Humanism Now | Secular Ethics, Curiosity and Compassionate Change http://www.Humanise.live en-gb © 2026 Humanism Now | Secular Ethics, Curiosity and Compassionate Change Humanism Now is the weekly podcast for everyone curious, interested or actively engaged in secular humanism. Each Sunday, host James Hodgson—founder of Humanise Live—welcomes scientists, philosophers, activists, authors, entrepreneurs and community leaders who are challenging the status quo and building a fairer, kinder world. Together we unpack today’s toughest ethical questions—using reason and compassion instead of dogma—and champion universal human rights and flourishing. Expect in-depth interviews on today's pressing issues, from climate action, protecting freedoms, equality & justice to AI ethics and cosmic wonder. Every episode delivers practical take-aways for living an ethical, purpose-driven life while discovering more about ourselves, others and the universe. Whether you’re a lifelong secular humanist or simply curious about a naturalistic worldview, hit follow for insight-packed conversations that challenge ideas, celebrate human potential and inspire positive change. Join our global community working toward a fairer, kinder and more rational world—for this generation and the next. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/57da6ca2-89d3-11f1-bc43-abb1c59a869f/image/05603c907101c804bc144951fcac9245.jpeg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Humanism Now | Secular Ethics, Curiosity and Compassionate Change http://www.Humanise.live no episodic Humanise Live Humanism Now is the weekly podcast for everyone curious, interested or actively engaged in secular humanism. Each Sunday, host James Hodgson—founder of Humanise Live—welcomes scientists, philosophers, activists, authors, entrepreneurs and community leaders who are challenging the status quo and building a fairer, kinder world. Together we unpack today’s toughest ethical questions—using reason and compassion instead of dogma—and champion universal human rights and flourishing. Expect in-depth interviews on today's pressing issues, from climate action, protecting freedoms, equality & justice to AI ethics and cosmic wonder. Every episode delivers practical take-aways for living an ethical, purpose-driven life while discovering more about ourselves, others and the universe. Whether you’re a lifelong secular humanist or simply curious about a naturalistic worldview, hit follow for insight-packed conversations that challenge ideas, celebrate human potential and inspire positive change. Join our global community working toward a fairer, kinder and more rational world—for this generation and the next. Humanism Now is the weekly podcast for everyone curious, interested or actively engaged in secular humanism. Each Sunday, host James Hodgson—founder of Humanise Live—welcomes scientists, philosophers, activists, authors, entrepreneurs and community leaders who are challenging the status quo and building a fairer, kinder world.

Together we unpack today’s toughest ethical questions—using reason and compassion instead of dogma—and champion universal human rights and flourishing. Expect in-depth interviews on today's pressing issues, from climate action, protecting freedoms, equality & justice to AI ethics and cosmic wonder. Every episode delivers practical take-aways for living an ethical, purpose-driven life while discovering more about ourselves, others and the universe.

Whether you’re a lifelong secular humanist or simply curious about a naturalistic worldview, hit follow for insight-packed conversations that challenge ideas, celebrate human potential and inspire positive change. Join our global community working toward a fairer, kinder and more rational world—for this generation and the next.

]]> Humanise Live hello@humanise.live 84. The Mattering Instinct with Rebecca Goldstein Support Humanism Now and Join Our Community! — https://ko-fi.com/humanismnowpod "We are creatures of matter who long to matter — and one of the strongest manifestations of this is people who deny that we are matter." Professor Rebecca Newberger Goldstein is a philosopher, novelist, and MacArthur Fellow whose books include The Mind-Body Problem, Incompleteness, Betraying Spinoza, and 36 Arguments for the Existence of God (a work of fiction). In 2015 she was awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Obama and has been named Humanist of the Year by the American Humanist Association. She joins us to discuss her latest book, The Mattering Instinct: How Our Deepest Longing Drives Us and Divides Us, and will be the keynote speaker at the World Humanist Congress in Ottawa this August. Topics we cover ✔︎ What the mattering instinct is, where it comes from, and why it may be the defining feature of our species ✔︎ The four locations on the mattering map — transcenders, communal materers, heroic strivers, and competitors — and what they reveal about human motivation ✔︎ Why public debates about religion so often fail — and what understanding mattering tells us about how to talk across belief divides Connect with Rebecca and find out more The Mattering Instinct: https://www.rebeccagoldstein.com/books/the-mattering-instinct Rebecca's website: https://www.rebeccagoldstein.com World Humanist Congress, Ottawa, August 2026: https://humanists.international/world-humanist-congress Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:00:00 -0000 84. The Mattering Instinct with Rebecca Goldstein full 1 84 Humanise Live Support Humanism Now and Join Our Community! — https://ko-fi.com/humanismnowpod "We are creatures of matter who long to matter — and one of the strongest manifestations of this is people who deny that we are matter." Professor Rebecca Newberger Goldstein is a philosopher, novelist, and MacArthur Fellow whose books include The Mind-Body Problem, Incompleteness, Betraying Spinoza, and 36 Arguments for the Existence of God (a work of fiction). In 2015 she was awarded the National Humanities Meda... Support Humanism Now and Join Our Community! — https://ko-fi.com/humanismnowpod "We are creatures of matter who long to matter — and one of the strongest manifestations of this is people who deny that we are matter." Professor Rebecca Newberger Goldstein is a philosopher, novelist, and MacArthur Fellow whose books include The Mind-Body Problem, Incompleteness, Betraying Spinoza, and 36 Arguments for the Existence of God (a work of fiction). In 2015 she was awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Obama and has been named Humanist of the Year by the American Humanist Association. She joins us to discuss her latest book, The Mattering Instinct: How Our Deepest Longing Drives Us and Divides Us, and will be the keynote speaker at the World Humanist Congress in Ottawa this August. Topics we cover ✔︎ What the mattering instinct is, where it comes from, and why it may be the defining feature of our species ✔︎ The four locations on the mattering map — transcenders, communal materers, heroic strivers, and competitors — and what they reveal about human motivation ✔︎ Why public debates about religion so often fail — and what understanding mattering tells us about how to talk across belief divides Connect with Rebecca and find out more The Mattering Instinct: https://www.rebeccagoldstein.com/books/the-mattering-instinct Rebecca's website: https://www.rebeccagoldstein.com World Humanist Congress, Ottawa, August 2026: https://humanists.international/world-humanist-congress Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support Humanism Now and Join Our Community! — https://ko-fi.com/humanismnowpod

"We are creatures of matter who long to matter — and one of the strongest manifestations of this is people who deny that we are matter."

Professor Rebecca Newberger Goldstein is a philosopher, novelist, and MacArthur Fellow whose books include The Mind-Body Problem, Incompleteness, Betraying Spinoza, and 36 Arguments for the Existence of God (a work of fiction). In 2015 she was awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Obama and has been named Humanist of the Year by the American Humanist Association. She joins us to discuss her latest book, The Mattering Instinct: How Our Deepest Longing Drives Us and Divides Us, and will be the keynote speaker at the World Humanist Congress in Ottawa this August.

Topics we cover

✔︎ What the mattering instinct is, where it comes from, and why it may be the defining feature of our species
 ✔︎ The four locations on the mattering map — transcenders, communal materers, heroic strivers, and competitors — and what they reveal about human motivation
 ✔︎ Why public debates about religion so often fail — and what understanding mattering tells us about how to talk across belief divides

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]]> 2744 no 83. Seth Andrews, Host of 'The Thinking Atheist', on Leaving Faith, Finding Values, and Fighting Tribalism Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! | https://ko-fi.com/humanismnowpod "I found atheism is not an inoculation against irrationality or awfulness." — Seth AndrewsSeth Andrews spent 14 years as a Christian radio host before becoming one of the most recognisable voices in atheist and humanist media as host of The Thinking Atheist Podcast. In this conversation, he traces his slow-burn deconstruction from devout evangelical broadcaster to skeptic, why he now leads with "humanist" rather than "atheist," and why leaving religion is no inoculation against tribalism, dogma, or bad ideas, on either side of the God question. Our guest is Seth Andrews, host of The Thinking Atheist podcast, YouTube channel and online community, and of the podcast True Stories with Seth Andrews. A former Christian radio broadcaster, he is the author of six books, including Deconverted: A Journey from Religion to Reason and his latest, Christianity Made Me Talk Like an Idiot. In this conversation we cover: His decades-long, slow-burn deconstruction from devout evangelical broadcaster to "The Thinking Atheist," and the fear that kept him anonymous for the show's first two years Why he leads with "humanist" rather than "atheist" today, and why disbelief in God guarantees nothing about a person's rationality or character How online tribalism and algorithm-driven echo chambers have reshaped debate on both sides of the God question, and why he's leaned harder into humanism and politics as a result LINKS & REFERENCES Seth Andrews Personal site: https://www.sethandrews.com The Thinking Atheist: https://www.thethinkingatheist.com True Stories with Seth Andrews: https://www.truestoriespodcast.com Books: https://www.sethandrews.com/books Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sethandrewstta/ X: https://x.com/SethAndrewsTTA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheThinkingAtheist Mentioned in this episode Seth Andrews, Christianity Made Me Talk Like an Idiot: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1977250785 Seth Andrews, Deconverted: A Journey from Religion to Reason: https://www.sethandrews.com/books Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0000 83. Seth Andrews, Host of 'The Thinking Atheist', on Leaving Faith, Finding Values, and Fighting Tribalism full 1 83 Humanise Live Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! | https://ko-fi.com/humanismnowpod "I found atheism is not an inoculation against irrationality or awfulness." — Seth Andrews Seth Andrews spent 14 years as a Christian radio host before becoming one of the most recognisable voices in atheist and humanist media as host of The Thinking Atheist Podcast. In this conversation, he traces his slow-burn deconstruction from devout evangelical broadcaster to skeptic, why he now leads with "humanist" rathe... Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! | https://ko-fi.com/humanismnowpod "I found atheism is not an inoculation against irrationality or awfulness." — Seth AndrewsSeth Andrews spent 14 years as a Christian radio host before becoming one of the most recognisable voices in atheist and humanist media as host of The Thinking Atheist Podcast. In this conversation, he traces his slow-burn deconstruction from devout evangelical broadcaster to skeptic, why he now leads with "humanist" rather than "atheist," and why leaving religion is no inoculation against tribalism, dogma, or bad ideas, on either side of the God question. Our guest is Seth Andrews, host of The Thinking Atheist podcast, YouTube channel and online community, and of the podcast True Stories with Seth Andrews. A former Christian radio broadcaster, he is the author of six books, including Deconverted: A Journey from Religion to Reason and his latest, Christianity Made Me Talk Like an Idiot. In this conversation we cover: His decades-long, slow-burn deconstruction from devout evangelical broadcaster to "The Thinking Atheist," and the fear that kept him anonymous for the show's first two years Why he leads with "humanist" rather than "atheist" today, and why disbelief in God guarantees nothing about a person's rationality or character How online tribalism and algorithm-driven echo chambers have reshaped debate on both sides of the God question, and why he's leaned harder into humanism and politics as a result LINKS & REFERENCES Seth Andrews Personal site: https://www.sethandrews.com The Thinking Atheist: https://www.thethinkingatheist.com True Stories with Seth Andrews: https://www.truestoriespodcast.com Books: https://www.sethandrews.com/books Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sethandrewstta/ X: https://x.com/SethAndrewsTTA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheThinkingAtheist Mentioned in this episode Seth Andrews, Christianity Made Me Talk Like an Idiot: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1977250785 Seth Andrews, Deconverted: A Journey from Religion to Reason: https://www.sethandrews.com/books Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! | https://ko-fi.com/humanismnowpod

"I found atheism is not an inoculation against irrationality or awfulness." — Seth Andrews


Seth Andrews spent 14 years as a Christian radio host before becoming one of the most recognisable voices in atheist and humanist media as host of The Thinking Atheist Podcast. In this conversation, he traces his slow-burn deconstruction from devout evangelical broadcaster to skeptic, why he now leads with "humanist" rather than "atheist," and why leaving religion is no inoculation against tribalism, dogma, or bad ideas, on either side of the God question.

Our guest is Seth Andrews, host of The Thinking Atheist podcast, YouTube channel and online community, and of the podcast True Stories with Seth Andrews. A former Christian radio broadcaster, he is the author of six books, including Deconverted: A Journey from Religion to Reason and his latest, Christianity Made Me Talk Like an Idiot.

In this conversation we cover:

  • His decades-long, slow-burn deconstruction from devout evangelical broadcaster to "The Thinking Atheist," and the fear that kept him anonymous for the show's first two years
  • Why he leads with "humanist" rather than "atheist" today, and why disbelief in God guarantees nothing about a person's rationality or character
  • How online tribalism and algorithm-driven echo chambers have reshaped debate on both sides of the God question, and why he's leaned harder into humanism and politics as a result

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]]> 2884 no 82. The Quiet Revival That Wasn't: David Voas on Faked Data and the Truth About Religion in Britain Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! "I don't think that we have any solid evidence of a religious revival underway in England, or for that matter, anywhere else." — David Voas In April 2025, the Bible Society published a report claiming church attendance in England had surged by more than 50% since 2018, with young men's churchgoing up fivefold. It made national headlines. A year later, both YouGov and the Bible Society retracted it. This episode unpacks what actually went wrong: bots and bogus respondents in online survey panels, why the data never supported the story, and what decades of solid evidence tell us instead about religious decline in Britain. Our guest is Dr. David Voas, Emeritus Professor of Social Science at UCL, where he led the Social Research Institute from 2016 to 2020. A quantitative social scientist, he has spent his career studying religious change in modern societies, and his TEDx talk, "Why There Is No Way Back for Religion in the West," has been viewed nearly two million times. In this conversation we cover: How AI chatbots, survey farming and bogus respondents undermined the survey data, and why this is an industry-wide problem, not a one-off The three ways sociologists actually measure religiosity — identity, practice and belief — and why they don't always move together Why secularisation is a generational process that plays out over centuries, and what fills the space religion leaves behind LINKS & REFERENCES David Voas UCL profile: https://profiles.ucl.ac.uk/56605-david-voas TEDx talk, "Why There Is No Way Back for Religion in the West": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtAR_OGzlcg "Why Humanism Is the Future" — Humanists UK Convention 2023: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfI7VgkDFMg "Is there really a religious revival in England? Why I'm sceptical of a new report" (UCL News/The Conversation, 16 June 2025): https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/jun/comment-there-really-religious-revival-england-why-im-sceptical-new-report British Religion in Numbers: https://www.brin.ac.uk Mentioned in this episode Bible Society, "The Quiet Revival" report (retracted): https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/research/quiet-revival BBC News coverage of the report's retraction: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpwjxx5eyn1o Christian Smith, Why Religion Went Obsolete (Oxford University Press): https://global.oup.com/academic/product/why-religion-went-obsolete-9780197800737 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review — it helps more people find the show. Support Humanism Now from just £5/month for exclusive content, a say in future episodes, and we'll plant a tree each month in your name. Follow us @HumanismNowPod. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! 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"I don't think that we have any solid evidence of a religious revival underway in England, or for that matter, anywhere else." — David Voas In April 2025, the Bible Society published a report claiming church attendance in England had surged by more than 50% since 2018, with young men's churchgoing up fivefold. It made national headlines. A year later, both YouGov and the Bible Society retracted it. This episode unpacks what actually went wrong... Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! "I don't think that we have any solid evidence of a religious revival underway in England, or for that matter, anywhere else." — David Voas In April 2025, the Bible Society published a report claiming church attendance in England had surged by more than 50% since 2018, with young men's churchgoing up fivefold. It made national headlines. A year later, both YouGov and the Bible Society retracted it. This episode unpacks what actually went wrong: bots and bogus respondents in online survey panels, why the data never supported the story, and what decades of solid evidence tell us instead about religious decline in Britain. Our guest is Dr. David Voas, Emeritus Professor of Social Science at UCL, where he led the Social Research Institute from 2016 to 2020. A quantitative social scientist, he has spent his career studying religious change in modern societies, and his TEDx talk, "Why There Is No Way Back for Religion in the West," has been viewed nearly two million times. In this conversation we cover: How AI chatbots, survey farming and bogus respondents undermined the survey data, and why this is an industry-wide problem, not a one-off The three ways sociologists actually measure religiosity — identity, practice and belief — and why they don't always move together Why secularisation is a generational process that plays out over centuries, and what fills the space religion leaves behind LINKS & REFERENCES David Voas UCL profile: https://profiles.ucl.ac.uk/56605-david-voas TEDx talk, "Why There Is No Way Back for Religion in the West": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtAR_OGzlcg "Why Humanism Is the Future" — Humanists UK Convention 2023: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfI7VgkDFMg "Is there really a religious revival in England? Why I'm sceptical of a new report" (UCL News/The Conversation, 16 June 2025): https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/jun/comment-there-really-religious-revival-england-why-im-sceptical-new-report British Religion in Numbers: https://www.brin.ac.uk Mentioned in this episode Bible Society, "The Quiet Revival" report (retracted): https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/research/quiet-revival BBC News coverage of the report's retraction: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpwjxx5eyn1o Christian Smith, Why Religion Went Obsolete (Oxford University Press): https://global.oup.com/academic/product/why-religion-went-obsolete-9780197800737 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review — it helps more people find the show. Support Humanism Now from just £5/month for exclusive content, a say in future episodes, and we'll plant a tree each month in your name. Follow us @HumanismNowPod. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! 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"I don't think that we have any solid evidence of a religious revival underway in England, or for that matter, anywhere else." — David Voas


In April 2025, the Bible Society published a report claiming church attendance in England had surged by more than 50% since 2018, with young men's churchgoing up fivefold. It made national headlines. A year later, both YouGov and the Bible Society retracted it. This episode unpacks what actually went wrong: bots and bogus respondents in online survey panels, why the data never supported the story, and what decades of solid evidence tell us instead about religious decline in Britain.

Our guest is Dr. David Voas, Emeritus Professor of Social Science at UCL, where he led the Social Research Institute from 2016 to 2020. A quantitative social scientist, he has spent his career studying religious change in modern societies, and his TEDx talk, "Why There Is No Way Back for Religion in the West," has been viewed nearly two million times.

In this conversation we cover:

  • How AI chatbots, survey farming and bogus respondents undermined the survey data, and why this is an industry-wide problem, not a one-off
  • The three ways sociologists actually measure religiosity — identity, practice and belief — and why they don't always move together
  • Why secularisation is a generational process that plays out over centuries, and what fills the space religion leaves behind

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]]> 2334 no 81. The Re-emergence of Eugenics and How to Fight Back with Science, with Rebecca Sear "I used to think eugenics had died out after the Second World War. I no longer believe that, unfortunately." — Rebecca SearMost of us think of eugenics as a horror confined to the past. It isn't. This episode examines the worrying re-emergence of eugenics and scientific racism, from discredited claims about race and intelligence to the far-right money funding them, and asks how we defend good science against bad-faith actors. Along the way, Rebecca overturns another myth, that the isolated nuclear family is "traditional", and explains why demographers are far calmer about falling birth rates than the headlines suggest. Our guest is Professor Rebecca Sear, an evolutionary behavioural scientist and demographer at Brunel University London, where she directs the Centre for Culture and Evolution. She is co-founder of the European Human Behaviour and Evolution Association and a Fellow of the British Academy. In this conversation we cover: The re-emergence of eugenics and biological essentialism, and how old ideas are being repackaged for a modern audience Richard Lynn's discredited national IQ database, the far-right money behind scientific racism, and how to spot bad-faith science Why cooperative childrearing is the human norm, and how "population panic" over falling fertility has been used to justify real human rights abuses In this conversation we cover: Why cooperative childrearing is the human norm, and what the "male breadwinner" nuclear family gets wrong Why demographers are not panicking about falling fertility, and how "population panic" has been used to justify real human rights abuses The modern resurgence of eugenics and scientific racism, from Richard Lynn's discredited national IQ database to how to spot bad-faith science LINKS & REFERENCES Rebecca Sear Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rebeccasear.bsky.social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-sear-8183551 Sear, R. (2021) The male breadwinner nuclear family is not the 'traditional' human family. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B 376: 20200020. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2020.0020 Sear, R. (2021) Demography and the rise, apparent fall and resurgence in eugenics. Population Studies 75(Suppl 1): 201-220. https://doi.org/10.1080/00324728.2021.2009013 Samorodnitsky, Bird, Carlson, Lingford, Phillips, Sear & Townsend (2024) Journals should retract Richard Lynn's racist 'research' articles. STAT. https://www.statnews.com/2024/06/20/richard-lynn-racist-research-articles-journals-retractions/ Mentioned in this episode Sarah Hrdy (2009) Mothers and Others: The Evolutionary Origins of Mutual Understanding. https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674060326 Quinn Slobodian (2025) Hayek's Bastards: Race, Gold, IQ, and the Capitalism of the Far Right. https://press.princeton.edu/books/ebook/9781890951931/hayeks-bastards The Guardian / Hope not Hate investigation into a US-funded 'race science' network (October 2024). https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/16/revealed-international-race-science-network-secretly-funded-by-us-tech-boss Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0000 81. The Re-emergence of Eugenics and How to Fight Back with Science, with Rebecca Sear full 1 81 Humanise Live "I used to think eugenics had died out after the Second World War. I no longer believe that, unfortunately." — Rebecca Sear Most of us think of eugenics as a horror confined to the past. It isn't. This episode examines the worrying re-emergence of eugenics and scientific racism, from discredited claims about race and intelligence to the far-right money funding them, and asks how we defend good science against bad-faith actors. Along the way, Rebecca overturns another myth, that the isolated n... "I used to think eugenics had died out after the Second World War. I no longer believe that, unfortunately." — Rebecca SearMost of us think of eugenics as a horror confined to the past. It isn't. This episode examines the worrying re-emergence of eugenics and scientific racism, from discredited claims about race and intelligence to the far-right money funding them, and asks how we defend good science against bad-faith actors. Along the way, Rebecca overturns another myth, that the isolated nuclear family is "traditional", and explains why demographers are far calmer about falling birth rates than the headlines suggest. Our guest is Professor Rebecca Sear, an evolutionary behavioural scientist and demographer at Brunel University London, where she directs the Centre for Culture and Evolution. She is co-founder of the European Human Behaviour and Evolution Association and a Fellow of the British Academy. In this conversation we cover: The re-emergence of eugenics and biological essentialism, and how old ideas are being repackaged for a modern audience Richard Lynn's discredited national IQ database, the far-right money behind scientific racism, and how to spot bad-faith science Why cooperative childrearing is the human norm, and how "population panic" over falling fertility has been used to justify real human rights abuses In this conversation we cover: Why cooperative childrearing is the human norm, and what the "male breadwinner" nuclear family gets wrong Why demographers are not panicking about falling fertility, and how "population panic" has been used to justify real human rights abuses The modern resurgence of eugenics and scientific racism, from Richard Lynn's discredited national IQ database to how to spot bad-faith science LINKS & REFERENCES Rebecca Sear Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rebeccasear.bsky.social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-sear-8183551 Sear, R. (2021) The male breadwinner nuclear family is not the 'traditional' human family. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B 376: 20200020. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2020.0020 Sear, R. (2021) Demography and the rise, apparent fall and resurgence in eugenics. Population Studies 75(Suppl 1): 201-220. https://doi.org/10.1080/00324728.2021.2009013 Samorodnitsky, Bird, Carlson, Lingford, Phillips, Sear & Townsend (2024) Journals should retract Richard Lynn's racist 'research' articles. STAT. https://www.statnews.com/2024/06/20/richard-lynn-racist-research-articles-journals-retractions/ Mentioned in this episode Sarah Hrdy (2009) Mothers and Others: The Evolutionary Origins of Mutual Understanding. https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674060326 Quinn Slobodian (2025) Hayek's Bastards: Race, Gold, IQ, and the Capitalism of the Far Right. https://press.princeton.edu/books/ebook/9781890951931/hayeks-bastards The Guardian / Hope not Hate investigation into a US-funded 'race science' network (October 2024). https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/16/revealed-international-race-science-network-secretly-funded-by-us-tech-boss Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. 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Most of us think of eugenics as a horror confined to the past. It isn't. This episode examines the worrying re-emergence of eugenics and scientific racism, from discredited claims about race and intelligence to the far-right money funding them, and asks how we defend good science against bad-faith actors. Along the way, Rebecca overturns another myth, that the isolated nuclear family is "traditional", and explains why demographers are far calmer about falling birth rates than the headlines suggest.

Our guest is Professor Rebecca Sear, an evolutionary behavioural scientist and demographer at Brunel University London, where she directs the Centre for Culture and Evolution. She is co-founder of the European Human Behaviour and Evolution Association and a Fellow of the British Academy.

In this conversation we cover:

  • The re-emergence of eugenics and biological essentialism, and how old ideas are being repackaged for a modern audience
  • Richard Lynn's discredited national IQ database, the far-right money behind scientific racism, and how to spot bad-faith science
  • Why cooperative childrearing is the human norm, and how "population panic" over falling fertility has been used to justify real human rights abuses

In this conversation we cover:

  • Why cooperative childrearing is the human norm, and what the "male breadwinner" nuclear family gets wrong
  • Why demographers are not panicking about falling fertility, and how "population panic" has been used to justify real human rights abuses
  • The modern resurgence of eugenics and scientific racism, from Richard Lynn's discredited national IQ database to how to spot bad-faith science


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]]> 2139 no 80. Inside the Ex-Muslim Movement - Muhammad Syed on why leaving Islam Can Be Liberating, and Dangerous  "One of the things I heard again and again was: I thought I was the only one." — Muhammad Syed Leaving religion can be one of the most liberating decisions of a person's life. For those leaving Islam, it can also be one of the most dangerous. This episode looks at why so many ex-Muslims stay hidden, how community breaks that isolation, and what the data really tells us about people leaving the faith worldwide. Our guest is Muhammad Syed, human rights activist, writer, and co-founder and president of Ex-Muslims of North America (EXMNA), the first ex-Muslim advocacy and community organisation in North America. In this conversation we cover: Why so many ex-Muslims believe they are "the only one", and how visibility and community change that What scripture, interpretation and culture each contribute to the risks ex-Muslims face, from loss of family to threats of violence The numbers behind a global trend, and how both the political left and right get the conversation wrong Links for support: Ex-Muslims of North America: https://exmuslims.org Faith to Faithless (UK support): https://www.humanists.uk/our-work/faith-to-faithless/ r/exmuslim global reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/exmuslim/ References: Pakistan college student lynched after discussing Adam and Eve/incest Nigeria college girl lynched over a WhatsApp class chat Ayan Hirsi Ali threatened, lost security/neighborhood in Netherlands, moved to U.S. Somali gay atheist kidnapped/taken to Kenya for “re-education” Canadian mother whose children were taken to Africa; hasn’t seen them in over a decade Ex-Muslim husband/wife/siblings chain deconversion story IIraq lowering age of consent/marriage age to nine -Pew: one in four U.S. Muslims raised Muslim have left Islam -Pew: among U.S. ex-Muslims, ~55% became nonbelievers and ~23% became Christian -Arab Barometer: younger people in parts of North Africa around 18% nonreligious/nonbelieving -Turkey survey showing rising nonbelief -Iran survey showing roughly 40% nonbelief  -Saudi Arabia survey showing ~4–5% confirmed atheists, higher broader nonbelief -Pakistan poll: ~60–70% support killing apostates -EXMNA data/reporting: ~60% lost friends/social circle; similar share verbal abuse; high 40s/around 50% lost family; one in three experienced threats of violence Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0000 80. Inside the Ex-Muslim Movement - Muhammad Syed on why leaving Islam Can Be Liberating, and Dangerous full 1 80 Humanise Live "One of the things I heard again and again was: I thought I was the only one." — Muhammad Syed Leaving religion can be one of the most liberating decisions of a person's life. For those leaving Islam, it can also be one of the most dangerous. This episode looks at why so many ex-Muslims stay hidden, how community breaks that isolation, and what the data really tells us about people leaving the faith worldwide. Our guest is Muhammad Syed, human rights activist, writer, and co-foun...  "One of the things I heard again and again was: I thought I was the only one." — Muhammad Syed Leaving religion can be one of the most liberating decisions of a person's life. For those leaving Islam, it can also be one of the most dangerous. This episode looks at why so many ex-Muslims stay hidden, how community breaks that isolation, and what the data really tells us about people leaving the faith worldwide. Our guest is Muhammad Syed, human rights activist, writer, and co-founder and president of Ex-Muslims of North America (EXMNA), the first ex-Muslim advocacy and community organisation in North America. In this conversation we cover: Why so many ex-Muslims believe they are "the only one", and how visibility and community change that What scripture, interpretation and culture each contribute to the risks ex-Muslims face, from loss of family to threats of violence The numbers behind a global trend, and how both the political left and right get the conversation wrong Links for support: Ex-Muslims of North America: https://exmuslims.org Faith to Faithless (UK support): https://www.humanists.uk/our-work/faith-to-faithless/ r/exmuslim global reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/exmuslim/ References: Pakistan college student lynched after discussing Adam and Eve/incest Nigeria college girl lynched over a WhatsApp class chat Ayan Hirsi Ali threatened, lost security/neighborhood in Netherlands, moved to U.S. Somali gay atheist kidnapped/taken to Kenya for “re-education” Canadian mother whose children were taken to Africa; hasn’t seen them in over a decade Ex-Muslim husband/wife/siblings chain deconversion story IIraq lowering age of consent/marriage age to nine -Pew: one in four U.S. Muslims raised Muslim have left Islam -Pew: among U.S. ex-Muslims, ~55% became nonbelievers and ~23% became Christian -Arab Barometer: younger people in parts of North Africa around 18% nonreligious/nonbelieving -Turkey survey showing rising nonbelief -Iran survey showing roughly 40% nonbelief  -Saudi Arabia survey showing ~4–5% confirmed atheists, higher broader nonbelief -Pakistan poll: ~60–70% support killing apostates -EXMNA data/reporting: ~60% lost friends/social circle; similar share verbal abuse; high 40s/around 50% lost family; one in three experienced threats of violence Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  "One of the things I heard again and again was: I thought I was the only one." — Muhammad Syed 

Leaving religion can be one of the most liberating decisions of a person's life. For those leaving Islam, it can also be one of the most dangerous. This episode looks at why so many ex-Muslims stay hidden, how community breaks that isolation, and what the data really tells us about people leaving the faith worldwide.

Our guest is Muhammad Syed, human rights activist, writer, and co-founder and president of Ex-Muslims of North America (EXMNA), the first ex-Muslim advocacy and community organisation in North America.

In this conversation we cover:

  • Why so many ex-Muslims believe they are "the only one", and how visibility and community change that
  • What scripture, interpretation and culture each contribute to the risks ex-Muslims face, from loss of family to threats of violence
  • The numbers behind a global trend, and how both the political left and right get the conversation wrong

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]]> 2520 no 79. Meet strangeness with kindness - Kestral Gaian on the role of representation, community and politics in fiction "It's really about what happens when kindness is the first response to strangeness." — Kestral Gaian What does it take to stay human in a world that often forgets what that means? This episode explores storytelling as an act of resistance: why humans need fiction, why representation matters, and how meeting difference with curiosity rather than judgement can ease the loneliness of modern life. Our guest is Kestral Gaian, an award-winning writer of fiction, theatre and poetry, whose debut young adult novel "The Boy From Elsewhere" is out now. In this conversation we cover: The origins of "The Boy From Elsewhere", born from a 26-hour charity writing livestream, and what tiredness taught Kestral about creativity and craft Why storytelling is fundamental to being human, and how representation shapes what young readers believe is possible Whether all art is political, the recent publishing pushback against LGBTQ+ fiction, and meeting strangeness with kindness Links: The Boy From Elsewhere: https://reconnectingrainbows.co.uk/book/tbfe/ Kestral Gaian's website: https://kestr.al Support Humanism Now: https://ko-fi.com/humanismnowpod Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 21 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0000 79. Meet strangeness with kindness - Kestral Gaian on the role of representation, community and politics in fiction full 1 Humanise Live "It's really about what happens when kindness is the first response to strangeness." — Kestral Gaian What does it take to stay human in a world that often forgets what that means? This episode explores storytelling as an act of resistance: why humans need fiction, why representation matters, and how meeting difference with curiosity rather than judgement can ease the loneliness of modern life. Our guest is Kestral Gaian, an award-winning writer of fiction, theatre and poetry, whose debut you... "It's really about what happens when kindness is the first response to strangeness." — Kestral Gaian What does it take to stay human in a world that often forgets what that means? This episode explores storytelling as an act of resistance: why humans need fiction, why representation matters, and how meeting difference with curiosity rather than judgement can ease the loneliness of modern life. Our guest is Kestral Gaian, an award-winning writer of fiction, theatre and poetry, whose debut young adult novel "The Boy From Elsewhere" is out now. In this conversation we cover: The origins of "The Boy From Elsewhere", born from a 26-hour charity writing livestream, and what tiredness taught Kestral about creativity and craft Why storytelling is fundamental to being human, and how representation shapes what young readers believe is possible Whether all art is political, the recent publishing pushback against LGBTQ+ fiction, and meeting strangeness with kindness Links: The Boy From Elsewhere: https://reconnectingrainbows.co.uk/book/tbfe/ Kestral Gaian's website: https://kestr.al Support Humanism Now: https://ko-fi.com/humanismnowpod Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take to stay human in a world that often forgets what that means? This episode explores storytelling as an act of resistance: why humans need fiction, why representation matters, and how meeting difference with curiosity rather than judgement can ease the loneliness of modern life.

Our guest is Kestral Gaian, an award-winning writer of fiction, theatre and poetry, whose debut young adult novel "The Boy From Elsewhere" is out now.

In this conversation we cover:

  • The origins of "The Boy From Elsewhere", born from a 26-hour charity writing livestream, and what tiredness taught Kestral about creativity and craft
  • Why storytelling is fundamental to being human, and how representation shapes what young readers believe is possible
  • Whether all art is political, the recent publishing pushback against LGBTQ+ fiction, and meeting strangeness with kindness

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]]> 2033 no 78. "No Hope But Peace and Justice" - An Israeli and a Palestinian in Dialogue "Many in society saw the news and understood there's no hope for peace. But I understood there's no hope but peace." — Yaniv AkninWhat does humanism actually ask of us when we confront the Israel-Palestine conflict? In this episode we preview a special Festival of Humanism session, exploring how secular, rational and compassionate values can cut through motivated reasoning and moral blind spots to rebuild shared ground between Palestinians and Israelis. Our guests are Dr Jasr Kawkby, a British-Palestinian paediatrician raised in Gaza, and Yaniv Aknin, a British-Israeli software engineer and former soldier, who work together on peacebuilding, dialogue and nonviolent advocacy. In this conversation we cover: Their personal journeys from a Gaza refugee camp and a secular Zionist household in Tel Aviv to a shared humanist platform How humanist values (curiosity, rationality, secularism and the dignity of every life) can reframe history, accountability and the path forward Why both believe nonviolence and sustained dialogue, not force, are the only routes to peace, justice and equality Jasr and Yaniv host "No Hope But Peace: A Dialogue Between an Israeli and a Palestinian" at the Festival of Humanism in Bournemouth on 13–14 June. Links: Festival of Humanism 2026: https://humanists.uk/events/festival2026/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0000 78. "No Hope But Peace and Justice" - An Israeli and a Palestinian in Dialogue full 1 78 Humanise Live "Many in society saw the news and understood there's no hope for peace. But I understood there's no hope but peace." — Yaniv Aknin What does humanism actually ask of us when we confront the Israel-Palestine conflict? In this episode we preview a special Festival of Humanism session, exploring how secular, rational and compassionate values can cut through motivated reasoning and moral blind spots to rebuild shared ground between Palestinians and Israelis. Our guests are Dr Jasr Kawkby, a Briti... "Many in society saw the news and understood there's no hope for peace. But I understood there's no hope but peace." — Yaniv AkninWhat does humanism actually ask of us when we confront the Israel-Palestine conflict? In this episode we preview a special Festival of Humanism session, exploring how secular, rational and compassionate values can cut through motivated reasoning and moral blind spots to rebuild shared ground between Palestinians and Israelis. Our guests are Dr Jasr Kawkby, a British-Palestinian paediatrician raised in Gaza, and Yaniv Aknin, a British-Israeli software engineer and former soldier, who work together on peacebuilding, dialogue and nonviolent advocacy. In this conversation we cover: Their personal journeys from a Gaza refugee camp and a secular Zionist household in Tel Aviv to a shared humanist platform How humanist values (curiosity, rationality, secularism and the dignity of every life) can reframe history, accountability and the path forward Why both believe nonviolence and sustained dialogue, not force, are the only routes to peace, justice and equality Jasr and Yaniv host "No Hope But Peace: A Dialogue Between an Israeli and a Palestinian" at the Festival of Humanism in Bournemouth on 13–14 June. Links: Festival of Humanism 2026: https://humanists.uk/events/festival2026/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "Many in society saw the news and understood there's no hope for peace. But I understood there's no hope but peace." — Yaniv Aknin


What does humanism actually ask of us when we confront the Israel-Palestine conflict? In this episode we preview a special Festival of Humanism session, exploring how secular, rational and compassionate values can cut through motivated reasoning and moral blind spots to rebuild shared ground between Palestinians and Israelis.

Our guests are Dr Jasr Kawkby, a British-Palestinian paediatrician raised in Gaza, and Yaniv Aknin, a British-Israeli software engineer and former soldier, who work together on peacebuilding, dialogue and nonviolent advocacy.

In this conversation we cover:

  • Their personal journeys from a Gaza refugee camp and a secular Zionist household in Tel Aviv to a shared humanist platform
  • How humanist values (curiosity, rationality, secularism and the dignity of every life) can reframe history, accountability and the path forward
  • Why both believe nonviolence and sustained dialogue, not force, are the only routes to peace, justice and equality

Jasr and Yaniv host "No Hope But Peace: A Dialogue Between an Israeli and a Palestinian" at the Festival of Humanism in Bournemouth on 13–14 June.

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]]> 2604 no 77. Ethical Volunteering with Kimberly Haley-Coleman - Building Bridges Through Community Led Service  "It's amazing how enduring humans can be with their willingness to look for good." Kimberly Haley-Coleman is the founder and executive director of GlobeAware, a nonprofit building ethical, community-led volunteer service programmes across more than 25 countries. With a background spanning international business, nonprofit leadership, and global partnership building, Kimberly has spent years thinking deeply about how service, cultural exchange, and shared work can bring people together with dignity, curiosity, and compassion. Topics we cover ✔︎ What ethical volunteering actually looks like — and why locally led, community-designed programmes are so different from voluntourism ✔︎ How shared work breaks down assumptions faster than almost anything else — and what that means for building genuine cross-cultural empathy ✔︎ How GlobeAware's programmes are responding to sweeping foreign aid cuts and what resilience looks like on the ground in 2026 Connect with Kimberly and Globe Aware Website www.globeaware.org Facebook https://www.facebook.com/globeaware Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlyglobeaware/ Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/6n9cfb4QIVb2aqUD6XSttE Instagram https://www.instagram.com/globeaware/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@globeaware X Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlobeAware Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/globe-aware/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@globe_aware Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Globe_Aware Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/globeaware.bksy.social Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/globeaware/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 24 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000 77. Ethical Volunteering with Kimberly Haley-Coleman - Building Bridges Through Community Led Service full 1 77 Humanise Live "It's amazing how enduring humans can be with their willingness to look for good." Kimberly Haley-Coleman is the founder and executive director of GlobeAware, a nonprofit building ethical, community-led volunteer service programmes across more than 25 countries. With a background spanning international business, nonprofit leadership, and global partnership building, Kimberly has spent years thinking deeply about how service, cultural exchange, and shared work can bring people together...  "It's amazing how enduring humans can be with their willingness to look for good." Kimberly Haley-Coleman is the founder and executive director of GlobeAware, a nonprofit building ethical, community-led volunteer service programmes across more than 25 countries. With a background spanning international business, nonprofit leadership, and global partnership building, Kimberly has spent years thinking deeply about how service, cultural exchange, and shared work can bring people together with dignity, curiosity, and compassion. Topics we cover ✔︎ What ethical volunteering actually looks like — and why locally led, community-designed programmes are so different from voluntourism ✔︎ How shared work breaks down assumptions faster than almost anything else — and what that means for building genuine cross-cultural empathy ✔︎ How GlobeAware's programmes are responding to sweeping foreign aid cuts and what resilience looks like on the ground in 2026 Connect with Kimberly and Globe Aware Website www.globeaware.org Facebook https://www.facebook.com/globeaware Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlyglobeaware/ Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/6n9cfb4QIVb2aqUD6XSttE Instagram https://www.instagram.com/globeaware/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@globeaware X Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlobeAware Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/globe-aware/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@globe_aware Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Globe_Aware Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/globeaware.bksy.social Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/globeaware/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  "It's amazing how enduring humans can be with their willingness to look for good."

Kimberly Haley-Coleman is the founder and executive director of GlobeAware, a nonprofit building ethical, community-led volunteer service programmes across more than 25 countries. With a background spanning international business, nonprofit leadership, and global partnership building, Kimberly has spent years thinking deeply about how service, cultural exchange, and shared work can bring people together with dignity, curiosity, and compassion.

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✔︎ What ethical volunteering actually looks like — and why locally led, community-designed programmes are so different from voluntourism 
✔︎ How shared work breaks down assumptions faster than almost anything else — and what that means for building genuine cross-cultural empathy 
✔︎ How GlobeAware's programmes are responding to sweeping foreign aid cuts and what resilience looks like on the ground in 2026

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]]> 1664 no 76. Why Science Always Carries Human Values with Anjan Chakravartty Support Humanism Now and Join Our Community!  "Dogmatism is the enemy of reason, after all." Dr Anjan Chakravartty is the Apignani Foundation Chair for the Study of Atheism, Humanism, and Secular Ethics at the University of Miami and a philosopher of science whose work explores the nature of knowledge and what science tells us about the world. His latest edited volume, Science and Humanism: Knowledge, Values, and the Common Good, brings together leading philosophers to examine the relationship between science and humanist values — historically deep and increasingly urgent. Topics we cover ✔︎ Why science is not a value-neutral tool — and why humanists need to think more carefully about what science is actually for  ✔︎ How disinformation campaigns exploit the language of science to manufacture doubt on climate, health, and more  ✔︎ What a genuinely humanistic science looks like in practice — from diversifying research communities to confronting scientism Connect with Dr Chakravartty and find out more University of Miami profile: https://people.miami.edu/profile/axc1256@miami.edu Science and Humanism: Knowledge, Values, and the Common Good: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/science-and-humanism/ Personal Website: https://anjanchakravartty.com/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 17 May 2026 12:00:00 -0000 76. Why Science Always Carries Human Values with Anjan Chakravartty full 1 76 Humanise Live Support Humanism Now and Join Our Community! "Dogmatism is the enemy of reason, after all." Dr Anjan Chakravartty is the Apignani Foundation Chair for the Study of Atheism, Humanism, and Secular Ethics at the University of Miami and a philosopher of science whose work explores the nature of knowledge and what science tells us about the world. His latest edited volume, Science and Humanism: Knowledge, Values, and the Common Good, brings together leading philosophers to examine the relati... Support Humanism Now and Join Our Community!  "Dogmatism is the enemy of reason, after all." Dr Anjan Chakravartty is the Apignani Foundation Chair for the Study of Atheism, Humanism, and Secular Ethics at the University of Miami and a philosopher of science whose work explores the nature of knowledge and what science tells us about the world. His latest edited volume, Science and Humanism: Knowledge, Values, and the Common Good, brings together leading philosophers to examine the relationship between science and humanist values — historically deep and increasingly urgent. Topics we cover ✔︎ Why science is not a value-neutral tool — and why humanists need to think more carefully about what science is actually for  ✔︎ How disinformation campaigns exploit the language of science to manufacture doubt on climate, health, and more  ✔︎ What a genuinely humanistic science looks like in practice — from diversifying research communities to confronting scientism Connect with Dr Chakravartty and find out more University of Miami profile: https://people.miami.edu/profile/axc1256@miami.edu Science and Humanism: Knowledge, Values, and the Common Good: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/science-and-humanism/ Personal Website: https://anjanchakravartty.com/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support Humanism Now and Join Our Community! 

"Dogmatism is the enemy of reason, after all."

Dr Anjan Chakravartty is the Apignani Foundation Chair for the Study of Atheism, Humanism, and Secular Ethics at the University of Miami and a philosopher of science whose work explores the nature of knowledge and what science tells us about the world. His latest edited volume, Science and Humanism: Knowledge, Values, and the Common Good, brings together leading philosophers to examine the relationship between science and humanist values — historically deep and increasingly urgent.

