Welcome to Talk Heathen. I'm Christy Powell, and while I'm making this speech, I've had the privilege of

spending the weekend with my Christian family members who are watching along from the other side of the

house. While it really is a privilege to have a family that is accepting and loving in that way,

I'm reminded that when we look past the labels, Christian, atheist, Muslim, humanists, we find that most communities of

belief or non-belief share the same goals to understand the world, to ease suffering, to nurture

compassion, and to live with integrity. We often express that through service, ritual, and shared

meaning, ideally with reason, empathy, and ethical responsibility. Different paths

for sure, but maybe in the same direction? Building a world where kindness, curiosity, and

courage guide us more than fear or dogma. My hope is that we can let go of magical thinking

and ancient tradition to walk that path in a way that

makes a little bit more sense.

What does that look like in a divided 2025?

Well, let's talk about it because the show is coming right now.

All right. welcome everyone.

Today is October 19th, 2025.

I'm your host, Christy Powell.

Joining me again is my good friend Jamie the Blind Limey.

Jamie, glad to be here with you.

Hello.

Oh, there we are.

I am.

I'm here.

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