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Don't use what you learn from Buddhism to be a Buddhist. Use it to be a better whatever-you-already-are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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International Conference of Secular Alcoholics Anonymous - atheists, freethinkers & agnostic in AA stories, panels, speakers, meetings... This is the podcast page for ICSAA recovery #addiction #recovery #atheism #freetinkers #ICSAA #secular #secularAA #alcohol #self-help #mutual-aid #irreligious #sobriety #sober curious
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Exploring the sacred in the seemingly secular.
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There is a well organized and well funded effort to gut the Bill of Rights in this country and in the age of Trump, secular people seem to taking it on the chin more often. Secular Left is meant to be the light in the fog of Christian Nationalism supporting the idea that toxic religious belief is the root of most social justice issues today.
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Robert And Amy yakk about news, culture, religion and whatever from a secular and atheist perspective. Join us for the weekly Mr Potter award or a yakking session. New episodes every Sunday!
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Sacred Legions interview secular saints, a term coined by author Kurt Vonnegut for people performing decently in an indecent world. Hosted by Max Goller and Pat LaMarche, we find out what inspired our guests in their saintly journey and ask them to contribute volunteer and self-care resources for our audience that they will be able to find on our website, sacredlegions.org. As Kurt said, ""No damn cat and no damn cradle...There is only one rule I know of babies—goddamn it, you've got to be k ...
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Official podcast of SecularVoices.net, hosted by Kevin Davis, author of Understanding an Atheist and head writer at SecularVoices on Medium.
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A podcast about social justice and fangirling from a non-religious perspective.
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An open discussion about current and important events.
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Dopinephrine and Eldudeireno host discussions on secularism, humanism, epistemology, politics and counter-apologetics. Call in every Wed, 8-10 PM ET.
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Apodcast of the Atheist Alliance of America promoting secular thought and action
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Politics, philosophy, religion, news Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flash-josh/support
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Exploring the seperation between church and state. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/SecP/support
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The Secular Buddhist is the official podcast of the Secular Buddhist Association, focusing on early Buddhist teaching and practice from a secular point of view. http://secularbuddhism.org
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Canadian Philosophy and Theology professor and former Catholic Monk Dr. Sean J. McGrath examines how to practice contemplative Christianity in the secular age and what we can learn from the mystical tradition. In conversation with Jungian Analyst Jakob Lusensky. Subscribe on Substack. https://centerofthecross.substack.com/
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Do you think Christians ever fall into the secular mindset? The answer is yes. Sometimes Christians unintentionally or unknowingly manage money in a secular manner because most Christians have limited knowledge of what the Bible says on finances.
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Join hosts Ami from Texas and Amy from Minnesota for real talk about atheism, feminism, politics, parenting, and whatever else we want to talk about because this is our show.
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New grassroots school or sect of Nichiren, Lotus Sutra based secular Buddhism. A philosophical and ethical meditation practice and way of life. Buddha was not a god or deity. He was just a super "woke" aka enlightened human. We ALL have the ability to attain buddhahood, enlightenment, wokeness. Let's do it together and help ourselves, each other, and the planet! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secular-lotus-buddhists/support
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Host and creator of 'The Premeaux Show' Spencer Premo discusses politics and news.
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God's perspective on money is much different than the world's. This program will help you understand how to manage your finances God's way in order to avoid the pitfalls of debt and deprivation, as well as enriching your life by learning how to tithe, save and spend wisely.
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Throughout history, freethinkers have outraged the religious with their wacky ideas about the virtues of free speech, reason, and, of course, eating babies. Now, God is dying—and it's time to dispose of his remains. From the pits of Hell, Satan sends two puppets of the imperialist West and the Zionist Jews against God, Islam, and tiny kittens to bring you their propaganda and conspire for a new world order. This is Secular Jihadists for a Muslim Enlightenment—with Harris Sultan, Veedu Vidz, ...
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Secular Sexuality is a weekly call-in show live from Austin, Texas every Thursday at 7pm CT. Call us at 1-512-686-0279. We talk about sex from a secular perspective. Sex and sexuality are natural to all living creatures but religion takes this and twists it into something awful and to be ashamed of. Acceptance, education, and fun is what we strive for. We lay the intersection of sex and religion (and occasionally ourselves) bare, openly and honestly. We discuss a wide range of topics each we ...
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The Role of Secular Law in the Beis Din Process
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Secular Minority is a eye-opening podcast that looks at the world under the lens of a non-believing Humanist. Atheists, Agnostic, Non-Believers, And Humanists are minorities in this world, let's change that by showing up and speaking out! Secular: A person who does not believe in supernatural realms, beings, or entities, is not religious, or belong to a religious group. Minority: A part of a population differing from others in some characteristics and often subjected to differential treatmen ...