Topics we cover

✔︎ Why science is not a value-neutral tool — and why humanists need to think more carefully about what science is actually for 

✔︎ How disinformation campaigns exploit the language of science to manufacture doubt on climate, health, and more 

✔︎ What a genuinely humanistic science looks like in practice — from diversifying research communities to confronting scientism

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]]> 2400 no 75. Taming Your Impostor Monster with Dr AJ Lauer Support Humanism Now and Join Our Community! "Culture is a representation of what our habits are on a daily basis. If we drop the habit, we are not building the culture we're wanting to see." Dr AJ Lauer is a leadership and diversity educator, executive coach, and founder of Thriving IBIS Leadership Solutions. With two decades of experience across higher education, non-profit research, and STEM, she specialises in imposter syndrome, psychological safety, and helping organisations make more human-centred decisions. She is also the author of My Monster Mungo, an illustrated book for adults about the imposter phenomenon. Topics we cover ✔︎ What the imposter phenomenon actually is — and why 82% of people experience it  ✔︎ How to build psychologically safe, inclusive teams where dissent and creativity are welcomed  ✔︎ Why burnout and perfectionism are connected — and how leaders can interrupt the cycle Connect with Dr AJ Lauer Thriving IBIS Leadership Solutions: https://www.thrivingibis.com My Monster Mungo — illustrated book: https://www.thrivingibis.com/my-monster-mungo Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 10 May 2026 06:00:00 -0000 75. Taming Your Impostor Monster with Dr AJ Lauer full 1 75 Humanise Live Support Humanism Now and Join Our Community! "Culture is a representation of what our habits are on a daily basis. If we drop the habit, we are not building the culture we're wanting to see." Dr AJ Lauer is a leadership and diversity educator, executive coach, and founder of Thriving IBIS Leadership Solutions. With two decades of experience across higher education, non-profit research, and STEM, she specialises in imposter syndrome, psychological safety, and helping organisations make more hu... Support Humanism Now and Join Our Community! "Culture is a representation of what our habits are on a daily basis. If we drop the habit, we are not building the culture we're wanting to see." Dr AJ Lauer is a leadership and diversity educator, executive coach, and founder of Thriving IBIS Leadership Solutions. With two decades of experience across higher education, non-profit research, and STEM, she specialises in imposter syndrome, psychological safety, and helping organisations make more human-centred decisions. She is also the author of My Monster Mungo, an illustrated book for adults about the imposter phenomenon. Topics we cover ✔︎ What the imposter phenomenon actually is — and why 82% of people experience it  ✔︎ How to build psychologically safe, inclusive teams where dissent and creativity are welcomed  ✔︎ Why burnout and perfectionism are connected — and how leaders can interrupt the cycle Connect with Dr AJ Lauer Thriving IBIS Leadership Solutions: https://www.thrivingibis.com My Monster Mungo — illustrated book: https://www.thrivingibis.com/my-monster-mungo Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support Humanism Now and Join Our Community!

"Culture is a representation of what our habits are on a daily basis. If we drop the habit, we are not building the culture we're wanting to see."

Dr AJ Lauer is a leadership and diversity educator, executive coach, and founder of Thriving IBIS Leadership Solutions. With two decades of experience across higher education, non-profit research, and STEM, she specialises in imposter syndrome, psychological safety, and helping organisations make more human-centred decisions. She is also the author of My Monster Mungo, an illustrated book for adults about the imposter phenomenon.

Topics we cover

✔︎ What the imposter phenomenon actually is — and why 82% of people experience it 

✔︎ How to build psychologically safe, inclusive teams where dissent and creativity are welcomed 

✔︎ Why burnout and perfectionism are connected — and how leaders can interrupt the cycle

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]]> 1736 no 74. TikTok Humanist TimTalks on Deconstructing Religion Out Loud "You are unlocked to a whole new world... you're not alone, and it's that community that makes you reaffirming yourself" Timothy David, known as Tim Talks, is a UK-based content creator whose TikTok videos on humanism, faith deconstruction, and Black freethinking have racked up millions of views. Drawing on his own journey away from Pentecostal Christianity, Tim uses social media to spark honest conversations about belief, identity, inclusivity, and what it means to question everything. Topics we cover ✔︎ What deconstruction really means and why it is a lifelong process rather than a single moment  ✔︎ Why social media is a powerful tool for humanists — and why more of us should be using it  ✔︎ How to start questioning your own beliefs and build community on the other side of faith Connect with Timothy TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_timtalks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_t1m24 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TimTalksUK Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 03 May 2026 09:00:00 -0000 74. TikTok Humanist TimTalks on Deconstructing Religion Out Loud full 1 74 Humanise Live "You are unlocked to a whole new world... you're not alone, and it's that community that makes you reaffirming yourself" Timothy David, known as Tim Talks, is a UK-based content creator whose TikTok videos on humanism, faith deconstruction, and Black freethinking have racked up millions of views. Drawing on his own journey away from Pentecostal Christianity, Tim uses social media to spark honest conversations about belief, identity, inclusivity, and what it means to question everything. Topic... "You are unlocked to a whole new world... you're not alone, and it's that community that makes you reaffirming yourself" Timothy David, known as Tim Talks, is a UK-based content creator whose TikTok videos on humanism, faith deconstruction, and Black freethinking have racked up millions of views. Drawing on his own journey away from Pentecostal Christianity, Tim uses social media to spark honest conversations about belief, identity, inclusivity, and what it means to question everything. Topics we cover ✔︎ What deconstruction really means and why it is a lifelong process rather than a single moment  ✔︎ Why social media is a powerful tool for humanists — and why more of us should be using it  ✔︎ How to start questioning your own beliefs and build community on the other side of faith Connect with Timothy TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_timtalks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_t1m24 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TimTalksUK Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "You are unlocked to a whole new world... you're not alone, and it's that community that makes you reaffirming yourself"

Timothy David, known as Tim Talks, is a UK-based content creator whose TikTok videos on humanism, faith deconstruction, and Black freethinking have racked up millions of views. Drawing on his own journey away from Pentecostal Christianity, Tim uses social media to spark honest conversations about belief, identity, inclusivity, and what it means to question everything.

Topics we cover

✔︎ What deconstruction really means and why it is a lifelong process rather than a single moment 

✔︎ Why social media is a powerful tool for humanists — and why more of us should be using it 

✔︎ How to start questioning your own beliefs and build community on the other side of faith

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]]> 1503 no 73. How Norwegian Humanists Changed a Nation | Tale Pleym on Ceremonies, Confirmation & European Secular Services Support Humanism Now and Join Our Community!https://ko-fi.com/humanismnowpod "That's what humanism is about, isn't it? That we have the freedom to do whatever we feel is right for us." Tale Pleym is Chair of the European Humanist Professionals and Senior Ceremonial Advisor of the Norwegian Humanist Association, where she has been conducting humanist ceremonies for more than 15 years. She joins us to explore how humanist ceremonies and secular services are shared and strengthened across Europe, and what organised humanism can achieve when it grows deep roots in society. Topics we cover ✔︎ How the European Humanist Professionals network connects practitioners across borders through webinars, workshops, and conferences  ✔︎ How Norway's humanist confirmation became a genuine secular rite of passage that now outgrows the church in major cities  ✔︎ What other humanist organisations can learn from Norway — and what large organisations can learn from small ones Connect with Tale and find out more Norwegian Humanist Association: https://www.human.no/om-oss/norwegian-humanist-association Email: tale.pleym@human.no European Humanist Professionals: https://www.humanistprofessionals.eu Festival of Humanism, Bournemouth — Humanists UK: https://humanists.uk/events/festival2026/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0000 73. How Norwegian Humanists Changed a Nation | Tale Pleym on Ceremonies, Confirmation & European Secular Services full 1 73 Humanise Live Support Humanism Now and Join Our Community! https://ko-fi.com/humanismnowpod "That's what humanism is about, isn't it? That we have the freedom to do whatever we feel is right for us." Tale Pleym is Chair of the European Humanist Professionals and Senior Ceremonial Advisor of the Norwegian Humanist Association, where she has been conducting humanist ceremonies for more than 15 years. She joins us to explore how humanist ceremonies and secular services are shared and strengthened across Europ... Support Humanism Now and Join Our Community!https://ko-fi.com/humanismnowpod "That's what humanism is about, isn't it? That we have the freedom to do whatever we feel is right for us." Tale Pleym is Chair of the European Humanist Professionals and Senior Ceremonial Advisor of the Norwegian Humanist Association, where she has been conducting humanist ceremonies for more than 15 years. She joins us to explore how humanist ceremonies and secular services are shared and strengthened across Europe, and what organised humanism can achieve when it grows deep roots in society. Topics we cover ✔︎ How the European Humanist Professionals network connects practitioners across borders through webinars, workshops, and conferences  ✔︎ How Norway's humanist confirmation became a genuine secular rite of passage that now outgrows the church in major cities  ✔︎ What other humanist organisations can learn from Norway — and what large organisations can learn from small ones Connect with Tale and find out more Norwegian Humanist Association: https://www.human.no/om-oss/norwegian-humanist-association Email: tale.pleym@human.no European Humanist Professionals: https://www.humanistprofessionals.eu Festival of Humanism, Bournemouth — Humanists UK: https://humanists.uk/events/festival2026/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support Humanism Now and Join Our Community!
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"That's what humanism is about, isn't it? That we have the freedom to do whatever we feel is right for us."

Tale Pleym is Chair of the European Humanist Professionals and Senior Ceremonial Advisor of the Norwegian Humanist Association, where she has been conducting humanist ceremonies for more than 15 years. She joins us to explore how humanist ceremonies and secular services are shared and strengthened across Europe, and what organised humanism can achieve when it grows deep roots in society.

Topics we cover

✔︎ How the European Humanist Professionals network connects practitioners across borders through webinars, workshops, and conferences 

✔︎ How Norway's humanist confirmation became a genuine secular rite of passage that now outgrows the church in major cities 

✔︎ What other humanist organisations can learn from Norway — and what large organisations can learn from small ones

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]]> 1549 no Introducing: Unholy Histories The Humanist Heritage Podcast from Humanists UK Subscribe to Unholy Histories wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unholy-histories-the-humanist-heritage-podcast-from/id1893320823 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HrZ03nnR0IL6PewJUc9mr Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a72f5775-dd9b-4b6f-bd67-4df519ca5556/unholy-histories-the-humanist-heritage-podcast-from-humanists-uk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuiqL_-wjBYa1Owup4iQlUD6TZ-IGjEHj Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/unholy-histories-the-humanist-heritage-podcast-from-humanists-uk/6544180 All other Podcast Directories: https://unholyhistories.humanists.uk/2489236/follow ******** Unholy Histories is the new Humanist Heritage Podcast from Humanists UK and inspired by the research of the Humanist Heritage Project. Join Andrew Copson and Madeleine Goodall as they uncover the rebels, reformers, and freethinkers who shaped a more open and compassionate Britain. The first episodes go live very soon. Subscribe now via your preferred podcast app to be notified the moment new episodes are released. Join Humanists UK: humanists.uk/join Discover more Humanist Heritage: heritage.humanists.uk Send us your questions or feedback to unholy@Humanise.Live Unholy Histories is produced by Humanise Live a production agency creating values-led podcast content. Start podcasting today at humanise.liveMusic: Small Things by Simon Folwar Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0000 Introducing: Unholy Histories The Humanist Heritage Podcast from Humanists UK trailer Humanise Live Subscribe to Unholy Histories wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unholy-histories-the-humanist-heritage-podcast-from/id1893320823Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HrZ03nnR0IL6PewJUc9mrAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a72f5775-dd9b-4b6f-bd67-4df519ca5556/unholy-histories-the-humanist-heritage-podcast-from-humanists-ukYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuiqL_-wjBYa1Owup4iQlUD6TZ-IGjEHjPodcast Addict: https://po... Subscribe to Unholy Histories wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unholy-histories-the-humanist-heritage-podcast-from/id1893320823 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HrZ03nnR0IL6PewJUc9mr Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a72f5775-dd9b-4b6f-bd67-4df519ca5556/unholy-histories-the-humanist-heritage-podcast-from-humanists-uk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuiqL_-wjBYa1Owup4iQlUD6TZ-IGjEHj Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/unholy-histories-the-humanist-heritage-podcast-from-humanists-uk/6544180 All other Podcast Directories: https://unholyhistories.humanists.uk/2489236/follow ******** Unholy Histories is the new Humanist Heritage Podcast from Humanists UK and inspired by the research of the Humanist Heritage Project. Join Andrew Copson and Madeleine Goodall as they uncover the rebels, reformers, and freethinkers who shaped a more open and compassionate Britain. The first episodes go live very soon. Subscribe now via your preferred podcast app to be notified the moment new episodes are released. Join Humanists UK: humanists.uk/join Discover more Humanist Heritage: heritage.humanists.uk Send us your questions or feedback to unholy@Humanise.Live Unholy Histories is produced by Humanise Live a production agency creating values-led podcast content. Start podcasting today at humanise.liveMusic: Small Things by Simon Folwar Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. 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Unholy Histories is the new Humanist Heritage Podcast from Humanists UK and inspired by the research of the Humanist Heritage Project.

Join Andrew Copson and Madeleine Goodall as they uncover the rebels, reformers, and freethinkers who shaped a more open and compassionate Britain.

The first episodes go live very soon. Subscribe now via your preferred podcast app to be notified the moment new episodes are released.

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]]> 141 no 72. From Fear To Freedom: Reclaiming “Apostate” In Life After High-Control Religion Support Humanism Now and Join Our Community!  Micki McAllen, known online as Apostate Barbie, spent 30 years as a Jehovah's Witness before leaving in 2021. Now based in the UK, she uses social media to raise awareness of high control religious groups, support others navigating life beyond faith, and advocate for an end to mandated shunning. Topics we cover ✔︎ What life inside a high control group really looks like — and how coercive control works without physical force  ✔︎ The Norway Supreme Court case challenging government funding of the JWs over shunning practices  ✔︎ How to rebuild community, identity, and agency after leaving a high control religion Connect with Micki Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apostatebarbie/ References and further reading JWFacts.com — ex-Witness resource recommended by Micki: https://www.jwfacts.com Faith to Faithless — UK support for those leaving high control religion: https://faithtofaithless.com Stop Mandated Shunning — organisation Micki volunteers with: https://www.stopmandatedshunning.org/ BITE Model of authoritarian control — Steven Hassan: https://www.bitemodel.com Decult Conference, New Zealand: https://www.decult.nz Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000 72. From Fear To Freedom: Reclaiming “Apostate” In Life After High-Control Religion full 1 72 Humanise Live Support Humanism Now and Join Our Community! Micki McAllen, known online as Apostate Barbie, spent 30 years as a Jehovah's Witness before leaving in 2021. Now based in the UK, she uses social media to raise awareness of high control religious groups, support others navigating life beyond faith, and advocate for an end to mandated shunning. Topics we cover ✔︎ What life inside a high control group really looks like — and how coercive control works without physical force ✔︎ The Norwa... Support Humanism Now and Join Our Community!  Micki McAllen, known online as Apostate Barbie, spent 30 years as a Jehovah's Witness before leaving in 2021. Now based in the UK, she uses social media to raise awareness of high control religious groups, support others navigating life beyond faith, and advocate for an end to mandated shunning. Topics we cover ✔︎ What life inside a high control group really looks like — and how coercive control works without physical force  ✔︎ The Norway Supreme Court case challenging government funding of the JWs over shunning practices  ✔︎ How to rebuild community, identity, and agency after leaving a high control religion Connect with Micki Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apostatebarbie/ References and further reading JWFacts.com — ex-Witness resource recommended by Micki: https://www.jwfacts.com Faith to Faithless — UK support for those leaving high control religion: https://faithtofaithless.com Stop Mandated Shunning — organisation Micki volunteers with: https://www.stopmandatedshunning.org/ BITE Model of authoritarian control — Steven Hassan: https://www.bitemodel.com Decult Conference, New Zealand: https://www.decult.nz Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support Humanism Now and Join Our Community! 

Micki McAllen, known online as Apostate Barbie, spent 30 years as a Jehovah's Witness before leaving in 2021. Now based in the UK, she uses social media to raise awareness of high control religious groups, support others navigating life beyond faith, and advocate for an end to mandated shunning.

Topics we cover

✔︎ What life inside a high control group really looks like — and how coercive control works without physical force 

✔︎ The Norway Supreme Court case challenging government funding of the JWs over shunning practices 

✔︎ How to rebuild community, identity, and agency after leaving a high control religion

Connect with Micki

References and further reading

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]]> 1836 no 71. Beyond Belief: Humanism From The Heart with Steve Ghikadis Support Humanism Now and Join Our Community!   “Curiosity leads to fully understanding someone’s situation and being empathetic to that person.” Steve Ghikadis is a Humanist Officiant, author, and speaker who leads secular weddings, memorials, and other life-affirming ceremonies in Ontario. In this conversation, he explores street epistemology, interfaith family life, raising curious and compassionate children, and why humanism needs to lead with empathy as well as reason. Connect with Steve  steveghikadis.com  Humanist Canada Officiant Profile facebook.com/steve.ghikadis  instagram.com/steve.ghikadis/  tiktok.com/@humanismfromtheheart  Goodreads – Steve_Ghikadis Topics we cover Street epistemology in practice Disagreeing with kindness & curiosity Interfaith relationships  Raising curious, empathetic kids Humanist weddings in Canada Morality without religion Resources & further reading Humanism from the Heart: Building Bridges Beyond Belief – Steve Ghikadis (2024) Recovering from Religion Sunday Assembly Evidence and Understanding –The Humanist (2025) What the Heck Is That!?!” The Humanist (2024) Interfaith Family – Marriage and Parenting with Mutual Respect – Humanist Canada (2024)  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0000 71. Beyond Belief: Humanism From The Heart with Steve Ghikadis full 1 71 Humanise Live Support Humanism Now and Join Our Community! “Curiosity leads to fully understanding someone’s situation and being empathetic to that person.” Steve Ghikadis is a Humanist Officiant, author, and speaker who leads secular weddings, memorials, and other life-affirming ceremonies in Ontario. In this conversation, he explores street epistemology, interfaith family life, raising curious and compassionate children, and why humanism needs to lead with empathy as well as reason. Connect... Support Humanism Now and Join Our Community!   “Curiosity leads to fully understanding someone’s situation and being empathetic to that person.” Steve Ghikadis is a Humanist Officiant, author, and speaker who leads secular weddings, memorials, and other life-affirming ceremonies in Ontario. In this conversation, he explores street epistemology, interfaith family life, raising curious and compassionate children, and why humanism needs to lead with empathy as well as reason. Connect with Steve  steveghikadis.com  Humanist Canada Officiant Profile facebook.com/steve.ghikadis  instagram.com/steve.ghikadis/  tiktok.com/@humanismfromtheheart  Goodreads – Steve_Ghikadis Topics we cover Street epistemology in practice Disagreeing with kindness & curiosity Interfaith relationships  Raising curious, empathetic kids Humanist weddings in Canada Morality without religion Resources & further reading Humanism from the Heart: Building Bridges Beyond Belief – Steve Ghikadis (2024) Recovering from Religion Sunday Assembly Evidence and Understanding –The Humanist (2025) What the Heck Is That!?!” The Humanist (2024) Interfaith Family – Marriage and Parenting with Mutual Respect – Humanist Canada (2024)  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support Humanism Now and Join Our Community! 

 “Curiosity leads to fully understanding someone’s situation and being empathetic to that person.”

Steve Ghikadis is a Humanist Officiant, author, and speaker who leads secular weddings, memorials, and other life-affirming ceremonies in Ontario. In this conversation, he explores street epistemology, interfaith family life, raising curious and compassionate children, and why humanism needs to lead with empathy as well as reason.

Connect with Steve 

Topics we cover

  • Street epistemology in practice
  • Disagreeing with kindness & curiosity
  • Interfaith relationships 
  • Raising curious, empathetic kids
  • Humanist weddings in Canada
  • Morality without religion

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]]> 1444 no 70. Science, Trust, and the History of Quacks with Jenny Lange Support Humanism Now and Join Our Community! - ko-fi.com/humanismnowpod "Science is not objective. It is subjective. And I think having conversations about it is very important." Dr Jenny Lange is a neuroscientist specialising in uncovering the mechanisms of rare neurological disorders. She is currently a postdoctoral fellow at the UK Dementia Research Institute, University College London. Outside the lab, Dr Lange is a public speaker and writer on medical history, the intersection of science and literature, and scientific ethics. Things we discuss The history of quackery and why charlatans follow the same playbook Research abuses that have legitimately fueled mistrust in science How to practice healthy, proportional skepticism and spot the difference between real and pseudoscience References: William J. A. Bailey and Radithor: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_J._A._Bailey The Tuskegee Syphilis Study: https://www.history.com/articles/the-infamous-40-year-tuskegee-study The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6493208-the-immortal-life-of-henrietta-lacks Andrew Wakefield and the discredited MMR-autism study: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Wakefield Paolo Macchiarini trachea implant scandal: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paolo_Macchiarini Greenwich Skeptics in the Pub: https://www.meetup.com/greenwich-skeptics-in-the-pub/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0000 70. Science, Trust, and the History of Quacks with Jenny Lange full 1 70 Humanise Live Support Humanism Now and Join Our Community! - ko-fi.com/humanismnowpod "Science is not objective. It is subjective. And I think having conversations about it is very important." Dr Jenny Lange is a neuroscientist specialising in uncovering the mechanisms of rare neurological disorders. She is currently a postdoctoral fellow at the UK Dementia Research Institute, University College London. Outside the lab, Dr Lange is a public speaker and writer on medical history, the intersection of sci... Support Humanism Now and Join Our Community! - ko-fi.com/humanismnowpod "Science is not objective. It is subjective. And I think having conversations about it is very important." Dr Jenny Lange is a neuroscientist specialising in uncovering the mechanisms of rare neurological disorders. She is currently a postdoctoral fellow at the UK Dementia Research Institute, University College London. Outside the lab, Dr Lange is a public speaker and writer on medical history, the intersection of science and literature, and scientific ethics. Things we discuss The history of quackery and why charlatans follow the same playbook Research abuses that have legitimately fueled mistrust in science How to practice healthy, proportional skepticism and spot the difference between real and pseudoscience References: William J. A. Bailey and Radithor: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_J._A._Bailey The Tuskegee Syphilis Study: https://www.history.com/articles/the-infamous-40-year-tuskegee-study The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6493208-the-immortal-life-of-henrietta-lacks Andrew Wakefield and the discredited MMR-autism study: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Wakefield Paolo Macchiarini trachea implant scandal: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paolo_Macchiarini Greenwich Skeptics in the Pub: https://www.meetup.com/greenwich-skeptics-in-the-pub/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support Humanism Now and Join Our Community! - ko-fi.com/humanismnowpod

"Science is not objective. It is subjective. And I think having conversations about it is very important."

Dr Jenny Lange is a neuroscientist specialising in uncovering the mechanisms of rare neurological disorders. She is currently a postdoctoral fellow at the UK Dementia Research Institute, University College London. Outside the lab, Dr Lange is a public speaker and writer on medical history, the intersection of science and literature, and scientific ethics.

Things we discuss

  • The history of quackery and why charlatans follow the same playbook
  • Research abuses that have legitimately fueled mistrust in science
  • How to practice healthy, proportional skepticism and spot the difference between real and pseudoscience

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Send us Fan Mail

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]]> 2000 no 69. New Report: How UK Asylum Process Fails Non-Religious Refugees with Dr Lucy Potter "Home Office officials do not understand what apostasy is — and this affects how non-religious asylum seekers are recognised, questioned, and believed." Dr Lucy Potter returns to Humanism Now to share the findings of her landmark new report on non-religious asylum claims in the UK, produced in collaboration with Humanists UK. Drawing on three years of in-depth qualitative research, the report is the first study to analyse Home Office decision-making policies for those seeking asylum on the basis of leaving religion or non-religious identity. Things we discuss ✔︎ Why the Home Office misunderstands apostasy✔︎ Cultural bias in credibility assessments ✔︎ How interpretation errors can undermine asylum claims✔︎ Policy recommendations for fairer decision-making Read the report Available from Humanists UK (https://humanists.uk) from 24 March 2026. Attend the report launch 📍 Online 📆 Tuesday 24 March, 1.00–2.30pm GMT ➡️ Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/report-launch-non-religious-apostasy-asylum-claims-in-the-uk-tickets-1982976511125/ Event Speakers: Dr Lucy Potter, Postdoctoral Fellow, University of York https://humanismnow.buzzsprout.com/2246305/episodes/14031059/ Lizzie Collinge MP,  Chair, All-Party Parliamentary Humanist Group https://humanismnow.buzzsprout.com/2246305/episodes/17588288/ Andrew Copson, Chief Executive, Humanists UKhttps://humanismnow.buzzsprout.com/2246305/episodes/17849032/ Jamie Bell, Solicitor, Public Law and Immigration, Duncan Lewis Connect with Dr Lucy Potter University of York profile: https://www.york.ac.uk/sociology/people/lucy-potter/ ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowship profile: https://wrdtp.ac.uk/postdoctoral-fellows/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 69. New Report: How UK Asylum Process Fails Non-Religious Refugees with Dr Lucy Potter full 1 69 Humanise Live "Home Office officials do not understand what apostasy is — and this affects how non-religious asylum seekers are recognised, questioned, and believed." Dr Lucy Potter returns to Humanism Now to share the findings of her landmark new report on non-religious asylum claims in the UK, produced in collaboration with Humanists UK. Drawing on three years of in-depth qualitative research, the report is the first study to analyse Home Office decision-making policies for those seeking asylum on the ba... "Home Office officials do not understand what apostasy is — and this affects how non-religious asylum seekers are recognised, questioned, and believed." Dr Lucy Potter returns to Humanism Now to share the findings of her landmark new report on non-religious asylum claims in the UK, produced in collaboration with Humanists UK. Drawing on three years of in-depth qualitative research, the report is the first study to analyse Home Office decision-making policies for those seeking asylum on the basis of leaving religion or non-religious identity. Things we discuss ✔︎ Why the Home Office misunderstands apostasy✔︎ Cultural bias in credibility assessments ✔︎ How interpretation errors can undermine asylum claims✔︎ Policy recommendations for fairer decision-making Read the report Available from Humanists UK (https://humanists.uk) from 24 March 2026. Attend the report launch 📍 Online 📆 Tuesday 24 March, 1.00–2.30pm GMT ➡️ Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/report-launch-non-religious-apostasy-asylum-claims-in-the-uk-tickets-1982976511125/ Event Speakers: Dr Lucy Potter, Postdoctoral Fellow, University of York https://humanismnow.buzzsprout.com/2246305/episodes/14031059/ Lizzie Collinge MP,  Chair, All-Party Parliamentary Humanist Group https://humanismnow.buzzsprout.com/2246305/episodes/17588288/ Andrew Copson, Chief Executive, Humanists UKhttps://humanismnow.buzzsprout.com/2246305/episodes/17849032/ Jamie Bell, Solicitor, Public Law and Immigration, Duncan Lewis Connect with Dr Lucy Potter University of York profile: https://www.york.ac.uk/sociology/people/lucy-potter/ ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowship profile: https://wrdtp.ac.uk/postdoctoral-fellows/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "Home Office officials do not understand what apostasy is — and this affects how non-religious asylum seekers are recognised, questioned, and believed."

Dr Lucy Potter returns to Humanism Now to share the findings of her landmark new report on non-religious asylum claims in the UK, produced in collaboration with Humanists UK. Drawing on three years of in-depth qualitative research, the report is the first study to analyse Home Office decision-making policies for those seeking asylum on the basis of leaving religion or non-religious identity.

Things we discuss

✔︎ Why the Home Office misunderstands apostasy
✔︎ Cultural bias in credibility assessments 
✔︎ How interpretation errors can undermine asylum claims
✔︎ Policy recommendations for fairer decision-making

Read the report

Available from Humanists UK (https://humanists.uk) from 24 March 2026.

Attend the report launch

📍 Online
📆 Tuesday 24 March, 1.00–2.30pm GMT
➡️ Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/report-launch-non-religious-apostasy-asylum-claims-in-the-uk-tickets-1982976511125/

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Connect with Dr Lucy Potter

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]]> 768 no Podcasthon 2026 Special: How Freedom From Torture Helps Survivors Heal "An estimated one person in three seeking asylum in the UK has experienced torture in their home country." This is a bonus episode of Humanism Now, recorded as part of Podcasthon 2026: the global initiative uniting podcasters to raise awareness for charitable causes.  This year, we are supporting Freedom from Torture, a UK charity that has spent more than 40 years providing specialist therapeutic care, rehabilitation, and advocacy to survivors of torture. Their work centres on restoring dignity, safety, and hope to people who have endured unimaginable harm and campaigning to hold perpetrators accountable worldwide. We are delighted to be joined by Ann Salter, Head of Clinical Services Northwest at Freedom from Torture, who has worked clinically with survivors of torture for over 20 years. How to support Freedom from Torture Donate Get involved in their campaigns Refer yourself or someone else for support Things we discuss How Freedom from Torture has supported survivors for 40 years  The shocking scale of torture globally — and why it still demands our attention  The psychological impact of torture and what recovery really looks like  Why community belonging is central to rehabilitation  Freedom from Torture's role in the Pinochet case and blocking the Rwanda deportation scheme About Podcasthon Podcasthon is a global initiative uniting podcasters around the world to shine a light on the charities and causes that matter. If you host a podcast and want to get involved, find out more and register at podcasthon.org. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0000 Podcasthon 2026 Special: How Freedom From Torture Helps Survivors Heal bonus 1 Humanise Live "An estimated one person in three seeking asylum in the UK has experienced torture in their home country." This is a bonus episode of Humanism Now, recorded as part of Podcasthon 2026: the global initiative uniting podcasters to raise awareness for charitable causes. This year, we are supporting Freedom from Torture, a UK charity that has spent more than 40 years providing specialist therapeutic care, rehabilitation, and advocacy to survivors of torture. Their work centres on restoring ... "An estimated one person in three seeking asylum in the UK has experienced torture in their home country." This is a bonus episode of Humanism Now, recorded as part of Podcasthon 2026: the global initiative uniting podcasters to raise awareness for charitable causes.  This year, we are supporting Freedom from Torture, a UK charity that has spent more than 40 years providing specialist therapeutic care, rehabilitation, and advocacy to survivors of torture. Their work centres on restoring dignity, safety, and hope to people who have endured unimaginable harm and campaigning to hold perpetrators accountable worldwide. We are delighted to be joined by Ann Salter, Head of Clinical Services Northwest at Freedom from Torture, who has worked clinically with survivors of torture for over 20 years. How to support Freedom from Torture Donate Get involved in their campaigns Refer yourself or someone else for support Things we discuss How Freedom from Torture has supported survivors for 40 years  The shocking scale of torture globally — and why it still demands our attention  The psychological impact of torture and what recovery really looks like  Why community belonging is central to rehabilitation  Freedom from Torture's role in the Pinochet case and blocking the Rwanda deportation scheme About Podcasthon Podcasthon is a global initiative uniting podcasters around the world to shine a light on the charities and causes that matter. If you host a podcast and want to get involved, find out more and register at podcasthon.org. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "An estimated one person in three seeking asylum in the UK has experienced torture in their home country."

This is a bonus episode of Humanism Now, recorded as part of Podcasthon 2026: the global initiative uniting podcasters to raise awareness for charitable causes. 

This year, we are supporting Freedom from Torture, a UK charity that has spent more than 40 years providing specialist therapeutic care, rehabilitation, and advocacy to survivors of torture. Their work centres on restoring dignity, safety, and hope to people who have endured unimaginable harm and campaigning to hold perpetrators accountable worldwide.

We are delighted to be joined by Ann Salter, Head of Clinical Services Northwest at Freedom from Torture, who has worked clinically with survivors of torture for over 20 years.

How to support Freedom from Torture

Things we discuss

  • How Freedom from Torture has supported survivors for 40 years 
  • The shocking scale of torture globally — and why it still demands our attention 
  • The psychological impact of torture and what recovery really looks like 
  • Why community belonging is central to rehabilitation 
  • Freedom from Torture's role in the Pinochet case and blocking the Rwanda deportation scheme

About Podcasthon

Podcasthon is a global initiative uniting podcasters around the world to shine a light on the charities and causes that matter. If you host a podcast and want to get involved, find out more and register at podcasthon.org.

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

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]]> 1209 no 68. The Science Of Weird Stuff with Prof. Chris French  "We're at a time when we need critical thinking more than ever, and sadly, I'm not really seeing it happening."  Professor Chris French is one of the world's leading researchers in anomalistic psychology and critical thinking. As former head of the Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit at Goldsmiths, University of London, author of The Science of Weird Sh*t, patron of Humanists UK, and former editor of The Skeptic magazine, Chris has spent decades investigating paranormal claims, debunking fraudsters, and exploring the psychology of belief.  In this conversation, he unpacks why the paranormal is worth taking seriously as a scientific and psychological subject, what his own near-miss with precognition research taught him, why deliberate con artists deserve far more condemnation than sincere believers, and why we urgently need better critical thinking in schools, in public life, and in our politics. Connect with Professor French Chris’s website Chris’s Guardian column Chris’s Skeptic column Chris’s profile page at Goldmiths Chris on Bluesky Chris being interviewed on the Plutopia podcast The Science of Weird Shit on Bookshop.org Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0000 68. The Science Of Weird Stuff with Prof. Chris French full 1 68 Humanise Live "We're at a time when we need critical thinking more than ever, and sadly, I'm not really seeing it happening." Professor Chris French is one of the world's leading researchers in anomalistic psychology and critical thinking. As former head of the Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit at Goldsmiths, University of London, author of The Science of Weird Sh*t, patron of Humanists UK, and former editor of The Skeptic magazine, Chris has spent decades investigating paranormal claims, de...  "We're at a time when we need critical thinking more than ever, and sadly, I'm not really seeing it happening."  Professor Chris French is one of the world's leading researchers in anomalistic psychology and critical thinking. As former head of the Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit at Goldsmiths, University of London, author of The Science of Weird Sh*t, patron of Humanists UK, and former editor of The Skeptic magazine, Chris has spent decades investigating paranormal claims, debunking fraudsters, and exploring the psychology of belief.  In this conversation, he unpacks why the paranormal is worth taking seriously as a scientific and psychological subject, what his own near-miss with precognition research taught him, why deliberate con artists deserve far more condemnation than sincere believers, and why we urgently need better critical thinking in schools, in public life, and in our politics. Connect with Professor French Chris’s website Chris’s Guardian column Chris’s Skeptic column Chris’s profile page at Goldmiths Chris on Bluesky Chris being interviewed on the Plutopia podcast The Science of Weird Shit on Bookshop.org Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  "We're at a time when we need critical thinking more than ever, and sadly, I'm not really seeing it happening." 

Professor Chris French is one of the world's leading researchers in anomalistic psychology and critical thinking. As former head of the Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit at Goldsmiths, University of London, author of The Science of Weird Sh*t, patron of Humanists UK, and former editor of The Skeptic magazine, Chris has spent decades investigating paranormal claims, debunking fraudsters, and exploring the psychology of belief. 

In this conversation, he unpacks why the paranormal is worth taking seriously as a scientific and psychological subject, what his own near-miss with precognition research taught him, why deliberate con artists deserve far more condemnation than sincere believers, and why we urgently need better critical thinking in schools, in public life, and in our politics.

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]]> 2424 no 67. Meet the British Army's First Ever Humanist Chaplain with Padre Neil Weddel & Clare Elcombe Webber “Chaplaincy is defined by function, it’s not defined by belief.”Padre Dr Neil Weddell, the first ever non-religious pastoral carer (humanist chaplain) appointed in the British Army, joins Humanism Now alongside Clare Elcombe Webber, Director of Humanist Care at Humanists UK. We explore what chaplaincy really is, why this appointment is a historic shift for belief-diverse Armed Forces, and what humanist pastoral care looks like in practice for serving personnel and their families.  Topics we cover The evolving purpose of Chaplaincy Why the Army’s first non-religious chaplain is such a landmark moment  “Presence”, confidentiality, and sitting outside the chain of command Stoicism, existentialism, and humanistic psychology as practical frameworks for moral and pastoral support How humanist chaplaincy strengthens, not replaces, religious chaplaincy Where chaplaincy fits alongside welfare and medical support in a whole-person wellbeing system Ceremonies in military life: inclusive funerals, namings, and personal milestones What it takes to become a non-religious pastoral carer, and the pathway into the profession Resources & further reading Royal Army Chaplains’ Department: https://www.army.mod.uk/learn-and-explore/about-the-army/corps-regiments-and-units/royal-army-chaplains-department/ Army Jobs -Chaplain role overview: https://jobs.army.mod.uk/roles/royal-army-chaplains-department/chaplain/ Non-Religious Pastoral Support Network (NRPSN): https://nrpsn.org.uk/ Humanists UK - First-ever humanist pastoral carer in the UK Armed Forces:  https://humanists.uk/2025/10/07/first-ever-humanist-pastoral-carer-in-the-uk-armed-forces-2/ Soldier Magazine - “New kinda padre in town”:  https://soldier.army.mod.uk/issues/november-2025/update/new-padre Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0000 67. Meet the British Army's First Ever Humanist Chaplain with Padre Neil Weddel & Clare Elcombe Webber full 1 67 Humanise Live “Chaplaincy is defined by function, it’s not defined by belief.” Padre Dr Neil Weddell, the first ever non-religious pastoral carer (humanist chaplain) appointed in the British Army, joins Humanism Now alongside Clare Elcombe Webber, Director of Humanist Care at Humanists UK. We explore what chaplaincy really is, why this appointment is a historic shift for belief-diverse Armed Forces, and what humanist pastoral care looks like in practice for serving personnel and their families. Topi... “Chaplaincy is defined by function, it’s not defined by belief.”Padre Dr Neil Weddell, the first ever non-religious pastoral carer (humanist chaplain) appointed in the British Army, joins Humanism Now alongside Clare Elcombe Webber, Director of Humanist Care at Humanists UK. We explore what chaplaincy really is, why this appointment is a historic shift for belief-diverse Armed Forces, and what humanist pastoral care looks like in practice for serving personnel and their families.  Topics we cover The evolving purpose of Chaplaincy Why the Army’s first non-religious chaplain is such a landmark moment  “Presence”, confidentiality, and sitting outside the chain of command Stoicism, existentialism, and humanistic psychology as practical frameworks for moral and pastoral support How humanist chaplaincy strengthens, not replaces, religious chaplaincy Where chaplaincy fits alongside welfare and medical support in a whole-person wellbeing system Ceremonies in military life: inclusive funerals, namings, and personal milestones What it takes to become a non-religious pastoral carer, and the pathway into the profession Resources & further reading Royal Army Chaplains’ Department: https://www.army.mod.uk/learn-and-explore/about-the-army/corps-regiments-and-units/royal-army-chaplains-department/ Army Jobs -Chaplain role overview: https://jobs.army.mod.uk/roles/royal-army-chaplains-department/chaplain/ Non-Religious Pastoral Support Network (NRPSN): https://nrpsn.org.uk/ Humanists UK - First-ever humanist pastoral carer in the UK Armed Forces:  https://humanists.uk/2025/10/07/first-ever-humanist-pastoral-carer-in-the-uk-armed-forces-2/ Soldier Magazine - “New kinda padre in town”:  https://soldier.army.mod.uk/issues/november-2025/update/new-padre Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “Chaplaincy is defined by function, it’s not defined by belief.”

Padre Dr Neil Weddell, the first ever non-religious pastoral carer (humanist chaplain) appointed in the British Army, joins Humanism Now alongside Clare Elcombe Webber, Director of Humanist Care at Humanists UK. We explore what chaplaincy really is, why this appointment is a historic shift for belief-diverse Armed Forces, and what humanist pastoral care looks like in practice for serving personnel and their families. 

Topics we cover

  • The evolving purpose of Chaplaincy
  • Why the Army’s first non-religious chaplain is such a landmark moment 
  • “Presence”, confidentiality, and sitting outside the chain of command
  • Stoicism, existentialism, and humanistic psychology as practical frameworks for moral and pastoral support
  • How humanist chaplaincy strengthens, not replaces, religious chaplaincy
  • Where chaplaincy fits alongside welfare and medical support in a whole-person wellbeing system
  • Ceremonies in military life: inclusive funerals, namings, and personal milestones
  • What it takes to become a non-religious pastoral carer, and the pathway into the profession

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]]> 2488 no Introducing Freedom of Thought by Humanists International SUBSCRIBE TO FREEDOM OF THOUGHT: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Podcast Addict YouTube All other podcast platforms ********Sign up for the Humanists International Newsletter Welcome to Freedom of Thought a new podcast series by Humanists International! In this first episode hosts Gary McLellend and Leon Langdon introduce Humanists International, the global representative body at the heart of the humanist movement, how a global humanist network works inside the UN system, and why universal rights need a louder defence right now.  We share the member‑led model, lessons from the IRF Summit, and what really happens inside the UN Human Rights Council.In this first episode we cover: The formation and ethos of Humanists International Our member‑led structure and global reach Lived experience informing advocacy Reflections on the 2026 IRF Summit Fractures in human rights spaces and how to address them What happens inside the Human Rights Council  Why start this podcast now and what comes next Why attend the World Humanist Congress 2026 How to shape the conversation, support us and follow Follow Humanist International Support Humanists International About - Humanists International Join us at the World Humanists Congress 2026 Freedom of Thought is produced by Humanise Live 🎶Music: Horizon by Simon Folwar Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0000 Introducing Freedom of Thought by Humanists International bonus 1 Humanise Live SUBSCRIBE TO FREEDOM OF THOUGHT: Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicPodcast AddictYouTubeAll other podcast platforms******** Sign up for the Humanists International Newsletter Welcome to Freedom of Thought a new podcast series by Humanists International! In this first episode hosts Gary McLellend and Leon Langdon introduce Humanists International, the global representative body at the heart of the humanist movement, how a global humanist network works inside the UN system, and why universal rig... SUBSCRIBE TO FREEDOM OF THOUGHT: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Podcast Addict YouTube All other podcast platforms ********Sign up for the Humanists International Newsletter Welcome to Freedom of Thought a new podcast series by Humanists International! In this first episode hosts Gary McLellend and Leon Langdon introduce Humanists International, the global representative body at the heart of the humanist movement, how a global humanist network works inside the UN system, and why universal rights need a louder defence right now.  We share the member‑led model, lessons from the IRF Summit, and what really happens inside the UN Human Rights Council.In this first episode we cover: The formation and ethos of Humanists International Our member‑led structure and global reach Lived experience informing advocacy Reflections on the 2026 IRF Summit Fractures in human rights spaces and how to address them What happens inside the Human Rights Council  Why start this podcast now and what comes next Why attend the World Humanist Congress 2026 How to shape the conversation, support us and follow Follow Humanist International Support Humanists International About - Humanists International Join us at the World Humanists Congress 2026 Freedom of Thought is produced by Humanise Live 🎶Music: Horizon by Simon Folwar Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices SUBSCRIBE TO FREEDOM OF THOUGHT:

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Welcome to Freedom of Thought a new podcast series by Humanists International!

In this first episode hosts Gary McLellend and Leon Langdon introduce Humanists International, the global representative body at the heart of the humanist movement, how a global humanist network works inside the UN system, and why universal rights need a louder defence right now. 

We share the member‑led model, lessons from the IRF Summit, and what really happens inside the UN Human Rights Council.

