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Secular Hubcast, the Voice of the Secular HubThe Secular Hub is a Denver non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Community, Altruism, Reason, and Education across the diverse secular community of the Front Range regionFor more information, and to become a member, visit SecularHub.org
Episodes
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Building a Moral Foundation
In this episode of The Secular Hubcast we welcome Chris Shelton: a podcaster (Sensibly Speaking), critical thinker, ex-Scientologist and friend of the show. Together we further develop the ideas examined in the first part of our Moral Landscaping series. During our discussion Chris provides some...
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Science @ the Hub: Human Evolution
The Global Dispersal of Homo Sapiens and the Archaeology of Computational Complexity Dr. John Hoeffecker, from the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research at the University of Colorado Boulder was November's featured speaker for the science talk. The Hub specializes in creating moments and...
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Building a Moral Foundation
In this week's episode your host Paul Schilling looks to set the foundation of a useful and functional moral code. In doing so he discusses the main cornerstones to a useful moral code: the subjective elements, the objective elements, the moral continuum and basic human rights. After listening to...
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Satanic
From time to time we are lucky enough to experience a true cultural shift. These shifts represent changes to the old ways of acting and thinking, and they can sweep away old, outdated ideas and replace them with the NEW. Today on the Secular Hubcast we are very proud to present an event which…
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Episode 70: CFI Conference Interview
In this episode of the Secular Hubcast we interview two Secular Hub members to get their perspective on the recent Center for Inquiry's conference held in Las Vegas. Becky and Ruth describe their experiences, tell us about the different speakers they saw and encourage us to attend such…
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Coffee and Community
Sundays are not so holy anymore. Not if we have anything to say about it. And so we have coffee and community, a place for nonbelievers to get together. To share in that tradition and basic human need of community and togetherness is what brings us together. C & C is one of the Hub's...
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A Discussion with a Theist Part 2
In this episode of the Secular Hubcast we dive further into the theist mindset to see if it holds up to secular morality. In it we discuss empathy, morality and work through some specific examples to see which world view wins out: the scientific world view or the theistic world view. Our guest...
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Episode - 67
In this episode of the Secular Hubcast we take a deep dive into the mind of a theist. Our special guest Nathan Spears discusses his problems with the scientific world view and attempts to demonstrate how science falls short in its search for truth, reality and consciousness. This is the first…
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Welcome to the Stage
Life is a constant process of things getting used up and then being renewed. It's true whether you're talking about an individual, an organization, or an ecosystem. The Secular Hub goes through many changes and renews itself with infusions of fresh energy and ideas in the form of new members and...
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Andrew L. Seidel, Author and Attorney
On September 7, 2019 Andrew Seidel visited the Secular Hub and spoke to a packed house. The Hubcast was on hand to catch his talk as well as the audience participation time afterward. Andrew Seidel has been working with Freedom From Religion Foundation for years and has come to be posted as the...
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Oh, Are We Ready?
Some events at the Secular Hub are just an absolute delight to go to, and everyone who attends helps a worthy cause at the same time. This week on the Secular Hub, Jesse attends the Hub's annual chili cook-off and conducts a few casual interviews with some of the attendees. It's a slice of life...
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El Paso Shooter Manifesto Part 2
In this episode of the Secular Hubcast we break down the El Paso Shooter's manifesto fact checking its claims and critically examining its structure and conclusions to determine if they are correct. This is an exercise in critical thought and we use our tools of reason, evidence and logic to…
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Atheists Who Help - Episode 62
All hail the Volunteer Queen! Doesn't it seem like it can be really hard to help sometimes? Many of us have the impulse and desire to help but don't know how to make a meaningful difference. It's common enough to look for a group, an organization already established to make it easier. Monique is...
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El Paso Shooter's Manifesto
In this episode of the Secular Hubcast we examine the El Paso shooter's manifesto in detail. In it, we find his concerns, motivations and personal thoughts. Perhaps surprisingly we also find hints of his humanity. HOST, EDITOR: Paul Schilling Logo Design: Terry Kirkham The views and opinions...
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Episode 60 - Interview with a Holy Man
One great thing about the Secular Hub is that there is no religious affiliation to the group. Just go there and you're free from religion, dogma, indoctrination. But that doesn't mean we're totally cut off and removed from all the people out there who do practice. In fact, many of our members…
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Episode 59 - An Interview with Annie Laurie Gaylor
Annie Laurie Gaylor is a co-founder and co-president of the Freedom From Religion Foundation; the largest secular organization in North America. We caught up with her at the Secular Conference in Denver, CO which was a weekend long conference for secularists. In this episode we talk about the...
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What is a Secular Conference?
