Recovering From Religion
225 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsSubscribe for weekly discussions with cult survivors, experts in religious trauma recovery, and other topics related to recovering from religious harms. This show is hosted by volunteers from Recovering From Religion, which is a non-profit organization that works to provide hope, healing, and support for people who have questions or doubts about their faith.
Whether you are an atheist, religious, or leaving a cult, we hope you will find this podcast helpful. We aren’t here to talk you out of or into faith. We just provide a safe place to examine beliefs. Episodes are adapted from RfRx events.
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E166: (Failed) Psychic Predictions w/ Rob Palmer
January 21, 2023 21:46 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBThis week on RfRx, Rob Palmer will be joining us to discuss psychic predictions. In 2021, The Skeptic Zone producer and CSI Fellow Richard Saunders completed his 12-year project dubbed the Great Australian Psychic Prediction Project (GAPPP) – an analysis of almost 4,000 published paranormal predictions made by over 200 people claiming paranormal powers in Australia. The scoring of the predictions was performed by an international team of volunteers of which Rob was a member. In this presenta...
E165: Filled with the Spirit: Demonic Possession and Spirit Belief w/ Dr. Kara Griffin
January 21, 2023 21:05 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBThis week on RfRx we are getting into the spirit of the fall season by taking a social scientific look at belief in some of the spookier aspects of the supernatural: spirits and demons. Anthropologist Kara Griffin will share their experiences growing up steeped in these beliefs in fundamentalist evangelical churches, discuss the basis of belief in spirits and demons across cultures, and consider some of their uses in contemporary society. Bring your spooky questions and stories! We will save...
E164: The Illusion of God’s Presence w/ Dr. John Wathey
January 21, 2023 10:52 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBThis week on RfRx, Jack Wathey will discuss the Illusion of God’s Presence. Science has only begun to make sense of religion’s powerful grip on the human mind. Why do seven percent of members of the National Academy of Sciences believe in a personal god who answers prayer? The question is important because it probes the most irresistible essence of the appeal of religious and spiritual thinking. Using evidence from visual illusions, behavioral biology, and neuroscience, I offer an explanatio...
E163: Life After Purity Culture w/ Registered Professional Counselor Janice Selbie
January 21, 2023 02:30 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBBack by popular demand, returning guest speaker and professional counselor, Janice Selbie, will be joining us this week on RfRx to discuss Life After Purity Culture. We’ll talk about what purity culture is, why it’s important to talk about it, and debunk some really, really bad sex advice. Janice is also going to share some exciting news about her latest work and upcoming events to keep an eye out for. Janice Selbie spent nearly 4 decades as an Evangelical Christian. After divorcing her hus...
E162: Studying Religion Skeptically w/ Richard Gilliver
January 21, 2023 02:08 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBThis week on RfRx, Richard Gilliver will be joining us to talk about being a skeptic who studies religion academically and how that produces a different viewpoint when discussing the topic with other people. He will also discuss skepticism and the difficulties for supernatural claims when skepticism is applied. Richard Gilliver has been having discussions with religious people for thirty years, originally via talking to them in the street, then on internet message boards and more recently o...
E161: Religious Trauma and the Search for Identity w/ Jennifer Manlowe PhD
October 09, 2022 09:34 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBThis week on RfRx we will have Jennifer Manlowe on to discuss Religious Trauma and the Search for Identity. She will cover the traumatic effects of religious indoctrination on body, identity, self worth, and body image. How do we find dignity and self esteem post-breakup with religion? And what if we aren’t ready to give up everything about our former religious identity and beliefs? For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at [email protected]. Any time you ...
E160: Skeptical Paranormal Investigations w/ Kenny Biddle
October 09, 2022 00:48 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBDo you believe in ghosts, hauntings, or other paranormal phenomena? Wondering how to tell if that unexplained event is really evidence of paranormal activity? This week on RfRx, skeptical paranormal investigator Kenny Biddle will be joining us to take a closer look at some paranormal claims. He will discuss his experiences as a paranormal investigator, how to apply science and critical thinking to purportedly paranormal events, and address questions about belief in ghosts and the afterlife. ...
