48: Interview with Steve Ghikadis
From Humanity's Values by David Teachout, M.A., M.S.
June 8, 2025 · 50 min · Episode 48
About this episode
Steve Ghikadis discusses his role as a Humanist Officiant and the importance of bridging beliefs in interfaith families.
Steve Ghikadis is a Humanist Officiant, who conducts secular marriages, memorials, and many more meaningful life-affirming celebrations. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Bachelor of Education in primary, junior, and intermediate grades. Raised as a freethinker, Steve has been married to a Christian for over a decade. He and his wife, Cindy, believe in the importance of bridging the gap between believers and non-believers. Their two young children are being raised in an interfaith household and are free to choose their own path. He serves as an Ambassador for Humanist Canada, Recovering from Religion, and Sunday Assembly. In 2024, Steve was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for significant contributions to his community in Windsor/Essex, Ontario, Canada. Book Description: Humanism from the Heart by Steve Ghikadis is a heartfelt exploration of what it means to build bridges of understanding in a world divided by conflicting beliefs. Through personal stories and candid reflections, Steve shares his transformative journey—from struggling with religious apathy and growing resentment to embracing secular humanism, a philosophy rooted in empathy, reason, and…
People in this episode
Guest: Steve Ghikadis
Topics covered
- humanism
- secular marriages
- interfaith relationships
- community contributions
Keywords
- Humanist Canada
- Recovering from Religion
- Sunday Assembly
- King Charles III Coronation Medal
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Humanism from the Heart
Books & works: a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Education, the King Charles III Coronation Medal, Humanism from the Heart
Places: Windsor/Essex, Ontario, Canada
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