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There are over 4000 recognized religions in the world. Which one are you leaving? Why are you Deconverting? Welcome to the Deconversion Podcast where we explore the experiences and challenges of Deconverting from religious faith. We are here to discuss an

Tim Thomason


    • Feb 12, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Season 2 Episode 2: Angry Atheism.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 60:29


    Today, we discuss how deconversion can cause you to feel waves of anger and frustration that can have unforeseen consequences on you and your mental health. Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Season 2 Episode 1: We Are Back.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 50:32


    Greetings everyone, we so are excited to catch up with you and give you an update on us and our plans for Season 2 of The Deconversion Podcast. Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 84: Boundaries.

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 66:03


    Today we discuss the importance of boundaries for you and those around you in regards to your deconversion.Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 83: Christian Unkindness.

    Play Episode Play 58 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 64:48


    Christians are kind right? Today, we discuss the unkindness that seems to be rampantly growing in our society, and how many Christians seem to have forsaken the whole idea of kindness for something more nefarious. Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 82: Sleep Paralysis & Demons.

    Play Episode Play 53 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 50:42 Transcription Available


    People who suffer with sleep paralysis commonly find themselves at the mercy of their subconscious mind. So what happens when that mind is filled to the brim with religious belief in demons and the supernatural? Today we discus sleep paralysis, its common attributes, and its religious association with demons. Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 81: The International House of Prayer.

    Play Episode Play 59 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 45:02 Transcription Available


    We are BACK... and today we discuss the International House of Prayer, and the controversies surrounding their recently dismissed head pastor Mike Bickle. The Heaven Bent PodcastClick the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 80: Politics After Deconversion.

    Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 42:40 Transcription Available


    Tim and Isaac talk about politics before and after deconversion and how deconversion can potentially be a catalyst for new political beliefs. Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 79: Christian's Persecution Complex.

    Play Episode Play 48 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 51:20 Transcription Available


    In this episode Tim and Isaac discuss Christian's persecution complex and its effects on them and our society. Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 78: Pillars of Why Tim Deconverted.

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 55:57 Transcription Available


    Today we break down a segment from the Deconversion Guide regarding the pillars of why Tim left religion.Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

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    Episode 77: Say Yes to Halloween.

    Play Episode Play 37 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 57:55 Transcription Available


    Today we discuss Halloween, Christian's aversion to it, and how the church uses it to promote real fear in its followers. We also discuss how, for many who deconvert, it becomes a favorite holiday.Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 76: One of Us.

    Play Episode Play 51 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 48:23 Transcription Available


    Today we discuss the documentary "One of Us" which chronicles the journey of three orthodox Hasidic Jews who chose to leave their insular community.Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 75: The Rapture.

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 52:44 Transcription Available


    Today we discuss the rapture, an event many Christians believe is imminent. We breakdown the theology and how ideas around this event have changed through history. We also address how, for many, the rapture provides an outlet to pass on addressing many of the issues our world is currently facing.  Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 74: Also Your Daughters.

    Play Episode Play 49 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 54:01 Transcription Available


    Today we interview author Becki Beasley about her new book "Also Your Daughters" which explores her experience leaving evangelicalism.Book: Also Your DaughtersClick the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 73: RTS and Betrayal Trauma.

    Play Episode Play 57 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 47:05 Transcription Available


    Today we discuss religious trauma syndrome, its relationship to betrayal trauma, and the resistance to associate trauma with religious beliefs.Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 72: Pitfalls of Deconversion.

    Play Episode Play 56 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 68:31 Transcription Available


    We all face pitfalls in life and deconversion can present you with a variety of them. Today we discuss how we can effectively consider and avoid pitfalls in the often turbulent time post deconverison.Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 71: Scouts Honor: The Secret Files of the Boy Scouts of America.

    Play Episode Play 46 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 59:37 Transcription Available


    Today we  review the Netflix documentary "Scouts Honor" which chronicles the prolific amount of child abuse past and present surrounding the Boy Scouts of America program. Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 70: Missions Trips.

