by David Ames
A secular humanist podcast about Secular Grace after deconstruction and deconversion. The podcast takes an honest look at stories of faith transition from a life-altering faith, to doubt and deconstruction, to deconversion, and finally, to a thriving graceful life post-deconversion. My name is David, and I am trying to be the Graceful Atheist. Join me and be graceful human beings. https://gracefulatheist.com/ Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/gracefulatheist
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May 24, 2026
Host David Smalley interviews Liam, a Quaker, exploring how his liberal faith aligns surprisingly with secular humanism and emphasizes compassion over dogma.
May 4, 2026
Host David Smalley explores how doubt, deconstruction, and deconversion are antimemetic ideas that resist spreading, offering insights into their nature.
April 20, 2026
<p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Mark Anthony Diaz is the author of <a href= "https://www.reedkeeper.com/">Reedkeeper's Journey</a> and one of my best friends. Mark and I grew up together. We had the same sarcastic friend group in high school. We did ministry together. Crucially, Mark stuck with me after my deconversion.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Mark is a person of deep conviction, and while he's a talented EMT, author, and podcaster, it's his personal journey that truly resonates. Growing up with severe asthma made for a challenging childhood, but Mark's story is one of overcoming.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Mark is very much a believer and I respect Mark's faith. Mark lives up to the <a href= "https://gracefulatheist.com/category/podcast/honesty-contest/">honesty contest</a> ethos of the podcast. I wanted to have him share his life's story with us because I believe every human being's story is powerful.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Search for his serial podcast "<a href= "https://www.reedkeeper.com/">Readkeeper's Journey</a>" wherever you get your podcasts.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Links</h2> <p><!-- /wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><a href="https://www.reedkeeper.com/">Read Keeper's Journey: The only way back is forward</a></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><a href= "https://www.reedkeeper.com/">https://www.reedkeeper.com/</a></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Apple:</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reedkeepers-journey/id1529380366"> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reedkeepers-journey/id1529380366</a></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Spotify:</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/5echbOBs2MXtlHolNMe0rz?si=e06f0385c8d94cad"> https://open.spotify.com/show/5echbOBs2MXtlHolNMe0rz?si=e06f0385c8d94cad</a></p> <p><strong><span style= "font-size: 18pt;">Interact</span></strong></p> <p>For quotes, recommendations, transcripts and more see the full episode show notes<br /> https://gracefulatheist.com/2026/04/19/friends-and-family-mark-anthony-diaz/</p> <p>Join the Deconversion Anonymous Facebook group<br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/deconversion</p> <p>Support the podcast on Patreon<br /> https://www.patreon.com/gracefulatheist</p> <p><a href= "https://gracefulatheist.com/2016/10/21/secular-grace/">Secular Grace</a><br /> https://gracefulatheist.com/2016/10/21/secular-grace/</p> <p><a href= "https://gracefulatheist.com/2017/12/03/deconversion-how-to/">Deconversion</a><br /> https://gracefulatheist.com/2017/12/03/deconversion-how-to/</p> <p><a href= "https://gracefulatheist.com/2017/12/03/deconversion-how-to/#deconstruction/"> Deconstruction</a><br /> https://gracefulatheist.com/2017/12/03/deconversion-how-to/#deconstruction/</p>
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A secular humanist podcast about Secular Grace after deconstruction and deconversion.
The podcast takes an honest look at stories of faith transition from a life-altering faith, to doubt and deconstruction, to deconversion, and finally, to a thriving graceful life post-deconversion.
My name is David, and I am trying to be the Graceful Atheist. Join me and be graceful human beings.
https://gracefulatheist.com/ Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/gracefulatheist
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