<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="/global/feed/rss.xslt" ?>
<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" xmlns:podaccess="https://access.acast.com/schema/1.0/" xmlns:acast="https://schema.acast.com/1.0/">
   <script src="https://feeds.acast.com/global/feed/xslt-polyfill.min.js" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></script>
    <channel>
		<ttl>60</ttl>
		<generator>acast.com</generator>
		<title>Humanism Now | Secular Ethics, Curiosity and Compassionate Change</title>
		<link>https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/humanism-now-secular-ethics-curiosity-and-compassionate-chan</link>
		<atom:link href="https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6ae24ab3660738d6f91d1125" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/>
		<language>en</language>
		<copyright>M Jack Axcent</copyright>
		<itunes:keywords>Humanist,Humanism,Humanise,Humanise Live</itunes:keywords>
		<itunes:author>M Jack Axcent</itunes:author>
		<itunes:subtitle/>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Humanism Now is the weekly podcast for everyone curious, interested or actively engaged in secular humanism. Each Sunday, host James Hodgson - founder of Humanise Live - welcomes scientists, philosophers, activists, authors, entrepreneurs and community leaders who are challenging the status quo and building a fairer, kinder world.</p><br><p>Together we unpack today’s toughest ethical questions - using reason and compassion instead of dogma - and champion universal human rights and flourishing. Expect in-depth interviews on today&#39;s pressing issues, from climate action, protecting freedoms, equality &amp; justice to AI ethics and cosmic wonder. Every episode delivers practical take-aways for living an ethical, purpose-driven life while discovering more about ourselves, others and the universe.</p><br><p>Whether you’re a lifelong secular humanist or simply curious about a naturalistic worldview, hit follow for insight-packed conversations that challenge ideas, celebrate human potential and inspire positive change. Join our global community working toward a fairer, kinder and more rational world - for this generation and the next.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
		<description><![CDATA[<p>Humanism Now is the weekly podcast for everyone curious, interested or actively engaged in secular humanism. Each Sunday, host James Hodgson - founder of Humanise Live - welcomes scientists, philosophers, activists, authors, entrepreneurs and community leaders who are challenging the status quo and building a fairer, kinder world.</p><br><p>Together we unpack today’s toughest ethical questions - using reason and compassion instead of dogma - and champion universal human rights and flourishing. Expect in-depth interviews on today&#39;s pressing issues, from climate action, protecting freedoms, equality &amp; justice to AI ethics and cosmic wonder. Every episode delivers practical take-aways for living an ethical, purpose-driven life while discovering more about ourselves, others and the universe.</p><br><p>Whether you’re a lifelong secular humanist or simply curious about a naturalistic worldview, hit follow for insight-packed conversations that challenge ideas, celebrate human potential and inspire positive change. Join our global community working toward a fairer, kinder and more rational world - for this generation and the next.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
		<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:owner>
			<itunes:name>M Jack Axcent</itunes:name>
			<itunes:email>jishanmim647@gmail.com</itunes:email>
		</itunes:owner>
		<acast:showId>6ae24ab3660738d6f91d1125</acast:showId>
		<acast:showUrl>humanism-now-secular-ethics-curiosity-and-compassionate-chan</acast:showUrl>
		<acast:signature key="EXAMPLE" algorithm="aes-256-cbc"><![CDATA[wbG1Z7+6h9QOi+CR1Dv0uQ==]]></acast:signature>
		<acast:settings><![CDATA[FYjHyZbXWHZ7gmX8Pp1rmTHg2/BXqPr07kkpFZ5JfhvEZqggcpunI6E1w81XpUaBscFc3skEQ0jWG4GCmQYJ66w6pH6P/aGd3DnpJN6h/CD4icd8kZVl4HZn12KicA2k]]></acast:settings>