In this first episode we cover:

  • The formation and ethos of Humanists International
  • Our member‑led structure and global reach
  • Lived experience informing advocacy
  • Reflections on the 2026 IRF Summit
  • Fractures in human rights spaces and how to address them
  • What happens inside the Human Rights Council 
  • Why start this podcast now and what comes next
  • Why attend the World Humanist Congress 2026
  • How to shape the conversation, support us and follow

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]]> 1286 no 66. Fish Stark on How The AHA Is Building a Humanist Revival In America "If science tells you what's real and compassion tells you what's right, you're a humanist" - Fish StarkFish Stark, Executive Director of the American Humanist Association (AHA), joins Humanism Now to unpack what a modern humanist revival could look like in the United States. From creator-led storytelling to legal strategy and mutual aid, Fish shares how the AHA is building power, community, and a clearer public-facing vision of humanism rooted in empathy, agency, and responsibility.Connect with Fish Stark Personal Website – fishstark.com AHA Speakers Bureau LinkedIn Topics we cover Why Fish believes the moment is right for a “humanist revival” in America Humanism as identity, not just ideas: agency, responsibility, and moral confidence What the AHA actually does: community-building, lobbying, legal action, and public narrative Why the real arena is online, and how the AHA is backing creators to meet people where they are Church-state separation under pressure, and how coercion shows up in schools and public life Humanist chaplaincy and “parallel place” legal recognition as a strategic advantage The American Empathy Project and why mutual aid is humanism in practice What comedy teaches about organising: pacing, attention, clarity, and joy Resources & further reading Humanist Manifesto I – American Humanist Association (1933) – https://americanhumanist.org/what-is-humanism/manifesto1/ Peace First – https://peacefirst.org/ Born This Way Foundation  – https://bornthisway.foundation/ The Good Place – https://www.nbc.com/the-good-place Person-centered therapy (Carl Rogers) overview – NCBI Bookshelf / StatPearls (2023) – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK589708/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 22 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0000 66. Fish Stark on How The AHA Is Building a Humanist Revival In America full 1 66 Humanise Live "If science tells you what's real and compassion tells you what's right, you're a humanist" - Fish Stark Fish Stark, Executive Director of the American Humanist Association (AHA), joins Humanism Now to unpack what a modern humanist revival could look like in the United States. From creator-led storytelling to legal strategy and mutual aid, Fish shares how the AHA is building power, community, and a clearer public-facing vision of humanism rooted in empathy, agency, and responsibility. Conne... "If science tells you what's real and compassion tells you what's right, you're a humanist" - Fish StarkFish Stark, Executive Director of the American Humanist Association (AHA), joins Humanism Now to unpack what a modern humanist revival could look like in the United States. From creator-led storytelling to legal strategy and mutual aid, Fish shares how the AHA is building power, community, and a clearer public-facing vision of humanism rooted in empathy, agency, and responsibility.Connect with Fish Stark Personal Website – fishstark.com AHA Speakers Bureau LinkedIn Topics we cover Why Fish believes the moment is right for a “humanist revival” in America Humanism as identity, not just ideas: agency, responsibility, and moral confidence What the AHA actually does: community-building, lobbying, legal action, and public narrative Why the real arena is online, and how the AHA is backing creators to meet people where they are Church-state separation under pressure, and how coercion shows up in schools and public life Humanist chaplaincy and “parallel place” legal recognition as a strategic advantage The American Empathy Project and why mutual aid is humanism in practice What comedy teaches about organising: pacing, attention, clarity, and joy Resources & further reading Humanist Manifesto I – American Humanist Association (1933) – https://americanhumanist.org/what-is-humanism/manifesto1/ Peace First – https://peacefirst.org/ Born This Way Foundation  – https://bornthisway.foundation/ The Good Place – https://www.nbc.com/the-good-place Person-centered therapy (Carl Rogers) overview – NCBI Bookshelf / StatPearls (2023) – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK589708/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "If science tells you what's real and compassion tells you what's right, you're a humanist" - Fish Stark

Fish Stark, Executive Director of the American Humanist Association (AHA), joins Humanism Now to unpack what a modern humanist revival could look like in the United States. From creator-led storytelling to legal strategy and mutual aid, Fish shares how the AHA is building power, community, and a clearer public-facing vision of humanism rooted in empathy, agency, and responsibility.

Connect with Fish Stark

Topics we cover

  • Why Fish believes the moment is right for a “humanist revival” in America
  • Humanism as identity, not just ideas: agency, responsibility, and moral confidence
  • What the AHA actually does: community-building, lobbying, legal action, and public narrative
  • Why the real arena is online, and how the AHA is backing creators to meet people where they are
  • Church-state separation under pressure, and how coercion shows up in schools and public life
  • Humanist chaplaincy and “parallel place” legal recognition as a strategic advantage
  • The American Empathy Project and why mutual aid is humanism in practice
  • What comedy teaches about organising: pacing, attention, clarity, and joy

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Send us Fan Mail

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]]> 2966 no 65. CampQuest UK Returns! How Kids Camps Build Confidence, Community, and Critical Thinking “It was a very safe space to be able to say, I got that wrong.” CampQuest UK Programme Director Alistair Lichten (Humanist Dad) and camper-turned-volunteer Katy Pugh join Humanism Now to unpack why a secular camp matters, and how a weekend of outdoor adventure, hands-on science, and Philosophy for Children helps young people practise curiosity, confidence, and respectful disagreement. Discover CampQuest UK 2026 Family Camp – dates, location, pricing, booking– https://campquest.uk/2026-family-camp-pilot/ More info on Humanists UK Website Follow Alistair on the HumanistDad Blog Topics we cover  ✔︎ Why CampQuest began, and what a secular camp offers that most camps do not ✔︎ How outdoor challenge makes speaking up feel less scary ✔︎ The 2026 family camp, and what the weekend format looks like ✔︎ Philosophy for Children: stimulus, question-voting, and “speaking object” rules ✔︎ Encouraging values without dogma: standards of behaviour that protect freedom of thought ✔︎ What kids actually take home: reasoning, confidence, and not taking disagreement personally ✔︎ Alumni impact, volunteer growth, and rebuilding community year to year ✔︎ Practical booking and arrival expectations for the May bank holiday camp Resources & further reading Philosophy for Children (P4C): SAPERE / Thoughtful – training and overview of the method – https://www.sapere.org.uk/ and “What is P4C?”  The Ship of Theseus (identity over time): Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 15 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0000 65. CampQuest UK Returns! How Kids Camps Build Confidence, Community, and Critical Thinking full 1 65 Humanise Live “It was a very safe space to be able to say, I got that wrong.” CampQuest UK Programme Director Alistair Lichten (Humanist Dad) and camper-turned-volunteer Katy Pugh join Humanism Now to unpack why a secular camp matters, and how a weekend of outdoor adventure, hands-on science, and Philosophy for Children helps young people practise curiosity, confidence, and respectful disagreement. Discover CampQuest UK 2026 Family Camp – dates, location, pricing, booking– https://campquest.uk/2026-family-... “It was a very safe space to be able to say, I got that wrong.” CampQuest UK Programme Director Alistair Lichten (Humanist Dad) and camper-turned-volunteer Katy Pugh join Humanism Now to unpack why a secular camp matters, and how a weekend of outdoor adventure, hands-on science, and Philosophy for Children helps young people practise curiosity, confidence, and respectful disagreement. Discover CampQuest UK 2026 Family Camp – dates, location, pricing, booking– https://campquest.uk/2026-family-camp-pilot/ More info on Humanists UK Website Follow Alistair on the HumanistDad Blog Topics we cover  ✔︎ Why CampQuest began, and what a secular camp offers that most camps do not ✔︎ How outdoor challenge makes speaking up feel less scary ✔︎ The 2026 family camp, and what the weekend format looks like ✔︎ Philosophy for Children: stimulus, question-voting, and “speaking object” rules ✔︎ Encouraging values without dogma: standards of behaviour that protect freedom of thought ✔︎ What kids actually take home: reasoning, confidence, and not taking disagreement personally ✔︎ Alumni impact, volunteer growth, and rebuilding community year to year ✔︎ Practical booking and arrival expectations for the May bank holiday camp Resources & further reading Philosophy for Children (P4C): SAPERE / Thoughtful – training and overview of the method – https://www.sapere.org.uk/ and “What is P4C?”  The Ship of Theseus (identity over time): Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “It was a very safe space to be able to say, I got that wrong.”

CampQuest UK Programme Director Alistair Lichten (Humanist Dad) and camper-turned-volunteer Katy Pugh join Humanism Now to unpack why a secular camp matters, and how a weekend of outdoor adventure, hands-on science, and Philosophy for Children helps young people practise curiosity, confidence, and respectful disagreement.

Discover CampQuest UK

Topics we cover

 ✔︎ Why CampQuest began, and what a secular camp offers that most camps do not
 ✔︎ How outdoor challenge makes speaking up feel less scary
 ✔︎ The 2026 family camp, and what the weekend format looks like
 ✔︎ Philosophy for Children: stimulus, question-voting, and “speaking object” rules
 ✔︎ Encouraging values without dogma: standards of behaviour that protect freedom of thought
 ✔︎ What kids actually take home: reasoning, confidence, and not taking disagreement personally
 ✔︎ Alumni impact, volunteer growth, and rebuilding community year to year
 ✔︎ Practical booking and arrival expectations for the May bank holiday camp

Resources & further reading

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

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]]> 1815 no 64. Empathy in Action: Wil Jeudy on Uniting Secular Politics “Humanism is increasing well-being and decreasing suffering for as many people as possible.”  - Wil Jeudy  In this episode, Wil Jeudy, a secular humanist and political organiser based in Texas, shares how empathy shaped his journey from disengaged voter to coalition-builder, why secular government protects believers and non-believers alike, and how coordinated local action can push back against Christian nationalism. Topics we cover  Humanism as empathy in action and a guide for political engagement  Why secular government safeguards freedom for everyone  Texas as a frontline in the rise of Christian nationalism  Building coalitions across secular and religious communities  Turning community into political influence without burnout Resources & further reading Follow Wil on Instagram: @wil_jay3 Secular Houston – Coordinating local secular groups to amplify political impact:  secularhouston.org Houston Oasis – A welcoming, community-focused secular gathering with talks and music: houstonoasis.org Secular Coalition for America – Coalition advocating for secular public policy at the federal level:  secular.org Secular Texas PAC Announcement  – State-level PAC supporting candidates who defend church–state separation Donate & Support the Secular Houston PAC Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 08 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0000 64. Empathy in Action: Wil Jeudy on Uniting Secular Politics full 1 64 Humanise Live “Humanism is increasing well-being and decreasing suffering for as many people as possible.” - Wil Jeudy In this episode, Wil Jeudy, a secular humanist and political organiser based in Texas, shares how empathy shaped his journey from disengaged voter to coalition-builder, why secular government protects believers and non-believers alike, and how coordinated local action can push back against Christian nationalism. Topics we cover Humanism as empathy in action and a guide fo... “Humanism is increasing well-being and decreasing suffering for as many people as possible.”  - Wil Jeudy  In this episode, Wil Jeudy, a secular humanist and political organiser based in Texas, shares how empathy shaped his journey from disengaged voter to coalition-builder, why secular government protects believers and non-believers alike, and how coordinated local action can push back against Christian nationalism. Topics we cover  Humanism as empathy in action and a guide for political engagement  Why secular government safeguards freedom for everyone  Texas as a frontline in the rise of Christian nationalism  Building coalitions across secular and religious communities  Turning community into political influence without burnout Resources & further reading Follow Wil on Instagram: @wil_jay3 Secular Houston – Coordinating local secular groups to amplify political impact:  secularhouston.org Houston Oasis – A welcoming, community-focused secular gathering with talks and music: houstonoasis.org Secular Coalition for America – Coalition advocating for secular public policy at the federal level:  secular.org Secular Texas PAC Announcement  – State-level PAC supporting candidates who defend church–state separation Donate & Support the Secular Houston PAC Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “Humanism is increasing well-being and decreasing suffering for as many people as possible.”  - Wil Jeudy

 In this episode, Wil Jeudy, a secular humanist and political organiser based in Texas, shares how empathy shaped his journey from disengaged voter to coalition-builder, why secular government protects believers and non-believers alike, and how coordinated local action can push back against Christian nationalism.

Topics we cover

  •  Humanism as empathy in action and a guide for political engagement
  •  Why secular government safeguards freedom for everyone
  •  Texas as a frontline in the rise of Christian nationalism
  •  Building coalitions across secular and religious communities
  •  Turning community into political influence without burnout

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]]> 1630 no 63. Powering A Humane Future with Zion Lights “I changed my mind because I cared about alleviating energy poverty.” Order now: Energy is Life: Why Environmentalism Went Nuclear, by Zion Lights Amazon Guardian Bookshop Natural History Book Service Zion Lights is an award-winning science communicator and environmental advocate whose work sits at the intersection of energy, climate, and public understanding of science. In this conversation, Zion shares her journey from prominent renewable-only activism to evidence-led support for a broader clean energy mix, and why energy abundance matters for health, dignity, and human progress. Connect with Zion  Website – zionlights.co.uk Newsletter –substack.com/@zionlights1 Topics we cover How Zion’s views shifted after revisiting the evidence on nuclear risk, safety, and climate mitigation  Why “clean energy” beats “renewables-only,” and what grid reality means for net zero pathways  Energy poverty, global fairness, and what reliable power enables for health systems and development SMRs, fusion, and what is realistic now versus what is still “next decade” tech Resources & further reading “Could we even ‘just stop oil’?” – The Holyoake Lecture 2023, with Zion Lights (video) Global Warming of 1.5°C (SR15) – Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (2018) Death rates per unit of electricity production – Our World in Data What are the safest and cleanest sources of energy? – Our World in Data Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0000 63. Powering A Humane Future with Zion Lights full 1 63 Humanise Live “I changed my mind because I cared about alleviating energy poverty.” Order now: Energy is Life: Why Environmentalism Went Nuclear, by Zion Lights AmazonGuardian BookshopNatural History Book ServiceZion Lights is an award-winning science communicator and environmental advocate whose work sits at the intersection of energy, climate, and public understanding of science. In this conversation, Zion shares her journey from prominent renewable-only activism to evidence-led support for a broader cle... “I changed my mind because I cared about alleviating energy poverty.” Order now: Energy is Life: Why Environmentalism Went Nuclear, by Zion Lights Amazon Guardian Bookshop Natural History Book Service Zion Lights is an award-winning science communicator and environmental advocate whose work sits at the intersection of energy, climate, and public understanding of science. In this conversation, Zion shares her journey from prominent renewable-only activism to evidence-led support for a broader clean energy mix, and why energy abundance matters for health, dignity, and human progress. Connect with Zion  Website – zionlights.co.uk Newsletter –substack.com/@zionlights1 Topics we cover How Zion’s views shifted after revisiting the evidence on nuclear risk, safety, and climate mitigation  Why “clean energy” beats “renewables-only,” and what grid reality means for net zero pathways  Energy poverty, global fairness, and what reliable power enables for health systems and development SMRs, fusion, and what is realistic now versus what is still “next decade” tech Resources & further reading “Could we even ‘just stop oil’?” – The Holyoake Lecture 2023, with Zion Lights (video) Global Warming of 1.5°C (SR15) – Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (2018) Death rates per unit of electricity production – Our World in Data What are the safest and cleanest sources of energy? – Our World in Data Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “I changed my mind because I cared about alleviating energy poverty.”

Order now: Energy is Life: Why Environmentalism Went Nuclear, by Zion Lights

Zion Lights is an award-winning science communicator and environmental advocate whose work sits at the intersection of energy, climate, and public understanding of science. In this conversation, Zion shares her journey from prominent renewable-only activism to evidence-led support for a broader clean energy mix, and why energy abundance matters for health, dignity, and human progress.

Connect with Zion 

Topics we cover

  • How Zion’s views shifted after revisiting the evidence on nuclear risk, safety, and climate mitigation 
  • Why “clean energy” beats “renewables-only,” and what grid reality means for net zero pathways 
  • Energy poverty, global fairness, and what reliable power enables for health systems and development
  • SMRs, fusion, and what is realistic now versus what is still “next decade” tech

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]]> 2595 no 62. From Commons Victory To Lords Gridlock: Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Update with Nathan Stilwell, Humanists UK In this short update epsiode, we are pleased to welcome back Nathan Stilwell, Humanists UK's Assisted dying Campaign Coordinator, Campaigns and Communications Manager at My Death My Decision and a member of The Assisted Dying Coalition Secretariat.Nathan explains what has happened since the Assisted Dying Bill passed the House of Commons, why it now risks falling in the House of Lords, and what supporters can do to help ensure it becomes law. This episode follows Nathan’s first appearance on Humanism Now in November 2024 and offers a timely update on one of the most significant ethical debates in UK politics. References & further reading Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill – Publications  – UK Parliament, bill text, amendments, and parliamentary documents Ask the House of Lords to support assisted dying – Humanists UK campaign tool for contacting peers 26. Nathan Stilwell on the Need for Compassionate Assisted Dying Legislation & End of Life Care – Humanism Now, November 2024. MPs back proposals to legalise assisted dying – BBC News, 29 November 2024. What has happened to the assisted dying bill? – BBC News, 12 December 2025. Assisted dying bill ‘near impossible’ to pass House of Lords, say supporters – The Guardian, 22 January 2026. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:00:00 -0000 62. From Commons Victory To Lords Gridlock: Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Update with Nathan Stilwell, Humanists UK full 1 62 Humanise Live In this short update epsiode, we are pleased to welcome back Nathan Stilwell, Humanists UK's Assisted dying Campaign Coordinator, Campaigns and Communications Manager at My Death My Decision and a member of The Assisted Dying Coalition Secretariat. Nathan explains what has happened since the Assisted Dying Bill passed the House of Commons, why it now risks falling in the House of Lords, and what supporters can do to help ensure it becomes law. This episode follows Nathan’s first appeara... In this short update epsiode, we are pleased to welcome back Nathan Stilwell, Humanists UK's Assisted dying Campaign Coordinator, Campaigns and Communications Manager at My Death My Decision and a member of The Assisted Dying Coalition Secretariat.Nathan explains what has happened since the Assisted Dying Bill passed the House of Commons, why it now risks falling in the House of Lords, and what supporters can do to help ensure it becomes law. This episode follows Nathan’s first appearance on Humanism Now in November 2024 and offers a timely update on one of the most significant ethical debates in UK politics. References & further reading Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill – Publications  – UK Parliament, bill text, amendments, and parliamentary documents Ask the House of Lords to support assisted dying – Humanists UK campaign tool for contacting peers 26. Nathan Stilwell on the Need for Compassionate Assisted Dying Legislation & End of Life Care – Humanism Now, November 2024. MPs back proposals to legalise assisted dying – BBC News, 29 November 2024. What has happened to the assisted dying bill? – BBC News, 12 December 2025. Assisted dying bill ‘near impossible’ to pass House of Lords, say supporters – The Guardian, 22 January 2026. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this short update epsiode, we are pleased to welcome back Nathan Stilwell, Humanists UK's Assisted dying Campaign Coordinator, Campaigns and Communications Manager at My Death My Decision and a member of The Assisted Dying Coalition Secretariat.

Nathan explains what has happened since the Assisted Dying Bill passed the House of Commons, why it now risks falling in the House of Lords, and what supporters can do to help ensure it becomes law.

This episode follows Nathan’s first appearance on Humanism Now in November 2024 and offers a timely update on one of the most significant ethical debates in UK politics.

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]]> 1027 no 61. Empowering Leaders for Secular Groups that Thrive, with Darrel Ray  “Most people want community, and yet these communities keep disappearing.” Dr. Darrel Ray is a psychologist, author, and organizational leader who has spent decades helping individuals leave religious belief systems and supporting secular communities around the world. He founded Recovering from Religion and the Secular Therapy Project, wrote influential books such as The God Virus, and recently launched the Institute for Secular Leadership to strengthen secular and humanist organisations through better leadership practicesRegister interest in the Secular Leadership Course here. Dr. Ray's Organisations & Projects Recovering from Religion – international nonprofit supporting people leaving religion Secular Therapy Project – connects secular clients with vetted secular therapists Institute for Secular Leadership – newly launched leadership training for secular organisations  Books by Dr. Ray The God Virus: How Religion Infects Our Lives and Culture – Darrel Ray (2009)  Sex and God: How Religion Distorts Sexuality – Darrel Ray (2012) Teaming Up: Making the Transition to a Self-Directed, Team-Based Organization – Darrel W. Ray & Howard Bronstein The Performance Culture: Maximizing the Power of Teams – Darrel W. Ray & Howard Bronstein Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0000 61. Empowering Leaders for Secular Groups that Thrive, with Darrel Ray full 1 61 Humanise Live “Most people want community, and yet these communities keep disappearing.” Dr. Darrel Ray is a psychologist, author, and organizational leader who has spent decades helping individuals leave religious belief systems and supporting secular communities around the world. He founded Recovering from Religion and the Secular Therapy Project, wrote influential books such as The God Virus, and recently launched the Institute for Secular Leadership to strengthen secular and humanist organisati...  “Most people want community, and yet these communities keep disappearing.” Dr. Darrel Ray is a psychologist, author, and organizational leader who has spent decades helping individuals leave religious belief systems and supporting secular communities around the world. He founded Recovering from Religion and the Secular Therapy Project, wrote influential books such as The God Virus, and recently launched the Institute for Secular Leadership to strengthen secular and humanist organisations through better leadership practicesRegister interest in the Secular Leadership Course here. Dr. Ray's Organisations & Projects Recovering from Religion – international nonprofit supporting people leaving religion Secular Therapy Project – connects secular clients with vetted secular therapists Institute for Secular Leadership – newly launched leadership training for secular organisations  Books by Dr. Ray The God Virus: How Religion Infects Our Lives and Culture – Darrel Ray (2009)  Sex and God: How Religion Distorts Sexuality – Darrel Ray (2012) Teaming Up: Making the Transition to a Self-Directed, Team-Based Organization – Darrel W. Ray & Howard Bronstein The Performance Culture: Maximizing the Power of Teams – Darrel W. Ray & Howard Bronstein Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  “Most people want community, and yet these communities keep disappearing.”

Dr. Darrel Ray is a psychologist, author, and organizational leader who has spent decades helping individuals leave religious belief systems and supporting secular communities around the world. He founded Recovering from Religion and the Secular Therapy Project, wrote influential books such as The God Virus, and recently launched the Institute for Secular Leadership to strengthen secular and humanist organisations through better leadership practices

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]]> 2391 no 60. Dr Alfredo Carpineti on Invisible Rainbows, the Unseen Universe and Pride in STEM "I blame dinosaurs, and I blame London."  Astrophysicist and science communicator Dr Alfredo Carpineti (IFLScience, The Big Questions; creator of The Astroholic Explains; founder and chair of Pride in STEM) joins Humanism Now  to explore why the cosmos still sparks childlike wonder, how great science communication balances accuracy with storytelling, and why his upcoming book Invisible Rainbows pairs “unseen light” with the human stories too often left out.  Connect with Alfredo Carpineti Website – https://www.theastroholic.co.uk/ X (Twitter) – @DrCarpineti  LinkedIn – Alfredo-Carpineti Resources & Further Reading Book (Invisible Rainbows) – https://www.rarewaves.com/products/9781806770441-Invisible-RainbowsFacebook Pride in STEM – https://prideinstem.org/ The Astroholic Explains Podcast – https://open.spotify.com/show/6dbgVUYZDYQ95Uci2RlCFN IFLScience: The Big Questions Podcast – https://iflsciencethebigquestions.podbean.com/ Meet Alfredo in London! Space and Humanism in Fiction and Reality, with Dr Alfredo CarpinetiLondon Humanists | Wednesday, 28 Jan 2026 | 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM GMT | Old Diorama Arts Centre, NW1, London Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 11 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0000 60. Dr Alfredo Carpineti on Invisible Rainbows, the Unseen Universe and Pride in STEM full 1 60 Humanise Live "I blame dinosaurs, and I blame London." Astrophysicist and science communicator Dr Alfredo Carpineti (IFLScience, The Big Questions; creator of The Astroholic Explains; founder and chair of Pride in STEM) joins Humanism Now to explore why the cosmos still sparks childlike wonder, how great science communication balances accuracy with storytelling, and why his upcoming book Invisible Rainbows pairs “unseen light” with the human stories too often left out. Connect with Alfred... "I blame dinosaurs, and I blame London."  Astrophysicist and science communicator Dr Alfredo Carpineti (IFLScience, The Big Questions; creator of The Astroholic Explains; founder and chair of Pride in STEM) joins Humanism Now  to explore why the cosmos still sparks childlike wonder, how great science communication balances accuracy with storytelling, and why his upcoming book Invisible Rainbows pairs “unseen light” with the human stories too often left out.  Connect with Alfredo Carpineti Website – https://www.theastroholic.co.uk/ X (Twitter) – @DrCarpineti  LinkedIn – Alfredo-Carpineti Resources & Further Reading Book (Invisible Rainbows) – https://www.rarewaves.com/products/9781806770441-Invisible-RainbowsFacebook Pride in STEM – https://prideinstem.org/ The Astroholic Explains Podcast – https://open.spotify.com/show/6dbgVUYZDYQ95Uci2RlCFN IFLScience: The Big Questions Podcast – https://iflsciencethebigquestions.podbean.com/ Meet Alfredo in London! Space and Humanism in Fiction and Reality, with Dr Alfredo CarpinetiLondon Humanists | Wednesday, 28 Jan 2026 | 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM GMT | Old Diorama Arts Centre, NW1, London Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "I blame dinosaurs, and I blame London." 

Astrophysicist and science communicator Dr Alfredo Carpineti (IFLScience, The Big Questions; creator of The Astroholic Explains; founder and chair of Pride in STEM) joins Humanism Now  to explore why the cosmos still sparks childlike wonder, how great science communication balances accuracy with storytelling, and why his upcoming book Invisible Rainbows pairs “unseen light” with the human stories too often left out. 

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]]> 2534 no 59. 2025 in Humanism - Deconstruction, Collaboration, Resistance & TikTok As Humanism Now wraps up 2025, host James Hodgson is joined by familiar voices from across the UK humanist movement to reflect on the year just gone and look ahead to 2026. Together, they explore community-building, youth engagement, activism, collaboration, and why humanism continues to resonate in uncertain times. Guests & Links Lola Tinubu – Association of Black Humanists (ABH) Association of Black Humanists – https://www.meetup.com/association-of-black-humanists/ Festival of Freethinking 2025 – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/festival-of-freethinking-2025-tickets-1755211267149/ Secular Sankofa podcast – https://secularsankofa.buzzsprout.com/2532796/follow ABH on TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@assoc_of_black_humanists Mark Agathangelou – Central London Humanists (CLH) Central London Humanists – https://www.centrallondonhumanists.org.uk/ CLH on Meetup – https://www.meetup.com/central-london-humanists/ What Humanism Means To Me Event - https://www.meetup.com/central-london-humanists/events/310597525/ Nicole Shashar – Leicester Humanists & Young Humanists Leicester Humanists – https://humanists.uk/local-group/leicester/ Young Humanists – https://humanists.uk/community/young-humanists Looking Ahead: Major 2026 Events Humanists UK Convention & Festival 2026 – https://humanists.uk/events/festival2026/ World Humanist Congress 2026 – https://humanists.international/event/world-humanist-congress-2026/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 31 Dec 2025 21:00:00 -0000 59. 2025 in Humanism - Deconstruction, Collaboration, Resistance & TikTok full 1 59 Humanise Live As Humanism Now wraps up 2025, host James Hodgson is joined by familiar voices from across the UK humanist movement to reflect on the year just gone and look ahead to 2026. Together, they explore community-building, youth engagement, activism, collaboration, and why humanism continues to resonate in uncertain times. Guests & Links Lola Tinubu – Association of Black Humanists (ABH) Association of Black Humanists – https://www.meetup.com/association-of-black-humanists/Festival of Freethinki... As Humanism Now wraps up 2025, host James Hodgson is joined by familiar voices from across the UK humanist movement to reflect on the year just gone and look ahead to 2026. Together, they explore community-building, youth engagement, activism, collaboration, and why humanism continues to resonate in uncertain times. Guests & Links Lola Tinubu – Association of Black Humanists (ABH) Association of Black Humanists – https://www.meetup.com/association-of-black-humanists/ Festival of Freethinking 2025 – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/festival-of-freethinking-2025-tickets-1755211267149/ Secular Sankofa podcast – https://secularsankofa.buzzsprout.com/2532796/follow ABH on TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@assoc_of_black_humanists Mark Agathangelou – Central London Humanists (CLH) Central London Humanists – https://www.centrallondonhumanists.org.uk/ CLH on Meetup – https://www.meetup.com/central-london-humanists/ What Humanism Means To Me Event - https://www.meetup.com/central-london-humanists/events/310597525/ Nicole Shashar – Leicester Humanists & Young Humanists Leicester Humanists – https://humanists.uk/local-group/leicester/ Young Humanists – https://humanists.uk/community/young-humanists Looking Ahead: Major 2026 Events Humanists UK Convention & Festival 2026 – https://humanists.uk/events/festival2026/ World Humanist Congress 2026 – https://humanists.international/event/world-humanist-congress-2026/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As Humanism Now wraps up 2025, host James Hodgson is joined by familiar voices from across the UK humanist movement to reflect on the year just gone and look ahead to 2026. Together, they explore community-building, youth engagement, activism, collaboration, and why humanism continues to resonate in uncertain times.

Guests & Links

Lola Tinubu – Association of Black Humanists (ABH)

Mark Agathangelou – Central London Humanists (CLH)

Nicole Shashar – Leicester Humanists & Young Humanists

Looking Ahead: Major 2026 Events

Humanists UK Convention & Festival 2026 – https://humanists.uk/events/festival2026/

World Humanist Congress 2026 – https://humanists.international/event/world-humanist-congress-2026/

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]]> 2283 no 58. Dr. Lois Lee on the Magic of Santa, Secular Rituals and Why Christmas Still Matters “[Magical beliefs in childhood] serve an important function.”  - Dr Lois Lee For our festive special, Dr. Lois Lee, Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies at the University of Kent and one of the world’s leading scholars of non-belief, joins Humanism Now to explore why atheism spreads culturally and what Christmas reveals about humanist meaning in everyday life. Connect with Dr. Lee University of Kent profile Explaining Atheism Profile Explaining Atheism Project Topics we cover  ✔︎ Why atheism still needs explaining in the 21st century ✔︎ Why socialisation and cultural visibility matter more than intelligence or education ✔︎ What children’s belief in Santa reveals about evidence, reason, and doubt ✔︎ Magical belief as a bridge between childhood and adult worldviews ✔︎ Christmas as a modern, child-centred ritual with humanist ethics ✔︎ Ritual, meaning, and non-religious culture ✔︎ Humanist privilege, school Christmas, and questions of inclusion Resources & further reading Becoming Non-Believers (childhood research) – Dr. Lee & Dr. Anna Strhan Towards a Sociology of Irreligion – Colin Campbell (1971) A Christmas Carol – Charles Dickens A Visit from St. Nicholas (“’Twas the Night Before Christmas”)  The Snowman –  Raymond Briggs “Father Christmas Executed” – Claude Lévi-Strauss Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0000 58. Dr. Lois Lee on the Magic of Santa, Secular Rituals and Why Christmas Still Matters full 1 58 Humanise Live “[Magical beliefs in childhood] serve an important function.” - Dr Lois Lee For our festive special, Dr. Lois Lee, Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies at the University of Kent and one of the world’s leading scholars of non-belief, joins Humanism Now to explore why atheism spreads culturally and what Christmas reveals about humanist meaning in everyday life. Connect with Dr. Lee University of Kent profileExplaining Atheism ProfileExplaining Atheism ProjectTopics we cover ✔︎ Why a... “[Magical beliefs in childhood] serve an important function.”  - Dr Lois Lee For our festive special, Dr. Lois Lee, Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies at the University of Kent and one of the world’s leading scholars of non-belief, joins Humanism Now to explore why atheism spreads culturally and what Christmas reveals about humanist meaning in everyday life. Connect with Dr. Lee University of Kent profile Explaining Atheism Profile Explaining Atheism Project Topics we cover  ✔︎ Why atheism still needs explaining in the 21st century ✔︎ Why socialisation and cultural visibility matter more than intelligence or education ✔︎ What children’s belief in Santa reveals about evidence, reason, and doubt ✔︎ Magical belief as a bridge between childhood and adult worldviews ✔︎ Christmas as a modern, child-centred ritual with humanist ethics ✔︎ Ritual, meaning, and non-religious culture ✔︎ Humanist privilege, school Christmas, and questions of inclusion Resources & further reading Becoming Non-Believers (childhood research) – Dr. Lee & Dr. Anna Strhan Towards a Sociology of Irreligion – Colin Campbell (1971) A Christmas Carol – Charles Dickens A Visit from St. Nicholas (“’Twas the Night Before Christmas”)  The Snowman –  Raymond Briggs “Father Christmas Executed” – Claude Lévi-Strauss Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “[Magical beliefs in childhood] serve an important function.”  - Dr Lois Lee

For our festive special, Dr. Lois Lee, Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies at the University of Kent and one of the world’s leading scholars of non-belief, joins Humanism Now to explore why atheism spreads culturally and what Christmas reveals about humanist meaning in everyday life.

Connect with Dr. Lee

Topics we cover

 ✔︎ Why atheism still needs explaining in the 21st century
 ✔︎ Why socialisation and cultural visibility matter more than intelligence or education
 ✔︎ What children’s belief in Santa reveals about evidence, reason, and doubt
 ✔︎ Magical belief as a bridge between childhood and adult worldviews
 ✔︎ Christmas as a modern, child-centred ritual with humanist ethics
 ✔︎ Ritual, meaning, and non-religious culture
 ✔︎ Humanist privilege, school Christmas, and questions of inclusion

Resources & further reading

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]]> 2872 no 57. Will Gervais on the Origins of Religion, Disbelief, and Morality “Humans didn’t evolve to believe in gods — we evolved to learn from culture, and sometimes culture points away from gods.” Dr Will M. Gervais, psychologist and author of Disbelief, joins Humanism Now to examine one of the most persistent puzzles in the study of religion: why a species capable of deep religiosity also produces millions of convinced non-believers. Drawing on cultural evolution, cognitive science, and cross-cultural data, Will shows why belief and disbelief are shaped less by raw rationality than by social signals, security, and learning environments. Contact & resources; Website – http://willgervais.com/ University profile – https://www.brunel.ac.uk/people/will-gervais ResearchGate – https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Will-M-Gervais-16312567 Disbelief – Gervais (2023) – https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Disbelief-by-Will-M-Gervais/9781633889248 Topics we cover • Why humans evolved a capacity for religion, not a destiny to believe • The twin puzzles of belief and disbelief explained scientifically • Why comfort-based and “God-spot” theories fall short • Cultural signals, credible displays, and how communities transmit belief • Why atheism often emerges where signals are mixed or muted • Weak and fragile links between analytic thinking and non-belief • Moral distrust of atheists — and what behavioural data actually show • Differences in moral style rather than moral behaviour • Agnosticism as a distinct epistemic position, not a midpoint • Existential security and why stable societies secularise • Cultural evolution and the “big gods” hypothesis • Why scientific self-correction matters more than tribal loyalty Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 57. Will Gervais on the Origins of Religion, Disbelief, and Morality full 1 57 Humanise Live “Humans didn’t evolve to believe in gods — we evolved to learn from culture, and sometimes culture points away from gods.” Dr Will M. Gervais, psychologist and author of Disbelief, joins Humanism Now to examine one of the most persistent puzzles in the study of religion: why a species capable of deep religiosity also produces millions of convinced non-believers. Drawing on cultural evolution, cognitive science, and cross-cultural data, Will shows why belief and disbelief are shaped less by ra... “Humans didn’t evolve to believe in gods — we evolved to learn from culture, and sometimes culture points away from gods.” Dr Will M. Gervais, psychologist and author of Disbelief, joins Humanism Now to examine one of the most persistent puzzles in the study of religion: why a species capable of deep religiosity also produces millions of convinced non-believers. Drawing on cultural evolution, cognitive science, and cross-cultural data, Will shows why belief and disbelief are shaped less by raw rationality than by social signals, security, and learning environments. Contact & resources; Website – http://willgervais.com/ University profile – https://www.brunel.ac.uk/people/will-gervais ResearchGate – https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Will-M-Gervais-16312567 Disbelief – Gervais (2023) – https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Disbelief-by-Will-M-Gervais/9781633889248 Topics we cover • Why humans evolved a capacity for religion, not a destiny to believe • The twin puzzles of belief and disbelief explained scientifically • Why comfort-based and “God-spot” theories fall short • Cultural signals, credible displays, and how communities transmit belief • Why atheism often emerges where signals are mixed or muted • Weak and fragile links between analytic thinking and non-belief • Moral distrust of atheists — and what behavioural data actually show • Differences in moral style rather than moral behaviour • Agnosticism as a distinct epistemic position, not a midpoint • Existential security and why stable societies secularise • Cultural evolution and the “big gods” hypothesis • Why scientific self-correction matters more than tribal loyalty Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “Humans didn’t evolve to believe in gods — we evolved to learn from culture, and sometimes culture points away from gods.”

Dr Will M. Gervais, psychologist and author of Disbelief, joins Humanism Now to examine one of the most persistent puzzles in the study of religion: why a species capable of deep religiosity also produces millions of convinced non-believers. Drawing on cultural evolution, cognitive science, and cross-cultural data, Will shows why belief and disbelief are shaped less by raw rationality than by social signals, security, and learning environments.

Contact & resources;

Topics we cover

• Why humans evolved a capacity for religion, not a destiny to believe
• The twin puzzles of belief and disbelief explained scientifically
• Why comfort-based and “God-spot” theories fall short
• Cultural signals, credible displays, and how communities transmit belief
• Why atheism often emerges where signals are mixed or muted
• Weak and fragile links between analytic thinking and non-belief
• Moral distrust of atheists — and what behavioural data actually show
• Differences in moral style rather than moral behaviour
• Agnosticism as a distinct epistemic position, not a midpoint
• Existential security and why stable societies secularise
• Cultural evolution and the “big gods” hypothesis
• Why scientific self-correction matters more than tribal loyalty

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]]> 2337 no 56. Indian Rationalism to Global Humanist Resistance - Alavari Jeevathol on Duty, Dialogue & Youth Power  “Activism is the rent we pay to live on this world.”  Alavari Jeevathol AJ  board member of Humanists International, founding trustee of the National Multifaith Youth Centre, and National Coordinator of Young Humanists UK — returns to Humanism Now to explore a humanism shaped by South Indian pluralism, UK youth organising, and a lifelong commitment to duty, solidarity, and awe. This conversation traces India’s rationalist heritage, the case for humanistic spirituality, and why resistance must be global, hopeful, and rooted in material realities. Connect with AJ Website – alavari.info Instagram – @alavarij Facebook – @alavari X (Twitter) – @alavarij LinkedIn – in/alavari/ TikTok – @alavarij Young Humanists UK National Multifaith Youth Centre  Resources & further reading Disenchanting India: Rationalist Criticism and Cultural Politics – Quack (2012)  Humanist Society Scotland  Statement on Palestine & Israel (2023)  AJ's events & talks Humanists UK Event: “India’s Rationalist Heritage”  CLH Discussions | Gaza: genocide, ceasefire, and future prospects CLH Talk:  Roots of Rationalism in India - Origins of Humanism Series Humanists International World Humanist Congress 2026  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 30 Nov 2025 19:00:00 -0000 56. Indian Rationalism to Global Humanist Resistance - Alavari Jeevathol on Duty, Dialogue & Youth Power full 1 56 Humanise Live “Activism is the rent we pay to live on this world.” Alavari Jeevathol AJ board member of Humanists International, founding trustee of the National Multifaith Youth Centre, and National Coordinator of Young Humanists UK — returns to Humanism Now to explore a humanism shaped by South Indian pluralism, UK youth organising, and a lifelong commitment to duty, solidarity, and awe. This conversation traces India’s rationalist heritage, the case for humanistic spirituality, and why...  “Activism is the rent we pay to live on this world.”  Alavari Jeevathol AJ  board member of Humanists International, founding trustee of the National Multifaith Youth Centre, and National Coordinator of Young Humanists UK — returns to Humanism Now to explore a humanism shaped by South Indian pluralism, UK youth organising, and a lifelong commitment to duty, solidarity, and awe. This conversation traces India’s rationalist heritage, the case for humanistic spirituality, and why resistance must be global, hopeful, and rooted in material realities. Connect with AJ Website – alavari.info Instagram – @alavarij Facebook – @alavari X (Twitter) – @alavarij LinkedIn – in/alavari/ TikTok – @alavarij Young Humanists UK National Multifaith Youth Centre  Resources & further reading Disenchanting India: Rationalist Criticism and Cultural Politics – Quack (2012)  Humanist Society Scotland  Statement on Palestine & Israel (2023)  AJ's events & talks Humanists UK Event: “India’s Rationalist Heritage”  CLH Discussions | Gaza: genocide, ceasefire, and future prospects CLH Talk:  Roots of Rationalism in India - Origins of Humanism Series Humanists International World Humanist Congress 2026  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  “Activism is the rent we pay to live on this world.”  Alavari Jeevathol

AJ  board member of Humanists International, founding trustee of the National Multifaith Youth Centre, and National Coordinator of Young Humanists UK — returns to Humanism Now to explore a humanism shaped by South Indian pluralism, UK youth organising, and a lifelong commitment to duty, solidarity, and awe. This conversation traces India’s rationalist heritage, the case for humanistic spirituality, and why resistance must be global, hopeful, and rooted in material realities.

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]]> 3001 no 55. Sarah Levin on Secular Strategies to Mobilise Coalitions Defending Church–State Separation  “We will lose a lot before we win — that’s just the reality of starting the race 50 years behind.” — Sarah M. Levin Sarah M. Levin - strategist, lobbyist, founder of Secular Strategies and co-founder of The Secular Vote, joins us to explore how secular voters are reshaping U.S. politics. She breaks down the real demographics behind the “nones,” why neutrality protects both believers and non-believers, and how church–state separation is at the heart of today’s fights over rights, democracy, and pluralism. Connect with Sarah: Website: sarahmlevin.com Secular Strategies: secularstrategies.com The Secular Vote: hesecularvote.com X (Twitter): @SarahMLevin LinkedIn: sarahmlevin Topics we cover  ✔︎ Why Secular Strategies exists ✔︎ “Unaffiliated” vs “atheist”: what the data really shows ✔︎ Secularism in law and public life ✔︎ Media myths about religious “revivals” ✔︎ Connecting secular voters with messages that resonate (one life, one world) ✔︎ How Christian nationalism drives today’s policy rollbacks ✔︎ Relationship-led coalition building across deep differences ✔︎ Inside The Secular Vote: correcting media blind spots ✔︎ Debunking the “anti-Christian bias” narrative ✔︎ State-level wins: transparency for healthcare sharing ministries ✔︎ Practical ways to get involved for the long term Resources & further reading “Religious ‘Nones’ in America: Who They Are and What They Believe,” Pew Research Center (2024) – https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2024/01/24/religious-nones-in-america-who-they-are-and-what-they-believe/ Presidential Action on “Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias” – The White House (2025) – https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/02/eradicating-anti-christian-bias/ Religious Liberty Commission – U.S. Department of Justice – https://www.justice.gov/religious-liberty-commission Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 23 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0000 55. Sarah Levin on Secular Strategies to Mobilise Coalitions Defending Church–State Separation full 1 55 Humanise Live “We will lose a lot before we win — that’s just the reality of starting the race 50 years behind.” — Sarah M. Levin Sarah M. Levin - strategist, lobbyist, founder of Secular Strategies and co-founder of The Secular Vote, joins us to explore how secular voters are reshaping U.S. politics. She breaks down the real demographics behind the “nones,” why neutrality protects both believers and non-believers, and how church–state separation is at the heart of today’s fights over rights, democra...  “We will lose a lot before we win — that’s just the reality of starting the race 50 years behind.” — Sarah M. Levin Sarah M. Levin - strategist, lobbyist, founder of Secular Strategies and co-founder of The Secular Vote, joins us to explore how secular voters are reshaping U.S. politics. She breaks down the real demographics behind the “nones,” why neutrality protects both believers and non-believers, and how church–state separation is at the heart of today’s fights over rights, democracy, and pluralism. Connect with Sarah: Website: sarahmlevin.com Secular Strategies: secularstrategies.com The Secular Vote: hesecularvote.com X (Twitter): @SarahMLevin LinkedIn: sarahmlevin Topics we cover  ✔︎ Why Secular Strategies exists ✔︎ “Unaffiliated” vs “atheist”: what the data really shows ✔︎ Secularism in law and public life ✔︎ Media myths about religious “revivals” ✔︎ Connecting secular voters with messages that resonate (one life, one world) ✔︎ How Christian nationalism drives today’s policy rollbacks ✔︎ Relationship-led coalition building across deep differences ✔︎ Inside The Secular Vote: correcting media blind spots ✔︎ Debunking the “anti-Christian bias” narrative ✔︎ State-level wins: transparency for healthcare sharing ministries ✔︎ Practical ways to get involved for the long term Resources & further reading “Religious ‘Nones’ in America: Who They Are and What They Believe,” Pew Research Center (2024) – https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2024/01/24/religious-nones-in-america-who-they-are-and-what-they-believe/ Presidential Action on “Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias” – The White House (2025) – https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/02/eradicating-anti-christian-bias/ Religious Liberty Commission – U.S. Department of Justice – https://www.justice.gov/religious-liberty-commission Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  “We will lose a lot before we win — that’s just the reality of starting the race 50 years behind.” — Sarah M. Levin

Sarah M. Levin - strategist, lobbyist, founder of Secular Strategies and co-founder of The Secular Vote, joins us to explore how secular voters are reshaping U.S. politics. She breaks down the real demographics behind the “nones,” why neutrality protects both believers and non-believers, and how church–state separation is at the heart of today’s fights over rights, democracy, and pluralism.

