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| 12 Sep 2023 | 1. Roslyn Mould, Humanists International & Why Humanism Now? | 01:09:29 | |
What does it truly mean to be a humanist in today's world?
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| 17 Sep 2023 | 2. Prof. Christopher Cameron on Black Freethinkers plus Ending Conversion Therapy | 01:09:39 | |
Audrey Simmons, co-lead of the Association of Black Humanists joins James & AJ this week to discuss her personal journey and the unique challenges for the Black community in the UK when it comes to embracing humanism.
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| 06 Oct 2023 | 3. Alex Williams on the Poetry of Discovery & What Humanism Means | 00:55:23 | |
Mark Agathangelou, CLH Committee Member and active Event Organiser joins this week's panel to discuss finding Humanism through the One Life Course, hosing discussion groups and our recent 'What Humanism Means to Me' live open mic night. Book recommendations from Alex Williams;
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| 11 Oct 2023 | 4. Jamie Woodhouse on Sentientism plus Humanist Approaches to Asylum Policy | 01:23:32 | |
This week's episode focusses on humanistic approaches to both human and animal rights issues. Following recent proposed changes to the UK's asylum policy, AJ, Audrey (Assoc. Black Humanists) & James explore humanistic perspectives on immigration, climate change and the role of empathy in approaching global political issues.
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| 22 Oct 2023 | 5. Emma Park, Editor of The Freethinker plus Humanism in Education & Science Communication | 01:17:20 | |
This week on Humanism now, Mark & AJ join the panel to discuss the role of science communication & humanism in education, with insights gathered from the New Scientist Conference.
About Dr. Emma Park: Emma's book references;
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| 05 Nov 2023 | 6. Javan Lev Poblador, Young Humanists Special! | 01:12:36 | |
On this episode of Humanism Now, we're exploring the inspiring world of young humanists. Our co-host AJ and new panellist Nicole, fellow coordinators of Young Humanist UK share what campaigns and activities motivate Humanists in the 18-35 age range.
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| 12 Nov 2023 | 7. Terri O'Sullivan, Faith to Faithless on Support for Leaving Religion plus Humanistic Approaches to Free Speech | 01:23:59 | |
This week on Humanism now, Audrey & Mark join the panel to discuss taking a humanistic approach to issues around Free Speech and free expression, drawing on recent international news items.
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| 19 Nov 2023 | 8. Martin Di Maggio on Humanistic Judaism, Cultivating Communities & Confronting Misconceptions | 01:11:39 | |
This week on Humanism Now as we welcome Lola Tinubu, Co-Founder of the Association of Black Humanists and Nicole Shasha, Founder of Leicester Humanists to discuss their experiences creating and cultivating secular communities and challenging misconceptions.
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| 26 Nov 2023 | 9. Lucy Potter on Non-Religious Asylum Claims plus Tackling Misconceptions about Humanists | 01:04:03 | |
Welcome to Humanism Now. This week James is joined by Mark from Central London Humanists and Nicole of Leicester & Young Humanists to tackle more common misconceptions about humanism. The panel counter some of the frequent critiques of a humanist worldview; from misleading definitions of Humanism (by prominent thinkers!) to misperceptions of how humanists view religious people and whether we all politically aligned.
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| 03 Dec 2023 | 10. Comedian Lisa May on Comedy, Freethought & Challenging Authority | 01:24:54 | |
“If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.”
About Lisa May:
“Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light.” - Groucho Marx
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| 10 Dec 2023 | 11. Madeleine Goodall on Britain's Humanist Heritage | 01:23:21 | |
"Conscious morality cannot exist in any being except so far as it can look behind, before, and around; and can remember, compare, and reason about right and wrong so as to choose for itself, and for those it can influence, a given course." - Zona Vallance What does it mean to be a humanist in the modern world? Join James, Mark and new contributor Katia as we test the definition of humanism and assess how the term has evolved and what additions we'd like to see to reflect changing societal needs.
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| 17 Dec 2023 | 12. Emma Wadsworth-Jones on Humanists International's Freedom of Thought Report 2023 | 01:07:29 | |
"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-religious to be safe" - Emma Wadsworth-Jones
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| 24 Dec 2023 | 13. Bart Campolo on Choosing Human Experience, Relationships & Belonging | 01:09:31 | |
"I know so many people whose lives got better when they learned how to use a crock pot and make a decent chili"
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| 07 Jan 2024 | 14. 2023 Review & 2024 Preview; Hope, Awe & Collective Human Achievement | 01:01:53 | |
Join us as we review the 2023 year in Humanism and preview the events for 2024 with our regular panellists, Mark, Nicole & Katia.
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| 21 Jan 2024 | 15. Scott Jacobsen on the Importance of Journalism plus Navigating Global Conflicts with Humanistic Values | 01:24:39 | |
"Peace is more than just the absence of war. Peace requires respect for the worth and dignity of our fellow human beings, tolerance among individuals, and harmony within each person." Humanist International's Oslo Declaration on Peace
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| 04 Feb 2024 | 16. Anya Overman on Humanism's Social Justice Impact | 01:18:43 | |
This week on Humanism Now, Audrey & AJ join the panel to discuss personal and group activism and support for Social Justice campaigns. The panel discuss; How do humanist vales align with these causes? How do we prioritise issues to best influence changes? and what role should Humanist groups play in leading or supporting campaigns? About Anya Overmann:
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| 18 Feb 2024 | 17. Jeremy Rodell on the Art of Interfaith Dialogue | 01:06:40 | |
Welcome back to Humanism Now. This we learn practical tips for engaging in good faith dialogues with people of different beliefs with expert insight from Jeremy Rodell, Director of Humanist UK's Dialogue Network and our regular panellists Lola & Nicole. About Jeremy Rodell:
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| 03 Mar 2024 | 18. Leo Igwe on New Future for Freethought, Atheism and Humanism in Africa | 01:31:17 | |
"We should acknowledge that humanism is something that beats in the heart of every human being" Dr Leo Igwe
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| 12 Mar 2024 | 19. Celebrating International Women's Day! Conversation on Feminism and Humanism | 00:54:27 | |
Welcome to Humanism Now's International Women's Day Special hosted by Audrey Simmons (Association of Black Humanists & CLH) and featuring Lola Tinubu (Assoc. Black Humanists & CLH), Katia Urquiza (Central London Humanists) & Nicole Shasha (Leicester Humanists and Young Humanists) who discuss;
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| 17 Mar 2024 | 20. Monica Belițoiu, ASUR on Championing Secularism & Science Across Europe | 01:04:43 | |
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 with Monica Belițoiu, Chair of The Romanian Secular Humanist Association (ASUR) .