        <acast:network id="6ae248c7e188fd9d1d112e7f" slug="md-jishan-ahmed-6ae248c7e188fd9d1d112e7f"><![CDATA[Md Jishan Ahmed]]></acast:network>
		<itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type>
			<itunes:image href="https://open-static.acast.com/global/images/default-cover.png"/>
			<image>
				<url>https://open-static.acast.com/global/images/default-cover.png</url>
				<link>https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/humanism-now-secular-ethics-curiosity-and-compassionate-chan</link>
				<title>Humanism Now | Secular Ethics, Curiosity and Compassionate Change</title>
			</image>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[Emma Park, Editor of The Freethinker plus Humanism in Education & Science Communication]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Emma Park, Editor of The Freethinker plus Humanism in Education & Science Communication]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>1:19:17</itunes:duration>
			<enclosure url="https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6ae24ab3660738d6f91d1125/e/6ae2598233b363c95d6f355b/media.mp3" length="38059990" type="audio/mpeg"/>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">6ae2598233b363c95d6f355b</guid>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<link>https://shows.acast.com/humanism-now-secular-ethics-curiosity-and-compassionate-chan/episodes/6ae2598233b363c95d6f355b</link>
			<acast:episodeId>6ae2598233b363c95d6f355b</acast:episodeId>
			<acast:showId>6ae24ab3660738d6f91d1125</acast:showId>
			<acast:settings><![CDATA[FYjHyZbXWHZ7gmX8Pp1rmRbkUlg2iR8fDtnl1O71B2N8B7jZZH+7YdsHlGFxMJ/JB5ewwSWwnDfITsERRlXnRPdjbJm7d4qQ2rUK1Oh2E65gYDhVAjVZ14DHwOhC8Pz9i+jargxr+Z+jVE9yJC778zhTQHU6gZEVV13nQX7pAdNB4u1MbNygBgy4VtStsTGZDTm4svZmzStw+pmjnI3CvA76hIEiLp8NEnKQ9EwXQy8Hi4NzVfMvMDaj5h5N2b2uJnKzcCl2gWlIFUGMtMAOzDB7NcmhJo+vqDGc+V1kVzkpnsRIpHxFgId6vcVWs/8L/UPOmno6KkMuS1zOZpw6usOtH4EZkAZmjAiYwyaxXSI=]]></acast:settings>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
			<itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
			<description><![CDATA[This week on Humanism now, Mark &amp; AJ join the panel to discuss the role of science communication &amp; humanism in education, with insights gathered from the New Scientist Conference.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on Humanism now, Mark &amp; AJ join the panel to discuss the role of science communication &amp; humanism in education, with insights gathered from the New Scientist Conference.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title>Sentientism plus Humanist Approaches to Asylum Policy</title>
			<itunes:title>Sentientism plus Humanist Approaches to Asylum Policy</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>1:25:29</itunes:duration>
			<enclosure url="https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6ae24ab3660738d6f91d1125/e/6ae258ec33b363c95d6f0851/media.mp3" length="61605302" type="audio/mpeg"/>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">6ae258ec33b363c95d6f0851</guid>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<link>https://shows.acast.com/humanism-now-secular-ethics-curiosity-and-compassionate-chan/episodes/6ae258ec33b363c95d6f0851</link>
			<acast:episodeId>6ae258ec33b363c95d6f0851</acast:episodeId>
			<acast:showId>6ae24ab3660738d6f91d1125</acast:showId>
			<acast:settings><![CDATA[FYjHyZbXWHZ7gmX8Pp1rmRbkUlg2iR8fDtnl1O71B2N8B7jZZH+7YdsHlGFxMJ/JB5ewwSWwnDfITsERRlXnRPdjbJm7d4qQ2rUK1Oh2E65gYDhVAjVZ14DHwOhC8Pz9i+jargxr+Z+jVE9yJC778zhTQHU6gZEVV13nQX7pAdNB4u1MbNygBgy4VtStsTGZDTm4svZmzStw+pmjnI3CvA76hIEiLp8NEnKQ9EwXQy8Hi4NzVfMvMDaj5h5N2b2urYkB+G2s6KjuwdSeigDaypFqOWvK7mnaZHRAbKIOJvz+O/MpNPaQ8WvhEtKSlOBXhvbRnKWqJQx35VjVLOv4RiLsgtvWgC7UU7tNsbDujAo=]]></acast:settings>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
			<itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>
