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AI in Wealth Management: Scaling Financial Advisory & Democratizing Access 45:49

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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast hosted by Kristian Marquez, guest Sindhu Joseph, founder and CEO of CogniCor, shares how artificial intelligence is transforming the financial services and wealth management industry. Sindhu discusses the significant wealth disparity she has observed globally and how CogniCor’s AI-powered co-pilot platform empowers financial advisors to scale their services, reaching beyond the traditional 30% of affluent households to potentially 70-80%. By reducing administrative burdens and providing a unified, real-time 360-degree view of client households, CogniCor enables advisors to deliver personalized, data-driven financial advice efficiently. Sindhu also reflects on her 15+ years of experience in AI, her global upbringing across India, Europe, and the US, and how her human-first approach shapes CogniCor’s mission to democratize access to wealth management. The episode explores the future impact of AI on work and society, the importance of domain expertise combined with AI knowledge, and the challenges posed by fragmented legacy systems in financial services. Listeners gain valuable insights into the intersection of AI innovation, fintech disruption, and ethical leadership in building scalable, impactful technology solutions. Whether you’re a financial professional, investor, or tech enthusiast, this episode offers a deep dive into AI’s transformative potential in wealth management and the inspiring journey of a visionary founder driving meaningful change. Learn more about Sindhu's work at https://www.cognicor.com/ Connect with Sindhu on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sindhujoseph/ Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://finstratmgmt.com/innovators-investors-podcast/ Want to learn more about Kristian Marquez's work? Check out his website at https://finstratmgmt.com…

Humanism Now | A Podcast on Secular Ethics and Compassionate Change

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Humanism Now is the weekly podcast for everyone curious, interested or actively engaged in secular humanism. Each Sunday, host James Hodgson—founder of Humanise Live—welcomes scientists, philosophers, activists, authors, entrepreneurs and community leaders who are challenging the status quo and building a fairer, kinder world.
Together we unpack today’s toughest ethical questions—using reason and compassion instead of dogma—and champion universal human rights and flourishing. Expect in-depth interviews on today's pressing issues, from climate action, protecting freedoms, equality & justice to AI ethics and cosmic wonder. Every episode delivers practical take-aways for living an ethical, purpose-driven life while discovering more about ourselves, others and the universe.
Whether you’re a lifelong secular humanist or simply curious about a naturalistic worldview, hit follow for insight-packed conversations that challenge ideas, celebrate human potential and inspire positive change. Join our global community working toward a fairer, kinder and more rational world—for this generation and the next.

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Humanism Now | A Podcast on Secular Ethics and Compassionate Change

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45. Richard Norman on What is Humanism For? 31:08

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Send us a text Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Advertising Opportunities Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.live Music: Blossom by Light Prism…

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44. Lizzi Collinge MP on Applying Humanist Values in British Politics 38:17

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“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 humanist values.” – Lizzi Collinge MP Lizzi Collinge —Labour MP for Morecambe & Lunesdale and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Humanist Group—shares how openly declaring “I am a humanist” now shapes her work on championing freedom, autonomy and human rights through cross-party collaboration at Westminster. Lizzi Collinge MP 🏛️ Parliament contact – Lizzi Collinge MP 𝕏 Twitter – @LizziCollinge 📸 Instagram – @lizzicollinge 👍 Facebook – @LizziCollinge Topics we cover ✔︎ Owning a humanist identity in Parliament ✔︎ Lizzi’s life experiences, values & advice for future politicians ✔︎ Putting values into action: autonomy, freedom, less suffering ✔︎ Why transparency about values builds better policy ✔︎ Assisted Dying Bill process & progress ✔︎ APPGs as engines for cross-party problem-solving ✔︎ Confronting illegal schools and protecting children’s education ✔︎ Standing up for persecuted people worldwide References Highest number of MPs ever take secular affirmation – Humanists UK Lizzi Collinge’s maiden speech (“I am a humanist”) - Hansard Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill – UK Parliament All-Party Parliamentary Humanist Group – Humanists UK Illegal Faith Schools – Humanists UK Mubarak Bala Update – Humanists International Send us a text Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Advertising Opportunities Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.live Music: Blossom by Light Prism…

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43. Katherine Lacefield on Moving from Confrontation to Connection & Campaigning for Causes that Welcome Everyone 36:22

