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TikTok Humanist TimTalks on Deconstructing Religion Out Loud
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"You are unlocked to a whole new world... you're not alone, and it's that community that makes you reaffirming yourself"Timothy Da...
How Norwegian Humanists Changed a Nation | Tale Pleym on Ceremonies, Confirmation & European Secular Services
26 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Support Humanism Now and Join Our Community!https://ko-fi.com/humanismnowpod"That's what humanism is about, isn't it? That we have the ...
Introducing: Unholy Histories The Humanist Heritage Podcast from Humanists UK
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Subscribe to Unholy Histories wherever you get your podcasts:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unholy-histories-the-humanist-herit...
72. From Fear To Freedom: Reclaiming “Apostate” In Life After High-Control Religion
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Support Humanism Now and Join Our Community! Micki McAllen, known online as Apostate Barbie, spent 30 years as a Jehovah's Witness before leavin...
71. Beyond Belief: Humanism From The Heart with Steve Ghikadis
05 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailSupport the showSupport Humanism Now & Join Our Community!Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threa...
70. Science, Trust, and the History of Quacks with Jenny Lange
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Support Humanism Now and Join Our Community! - ko-fi.com/humanismnowpod "Science is not objective. It is subjective. And I think having conversat...
69. New Report: How UK Asylum Process Fails Non-Religious Refugees with Dr Lucy Potter
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"Home Office officials do not understand what apostasy is — and this affects how non-religious asylum seekers are recognised, questioned, and b...
Podcasthon 2026 Special: How Freedom From Torture Helps Survivors Heal
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"An estimated one person in three seeking asylum in the UK has experienced torture in their home country."This is a bonus episode of Humanis...
Meet the British Army's First Ever Humanist Chaplain with Padre Neil Weddel & Clare Elcombe Webber
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“Chaplaincy is defined by function, it’s not defined by belief.”Padre Dr Neil Weddell, the first ever non-religious pastoral carer (humanist cha...
The Science Of Weird Stuff with Prof. Chris French
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"We're at a time when we need critical thinking more than ever, and sadly, I'm not really seeing it happening." Professor Chris...
Introducing Freedom of Thought by Humanists International
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SUBSCRIBE TO FREEDOM OF THOUGHT:Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicPodcast AddictYouTubeAll other podcast platforms********Sign up for the Humanists Int...
66. Fish Stark on How The AHA Is Building a Humanist Revival In America
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"If science tells you what's real and compassion tells you what's right, you're a humanist" - Fish StarkFish Stark, Executive...
65. CampQuest UK Returns! How Kids Camps Build Confidence, Community, and Critical Thinking
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“It was a very safe space to be able to say, I got that wrong.”CampQuest UK Programme Director Alistair Lichten (Humanist Dad) and camper-turned-v...
64. Empathy in Action: Wil Jeudy on Uniting Secular Politics
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“Humanism is increasing well-being and decreasing suffering for as many people as possible.” - Wil Jeudy In this episode, Wil Jeudy, a secular ...
63. Powering A Humane Future with Zion Lights
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“I changed my mind because I cared about alleviating energy poverty.”Order now: Energy is Life: Why Environmentalism Went Nuclear, by Zion LightsA...
62. From Commons Victory To Lords Gridlock: Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Update with Nathan Stilwell, Humanists UK
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this short update epsiode, we are pleased to welcome back Nathan Stilwell, Humanists UK's Assisted dying Campaign Coordinator, Campaigns and ...
61. Empowering Leaders for Secular Groups that Thrive, with Darrel Ray
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“Most people want community, and yet these communities keep disappearing.” Dr. Darrel Ray is a psychologist, author, and organizational leader w...
60. Dr Alfredo Carpineti on Invisible Rainbows, the Unseen Universe and Pride in STEM
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"I blame dinosaurs, and I blame London." Astrophysicist and science communicator Dr Alfredo Carpineti (IFLScience, The Big Questions; creat...
59. 2025 in Humanism - Deconstruction, Collaboration, Resistance & TikTok
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Humanism Now wraps up 2025, host James Hodgson is joined by familiar voices from across the UK humanist movement to reflect on the year just gone a...
58. Dr. Lois Lee on the Magic of Santa, Secular Rituals and Why Christmas Still Matters
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“[Magical beliefs in childhood] serve an important function.” - Dr Lois LeeFor our festive special, Dr. Lois Lee, Senior Lecturer in Religious S...
