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Everyone’s Agnostic from 2019-04-16T23:04:48
Deanna and Rich host Marie D’elephant of the Everyone’s Agnostic Podcast. Marie tells about her 12 year deconversion process as she left a fundamental Christian religion to become a freethinker. He...
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Left at the Valley from 2019-04-01T01:25:25
Left at the Valley is a uniquely funny podcast that uses off-the-cuff humor to land important points about living life as an atheist in a land that is not atheist friendly. We met them through podc...
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The Cis are Getting Out of Hand! from 2019-03-25T00:36:11
Deanna Joy connects with Rissy Alexa Lennex-McCool and Aiden Lennex-McCool for a unique episode of LAF. A crossover with The Cis are Getting Out of Hand!
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Introducing the After Faith Network with Jerry Dewitt from 2019-01-01T10:19:52
Rich and Deanna Joy are joined by Jerry Dewitt and together they form the After Faith Network – bringing together the assets of Hope After Faith, and Living After Faith. In this episode, you’ll lea...
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Off for the Holidays – Back with stunning announcement January 1! from 2018-12-22T06:04:53
Our January 1 episode is already recorded and edited, awaiting its official release. In that episode we announce a whole new experience in LAF.
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Holiday Therapy – Episode 96 from 2018-12-11T13:10:50
Deanna Joy and Rich talk about going home for the holidays, why Rich ignores Christmas, movies to watch, rant about unequal labor and family pressure, discuss controversial media, and have an accid...
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Secular Soup Crossover with Ami – Episode 95 from 2018-12-02T07:30:23
Deanna and Ami talk about a little of everything, from IUDs to bad drivers — from Neil deGrasse Tyson to Michael Cohen, and miles in between. Content Note: Periods and Sexual Assault. Secular Soup
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Steve Shives – Episode 94 from 2018-11-19T11:07:14
Steve Shives joins us for a long conversation about politics, Star Trek, atheism, YouTube, and more. He’s also a Managing Partner for the Normalize Atheism Campaign Find his great videos here: http...
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Dustin Williams – Episode 93 from 2018-10-29T00:23:09
Dustin Williams of the Atheist Nomads podcast joins us for the first time since 2011. We catch up with Dustin as a non-believer, a husband, a dad, and a podcaster.
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Marissa Alexa Lennex-McCool – Episode 92 from 2018-10-22T22:02:09
You’ve heard a lot about her, now hear from her directly! Marissa talks about podcasting, GCS, and she tells the epic coming out story that ends with “Fuck you!” Find her work at http://rismccool.com/
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Taking A Leap of Doubt – Episode 91 from 2018-10-09T01:00:36
In this episode Deanna and Rich talk with Nathan Dickey of A Leap of Doubt Podcast. Nathan was in training to become a professional Christian Apologist when he reasoned his way out of the faith. Jo...
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From Mormon to Atheist – Episode 90 from 2018-10-01T01:21:10
Ami was raised Mormon and as an adult left the church, lost a bad marriage, and has become an atheist activist.
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Out of the Cult – Rebecca Murphy – Episode 89 from 2018-09-27T00:10:07
Deanna and Rich talk with long-time Facebook friend and LAFer Rebecca Murphy about her entrapment in a cult, and how she got out. This is an old-school interview episode with lots of feels.
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Fighting the Darkness Like Superheroes- Episode 88 from 2018-09-16T09:39:43
(CN: spoilers are discussed) We watched a couple of movies that stirred up some feelings about the human condition and the state of the world: Black Panther and Wonder Woman. Sometimes the things t...
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Thomas Westbrook – Episode 87 from 2018-09-10T00:22:43
Thomas Westbrook is a podcaster, content creator, and activist who is currently raising money for Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests on GoFundMe. (CN: discussion of child abuse) Here are ...
