Infants on Thrones
Welcome to Infants on Thrones, a podcast dedicated to exploring self-awareness, discovery, and the complexities of human existence. Our name, Infants on Thrones, reflects our belief that we are all in a continuous state of growth and learning, much like infants. As we navigate through life's challenges and questions, we aim to approach each topic with curiosity, humility, and a touch of humor.
Join us as we delve into a wide range of subjects, from personal development and mental health to philosophical and spiritual inquiries. Whether we're discussing the evolution of human consciousness, sharing insights from various fields of study, or reflecting on our own life experiences, our goal is to foster a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
We're not experts with all the answers, but we invite you to join us on this journey of exploration and growth. Together, we'll question, learn, and hopefully gain a bit more clarity along the way. Welcome to Infants on Thrones.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 71 minutes
- Episodes
- 819
- Years Active
- 2012 - 2025
Ep 447 – Listener Essay: “Hasadiga Runaway” by Nate
What do you do when you prepare for something incredible, but life has other plans?
Today’s listener essay comes from Nate. We titled it “Hasadiga Runaway.”
This is #6 of 14 essays in the February 2…
Ep 446 – Listener Essay: “Choose for Yourself” by Ricky
When your friends all say they KNOW something is true and you’re not really sure, but they expect you to say you KNOW it too, what do you do?
Today’s listener essay comes from Ricky. He titled it “N…
Ep 445 – Listener Essay: “The Atheist and the Humanist” by Delaney Darco
How can you channel your inner Randy Snyder atheist without being a complete a-hole to believing family and friends (Delaney’s words, not mine…)? Today’s listener essay comes from Delany. She title…
Ep 444 – Listener Essay: “Remarkably Unremarkable Me” by Liz
Remember when you used to think you were all that and a bag of chips cuz of the whole “chosen people” thing? Today’s listener essay comes from Liz. We are calling it “Remarkable Unremarkable Me.”
T…
Ep 443 – Listener Essay: “Religious Family Members” by Peter
How do you maintain a relationship with religious family members once you have left religion behind? Today’s listener essay comes from Peter. We are calling it “Religious Family Members.” This is …
Ep 438 – The Religious Influence on my Life
Tom sits down with his oldest daughter who wrote an essay for a college class titled, “The Religious Influence on my Life.” She talks and writes about the shift her life took when her father came out…
Ep 437 – Spiral Dynamics (Infant Stylz)
Glenn joins forces with John Dehlin, Gina Colvin, Lindsay Hansen Park, and Jamie Hanis-Handy to discuss Spiral Dynamics, a data-based, psychological theory of how human consciousness adapts and chang…
Ep 435 – The Religion of Science? – Part 1
What does it mean to be open-minded vs. closed-minded? We experienced some kind of “open vs. closed” clash of ideologies when we challenged and deconstructed the dogmas of Mormonism, right? So what…
Ep 434 – The REAL Antichrist
Glenn has figured out who the actual anti-christ is and what “anti-christ” actually means. And it’s not what you think! Unless, of course, it is. It’s really hard to tell being as obnoxiously cryptic…
Ep 433 – EDM Music & Culture: The Calderwood’s Path to Healing and Connection
How do you heal after an excommunication? Matt talks with Carson and Marisa Calderwood about finding healing and community through EDM music and culture.
Ep 431 – Sapiens: More Fiction about Fictions – Part 2
Could a scientific mythology could bring balance to the force and peace & harmony to the galaxy? Listen in to Part 2 of this panel discussion of the book Sapiens with some responses to listener comm…
Ep 430 – Matt’s Christmas Story: Putting the Jesus back in X-Mas
Matt shares a recording that he made with his family on Christmas eve, where he discusses his recent rediscovery the value of Jesus.
Ep 428 – The Mormon Cultural Membrane
Glenn and Matt discuss Jonathan Haidt’s 2014 TED talk titled “Religion, evolution, and the ecstasy of self-transcendence.” I know, I know. We had you at ecstasy!
Ep 427 – 2018 Listener Essay Contest
Do you have something you want to say on Infants on Thrones? Now is your chance to say it, and possibly win a cash prize for doing it.
This episode contains 4 example essays:
“Testimony” by Glenn …
Ep 426 – The Spiritual (sort of) Brain (kinda) Episode that Rocked the World of All Those Who’s World it Rocked
Why do otherwise smart and intelligent people defend really bad ideas? How does our brain respond to perceived threats? What are mirror neurons? Glenn shares a kookie but fascinating video about t…
Ep 424 – Weird Alma
Tom and Matt are joined by Eric Herman, also known as Weird Alma. Eric talks about his journey from addiction, joining the church, and then eventually leaving. We also talk about some of the songs on…
Ep 423 – Infants on Louis C.K., Sexual Misconduct, and Moral Panic
Bob is joined by Glenn, Tom, Matt, Randy, and friend-of-the-show Lindsay Hansen Park to discuss comedian Louis C.K.’s sexual misconduct in the context of “the reckoning,” the post Harvey Weinstein mo…
Ep 422 – Me Too: Infants on Sexual Assault
In this Froback Friday hybrid, Glenn and Matt are joined by Nancy and Melissa to reflect on Nancy’s Listener Essay about Sexual Assault from Jan 2015.