleyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/599-christian-listener--50491346https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50491346Thu, 07 Jul 2022 02:40:46 +0000Serious Circus, IncScott is a believer and active Patron. He had some choice words when another believer lost his faith after talking with David. So David invited him on to discuss.3472atheist,believer,david,debate,deconversion,dogma,faith,god,jesus,lost,smalleyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/598-christian-guest-loses-faith--50427208https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50427208Thu, 30 Jun 2022 22:18:56 +0000Serious Circus, IncA Christian guest debated David, and then returned with a shocking revelation.5220atheist,bible,christ,christianity,debate,debunk,debunked,deconversion,deconverted,dogma,faith,god,hell,jesus,lost,lostfaith,myth,smalleyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/596-jan-6-hearings-4--50412107https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50412107Thu, 30 Jun 2022 04:40:44 +0000Serious Circus, IncDavid and Seth Lawrence break down Hearing 4 of the Jan 6 committee.76066,atheist,conservative,debate,democrat,dogma,gop,insurrection,jan,jan6,law,liberal,political,politics,republican,smalley,trumpfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/594-jan-6-hearings-1-2--50208807https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50208807Wed, 15 Jun 2022 03:17:32 +0000Serious Circus, IncDavid and Michael play audio and recap Days 1 & 2 of the Jan 6 insurrection hearings.99686,comedian,comedy,debate,democrat,dogma,hearing,hearings,jan,jan6,smalley,testify,testimony,trumpfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/593-flat-earther--50095656https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50095656Tue, 07 Jun 2022 03:17:54 +0000Serious Circus, IncEvidence for a spherical earth is presented to a Flat Earther.4273atheist,conspiracies,conspiracy,debate,debunk,dogma,earth,flat,flatearth,science,sphere,theoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/590-david-goes-to-church--49821185https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49821185Mon, 16 May 2022 19:40:53 +0000Serious Circus, IncPastor Harvey Sparks invites David to Portland Avenue Baptist Church in Oklahoma City to have a discussion on faith and morality in front of the congregation. David takes questions from the congregation at Patreon.com/davidcsmalley4562agnostic,atheist,bible,christian,christianity,comedian,debate,dogma,god,heaven,hell,jesus,nonbeliever,pastor,skepticfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/588-christians-gays-and-lesbians-oh-my--49633038https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49633038Tue, 03 May 2022 03:15:06 +0000Serious Circus, IncA Christian listener struggles to make sense of his moral views with the LGBT community. The focus turns to transgender ideology in the extended Patreon version with no ads: Patreon.com/davidcsmalley4543atheist,christianity,debate,dogma,gay,god,lesbian,lgbt,skeptic,smalley,trans,transgenderfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/587-pastor-vs-ex-minister--49554814https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49554814Tue, 26 Apr 2022 07:09:47 +0000Serious Circus, IncThe Baptist Pastor from episode #583 and Bri Jordan from episode #585 are together to discuss women in the Church + questions from Patrons. No ads + extended show at patreon.com/davidcsmalley5306atheist,christianity,feminism,god,godless,jesus,rights,women,womensfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/586-atheist-finds-god--49486507https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49486507Wed, 20 Apr 2022 01:45:56 +0000Serious Circus, IncRaised as an atheist, converted to Christianity. Extended version with no ads: patreon.com/davidcsmalley3947atheist,bible,christian,christianity,controversy,conversation,debate,devon,dogma,evil,faith,god,healing,jesus,sex,smalley,testimonyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/583-baptist-pastor--49324489https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49324489Tue, 05 Apr 2022 06:45:46 +0000Serious Circus, IncIs the GOP like Jesus? Are women respected in the Bible? Why are there so many denominations of Christianity? And why do we need Pastors? Support these conversations and remove ads: Patreon.com/davidcsmalley11332atheist,christianity,debate,democrat,dogma,god,gop,jesus,misogyny,republican,skeptic,smalley,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/580-pastor-resigns-but-still-believes--49118781https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49118781Sat, 19 Mar 2022 21:47:42 +0000Serious Circus, IncEx-Pastor details why he left the church; and then defends his faith.6652agnostic,atheist,belief,bible,christian,christianity,comedian,comedy,debate,dogma,faith,god,heaven,hell,jesus,skeptic,smalleyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/579-ukrainian-listener--49041484https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49041484Sat, 12 Mar 2022 21:56:34 +0000Serious Circus, IncRoman calls in from Ukraine; how misinformation is fueling Russia's attack.2807critical,debate,dogma,misinformation,russia,thinking,ukraine,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/576-a-christian-s-questions--48882723https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48882723Sun, 27 Feb 2022 00:42:52 +0000Serious Circus, IncA Christian listener asks questions before a debate ensues about his faith.5148atheist,bible,christian,comedian,comedy,debate,dogma,faith,fight,funny,god,jesus,skeptic,smalleyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/572-anti-vaxxer--48433178https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48433178Tue, 