Colorado Secular Conference 2019 CSC 19 brought together hundreds of atheists and freethinkers from around the nation, as well as dozens of groups and vendors. It was a special opportunity for community, camaraderie, and support as well as the vital exchange of ideas and lived experience on a…
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Episode 57 - Feeding on the News 3
Once again we at the Hubcast delve into the news. It never stops flowing and by paying attention over time we hope to learn and grow more, and possibly achieve some kind of wisdom and familiarity with the world. First we discuss the testimony of Robert Mueller before Congress. We also look at...
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Episode 56 - Guns and the 2nd Amendment
Join us for this diverse episode featuring Jesse Gilbertson, Chris Shelton and Melissa Shelton as we walk the rocky path of guns, gun ownership and the Second Amendment. In this episode we talk straight about gun rights, the moral implications of guns and what we think are the best solutions for...
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Episode 55 - Increase Your Liberty
Liberty is a tricky subject to talk about. It's complex and personal and in some ways lends itself to magical thinking. It's as if it somehow pervades the universe or we're endowed by some creator. *** But really it's just a concept. Can we think about it scientifically? Can we analyse a sample…
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2020 Democratic Presidential Debates
There were 20 candidates going into the first round of debates! Join Chauncey and Paul as we cut the candidates we thought shouldn't make it to round two while we discuss their performances, strengths, weaknesses and look to the future of the Democratic party. While Chauncey was still undecided,...
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Episode 53 - Interview With a Noobie
One lovely thing about becoming a Hub member is meeting all the folks who are visiting the Hub for the first time. It can be refreshing/renewing as an atheist to talk with those for whom atheist community is a new thing. The fear, confusion, rejection these folks are going through can be new and...
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Episode 52 - Love
DENVER PRIDE Secular Hub has been a proud supporter and participant in Denver's annual celebration for several years. The outreach and volunteerism has been growing and it is because Pride is such a special and brilliant event. We're greatly looking forward to next year and looking forward to...
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Episode 51 - Becoming Atheist
Some say we are born atheist and religion is placed on us only after we are old enough to absorb it. That may be true, yet why do so many atheists need to leave some faith community? It what ways can it be simple or difficult? Describing one's deconversion story can be a powerful way for atheists...
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Climate Change and How You Can Save the World
In today's climate its easy to freak out and feel like there is nothing you can do to help save the planet. Luckily, there are lots of little things you can do that make a big difference. In this episode of The Secular Hubcast we review some of the cheaper and most effective ways for you to fight...
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Episode 49 - Abortion Rights. Right?
The topic of abortion is never far from the news. It's a subject that affects many very deeply and it tends to bring forth strong, powerful emotions and opinions. For this episode the Secular Hubcast turns to two of its female members to help explain, first the dramatic new law banning abortions…
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Episode 48 - It's Mueller Time! part 2, final
The injury to the integrity of the justice system is the same regardless of whether a person committed an underlying wrong Welcome back to the thrilling conclusion, Volume II of the Special Report! In this episode the team discusses the special counsel investigation into potentially obstructive...
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Episode 47 - We Read the Mueller Report! part 1
The Mueller Report is vast and complex. Any telling of it will be limited. Even a full reading of it would be inadequate, since the report is but a condensed version of a nearly two year investigation. We have read the report and that's today's story. As a nation we need to understand what has...
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Episode 46 - Atheist Culture
"There's no magic and there's no magical punishments for not believing" Like any subculture, Atheism develops it's own art and culture which is meaningful to those within it. It's usually the coolest people within the group who do the work to create that art so it's nice to be able to sit down…
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Episode 45 - Death Cafe
A Safe Place to Talk about Death The Death Duo, Heili and Stephanie, join us for a delightful discussion about death and dying. This can be a very difficult topic to discuss, but it is very important to give thought and attention to what may happen to us before it is too late. As painful as the...
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Episode 44 - Clyde Zaidins PhD, Nuclear Astrophysicist
Today on the Hubcast our host Paul speaks to an esteemed Hub member: Clyde Zaidins, PhD. Dr. Clyde is Professor Emeritus in Pysics at the University of Colorado Denver. Clyde has been hosting and organizing science talks that take place at the Hub ever since he was asked in to host an event in…
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Episode 43 - I Gotta Have Faith
How do you get through moments such as this? We don't believe in anything, right? So how do we get through the dark times that show up, and find the courage to keep going? Guest: Thanks to Jerry for taking the time to talk!
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Episode 42 - Colorado Secular Conference '19
Conference Season is almost upon us! Are you going to any this year. Hopefully you will after you hear this episode. One of the Hub's original founders is the force behind this years Colorado Secular Conference. It's been several years since there has been a freethought summit of this sort. We...
