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Jim Palmer is the Founder of the Center for Non-Religious Spirituality. In addition to being a critically acclaimed author of six books, Jim writes columns and articles for professional journals and major publications. He is an adjunct professor of Ethics, Philosophy of Religion, and Comparative Religion. Jim is a Spiritual Director, Founder of the Nashville Humanist Association, and Chaplain with the American Humanist Association. Jim is a speaker, counselor and retreat leader in the area of religious deconstruction, recovery, and reconstruction.


Founder, Center for Non-Religious Spirituality; Published Author; Adjunct Professor; Spiritual Director


• The beauty of life and poetry. 0:00

• Trauma, mental health, and faith. 8:10

• Questioning Christian beliefs and identity. 13:12

• Faith, heresy, and personal growth. 19:01

• Spirituality, religion, and personal growth. 22:19

• Spiritual healing and Christian theism. 29:20

• Gender roles, religion, and identity. 35:48

• The interconnectedness of all things. 43:49

• Love, compassion, and reclaiming language. 49:46

• Atheism, humanism, and spirituality without religion. 56:42

• Spirituality, embodiment, and liberation. 1:03:16


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