The Deconversion Podcast: Recent Episodes
Tim Thomason
There are over 4000 recognized religions in the world. Which one are you leaving? Why are you Deconverting? Welcome to the Deconversion Podcast where we explore the experiences and challenges of Deconverting from religious faith. We are here to discuss and explore this topic and help you on your journey to living an authentic life.
Today we discuss the importance of boundaries for you and those around you in regards to your deconversion.
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Christians are kind right? Today, we discuss the unkindness that seems to be rampantly growing in our society, and how many Christians seem to have forsaken the whole idea of kindness for something more nefarious.
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People who suffer with sleep paralysis commonly find themselves at the mercy of their subconscious mind. So what happens when that mind is filled to the brim with religious belief in demons and the supernatural? Today we discus sleep paralysis, its common attributes, and its religious association with demons.
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We are BACK... and today we discuss the International House of Prayer, and the controversies surrounding their recently dismissed head pastor Mike Bickle.
The Heaven Bent Podcast
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Tim and Isaac talk about politics before and after deconversion and how deconversion can potentially be a catalyst for new political beliefs.
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In this episode Tim and Isaac discuss Christian's persecution complex and its effects on them and our society.
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Today we break down a segment from the Deconversion Guide regarding the pillars of why Tim left religion.
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Today we discuss Halloween, Christian's aversion to it, and how the church uses it to promote real fear in its followers. We also discuss how, for many who deconvert, it becomes a favorite holiday.
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Today we discuss the documentary "One of Us" which chronicles the journey of three orthodox Hasidic Jews who chose to leave their insular community.
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Today we discuss the rapture, an event many Christians believe is imminent. We breakdown the theology and how ideas around this event have changed through history. We also address how, for many, the rapture provides an outlet to pass on addressing many of the issues our world is currently facing.
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Today we interview author Becki Beasley about her new book "Also Your Daughters" which explores her experience leaving evangelicalism.
Book: Also Your Daughters
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Today we discuss religious trauma syndrome, its relationship to betrayal trauma, and the resistance to associate trauma with religious beliefs.
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We all face pitfalls in life and deconversion can present you with a variety of them. Today we discuss how we can effectively consider and avoid pitfalls in the often turbulent time post deconverison.
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Today we review the Netflix documentary "Scouts Honor" which chronicles the prolific amount of child abuse past and present surrounding the Boy Scouts of America program.
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Today we discuss missions trips past and present, there ties to colonialism, and the problems they present in our modern world.
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Today we explore passive aggressiveness, and the part the church plays in fostering it in individuals. We break down why this is, and how those of who have deconverted can still struggle with the behavior.
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Today we interview author and constitutional attorney Andrew Seidel. Seidel has written several books including The Founding Myth: Why Christian Nationalism Is Un-American and American Crusade: How the Supreme Court Is Weaponizing Religious Freedom. We discuss the importance of the separation of church and state and the impact of January the 6th.
The Founding Myth: Why Christian Nationalism Is Un-American
American Crusade: How the Supreme Court Is Weaponizing Religious Freedom
Go support the effort to preserve the separation of church and state at..
Americans United for The Separation of Church and State.
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River is back, and today we discuss religious trauma syndrome. RTS is a relatively new term getting used by therapists, and it describes what many of us find ourselves navigating in various degrees post deconversion.
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Today, we interview writer and author Brandon Flanery who shares his experiences growing up and participating in the church as a gay Christian, and his eventual departure from evangelicalism. Brian's bright reflections on his journey brings some very welcome hope and levity to some hard subjects.
Article: I asked people why they’re leaving Christianity, and here’s what I heard
Book: Stumbling: A Sassy Memoir About Coming Out of Evangelicalism
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Today we discuss conflict, and the many different forms of it you may encounter on your deconversion journey. We also discuss the value of having goals for different forms of conflict, and our 8 step process to help you navigate verbal arguments.
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Today, we discuss the potential positive and negative impacts of social media on your deconversion journey.
