Creating Community After Leaving Religion: New Paths to Connection

Connection From Here: Finding Community in a Changing World

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The loneliness epidemic is more than just a feeling of isolation; it’s a health crisis. 50% of Americans say they experience measurable levels of loneliness on a daily basis. Humans are creatures of community, so why do we feel so alone? Episode 1 of Connection from Here is about creating community after leaving religion: finding new paths to connection.

This week, we’re exploring this diminishing feeling of connection, digging into the decline of traditional community spaces like religious institutions and how the digital age, while connecting us in some ways, is leaving us feeling more isolated than ever. We're not just talking about the problem, though. We're starting a journey to find solutions, to rebuild meaningful connections, and to find new ways to ask those big life questions we all have.

Topics covered:

The physical and emotional implications of the loneliness epidemic.

• How although intended to connect us, this digital era is lacking in quality connection.
• Why we’re seeing a decline in religious affiliation.
• Our own experience taking a step back from religion.
• The need to build new forms of community and support outside of religious institutions.

As we face an unprecedented era of disconnection, it's essential to rethink how we build communities that inspire care and belonging. Find us on social media and let us know your experience of finding community outside of religion.

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Links Mentioned In This Episode:

The True Cost of the Churchgoing Bust by Derek Thompson [The Atlantic]

Spirituality Among Americans [Pew Research Center]

America Has a Loneliness Epidemic. Here Are 6 Steps to Address [NPR]

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1. Creating Community After Leaving Religion: New Paths to Connection (00:00:00)

2. The Impact of The Loneliness Epidemic (00:01:02)

3. Loneliness from Declining Involvement in Religious Organizations (00:05:25)

4. Family Tension Caused by Religious Departure (00:08:45)

5. Growing Up in Progressive Christianity (00:10:28)

6. Faith in Action: Advocating (or Failing To Advocate) For Justice (00:13:57)

7. Our Story of Stepping Away from Religion (00:16:53)

8. The Value of Community in Religion (00:21:38)

9. Rebuilding Community in Religion (00:25:00)

10. Spirituality Beyond Religion (00:27:03)

11. Showing Empathy and Leaving Space to Share Feelings (00:30:27)