Connect with Sarah:

Topics we cover

 ✔︎ Why Secular Strategies exists
 ✔︎ “Unaffiliated” vs “atheist”: what the data really shows
 ✔︎ Secularism in law and public life
 ✔︎ Media myths about religious “revivals”
 ✔︎ Connecting secular voters with messages that resonate (one life, one world)
 ✔︎ How Christian nationalism drives today’s policy rollbacks
 ✔︎ Relationship-led coalition building across deep differences
 ✔︎ Inside The Secular Vote: correcting media blind spots
 ✔︎ Debunking the “anti-Christian bias” narrative
 ✔︎ State-level wins: transparency for healthcare sharing ministries
 ✔︎ Practical ways to get involved for the long term

Resources & further reading

Send us Fan Mail

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]]> 3108 no 54. Nursing the Nation Hosts on Why Nurses Belong At The Centre Of Public Debate About Health, Policy and Human Dignity “Nursing is the most humanistic of professions — it operationalises the philosophical groundings of humanism.” — Jamie Bourgeois  “Nurses have 24/7 eyes on the human experience — we see how policy shows up in real people’s lives.” — Melissa Anne DuBois Jamie Bourgeois and Melissa Anne DuBois are the co-hosts of Nursing the Nation — a podcast giving nurses a national voice in debates that shape health, policy, and our daily lives. Together they explore how an ethic of evidence and empathy can challenge wellness hype, inform better policy, and centre human dignity in every decision that touches a patient’s life. In this episode Melissa & Jamie discuss the historical erasure of women healers to today’s media blind spots — and what happens when they’re finally heard. They reveal how nursing science quietly powers trauma-informed practice, safer hospitals, and better education.  Join us to hear how nurses bridge the gap between policy and people and why the world’s most trusted profession must lead public conversations. Connect with Jamie Bourgeois & Melissa Anne Dubois Blog – nursingthenation.substack.com Podcast Links – Nursing the Nation Instagram – @nursing.the.nation LinkedIn – Melissa Anne Dubois Research – ORCID | ResearchGate Writing – Writers Camp Resources & further reading Witches, Midwives & Nurses: A History of Women Healers – Barbara Ehrenreich (1973) Ann Burgess – pioneer of forensic nursing, Wikipedia Clara Barton & the Geneva Convention – Library of Congress Blog Florence Nightingale and Data Visualisation – Scientific American Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 15 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0000 54. Nursing the Nation Hosts on Why Nurses Belong At The Centre Of Public Debate About Health, Policy and Human Dignity full 1 54 Humanise Live “Nursing is the most humanistic of professions — it operationalises the philosophical groundings of humanism.” — Jamie Bourgeois “Nurses have 24/7 eyes on the human experience — we see how policy shows up in real people’s lives.” — Melissa Anne DuBois Jamie Bourgeois and Melissa Anne DuBois are the co-hosts of Nursing the Nation — a podcast giving nurses a national voice in debates that shape health, policy, and our daily lives. Together they explore how an ethic of evidence and empathy... “Nursing is the most humanistic of professions — it operationalises the philosophical groundings of humanism.” — Jamie Bourgeois  “Nurses have 24/7 eyes on the human experience — we see how policy shows up in real people’s lives.” — Melissa Anne DuBois Jamie Bourgeois and Melissa Anne DuBois are the co-hosts of Nursing the Nation — a podcast giving nurses a national voice in debates that shape health, policy, and our daily lives. Together they explore how an ethic of evidence and empathy can challenge wellness hype, inform better policy, and centre human dignity in every decision that touches a patient’s life. In this episode Melissa & Jamie discuss the historical erasure of women healers to today’s media blind spots — and what happens when they’re finally heard. They reveal how nursing science quietly powers trauma-informed practice, safer hospitals, and better education.  Join us to hear how nurses bridge the gap between policy and people and why the world’s most trusted profession must lead public conversations. Connect with Jamie Bourgeois & Melissa Anne Dubois Blog – nursingthenation.substack.com Podcast Links – Nursing the Nation Instagram – @nursing.the.nation LinkedIn – Melissa Anne Dubois Research – ORCID | ResearchGate Writing – Writers Camp Resources & further reading Witches, Midwives & Nurses: A History of Women Healers – Barbara Ehrenreich (1973) Ann Burgess – pioneer of forensic nursing, Wikipedia Clara Barton & the Geneva Convention – Library of Congress Blog Florence Nightingale and Data Visualisation – Scientific American Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “Nursing is the most humanistic of professions — it operationalises the philosophical groundings of humanism.” — Jamie Bourgeois

 “Nurses have 24/7 eyes on the human experience — we see how policy shows up in real people’s lives.” — Melissa Anne DuBois

Jamie Bourgeois and Melissa Anne DuBois are the co-hosts of Nursing the Nation — a podcast giving nurses a national voice in debates that shape health, policy, and our daily lives. Together they explore how an ethic of evidence and empathy can challenge wellness hype, inform better policy, and centre human dignity in every decision that touches a patient’s life.

In this episode Melissa & Jamie discuss the historical erasure of women healers to today’s media blind spots — and what happens when they’re finally heard. They reveal how nursing science quietly powers trauma-informed practice, safer hospitals, and better education. 

Join us to hear how nurses bridge the gap between policy and people and why the world’s most trusted profession must lead public conversations.

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]]> 2592 no Introducing Sentientist Conversations: Jamie Woodhouse discusses Animal Morality with Frans de Waal This week we bring we are delighted to share the a guest episode from Sentientist Conversations, a podcast hosted by Jamie Woodhouse (Humanism Now Episode 4). In this episode, Jamie speaks with legendary primatologist Frans de Waal. Follow Sentientism Sentientism.info Apple Spotify YouTube “You cannot go wrong with compassion” – primatologist Frans de Waal – Sentientist Conversations Frans (fransdewaal.com) is a primatologist & ethologist. He is Professor of Primate Behavior at Emory University, director of the Living Links Center at Emory & the author of many books including “Chimpanzee Politics”, “Our Inner Ape” & “The Bonobo & the Atheist”. He has featured in TV/radio productions & TED talks viewed by tens of millions of people. His research centers on primate social behavior, including conflict resolution, cooperation, inequity aversion, & food-sharing. He is a member of the United States National Academy of Sciences & the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts & Sciences. In Sentientist Conversations we talk about the two most important questions: “what’s real?” & “what matters?” Sentientism is “evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings.” The audio is on our Podcast here on Apple and here on the other platforms. ​​​​ You can watch the video here. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 08 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0000 Introducing Sentientist Conversations: Jamie Woodhouse discusses Animal Morality with Frans de Waal bonus Humanise Live This week we bring we are delighted to share the a guest episode from Sentientist Conversations, a podcast hosted by Jamie Woodhouse (Humanism Now Episode 4). In this episode, Jamie speaks with legendary primatologist Frans de Waal. Follow Sentientism Sentientism.infoAppleSpotifyYouTube“You cannot go wrong with compassion” – primatologist Frans de Waal – Sentientist Conversations Frans (fransdewaal.com) is a primatologist & ethologist. He is Professor of Primate Behavior at Emory Universi... This week we bring we are delighted to share the a guest episode from Sentientist Conversations, a podcast hosted by Jamie Woodhouse (Humanism Now Episode 4). In this episode, Jamie speaks with legendary primatologist Frans de Waal. Follow Sentientism Sentientism.info Apple Spotify YouTube “You cannot go wrong with compassion” – primatologist Frans de Waal – Sentientist Conversations Frans (fransdewaal.com) is a primatologist & ethologist. He is Professor of Primate Behavior at Emory University, director of the Living Links Center at Emory & the author of many books including “Chimpanzee Politics”, “Our Inner Ape” & “The Bonobo & the Atheist”. He has featured in TV/radio productions & TED talks viewed by tens of millions of people. His research centers on primate social behavior, including conflict resolution, cooperation, inequity aversion, & food-sharing. He is a member of the United States National Academy of Sciences & the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts & Sciences. In Sentientist Conversations we talk about the two most important questions: “what’s real?” & “what matters?” Sentientism is “evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings.” The audio is on our Podcast here on Apple and here on the other platforms. ​​​​ You can watch the video here. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we bring we are delighted to share the a guest episode from Sentientist Conversations, a podcast hosted by Jamie Woodhouse (Humanism Now Episode 4). In this episode, Jamie speaks with legendary primatologist Frans de Waal.

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“You cannot go wrong with compassion” – primatologist Frans de Waal – Sentientist Conversations


Frans (fransdewaal.com) is a primatologist & ethologist. He is Professor of Primate Behavior at Emory University, director of the Living Links Center at Emory & the author of many books including “Chimpanzee Politics”, “Our Inner Ape” & “The Bonobo & the Atheist”. He has featured in TV/radio productions & TED talks viewed by tens of millions of people. His research centers on primate social behavior, including conflict resolution, cooperation, inequity aversion, & food-sharing. He is a member of the United States National Academy of Sciences & the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts & Sciences.

In Sentientist Conversations we talk about the two most important questions: “what’s real?” & “what matters?” Sentientism is “evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings.” The audio is on our Podcast here on Apple and here on the other platforms. ​​​​ You can watch the video here.

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]]> 3166 no Introducing The Secular Sankofa Podcast - Reclaiming African Identity Through Secular Humanism This week we bring we are delighted to share the first episode of The Secular Sankofa Podcast, from the Association of Black Humanists.  Subscribe to The Secular Sankofa wherever you get your podcasts! Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Podcast Index Overcast Podcast Addict Goodpods All other directories & RSS Feed If you enjoy the show, please follow, rate, and review.  ***** "We believe in people, not prophets, we believe in freedom, not fear, and we believe in integrity, not doctrine" - Audrey Simmons, Podcast HostThe Secular Sankofa podcast is a platform for Black humanists to reconnect with African identity and heritage through a secular lens. The hosts introduce the Association of Black Humanists, its mission, and vision for creating a space where Black people can explore humanism without religious dogma. Stay connected with the Association of Black Humanists: Meetup: association-of-black-humanist Facebook: @AssociationBlackHumanists Instagram: @abhumanists X / Twitter: @abhumanists YouTube: Association of Black Humanists TikTok: @assoc_of_black_humanists Learn more about our work and community at abhumanists.orgMusic: Icy by Jeff Kaale Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0000 Introducing The Secular Sankofa Podcast - Reclaiming African Identity Through Secular Humanism bonus Humanise Live This week we bring we are delighted to share the first episode of The Secular Sankofa Podcast, from the Association of Black Humanists. Subscribe to The Secular Sankofa wherever you get your podcasts! Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubePodcast IndexOvercastPodcast AddictGoodpodsAll other directories & RSS FeedIf you enjoy the show, please follow, rate, and review. ***** "We believe in people, not prophets, we believe in freedom, not fear, and we believe in integrity, not doctrine" - ... This week we bring we are delighted to share the first episode of The Secular Sankofa Podcast, from the Association of Black Humanists.  Subscribe to The Secular Sankofa wherever you get your podcasts! Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Podcast Index Overcast Podcast Addict Goodpods All other directories & RSS Feed If you enjoy the show, please follow, rate, and review.  ***** "We believe in people, not prophets, we believe in freedom, not fear, and we believe in integrity, not doctrine" - Audrey Simmons, Podcast HostThe Secular Sankofa podcast is a platform for Black humanists to reconnect with African identity and heritage through a secular lens. The hosts introduce the Association of Black Humanists, its mission, and vision for creating a space where Black people can explore humanism without religious dogma. Stay connected with the Association of Black Humanists: Meetup: association-of-black-humanist Facebook: @AssociationBlackHumanists Instagram: @abhumanists X / Twitter: @abhumanists YouTube: Association of Black Humanists TikTok: @assoc_of_black_humanists Learn more about our work and community at abhumanists.orgMusic: Icy by Jeff Kaale Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we bring we are delighted to share the first episode of The Secular Sankofa Podcast, from the Association of Black Humanists. 

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The Secular Sankofa podcast is a platform for Black humanists to reconnect with African identity and heritage through a secular lens. The hosts introduce the Association of Black Humanists, its mission, and vision for creating a space where Black people can explore humanism without religious dogma.

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]]> 1915 no 53. David B McLaughlin on Five Humanistic Values for Living Well “Human dignity is really the foundation for reasoned morality — there’s nothing we can do to increase it or decrease it. Even the worst people still deserve it simply because they’re human.”  - David B. McLaughlin David B. McLaughlin, leadership coach and author of Humanism: Five Values for Living Well, joins us to map a practical, hopeful framework for meaning without dogma. From life in the U.S. Bible Belt to boardrooms wrestling with equity, we explore how meaning, dignity, reason, compassion, and justice work together to guide everyday choices and systemic change. Connect with David B. McLaughlin Website – pendulumcoaching.com Newsletter – exploringhumanism.substack.com LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/in/davidbmc Topics we cover Dignity as a moral floor you can’t earn or revoke Spotting dehumanisation and resisting it The Pillar Model of meaning Rituals beyond religion: building habits that anchor values Reason + compassion: escaping autopilot and widening concern Justice at work: equity, fair policies, and psychological safety Seeing hidden power: systemic awareness for better decisions The “reverse wager of humanism”: urgency to do tangible good now Resources & further reading Humanism: Five Values for Living Well – David B. McLaughlin  – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Humanism-Five-Values-Living-Well/dp/B0FNRP5GKR Pendulum Coaching Podcast – Conversations on modern leadership – https://www.pendulumcoaching.com/podcast “Pale Blue Dot,” Voyager 1 image & essay – background on Sagan’s perspective – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pale_Blue_Dot Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 19 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0000 53. David B McLaughlin on Five Humanistic Values for Living Well full 1 53 Humanise Live “Human dignity is really the foundation for reasoned morality — there’s nothing we can do to increase it or decrease it. Even the worst people still deserve it simply because they’re human.” - David B. McLaughlin David B. McLaughlin, leadership coach and author of Humanism: Five Values for Living Well, joins us to map a practical, hopeful framework for meaning without dogma. From life in the U.S. Bible Belt to boardrooms wrestling with equity, we explore how meaning, dignity, reason, co... “Human dignity is really the foundation for reasoned morality — there’s nothing we can do to increase it or decrease it. Even the worst people still deserve it simply because they’re human.”  - David B. McLaughlin David B. McLaughlin, leadership coach and author of Humanism: Five Values for Living Well, joins us to map a practical, hopeful framework for meaning without dogma. From life in the U.S. Bible Belt to boardrooms wrestling with equity, we explore how meaning, dignity, reason, compassion, and justice work together to guide everyday choices and systemic change. Connect with David B. McLaughlin Website – pendulumcoaching.com Newsletter – exploringhumanism.substack.com LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/in/davidbmc Topics we cover Dignity as a moral floor you can’t earn or revoke Spotting dehumanisation and resisting it The Pillar Model of meaning Rituals beyond religion: building habits that anchor values Reason + compassion: escaping autopilot and widening concern Justice at work: equity, fair policies, and psychological safety Seeing hidden power: systemic awareness for better decisions The “reverse wager of humanism”: urgency to do tangible good now Resources & further reading Humanism: Five Values for Living Well – David B. McLaughlin  – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Humanism-Five-Values-Living-Well/dp/B0FNRP5GKR Pendulum Coaching Podcast – Conversations on modern leadership – https://www.pendulumcoaching.com/podcast “Pale Blue Dot,” Voyager 1 image & essay – background on Sagan’s perspective – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pale_Blue_Dot Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “Human dignity is really the foundation for reasoned morality — there’s nothing we can do to increase it or decrease it. Even the worst people still deserve it simply because they’re human.”  - David B. McLaughlin

David B. McLaughlin, leadership coach and author of Humanism: Five Values for Living Well, joins us to map a practical, hopeful framework for meaning without dogma. From life in the U.S. Bible Belt to boardrooms wrestling with equity, we explore how meaning, dignity, reason, compassion, and justice work together to guide everyday choices and systemic change.

Connect with David B. McLaughlin

Topics we cover

  • Dignity as a moral floor you can’t earn or revoke
  • Spotting dehumanisation and resisting it
  • The Pillar Model of meaning
  • Rituals beyond religion: building habits that anchor values
  • Reason + compassion: escaping autopilot and widening concern
  • Justice at work: equity, fair policies, and psychological safety
  • Seeing hidden power: systemic awareness for better decisions
  • The “reverse wager of humanism”: urgency to do tangible good now

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]]> 2051 no 52. Michael Marshall on Compassionate Skepticism: Empowering Critical Thinking, Beyond Being Right “Being a skeptic doesn’t make me smarter or infallible—it just means I’m trying to fail slightly less often.” Michael Marshall has spent more than 15 years investigating pseudoscience, conspiracy theories and the psychology that sustains them. As Project Director of the Good Thinking Society, President of the Merseyside Skeptics Society and Editor of The Skeptic, Marsh has gone undercover at flat-earth conventions, exposed fake psychics, and campaigned successfully to end NHS funding for homeopathy. In this conversation, he explores how “compassionate skepticism”, leading with empathy and curiosity rather than confrontation can help us counter misinformation and connect more deeply with one another. Connect with Michael X – @MrMMarsh Skeptics with a K Podcast The Know Rogan podcast QED Conference Topics we cover  ✔︎ Skepticism as practice, not a badge of superiority ✔︎ The ethics of “compassionate skepticism” ✔︎ How pseudoscience harms—and why empathy works better than ridicule ✔︎ What Flat Earth believers reveal about human psychology ✔︎ The legacy of QED and building communities grounded in reason Resources & further reading The Skeptic – Marshall’s author archive: skeptic.org.uk/author/michael Wikipedia – Michael Marshall (skeptic) Skeptical Inquirer interview: “Marsh Interview” BBC News – “NHS homeopathy funding to end”: bbc.co.uk/news/health-43373817 The Guardian – “The Universe is an Egg and the Moon Isn’t Real”: Read article PBS Independent Lens – Exposing Peter Popoff (James Randi Investigation) Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 12 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000 52. Michael Marshall on Compassionate Skepticism: Empowering Critical Thinking, Beyond Being Right full 1 52 Humanise Live “Being a skeptic doesn’t make me smarter or infallible—it just means I’m trying to fail slightly less often.” Michael Marshall has spent more than 15 years investigating pseudoscience, conspiracy theories and the psychology that sustains them. As Project Director of the Good Thinking Society, President of the Merseyside Skeptics Society and Editor of The Skeptic, Marsh has gone undercover at flat-earth conventions, exposed fake psychics, and campaigned successfully to end NHS funding for home... “Being a skeptic doesn’t make me smarter or infallible—it just means I’m trying to fail slightly less often.” Michael Marshall has spent more than 15 years investigating pseudoscience, conspiracy theories and the psychology that sustains them. As Project Director of the Good Thinking Society, President of the Merseyside Skeptics Society and Editor of The Skeptic, Marsh has gone undercover at flat-earth conventions, exposed fake psychics, and campaigned successfully to end NHS funding for homeopathy. In this conversation, he explores how “compassionate skepticism”, leading with empathy and curiosity rather than confrontation can help us counter misinformation and connect more deeply with one another. Connect with Michael X – @MrMMarsh Skeptics with a K Podcast The Know Rogan podcast QED Conference Topics we cover  ✔︎ Skepticism as practice, not a badge of superiority ✔︎ The ethics of “compassionate skepticism” ✔︎ How pseudoscience harms—and why empathy works better than ridicule ✔︎ What Flat Earth believers reveal about human psychology ✔︎ The legacy of QED and building communities grounded in reason Resources & further reading The Skeptic – Marshall’s author archive: skeptic.org.uk/author/michael Wikipedia – Michael Marshall (skeptic) Skeptical Inquirer interview: “Marsh Interview” BBC News – “NHS homeopathy funding to end”: bbc.co.uk/news/health-43373817 The Guardian – “The Universe is an Egg and the Moon Isn’t Real”: Read article PBS Independent Lens – Exposing Peter Popoff (James Randi Investigation) Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “Being a skeptic doesn’t make me smarter or infallible—it just means I’m trying to fail slightly less often.”

Michael Marshall has spent more than 15 years investigating pseudoscience, conspiracy theories and the psychology that sustains them. As Project Director of the Good Thinking Society, President of the Merseyside Skeptics Society and Editor of The Skeptic, Marsh has gone undercover at flat-earth conventions, exposed fake psychics, and campaigned successfully to end NHS funding for homeopathy. In this conversation, he explores how “compassionate skepticism”, leading with empathy and curiosity rather than confrontation can help us counter misinformation and connect more deeply with one another.

Connect with Michael

Topics we cover

 ✔︎ Skepticism as practice, not a badge of superiority
 ✔︎ The ethics of “compassionate skepticism”
 ✔︎ How pseudoscience harms—and why empathy works better than ridicule
 ✔︎ What Flat Earth believers reveal about human psychology
 ✔︎ The legacy of QED and building communities grounded in reason

Resources & further reading

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]]> 2696 no 51. Maggie Ardiente, President of Humanists International on Spreading Joy in the One Life We Have "Another form of resistance is joy.” Maggie Ardiente, newly elected President of Humanists International, joins Humanism Now to share how humanism grounded in curiosity, compassion, and community can meet today’s rising threats to democracy and science. From a Catholic upbringing to global leadership, Maggie lays out a practical, joyful vision: build resilient humanist networks and live our values in the one life we know we have. Connect with Maggie: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/maggieardiente/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggieardiente/ Topics we cover Building humanist community: from campus groups to a global movement Why labels and groups matter for the non-religious Humanism in public life: defending democracy, science, and human rights Joy as resistance: living well as a humanist practice Practical ways to start or grow a local humanist group Misconceptions about “humanism” in the United States Leadership skills for secular nonprofits (fundraising, empathy, voice) Supporting humanists at risk—especially across the Global South Resources & further reading Humanists International – Global federation advancing humanist values – https://humanists.international American Humanist Association – US national org for humanists – https://americanhumanist.org Secular Coalition for America – Policy advocacy for secular Americans – https://secular.org Physicians for Social Responsibility – Health professionals for climate solutions & a nuclear-free world – https://www.psr.org Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 05 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000 51. Maggie Ardiente, President of Humanists International on Spreading Joy in the One Life We Have full 1 51 Humanise Live "Another form of resistance is joy.” Maggie Ardiente, newly elected President of Humanists International, joins Humanism Now to share how humanism grounded in curiosity, compassion, and community can meet today’s rising threats to democracy and science. From a Catholic upbringing to global leadership, Maggie lays out a practical, joyful vision: build resilient humanist networks and live our values in the one life we know we have. Connect with Maggie: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/magg... "Another form of resistance is joy.” Maggie Ardiente, newly elected President of Humanists International, joins Humanism Now to share how humanism grounded in curiosity, compassion, and community can meet today’s rising threats to democracy and science. From a Catholic upbringing to global leadership, Maggie lays out a practical, joyful vision: build resilient humanist networks and live our values in the one life we know we have. Connect with Maggie: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/maggieardiente/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggieardiente/ Topics we cover Building humanist community: from campus groups to a global movement Why labels and groups matter for the non-religious Humanism in public life: defending democracy, science, and human rights Joy as resistance: living well as a humanist practice Practical ways to start or grow a local humanist group Misconceptions about “humanism” in the United States Leadership skills for secular nonprofits (fundraising, empathy, voice) Supporting humanists at risk—especially across the Global South Resources & further reading Humanists International – Global federation advancing humanist values – https://humanists.international American Humanist Association – US national org for humanists – https://americanhumanist.org Secular Coalition for America – Policy advocacy for secular Americans – https://secular.org Physicians for Social Responsibility – Health professionals for climate solutions & a nuclear-free world – https://www.psr.org Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "Another form of resistance is joy.”

Maggie Ardiente, newly elected President of Humanists International, joins Humanism Now to share how humanism grounded in curiosity, compassion, and community can meet today’s rising threats to democracy and science. From a Catholic upbringing to global leadership, Maggie lays out a practical, joyful vision: build resilient humanist networks and live our values in the one life we know we have.

Connect with Maggie:

Topics we cover

  • Building humanist community: from campus groups to a global movement
  • Why labels and groups matter for the non-religious
  • Humanism in public life: defending democracy, science, and human rights
  • Joy as resistance: living well as a humanist practice
  • Practical ways to start or grow a local humanist group
  • Misconceptions about “humanism” in the United States
  • Leadership skills for secular nonprofits (fundraising, empathy, voice)
  • Supporting humanists at risk—especially across the Global South

Resources & further reading

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

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]]> 2283 no 50. Andrew Copson on Why Humanism Remains Essential in an Age of Extremism, 20 Years of Human Rights Campaigning “No one ever said it was going to be easy. Humanists don’t think a better world is inevitable—we think a better world is possible, but we have to work for it.” Andrew Copson OBE, Chief Executive of Humanists UK and former President of Humanists International, joins us for our 50th episode to reflect on two decades of humanist leadership. From growing up in a secular working-class community to championing global human rights, Andrew explains why humanism remains vital in a time of rising extremism, technological disruption, and political uncertainty. Connect with Andrew Website – Humanists UK X (Twitter) – @andrewcopson LinkedIn – Andrew Copson Facebook - @mrandrewcopson Topics we cover  ✔︎ Growing up secular in working-class Britain ✔︎ Why humanist organizations matter: advocacy, representarion and care ✔︎ Misconceptions about humanism today – “too anti-religious” vs. “too pro-human” ✔︎ The challenge of technology and the meaning of mortality ✔︎ Strategic engagement: when to dialogue, and when not to ✔︎ Transforming Humanists International into a diverse, global movement ✔︎ The campaign to free Mubarak Bala ✔︎ UK priorities ahead: assisted dying, curriculum reform, defending equality ✔︎ Why embracing the identity of “humanist” still matters Resources & further reading Secularism: Politics, Religion and Freedom – Copson (2017) The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of Humanism – Copson & Grayling (2015) The Little Book of Humanism Series – Copson & Roberts What I Believe – Copson (2025) What I Believe Podcast Andrew Copson’s Farewell Speech to the General Assembly, Humanists International 2025 Mubarak Bala case – Humanists International Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 21 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0000 50. Andrew Copson on Why Humanism Remains Essential in an Age of Extremism, 20 Years of Human Rights Campaigning full 1 50 Humanise Live “No one ever said it was going to be easy. Humanists don’t think a better world is inevitable—we think a better world is possible, but we have to work for it.” Andrew Copson OBE, Chief Executive of Humanists UK and former President of Humanists International, joins us for our 50th episode to reflect on two decades of humanist leadership. From growing up in a secular working-class community to championing global human rights, Andrew explains why humanism remains vital in a time of rising extre... “No one ever said it was going to be easy. Humanists don’t think a better world is inevitable—we think a better world is possible, but we have to work for it.” Andrew Copson OBE, Chief Executive of Humanists UK and former President of Humanists International, joins us for our 50th episode to reflect on two decades of humanist leadership. From growing up in a secular working-class community to championing global human rights, Andrew explains why humanism remains vital in a time of rising extremism, technological disruption, and political uncertainty. Connect with Andrew Website – Humanists UK X (Twitter) – @andrewcopson LinkedIn – Andrew Copson Facebook - @mrandrewcopson Topics we cover  ✔︎ Growing up secular in working-class Britain ✔︎ Why humanist organizations matter: advocacy, representarion and care ✔︎ Misconceptions about humanism today – “too anti-religious” vs. “too pro-human” ✔︎ The challenge of technology and the meaning of mortality ✔︎ Strategic engagement: when to dialogue, and when not to ✔︎ Transforming Humanists International into a diverse, global movement ✔︎ The campaign to free Mubarak Bala ✔︎ UK priorities ahead: assisted dying, curriculum reform, defending equality ✔︎ Why embracing the identity of “humanist” still matters Resources & further reading Secularism: Politics, Religion and Freedom – Copson (2017) The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of Humanism – Copson & Grayling (2015) The Little Book of Humanism Series – Copson & Roberts What I Believe – Copson (2025) What I Believe Podcast Andrew Copson’s Farewell Speech to the General Assembly, Humanists International 2025 Mubarak Bala case – Humanists International Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “No one ever said it was going to be easy. Humanists don’t think a better world is inevitable—we think a better world is possible, but we have to work for it.”

Andrew Copson OBE, Chief Executive of Humanists UK and former President of Humanists International, joins us for our 50th episode to reflect on two decades of humanist leadership. From growing up in a secular working-class community to championing global human rights, Andrew explains why humanism remains vital in a time of rising extremism, technological disruption, and political uncertainty.

Connect with Andrew

Topics we cover

 ✔︎ Growing up secular in working-class Britain
 ✔︎ Why humanist organizations matter: advocacy, representarion and care
 ✔︎ Misconceptions about humanism today – “too anti-religious” vs. “too pro-human”
 ✔︎ The challenge of technology and the meaning of mortality
 ✔︎ Strategic engagement: when to dialogue, and when not to
 ✔︎ Transforming Humanists International into a diverse, global movement
 ✔︎ The campaign to free Mubarak Bala
 ✔︎ UK priorities ahead: assisted dying, curriculum reform, defending equality
 ✔︎ Why embracing the identity of “humanist” still matters

Resources & further reading

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

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]]> 3059 no 49. Morgan DeNicola on the Philanthropy of Everyday Action & Dialogue Across Divides “You don’t change the world. You change the way one person views the world—and then you’ve changed the world for that person.” What if true strength lies not in certainty, but in listening with respect? In this episode, Morgan DeNicola, Executive Director of the DeNicola Family Foundation, shares how dialogue across divides, cultural diplomacy and everyday acts of humanity redefine what philanthropy can mean. From working with to fostering cross-cultural understanding worldwide, Morgan shows how compassion, curiosity and calm self-control can build bridges in even the most polarized spaces. Connect with Morgan Facebook – Morgan DeNicola Instagram – @morgan.slikerdenicola LinkedIn – Morgan DeNicola TikTok – @morganslikerdenicola Topics we cover  ✔︎ The 360-degree value of diverse viewpoints ✔︎ Philanthropy as “love of humanity” beyond financial giving ✔︎ Finding common ground across ideological divides ✔︎ Diplomacy as an everyday superpower of relationship-building ✔︎ Practical mental health strategies for service-driven work ✔︎ Why self-control and calm are ultimate strengths in dialogue ✔︎ The four pillars of the DeNicola Family Foundation: conservation, world health, humanitarian recognition, cultural diplomacy Resources & further reading Humpty Dumpty Institute – Fostering dialogue with Congress, UN and global partners DeNicola Family Foundation – Supporting world health, conservation, diplomacy and recognition initiatives Amitofo Care Centre – Orphan and education programmes in Africa American Thoracic Society – Global conference supporting medical research in lung health Elmwood Park Zoo - Inspiring appreciation for wildlife, the environment & active participation in conservation Morgan's "Six or Nine" Cartoon T-Shirt Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 16 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0000 49. Morgan DeNicola on the Philanthropy of Everyday Action & Dialogue Across Divides full 1 49 Humanise Live “You don’t change the world. You change the way one person views the world—and then you’ve changed the world for that person.” What if true strength lies not in certainty, but in listening with respect? In this episode, Morgan DeNicola, Executive Director of the DeNicola Family Foundation, shares how dialogue across divides, cultural diplomacy and everyday acts of humanity redefine what philanthropy can mean. From working with to fostering cross-cultural understanding worldwide, Morgan shows ... “You don’t change the world. You change the way one person views the world—and then you’ve changed the world for that person.” What if true strength lies not in certainty, but in listening with respect? In this episode, Morgan DeNicola, Executive Director of the DeNicola Family Foundation, shares how dialogue across divides, cultural diplomacy and everyday acts of humanity redefine what philanthropy can mean. From working with to fostering cross-cultural understanding worldwide, Morgan shows how compassion, curiosity and calm self-control can build bridges in even the most polarized spaces. Connect with Morgan Facebook – Morgan DeNicola Instagram – @morgan.slikerdenicola LinkedIn – Morgan DeNicola TikTok – @morganslikerdenicola Topics we cover  ✔︎ The 360-degree value of diverse viewpoints ✔︎ Philanthropy as “love of humanity” beyond financial giving ✔︎ Finding common ground across ideological divides ✔︎ Diplomacy as an everyday superpower of relationship-building ✔︎ Practical mental health strategies for service-driven work ✔︎ Why self-control and calm are ultimate strengths in dialogue ✔︎ The four pillars of the DeNicola Family Foundation: conservation, world health, humanitarian recognition, cultural diplomacy Resources & further reading Humpty Dumpty Institute – Fostering dialogue with Congress, UN and global partners DeNicola Family Foundation – Supporting world health, conservation, diplomacy and recognition initiatives Amitofo Care Centre – Orphan and education programmes in Africa American Thoracic Society – Global conference supporting medical research in lung health Elmwood Park Zoo - Inspiring appreciation for wildlife, the environment & active participation in conservation Morgan's "Six or Nine" Cartoon T-Shirt Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “You don’t change the world. You change the way one person views the world—and then you’ve changed the world for that person.”

What if true strength lies not in certainty, but in listening with respect? In this episode, Morgan DeNicola, Executive Director of the DeNicola Family Foundation, shares how dialogue across divides, cultural diplomacy and everyday acts of humanity redefine what philanthropy can mean. From working with to fostering cross-cultural understanding worldwide, Morgan shows how compassion, curiosity and calm self-control can build bridges in even the most polarized spaces.

Connect with Morgan

Topics we cover

 ✔︎ The 360-degree value of diverse viewpoints
 ✔︎ Philanthropy as “love of humanity” beyond financial giving
 ✔︎ Finding common ground across ideological divides
 ✔︎ Diplomacy as an everyday superpower of relationship-building
 ✔︎ Practical mental health strategies for service-driven work
 ✔︎ Why self-control and calm are ultimate strengths in dialogue
 ✔︎ The four pillars of the DeNicola Family Foundation: conservation, world health, humanitarian recognition, cultural diplomacy

Resources & further reading

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

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]]> 2359 no James Ogude on Ubuntu's Ethical Framework - Personhood, Co-Agency & Justice (Global Origins of Humanism Series) Ubuntu: I am because we are. 🌍✨ In this bonus episode of Humanism Now, we’re sharing the live recording of Professor James Ogude’s talk from the online event Understanding Ubuntu Traditions part of the Global Origins of Humanism series (co-hosted by Central London Humanists and the Association of Black Humanists). Prof. Ogude is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship, University of Pretoria, and a leading authority on Ubuntu—the African ethical tradition of community, compassion and shared humanity. About the series The Global Origins of Humanism series is a new programme of online talks and discussions exploring philosophical traditions from around the world that have influenced modern humanist thought. At each event CLH & ABH welcome a leading scholar to introduce their area of expertise, followed by audience discussion. These events are free to attend online and open to everyone.  Upcoming events (RSVP on Meetup to join live) Roots of Rationalism in India with Alavari “AJ” Jeevathol — Wed 17 Sept 2025, 7pm UK  In Search of Zera Yacob with Dr Jonathan Egid — Wed 15 Oct 2025, 7pm UK Prof. Ogude covers; How personhood is earned through relationships and community How Ubuntu differs from Western individualism Co-agency: interconnectedness of human and non-human life Ubuntu as an ecological ethic for climate and sustainability challenges The material dimension of dignity: why justice must include economic needs Archbishop Tutu’s role in elevating Ubuntu to a universal framework for reconciliation Ubuntu as a process of becoming, not a fixed identity Selected Books by James Ogude Ubuntu and Personhood Ubuntu and the Everyday Ubuntu and the Reconstitution of Community  More about the organisers Central London Humanists: centrallondonhumanists.org.uk Association of Black Humanists: Meetup page Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0000 James Ogude on Ubuntu's Ethical Framework - Personhood, Co-Agency & Justice (Global Origins of Humanism Series) bonus Humanise Live Ubuntu: I am because we are. 🌍✨ In this bonus episode of Humanism Now, we’re sharing the live recording of Professor James Ogude’s talk from the online event Understanding Ubuntu Traditions part of the Global Origins of Humanism series (co-hosted by Central London Humanists and the Association of Black Humanists). Prof. Ogude is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship, University of Pretoria, and a leading authority on Ubuntu—the African ethical tradit... Ubuntu: I am because we are. 🌍✨ In this bonus episode of Humanism Now, we’re sharing the live recording of Professor James Ogude’s talk from the online event Understanding Ubuntu Traditions part of the Global Origins of Humanism series (co-hosted by Central London Humanists and the Association of Black Humanists). Prof. Ogude is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship, University of Pretoria, and a leading authority on Ubuntu—the African ethical tradition of community, compassion and shared humanity. About the series The Global Origins of Humanism series is a new programme of online talks and discussions exploring philosophical traditions from around the world that have influenced modern humanist thought. At each event CLH & ABH welcome a leading scholar to introduce their area of expertise, followed by audience discussion. These events are free to attend online and open to everyone.  Upcoming events (RSVP on Meetup to join live) Roots of Rationalism in India with Alavari “AJ” Jeevathol — Wed 17 Sept 2025, 7pm UK  In Search of Zera Yacob with Dr Jonathan Egid — Wed 15 Oct 2025, 7pm UK Prof. Ogude covers; How personhood is earned through relationships and community How Ubuntu differs from Western individualism Co-agency: interconnectedness of human and non-human life Ubuntu as an ecological ethic for climate and sustainability challenges The material dimension of dignity: why justice must include economic needs Archbishop Tutu’s role in elevating Ubuntu to a universal framework for reconciliation Ubuntu as a process of becoming, not a fixed identity Selected Books by James Ogude Ubuntu and Personhood Ubuntu and the Everyday Ubuntu and the Reconstitution of Community  More about the organisers Central London Humanists: centrallondonhumanists.org.uk Association of Black Humanists: Meetup page Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ubuntu: I am because we are. 🌍✨

In this bonus episode of Humanism Now, we’re sharing the live recording of Professor James Ogude’s talk from the online event Understanding Ubuntu Traditions part of the Global Origins of Humanism series (co-hosted by Central London Humanists and the Association of Black Humanists). 

Prof. Ogude is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship, University of Pretoria, and a leading authority on Ubuntu—the African ethical tradition of community, compassion and shared humanity.

About the series

The Global Origins of Humanism series is a new programme of online talks and discussions exploring philosophical traditions from around the world that have influenced modern humanist thought. At each event CLH & ABH welcome a leading scholar to introduce their area of expertise, followed by audience discussion.

These events are free to attend online and open to everyone. 

Upcoming events (RSVP on Meetup to join live)

Prof. Ogude covers;

  • How personhood is earned through relationships and community
  • How Ubuntu differs from Western individualism
  • Co-agency: interconnectedness of human and non-human life
  • Ubuntu as an ecological ethic for climate and sustainability challenges
  • The material dimension of dignity: why justice must include economic needs
  • Archbishop Tutu’s role in elevating Ubuntu to a universal framework for reconciliation
  • Ubuntu as a process of becoming, not a fixed identity

Selected Books by James Ogude

More about the organisers

Send us Fan Mail

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]]> 2760 no 48. David Livingstone Smith on the Psychology of Dehumanization - Roots, Rhetoric, Myths and How to Resist It “The arc of history bends towards justice only if you keep pushing it in that direction.” David Livingstone-Smith, Ph.D.,  award-winning author, Professor of Philosophy at the University of New England and a leading authority on dehumanization joins us to unpack how ordinary people come to see others as “less than human,” why that shift makes atrocities feel morally necessary, and what practical tools can help us resist it.  His books include Less Than Human (Anisfield-Wolf Award), On Inhumanity (OUP), and Making Monsters (HUP; Joseph B. Gittler Award; Nayef Al-Rodhan Prize shortlist). Connect with David Livingstone-Smith Website – https://www.davidlivingstonesmith.com Newsletter – https://davidlivingstonesmith.substack.com/ University profile – https://www.une.edu/people/david-livingstone-smith Media – https://www.davidlivingstonesmith.com/media Topics we cover What dehumanization is: conceiving others as subhuman creatures or monsters How we hold contradictory beliefs (human and subhuman) at the same time The role of epistemic authority, leaders, “experts” and propaganda, in spreading dehumanization Why racialization often precedes full dehumanization Moral framing of mass violence as “self-defence” against monsters Economic insecurity and social fear as fertile ground for dehumanizing narratives Psychological self-defense: recognizing our manipulability What actually helps: honest historical education, dismantling racial thinking, and a robust press Resources & further reading Less Than Human: Why We Demean, Enslave, and Exterminate Others (2011) – https://www.davidlivingstonesmith.com/project-09 On Inhumanity: Dehumanization and How to Resist It (2020) – https://www.davidlivingstonesmith.com/on-inhumanity Making Monsters: The Uncanny Power of Dehumanization (2021) – https://www.davidlivingstonesmith.com/making-monsters Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 07 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0000 48. David Livingstone Smith on the Psychology of Dehumanization - Roots, Rhetoric, Myths and How to Resist It full 1 48 Humanise Live “The arc of history bends towards justice only if you keep pushing it in that direction.” David Livingstone-Smith, Ph.D., award-winning author, Professor of Philosophy at the University of New England and a leading authority on dehumanization joins us to unpack how ordinary people come to see others as “less than human,” why that shift makes atrocities feel morally necessary, and what practical tools can help us resist it. His books include Less Than Human (Anisfield-Wolf Award), ... “The arc of history bends towards justice only if you keep pushing it in that direction.” David Livingstone-Smith, Ph.D.,  award-winning author, Professor of Philosophy at the University of New England and a leading authority on dehumanization joins us to unpack how ordinary people come to see others as “less than human,” why that shift makes atrocities feel morally necessary, and what practical tools can help us resist it.  His books include Less Than Human (Anisfield-Wolf Award), On Inhumanity (OUP), and Making Monsters (HUP; Joseph B. Gittler Award; Nayef Al-Rodhan Prize shortlist). Connect with David Livingstone-Smith Website – https://www.davidlivingstonesmith.com Newsletter – https://davidlivingstonesmith.substack.com/ University profile – https://www.une.edu/people/david-livingstone-smith Media – https://www.davidlivingstonesmith.com/media Topics we cover What dehumanization is: conceiving others as subhuman creatures or monsters How we hold contradictory beliefs (human and subhuman) at the same time The role of epistemic authority, leaders, “experts” and propaganda, in spreading dehumanization Why racialization often precedes full dehumanization Moral framing of mass violence as “self-defence” against monsters Economic insecurity and social fear as fertile ground for dehumanizing narratives Psychological self-defense: recognizing our manipulability What actually helps: honest historical education, dismantling racial thinking, and a robust press Resources & further reading Less Than Human: Why We Demean, Enslave, and Exterminate Others (2011) – https://www.davidlivingstonesmith.com/project-09 On Inhumanity: Dehumanization and How to Resist It (2020) – https://www.davidlivingstonesmith.com/on-inhumanity Making Monsters: The Uncanny Power of Dehumanization (2021) – https://www.davidlivingstonesmith.com/making-monsters Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “The arc of history bends towards justice only if you keep pushing it in that direction.”

David Livingstone-Smith, Ph.D.,  award-winning author, Professor of Philosophy at the University of New England and a leading authority on dehumanization joins us to unpack how ordinary people come to see others as “less than human,” why that shift makes atrocities feel morally necessary, and what practical tools can help us resist it. 

His books include Less Than Human (Anisfield-Wolf Award), On Inhumanity (OUP), and Making Monsters (HUP; Joseph B. Gittler Award; Nayef Al-Rodhan Prize shortlist).