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Cradle Seculars & Cultural Shifts: A Deep Dive with Dr. Juhem Navarro-Rivera
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We mark the 100th episode of Secular Left with a reading from the show manifesto that was read in Episode 1 in April 2020. We highlight its birth during a tumultuous time marked by political uncertainty and a public health crisis. The initial goal was to provide a platform to voice critical perspectives against the tide of misinformation and extrem…
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In this episode, I explore the parable of The Empty Boat and how it serves as a powerful metaphor for understanding the way we react to life’s inevitable bumps (especially those caused by others). Drawing from Taoist and Zen traditions, this story reminds us that much of our suffering arises not from what happens, but from the meaning we attach to …
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Jackie Sawyer: A Secular Saint of Human Rights
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In this episode of Sacred Legions, hosts Max Goller and Pat LaMarche engage in a profound conversation with guests Cindy and Jackie about the historical and ongoing struggles for civil rights, food insecurity, and the impact of racism in America. They reflect on personal experiences of segregation, the importance of remembering history, and the ala…
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#83 – Our Sense Of Identity In The Family (live talk)
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How do we foster our individuality without losing the unity of our family? How do we foster the unity of our family without losing our individuality? In this episode's live talk, recorded from Feast Bellevue PM, Mon talks about the dynamic between our individual and collective senses of identity within the family. Genesis 1:27 Ephesians 4:1-2 Genes…
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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - Stonehenge AA Freethinking Women, UK - Apr 6, 2025 (Traducción Española)
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Traducción Española April 2025: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by the Stonehenge AA Freethinking Women. Our speakers this month are: Corinne L Mary D Marva ..with Chelsea as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming meeting inviting ot…
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This week, we dive into a series of contentious issues where religious freedom clashes with secular principles and public health. First, we examine Arizona’s controversial bill allowing volunteer chaplains in public schools, raising concerns about the replacement of trained counselors and potential harm to vulnerable students. Then, we shift to Ill…
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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - Stonehenge AA Freethinking Women, UK - Apr 6, 2025
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April 2025: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by the Stonehenge AA Freethinking Women. Our speakers this month are: Corinne L Mary D Marva ..with Chelsea as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming meeting inviting others to share their …
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#82 – What Does My Health Have To Do With My Faith? w/ Jpaul Hernandez
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Why do I have to take care of my body as a Christian? Jpaul Hernandez: https://www.instagram.com/jpaulhernandez/ , https://www.facebook.com/jpaulhernandez/ , https://www.jpaulhernandez.com/ Support the show!Find all of Mon's links here: https://linktr.ee/notsosecular (including how to book him as a speaker and how to give to the show)…
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We Said Farewell: Lessons from the Venezuelan Diaspora for Today’s America with Amanda Quintero Aguerrevere
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Amanda Quintero, an economist and author, is our guest and we explore her powerful new book, "We Said Farewell." Having left Venezuela during its tumultuous transition into authoritarianism, Amanda shares her personal journey and the inspiration behind her collection of fictionalized short stories. The narratives stem from real experiences of her f…
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Episode 152 Everyone can be a George Bailey
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In this episode we dive into the wild world of American politics. Montana’s “Christ is King” and 10 Commandments bills fail, while a golden “Mount Trumpmore” sculpture surfaces at Mar-a-Lago, reigniting controversy. Plus, GOP town halls erupt in chaos as veterans and constituents clash with representatives over budget cuts and policy. We examine th…
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In this episode of The Secular Buddhism Podcast, I reflect on an experience at a dance competition that led me to deeply consider connection, perception, and the way we assign meaning to our experiences. As I watched dancers perform to carefully chosen songs, I found myself drawn into the emotions conveyed in the lyrics—emotions that felt strikingl…
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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - Secular Sobriety of Portland, OR - Mar 2, 2025 (Traducción Española)
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Traducción Española March 2025: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by the Secular Sobriety meeting from Portland, Oregon. Our speakers this month are: Amanda N Andy R and Nick K ..with Eduardo C as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming…
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Recent decisions that can significantly impact public welfare have emerge from a lack of contextual awareness. We explore the dangerous consequences of this mismanagement, particularly with the current administration’s interactions with Elon Musk, who has been given unwarranted access to vital government resources without accountability. We recount…
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Episode 151 Prince Tumperdinck and Count Mugen
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This week, we’re diving deep into some unsettling developments. First, a correction: that Trumperdinck-themed goat auction? It wasn’t for human trafficking victims, but a dog rescue with questionable practices and Trump family ties. Then, we’re tackling a new Montana bill that blatantly ignores the separation of church and state, pushing a Christia…
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Chris Kluwe: A Secular Saint of Free Expression
