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Follow Hemant Mehta— it's freeIn this Classic Replay of Unbelievable? Podcast, we delve into the fascinating journey of Leah Libresco, once a prominent atheist blogger who made headlines by converting to Catholicism. Her story gained attention across both religious and secular spheres, including a feature on CNN. Leah sits down with Hemant Mehta, widely known as the Friendly Atheist, for a topical discussion about the moral arguments that played a pivotal role in her conversion journey. Hemant quizzes Leah on her decision to embrace Catholicism, providing listeners with an insightful exchange that explores the intricacies of faith, reason, and personal conviction. Listeners also get the chance to participate as Leah and Hemant field questions, offering deeper insights into Leah's faith journey and the broader dynamics of faith and atheism. For Leah Libresco visit: leahlibresco.com For Hemant Mehta visit: friendlyatheist.com This episode originally aired on: 23 June 2014 • Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: https://pod.link/267142101 • More shows, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/coures • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate
Are more people leaving religion in the United States? If so, what comes next? In this episode of The Kayse Melone Show, I sit down with Hemant Mehta (The Friendly Atheist) to discuss religious switching, the decline of organized Christianity, the rise of the religiously unaffiliated, and why conservative churches are aligning more aggressively with politics. Want to watch the video on YouTube instead? Here’s the link. Hemant’s work. Hemant is the founder and editor of FriendlyAtheist.com , a Youtube creator, and co-host of the Friendly Atheist Podcast. Chapters. 00:00 Intro 00:50 Initial Interest in Church-State Separation 05:03 The Secular, Non-Religious Community 17:03 People Leaving & Switching Religions 22:04 The Intertwining of Politics & Religion 30:40 The Diversity & Growth of the Atheist Community 35:00 Optimism in the Face of Christian Nationalism Stay connected. Join the Kayse & Friends Discord ! Subscribe on YouTube , and follow Kayse on TikTok or Instagram . Catch the full episodes on YouTube , A pple Podcasts , Spotify , Pocket Casts , and Overcast . Get full access to Sense of Thought at kaysemelone.substack.com/subscribe
Send us Fan Mail In celebration of our 4 year Anniversary (GUF launched in December of 2021), we are revisiting some of our earlier episodes to revisit guests, opinions, current events from the past, and to celebrate how far we have come. This episode was originally published on December 20th, 2022, via Zoom. Hemant Mehta is a speaker, activist, and YouTuber who has dedicated his career to normalizing non-religious beliefs, and advocating for those who wish to leave their religions behind but fear the ramifications. His YouTube channel has amassed nearly 86,000 subscribers and over 11 million views. He also has a podcast, a blog, and a brief appearance on Jeopardy! His podcast: https://friendlyatheistpodcast.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@FriendlyAtheist1 OnlySky Media https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendly.atheist/?hl=en The Clergy Project: https://clergyproject.org/ ____________ Find more “Growing Up Fundie” here: Website: www.growingupfundiepodcast.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EHJGf8kGbSV9SRbqsfYKS Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growing-up-fundie/id1602008078 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ad6ac91e-c2fb-47d6-8658-df8aed941eac/growing-up-fundie Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjr Buzzsprout Subscriptions: https://www.buzzsprout.com/https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908164/supporters/new1908164/supporters/new Youtube: Support the show Find more “Growing Up Fundie” here: Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.'s website : Home | My Site Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5QuI5etVfbJoTVAhbRGMkA Discord: https://discord.gg/XQNG4nD5 Our Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/GrowingUpFundie/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjr Think you might make a great guest, or know someone who would be? Apply for yourself, or nominate someone here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHiy8KYW38tyKUD6MbFmOwCKdeWVHAbIA9qst1RBQf4rRPXg/viewform?usp=share_link Buzzsprout Subscriptions: https://www.buzzsprout.com/https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908164/supporters/new1908164/supporters/new
Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com What does it mean to be an atheist in a world where faith and politics are deeply intertwined? In this episode, we sit down with Hemant Mehta , author, speaker, and creator of The Friendly Atheist blog and podcast. Mehta shares his journey from Jainism to atheism, his experiences visiting churches for his book I Sold My Soul on eBay , and his thoughts on the increasing political influence of religious groups in America. We also discuss why Christian nationalism is on the rise, how churches use community as a powerful tool, and what patterns he sees emerging in the fight for secularism. Plus, Mehta shares his surprising experience as a Jeopardy! champion and how it changed his perspective on cultural unity. Whether you're a believer, skeptic, or somewhere in between, this conversation challenges assumptions and offers insight into one of the most pressing cultural debates of our time. Guest Bio: Hemant Mehta is a writer, speaker, and content creator known for his work on atheism, religion, and politics. He is the author of I Sold My Soul on eBay and The Young Atheist’s Survival Guide and runs The Friendly Atheist blog and podcast. Mehta has appeared on CNN, Fox News, and other major media outlets, and he is also a Jeopardy! champion. Resources & Links: The Friendly Atheist Blog & Substack : FriendlyAtheist.com The Friendly Atheist Podcast : FriendlyAtheistPodcast.com Books by Hemant Mehta : I Sold My Soul on eBay - https://www.amazon.com/Sold-My-Soul-eBay-Atheists/dp/1400073472 The Young Atheist’s Survival Guide - https://a.co/d/3soDfHg Support the show 🎧 Want to learn more about Faithful Politics, get in touch with the hosts, or suggest a future guest? 👉 Visit our website: faithfulpoliticspodcast.com 📚 Check out our Bookstore – Featuring titles from our amazing guests: faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/bookstore ❤️ Support the show – Help us keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/cw/FaithfulPolitics 📩 Reach out to us: Faithful Host, Josh Burtram: Josh@faithfulpolitics.com Political Host, Will Wright: Will@faithfulpolitics.com 📱 Follow & connect with us: Twitter/X : @FaithfulPolitik Instagram : faithful_politics Facebook : FaithfulPoliticsPodcast LinkedIn : faithfulpolitics 📰 Subscribe to our Substack for behind-the-scenes content: faithfulpolitics.substack.com