25 Jan 2022 04:50:37 +0000Serious Circus, IncMisinformation is analyzed & fact-checked by David & Michael in real time: The full episode with no ads is available at Patreon.com/davidcsmalley7808anti-vax,anti-vaxxer,atheist,check,checking,conspiracy,davidcsmalley,debate,dogma,earth,fact,flat,misinformation,smalley,vaccinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/571-conspiracy-theorist--48342274https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48342274Tue, 18 Jan 2022 05:48:46 +0000Serious Circus, IncHe claims Jan 6 was an FBI Hoax. In the Patreon version, he says: Epstein is still alive, Patton Oswalt is the Golden State Killer, and he won't take the vaccine. Conspiracy Theorist Dave Sarra joins David & Michael to discuss. Extended Show w/no ads:...36826,atheist,conspiracy,davidcsmalley,debate,dogma,epstein,jan,porn,regilio,sarra,sex,smalley,trumpfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/569-2-christians--48170449https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48170449Wed, 05 Jan 2022 00:16:32 +0000Serious Circus, IncDavid joins Pastor Chris Legg & his co-host Chris in their church studio to discuss reasons people de-construct their faith. Full show with no ads: Patreon.com/davidcsmalley7922atheism,atheist,christianity,comedy,debate,dogma,faith,god,jesus,smalleyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/567-christian-listener-returns--47925112https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47925112Wed, 15 Dec 2021 01:22:14 +0000Serious Circus, IncRedemption, Evil, Satan, and God's Torture vs. Forgiveness. Extended 2.5 Hour Show with NO ADS: Patreon.com/davidcsmalley3794atheist,bible,christ,christian,christianity,comedian,comedy,debate,dogma,evil,god,jesusfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/562-christian-apologist-vs-atheist--47383179https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47383179Tue, 09 Nov 2021 02:38:41 +0000Serious Circus, IncDavid appeared on a Christian YouTube channel hosted by SJ Thomason, and she moderated this debate between David and an apologist who he first learned about via Twitter attacks. Remove ads: Patreon.com/davidcsmalley6394apologist,atheist,bible,christian,christianity,debate,dogma,jesus,resurrection,smalleyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/560-3-christians-1-god--47324042https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47324042Fri, 05 Nov 2021 01:58:36 +0000Serious Circus, IncI joined a panel of believers and nonbelievers for Javier Javier's YouTube Show. To support my podcast with no ads: Patreon.com/davidcsmalley2524atheist,christian,christianity,comedian,comedy,debate,dogma,exist,god,jesus,porn,sexfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/556-calvinist-vs-comedian--47040373https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47040373Tue, 19 Oct 2021 05:18:53 +0000Serious Circus, IncWhen God orders you to commit sex crimes, do you still go to jail, or do we arrest Jesus?6108atheist,baptist,calvinist,christian,christianity,debate,dogma,elect,god,nogod,predestination,reformed,smalleyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/554-mormon-answers-questions--46878856https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46878856Fri, 08 Oct 2021 08:01:03 +0000Serious Circus, IncSeth Lawrence is finally back to answer the rest of the questions.4085atheist,cult,debate,dogma,god,jesus,joseph,lawrence,mormon,religion,smalley,smithfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/552-calvinist-answers-bible-contradictions--46661545https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46661545Fri, 24 Sep 2021 03:44:12 +0000Serious Circus, IncMissing White Woman Syndrome, Predestination, Bible Contradictions, Immigration, and The Gospels. This one has it all w/ an extended version at Patreon.com/davidcsmalley.7343atheist,calvinist,christian,christianity,crime,death,debate,dogma,gabby,god,hell,immigration,jesus,missing,murder,petito,predestination,syndrome,white,womanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/550-mormon--46466136https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46466136Fri, 10 Sep 2021 20:46:55 +0000Serious Circus, IncSeth Lawrence: comedian, father, and member of the LDS Church.4162atheism,atheist,bible,christianity,day,debate,dogma,god,jesus,joseph,latter,lawrence,lds,mormon,regilio,saints,seth,smalley,smithfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/548-psychic-medium--46227470https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46227470Wed, 25 Aug 2021 03:56:45 +0000Serious Circus, IncNancy The Psychic: David gets a private reading in the Patreon version: Patreon.com/davidcsmalley4022atheist,christianity,medium,psychic,skeptic,voodoofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/547-debating-a-street-preacher--46118251https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46118251Mon, 16 Aug 2021 20:32:47 +0000Serious Circus, IncWhen Stuart Knechtle isn't screaming at College Students with his dad, he's usually debating me. This is the Modern Day Debate on 'Does God Exist?'7869apologist,atheism,atheist,bible,christianity,debate,dogma,exist,god,hell,jesusfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/545-cop-vs-activist--45918996https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45918996Sat, 31 Jul 2021 20:17:34 +0000Serious Circus, IncFormer Federal Agent & State Trooper, Joe Flynn, faces off with Constitutional Law Expert and anti-police activist, Chille De