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“Ryan does an outstanding job navigating the tightrope between belief, non-belief, secular humanism, and social justice. He speaks up with intelligence, humility, kindness, compassion, and genuineness. We both began our journeys of life after god in late 2015. His guidance and presence have meant...”Read full review »
jhwSC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/12/20
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“The content is okay, the host is okay, the guests are okay. I think the show is just okay. Some episodes are awesome while some are boring. I think the podcast just needs a slight tune up.”
bthearen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/13/20
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“If you can wade through the frequent trite and saccharine wokeness, there are often some very interesting discussions hosted by Ryan. But it is heavily woke, and that can be annoying.”
toggle98 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/14/20
“Liked the EP on the “family”
The rise of fundamental Christianity has reached Australia, traditionally a secular society, respecting faith but keeping it out of public life. There is evidence the the American evangelicals have pushed influence into Australian life with money and political...”Read full review »
Dr?Strangelove via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/11/19
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“Like Ryan, I am also a former SDA now non-theist and really appreciate his positive humanism views through this podcast. His guests give great perspectives on growing out of their original religious backgrounds and the real process that led them to where they are today.”
AR01876 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/18/19
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“Love listening to this- it’s great to help rebuild my moral structure after leaving Christianity. Great conversations and guests.”
SamiaP via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/01/19
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“This is one of my favorite podcasts! I can truly relate to the topics discussed in this channel. The conversations are about what I have experienced in my own life, and I feel connect to people like me. Ryan has been a pastor and he understands how an apostatized feels; and his guests are bright...”Read full review »
A.dri.ana via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/19
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“Thoroughly enjoy listening to this podcast and the guests who are brought on! Thanks Ryan!”
Jarod A. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/19
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“Thank you for a humankind approach to discussing religion. The episode with #leaving the pew guest really spoke to me . As a former youth pastor gone off the religious grid, it was a pleasure to walk this journey with intelligent and caring conversation. My take away was to let others who might...”Read full review »
krskey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/04/18
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“Excellent podcast- there is such a need for people leaving religious groups and sects to feel there is a space and a community for them to talk about their experiences and how to move forward.”
Awake UK via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/28/17
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“The message on this show resonates so strongly. Ryan seems like such a good and relatable guy and I love listening to how his brain works.”
danielmantai via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/17/17
“I listened to the episode Ryan Bell hosted with Jennifer Michael Hecht and thought it was awesome. Ryan is a thoughtful, empathic person who speaks himself in heartfelt ways, but really let the guest shine. I'm impressed that Ryan is able to keep his own voice in the midst of exploring topics...”Read full review »
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06/02/17
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“Ryan has a gift for getting to the more emotional level as people make sense of life after religion.”
Dad-dancing Ed via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/30/17
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“I love Ryan's manner, attitude and approach. This podcast is fantastic! I hope Ryan keeps releasing new episodes.”Read full review »
Japayuki2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/24/17
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“Well formatted, structured, and thorough. Ryan asks great questions but explains too much, concise interviewing would be a good improvement. I did hope Ryan would be a new kinder version of Hitchens. Good news is the fourth opening for the Horsemen is still open, if Penn hasn't accepted the...”Read full review »
Glorybythewayofshame via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/08/17
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This podcast is very informative and entertaining. I am a somewhat recent atheist in Birmingham, Alabama and crave any content that can help me feel connected to the community. I'm surrounded by fundamentalist and have to lay low most of the time so your content is appreciated....”Read full review »
Skeptical Jed via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/20/16
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“I first heard Ryan on Penn's Sunday School with Penn Jillette and was impressed and entertained. Thanks for such a great show.”Read full review »
RG 123 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/28/16
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“Long-story-short: I'm a former Mormon who struggled to try to maintain faith in Christ and God after my disaffection from the LDS Church. More than six years ago now, I finally admitted to myself that I was no longer a theist or even a deist. It’s been a challenging yet fulfilling and...”Read full review »
Dan Schuring via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/13/16
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“Please consider expanding your subject lines to include the topic being addressed during a particular podcast. Unless you stop and take the time to click on each description icon, the listener doesn't know (at a glance) what will be discussed. Thank you for your consideration.”Read full review »
PCarson66 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/08/16
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“I think I've listened to every episode of this podcast since it started, and every single one has been worthwhile. Ryan is extremely level-headed (if one can be extreme and level at the same time??), and gracious and articulate. I often find him asking questions that cause me to think “yes,...”Read full review »
smithchuck2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/19/16
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“Good insight from somebody who has been there. It helps us realize we are not alone.”