Hemant Mehta is an author, a YouTuber, and an atheist activist. During our conversation, Hemant talks about his journey to atheism, the threat of Christian nationalism to secular society, and the atheist and secular movements. He also addresses the loss of community felt by those who leave religion, and the life and legacy of Daniel Dennett, including his work with The Clergy Project. ------------ Keep Talking Substack Rate on Spotify Rate on Apple Podcasts Social media and all episodes ------------ Support via Venmo Support on Substack Support on Patreon ------------ 00:00 Intro 00:44 Hemant's personal and religious background 07:05 Hemant's experience losing his religious belief 08:47 Has Hemant's atheism changed him? 11:37 What persuaded Hemant to become an atheist? 14:56 Modern instances of religious overreach into secular society 20:44 Hemant's definition of atheism 23:00 What motivates Hemant's work 30:57 Christian nationalism in America 36:32 Reasons for optimism 42:26 The loss of community as people leave religion 47:05 Does Hemant have doubts about his atheist convictions? 49:29 Who does Hemant go to for information? 55:56 Dan Dennett and The Clergy Project
In this Classic Replay of Unbelievable? Podcast, we delve into the fascinating journey of Leah Libresco, once a prominent atheist blogger who made headlines by converting to Catholicism. Her story gained attention across both religious and secular spheres, including a feature on CNN. Leah sits down with Hemant Mehta, widely known as the Friendly Atheist, for a topical discussion about the moral arguments that played a pivotal role in her conversion journey. Hemant quizzes Leah on her decision to embrace Catholicism, providing listeners with an insightful exchange that explores the intricacies of faith, reason, and personal conviction. Listeners also get the chance to participate as Leah and Hemant field questions, offering deeper insights into Leah's faith journey and the broader dynamics of faith and atheism. For Leah Libresco visit: leahlibresco.com For Hemant Mehta visit: friendlyatheist.com This episode originally aired on: 23 June 2014 • Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: https://pod.link/267142101 • More shows, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/coures • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate
Send us Fan Mail Hemant Mehta is a speaker, activist, and YouTuber who has dedicated his career to normalizing non-religious beliefs, and advocating for those who wish to leave their religions behind but fear the ramifications. His YouTube channel has amassed nearly 86,000 subscribers and over 11 million views. He also has a podcast, a blog, and a brief appearance on Jeopardy! His podcast: https://friendlyatheistpodcast.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@FriendlyAtheist1 OnlySky Media https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/hemantmehta?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendly.atheist/?hl=en The Clergy Project: https://clergyproject.org/ ______________________________________ Find this episode, and others here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EHJGf8kGbSV9SRbqsfYKS Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growing-up-fundie/id1602008078 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ad6ac91e-c2fb-47d6-8658-df8aed941eac/growing-up-fundie Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjr Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5QuI5etVfbJoTVAhbRGMkA Discord: https://discord.gg/XQNG4nD5 More about the host, Sydney Davis Jr. Jr. sydneydavisjrjr.com Think you might make a great guest, or know someone who would Support the show Find more “Growing Up Fundie” here: Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.'s website : Home | My Site Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5QuI5etVfbJoTVAhbRGMkA Discord: https://discord.gg/XQNG4nD5 Our Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/GrowingUpFundie/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjr Think you might make a great guest, or know someone who would be? Apply for yourself, or nominate someone here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHiy8KYW38tyKUD6MbFmOwCKdeWVHAbIA9qst1RBQf4rRPXg/viewform?usp=share_link Buzzsprout Subscriptions: https://www.buzzsprout.com/https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908164/supporters/new1908164/supporters/new <