			<description><![CDATA[This week&#39;s episode focusses on humanistic approaches to both human and animal rights issues. Following recent proposed changes to the UK&#39;s asylum policy, AJ, Audrey (Assoc. Black Humanists) &amp; James explore humanistic perspectives on immigration, climate change and the role of empathy in approaching global political issues.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week&#39;s episode focusses on humanistic approaches to both human and animal rights issues. Following recent proposed changes to the UK&#39;s asylum policy, AJ, Audrey (Assoc. Black Humanists) &amp; James explore humanistic perspectives on immigration, climate change and the role of empathy in approaching global political issues.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[Alex Williams on the Poetry of Discovery & What Humanism Means]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Alex Williams on the Poetry of Discovery & What Humanism Means]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>56:39</itunes:duration>
			<enclosure url="https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6ae24ab3660738d6f91d1125/e/6ae2548c305baddee166c792/media.mp3" length="27193887" type="audio/mpeg"/>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">6ae2548c305baddee166c792</guid>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<link>https://shows.acast.com/humanism-now-secular-ethics-curiosity-and-compassionate-chan/episodes/6ae2548c305baddee166c792</link>
			<acast:episodeId>6ae2548c305baddee166c792</acast:episodeId>
			<acast:showId>6ae24ab3660738d6f91d1125</acast:showId>
			<acast:settings><![CDATA[FYjHyZbXWHZ7gmX8Pp1rmRbkUlg2iR8fDtnl1O71B2N8B7jZZH+7YdsHlGFxMJ/JB5ewwSWwnDfITsERRlXnRPdjbJm7d4qQ2rUK1Oh2E65gYDhVAjVZ14DHwOhC8Pz9i+jargxr+Z+jVE9yJC778zhTQHU6gZEVV13nQX7pAdNB4u1MbNygBgy4VtStsTGZDTm4svZmzStw+pmjnI3CvA76hIEiLp8NEnKQ9EwXQy8Hi4NzVfMvMDaj5h5N2b2uI8z7RCCdnmBqH8BIXas8ar/leenjjERC9r/YuoZTNRg29UpLs74S4Z0S8S/TOaM77AAy7NbK//+vmlupRiDwNvOxcVeDotlPuddV0lMw5f8=]]></acast:settings>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
			<itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Mark Agathangelou, CLH Committee Member and active Event Organiser joins this week&#39;s panel to discuss finding Humanism through the One Life Course, hosing discussion groups and our recent &#39;What Humanism Means to Me&#39; live open mic night.</p><br><p>Plus our interview with the multi-talented Alex Williams; a poet, teacher, playwright, and author, who will shed light on the power of community within humanism. With his unique perspective, we&#39;ll explore the unique role of arts in creating compelling communities, how Alex defines humanism and what inspires his Secular Verses.</p><br><p>Finally, we tackle our mailbag question this week: Why are there still Bishops in the UK&#39;s House of Lords, in what is an increasingly secular country.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Mark Agathangelou, CLH Committee Member and active Event Organiser joins this week&#39;s panel to discuss finding Humanism through the One Life Course, hosing discussion groups and our recent &#39;What Humanism Means to Me&#39; live open mic night.</p><br><p>Plus our interview with the multi-talented Alex Williams; a poet, teacher, playwright, and author, who will shed light on the power of community within humanism. With his unique perspective, we&#39;ll explore the unique role of arts in creating compelling communities, how Alex defines humanism and what inspires his Secular Verses.</p><br><p>Finally, we tackle our mailbag question this week: Why are there still Bishops in the UK&#39;s House of Lords, in what is an increasingly secular country.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title>Prof. Christopher Cameron on Black Freethinkers plus Ending Conversion Therapy</title>
			<itunes:title>Prof. Christopher Cameron on Black Freethinkers plus Ending Conversion Therapy</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>1:12:39</itunes:duration>
			<enclosure url="https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6ae24ab3660738d6f91d1125/e/6ae254267aa7eb2c8a4475c1/media.mp3" length="34879738" type="audio/mpeg"/>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">6ae254267aa7eb2c8a4475c1</guid>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<link>https://shows.acast.com/humanism-now-secular-ethics-curiosity-and-compassionate-chan/episodes/6ae254267aa7eb2c8a4475c1</link>
