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Episode68: Is JD Vance an Evangelical?
Oct 12, 2026
1h 29m 26s
Episode 67: The Weird World of Christian Kids Media
Sep 28, 2026
1h 12m 38s
Episode 66: The Death of the Pastor's Wife
Sep 14, 2026
1h 12m 28s
Episode 65: I Have Hate and Contempt For This Book
Aug 31, 2026
1h 53m 33s
Episode 64: James Dobson Wrote A Third Eugenics Novel That Isn't Nearly As Horny But Somehow That Makes It Worse
Aug 17, 2026
1h 27m 24s
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| 10/12/26 |  Episode68: Is JD Vance an Evangelical? | So like the answer is clearly no, because Vance is Catholic. Right? Jake and Brooke dig into the truth - and, more interestingly, the propaganda. Warning: we talk about American politics. This is as close to a "midterm" episode as we will get I promise. Check out our patreon! patreon.com/ihatejamesdobsonOr go to ihatejamesdobson.com for all our linksReferences and Recommended Readings:Epstein, G. (2026, February 12). AI-Powered Surveillance Is Turning the United States into a Digital Police State. Now is the TIme to Stop it. Technology for Liberty Policy Counsel. https://www.aclum.org/publications/ai-powered-surveillance-is-turning-the-united-states-into-a-digital-police-state-now-is-the-time-to-stop-it/Leslie, P. (2025, Spring-Summer). The Misuse of Rene Girard by Peter Thiel, J.D. Vance and the American Right. Salmagundi Magazine. https://salmagundi.skidmore.edu/articles/1176-from-philosophy-to-powerLuscombe, R. (2026, April 14). JD Vance defends Trump amid spat with Pope Leo: 'Stick to matters of morality'. TheGuardian.com. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/14/jd-vance-defends-trump-pope-leo-spatNelson, L. (2012, May 25) PayPal Founder Peter Thiel Continues to Tout Anti-Government Manifesto. Southern Poverty Law Center. https://www.splcenter.org/resources/reports/paypal-founder-peter-thiel-continues-tout-anti-government-manifesto/Smith, G. A., et al. (2026, June 12). On the Country's 250th Anniversary, the American People Are in a Sour Mood. Pew Research Center. https://www.pewresearch.org/2026/06/12/on-the-countrys-250th-anniversary-the-american-people-are-in-a-sour-mood/Tait, R. (2026, September 13). JD Vance's Catholicism could be at odds with Maga evangelicals in 2028. TheGuardian.com. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/13/jd-vance-religion-catholic-evangelical-magaVolksgeist. (2025, November 5). The Antichrist is Here: Story of Peter Thiel. YouTube.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAeTKyY3LB4Volksgeist. (2025, December 19). God's Favorite Hypocrite: The Story of JD Vance. YouTube.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFnFTcYlZ9IMusic: 'Trendsetter' by Mood Maze on #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/c/mood-mazeLicense code: XAKEVFMVZOUCE0QT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 1h 29m 26s | ||||||
| 9/28/26 |  Episode 67: The Weird World of Christian Kids Media | Good morning/afternoon/evening to you, dear reader. Today, Jake and Brooke take a step back, take a breath, and laugh at the weird world of Christian Kids Media. Come for the nostalgia, stay for the donut man song. It's an unironically fun one today, I think we all deserve it.Watch "You Can't Fool Me" here, if you dare: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mZUk9P1BzQCheck out our Patreon! patreon.com/ihatejamesdobsonOr go to ihatejamesdobson.com for all our linksMusic: 'Trendsetter' by Mood Maze on #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/c/mood-mazeLicense code: HGE34R522ESYXHVH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 1h 12m 38s | ||||||
| 9/14/26 |  Episode 66: The Death of the Pastor's Wife | Howdy pardners! Today, Jake and Brooke take a dip into the world of true crime as they discuss the recent Netflix Documentary "The Death of the Pastor's Wife", and how it ties in to Love & Respect, and the extended Dobson-verse more broadly. Spoilers for the documentary contained within. Go watch that first, it's worth your time. Even if Netflix isn't worth the money anymore - they want you to pay how much for streaming? Remember when Hulu was free? Now that's a true crime story.Check out our patreon! patreon.com/ihatejamesdobsonOr go to ihatejamesdobson.com for all our linksMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetterLicense code: T4HUVECB2POQEQDG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 1h 12m 28s | ||||||