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"Compassion has no borders" - Katherine Lacefield Katherine Lacefield—founder of Just Be Cause Consulting—shares why swapping confrontational animal-rights tactics for compassion-first community building creates deeper, lasting change for animals, people and the planet. Connect with Katherine Website – justbecause.consulting Facebook – @ JustBeCauseConsulting Instagram – @ just.because.consulting TikTok – @justbecauseconsulting Threads – @just.because.consulting LinkedIn – /in/katherine-mac-donald Topics we cover ✔︎ From “I hate people” to human-centred advocacy ✔︎ Closing the values–action gap ✔︎ Why confrontation backfires—and what works instead ✔︎ One Health: linking human, animal & environmental wellbeing ✔︎ Letting go of perfectionism in activism Resources & further reading Just Be Cause Consulting – Fundraising & strategy for mission-driven orgs – www.justbecause.consulting Just Be Cause Podcast Podcast (Apple) – https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-just-be-cause-podcast/id1743692401 Podcast (Spotify) – https://open.spotify.com/show/3IKpckZtQIwrUrXL8i0IY0 WHO “One Health” - an integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals and ecosystems. Send us a text Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Advertising Opportunities Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.live Music: Blossom by Light Prism…

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42. Peruvian Association of Atheist on How Humanist Weddings, Naming & Funerals are Driving Peru's Secular Revolution 35:35

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“Rituals are in the roots of our humankind.” — Iván Antezana Adrián Núñez and Iván Antezana—leading organisers of the Peruvian Association of Atheists (APERAT)—reveal how their victory in the 2025 Humanist Accelerator Program is turning the dream of legally-recognised humanist ceremonies into a nationwide reality, challenging deep-rooted stigma and funding vital support for Peru’s growing secular community. Topics we cover ✔︎ Founding APERAT and its legal battles for recognition ✔︎ Why “the atheist closet” remains so deep in Peru ✔︎ Lessons from the Humanist Ceremonies Accelerator ✔︎ Designing inclusive, inter-faith-friendly ceremonies ✔︎ Building a social enterprise to fund legal and social aid ✔︎ Partnering with wedding planners and funeral homes ✔︎ Strategies for nurturing a visible humanist community The Peruvian Atheist Association (APERAT) continues to work toward a freer, more rational, and truly secular Peru. In a context of growing authoritarianism, censorship, and setbacks in fundamental rights, secular activism is more urgent than ever. APERAT invite individuals, collectives, and organizations who share these values to get in touch and, if possible, offer financial support to sustain public campaigns, events, and advocacy efforts in defence of freedom of conscience and the separation of church and state. Connect with APERAT Website – aperat.org.pe Ceremonies – ceremoniaslaicas.lat Email – contacto@aperat.org.pe Adrián Núñez, Instagram – @sobranmagufos Iván Antezana Quiroz, Instagram – @iaq66 Episode References & Resources 📘 Les Couleurs de l’Humanisme – Cloutier (2009) 📺 Humanist Ceremonies Accelerator Finale – from Happy Human (Lithuania), Humanists International & Humanise Live 📺 What is a Humanist Ceremony? –Stephen Fry & Humanists UK Send us a text Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Advertising Opportunities Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.live Music: Blossom by Light Prism…

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41. Bridget Shirvell on Parenting in a Climate Crisis: Teaching Kids Curiosity, Resilience & Hope 32:22

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“Research has found that the amount of questions kids ask dramatically decreases once they start formalized education.” – Bridget Shirvell Journalist and climate-communicator Bridget Shirvell joins Humanism Now to share a four-part roadmap— feel, love, build, act —for raising climate-resilient kids. Drawing on her new book Parenting in a Climate Crisis , she explains how families can turn eco-anxiety into everyday action, nurture curiosity, and help children transform concern into hope. Hachette Book Group Connect with Bridget Website – https://breeshirvell.com Newsletter – Raising Climate Resilient Kids -Substack Instagram– @breeshirvell LinkedIn – /in/breeshirvell Topics we cover ✔︎ Bridget’s feel-love-build-act framework for climate-conscious parenting ✔︎ Turning daily habits—into social tipping points ✔︎ Teaching stewardship through family pets without gender stereotypes ✔︎ Countering the curiosity slump that formal schooling often creates ✔︎ Balancing individual choices with systemic change & local activism ✔︎ Practical ways to ease eco-anxiety while fostering genuine hope ✔︎ Food, waste-reduction and other low-lift actions kids can lead Resources & further reading Parenting in a Climate Crisis – Bridget Shirvell (2025) Tipping point for large-scale social change – Science (2018) Parenting and the climate crisis – The Ecologist (2025) Send us a text Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Advertising Opportunities Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.live Music: Blossom by Light Prism…

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40. Nick Cooney on Going Beyond Good Intentions & the Ethical Impact of What We Leave Undone 44:20

