x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

I Hate James Dobson

Dr. James Dobson is a clinical psychologist, founder of Christian media empire Focus on the Family, a spiritual advisor to every Republican President since Reagan, and a paragon in the Evangelical Christian movement. And he"s a massive dick.Join therapists Jake (a former Evangelical) and Brooke (who knows almost nothing about Evangelical culture) as they read and tear apart Dobson"s works. Get ready to laugh, cry, and rip your hair out as we explore the very many reasons why I Hate James Dobson

health & fitness sexuality

All Episodes

1:24:54

Episode 26: Marriage Under Fire

I Hate James Dobson ·

2025/03/03

Love is in the air - and crosshairs. Today, Brooke and Jake take a dive into the mailbag, and then discuss Dobson's hateful and unhinged 2004 book "Marriage Under Fire". It's bad, y'all. It is bigoted, dumb, and full of a surprising amount of WWII references for some reason. To quote Lana Ja'Rae, at this point all you can do is laugh.References:Canada Bill C-16 (2016): https://www.parl.ca/DocumentViewer/en/42-1/bill/c-16/royal-assentCanada Bill C-250 (2004):

en

58:01

Episode 25: Hide and Seek

I Hate James Dobson ·

2025/02/17

It's back to the Dobson literature this episode and today we are talking about psychology and therapy! Jake and Brooke read through (an updated version of) Dobson's second-ever book. We see again how Dobson is not only a bad person, but he's also lazy and wrong as he takes us through his greatest "hits" of obviously-fake-stories. Wanna see Dobson 'in his lane'? That's what this book is.References:Coopersmith, S. (1967). The Antecedents of Self-Esteem. W. H. Freeman and Company.Dr. Becky Kennedy:

en

1:09:03

Episode 24: I Respect Talia Lavin

I Hate James Dobson ·

2025/02/03

Quick, go vacuum and make your bed - because today we have a guest! Jake is joined by Talia Lavin, author of "Wild Faith: How the Christian Right is Taking Over America". They talk about Talia's book, deconstructing from fundamentalist religions, surviving fascism, and sandwiches.Links to find Talia's work!Buy Wild Faith: How the Christian Right is Taking Over AmericaBuy Culture Warlords: My Journey into the Dark Web of White SupremacySubscribe to Talia's newsletter: The Sword and the SandwichFind

en

56:21

Episode 23: Wild Faith

I Hate James Dobson ·

2025/01/20

Well today sucks! But you're not alone. Join Jake & Brooke as they read Talia Lavin's incredible book: "Wild Faith: How the Christian Right is Taking Over America" and discuss how we got here, what comes next, and what to do about it. It's a good time! Well, not good. It's a fun time! No, fun isn't exactly the right word either. It's a time! But I hope you enjoy it nevertheless :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

en

1:01:13

Episode 22: Left Behinder

I Hate James Dobson ·

2025/01/06

We now return to our regularly scheduled sadness as Jake and Brooke examine 3 different adaptations of "Left Behind" to see what they tell us about Evangelicalism's evolving relationship to the end of the world.Also, Nicholas Cage.References:Mendoza, Francisco G. III (2021) "The End of the World According to Q," PANDION: The Osprey Journal of Research and Ideas: Vol. 2: No. 1, Article 12.About LaHaye's lawsuit:

en

53:10

Episode 21: Brooke's Secular Christmas

I Hate James Dobson ·

2024/12/23

Happy Holidays, readers! Today, Brooke takes over to teach Jake how to take the Christ out of Christmas. Make some hot chocolate, grab a blanket, and get cozy as we build traditions that are new and gay.References:BrookeMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetterLicense code: 9OT2MTBHWWSRZP5S Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

en

58:42

Episode 20: Left Behind

I Hate James Dobson ·

2024/12/09

Hello fellow sinners, today Jake and Brooke discuss the 1995 classic book "Left Behind". They talk about the rapture and the tribulation, and they both become stans for Hattie. Let's dig into childhood trauma shared by many! Well, another one, at least.References:"A Chronological Timeline of End Times" from One Thing MinistriesStatement from James Dobson on the death of Tim LaHaye"Left Behind and the Translation of God" by Renegade CutMendoza, Francisco G. III (2021) "The End of the World According

en

1:08:29

Episode 19: Therapists Processing the Election

I Hate James Dobson ·

2024/11/25

I know we are all exhausted talking about the election, but we haven't given our takes yet! Today, Jake is joined by the extra-special guest Cat to talk about the election, where we go from here, and why it's all James Dobson's fault. It's not a good time per se, but it is a time.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetterLicense code: 9OT2MTBHWWSRZP5S Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

en

1:06:04

Episode 18: Preparing for Adolescence

I Hate James Dobson ·

2024/11/11

This one is pretty straight forward, y'all. It's been a tough and weird week, so sit back, relax, and enjoy a palate cleanser of cringe. Who doesn't want to hear Dobson give 'the talk'? That sounds like my kind of party.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetterLicense code: 9OT2MTBHWWSRZP5S Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

en

8:32

Well this sucks

I Hate James Dobson ·

2024/11/07

I don't know who this is for. Sometimes you just need to vent to a thousand of your closest strangers, you know?Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetterLicense code: 9OT2MTBHWWSRZP5S Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