Castro.8851acab,blm,constitution,cops,law,police,rights,terry,trafficfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/543-leaving-religion-trae-crowder-mike-kim--45716217https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45716217Fri, 16 Jul 2021 01:47:30 +0000Serious Circus, IncLiberal Redneck Trae Crowder, and TikTok Star Mike Kim discuss their exits from religion with Michael Regilio & David C. Smalley.4256atheist,christianity,comedian,comedians,comedy,crowder,debate,dogma,god,mikekim,regilio,religion,smalley,standup,stand-up,tiktok,traefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/542-jesus-bans-liberals--45605611https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45605611Wed, 07 Jul 2021 00:24:36 +0000Serious Circus, IncAnti-vax update, Jesus banned a liberal group from YouTube, and comedy stuff with comedians Paul Antonio & Michael Regilio.5539anti-vax,antivaxxer,antonio,atheist,christian,comedian,comedy,covid,debate,dogma,jesus,regilio,republican,rightwingwatch,smalley,vaccinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/541-psychic-medium--45498244https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45498244Tue, 29 Jun 2021 19:57:09 +0000Serious Circus, IncPsychic Medium and popular IG Influencer, Christina Dawn Eagle, joins David & Talissa. In the Patreon extended version, they both get shocking readings. Patreon.com/davidcsmalley4950atheist,christina,david,dawn,debate,debunked,dogma,eagle,empath,instagram,medium,psychic,skeptic,smalley,soul,spirits,talissafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/540-anti-vaxxer-debunked--45404844https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45404844Wed, 23 Jun 2021 00:27:13 +0000Serious Circus, IncA new viral video is being passed around calling vaccines into question. Let's check the facts ourselves.7222antivaxer,antivaxxer,atheism,atheist,belief,christian,comedy,covid,covid19,covid-19,david,debate,god,jesus,regilio,skeptic,smalley,stand,up,vaccinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/538-pastor-challenges-humansim--45363676Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]>2e8d9eb0-c28b-11eb-9e44-6f6cec059f22Tue, 01 Jun 2021 03:47:40 +0000Serious Circus, IncIs Humanism superior to Christianity? Yes. But listen anyway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]>6461falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/536-q-anon-supporter--45363680Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]>ed76eff0-bb5d-11eb-b7c0-a704e6995199Sun, 23 May 2021 00:33:06 +0000Serious Circus, IncWho will get offended first? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]>4177falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/534-gay-christian-minister--45363679Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]>3b0fd4f8-ac8a-11eb-a83a-b3ca4da65d63Tue, 04 May 2021 03:43:15 +0000Serious Circus, IncPeter Ross was asked to resign from his church position when he came out as gay. So why is he back in the church? The extended 3-hour version with no ads is at Patreon.com/davidcsmalley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]>5801falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/532-christian-bible-scholar--45363686Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]>4cacf3c8-9b53-11eb-a8f0-c3b08543d83cMon, 12 Apr 2021 06:02:18 +0000Serious Circus, IncMatthew J. Korpman wrote a book titled Say No To God, but he's a Christian graduate from Yale University Divinity School. There's an extra hour on the extended show at Patreon.com/davidcsmalley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]>7984falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/530-mormon-comedian-father--45363689Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]>79e3ed18-8c19-11eb-82ed-1f3deb8d3444Tue, 23 Mar 2021 21:28:14 +0000Serious Circus, IncSeth Lawrence is a very funny LA Comedian. But today, he defends Mormonism with questions from Michael Regilio & David C. Smalley. In the 3.5 hour extended version at patreon.com/davidcsmalley, it's all about Temple secrets, failed prophecies of...Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]>5798falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/529-pastor-greg-locke-bible-contradictions--45363692Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]>2155b6b6-8851-11eb-a7fa-b74eccb9a1c5Fri, 19 Mar 2021 01:26:14 +0000Serious Circus, IncControversial Pastor Greg Locke, challenged anyone to list a single problem with the Bible. David C. Smalley accepted. An extended hour is available at Patreon.com/davidcsmalley with no ads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]>5950falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/527-hollywood-actress-leaves-religion--45363685Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]>9de3954c-809d-11eb-9874-d74961becf01Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000Serious Circus, IncCo-host Michael Regilio joins David to hear the journey of Alice Greczyn's terrifying "persecution training" & her recovery from evangelical indoctrination that inspired her brand new book, Wayward: A Memoir of Spiritual Warfare and Sexual Purity....Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]>7496falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/526-youth-pastor-s-last-show--45363694Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]>15fdc918-7e4f-11eb-ae6c-8fe158b6e782Sat, 06 Mar 2021 07:15:00 +0000Serious Circus, IncRavi Zacharias sex scandal & Cancel Culture: Jon Geary's 8th time on this podcast, and he never wants to come back. An extra hour of the recording with no ads is on Patreon.com/davidcsmalley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices]]>8085falsefull