    Play Episode Play 58 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 45:54 Transcription Available


    Today we discuss missions trips past and present, there ties to colonialism, and the problems they present in our modern world. Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 69: How the Church Fosters Passive Aggression.

    Play Episode Play 57 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 50:10 Transcription Available


    Today we explore passive aggressiveness, and the part the church plays in fostering it in individuals. We break down why this is, and how those of who have deconverted can still struggle with the behavior.Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 68: Andrew Seidel On the Importance of the Separation of Church and State.

    Play Episode Play 59 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 49:16 Transcription Available


    Today we interview author and constitutional attorney Andrew Seidel. Seidel has written several books including The Founding Myth: Why Christian Nationalism Is Un-American and American Crusade: How the Supreme Court Is Weaponizing Religious Freedom. We discuss the importance of the separation of church and state and the impact of January the 6th.The Founding Myth: Why Christian Nationalism Is Un-AmericanAmerican Crusade: How the Supreme Court Is Weaponizing Religious FreedomGo support the effort to preserve the separation of church and state at..Americans United for The Separation of Church and State.Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 67: Religious Trauma Syndrome with River Wood.

    Play Episode Play 51 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 105:01 Transcription Available


    River is back, and today we discuss religious trauma syndrome. RTS is a relatively new term getting used by therapists, and it describes what many of us find ourselves navigating in various degrees post deconversion. Please don't forget to subscribed to River's YouTube Channel!! It is amazing!!https://www.youtube.com/@riverswoodshedClick the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 66: Homosexuality and the Church with Brandon Flanery.

    Play Episode Play 42 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 58:36 Transcription Available


    Today, we interview writer and author Brandon Flanery who shares his experiences growing up and participating in the church as a gay Christian, and his eventual departure from evangelicalism. Brandon's bright reflections on his journey brings some very welcome hope and levity to some hard subjects.Article: I asked people why they're leaving Christianity, and here's what I heardBook: Stumbling: A Sassy Memoir About Coming Out of Evangelicalism Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 65: Navigating Conflict.

    Play Episode Play 47 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 59:23 Transcription Available


    Today we discuss conflict, and the many different forms of it you may encounter on your deconversion journey. We also discuss the value of having goals for different forms of conflict, and our 8 step process to help you navigate verbal arguments.Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 64: Does Social Media Make Deconversion Better or Worse?

    Play Episode Play 56 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 59:56 Transcription Available


    Today, we discuss the potential positive and negative impacts of social media on your deconversion journey. Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 63: Dangers of Assumption.

    Play Episode Play 45 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 62:35 Transcription Available


    We all assume things, but when we assume too much we open ourselves to bad ideas and poor decisions based in ignorance. Today, we discuss the dangers of assumptions, and how the term assumption is synonymous with faith. Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 62: Lets Talk "Christianese"

    Play Episode Play 48 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 54:52 Transcription Available


    Today, we discuss the importance of language, and how Christianity utilizes a linguistic shorthand, often referred to as "Christianese", to infuse religious meaning and messaging throughout their language. Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 61: The Lies of Christian Nationalism.

    Play Episode Play 56 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 61:41 Transcription Available


    Christian Nationalism is quickly becoming a national buzzword. Today, we tackle some of this movement's most common lies regarding the nature of our country, and what it means to be American.The Founding Myth: Why Christian Nationalism Is Un-American by Andrew SeidelClick the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 60: Cults, Abuse, and Neuroscience with River Wood.

    Play Episode Play 58 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 104:28 Transcription Available


    Please don't forget to subscribed to River's YouTube Channel!! It is amazing!!https://www.youtube.com/@riverswoodshedToday, we are excited to host our guest River Wood as we discuss the defining attributes of cults, the abuses they can foster, and the neuroscience behind it all.Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 59: Shiny Happy People.

    Play Episode Play 45 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 56:03 Transcription Available


    Today, we tackle the hit documentary "Shiny Happy People" which recounts the story of the Duggar family, their hit tv show, and their very public downfall around their son's sexual deviancy. Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 58: The Physiology of Mental Health with Therapist Kit Morgan.

