Show Notes
In this episode, Tim Whitaker engages in a profound conversation with Jeremy Steele, aka The Skeptic Pastor. Jeremy shares his journey from evangelical roots to a more open, inclusive spiritual community. He discusses deconstruction, the power of rituals, and how his online community 'Not Church' models a new way of spiritual connection beyond traditional boundaries.
Chapters
13:32 The Evolution of Beliefs and Spirituality
16:54 Navigating Deconstruction and Reconstruction
22:32 Exploring the Not Church Community
26:47 Exploring the Digital Not Church Community
32:28 Building Bridges Across Beliefs
36:43 The Importance of Embodied Community
39:01 Rituals for Heretics: Reclaiming Spiritual Practices
47:00 Navigating Identity and Tradition
52:22 The Neuroscience of Spiritual Practices
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