Monica Belițoiu
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| 02 Apr 2024 | 21. Valerie Jack on Finding Peace in Grief without God | 00:59:23 | |
“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 awakens it, and so we must shrink from being fully alive.” ― Ernest Becker, The Denial of Death Episode References:
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“One day we will die, but on all the other days we will not.” ― Snoopy
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| 28 Apr 2024 | 22. Ojas Singh Bhanot on Cultivating Student Groups plus Fostering Scientific Literacy in Society | 01:04:23 | |
"Humanism is about human goodness, appreciating reason & potential" - Ojas Singh Bhanot
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| 26 May 2024 | 23. Ariel Pontes on the Quest for Ethical Consciousness in a Divided World | 01:24:37 | |
"It's really not as hard as people think to have a peaceful conversation with somebody who disagrees profoundly with you on deep questions." - Ariel Pontes
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| 02 Jun 2024 | 24. Lori Marriott on Humanist Climate Action | 01:12:57 | |
"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 of exists, and then forward in time, to future generations." - Lori Marriott
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| 04 Jun 2024 | 25. Paul Harrison on Humanists in Business, plus Approaches to Activism Discussion | 01:06:28 | |
"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 of each human, compassion, kindness, ambitions, ways to behave, being evidence-based and being equitable, fair and not biased wherever possible, you start to understand that those are the foundational concepts of humanism" - Paul Harrison, Humanists in Business Network
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| 03 Nov 2024 | 26. Nathan Stilwell on the Need for Compassionate Assisted Dying Legislation & End of Life Care | 00:31:34 | |
Welcome back to Humanism Now for a special episode coinciding with the critical upcoming UK Parliament vote on assisted dying — a pivotal moment we've long campaigned for and debated. In this episode we hear how what the bill entails, why it matters and how safe assisted dying aligns with values of compassion and autonomy. Episode References:
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| 02 Mar 2025 | 27. Happy Human Lithuania on the Magic of Humanist Ceremonies & Growing Social Enterprises | 00:30:12 | |
Humanist ceremonies—weddings, namings, and funerals—are growing rapidly worldwide, offering non-religious, deeply personal ways to mark life’s most significant moments. Laimingas Žmogus (Happy Human) is a social enterprise based in Lithuania, dedicated to making these ceremonies accessible and meaningful. This week we are delighted to be joined by Urtė Žukauskaitė-Zabukė, Founder and CEO, and Gerda Surgautaitė, Co-Founder of Laimingas Žmogus to share insights into establishing meaningful non-religious ceremonies that resonate with diverse populations and the launch of the Humanist Ceremonies Accelerator, a pioneering initiative designed to help humanist organisations around the world establish sustainable social enterprises through humanist ceremonies. The episode covers; Follow Laimingas Žmogus (Happy Human Lithunia)
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| 09 Mar 2025 | 28. Susie Alegre on the Algorithmic Assault on Human Rights: How AI Threatens Our Core Freedoms | 00:39:58 | |
AI technologies pose significant threats to fundamental human rights, reinforcing historical biases and power imbalances. This week, we are joined by Susie Alegre, international human rights lawyer and author, to explore the impact of generative AI on gender and racial equality, labour markets, and information ecosystems. Susie has worked for international NGOs like Amnesty International and organisations including the UN, the EU and the Council of Europe.
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| 30 Mar 2025 | 29. Faith to Faithless on Finding Community after Leaving High-Control Groups (part of Podcastathon 2025) | 00:45:04 | |
This special episode of Humanism Now is released as part of Podcastathon 2025, the world’s largest podcast charity initiative. We’re proud to dedicate this episode to Faith to Faithless, a programme by Humanists UK supporting those leaving high-control religious groups. Faith to Faithless is proudly marking its 10th anniversary in 2025, celebrating a decade of support, solidarity, and advocacy for apostates. ⭐ Episode Highlights
📺 Introducing Faith to Faithless | Helping people leaving high-control religious groups (2 mins) Need support? Faith to Faithless Helpline (UK): 0800 448 0748 📧 Email: helpline@faithtofaithless.com
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| 13 Apr 2025 | 30. S.I. Martin on Uncovering Britain's Hidden Histories & the Power of Storytelling | 00:29:34 | |
"Isn't it true that we are the stories we tell ourselves?" — S.I. Martin This week on Humanism Now, we’re joined by S.I. Martin—historian, author, and patron of Humanists UK—whose work has reshaped how we understand Black British history and the power of storytelling. From his upbringing in a religious family in Bedford to decades spent uncovering erased narratives, Steve shares how early exposure to music, books, and doubt led him to scepticism and ultimately humanism. We discuss:
Explore S.I. Martin’s work: 📺 A History of Black Freethought (Humanists UK Convention 2023) 📺 The Beliefs of Black Georgians (Humanist Heritage)
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