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“Focusing on the positive outcomes gives you agency; you can literally see the progress happening and that keeps you moving forward.” - Nick Cooney Nick Cooney is a social entrepreneur, alternative‑protein investor, and author. He joins Humanism Now to discuss to unpack the hidden moral cost of doing nothing. Drawing on insights from his new book What We Don’t Do , Nick explains why inaction outweighs mis‑action, how to count the suffering we can prevent, and why business, capital and compassion must pull in the same direction. Topics we cover ✔︎ The four‑quadrant framework of action vs inaction ✔︎ Measuring impact: turning empathy into numbers ✔︎ Beating overwhelm with data‑driven altruism ✔︎ Alternative proteins and the end of factory farming ✔︎ Lever VC’s investment thesis & the business case for good ✔︎ Animal suffering as a neglected moral emergency ✔︎ Effective altruism, long‑termism and their critiques ✔︎ Habits that keep the “do‑more” muscle strong Connect with Nick Website – nickcooney.com LinkedIn Instagram Medium ResearchGate Resources What We Don’t Do – Nick Cooney (2025) Nick Cooney Books Change of Heart Veganomics How to Be Great at Doing Good Lever VC – global VC fund for sustainable food innovation Lever Foundation – non‑profit accelerating humane food systems The Humane League – farm‑animal advocacy organisation Good Food Institute – think‑tank for alt‑protein R&D and policy Send us a text Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Advertising Opportunities Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.live Music: Blossom by Light Prism…

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39. Dr Bo Bennett on Sharpening Critical Thinking, Logical Fallacies & Persuasive Dialogue 38:31

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“We need to care more about believing what is true than being right and being proved right.” - Bo Bennet With outrage-bait, memes and “gotcha” clips swarming every feed, being able to think about our thinking is no longer optional. Social psychologist, entrepreneur and Positive Humanism author Dr Bo Bennett joins host James Hodgson to show why critical thinking is a life skill for everyone, not a luxury for academics. Drawing on decades spent dissecting logical fallacies (plus a generous dose of humour), Bo maps out how we can swap combativeness for curiosity—and outrage for evidence—in our daily conversations. In this episode System 1 vs System 2: knowing when to hit the cognitive brakes 25 “greatest-hits” fallacies—from appeal to authority to the straw man Aristotle’s trio of logic, emotion & character (and why emotion is only fallacious when it replaces reason) The Socratic method for lowering defences and dodging the back-fire effect “You need to care more about believing what is true than being right and being proved right.” —Bo Expertise-transfer traps: why even humanists can slip up on politics or science Handling contrarian takes on settled research: focus on the scientific process A practical habit: run emotional posts through AI for a fast, source-linked fact-check before you hit share Follow Dr Bo Bennett Website & books: bobennett.com Logical fallacy database: https://www.logicallyfallacious.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertsbennett/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bobennett7750 Resources Logically Fallacious — Dr Bo Bennett Thinking, Fast and Slow — Daniel Kahneman Enjoying the show? Please rate, review and subscribe so you never miss a conversation that moves humanism forward. Send us a text Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Advertising Opportunities Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.live Music: Blossom by Light Prism…

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38. Julie Pham on Mastering Curiosity as a Practice 32:40

vor 8 weeks32:40

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“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 Pham In this episode of Humanism Now , we explore curiosity as a practice . Dr. Julie Pham — social scientist, community builder, and author of the bestselling 7 Forms of Respect® — joins us to unpack how curiosity, respect, and communication transform not just workplaces, but our relationships and communities. As the founder and CEO of CuriosityBased , Dr. Pham teaches leaders and teams how to embed curiosity into daily practice — through self-awareness, relationship-building, and clear communication. Drawing from her personal story and professional insight, Julie shares how our assumptions about listening, respect, and disagreement shape the way we connect and collaborate. In this episode: Why curiosity is a skill, not a trait — and how to develop it How to approach difficult conversations using the CAFA method (Context, Action, Feeling, Ask) The difference between hearing and believing — and why it matters Respect is relative: how upbringing and culture shape our communication How curiosity bridges differences — even across generational, cultural, and political divides When not to have the conversation: the two questions to ask before engaging Featured Resources: 📕 7 Forms of Respect : www.formsofrespect.com 🧠 CuriosityBased: www.curiositybased.com 🎥 TEDx Talk Curiosity as a Practice : Watch here 🎧 Curiosity at Work podcast: Listen here Follow Dr. Julie Pham: 📸 @juliephamphd on Instagram 🎵 @juliephamphd on TikTok 📸 @curiositybased on Instagram 💼 @curiositybased on TikTok 📘 CuriosityBased Facebook Send us a text Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Advertising Opportunities Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.live Music: Blossom by Light Prism…

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37. Rachael Reign on Coercive Control Beyond the Home: Protecting Cult Survivors 49:19

