In this episode of “Breakfast with a Heathen,” Mike discusses navigating religious debates, losing friendships, and awkward interactions as an atheist or agnostic. He addresses listener questions, explores emotional challenges, and shares personal experiences that shaped his beliefs, emphasizing the complexities of faith and understanding in everyday life.
Pour a cup and hang out for a Sunday morning Q&A. You’ll hear my take on “I’m praying for you,” why Christian apologetics fascinates and embarrasses, and a story about a friendly young-earth creationist who pushed me to think harder. We get into belief in a god without religion, the rise of the “nones,” and…
Mike Smithgall, the unelected mayor of Atheistville, sits down with coffee to answer your questions about atheism, belief, and honesty. From telling your Christian mom you’re an atheist to why arguing with believers never works, this Sunday Q&A takes on faith, comfort, family, and finding peace without religion. No sermon, no shouting, no salvation required. …
Mike Smithgall explores the conflict between moral progress and religious doctrine, arguing that morality does not require divine authority. The episode discusses empathy’s evolution, critiques fear-based morality, and highlights the success of secular societies, presenting a thoughtful analysis of the foundations of human ethics. For more, visit http://www.Atheistville.com.
On October 7, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court heard Chiles v. Salazar, debating whether Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for minors violates First Amendment rights. Kaley Chiles, a counselor, argues the law infringes on her religious beliefs. The case raises questions about professional accountability, free speech, and child protection amidst conflicting viewpoints and scientific evidence.
A Colorado counselor argues her beliefs allow her to counsel LGBTQ+ minors against their identities, while the state deems this harmful pseudoscience. The Supreme Court will evaluate this case, Chiles v. Salazar, highlighting the conflict between evidence and belief, law and faith, and the implications for professional standards.
In this episode of Mike Drop, host Mike Smithgall takes on the Supreme Court case Chiles v. Salazar, a challenge to Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for minors. The case asks a dangerous question: can “sincerely held belief” excuse professional harm? Mike breaks down what’s at stake, how religious arguments are being used to undermine…
Atheistville Media explores life beyond faith through thoughtful conversations, skeptical commentary, and real stories of people who left religion. Prefer to watch or listen? Jump to the YouTube channel or the podcast feed. The Unholy Roundtable Ask an Atheist Interviews Mike Drop Podcast: Take Atheistville Anywhere How to Stay Connected The Unholy Roundtable: Group Conversations…