E159: The Psychology of Abortion: Nothing is Simple w/ David Teachout LMHC
September 09, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBFor this week’s RfRx, David Teachout will be returning to discuss more about reproductive health issues. We’ll explore the psychology behind sexuality and autonomy, the effects on individuals when those are challenged, and what we can do to help navigate the emotional landscape that results. David Teachout is a mental health therapist and photographer, focused on and teaching how creativity intersects with mental flexibility in working through the inevitable difficulties in life. David grew...
E158: Not So Intelligent Design w/ Dr. Nathan Lents
September 08, 2022 09:20 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBThis week at RfRx, Professor of Biology Dr. Nathan Lents will be joining us to discuss the history of the modern Intelligent Design movement. He will cover the major tenets and efforts of Intelligent Design and how they get the science wrong. He will review some recent attempts to promote the movement as a scientific one, and discuss how the claims have been debunked. Nathan H. Lents, Ph.D. is Professor of Biology and Director of the Cell and Molecular Biology program at John Jay College of...
E157: A Reproductive Rights Round Table Discussion
September 07, 2022 09:33 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBThis week’s RfRx will be a special round table discussion about the state of reproductive rights in the United States. After the recent Supreme Court decision overturning the landmark Roe v Wade decision, many people have been left wondering what happens next. Dr. Darrel Ray, Gayle Jordan, Helen Greene and David Teachout will join us for a discussion about the connections between religion and reproductive rights in the US, how to find support if you are struggling, and outline some of the wa...
E156: Religion: What Is It Good For? w/ Kara Griffin, PhD
September 06, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBIn this episode, cultural anthropologist Kara Griffin will discuss religion as a social institution. Why is religious belief so common, even considered by some to be a universal human experience? Is it possible to have a functional society without religious belief? Why do some people reject the dominant beliefs of the community they grew up in while others seemingly never question it? We will examine the role of religion as a social institution in various settings, debunk some common myths, ...
E155: Are All Atheists Angry? How to Stay Friendly Through Tough Conversations w/ Secular Rarity
August 14, 2022 02:33 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBSecular Rarity will be joining us this week to talk about engaging in discussions about big ideas from religion, science, and philosophy in online settings without losing sight of our common humanity. He will share his experiences and tips for communicating compassionately and staying friendly through tough conversations so as to avoid the “angry atheist” stereotype. This will be an interactive discussion, so bring your questions for Secular Rarity! This episode was recorded on 7-25-2022. ...
E154: When Your Partner Leaves God w/ Sherrie D’Souza
August 13, 2022 04:05 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBWhat happens when one partner doesn’t believe? What happens when the foundation of your relationship is no longer the foundation? Sherrie D’Souza will share her experiences and insights gained from navigating different faiths in a marriage relationship. And - spoiler alert! - returning co-host Sacha D’Souza will be joining the conversation to share his perspective, as well. Sherrie D'Souza was born and raised in Sydney Australia as a Jehovah's Witness, devoting much of her youth to full-tim...
E153: Navigating Difficult Conversations w/ Dr. Betty Iglesias Snyder, PhD
August 13, 2022 03:15 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBLately some of us may be dealing with a series of controversial headlines and contentious social issues that can lead to unpleasant interpersonal interactions. The wrong approach to difficult conversations can cause significant damage in both personal and professional relationships and can ultimately escalate conflict. In this RfRx, Dr. Betty Iglesias Snyder will be joining us to discuss techniques for developing communication competence and navigating difficult situations confidently. She w...
E152: Skepticism and the Paranormal w/ Rob Palmer
July 05, 2022 19:27 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBRob Palmer will be joining us to discuss the application of skepticism and critical thinking to paranormal beliefs. He will examine the evidence for several common paranormal beliefs frequently entertained by religious and non-religious folks, including ghosts, haunted houses, near death experiences, reincarnation, and demonic possession. Rob is a skeptical activist who writes for Skeptical Inquirer as The Well-Known Skeptic. He writes about contemporary skeptical issues, and has interviewe...
E151: The Dynamics Of Intuition & Simplicity: Why It's So Enticing w/ David Teachout LMHC
July 05, 2022 08:56 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBPlatitudes and pithy statements are so enthralling, even when supposedly dedicated to reason and rationality. “Just follow the science,” “the truth will set you free,” “trust your intuition” are just a few examples of simple, and seemingly deep, platitudes. In this RfRx, David Teachout will join us once again to explore why platitudes are so enthralling, even when supposedly dedicated to reason and rationality. We’ll cover ways to reinvigorate our humility, delve into the “scout mindset,” as...