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Marissa Alexa Lennox-McCool is getting a Science Vagina – Episode 86 from 2018-09-01T09:19:39
Rich Lyons recently came out of 20+ years worth of religious indoctrination and abuse trying to find out who he was and what life was all about. Now he's sharing his journey with you.
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We’d Like to Introduce You to Weed – Episode 85 from 2018-08-18T08:26:16
Rich and Deanna get stoned and converse about cannabis in a lighthearted but informative way.
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Social Media – Episode 84 from 2018-08-12T18:43:49
Sometimes we can’t live with social media, and we can’t live without it. In this episode, Rich and Deanna Joy discuss their strategies for living with and in many cases, on, social media. We would ...
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Come With Me And Escape – Episode 83 from 2018-08-04T18:08:44
Rich and Deanna share some techniques they use to escape from the harsh realities of the world.
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Skepicktok with Stephen James – Episode 82 from 2018-07-28T09:08:47
Back in the early days of Skype, we spoke with YouTuber Stephen James, who did an especially good take down of the Christian YouTube sensation of that day. We also announce our new sponsorship in t...
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Finally, a Bethany Appearance! – Episode 81 from 2018-07-17T10:10:18
We were so excited to finally get to do a trans-Atlantic (or “across the pond”) interview with our friend, Bethany Turner! We learned a bunch and had an awful lot of fun. Bethany is the creator of ...
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Talking with JRR Talking – Episode 80 from 2018-07-09T12:48:25
We have a wonderful conversation with Joshua Richards of the JRR Talking Podcast. He is a former minister, former addict, and now he’s Living After Faith. JRR Talking
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All The Content Warnings – Episode 79 from 2018-06-30T08:43:01
Content Note/Trigger Warning: We discuss sexual assault, emotional abuse, bullying, PTSD, and suicidal thoughts. We figured we should probably talk frankly about our mental health and life challeng...
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Secular Soup Crossover – Episode 78 from 2018-06-25T10:09:13
Here it is: Our first official announcement of our return to podcasting. This special crossover episode was one of the most fun we’ve ever done. I didn’t think we could alternately laugh so much an...
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Sweet Summer Children With PZ Myers – Episode 77 from 2018-06-16T06:04:11
Way back in 2013-ish we had the good fortune of speaking with PZ Myers in our studio in Seattle. Even back then, we thought maybe we were being a little too cynical about the direction of the athei...
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Laestadianism with Ed Suominen – Episode 76 from 2018-06-08T22:58:59
We thought we were pretty knowledgeable about many of the branches of organized religions, but Ed Suominen absolutely blew our minds with his story. Content note: There’s talk of some pretty intens...
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LAF with the Sudbury Humanist Association – Episode 75 from 2018-06-01T11:53:58
Way back a million years ago (okay, five), we were invited to speak with the Sudbury Humanist Association via Skype. We had tons of fun and hope you enjoy this trip in a time machine that only trav...
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Visiting Old Friends in NOLA – Episode 74 from 2018-05-22T22:14:43
We recently traveled to New Orleans for a wedding and while we were there we met up with a couple of old friends. You get this special two-part extra long show! Jerry DeWitt has been on LAF a coupl...
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Catching Up With Meemo – Episode 73 from 2016-09-17T07:29:17
In 2012, our good friend Meemo wrote a blog post for us. It told the story of growing up in Rich’s Pentecostal church and the hardship it is to suppress who you are in order to conform to an outwar...
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We’re Back! Starring Shelley Segal – Episode 72 from 2016-08-16T11:44
After the world’s longest podcast hiatus (which we will explain later) we have a new episode, and a new direction. Get ready to LAF with us again! Do you remember when we first talked with Shelley ...
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Religious Trauma Syndrome – Episode 71 from 2013-11-03T13:52
Dr. Marlene Winell joins us for a discussion of Religious Trauma Syndrome and PTSD. Valerie Tarico’s interview with Dr. Winnell. Journey Free Dr. Marlene Winnell’s
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The Intensity of Rose Cross – Episode 70 from 2013-07-14T22:21
The most intense thing you will listen to, maybe ever. Kevin Byrne told us his story in episode 21, and he’s the rock band behind our theme music, Rose Cross. Rich recently shared some audio files ...
