One atheist. One theist. Two close friends always looking for CONNECTIONS. Join Kelley and Erin as they explore how psychology, technology, culture, and religion all connect together through the lenses of a devout theist and a devout atheist.
We welcome discussions, questions, and topic suggestions! Find us at www.atheistpodcast.com or send a note to atheist@stlpodcasts.com.
Edited and produced by Justin Seiwell, Trend Media STL.
Ep. 57 - Meditations for Mortals Week 4 / Showing Up
MEDITATIONS FOR MORTALS BOOK STUDY
This week Kelley and Erin complete their book study of Meditations for Mortals. Oliver Burkeman’s fourth week of the book focuses on showing up in our own lives.
Conversations this week start a little heavy - the thought of life and death. But Erin ties our mortality into the Burkeman’s concept of finitude - the idea that things end. Lots of us keep “planning” for the future with the idea that our struggles today will eventually make our lives better in the future. In many cases, that’s true. But should we procrastinate in life's enjoyment all the time? Maybe not.
The point is that we are going to die, and perhaps it’s important for us to take initiative in enjoying our moments now rather than focus so heavily on the future.
We’ve loved this book study and hope to do more of these! If you have suggestions, drop us a note!
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11 Aug 2025
Ep. 56 - Meditations for Mortals Week 3 / Letting Go
MEDITATIONS FOR MORTALS BOOK STUDY
Continuing our book study, Kelley and Erin finished Week 3 of Meditations for Mortals. This week was all about letting go - the idea of moving past the stress of productivity and people pleasing and instead focusing on the value of doing less and enjoying more. Focus in on the false allure of effort!
We’re curious! Where have you learned about letting go?
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As of August 12th, we’re starting to read Week 4! We’ll be recording our reflections on August 18th… we’d LOVE to incorporate any comments you have into our episode! Leave us a comment somewhere and we’ll speak to it during the recording!
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MEDITATIONS FOR MORTALS BOOK STUDY
Continuing our book study, Kelley and Erin finished Week 2 of Meditations for Mortals and have a very deep conversation around the theme of taking action.
Did you reach the same conclusions they did? Did you interpret things differently? How are you carrying some of the Week 2 messaging into your daily life?
Please comment and let us know what you think about Week 2 - either directly from the book or from the episode!
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As of July 28th, we’re starting to read Week 3! We’ll be recording our reflections on August 4th… we’d LOVE to incorporate any comments you have into our episode! Leave us a comment somewhere and we’ll speak to it during the recording!
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(A)Theist is produced by Trend Media STL. Musical credit: "Better" Anno Domini Beats.
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