The Deconversion Podcast

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.  Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide. https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signup Click the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide. https://www...

Today, we interview therapist Kit Morgan. We discuss Kit's personal story around  religious trauma, and how it can leave ingrained physiological responses.  https://www.instagram.com/kitmorgantherapy/ Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide. https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signup Click the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide. https://www....

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. https://www.therapywithemilee.com/ Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide. https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signup Click the l...

Today, Isaac and Tim discuss the importance of community and recount their trip to Denver to hear Seth Andrews speak at Secular Hub. https://www.secularhub.org/ https://www.thethinkingatheist.com/ Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide. https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signup Click the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide. https://www.thedeconv...

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.  Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide. https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signup Click the link below donate...

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. Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide. https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signup Click the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide. https://www.thedeconversioncommu...

Today we discuss Pastor Jack Hibbs, his end times doctrine, and the dangers of subjective opinion based preaching being peddled as truth.   Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide. https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signup Click the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide. https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

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. Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide. https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signup Click the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide. https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

Today, Tim recounts his encounter with an anti-LGBTQ protestor, and together Tim and Isaac tackle their specific issues with faith and religious beliefs. Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide. https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signup Click the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide. https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

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.  Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide. https://www.thedeconversioncomm...

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. Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide. https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signu...

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.  Listen to their podcast here. You Can't Get to Heaven in a Miniskirt Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide. h...

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. Listen to their podcast here. You Can't Get to Heaven in a Miniskirt Cli...

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.   Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide. https://www.thedeconversioncommun...

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. Click the link below for updates...

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.  Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide. https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signup Click the link below donate towards T...

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. Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide. https://www.thedecon...

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. Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide. https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signup Click the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide. https://www.thedeconversio...

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...

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. Click the link below for updates on The...

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 Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide. https://www.thedeconversioncommuni...

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. Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide. https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signup Click the link below donate tow...

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. Link for Logical Fallacies Email List: https...

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.  Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide. https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signup Click the link below donate towards The Deconversion Po...

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. Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide. https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signup Click the link below...