en

12:02

BONUS: Election Eve Pep Talk

I Hate James Dobson ·

2024/11/04

The stakes are high and so is our anxiety, but panic helps no one. Today, Jake and Brooke take a moment to talk about getting through the election tomorrow (!!!). Breathe, ground yourself, drink water, put down your phone, and choose to have hope. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetterLicense code: 9OT2MTBHWWSRZP5S Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

en

1:30:46

Episode 17: Pre-Election Spooktacular

I Hate James Dobson ·

2024/10/28

Sometimes the only thing scarier than what goes bump in the night is what happens in Dobson-inspired books. In this very festive episode, Jake and Brooke face their fears in the most heart-wrenching, hair-raising episode yet! Join them as they unearth the tomb known as "What Does the Bible Teach About Transgenderism?" - and try to break its curse before it's too late.Sources CitedAmerican Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Code of EthicsBustos, V. P., Bustos, S. S., Mascaro, A., Del Corral,

en

49:57

Episode 16: I Leave My Religious Trauma At The Door...

I Hate James Dobson ·

2024/10/14

Finally! An actually light and fun episode! Join Jake and Brooke as they take a trip down memory lane and talk about perhaps the most well-known piece of Christian children's programming: VeggieTales. Stories are told, songs are sung, and much merriment was had by all.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetterLicense code: 9OT2MTBHWWSRZP5S Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

en

1:02:01

Episode 15: What Is James Dobson Up To Now?

I Hate James Dobson ·

2024/09/30

James Dobson continues to operate his media empires to this very day, so today Jake and Brooke take a break from his books to look at his more recent activities. This may come as a shock, but he hasn't been up to anything good.Important Links:Register to vote or check your registration: https://vote.gov/Find your ballot and get involved: https://votesaveamerica.com/Work Cited:"Christopher Rufo Launched the Critical Race Theory Panic. He Isn’t Done." by Isabela Dias for Mother JonesMusic from

en

1:05:05

Episode 14: The Strong-Willed Child (1978)

I Hate James Dobson ·

2024/09/16

"The Strong-Willed Child" is the gift that keeps on giving. Like herpes. This episode, Jake and Brooke explore the ideologies that undergird this wretched text, as well as all of Dobson's work more broadly: obedience. There's a lot less spanking in this one, it's infuriating for different reasons!Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetterLicense code: 9OT2MTBHWWSRZP5S Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

en

1:13:45

Episode 13: The Strong-Willed Child (1978)

I Hate James Dobson ·

2024/09/02

Did you enjoy that break from Dobson? Thinking about how we can make the world a better place for everyone? That was nice, huh. Anyway, that's not what this episode is. Today Jake and Brooke are talking about perhaps THE Dobson book, "The Strong-Willed Child" and talking about what the hell Dobson means by "strong-willed". Check out "The Worst of All Possible Worlds": https://www.worstpossible.world/References:"Before you donate to Autism Speaks, Consider the Facts" from

en

1:08:26

Episode 12: A Better Way Forward

I Hate James Dobson ·

2024/08/19

Let's not talk about James Dobson, for once! After spending 3 long episodes talking about the plague known as "purity culture", today Jake and Brooke explore what an actually healthy model of relationships and sexuality can look like. Be ready to hear the words "penis and vagina" a bunch of times.Citations:Braun-Harvey, D., & Vigorito, M. A. (2015). Treating out of control sexual behavior: Rethinking Sex Addiction.

en

1:08:06

Episode 11: I Kissed Dating Goodbye

I Hate James Dobson ·

2024/08/05

Today we are reading our first non-Dob book, though unfortunately his spirit remains with us. This book will help you not become a childless cat lady or whatever, because it wants to tell you the right way to have a relationship. I'm sure things all check out this time and there's nothing bad in this episode at all.Citations:Joshua Harris’s apology: https://joshharris.com/a-statement-on/No, kids weren’t starting to have sex earlier: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4011992/Van Der

en

1:08:37

Episode 10: What is Purity Culture?

I Hate James Dobson ·

2024/07/22

Let's get into it, what an absolute nightmare. On this episode, Jake and Brooke break down what exactly 'purity culture' even means, down to its rotten roots. Horrifying histories, awful anecdotes, and blood-boiling beliefs abound in this one.Citations (hyperlinks do not work on every platform)About the AIDS quiltAbstinence-Only-Until-Marriage Programs from Planned ParenthoodCan Antibiotics Affect My Birth Control? From Planned Parenthood by AttiaPurity Culture and Its Effect on Mental Health from

en

1:06:59

Episode 9: Bringing Up Girls

I Hate James Dobson ·

2024/07/08

James Dobson does it again: he wrote another book that makes me want to crawl out of my skin and die. The hits really don't stop coming, huh. This time, we are reading the toxic sludge known as "Bringing Up Girls". This is the start of a series about Purity Culture, the Evangelical philosophy that says holding hands is basically the same as having an affair (and both will earn you a scarlet A). Hold on to your lunches because this gets downright disgusting.References:“An Ecological Approach to

en

49 results

Similar Podcasts

Доктор Тройняшкин

Доктор Тройняшкин

The Dry Eye Treatment PODCAST

Dry Eye Treatment

Différent et alors ?

PATRICK SULAY

Kyle Kingsbury Podcast

Kyle Kingsbury

The Real Weight Loss Coach

Matty Lansdown