Hillsboro Willie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/16
“I really loved this program as a nice alternative for people who, like me, have a complicated relationship with religion. I am no longer a believer but many people I love and care about are, and religion is a part of my life whether I like it or not. Having to construct a worldview, from...”Read full review »
krs617 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/29/16
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“He brings in leaders that are near the edge of the intersection of belief and non-belief.”
MelinaRayna via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/23/16
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“Made the decision to leave the Christian faith in 2013 afternoon childhood of Catholicism, an adolescence of charismania and being a paid worship leader for 3 years. It has been an amazing journey since then, but there aren't enough voices out there to help people process their feelings and...”Read full review »
thisnicknameisoriginal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/11/16
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“Life After God is an inspiring podcast. Whether you're recently in a no man's land of (un)belief, or you've been out of religion for a while, this show has a lot to offer. The theologians and thinkers that Ryan brings on to discuss their work have broadened my religious perspective...”Read full review »
😩😫😱 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/11/16
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“Every time that I finish listening to this podcast, I regain hope for secular and post-theist communities. As a former Catholic, I've grown tired of constantly looking to fill the void left in the wake of deconversion. This journey gets a little easier each week, thanks to Ryan Bell and this...”Read full review »
Micky Carroll via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/16
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“Life After God offers a wide range of topics related to faith transitions. Thoughtful, engaging, helpful! Thanks!”
Certainly Uncertain via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/16/15
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“This podcast has helped me tremendously in my time of de-conversion. Ryan has showed me that there is still Life After God.”
JesseAletheia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/10/15
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“Ryan Bell's amazing personality, influenced by his genuine humanism along with his passion for learning and understanding our deepest transcendental needs, makes this podcast very enjoyable for those like me who are in between the believe
or not to believe state, but I'm pretty sure...”Read full review »
Etherealbylar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/03/15
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“Thank you Ryan! Keep up the great work!”
jtmaysfamily via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/15
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“Ryan Bell is genuine, caring, and filled with passion for people. What's more is that he is taking his years of selfless service in religion and moving it beyond. Helping WHILE informing and entertaining. Impossible? No, but difficult. He is artfully threading a needle between belief and...”Read full review »
serialthinker via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/15
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“Mr. Bell takes a difficult and perhaps controversial topic and explains it with grace and clarity in a manner that I have never experienced before. I highly recommend the series for anyone who is questioning their beliefs and looking for answers.”
fujidreams via Apple Podcasts ·
Japan ·
10/11/15
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“Great podcast, go twice a week :D.”
Ugly Mo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/01/15
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“I really enjoy hearing the thoughtful discussions about what it's like coming out of Christianity. Having gone through this journey myself it feels encouraging to hear others share a similar experience. Thanks for doing this podcast Ryan!”Read full review »
Steve Hilliker via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/30/15
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“Finally! This is the podcast our generation needs. We have a decade's worth of examination of religious thinking, of theological arguement and of rational reasoning in the podcast universe. It's time now to move from the abstract to the practical; time to move on to some workable...”Read full review »
W Zukon via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/17/15
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“Ryan Bell is one of the most sincere and insightful people I've heard in the discussions relating to religious beliefs, the loss of those beliefs and what it means to create a new world-view after many years of living under restrictive dogma. I really enjoyed the first couple of episodes and...”Read full review »
beatzart via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/09/15
“I've followed Ryan Bell's spiritual journey away from faith via his online blogging, and I am a fan of his mannered approach to questioning religious dogma. The podcast is a pleasure to listen to, and I started with the episode where he interviews David Hayward, creator of the Naked...”Read full review »
jmgNaz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/06/15
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“This podcast is so important. The process of losing one's faith can be an alienating and lonely one - this podcast gives support to those moving away from faith and shows they are not alone. I appreciate the emphasis that is placed on exploring doubts and openly discussing complicated issues...”Read full review »
iconoclast88 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/06/15
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“Ryan Bell's fascinating journey into post-theism continues in this podcast that explores the uncharted world of "nones", to discover an underserved audience of "neithers".”Read full review »
Allendale57 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/05/15
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“Thoughtful, intelligent and entertaining. This is a very welcome addition to the genre.”
Dahanate via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/05/15
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“Challenging, insightful, and encouraging.”
TheWindfish via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/05/15
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“One of the best podcasts anyone recovering from religion can listen and subscribe to. Ryan Bell walked away from his career to follow his truth. Leaving his job, his community, his friends behind Ryan took the biggest leap of his life, to spend a year without God. Ryan is intelligent, a wonderful...”Read full review »
Drammie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/05/15
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