E150: The God Virus w/ Dr. Darrel Ray
June 29, 2022 01:32 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBDr Darrel Ray joins us to discuss the striking similarities between how belief systems spread and how microorganisms spread. Dr Darrel Ray is the Founder & President of Recovering from Religion. He has been a psychologist for over thirty years and is the author of four books: including "The God Virus-How Religion Infects Our Lives and Culture" and "Sex and God-How Religion Distorts Sexuality". Dr. Ray has been a student of religion most of his life and holds a Masters Degree in religion as ...
E149: Cancer While Christian: Just Follow the Damn Rules! w/ Nancy Pinto
June 09, 2022 01:51 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBNancy Pinto will be joining us to share how her lifelong faith fell apart after the way religious people behaved when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. She’ll cover her religious upbringing, some key events that happened after diagnosis, as well as words of encouragement and advice for those facing similar circumstances. Nancy is a survivor of breast cancer and Roman Catholicism. She wrote and narrated her book “I’m An Open Shirt” after her ordeal, which made a mess of her boobs and her r...
E148: RfR 3.0 Project - All About RfR w/ Gwen Blodgett, Board Member & RfR 3.0 Project Manager
June 09, 2022 01:49 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBThe old tech Recovering from Religion is using isn't able to handle the growth RfR has experienced these last few years. We sit down with Gwen Blodgett, the RfR 3.0 Project Director, to see what her program is doing about it. Hosted by Eric Wells For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at [email protected]. Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat onl...
E147: The Myth of Sex Addiction w/ Dr Darrel Ray
May 13, 2022 20:44 - 1 hour - 71 MBThe idea of sex addiction is a religious notion at its root. Since 1983 religions have used the idea of sex addiction as a tool of Purity Culture. In this discussion, Dr Darrel Ray joins us once again to talk about the roots of the concept of sex addiction and how it affects you and our entire culture. This does not mean people don't have concerns and problems with their sexual behavior, but we need to treat the real issues NOT an imaginary problem based in religious ideology. Dr Darrel Ray...
E146: Exiting the Rabbit Hole: From Red Pill to Recovery w/ Stephanie Kemmerer
May 05, 2022 03:32 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBConspiracy theories and the conspiracy theory mindset is very attractive to folks coming out of religion as a way to help make sense of the world we find ourselves in. No one is immune from ridiculous beliefs, no one. Stephanie Kemmerer joins us to share her story of how she fell into the rabbit hole, how she escaped, and the lessons she learned along the way. Doubt is the way out. Stephanie Kemmerer has been published in Skeptical Inquirer magazine and AIPT Comics. Her main interests inclu...
E145: The Evolution of Religion w/ Dr Mark Reimers, PhD
May 03, 2022 08:24 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBHow have the dominant species of religions evolved over human history? And why? Archeology suggests that some religious practices go back tens of thousands of years or more. However these ancient religious practices among hunter-gatherers bear little resemblance to organized religion today. Religions centered around morality emerged in early farming societies; a leading hypothesis is that such moralizing religions enabled trust and cooperation within these tight knit communities. High gods e...
E144: Engaging with the Public as an Atheist w/ David G. McAfee
April 21, 2022 08:46 - 59 minutes - 55.4 MBDavid G. McAfee joins us to cover an important topic and a key element of his new book, “Hi, I’m an Atheist! What That Means and How to Talk About it with Others”: interacting with the general public as an atheist. Being open about atheism is different for every single one of us. Some of us might have grown up as believers, and then had issues with our family when we left religion. Others might have grown up non-believers, with a family that respected that, and are now wondering what to do w...
E143: The Fall Excursion - All About RfR w/ Excursion Director & RfR Treasurer Shanon Nebo
April 21, 2022 08:18 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBDo you miss those awesome church summer camps, but no longer relate to the religious parts? That's what the Fall Excursion is all about. We sit down with Shanon Nebo, RfR's Treasurer and Excursion Director, to learn all about it. Hosted by Eric Wells, RfR Support GroupOnline Programming Director. For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at [email protected]. Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpli...
