64. Empathy in Action: Wil Jeudy on Uniting Secular Politics

“Humanism is increasing well-being and decreasing suffering for as many people as possible.” - Wil Jeudy In this episode, Wil Jeudy, a secular humanist and political organiser based in Texas, shares how empathy shaped his journey from disengaged voter to coalition-builder, why secular government protects believers and non-believers alike, and how coordinated local action can push back against Christian nationalism. Topics we cover Humanism as empathy in action and a guide for political engagement Why secular government safeguards freedom for everyone Texas as a frontline in the rise of Christian nationalism Building coalitions across secular and religious communities Turning community into political influence without burnout Resources & further reading Follow Wil on Instagram: @wil_jay3 Secular Houston – Coordinating local secular groups to amplify political impact: secularhouston.org Houston Oasis – A welcoming, community-focused secular gathering with talks and music: houstonoasis.org Secular Coalition for America – Coalition advocating for secular public policy at the federal level: secular.org Secular Texas PAC Announcement – State-level PAC supporting candidates who defend church–state separation Donate & Support the Secular Houston PAC Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices