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The Deconversion Podcast

The Deconversion Podcast

Tim Thomason and Isaac Taylor.

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.

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The Deconversion Podcast - Episode 33: Sex Positivity-Why I Left The Church with Prari.
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12/14/22 • 79 min

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.

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The Deconversion Podcast - Episode 32: Navigating The Holidays Post Deconversion.
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12/07/22 • 60 min

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.

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The Deconversion Podcast - Episode 30: Cognitive Dissonance.

Episode 30: Cognitive Dissonance.

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11/23/22 • 64 min

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.

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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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The Deconversion Podcast - Episode 44: Deconversion Anxiety.

Episode 44: Deconversion Anxiety.

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03/08/23 • 76 min

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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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.

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The Deconversion Podcast - Episode 20: Marriage Without Religion.
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09/07/22 • 125 min

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.

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The Deconversion Podcast - Episode 19: The Four Horsemen of Atheism.
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08/24/22 • 51 min

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

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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.
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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
Follow The New Evangelicals on Instagram

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The Deconversion Podcast - Episode 43: A Christian Mingle Experience.
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03/01/23 • 78 min

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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FAQ

How many episodes does The Deconversion Podcast have?

The Deconversion Podcast currently has 84 episodes available.

What topics does The Deconversion Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts, Religion, Philosophy and Atheist.

What is the most popular episode on The Deconversion Podcast?

The episode title 'Episode 59: Shiny Happy People.' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Deconversion Podcast?

The average episode length on The Deconversion Podcast is 76 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Deconversion Podcast released?

Episodes of The Deconversion Podcast are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Deconversion Podcast?

The first episode of The Deconversion Podcast was released on Apr 21, 2022.

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