| 8/31/26 | book reviewrelationships+3 | — | BareMarriage.comPublic Religion Research Institute+1 | — | Love & Respectbook critique+3 | — | 1h 53m 33s | ||
| 8/17/26 | eugenicsjustice+3 | — | NPREpisode 64: James Dobson Wrote A Third Eugenics Novel That Isn't Nearly As Horny But Somehow That Makes It Worse+1 | — | James Dobsoneugenics novel+3 | — | 1h 27m 24s | ||
| 8/3/26 | eugenicsmystery+3 | — | patreon.comihatejamesdobson.com+4 | — | James DobsonFatherless+5 | — | 1h 06m 28s | ||
| 7/20/26 | eugenicssexuality+3 | — | patreon.comihatejamesdobson.com+3 | — | James Dobsoneugenics+5 | — | 1h 30m 00s | ||
| 7/6/26 | family valuesshared hatred+3 | KevinKelly | James Dobsonpatreon.com+4 | — | James Dobsonfamily values+3 | — | 1h 00m 54s | ||
| 6/22/26 | conversion therapyLGBTQ issues+4 | — | American Medical AssociationAmerican Psychological Association+5 | — | conversion therapyPride+6 | — | 1h 09m 42s | ||
| 6/8/26 | Prideredemption+4 | — | Bringing up BoysAtonement: The John Paulk Story | — | John PaulkPride+5 | — | 1h 05m 49s | ||
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| 5/25/26 | relationshipsgender dynamics+3 | — | Focus on the FamilyPatreon+1 | — | marriagehusbands+5 | — | 1h 03m 52s | ||
| 5/11/26 | adolescencesexual education+3 | Josh Boerman | Focus on the FamilyAmerican Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists+2 | — | adolescenceJames Dobson+3 | — | 1h 31m 41s | ||
| 4/27/26 | parentingchild behavior+3 | — | James DobsonThe Strong-Willed Child | — | Strong-Willed ChildJames Dobson+3 | — | 1h 05m 11s | ||
| 4/13/26 |  Episode 55: The Strong-Willed Child Part 3 | Welcome back, readers, to another installment in everyone's least favorite Dobson work, the one that just won't end - The Strong-Willed Child. Today, Jake and Brooke watch Dobson's 2-part lectures on raising the so-called Strong-Willed Child and take a walk down memory (traumatic flashback) lane as they revist all the worst parts. However frustrated you are, just imagine how much moreso Brooke is at the thought of going back to this garbage pile of source material.Check out our Patreon! www.patreon.com/ihatejamesdobsonReferences:n.a. (February 2019). Resolution on Physical Discipline of Children By Parents. American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/about/policy/physical-discipline.pdfMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetterLicense code: 9OT2MTBHWWSRZP5S Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 1h 00m 24s | ||||||
| 3/30/26 |  Episode 54: Twice Pardoned | Break out your tie dye shirts and make sure your latch key kids have snacks in the fridge because today, Jake & Brooke travel back to the 1980s to discuss the life and legacy of Harold Morris - and how that legacy was coopted by James Dobson to... mixed results. We talk about prison, DARE, and Punky Brewster, among other salacious topics. Check out our patreon! patreon.com/ihatejamesdobsonMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetterLicense code: 9OT2MTBHWWSRZP5S Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 1h 22m 45s | ||||||
| 3/16/26 |  Episode 53: Emotions: Can you trust them? | Hello! Welcome and welcome back! Today, Jake and Brooke discuss an early Dobson work, back when he was still a working psychologist. What a horrifying thought. There's time to talk about Freud, Middlemarch, and too many checklists. Check out our Patreon! www.patreon.com/ihatejamesdobsonMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetterLicense code: 9OT2MTBHWWSRZP5S Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 1h 24m 20s | ||||||
