Talk Heathen 04.08 2020-02-23 with Eric Murphy & Darrel Ray

SHOW TIME-STAMPS

00:20:38 Maddie - Germany - Religious trauma and how it affects everyone
00:28:11 Jerry - MO - Believes Atheists don’t know the real story of the Bible
00:57:20 Conner - TX - How can therapists not turn their sessions into deconversions
01:06:45 Michael - NY - It’s in our nature to believe in something
01:23:56 Bri - CA - Working through her religious trauma and how it’s affected her socially
01:37:55 Jeff - Canada - Might be dealing with religious trauma from when he was a JW

SHOW NOTES
Hey folks, it’s time for some Talk Heathen! Today’s host, Eric Murphy is joined by Dr. Darrel Ray. We begin the show talking about Dr. Ray’s amazing credentials and his upcoming conference in Vancouver, BC: http://www.cort2020.com It’s going to be an awesome show! Let’s get this party started!
The first caller is Maddie from Germany. She would like to talk about past religious trauma, how it severely affected her siblings, and how it affects everyone around them.
Next up, Jerry from Missouri would like to talk about how atheists don’t know the real story of the Bible. Called in to confront us about being wrong about faith. Ooooh, boy. Lots of goalposts are moved in this one. It’s frustrating and interesting to listen to this all at the same time!
The following caller named Conner from Texas is concerned about how therapists can conduct their sessions and not deconvert religious folks. People should NOT go into therapy thinking they will be deconverted.
The next caller in the queue is Michael from New York wanting to discuss how we have always had a belief in something greater than ourselves. He is on his way to questioning and growing out of his God belief. Congrats Michael! We are here for you if you need to bounce ideas off of us.
Bri in California is calling us back with an update! She is going through the deconversion process and called in to discuss her own religious trauma. She is also struggling with how her deconversion has affected her social life. Congrats Bri! We are here for you if you need us!
Afterwards we have Jeff from Canada. He wonders about how his time as a Jehovah’s Witness could be religious trauma. Feels a bit at a loss about how it is all connected. Is also autistic and also is concerned if he is viewing the past within the appropriate internal filters. Definitely contact https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org and https://www.seculartherapy.org/, they are ready to help!
And that’s the show for today! See you all next week!