Episodi

  • 026 - The Church of England Catechism

    026 - The Church of England Catechism
    Feb 11 2026
    My Path to Atheism is a groundbreaking work, especially considering it was penned by a woman in Victorian England—a time when free thought was often stifled, particularly for women. It took a truly exceptional woman to write such a bold and, to many in the 19th century, heretical document in an era dominated by the Church. Annie Besant, originally married to a clergyman, experienced a profound transformation in her beliefs, ultimately leading to her legal separation and her commitment to secularism. She became a key figure in the National Secular Society and co-editor of the National Reformer, advocating for progressive ideas like trade unions, national education, and birth control. In 1877, Besant published My Path to Atheism, a compilation of lectures where she meticulously dissects the core tenets of Christianity. As readers journey through her chapters, they witness her intellectual evolution from Theism to Atheism, culminating in a powerful critique of the Church of Englands Catechism. (Summary by Kevin Green)
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    51 min
  • 025 - The Articles

    025 - The Articles
    Feb 11 2026
    My Path to Atheism is a groundbreaking work, especially considering it was penned by a woman in Victorian England—a time when free thought was often stifled, particularly for women. It took a truly exceptional woman to write such a bold and, to many in the 19th century, heretical document in an era dominated by the Church. Annie Besant, originally married to a clergyman, experienced a profound transformation in her beliefs, ultimately leading to her legal separation and her commitment to secularism. She became a key figure in the National Secular Society and co-editor of the National Reformer, advocating for progressive ideas like trade unions, national education, and birth control. In 1877, Besant published My Path to Atheism, a compilation of lectures where she meticulously dissects the core tenets of Christianity. As readers journey through her chapters, they witness her intellectual evolution from Theism to Atheism, culminating in a powerful critique of the Church of Englands Catechism. (Summary by Kevin Green)
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    22 min
  • 024 - The Form and Manner of Making Ordaining and Consecrating of Bishops Priests and Deacons according to

    024 - The Form and Manner of Making Ordaining and Consecrating of Bishops Priests and Deacons according to
    Feb 11 2026
    My Path to Atheism is a groundbreaking work, especially considering it was penned by a woman in Victorian England—a time when free thought was often stifled, particularly for women. It took a truly exceptional woman to write such a bold and, to many in the 19th century, heretical document in an era dominated by the Church. Annie Besant, originally married to a clergyman, experienced a profound transformation in her beliefs, ultimately leading to her legal separation and her commitment to secularism. She became a key figure in the National Secular Society and co-editor of the National Reformer, advocating for progressive ideas like trade unions, national education, and birth control. In 1877, Besant published My Path to Atheism, a compilation of lectures where she meticulously dissects the core tenets of Christianity. As readers journey through her chapters, they witness her intellectual evolution from Theism to Atheism, culminating in a powerful critique of the Church of Englands Catechism. (Summary by Kevin Green)
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    10 min
  • 023 - Forms of Prayer to be used at Sea

    023 - Forms of Prayer to be used at Sea
    Feb 11 2026
    My Path to Atheism is a groundbreaking work, especially considering it was penned by a woman in Victorian England—a time when free thought was often stifled, particularly for women. It took a truly exceptional woman to write such a bold and, to many in the 19th century, heretical document in an era dominated by the Church. Annie Besant, originally married to a clergyman, experienced a profound transformation in her beliefs, ultimately leading to her legal separation and her commitment to secularism. She became a key figure in the National Secular Society and co-editor of the National Reformer, advocating for progressive ideas like trade unions, national education, and birth control. In 1877, Besant published My Path to Atheism, a compilation of lectures where she meticulously dissects the core tenets of Christianity. As readers journey through her chapters, they witness her intellectual evolution from Theism to Atheism, culminating in a powerful critique of the Church of Englands Catechism. (Summary by Kevin Green)
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    6 min
  • 022 - A Commination or Denouncing of God's Anger and Judgements against Sinners

    022 - A Commination or Denouncing of God's Anger and Judgements against Sinners
    Feb 11 2026
    My Path to Atheism is a groundbreaking work, especially considering it was penned by a woman in Victorian England—a time when free thought was often stifled, particularly for women. It took a truly exceptional woman to write such a bold and, to many in the 19th century, heretical document in an era dominated by the Church. Annie Besant, originally married to a clergyman, experienced a profound transformation in her beliefs, ultimately leading to her legal separation and her commitment to secularism. She became a key figure in the National Secular Society and co-editor of the National Reformer, advocating for progressive ideas like trade unions, national education, and birth control. In 1877, Besant published My Path to Atheism, a compilation of lectures where she meticulously dissects the core tenets of Christianity. As readers journey through her chapters, they witness her intellectual evolution from Theism to Atheism, culminating in a powerful critique of the Church of Englands Catechism. (Summary by Kevin Green)
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    6 min
  • 021 - The Order for the Burial of the Dead

    021 - The Order for the Burial of the Dead
    Feb 11 2026
    My Path to Atheism is a groundbreaking work, especially considering it was penned by a woman in Victorian England—a time when free thought was often stifled, particularly for women. It took a truly exceptional woman to write such a bold and, to many in the 19th century, heretical document in an era dominated by the Church. Annie Besant, originally married to a clergyman, experienced a profound transformation in her beliefs, ultimately leading to her legal separation and her commitment to secularism. She became a key figure in the National Secular Society and co-editor of the National Reformer, advocating for progressive ideas like trade unions, national education, and birth control. In 1877, Besant published My Path to Atheism, a compilation of lectures where she meticulously dissects the core tenets of Christianity. As readers journey through her chapters, they witness her intellectual evolution from Theism to Atheism, culminating in a powerful critique of the Church of Englands Catechism. (Summary by Kevin Green)
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    8 min
  • 020 - The Order for the Visitation of the Sick

    020 - The Order for the Visitation of the Sick
    Feb 11 2026
    My Path to Atheism is a groundbreaking work, especially considering it was penned by a woman in Victorian England—a time when free thought was often stifled, particularly for women. It took a truly exceptional woman to write such a bold and, to many in the 19th century, heretical document in an era dominated by the Church. Annie Besant, originally married to a clergyman, experienced a profound transformation in her beliefs, ultimately leading to her legal separation and her commitment to secularism. She became a key figure in the National Secular Society and co-editor of the National Reformer, advocating for progressive ideas like trade unions, national education, and birth control. In 1877, Besant published My Path to Atheism, a compilation of lectures where she meticulously dissects the core tenets of Christianity. As readers journey through her chapters, they witness her intellectual evolution from Theism to Atheism, culminating in a powerful critique of the Church of Englands Catechism. (Summary by Kevin Green)
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    10 min
  • 019 - The Form of the Solemnization of Matrimony

    019 - The Form of the Solemnization of Matrimony
    Feb 11 2026
    My Path to Atheism is a groundbreaking work, especially considering it was penned by a woman in Victorian England—a time when free thought was often stifled, particularly for women. It took a truly exceptional woman to write such a bold and, to many in the 19th century, heretical document in an era dominated by the Church. Annie Besant, originally married to a clergyman, experienced a profound transformation in her beliefs, ultimately leading to her legal separation and her commitment to secularism. She became a key figure in the National Secular Society and co-editor of the National Reformer, advocating for progressive ideas like trade unions, national education, and birth control. In 1877, Besant published My Path to Atheism, a compilation of lectures where she meticulously dissects the core tenets of Christianity. As readers journey through her chapters, they witness her intellectual evolution from Theism to Atheism, culminating in a powerful critique of the Church of Englands Catechism. (Summary by Kevin Green)
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    9 min