Atheistville with Mike Smithgall
Hosted by Mike Smithgall, Atheistville explores atheism, deconversion, and secular life through open, respectful conversation. The channel features two signature shows:
Mike Drop – weekly commentary on religion, politics, and culture from a reasoned, secular perspective.
Breakfast with a Heathen – a relaxed Sunday Q&A that tackles listener and Reddit questions about belief, honesty, and living without faith.
Together, they create a space for candid dialogue about leaving belief behind, thinking for yourself, and building a meaningful life grounded in evidence, empathy, and ethics rather than dogma.
Podcast Creator Bio: Mike Smithgall
Mike Smithgall is the creator and host of Atheistville, a podcast and YouTube series exploring atheism, deconversion, and secular life through real conversation instead of confrontation. Drawing on his background as a financial professional and lifelong skeptic, Mike focuses on how people think, what leads them to question faith, and how they rebuild meaning without religion.
He interviews former believers, secular thinkers, and progressive voices to highlight shared values of empathy, critical thinking, and human connection. His mission is simple: belief should be personal, not political, and every story deserves to be heard.
Follow his work on YouTube (@Atheistville) or at Atheistville.com.
Atheistville with Mike Smithgall
Slavery, Scripture, and Skepticism: A Black Atheist Questions the Bible’s Morality
In this powerful conversation, we explore the deep contradictions between Christian scripture and the lived Black experience, especially when it comes to slavery. Our guest shares her personal journey from belief to atheism, shaped by critical questioning within the church and a confrontation with biblical passages that justified slavery. What happens when a faith tradition used to oppress is also the one embraced by the oppressed?
This isn’t about attacking individuals, it’s about examining dangerous ideas with honesty, curiosity, and humanity.
Relevant Topics / Chapter Headings
The Same Bible, Two Churches: How Segregation Was Justified
The Slavery Verses That Broke My Faith
Religious Institutions That Profited From Slavery
When Black Faith Meets Black History
Why Critical Thinking Is Not Encouraged in Church
Slavery in the Bible vs. Slavery in America—Does It Matter?
Is God Moral If He Allows Slavery?
Can Religion Truly Uplift the Oppressed?
Engaging Religious Ideas Without Attacking People
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