Connect with David Livingstone-Smith

Topics we cover

  • What dehumanization is: conceiving others as subhuman creatures or monsters
  • How we hold contradictory beliefs (human and subhuman) at the same time
  • The role of epistemic authority, leaders, “experts” and propaganda, in spreading dehumanization
  • Why racialization often precedes full dehumanization
  • Moral framing of mass violence as “self-defence” against monsters
  • Economic insecurity and social fear as fertile ground for dehumanizing narratives
  • Psychological self-defense: recognizing our manipulability
  • What actually helps: honest historical education, dismantling racial thinking, and a robust press

Resources & further reading

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]]> 3092 no 47. Victoria Mattingly on The Human Side of DEI: Transforming Workplaces Through Data-Driven Inclusion “Inclusion is the behaviors that result in others feeling valued, respected, seen and heard.” Dr. Victoria Mattingly (Dr. V)—industrial-organizational psychologist, CEO & founder of Mattingly Solutions, and co-author of Inclusalytics—joins us to show how rigorous data and deeply human connection can coexist. We unpack practical, measurable ways to build cultures of belonging—at work and in communities—where people can thrive as their authentic selves. Connect with Dr. Victoria Mattingly Website – mattinglysolutions.com Instagram – @drvictoriamattingly LinkedIn – /in/vpmattingly/ Dr V.s Udemy Course: Ally Up: How to Build and Activate Ally Partnerships Dr V. on Google Scholar – https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=L9cutXEAAAA Topics we cover  ✔︎ Defining inclusion with outcomes: behaviours that make others feel valued, respected, seen, and heard ✔︎ “Inclusalytics”: merging workplace inclusion with analytics to measure belonging ✔︎ Why the platinum rule (treat others as they want to be treated) surpasses the golden rule ✔︎ The difference between mentorship and sponsorship—and why sponsors accelerate equity ✔︎ How executive sponsors can empower ERGs without overstepping ✔︎ Allyship as active behavior, not identity ✔︎ Three characteristics of effective partners in allyship: self-awareness, trust, and action orientation ✔︎ Capturing positive behaviors—why we should measure allyship, not just discrimination ✔︎ Using AI and language data ethically to advance inclusion Resources & further reading Pre order: Act Like an Ally, Work With an Ally – Victoria Mattingly – Mattingly Solutions | Kindle Inclusalytics: How DEI Leaders Use Data to Drive Their Work – Victoria Mattingly & Sertrice Grice – Amazon | Goodreads Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 31 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0000 47. Victoria Mattingly on The Human Side of DEI: Transforming Workplaces Through Data-Driven Inclusion full 1 47 Humanise Live “Inclusion is the behaviors that result in others feeling valued, respected, seen and heard.” Dr. Victoria Mattingly (Dr. V)—industrial-organizational psychologist, CEO & founder of Mattingly Solutions, and co-author of Inclusalytics—joins us to show how rigorous data and deeply human connection can coexist. We unpack practical, measurable ways to build cultures of belonging—at work and in communities—where people can thrive as their authentic selves. Connect with Dr. Victoria Mattingly W... “Inclusion is the behaviors that result in others feeling valued, respected, seen and heard.” Dr. Victoria Mattingly (Dr. V)—industrial-organizational psychologist, CEO & founder of Mattingly Solutions, and co-author of Inclusalytics—joins us to show how rigorous data and deeply human connection can coexist. We unpack practical, measurable ways to build cultures of belonging—at work and in communities—where people can thrive as their authentic selves. Connect with Dr. Victoria Mattingly Website – mattinglysolutions.com Instagram – @drvictoriamattingly LinkedIn – /in/vpmattingly/ Dr V.s Udemy Course: Ally Up: How to Build and Activate Ally Partnerships Dr V. on Google Scholar – https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=L9cutXEAAAA Topics we cover  ✔︎ Defining inclusion with outcomes: behaviours that make others feel valued, respected, seen, and heard ✔︎ “Inclusalytics”: merging workplace inclusion with analytics to measure belonging ✔︎ Why the platinum rule (treat others as they want to be treated) surpasses the golden rule ✔︎ The difference between mentorship and sponsorship—and why sponsors accelerate equity ✔︎ How executive sponsors can empower ERGs without overstepping ✔︎ Allyship as active behavior, not identity ✔︎ Three characteristics of effective partners in allyship: self-awareness, trust, and action orientation ✔︎ Capturing positive behaviors—why we should measure allyship, not just discrimination ✔︎ Using AI and language data ethically to advance inclusion Resources & further reading Pre order: Act Like an Ally, Work With an Ally – Victoria Mattingly – Mattingly Solutions | Kindle Inclusalytics: How DEI Leaders Use Data to Drive Their Work – Victoria Mattingly & Sertrice Grice – Amazon | Goodreads Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “Inclusion is the behaviors that result in others feeling valued, respected, seen and heard.”

Dr. Victoria Mattingly (Dr. V)—industrial-organizational psychologist, CEO & founder of Mattingly Solutions, and co-author of Inclusalytics—joins us to show how rigorous data and deeply human connection can coexist. We unpack practical, measurable ways to build cultures of belonging—at work and in communities—where people can thrive as their authentic selves.

Connect with Dr. Victoria Mattingly

Topics we cover

 ✔︎ Defining inclusion with outcomes: behaviours that make others feel valued, respected, seen, and heard
 ✔︎ “Inclusalytics”: merging workplace inclusion with analytics to measure belonging
 ✔︎ Why the platinum rule (treat others as they want to be treated) surpasses the golden rule
 ✔︎ The difference between mentorship and sponsorship—and why sponsors accelerate equity
 ✔︎ How executive sponsors can empower ERGs without overstepping
 ✔︎ Allyship as active behavior, not identity
 ✔︎ Three characteristics of effective partners in allyship: self-awareness, trust, and action orientation
 ✔︎ Capturing positive behaviors—why we should measure allyship, not just discrimination
 ✔︎ Using AI and language data ethically to advance inclusion

Resources & further reading

  • Pre order: Act Like an Ally, Work With an Ally – Victoria Mattingly – Mattingly Solutions | Kindle
  • Inclusalytics: How DEI Leaders Use Data to Drive Their Work – Victoria Mattingly & Sertrice Grice – Amazon | Goodreads


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]]> 2260 no 46. Bill Angus on Divorcing Jesus: Finding Authentic Community Beyond the Church “If humanism is anything, it’s self-education. It’s progressing, becoming more educated, more enlightened.” - Dr Bill Angus Dr Bill Angus takes us on a provocative journey through his transition from devout evangelical Christian to secular humanist in this candid, thought-provoking conversation. After 30 years of committed faith, Angus found himself re-examining the foundations of Christianity, leading to what he calls a “divorce” from Jesus. With humour and clarity, he challenges us to rethink what religion offers – and what humanism makes possible instead. Connect with Bill & Resources: • Divorcing Jesus: Atheism for Absolute Beginners – Bill Angus (2024) – Amazon• Website – billangus.com • Bluesky – @billangus.bsky.social• Humanists New Zealand – humanist.nz Topics we cover  ✔︎ Why Bill felt “divorcing Jesus” was the right metaphor for leaving faith ✔︎ Jesus as historical figure vs. fictionalised character of modern Christianity ✔︎ How religion can stunt personal growth through “instant salvation” ✔︎ Humanism as a practice of continuous learning and self-education ✔︎ Rethinking forgiveness, love, and moral values outside divine command ✔︎ Finding authentic community beyond the church ✔︎ Building strength and integrity through secular humanism ✔︎ The wide horizons of life after religion Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 24 Aug 2025 19:00:00 -0000 46. Bill Angus on Divorcing Jesus: Finding Authentic Community Beyond the Church full 1 46 Humanise Live “If humanism is anything, it’s self-education. It’s progressing, becoming more educated, more enlightened.” - Dr Bill Angus Dr Bill Angus takes us on a provocative journey through his transition from devout evangelical Christian to secular humanist in this candid, thought-provoking conversation. After 30 years of committed faith, Angus found himself re-examining the foundations of Christianity, leading to what he calls a “divorce” from Jesus. With humour and clarity, he challenges us to rethi... “If humanism is anything, it’s self-education. It’s progressing, becoming more educated, more enlightened.” - Dr Bill Angus Dr Bill Angus takes us on a provocative journey through his transition from devout evangelical Christian to secular humanist in this candid, thought-provoking conversation. After 30 years of committed faith, Angus found himself re-examining the foundations of Christianity, leading to what he calls a “divorce” from Jesus. With humour and clarity, he challenges us to rethink what religion offers – and what humanism makes possible instead. Connect with Bill & Resources: • Divorcing Jesus: Atheism for Absolute Beginners – Bill Angus (2024) – Amazon• Website – billangus.com • Bluesky – @billangus.bsky.social• Humanists New Zealand – humanist.nz Topics we cover  ✔︎ Why Bill felt “divorcing Jesus” was the right metaphor for leaving faith ✔︎ Jesus as historical figure vs. fictionalised character of modern Christianity ✔︎ How religion can stunt personal growth through “instant salvation” ✔︎ Humanism as a practice of continuous learning and self-education ✔︎ Rethinking forgiveness, love, and moral values outside divine command ✔︎ Finding authentic community beyond the church ✔︎ Building strength and integrity through secular humanism ✔︎ The wide horizons of life after religion Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “If humanism is anything, it’s self-education. It’s progressing, becoming more educated, more enlightened.” - Dr Bill Angus

Dr Bill Angus takes us on a provocative journey through his transition from devout evangelical Christian to secular humanist in this candid, thought-provoking conversation. After 30 years of committed faith, Angus found himself re-examining the foundations of Christianity, leading to what he calls a “divorce” from Jesus. With humour and clarity, he challenges us to rethink what religion offers – and what humanism makes possible instead.

Connect with Bill & Resources:

• Divorcing Jesus: Atheism for Absolute Beginners – Bill Angus (2024) – Amazon
• Website – billangus.com
• Bluesky – @billangus.bsky.social
• Humanists New Zealand – humanist.nz

Topics we cover

 ✔︎ Why Bill felt “divorcing Jesus” was the right metaphor for leaving faith
 ✔︎ Jesus as historical figure vs. fictionalised character of modern Christianity
 ✔︎ How religion can stunt personal growth through “instant salvation”
 ✔︎ Humanism as a practice of continuous learning and self-education
 ✔︎ Rethinking forgiveness, love, and moral values outside divine command
 ✔︎ Finding authentic community beyond the church
 ✔︎ Building strength and integrity through secular humanism
 ✔︎ The wide horizons of life after religion

Send us Fan Mail

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]]> 2193 yes 45. Richard Norman on What is Humanism For? “It’s on the basis of our shared humanity that we need to try to understand the world and think about how to live in it.” Professor Richard Norman, philosopher and author of What Is Humanism For?, joins us to explore the enduring question at the heart of secular ethics. From his journey out of Christianity to his role shaping humanist thought in the UK, Richard shares why humanism matters, how it offers a coherent framework for living well, and why it must evolve to address urgent global challenges like climate change and artificial intelligence. Topics we cover  ✔︎ Defining humanism in plain language for all ages ✔︎ Why naturalism underpins humanist philosophy ✔︎ Core values, cooperation, compassion, justice, as products of our social nature ✔︎ Erich Fromm’s “frame of orientation and devotion” and its relevance today ✔︎ How shared values are replacing religion as social glue ✔︎ Climate change and AI as defining issues for future humanist engagement ✔︎ The role of dialogue with religious communities in building understanding ✔︎ Avoiding stereotypes while strengthening humanist identity ✔︎ Inspiring curiosity and critical thinking through school talks Resources & references What Is Humanism For? – Richard Norman (2025)  On Humanism – Richard Norman (2nd ed., 2012)  Understanding Humanism – Andrew Copson, Luke Donnellan & Richard Norman (2022)  Humanist Climate Action – https://humanists.uk/climate-action Humanists UK School Speakers Programme – Humanists UK  https://humanists.uk/community/school-speakers The Sane Society  – Erich Fromm (1955) “Values are the New Religion” – Linda Woodhead  (Cadbury Lectures, University of Birmingham, 2021)  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 17 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0000 45. Richard Norman on What is Humanism For? full 1 45 Humanise Live “It’s on the basis of our shared humanity that we need to try to understand the world and think about how to live in it.” Professor Richard Norman, philosopher and author of What Is Humanism For?, joins us to explore the enduring question at the heart of secular ethics. From his journey out of Christianity to his role shaping humanist thought in the UK, Richard shares why humanism matters, how it offers a coherent framework for living well, and why it must evolve to address urgent global chal... “It’s on the basis of our shared humanity that we need to try to understand the world and think about how to live in it.” Professor Richard Norman, philosopher and author of What Is Humanism For?, joins us to explore the enduring question at the heart of secular ethics. From his journey out of Christianity to his role shaping humanist thought in the UK, Richard shares why humanism matters, how it offers a coherent framework for living well, and why it must evolve to address urgent global challenges like climate change and artificial intelligence. Topics we cover  ✔︎ Defining humanism in plain language for all ages ✔︎ Why naturalism underpins humanist philosophy ✔︎ Core values, cooperation, compassion, justice, as products of our social nature ✔︎ Erich Fromm’s “frame of orientation and devotion” and its relevance today ✔︎ How shared values are replacing religion as social glue ✔︎ Climate change and AI as defining issues for future humanist engagement ✔︎ The role of dialogue with religious communities in building understanding ✔︎ Avoiding stereotypes while strengthening humanist identity ✔︎ Inspiring curiosity and critical thinking through school talks Resources & references What Is Humanism For? – Richard Norman (2025)  On Humanism – Richard Norman (2nd ed., 2012)  Understanding Humanism – Andrew Copson, Luke Donnellan & Richard Norman (2022)  Humanist Climate Action – https://humanists.uk/climate-action Humanists UK School Speakers Programme – Humanists UK  https://humanists.uk/community/school-speakers The Sane Society  – Erich Fromm (1955) “Values are the New Religion” – Linda Woodhead  (Cadbury Lectures, University of Birmingham, 2021)  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “It’s on the basis of our shared humanity that we need to try to understand the world and think about how to live in it.”

Professor Richard Norman, philosopher and author of What Is Humanism For?, joins us to explore the enduring question at the heart of secular ethics. From his journey out of Christianity to his role shaping humanist thought in the UK, Richard shares why humanism matters, how it offers a coherent framework for living well, and why it must evolve to address urgent global challenges like climate change and artificial intelligence.

Topics we cover

 ✔︎ Defining humanism in plain language for all ages
 ✔︎ Why naturalism underpins humanist philosophy
 ✔︎ Core values, cooperation, compassion, justice, as products of our social nature
 ✔︎ Erich Fromm’s “frame of orientation and devotion” and its relevance today
 ✔︎ How shared values are replacing religion as social glue
 ✔︎ Climate change and AI as defining issues for future humanist engagement
 ✔︎ The role of dialogue with religious communities in building understanding
 ✔︎ Avoiding stereotypes while strengthening humanist identity
 ✔︎ Inspiring curiosity and critical thinking through school talks

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]]> 1856 no 44. Lizzi Collinge MP on Applying Humanist Values in British Politics “I believe in autonomy, I believe in choice, I believe in human freedom, and I believe in having less suffering… all of which are fundamentally humanist values.” –  Lizzi Collinge MP Lizzi Collinge—Labour MP for Morecambe & Lunesdale and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Humanist Group—shares how openly declaring “I am a humanist” now shapes her work on championing freedom, autonomy and human rights through cross-party collaboration at Westminster. Lizzi Collinge MP 🏛️ Parliament contact –Lizzi Collinge MP  𝕏 Twitter – @LizziCollinge 📸 Instagram – @lizzicollinge 👍 Facebook – @LizziCollinge Topics we cover  ✔︎ Owning a humanist identity in Parliament ✔︎ Lizzi’s life experiences, values & advice for future politicians ✔︎ Putting values into action: autonomy, freedom, less suffering ✔︎ Why transparency about values builds better policy ✔︎ Assisted Dying Bill process & progress ✔︎ APPGs as engines for cross-party problem-solving ✔︎ Confronting illegal schools and protecting children’s education ✔︎ Standing up for persecuted people worldwide References Highest number of MPs ever take secular affirmation – Humanists UK  Lizzi Collinge’s maiden speech (“I am a humanist”) - Hansard Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill – UK Parliament All-Party Parliamentary Humanist Group – Humanists UK Illegal Faith Schools – Humanists UK   Mubarak Bala Update – Humanists International Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 10 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0000 44. Lizzi Collinge MP on Applying Humanist Values in British Politics full 1 44 Humanise Live “I believe in autonomy, I believe in choice, I believe in human freedom, and I believe in having less suffering… all of which are fundamentally humanist values.” – Lizzi Collinge MP Lizzi Collinge—Labour MP for Morecambe & Lunesdale and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Humanist Group—shares how openly declaring “I am a humanist” now shapes her work on championing freedom, autonomy and human rights through cross-party collaboration at Westminster. Lizzi Collinge MP 🏛️ Parliamen... “I believe in autonomy, I believe in choice, I believe in human freedom, and I believe in having less suffering… all of which are fundamentally humanist values.” –  Lizzi Collinge MP Lizzi Collinge—Labour MP for Morecambe & Lunesdale and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Humanist Group—shares how openly declaring “I am a humanist” now shapes her work on championing freedom, autonomy and human rights through cross-party collaboration at Westminster. Lizzi Collinge MP 🏛️ Parliament contact –Lizzi Collinge MP  𝕏 Twitter – @LizziCollinge 📸 Instagram – @lizzicollinge 👍 Facebook – @LizziCollinge Topics we cover  ✔︎ Owning a humanist identity in Parliament ✔︎ Lizzi’s life experiences, values & advice for future politicians ✔︎ Putting values into action: autonomy, freedom, less suffering ✔︎ Why transparency about values builds better policy ✔︎ Assisted Dying Bill process & progress ✔︎ APPGs as engines for cross-party problem-solving ✔︎ Confronting illegal schools and protecting children’s education ✔︎ Standing up for persecuted people worldwide References Highest number of MPs ever take secular affirmation – Humanists UK  Lizzi Collinge’s maiden speech (“I am a humanist”) - Hansard Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill – UK Parliament All-Party Parliamentary Humanist Group – Humanists UK Illegal Faith Schools – Humanists UK   Mubarak Bala Update – Humanists International Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “I believe in autonomy, I believe in choice, I believe in human freedom, and I believe in having less suffering… all of which are fundamentally humanist values.” –  Lizzi Collinge MP

Lizzi Collinge—Labour MP for Morecambe & Lunesdale and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Humanist Group—shares how openly declaring “I am a humanist” now shapes her work on championing freedom, autonomy and human rights through cross-party collaboration at Westminster.

Lizzi Collinge MP

Topics we cover

 ✔︎ Owning a humanist identity in Parliament
 ✔︎ Lizzi’s life experiences, values & advice for future politicians
 ✔︎ Putting values into action: autonomy, freedom, less suffering
 ✔︎ Why transparency about values builds better policy
 ✔︎ Assisted Dying Bill process & progress
 ✔︎ APPGs as engines for cross-party problem-solving
 ✔︎ Confronting illegal schools and protecting children’s education
 ✔︎ Standing up for persecuted people worldwide

References

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]]> 2286 no 43. Katherine Lacefield on Moving from Confrontation to Connection & Campaigning for Causes that Welcome Everyone "Compassion has no borders"  - Katherine Lacefield Katherine Lacefield—founder of Just Be Cause Consulting—shares why swapping confrontational animal-rights tactics for compassion-first community building creates deeper, lasting change for animals, people and the planet. Connect with Katherine Website – justbecause.consulting Facebook – @JustBeCauseConsulting Instagram – @just.because.consulting TikTok – @justbecauseconsulting Threads – @just.because.consulting LinkedIn – /in/katherine-mac-donald Topics we cover  ✔︎ From “I hate people” to human-centred advocacy ✔︎ Closing the values–action gap ✔︎ Why confrontation backfires—and what works instead ✔︎ One Health: linking human, animal & environmental wellbeing ✔︎ Letting go of perfectionism in activism Resources & further reading Just Be Cause Consulting – Fundraising & strategy for mission-driven orgs – www.justbecause.consulting Just Be Cause Podcast Podcast (Apple) – https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-just-be-cause-podcast/id1743692401 Podcast (Spotify) – https://open.spotify.com/show/3IKpckZtQIwrUrXL8i0IY0 WHO “One Health”- an integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals and ecosystems. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 04 Aug 2025 21:00:00 -0000 43. Katherine Lacefield on Moving from Confrontation to Connection & Campaigning for Causes that Welcome Everyone full 1 43 Humanise Live "Compassion has no borders" - Katherine Lacefield Katherine Lacefield—founder of Just Be Cause Consulting—shares why swapping confrontational animal-rights tactics for compassion-first community building creates deeper, lasting change for animals, people and the planet. Connect with Katherine Website – justbecause.consultingFacebook – @JustBeCauseConsultingInstagram – @just.because.consultingTikTok – @justbecauseconsultingThreads – @just.because.consultingLinkedIn – /in/katherine-mac-do... "Compassion has no borders"  - Katherine Lacefield Katherine Lacefield—founder of Just Be Cause Consulting—shares why swapping confrontational animal-rights tactics for compassion-first community building creates deeper, lasting change for animals, people and the planet. Connect with Katherine Website – justbecause.consulting Facebook – @JustBeCauseConsulting Instagram – @just.because.consulting TikTok – @justbecauseconsulting Threads – @just.because.consulting LinkedIn – /in/katherine-mac-donald Topics we cover  ✔︎ From “I hate people” to human-centred advocacy ✔︎ Closing the values–action gap ✔︎ Why confrontation backfires—and what works instead ✔︎ One Health: linking human, animal & environmental wellbeing ✔︎ Letting go of perfectionism in activism Resources & further reading Just Be Cause Consulting – Fundraising & strategy for mission-driven orgs – www.justbecause.consulting Just Be Cause Podcast Podcast (Apple) – https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-just-be-cause-podcast/id1743692401 Podcast (Spotify) – https://open.spotify.com/show/3IKpckZtQIwrUrXL8i0IY0 WHO “One Health”- an integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals and ecosystems. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "Compassion has no borders"  - Katherine Lacefield

Katherine Lacefield—founder of Just Be Cause Consulting—shares why swapping confrontational animal-rights tactics for compassion-first community building creates deeper, lasting change for animals, people and the planet.

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 ✔︎ From “I hate people” to human-centred advocacy
 ✔︎ Closing the values–action gap
 ✔︎ Why confrontation backfires—and what works instead
 ✔︎ One Health: linking human, animal & environmental wellbeing
 ✔︎ Letting go of perfectionism in activism

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]]> 2170 no 42. Peruvian Association of Atheist on How Humanist Weddings, Naming & Funerals are Driving Peru's Secular Revolution “Rituals are in the roots of our humankind.” —  Iván AntezanaAdrián Núñez and Iván Antezana—leading organisers of the Peruvian Association of Atheists (APERAT)—reveal how their victory in the 2025 Humanist Accelerator Program is turning the dream of legally-recognised humanist ceremonies into a nationwide reality, challenging deep-rooted stigma and funding vital support for Peru’s growing secular community. Topics we cover  ✔︎ Founding APERAT and its legal battles for recognition ✔︎ Why “the atheist closet” remains so deep in Peru ✔︎ Lessons from the Humanist Ceremonies Accelerator ✔︎ Designing inclusive, inter-faith-friendly ceremonies ✔︎ Building a social enterprise to fund legal and social aid ✔︎ Partnering with wedding planners and funeral homes ✔︎ Strategies for nurturing a visible humanist community The Peruvian Atheist Association (APERAT) continues to work toward a freer, more rational, and truly secular Peru. In a context of growing authoritarianism, censorship, and setbacks in fundamental rights, secular activism is more urgent than ever. APERAT invite individuals, collectives, and organizations who share these values to get in touch and, if possible, offer financial support to sustain public campaigns, events, and advocacy efforts in defence of freedom of conscience and the separation of church and state. Connect with APERAT Website – aperat.org.pe Ceremonies – ceremoniaslaicas.lat Email – contacto@aperat.org.pe Adrián Núñez, Instagram – @sobranmagufos Iván Antezana Quiroz, Instagram – @iaq66 Episode References & Resources 📘Les Couleurs de l’Humanisme – Cloutier (2009)  📺 Humanist Ceremonies Accelerator Finale – from Happy Human (Lithuania), Humanists International & Humanise Live 📺 What is a Humanist Ceremony?  –Stephen Fry & Humanists UK Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 27 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 42. Peruvian Association of Atheist on How Humanist Weddings, Naming & Funerals are Driving Peru's Secular Revolution full 1 42 Humanise Live “Rituals are in the roots of our humankind.” — Iván Antezana Adrián Núñez and Iván Antezana—leading organisers of the Peruvian Association of Atheists (APERAT)—reveal how their victory in the 2025 Humanist Accelerator Program is turning the dream of legally-recognised humanist ceremonies into a nationwide reality, challenging deep-rooted stigma and funding vital support for Peru’s growing secular community. Topics we cover ✔︎ Founding APERAT and its legal battles for recognition ... “Rituals are in the roots of our humankind.” —  Iván AntezanaAdrián Núñez and Iván Antezana—leading organisers of the Peruvian Association of Atheists (APERAT)—reveal how their victory in the 2025 Humanist Accelerator Program is turning the dream of legally-recognised humanist ceremonies into a nationwide reality, challenging deep-rooted stigma and funding vital support for Peru’s growing secular community. Topics we cover  ✔︎ Founding APERAT and its legal battles for recognition ✔︎ Why “the atheist closet” remains so deep in Peru ✔︎ Lessons from the Humanist Ceremonies Accelerator ✔︎ Designing inclusive, inter-faith-friendly ceremonies ✔︎ Building a social enterprise to fund legal and social aid ✔︎ Partnering with wedding planners and funeral homes ✔︎ Strategies for nurturing a visible humanist community The Peruvian Atheist Association (APERAT) continues to work toward a freer, more rational, and truly secular Peru. In a context of growing authoritarianism, censorship, and setbacks in fundamental rights, secular activism is more urgent than ever. APERAT invite individuals, collectives, and organizations who share these values to get in touch and, if possible, offer financial support to sustain public campaigns, events, and advocacy efforts in defence of freedom of conscience and the separation of church and state. Connect with APERAT Website – aperat.org.pe Ceremonies – ceremoniaslaicas.lat Email – contacto@aperat.org.pe Adrián Núñez, Instagram – @sobranmagufos Iván Antezana Quiroz, Instagram – @iaq66 Episode References & Resources 📘Les Couleurs de l’Humanisme – Cloutier (2009)  📺 Humanist Ceremonies Accelerator Finale – from Happy Human (Lithuania), Humanists International & Humanise Live 📺 What is a Humanist Ceremony?  –Stephen Fry & Humanists UK Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “Rituals are in the roots of our humankind.” —  Iván Antezana

Adrián Núñez and Iván Antezana—leading organisers of the Peruvian Association of Atheists (APERAT)—reveal how their victory in the 2025 Humanist Accelerator Program is turning the dream of legally-recognised humanist ceremonies into a nationwide reality, challenging deep-rooted stigma and funding vital support for Peru’s growing secular community.

Topics we cover

 ✔︎ Founding APERAT and its legal battles for recognition
 ✔︎ Why “the atheist closet” remains so deep in Peru
 ✔︎ Lessons from the Humanist Ceremonies Accelerator
 ✔︎ Designing inclusive, inter-faith-friendly ceremonies
 ✔︎ Building a social enterprise to fund legal and social aid
 ✔︎ Partnering with wedding planners and funeral homes
 ✔︎ Strategies for nurturing a visible humanist community

The Peruvian Atheist Association (APERAT) continues to work toward a freer, more rational, and truly secular Peru. In a context of growing authoritarianism, censorship, and setbacks in fundamental rights, secular activism is more urgent than ever. APERAT invite individuals, collectives, and organizations who share these values to get in touch and, if possible, offer financial support to sustain public campaigns, events, and advocacy efforts in defence of freedom of conscience and the separation of church and state.

Connect with APERAT

Episode References & Resources

📘Les Couleurs de l’Humanisme – Cloutier (2009) 

📺 Humanist Ceremonies Accelerator Finale – from Happy Human (Lithuania), Humanists International & Humanise Live

📺 What is a Humanist Ceremony?  –Stephen Fry & Humanists UK

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]]> 2123 no 41. Bridget Shirvell on Parenting in a Climate Crisis: Teaching Kids Curiosity, Resilience & Hope  “Research has found that the amount of questions kids ask dramatically decreases once they start formalized education.”  – Bridget Shirvell Journalist and climate-communicator Bridget Shirvell joins Humanism Now to share a four-part roadmap—feel, love, build, act—for raising climate-resilient kids. Drawing on her new book Parenting in a Climate Crisis, she explains how families can turn eco-anxiety into everyday action, nurture curiosity, and help children transform concern into hope. Hachette Book Group Connect with Bridget Website – https://breeshirvell.com  Newsletter – Raising Climate Resilient Kids -Substack  Instagram– @breeshirvell LinkedIn – /in/breeshirvell  Topics we cover ✔︎ Bridget’s feel-love-build-act framework for climate-conscious parenting ✔︎ Turning daily habits—into social tipping points ✔︎ Teaching stewardship through family pets without gender stereotypes ✔︎ Countering the curiosity slump that formal schooling often creates ✔︎ Balancing individual choices with systemic change & local activism ✔︎ Practical ways to ease eco-anxiety while fostering genuine hope ✔︎ Food, waste-reduction and other low-lift actions kids can lead Resources & further reading Parenting in a Climate Crisis – Bridget Shirvell (2025)  Tipping point for large-scale social change  – Science (2018)  Parenting and the climate crisis –The Ecologist (2025) Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 20 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0000 41. Bridget Shirvell on Parenting in a Climate Crisis: Teaching Kids Curiosity, Resilience & Hope full 1 41 Humanise Live “Research has found that the amount of questions kids ask dramatically decreases once they start formalized education.” – Bridget Shirvell Journalist and climate-communicator Bridget Shirvell joins Humanism Now to share a four-part roadmap—feel, love, build, act—for raising climate-resilient kids. Drawing on her new book Parenting in a Climate Crisis, she explains how families can turn eco-anxiety into everyday action, nurture curiosity, and help children transform concern into ho...  “Research has found that the amount of questions kids ask dramatically decreases once they start formalized education.”  – Bridget Shirvell Journalist and climate-communicator Bridget Shirvell joins Humanism Now to share a four-part roadmap—feel, love, build, act—for raising climate-resilient kids. Drawing on her new book Parenting in a Climate Crisis, she explains how families can turn eco-anxiety into everyday action, nurture curiosity, and help children transform concern into hope. Hachette Book Group Connect with Bridget Website – https://breeshirvell.com  Newsletter – Raising Climate Resilient Kids -Substack  Instagram– @breeshirvell LinkedIn – /in/breeshirvell  Topics we cover ✔︎ Bridget’s feel-love-build-act framework for climate-conscious parenting ✔︎ Turning daily habits—into social tipping points ✔︎ Teaching stewardship through family pets without gender stereotypes ✔︎ Countering the curiosity slump that formal schooling often creates ✔︎ Balancing individual choices with systemic change & local activism ✔︎ Practical ways to ease eco-anxiety while fostering genuine hope ✔︎ Food, waste-reduction and other low-lift actions kids can lead Resources & further reading Parenting in a Climate Crisis – Bridget Shirvell (2025)  Tipping point for large-scale social change  – Science (2018)  Parenting and the climate crisis –The Ecologist (2025) Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  “Research has found that the amount of questions kids ask dramatically decreases once they start formalized education.”  – Bridget Shirvell

Journalist and climate-communicator Bridget Shirvell joins Humanism Now to share a four-part roadmap—feel, love, build, act—for raising climate-resilient kids. Drawing on her new book Parenting in a Climate Crisis, she explains how families can turn eco-anxiety into everyday action, nurture curiosity, and help children transform concern into hope.
Hachette Book Group

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Topics we cover

✔︎ Bridget’s feel-love-build-act framework for climate-conscious parenting
✔︎ Turning daily habits—into social tipping points
✔︎ Teaching stewardship through family pets without gender stereotypes
✔︎ Countering the curiosity slump that formal schooling often creates
✔︎ Balancing individual choices with systemic change & local activism
✔︎ Practical ways to ease eco-anxiety while fostering genuine hope
✔︎ Food, waste-reduction and other low-lift actions kids can lead

Resources & further reading

Send us Fan Mail

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]]> 1931 no 40. Nick Cooney on Going Beyond Good Intentions & the Ethical Impact of What We Leave Undone “Focusing on the positive outcomes gives you agency; you can literally see the progress happening and that keeps you moving forward.” - Nick Cooney Nick Cooney is a social entrepreneur, alternative‑protein investor, and author. He joins Humanism Now to discuss to unpack the hidden moral cost of doing nothing. Drawing on insights from his new book What We Don’t Do, Nick explains why inaction outweighs mis‑action, how to count the suffering we can prevent, and why business, capital and compassion must pull in the same direction. Topics we cover ✔︎ The four‑quadrant framework of action vs inaction✔︎ Measuring impact: turning empathy into numbers✔︎ Beating overwhelm with data‑driven altruism✔︎ Alternative proteins and the end of factory farming✔︎ Lever VC’s investment thesis & the business case for good✔︎ Animal suffering as a neglected moral emergency✔︎ Effective altruism, long‑termism and their critiques✔︎ Habits that keep the “do‑more” muscle strong Connect with Nick Website – nickcooney.com LinkedIn Instagram Medium ResearchGate Resources What We Don’t Do – Nick Cooney (2025) Nick Cooney Books Change of Heart Veganomics How to Be Great at Doing Good Lever VC – global VC fund for sustainable food innovation Lever Foundation – non‑profit accelerating humane food systems The Humane League – farm‑animal advocacy organisation Good Food Institute – think‑tank for alt‑protein R&D and policy Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 13 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0000 40. Nick Cooney on Going Beyond Good Intentions & the Ethical Impact of What We Leave Undone full 1 40 Humanise Live “Focusing on the positive outcomes gives you agency; you can literally see the progress happening and that keeps you moving forward.” - Nick Cooney Nick Cooney is a social entrepreneur, alternative‑protein investor, and author. He joins Humanism Now to discuss to unpack the hidden moral cost of doing nothing. Drawing on insights from his new book What We Don’t Do, Nick explains why inaction outweighs mis‑action, how to count the suffering we can prevent, and why business, capital and compassi... “Focusing on the positive outcomes gives you agency; you can literally see the progress happening and that keeps you moving forward.” - Nick Cooney Nick Cooney is a social entrepreneur, alternative‑protein investor, and author. He joins Humanism Now to discuss to unpack the hidden moral cost of doing nothing. Drawing on insights from his new book What We Don’t Do, Nick explains why inaction outweighs mis‑action, how to count the suffering we can prevent, and why business, capital and compassion must pull in the same direction. Topics we cover ✔︎ The four‑quadrant framework of action vs inaction✔︎ Measuring impact: turning empathy into numbers✔︎ Beating overwhelm with data‑driven altruism✔︎ Alternative proteins and the end of factory farming✔︎ Lever VC’s investment thesis & the business case for good✔︎ Animal suffering as a neglected moral emergency✔︎ Effective altruism, long‑termism and their critiques✔︎ Habits that keep the “do‑more” muscle strong Connect with Nick Website – nickcooney.com LinkedIn Instagram Medium ResearchGate Resources What We Don’t Do – Nick Cooney (2025) Nick Cooney Books Change of Heart Veganomics How to Be Great at Doing Good Lever VC – global VC fund for sustainable food innovation Lever Foundation – non‑profit accelerating humane food systems The Humane League – farm‑animal advocacy organisation Good Food Institute – think‑tank for alt‑protein R&D and policy Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “Focusing on the positive outcomes gives you agency; you can literally see the progress happening and that keeps you moving forward.” - Nick Cooney

Nick Cooney is a social entrepreneur, alternative‑protein investor, and author. He joins Humanism Now to discuss to unpack the hidden moral cost of doing nothing. Drawing on insights from his new book What We Don’t Do, Nick explains why inaction outweighs mis‑action, how to count the suffering we can prevent, and why business, capital and compassion must pull in the same direction.

Topics we cover

✔︎ The four‑quadrant framework of action vs inaction
✔︎ Measuring impact: turning empathy into numbers
✔︎ Beating overwhelm with data‑driven altruism
✔︎ Alternative proteins and the end of factory farming
✔︎ Lever VC’s investment thesis & the business case for good
✔︎ Animal suffering as a neglected moral emergency
✔︎ Effective altruism, long‑termism and their critiques
✔︎ Habits that keep the “do‑more” muscle strong

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]]> 2648 no 39. Dr Bo Bennett on Sharpening Critical Thinking, Logical Fallacies & Persuasive Dialogue “We need to care more about believing what is true than being right and being proved right.” - Bo Bennet With outrage-bait, memes and “gotcha” clips swarming every feed, being able to think about our thinking is no longer optional. Social psychologist, entrepreneur and Positive Humanism author Dr Bo Bennett joins host James Hodgson to show why critical thinking is a life skill for everyone, not a luxury for academics. Drawing on decades spent dissecting logical fallacies (plus a generous dose of humour), Bo maps out how we can swap combativeness for curiosity—and outrage for evidence—in our daily conversations. In this episode System 1 vs System 2: knowing when to hit the cognitive brakes 25 “greatest-hits” fallacies—from appeal to authority to the straw man Aristotle’s trio of logic, emotion & character (and why emotion is only fallacious when it replaces reason) The Socratic method for lowering defences and dodging the back-fire effect “You need to care more about believing what is true than being right and being proved right.” —Bo Expertise-transfer traps: why even humanists can slip up on politics or science Handling contrarian takes on settled research: focus on the scientific process A practical habit: run emotional posts through AI for a fast, source-linked fact-check before you hit share Follow Dr Bo Bennett Website & books: bobennett.com Logical fallacy database: https://www.logicallyfallacious.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertsbennett/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bobennett7750 Resources Logically Fallacious — Dr Bo Bennett Thinking, Fast and Slow — Daniel Kahneman Enjoying the show? Please rate, review and subscribe so you never miss a conversation that moves humanism forward. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0000 39. Dr Bo Bennett on Sharpening Critical Thinking, Logical Fallacies & Persuasive Dialogue full 1 39 Humanise Live “We need to care more about believing what is true than being right and being proved right.” - Bo Bennet With outrage-bait, memes and “gotcha” clips swarming every feed, being able to think about our thinking is no longer optional. Social psychologist, entrepreneur and Positive Humanism author Dr Bo Bennett joins host James Hodgson to show why critical thinking is a life skill for everyone, not a luxury for academics. Drawing on decades spent dissecting logical fallacies (plus a generous dose... “We need to care more about believing what is true than being right and being proved right.” - Bo Bennet With outrage-bait, memes and “gotcha” clips swarming every feed, being able to think about our thinking is no longer optional. Social psychologist, entrepreneur and Positive Humanism author Dr Bo Bennett joins host James Hodgson to show why critical thinking is a life skill for everyone, not a luxury for academics. Drawing on decades spent dissecting logical fallacies (plus a generous dose of humour), Bo maps out how we can swap combativeness for curiosity—and outrage for evidence—in our daily conversations. In this episode System 1 vs System 2: knowing when to hit the cognitive brakes 25 “greatest-hits” fallacies—from appeal to authority to the straw man Aristotle’s trio of logic, emotion & character (and why emotion is only fallacious when it replaces reason) The Socratic method for lowering defences and dodging the back-fire effect “You need to care more about believing what is true than being right and being proved right.” —Bo Expertise-transfer traps: why even humanists can slip up on politics or science Handling contrarian takes on settled research: focus on the scientific process A practical habit: run emotional posts through AI for a fast, source-linked fact-check before you hit share Follow Dr Bo Bennett Website & books: bobennett.com Logical fallacy database: https://www.logicallyfallacious.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertsbennett/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bobennett7750 Resources Logically Fallacious — Dr Bo Bennett Thinking, Fast and Slow — Daniel Kahneman Enjoying the show? Please rate, review and subscribe so you never miss a conversation that moves humanism forward. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “We need to care more about believing what is true than being right and being proved right.” - Bo Bennet

With outrage-bait, memes and “gotcha” clips swarming every feed, being able to think about our thinking is no longer optional. Social psychologist, entrepreneur and Positive Humanism author Dr Bo Bennett joins host James Hodgson to show why critical thinking is a life skill for everyone, not a luxury for academics. Drawing on decades spent dissecting logical fallacies (plus a generous dose of humour), Bo maps out how we can swap combativeness for curiosity—and outrage for evidence—in our daily conversations.

In this episode

  • System 1 vs System 2: knowing when to hit the cognitive brakes
  • 25 “greatest-hits” fallacies—from appeal to authority to the straw man
  • Aristotle’s trio of logic, emotion & character (and why emotion is only fallacious when it replaces reason)
  • The Socratic method for lowering defences and dodging the back-fire effect
  • “You need to care more about believing what is true than being right and being proved right.” —Bo
  • Expertise-transfer traps: why even humanists can slip up on politics or science
  • Handling contrarian takes on settled research: focus on the scientific process
  • A practical habit: run emotional posts through AI for a fast, source-linked fact-check before you hit share

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]]> 2300 no 38. Julie Pham on Mastering Curiosity as a Practice “Curiosity isn’t a trait — it’s a practice. And like any practice, we have to keep doing it even when it’s hard.” — Dr. Julie Pham In this episode of Humanism Now, we explore curiosity as a practice. Dr. Julie Pham — social scientist, community builder, and author of the bestselling 7 Forms of Respect® — joins us to unpack how curiosity, respect, and communication transform not just workplaces, but our relationships and communities. As the founder and CEO of CuriosityBased, Dr. Pham teaches leaders and teams how to embed curiosity into daily practice — through self-awareness, relationship-building, and clear communication. Drawing from her personal story and professional insight, Julie shares how our assumptions about listening, respect, and disagreement shape the way we connect and collaborate. In this episode: Why curiosity is a skill, not a trait — and how to develop it How to approach difficult conversations using the CAFA method (Context, Action, Feeling, Ask) The difference between hearing and believing — and why it matters Respect is relative: how upbringing and culture shape our communication How curiosity bridges differences — even across generational, cultural, and political divides When not to have the conversation: the two questions to ask before engaging Featured Resources: 📕 7 Forms of Respect: www.formsofrespect.com 🧠 CuriosityBased: www.curiositybased.com 🎥 TEDx TalkCuriosity as a Practice: Watch here 🎧 Curiosity at Work podcast: Listen here Follow Dr. Julie Pham: 📸 @juliephamphd on Instagram 🎵 @juliephamphd on TikTok 📸 @curiositybased on Instagram 💼 @curiositybased on TikTok 📘 CuriosityBased Facebook Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 29 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0000 38. Julie Pham on Mastering Curiosity as a Practice full 1 38 Humanise Live “Curiosity isn’t a trait — it’s a practice. And like any practice, we have to keep doing it even when it’s hard.” — Dr. Julie Pham In this episode of Humanism Now, we explore curiosity as a practice. Dr. Julie Pham — social scientist, community builder, and author of the bestselling 7 Forms of Respect® — joins us to unpack how curiosity, respect, and communication transform not just workplaces, but our relationships and communities. As the founder and CEO of CuriosityBased, Dr. Pham teaches l... “Curiosity isn’t a trait — it’s a practice. And like any practice, we have to keep doing it even when it’s hard.” — Dr. Julie Pham In this episode of Humanism Now, we explore curiosity as a practice. Dr. Julie Pham — social scientist, community builder, and author of the bestselling 7 Forms of Respect® — joins us to unpack how curiosity, respect, and communication transform not just workplaces, but our relationships and communities. As the founder and CEO of CuriosityBased, Dr. Pham teaches leaders and teams how to embed curiosity into daily practice — through self-awareness, relationship-building, and clear communication. Drawing from her personal story and professional insight, Julie shares how our assumptions about listening, respect, and disagreement shape the way we connect and collaborate. In this episode: Why curiosity is a skill, not a trait — and how to develop it How to approach difficult conversations using the CAFA method (Context, Action, Feeling, Ask) The difference between hearing and believing — and why it matters Respect is relative: how upbringing and culture shape our communication How curiosity bridges differences — even across generational, cultural, and political divides When not to have the conversation: the two questions to ask before engaging Featured Resources: 📕 7 Forms of Respect: www.formsofrespect.com 🧠 CuriosityBased: www.curiositybased.com 🎥 TEDx TalkCuriosity as a Practice: Watch here 🎧 Curiosity at Work podcast: Listen here Follow Dr. Julie Pham: 📸 @juliephamphd on Instagram 🎵 @juliephamphd on TikTok 📸 @curiositybased on Instagram 💼 @curiositybased on TikTok 📘 CuriosityBased Facebook Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “Curiosity isn’t a trait — it’s a practice. And like any practice, we have to keep doing it even when it’s hard.” — Dr. Julie Pham

In this episode of Humanism Now, we explore curiosity as a practice. Dr. Julie Pham — social scientist, community builder, and author of the bestselling 7 Forms of Respect® — joins us to unpack how curiosity, respect, and communication transform not just workplaces, but our relationships and communities.