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We all assume things, but when we assume too much we open ourselves to bad ideas and poor decisions based in ignorance. Today, we discuss the dangers of assumptions, and how the term assumption is synonymous with faith.
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Today, we discuss the importance of language, and how Christianity utilizes a linguistic shorthand, often referred to as "Christianese", to infuse religious meaning and messaging throughout their language.
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Christian Nationalism is quickly becoming a national buzzword. Today, we tackle some of this movement's most common lies regarding the nature of our country, and what it means to be American.
The Founding Myth: Why Christian Nationalism Is Un-American by Andrew Seidel
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Today, we are excited to host our guest River Wood as we discuss the defining attributes of cults, the abuses they can foster, and the neuroscience behind it all.
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Today, we tackle the hit documentary "Shiny Happy People" which recounts the story of the Duggar family, their hit tv show, and their very public downfall around their son's sexual deviancy.
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Today, we interview therapist Kit Morgan. We discuss Kit's personal story around religious trauma, and how it can leave ingrained physiological responses.
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On today's episode, we are thrilled to have therapist Emily Crowder with us to discuss her personal story of leaving religion and the Mormon Church. We also talk about the importance of building self trust on the other side of Deconversion.
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Today, Isaac and Tim discuss the importance of community and recount their trip to Denver to hear Seth Andrews speak at Secular Hub.
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https://www.thethinkingatheist.com/
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Today, Tim and Isaac discuss the film Apostasy, which follows a mother and her two daughters who are practicing Jehovah's Witnesses. The film bring up controversial issues surrounding refusing blood transfusions, disfellowship, and religions divisive nature.
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Today, we tackle Religion's false claim to unconditional love. We also discuss, how learning to navigate the feelings of rejection during deconversion can be a tool of empowerment.
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Today we discuss Pastor Jack Hibbs, his end times doctrine, and the dangers of subjective opinion based preaching being peddled as truth.
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Humor, for many of us that have deconverted, is an essential and liberating tool. On this episode, we break down the value of humor in the void left by religious faith.
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Today, Tim recounts his encounter with an anti-LGBTQ protestor, and together Tim and Isaac tackle their specific issues with faith and religious beliefs.
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Welcome everyone to our 50th Episode. Today, we discuss our upcoming free online course The Deconversion Guide, our multiple social projects in the works, and we reflect on our past year working on the podcast and the guide. A big thank you to all of our listeners, guests, and supporters we love you all.
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Today, we discuss the Christian response to the growing number of people deconverting from religious faith. We address two articles, both written by Christians, that tackle what Christians perceive to be the primary reasons for people leaving the church.
Bad Faith Article.
Good Faith Article.
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Today, we have the second of our interviews with the hosts of the "You Can't Get To Heaven in a Miniskirt" podcast. We talk with Jess today about how she and Sarah started the podcast, her experience around the church, and her obsession with cults.
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You Can't Get to Heaven in a Miniskirt
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Welcome to the first of our two episode interview with Sarah and Jess the hosts of the "You Can't Get To Heaven in a Mini-Skirt" podcast. Today, we interview Sarah and talk about how she and Jess started the podcast. We also get her thoughts and feelings around the church, purity culture, and homophobia.
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You Can't Get to Heaven in a Miniskirt
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Welcome everyone to our discussion on Christian apologetics. Today, we go over some of Christian apologetics most common concepts and arguments. We also discuss some of the pitfalls in the tactics of Christian apologetics, there application, and as a special bonus Tim gets triggered while discussing it.
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Today, we are joined by one of our longtime listeners, as she shares her deconversion story with us. Danielle's experience in the church and eventual excommunication for daring to leave a failing marriage sets the stage for a fascinating and unique deconversion story.
Links.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving A Fuck.
Cum As You Are: While Transforming Your Sex Life.
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Anxiety is something we all face, but for those of us who deconvert from religion, it can quickly become unmanageable. Today. we tackle deconversion anxiety. Tim and Isaac discuss how to recognize, navigate, and develop healthy coping mechanisms for it.