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The (Paul) Case Against Tongues and Other Skepticism – Episode 69 from 2013-07-05T23:11
Paul Case, President of Seattle Skeptics, joins us to tell the story of how he debunked a tongue-talker. Seattle Skeptics Seattle Atheists
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Daniel Dennett – Episode 68 from 2013-05-18T10:23
Daniel Dennett LAFs with us! One of the Four Horsemen of the anti-apocalypse, Daniel Dennett is the author of many books, including Breaking The Spell, which is a must-read for anyone leaving relig...
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Mom, Dad I’m an Atheist – Episode 67 from 2013-01-06T18:11
David G. McAfee, author of Mom, Dad, I’m an Atheist, joins us for a lively discussion of coming out. http://DavidGMcafee.wordpress.com/ Disproving Christianity and Other Secular Writings Excerpt fr...
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The Thinking Atheist: Deconverted – Episode 66 from 2012-12-15T15:06
We speak with Seth Andrews, Host of The Thinking Atheist. His new book is out, and you can hear about it here. Deconverted: A Journey From Religion to Reason The Thinking Atheist Podcast The Story ...
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UnSaved but Sex Positive – Episode 65 from 2012-12-01T22:38
Alison Rose left the Catholic Church and now writes a sex-positive blog. Coming up Rose – Allison’s blog
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Skepticism – Episode 64 from 2012-09-30T19:24
We spoke to Desiree Schell, host of the Skeptically Speaking radio show, and Rebecca Watson, fearless leader of Skepchick.org and co-host of the Skeptic’s Guide to the Universe, about skepticism an...
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– LAF Returns – Episode 63 from 2012-08-15T16:28
LAF returns with our worst, and possibly best episode ever? Thanks to everyone who has supported us through our time off. The episode we release tomorrow is rough. People who have heard our other e...
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from 2012-06-16T12:21
Amazing what a good sleep can do. Magic sleep meds are working quite nicely. Upping the Prazosin has my dreamer completely shut down, so no more terrors in the night. Lunesta doesn’t leave me...
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Working through it from 2012-06-14T06:32
Here’s the latest from the Shrink. I start Lunesta today, and double my double my dose of Prazosin to 10 mg. I’m on Lexapro, but still too early in the ramp up process to tell if itR...
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Consider Supporting LAF from 2012-05-27T01:49
We haven’t asked for money before, but now we must. If you like to LAF with us, we would ask that you go to livingafterfaith.com and make a donation. Due to a sudden increase in subscribers, ...
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Hasidic No More – Episode 62 from 2012-05-19T00:17
Ari Mandel tells of his escape from one of the strictest Jewish communities in America. http://www.scribd.com/rlitzlon/d/93192819-Stadium-Seating-for-Internet-Morals-WSJ-comhttps://www.facebook.com...
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Shelley Segal Sings – Episode 61 from 2012-05-06T17:14
We met Shelley Segal in Washington, D. C. at the American Atheist Convention, and learned what a wonderful person she is, besides her great singing and song writing. In this episode, we meet Shelle...
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Mormon Exodus – Episode 60 from 2012-05-04T18:00
Libbie Grant joins us to interview Mark Palmer, President of the Humanists of Florida Association. Mark is a former Mormon, as is Libbie. **Update** Libbie’s Mormon loss-of-faith thriller, Baptism ...
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The Therapist Project – Darrel Ray Episode 59 from 2012-04-18T18:42
Our good friend Dr. Darrel Ray joins us to introduce a new project. The Therapist Project. The Therapist Project
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We Connect with Ask An Atheist – Episode 58 from 2012-04-10T16:01
The Ask an Atheist crew joins us for an interview with Teresa Macbain and Jerry DeWitt. The Clergy Project Recovering From Religion Ask An Atheist
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The Afterparty with Greydon Square – Episode 57 from 2012-03-29T09:29
We went to the Reason Rally Afterparty sponsored by the Black Atheists. It was an amazing evening. The headliner was Greydon Square. We bring you an interview, and some of his music. Greydon on Rev...
