Atheistville with Mike Smithgall
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Hosted by Mike Smithgall, Atheistville explores atheism, deconversion, and secular life through open, respectful conversation. The channel features two signature shows:
Mike Drop – weekly commentary on religion, politics, and culture from a reasoned, secular perspective.
Breakfast with a Heathen – a relaxed Sunday Q&A that tackles listener and Reddit questions about belief, honesty, and living without faith.
Together, they create a space for candid dialogue about leaving belief behind, thinking for yourself, and building a meaningful life grounded in evidence, empathy, and ethics rather than dogma.
Podcast Creator Bio: Mike Smithgall
Mike Smithgall is the creator and host of Atheistville, a podcast and YouTube series exploring atheism, deconversion, and secular life through real conversation instead of confrontation. Drawing on his background as a financial professional and lifelong skeptic, Mike focuses on how people think, what leads them to question faith, and how they rebuild meaning without religion.
He interviews former believers, secular thinkers, and progressive voices to highlight shared values of empathy, critical thinking, and human connection. His mission is simple: belief should be personal, not political, and every story deserves to be heard.
Follow his work on YouTube (@Atheistville) or at Atheistville.com.
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From Virginity Guilt to Eternal Damnation: Unpacking Religion's Most Uncomfortable Questions
What happens when the theological rubber meets the existential road? In this episode of Breakfast with a Heathen, we dig into the questions real people are actually wrestling with — from the…
The $1.7 Million Cost of Tithing: Why Churches Target Young Earners
A Reddit post from a young person trapped in a joint bank account with tithing-obsessed parents sparked this deep dive into the true cost of religious giving. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics income…
Tithing Pressure, “Christian Love” Toward LGBTQ People, and Why God Stays Silent
This episode tackles a set of questions that sit at the intersection of money, family pressure, identity, and belief. We start with the ethics and power dynamics of tithing, especially when a young…
Is Belief a Choice? Deconstruction, Doubt, and Living Without Faith (BWAH Ep 10)
In this episode, the conversation centers on one core question, is belief something you choose or something you become convinced of over time? The discussion explores doubt, deconstruction, and why…
Florida’s "God Grades," The Charlie Kirk Analogy, & Black Atheism (BWAH Ep 9)
In this episode of Breakfast with a Heathen, we break down a proposed Florida bill (SB 1006) that could force schools to pay out $25,000 if they fail a student for citing religious beliefs in…
The $25,000 Wrong Answer: Florida’s New School Loophole
Florida just put a price tag on ignorance. A new bill (SB 1006) would ban "academic penalties" for students who express religious or ideological beliefs in class—even if their answers are factually…
Your Taxes Are Higher Because Religion Pays Nothing
Mike takes a drive through his hometown and counts the true cost of religious property tax exemptions. In just one ZIP code, he identifies 7 religious parcels representing $31 million in assessed…
"I'm Not Homophobic, It's Just God", Purity Culture, Gas Station Epiphanies, & The Judas Paradox (BWAH Ep 8)
Welcome to the first broadcast of 2026. In this episode of Breakfast with a Heathen, we kick off the year by tackling the outrage over a New York mayor swearing in on a Quran and why Christian…
The Wizard Was Just Loud: Pulling the Curtain on Christian Nationalism
The noise we heard in 2025 wasn't the sound of a giant conquering the land. It was the sound of a machine breaking down.In this episode of Mike Drop, we pull back the curtain on the Religious Right.…
The Atheist's Guide to Family Shunning, Faith-Based Emails, and the Vatican Rant (BWAH-EP7)
Join Mike Smithgall, the unelected mayor of Atheistville, for a post-holiday edition of Breakfast with a Heathen. After a 27-day journey through Thailand, Hong Kong, and Tokyo, Mike returns to the…
Religion is Already Dead (It Just Doesn’t Know It Yet)
Headlines claim a religious revival is happening, but the data tells a different story. Today on the Mike Drop, we’re looking at the "Zombie Store" of global faith. Using new research from Nature…
Mike Drop: The Glass Bottom Boat - An Atheist's Defense of "Real" Christianity
Mike Smithgall explores the uncomfortable reality facing moderate Christians in America. As Christian Nationalism rises, many believers try to stay "above the fray," claiming the extremists don't…
Created for Hell? | Church Taxes, The Historical Jesus & Deconstruction Loneliness (BWAH-EP6)
In this episode, we tackle the dark theological implications of an all-knowing God: If the outcome is already known, did God create humanity just to send most of us to hell? We also dive into the…
17% Point Drop: Why Americans Are Leaving Religion (Gallup Data)
Gallup reports a 17% point drop in Americans who say religion is important in daily life. This is one of the largest declines recorded globally in the last decade, and it signals a massive cultural…
Hungry Babies & The Cost of Faith: Sex, Consent, and Religious Hypocrisy. (BWAH-EP5)
This week, we dive into the deep and often hypocritical intersections of faith, social welfare, and personal ethics. The discussion opens with the shocking findings from the viral TikTok experiment…
Faith, Fear, and the Mayor of New York
shared a meme of the Twin Towers asking, “Has New York forgotten?” Mike Smithgall digs into what that reaction says about us. He opens with a story that sounds like 9/11—but isn’t—and exposes the…
From “Have a Blessed Day” to “You Cherry Picked That”: A Candid Talk on Faith and Frustration (BWAH - EP4)
In this episode of Breakfast with a Heathen, Mike answers real questions from listeners about debating religion, losing friendships, and navigating those awkward “bless your heart” moments. From…
Why the Parties Switched Sides — and How Religion Made It Possible
The Republican Party once led the fight against slavery. Today, it’s home to America’s Christian nationalist movement. What happened?In this episode, Mike breaks down how religion shaped every stage…
Prayer, Apologetics, Mixed-Belief Love, and Leaving Faith (BWAH - EP3)
Pour a cup and hang out with Mike Smithgall for a Sunday morning Q&A. You’ll hear my take on “I’m praying for you,” why Christian apologetics fascinates and embarrasses, and a story about a…
Faith on the Blackboard , The Real Agenda Behind Ten Commandments Laws
In this episode, Mike Smithgall examines the growing push to hang the Ten Commandments in public classrooms and the larger campaign to rewrite history under the banner of “heritage.” He explains how…
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Atheistville with Mike Smithgall has published 56 episodes since August 2025, covering topics in News, News Commentary.
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