Recovering From Religion

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RfRx - Secular Civics, featuring Cynthia McDonald Aug 08, 2025

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RfRx - This week on RfRx, Cynthia McDonald returns to discuss Secular Civics. Cynthia is a social worker in the city of Chicago, and an advocate for many secular social causes including social and economic justice for Black Freedmen Descendants. She also works to promote health equity for marginalized groups, and to normalize Atheism in the Black Community. On this week’s episode, we will discuss a secular view of civic rights and responsibilities and consider the roles that non-religious folks can play in building a better society for everyone. Bring your questions for Cynthia and stick around for the hangout after the show.

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RfRx - Militant Atheism? featuring Jimmy Jr. Aug 07, 2025

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RfRx - This week on RfRx, join us for a discussion with Jimmy Jr, a proud military member and secular activist. Jimmy began deconstructing his religion as a college student studying history and religious studies. He completed his deconstruction after joining the military in 2010, which he claims took him out of his comfort zone and introduced him to various cultures and world religions that challenged his world view. We’ll discuss how Jimmy has balanced these aspects of his life and his reasons for being outspoken about his belief in the separation of religion and government. As always, bring your questions for Jimmy and stick around for the hangout after the show.

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RfRx - Deconstruction as a Family, featuring Stacie Grahn and Her Mom Aug 06, 2025

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This week on RfRx we sit down with Stacie and her mom, Dee, the dynamic duo behind the hit podcast 'The Stacie’s Mom Podcast'. We’ve talked about what it’s like to question one’s faith and worry about losing friends and family members in the process, but what happens when families go through their deconstruction journey together? Stacie and Dee will describe their experience as we dive into their inspiring stories, explore the ups and downs of family dynamics, and discuss the most memorable moments from their journeys out of their former faith. Bring your questions for Stacie and her mom, and join us for the hangout after the show.

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RfRx - Climbing out of the Rabbit Hole: Cons, Cults & Conspiracies, featuring Coleman Watts Aug 05, 2025

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What do all cult leaders have in common, and why are conspiracy theories so appealing? Why does misinformation spread faster than facts, and what can we do about it? Coleman Watts is a former believer turned skeptic who now hosts the YouTube channel Think This Through which mixes debunking with humor, and investigation with parody. Coleman entertains people while nudging them toward a more skeptical world view by covering topics such as the supernatural, quackery, superstition, cults, cons, and conspiracy theories. Join us for this enlightening episode and stay for the hangout.

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RfRx - Fall Excursion: Stories of Hope, Healing and Community, featuring Dr. Ben, Will Harrell, Darante’ LaMar Martin, and David Teachout Aug 04, 2025

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This week on RfRx, join us for a recap of this year’s annual Fall Excursion. Excursion participants and presenters, including Dr. Ben, Will Harrell, Darante’ LaMar Martin, and David Teachout, will share their stories of hope, healing and community. They will also share resources and tips for building up a secular community after religion. As always stick around for the Q&A, and the hangout after the show.

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RfRx - Life Lessons from the Lab: How Learning Science Makes You a Better Person, featuring Forrest Valkai Aug 01, 2025

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This week on RfRx, drawing from over a decade of experience as a science communicator, Forrest Valkai will take us on a journey through some of the most powerful and life-changing lessons he knows. Join us as Forrest demonstrates how science and skepticism can make us not just smarter, but kinder, more empathetic, and ultimately, better people.

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RfRx - Secular Grief Support: Meeting at the Intersection of Love and Loss, featuring Rebecca Hensler Jul 31, 2025

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This week on RfRx, Rebecca Hensler, founder of Grief Beyond Belief, will share her grief journey and tell the story of her efforts to fill the void that nonbelievers faced when grieving a loss. How is bereavement different when you are grieving without belief in a deity or afterlife? How does religious trauma impact the grieving process? Where can nonbelievers find comfort without faith? How can we as a community of freethinkers reach out to each other with rational compassion?

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RfRx - Life Lessons From a Senior Skeptic, featuring Phil Ferguson Jul 30, 2025

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This week on RfRx, Phil Ferguson, of the Phil Ferguson Show, returns to speak about his experience as a long-time skeptic and secular activist. He will share his insights regarding issues the secular community has grappled with in the past, as well as what he sees as the big issues that will challenge secular skeptics in the future. In an era of information overload, how should we invest our limited time and energy to critically evaluate information? How do we stay relevant and informed while protecting ourselves from being taken in by bad ideas?

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RfRx - The Four Disciplines: Strategies to Simplify Challenging Conversations, featuring Nick Dallett Jul 29, 2025

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This week on RfRx, RfR Volunteer Nick Dallett joins us to share four disciplines for having difficult conversations. Nick has spent much of his 25 years as a software professional learning how people can communicate better, and has applied what he's learned to become a better manager and friend. In this talk, Nick will share how a simple interaction on Twitter led to a greater understanding of how to have great conversations, and what that can teach you about how to get better at coping when stakes are high and things get spicy.

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RfRx - The Death Care Workbook, featuring David Teachout and Tee Rogers Jul 28, 2025

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This week on RfRx, we’ll be talking with Tee Rogers, the developer of the “Identity Affirming Deathcare Directives” workbook. This is a great tool to help people address questions regarding end-of-life care from a secular perspective. Tee will get into what inspired her to create the workbook, the experiences she has in the healthcare field, and will be available for any questions you may bring.

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