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Atheist Preachers? Yes! Episode 56 from 2012-03-27T23:26
Deanna says you’ll need a tissue before this one is over. At the American Atheist Convention, Rich sat on a panel of former preachers who answered questions. But it’s what happened AFTER the panel ...
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Jerry Dewitt Challenges the American Atheists Convention – Episode 55 from 2012-03-25T20:46
Jerry Dewitt brought the house down at the American Atheists Convention.
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Richard Dawkins AA Convention – Episode 54 from 2012-03-25T18:09
Richard Dawkins addresses the American Atheist Convention.
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More Reason Rally Deets! – Episode 53 from 2012-03-22T12:24
Our plans as we prepare to depart.
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Lost Childhood, Found Hope from 2012-03-22T09:00
The following is written by a woman who was raised in the church I formerly pastored. She was 3-years-old when I joined the church, and would have been around 13 when I became senior pastor. Her wo...
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Reason Rally Preview – Episode 52 from 2012-03-18T18:11
We give you a preview of the Reason Rally, and the American Atheists Convention in Washington, D. C. Our guests include David Silverman, Greta Christina, Nate Phelps, Sarah Morehead, and Mandisa La...
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Compassion Beats Faith – Episode 51 Robert Parham from 2012-03-11T14:38
Today we speak with a man whose love for his friends started a chain of events that led him away from religion, and into reason. Robert Parham has a butter-smooth southern accent, and a mellow deli...
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No Longer Quivering Pt. 2 – Episode 50 from 2012-03-10T12:30
We talked with Vyckie Garrison with No Longer Quivering earlier, but couldn’t share everything she said. Today, we finish the conversation. The last time we talked mostly about the movement and wha...
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Rich’s Appearance on The Thinking Atheist from 2012-02-29T14:34
You can hear Rich’s interview on The Thinking Atheist Podcast from the show titled “Living After Faith”* Callers share their stories of coming out of religion, too. *The audio aut...
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You’ll LAF, You’ll Cry, You’ll Shit Your Pants – Episode 49 from 2012-02-25T02:51
Al Stefanelli joins us for an all out hoot of a show. We’ll discuss his Bapticostal roots, to his days frightening off “prayer warriors” in the grocery store. Al is the Georgia State Director for A...
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Recovering From Religion’s Jerry DeWitt – Episode 48 from 2012-02-18T19:44
Jerry DeWitt is the new executive director of Recovering From Religion, and he joins us for a wide-open discussion of the process of leaving faith and finding a way to make a life of reason work fo...
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Minor Surgery and a Time to Think from 2012-02-15T03:10
While I admit there is nothing particularly dangerous about a surgical procedure I’m about to have, It is a chance to stop and think about things. I’m getting my gallbladder taken out. Not a big is...
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Tell Us YOUR Love Story – Episode 47 from 2012-01-29T19:07
We’re doing a special Valentine’s Day episode and we want YOU to share your love story with us. This episode tells HOW.
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50 Reasons and 50 Things – Episode 46 from 2012-01-22T21:24
Guy P. Harrison is an author, world traveler, and atheist freethinker. He joins us for a discussion of “50 Reasons People Give for Believing in a God,” and “50 Popular Beliefs That People Think Are...
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Rich’s Response to Pascal’s Wager from 2012-01-08T15:43
I found this on my facebook Timeline, posted a couple years ago in response to someone who basically blasted by my wall and shat Pascal’s Wager on it, then buzzed away. I used to feel that wa...
