I’ll Virtually Be in Bangor, Maine!

This April 27 (2024), a Saturday, I’ll be appearing in Bangor, Maine via Zoom to discuss the historicity of Jesus (including my new book on it which I just completed and sent to the publisher). I will summarize that but then focus on the extrabiblical evidence...

Appearing in New York First Weekend of May!

I will be speaking at the The Secular Humanist Society of New York’s annual Day of Reason event on May 7th, at Stout NYC, 133 West 33rd St., in Manhattan, NY. The event starts with a luncheon at 12:00 noon. Talk begins at 1pm. Followed by Q&A and an...

Last Call: I’m Moving to Georgia!

One of my girlfriends and I are getting married (yes, we’re both still polyamorous; everyone always asks) and I’m moving to Georgia (yes, the other side of the country; the South; humid town; etcerera). This means this is the last chance for anyone in...

Appearing in Tampa Tomorrow

Very rare event! Unofficial but actual: I will be hanging out in person at The Pub in Tampa, Florida on Monday, May 23. Strictly 7pm to 9. I will have a limited selection of books, if you want to buy one personally signed. Stop by and say hi! I’ll chat on all...

I’ll Be Speaking in Brea, California at the SBL Regional Conference

On Sunday, February 27, at 8:30am I will be presenting a paper, “Field Update on the Case Against the Historicity of Jesus: Recent Peer-Reviewed Publications For and Against.” You can find the program here. And if you want to attend and register in advance...

You Might Want to Follow Me on Social Media

I just updated my social media guide. And it’s been a while, so you might want to check that out. It explains in more detail the differences among what I publish on my various social media and how to take advantage of that. Because only watching my blog or...

Crucifixion Quake! An Unusual Movie about an Unusual Passion

Years ago I sat for a day of interviews for a film by Marco Bazzi about a geologist obsessed with the alleged earthquake at the time of Christ’s death. The resulting movie is now available (you can find it in most of the usual places, including Amazon Prime or...

Join Me in Florida Next Week!

I’ll be at Old Man Frank’s in Winter Haven, Florida (1005 South Lake Howard Drive) from 3 to 4pm (I might stay longer if there’s demand) next Saturday, February 1—with books and conversation! Come stop by, hang out, chat on any subject, maybe...

Join Me in Vegas This Month!

I’ll be hanging out at the Crown & Anchor pub in Las Vegas (4755 West Spring Mountain Road) on Friday the 13th, December 2019, from 6 to 7 pm. Come hang out with me! I’ll chat on any subjects and I’ll have all my books on hand to sell and sign if...

Join Me in Bowling Green, Kentucky, Tomorrow!

I’ll be casually hanging out at the Cliffs of Moher Irish Pub tomorrow, Sunday, November 17 (2019), in Bowling Green, Kentucky, from 4 to 6pm. Come hang out with me! We can chat on all subjects. And I’ll have books on hand if you want to get any...

Speaking in Toronto!

Philosopher Christopher DiCarlo and I will be discussing “Is Society Making Moral Progress and Can We Predict Where It’s Going?” on Friday, September 13th, at the Toronto Public Library from 7-9pm. That’s, of course, Toronto, Canada....

Come Join Me at VS. Arcade Bar in Lincoln, Nebraska!

From 7 to 9pm on August 12th (this upcoming Monday!) I’ll be trying my hand at old video games over drinks at the VS. Arcade Bar in Lincoln, Nebraska (247 N. 8th Street). I’d be happy for company! Glad to converse on any subject; plus I’ll have my...

Come Join Me for a Pubmeet in Murrieta, California!

I’ll be hanging out over drinks, happy to chat on all subjects, with my books on hand to sell and sign, on Wednesday, September 4, from 6 to 7pm, at the Downtown Public House in Murrieta, California (24619 Washington Ave #105). Come join us! Or if you know...