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Humanism Now is a weekly podcast for anyone curious about secular humanism and making the most of the one life we have.

Host James Hodgson, founder of podcast studio Humanise Live, is joined by scientists, philosophers, campaigners, authors and everyday people who are building a fairer world, cultivating human flourishing and celebrating the joy of being human. Every episode is a long-form interview that takes one hard ethical question seriously, using reason and evidence rather than dogma, and always with compassion for the people involved. Recurring themes include:

secular ethics and moral philos

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  1. What Makes Us Human? Neanderthals, Denisovans and Our Origins | Oscar Lozada 1:00:04
  2. Katherine Stewart on Christian Nationalism, Trump and the Fight for Democracy 46:24
  3. Introducing: Humanism Ireland Podcast | James Hodgson on Humanism, Curiosity and the Story So Far | Bonus Crossover 29:29
  4. Massimo Pigliucci on How to Be a Happy Skeptic | The Power & Joy of Doubt 47:57
  5. Janet Ellis on the Joy of this One Life | New President of Humanists UK 51:21
  6. United by Hope: Live from the World Humanist Congress 2026 Part 2 45:14
  7. Christian Nationalism, Free Speech and Gen Z | Tess Sumner 28:25
  8. Humanism as Resistance: Live from the World Humanist Congress 2026 Part 1 37:22
  9. Is Humanism a Subculture? Rory Booth on Style, Space and Belonging 40:21
  10. "Am I a Humanist?" Shay Leonia on Discovering Humanism in Public 36:52
  11. Was Spinoza an Atheist? Steven Nadler on the Philosopher Who Defined Free Thought 39:51
  12. How to Disagree Without Dehumanising | Sharon Booth, Solutions Not Sides 43:08
  13. 84. The Mattering Instinct with Rebecca Goldstein 49:14
  14. 83. Seth Andrews, Host of 'The Thinking Atheist', on Leaving Faith, Finding Values, and Fighting Tribalism 51:34
  15. 82. The Quiet Revival That Wasn't: David Voas on Faked Data and the Truth About Religion in Britain 42:24
  16. 81. The Re-emergence of Eugenics and How to Fight Back with Science, with Rebecca Sear 39:09
  17. 80. Inside the Ex-Muslim Movement - Muhammad Syed on why leaving Islam Can Be Liberating, and Dangerous 45:30
  18. 79. Meet strangeness with kindness - Kestral Gaian on the role of representation, community and politics in fiction 37:23
  19. 78. "No Hope But Peace and Justice" - An Israeli and a Palestinian in Dialogue 46:54
  20. 77. Ethical Volunteering with Kimberly Haley-Coleman - Building Bridges Through Community Led Service 31:14
  21. 76. Why Science Always Carries Human Values with Anjan Chakravartty 43:30
  22. 75. Taming Your Impostor Monster with Dr AJ Lauer 32:26
  23. 74. TikTok Humanist TimTalks on Deconstructing Religion Out Loud 28:33
  24. 73. How Norwegian Humanists Changed a Nation | Tale Pleym on Ceremonies, Confirmation & European Secular Services 29:19
  25. Introducing: Unholy Histories The Humanist Heritage Podcast from Humanists UK 2:21
  26. 72. From Fear To Freedom: Reclaiming “Apostate” In Life After High-Control Religion 34:06
  27. 71. Beyond Belief: Humanism From The Heart with Steve Ghikadis 27:34
  28. 70. Science, Trust, and the History of Quacks with Jenny Lange 36:50
  29. 69. New Report: How UK Asylum Process Fails Non-Religious Refugees with Dr Lucy Potter 16:18
  30. Podcasthon 2026 Special: How Freedom From Torture Helps Survivors Heal 23:39
  31. 68. The Science Of Weird Stuff with Prof. Chris French 43:54
  32. 67. Meet the British Army's First Ever Humanist Chaplain with Padre Neil Weddel & Clare Elcombe Webber 44:58
  33. Introducing Freedom of Thought by Humanists International 24:56
  34. 66. Fish Stark on How The AHA Is Building a Humanist Revival In America 52:56
  35. 65. CampQuest UK Returns! How Kids Camps Build Confidence, Community, and Critical Thinking 33:45
  36. 64. Empathy in Action: Wil Jeudy on Uniting Secular Politics 30:40
  37. 63. Powering A Humane Future with Zion Lights 46:45
  38. 62. From Commons Victory To Lords Gridlock: Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Update with Nathan Stilwell, Humanists UK 20:37
  39. 61. Empowering Leaders for Secular Groups that Thrive, with Darrel Ray 44:21
  40. 60. Dr Alfredo Carpineti on Invisible Rainbows, the Unseen Universe and Pride in STEM 45:44
  41. 59. 2025 in Humanism - Deconstruction, Collaboration, Resistance & TikTok 42:33
  42. 58. Dr. Lois Lee on the Magic of Santa, Secular Rituals and Why Christmas Still Matters 52:22
  43. 57. Will Gervais on the Origins of Religion, Disbelief, and Morality 43:27
  44. 56. Indian Rationalism to Global Humanist Resistance - Alavari Jeevathol on Duty, Dialogue & Youth Power 54:31
  45. 55. Sarah Levin on Secular Strategies to Mobilise Coalitions Defending Church–State Separation 56:18
  46. 54. Nursing the Nation Hosts on Why Nurses Belong At The Centre Of Public Debate About Health, Policy and Human Dignity 47:42
  47. Introducing Sentientist Conversations: Jamie Woodhouse discusses Animal Morality with Frans de Waal 57:16
  48. Introducing The Secular Sankofa Podcast - Reclaiming African Identity Through Secular Humanism 34:25
  49. 53. David B McLaughlin on Five Humanistic Values for Living Well 37:41
  50. 52. Michael Marshall on Compassionate Skepticism: Empowering Critical Thinking, Beyond Being Right 48:26