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Sex and God – Episode 45 from 2012-01-07T21:21
A new book will be out soon that will change the way you look at sex and your own sexuality. It’s called “Sex and God” and in this episode we talk with author Dr. Darrel Ray about some of the most ...
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No Longer Quivering Part 1 – Episode 44 from 2012-01-01T19:09
After having 7 children as part of the Quiver Full movement, Vyckie Garrison not only leaves the movement, she leaves Christianity altogether and becomes an atheist. In part one she explains how de...
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PTSD – Anxiety and the New Studio – Episode 43 from 2011-12-21T21:43
The new studio is up and running, and so are we. We talk about flashbacks, lack of sexy-time, and getting back on the road to recovery.
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Are you getting the feeds? from 2011-12-04T22:22
We are getting conflicting data from Feedburner, Blogger and our hosting site that means some people may not be getting our feed. We think iTunes is okay, but RSS sources may not be working. Please...
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Movie Party at the Lyons’ Den – Episode 42 from 2011-12-03T17:17
We invited some of our friends over for a movie. We watched “The Ledge” and this is the reaction from the group. Overall – we LOVED it. The Ledge Episode with Matthew Chapman Recovering Religionists
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Looking Forward and Back – Episode 41 from 2011-11-24T21:52
Our second annual Thanksgiving episode with a twist. We are thankful for good wine, a new studio, and the BAN-HAMMER!
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Live with Seattle Atheists – Episode 40 from 2011-11-21T01:44
Rich and Deanna speak LIVE to Seattle Atheists.
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Grief Beyond Belief – Episode 39 from 2011-11-05T20:04
Rebecca Hensler with Grief Beyond Belief discusses the process of recovery after the loss of a loved one, without relying on myths of god or gods. Email Rebecca at griefbeyondbelief@gmail.com on Fa...
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Religious plea from former co-worker from 2011-10-23T22:52
It isn’t rare that I get messages like the following. Always from someone who knows better than I do how I should live my life. I’d like your comments on how to reply to stuff like this...
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Janet Heimlich – Religious Child Maltreatment – Episode 38 from 2011-10-23T20:03
Journalist Janet Heimlich’s chilling book “Breaking Their Will: Shedding Light On Religious Child Maltreatment,” does exactly what its title says. In the process, you may discover you are not the h...
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Moral Politics – Episode 37 from 2011-10-15T20:37
Rich was interviewed on February 13, 2009 on a cable access program in Seattle about “Cult Recruiting.” Here, we replay that program, hosted by Valerie Tarico, produced by Bill Alford. Valerie Tari...
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Mixed Marriages – Episode 36 from 2011-09-25T15:34
Tyson and Bonnie share their story of Tyson’s becoming an atheist and how their relationship was able to adapt. Bonnie and Tyson met when Tyson was the leader of a Christian youth group at Bonnie’s...
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The Skeptic Hour – Episode 35 from 2011-09-12T22:15
We join Thomas and Landon with the Skeptic Hour, an Internet radio show that’s done live on Sunday evenings. The topic is “Building Atheist Community.” The Skeptic Hour
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Starbucks, Gay Rights and a few Opinions – Episode 34 from 2011-08-12T19:58
Listener Amanda asks us a question about our thoughts on gay rights, and Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz takes a stand for gay rights around the world. This post on Friendly Atheist explains the situa...
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Mr. Deity, Brian Dalton LAFs With Us from 2011-08-03T16:10
If you haven’t seen Mr. Deity’s Youtube channel, you are in for an atheistic treat! In this episode Brian Dalton tells us how he came out of Mormonism, and how he created the creator himself, Mr. D...
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PTSD Help in an App from 2011-07-26T09:05
I heard about this in the news recently. It’s a free app that could provide valuable information and guidance to people who may be affected by PTSD. Available for iPhones and Android smartpho...
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Greater Sapien: Jerry Williams — Episode 32 from 2011-07-24T22:46
Jerry Williams is a former Baptist, Black Muslim, and Jehovah’s Witness. He hosts a popular Youtube channel where he debunks bad thinking. http://www.facebook.com/GreaterSapien http://www.youtube.c...
