When Faith Doesn’t Fit Anymore: A Conversation with an Agnostic Atheist - w/ Godless
A vulnerable and wide-ranging discussion on the complexities of faith, doubt, and identity as Mike Erre and Andy sit down for a powerful conversation with a guest known online as “Godless”—a self-described agnostic atheist. Raised Catholic, born again in the Assemblies of God youth group, and now an outspoken skeptic, Godless walks us through his unexpected spiritual evolution. With humor, intelligence, and empathy, this episode unpacks how one loses belief, wrestles with deep existential questions, and grapples with the emotional weight of leaving behind a religious identity.
This episode isn't a debate—it's chips-and-salsa theology. It's what happens when mutual respect replaces defensiveness and curiosity takes the place of certainty. Whether you're steadfast in your faith, sitting in doubt, or searching for space to ask hard questions, this conversation offers insight, honesty, and plenty of space to reflect.
Key Takeaways: • Understanding "Agnostic Atheism" – What the label actually means and how Godless defines his beliefs and knowledge about God. • The Emotional Cost of Deconversion – How losing faith can trigger anger, grief, and a sense of betrayal, even years later. • Faith and Family – What it's like raising a child outside of religion while remaining open to dialogue and exploration. • Misconceptions About Atheists – Godless challenges Christian assumptions around morality, meaning, and spirituality in non-believing communities. • The Problem of Evil and the Bible – Candid wrestling with the moral difficulty of parts of the Old Testament and its implications for belief in Jesus. • Why So Many Leave – The role of the church's cultural posture, treatment of doubt, and inability to wrestle alongside those questioning.
Guest Highlight: Godless – Co-host of the MetalSucks Podcast and creator of exclusive content for Patreon at chuckandgodless.com, Godless shares his spiritual story from devout believer to outspoken skeptic, with honesty, vulnerability, and intellectual curiosity. He also opens up about parenting a secular child and continuing to pursue conversations across lines of belief.
Resources Mentioned: • Godless & Chuck (MetalSucks Podcast) – chuckandgodless.com • Hen’s Teeth and Horse’s Toes by Stephen Jay Gould – A pivotal book in Godless’s shift toward atheism. • A History of God by Karen Armstrong – One of the first books that expanded his view of religious pluralism. • God is Not Great by Christopher Hitchens – A key text from the New Atheist movement. • Silverlake Life Documentary – A moving film that changed his views on same-sex relationships. • Iron Chariots – ironchariots.org, a secular wiki exploring arguments for and against belief.
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