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“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 years.” — Rachael Reign In this powerful episode of Humanism Now , Rachael Reign , survivor and founder of Surviving Universal UK, shares her deeply personal story of escaping spiritual abuse and coercive control and her ongoing campaign to protect others. As founder of Surviving Universal UK , Rachael supports other survivors of high-control groups and leads a growing campaign to amend Section 76 of the UK Serious Crime Act. In this episode Rachael's journey into, and out of, UCKG What draws vulnerable young people into high-control groups How unpaid labour and spiritual obedience become normalised What led Rachael to walk away and how she supports other survivors The warning signs of cultic or coercively controlling groups Where UK law falls short in protecting against coercive control outside domestic settings How we can hold abusive systems accountable The role the public and policymakers can play in driving survivor-led legal reform Surviving Universal UK 🔗 Surviving Universal UK 📧 info@survivinguniversaluk.org 📸 @survivinguniversaluk 🎵 @survivinguniversaluk Contact Rachael 🌳 linktr.ee 🎤Speaker bookings - Rachael Reign 📸 @Msrachaelreign Resources BBC Panorama The Guardian The Londoner Need support? If you or someone you know has been affected by the topics discussed in this episode, Faith to Faithless are here to help . Faith to Faithless Helpline (UK): 0800 448 0748 Email: helpline@faithtofaithless.com Send us a text Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Advertising Opportunities Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.live Music: Blossom by Light Prism…

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36. JC Candanedo on Art as Activism for Solidarity, Identity and Representation 41:32

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"Inclusion isn’t about ticking boxes. It’s about creating a space where people feel safe enough to stay." - JC Candanedo Artist, activist, and humanist JC Candanedo shares his journey from a Catholic school in Panama to the art studios of London. His work weaves together identity, displacement, and community action, exploring how creativity can challenge injustice and build inclusive, compassionate societies. In this epsiode, JC reflects on growing up atheist in a deeply religious culture, navigating migration and marginalisation, and why the arts are one of the most powerful tools we have for social transformation. JC shares the challenges of creating welcoming spaces within the humanist community, and how diversity and solidarity must be more than just aspirations—they must be action. Key Topics Covered How JC’s atheist upbringing in Catholic Panama shaped his identity and activism Art as language: using creativity to open space for difficult but vital conversations Why Latin American and Arab/North African diasporas are "invisibilized" in UK systems The work of the Noria Collective in building solidarity among Global Majority communities How JC discovered humanism later in life—and how it changed his view of religion Practical advice for humanist groups on inclusion, outreach, and community care Follow JC 🔗 JC’s Work : jccandanedo.com 🔗 Noria Collective : wearenoria.com / 📷 @we.are.noria 🔗 Axis : axisweb.org 📣 Campaign : banconversiontherapy.com 📷 Instagram : @jccandanedo 💼 LinkedIn : jccandanedo Send us a text Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Advertising Opportunities Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.live Music: Blossom by Light Prism…

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35. Lindsay de Wal on Redefining Chaplaincy & the Rise of non-religious Pastoral Care in the NHS 31:16

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"Transcendence is the connection with something wider; the world, the cosmos, nature, other fellow human beings, and doing good in this life" — Dr Lindsay De Wal When Dr Lindsay De Wal became the first non-religious head of chaplaincy in the NHS, she redefined what spiritual support can look like in modern healthcare. From sceptical colleagues to international media headlines, her appointment marked a turning point for inclusive pastoral care. In this powerful and personal conversation, Lindsay shares how she built a humanist framework for care grounded in deep listening, horizontal transcendence and unwavering compassion. In This Episode Why only 4% of hospital chaplaincy visits serve non-religious patients How the Netherlands became a global leader in humanist pastoral care What “horizontal transcendence” means—and why it matters in non-religious care The art of active listening and the power of silence in emotional support How to become a humanist pastoral carer—and why demand is growing fast The rise of the Non-Religious Pastoral Support Network across the NHS Follow Dr . Lindsay de Wal Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Dr.LdW UK Non‑religious Pastoral Support Network Episode References: Become a Pastoral Carer , UK Non-Religious Pastoral Support Network The Development of Non-Religious Pastoral Support in the UK , Dr David Savage History of The Netherlands Humanists Association , Humanistisch Verbond Interview with Lindsay de Wal: UK’s First Humanist NHS Chaplain on Non-Religious Pastoral Care , The Humanist Send us a text Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Advertising Opportunities Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.live Music: Blossom by Light Prism…

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34. Michael Bauer on Community Services Without Religion: Practical Humanism for a Secular Future 31:43

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“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 by Michael Bauer , CEO of Germany’s Humanistische Vereinigung —a 175-year-old humanist organisation offering professional community services without religion, grounded in ethics, dignity, and freedom. From ceremony to solidarity, Bauer shows how organised humanism is more than a philosophy—it’s a movement of services, institutions, and action. Discover how practical humanism is creating a visible, inclusive, and values-driven future. We discuss: How the Humanist Association of Germany began in the 1848 and how it survived twice being banned The importance of physical infrastructure and visible presence for secular communities How humanism serves as an ethical alternative providing meaning, guidance, and community—without supernatural belief Why inclusive, values-led services matter in a plural society, and how secular support systems can serve everyone The Humanists Shelter Program and the three-year diplomatic effort to bring humanist Mubarak Bala to safety The need for political engagement, funding, and infrastructure to build influence and lasting change A powerful personal reflection on defending humanist values in times of crisis About Michael Bauer 🔗 michaelbauer.info 📰 Interview with In-sight Publishing Connect with Humanistische Vereinigung 🔗 humanistische-vereinigung.de 📷 @humanistischevereinigung 🐦 @HV_Presse 🌳 Linktree: humanistischevereinigung References: Humanists Shelter Program , Humanistische Vereinigung Cause for celebration: Mubarak Bala arrives in Germany , Humanists International Send us a text Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Advertising Opportunities Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.live Music: Blossom by Light Prism…