E142: Connecting Low Self-Esteem & Self-Harm to Cult Membership w/ Cathy Harris
April 21, 2022 08:06 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBCathy Harris will present an explanation for how self-esteem, suicidal ideation, self-harm can follow leaving cult membership behind. Why would this happen after gaining our freedom? How can we cope and move beyond self-destructive thoughts and behaviors? Cathy Harris is a Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years' experience in a variety of settings helping people get beyond traumatic experiences and on to their best life. She was recruited to a religious cult at 17 years old. At 43, she b...
E141: Objectification vs Empowerment w/ Glenda Jordan
April 12, 2022 08:50 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBThroughout millennia people have been treated like objects, and not as the free-willed individuals they were. We are really not too far removed from the days of chattel marriages and slavery, and those outdated ideas of people as objects still show up in our religious belief systems, our language, and our behaviors. In this RfRx discussion, Glenda Jordan will explore the difference between objectification and empowerment. When is a woman objectified? What makes a woman empowered? These buzzw...
E140: Tibetan Buddhism w/ Tahlia Newland
March 30, 2022 19:58 - 1 hour - 95.1 MBIn this week’s RfRx, Tahlia Newland will join us to discuss Tibetan Buddhism. Its practices, beliefs, and leadership may be foreign and exotic to Western minds, making it a tempting religion to join. We’ll learn about its belief systems, its leadership, some history, and the struggles adherents experience within and trying to transition out of this religion. Tahlia Newland has published seven novels-four of which have won literary awards-one book of short stories, and a non-fiction book on ...
E139: Resources Collection - All About RfR w/ Resource Director Dan Cancro
March 30, 2022 19:33 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBGot a fear of hell? Coming out to your friends and family? Looking for organizations that support ex-Muslims? Well, RfR has those curated just for you. We sit down with Dan Cancro, the director of the Resources program, to learn more about what's available and what's involved in keeping them relevant. Hosted by Eric Wells, RfR Support Group Director. For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at [email protected]. Any time you are struggling with religious do...
E138: Paganism, An Ancient New Religion w/ Helen Greene
March 30, 2022 19:10 - 2 hours - 161 MBPagans. The word alone can conjure many images to the mind: witches casting spells over a cauldron in the moonlight, ancient Rome with their debauchery and hedonism, Ancient Aztec human sacrifices to appease their Gods, modern Druids gathered at Stonehenge at the summer solstice. Helen Greene, former pagan high priestess, and current educator will join us to discuss the beliefs and practices of pagans, its recent history and development, why those leaving organized religion are attracted to ...
E137: Surviving & Conquering Conversion Therapy w/ Dr Mark Eastwood
March 23, 2022 07:59 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBConversion Therapy is a crime against our authentic selves. Surviving and undoing its negative effects can take years or even decades, and often survivors come out the other side with PTSD. Dr. Mark Eastwood joins us to share his experience going through conversion therapy himself to discuss how survivors can cope with its effects and how others can support those who have come out the other side of this awful practice. Dr Mark Eastwood is an Executive and Non-Executive boardroom professiona...
E136: ExCommunications Blog - All About RfR w/ Blog Director Kristina Callaway
March 23, 2022 07:14 - 23 minutes - 22.2 MBDid you know that Recovering from Religion has a blog? It sure does! We sit down with Kristina Callaway, RfR Blog Director, to talk all about it. Subscribe to the RfR Blog: https://medium.com/excommunications Hosted by Eric Wells, RfR Support Group Director. For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at [email protected]. Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a...
E135: The Most Dangerous Woman in Tennessee w/ Gayle Jordan, RfR Executive Director & Dangerous Woman
March 11, 2022 21:43 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBWhen transitioning out of religion, we may leave more than just a deity behind. Views on any number of social issues can unexpectedly shift from one side of to another. This shift tends to provide the flexibility of seeing the issues from many different viewpoints, which can be both a blessing and a curse. In this RfRx, Gayle Jordan will share her eye-opening, frustrating, and hilarious story of running as an open atheist for a seat as a Tennessee State Senator in 2016 & 2018. We’ll also exp...
E134: Online Community - All About RfR w/ Online Community Co-Directors Steve Ironside & John Lionheart
March 11, 2022 21:33 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBTransitioning out of religion as a gay person? Are you a new secular individual with kids? Are you recovering from being in a high control religious group, like the LDS church? Then the Online Community may be the place for you. We sit down to talk about the RfR Online Community with the two program directors, Steve Ironside & John Lionheart. Hosted by Eric Wells, RfR Support Group Director. For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at [email protected]. Any...