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The Ledge: Matthew Chapman – Episode 31 from 2011-07-05T22:03
The Ledge is a movie that could be the Brokeback Mountain for atheists. In this interview with the writer and producer of the movie, you will see that it’s actually much more than that. Matthew Cha...
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Happy July 4 with David Silverman – Episode 30 from 2011-07-01T17:56
David Silverman, President of American Atheists joins us for a special salute to July 4th.
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Help a fellow LAFer with some needed advice from 2011-07-01T16:05
Hey there everyone at Living After Faith! My name is ____. I am 17 years old. Something happened just recently in my family that I really want to share with you as well as other atheist communities...
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Freedom From Westboro Baptist – Nate Phelps – Episode 29 from 2011-06-22T15:25
Nate Phelps made a daring escape from his father, Fred Phelps and Westboro Baptist Church on his 18th birthday. Now, he is Executive Director of Center For Inquiry in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. In t...
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Atheists Fuck Better – Episode 28 from 2011-06-18T19:50
Dr. Darrel Ray joins us for an in-depth look at his “Sex and Secularism Survey.” In this episode we talk about sex and how religion can fuck that up. The good news, once you get out of religion, fu...
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The Believing Brain — Michael Shermer Episode 27 from 2011-06-04T18:27
Michael Shermer joins us during his book tour for The Believing Brain. In this episode he shares for the first time, his “coming out” story of how a born-again Christian becomes the nation’s top sk...
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Ebony Exodus – Episode 26 from 2011-05-19T21:57
Candace Gorham leads the Ebony Exodus project, where she interviews women of color to learn about their exodus from religion. She wanted to interview Deanna (who is not “of color” but you’ll hear w...
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More Drama Than the Orgasm is Worth – Episode 25 from 2011-05-18T05:19
Candace Gorham is a former (sh)evangelist and prophetess who studied her way out of the church and out of her belief in god. She is working on a research project called “Ebony Exodus” which will de...
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Rapture Relief — Coming Soon! from 2011-05-15T16:13
This is a commercial we made for Seattle Atheists. It airs on Ask An Atheist, and shows a good, fun way to help a worthy cause. http://rapture-relief.org/ Ask An Atheist Music by Morrison’s Prophesy
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Modesty? Deanna Joy Just Says, ‘NO!’ -Episode 24 from 2011-05-07T12:47
Deanna returns with a scathing critique of an internet video blaming women for men’s sins. The Modesty Video Morrison’s Prophecy
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From “Jesus Camp” to Atheist Activist – Episode 23 from 2011-04-20T01:49
You may already know Sam Mulvey. He’s a host and producer of Ask An Atheist, a TV, radio and podcast show that features live calls and intriguing topics. In this episode he tells of his journey to ...
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Finally At Peace With Atheisim — Episode 22 from 2011-04-06T19:01
Daniel tells his story of escaping two cults before leaving faith altogether. From extreme Catholicism to moderate Pentecostalism and finally he is at peace with being a full-on atheist. Music in t...
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Music Helped Heal From Religious Guilt — Episode 21 from 2011-03-28T16:19
Living After Faith now has theme music, compliments of Kevin Byrne. Kevin was a minister of music who left faith, and is moving up in Seattle’s music scene. This episode features some of his music,...
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She Never Wanted to be an Atheist – Episode 20 from 2011-03-15T13:17
Sara Andrews is a student in Madison, Wisconsin who was raised in an Evangelical home. She tells how she saw through Christianity and became an atheist.
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Another Sex Issue Uncovered and Defeated – Episode 19 from 2011-03-06T23:38
In this episode we talk with Dustin Williams, a former Seventh Day Adventist seminary student who left faith, and discovered sexual hangups during his recovery. His creative way of overcoming can b...