As the founder and CEO of CuriosityBased, Dr. Pham teaches leaders and teams how to embed curiosity into daily practice — through self-awareness, relationship-building, and clear communication. Drawing from her personal story and professional insight, Julie shares how our assumptions about listening, respect, and disagreement shape the way we connect and collaborate.

In this episode:

  • Why curiosity is a skill, not a trait — and how to develop it
  • How to approach difficult conversations using the CAFA method (Context, Action, Feeling, Ask)
  • The difference between hearing and believing — and why it matters
  • Respect is relative: how upbringing and culture shape our communication
  • How curiosity bridges differences — even across generational, cultural, and political divides
  • When not to have the conversation: the two questions to ask before engaging

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]]> 1948 no 37. Rachael Reign on Coercive Control Beyond the Home: Protecting Cult Survivors “Surviving isn’t just about leaving — it’s about learning to trust yourself again after someone else’s voice has lived in your head for years.”  — Rachael Reign In this powerful episode of Humanism Now, Rachael Reign, survivor and founder of Surviving Universal UK, shares her deeply personal story of escaping spiritual abuse and coercive control and her ongoing campaign to protect others. As founder of Surviving Universal UK, Rachael supports other survivors of high-control groups and leads a growing campaign to amend Section 76 of the UK Serious Crime Act. In this episode Rachael's journey into, and out of, UCKG What draws vulnerable young people into high-control groups How unpaid labour and spiritual obedience become normalised What led Rachael to walk away and how she supports other survivors The warning signs of cultic or coercively controlling groups Where UK law falls short in protecting against coercive control outside domestic settings How we can hold abusive systems accountable The role the public  and policymakers can play in driving survivor-led legal reform Surviving Universal UK 🔗Surviving Universal UK📧 info@survivinguniversaluk.org📸 @survivinguniversaluk🎵 @survivinguniversaluk Contact Rachael 🌳linktr.ee 🎤Speaker bookings - Rachael Reign📸 @MsrachaelreignResources BBC Panorama The Guardian The Londoner Need support?If you or someone you know has been affected by the topics discussed in this episode, Faith to Faithless are here to help. Faith to Faithless Helpline (UK): 0800 448 0748 Email: helpline@faithtofaithless.com Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 22 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0000 37. Rachael Reign on Coercive Control Beyond the Home: Protecting Cult Survivors full 1 37 Humanise Live “Surviving isn’t just about leaving — it’s about learning to trust yourself again after someone else’s voice has lived in your head for years.” — Rachael Reign In this powerful episode of Humanism Now, Rachael Reign, survivor and founder of Surviving Universal UK, shares her deeply personal story of escaping spiritual abuse and coercive control and her ongoing campaign to protect others. As founder of Surviving Universal UK, Rachael supports other survivors of high-control groups and le... “Surviving isn’t just about leaving — it’s about learning to trust yourself again after someone else’s voice has lived in your head for years.”  — Rachael Reign In this powerful episode of Humanism Now, Rachael Reign, survivor and founder of Surviving Universal UK, shares her deeply personal story of escaping spiritual abuse and coercive control and her ongoing campaign to protect others. As founder of Surviving Universal UK, Rachael supports other survivors of high-control groups and leads a growing campaign to amend Section 76 of the UK Serious Crime Act. In this episode Rachael's journey into, and out of, UCKG What draws vulnerable young people into high-control groups How unpaid labour and spiritual obedience become normalised What led Rachael to walk away and how she supports other survivors The warning signs of cultic or coercively controlling groups Where UK law falls short in protecting against coercive control outside domestic settings How we can hold abusive systems accountable The role the public  and policymakers can play in driving survivor-led legal reform Surviving Universal UK 🔗Surviving Universal UK📧 info@survivinguniversaluk.org📸 @survivinguniversaluk🎵 @survivinguniversaluk Contact Rachael 🌳linktr.ee 🎤Speaker bookings - Rachael Reign📸 @MsrachaelreignResources BBC Panorama The Guardian The Londoner Need support?If you or someone you know has been affected by the topics discussed in this episode, Faith to Faithless are here to help. Faith to Faithless Helpline (UK): 0800 448 0748 Email: helpline@faithtofaithless.com Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “Surviving isn’t just about leaving — it’s about learning to trust yourself again after someone else’s voice has lived in your head for years.”  — Rachael Reign

In this powerful episode of Humanism Now, Rachael Reign, survivor and founder of Surviving Universal UK, shares her deeply personal story of escaping spiritual abuse and coercive control and her ongoing campaign to protect others.

As founder of Surviving Universal UK, Rachael supports other survivors of high-control groups and leads a growing campaign to amend Section 76 of the UK Serious Crime Act.

In this episode

  • Rachael's journey into, and out of, UCKG
  • What draws vulnerable young people into high-control groups
  • How unpaid labour and spiritual obedience become normalised
  • What led Rachael to walk away and how she supports other survivors
  • The warning signs of cultic or coercively controlling groups
  • Where UK law falls short in protecting against coercive control outside domestic settings
  • How we can hold abusive systems accountable
  • The role the public  and policymakers can play in driving survivor-led legal reform

Surviving Universal UK

🔗Surviving Universal UK
📧 info@survivinguniversaluk.org
📸 @survivinguniversaluk
🎵 @survivinguniversaluk

Contact Rachael

🌳linktr.ee
🎤Speaker bookings - Rachael Reign
📸 @Msrachaelreign

Resources

Need support?
If you or someone you know has been affected by the topics discussed in this episode, Faith to Faithless are here to help.

Faith to Faithless Helpline (UK): 0800 448 0748
Email: helpline@faithtofaithless.com

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]]> 2947 no 36. JC Candanedo on Art as Activism for Solidarity, Identity and Representation  "Inclusion isn’t about ticking boxes. It’s about creating a space where people feel safe enough to stay." - JC CandanedoArtist, activist, and humanist JC Candanedo shares his journey from a Catholic school in Panama to the art studios of London. His work weaves together identity, displacement, and community action, exploring how creativity can challenge injustice and build inclusive, compassionate societies. In this epsiode, JC reflects on growing up atheist in a deeply religious culture, navigating migration and marginalisation, and why the arts are one of the most powerful tools we have for social transformation. JC shares the challenges of creating welcoming spaces within the humanist community, and how diversity and solidarity must be more than just aspirations—they must be action. Key Topics Covered How JC’s atheist upbringing in Catholic Panama shaped his identity and activism Art as language: using creativity to open space for difficult but vital conversations Why Latin American and Arab/North African diasporas are "invisibilized" in UK systems The work of the Noria Collective in building solidarity among Global Majority communities How JC discovered humanism later in life—and how it changed his view of religion Practical advice for humanist groups on inclusion, outreach, and community care Follow JC 🔗 JC’s Work: jccandanedo.com 🔗 Noria Collective: wearenoria.com / 📷 @we.are.noria 🔗 Axis: axisweb.org 📣 Campaign: banconversiontherapy.com 📷 Instagram: @jccandanedo 💼 LinkedIn: jccandanedo Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 15 Jun 2025 13:00:00 -0000 36. JC Candanedo on Art as Activism for Solidarity, Identity and Representation full 1 36 Humanise Live "Inclusion isn’t about ticking boxes. It’s about creating a space where people feel safe enough to stay." - JC Candanedo Artist, activist, and humanist JC Candanedo shares his journey from a Catholic school in Panama to the art studios of London. His work weaves together identity, displacement, and community action, exploring how creativity can challenge injustice and build inclusive, compassionate societies. In this epsiode, JC reflects on growing up atheist in a deeply religious cult...  "Inclusion isn’t about ticking boxes. It’s about creating a space where people feel safe enough to stay." - JC CandanedoArtist, activist, and humanist JC Candanedo shares his journey from a Catholic school in Panama to the art studios of London. His work weaves together identity, displacement, and community action, exploring how creativity can challenge injustice and build inclusive, compassionate societies. In this epsiode, JC reflects on growing up atheist in a deeply religious culture, navigating migration and marginalisation, and why the arts are one of the most powerful tools we have for social transformation. JC shares the challenges of creating welcoming spaces within the humanist community, and how diversity and solidarity must be more than just aspirations—they must be action. Key Topics Covered How JC’s atheist upbringing in Catholic Panama shaped his identity and activism Art as language: using creativity to open space for difficult but vital conversations Why Latin American and Arab/North African diasporas are "invisibilized" in UK systems The work of the Noria Collective in building solidarity among Global Majority communities How JC discovered humanism later in life—and how it changed his view of religion Practical advice for humanist groups on inclusion, outreach, and community care Follow JC 🔗 JC’s Work: jccandanedo.com 🔗 Noria Collective: wearenoria.com / 📷 @we.are.noria 🔗 Axis: axisweb.org 📣 Campaign: banconversiontherapy.com 📷 Instagram: @jccandanedo 💼 LinkedIn: jccandanedo Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  "Inclusion isn’t about ticking boxes. It’s about creating a space where people feel safe enough to stay." - JC Candanedo

Artist, activist, and humanist JC Candanedo shares his journey from a Catholic school in Panama to the art studios of London. His work weaves together identity, displacement, and community action, exploring how creativity can challenge injustice and build inclusive, compassionate societies.

In this epsiode, JC reflects on growing up atheist in a deeply religious culture, navigating migration and marginalisation, and why the arts are one of the most powerful tools we have for social transformation. JC shares the challenges of creating welcoming spaces within the humanist community, and how diversity and solidarity must be more than just aspirations—they must be action.

Key Topics Covered

  • How JC’s atheist upbringing in Catholic Panama shaped his identity and activism
  • Art as language: using creativity to open space for difficult but vital conversations
  • Why Latin American and Arab/North African diasporas are "invisibilized" in UK systems
  • The work of the Noria Collective in building solidarity among Global Majority communities
  • How JC discovered humanism later in life—and how it changed his view of religion
  • Practical advice for humanist groups on inclusion, outreach, and community care

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]]> 2480 no 35. Lindsay de Wal on Redefining Chaplaincy & the Rise of non-religious Pastoral Care in the NHS "Transcendence is the connection with something wider; the world, the cosmos, nature, other fellow human beings, and doing good in this life"— Dr Lindsay De Wal  When Dr Lindsay De Wal became the first non-religious head of chaplaincy in the NHS, she redefined what spiritual support can look like in modern healthcare. From sceptical colleagues to international media headlines, her appointment marked a turning point for inclusive pastoral care.  In this powerful and personal conversation, Lindsay shares how she built a humanist framework for care grounded in deep listening, horizontal transcendence and unwavering compassion. In This Episode Why only 4% of hospital chaplaincy visits serve non-religious patients How the Netherlands became a global leader in humanist pastoral careWhat “horizontal transcendence” means—and why it matters in non-religious care The art of active listening and the power of silence in emotional support How to become a humanist pastoral carer—and why demand is growing fast The rise of the Non-Religious Pastoral Support Network across the NHS Follow Dr. Lindsay de Wal Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Dr.LdW UK Non‑religious Pastoral Support Network Episode References:  Become a Pastoral Carer, UK Non-Religious Pastoral Support Network The Development of Non-Religious Pastoral Support in the UK, Dr David Savage  History of The Netherlands Humanists Association, Humanistisch Verbond Interview with Lindsay de Wal: UK’s First Humanist NHS Chaplain on Non-Religious Pastoral Care, The Humanist  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 08 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0000 35. Lindsay de Wal on Redefining Chaplaincy & the Rise of non-religious Pastoral Care in the NHS full 1 35 Humanise Live "Transcendence is the connection with something wider; the world, the cosmos, nature, other fellow human beings, and doing good in this life"— Dr Lindsay De Wal When Dr Lindsay De Wal became the first non-religious head of chaplaincy in the NHS, she redefined what spiritual support can look like in modern healthcare. From sceptical colleagues to international media headlines, her appointment marked a turning point for inclusive pastoral care. In this powerful and personal conversa... "Transcendence is the connection with something wider; the world, the cosmos, nature, other fellow human beings, and doing good in this life"— Dr Lindsay De Wal  When Dr Lindsay De Wal became the first non-religious head of chaplaincy in the NHS, she redefined what spiritual support can look like in modern healthcare. From sceptical colleagues to international media headlines, her appointment marked a turning point for inclusive pastoral care.  In this powerful and personal conversation, Lindsay shares how she built a humanist framework for care grounded in deep listening, horizontal transcendence and unwavering compassion. In This Episode Why only 4% of hospital chaplaincy visits serve non-religious patients How the Netherlands became a global leader in humanist pastoral careWhat “horizontal transcendence” means—and why it matters in non-religious care The art of active listening and the power of silence in emotional support How to become a humanist pastoral carer—and why demand is growing fast The rise of the Non-Religious Pastoral Support Network across the NHS Follow Dr. Lindsay de Wal Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Dr.LdW UK Non‑religious Pastoral Support Network Episode References:  Become a Pastoral Carer, UK Non-Religious Pastoral Support Network The Development of Non-Religious Pastoral Support in the UK, Dr David Savage  History of The Netherlands Humanists Association, Humanistisch Verbond Interview with Lindsay de Wal: UK’s First Humanist NHS Chaplain on Non-Religious Pastoral Care, The Humanist  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "Transcendence is the connection with something wider; the world, the cosmos, nature, other fellow human beings, and doing good in this life"— Dr Lindsay De Wal 

When Dr Lindsay De Wal became the first non-religious head of chaplaincy in the NHS, she redefined what spiritual support can look like in modern healthcare. From sceptical colleagues to international media headlines, her appointment marked a turning point for inclusive pastoral care. 

In this powerful and personal conversation, Lindsay shares how she built a humanist framework for care grounded in deep listening, horizontal transcendence and unwavering compassion.

In This Episode

  • Why only 4% of hospital chaplaincy visits serve non-religious patients
  • How the Netherlands became a global leader in humanist pastoral care
    What “horizontal transcendence” means—and why it matters in non-religious care
  • The art of active listening and the power of silence in emotional support
  • How to become a humanist pastoral carer—and why demand is growing fast
  • The rise of the Non-Religious Pastoral Support Network across the NHS

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]]> 1864 no 34. Michael Bauer on Community Services Without Religion: Practical Humanism for a Secular Future “The highest value, the most precious value we have is not peace—it’s freedom.”  — Michael Bauer This week on Humanism Now, we’re joined by Michael Bauer, CEO of Germany’s Humanistische Vereinigung—a 175-year-old humanist organisation offering professional community services without religion, grounded in ethics, dignity, and freedom. From ceremony to solidarity, Bauer shows how organised humanism is more than a philosophy—it’s a movement of services, institutions, and action. Discover how practical humanism is creating a visible, inclusive, and values-driven future. We discuss: How the Humanist Association of Germany began in the 1848 and how it survived twice being banned The importance of physical infrastructure and visible presence for secular communities How humanism serves as an ethical alternative providing meaning, guidance, and community—without supernatural belief Why inclusive, values-led services matter in a plural society, and how secular support systems can serve everyone The Humanists Shelter Program and the three-year diplomatic effort to bring humanist Mubarak Bala to safety The need for political engagement, funding, and infrastructure to build influence and lasting change A powerful personal reflection on defending humanist values in times of crisis About Michael Bauer   🔗  michaelbauer.info 📰 Interview with In-sight Publishing Connect with Humanistische Vereinigung   🔗 humanistische-vereinigung.de 📷  @humanistischevereinigung🐦  @HV_Presse🌳 Linktree: humanistischevereinigung References: Humanists Shelter Program, Humanistische Vereinigung Cause for celebration: Mubarak Bala arrives in Germany, Humanists International Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 01 Jun 2025 16:00:00 -0000 34. Michael Bauer on Community Services Without Religion: Practical Humanism for a Secular Future full 1 34 Humanise Live “The highest value, the most precious value we have is not peace—it’s freedom.” — Michael Bauer This week on Humanism Now, we’re joined by Michael Bauer, CEO of Germany’s Humanistische Vereinigung—a 175-year-old humanist organisation offering professional community services without religion, grounded in ethics, dignity, and freedom. From ceremony to solidarity, Bauer shows how organised humanism is more than a philosophy—it’s a movement of services, institutions, and action. Dis... “The highest value, the most precious value we have is not peace—it’s freedom.”  — Michael Bauer This week on Humanism Now, we’re joined by Michael Bauer, CEO of Germany’s Humanistische Vereinigung—a 175-year-old humanist organisation offering professional community services without religion, grounded in ethics, dignity, and freedom. From ceremony to solidarity, Bauer shows how organised humanism is more than a philosophy—it’s a movement of services, institutions, and action. Discover how practical humanism is creating a visible, inclusive, and values-driven future. We discuss: How the Humanist Association of Germany began in the 1848 and how it survived twice being banned The importance of physical infrastructure and visible presence for secular communities How humanism serves as an ethical alternative providing meaning, guidance, and community—without supernatural belief Why inclusive, values-led services matter in a plural society, and how secular support systems can serve everyone The Humanists Shelter Program and the three-year diplomatic effort to bring humanist Mubarak Bala to safety The need for political engagement, funding, and infrastructure to build influence and lasting change A powerful personal reflection on defending humanist values in times of crisis About Michael Bauer   🔗  michaelbauer.info 📰 Interview with In-sight Publishing Connect with Humanistische Vereinigung   🔗 humanistische-vereinigung.de 📷  @humanistischevereinigung🐦  @HV_Presse🌳 Linktree: humanistischevereinigung References: Humanists Shelter Program, Humanistische Vereinigung Cause for celebration: Mubarak Bala arrives in Germany, Humanists International Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The highest value, the most precious value we have is not peace—it’s freedom.”  — Michael Bauer 


This week on Humanism Now, we’re joined by Michael Bauer, CEO of Germany’s Humanistische Vereinigung—a 175-year-old humanist organisation offering professional community services without religion, grounded in ethics, dignity, and freedom.

From ceremony to solidarity, Bauer shows how organised humanism is more than a philosophy—it’s a movement of services, institutions, and action. Discover how practical humanism is creating a visible, inclusive, and values-driven future.

We discuss:

  • How the Humanist Association of Germany began in the 1848 and how it survived twice being banned
  • The importance of physical infrastructure and visible presence for secular communities
  • How humanism serves as an ethical alternative providing meaning, guidance, and community—without supernatural belief
  • Why inclusive, values-led services matter in a plural society, and how secular support systems can serve everyone
  • The Humanists Shelter Program and the three-year diplomatic effort to bring humanist Mubarak Bala to safety
  • The need for political engagement, funding, and infrastructure to build influence and lasting change
  • A powerful personal reflection on defending humanist values in times of crisis

About Michael Bauer 

 🔗  michaelbauer.info

📰 Interview with In-sight Publishing

Connect with Humanistische Vereinigung  
 🔗 humanistische-vereinigung.de

📷  @humanistischevereinigung
🐦  @HV_Presse
🌳 Linktree: humanistischevereinigung

References:

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]]> 1892 no 33. Audrey Simmons & Lola Tinubu on Keeping the Faith Out of the Classroom: Smart Move or Overreach? This episode was originally recorded in May 2024. "What we have in common is what is taking us forward." — Lola Tinubu  In May 2024, the High Court ruled that Michaela Community School’s “prayer ban” did not unlawfully interfere with students’ rights to religious freedom. This landmark decision reaffirmed the importance of secular education in promoting social cohesion — and raised questions about how schools should handle religion in increasingly diverse societies. In this episode, Audrey Simmons and Lola Tinubu — co-leaders of the Association of Black Humanists and long-time Central London Humanists members — apply their legal and education expertise to unpack the implications of the case for humanists, educators, and advocates of a secular society. Key Topics Covered The background of Michaela Community School and its secular ethos Why the court upheld the school’s ban under Article 9 of the European Convention on Human Rights The tension between parental influence, religious identity, and student rights Why secular school environments can better accommodate diversity within religions How education must focus on shared humanity to address collective global challenges Why this ruling gives schools confidence to protect inclusive and evidence-based education Episode resources: BBC News: Michaela School: Muslim student loses prayer ban challengeHumanists UK: Humanists UK respond to Michaela School ‘prayer ban’ ruling Send us Fan Mail LOTL: Queer ConversationWe all crave Queer Conversations. Follow the link to listen.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 26 May 2025 13:00:00 -0000 33. Audrey Simmons & Lola Tinubu on Keeping the Faith Out of the Classroom: Smart Move or Overreach? full 1 33 Humanise Live This episode was originally recorded in May 2024. "What we have in common is what is taking us forward." — Lola Tinubu In May 2024, the High Court ruled that Michaela Community School’s “prayer ban” did not unlawfully interfere with students’ rights to religious freedom. This landmark decision reaffirmed the importance of secular education in promoting social cohesion — and raised questions about how schools should handle religion in increasingly diverse societies. In this episode, Audr... This episode was originally recorded in May 2024. "What we have in common is what is taking us forward." — Lola Tinubu  In May 2024, the High Court ruled that Michaela Community School’s “prayer ban” did not unlawfully interfere with students’ rights to religious freedom. This landmark decision reaffirmed the importance of secular education in promoting social cohesion — and raised questions about how schools should handle religion in increasingly diverse societies. In this episode, Audrey Simmons and Lola Tinubu — co-leaders of the Association of Black Humanists and long-time Central London Humanists members — apply their legal and education expertise to unpack the implications of the case for humanists, educators, and advocates of a secular society. Key Topics Covered The background of Michaela Community School and its secular ethos Why the court upheld the school’s ban under Article 9 of the European Convention on Human Rights The tension between parental influence, religious identity, and student rights Why secular school environments can better accommodate diversity within religions How education must focus on shared humanity to address collective global challenges Why this ruling gives schools confidence to protect inclusive and evidence-based education Episode resources: BBC News: Michaela School: Muslim student loses prayer ban challengeHumanists UK: Humanists UK respond to Michaela School ‘prayer ban’ ruling Send us Fan Mail LOTL: Queer ConversationWe all crave Queer Conversations. Follow the link to listen.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode was originally recorded in May 2024.

"What we have in common is what is taking us forward." — Lola Tinubu 

In May 2024, the High Court ruled that Michaela Community School’s “prayer ban” did not unlawfully interfere with students’ rights to religious freedom. This landmark decision reaffirmed the importance of secular education in promoting social cohesion — and raised questions about how schools should handle religion in increasingly diverse societies.

In this episode, Audrey Simmons and Lola Tinubu — co-leaders of the Association of Black Humanists and long-time Central London Humanists members — apply their legal and education expertise to unpack the implications of the case for humanists, educators, and advocates of a secular society.

Key Topics Covered

  • The background of Michaela Community School and its secular ethos
  • Why the court upheld the school’s ban under Article 9 of the European Convention on Human Rights
  • The tension between parental influence, religious identity, and student rights
  • Why secular school environments can better accommodate diversity within religions
  • How education must focus on shared humanity to address collective global challenges
  • Why this ruling gives schools confidence to protect inclusive and evidence-based education

Episode resources:

BBC News: Michaela School: Muslim student loses prayer ban challenge
Humanists UK: Humanists UK respond to Michaela School ‘prayer ban’ ruling

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]]> 1413 no 32. Alan Palmer on Finding Common Ground Through Faith Dialogues “If we focus so much on the 5% that divides us, we miss the 95% we already share.” — Alan Palmer Alan Palmer is the former Chair of Central London Humanists, a trustee of Humanists UK, and a long-time NHS Trust Director. With over 17 years of experience in grassroots organising, Alan shares how London’s most active humanist group grew from pub chats to public campaigns, and how dialogue, ethics, and diversity remain central to its mission. In This Episode How Central London Humanists became the UK’s largest humanist group Why participation is harder in a more secular, but less mobilised, society Lessons from pioneering Catholic-Humanist and Muslim-Humanist dialogue The power of repeating others’ views honestly in effective dialogue Working on COVID-19 triage ethics as an NHS Trust Director Why diversity, campaigning, and neutrality all matter in modern humanism Reflections on political inclusivity and unity across difference 🔗 Learn more or join a CLH event www.centrallondonhumanists.org.uk 🔗 Learn more or join The Blackham Societyhttps://humanists.uk/join-the-blackham-society/ This episode was originally recorded in January 2024. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 18 May 2025 20:00:00 -0000 32. Alan Palmer on Finding Common Ground Through Faith Dialogues full 1 32 Humanise Live “If we focus so much on the 5% that divides us, we miss the 95% we already share.” — Alan Palmer Alan Palmer is the former Chair of Central London Humanists, a trustee of Humanists UK, and a long-time NHS Trust Director. With over 17 years of experience in grassroots organising, Alan shares how London’s most active humanist group grew from pub chats to public campaigns, and how dialogue, ethics, and diversity remain central to its mission. In This Episode How Central London Humanists became ... “If we focus so much on the 5% that divides us, we miss the 95% we already share.” — Alan Palmer Alan Palmer is the former Chair of Central London Humanists, a trustee of Humanists UK, and a long-time NHS Trust Director. With over 17 years of experience in grassroots organising, Alan shares how London’s most active humanist group grew from pub chats to public campaigns, and how dialogue, ethics, and diversity remain central to its mission. In This Episode How Central London Humanists became the UK’s largest humanist group Why participation is harder in a more secular, but less mobilised, society Lessons from pioneering Catholic-Humanist and Muslim-Humanist dialogue The power of repeating others’ views honestly in effective dialogue Working on COVID-19 triage ethics as an NHS Trust Director Why diversity, campaigning, and neutrality all matter in modern humanism Reflections on political inclusivity and unity across difference 🔗 Learn more or join a CLH event www.centrallondonhumanists.org.uk 🔗 Learn more or join The Blackham Societyhttps://humanists.uk/join-the-blackham-society/ This episode was originally recorded in January 2024. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “If we focus so much on the 5% that divides us, we miss the 95% we already share.” — Alan Palmer


Alan Palmer is the former Chair of Central London Humanists, a trustee of Humanists UK, and a long-time NHS Trust Director. With over 17 years of experience in grassroots organising, Alan shares how London’s most active humanist group grew from pub chats to public campaigns, and how dialogue, ethics, and diversity remain central to its mission.

In This Episode

  • How Central London Humanists became the UK’s largest humanist group
  • Why participation is harder in a more secular, but less mobilised, society
  • Lessons from pioneering Catholic-Humanist and Muslim-Humanist dialogue
  • The power of repeating others’ views honestly in effective dialogue
  • Working on COVID-19 triage ethics as an NHS Trust Director
  • Why diversity, campaigning, and neutrality all matter in modern humanism
  • Reflections on political inclusivity and unity across difference


🔗 Learn more or join a CLH event
www.centrallondonhumanists.org.uk

🔗 Learn more or join The Blackham Society
https://humanists.uk/join-the-blackham-society/


This episode was originally recorded in January 2024.

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]]> 1139 no 31. Katherine Stewart on Money, Lies & God: How Billionaires Weaponised Religion to Undermine Democracy The pro-life religion we see today is a modern creation. It was created for political purposes." — Katherine Stewart Katherine Stewart is an award-winning journalist and author, who has investigated the rise of religious nationalism and its impact on democracy for over 15 years. Her work appears in The New York Times and The New Republic. She is the author of The Good News Club, The Power Worshippers, and the new release Money, Lies, and God. Key Topics Covered How the "Good News Club" exposed the stealth strategies of religious nationalists. The roots of Christian nationalism and its alliance with billionaires. Why abortion became a political weapon, not a religious crusade. How authoritarian leaders use religion to shield power globally. What gives hope — and how to fight back against democratic erosion. Follow Katherine Stewart Website The Power Worshippers The Good News Club Money, Lies, and God (Pre-order now) Bluesky Social Twitter/X Resources Mentioned Christians Against Christian Nationalism Vote Common Good God & Country documentary (based on The Power Worshippers) 🙏 Support Humanism Now! Love what we do? Become a sponsor or supporter via Patreon and help us keep bringing thoughtful conversations to life. Every pledge helps. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 07 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000 31. Katherine Stewart on Money, Lies & God: How Billionaires Weaponised Religion to Undermine Democracy full 1 31 Humanise Live The pro-life religion we see today is a modern creation. It was created for political purposes." — Katherine Stewart Katherine Stewart is an award-winning journalist and author, who has investigated the rise of religious nationalism and its impact on democracy for over 15 years. Her work appears in The New York Times and The New Republic. She is the author of The Good News Club, The Power Worshippers, and the new release Money, Lies, and God. Key Topics Covered How the "Good News Club" expos... The pro-life religion we see today is a modern creation. It was created for political purposes." — Katherine Stewart Katherine Stewart is an award-winning journalist and author, who has investigated the rise of religious nationalism and its impact on democracy for over 15 years. Her work appears in The New York Times and The New Republic. She is the author of The Good News Club, The Power Worshippers, and the new release Money, Lies, and God. Key Topics Covered How the "Good News Club" exposed the stealth strategies of religious nationalists. The roots of Christian nationalism and its alliance with billionaires. Why abortion became a political weapon, not a religious crusade. How authoritarian leaders use religion to shield power globally. What gives hope — and how to fight back against democratic erosion. Follow Katherine Stewart Website The Power Worshippers The Good News Club Money, Lies, and God (Pre-order now) Bluesky Social Twitter/X Resources Mentioned Christians Against Christian Nationalism Vote Common Good God & Country documentary (based on The Power Worshippers) 🙏 Support Humanism Now! Love what we do? Become a sponsor or supporter via Patreon and help us keep bringing thoughtful conversations to life. Every pledge helps. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The pro-life religion we see today is a modern creation. It was created for political purposes." — Katherine Stewart


Katherine Stewart is an award-winning journalist and author, who has investigated the rise of religious nationalism and its impact on democracy for over 15 years. Her work appears in The New York Times and The New Republic. She is the author of The Good News Club, The Power Worshippers, and the new release Money, Lies, and God.

Key Topics Covered

  • How the "Good News Club" exposed the stealth strategies of religious nationalists.
  • The roots of Christian nationalism and its alliance with billionaires.
  • Why abortion became a political weapon, not a religious crusade.
  • How authoritarian leaders use religion to shield power globally.
  • What gives hope — and how to fight back against democratic erosion.

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]]> 2084 no 30. S.I. Martin on Uncovering Britain's Hidden Histories & the Power of Storytelling "Isn't it true that we are the stories we tell ourselves?" — S.I. Martin This week on Humanism Now, we’re joined by S.I. Martin—historian, author, and patron of Humanists UK—whose work has reshaped how we understand Black British history and the power of storytelling. From his upbringing in a religious family in Bedford to decades spent uncovering erased narratives, Steve shares how early exposure to music, books, and doubt led him to scepticism and ultimately humanism. We discuss: The importance of embedding Black British history into everyday landscapes and classrooms Robert Wedderburn, revolutionary preacher and free thinker Unique challenges faced by Black atheists in religious communities How historical fiction can reshape cultural imagination and offer new identities Why humanist groups must evolve to become more inclusive, especially for younger generations The hidden social history of Black-owned pubs in 18th- and 19th-century London Explore S.I. Martin’s work: 🌐simartin.org.uk 📖 Books by S.I. Martin  ❌ @simartin on X 📺 A History of Black Freethought (Humanists UK Convention 2023) 📺 The Beliefs of Black Georgians (Humanist Heritage) Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 13 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0000 30. S.I. Martin on Uncovering Britain's Hidden Histories & the Power of Storytelling full 1 30 Humanise Live "Isn't it true that we are the stories we tell ourselves?" — S.I. Martin This week on Humanism Now, we’re joined by S.I. Martin—historian, author, and patron of Humanists UK—whose work has reshaped how we understand Black British history and the power of storytelling. From his upbringing in a religious family in Bedford to decades spent uncovering erased narratives, Steve shares how early exposure to music, books, and doubt led him to scepticism and ultimately humanism. We discuss: The import... "Isn't it true that we are the stories we tell ourselves?" — S.I. Martin This week on Humanism Now, we’re joined by S.I. Martin—historian, author, and patron of Humanists UK—whose work has reshaped how we understand Black British history and the power of storytelling. From his upbringing in a religious family in Bedford to decades spent uncovering erased narratives, Steve shares how early exposure to music, books, and doubt led him to scepticism and ultimately humanism. We discuss: The importance of embedding Black British history into everyday landscapes and classrooms Robert Wedderburn, revolutionary preacher and free thinker Unique challenges faced by Black atheists in religious communities How historical fiction can reshape cultural imagination and offer new identities Why humanist groups must evolve to become more inclusive, especially for younger generations The hidden social history of Black-owned pubs in 18th- and 19th-century London Explore S.I. Martin’s work: 🌐simartin.org.uk 📖 Books by S.I. Martin  ❌ @simartin on X 📺 A History of Black Freethought (Humanists UK Convention 2023) 📺 The Beliefs of Black Georgians (Humanist Heritage) Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "Isn't it true that we are the stories we tell ourselves?" — S.I. Martin

This week on Humanism Now, we’re joined by S.I. Martin—historian, author, and patron of Humanists UK—whose work has reshaped how we understand Black British history and the power of storytelling.

From his upbringing in a religious family in Bedford to decades spent uncovering erased narratives, Steve shares how early exposure to music, books, and doubt led him to scepticism and ultimately humanism.

We discuss:

  • The importance of embedding Black British history into everyday landscapes and classrooms
  • Robert Wedderburn, revolutionary preacher and free thinker
  • Unique challenges faced by Black atheists in religious communities
  • How historical fiction can reshape cultural imagination and offer new identities
  • Why humanist groups must evolve to become more inclusive, especially for younger generations
  • The hidden social history of Black-owned pubs in 18th- and 19th-century London

Explore S.I. Martin’s work:

🌐simartin.org.uk

📖 Books by S.I. Martin 

❌ @simartin on X

📺 A History of Black Freethought (Humanists UK Convention 2023)

📺 The Beliefs of Black Georgians (Humanist Heritage)



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]]> 1774 no 29. Faith to Faithless on Finding Community after Leaving High-Control Groups (part of Podcastathon 2025) This special episode of Humanism Now is released as part of Podcastathon 2025, the world’s largest podcast charity initiative. We’re proud to dedicate this episode to Faith to Faithless, a programme by Humanists UK supporting those leaving high-control religious groups. Three incredible guests—George, Leena, and Sarah—share raw, courageous accounts of their journeys out of fundamentalist religions and the new communities they're helping to build. Faith to Faithless is proudly marking its 10th anniversary in 2025, celebrating a decade of support, solidarity, and advocacy for apostates. ⭐ Episode Highlights Life inside high-control religious groups The emotional toll of shunning and "thought crimes" How Faith to Faithless supports apostates across the UK Starting new peer groups and reclaiming lost experiences Why public services and mental health professionals must understand apostasy better 📺 Introducing Faith to Faithless | Helping people leaving high-control religious groups (2 mins) Need support?If you or someone you know has been affected by the topics discussed in this episode, Faith to Faithless are here to help. Faith to Faithless Helpline (UK): 0800 448 0748📞Opening hours (Wed 10am–1pm, Thu 4pm–7pm, Fri 8am–11am) 📧 Email: helpline@faithtofaithless.com 🌐 More info: www.faithtofaithless.com ******** Also mentioned in this episode: Recovering from Religion offers peer and professional support offering  hope, healing, and support to those struggling with issues of doubt and non-belief. Contact RFR here. ********Podcastathon is the world’s largest podcast charity initiative — a global wave of inspiring episodes released simultaneously by podcasters everywhere, all in support of causes they care about.  The aim? To raise awareness for hundreds of charities by uniting storytellers in one powerful, coordinated moment each March.  🎧 Be part of the movement: podcasthon.org/register Let’s amplify stories that matter. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 30 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0000 29. Faith to Faithless on Finding Community after Leaving High-Control Groups (part of Podcastathon 2025) full 1 29 Humanise Live This special episode of Humanism Now is released as part of Podcastathon 2025, the world’s largest podcast charity initiative. We’re proud to dedicate this episode to Faith to Faithless, a programme by Humanists UK supporting those leaving high-control religious groups. Three incredible guests—George, Leena, and Sarah—share raw, courageous accounts of their journeys out of fundamentalist religions and the new communities they're helping to build. Faith to Faithless is proudly marking its 10... This special episode of Humanism Now is released as part of Podcastathon 2025, the world’s largest podcast charity initiative. We’re proud to dedicate this episode to Faith to Faithless, a programme by Humanists UK supporting those leaving high-control religious groups. Three incredible guests—George, Leena, and Sarah—share raw, courageous accounts of their journeys out of fundamentalist religions and the new communities they're helping to build. Faith to Faithless is proudly marking its 10th anniversary in 2025, celebrating a decade of support, solidarity, and advocacy for apostates. ⭐ Episode Highlights Life inside high-control religious groups The emotional toll of shunning and "thought crimes" How Faith to Faithless supports apostates across the UK Starting new peer groups and reclaiming lost experiences Why public services and mental health professionals must understand apostasy better 📺 Introducing Faith to Faithless | Helping people leaving high-control religious groups (2 mins) Need support?If you or someone you know has been affected by the topics discussed in this episode, Faith to Faithless are here to help. Faith to Faithless Helpline (UK): 0800 448 0748📞Opening hours (Wed 10am–1pm, Thu 4pm–7pm, Fri 8am–11am) 📧 Email: helpline@faithtofaithless.com 🌐 More info: www.faithtofaithless.com ******** Also mentioned in this episode: Recovering from Religion offers peer and professional support offering  hope, healing, and support to those struggling with issues of doubt and non-belief. Contact RFR here. ********Podcastathon is the world’s largest podcast charity initiative — a global wave of inspiring episodes released simultaneously by podcasters everywhere, all in support of causes they care about.  The aim? To raise awareness for hundreds of charities by uniting storytellers in one powerful, coordinated moment each March.  🎧 Be part of the movement: podcasthon.org/register Let’s amplify stories that matter. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This special episode of Humanism Now is released as part of Podcastathon 2025, the world’s largest podcast charity initiative. We’re proud to dedicate this episode to Faith to Faithless, a programme by Humanists UK supporting those leaving high-control religious groups.

Three incredible guests—George, Leena, and Sarah—share raw, courageous accounts of their journeys out of fundamentalist religions and the new communities they're helping to build.

Faith to Faithless is proudly marking its 10th anniversary in 2025, celebrating a decade of support, solidarity, and advocacy for apostates.

⭐ Episode Highlights

  • Life inside high-control religious groups
  • The emotional toll of shunning and "thought crimes"
  • How Faith to Faithless supports apostates across the UK
  • Starting new peer groups and reclaiming lost experiences
  • Why public services and mental health professionals must understand apostasy better

📺 Introducing Faith to Faithless | Helping people leaving high-control religious groups (2 mins)

Need support?
If you or someone you know has been affected by the topics discussed in this episode, Faith to Faithless are here to help.

Faith to Faithless Helpline (UK): 0800 448 0748
📞Opening hours (Wed 10am–1pm, Thu 4pm–7pm, Fri 8am–11am)

📧 Email: helpline@faithtofaithless.com
🌐 More info: www.faithtofaithless.com


********

Also mentioned in this episode:

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]]> 2704 no 28. Susie Alegre on the Algorithmic Assault on Human Rights: How AI Threatens Our Core Freedoms AI technologies pose significant threats to fundamental human rights, reinforcing historical biases and power imbalances. This week, we are joined by Susie Alegre, international human rights lawyer and author, to explore the impact of generative AI on gender and racial equality, labour markets, and information ecosystems. Susie has worked for international NGOs like Amnesty International and organisations including the UN, the EU and the Council of Europe. Susie has published two books covering the critical issue or technology's impact on human rights; “Freedom to Think” (2022) was a Financial Times Technology Book of the Year 2022 and shortlisted for the Royal Society of Literature Christopher Bland Prize 2023 and “Human Rights, Robot Wrongs: Being Human in the Age of AI” published in 2024.  The episode covers;  How AI systems, like ChatGPT, perpetuate gender and racial biases The "Pygmalion" pattern in AI design Potential longterm effects on skills, education and social interactions The rise of "ultra-processed information" and its consequences for the internet Legal risks and the role of effective regulation Enforcement in addressing AI's human rights risks When AI applications may be valuable—and when they are not 📅 To learn more about Susie Alegre’s work, visit: 🔗 susiealegre.com 🔗 alegre.ai 🔗 CIGI Profile 📩 info@susiealegre.com 📷  @susiealegre 💼 Linkedin: Susie Alegre Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 09 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0000 28. Susie Alegre on the Algorithmic Assault on Human Rights: How AI Threatens Our Core Freedoms full 1 28 Humanise Live AI technologies pose significant threats to fundamental human rights, reinforcing historical biases and power imbalances. This week, we are joined by Susie Alegre, international human rights lawyer and author, to explore the impact of generative AI on gender and racial equality, labour markets, and information ecosystems. Susie has worked for international NGOs like Amnesty International and organisations including the UN, the EU and the Council of Europe. Susie has published two books... AI technologies pose significant threats to fundamental human rights, reinforcing historical biases and power imbalances. This week, we are joined by Susie Alegre, international human rights lawyer and author, to explore the impact of generative AI on gender and racial equality, labour markets, and information ecosystems. Susie has worked for international NGOs like Amnesty International and organisations including the UN, the EU and the Council of Europe. Susie has published two books covering the critical issue or technology's impact on human rights; “Freedom to Think” (2022) was a Financial Times Technology Book of the Year 2022 and shortlisted for the Royal Society of Literature Christopher Bland Prize 2023 and “Human Rights, Robot Wrongs: Being Human in the Age of AI” published in 2024.  The episode covers;  How AI systems, like ChatGPT, perpetuate gender and racial biases The "Pygmalion" pattern in AI design Potential longterm effects on skills, education and social interactions The rise of "ultra-processed information" and its consequences for the internet Legal risks and the role of effective regulation Enforcement in addressing AI's human rights risks When AI applications may be valuable—and when they are not 📅 To learn more about Susie Alegre’s work, visit: 🔗 susiealegre.com 🔗 alegre.ai 🔗 CIGI Profile 📩 info@susiealegre.com 📷  @susiealegre 💼 Linkedin: Susie Alegre Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices AI technologies pose significant threats to fundamental human rights, reinforcing historical biases and power imbalances. This week, we are joined by Susie Alegre, international human rights lawyer and author, to explore the impact of generative AI on gender and racial equality, labour markets, and information ecosystems.

Susie has worked for international NGOs like Amnesty International and organisations including the UN, the EU and the Council of Europe. 

Susie has published two books covering the critical issue or technology's impact on human rights; “Freedom to Think” (2022) was a Financial Times Technology Book of the Year 2022 and shortlisted for the Royal Society of Literature Christopher Bland Prize 2023 and “Human Rights, Robot Wrongs: Being Human in the Age of AI” published in 2024.