E133: Suicide: The Tragic Angel Of Our Nature w/ Dr. Andy Thomson, M.D.
March 01, 2022 23:19 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBSuicide is an ever present part of our human experience, be it through an acquaintance, friend, or family member taking their own life, or something even more personal, such as suicidal thoughts and attempts. When faced with suicide, whether it’s as close as someone coming to you for help, or as distant as media reports, it can be daunting to know what to do and if you could have done something to prevent it. In this RfRx discussion, Dr. Andy Thomson will walk us through how to assess the si...
E132: The Secular Therapy Project - All About RfR w/ STP Co-Director Travis McKie-Voerste, PhD
March 01, 2022 23:13 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MBHow do you find a mental health professional who you can trust knows how to deal with religious trauma? We sit down with Travis McKie-Voerste, PhD, the Co-Director of RfR's Secular Therapy Project to learn about just that. Hosted by Eric Wells, RfR Support Group Director. For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at [email protected]. Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, ...
E131: Support Groups - All About RfR w/ Support Groups Director Eric Wells
February 27, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBIn this fifth video in the All About RfR series, we sit down with Eric Wells, the RfR Support Group Director, to talk about the Support Group program. Hosted by Dr Kara Griffin, RfR Online Community Moderator. For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at [email protected]. Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat online go to http://www.recoveringfromre...
E130: Finding The Mental Health Pro Who's Right For You w/ Dr. Travis McKie-Voerste, LPC
February 24, 2022 09:17 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBFinding a mental health professional who is evidence-based, as well as a good fit for you, can be difficult at times. In this RfRx discussion, we will talk about what it means for a therapist to be a “good fit”, best-case scenarios, strategies for finding a mental health professional, and identifying limitations that can make this search a difficult task. Dr. McKie-Voerste has worked in the helping professions since 2005 and has been a counselor since 2009. He has a PhD in Counselor Educati...
E129: The Helpline - All About RfR w/ Helpline Director Erik Huckvale
February 19, 2022 20:36 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBThe Recovering from Religion Helpline is available for folks struggling with issues stemming from religious doubt & non-belief 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We sit down with the program director, Erik Huckvale, to learn more about who can use the service and how it's ran behind the scenes. Hosted by Eric Wells, RfR Support Group Director. For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at [email protected]. Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fea...
E128: Narcissists And Sociopaths: Mistaking Traits For Personality w/ David Teachout, LMHC
February 16, 2022 11:46 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBHealthy relationships, including family, friendships, partnerships, coworkers, and leader/subordinate relationships, can be difficult to maintain in the best of situations. It becomes impossible, however, when one person in the relationship is committed to behaviors that are coercive, deceptive, destructive, and/or self-serving. These unhealthy traits sometimes show up in two pathological ways: narcissism and psychopathy. While these personality traits are not nearly as common as experience,...
E127: The Volunteer Program - All About RfR w/ Board Secretary and Volunteer Coordinator Shana Rubio
February 13, 2022 00:04 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBWhat does the RfR Volunteer Program look like and how can people volunteer for Recovering from Religion? We sit down with Shana Rubio, the RfR Board Secretary and Volunteer Coordinator, to learn more! https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer Hosted by Eric Wells, RfR Support Group Director. Shana Rubio was born and raised in Colorado as a Jehovah’s Witness. After awaking from the cult in 2017 she quickly started her own Ex-Jehovah’s Witness Meetup in the Denver metro area. She is an a...
E126: Who TF Am I Now? w/ Ferron P. Wiley
February 08, 2022 23:59 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBTransitioning out of religion isn’t easy. Many of us have built our personal identity around our religious worldview and community, but what to do when that’s gone or slipping away? We may be left feeling perplexed, confused, depressed and anxious in the aftermath of departing long held faith practices. This RfRx discussion will focus on strategies to rebuild a sense of self and self worth after one’s religious identity is stripped away, as well as making rational decisions about unhealthy b...
E125: History - All About RfR w/ Founder Dr. Darrel Ray
February 03, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBIn part 2 of this video series we sit down with Dr Darrel Ray, RfR's Founder & President, to learn about how this awesome organization got started. Hosted by Eric Wells, RfR Support Group Director. The primary focus of Recovering from Religion (RfR) is to offer hope, healing, and support to those struggling with issues of doubt and non-belief. This transitional period is an ongoing process that can result in a range of emotions, as well as a ripple effect of consequences throughout an indi...
E124: The Courage To Be Yourself - Rebuilding Your Identity After Religion w/ Janice Selbie, RPC
February 02, 2022 10:06 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBRebuilding our identity after divorcing religion can feel like a daunting task. At some point, we must determine our post-religious values and confront identities which were placed on us by our parents and religious community. Once we have established who we are not, it is time to consider whom we wish to be and take steps in that direction. At this point, you must call upon the courage to be yourself, which has ramifications in every imaginable arena, from sexuality to social media. Janice...
E124: The Courage To Be Yourself - Rebuilding Your Identity After Leaving a Religion w/ Janice Selbie, RPC
February 02, 2022 10:06 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBRebuilding our identity after divorcing religion can feel like a daunting task. At some point, we must determine our post-religious values and confront identities which were placed on us by our parents and religious community. Once we have established who we are not, it is time to consider whom we wish to be and take steps in that direction. At this point, you must call upon the courage to be yourself, which has ramifications in every imaginable arena, from sexuality to social media. Janice...
E124: The Courage To Be Yourself - Rebuilding Your Identy After Religion w/ Janice Selbie, RPC
February 02, 2022 10:06 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBRebuilding our identity after divorcing religion can feel like a daunting task. At some point, we must determine our post-religious values and confront identities which were placed on us by our parents and religious community. Once we have established who we are not, it is time to consider whom we wish to be and take steps in that direction. At this point, you must call upon the courage to be yourself, which has ramifications in every imaginable arena, from sexuality to social media. Janice...
E123: Introduction - All About RfR w/ Executive Director Gayle Jordan
January 29, 2022 08:16 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBIn this very first video of the All About RfR multi-part series, we get to meet Gayle Jordan, the Executive Director of Recovering from Religion (RfR) to talk about what RfR is and the need it serves. Hosted by Eric Wells, RfR Support Group Director. Please subscribe to the podcast for episodes which will describe how Recovering From Religion functions, who does what, and how that could relate to you. For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at RfRx@recoveringfromreligio...
E122: Nudist Life - What It Is & Why It Can Be Good For You w/ Gwen Blodgett
January 25, 2022 20:57 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBNudist life, what it is, what it isn’t and how to explore it. The discussion will also include key aspects of nudism and how these can be healing from shame. Gwen Blodgett spent the majority of her life in a fundamentalist evangelical background living and teaching extreme religious ideas, was a missionary, pastor‘s wife, Christian bookstore owner, gospel clown and a teacher and advocate of purity culture. Gwen lives full-time in a clothing optional community and frequently goes days withou...
E121: Secular Spirituality: Beyond Woo Woo & Religious Claims w/ Rachel Roberts
January 22, 2022 10:11 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBExplore what it means to be "spiritual" or live meaningfully without the outmoded accessories of religious trappings. Rachel Roberts will offer definitions of terms that illustrate how ancient human inclinations, such as spirituality, are still relevant but need to be recontextualized in the 21st century. She will also provide examples and ideas for nonreligious meaning-making traditions and rituals that can enhance everyday living and the overarching life journey. Being connected to somethi...
E121: Secular Spirituality: Beyond Woo Woo & Religion w/ Rachel Roberts
January 22, 2022 10:11 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBExplore what it means to be "spiritual" or live meaningfully without the outmoded accessories of religious trappings. Rachel Roberts will offer definitions of terms that illustrate how ancient human inclinations, such as spirituality, are still relevant but need to be recontextualized in the 21st century. She will also provide examples and ideas for nonreligious meaning-making traditions and rituals that can enhance everyday living and the overarching life journey. Being connected to somethi...
E120: Sexual Integrity: Finding The Courage To Be Yourself w/ Dr Steven Davidson, LCSW
January 11, 2022 08:45 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBWe are innately sexual creatures. What should come naturally gets mutilated and destroyed by shame, fear, and ignorance. We crave emotional intimacy, yet dare to risk letting others know who we really are. In this RfRx discussion, Dr. Steven Davidson will discuss why we get trapped in denying our sexuality and how we can overcome it and be that much closer to becoming our true selves. Dr. Steven Davidson is a psychotherapist and clinical sexologist based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He has over ...