Humanism Now | Secular Ethics, Curiosity and Compassionate Change
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Humanism Now is the weekly podcast for everyone curious, interested or actively engaged in secular humanism. Each Sunday, host James Hodgson—founder of Humanise Live—welcomes scientists, philosophers, activists, authors, entrepreneurs and community leaders who are challenging the status quo and building a fairer, kinder world.
Together we unpack today’s toughest ethical questions—using reason and compassion instead of dogma—and champion universal human rights and flourishing. Expect in-depth interviews on today's pressing issues, from climate action, protecting freedoms, equality & justice to AI ethics and cosmic wonder. Every episode delivers practical take-aways for living an ethical, purpose-driven life while discovering more about ourselves, others and the universe.
Whether you’re a lifelong secular humanist or simply curious about a naturalistic worldview, hit follow for insight-packed conversations that challenge ideas, celebrate human potential and inspire positive change. Join our global community working toward a fairer, kinder and more rational world—for this generation and the next.
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S1 Introducing Freedom of Thought by Humanists International
SUBSCRIBE TO FREEDOM OF THOUGHT:Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicPodcast AddictYouTubeAll other podcast platforms********Sign up for the Humanists International NewsletterWelcome to Freedom of…
S1E66 66. Fish Stark on How The AHA Is Building a Humanist Revival In America
"If science tells you what's real and compassion tells you what's right, you're a humanist" - Fish StarkFish Stark, Executive Director of the American Humanist Association (AHA), joins Humanism Now…
S1E65 65. CampQuest UK Returns! How Kids Camps Build Confidence, Community, and Critical Thinking
“It was a very safe space to be able to say, I got that wrong.”CampQuest UK Programme Director Alistair Lichten (Humanist Dad) and camper-turned-volunteer Katy Pugh join Humanism Now to unpack why a…
S1E64 64. Empathy in Action: Wil Jeudy on Uniting Secular Politics
“Humanism is increasing well-being and decreasing suffering for as many people as possible.” - Wil Jeudy In this episode, Wil Jeudy, a secular humanist and political organiser based in Texas, shares…
S1E63 63. Powering A Humane Future with Zion Lights
“I changed my mind because I cared about alleviating energy poverty.”Order now: Energy is Life: Why Environmentalism Went Nuclear, by Zion LightsAmazonGuardian BookshopNatural History Book…
S1E62 62. From Commons Victory To Lords Gridlock: Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Update with Nathan Stilwell, Humanists UK
In this short update epsiode, we are pleased to welcome back Nathan Stilwell, Humanists UK's Assisted dying Campaign Coordinator, Campaigns and Communications Manager at My Death My Decision and a…
S1E61 61. Empowering Leaders for Secular Groups that Thrive, with Darrel Ray
“Most people want community, and yet these communities keep disappearing.” Dr. Darrel Ray is a psychologist, author, and organizational leader who has spent decades helping individuals leave…
S1E60 60. Dr Alfredo Carpineti on Invisible Rainbows, the Unseen Universe and Pride in STEM
"I blame dinosaurs, and I blame London." Astrophysicist and science communicator Dr Alfredo Carpineti (IFLScience, The Big Questions; creator of The Astroholic Explains; founder and chair of Pride in…
S1E59 59. 2025 in Humanism - Deconstruction, Collaboration, Resistance & TikTok
As Humanism Now wraps up 2025, host James Hodgson is joined by familiar voices from across the UK humanist movement to reflect on the year just gone and look ahead to 2026. Together, they explore…
S1E58 58. Dr. Lois Lee on the Magic of Santa, Secular Rituals and Why Christmas Still Matters
“[Magical beliefs in childhood] serve an important function.” - Dr Lois LeeFor our festive special, Dr. Lois Lee, Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies at the University of Kent and one of the…
S1E57 57. Will Gervais on the Origins of Religion, Disbelief, and Morality
“Humans didn’t evolve to believe in gods — we evolved to learn from culture, and sometimes culture points away from gods.”Dr Will M. Gervais, psychologist and author of Disbelief, joins Humanism Now…
S1E56 56. Indian Rationalism to Global Humanist Resistance - Alavari Jeevathol on Duty, Dialogue & Youth Power
“Activism is the rent we pay to live on this world.” Alavari JeevatholAJ board member of Humanists International, founding trustee of the National Multifaith Youth Centre, and National Coordinator…
S1E55 55. Sarah Levin on Secular Strategies to Mobilise Coalitions Defending Church–State Separation
“We will lose a lot before we win — that’s just the reality of starting the race 50 years behind.” — Sarah M. LevinSarah M. Levin - strategist, lobbyist, founder of Secular Strategies and co-founder…
S1E54 54. Nursing the Nation Hosts on Why Nurses Belong At The Centre Of Public Debate About Health, Policy and Human Dignity
“Nursing is the most humanistic of professions — it operationalises the philosophical groundings of humanism.” — Jamie Bourgeois “Nurses have 24/7 eyes on the human experience — we see how policy…
Introducing Sentientist Conversations: Jamie Woodhouse discusses Animal Morality with Frans de Waal
This week we bring we are delighted to share the a guest episode from Sentientist Conversations, a podcast hosted by Jamie Woodhouse (Humanism Now Episode 4). In this episode, Jamie speaks with…
Introducing The Secular Sankofa Podcast - Reclaiming African Identity Through Secular Humanism
This week we bring we are delighted to share the first episode of The Secular Sankofa Podcast, from the Association of Black Humanists. Subscribe to The Secular Sankofa wherever you get your…
S1E53 53. David B McLaughlin on Five Humanistic Values for Living Well
“Human dignity is really the foundation for reasoned morality — there’s nothing we can do to increase it or decrease it. Even the worst people still deserve it simply because they’re human.” - David…
S1E52 52. Michael Marshall on Compassionate Skepticism: Empowering Critical Thinking, Beyond Being Right
“Being a skeptic doesn’t make me smarter or infallible—it just means I’m trying to fail slightly less often.”Michael Marshall has spent more than 15 years investigating pseudoscience, conspiracy…
S1E51 51. Maggie Ardiente, President of Humanists International on Spreading Joy in the One Life We Have
"Another form of resistance is joy.”Maggie Ardiente, newly elected President of Humanists International, joins Humanism Now to share how humanism grounded in curiosity, compassion, and community can…
S1E50 50. Andrew Copson on Why Humanism Remains Essential in an Age of Extremism, 20 Years of Human Rights Campaigning
“No one ever said it was going to be easy. Humanists don’t think a better world is inevitable—we think a better world is possible, but we have to work for it.”Andrew Copson OBE, Chief Executive of…
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