The Voice of Canadian Humanism

Oct 29 2024 14 ep. 60 mins 7
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Welcome to the Voice of Canadian Humanism, the official podcast of Humanist Canada. Join us as we delve into thought-provoking discussions, explore critical issues, and celebrate the values of reason, compassion, and secularism through the Humanist lens. Welcome to the conversation.

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Episode 14 - An Interview with Steve Ghikadis & Gretta Vosper

Oct 29 2024 50 mins  
This episode is the first of a series from Humanist Canada's own Steve Ghikadis. This series, brought to us by the Voice of Humanist Canada, focuses on prominent voices in the Canadian secular humanist community. Today we feature Gretta Vosper. Gretta is an author, activist and ordained minister of the United Church of Canada, a member of Humanist Canada and a self-professed athei

Episode 13 - An Interview with Steve Ghikadis & Dale McGowan

Oct 12 2024 32 mins  
Humanist Canada's Steve Ghikadis sits down with Dale McGowan, an author, educator, podcaster, and philanthropist who has written and edited several books related to living a non-religious life, particularly about interfaith relationships and raising caring curious kids, without religion. He was awarded the title of "Harvard Humanist of the Year".

Episode 12 - Part 3 of 3 - An Interview with Daniel Dacombe & Dr. Sarah Wilkins-LaFlamme

Sep 28 2024 72 mins  
"Christian. Muslim. Jewish. Buddhist. Religious. Or not? With a greater number of Canadians than ever before identifying as nonreligious or 'none of the above,' the landscape of belief in Canada is changing rapidly. Understanding these changes can be a challenge, and can leave us with more questions than answers. What do religion and secularity look like in Canada today? How did we

Episode 11 - Part 2 of 3 - An Interview with Daniel Dacombe & Dr. Sarah Wilkins-LaFlamme

Sep 16 2024 75 mins  
"Christian. Muslim. Jewish. Buddhist. Religious. Or not? With a greater number of Canadians than ever before identifying as nonreligious or 'none of the above,' the landscape of belief in Canada is changing rapidly. Understanding these changes can be a challenge, and can leave us with more questions than answers. What do religion and secularity look like in Canada today? How did we

Episode 10 - Part 1 of 3 - An Interview with Daniel Dacombe & Dr. Sarah Wilkins-LaFlamme

Sep 06 2024 63 mins  
"Christian. Muslim. Jewish. Buddhist. Religious. Or not? With a greater number of Canadians than ever before identifying as nonreligious or 'none of the above,' the landscape of belief in Canada is changing rapidly. Understanding these changes can be a challenge, and can leave us with more questions than answers. What do religion and secularity look like in Canada today? How did we

Episode 9 - A Conversation with Deborah Kimmett

Jul 13 2024 63 mins  
In today's episode, trailblazing comedian Deborah Kimmett joins us for a candid conversation about her book, "Window Shopping for God", which recounts her times leaving the Catholic church, her growing pains, and her recovery from addiction and mental health issues. Through her characteristic humour and wit, Deborah gives us a refreshingly honest account of her lifelong search for

Episode 8 - What's going on with the Neighbours? A Discussion with Nicole Carr

Jul 06 2024 54 mins  
Nicole Carr, the executive director of the American Humanist Association, takes us on a deep dive into the evolving landscape of alt-right and religious conservatism in the US in this timely episode. Together with our executive director, Bettianne Hedges, Nicole explores the impact that this growing conservatism has on the political, cultural, and social dynamics across the border.

Episode 7 - Divorce: Humanist Style

Jun 08 2024 56 mins  
In today's episode, "Divorce: Humanist Style", Jarrod W Clegg got to interview Alex Howard, a Humanist Officiant and Divorce Mediator who has cultivated a unique and well-rounded perspective on relationships. You may recognize her as one of the co-hosts of "Dirty Laundry: The Divorce Podcast", where she gets down to the nitty-gritty of divorce. During this discussion, Alex will exp

Episode 6 - Indigenous Roundtable

Jun 04 2024 81 mins  
In today's episode, "An Indigenous Roundtable", Maureen Bulbrook and her sister Christina Ninham are both lawyers with Indigenous heritage who have witnessed and experienced the injust treatment of Indigenous Canadians. During this conversation with Humanist Canada members Derek Forgie and Bettianne Hedges, we dive into contemporary Indigenous issues, such as the sincerity of land

Episode 2 - "Putting A Number on the Cost of Religion"

May 04 2024 75 mins  
In Today's Episode, "Putting A Number on the Cost of Religion", We are very excited to partner with our affiliates at BC Humanist Association and the Center for Inquiry Canada to bring you this important and lively discussion on the many ways Canada still tangibly privileges religion and its institutions over similar non-theistic organizations; costing Canadians Billions of dollars