57. Will Gervais on the Origins of Religion, Disbelief, and Morality
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Humans didn’t evolve to believe in gods — we evolved to learn from culture, and sometimes culture points away from gods.”Dr Will M. Gervais, ...
56. Indian Rationalism to Global Humanist Resistance - Alavari Jeevathol on Duty, Dialogue & Youth Power
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Activism is the rent we pay to live on this world.” Alavari JeevatholAJ board member of Humanists International, founding trustee of the Na...
55. Sarah Levin on Secular Strategies to Mobilise Coalitions Defending Church–State Separation
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“We will lose a lot before we win — that’s just the reality of starting the race 50 years behind.” — Sarah M. LevinSarah M. Levin - strate...
54. Nursing the Nation Hosts on Why Nurses Belong At The Centre Of Public Debate About Health, Policy and Human Dignity
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Nursing is the most humanistic of professions — it operationalises the philosophical groundings of humanism.” — Jamie Bourgeois “Nurses ha...
Introducing Sentientist Conversations: Jamie Woodhouse discusses Animal Morality with Frans de Waal
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we bring we are delighted to share the a guest episode from Sentientist Conversations, a podcast hosted by Jamie Woodhouse (Humanism Now Epi...
Introducing The Secular Sankofa Podcast - Reclaiming African Identity Through Secular Humanism
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we bring we are delighted to share the first episode of The Secular Sankofa Podcast, from the Association of Black Humanists. Subscribe to ...
53. David B McLaughlin on Five Humanistic Values for Living Well
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Human dignity is really the foundation for reasoned morality — there’s nothing we can do to increase it or decrease it. Even the worst people s...
52. Michael Marshall on Compassionate Skepticism: Empowering Critical Thinking, Beyond Being Right
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Being a skeptic doesn’t make me smarter or infallible—it just means I’m trying to fail slightly less often.”Michael Marshall has spent more...
51. Maggie Ardiente, President of Humanists International on Spreading Joy in the One Life We Have
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Another form of resistance is joy.”Maggie Ardiente, newly elected President of Humanists International, joins Humanism Now to share how humani...
50. Andrew Copson on Why Humanism Remains Essential in an Age of Extremism, 20 Years of Human Rights Campaigning
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“No one ever said it was going to be easy. Humanists don’t think a better world is inevitable—we think a better world is possible, but we have t...
49. Morgan DeNicola on the Philanthropy of Everyday Action & Dialogue Across Divides
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“You don’t change the world. You change the way one person views the world—and then you’ve changed the world for that person.”What if true s...
James Ogude on Ubuntu's Ethical Framework - Personhood, Co-Agency & Justice (Global Origins of Humanism Series)
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ubuntu: I am because we are. 🌍✨In this bonus episode of Humanism Now, we’re sharing the live recording of Professor James Ogude’s talk from t...
48. David Livingstone Smith on the Psychology of Dehumanization - Roots, Rhetoric, Myths and How to Resist It
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“The arc of history bends towards justice only if you keep pushing it in that direction.”David Livingstone-Smith, Ph.D., award-winning author, P...
47. Victoria Mattingly on The Human Side of DEI: Transforming Workplaces Through Data-Driven Inclusion
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Inclusion is the behaviors that result in others feeling valued, respected, seen and heard.”Dr. Victoria Mattingly (Dr. V)—industrial-organizat...
46. Bill Angus on Divorcing Jesus: Finding Authentic Community Beyond the Church
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“If humanism is anything, it’s self-education. It’s progressing, becoming more educated, more enlightened.” - Dr Bill AngusDr Bill Angus takes...
45. Richard Norman on What is Humanism For?
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“It’s on the basis of our shared humanity that we need to try to understand the world and think about how to live in it.”Professor Richard Norma...
44. Lizzi Collinge MP on Applying Humanist Values in British Politics
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“I believe in autonomy, I believe in choice, I believe in human freedom, and I believe in having less suffering… all of which are fundamentally hu...
43. Katherine Lacefield on Moving from Confrontation to Connection & Campaigning for Causes that Welcome Everyone
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Compassion has no borders" - Katherine LacefieldKatherine Lacefield—founder of Just Be Cause Consulting—shares why swapping confronta...
42. Peruvian Association of Atheist on How Humanist Weddings, Naming & Funerals are Driving Peru's Secular Revolution
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Rituals are in the roots of our humankind.” — Iván AntezanaAdrián Núñez and Iván Antezana—leading organisers of the Peruvian Associati...