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33. Audrey Simmons & Lola Tinubu on Keeping the Faith Out of the Classroom: Smart Move or Overreach? 22:55

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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 High Court ruled that Michaela Community School’s “prayer ban” did not unlawfully interfere with students’ rights to religious freedom. This landmark decision reaffirmed the importance of secular education in promoting social cohesion — and raised questions about how schools should handle religion in increasingly diverse societies. In this episode, Audrey Simmons and Lola Tinubu — co-leaders of the Association of Black Humanists and long-time Central London Humanists members — apply their legal and education expertise to unpack the implications of the case for humanists, educators, and advocates of a secular society. Key Topics Covered The background of Michaela Community School and its secular ethos Why the court upheld the school’s ban under Article 9 of the European Convention on Human Rights The tension between parental influence, religious identity, and student rights Why secular school environments can better accommodate diversity within religions How education must focus on shared humanity to address collective global challenges Why this ruling gives schools confidence to protect inclusive and evidence-based education Episode resources: BBC News : Michaela School: Muslim student loses prayer ban challenge Humanists UK: Humanists UK respond to Michaela School ‘prayer ban’ ruling Send us a text Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Advertising Opportunities Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.live Music: Blossom by Light Prism…

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32. Alan Palmer on Finding Common Ground Through Faith Dialogues 18:59

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“If we focus so much on the 5% that divides us, we miss the 95% we already share.” — Alan Palmer Alan Palmer is the former Chair of Central London Humanists, a trustee of Humanists UK, and a long-time NHS Trust Director. With over 17 years of experience in grassroots organising, Alan shares how London’s most active humanist group grew from pub chats to public campaigns, and how dialogue, ethics, and diversity remain central to its mission. In This Episode How Central London Humanists became the UK’s largest humanist group Why participation is harder in a more secular, but less mobilised, society Lessons from pioneering Catholic-Humanist and Muslim-Humanist dialogue The power of repeating others’ views honestly in effective dialogue Working on COVID-19 triage ethics as an NHS Trust Director Why diversity, campaigning, and neutrality all matter in modern humanism Reflections on political inclusivity and unity across difference 🔗 Learn more or join a CLH event www.centrallondonhumanists.org.uk 🔗 Learn more or join The Blackham Society https://humanists.uk/join-the-blackham-society/ This episode was originally recorded in January 2024. Send us a text Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Advertising Opportunities Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.live Music: Blossom by Light Prism…

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31. Katherine Stewart on Money, Lies & God: How Billionaires Weaponised Religion to Undermine Democracy 34:44

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The pro-life religion we see today is a modern creation. It was created for political purposes." — Katherine Stewart Katherine Stewart is an award-winning journalist and author, who has investigated the rise of religious nationalism and its impact on democracy for over 15 years. Her work appears in The New York Times and The New Republic . She is the author of The Good News Club , The Power Worshippers , and the new release Money, Lies, and God . Key Topics Covered How the "Good News Club" exposed the stealth strategies of religious nationalists. The roots of Christian nationalism and its alliance with billionaires. Why abortion became a political weapon, not a religious crusade. How authoritarian leaders use religion to shield power globally. What gives hope — and how to fight back against democratic erosion. Follow Katherine Stewart Website The Power Worshippers The Good News Club Money, Lies, and God (Pre-order now) Bluesky Social Twitter/X Resources Mentioned Christians Against Christian Nationalism Vote Common Good God & Country documentary (based on The Power Worshippers ) 🙏 Support Humanism Now! Love what we do? Become a sponsor or supporter via Patreon and help us keep bringing thoughtful conversations to life. Every pledge helps. Send us a text Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Advertising Opportunities Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.live Music: Blossom by Light Prism…

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30. S.I. Martin on Uncovering Britain's Hidden Histories & the Power of Storytelling 29:34

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"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: The importance of embedding Black British history into everyday landscapes and classrooms Robert Wedderburn , revolutionary preacher and free thinker Unique challenges faced by Black atheists in religious communities How historical fiction can reshape cultural imagination and offer new identities Why humanist groups must evolve to become more inclusive, especially for younger generations The hidden social history of Black-owned pubs in 18th- and 19th-century London Explore S.I. Martin’s work: 🌐 simartin.org.uk 📖 Books by S.I. Martin ❌ @simartin on X 📺 A History of Black Freethought (Humanists UK Convention 2023) 📺 The Beliefs of Black Georgians (Humanist Heritage) Send us a text Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Advertising Opportunities Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.live Music: Blossom by Light Prism…

