Filter It Through a Brain Cell

Kathy Gibbens

Critical Thinking

Conspiracy Theories

Logical Fallacies

Begging the Question Fallacy

Cognitive Biases

Statistical Fallacies

Base Rate Fallacy

Just In Case Fallacy

Ludic Fallacy

Pragmatic Fallacy

Simpson's Paradox

Statistical Fallacy

Self-Selection Bias

Sherlock Holmes Fallacy

Vintage Furniture

Circular Reasoning

Antique Shops

Legal Vs. Moral

Failure To Elucidate

Statistics

Can you recognize bad thinking, manipulative advertising and tricky arguments when you see them? How about your kids - how will they know whether the memes they're seeing on social media are really true? Critical thinking is the most important skill you can have when you’re living in a world that seems to have lost its mind. Everyone out there is trying to tell you WHAT to think, I want to teach y... more

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	339	Founded	4 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	ChristianityEducationHow ToReligion & Spirituality

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338. The Disposition Effect | Critical Thinking for Teens

Would you rather get a win or avoid a loss?

Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz

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Yesterday • 7 min

337. The Ostrich Effect Bias | Logic for Kids

Avoiding bad news doesn't make it go away!

Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz

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26 Jan 2026 • 11 min

336. The Illusion of Transparency Bias | Critical Thinking for Teens

News flash: other people can't read your mind!

Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz

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22 Jan 2026 • 8 min

335. The Attentional Bias | Logic for Middle and High School

Ever wonder why we remember certain things but not others?

Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz

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19 Jan 2026 • 8 min

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Recent Guests

Natasha Crane

Christian apologist, theologian, speaker, author, and podcaster

Episode: 325. Can you name the fallacy and the bias in this real-life example?

Will Reusch

Former high school teacher and founder of PatterDocs, an online academy

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Episode: 262. Critical Thinking Led Me to Christ with High School Teacher Will Reusch

Monique Duson

President and co-founder of the Center for Biblical Unity

Center for Biblical Unity

Episode: 251. Critical Thinking Applied: How to Think About Race and CRT with Monique Duson

Krista Bontrager

A fourth generation Bible teacher, author, podcaster, and former university professor.

The Center for Biblical Unity

Episode: 248. Critical Thinking Applied: How to Think About Justice with Theology Mom, Krista Bontrager

Brian Godawa

An award-winning Hollywood screenwriter and culture blogger specializing in God, movies, and worldview.

Godawa.com

Episode: 247. Critical Thinking Applied: How to Watch Movies with Wisdom & Discernment with Brian Godawa

Ricky Chelette

Executive Director of Living Hope Ministries, which helps individuals navigate sexual and relational issues through a biblical perspective.

Living Hope Ministries

Episode: 241. Critical Thinking Applied: How to think about Gender Identity with Ricky Chelette

Dr. Frank Turek

Dynamic speaker and award-winning author, president of crossexamined.org

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Episode: 240. Critical Thinking Applied: The Laws of Logic and the Transgender Argument with Dr. Frank Turek

Lindsey Medenwaldt

Director of Ministry Operations at Mama Bear Apologetics, author, and educator specializing in world religions.

Mama Bear Apologetics

Episode: 239. Critical Thinking Applied: How to talk about your faith with people who disagree with you with Lindsey Medenwaldt

Melissa Daughtry

Apologist known for creating videos defending the faith

YouTube

Episode: 237. Critical Thinking Applied: 15 Characteristics of an Unhealthy Organization

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Cathy Gibbons

A passionate homemaker and critical thinking advocate, Cathy Gibbons is dedicated to helping the next generation discern truth from misinformation. With a focus on engaging educational content that can be easily discussed with teens, she aims to inspire parents and children alike to improve their critical thinking skills through relatable examples and insights into cognitive biases.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 457 ratings

Teaching at Co-op
This podcast has been extremely helpful as I teach a group of 12 and older critical thinking and logic at a homeschool co-op. Her material is easy to follow, concise and well organized.
Apple Podcasts
5
caffeine65
United States3 months ago
A boy
It helps my mind. 5 STARS!!!!
Apple Podcasts
5
Stopping hitler’s dreams
United States5 months ago
fun and useful
The content of this podcast is fun and edifying. It comes with positive side effects such as recognising attempts to manipulate you.
Apple Podcasts
5
thilo70
Switzerland5 months ago
THIS IS THE BEST!!!! 🙌🙌🙌
Y’all, this podcast is the best!!! The episodes are fun and lighthearted despite the sometimes crazy fallacies and situations Miss Kathy discusses! I am about to be senior in high school and LOVE listening to this podcast to upkeep my thinking and keep my biases under control (or purging my brain of biases😂). Miss Kathy has a wonderful sense of humor and has a great mission. I am so very grateful for this resource!!! May the Lord bless you and your family and your mission, Miss Kathy. 🩵
Apple Podcasts
5
Mayf24
United States8 months ago
Not just for teens!
I discovered this podcast in my mid thirties. I’m not a parent, teacher or mentor of teens, but I’ve been wanting to learn the fallacies and how to spot them, and these bite sized but thorough episodes are proving so helpful.
Apple Podcasts
5
Rebekah1925
New Zealand8 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the fun and approachable format, making complex topics like logical fallacies and cognitive biases accessible to families. Many find the content highly beneficial for both personal development and educational purposes, especially for teens. Reviews frequently highlight the engaging and humorous manner in which topics are presented, making learning enjoyable. There's a common emphasis on the value of critical thinking skills in today's media-saturated environment.

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333. How do I start teaching critical thinking to my kids?

Q: What would you recommend as far as how or when to start teaching my kids?

Learn critical thinking yourself first, as it will spill out into everyday moments when discussing arguments and bad logic with your kids.

310. The Identifiable Victim Effect Bias

Q: Have you ever found your brain experiencing the identifiable victim bias or have you ever seen it happening?

Cathy invites listeners to reflect on their experiences with this bias and encourages them to consider their responses to individual versus group needs.

299. The Forer Effect Bias | Cognitive Biases for Teens

Q: Have you ever found your brain experiencing the Forer effect bias?

Cathy encourages introspection about personal experiences with the Forer Effect.

297. The Cheerleader Effect | Cognitive Biases for Teens

Q: Have you ever found your brain experiencing the cheerleader bias?

Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own experiences with the cheerleader effect.

275. The Hindsight Bias

Q: Have you ever found your brain experiencing the hindsight bias?

Cathy prompts listeners to reflect on their experiences with hindsight bias and encourages them to ask themselves if they truly predicted a certain outcome or if they are merely making sense of it in retrospect.

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Focused on fostering critical thinking skills, this series aims to equip listeners with the tools necessary to recognize and counter ineffective arguments, logical fallacies, and cognitive biases prevalent in today's media landscape. Each episode is crafted to be engaging and educational, often providing specific examples from everyday life, including social media and advertising, that illustrate how deceptive thinking can mislead individuals. The host, a homeschooling parent, encourages discussions about these topics with teenagers, making the podcast a valuable resource for families seeking to enhance their understanding of logic and reasoning together. Additionally, the content is structured to be accessible and practical, appealing to a... more

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