Living After Faith

Our second annual Thanksgiving episode with a twist. We are thankful for good wine, a new studio, and the BAN-HAMMER!

Rich and Deanna speak LIVE to Seattle Atheists.

Rebecca Hensler with Grief Beyond Belief discusses the process of recovery after the loss of a loved one, without relying on myths of god or gods. Email Rebecca at griefbeyondbelief@gmail.com on Facebook

Journalist Janet Heimlich’s chilling book “Breaking Their Will: Shedding Light On Religious Child Maltreatment,” does exactly what its title says. In the process, you may discover you are not the horrific human your childhood led you to believe. Once you realize that, you can attack the issues and voices that still abuse you daily in … Continue reading Janet Heimlich – Religious Child Maltreatment – Episode 38

Rich was interviewed on February 13, 2009 on a cable access program in Seattle about “Cult Recruiting.” Here, we replay that program, hosted by Valerie Tarico, produced by Bill Alford. Valerie Tarico on Youtube Valerie Tarico on Amazon

Tyson and Bonnie share their story of Tyson’s becoming an atheist and how their relationship was able to adapt. Bonnie and Tyson met when Tyson was the leader of a Christian youth group at Bonnie’s church. But, as Tyson began to examine his beliefs, and look at facts, he began to change. He left the … Continue reading Mixed Marriages – Episode 36

We join Thomas and Landon with the Skeptic Hour, an Internet radio show that’s done live on Sunday evenings. The topic is “Building Atheist Community.” The Skeptic Hour

Listener Amanda asks us a question about our thoughts on gay rights, and Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz takes a stand for gay rights around the world. This post on Friendly Atheist explains the situation and has the pastor’s speech. EDIT: The pastor’s speech video was made private. Here’s a link that still works. Here’s Deanna … Continue reading Starbucks, Gay Rights and a few Opinions – Episode 34

If you haven’t seen Mr. Deity’s Youtube channel, you are in for an atheistic treat! In this episode Brian Dalton tells us how he came out of Mormonism, and how he created the creator himself, Mr. Deity. This is a fun episode that is loaded with good thinking, and good conversation about the questions you … Continue reading Mr. Deity, Brian Dalton LAFs With Us

Jerry Williams is a former Baptist, Black Muslim, and Jehovah’s Witness. He hosts a popular Youtube channel where he debunks bad thinking. http://www.facebook.com/GreaterSapien http://www.youtube.com/user/GreaterSapien http://twitter.com/#!/greatersapien

The Ledge is a movie that could be the Brokeback Mountain for atheists. In this interview with the writer and producer of the movie, you will see that it’s actually much more than that. Matthew Chapman is the great-great-grandson of Charles Darwin, and tells us why he produced this movie and how he hopes it … Continue reading The Ledge: Matthew Chapman – Episode 31

David Silverman, President of American Atheists joins us for a special salute to July 4th.

Nate Phelps made a daring escape from his father, Fred Phelps and Westboro Baptist Church on his 18th birthday. Now, he is Executive Director of Center For Inquiry in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. In this episode he shares how he made that journey, and what is ahead for Nate Phelps. Center For Inquiry Nate Phelps Westboro … Continue reading Freedom From Westboro Baptist – Nate Phelps – Episode 29

Dr. Darrel Ray joins us for an in-depth look at his “Sex and Secularism Survey.” In this episode we talk about sex and how religion can fuck that up. The good news, once you get out of religion, fucking gets better! We discuss the surprising and some not-so-surprising results. http://ipcpress.com/ Dr. Darrel Ray Morrison’s Prophecy

Michael Shermer joins us during his book tour for The Believing Brain. In this episode he shares for the first time, his “coming out” story of how a born-again Christian becomes the nation’s top skeptic. The Believing Brain Michael Shermer Skeptic Magazine Scientific American Morrison’s Prophecy

Candace Gorham leads the Ebony Exodus project, where she interviews women of color to learn about their exodus from religion. She wanted to interview Deanna (who is not “of color” but you’ll hear why Candace wanted to talk with her) for her project. This is the raw and dirty conversation. ENJOY! Ebony Exodus Morrison’s Prophecy

Candace Gorham is a former (sh)evangelist and prophetess who studied her way out of the church and out of her belief in god. She is working on a research project called “Ebony Exodus” which will detail the lives of women of color who have left religion. Her story is at times shocking, heart breaking, and … Continue reading More Drama Than the Orgasm is Worth – Episode 25

This is a commercial we made for Seattle Atheists. It airs on Ask An Atheist, and shows a good, fun way to help a worthy cause. http://rapture-relief.org/ Ask An Atheist Music by Morrison’s Prophesy

Deanna returns with a scathing critique of an internet video blaming women for men’s sins. The Modesty Video Morrison’s Prophecy

You may already know Sam Mulvey. He’s a host and producer of Ask An Atheist, a TV, radio and podcast show that features live calls and intriguing topics. In this episode he tells of his journey to atheism and activism. Ask An Atheist