41. Bridget Shirvell on Parenting in a Climate Crisis: Teaching Kids Curiosity, Resilience & Hope
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Research has found that the amount of questions kids ask dramatically decreases once they start formalized education.” – Bridget ShirvellJo...
40. Nick Cooney on Going Beyond Good Intentions & the Ethical Impact of What We Leave Undone
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Focusing on the positive outcomes gives you agency; you can literally see the progress happening and that keeps you moving forward.” - Nick Coone...
39. Dr Bo Bennett on Sharpening Critical Thinking, Logical Fallacies & Persuasive Dialogue
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“We need to care more about believing what is true than being right and being proved right.” - Bo BennetWith outrage-bait, memes and “gotcha” ...
38. Julie Pham on Mastering Curiosity as a Practice
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Curiosity isn’t a trait — it’s a practice. And like any practice, we have to keep doing it even when it’s hard.” — Dr. Julie PhamIn thi...
37. Rachael Reign on Coercive Control Beyond the Home: Protecting Cult Survivors
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Surviving isn’t just about leaving — it’s about learning to trust yourself again after someone else’s voice has lived in your head for year...
36. JC Candanedo on Art as Activism for Solidarity, Identity and Representation
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Inclusion isn’t about ticking boxes. It’s about creating a space where people feel safe enough to stay." - JC CandanedoArtist, activi...
35. Lindsay de Wal on Redefining Chaplaincy & the Rise of non-religious Pastoral Care in the NHS
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Transcendence is the connection with something wider; the world, the cosmos, nature, other fellow human beings, and doing good in this life"...
34. Michael Bauer on Community Services Without Religion: Practical Humanism for a Secular Future
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“The highest value, the most precious value we have is not peace—it’s freedom.” — Michael Bauer This week on Humanism Now, we’re joined...
33. Audrey Simmons & Lola Tinubu on Keeping the Faith Out of the Classroom: Smart Move or Overreach?
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was originally recorded in May 2024."What we have in common is what is taking us forward." — Lola Tinubu In May 2024, the Hi...
32. Alan Palmer on Finding Common Ground Through Faith Dialogues
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“If we focus so much on the 5% that divides us, we miss the 95% we already share.” — Alan PalmerAlan Palmer is the former Chair of Central Londo...
31. Katherine Stewart on Money, Lies & God: How Billionaires Weaponised Religion to Undermine Democracy
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The pro-life religion we see today is a modern creation. It was created for political purposes." — Katherine StewartKatherine Stewart is an awa...
30. S.I. Martin on Uncovering Britain's Hidden Histories & the Power of Storytelling
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Isn't it true that we are the stories we tell ourselves?" — S.I. MartinThis week on Humanism Now, we’re joined by S.I. Martin—hi...
29. Faith to Faithless on Finding Community after Leaving High-Control Groups (part of Podcastathon 2025)
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This special episode of Humanism Now is released as part of Podcastathon 2025, the world’s largest podcast charity initiative. We’re proud to dedi...
28. Susie Alegre on the Algorithmic Assault on Human Rights: How AI Threatens Our Core Freedoms
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI technologies pose significant threats to fundamental human rights, reinforcing historical biases and power imbalances. This week, we are joined by ...
27. Happy Human Lithuania on the Magic of Humanist Ceremonies & Growing Social Enterprises
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Humanist ceremonies—weddings, namings, and funerals—are growing rapidly worldwide, offering non-religious, deeply personal ways to mark life’s m...
26. Nathan Stilwell on the Need for Compassionate Assisted Dying Legislation & End of Life Care
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Humanism Now for a special episode coinciding with the critical upcoming UK Parliament vote on assisted dying — a pivotal moment we&...
25. Paul Harrison on Humanists in Business, plus Approaches to Activism Discussion
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"It's difficult to think of an area of work life that isn't connected to humanistic thought. If you start with ideas around the dignity...
24. Lori Marriott on Humanist Climate Action
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"A key tenet of humanism is empathy. Whether that's empathy for those around us or to all humans, but also we should extend that to all life...
23. Ariel Pontes on the Quest for Ethical Consciousness in a Divided World
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"It's really not as hard as people think to have a peaceful conversation with somebody who disagrees profoundly with you on deep questions.&...