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On today's episode Isaac recounts his first and only experience revolving around Christian mingle, online dating, and purity culture. Those of us who have grown up around strict religious beliefs often have awkward first relationships, and we hope today's episode makes you laugh and feel a little less alone.
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Today, is a very special episode for Tim who is going to answers questions left for him by his late Grandmother. This list of questions was part of the catalyst that kickstarted this podcast.
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Moral relativism is often the target of derision by the religious as being inferior to the moral absolutism asserted by religious faith. Today, we dismantle the hypocrisy of this claim, and offer our own claim. Not only is moral relativism practiced by most believers, but when put to use in the hands of a self critical and thoughtful non-believer it provides a superior moral code to that offered by religions.
True Detective Religion Clip
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The number of topics for debate regarding religion is vast. Many of us who have deconverted see these topics as a gap in our knowledge that must be filled in order to resist the assault of questions presented by friends and family regarding our deconversion . Today, we discuss how to bridge these perceived gaps, and whether it is even a requirement to do so.
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Today, we discuss peoples obsessions with end times prophecy, and the effects those ideas have on people's behaviors and attitudes. The End Times has been a source of conspiracy theories throughout history, and is all the more present today, especially within biblical teaching.
Doomsday Cult Article
Today, we are once again joined by our friend Anthony as we discuss a listener question about the ethics of challenging someone's faith. This question is something, we feel, many of the newly deconverted wrestle with, and warrants a roundtable discussion.
Welcome to our first logical fallacies episode. Anthony joins us today as we tackle this broad subject, and discuss some of the most common forms of logical fallacies. We also discuss how understanding logical fallacies is not only an exercise in avoiding poor ideas or concepts, but also a critical tool in understanding how your own logic can be flawed.
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Today, we have our dear friend Doug Bell back for an impromptu discussion on life and death. We tackle how we, as non-believers, navigate the concept of death, and discuss how religions leverage the fear of death to move the faithful.
Happy New Years Everyone, Today, we look ahead at plans for the podcast throughout this coming year, and we discuss the documentary "Pray Away" that tells the story of the Exodus program which was used by Christian communities to try and turn gay people strait.
Our subject for today is how to determine when it is no longer appropriate to remain silent in the face of religions assertions. Tim and Isaac discuss an encounter with a street preacher that sparked the topic, and tackle what exactly it is that would make them speak up and why.
Today, we are happy to host one of our close personal friends, Prari. We tackle why her sex positive lifestyle led to incompatibility with the church, and how she now strives and encourages women to embrace their own sexuality in a healthy way.
It is that time of year again, and today we tackle the often tedious task of navigating friends and family around the holidays as a non-believer. Tim and Isaac break down some of their experiences and offer tactics to help you keep your holidays merry.
Today, our subject is the Hulu documentary "God Forbid" which chronicles the scandal revolving around Jerry Falwell Jr. This documentary does a great job of highlighting the hypocrisy of high level church leaders who often live private lives that fly in the face of their publicly expressed religious views.
A key component of Deconversion is Cognitive Dissonance, and on todays podcast we take a tour of this subject in detail. We look at common outward signs and behaviors indicative of Cognitive Dissonance, and the choices one faces when confronted by it.
On today's podcast, Tim and Isaac discuss common stereotyping that goes on inside churches regarding atheism, homosexuality, and other concepts. They also discuss the dangers of stereotyping, and their propensity to degrade into forms of bigotry and racism.
Today, we take a deep dive on the concept of Deism vs Theism. We discuss how the concepts can come up in discussion or debate, and the importance of knowing the difference between the two.
Welcome to the final episode of our interview with Brian Bell. Today, we discuss his deconversion from Mormonism, his coming out as a gay man, and his life in the wake of these major life events.
Welcome to the second part of our conversation with Brian Bell. In this episode, we dive into Brian's efforts to maintain his faith, and change his sexuality by doubling down on his commitment to Mormonism.
Today we have the first of several podcast with Brian Bell. Our first installment revolves around Brian's experience growing up in the Mormon Church while trying suppress and hide his attraction to men.
