The Atheist's Guide to Family Shunning, Faith-Based Emails, and the Vatican Rant (BWAH-EP7)

Join Mike Smithgall, the unelected mayor of Atheistville, for a post-holiday edition of Breakfast with a Heathen. After a 27-day journey through Thailand, Hong Kong, and Tokyo, Mike returns to the mic to tackle listener questions on the friction between secular and religious life. From a heartbreaking discussion on evangelical families shunning siblings over same-sex marriage to a deep dive into the "carrot and stick" psychology of the fear of Hell, Mike shares personal stories—including his own experience as a parent in the South—to provide a roadmap for finding your own "tribe."We also explore the boundaries of the workplace, the "wasteful wealth" of the Vatican, and the logical plot holes of Original Sin. Whether you're curious about why atheists still say "Oh my God" or how to host a secular Christmas dinner for a house full of immigrants and ex-believers, this episode is a blend of travel stories, critical thinking, and compassionate advice for the modern skeptic.💬 Viewer Question"Mike mentioned that atheists need to 'try harder' to provide social spaces to replace the church community. What is one non-religious 'hobby' or group that has helped you find connection since leaving faith?"Visit us at www.Atheistville.com  for more content from Mike Smithgall and the Atheistville team 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@atheistville 💬 Want to be a guest or submit a question? Drop us a note at CONTACTCheck us out at: https://atheistville.buzzsprout.com  🔥 New episodes weekly from Atheistville — Mike Drop with Mike Smithgall, Ask an Atheist, and The Unholy Roundtable, Breakfast With a Heathen © 2025-2026 Atheistville Media