Subscribe for weekly discussions with cult survivors, experts in religious trauma recovery, and other topics related to recovering from religious harms. This show is hosted by volunteers from Recovering From Religion, which is a non-profit organization that works to provide hope, healing, and support for people who have questions or doubts about their faith. Whether you are an atheist, religious, or leaving a cult, we hope you will find this podcast helpful. We aren’t here to talk you out of or…
This week on RfRx, join us for an interactive conversation and Q&A with RfR volunteers who will discuss their experiences coming out as LGBTQ+ and as nonbelievers. We’ll talk about navigating difficult conversations, dealing with family and relationship challenges, and how to find support. Hosted by Kara Griffin, Online-Programming Director, and Rob Palmer, RfR AmbassadorRecorded on August 18,…
n this RfRx Talk, Kat McLeod will take you on a journey to discover the dangers of alternative remedies.Kat will reveal her own disturbing experience with herbal remedies, and reveal risks that may not be known by most consumers. Tune in to learn why some seemingly harmless practices can be extremely dangerous.Hosted by Kara Griffin, Online-Programming Director, and Rob Palmer, RfR…
What happens when -- after years of reporting on your podcast about the psychics, alien-channelers, conspiracy theorists, and crystal healers at Los Angeles’s Conscious Life Expo -- you apply to give your own talk there on “Verified Super Human Powers”?Ross Blocher shares an inside look at the Expo’s selection process, and how his skeptical presentation went over with a mixed audience of…
This week on RfRx, join us for a conversation with Secular Rarity about how to build community, facilitate connections, and engage in meaningful dialogue with others in the secular community and beyond. Join Us Live Every Monday! recoveringfromreligion.org/rfrx Our Socials: linktr.ee/RecoveringFromReligion facebook.com/RecoveringfromReligion instagram.com/rfrorg iktok.com/@recoveringfromreligion…
This week on RfRx, the doctor is in. Join us for a conversation with Dr. Ben about understanding medical misinformation, particularly the antivax movement, the dangers involved in this rhetoric, and how to recognize and challenge it when you encounter it. Join Us Live Every Monday! recoveringfromreligion.org/rfrx Our Socials: linktr.ee/RecoveringFromReligion facebook.com/RecoveringfromReligion…
In this episode of RfRx, we talk with Randall Martin, a former Old-Order Mennonite who found his way out of a strict, abusive religious community after secretly accessing the internet. Through online education and connection, he discovered freedom, self-acceptance, and a new purpose. Today, Randall supports others—especially LGBTQ+ individuals—who are navigating similar journeys. Hear how he went…
This week on RfRx, we’re joined by Greg James, Executive Producer for the Atheist Community of Austin, to explore The Evolution of Atheist Activism. From ancient skepticism in pre-modern times to today's viral debates and social media campaigns, Greg will walk us through the shifting landscape of secular advocacy over the centuries, the tools being used today, and where the movement is headed.…
This week we’re celebrating Pride Month with RfRx host Kara Griffin and the RfRx Team! Kara will take us on a journey through their experience growing up as a non-binary person in a strict evangelical community characterized by black and white thinking. We'll dive into the social sciences to explore how gender and sexuality show up across diverse societies, and discuss the life-saving importance…
Tourette Syndrome has been widely misunderstood throughout history and even today. During the Spanish Inquisition, individuals exhibiting Tourette-like behaviors were sometimes accused of being possessed by demons and tragically burned at the stake. In modern times, people may avoid seeking appropriate treatment because of psychiatric denial, hoping that prayer, positive thoughts, diet, or simply…
Judaism is one of the oldest extant religions, but due to a history of oppression and genocide, the most religious practitioners maintain an insular, almost secretive culture that the average person isn't privy to. Join us for a talk with poet and novelist Daniel Sokoloff, who was part of the ultra-orthodox Jewish communities of Brooklyn and Lakewood, and uses his own deconstruction to help others…