A Better Life

Chris speaks with philosopher, speaker, and writer Massimo Pigliucci, author of several books including his latest, A Field Guide to a Happy Life: 53 Brief Lessons for Living.

Chris speaks with psychologist, author, and activist Dr. Darrel Ray. Known for his books The God Virus, and Sex & God, he also helped start the non-profit, Recovering From Religion. They speak about his life, journey from evangelical Christian to atheist, the role of religion in how we see our sexuality, and working through religious trauma.

Chris speaks with Eric Murphy, host of Talk Heathen, from The Atheist Community of Austin. We discuss his journey from conservative Christianity to atheism, and finding a new community in Texas.

Chris speaks with journalist and academic Erik Campano about his life, finding happiness, and creating a better society.

In this episode Chris speaks to podcaster Noah Lugeons from The Scathing Atheist and God Awful Movies. They talk about his life, work, and the impact of films like God's Not Dead, Hell House, and The Unexpected Bar Mitzvah.

In this episode, Chris speaks to Neurophilosopher Pat Chuchland. She is professor of philosophy emerita at the University of California - San Diego and the author of many books including her latest work, Conscience: The Origins of Moral Intuition. You might also remember her from the book and film of A Better Life!

Chris talks to Dave Warnock, a former evangelical Christian and minister. After recently being diagnosed with ALS, Warnock shares his perspective on his past, dealing with death, and cherishing the important moments in life. Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theatheistbook

Chris speaks with Indre Viskontas, a neuroscientist and opera singer. In addition to being in the book version of A Better Life, she is a professor of Sciences and Humanities at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and the creative director of Pasadena Opera. Her new book, “How Music Can Make You Better” will be released on April 2nd.

Chris speaks with Brian Peck, a secular therapist and licensed clinical social worker specializing in helping those struggling with losing their religious faith and identities. They talk about his deconversion journey, and his work helping others.

Chris speaks with David Niose, lawyer, author, and former President of the American Humanist Association and Secular Coalition for America. He was also featured in the book version of A Better Life. They talk about his life growing up in a working-class family in Massachusetts, spending time with Gore Vidal, and going through difficult times without God.

In this episode, Chris chats with "Blackline" and "Blueline", hosts of the podcast Blurred Lines; which features conversations between a young African-American man and a white police officer. They met at a screening of A Better Life in Nashville, TN and now host a show to talk about issues of race, policing, society, culture, music, and sports.

Chris chats with author, speaker, and professor, Dr. Anthony Pinn about his journey from growing up in the African American church to being a leading voice in Humanism.

In this episode, Chris chats with Rebecca Vitsmun, best known as the tornado survivor who told Wolfe Blitzer live on CNN, "Actually, I'm an atheist". They talk about her background growing up Catholic, her experience surviving the tornado in Oklahoma, and her move to the Pacific Northwest.

In this episode, Chris chats with Kevin Bolling, executive director of the Secular Student Alliance. They discuss his religious upbringing, the mission of the SSA, recent changes, and the future of the organization.

Chris chats with former evangelical preacher, Dan Barker, who is the co-president of the Freedom From Religion Foundation, along with his wife, Annie Laurie Gaylor. He was also featured in both the book and film versions of A Better Life. They talk about his life as an evangelical preacher, losing his faith, and much more.

Chris chats with secular activist, and co-president of the Freedom From Religion Foundation, Annie Laurie Gaylor about growing up secular, her mother Anne Gaylor, her work at FFRF, and much more.

Chris chats with writer and journalist James O’Malley. With a primary focus on technology and politics, he has written for various outlets including regular articles with Gizmodo, and his working on his new book, Big Stupid Data.

Chris chats with atheist activist and blogger Matthew Facciani. They talk about his work in sociology, gender studies, and sexual violence prevention.

Chris chats with fellow podcaster, Thomas Smith, host of Serious Inquiries Only, and Opening Arguments. They speak about his background, his former podcast Thomas and the Bible, the culture wars of campus politics, and much more!

Chris chats with Kenneth Copp, who lives in Maine as a carpenter, building furniture, and tending his farm. After spending years in Mennonite and Amish communities, he now is an atheist — or has he has dubbed himself — an Amish Atheist.