The latest episode of the Freedom From Religion Foundation’s “Secular Spotlight” YouTube show tells the story of former Evangelical Pastor Timmy Gibson’s journey to atheism.
Gibson joins FFRF Co-President Dan Barker to discuss his climb from decades in Christian ministry to atheism. They also talk about faith healing, prayer, morality, meaning, near-death experiences — and how Gibson found purpose and fulfillment outside of Christianity.
“My pursuit of truth is what led me away,” Gibson states. “It was like I was finding less and less that I could teach with conviction out of the bible. And pretty soon it just got to the point where I’m like, ‘I don’t believe any of this, I can’t do this anymore.’”
You can catch this episode of “Secular Spotlight” on FFRF’s YouTube channel, as well as by watching on your smart TV after downloading FFRF’s free app, Freethought TV, which also highlights FFRF’s other video programming. Our previous episodes include a deep dive into the legacy of Robert G. Ingersoll, one of America’s most important freethinkers, and a discussion with Uncloseted Media Editor-in-Chief Spencer Macnaughton about his revealing interview with Christian nationalist pastor Doug Wilson (a mentor to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth). Make sure you’re subscribed to FFRF’s YouTube channel for all the latest updates!
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is a U.S.-based nonprofit dedicated to defending the constitutional principle of separation between state and church and educating the public on matters relating to nontheism. With more than 40,000 members across the country, FFRF is the largest association of freethinkers (atheists, agnostics and humanists) in North America. For more information, visit ffrf.org.
