The Deconversion Podcast

Today, we discuss the benefits of Deconversion, and the positive impacts it can have on your life. Deconversion presents many challenges, but it can also be one of the most exciting times of your life as you build self confidence, redefine your worldviews, and enjoy the perks of being free of religious dogma. 

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Today we interview Tim Whitaker host of The New Evangelicals Podcast. We discuss Tim's story and what led to him to creating The New Evangelicals community and non-profit. We also dive into the details of how they are working to support Christian who are deconstructing their faith and confronting mainstream Christian Nationalism. 

Links:
The New Evangelicals Website.
The Power Worshippers by Katherine Stewart
Confession of a Former Fox News Christian by Seth Andrews
The Most Dangerous Animal: Human Nature and the Origins of War by David Livingstone Smith

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Today we discuss the issue of religious hypocrisy in light of current events, and how it relates/contributes to deconversion. Anthony Slape joins us, once again, in this roundtable discussion as we dive into this subject, and discuss why religious hypocrisy is unique and particularly deserving of criticism.   

Links:
The Atheist Experience.
Why I'm Not A Christian by Richard Carrier
Letter to A Christian Nation by Sam Harris

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Today we interview Tim's close personal friend and fellow martial artist Drew Lawrence.  We discuss Drew's life journey and experiences around religion and non-belief. We also discuss Drew's influence and experience around Tim's deconversion.

Links.
Cows Pigs Wars and Witches by Marvin Harris
The Founding Myth by Andrew Seidel

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Evolution is a rich and complex subject that may be very foreign or intimidating for those who have left religion. Today Isaac and Tim tackle the subject of Evolution vs Creationism. We discuss the basics of both ideas, and common arguments for those who may be new to this subject matter. Our goal with this episode is to encourage our audience to go learn more about this topic, and to arm you against common religious arguments against evolution. Spoiler alert....they aren't very good arguments.

Links:
Cosmos
The Greatest Show On Earth by Richard Dawkins.
The Language of God by Francis Collins.
Why Evolution Is True by Jerry Coyne.
Article: 15 Answers to Creationist Nonsense.  

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Today we interview Morgan Poling about here experience in and around a cult based in evangelical Christianity. We discuss her trials within the group and how she and her husband eventually left the church and deconverted from religious faith.


Links.
Banished by Lauren Drain

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In today's episode, we revisit Hulu's adaptation of "Under The Banner of Heaven". We discuss the series conclusion, it's portrayal of struggling with religious doubts, and its relation to those leaving religion.

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Welcome to part 2 of our four way conversation on Deconversion. In this continuation, we discuss the events around Ryan's deconversion and the help that Tim attempted to provide to help ease the process. We also ask group questions revolving around Religion, and its effects on us and society. 

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Welcome to part one of our four way conversation on Deconversion. In this episode, Isaac, Anthony, and Ryan all discuss the timelines of relationships, and experiences they had around Tim's Deconversion. 

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Today we discuss current events, and the tragedy that unfolded just south of us in Uvalde, Texas. We address the repetitive response of the religious community towards these events, and the lack of action we have as a society towards solving the issues of gun violence in our country. Further, we discuss the feelings you may deal with as nonbeliever when faced with tragedy and the inept responses of the faithful.

Link: Pastor Asks for Forgiveness after Years of Abusing A Young Woman.

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