			<acast:episodeId>6ae254267aa7eb2c8a4475c1</acast:episodeId>
			<acast:showId>6ae24ab3660738d6f91d1125</acast:showId>
			<acast:settings><![CDATA[FYjHyZbXWHZ7gmX8Pp1rmRbkUlg2iR8fDtnl1O71B2N8B7jZZH+7YdsHlGFxMJ/JB5ewwSWwnDfITsERRlXnRPdjbJm7d4qQ2rUK1Oh2E65gYDhVAjVZ14DHwOhC8Pz9i+jargxr+Z+jVE9yJC778zhTQHU6gZEVV13nQX7pAdNB4u1MbNygBgy4VtStsTGZDTm4svZmzStw+pmjnI3CvA76hIEiLp8NEnKQ9EwXQy8Hi4NzVfMvMDaj5h5N2b2udUYA25OjYdFXU5r4qcfUV4ChZGaEK0jSWLdlCdY4DHDC0zJ+SqNnybsErsol1nyOW7s2ftg4cXzjO9R+3IljDH5VeyHZkFEXR4QdiaeYu7o=]]></acast:settings>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
			<itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Audrey Simmons, co-lead of the Association of Black Humanists joins James &amp; AJ this week to discuss her personal journey and the unique challenges for the Black community in the UK when it comes to embracing humanism.</p><br><p>AJ provides an update on the proposed ban of conversion therapy in the UK. Despite the government&#39;s commitment to a ban, delays, and recent news of the draft bill&#39;s cancellation have sparked a wave of demonstrations. Together, we stand in allyship with the campaign to ban conversion therapy and discuss how you, our listeners, can join the movement.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Audrey Simmons, co-lead of the Association of Black Humanists joins James &amp; AJ this week to discuss her personal journey and the unique challenges for the Black community in the UK when it comes to embracing humanism.</p><br><p>AJ provides an update on the proposed ban of conversion therapy in the UK. Despite the government&#39;s commitment to a ban, delays, and recent news of the draft bill&#39;s cancellation have sparked a wave of demonstrations. Together, we stand in allyship with the campaign to ban conversion therapy and discuss how you, our listeners, can join the movement.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[Roslyn Mould, Humanists International & Why Humanism Now?]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Roslyn Mould, Humanists International & Why Humanism Now?]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:26:18 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>1:11:26</itunes:duration>
			<enclosure url="https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6ae24ab3660738d6f91d1125/e/6ae24c5ae57912cf6f052456/media.mp3" length="51481212" type="audio/mpeg"/>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">6ae24c5ae57912cf6f052456</guid>
			<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
			<link>https://shows.acast.com/humanism-now-secular-ethics-curiosity-and-compassionate-chan/episodes/6ae24c5ae57912cf6f052456</link>
			<acast:episodeId>6ae24c5ae57912cf6f052456</acast:episodeId>
			<acast:showId>6ae24ab3660738d6f91d1125</acast:showId>
			<acast:settings><![CDATA[FYjHyZbXWHZ7gmX8Pp1rmRbkUlg2iR8fDtnl1O71B2N8B7jZZH+7YdsHlGFxMJ/JB5ewwSWwnDfITsERRlXnRPdjbJm7d4qQ2rUK1Oh2E65gYDhVAjVZ14DHwOhC8Pz9i+jargxr+Z+jVE9yJC778zhTQHU6gZEVV13nQX7pAdNB4u1MbNygBgy4VtStsTGZDTm4svZmzStw+pmjnI3CvA76hIEiLp8NEnKQ9EwXQy8Hi4NzVfMvMDaj5h5N2b2u+jMfvcNCTmogxGCYBrrae8isjZxXLnbdLETYlFjcCEH8vagd5I9wTyP1Pz5GbL2ALQKAFm7aJzHUoT7A9Dckxp+Sqz8S2w//T5t2W1RFP4A=]]></acast:settings>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
			<itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>What does it truly mean to be a humanist in today&#39;s world?</p><br><p>In this episode, James &amp; AJ from Central London Humanists discuss their personal journeys and why start a humanism podcast now?</p><br><p>Plus guest interview with Rosyln Mould, Vice President of Humanists International</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>What does it truly mean to be a humanist in today&#39;s world?</p><br><p>In this episode, James &amp; AJ from Central London Humanists discuss their personal journeys and why start a humanism podcast now?</p><br><p>Plus guest interview with Rosyln Mould, Vice President of Humanists International</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
		</item>
    	<itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/>
    </channel>
</rss>
