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 how empathy shaped his journey from disengaged voter to coalition-builder, why secular government protects believers and non-believers alike, and how coordinated local action can push back against Christian nationalism.Topics we cover Humanism as empathy in action and a guide for political engagement Why secular government safeguards freedom for everyone Texas as a frontline in the rise of Christian nationalism Building coalitions across secular and religious communities Turning community into political influence without burnoutResources & further readingFollow Wil on Instagram: @wil_jay3Secular Houston – Coordinating local secular groups to amplify political impact:  secularhouston.orgHouston Oasis – A welcoming, community-focused secular gathering with talks and music: houstonoasis.orgSecular Coalition for America – Coalition advocating for secular public policy at the federal level:  secular.orgSecular Texas PAC Announcement  – State-level PAC supporting candidates who defend church–state separationDonate & Support the Secular Houston PACSend us Fan MailSupport the showSupport Humanism Now & Join Our Community!Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSkyHumanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe.Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or [email protected]: Blossom by Light PrismPodcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation.