39 episodes

A podcast about raising compassionate, curious kids without religion. Hosted by Dale McGowan, editor and co-author of Parenting Beyond Belief and Raising Freethinkers.

Raising Freethinkers Dale McGowan

    • Kids & Family
    • 5.0 • 85 Ratings

A podcast about raising compassionate, curious kids without religion. Hosted by Dale McGowan, editor and co-author of Parenting Beyond Belief and Raising Freethinkers.

    Not just a grab-bag candy game

    Not just a grab-bag candy game

    Leveling the 'empathy gradient' has been one of my biggest parenting challenges.

    • 17 min
    A different kind of game

    A different kind of game

    A growing game genre replaces mayhem with thinking and empathy.

    • 12 min
    But then...what are the children?

    But then...what are the children?

    It's the first question mixed-belief couples hear. The answer is simple.

    • 17 min
    Finding a crew

    Finding a crew

    Sometimes 'citizen of the world' didn't cut it. That's when I needed a crew.

    • 14 min
    Rescuing the word 'privilege' for our kids

    Rescuing the word 'privilege' for our kids

    When 'privileged' becomes an epithet, it loses its power.

    • 17 min
    A face for the universe

    A face for the universe

    It's hard to live in a universe that doesn't care. So we give it a face.

    • 12 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
85 Ratings

85 Ratings

Dhebessw ,

Great parenting podcast

This is an outstanding podcast for parents looking to raise curious children. Looking forward to reading his books!

BB 8642 ,

Such a great podcast!

I love all of his episodes. Short and sweet and entertaining! Dale has such a great perspective on parenting, I hope to be half the parent he seems to be.

academyspatula ,

A must for compassionate parents

This is such a great podcast full of insightful content that emphasizes the importance of encouraging empathy and an open mind.

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