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29. Faith to Faithless on Finding Community after Leaving High-Control Groups (part of Podcastathon 2025) 45:04

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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. Three incredible guests— George , Leena , and Sarah —share raw, courageous accounts of their journeys out of fundamentalist religions and the new communities they're helping to build. Faith to Faithless is proudly marking its 10th anniversary in 2025, celebrating a decade of support, solidarity, and advocacy for apostates. ⭐ Episode Highlights Life inside high-control religious groups The emotional toll of shunning and "thought crimes" How Faith to Faithless supports apostates across the UK Starting new peer groups and reclaiming lost experiences Why public services and mental health professionals must understand apostasy better 📺 Introducing Faith to Faithless | Helping people leaving high-control religious groups ( 2 mins) Need support? If you or someone you know has been affected by the topics discussed in this episode, Faith to Faithless are here to help . Faith to Faithless Helpline (UK): 0800 448 0748 📞Opening hours (Wed 10am–1pm, Thu 4pm–7pm, Fri 8am–11am) 📧 Email: helpline@faithtofaithless.com 🌐 More info: www.faithtofaithless.com ******** Also mentioned in this episode: Recovering from Religion offers peer and professional support offering hope, healing, and support to those struggling with issues of doubt and non-belief. Contact RFR here. ******** Podcastathon is the world’s largest podcast charity initiative — a global wave of inspiring episodes released simultaneously by podcasters everywhere, all in support of causes they care about. The aim? To raise awareness for hundreds of charities by uniting storytellers in one powerful, coordinated moment each March. 🎧 Be part of the movement: podcasthon.org/register Let’s amplify stories that matter. Send us a text Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Advertising Opportunities Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.live Music: Blossom by Light Prism…

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28. Susie Alegre on the Algorithmic Assault on Human Rights: How AI Threatens Our Core Freedoms 39:58

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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. Susie has published two books covering the critical issue or technology's impact on human rights; “Freedom to Think” (2022) was a Financial Times Technology Book of the Year 2022 and shortlisted for the Royal Society of Literature Christopher Bland Prize 2023 and “Human Rights, Robot Wrongs: Being Human in the Age of AI ” published in 2024. The episode covers; How AI systems, like ChatGPT, perpetuate gender and racial biases The "Pygmalion" pattern in AI design Potential longterm effects on skills, education and social interactions The rise of "ultra-processed information" and its consequences for the internet Legal risks and the role of effective regulation Enforcement in addressing AI's human rights risks When AI applications may be valuable—and when they are not 📅 To learn more about Susie Alegre’s work, visit: 🔗 susiealegre.com 🔗 alegre.ai 🔗 CIGI Profile 📩 info@susiealegre.com 📷 @susiealegre 💼 Linkedin : Susie Alegre Send us a text Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Advertising Opportunities Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.live Music: Blossom by Light Prism…

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27. Happy Human Lithuania on the Magic of Humanist Ceremonies & Growing Social Enterprises 30:12

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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; - The rapid growth of humanist ceremonies globally - Introduction of the Humanist Ceremonies Accelerator programme - Addressing the unique challenges to secularism in Lithuania - Inspiring stories of uniquely tailored ceremonies - Practical advice for starting humanist social enterprises If you’re interested in the Humanist Ceremonies Accelerator , visit the Humanist International webpage for details about participation. Apply here by 14th March 2025: https://humanists.international/blog/join-the-humanist-ceremonies-accelerator/ Follow Laimingas Žmogus (Happy Human Lithunia) 🔗 laimingaszmogus.lt 📷 @laimingas.zmogus Send us a text Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Advertising Opportunities Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.live Music: Blossom by Light Prism…

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26. Nathan Stilwell on the Need for Compassionate Assisted Dying Legislation & End of Life Care 31:34

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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. Joining us is Nathan Stilwell , Humanists UK's Assisted Dying Campaign Coordinator, Campaigns and Communications Manager at My Death My Decision and a member of The Assisted Dying Coalition Secretariat. Nathan joins us to discuss the context of this crucial vote, why Humanists UK champions this cause, and why now is the right time for change. We also address key societal concerns and shares how you can get involved to promote this cause and other important humanist issues. SUPPORT THE CAMPAIGN - WRITE TO YOUR MP Contact & follow Nathan Stilwell 📧 nathan@humanists.uk ℹ️ Humanists UK Assisted Dying Campaign ✖️ Twitter Episode References: MPs to get first vote on assisted dying for nine years , BBC Humanists UK Statement on scope of the Assisted Dying Bill (22 Oct 2024) Former archbishop of Canterbury urges bishops in Lords to back assisted dying bill , The Guardian Medic MPs urge support for assisted dying bill , BBC BBC: Right-to-die man Tony Nicklinson dead after refusing food , BBC (2013) Send us a text Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Advertising Opportunities Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.live Music: Blossom by Light Prism…

