Ryan McIlvain is a former Mormon missionary whose missionary work presented challenges to his faith that ultimately led him away from Mormonism. He is also a recent first-time novelist who took "Write what you know" to heart, capturing that experience in the recently released Elders: A Novel.

McIlvain joins us this Sunday to talk about the novel and about his experiences.

Ryan McIlvain is a former Mormon missionary whose missionary work presented challenges to his faith that ultimately led him away from Mormonism. He is also a recent first-time novelist who took "Write what you know" to heart, capturing that experience in the recently released Elders: A Novel. McIlvain joins us this Sunday to talk about the novel and about his experiences.

Ryan McIlvain is a former Mormon missionary whose missionary work presented challenges to his faith that ultimately led him away from Mormonism. He is also a recent first-time novelist who took "Write what you know" to heart, capturing that experience in the recently released Elders: A Novel.

McIlvain joins us this Sunday to talk about the novel and about his experiences.

"Elders: A Novel" Ryan McIlvain on Atheists Talk #218, Sunday, May 12, 2013

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Atheists Talk Radio Show is a weekly production of Minnesota Atheists. It airs in Twin Cities on AM 950 KTNF at 9:00 AM Sunday mornings or stream live at http://www.am950ktnf.com. Minnesota Atheists is Minnesota's oldest and largest atheist organization. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit, educational organization that seeks to promote the positive contributions of atheism to society and to maintain separation of state and church. Our bylaws are available here. Each year we hold eight monthly members meetings with guest speakers (Jan.-May, Sept.-Nov.), three picnics (June-Aug.), and a Winter Solstice banquet (Dec.). We have a full calendar of events, such as dinners, movie nights, game nights, discussion groups, book clubs, a how to debate class and many others. To find out about these events, sign up for A.W.E. - Atheists Weekly E-mail. We produce a public access cable TV program, "Atheists Talk," and a weekly podcast of the same name. We offer speakers to the community free of charge. We specialize in presentations to high school and community college comparative religion classes.

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"Elders: A Novel" Ryan McIlvain on Atheists Talk #218, Sunday, May 12, 2013

"Elders: A Novel" Ryan McIlvain on Atheists Talk #218, Sunday, May 12, 2013