# From Artemis to Pizza Gate: Why Conspiracy Theories Go Viral | Breathe Podcast Ep 287

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Podcast: [Breathe](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breathe-3378330)
Published: 2026-04-27T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In an age where even the most verifiable facts are questioned, how do we distinguish between healthy skepticism and dangerous conspiracy? Join us as we dive into the truth under siege in our modern world. From space mission hoaxes to historical revisionism, it seems like everything is up for debate if the right influencer retweets it. In this episode of Breathe, the hosts explore why we have become so fundamentally impressionable as a society. The conversation begins with the recent Artemis launch and the immediate claims that the mission was a manufactured hoax. This leads into a deeper discussion about the psychology of conspiracy theories, touching on everything from infamous political scandals to the rejection of basic sanitation and historical facts like the Holocaust or slavery. A major highlight of this episode is the intersection of faith and conspiracy. We discuss how religious communities sometimes blur the line between biblical prophecy and conspiratorial narratives. We examine past events like Y2K and the fear surrounding new technologies to show how drifting away from scripture can lead to biblically unsound conclusions. The episode concludes with practical advice on how to maintain intellectual and biblical integrity. You will learn the vital difference between skepticism and suspicion, and why truth is something that must be actively sought out while conspiracies often just drop into your lap via social media notifications. #truth #faith #conspiracy #discernment #breathe

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