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In this engaging conversation, hosts Max Goller and Pat LaMarche discuss Chris Kluwe's journey from NFL punter to outspoken advocate for LGBTQ rights, free expression, and community activism. He reflects on the impetus behind his book 'Beautifully Unique Sparkle Ponies', the intricacies of punting in football, and the challenges of speaking out aga…
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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - Secular Sobriety of Portland, OR - Mar 2, 2025
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March 2025: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by the Secular Sobriety meeting from Portland, Oregon. Our speakers this month are: Amanda N Andy R and Nick K ..with Eduardo C as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming meeting inviting ot…
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In times of uncertainty and suffering, many of us find ourselves asking: What can I do? The weight of the world’s challenges—humanitarian crises, injustice, personal struggles—can feel overwhelming, leaving us wondering whether our efforts even make a difference. In this episode of the Secular Buddhism podcast, I’m sharing the audio from a recent D…
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198 - Between What Was and What Will Be
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In this episode of the Secular Buddhism Podcast, Noah Rasheta explores the Tibetan Buddhist concept of bardos, traditionally understood as transitional states between life, death, and rebirth. Taking a secular approach, Noah reinterprets bardos as a framework for understanding all of life’s transitions, both big and small. Life is constantly shifti…
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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - Lets Talk About It (Quad A) of Chicago, IL - Feb 2, 2025 (Traducción Española)
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Traducción Española February 2025: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by the Let's Talk About It meeting from Quad A of Chicago, IL. Our speakers this month are: Pete P Geof B and Edgar G ..with Linda M as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and w…
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Tyrant In A Top Hat: Radical Ideas for a Fractured Nation?
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In this episode, we engage with Martin Armitage, co-author of the book "Tyrant in a Top Hat," which challenges the conventional narrative surrounding President Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. We delve into thought-provoking questions: Did Lincoln ignite a civil war unnecessarily? Are the consequences of that conflict still reverberating through …
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In this episode we cover some more 10 commandments bills and how Trumperdink’s followers are breaking at least one of themWe finish with another Oklahoma Mr. Potter award.Follow us on Blusky. https://bsky.app/profile/secularyakking.comAv Secular Yakking
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Diane Nilan: A Secular Saint of Human Rights
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In episode four of the Sacred Legion’s podcast, hosts Max Goller and Pat LaMarche have a conversation with Diane Nilan and her interview partner Diana Bowman exploring the profound impact of mentorship and advocacy in the realm of the unhoused. It highlights the inspiring journey of Diane Nilan and her writing collaborations with Diana Bowman, focu…
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Episode 149 Another Brick from the wall
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In this episode we talk about Trumperdinks new office of faith and misuse of Montana resources for a prayer meeting. Then we get into Republicans trying to tell a pastor what she can say in her own church. We finish off the news with a story about bible readings in Idaho schools.All that and a George Bailey award Join us over on Bluesky https://bsk…
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So, How is that protest vote over Gaza working out for you?
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We explore the troubling narrative surrounding President Trump’s administration and its move to shut down USAID, a crucial foreign aid agency established by President Kennedy. We highlight how the dismantling of USAID can severely undermine America's relationships with democratic allies, turning foreign policy into a transactional affair where frie…
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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - Lets Talk About It (Quad A) of Chicago, IL - Feb 2, 2025
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February 2025: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by the Let's Talk About It meeting from Quad A of Chicago, IL. Our speakers this month are: Pete P Geof B and Edgar G ..with Linda M as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming meeting inv…
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In this episode we talk about how a new bill in Montana that might end the clergy exemption. Then we yakk about how you can’t choose your beliefs, the Robert drops an actual F-bomb over a North Dakota bill. All that and a Mr. Potter Award Link to the article can be found here Join us over on Bluesky.…
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Guess what? You’ve come to the right place to listen to two delightful women talk about therapy, life, parenting, and other random stuff. You already know their names and if you don’t you soon will. As always, this episode contains (a lot of) salty language. Consider yourself warned. Please consider giving us all (or some) of your moneyz on Patreon…
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Ohio's Don't Say Gay Bill Is Now Law And Professor Jerry Coyne FAFO
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Ohio’s recent legislative developments have sparked significant controversy. The state’s governor signed a "Don't Say Gay" bill into law, which not only limits discussions on LGBTQ+ topics in schools but also permits a Christian Nationalist group to remove children to bible study in the middle of the school day. Meanwhile, a federal judge ruled tha…
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In this episode we continue where we left off at the ice wall last time.Then we break into the new slew of 10 Commandment laws and where they are coming from.Look for USAP jobs here.Check out Sparky On Ice Follow us on BlueskyAv Secular Yakking
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Saleem Holbrook: A Secular Saint for Criminal Justice
