Some events at the Secular Hub are just an absolute delight to go to, and everyone who attends helps a worthy cause at the same time.  This week on the Secular Hub, Jesse attends the Hub’s annual chili cook-off and conducts a few casual interviews with some of the attendees.  It’s a slice of life … Continue reading "Oh, Are We Ready? – Episode 64"

In this episode of the Secular Hubcast we break down the El Paso Shooter’s manifesto fact checking its claims and critically examining its structure and conclusion to determine if they are correct. This is an exercise in critical thought and we use our tools of reason, evidence and logic to engage with the El Paso … Continue reading "Episode 62: El Paso Shooter Manifesto Part 2"

All hail the Volunteer Queen! Doesn’t it seem like it can be really hard to help sometimes?  Many of us have the impulse and desire to help but don’t know how to make a meaningful difference.  It’s common enough to look for a group, an organization already established to make it easier. Monique is our … Continue reading "Atheists Who Help – Episode 62"

In this episode of the Secular Hubcast we examine the El Paso shooter’s manifesto in detail. In it, we find his concerns, motivations and personal thoughts. Perhaps surprisingly we also find hints of his humanity.   HOST, EDITOR:  Paul Schilling Logo Design: Terry Kirkham The views and opinions expressed are those of their respective authors … Continue reading "Episode 61 – The El Paso Shooter’s Manifesto Part 1"

One great thing about the Secular Hub is that there is no religious affiliation to the group.  Just go there and you’re free from religion, dogma, indoctrination. But that doesn’t mean we’re totally cut off and removed from all the people out there who do practice.  In fact, many of our members came out of … Continue reading "Episode 60 – Interview with a Holy Man"

The Secular Hub interviews an american hero.

Colorado Secular Conference 2019 CSC 19 brought together hundreds of atheists and freethinkers from around the nation, as well as dozens of groups and vendors.  It was a special opportunity for community, camaraderie, and support as well as the vital exchange of ideas and lived experience on a large scale. The Secular Hubcast was on … Continue reading "What is a Secular Conference? – Episode 58"

Once again we at the Hubcast delve into the news.  It never stops flowing and by paying attention over time we hope to learn and grow more, and possibly achieve some kind of wisdom and familiarity with the world. First we discuss the testimony of Robert Mueller before Congress.  We also look at developments in … Continue reading "Episode 57 – Feeding on the News 3"

Join us for this diverse episode featuring Jesse Gilbertson, Chris Shelton and Melissa Shelton as we walk the rocky path of guns, gun ownership and the Second Amendment. In this episode we talk straight about gun rights, the moral implications of guns and what we think are the best solutions for how to solve our … Continue reading "Episode 56 – Guns and the 2nd Amendment: Carving a Path Through"

Liberty is a tricky subject to talk about.  It’s complex and personal and in some ways lends itself to magical thinking.  It’s as if it somehow pervades the universe or we’re endowed by some creator. But really it’s just a concept.  Can we think about it scientifically?  Can we analyse a sample in a petri … Continue reading "Episode 55 – Increase Your Liberty"