Humanism Now | Secular Ethics, Curiosity and Compassionate Change

Humanism Now is the weekly podcast for everyone curious, interested or actively engaged in secular humanism. Each Sunday, host James Hodgson—founder of Humanise Live—welcomes scientists, philosophers, activists, authors, entrepreneurs and community leaders who are challenging the status quo and building a fairer, kinder world.

Together we unpack today’s toughest ethical questions—using reason and compassion instead of dogma—and champion universal human rights and flourishing. Expect in-depth interviews on today's pressing issues, from climate action, protecting freedoms, equality & justice to AI ethics and cosmic wonder. Every episode delivers practical take-aways for living an ethical, purpose-driven life while discovering more about ourselves, others and the universe.

Whether you’re a lifelong secular humanist or simply curious about a naturalistic worldview, hit follow for insight-packed conversations that challenge ideas, celebrate human potential and inspire positive change. Join our global community working toward a fairer, kinder and more rational world—for this generation and the next.

Guest

Bill Angus

Dr Bill Angus is a writer, academic and humanist based in Aotearoa New Zealand. He spent his early adult life chasing the rock’n’roll dream, touring and recording with top producers - Muse were his support band. Then he retrained in English literature, earning a PhD in Renaissance drama and publishing a string of acclaimed books on Shakespeare, informers and early modern culture.
After 25 years of university teaching in the UK and NZ, Bill now mostly just writes, both fiction and nonfiction. His latest book, Divorcing Jesus: Atheism for Absolute Beginners, offers a lucid guide to life after Christianity. It maps a journey from evangelical faith to the wide skies of secular humanism, mixing insight, humour and a good dose of sanity. He still plays music (his last album earned 5 stars from Muzic.net.nz) and occasionally trains New Zealand’s jockeys how to fall off horses.

https://billangus.com/

Guest appearance on:

46. Bill Angus on Divorcing Jesus: Finding Authentic Community Beyond the Church