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In this episode of Sacred Legion's podcast, hosts Max Goller and Pat LaMarche engage with Saleem Holbrook and his sister Anita Colon to discuss the profound impact of incarceration. Saleem shares his harrowing journey from being a 16-year-old sentenced to life without parole to becoming an advocate for social justice. The conversation explores the …
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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - We Agnostics of Austin, TX - Jan 5, 2025 (Traducción Española)
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Traducción Española January 2025: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by We Agnostics of Austin, TX. Our speakers this month are: Justin N Laura S ..with Justin N as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming meeting inviting others to share…
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197 - A Meditator’s Guide to Buddhism
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In this episode of the Secular Buddhism Podcast, I sit down with Cortland Dahl, author of A Meditator’s Guide to Buddhism, to explore how Buddhist teachings and meditation can help us navigate life’s challenges with awareness, compassion, and wisdom. Cortland shares insights from his book, which serves as an accessible guide for both beginners and …
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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - We Agnostics of Austin, TX - Jan 5, 2025
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January 2025: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by We Agnostics of Austin, TX. Our speakers this month are: Justin N Laura S ..with Justin N as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming meeting inviting others to share their thoughts abou…
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Episode 146 Baby It's Cold Outside
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In today’s episode we discover the earth is not flat with The Final Experiment and talk about how Robert became the best DJ in Antarctica. Enjoy this longer than usual episode.Links to flat earth debunkers YouTube channelshttps://www.youtube.com/@MCToonhttps://www.youtube.com/@CreakyBlinderhttps://www.youtube.com/@SciManDanhttps://www.youtube.com/@…
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Dad's Place Church: Zoning Disputes and the Fight for Religious Freedom
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We dive into the recent tumult surrounding two significant topics affecting public policy and religious freedom in Ohio. The spotlight is first placed on LifeWise Academy's attempts to ingratiate itself into Ohio public schools, alongside the ongoing case involving Dad's Place Church in Bryan, Ohio, as the Ohio Attorney General, David Yost, enters …
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'Tis the season for the annual war on Christmas.We start with a new holiday display at the U S. Capital. Then we head to Iowa to determine if Herod was an atheist. We finish out the news with a broken Baphomet in New Hampshire.All that and a new George Bailey award.Av Secular Yakking
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Join Ami and Amy as they talk about the anger that comes with being stood up. As always, this episode contains (a lot of) salty language. Consider yourself warned. Please consider giving us all (or some) of your moneyz on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/secularsoup Patrons can watch us live every Sunday at 6pm CST on Patreon You can also give on…
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Welcome to Sacred Legions, a term coined by author Kurt Vonnegut for people performing decently in an indecent world. We will introduce you to hosts Max Goller and Pat LaMarche as they describe their mission to interview community pillars of volunteerism and self-care. You’ll also find resources on our website, sacredlegions.org, empowering you to …
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Christina Jarvis: A Secular Saint of Global Stewardship
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In the inaugural episode of the Sacred Legions podcast, hosts Max Goller and Pat LaMarche introduce the concept of secular sainthood, inspired by Kurt Vonnegut’s philosophy. They discuss the importance of recognizing individuals who contribute positively to society, particularly in the realms of environmentalism and community engagement. Guest Chri…
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Diane Davis: A Secular Saint of Human Rights
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In Sacred Legions second episode, hosts Max Goller and Pat LaMarche interview Diane Davis about the profound impact of September 11th on the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, where residents opened their homes to stranded airline passengers. Diane Davis shares her experiences as a volunteer during the crisis and her involvement in the creation of…
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Old Debates In A Murder's Wake And Ohio's Controversial Don't Say Gay Bill
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The recent murder of Brian Thompson, the CEO of United Healthcare, unearthed lingering debates about health care reform from back during President Obama's administration. The murder, occurring outside a high-profile hotel in New York City, ignites discussions about the frustrations directed at health insurance corporations, reminiscent of grievance…
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Secular Yakking is back from the freezer. After a 7 year hiatus, we have returned to Yakk at you.In this episode we talk about a regroup that is twisting civil rights laws to impose their religion in schools.Then we make an argument for keeping Bibles in churches not schools.We finish the news with trip to Texas for some down home Christian indoctr…
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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - All for One Agnostics of Washington, DC - Dec 1, 2024 (Traducción Española)
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Traducción Española December 2024: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by All for One Agnostics from Washington, DC. Our speakers this month are: Andrea L Stacey R Mike L ..with Jenny L as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming meeting i…
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196 - Enlightenment Is the Path, Not the Destination
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In honor of Bodhi Day—commemorating the Buddha’s awakening—this episode challenges the conventional notion of enlightenment as a distant finish line. Instead, I explore how awakening emerges naturally in the everyday moments of our lives. Drawing on the Buddha’s story and reflecting on personal experiences, I'll discuss how to recognize the sacredn…
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