| 3/2/26 |  Episode 52: Is It Illegal to Hate James Dobson? | Howdy readers! Today, Jake and Brooke start with an extra-exciting announcement: the launch of the official I Hate James Dobson Patreon! Then they get into less exciting things, like the rise of Christian Nationalism and so-called "counter-terrorism" directives. Important and interesting, but less exciting. This episode has it all!Check out our Patreon! www.patreon.com/ihatejamesdobsonReferences:Hundley, M. (2021). A Moral Crusade: The Preservation fo Segregation by Southern Baptists in Alabama. The Crimson Historical Review. University of Alabama. https://crimsonhistorical.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Moral_Crusade_Final.pdfKlippenstein , K. (2025). Trump's NSPM-7 Labels Common Beliefs As Terrorism "Indicators". KenKlippenstien.com. https://www.kenklippenstein.com/p/trumps-nspm-7-labels-common-beliefsn.a. (2025). New immigration Crackdown: Where Americans Stand. Public Religion Research Institute. https://prri.org/research/the-new-immigration-crackdown-where-americans-stand/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. | 46m 03s | ||||||
| 2/16/26 |  Episode 51: What Dads Need to Know About Fathering | Hi! Today, Jake and Brooke discuss one of Dobson's very first films "What Dads Need to Know About Fatherhood", a movie that is truly... nothing. At least we will always have Cats in the Cradle, I suppose. This is a silly one, readers.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. | 56m 26s | ||||||
| 2/2/26 |  Episode 50: You Don't Hate the ADF Enough | Put on your best Elle Woods cosplay, readers, because today Jake and Brooke discuss the legal organization called the Alliance Defending Freedom. This Dobson creation continues to wreak havoc on all of our lives in big and small ways. Even if you've seen the John Oliver segment on it, you still don't hate them enough.References:Bragman, W. (2026, Jan 5). Experts Warn U.S. in Early Stages of Genocide Against Trans Americans. ImportantContext.com. https://www.importantcontext.news/p/experts-warn-us-in-early-stages-ofLast Week Tonight. (2025, May 12). Alliance Defending Freedom [Video]. HBO & YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCAuHH5EYnELIttlefield, A. (2021, November 30). The Christian Legal Army Behind the Ban on Abortion in Mississippi. The Nation. https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/alliance-defending-freedom-dobbs/Ward, I. (2024, march 25). The Group Behind Dobbs Does Not Want to Talk About What Comes Next. Politico. https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/03/25/head-of-alliance-defending-freedom-Kristen-Waggoner-speaks-on-mifepristone-00148565Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetterLicense code: 9OT2MTBHWWSRZP5S Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 1h 02m 12s | ||||||
| 1/19/26 |  Episode 49: Sex, Lies & ... The Truth | Put on some scrunchies and hairspray with CFCs because today Jake and Brooke time travel back to 1993 to talk about a VHS classic: "Sex, Lies & ... The Truth!". You'll be shocked to hear that this film is full of lies. Misleading? I prefer to think of it as irony. Mostly because that makes me feel better about humanity.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. | 1h 41m 03s | ||||||
| 1/5/26 |  Episode 48: Focus on My Family | On this very special start to 2026, Jake is joined by their parents to talk about healing and reconciliation. Eat your heart out, Esther Perel (We love you, Esther Perel). Stick around til the end for a special word from Tyler.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. | 1h 10m 53s | ||||||
| 12/22/25 |  Episode 47: Holly Bone Secular Christmas Spectacular | Merry Secular Holidays, readers! Today, Brooke is in charge and we actually get to have fun! Join us for some Q&A, some gift giving, some surprise guests, and plans for 2026 :)Check out our friends!The Worst of All Possible WorldsLessons from the CouchMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetterLicense code: 9OT2MTBHWWSRZP5S Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 1h 10m 27s | ||||||
| 12/8/25 |  Episode 46: Love Must Be Tough | Thank goodness we don't care about being demonitized because this episode goes places advertisers wouldn't go anywhere near. Jake and Brooke talk about the toxic sludge that is Love Must Be Tough, another book that defines his legacy. At least you can hear Brooke's cat purring at points - that counts for something!Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/get-that-thingLicense code: CJC8J8D177SDPEA3https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetterLicense code: 9OT2MTBHWWSRZP5S Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 1h 30m 33s | ||||||