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25. Paul Harrison on Humanists in Business, plus Approaches to Activism Discussion 1:06:28

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"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 This week on Humanism Now, new panellist Christian joins AJ to discuss activism and campaigning; what makes an activist, why is it important to humanism and how has activism changed in the digital age? Plus we introduce CLH's new campaigns initiative. Our guest interview is with Paul Harrison , Coordinator of the Humanists in Business Network, part of Humanists UK, Co-Founder of the UK chapter of the Humanistic Management Network & Partner at KPMG UK. Panel references: Atheism Plus Gro Harlem Brundtland Niels Bohr Fridtjof Nansen & the Nansen Passport Hans Rosling TED Talks Moral (Self) Licensing Arab Spring ' Clicktivism ' About Paul Harrison & the HiB Network KPMG Profile Humanists in Business Network LinkedIn Page Humanists in Business LinkedIn Group Humanists UK Professional Networks Humanistic Management Network Send us a text Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Advertising Opportunities Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.live Music: Blossom by Light Prism…

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24. Lori Marriott on Humanist Climate Action 1:12:57

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" 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 This week, Katia & Mark join the panel to discuss the merits of identifying with the humanist label. Plus we hear from Lori Marriott, Coordinator of Humanist Climate Action. References: Humanists UK: Defining Humanism Humanists International: What is Humanism? Humanists UK: How Humanist are you Quiz? UnderstandingHumanism.org.uk: Five Core Features Follow Lori Marriott & Humanist Climate Action: Follow Lori on X HCA Homepage Sign up for newsletter Read past newsletters Email HCA: climateaction@humanists.uk Follow HCA on Facebook , Instagram , and X Lori's References: Green your pension: how you can help the environment Not the End of the World , How to be the First Generation to Build a Sustainable Planet, Hannah Ritchie Climate Disinformation , European Commission Great Big Green Week Send us a text Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Advertising Opportunities Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.live Music: Blossom by Light Prism…

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23. Ariel Pontes on the Quest for Ethical Consciousness in a Divided World 1:24:37

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"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 This week on Humanism Now we share our wide ranging interview with Ariel Pontes , a writer, podcast host and advocate for humanism, effective altruism, animal welfare and productive dialogue to counter polarisation. Ariel shares a wealth of experience and learnings from leaving Kardecist Spiritism to supporting Humanist groups in Brazil & Romania. In our news section, AJ & Lola share their views on Richard Dawkins' recent statements comparing Christianity and Islam, whether we should compare religious virtues and the concept of 'Cultural Christianity'. References: Richard Dawkins: I'm a Cultural Christian , LBC YouTube Channel Cultural Christians The Trouble with Islam Today , Irshad Manji Follow (@ArielPontes) X.com Instagram Facebook Medium More on Ariel's Work Homepage: ghostlessmachine.com Ghostless Machine Podcast Youtube @GhostlessMachine Humanistas Brasil Ariel on Effective Altruism Ariel's references: Kardecist spiritism How Minds Change , David McRaney A Manual for Creating Atheists , Peter Boghossian Send us a text Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Advertising Opportunities Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.live Music: Blossom by Light Prism…

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22. Ojas Singh Bhanot on Cultivating Student Groups plus Fostering Scientific Literacy in Society 1:04:22

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"Humanism is about human goodness, appreciating reason & potential" - Ojas Singh Bhanot This week on Humanism Now, Mark & Nicole join the panel to discuss how illegal faith schools deny children the right to science, the importance of promoting scientific literacy across society and the impact of scientific fraud. This week's interview is with Ojas Singh Bhanot, Politics and Data Science student at the London School of Economics, where he Founded the Humanist Open Minds Students' Union group. His role involves leading a platform and promoting humanist values within the university community, focusing on open dialogue and inclusivity. References: Religion for Atheists , Alain de Botton Humanists UK at UN: Illegal schools deny the right to science Humanists UK campaign: State-funded faith schools & education National Secular Society: End Faith Schools Campaign Centre for Inquiry: Why Scientific Literacy Matters Humanists UK: Humanist Students Fraud in curcumin research is a warning to all of science , FuturoProssimo About Ojas Singh Bhanot LinkedIn LSE Students Union Humanist Open Minds LSE Humanist Open Minds on Instagram Ojas' References: Oxford Handbook of Digital Ethics , Carissa Véliz Upcoming events: Central London Humanists Leicester Humanists Send us a text Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Advertising Opportunities Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.live Music: Blossom by Light Prism…

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21. Valerie Jack on Finding Peace in Grief without God 59:23

