Humanism Now | Secular Ethics, Curiosity and Compassionate Change 29. Faith to Faithless on Finding Community after Leaving High-Control Groups (part of Podcastathon 2025)
This special episode of Humanism Now is released as part of Podcastathon 2025, the world’s largest podcast charity initiative. We’re proud to dedicate this episode to Faith to Faithless, a programme by Humanists UK supporting those leaving high-control religious groups.
Three incredible guests—George, Leena, and Sarah—share raw, courageous accounts of their journeys out of fundamentalist religions and the new communities they're helping to build.
Faith to Faithless is proudly marking its 10th anniversary in 2025, celebrating a decade of support, solidarity, and advocacy for apostates.
⭐ Episode Highlights
- Life inside high-control religious groups
- The emotional toll of shunning and "thought crimes"
- How Faith to Faithless supports apostates across the UK
- Starting new peer groups and reclaiming lost experiences
- Why public services and mental health professionals must understand apostasy better
📺 Introducing Faith to Faithless | Helping people leaving high-control religious groups (2 mins)
Need support?
If you or someone you know has been affected by the topics discussed in this episode, Faith to Faithless are here to help.
Faith to Faithless Helpline (UK): 0800 448 0748
📞Opening hours (Wed 10am–1pm, Thu 4pm–7pm, Fri 8am–11am)
📧 Email: helpline@faithtofaithless.com
🌐 More info: www.faithtofaithless.com
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Also mentioned in this episode:
- Recovering from Religion offers peer and professional support offering hope, healing, and support to those struggling with issues of doubt and non-belief. Contact RFR here.
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