| 11/24/25 |  Episode 45: Jesus Camp | Step into the imagination station and rewind all the way back to 2006 to join Jake and Brooke as they talk about the definitional documentary "Jesus Camp" - as well as the legacy of it now almost 20 years later. If you're playing IHJD Bingo at home, I think this episode gets you a full run.References:Fundie Fridays. (2021, May 14). Jesus Camp | A Post 9/11 Evangelical Fever Dream [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gam6PfrW4ZA&t=1sHesse, J. (2016, July 6). The kids of Jesus Camp, 10 years later: 'Was it child abuse? Yes and no'. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/jul/06/jesus-camp-christian-documentary-kids-10-years-laterJeGaysus - THE Gay Jesus. (2023, November 5). Jesus Camp Where Are They Now? | Levi from Documentary - Interview [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oF2SqG8aQQI&t=5sSamuel Young. (2012, June 4). Jesus Camp -- Levi five years later [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoLUSK_hrAIMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetterLicense code: 9OT2MTBHWWSRZP5S Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 1h 33m 57s | ||||||
| 11/10/25 |  Episode 44: Dare 2 Share | We've read the book, now it's time to look at the world around Dare 2 Share. In this episode, Brooke and Jake talk about Greg Stier, Dare 2 Share events, Promise Keepers, Skillet, and (as a treat) Propaganda.Trigger Warning for depictions of hell 31:00 - 33:15Check out Propaganda's work: @prophiphop on social media and wherever you get your musicReferences:Anthony, D. & Reynolds, G. (2020, August 4). 441 - Promise Keepers [Audio Podcast]. Onmy Studio.Ashely, F. Interrogating Gender-Exploratory Therapy. Perspect Psychol Sci. 2023 Mar;18(2):472-481. doi: 10.1177/17456916221102325. Epub 2022 Sep 6. 36068009; PMCID: PMC10018052Dare 2 Share Ministries. (2021, April 27). The Greg Stier Ministry Podcast - The Power of the Gospel with Skillet's John Cooper. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3EUm-F2XcI&t=790sFocus on the Family. (2022, November 16). How a Dysfunctional Street Kid Became a Radical Disciple of Jesus (Part 1) - Greg Stier. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GFh2h6pgUgGraham, R. (2024, August 11). The All-Male Christian Group Seeking a Resurrection in the Trump Era. New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/11/us/promise-keepers-evangelical-christians.htmlMatt Clayberg Ministries. (2013, August 24th). A Letter from Hell. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oGXPRjk1HI&t=325sNameless Christian. (2013, October 19). Dare2Share 2013. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0SavotwEZ0&t=33sn.a. (2023). Moving Beyond Change Efforts: Evidence and Action to Support and Affirm LGBTQI+ Youth. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). https://archive.org/details/httpsstore.samhsa.govsitesdefaultfilespep22-03-12-001/page/n21/mode/2upPetty, J. (2021, May 21). ALLOW ME TO REINTRODUCE MYSELF [Audio Podcast]. Cool Zone MediaStier, G. (2016, September 1). 25 milestones during 25 years of Dare 2 Share. GregStier.com. https://gregstier.org/25-milestones-during-25-years-of-dare-2-shareStier, G. (2024, July 23). The Power of the Gospel and the Potential of Teens. Dare2Share.org. https://www.dare2share.org/blog/the-power-of-the-gospel-and-the-potential-of-teensWidaman, D. (2020, August 29). Skillet lead singer John Cooper armed self to protect family against Kenosha rioters. Metro Voice News. https://metrovoicenews.com/skillet-lead-singer-john-cooper-armed-self-to-protect-family-against-kenosha-riotersMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetterLicense code: 9OT2MTBHWWSRZP5S Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 1h 29m 32s | ||||||
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Chart history for I Hate James Dobson
Peaked at #39 in United States, currently #39 in United States.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | #39 | #39 | — |
| CZ | — | #87 | #87 | — |
| Canada | — | #108 | #108 | — |
| Australia | — | #115 | #115 | — |
| Italy | — | #124 | #124 | — |
| VN | — | #135 | #135 | — |
| BE | — | #139 | #139 | — |
| Japan | — | #152 | #152 | — |
| Denmark | — | #171 | #171 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #181 | #181 | — |
| AT | — | #186 | #186 | — |
Chart Positions
11 placements across 11 markets.
Chart Positions
11 placements across 11 markets.