22. Ojas Singh Bhanot on Cultivating Student Groups plus Fostering Scientific Literacy in Society
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Humanism is about human goodness, appreciating reason & potential" - Ojas Singh BhanotThis week on Humanism Now, Mark & Nicole jo...
21. Valerie Jack on Finding Peace in Grief without God
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“The irony of man's condition is that the deepest need is to be free of the anxiety of death and annihilation; but it is life itself which awak...
20. Monica Belițoiu, ASUR on Championing Secularism & Science Across Europe
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Humanism Now! This week AJ & Mark from the Central London Humanists join the panel to discuss the latest news, plus our interview ...
19. Celebrating International Women's Day! Conversation on Feminism and Humanism
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Humanism Now's International Women's Day Special hosted by Audrey Simmons (Association of Black Humanists & CLH) and featurin...
18. Leo Igwe on New Future for Freethought, Atheism and Humanism in Africa
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"We should acknowledge that humanism is something that beats in the heart of every human being" Dr Leo IgweThis week James, Lola & AJ ...
17. Jeremy Rodell on the Art of Interfaith Dialogue
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Humanism Now. This we learn practical tips for engaging in good faith dialogues with people of different beliefs with expert insight f...
16. Anya Overman on Humanism's Social Justice Impact
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Humanism Now, Audrey & AJ join the panel to discuss personal and group activism and support for Social Justice campaigns. The panel d...
15. Scott Jacobsen on the Importance of Journalism plus Navigating Global Conflicts with Humanistic Values
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Peace is more than just the absence of war. Peace requires respect for the worth and dignity of our fellow human beings, tolerance among individ...
14. 2023 Review & 2024 Preview; Hope, Awe & Collective Human Achievement
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we review the 2023 year in Humanism and preview the events for 2024 with our regular panellists, Mark, Nicole & Katia.Together with hos...
13. Bart Campolo on Choosing Human Experience, Relationships & Belonging
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"I know so many people whose lives got better when they learned how to use a crock pot and make a decent chili"Welcome back to Humanism Now....
12. Emma Wadsworth-Jones on Humanists International's Freedom of Thought Report 2023
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"When we're upholding secularism, we're making sure that that is freedom of religion or belief for all, and not just for the non-religi...
11. Madeleine Goodall on Britain's Humanist Heritage
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Conscious morality cannot exist in any being except so far as it can look behind, before, and around; and can remember, compare, and reason abou...
10. Comedian Lisa May on Comedy, Freethought & Challenging Authority
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.”― George Bernard ShawThis week on Humanism Now, Nicole ...
9. Lucy Potter on Non-Religious Asylum Claims plus Tackling Misconceptions about Humanists
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Humanism Now. This week James is joined by Mark from Central London Humanists and Nicole of Leicester & Young Humanists to tackle mor...
8. Martin Di Maggio on Humanistic Judaism, Cultivating Communities & Confronting Misconceptions
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Humanism Now as we welcome Lola Tinubu, Co-Founder of the Association of Black Humanists and Nicole Shasha, Founder of Leicester Humani...
7. Terri O'Sullivan, Faith to Faithless on Support for Leaving Religion plus Humanistic Approaches to Free Speech
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Humanism now, Audrey & Mark join the panel to discuss taking a humanistic approach to issues around Free Speech and free expression, ...
6. Javan Lev Poblador, Young Humanists Special!
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Humanism Now, we're exploring the inspiring world of young humanists. Our co-host AJ and new panellist Nicole, fellow coordina...
5. Emma Park, Editor of The Freethinker plus Humanism in Education & Science Communication
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Humanism now, Mark & AJ join the panel to discuss the role of science communication & humanism in education, with insights gather...
4. Jamie Woodhouse on Sentientism plus Humanist Approaches to Asylum Policy
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode focusses on humanistic approaches to both human and animal rights issues. Following recent proposed changes to the UK'...
3. Alex Williams on the Poetry of Discovery & What Humanism Means
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Agathangelou, CLH Committee Member and active Event Organiser joins this week's panel to discuss finding Humanism through the One Life Cou...
2. Prof. Christopher Cameron on Black Freethinkers plus Ending Conversion Therapy
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Audrey Simmons, co-lead of the Association of Black Humanists joins James & AJ this week to discuss her personal journey and the unique challenges...
1. Roslyn Mould, Humanists International & Why Humanism Now?
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does it truly mean to be a humanist in today's world? In this episode, James & AJ from Central London Humanists discuss their personal j...