Today, Tim and Isaac discuss their experiences around attending churches during their youth and young adult lives. They also reflect on how they felt at the time vs how they feel now as non-believers and adults.
Today we discus the drug like effects music can have over the human psyche, and the physiological effects it can trigger in an individual. We also tackle, how modern religious culture attempts to harness these effects, and their addictive nature to directly associate them with God and the Holy Spirit.
Giving God credit seems to be a default stance for believers in all most any situation. God takes the credit for almost everything good that happens, but does He really deserve the credit or are we passing over more responsible parties that are more deserving and in need of praise? We tackle all of the above in today's episode where we are joined once again by Doug Bell who shares his perspective on this topic.
The concept of Nihilism, or a belief in meaninglessness, seems to be a common and reoccurring struggle that manifests itself, in one way or another, among individuals who leave religious faiths. Today, Tim discusses his feelings on the concept, and his advice for those trying to navigate the void left in the absence of religions answers to the question of meaning.
On today's episode, Tim and Isaac are joined by their better halves to have a roundtable discussion on marriage without religion. Most marriages operate within some form of religious practice or ritual, but what does marriage mean in the absence of God, Prayer, and church attendance? We discuss our own top ten rules of marriage, and discuss how despite the absence of religious practice how many relationships thrive regardless.
Today, we discuss some of the most cited and reputable authors who have, and continue to, argue against religious dogma and belief. Critics of religion are not in short supply, and there are many written works past and present that offer to voice counter argument, but these four always seem to come up or be cited at the head of the column.
The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins
God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything by Christopher Hitchens
The End of Faith by Sam Harris
Breaking The Spell by Daniel Dennett
Purity Culture is a broad subject, and it can encompasses many different facets of a Christian's life. Its impact can have a variety of effects on everything from sexuality, and body image, to self-esteem and your choice of relationships. Sadly, it leaves many with sensations of guilt regarding their sexuality even after achieving a committed relationship or marriage. Today we attempt to tackle this subject with the help of two special guests, Leah Thomason and Morgan Poling, who join us as we navigate this topic, and how it particularly affects women.
Links
That Sex Chick Podcast
Sex Education on Netflix
Today, we bring you an episode from our archive of talks and discussions we had leading up to the formation of the podcast. This conversation started as a zoom call, and turned into an impromptu podcast where Tim's nephew, Ryan, shared his experience around deconversion. We hope everyone enjoys this very raw and personal account of deconversion.
Today, we discuss the benefits of Deconversion, and the positive impacts it can have on your life. Deconversion presents many challenges, but it can also be one of the most exciting times of your life as you build self confidence, redefine your worldviews, and enjoy the perks of being free of religious dogma.
Today we interview Tim Whitaker host of The New Evangelicals Podcast. We discuss Tim's story and what led to him to creating The New Evangelicals community and non-profit. We also dive into the details of how they are working to support Christian who are deconstructing their faith and confronting mainstream Christian Nationalism.
Links:
The New Evangelicals Website.
The Power Worshippers by Katherine Stewart
Confession of a Former Fox News Christian by Seth Andrews
The Most Dangerous Animal: Human Nature and the Origins of War by David Livingstone Smith
Listen to The New Evangelicals Podcast
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Today we discuss the issue of religious hypocrisy in light of current events, and how it relates/contributes to deconversion. Anthony Slape joins us, once again, in this roundtable discussion as we dive into this subject, and discuss why religious hypocrisy is unique and particularly deserving of criticism.
Links:
The Atheist Experience.
Why I'm Not A Christian by Richard Carrier
Letter to A Christian Nation by Sam Harris
Today we interview Tim's close personal friend and fellow martial artist Drew Lawrence. We discuss Drew's life journey and experiences around religion and non-belief. We also discuss Drew's influence and experience around Tim's deconversion.
Links.
Cows Pigs Wars and Witches by Marvin Harris
The Founding Myth by Andrew Seidel
Evolution is a rich and complex subject that may be very foreign or intimidating for those who have left religion. Today Isaac and Tim tackle the subject of Evolution vs Creationism. We discuss the basics of both ideas, and common arguments for those who may be new to this subject matter. Our goal with this episode is to encourage our audience to go learn more about this topic, and to arm you against common religious arguments against evolution. Spoiler alert....they aren't very good arguments.
