Living After Faith

We were so excited to finally get to do a trans-Atlantic (or “across the pond”) interview with our friend, Bethany Turner! We learned a bunch and had an awful lot of fun. Bethany is the creator of the Eon’s World webcomic, loves dogs, and is smart as hell.

We have a wonderful conversation with Joshua Richards of the JRR Talking Podcast. He is a former minister, former addict, and now he’s Living After Faith. JRR Talking

Content Note/Trigger Warning: We discuss sexual assault, emotional abuse, bullying, PTSD, and suicidal thoughts. We figured we should probably talk frankly about our mental health and life challenges that led us to go on podcast hiatus. Deanna Joy discusses a lot of the things she has been through in recent years in detail, hence the … Continue reading All The Content Warnings – Episode 79

Here it is: Our first official announcement of our return to podcasting. This special crossover episode was one of the most fun we’ve ever done. I didn’t think we could alternately laugh so much and have serious conversation all in the same session. We’re eternally grateful to Amy with a Y and Ami with an … Continue reading Secular Soup Crossover – Episode 78

Way back in 2013-ish we had the good fortune of speaking with PZ Myers in our studio in Seattle. Even back then, we thought maybe we were being a little too cynical about the direction of the atheist movement but when we look back now, I feel like we were still so innocent. Such a … Continue reading Sweet Summer Children With PZ Myers – Episode 77

We thought we were pretty knowledgeable about many of the branches of organized religions, but Ed Suominen absolutely blew our minds with his story. Content note: There’s talk of some pretty intense practices, death, abusive reproduction control among other things. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laestadianism

Way back a million years ago (okay, five), we were invited to speak with the Sudbury Humanist Association via Skype. We had tons of fun and hope you enjoy this trip in a time machine that only travels in one direction.

We recently traveled to New Orleans for a wedding and while we were there we met up with a couple of old friends. You get this special two-part extra long show! Jerry DeWitt has been on LAF a couple of times. We recorded on the beach with our iPhones at sunset. The weather was beautiful … Continue reading Visiting Old Friends in NOLA – Episode 74

In 2012, our good friend Meemo wrote a blog post for us. It told the story of growing up in Rich’s Pentecostal church and the hardship it is to suppress who you are in order to conform to an outward fundamentalist ideal. We sat down together for a conversation to catch up with Meemo to … Continue reading Catching Up With Meemo – Episode 73

After the world’s longest podcast hiatus (which we will explain later) we have a new episode, and a new direction. Get ready to LAF with us again! Do you remember when we first talked with Shelley Segal in 2013? She has done so much and soared so high since then. She has produced three more … Continue reading We’re Back! Starring Shelley Segal – Episode 72

Dr. Marlene Winell joins us for a discussion of Religious Trauma Syndrome and PTSD. Valerie Tarico’s interview with Dr. Winnell. Journey Free Dr. Marlene Winnell’s

The most intense thing you will listen to, maybe ever. Kevin Byrne told us his story in episode 21, and he’s the rock band behind our theme music, Rose Cross. Rich recently shared some audio files of his preaching with Kevin, and Morrison’s Prophecy released this version on a new album. TRIGGER WARNING! The episode … Continue reading The Intensity of Rose Cross – Episode 70

Paul Case, President of Seattle Skeptics, joins us to tell the story of how he debunked a tongue-talker. Seattle Skeptics Seattle Atheists

Daniel Dennett LAFs with us! One of the Four Horsemen of the anti-apocalypse, Daniel Dennett is the author of many books, including Breaking The Spell, which is a must-read for anyone leaving religion. His latest book, Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking is available now. Special thanks to Sarah Morehead with Recovering From Religion for … Continue reading Daniel Dennett – Episode 68

David G. McAfee, author of Mom, Dad, I’m an Atheist, joins us for a lively discussion of coming out. http://DavidGMcafee.wordpress.com/ Disproving Christianity and Other Secular Writings Excerpt from the book here: Morality vs Worship

We speak with Seth Andrews, Host of The Thinking Atheist. His new book is out, and you can hear about it here. Deconverted: A Journey From Religion to Reason The Thinking Atheist Podcast The Story of Susie The Thinking Atheist website The Thinking Atheist on Facebook

Alison Rose left the Catholic Church and now writes a sex-positive blog. Coming up Rose – Allison’s blog

We spoke to Desiree Schell, host of the Skeptically Speaking radio show, and Rebecca Watson, fearless leader of Skepchick.org and co-host of the Skeptic’s Guide to the Universe, about skepticism and critical thinking. We focused on how religion can often keep us from examining claims critically, and how freeing (and fun!) it is to learn … Continue reading Skepticism – Episode 64

LAF returns with our worst, and possibly best episode ever? Thanks to everyone who has supported us through our time off. The episode we release tomorrow is rough. People who have heard our other episodes will hear a lifeless chill in my voice. Only in listening back to it did I realize how dead I … Continue reading – LAF Returns – Episode 63

Ari Mandel tells of his escape from one of the strictest Jewish communities in America. http://www.scribd.com/rlitzlon/d/93192819-Stadium-Seating-for-Internet-Morals-WSJ-comhttps://www.facebook.com/events/320642868009045/328043400602325/?notif_t=plan_mall_activity http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/10/nyregion/ultra-orthodox-jews-shun-their-own-for-reporting-child-sexual-abuse.html?_r=4&pagewanted=allhttp://heathenhassid.blogspot.com/2011/07/it-gets-besser.html