For this Holiday Special, Humanist Heavy-Hitters Daniel Dacombe and internationally renowned author, Steve Ghikadis, sit down and talk about what it means to be a Humanist these days and share different tips on how to handle particular friends and family during the holidays.

Episode 27 - Humanist Holiday Special with Daniel Dacombe & Steve Ghikadis

Humanist Canada's Daniel Dacombe sits down with sociologist and author Phil Zuckerman.

Phil Zuckerman is a sociology professor at Pitzer College, where he studied the lives of the nonreligious for years before founding a Department of Secular Studies, the first academic program in the nation dedicated to exclusively studying secular culture and the sociological consequences of America’s fastest-growing “faith.”

Episode 26 - An Interview with Daniel Dacombe and Phil Zuckerman

Humanist Canada's Daniel Dacombe sits down with sociologist and author Ryan T Cragun.

Ryan T. Cragun is a professor of empirical sociology at The University of Tampa. His research focuses on the nonreligious, Mormonism, and has been published in various scholarly journals. He is also the author of several books.

Today, they discuss previous writings, academic author battles, and various secular metaphors.

Episode 25 - An Interview with Daniel Dacombe and Ryan T Cragun

Humanist Canada's Daniel Dacombe sits down for another discussion with Daryl  Van Tongeren.

Daniel sits down with Daryl again to talk about his new book "Done: How to Flourish After Leaving Religion", as well as his research on religious disaffiliation and religious residue.

Daryl R. Van Tongeren, Ph.D., is a Professor of Psychology and Director of the Frost Center for Social Science Research at Hope College. He studies big questions central to being human, including meaning, religion, and virtues. He has published nearly 250 scientific papers and four books on these themes. He has earned several international research awards and been named Fellow of several prestigious professional organizations. He lives in Holland, MI with his wife, Sara, and he enjoys running, biking, reading, and making his own hot sauce.

Episode 24 - An Interview with Daniel Dacombe & Daryl Van Tongeren - Part 2

Humanist Canada's Daniel Dacombe sits down with Daryl  Van Tongeren.

Daniel sits down with Daryl to talk about his new book "Done: How to Flourish After Leaving Religion", as well as his research on religious disaffiliation and religious residue.

Daryl R. Van Tongeren, Ph.D., is a Professor of Psychology and Director of the Frost Center for Social Science Research at Hope College. He studies big questions central to being human, including meaning, religion, and virtues. He has published nearly 250 scientific papers and four books on these themes. He has earned several international research awards and been named Fellow of several prestigious professional organizations. He lives in Holland, MI with his wife, Sara, and he enjoys running, biking, reading, and making his own hot sauce.



Episode 23 - An Interview with Daniel Dacombe & Daryl Van Tongeren - Part 1

In this episode, Humanist Canada's Daniel Dacombe interviews Cory Doctorow. Cory is a science fiction novelist, journalist, and technology activist. He is a contributor to many magazines, websites and newspapers, and his novels have been translated into dozens of languages. He is also the one who coined the term, "enshittification".

Books:
"Little Brother", "Picks and Shovels", "Radicalized", "Red Teams Blues", "The Bezzle", "In Real Life", "Walkaway", "Homeland", "Chokepoint Capitalism".

Episode 22 - An Interview with Daniel Dacombe & Cory Doctorow

Humanist Canada's Derek Forgie sits down for a chat with Kate Cohen, a Washington Post columnist who writes about the intersection of culture, family, and politics. Her latest book is "We of Little Faith" from Godine.

Join them as they discuss atheism, child-rearing, Santa, and more!

Episode 21 - An Interview with Derek Forgie & Kate Cohen

Join Humanist Canada's Daniel Dacombe for an enlightening conversation with social psychologist and professor Dr. David Speed about the wonderful world of social science research; specifically, the research about atheism and religious nonbelief. What do we know? How do we know it? And what misconceptions about atheism get perpetuated by research that is misguided, mistaken, or based on flawed assumptions? Dr. Speed is a skilled researcher and communicator, and as a bonus takes some time to review the methodological issues in a recent study on nonreligion and self-control so this is a conversation you won't want to miss!

Episode 20 - Weird Science with Daniel Dacombe & Dr David Speed!

In this episode, Humanist Canada's Daniel Dacombe sits down with Dr. Hugh Turpin, an expert on Catholic Ireland and its disaffiliation from the church. They'll discuss Ireland's complicated relationship with the Catholic Church, the Pope, and more.

Episode 19 - An Interview with Daniel Dacombe & Dr. Hugh Turpin

The Naked Pastor - David Hayward is a former pastor, turned artist who explores themes of authenticity and personal freedom through his paintings and drawings. If you’re interested in deconstruction, spiritual exploration, or discovering your true self, you’re invited to join him on his journey. The name "NakedPastor" symbolizes his commitment to expressing the unvarnished truth, no matter how vulnerable it may feel. After leaving the pastoral role, he has spent over a decade creating art and fostering freedom within the community.

Episode 18 - An Interview with Steve Ghikadis & The Naked Pastor, David Hayward

Welcome to the Voice of Canadian Humanism, the official podcast of Humanist Canada. Join us as we delve into thought-provoking discussions, explore critical issues, and celebrate the values of reason, compassion, and secularism through the Humanist lens. Welcome to the conversation.

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