Links:
Cosmos
The Greatest Show On Earth by Richard Dawkins.
The Language of God by Francis Collins.
Why Evolution Is True by Jerry Coyne.
Article: 15 Answers to Creationist Nonsense.
Today we interview Morgan Poling about here experience in and around a cult based in evangelical Christianity. We discuss her trials within the group and how she and her husband eventually left the church and deconverted from religious faith.
Links.
Banished by Lauren Drain
In today's episode, we revisit Hulu's adaptation of "Under The Banner of Heaven". We discuss the series conclusion, it's portrayal of struggling with religious doubts, and its relation to those leaving religion.
Welcome to part 2 of our four way conversation on Deconversion. In this continuation, we discuss the events around Ryan's deconversion and the help that Tim attempted to provide to help ease the process. We also ask group questions revolving around Religion, and its effects on us and society.
Welcome to part one of our four way conversation on Deconversion. In this episode, Isaac, Anthony, and Ryan all discuss the timelines of relationships, and experiences they had around Tim's Deconversion.
Today we discuss current events, and the tragedy that unfolded just south of us in Uvalde, Texas. We address the repetitive response of the religious community towards these events, and the lack of action we have as a society towards solving the issues of gun violence in our country. Further, we discuss the feelings you may deal with as nonbeliever when faced with tragedy and the inept responses of the faithful.
Link: Pastor Asks for Forgiveness after Years of Abusing A Young Woman.
On today's podcast, Isaac and Tim talk about the Hulu Miniseries "Under The Banner of Heaven" based on the book of the same name by Jon Krakauer. They address how the subjects raised in the show reflect real life issues confronted by individuals deconverting from religious faith.
Today, Isaac takes the opportunity to share his experiences with Religious belief, and the challenge of answering the question of whether or not he is a Christian. We also continue our discussion about the difficulty of overcoming your own personal walls when it comes to leaving religious faith.
Under The Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer
Today we discuss the process of rethinking ideas and beliefs in the wake of deconversion. Tim discusses how his views concerning good and bad forms of evidence evolved into a process designed to minimize error and separate opinions from facts. We also get to answer some of our first community questions.
Links to Resources on this episode.
https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Ownership-U-S-Navy-SEALs/dp/1250067057
https://www.amazon.com/Deconverted-Journey-Religion-Seth-Andrews/dp/1478716568
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_Wild_Country
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnJX68ELbAY&list=PL126AFB53A6F002CC Aron Ra
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Going_Clear_(film)
https://www.amazon.com/Cows-Pigs-Wars-Witches-Riddles/dp/0679724680
https://www.amazon.com/God-Delusion-Richard-Dawkins/dp/0618918248
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tYm41hb48o Chrisopher Hitchens Debate
Deconversion is a relatively new term in our society, but it is increasingly being brought up within the Church, and at large as more individuals choose to leave religious belief. We would like to welcome everyone to the first episode of The Deconversion Podcast. In this episode we discuss what Deconversion is, why it is happening, and the effects and changes it can cause in your life.
In this episode, Tim and Isaac interview a special guest speaker, Doug Bell. Doug tells us about what it was like to grow up in the LDS church. After getting his Pharmacy degree and having his first conflict with the Mormon church, Doug applied the critical thinking process to the doctrine of the LDS church and the beliefs that he grew up with. This process would lead up to him leaving the church. Doug talks about life after leaving the church and how to establish a new foundation for how to live.
In this episode, Isaac and Tim discuss details and insights of Discovery Plus's new documentary Hillsong, "A mega-church exposed." We will discuss how Hillsong became a household name and why it is no longer surprising to learn about criminal actions in churches like Hillsong. This conversation will lead us to ask many challenging questions such as, "Does religion improve the quality of our society?" and "Is it fair for the offenders at Hillsong to blame the devil for their actions?"