 The episode covers; 

  • How AI systems, like ChatGPT, perpetuate gender and racial biases
  • The "Pygmalion" pattern in AI design
  • Potential longterm effects on skills, education and social interactions
  • The rise of "ultra-processed information" and its consequences for the internet
  • Legal risks and the role of effective regulation
  • Enforcement in addressing AI's human rights risks
  • When AI applications may be valuable—and when they are not

📅 To learn more about Susie Alegre’s work, visit:
🔗 susiealegre.com
🔗 alegre.ai
🔗 CIGI Profile

📩 info@susiealegre.com
📷  @susiealegre
💼 Linkedin: Susie Alegre

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]]> 2398 no 27. Happy Human Lithuania on the Magic of Humanist Ceremonies & Growing Social Enterprises Humanist ceremonies—weddings, namings, and funerals—are growing rapidly worldwide, offering non-religious, deeply personal ways to mark life’s most significant moments. Laimingas Žmogus (Happy Human) is a social enterprise based in Lithuania, dedicated to making these ceremonies accessible and meaningful.  This week we are delighted to be joined by Urtė Žukauskaitė-Zabukė, Founder and CEO, and Gerda Surgautaitė, Co-Founder of Laimingas Žmogus to share insights into establishing meaningful non-religious ceremonies that resonate with diverse populations and the launch of the Humanist Ceremonies Accelerator, a pioneering initiative designed to help humanist organisations around the world establish sustainable social enterprises through humanist ceremonies.   The episode covers;- The rapid growth of humanist ceremonies globally - Introduction of the Humanist Ceremonies Accelerator programme- Addressing the unique challenges to secularism in Lithuania- Inspiring stories of uniquely tailored ceremonies - Practical advice for starting humanist social enterprises If you’re interested in the Humanist Ceremonies Accelerator, visit the Humanist International webpage for details about participation. Apply here by 14th March 2025: https://humanists.international/blog/join-the-humanist-ceremonies-accelerator/ Follow Laimingas Žmogus (Happy Human Lithunia) 🔗 laimingaszmogus.lt 📷 @laimingas.zmogus Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 02 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -0000 27. Happy Human Lithuania on the Magic of Humanist Ceremonies & Growing Social Enterprises full 1 27 Humanise Live Humanist ceremonies—weddings, namings, and funerals—are growing rapidly worldwide, offering non-religious, deeply personal ways to mark life’s most significant moments. Laimingas Žmogus (Happy Human) is a social enterprise based in Lithuania, dedicated to making these ceremonies accessible and meaningful. This week we are delighted to be joined by Urtė Žukauskaitė-Zabukė, Founder and CEO, and Gerda Surgautaitė, Co-Founder of Laimingas Žmogus to share insights into establishing meaningfu... Humanist ceremonies—weddings, namings, and funerals—are growing rapidly worldwide, offering non-religious, deeply personal ways to mark life’s most significant moments. Laimingas Žmogus (Happy Human) is a social enterprise based in Lithuania, dedicated to making these ceremonies accessible and meaningful.  This week we are delighted to be joined by Urtė Žukauskaitė-Zabukė, Founder and CEO, and Gerda Surgautaitė, Co-Founder of Laimingas Žmogus to share insights into establishing meaningful non-religious ceremonies that resonate with diverse populations and the launch of the Humanist Ceremonies Accelerator, a pioneering initiative designed to help humanist organisations around the world establish sustainable social enterprises through humanist ceremonies.   The episode covers;- The rapid growth of humanist ceremonies globally - Introduction of the Humanist Ceremonies Accelerator programme- Addressing the unique challenges to secularism in Lithuania- Inspiring stories of uniquely tailored ceremonies - Practical advice for starting humanist social enterprises If you’re interested in the Humanist Ceremonies Accelerator, visit the Humanist International webpage for details about participation. Apply here by 14th March 2025: https://humanists.international/blog/join-the-humanist-ceremonies-accelerator/ Follow Laimingas Žmogus (Happy Human Lithunia) 🔗 laimingaszmogus.lt 📷 @laimingas.zmogus Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Humanist ceremonies—weddings, namings, and funerals—are growing rapidly worldwide, offering non-religious, deeply personal ways to mark life’s most significant moments. Laimingas Žmogus (Happy Human) is a social enterprise based in Lithuania, dedicated to making these ceremonies accessible and meaningful. 

This week we are delighted to be joined by Urtė Žukauskaitė-Zabukė, Founder and CEO, and Gerda Surgautaitė, Co-Founder of Laimingas Žmogus to share insights into establishing meaningful non-religious ceremonies that resonate with diverse populations and the launch of the Humanist Ceremonies Accelerator, a pioneering initiative designed to help humanist organisations around the world establish sustainable social enterprises through humanist ceremonies.  

The episode covers;
- The rapid growth of humanist ceremonies globally
- Introduction of the Humanist Ceremonies Accelerator programme
- Addressing the unique challenges to secularism in Lithuania
- Inspiring stories of uniquely tailored ceremonies
- Practical advice for starting humanist social enterprises

If you’re interested in the Humanist Ceremonies Accelerator, visit the Humanist International webpage for details about participation. 

Apply here by 14th March 2025: https://humanists.international/blog/join-the-humanist-ceremonies-accelerator/

Follow Laimingas Žmogus (Happy Human Lithunia)

🔗 laimingaszmogus.lt

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]]> 1812 no 26. Nathan Stilwell on the Need for Compassionate Assisted Dying Legislation & End of Life Care Welcome back to Humanism Now for a special episode coinciding with the critical upcoming UK Parliament vote on assisted dying — a pivotal moment we've long campaigned for and debated. In this episode we hear how what the bill entails, why it matters and how safe assisted dying aligns with values of compassion and autonomy.Joining us is Nathan Stilwell, Humanists UK's Assisted Dying Campaign Coordinator, Campaigns and Communications Manager at My Death My Decision and a member of The Assisted Dying Coalition Secretariat. Nathan joins us to discuss the context of this crucial vote, why Humanists UK champions this cause, and why now is the right time for change. We also address key societal concerns and shares how you can get involved to promote this cause and other important humanist issues. SUPPORT THE CAMPAIGN - WRITE TO YOUR MPContact & follow Nathan Stilwell 📧 nathan@humanists.uk  ℹ️ Humanists UK Assisted Dying Campaign ✖️ Twitter  Episode References: MPs to get first vote on assisted dying for nine years, BBC Humanists UK Statement on scope of the Assisted Dying Bill (22 Oct 2024) Former archbishop of Canterbury urges bishops in Lords to back assisted dying bill, The Guardian Medic MPs urge support for assisted dying bill, BBCBBC: Right-to-die man Tony Nicklinson dead after refusing food, BBC (2013) Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 03 Nov 2024 13:00:00 -0000 26. Nathan Stilwell on the Need for Compassionate Assisted Dying Legislation & End of Life Care full 1 26 Humanise Live Welcome back to Humanism Now for a special episode coinciding with the critical upcoming UK Parliament vote on assisted dying — a pivotal moment we've long campaigned for and debated. In this episode we hear how what the bill entails, why it matters and how safe assisted dying aligns with values of compassion and autonomy. Joining us is Nathan Stilwell, Humanists UK's Assisted Dying Campaign Coordinator, Campaigns and Communications Manager at My Death My Decision and a member of The Assist... Welcome back to Humanism Now for a special episode coinciding with the critical upcoming UK Parliament vote on assisted dying — a pivotal moment we've long campaigned for and debated. In this episode we hear how what the bill entails, why it matters and how safe assisted dying aligns with values of compassion and autonomy.Joining us is Nathan Stilwell, Humanists UK's Assisted Dying Campaign Coordinator, Campaigns and Communications Manager at My Death My Decision and a member of The Assisted Dying Coalition Secretariat. Nathan joins us to discuss the context of this crucial vote, why Humanists UK champions this cause, and why now is the right time for change. We also address key societal concerns and shares how you can get involved to promote this cause and other important humanist issues. SUPPORT THE CAMPAIGN - WRITE TO YOUR MPContact & follow Nathan Stilwell 📧 nathan@humanists.uk  ℹ️ Humanists UK Assisted Dying Campaign ✖️ Twitter  Episode References: MPs to get first vote on assisted dying for nine years, BBC Humanists UK Statement on scope of the Assisted Dying Bill (22 Oct 2024) Former archbishop of Canterbury urges bishops in Lords to back assisted dying bill, The Guardian Medic MPs urge support for assisted dying bill, BBCBBC: Right-to-die man Tony Nicklinson dead after refusing food, BBC (2013) Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Welcome back to Humanism Now for a special episode coinciding with the critical upcoming UK Parliament vote on assisted dying — a pivotal moment we've long campaigned for and debated. In this episode we hear how what the bill entails, why it matters and how safe assisted dying aligns with values of compassion and autonomy.

Joining us is Nathan Stilwell, Humanists UK's Assisted Dying Campaign Coordinator, Campaigns and Communications Manager at My Death My Decision and a member of The Assisted Dying Coalition Secretariat.

Nathan joins us to discuss the context of this crucial vote, why Humanists UK champions this cause, and why now is the right time for change. We also address key societal concerns and shares how you can get involved to promote this cause and other important humanist issues.

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]]> 1894 no 25. Paul Harrison on Humanists in Business, plus Approaches to Activism Discussion "It's difficult to think of an area of work life that isn't connected to humanistic thought. If you start with ideas around the dignity of each human, compassion, kindness, ambitions, ways to behave, being evidence-based and being equitable, fair and not biased wherever possible, you start to understand that those are the foundational concepts of humanism" - Paul Harrison, Humanists in Business NetworkThis week on Humanism Now, new panellist Christian joins AJ to discuss activism and campaigning; what makes an activist, why is it important to humanism and how has activism changed in the digital age? Plus we introduce CLH's new campaigns initiative. Our guest interview is with Paul Harrison, Coordinator of the Humanists in Business Network, part of Humanists UK, Co-Founder of the UK chapter of the Humanistic Management Network & Partner at KPMG UK.Panel references: Atheism Plus Gro Harlem Brundtland Niels Bohr Fridtjof Nansen & the Nansen Passport Hans Rosling TED Talks Moral (Self) Licensing  Arab Spring 'Clicktivism' About Paul Harrison & the HiB Network KPMG Profile Humanists in Business Network LinkedIn Page Humanists in Business LinkedIn Group Humanists UK Professional Networks  Humanistic Management Network Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000 25. Paul Harrison on Humanists in Business, plus Approaches to Activism Discussion full 1 25 Humanise Live "It's difficult to think of an area of work life that isn't connected to humanistic thought. If you start with ideas around the dignity of each human, compassion, kindness, ambitions, ways to behave, being evidence-based and being equitable, fair and not biased wherever possible, you start to understand that those are the foundational concepts of humanism" - Paul Harrison, Humanists in Business Network This week on Humanism Now, new panellist Christian joins AJ to discuss activism and campai... "It's difficult to think of an area of work life that isn't connected to humanistic thought. If you start with ideas around the dignity of each human, compassion, kindness, ambitions, ways to behave, being evidence-based and being equitable, fair and not biased wherever possible, you start to understand that those are the foundational concepts of humanism" - Paul Harrison, Humanists in Business NetworkThis week on Humanism Now, new panellist Christian joins AJ to discuss activism and campaigning; what makes an activist, why is it important to humanism and how has activism changed in the digital age? Plus we introduce CLH's new campaigns initiative. Our guest interview is with Paul Harrison, Coordinator of the Humanists in Business Network, part of Humanists UK, Co-Founder of the UK chapter of the Humanistic Management Network & Partner at KPMG UK.Panel references: Atheism Plus Gro Harlem Brundtland Niels Bohr Fridtjof Nansen & the Nansen Passport Hans Rosling TED Talks Moral (Self) Licensing  Arab Spring 'Clicktivism' About Paul Harrison & the HiB Network KPMG Profile Humanists in Business Network LinkedIn Page Humanists in Business LinkedIn Group Humanists UK Professional Networks  Humanistic Management Network Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "It's difficult to think of an area of work life that isn't connected to humanistic thought. If you start with ideas around the dignity of each human, compassion, kindness, ambitions, ways to behave, being evidence-based and being equitable, fair and not biased wherever possible, you start to understand that those are the foundational concepts of humanism" - Paul Harrison, Humanists in Business Network

This week on Humanism Now, new panellist Christian joins AJ to discuss activism and campaigning; what makes an activist, why is it important to humanism and how has activism changed in the digital age? Plus we introduce CLH's new campaigns initiative.

Our guest interview is with Paul Harrison, Coordinator of the Humanists in Business Network, part of Humanists UK, Co-Founder of the UK chapter of the Humanistic Management Network & Partner at KPMG UK.

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]]> 3988 no 24. Lori Marriott on Humanist Climate Action "A key tenet of humanism is empathy. Whether that's empathy for those around us or to all humans, but also we should extend that to all life of exists, and then forward in time, to future generations." - Lori MarriottThis week, Katia & Mark join the panel to discuss the merits of identifying with the humanist label. Plus we hear from Lori Marriott, Coordinator of Humanist Climate Action.References: Humanists UK: Defining Humanism Humanists International: What is Humanism? Humanists UK: How Humanist are you Quiz? UnderstandingHumanism.org.uk: Five Core Features Follow Lori Marriott & Humanist Climate Action: Follow Lori on X HCA Homepage Sign up for newsletter Read past newsletters Email HCA: climateaction@humanists.uk Follow HCA on Facebook, Instagram, and X Lori's References: Green your pension: how you can help the environment Not the End of the World, How to be the First Generation to Build a Sustainable Planet, Hannah Ritchie Climate Disinformation, European Commission Great Big Green Week Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 02 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0000 24. Lori Marriott on Humanist Climate Action full 1 24 Humanise Live "A key tenet of humanism is empathy. Whether that's empathy for those around us or to all humans, but also we should extend that to all life of exists, and then forward in time, to future generations." - Lori Marriott This week, Katia & Mark join the panel to discuss the merits of identifying with the humanist label. Plus we hear from Lori Marriott, Coordinator of Humanist Climate Action. References: Humanists UK: Defining HumanismHumanists International: What is Humanism?Humanists UK: ... "A key tenet of humanism is empathy. Whether that's empathy for those around us or to all humans, but also we should extend that to all life of exists, and then forward in time, to future generations." - Lori MarriottThis week, Katia & Mark join the panel to discuss the merits of identifying with the humanist label. Plus we hear from Lori Marriott, Coordinator of Humanist Climate Action.References: Humanists UK: Defining Humanism Humanists International: What is Humanism? Humanists UK: How Humanist are you Quiz? UnderstandingHumanism.org.uk: Five Core Features Follow Lori Marriott & Humanist Climate Action: Follow Lori on X HCA Homepage Sign up for newsletter Read past newsletters Email HCA: climateaction@humanists.uk Follow HCA on Facebook, Instagram, and X Lori's References: Green your pension: how you can help the environment Not the End of the World, How to be the First Generation to Build a Sustainable Planet, Hannah Ritchie Climate Disinformation, European Commission Great Big Green Week Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "A key tenet of humanism is empathy. Whether that's empathy for those around us or to all humans, but also we should extend that to all life of exists, and then forward in time, to future generations." - Lori Marriott

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]]> 4377 no 23. Ariel Pontes on the Quest for Ethical Consciousness in a Divided World "It's really not as hard as people think to have a peaceful conversation with somebody who disagrees profoundly with you on deep questions." - Ariel Pontes  This week on Humanism Now we share our wide ranging interview with Ariel Pontes, a writer, podcast host and advocate for humanism, effective altruism, animal welfare and productive dialogue to counter polarisation. Ariel shares a wealth of experience and learnings from leaving Kardecist Spiritism to supporting Humanist groups in Brazil & Romania.In our news section, AJ & Lola share their views on Richard Dawkins' recent statements comparing Christianity and Islam, whether we should compare religious virtues and the concept of 'Cultural Christianity'. References: Richard Dawkins: I'm a Cultural Christian, LBC YouTube Channel Cultural Christians The Trouble with Islam Today, Irshad Manji Follow (@ArielPontes) X.com Instagram Facebook Medium More on Ariel's Work Homepage: ghostlessmachine.com Ghostless Machine Podcast Youtube @GhostlessMachine Humanistas Brasil Ariel on Effective Altruism Ariel's references: Kardecist spiritism How Minds Change, David McRaney A Manual for Creating Atheists, Peter Boghossian Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 26 May 2024 08:00:00 -0000 23. Ariel Pontes on the Quest for Ethical Consciousness in a Divided World full 1 23 Humanise Live "It's really not as hard as people think to have a peaceful conversation with somebody who disagrees profoundly with you on deep questions." - Ariel Pontes This week on Humanism Now we share our wide ranging interview with Ariel Pontes, a writer, podcast host and advocate for humanism, effective altruism, animal welfare and productive dialogue to counter polarisation. Ariel shares a wealth of experience and learnings from leaving Kardecist Spiritism to supporting Humanist groups in Br... "It's really not as hard as people think to have a peaceful conversation with somebody who disagrees profoundly with you on deep questions." - Ariel Pontes  This week on Humanism Now we share our wide ranging interview with Ariel Pontes, a writer, podcast host and advocate for humanism, effective altruism, animal welfare and productive dialogue to counter polarisation. Ariel shares a wealth of experience and learnings from leaving Kardecist Spiritism to supporting Humanist groups in Brazil & Romania.In our news section, AJ & Lola share their views on Richard Dawkins' recent statements comparing Christianity and Islam, whether we should compare religious virtues and the concept of 'Cultural Christianity'. References: Richard Dawkins: I'm a Cultural Christian, LBC YouTube Channel Cultural Christians The Trouble with Islam Today, Irshad Manji Follow (@ArielPontes) X.com Instagram Facebook Medium More on Ariel's Work Homepage: ghostlessmachine.com Ghostless Machine Podcast Youtube @GhostlessMachine Humanistas Brasil Ariel on Effective Altruism Ariel's references: Kardecist spiritism How Minds Change, David McRaney A Manual for Creating Atheists, Peter Boghossian Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "It's really not as hard as people think to have a peaceful conversation with somebody who disagrees profoundly with you on deep questions." - Ariel Pontes 

This week on Humanism Now we share our wide ranging interview with Ariel Pontes, a writer, podcast host and advocate for humanism, effective altruism, animal welfare and productive dialogue to counter polarisation. Ariel shares a wealth of experience and learnings from leaving Kardecist Spiritism to supporting Humanist groups in Brazil & Romania.

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]]> 5077 no 22. Ojas Singh Bhanot on Cultivating Student Groups plus Fostering Scientific Literacy in Society "Humanism is about human goodness, appreciating reason & potential"  - Ojas Singh BhanotThis week on Humanism Now, Mark & Nicole join the panel to discuss how illegal faith schools deny children the right to science,  the importance of promoting scientific literacy across society and the impact of scientific fraud. This week's interview is with Ojas Singh Bhanot, Politics and Data Science student at the London School of Economics, where he Founded the Humanist Open Minds Students' Union group. His role involves leading a platform and promoting humanist values within the university community, focusing on open dialogue and inclusivity. References:  Religion for Atheists, Alain de Botton Humanists UK at UN: Illegal schools deny the right to science Humanists UK campaign: State-funded faith schools & education National Secular Society: End Faith Schools Campaign Centre for Inquiry: Why Scientific Literacy Matters  Humanists UK: Humanist Students Fraud in curcumin research is a warning to all of science, FuturoProssimo About Ojas Singh Bhanot LinkedIn LSE Students Union Humanist Open Minds  LSE Humanist Open Minds on Instagram Ojas' References: Oxford Handbook of Digital Ethics, Carissa Véliz Upcoming events: Central London Humanists Leicester Humanists Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 28 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -0000 22. Ojas Singh Bhanot on Cultivating Student Groups plus Fostering Scientific Literacy in Society full 1 22 Humanise Live "Humanism is about human goodness, appreciating reason & potential" - Ojas Singh Bhanot This week on Humanism Now, Mark & Nicole join the panel to discuss how illegal faith schools deny children the right to science, the importance of promoting scientific literacy across society and the impact of scientific fraud. This week's interview is with Ojas Singh Bhanot, Politics and Data Science student at the London School of Economics, where he Founded the Humanist Open ... "Humanism is about human goodness, appreciating reason & potential"  - Ojas Singh BhanotThis week on Humanism Now, Mark & Nicole join the panel to discuss how illegal faith schools deny children the right to science,  the importance of promoting scientific literacy across society and the impact of scientific fraud. This week's interview is with Ojas Singh Bhanot, Politics and Data Science student at the London School of Economics, where he Founded the Humanist Open Minds Students' Union group. His role involves leading a platform and promoting humanist values within the university community, focusing on open dialogue and inclusivity. References:  Religion for Atheists, Alain de Botton Humanists UK at UN: Illegal schools deny the right to science Humanists UK campaign: State-funded faith schools & education National Secular Society: End Faith Schools Campaign Centre for Inquiry: Why Scientific Literacy Matters  Humanists UK: Humanist Students Fraud in curcumin research is a warning to all of science, FuturoProssimo About Ojas Singh Bhanot LinkedIn LSE Students Union Humanist Open Minds  LSE Humanist Open Minds on Instagram Ojas' References: Oxford Handbook of Digital Ethics, Carissa Véliz Upcoming events: Central London Humanists Leicester Humanists Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "Humanism is about human goodness, appreciating reason & potential"  - Ojas Singh Bhanot

This week on Humanism Now, Mark & Nicole join the panel to discuss how illegal faith schools deny children the right to science,  the importance of promoting scientific literacy across society and the impact of scientific fraud.
 
This week's interview is with Ojas Singh Bhanot, Politics and Data Science student at the London School of Economics, where he Founded the Humanist Open Minds Students' Union group. His role involves leading a platform and promoting humanist values within the university community, focusing on open dialogue and inclusivity.

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]]> 3863 yes 21. Valerie Jack on Finding Peace in Grief without God “The irony of man's condition is that the deepest need is to be free of the anxiety of death and annihilation; but it is life itself which awakens it, and so we must shrink from being fully alive.”  ― Ernest Becker, The Denial of Death Episode References: BBC News: New extremism definition unveiled by government Humanists UK: Extremists ‘negate the fundamental rights and freedoms of others’ – humanists analyse new definition ‘Resisting extremism means defending a tolerant society’, Andrew Copson Atheist Bus Campaign Radio 5: Elis James and John Robins Show About Valerie Jack; Living with Life without God Amazon GoodReads AbeBooks Twitter @ValerieJack Instagram/Facebook: @valeriejackwrites Valerie's References: How religious and spiritual beliefs explain prolonged grief disorder symptoms, Kim M. Christian, Samar M. Aoun & Lauren J. Breen The Denial of Death, Ernest Becker Why Death is Nothing to Fear: Lucretius and Epicureanism, Jack Maden, PhilosophyBreak Snoopy Cartoon on Death La Fauxmagerie “One day we will die, but on all the other days we will not.” ― Snoopy Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Apr 2024 17:00:00 -0000 21. Valerie Jack on Finding Peace in Grief without God full 1 21 Humanise Live “The irony of man's condition is that the deepest need is to be free of the anxiety of death and annihilation; but it is life itself which awakens it, and so we must shrink from being fully alive.” ― Ernest Becker, The Denial of Death Episode References: BBC News: New extremism definition unveiled by governmentHumanists UK: Extremists ‘negate the fundamental rights and freedoms of others’ – humanists analyse new definition‘Resisting extremism means defending a tolerant society’, Andrew ... “The irony of man's condition is that the deepest need is to be free of the anxiety of death and annihilation; but it is life itself which awakens it, and so we must shrink from being fully alive.”  ― Ernest Becker, The Denial of Death Episode References: BBC News: New extremism definition unveiled by government Humanists UK: Extremists ‘negate the fundamental rights and freedoms of others’ – humanists analyse new definition ‘Resisting extremism means defending a tolerant society’, Andrew Copson Atheist Bus Campaign Radio 5: Elis James and John Robins Show About Valerie Jack; Living with Life without God Amazon GoodReads AbeBooks Twitter @ValerieJack Instagram/Facebook: @valeriejackwrites Valerie's References: How religious and spiritual beliefs explain prolonged grief disorder symptoms, Kim M. Christian, Samar M. Aoun & Lauren J. Breen The Denial of Death, Ernest Becker Why Death is Nothing to Fear: Lucretius and Epicureanism, Jack Maden, PhilosophyBreak Snoopy Cartoon on Death La Fauxmagerie “One day we will die, but on all the other days we will not.” ― Snoopy Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “The irony of man's condition is that the deepest need is to be free of the anxiety of death and annihilation; but it is life itself which awakens it, and so we must shrink from being fully alive.”  ― Ernest Becker, The Denial of Death

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]]> 3563 no 20. Monica Belițoiu, ASUR on Championing Secularism & Science Across Europe Welcome back to Humanism Now! This week AJ & Mark from the Central London Humanists join the panel to discuss the latest news, plus our interview with  Monica Belițoiu, Chair of The Romanian Secular Humanist Association (ASUR) .Episode References  Humanist UK; Dr Rebecca Wragg Sykes awarded Darwin Day Medal Rebecca Wragg Sykes Interview Humanists UK;  Assisted Dying Campaign Assisted Dying Inquiry Report | Everything you need to know BBC News; Greece legalises same-sex marriage Matthew Walker; Why We Sleep Monica Belițoiu Facebook Instagram Humanists International; Why I contribute my experience and time to the Freedom of Thought Report, Monica Belițoiu Humanists International; Romanian humanists launch ScienceCalendar mobile app Download ScienceCalendar App on Play Store Follow ASUR Homepage Instagram @asur.ro Facebook @secularumanisti YouTube @ASURChannel Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 17 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0000 20. Monica Belițoiu, ASUR on Championing Secularism & Science Across Europe full 1 20 Humanise Live Welcome back to Humanism Now! This week AJ & Mark from the Central London Humanists join the panel to discuss the latest news, plus our interview with Monica Belițoiu, Chair of The Romanian Secular Humanist Association (ASUR) . Episode References Humanist UK; Dr Rebecca Wragg Sykes awarded Darwin Day MedalRebecca Wragg Sykes InterviewHumanists UK; Assisted Dying CampaignAssisted Dying Inquiry Report | Everything you need to knowBBC News; Greece legalises same-sex marria... Welcome back to Humanism Now! This week AJ & Mark from the Central London Humanists join the panel to discuss the latest news, plus our interview with  Monica Belițoiu, Chair of The Romanian Secular Humanist Association (ASUR) .Episode References  Humanist UK; Dr Rebecca Wragg Sykes awarded Darwin Day Medal Rebecca Wragg Sykes Interview Humanists UK;  Assisted Dying Campaign Assisted Dying Inquiry Report | Everything you need to know BBC News; Greece legalises same-sex marriage Matthew Walker; Why We Sleep Monica Belițoiu Facebook Instagram Humanists International; Why I contribute my experience and time to the Freedom of Thought Report, Monica Belițoiu Humanists International; Romanian humanists launch ScienceCalendar mobile app Download ScienceCalendar App on Play Store Follow ASUR Homepage Instagram @asur.ro Facebook @secularumanisti YouTube @ASURChannel Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Welcome back to Humanism Now! This week AJ & Mark from the Central London Humanists join the panel to discuss the latest news, plus our interview with  Monica Belițoiu, Chair of The Romanian Secular Humanist Association (ASUR) .

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]]> 3883 no 19. Celebrating International Women's Day! Conversation on Feminism and Humanism Welcome to Humanism Now's International Women's Day Special hosted by Audrey Simmons (Association of Black Humanists & CLH) and featuring Lola Tinubu (Assoc. Black Humanists & CLH), Katia Urquiza (Central London Humanists) & Nicole Shasha (Leicester Humanists and Young Humanists)  who discuss; The importance of IWD today Does being humanist imply being a feminist? Highlighting influential women's voices Talking more about women's health Episode references: Anthony Doerr, All the Light We Cannot See Humanists UK: Human rights and equality Humanist Life: Why Humanism and feminism go hand in hand (2015) Minna Salami: The difference between feminism and humanism (2014)  The Guardian: Margaret Atwood on feminism, culture wars and speaking her mind Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid's Tale Omolara Ogundipe-Leslie Wiki: Stiwanism Claudia Roden WHO: Women's Health Fact Sheet Upcoming events: Association of Black Humanists Central London Humanists Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:00:00 -0000 19. Celebrating International Women's Day! Conversation on Feminism and Humanism full 1 19 Humanise Live Welcome to Humanism Now's International Women's Day Special hosted by Audrey Simmons (Association of Black Humanists & CLH) and featuring Lola Tinubu (Assoc. Black Humanists & CLH), Katia Urquiza (Central London Humanists) & Nicole Shasha (Leicester Humanists and Young Humanists) who discuss; The importance of IWD todayDoes being humanist imply being a feminist?Highlighting influential women's voicesTalking more about women's healthEpisode references: Anthony Doerr, All the ... Welcome to Humanism Now's International Women's Day Special hosted by Audrey Simmons (Association of Black Humanists & CLH) and featuring Lola Tinubu (Assoc. Black Humanists & CLH), Katia Urquiza (Central London Humanists) & Nicole Shasha (Leicester Humanists and Young Humanists)  who discuss; The importance of IWD today Does being humanist imply being a feminist? Highlighting influential women's voices Talking more about women's health Episode references: Anthony Doerr, All the Light We Cannot See Humanists UK: Human rights and equality Humanist Life: Why Humanism and feminism go hand in hand (2015) Minna Salami: The difference between feminism and humanism (2014)  The Guardian: Margaret Atwood on feminism, culture wars and speaking her mind Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid's Tale Omolara Ogundipe-Leslie Wiki: Stiwanism Claudia Roden WHO: Women's Health Fact Sheet Upcoming events: Association of Black Humanists Central London Humanists Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Welcome to Humanism Now's International Women's Day Special hosted by Audrey Simmons (Association of Black Humanists & CLH) and featuring Lola Tinubu (Assoc. Black Humanists & CLH), Katia Urquiza (Central London Humanists) & Nicole Shasha (Leicester Humanists and Young Humanists)  who discuss;

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]]> 3267 no 18. Leo Igwe on New Future for Freethought, Atheism and Humanism in Africa "We should acknowledge that humanism is something that beats in the heart of every human being"  Dr Leo IgweThis week James, Lola & AJ are joined by legendary human rights activist, Leo Igwe. We discuss the merits of Darwin Day, Leo's decades of campaigning for freethought and against superstition and Leo's vision for a new future for atheism and humanism in Africa.Episode references Guardian; How should we address Charles Darwin's complicated legacy? JC Candnedo; Tai Solarin Day HUK: Humanists highlight Rwanda bill flaws HUK: MPs raise Mubarak Bala case  HI: Free Mubarak Bala Campaign Leo Igwe @LeoIgwe Humanist Association of Nigeria Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AfAW) critTHINK.africa TED; Why I Choose Humanism Over Faith FOTR: Nigeria Upcoming events: Association of Black Humanists Central London Humanists Humanists International Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 03 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0000 18. Leo Igwe on New Future for Freethought, Atheism and Humanism in Africa full 1 18 Humanise Live "We should acknowledge that humanism is something that beats in the heart of every human being" Dr Leo Igwe This week James, Lola & AJ are joined by legendary human rights activist, Leo Igwe. We discuss the merits of Darwin Day, Leo's decades of campaigning for freethought and against superstition and Leo's vision for a new future for atheism and humanism in Africa. Episode references Guardian; How should we address Charles Darwin's complicated legacy?JC Candnedo; Tai Solarin DayH... "We should acknowledge that humanism is something that beats in the heart of every human being"  Dr Leo IgweThis week James, Lola & AJ are joined by legendary human rights activist, Leo Igwe. We discuss the merits of Darwin Day, Leo's decades of campaigning for freethought and against superstition and Leo's vision for a new future for atheism and humanism in Africa.Episode references Guardian; How should we address Charles Darwin's complicated legacy? JC Candnedo; Tai Solarin Day HUK: Humanists highlight Rwanda bill flaws HUK: MPs raise Mubarak Bala case  HI: Free Mubarak Bala Campaign Leo Igwe @LeoIgwe Humanist Association of Nigeria Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AfAW) critTHINK.africa TED; Why I Choose Humanism Over Faith FOTR: Nigeria Upcoming events: Association of Black Humanists Central London Humanists Humanists International Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "We should acknowledge that humanism is something that beats in the heart of every human being"  Dr Leo Igwe

This week James, Lola & AJ are joined by legendary human rights activist, Leo Igwe. We discuss the merits of Darwin Day, Leo's decades of campaigning for freethought and against superstition and Leo's vision for a new future for atheism and humanism in Africa.

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]]> 5477 no 17. Jeremy Rodell on the Art of Interfaith Dialogue Welcome back to Humanism Now. This we learn practical tips for engaging in good faith dialogues with people of different beliefs with expert insight from Jeremy Rodell, Director of Humanist UK's Dialogue Network and our regular panellists Lola & Nicole.Episode references:Humanists UK: Exploring Common Ground, Dialogue with othersHumanists UK: Dialogue Training Application About Jeremy Rodell:🎤 Humanists UK Interview🐦 @jeremyr1📌 South West London Humanists Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 18 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0000 17. Jeremy Rodell on the Art of Interfaith Dialogue full 1 17 Humanise Live Welcome back to Humanism Now. This we learn practical tips for engaging in good faith dialogues with people of different beliefs with expert insight from Jeremy Rodell, Director of Humanist UK's Dialogue Network and our regular panellists Lola & Nicole. Episode references: Humanists UK: Exploring Common Ground, Dialogue with others Humanists UK: Dialogue Training Application About Jeremy Rodell: 🎤 Humanists UK Interview 🐦 @jeremyr1 📌 South West London Humanists Send us Fan Mail Suppor... Welcome back to Humanism Now. This we learn practical tips for engaging in good faith dialogues with people of different beliefs with expert insight from Jeremy Rodell, Director of Humanist UK's Dialogue Network and our regular panellists Lola & Nicole.Episode references:Humanists UK: Exploring Common Ground, Dialogue with othersHumanists UK: Dialogue Training Application About Jeremy Rodell:🎤 Humanists UK Interview🐦 @jeremyr1📌 South West London Humanists Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Welcome back to Humanism Now. This we learn practical tips for engaging in good faith dialogues with people of different beliefs with expert insight from Jeremy Rodell, Director of Humanist UK's Dialogue Network and our regular panellists Lola & Nicole.

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]]> 4000 no 16. Anya Overman on Humanism's Social Justice Impact This week on Humanism Now, Audrey & AJ join the panel to discuss personal and group activism and support for Social Justice campaigns. The panel discuss; How do humanist vales align with these causes? How do we prioritise issues to best influence changes? and what role should Humanist groups play in leading or supporting campaigns? We delve deeper into these topics with this week's guest Anya Overmann. Anya is a writer, consultant, speaker and digital nomad driven by her values as a progressive humanist activist. As former President of Young Humanists International, Anya shared her evolving views on the movement, frustrations with organised non-profits and optimism for the next generation of activists.  About Anya Overmann:🔗 anyaovermann.comⓂ️ Follow Anya on Medium📷 @Anyaovermann🐦@AnyaLOvermann🎙️ The Nomadic Humanist PodcastAnya's References: The Revolution Will Not Be Funded, Beyond the Non-Profit Industrial Complex, INCITE!  Intersectional feminism: what it means and why it matters right now Party for Socialism and Liberation Upcoming events: Central London Humanists Events Association of Black Humanists Events Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 04 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000 16. Anya Overman on Humanism's Social Justice Impact full 1 16 Humanise Live This week on Humanism Now, Audrey & AJ join the panel to discuss personal and group activism and support for Social Justice campaigns. The panel discuss; How do humanist vales align with these causes? How do we prioritise issues to best influence changes? and what role should Humanist groups play in leading or supporting campaigns? We delve deeper into these topics with this week's guest Anya Overmann. Anya is a writer, consultant, speaker and digital nomad driven by her values as a pro... This week on Humanism Now, Audrey & AJ join the panel to discuss personal and group activism and support for Social Justice campaigns. The panel discuss; How do humanist vales align with these causes? How do we prioritise issues to best influence changes? and what role should Humanist groups play in leading or supporting campaigns? We delve deeper into these topics with this week's guest Anya Overmann. Anya is a writer, consultant, speaker and digital nomad driven by her values as a progressive humanist activist. As former President of Young Humanists International, Anya shared her evolving views on the movement, frustrations with organised non-profits and optimism for the next generation of activists.  About Anya Overmann:🔗 anyaovermann.comⓂ️ Follow Anya on Medium📷 @Anyaovermann🐦@AnyaLOvermann🎙️ The Nomadic Humanist PodcastAnya's References: The Revolution Will Not Be Funded, Beyond the Non-Profit Industrial Complex, INCITE!  Intersectional feminism: what it means and why it matters right now Party for Socialism and Liberation Upcoming events: Central London Humanists Events Association of Black Humanists Events Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week on Humanism Now, Audrey & AJ join the panel to discuss personal and group activism and support for Social Justice campaigns. The panel discuss; How do humanist vales align with these causes? How do we prioritise issues to best influence changes? and what role should Humanist groups play in leading or supporting campaigns?

We delve deeper into these topics with this week's guest Anya Overmann. Anya is a writer, consultant, speaker and digital nomad driven by her values as a progressive humanist activist. As former President of Young Humanists International, Anya shared her evolving views on the movement, frustrations with organised non-profits and optimism for the next generation of activists. 

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]]> 4723 no 15. Scott Jacobsen on the Importance of Journalism plus Navigating Global Conflicts with Humanistic Values "Peace is more than just the absence of war. Peace requires respect for the worth and dignity of our fellow human beings, tolerance among individuals, and harmony within each person."  Humanist International's Oslo Declaration on PeaceThis week, AJ and Mark tackle Humanist perspectives on global conflicts  such as the current Israel-Palestine crisis and the role of religion in exacerbating or potentially resolving this deep-seated conflict. Our interview with journalist Scott Jacobson, whose boots on the ground in Ukraine bring a raw, provided an evidence-based angle to our discourse and demonstrates the critical role of informed journalism in shaping societal discourse. Join us on this exploration, amplify the conversation, and help shape a more humane approach to the global stage.Episode References: HUK: Statement on the Middle East Humanist International Statement on Russian Invasion of Ukraine About Scott Douglas Jacobsen:🔗In-Sight Publishing Ⓜ️Follow Scott on Medium📖Interview Series at Good Men Project 📧 scott.douglas.jacobsen@gmail.comScott's references: Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl Model UN tiktok: Scott Jacobsen in Mykolaiv, Ukraine via @remuscerneaofficial United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF)  Abdul Waheed & Mubarak Bala Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 21 Jan 2024 03:00:00 -0000 15. Scott Jacobsen on the Importance of Journalism plus Navigating Global Conflicts with Humanistic Values full 1 15 Humanise Live "Peace is more than just the absence of war. Peace requires respect for the worth and dignity of our fellow human beings, tolerance among individuals, and harmony within each person." Humanist International's Oslo Declaration on Peace This week, AJ and Mark tackle Humanist perspectives on global conflicts such as the current Israel-Palestine crisis and the role of religion in exacerbating or potentially resolving this deep-seated conflict. Our interview with journalist Scott Ja... "Peace is more than just the absence of war. Peace requires respect for the worth and dignity of our fellow human beings, tolerance among individuals, and harmony within each person."  Humanist International's Oslo Declaration on PeaceThis week, AJ and Mark tackle Humanist perspectives on global conflicts  such as the current Israel-Palestine crisis and the role of religion in exacerbating or potentially resolving this deep-seated conflict. Our interview with journalist Scott Jacobson, whose boots on the ground in Ukraine bring a raw, provided an evidence-based angle to our discourse and demonstrates the critical role of informed journalism in shaping societal discourse. Join us on this exploration, amplify the conversation, and help shape a more humane approach to the global stage.Episode References: HUK: Statement on the Middle East Humanist International Statement on Russian Invasion of Ukraine About Scott Douglas Jacobsen:🔗In-Sight Publishing Ⓜ️Follow Scott on Medium📖Interview Series at Good Men Project 📧 scott.douglas.jacobsen@gmail.comScott's references: Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl Model UN tiktok: Scott Jacobsen in Mykolaiv, Ukraine via @remuscerneaofficial United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF)  Abdul Waheed & Mubarak Bala Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "Peace is more than just the absence of war. Peace requires respect for the worth and dignity of our fellow human beings, tolerance among individuals, and harmony within each person."  Humanist International's Oslo Declaration on Peace

This week, AJ and Mark tackle Humanist perspectives on global conflicts  such as the current Israel-Palestine crisis and the role of religion in exacerbating or potentially resolving this deep-seated conflict.

Our interview with journalist Scott Jacobson, whose boots on the ground in Ukraine bring a raw, provided an evidence-based angle to our discourse and demonstrates the critical role of informed journalism in shaping societal discourse.

Join us on this exploration, amplify the conversation, and help shape a more humane approach to the global stage.

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]]> 5079 no 14. 2023 Review & 2024 Preview; Hope, Awe & Collective Human Achievement Join us as we review the 2023 year in Humanism and preview the events for 2024 with our regular panellists, Mark, Nicole & Katia.Together with host James, they discuss; insights from 2023 meetups and conventions, inspiring personal experiences, a varied events calendar and the important role of humanist voices in 2024's major democratic elections. Finally we pay a special thanks to our Producer Rob, who is moving on to bigger things in 2024!This week's panel only discussion is themed around the values of hope, wonder and collaborative achievement - thank you for joining us the debut year of Humanism Now.Episode References: Video playlist: talks from Humanists UK 2023 Convention Leicester Humanists Launch Event Humanistically Speaking: A memorable humanist trip to the Large Hadron Collider Understating Humanism Wonder: A Humanist Perspective HUK ‘Democracy is a humanist value’, affirms 2023 World Humanist Congress The Guardian 40 elections that will shape global politics in 2024 HUK Bishops in the House of Lords Campaign HUK Assisted Dying Campaign Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 07 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0000 14. 2023 Review & 2024 Preview; Hope, Awe & Collective Human Achievement full 1 14 Humanise Live Join us as we review the 2023 year in Humanism and preview the events for 2024 with our regular panellists, Mark, Nicole & Katia. Together with host James, they discuss; insights from 2023 meetups and conventions, inspiring personal experiences, a varied events calendar and the important role of humanist voices in 2024's major democratic elections. Finally we pay a special thanks to our Producer Rob, who is moving on to bigger things in 2024! This week's panel only discussion is theme... Join us as we review the 2023 year in Humanism and preview the events for 2024 with our regular panellists, Mark, Nicole & Katia.Together with host James, they discuss; insights from 2023 meetups and conventions, inspiring personal experiences, a varied events calendar and the important role of humanist voices in 2024's major democratic elections. Finally we pay a special thanks to our Producer Rob, who is moving on to bigger things in 2024!This week's panel only discussion is themed around the values of hope, wonder and collaborative achievement - thank you for joining us the debut year of Humanism Now.Episode References: Video playlist: talks from Humanists UK 2023 Convention Leicester Humanists Launch Event Humanistically Speaking: A memorable humanist trip to the Large Hadron Collider Understating Humanism Wonder: A Humanist Perspective HUK ‘Democracy is a humanist value’, affirms 2023 World Humanist Congress The Guardian 40 elections that will shape global politics in 2024 HUK Bishops in the House of Lords Campaign HUK Assisted Dying Campaign Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join us as we review the 2023 year in Humanism and preview the events for 2024 with our regular panellists, Mark, Nicole & Katia.

Together with host James, they discuss; insights from 2023 meetups and conventions, inspiring personal experiences, a varied events calendar and the important role of humanist voices in 2024's major democratic elections.

Finally we pay a special thanks to our Producer Rob, who is moving on to bigger things in 2024!

This week's panel only discussion is themed around the values of hope, wonder and collaborative achievement - thank you for joining us the debut year of Humanism Now.

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]]> 3713 no 13. Bart Campolo on Choosing Human Experience, Relationships & Belonging "I know so many people whose lives got better when they learned how to use a crock pot and make a decent chili"Welcome back to Humanism Now. This week we are delighted to share an extended interview with Bart Campolo, host of the inspirational podcast, Humanize Me! After decades as a Christian evangelist, Bart embraced humanism and now uses his platform to advocate for a more compassionate, curious and connected society. Together, we dissect the intricacies of growing a humanist community in a digital era, the place of AI in our emotional lives, and the transformative power of authentic, in-person connections.AJ also joins the panel to share his reflections on 2023 and some exciting news for 2024!About Bart Campolo:🏠 bartcampolo.org/about🎙️ Humanize Me! Podcast📷 @humanizemepodcast🐦 @bartcampolo Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 24 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0000 13. Bart Campolo on Choosing Human Experience, Relationships & Belonging full 1 13 Humanise Live "I know so many people whose lives got better when they learned how to use a crock pot and make a decent chili" Welcome back to Humanism Now. This week we are delighted to share an extended interview with Bart Campolo, host of the inspirational podcast, Humanize Me! After decades as a Christian evangelist, Bart embraced humanism and now uses his platform to advocate for a more compassionate, curious and connected society. Together, we dissect the intricacies of growing a humanist community... "I know so many people whose lives got better when they learned how to use a crock pot and make a decent chili"Welcome back to Humanism Now. This week we are delighted to share an extended interview with Bart Campolo, host of the inspirational podcast, Humanize Me! After decades as a Christian evangelist, Bart embraced humanism and now uses his platform to advocate for a more compassionate, curious and connected society. Together, we dissect the intricacies of growing a humanist community in a digital era, the place of AI in our emotional lives, and the transformative power of authentic, in-person connections.AJ also joins the panel to share his reflections on 2023 and some exciting news for 2024!About Bart Campolo:🏠 bartcampolo.org/about🎙️ Humanize Me! Podcast📷 @humanizemepodcast🐦 @bartcampolo Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "I know so many people whose lives got better when they learned how to use a crock pot and make a decent chili"

Welcome back to Humanism Now. This week we are delighted to share an extended interview with Bart Campolo, host of the inspirational podcast, Humanize Me!

