126: Britt Hartley: No Nonsense Spirituality

Brittney Hartley is an Atheist Spiritual Director through the Center of Nonreligious Spirituality. Her book is entitled No Nonsense Spirituality: All the Tools, No Faith Required. She has a Masters Degree in Theology with a focus in the Future of American Religion.

In this podcast interview, John Pinna and Britt Hartley discuss Hartley's journey from Mormonism to atheism and her work as a secular spiritual director and nihilism coach. They explore themes of religious deconstruction, brain biases in faith, the role of women in spirituality, and the concept of evil from an atheist perspective. Hartley shares her views on experiencing spirituality without religious beliefs, the importance of facing existential fears directly, and her approach to helping others find meaning and connection outside of traditional religious frameworks. The conversation also touches on the historical shift from matriarchy to patriarchy in religious systems and its impact on society. Throughout the interview, Hartley emphasizes the value of critical thinking, compassion, and personal exploration in developing a secular spiritual practice.

You can find Britt on social media under the handle No Nonsense Spirituality.