    Play Episode Play 48 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 78:51 Transcription Available


    Today, we interview therapist Kit Morgan. We discuss Kit's personal story around  religious trauma, and how it can leave ingrained physiological responses.  https://www.instagram.com/kitmorgantherapy/Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 57: Learning To Trust Yourself with Therapist Emilee Crowder.

    Play Episode Play 55 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 80:28 Transcription Available


    On today's episode, we are thrilled to have therapist Emily Crowder with us to discuss her personal story of leaving religion and the Mormon Church. We also talk about the importance of building self trust on the other side of Deconversion.https://www.therapywithemilee.com/Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 56: Seth Andrews & Secular Hub.

    Play Episode Play 43 sec Highlight Listen Later May 31, 2023 70:16 Transcription Available


    Today, Isaac and Tim discuss the importance of community and recount their trip to Denver to hear Seth Andrews speak at Secular Hub. https://www.secularhub.org/https://www.thethinkingatheist.com/Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 55: Apostasy

    Play Episode Play 48 sec Highlight Listen Later May 24, 2023 53:55 Transcription Available


    Today, Tim and Isaac discuss the film Apostasy, which follows a mother and her two daughters who are practicing Jehovah's Witnesses. The film bring up controversial issues surrounding refusing blood transfusions, disfellowship, and religions divisive nature. Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 54: Unconditional Love and Navigating Rejection.

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later May 17, 2023 79:02 Transcription Available


    Today, we tackle Religion's false claim to unconditional love. We also discuss, how learning to navigate the feelings of rejection during deconversion can be a tool of empowerment.Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 53: Pastor Jack Hibbs Dangerous and Divisive Preaching.

    Play Episode Play 55 sec Highlight Listen Later May 10, 2023 90:25 Transcription Available


    Today we discuss Pastor Jack Hibbs, his end times doctrine, and the dangers of subjective opinion based preaching being peddled as truth.  Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 52: Humor Before and After Deconversion.

    Play Episode Play 52 sec Highlight Listen Later May 3, 2023 57:30 Transcription Available


    Humor, for many of us that have deconverted, is an essential and liberating tool.  On this episode, we break down the value of humor in the void left by religious faith.Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 51: Our Issues With Faith and Religion.

    Play Episode Play 46 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 70:07 Transcription Available


    Today, Tim recounts his encounter with an anti-LGBTQ protestor, and together Tim and Isaac tackle their specific issues with faith and religious beliefs.Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 50: Our First Anniversary and A Look Ahead.

    Play Episode Play 58 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 104:50 Transcription Available


    Welcome everyone to our 50th Episode.  Today, we discuss our upcoming free online course The Deconversion Guide,  our multiple social projects in the works, and we reflect on our past year working on the podcast and the guide. A big thank you to all of our listeners, guests, and supporters we love you all. Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 49: What Christians Are Saying About Deconversion.

    Play Episode Play 44 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 63:03 Transcription Available


    Today, we discuss the Christian response to the growing number of people deconverting from religious faith. We address two articles, both written by Christians, that tackle what Christians perceive to be the primary reasons for people leaving the church. Bad Faith Article.Good Faith Article.Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 48: Guest Jess from "You Can't Get To Heaven in a Miniskirt" Podcast.

    Play Episode Play 55 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 102:24 Transcription Available


    Today, we have the second of our interviews with the hosts of the "You Can't Get To Heaven in a Miniskirt" podcast. We talk with Jess today about how she and Sarah started the podcast, her experience around the church, and her obsession with cults.  Listen to their podcast here.You Can't Get to Heaven in a MiniskirtClick the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 47: Guest - Sarah from "You Can't Get To Heaven in a Mini-Skirt" Podcast

    Play Episode Play 44 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 104:28 Transcription Available


    Welcome to the first of our two episode interview with Sarah and Jess the hosts of the  "You Can't Get To Heaven in a Mini-Skirt" podcast.  Today, we interview Sarah and talk about how she and Jess started the podcast. We also get her thoughts and feelings around the church, purity culture, and homophobia.Listen to their podcast here.You Can't Get to Heaven in a MiniskirtClick the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 46: Christian Apologetics.

