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My name is David and I am trying to be the Graceful Atheist.

After twenty some odd years of being a Christian my faith broke down in 2015. I could no longer sustain belief. It seemed to me the deeper I dug for truth in my beliefs the shakier they became. In contrast, the deeper I dug for truth in science the more profound it became.

Having had faith I still respect and care for those who remain in their faith. Having lost it I am interested in finding evidence based truth. I want to discover and communicate the subtleties of why some believe, some do not and some change their minds.

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Matt: Deconversion Anonymous – Graceful Atheist Podcast

This week’s guest bares his whole heart. “My story—at the moment—doesn’t end really well, but there’s hope for the future.”This week’s guest is Matt. Matt grew up in a Methodist family and after partying through high school, Matt chose to attend a Christian college and became serious about his faith.As an adult, Matt did everything he could to be all things to all people—a good husband, a good leader, a father, a friend, a mentor… He tried for years, but superhuman expectations are put on Christian men. He couldn’t do it all. No one can.Matt tells his story with vulnerability and a whole lot of grace for others. He bore heavy burdens for a long time: Cognitive dissonance, covert narcissism (in himself and others), codependency and spiritual abuse. Yet his story reveals his great optimism for the future.InteractFor quotes, recommendations, transcripts and more see the full episode show noteshttps://gracefulatheist.com/2023/03/26/matt-deconversion-anonymous/Join the Deconversion Anonymous Facebook grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/deconversionSupport the podcast on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/gracefulatheistSecular Gracehttps://gracefulatheist.com/2016/10/21/secular-grace/Deconversionhttps://gracefulatheist.com/2017/12/03/deconversion-how-to/Deconstructionhttps://gracefulatheist.com/2017/12/03/deconversion-how-to/#deconstruction/Attribution"Waves" track written and produced by Makaih Beatshttps://makaihbeats.net/
  1. Matt: Deconversion Anonymous 01:23:00
  2. David Hayward: Naked Pastor 01:04:31
  3. Four Years of the Graceful Atheist Podcast 01:30:22
  4. Jennifer Michael Hecht: The Wonder Paradox 01:16:58
  5. Stacie: Apostacie 01:06:56

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No More Fundamentalism, a manifesto for myself

No More Fundamentalism, a manifesto for myself

March 29, 2023
Matt: Deconversion Anonymous

Matt: Deconversion Anonymous

March 26, 2023
What Even Is Doubt?

What Even Is Doubt?

March 22, 2023
David Hayward: Naked Pastor

David Hayward: Naked Pastor

March 18, 2023
To Make Out the Landscape of the Universe?

To Make Out the Landscape of the Universe?

March 17, 2023
Double Down and Doubt Your Doubts! A Double Standard

Double Down and Doubt Your Doubts! A Double Standard

March 15, 2023
Four Years of the Graceful Atheist Podcast

Four Years of the Graceful Atheist Podcast

March 12, 2023
Praying is Pretending to Do Something

Praying is Pretending to Do Something

March 8, 2023
Jennifer Michael Hecht: The Wonder Paradox

Jennifer Michael Hecht: The Wonder Paradox

March 5, 2023
What Is Guilt For?

What Is Guilt For?

March 1, 2023
Stacie: Apostacie

Stacie: Apostacie

February 26, 2023
For Apologetics, You Aren’t the Target Market

For Apologetics, You Aren’t the Target Market

February 22, 2023
Anne: So I Persisted

Anne: So I Persisted

February 19, 2023
Black American Authors You (Perhaps) Didn’t Know Were Humanists

Black American Authors You (Perhaps) Didn’t Know Were Humanists

February 17, 2023
Having An Explanation Doesn’t Make You Right

Having An Explanation Doesn’t Make You Right

February 15, 2023
Audrey: Deconversion of an American Christian

Audrey: Deconversion of an American Christian

February 12, 2023
The X Shaped Hole in Your Heart

The X Shaped Hole in Your Heart

February 8, 2023
Taylor Yoder: In the Trenches of Deconstruction and Deconversion

Taylor Yoder: In the Trenches of Deconstruction and Deconversion

February 5, 2023
Three Yous

Three Yous

February 1, 2023
You Can’t Change the Past

You Can’t Change the Past

January 25, 2023
Rachel Hunt: Recovering From Religion

Rachel Hunt: Recovering From Religion

January 22, 2023
It takes time

It takes time

January 18, 2023
Troy and Brian: I Was A Teenage Fundamentalist

Troy and Brian: I Was A Teenage Fundamentalist

January 15, 2023

Come to the Edge

January 13, 2023
Evan Clark: Atheists United

Evan Clark: Atheists United

January 8, 2023

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