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“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: BBC News: New extremism definition unveiled by government Humanists UK: Extremists ‘negate the fundamental rights and freedoms of others’ – humanists analyse new definition ‘Resisting extremism means defending a tolerant society’ , Andrew Copson Atheist Bus Campaign Radio 5: Elis James and John Robins Show About Valerie Jack; Living with Life without God Amazon GoodReads AbeBooks Twitter @ValerieJack Instagram/Facebook: @valeriejackwrites Valerie's References: How religious and spiritual beliefs explain prolonged grief disorder symptoms , Kim M. Christian, Samar M. Aoun & Lauren J. Breen The Denial of Death , Ernest Becker Why Death is Nothing to Fear: Lucretius and Epicureanism , Jack Maden, PhilosophyBreak Snoopy Cartoon on Death La Fauxmagerie “One day we will die, but on all the other days we will not.” ― Snoopy Send us a text Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Advertising Opportunities Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.live Music: Blossom by Light Prism…

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20. Monica Belițoiu, ASUR on Championing Secularism & Science Across Europe 1:04:43

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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) . Episode References Humanist UK; Dr Rebecca Wragg Sykes awarded Darwin Day Medal Rebecca Wragg Sykes Interview Humanists UK; Assisted Dying Campaign Assisted Dying Inquiry Report | Everything you need to know BBC News; Greece legalises same-sex marriage Matthew Walker; Why We Sleep Monica Belițoiu Facebook Instagram Humanists International; Why I contribute my experience and time to the Freedom of Thought Report, Monica Belițoiu Humanists International; Romanian humanists launch ScienceCalendar mobile app Download ScienceCalendar App on Play Store Follow ASUR Homepage Instagram @asur.ro Facebook @secularumanisti YouTube @ASURChannel Send us a text Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Advertising Opportunities Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.live Music: Blossom by Light Prism…

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19. Celebrating International Women's Day! Conversation on Feminism and Humanism 54:27

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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; The importance of IWD today Does being humanist imply being a feminist? Highlighting influential women's voices Talking more about women's health Episode references: Anthony Doerr, All the Light We Cannot See Humanists UK: Human rights and equality Humanist Life: Why Humanism and feminism go hand in hand (2015) Minna Salami: The difference between feminism and humanism (2014) The Guardian: Margaret Atwood on feminism, culture wars and speaking her mind Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid's Tale Omolara Ogundipe-Leslie Wiki: Stiwanism Claudia Roden WHO: Women's Health Fact Sheet Upcoming events: Association of Black Humanists Central London Humanists Send us a text Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Advertising Opportunities Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.live Music: Blossom by Light Prism…

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18. Leo Igwe on New Future for Freethought, Atheism and Humanism in Africa 1:31:17

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"We should acknowledge that humanism is something that beats in the heart of every human being" Dr Leo Igwe This week James , Lola & AJ are joined by legendary human rights activist, Leo Igwe . We discuss the merits of Darwin Day , Leo's decades of campaigning for freethought and against superstition and Leo's vision for a new future for atheism and humanism in Africa. Episode references Guardian; How should we address Charles Darwin's complicated legacy? JC Candnedo; Tai Solarin Day HUK: Humanists highlight Rwanda bill flaws HUK: MPs raise Mubarak Bala case HI: Free Mubarak Bala Campaign Leo Igwe @LeoIgwe Humanist Association of Nigeria Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AfAW) critTHINK.africa TED; Why I Choose Humanism Over Faith FOTR: Nigeria Upcoming events: Association of Black Humanists Central London Humanists Humanists International Send us a text Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Advertising Opportunities Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.live Music: Blossom by Light Prism…

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17. Jeremy Rodell on the Art of Interfaith Dialogue 1:06:40

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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 . Episode references: Humanists UK: Exploring Common Ground, Dialogue with others Humanists UK: Dialogue Training Application About Jeremy Rodell: 🎤 Humanists UK Interview 🐦 @jeremyr1 📌 South West London Humanists Send us a text Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Advertising Opportunities Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.live Music: Blossom by Light Prism…

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16. Anya Overman on Humanism's Social Justice Impact 1:18:43

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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? We delve deeper into these topics with this week's guest Anya Overmann . Anya is a writer, consultant, speaker and digital nomad driven by her values as a progressive humanist activist. As former President of Young Humanists International , Anya shared her evolving views on the movement, frustrations with organised non-profits and optimism for the next generation of activists. About Anya Overmann: 🔗 anyaovermann.com Ⓜ️ Follow Anya on Medium 📷 @Anyaovermann 🐦 @AnyaLOvermann 🎙️ The Nomadic Humanist Podcast Anya's References: The Revolution Will Not Be Funded, Beyond the Non-Profit Industrial Complex , INCITE! Intersectional feminism: what it means and why it matters right now Party for Socialism and Liberation Upcoming events: Central London Humanists Events Association of Black Humanists Events Send us a text Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Advertising Opportunities Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram TikTok X BlueSky Threads This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live. Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or hello@humanise.live Music: Blossom by Light Prism…

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