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Bonus Sample: Secular Person of Faith: pt 2 (w/Brad Onishi)

Bonus Sample: Secular Person of Faith: pt 2 (w/Brad Onishi)

FromConspirituality


Bonus Sample: Secular Person of Faith: pt 2 (w/Brad Onishi)

FromConspirituality

ratings:
Length:
7 minutes
Released:
Jan 1, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Friend of the pod and Straight White American Jesus host Brad Onishi returns to pick up with Matthew where they left off in their discussion of post-religious spirituality. They discuss what happens after disenchantment, the spirituality of boredom, and why, as we hurtle into the coming chaos of 2024, it’s good to keep an eye out for new allies in unlikely places. 
This is Part Two of two-part conversation. Look for Part One in your pod feeds, dated December 30. 
Show Notes
Brad Onishi 
Straight White American Jesus 
Axis Mundi Media
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Released:
Jan 1, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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