After decades as a Christian evangelist, Bart embraced humanism and now uses his platform to advocate for a more compassionate, curious and connected society. Together, we dissect the intricacies of growing a humanist community in a digital era, the place of AI in our emotional lives, and the transformative power of authentic, in-person connections.

AJ also joins the panel to share his reflections on 2023 and some exciting news for 2024!

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]]> 4171 no 12. Emma Wadsworth-Jones on Humanists International's Freedom of Thought Report 2023 "When we're upholding secularism, we're making sure that that is freedom of religion or belief for all, and not just for the non-religious to be safe" - Emma Wadsworth-JonesOn this week's Humanism Now we are delighted to be joined by Emma Wadsworth-Jones, Casework & Campaigns Manager Of Humanists International and principle editor of the Freedom of Thought Report. The FOTR assesses every country in the world on the basis of human rights and the legal status with regard to humanists, atheists, and the non-religious. Emma shares the key findings for 2023, reasons why protecting freethought matters and positive examples of promoting secularism globally.In addition, Lola & Nicole join the panel this week to discuss the further proposed changes to UK visa requirements and it's impact on families and whether the UK is a secular country.  Plus we share our favourite xmas songs for your playlist! Episode references: BBC: Changes to UK visa requirements: Key points at-a-glance Humanists International: Freedom of Thought Report Humanists UK: Secularism in the UK About Emma Wadsworth Jones🔗 Humanists International - People📧 Contact HI🐦 @humanistsint#️⃣ #FOTR2023Emma's references: HI: Freedom of thought Report Blog: How the Freedom of Thought Report helps protect humanists at risk HI: How to get involved and support Upcoming events: CLH AGM 2024 with Madeleine Goodall, Humanist Heritage, 17 Jan 2024 Association of Black Humanists Events & Study Group Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 17 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0000 12. Emma Wadsworth-Jones on Humanists International's Freedom of Thought Report 2023 full 1 12 Humanise Live "When we're upholding secularism, we're making sure that that is freedom of religion or belief for all, and not just for the non-religious to be safe" - Emma Wadsworth-Jones On this week's Humanism Now we are delighted to be joined by Emma Wadsworth-Jones, Casework & Campaigns Manager Of Humanists International and principle editor of the Freedom of Thought Report. The FOTR assesses every country in the world on the basis of human rights and the legal status with regard to humanists, ath... "When we're upholding secularism, we're making sure that that is freedom of religion or belief for all, and not just for the non-religious to be safe" - Emma Wadsworth-JonesOn this week's Humanism Now we are delighted to be joined by Emma Wadsworth-Jones, Casework & Campaigns Manager Of Humanists International and principle editor of the Freedom of Thought Report. The FOTR assesses every country in the world on the basis of human rights and the legal status with regard to humanists, atheists, and the non-religious. Emma shares the key findings for 2023, reasons why protecting freethought matters and positive examples of promoting secularism globally.In addition, Lola & Nicole join the panel this week to discuss the further proposed changes to UK visa requirements and it's impact on families and whether the UK is a secular country.  Plus we share our favourite xmas songs for your playlist! Episode references: BBC: Changes to UK visa requirements: Key points at-a-glance Humanists International: Freedom of Thought Report Humanists UK: Secularism in the UK About Emma Wadsworth Jones🔗 Humanists International - People📧 Contact HI🐦 @humanistsint#️⃣ #FOTR2023Emma's references: HI: Freedom of thought Report Blog: How the Freedom of Thought Report helps protect humanists at risk HI: How to get involved and support Upcoming events: CLH AGM 2024 with Madeleine Goodall, Humanist Heritage, 17 Jan 2024 Association of Black Humanists Events & Study Group Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "When we're upholding secularism, we're making sure that that is freedom of religion or belief for all, and not just for the non-religious to be safe" - Emma Wadsworth-Jones

On this week's Humanism Now we are delighted to be joined by Emma Wadsworth-Jones, Casework & Campaigns Manager Of Humanists International and principle editor of the Freedom of Thought Report. The FOTR assesses every country in the world on the basis of human rights and the legal status with regard to humanists, atheists, and the non-religious. Emma shares the key findings for 2023, reasons why protecting freethought matters and positive examples of promoting secularism globally.

In addition, Lola & Nicole join the panel this week to discuss the further proposed changes to UK visa requirements and it's impact on families and whether the UK is a secular country.  Plus we share our favourite xmas songs for your playlist!

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]]> 4049 no 11. Madeleine Goodall on Britain's Humanist Heritage "Conscious morality cannot exist in any being except so far as it can look behind, before, and around; and can remember, compare, and reason about right and wrong so as to choose for itself, and for those it can influence, a given course." - Zona Vallance What does it mean to be a humanist in the modern world? Join James, Mark and new contributor Katia as we test the definition of humanism and assess how the term has evolved and what additions we'd like to see to reflect changing societal needs. Plus our interview with the brilliant Maddy Goodall, co-ordinator of the Humanist Heritage project, which documents and preserves more than 125 years of rich humanist history.Episode references: Life and Fate - Vasily Grossman The Social Instinct, What Nature Can Teach Us About Working Together - Nichola Raihani Humanism Now Episode 4 with Jamie Woodhouse on Sentientism René Descartes Peter Thatchell About Maddy Goodall🔗 Heritage humanists📧 heritage@humanists.uk 🐦 @maddyogoodallMaddy's references: Zona Vallance (1860-1904) Lillie Boileau (1869-1930) Nellie Freeman (1863-1943) May Seaton-Tiedeman (1862-1948) The Humanist Movement in Modern Britain,  Callum Brown, David Nash, Charlie Lynch Upcoming events: CLH Xmas Party: Comedy Night for MacMillan Cancer Support, 13 Dec 2023 CLH Discussions: What Do You Mean By 'Humanism'? Online, 14 Dec 2023, 7PM GMT CLH AGM 2024 with Madeleine Goodall, Humanist Heritage, 17 Jan 2024 Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 10 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0000 11. Madeleine Goodall on Britain's Humanist Heritage full 1 11 Humanise Live "Conscious morality cannot exist in any being except so far as it can look behind, before, and around; and can remember, compare, and reason about right and wrong so as to choose for itself, and for those it can influence, a given course." - Zona Vallance What does it mean to be a humanist in the modern world? Join James, Mark and new contributor Katia as we test the definition of humanism and assess how the term has evolved and what additions we'd like to see to reflect changing societal nee... "Conscious morality cannot exist in any being except so far as it can look behind, before, and around; and can remember, compare, and reason about right and wrong so as to choose for itself, and for those it can influence, a given course." - Zona Vallance What does it mean to be a humanist in the modern world? Join James, Mark and new contributor Katia as we test the definition of humanism and assess how the term has evolved and what additions we'd like to see to reflect changing societal needs. Plus our interview with the brilliant Maddy Goodall, co-ordinator of the Humanist Heritage project, which documents and preserves more than 125 years of rich humanist history.Episode references: Life and Fate - Vasily Grossman The Social Instinct, What Nature Can Teach Us About Working Together - Nichola Raihani Humanism Now Episode 4 with Jamie Woodhouse on Sentientism René Descartes Peter Thatchell About Maddy Goodall🔗 Heritage humanists📧 heritage@humanists.uk 🐦 @maddyogoodallMaddy's references: Zona Vallance (1860-1904) Lillie Boileau (1869-1930) Nellie Freeman (1863-1943) May Seaton-Tiedeman (1862-1948) The Humanist Movement in Modern Britain,  Callum Brown, David Nash, Charlie Lynch Upcoming events: CLH Xmas Party: Comedy Night for MacMillan Cancer Support, 13 Dec 2023 CLH Discussions: What Do You Mean By 'Humanism'? Online, 14 Dec 2023, 7PM GMT CLH AGM 2024 with Madeleine Goodall, Humanist Heritage, 17 Jan 2024 Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "Conscious morality cannot exist in any being except so far as it can look behind, before, and around; and can remember, compare, and reason about right and wrong so as to choose for itself, and for those it can influence, a given course." - Zona Vallance

What does it mean to be a humanist in the modern world? Join James, Mark and new contributor Katia as we test the definition of humanism and assess how the term has evolved and what additions we'd like to see to reflect changing societal needs.

Plus our interview with the brilliant Maddy Goodall, co-ordinator of the Humanist Heritage project, which documents and preserves more than 125 years of rich humanist history.

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]]> 5001 no 10. Comedian Lisa May on Comedy, Freethought & Challenging Authority “If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.”― George Bernard ShawThis week on Humanism Now, Nicole and AJ join James to discuss the relationship between comedy, freethought and humanism. We discuss the role of comedy in challenging authority and changing social norms,  our personal comedy heroes and what should be off-limits to joke about? Plus we're fortunate to present our interview with the incredibly talented London-based comedian, Lisa May. Lisa shares her personal transformation from entrepreneur to comedian and how curiosity, discomfort and connection, have shaped her outlook on life and laughter. See Lisa May live alongside more top London standups at CLH's Xmas Party Comedy Night on 13 Dec 2023 - in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support. Episode References: George Carlin - The Ten Commandments Eddie Izzard - Glorious Life Of Brian 1979 Debate Comedians in cars getting coffee About Lisa May:🔗 Lisa's Homepage🎤 Standup Lols📷 @standuplisamay🐦 @standuplisamayLisa's references: Kintsugi - Japanese art of repair Jung and the value of humour The best of Mitch Hedberg “Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light.”  -  Groucho Marx Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 03 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0000 10. Comedian Lisa May on Comedy, Freethought & Challenging Authority full 1 10 Humanise Live “If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.” ― George Bernard Shaw This week on Humanism Now, Nicole and AJ join James to discuss the relationship between comedy, freethought and humanism. We discuss the role of comedy in challenging authority and changing social norms, our personal comedy heroes and what should be off-limits to joke about? Plus we're fortunate to present our interview with the incredibly talented London-based comedian, Li... “If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.”― George Bernard ShawThis week on Humanism Now, Nicole and AJ join James to discuss the relationship between comedy, freethought and humanism. We discuss the role of comedy in challenging authority and changing social norms,  our personal comedy heroes and what should be off-limits to joke about? Plus we're fortunate to present our interview with the incredibly talented London-based comedian, Lisa May. Lisa shares her personal transformation from entrepreneur to comedian and how curiosity, discomfort and connection, have shaped her outlook on life and laughter. See Lisa May live alongside more top London standups at CLH's Xmas Party Comedy Night on 13 Dec 2023 - in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support. Episode References: George Carlin - The Ten Commandments Eddie Izzard - Glorious Life Of Brian 1979 Debate Comedians in cars getting coffee About Lisa May:🔗 Lisa's Homepage🎤 Standup Lols📷 @standuplisamay🐦 @standuplisamayLisa's references: Kintsugi - Japanese art of repair Jung and the value of humour The best of Mitch Hedberg “Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light.”  -  Groucho Marx Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.”
― George Bernard Shaw

This week on Humanism Now, Nicole and AJ join James to discuss the relationship between comedy, freethought and humanism. We discuss the role of comedy in challenging authority and changing social norms,  our personal comedy heroes and what should be off-limits to joke about?
 
Plus we're fortunate to present our interview with the incredibly talented London-based comedian, Lisa May. Lisa shares her personal transformation from entrepreneur to comedian and how curiosity, discomfort and connection, have shaped her outlook on life and laughter.

See Lisa May live alongside more top London standups at CLH's Xmas Party Comedy Night on 13 Dec 2023 - in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support.

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]]> 5094 no 9. Lucy Potter on Non-Religious Asylum Claims plus Tackling Misconceptions about Humanists Welcome to Humanism Now. This week James is joined by  Mark from Central London Humanists and Nicole of Leicester & Young Humanists to tackle more common misconceptions about humanism. The panel counter some of the frequent critiques of a humanist worldview; from misleading definitions of Humanism (by prominent thinkers!) to misperceptions of how humanists view religious people and whether we all politically aligned. In an enlightening conversation, Lucy Potter, a PhD candidate at the University of Sheffield, shares insights from her research project aimed to improve the handling of non-religious asylum claims in the UK. Lucy's expertise in asylum claims provides a unique perspective on the trials faced by non-religious individuals seeking refuge. We discuss the challenges of credibility assessments that often hinder these asylum seekers and potential solutions.Our mailbag question asked for the best jokes about Humanists and we passed this request back out to our audience! Send in your answers to  humanise.live@gmail.com About Lucy Potter🔗 Lucy's Research Homepage🐦 @LucyPott_📧 lpotter2@sheffield.ac.ukEpisode References: Yuval Noah Harari and ‘humanism’, Humanists UK Humanists in Parliament, Humanists UK Pakistani humanist denied UK asylum after failing to identify Plato, The Guardian Upcoming Events: CLH Online Talk: Social Challenges & Self Care Following Apostasy, 29 Nov 23 CLH Xmas Party: Comedy Night for MacMillan Cancer Support, 13 Dec 2023 Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 26 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0000 9. Lucy Potter on Non-Religious Asylum Claims plus Tackling Misconceptions about Humanists full 1 9 Humanise Live Welcome to Humanism Now. This week James is joined by Mark from Central London Humanists and Nicole of Leicester & Young Humanists to tackle more common misconceptions about humanism. The panel counter some of the frequent critiques of a humanist worldview; from misleading definitions of Humanism (by prominent thinkers!) to misperceptions of how humanists view religious people and whether we all politically aligned. In an enlightening conversation, Lucy Potter, a PhD candidat... Welcome to Humanism Now. This week James is joined by  Mark from Central London Humanists and Nicole of Leicester & Young Humanists to tackle more common misconceptions about humanism. The panel counter some of the frequent critiques of a humanist worldview; from misleading definitions of Humanism (by prominent thinkers!) to misperceptions of how humanists view religious people and whether we all politically aligned. In an enlightening conversation, Lucy Potter, a PhD candidate at the University of Sheffield, shares insights from her research project aimed to improve the handling of non-religious asylum claims in the UK. Lucy's expertise in asylum claims provides a unique perspective on the trials faced by non-religious individuals seeking refuge. We discuss the challenges of credibility assessments that often hinder these asylum seekers and potential solutions.Our mailbag question asked for the best jokes about Humanists and we passed this request back out to our audience! Send in your answers to  humanise.live@gmail.com About Lucy Potter🔗 Lucy's Research Homepage🐦 @LucyPott_📧 lpotter2@sheffield.ac.ukEpisode References: Yuval Noah Harari and ‘humanism’, Humanists UK Humanists in Parliament, Humanists UK Pakistani humanist denied UK asylum after failing to identify Plato, The Guardian Upcoming Events: CLH Online Talk: Social Challenges & Self Care Following Apostasy, 29 Nov 23 CLH Xmas Party: Comedy Night for MacMillan Cancer Support, 13 Dec 2023 Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Welcome to Humanism Now. This week James is joined by  Mark from Central London Humanists and Nicole of Leicester & Young Humanists to tackle more common misconceptions about humanism. The panel counter some of the frequent critiques of a humanist worldview; from misleading definitions of Humanism (by prominent thinkers!) to misperceptions of how humanists view religious people and whether we all politically aligned.

In an enlightening conversation, Lucy Potter, a PhD candidate at the University of Sheffield, shares insights from her research project aimed to improve the handling of non-religious asylum claims in the UK. Lucy's expertise in asylum claims provides a unique perspective on the trials faced by non-religious individuals seeking refuge. We discuss the challenges of credibility assessments that often hinder these asylum seekers and potential solutions.

Our mailbag question asked for the best jokes about Humanists and we passed this request back out to our audience! Send in your answers to  humanise.live@gmail.com
 
About Lucy Potter
🔗 Lucy's Research Homepage
🐦 @LucyPott_
📧 lpotter2@sheffield.ac.uk

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]]> 3842 no 8. Martin Di Maggio on Humanistic Judaism, Cultivating Communities & Confronting Misconceptions This week on Humanism Now as we welcome Lola Tinubu, Co-Founder of the Association of Black Humanists and  Nicole Shasha, Founder of Leicester Humanists to discuss their experiences creating and cultivating secular communities and challenging misconceptions. We also discuss the implications of Ayaan Hirsi Ali's recent article Why I am Now a Christian, the critiques of atheism contained within and Hirsi Ali's  impact, influence and legacy for global Humanists and freethinkers.In our guest interview, Martin Di Maggio explains Humanistic Judaism, from its intellectual routes to current practices and differences with other denominations of both Judaism and Humanism.  Finally, we answer this week's mailbag question; What are the taboos associated with being a humanist?  Episode References: Why I am Now a Christian, Ayaan Hirsi Ali Why I Am Not a Christian - A response to Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Michael Shermer About Martin Di Maggio:🔗 The Spinoza Havurah📷 @spinoza_havurah Martin's References: shj.org Judaism beyond God by Sherwin Wine  Humanistic Havdalah by Martin Hasan Kiddush: Humanist Liturgy by Machar Upcoming Events: ABH Discussion Group, 21 Nov 2023 ABH: Ayan Hirsi Ali: Muslim to Atheist to Christian, 25 Nov 2023 CLH Online Talk: Social Challenges & Self Care Following Apostasy, 29 Nov 23 CLH Xmas Party: Comedy Night for MacMillan Cancer Support, 13 Dec 2023 Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 19 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0000 8. Martin Di Maggio on Humanistic Judaism, Cultivating Communities & Confronting Misconceptions full 1 8 Humanise Live This week on Humanism Now as we welcome Lola Tinubu, Co-Founder of the Association of Black Humanists and Nicole Shasha, Founder of Leicester Humanists to discuss their experiences creating and cultivating secular communities and challenging misconceptions. We also discuss the implications of Ayaan Hirsi Ali's recent article Why I am Now a Christian, the critiques of atheism contained within and Hirsi Ali's impact, influence and legacy for global Humanists and freethinkers. In ... This week on Humanism Now as we welcome Lola Tinubu, Co-Founder of the Association of Black Humanists and  Nicole Shasha, Founder of Leicester Humanists to discuss their experiences creating and cultivating secular communities and challenging misconceptions. We also discuss the implications of Ayaan Hirsi Ali's recent article Why I am Now a Christian, the critiques of atheism contained within and Hirsi Ali's  impact, influence and legacy for global Humanists and freethinkers.In our guest interview, Martin Di Maggio explains Humanistic Judaism, from its intellectual routes to current practices and differences with other denominations of both Judaism and Humanism.  Finally, we answer this week's mailbag question; What are the taboos associated with being a humanist?  Episode References: Why I am Now a Christian, Ayaan Hirsi Ali Why I Am Not a Christian - A response to Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Michael Shermer About Martin Di Maggio:🔗 The Spinoza Havurah📷 @spinoza_havurah Martin's References: shj.org Judaism beyond God by Sherwin Wine  Humanistic Havdalah by Martin Hasan Kiddush: Humanist Liturgy by Machar Upcoming Events: ABH Discussion Group, 21 Nov 2023 ABH: Ayan Hirsi Ali: Muslim to Atheist to Christian, 25 Nov 2023 CLH Online Talk: Social Challenges & Self Care Following Apostasy, 29 Nov 23 CLH Xmas Party: Comedy Night for MacMillan Cancer Support, 13 Dec 2023 Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week on Humanism Now as we welcome Lola Tinubu, Co-Founder of the Association of Black Humanists and  Nicole Shasha, Founder of Leicester Humanists to discuss their experiences creating and cultivating secular communities and challenging misconceptions.

We also discuss the implications of Ayaan Hirsi Ali's recent article Why I am Now a Christian, the critiques of atheism contained within and Hirsi Ali's  impact, influence and legacy for global Humanists and freethinkers.

In our guest interview, Martin Di Maggio explains Humanistic Judaism, from its intellectual routes to current practices and differences with other denominations of both Judaism and Humanism. 

Finally, we answer this week's mailbag question; What are the taboos associated with being a humanist?
 
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]]> 4299 no 7. Terri O'Sullivan, Faith to Faithless on Support for Leaving Religion plus Humanistic Approaches to Free Speech This week on Humanism now, Audrey & Mark join the panel to discuss taking a humanistic approach to issues around Free Speech and free expression, drawing on recent international news items. Our guest this week is Terri O'Sullivan from Faith to Faithless. Terri shares her deeply personal journey to humanism and her role as Apostate Services Development Officer, at FTF (part of Humanists UK).  She also provides detailed advice for those seeking support when leaving high-control groups or experiencing religious trauma.Finally our mailbag question this week asks if Humanism aligns with and support other social change movements, such as Feminism and Black Lives Matter.Episode references: BBC: Sweden's Quran burnings put freedom of expression law to test Amnesty International: The Importance of Freedom of Expression UN: Definition of Hate Speech Contact Terri O'Sullivan:🔗 Faith to Faithless🐦 @Terri_OSullivan📘 @FaithtoFaithlessTerri's references; Religious Trauma Syndrome by Marlene Winell  Support Asylum Research:University of Sheffield are conducting research on how UK asylum claims are handled on the grounds of non-religiosity. If you have faced fear of persecution and have gone through the asylum system, please contact Lucy Potter.  More info. Upcoming CLH Events: Pub After HUK Voltaire Lecture 14 Nov 2023 Trans Day of Remembrance, 20 Nov 2023 ABH Discussion Group, 21 Nov 2023 Xmas Party: Comedy Night for MacMillan Cancer Support, 13 Dec 2023 Online Talk with FTF: Social Challenges & Self Care Following Apostasy, 29 Nov 23 Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 12 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0000 7. Terri O'Sullivan, Faith to Faithless on Support for Leaving Religion plus Humanistic Approaches to Free Speech full 1 7 Humanise Live This week on Humanism now, Audrey & Mark join the panel to discuss taking a humanistic approach to issues around Free Speech and free expression, drawing on recent international news items. Our guest this week is Terri O'Sullivan from Faith to Faithless. Terri shares her deeply personal journey to humanism and her role as Apostate Services Development Officer, at FTF (part of Humanists UK). She also provides detailed advice for those seeking support when leaving high-control group... This week on Humanism now, Audrey & Mark join the panel to discuss taking a humanistic approach to issues around Free Speech and free expression, drawing on recent international news items. Our guest this week is Terri O'Sullivan from Faith to Faithless. Terri shares her deeply personal journey to humanism and her role as Apostate Services Development Officer, at FTF (part of Humanists UK).  She also provides detailed advice for those seeking support when leaving high-control groups or experiencing religious trauma.Finally our mailbag question this week asks if Humanism aligns with and support other social change movements, such as Feminism and Black Lives Matter.Episode references: BBC: Sweden's Quran burnings put freedom of expression law to test Amnesty International: The Importance of Freedom of Expression UN: Definition of Hate Speech Contact Terri O'Sullivan:🔗 Faith to Faithless🐦 @Terri_OSullivan📘 @FaithtoFaithlessTerri's references; Religious Trauma Syndrome by Marlene Winell  Support Asylum Research:University of Sheffield are conducting research on how UK asylum claims are handled on the grounds of non-religiosity. If you have faced fear of persecution and have gone through the asylum system, please contact Lucy Potter.  More info. Upcoming CLH Events: Pub After HUK Voltaire Lecture 14 Nov 2023 Trans Day of Remembrance, 20 Nov 2023 ABH Discussion Group, 21 Nov 2023 Xmas Party: Comedy Night for MacMillan Cancer Support, 13 Dec 2023 Online Talk with FTF: Social Challenges & Self Care Following Apostasy, 29 Nov 23 Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week on Humanism now, Audrey & Mark join the panel to discuss taking a humanistic approach to issues around Free Speech and free expression, drawing on recent international news items.

Our guest this week is Terri O'Sullivan from Faith to Faithless. Terri shares her deeply personal journey to humanism and her role as Apostate Services Development Officer, at FTF (part of Humanists UK).  She also provides detailed advice for those seeking support when leaving high-control groups or experiencing religious trauma.

Finally our mailbag question this week asks if Humanism aligns with and support other social change movements, such as Feminism and Black Lives Matter.

Episode references:

Contact Terri O'Sullivan:
🔗 Faith to Faithless
🐦 @Terri_OSullivan
📘 @FaithtoFaithless

Terri's references;

Support Asylum Research:
University of Sheffield are conducting research on how UK asylum claims are handled on the grounds of non-religiosity. If you have faced fear of persecution and have gone through the asylum system, please contact Lucy Potter.  More info.

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]]> 5039 no 6. Javan Lev Poblador, Young Humanists Special! On this episode of Humanism Now, we're exploring the inspiring world of young humanists. Our co-host AJ and new panellist Nicole, fellow coordinators of Young Humanist UK share what campaigns and activities motivate Humanists in the 18-35 age range. Nicole also shares her experience of starting a new humanist group in Leicester and the joys of bringing humanist values to life through meaningful Humanists Ceremonies.AJ & Nicole share how they became engaged with Humanism and offer advice for anyone looking to set up a new group or attract more young members. In discussing events and campaign that encourage greater engagement, we explore the alignment of humanism with climate and social justice activism.In this week's guest interview ,  Javan Lev Poblador, International Coordinator for the Young Humanists International Group, provides insights in to the Global Young Humanist movement, describes the state of humanism in the Philippines and highlights some of the lesser known human impacts of the growing climate crisis. Finally, in our mailbag section we discuss what events and campaign topics appeal most you Young Humanists.Episode references: Leicester Humanists Launch Event, with Andrew Copson,  8 Nov 2023 Young Humanists UK Young Humanists International HUK: Setting up a local group About Javan Lev Poblador: Young Humanists International  YHI on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) Young Humanist Climate Action Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 05 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0000 6. Javan Lev Poblador, Young Humanists Special! full 1 6 Humanise Live On this episode of Humanism Now, we're exploring the inspiring world of young humanists. Our co-host AJ and new panellist Nicole, fellow coordinators of Young Humanist UK share what campaigns and activities motivate Humanists in the 18-35 age range. Nicole also shares her experience of starting a new humanist group in Leicester and the joys of bringing humanist values to life through meaningful Humanists Ceremonies. AJ & Nicole share how they became engaged with Humanism and offer advi... On this episode of Humanism Now, we're exploring the inspiring world of young humanists. Our co-host AJ and new panellist Nicole, fellow coordinators of Young Humanist UK share what campaigns and activities motivate Humanists in the 18-35 age range. Nicole also shares her experience of starting a new humanist group in Leicester and the joys of bringing humanist values to life through meaningful Humanists Ceremonies.AJ & Nicole share how they became engaged with Humanism and offer advice for anyone looking to set up a new group or attract more young members. In discussing events and campaign that encourage greater engagement, we explore the alignment of humanism with climate and social justice activism.In this week's guest interview ,  Javan Lev Poblador, International Coordinator for the Young Humanists International Group, provides insights in to the Global Young Humanist movement, describes the state of humanism in the Philippines and highlights some of the lesser known human impacts of the growing climate crisis. Finally, in our mailbag section we discuss what events and campaign topics appeal most you Young Humanists.Episode references: Leicester Humanists Launch Event, with Andrew Copson,  8 Nov 2023 Young Humanists UK Young Humanists International HUK: Setting up a local group About Javan Lev Poblador: Young Humanists International  YHI on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI) Young Humanist Climate Action Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On this episode of Humanism Now, we're exploring the inspiring world of young humanists. Our co-host AJ and new panellist Nicole, fellow coordinators of Young Humanist UK share what campaigns and activities motivate Humanists in the 18-35 age range.

Nicole also shares her experience of starting a new humanist group in Leicester and the joys of bringing humanist values to life through meaningful Humanists Ceremonies.

AJ & Nicole share how they became engaged with Humanism and offer advice for anyone looking to set up a new group or attract more young members. In discussing events and campaign that encourage greater engagement, we explore the alignment of humanism with climate and social justice activism.

In this week's guest interview ,  Javan Lev Poblador, International Coordinator for the Young Humanists International Group, provides insights in to the Global Young Humanist movement, describes the state of humanism in the Philippines and highlights some of the lesser known human impacts of the growing climate crisis.

Finally, in our mailbag section we discuss what events and campaign topics appeal most you Young Humanists.

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]]> 4356 no 5. Emma Park, Editor of The Freethinker plus Humanism in Education & Science Communication This week on Humanism now, Mark & AJ join the panel to discuss the role of science communication & humanism in education, with insights gathered from the New Scientist Conference. Dr. Emma Park, Editor of The Freethinker, provides a deep dive into the essence of freethought & the consequences of placing any views on an untouchable pedestal. Emma shares insights into the relationship between freethought & free speech, challenges to these freedoms & reviews the current status of non-religious movements. We end with our listener question: 'Is humanism a religion?'Episode references: Why Humanism is included in ‘Religious Education’ (‘RE’) How Humanist are you Quiz? UnderstandingHumanism.org.uk Humanist UK: Teachers Network Humanists UK: School Speakers Atheist Bus Campaign About Dr. Emma Park:🔗 Emma Park, Homepage🐦 @DrEmmaPark on Twitter 📖 The Freethinker 📺 Pastafarianism: parody or religion? | Emma Park | CLH Talks  Emma's book references; The Battle for Thought - Freethinking in the Twenty-First Century, Simon McCarthy-Jones Freedom to Think - The Long Struggle to Liberate Our Minds, Susie Alegre Humanly Possible -  Seven Hundred Years of Humanist Freethinking, Enquiry and Hope, Sarah Bakewell Upcoming CLH Events: Celebrating Black Humanism & Freethought 31 Oct 2023 Pub After HUK Voltaire Lecture 14 Nov 2023 Trans Day of Remembrance, 20 Nov 2023 Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 22 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0000 5. Emma Park, Editor of The Freethinker plus Humanism in Education & Science Communication full 1 5 Humanise Live This week on Humanism now, Mark & AJ join the panel to discuss the role of science communication & humanism in education, with insights gathered from the New Scientist Conference. Dr. Emma Park, Editor of The Freethinker, provides a deep dive into the essence of freethought & the consequences of placing any views on an untouchable pedestal. Emma shares insights into the relationship between freethought & free speech, challenges to these freedoms & reviews the current sta... This week on Humanism now, Mark & AJ join the panel to discuss the role of science communication & humanism in education, with insights gathered from the New Scientist Conference. Dr. Emma Park, Editor of The Freethinker, provides a deep dive into the essence of freethought & the consequences of placing any views on an untouchable pedestal. Emma shares insights into the relationship between freethought & free speech, challenges to these freedoms & reviews the current status of non-religious movements. We end with our listener question: 'Is humanism a religion?'Episode references: Why Humanism is included in ‘Religious Education’ (‘RE’) How Humanist are you Quiz? UnderstandingHumanism.org.uk Humanist UK: Teachers Network Humanists UK: School Speakers Atheist Bus Campaign About Dr. Emma Park:🔗 Emma Park, Homepage🐦 @DrEmmaPark on Twitter 📖 The Freethinker 📺 Pastafarianism: parody or religion? | Emma Park | CLH Talks  Emma's book references; The Battle for Thought - Freethinking in the Twenty-First Century, Simon McCarthy-Jones Freedom to Think - The Long Struggle to Liberate Our Minds, Susie Alegre Humanly Possible -  Seven Hundred Years of Humanist Freethinking, Enquiry and Hope, Sarah Bakewell Upcoming CLH Events: Celebrating Black Humanism & Freethought 31 Oct 2023 Pub After HUK Voltaire Lecture 14 Nov 2023 Trans Day of Remembrance, 20 Nov 2023 Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week on Humanism now, Mark & AJ join the panel to discuss the role of science communication & humanism in education, with insights gathered from the New Scientist Conference.

Dr. Emma Park, Editor of The Freethinker, provides a deep dive into the essence of freethought & the consequences of placing any views on an untouchable pedestal. Emma shares insights into the relationship between freethought & free speech, challenges to these freedoms & reviews the current status of non-religious movements.

We end with our listener question: 'Is humanism a religion?'

Episode references:

About Dr. Emma Park:
🔗 Emma Park, Homepage
🐦 @DrEmmaPark on Twitter
📖 The Freethinker
📺 Pastafarianism: parody or religion? | Emma Park | CLH Talks 

Emma's book references;

Upcoming CLH Events:

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]]> 4640 no 4. Jamie Woodhouse on Sentientism plus Humanist Approaches to Asylum Policy This week's episode focusses on humanistic approaches to both human and animal rights issues.  Following recent proposed changes to the UK's asylum policy,   AJ, Audrey (Assoc. Black Humanists) & James explore humanistic perspectives on immigration, climate change and the role of empathy in approaching global political issues.In our guest interview with Jamie Woodhouse of Sentientism.info, we explore  how animals rights should be incorporated into Humanism, the goals of the growing Sentientism movement and Jamie's views on AI, lab grown meat and defining 'Sentience'.Our panel also share their views on whether Humanists should go vegan and become Sentientists. Finally our mailbag question poses, whether a humanist can retain religious faith.References:BBC: Anti-gay discrimination not qualification for asylum, says Suella BravermanHumanists UK Seeking sanctuary: research into apostate asylum claimsHumanists International: Supporting individuals at riskMore on Jamie Woodhouse: Sentientism.infoTwitterFacebook Sentientism Youtube ChannelSentientism Podcast Is Sentientism the future of humanism? Watch Jamie's Talk with CLH, April 2023 Upcoming events:Central London Humanists Upcoming EventsAssociation of Black Humanists Upcoming Events Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 11 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0000 4. Jamie Woodhouse on Sentientism plus Humanist Approaches to Asylum Policy full 1 4 Humanise Live This week's episode focusses on humanistic approaches to both human and animal rights issues. Following recent proposed changes to the UK's asylum policy, AJ, Audrey (Assoc. Black Humanists) & James explore humanistic perspectives on immigration, climate change and the role of empathy in approaching global political issues. In our guest interview with Jamie Woodhouse of Sentientism.info, we explore how animals rights should be incorporated into Humanism, the goals... This week's episode focusses on humanistic approaches to both human and animal rights issues.  Following recent proposed changes to the UK's asylum policy,   AJ, Audrey (Assoc. Black Humanists) & James explore humanistic perspectives on immigration, climate change and the role of empathy in approaching global political issues.In our guest interview with Jamie Woodhouse of Sentientism.info, we explore  how animals rights should be incorporated into Humanism, the goals of the growing Sentientism movement and Jamie's views on AI, lab grown meat and defining 'Sentience'.Our panel also share their views on whether Humanists should go vegan and become Sentientists. Finally our mailbag question poses, whether a humanist can retain religious faith.References:BBC: Anti-gay discrimination not qualification for asylum, says Suella BravermanHumanists UK Seeking sanctuary: research into apostate asylum claimsHumanists International: Supporting individuals at riskMore on Jamie Woodhouse: Sentientism.infoTwitterFacebook Sentientism Youtube ChannelSentientism Podcast Is Sentientism the future of humanism? Watch Jamie's Talk with CLH, April 2023 Upcoming events:Central London Humanists Upcoming EventsAssociation of Black Humanists Upcoming Events Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week's episode focusses on humanistic approaches to both human and animal rights issues.  Following recent proposed changes to the UK's asylum policy,   AJ, Audrey (Assoc. Black Humanists) & James explore humanistic perspectives on immigration, climate change and the role of empathy in approaching global political issues.

In our guest interview with Jamie Woodhouse of Sentientism.info, we explore  how animals rights should be incorporated into Humanism, the goals of the growing Sentientism movement and Jamie's views on AI, lab grown meat and defining 'Sentience'.

Our panel also share their views on whether Humanists should go vegan and become Sentientists. Finally our mailbag question poses, whether a humanist can retain religious faith.

References:
BBC: Anti-gay discrimination not qualification for asylum, says Suella Braverman
Humanists UK Seeking sanctuary: research into apostate asylum claims
Humanists International: Supporting individuals at risk

More on Jamie Woodhouse:
Sentientism.info
Twitter
Facebook
 Sentientism Youtube Channel
Sentientism Podcast
 Is Sentientism the future of humanism? Watch Jamie's Talk with CLH, April 2023

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Central London Humanists Upcoming Events
Association of Black Humanists Upcoming Events

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]]> 5012 no 3. Alex Williams on the Poetry of Discovery & What Humanism Means Mark Agathangelou, CLH Committee Member and active Event Organiser joins this week's panel to discuss finding Humanism through the  One Life Course, hosing discussion groups and our recent 'What Humanism Means to Me' live open mic night.Plus our interview with the multi-talented Alex Williams; a poet, teacher, playwright, and author, who will shed light on the power of community within humanism. With his unique perspective, we'll explore the unique role of arts in creating compelling communities, how Alex defines humanism and what inspires his Secular Verses.Finally, we tackle our mailbag question this week: Why are there still Bishops in the UK's House of Lords, in what is an increasingly secular country.Episode references:CLH Once Life Course Humanists UK Courses on HumanismVideo: What Humanism Means to MeHumanists UK Campaign: Bishops in the House of LordsMore on Alex Williams; Blog: The Dialup  Facebook: Tiger Jazz Poetry Collection: Secular Verses Book recommendations from Alex Williams;Alain de Botton, Religion for Atheists: A non-believer's guide to the uses of religion  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 06 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0000 3. Alex Williams on the Poetry of Discovery & What Humanism Means full 1 3 Humanise Live Mark Agathangelou, CLH Committee Member and active Event Organiser joins this week's panel to discuss finding Humanism through the One Life Course, hosing discussion groups and our recent 'What Humanism Means to Me' live open mic night. Plus our interview with the multi-talented Alex Williams; a poet, teacher, playwright, and author, who will shed light on the power of community within humanism. With his unique perspective, we'll explore the unique role of arts in creating compelling c... Mark Agathangelou, CLH Committee Member and active Event Organiser joins this week's panel to discuss finding Humanism through the  One Life Course, hosing discussion groups and our recent 'What Humanism Means to Me' live open mic night.Plus our interview with the multi-talented Alex Williams; a poet, teacher, playwright, and author, who will shed light on the power of community within humanism. With his unique perspective, we'll explore the unique role of arts in creating compelling communities, how Alex defines humanism and what inspires his Secular Verses.Finally, we tackle our mailbag question this week: Why are there still Bishops in the UK's House of Lords, in what is an increasingly secular country.Episode references:CLH Once Life Course Humanists UK Courses on HumanismVideo: What Humanism Means to MeHumanists UK Campaign: Bishops in the House of LordsMore on Alex Williams; Blog: The Dialup  Facebook: Tiger Jazz Poetry Collection: Secular Verses Book recommendations from Alex Williams;Alain de Botton, Religion for Atheists: A non-believer's guide to the uses of religion  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mark Agathangelou, CLH Committee Member and active Event Organiser joins this week's panel to discuss finding Humanism through the  One Life Course, hosing discussion groups and our recent 'What Humanism Means to Me' live open mic night.

Plus our interview with the multi-talented Alex Williams; a poet, teacher, playwright, and author, who will shed light on the power of community within humanism. With his unique perspective, we'll explore the unique role of arts in creating compelling communities, how Alex defines humanism and what inspires his Secular Verses.

Finally, we tackle our mailbag question this week: Why are there still Bishops in the UK's House of Lords, in what is an increasingly secular country.

Episode references:
CLH Once Life Course
Humanists UK Courses on Humanism
Video: What Humanism Means to Me
Humanists UK Campaign: Bishops in the House of Lords

More on Alex Williams;

Book recommendations from Alex Williams;
Alain de Botton, Religion for Atheists: A non-believer's guide to the uses of religion 

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]]> 3323 no 2. Prof. Christopher Cameron on Black Freethinkers plus Ending Conversion Therapy Audrey Simmons, co-lead of the Association of Black Humanists joins James & AJ this week to discuss her personal journey and the unique challenges for the Black community in the UK when it comes to embracing humanism. AJ provides an update on the proposed ban of conversion therapy in the UK. Despite the government's commitment to a ban, delays, and recent news of the draft bill's cancellation have sparked a wave of demonstrations. Together, we stand in allyship with the campaign to ban conversion therapy and discuss how you, our listeners, can join the movement. Plus,  Prof. Christopher Cameron, author of Black Freethinkers,  A History of African American Secularism joins the podcast to discuss his personal journey and the figures who inspired his seminal book, as well as the future of freethought in America. Here more from Chris Cameron, live in Conversation with S.I. Martin on 22 September 2023 in Central London.Finally, our mailbag question this week: Just what does it mean to be spiritual but not religious?Refences:Association of Black HumanistsHumanists International - Amsterdam Declaration 2022Humanists UK - Banning Conversion Therapy CampaignBook recommendations from Prof. Cameron; Sikivu Hutchinson  Michael Lackey, African American Atheists and Political Liberation Anthony Pinn, By These Hands & The End of God-Talk  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 17 Sep 2023 15:00:00 -0000 2. Prof. Christopher Cameron on Black Freethinkers plus Ending Conversion Therapy full 1 2 Humanise Live Audrey Simmons, co-lead of the Association of Black Humanists joins James & AJ this week to discuss her personal journey and the unique challenges for the Black community in the UK when it comes to embracing humanism. AJ provides an update on the proposed ban of conversion therapy in the UK. Despite the government's commitment to a ban, delays, and recent news of the draft bill's cancellation have sparked a wave of demonstrations. Together, we stand in allyship with the campaign to ban ... Audrey Simmons, co-lead of the Association of Black Humanists joins James & AJ this week to discuss her personal journey and the unique challenges for the Black community in the UK when it comes to embracing humanism. AJ provides an update on the proposed ban of conversion therapy in the UK. Despite the government's commitment to a ban, delays, and recent news of the draft bill's cancellation have sparked a wave of demonstrations. Together, we stand in allyship with the campaign to ban conversion therapy and discuss how you, our listeners, can join the movement. Plus,  Prof. Christopher Cameron, author of Black Freethinkers,  A History of African American Secularism joins the podcast to discuss his personal journey and the figures who inspired his seminal book, as well as the future of freethought in America. Here more from Chris Cameron, live in Conversation with S.I. Martin on 22 September 2023 in Central London.Finally, our mailbag question this week: Just what does it mean to be spiritual but not religious?Refences:Association of Black HumanistsHumanists International - Amsterdam Declaration 2022Humanists UK - Banning Conversion Therapy CampaignBook recommendations from Prof. Cameron; Sikivu Hutchinson  Michael Lackey, African American Atheists and Political Liberation Anthony Pinn, By These Hands & The End of God-Talk  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Audrey Simmons, co-lead of the Association of Black Humanists joins James & AJ this week to discuss her personal journey and the unique challenges for the Black community in the UK when it comes to embracing humanism.

AJ provides an update on the proposed ban of conversion therapy in the UK. Despite the government's commitment to a ban, delays, and recent news of the draft bill's cancellation have sparked a wave of demonstrations. Together, we stand in allyship with the campaign to ban conversion therapy and discuss how you, our listeners, can join the movement.

Plus,  Prof. Christopher Cameron, author of Black Freethinkers,  A History of African American Secularism joins the podcast to discuss his personal journey and the figures who inspired his seminal book, as well as the future of freethought in America.

Here more from Chris Cameron, live in Conversation with S.I. Martin on 22 September 2023 in Central London.

Finally, our mailbag question this week: Just what does it mean to be spiritual but not religious?

Refences:
Association of Black Humanists
Humanists International - Amsterdam Declaration 2022
Humanists UK - Banning Conversion Therapy Campaign

Book recommendations from Prof. Cameron;

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]]> 4179 no 1. Roslyn Mould, Humanists International & Why Humanism Now? What does it truly mean to be a humanist in today's world? In this episode, James & AJ from Central London Humanists discuss their personal journeys and why start a humanism podcast now? Plus guest interview with Rosyln Mould, Vice President of Humanists International Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0000 1. Roslyn Mould, Humanists International & Why Humanism Now? full 1 1 Humanise Live What does it truly mean to be a humanist in today's world? In this episode, James & AJ from Central London Humanists discuss their personal journeys and why start a humanism podcast now? Plus guest interview with Rosyln Mould, Vice President of Humanists International Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live&n... What does it truly mean to be a humanist in today's world? In this episode, James & AJ from Central London Humanists discuss their personal journeys and why start a humanism podcast now? Plus guest interview with Rosyln Mould, Vice President of Humanists International Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What does it truly mean to be a humanist in today's world?

In this episode, James & AJ from Central London Humanists discuss their personal journeys and why start a humanism podcast now?

Plus guest interview with Rosyln Mould, Vice President of Humanists International


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