Episodes
This is another thought experiment. Today I am trying to capture the faith/no faith divide within me and the tension required to explore this space and be as honest as possible with what it means for my life, at any given time. ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Dies! Without you, this wouldn’t be...
Published 05/06/23
For this conversation, I am joined by Joshua Rasmussen. Together Josh and I talk about the idea of mind being fundamental to everything, and that consciousness could be a touchstone to this reality. You can find/follow Joshua: Website Uni Page Twitter Resources mentioned in this conversation: Who Are You, Really? ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief...
Published 05/03/23
This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Joshua Rasmussen on 'Mind, Consciousness and Fundamentality'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations that are waiting for release, then please consider supporting the show on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠. Cheers,   -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters...
Published 04/30/23
For this conversation, I am joined by Dave Benson and Roger Bretherton. Together we talk about Dave's story, his thoughts about contemporary Christianity more broadly, and a little about his work at the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (LICC).   You can find/follow Dave: WebsiteLinkedIn Email: [email protected] Facebook Resources mentioned in this conversation: The Burning Orange Autumn Leaves ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time...
Published 04/26/23
This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Dave Benson on 'Contemporary Christianity'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations that are waiting for release, then please consider supporting the show on ⁠Patreon⁠. Cheers,   -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief...
Published 04/22/23
For this conversation, I am joined by Jimmy Akin. We talk over a range of questions that I have regarding 'The Fall' and 'Original Sin', aiming to try and tackle the issues I raised in my video 'Who Cut The String?', though tackling them from a Catholic angle.   You can find/follow Jimmy: WebsiteCatholic AnswersTwitter Resources mentioned in this conversation: Who Cut The String?Mysterious World #203 (Animal Afterlife?) In the Beginning by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger/Pope Benedict...
Published 04/18/23
This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Jimmy Akin on 'The Fall and Original Sin'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations that are waiting for release, then please consider supporting the show on Patreon. Cheers,   -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Dies!...
Published 04/14/23
For this conversation, I am joined by Seth For Privacy. We talk about what privacy is, why it is fundamental to human flourishing and how it's required for freedom. You can find/follow Seth: WebsiteTwitterOpt Out Podcast ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Dies! Without you, this wouldn’t be...
Published 04/10/23
This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Seth For Privacy on 'Data is the New Oil'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations that are waiting for release, then please consider supporting the show on Patreon. Cheers, -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Dies!...
Published 04/06/23
For this conversation, I am joined by Jon Steingard. Together we talk about Jon's experience leaving Christianity, becoming an agnostic and where he finds himself now as someone who holds a possible belief in theism.   You can find/follow Jon:TwitterWebsite Resources mentioned in this conversation:Other Minds: The Octopus, the Sea, and the Deep Origins of Consciousness by Peter Godfrey-Smith ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time...
Published 04/02/23
This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Jon Steingard on 'Possible Theism'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations that are waiting for release, then please consider supporting the show on Patreon. Cheers, -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Dies! Without...
Published 03/29/23
For this conversation, I am joined by Crystal Perry. Together we talk about her experience of realising she is gay whilst also being within the Mormon faith. You can find/follow Crystal: Instagram Resources mentioned in this conversation: Crystal's ArticleLeaving Mormonism with Jon Perry ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Dies! Without you, this wouldn’t...
Published 03/25/23
This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Crystal Perry on 'Mormonism and LGBTQ+'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations that are waiting for release, then please consider supporting the show on Patreon. Cheers, -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Dies!...
Published 03/21/23
This is another long-form thought experiment. Today I am trying to capture and then reflect upon the various elements that have made me wonder if there is in fact a God who underpins and sustains everything. ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Dies! Without you, this wouldn’t be...
Published 03/17/23
For this conversation, I am joined by Bart Campolo. We talk about Bart's story, the way he views the world and Humanism.   You can find/follow Bart:WebsiteTwitter Resources mentioned in this conversation:Leaving My Father's Faith ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Dies! Without you, this wouldn’t be...
Published 03/13/23
This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Bart Campolo on 'Humanism Postchristianity'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations that are waiting for release, then please consider supporting the show on Patreon. Cheers, -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Dies!...
Published 03/08/23
For this conversation, I am joined by Erika (Gutsick Gibbon).   Together we talk about the human condition and our story (with props)! You can find/follow Erika: YouTube Twitter Email ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Dies! Without you, this wouldn’t be possible. ________Social________ Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Website Email:...
Published 03/03/23
Today I give you my honest take on The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov, with a short summary of the book, a brief background of the author and some excerpts as we go.   If you want to support me and be in with a chance to win an edition of The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov,  please sign up on Patreon and become a monthly supporter. Once you've signed up, please DM me there with: 'The Master and Margarita'. I will let the winner know after 30 days of this video going...
Published 02/28/23
This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Erika (Gutsick Gibbon) on 'The Human Story'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations that are waiting for release, then please consider supporting the show on Patreon. Cheers, -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Dies!...
Published 02/26/23
Today I give you my honest take on The Great Divorce by C.S Lewis, with a short summary of the book, a brief background of the author and some excerpts as we go.   If you want to support me and be in with a chance to win the edition of The Great Divorce by C.S Lewis used in this video,  please sign up on Patreon and become a monthly supporter. Once you've signed up, please DM me there with: 'The Great Divorce'. I will let the winner know after 30 days of this video going live Cheers, -Sam...
Published 02/19/23
For this conversation, I am joined by Sarah Hudspith. Together we talk about the literary genius of Fyodor Dostoevsky, exploring the time and place he was writing, his life and how it influenced his work. As well as Dostoevsky's novels more broadly, looking at their characters and how he brought ideas and views into conversations to see how they play out. Finally, we address a few of the flaws that Dostoevsky had, in the full realisation that he was human, like us all. You can find/follow...
Published 02/13/23
This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Sarah Hudspith on 'Fyodor Dostoevsky'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations that are waiting for release, then please consider supporting the show on Patreon. Cheers, -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Dies! Without...
Published 02/09/23
For this conversation, I am joined by Roger Bretherton and Dave Hallam. We talk about the concept of deconstruction, delving into what has changed for us as we've journeyed through various thoughts and positions on When Belief Dies. It's an honest and raw conversation, but also a conversation I hope people appreciate, as we share where we are today on the journey that is belief.   Resources mentioned in this conversation: The Cloud of Unknowing ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly...
Published 02/04/23
This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Roger Bretherton and Dave Hallam on 'Deconstruction'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations that are waiting for release, then please consider supporting the show on Patreon. Cheers, -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief...
Published 01/31/23
For this conversation, I am joined once again by Jon Perry.  Together we talk about Jon's story of being raised within and then leaving Mormonism. I have so much time and respect for Jon, and it was an honour to have him on the show to talk this through. Note: Since this conversation, I have spoken to Crystal Perry (Jon's cousin) and that conversation will drop in due course :) You can find/follow Jon: Website YouTube Stated Casually YouTube Stated Clearly Twitter Resources mentioned in...
Published 01/25/23