    Play Episode Play 58 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 93:36 Transcription Available


    Welcome everyone to our discussion on Christian apologetics. Today, we go over some of Christian apologetics most common concepts and arguments. We also discuss some of the pitfalls in the tactics of Christian apologetics, there application, and as a special bonus Tim gets triggered while discussing it.  Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 45: A Deconversion Story with Danielle.

    Play Episode Play 58 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 108:48 Transcription Available


    Today, we are joined by one of our longtime listeners, as she shares her deconversion story with us. Danielle's experience in the church and eventual excommunication for daring to leave a failing marriage sets the stage for a fascinating and unique deconversion story.Links.The Subtle Art of Not Giving A Fuck.Cum As You Are: While Transforming Your Sex Life.Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 44: Deconversion Anxiety.

    Play Episode Play 59 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 76:21 Transcription Available


    Anxiety is something we all face, but for those of us who deconvert from religion, it can quickly become unmanageable. Today. we tackle deconversion anxiety. Tim and Isaac discuss how to recognize, navigate, and develop healthy coping mechanisms for it. Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 43: A Christian Mingle Experience.

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 78:59 Transcription Available


    On today's episode Isaac recounts his first and only experience revolving around Christian mingle, online dating, and purity culture. Those of us who have grown up around strict religious beliefs often have awkward first relationships, and we hope today's episode makes you laugh and feel a little less alone.Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 42: My Grandmother's Questions.

    Play Episode Play 50 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 79:15 Transcription Available


    Today, is a very special episode for Tim who is going to answers questions left for him by his late Grandmother. This list of questions was part of the catalyst that kickstarted this podcast.Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 41: Moral Relativism

    Play Episode Play 58 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 71:45 Transcription Available


    Moral relativism is often the target of derision by the religious as being inferior to the moral absolutism asserted by religious faith. Today, we dismantle the hypocrisy of this claim, and offer our own claim.  Not only is moral relativism practiced by most believers, but when put to use in the hands of a self critical and thoughtful non-believer it provides a superior moral code to that offered by religions.True Detective Religion ClipClick the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 40: Bridging The Knowledge Gap.

    Play Episode Play 51 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 78:03 Transcription Available


    The number of topics for debate regarding religion is vast. Many of us who have deconverted see these topics as a gap in our knowledge that must be filled in order to resist the assault of questions presented by friends and family regarding our deconversion . Today, we discuss how to bridge these perceived gaps, and whether it is even a requirement to do so.Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 39: Obsessions with End Times Theology.

    Play Episode Play 39 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 75:28 Transcription Available


    Today, we discuss peoples obsessions with end times prophecy, and the effects those ideas have on people's behaviors and attitudes. The End Times has been a source of conspiracy theories throughout history, and is all the more present today, especially within biblical teaching.Doomsday Cult ArticleClick the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 38: Is It Ethical to Encourage People to Question Their Faith?

    Play Episode Play 53 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 83:01 Transcription Available


    Today, we are once again joined by our friend Anthony as we discuss a listener question about the ethics of challenging someone's faith. This question is something, we feel, many of the newly deconverted wrestle with, and warrants a roundtable discussion.Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 37: An Introduction To Logical Fallacies.

    Play Episode Play 56 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 77:06 Transcription Available


    Welcome to our first logical fallacies episode. Anthony joins us today as we tackle this broad subject, and discuss some of the most common forms of logical fallacies. We also discuss how understanding logical fallacies is not only an exercise in avoiding poor ideas or concepts, but also a critical tool in understanding how your own logic can be flawed.Link for Logical Fallacies Email List:https://www.thedeconversionguide.com/deconversion-email-opt-inClick the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

    Episode 36: A Discussion On Life and Death with Doug Bell.

    Play Episode Play 51 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 89:02 Transcription Available


    Today, we have our dear friend Doug Bell back for an impromptu discussion on life and death.  We tackle how we, as non-believers, navigate the concept of death, and discuss how religions leverage the fear of death to move the faithful. Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

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