Ep 21. The struggle for self, after leaving a high control group
Leaving a group that told you who you were, what to believe and how to think means struggling to construct an identity of your own. How does being an 'ex' impact upon identity? Today dad talks about his own experience as a former Jehovah's Witness and explains some of the psychological research into these types experiences. References Hookway, N. S., & Habibis, D. (2015). ‘Losing my religion’: Managing identity in a post-Jehovah’s Witness world. Journal of Sociology, 51(4), 843-856. Shamir, B., House, R. J., & Arthur, M. B. (1993). The motivational effects of charismatic leadership: A self-concept based theory. Organization science, 4(4), 577-594. Ebaugh, H. R., & Ebaugh, H. R. F. (1988). Becoming an ex: The process of role exit. University of Chicago Press. Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (2012). Self-determination theory.
14 Mars 202154min
Ep 20. Veganism
We look at three of the claims made about veganism and explore the merits of its health benefits, the ethical questions and its impact on reducing negative impacts on the environment. References https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/veganism-environmental-impact-planet-reduced-plant-based-diet-humans-study-a8378631.html https://science.sciencemag.org/content/360/6392/987 https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200122-are-there-health-benefits-to-going-vegan https://www.bupa.co.uk/newsroom/ourviews/veganism-health-fad
8 Mars 20211h 8min
Ep 19. Social Darwinism
What is Social Darwinism? And does it actually have anything to do with Darwin? Where did the phrase 'survival of the fittest' come from? Also we somehow end up talking about Wooly Mammoths...
1 Mars 202150min
Ep 18. Did humans get here through Evolution or by Creation?
Science tells us we evolved. Recent surveys suggest lots of people believe humans were created. What should we think about this?
22 Feb 202158min
Ep 17. Queen's Gambit
This week Celine and Stephen review the Netflix short series 'The Queen's Gambit'. One of the most surprising hits of the year it tells the story of orphan Beth as she learns chess from the janitor and then goes on to take on the world. It's a great personal story about a talented and troubled young woman and even makes chess seem cool. This episode contains spoilers so if you haven't seen it, watch 'The Queen's Gambit' first and then listen to the podcast.
15 Feb 202133min
Ep 16. Contraceptive angst
Celine looks at the controversy around a male contraceptive trial and Stephen explores religious views towards the subject by evangelicals, Christian fundamentalists and the Catholic Church.
8 Feb 202156min
Ep 15. "I didn't know who I was!" Part 3 of a Jehovah's Witness story.
This week, dad talks about his feelings of frustration and loss about not getting his career off the ground. He also talks about his research into ex JW's search for identity through education and career.
1 Feb 202136min
Ep 14. Quick builds and slow fades - A Jehovah's Witness story Part 2
Part 2 of a 3 part story. Dad (Stephen) is now baptised and serving as a ministerial servant and is a member of a quick-build team. He leaves a job he enjoys and buys a window cleaning round so that he can regular pioneer. Marriage and fatherhood follow and becomes a catalyst for finally confronting his serious doubts once and for all.
25 Jan 202155min