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Rich Debunks His Own Theology from 2011-02-21T20:29
Rich used to believe and preach that it takes more faith to believe in evolution than it does to believe in god. Now he doesn’t believe that, and obviously doesn’t preach it anymore. I don’t rememb...
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The Atheist’s Way – Dr. Eric Maisel Episode 18 from 2011-02-19T22:44
The book “The Atheist’s Way; Living Well Without Gods” is all about living a life with meaning. If you’ve struggled with the apparent meaningless of life without God, this podcast is a great place ...
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Would you like longer episodes? from 2011-02-19T02:41
How would you feel about longer podcasts? We have several really good interviews in the recorder that NEED to be kept together to keep the relevance of the stories intact. I can break them up, but ...
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Hector Avalos – Episode 17 from 2011-02-10T19:30
Hector Avalos is Professor of Religious Studies at Iowa State University. He was a child evangelist at the age of 9, and discovered his religion was wrong. Hear him tell his story of how he left re...
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David Silverman on Coming Out – Episode 16 from 2011-02-04T05:53
We talk to David Silverman, President of American Atheists, about coming out as an atheist and the benefits of meeting other people who feel the same way you do. We also talk about the upcoming Ame...
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LAF Line Goes LIVE – Episode 15 from 2011-01-26T02:53
Living After Faith is now more interactive. This episode is quite short, but explains how YOU can literally come LAF with us.
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We Have Voicemail Now! from 2011-01-26T02:00
(252) 32-LYONS (252) 325-9667 You can use the widget on the left column of this blog, and it will call you to connect to the voicemail with the option to leave your number private, or you can use y...
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Sex and Religion Survey – Episode 14 from 2011-01-21T22:52
Dr. Darrel Ray explains his Sex and Religion survey while a naked Deanna Joy asks him questions. She did that just to keep it interesting! Take the survey here before January 30th, and pass it on t...
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Let’s get crunchy with some music from 2011-01-20T13:56
We need some “crunchy” rock music ins and outs and stings and beds for the Living After Faith podcast. Must be copyright free… anyone want to help?
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Innocuous Religion – Episode 13 from 2011-01-18T00:26
Is there such a thing as religion that does no harm? NO! And in this episode we tell you WHY. Xtian warning: If you are a Christian and you don’t want to be offended, this is an episode to skip. We...
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Rich was on Ask An Atheist from 2011-01-17T08:26
Rich was a co-host on Ask An Atheist’s most recent show in their new radio format! It’s available via audio podcast now, or you can wait a couple of days for the video. http://askanathe...
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Sex and Religion Survey from 2011-01-14T10:56
Our good friend Dr. Darrel Ray is gathering information for an upcoming project. It’s about our two favorite subjects! If you have the time, please fill out this survey, and feel free to pass...
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LAFing on KUOW Seattle from 2011-01-08T02:21
When Rich Lyons first moved to Seattle, he didn’t talk much about his past. People who know him now have a hard time believing that for over 20 years, Rich was a preacher at a conservative Pe...
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Zuniverse Link has arrived from 2011-01-02T13:33
If you are part of the Zuniverse, here is the link to the podcast directly in Marketplace. Just click the link and you can listen to episodes there, download them, or even subscribe. Living After F...
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Now available in the Zune Marketplace from 2011-01-02T12:03
For our listeners who prefer the Zune, open your Zune application, go to Market Place, click podcast and search for Living After Faith. You can subscribe and automatically receive out podcast on yo...
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Red Neck Blue Collar Atheist – Episode 12 from 2011-01-01T20:43
A fun interview with Hank Fox, a fellow escaped Texan and author of the book “Red Neck Blue Collar Atheist: Simple Thoughts about Reason, God & Faith” http://blue-collar-atheist.com/ http://hankfox...
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6-Word Memoir from 2010-12-28T18:46
Our 6-word memoir for 2010 Loving others gives life beauty, meaning. Share with us your 6-word memoir for 2010!
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No Longer Witnessing for Jehovah – Episode 11 from 2010-12-26T15:22
In this episode we talk with Chad, a life-long Jehovah’s Witness who left the church and became an atheist. I’ve spent more time editing this episode that I imagined, because I had to balance my fr...
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We are now Officially Official! from 2010-12-24T18:27
Living after faith is now the official podcast of Recovering Religionists, a group founded by Dr. Darrel Ray, author of “The God Virus.” We will be partnering with Darrel to bring more ...
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Interviewed by KUOW from 2010-12-17T19:15
Watch this space for Rich’s interview with Jeremy Richards (who is fantastic, by the way) in about two weeks. With any luck, it’ll help more people find out they’re not alone. The...
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The God Virus – Episode 10 with Dr. Darrel Ray from 2010-12-15T00:03
Dr. Darrel Ray joins us on Living After Faith to help us better understand how we are infected with the “God Virus.” Like any virus, it’s important to remember that there is no guilt for catching i...
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PTSD Flashback (By Request) – Episode 9 from 2010-12-08T19:42
We’ve had lots of requests and questions about PTSD, so this episode focuses more closely on what it is and how to recognize it. We also have resources for you: About.com PTSD symptoms list (a litt...
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On the Atheist Experience! from 2010-12-07T14:02
This last Sunday, I was on The Atheist Experience! It was Episode #686: Religion and Sex with Dr. Darrel Ray, author of The God Virus. I got into contact with Darrel because of the show, and w...
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Come LAF with us Thursday night! from 2010-12-07T13:24
Some good friends of ours host the Ask an Atheist show here in the Seattle area. Recent news is that because of a funding cut to the public access facilities they use, they will be moving the...
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Opening the Email Bag – Episode 8 from 2010-12-01T15:00
Hate mail and LAF letters. Our responses to the things that YOU commented on.
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Atheists Giving Thanks – Episode 7 from 2010-11-25T20:57
What do atheists have to be thankful for? Listen and find out. This one is light-hearted, unedited and totally off the cuff fun. No serious stuff, but fun and gives you a look at who we are. Enjoy!...
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I didn’t fall from grace… from 2010-11-23T01:37
Early when I was leaving the faith, while the faithful were still leaving me, I wrote this as an explanation and apology for my actions. I’ve come a long way since that time, but it has a bur...
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Come LAF with us LIVE in Seattle! from 2010-11-18T01:05
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/111710dnmethitchens.40dba40.htmlWe’re gonna watch this live at the Lyons’ Den at 6:40am local time. RSVP in commen...
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Pushing through PTSD – Episode 6 from 2010-11-16T00:43
These podcasts have stirred up some old symptoms. You can hear them in this podcast. I didn’t want to publish this one, but Deanna says it’s important. PTSD is ugly. This podcast is ugly, but you c...
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Questions and Answers -Episode 5 from 2010-11-10T16:44
A few questions have been asked, here we get the answers.
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Too Fucked up to Fuck – Episode 4 from 2010-11-08T17:41
Christianity left Rich Too Fucked up to Fuck. The story of how a man experienced sexual abuse, and with the loving help of another, recovered. If you have sexual issues stemming from religion, this...
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Living After Faith Podcast – Episode 3 from 2010-11-02T20:59
Unfaithfully Yours Rich Lyons has told you about some of the lows he has experienced in life, now he is joined by his wonderful wife Deanna Joy Lyons to describe their wonderful life together. A li...
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Living After Faith Podcast – Episode 2 from 2010-10-17T06:24
People have asked how I went from UPCI pastor, ultra-right-wing Bible-thumping young-earth christian to atheist. This episode answers that question. WARNING: If you still consider yourself one of t...
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Living After Faith Podcast – Episode 1 from 2010-10-13T18:37
An introduction to Living After Faith. (15 min) Click the above title to listen to the first episode, or you can right click to save the file on your computer. Subscribe to the podcast feed using t...
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