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Graceful Atheist Podcast

David Ames
Deconversion
Epic Tiny Victories
Mental Health
Secular Grace
Atheism
Christianity
Depression
Anxiety
Graceful Atheist Podcast
Bipolar II
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A secular humanist podcast about Secular Grace after deconstruction and deconversion. The podcast takes an honest look at stories of faith transition from a life-altering faith, to doubt and deconstruction, to deconversion, and finally, to a thriving graceful life post-deconversion. My name is David, and I am trying to be the Graceful Atheist. Join me and be graceful human beings. graceful... more

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I recently read Antimemetics: Why Some Ideas Resist Spreading by Nadia Asparouhova and it blew my mind. Just reading the intro I knew I needed to do an episode on the subject. Almost everything about deconstruction and deconversion is antimememetic. ... more

Mark Anthony Diaz is the author of Reedkeeper's Journey and one of my best friends. Mark and I grew up together. We had the same sarcastic friend group in high school. We did ministry together. Crucially, Mark stuck with me after my deconversion.

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Welcome back Colin Ryan, author, storyteller, comedian and survivor of Bipolar 2, OCD and ADHD. Colin has written Epic Tiny Victories: A hopeful story about depression anxiety and reframing your life. It is hilarious, honest and poignant.

Colin des... more

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Reflections on ten years of deconversion. I re-tell my deconversion story and reflect on what has changed and what has stayed the same.

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Recent Guests

Mark Anthony Diaz
Believer who stayed in the guest's life through deconversion, later sharing his life story on the podcast
Friend of the host, guest for this episode
Episode: Friends and Family: Mark Anthony Diaz
Colin Ryan
Author, comedian, public speaker
Author, Epic Tiny Victories
Episode: Colin Ryan: Epic Tiny Victories

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 331 ratings
  • Great interviewer

    The interview with the Norwegian Humanist Association was fascinating as the interviewer supplemented Christian’s great commentary with insights for a general audience.

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    Economist69
    Denmarka year ago
  • Huge gift

    It was decades ago that I really needed to hear something like this! Daughter and granddaughter of Pentecostal preachers— even my mother was a traveling revival preacher and musician. Church was our whole life. Everyone I knew well was evangelical. Deconstruction ( a new term to me) began in childhood, though I outwardly went through all the motions enthusiastically, and tried really hard to mean it and usually did mean it. College and meeting people outside of my church, realizing they we... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Evnomore
    United States2 years ago
  • For people experiencing struggle with spiritual belief systems, this is a great support! Having gone through a long painful process of letting go of my childhood beliefs, I would have been overjoyed and immensely relieved to find many others on the same difficult journey. Even now, late in life, after coming to peace with myself, these stories are fascinating to me. Since discovering the Graceful Atheist yesterday, I’ve listened to 4 episodes already and will continue to listen whenever I hav... more

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    kamaccruz16
    2 years ago
  • A life-line

    Storytelling is so good for us, the speakers and the hearers- thank you David and Arline for facilitating this journey. I’m learning so much

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    ktnice_14
    Canada2 years ago
  • Be careful. Humanism will only lead you to the worship of flawed human stars!

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Friends and Family: Mark Anthony Diaz
Q: What worked for you as a teenager at Youth Group, and maybe what didn't?
He describes the accepting nature of a core group, the sense of belonging, and the positive impact of that community, while also noting the pressure and the confusing dynamics of being on the edge of that community and the church environment.
Friends and Family: Mark Anthony Diaz
Q: For the audience who doesn't know, you and I have been friends since I believe second grade. Yes. So you and I, I think, are closer to brothers in many ways. What don't I know?
The guest explains his early life, faith background, and experiences in youth groups and school, including how his beliefs formed and were challenged over time; he reflects on growing up in a faith-driven environment, his internal sense of belief, and the social dynamics of being an outsider within those circles.
Colin Ryan: Epic Tiny Victories
Q: What is the main takeaway you want listeners to have about mental health from your story?
That depression and anxiety are common, not a personal failing, and with the right tools, support, and reframing, people can live meaningful, connected lives while navigating their mental health.
Colin Ryan: Epic Tiny Victories
Q: What was the turning point that helped you start to overcome your mental health challenges?
The decision to seek therapy and the experience with a compassionate therapist who taught Colin to treat thoughts as thoughts and to practice self-kindness, eventually helping him manage depression and anxiety.
Colin Ryan: Epic Tiny Victories
Q: How would you describe Epic Tiny Victories in elevator terms?
Colin frames it as a deeply funny, profoundly honest memoir about a boy with depression who learns to manage his mental health through resilience, humor, and a commitment to telling the truth about his experiences.

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