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Episode 41 - All Rise
The Humanist Legal Society held an event in Denver on 21 March, 2019 with Colorado Supreme Court Justice Melissa Hart. It was a great opportunity for legal professionals and complete novices (guilty as charged!) to gather in an informal, casual setting for a nice discussion. Access of this sort…
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Feeding on the News 2
News. It pours down upon us in an endless stream, relentless and ruthless. It can drive one to withdraw and say "To HELL with the world. I'm not paying attention anymore!" But it's my world, too, and yours. So it's on all of us to care, to pay attention. Join us, pay attention and form your own...
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Episode 30 - Logical Episode
A wise man once told me: a little knowledge is a dangerous thing. In this episode Chauncey, Paul, and Jesse attempt to increase their knowledge of one of humankind's oldest mental disciplines: LOGIC. Everybody likes to claim to be logical. But how many of us can define it or exercise it in life....
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Episode 38 - Ask Me Anything
Atheists need to be more visible in society and it is accomplished by individuals getting out there and making themselves so. This can be a little awkward at times but is always a good time. Chauncey, Paul, and Jesse relate some of the weirder stories from past events volunteering. The discussion...
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Episode 37 - Coming Out Atheist
Coming Out Atheist: Why Does it Matter? Chauncey, Paul, and Jesse discuss their past experiences coming out as atheist, how they did it and why. It's a personal choice for each individual as to when they come out and in what manner. If we're able, most of us come out to different people at...
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Episode 36 - Thinking About Thinking
We are all thinking all the time. With some of us it might not always appears so, but our minds are running constantly. Opinions, beliefs, evidence, or facts; all these elements combine and form in our minds. Critical thought is a manner of thinking that will lead to greater and more factual...
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Episode 35 - Feeding on the News
How do you learn about the world? It's impossible to learn about most things directly, so most of us rely on news of some sort. News. It's usually bad, that's what makes it newsworthy. How to stay informed then, about what's important? We at the Secular Hubcast encourage continuous and lifelong...
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Episode 34, Meow Wolf and Secular Hub, The Discussion
This is what secular community is all about; making special moments happen and being part of it when it does. It was great fun to be able to help arrange an event where we show a fun documentary with fun people in it and then...one of the stars of the doc walks into the room. Huge thanks to Matt...
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Episode 33 - Meow Wolf and Secular Hub
No one knows exactly where Meow Wolf lives or where it comes from, but it has entered our universe and it's not leaving. There's a great deal of interest and excitement around Meow Wolf's permanent Santa Fe location, 'The House of Eternal Return' and an unholy amount of anticipation around Meow...
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Episode 32 - Humans, Celebrating
For those who live without religion significant and profound human moments can be difficult to really commemorate. It seems that important moments, be they: Marriages Funerals and memorials Christenings Retirements or any other powerful life change requires special acknowledgement. For instance,...
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Episode 31 - Womxn's March
LISTEN. UNITE. ACT. Listen to those who have been silenced. Unite under the banner of anti-oppression. Act with intention. The marching continues. The very talented Regan Byrd emcee'd the rally in the morning and introduced the many speakers. She speaks on intersectionality at one point during…
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The Great War Part 3, Final
November 11, 1918 – November 11, 2018 In our final episode on World War 1 Robin, Chauncey, Jesse, and Paul discuss the final episode of PBS.org's documentary, The Great War: The American Experience. Jesse shares from his great-grandfather's war journal, written during the fighting in the...
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Beyond the Ice Wall - Flat Earth Part 3
Paul and Chauncey continue their discussion on the Flat Earth worldview. Featuring only a single interview with one of the Flat Earth Conference's speakers, this long-form discussion is designed to give more of a platform and in-depth look at what that worldview is. What does the flat earth look...
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Mark Horowitz: Social Scientist
Politics is poison. Our world is divided by politics and tribalism. Is there a way to use data and rationalism to bring people together rather than to divide them? In a wide ranging discussion Seton Hall professor Mark Horowitz discusses these and many concepts with us. This discussion is an...
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The Longest Night
Happy New Year! The year's end is a time for being with the people most important to us, saying goodbye to the past, and looking forward to the future. Celebrations around this time of year can sometimes be difficult for nonbelievers, especially without the received ceremonies and traditions that...
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Episode 26 - Dinner and a Documentary
For those with an inquisitive mind documentary films offer education and entertainment, a very satisfying combination. At the Secular Hub a long-running series of events called Dinner and a Documentary has been providing this satisfaction to Hub members and guests in a group setting. To make it...
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Episode 25 - Flat Earth Part 2
Paul and Chauncey from the Secular Hubcast talk about the flat earth convention they attended in Denver. Multiple interviews with flat earth believers are featured with witty commentary provided by Paul and Chauncey. This episode consists of short clips and analysis of flat earth claims, beliefs...
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Secular Hubcast, the Voice of the Secular HubThe Secular Hub is a Denver non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Community, Altruism, Reason, and Education across the diverse secular community of the Front Range regionFor more information, and to become a member, visit SecularHub.org
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