HEMANT MEHTA Divorced: Jainism Hemant Mehta is the founder and editor of FriendlyAtheist.com, a YouTube creator, and podcast co-host. He is a former National Board Certified math teacher in the suburbs of Chicago and continues to coach a competitive public speaking team. He has appeared on CNN and FOX News and served on the board of directors for Foundation Beyond Belief and the Secular Student Alliance. He has written multiple books, including I Sold My Soul on eBay and The Young Atheist's Survival Guide. He also edited the book Queer Disbelief. Today, Hemant shares candidly about what it was like to be part of a lesser known religious group and then reject religion altogether. Contact Hemant: https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/ IG: @friendly.atheist T: @hemantmehta Support this podcast on Patreon and get access to bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/janiceselbie SPECIAL THANKS to our newest Patrons: Paul, Sheila, Anne, and Sacha! Subscribe to the audio-only version here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/religious-trauma-podcast Get your free consultation with Janice, book 1:1 sessions, or sign up for the Divorcing Religion Workshop here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/ Get your recordings from the Shameless Sexuality: Life After Purity Culture conference here: https://www.shamelesssexuality.org/ Follow Janice and the Conference on Religious Trauma on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/divorcereligion Twitter: https://twitter.com/Wise_counsellor Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComeToCORT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janice.selbie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DivorcingReligion Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConferenceOnReligiousTrauma TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@janiceselbie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisecounsellor/ The Divorcing Religion Podcast is for entertainment purposes only. If you need help with your mental health, please consult a qualified, secular, mental health clinician. Support the show
God interviews atheist author and podcaster Hemant Mehta. God, Jesus, and Hemant talk about his appearance on a popular game show. Later we discuss Friedrich Neitzsche, George Carlin, and World War 3. After 6000 years of running the universe, God realized that Satan is kicking his butt, like, really bad. Over the centuries and despite lots of trying, God has not been able to smite the forces of evil. So, he started a podcast to do just that. Full of fun and heart, the God Pod is a twice-weekly opportunity for God to hang out with his fellow deities and maybe even meet some interesting humans. NEW EPISODES MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS The God Pod is everywhere! YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/TheGodPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegodpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheGodPodShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodgodabove/ Join our Discord server for FREE and hang out with fellow fans of the God Pod:: https://discord.gg/7v3Cc4pjMC Get the God Pod ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godpod Find the God pod wherever you get podcasts. thegodpodcast.com
My guest this week is Hemant Mehta (@hemantmehta), co-host of the Friendly Atheist and host of the friendly atheist youtube channel. Hemant is also a contributor at OnlySky, a news and commentary website aimed at nonbelievers, as well as the author of several books including the Young Atheist’s Survival Guide and I Sold My Soul on eBay. We discuss nonbeliever communities, image problems with movement atheism, and what we should be focused on these days. Hemant's list of links: https://linktr.ee/HemantMehta Convocation: Stephen Charnock Music by GW Rodriguez Sibling Pod Philosophers in Space: https://0gphilosophy.libsyn.com/ Support us at Patreon.com/EmbraceTheVoid If you enjoy the show, please Like and Review us on your pod app, especially iTunes. It really helps! Recent Appearances: I was on The Mess We're In, where I accused them of promoting a moral panic and sharing laundered antisemitic conspiracism. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_VfCKtrZPQ Next week: Navigating Gender Critical Communities with Corinna Cohn
My guest this week is Hemant Mehta (@hemantmehta), co-host of the Friendly Atheist and host of the friendly atheist youtube channel. Hemant is also a contributor at OnlySky, a news and commentary website aimed at nonbelievers, as well as the author of several books including the Young Atheist’s Survival Guide and I Sold My Soul on eBay. We discuss nonbeliever communities, image problems with movement atheism, and what we should be focused on these days. Hemant's list of links: https://linktr.ee/HemantMehta Convocation: Stephen Charnock Music by GW Rodriguez Sibling Pod Philosophers in Space: https://0gphilosophy.libsyn.com/ Support us at Patreon.com/EmbraceTheVoid If you enjoy the show, please Like and Review us on your pod app, especially iTunes. It really helps! Recent Appearances: I was on The Mess We're In, where I accused them of promoting a moral panic and sharing laundered antisemitic conspiracism. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_VfCKtrZPQ Next week: Navigating Gender Critical Communities with Corinna Cohn
In this episode we chat with Hemant Mehta (AKA The Friendly Atheist) Hemant Mehta is the editor of Friendly Atheist, appears on the Atheist Voice channel on YouTube, and co-hosts the uniquely-named Friendly Atheist Podcast. He is a former National Board Certified high school math teacher in the suburbs of Chicago, where he taught for for seven years. He continues to coach their Speech/forensics team. Hemant has appeared on CNN and FOX News Channel, served on the boards for Foundation Beyond Belief (a charity organization targeting non-theistic donors) and the Secular Student Alliance (which creates and supports college atheist groups nationwide). On April 1, 2020, Mehta won his first appearance on the television game show Jeopardy You can follow Hemant on: Facebook Twitter Instagram Follow his blog on Patheos Find his podcast HERE You can purchase Hemant's books on Amazon.com You can connect with us on Facebook Instagram Twitter Want to help us with our future episodes of This Is Not Church Podcast? Join us on Patreon where you will get access to exclusive patron content such as early access to episode, videos of upcoming episodes, and live Q&A sessions. Also check out our website for upcoming interviews and blog posts Each episode of This Is Not Church Podcast is expertly engineered by our producer The Podcast Doctor Eric Howell. If you’re thinking of starting a podcast you need to connect with Eric! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
