Episode 5: Common Fallacies in Catholic Discourse

This week, in the first of a multi part NFP series, we cover a basic intro to Natural Family Planning in the Catholic Church:The history of NFP and why the Church teaches it as the only valid form of family planning.Historical revisionism and myths used to promote NFPWhy NFP practitioners with lived experiences that differ from the norm are often silenced.And much more! Note: NFP effectiveness references from www.guttmacher.org

This week we're covering stories of the saintly and spectacular: headless saints who love to carry their own skulls, the official patron saint of the ugly, the black cat slander in Gregory the Ninth’s papal bull, and much more! Stay safe and spooky out there, and get out and vote!

This will be the first episode in a continuing series on Pope John Paul the Second’s Theology of the Body, critical background information for understanding modern Catholic thought on human sexuality and how these beliefs impacted the lives of Catholics.We’ll discuss Phenomenology versus Thomism, the overview of the Theology of the Body, who JPII was before he became pope (along with the nonsense he got up to afterwards), and whether or not TOB squares with the lived reality of women. Diversions include stories about Mariah force-femmeing themselves into liking seltzer water, vents about the safety concerns of Tylenol (is the hat man worth it?), whether or not Charlie Kirk’s favorite drink is (was) room-temperature milk, and more!

We’ve got a big one this month! Our new episode explores the history of the American Pentecostalist movement and how it contributed to a specific brand of Catholicism. Tune in for: Mariah’s “Four Flavor” theory The Three Days of DarknessThe cult that lurks beneath the surface of the all-American city of South Bend, IndianaThe queer figures involved in the Charismatic renewal

This month on the Ex Catholic Files Podcast, we indulge Milo's special interest (uh oh) and discuss: - What are the most common logical fallacies in religious and political discourse? - How are logical fallacies used by the pro-life movement?- What does "The purpose of a system is what it does" mean, and how can it help us realize that results outweigh intention? - And much more! Check us out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocketcasts, and Substack!

Ever wondered about the Catholic Church's historical involvement with slavery? In light of Pope Leo’s new encyclical, we take a look at some historical facts and cite our sources. This month we discuss:How the Doctrine of Discovery endorsed the exploitation of Indigenous communitiesHow long it took to condemn the transatlantic slave tradeThe Catholic Church’s connection to North American slaveryWhat does Pope Leo's letter, Magnifica Humanitas, actually say?Some hot takes on Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a new Confessional Corner, and more! Find the Ex Catholic Files on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocketcasts and Substack!

This just in from the shorter half of the pod, Mariah: Watch as Catholics and Mormons FIGHT to the DEATH over this groundbreaking piece of AMERICAN LEGISLATION! Just kidding...but examining Mormon vs. Catholic perspectives on the Respect for Marriage Act (a landmark federal statute that requires the U.S. federal government and all states to recognize same-sex and interracial civil marriages) reveals key differences in where each church locates its center of authority. We will periodically be releasing short and sweet CASE NOTES of approx. 15 minutes to address single-topic hot takes!

Come take a proper gander at Milo and Mariah's discussion of propaganda and misinformation, the BITE model of authoritarian control, refuting anti-trans propaganda with cold hard facts, classic scifi shenanigans, and more!

Tune in to hear Mariah and Milo dig into the Catholic homeschooler experience, the problematic legacy of a saint who deserved better, the lack of research behind a popular Catholic youth text, and what lives behind that basement wood paneling (just kidding...unless?)Content Warning: Brief and nonexplicit mention of attempted assault.

Come join ex-Catholic pals Milo and Mariah in our inaugural episode! Tune in to hear us discuss our background in Catholicism, our journey out of the Church, our responsibility toward vulnerable groups in our communities, confessional corner and...a haunted sound system??