We're a podcast that asks the question, "What do you believe?" We talk with people to find out how they grew up, what they think about today, and where they think they'll be in the future. Faith, religion, and spirituality are all such personal journeys. We're honored to be able to tell people's stories, no matter the belief.
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Multi-award-winning crime writer, Mark Billingham, presents an in-depth look at the very best super-sleuths from literature and television. Each episode of A Stab In The Dark sees brand-new guests from the worlds of TV and books discuss the inner workings of crime fiction and crime drama. A Stab in the Dark is a UKTV production and is produced by Paul Hirons. For more info: http://uktv.co.uk/astabinthedark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Season 2 is a wrap! Now it's time to work on Season 3, but we need your help! Click our survey (link in bio) to participate in next season and receive 15% off from FMRPOD.com! Survey Link Get your FMR swag! https://findingmyreligionpod.com/merch **Affiliate link for $20 Buzzsprout giftcard** https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=178369 https://ww…
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Leslie Carnahan: "Faith, Health, and Skepticism"
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Join us as my sister-in-law, Leslie Carnaghan, PhD, takes us through her personal odyssey from a church-going youth to an atheist with a deep understanding of the human quest for community and spiritual fulfillment. Her insights, shaped by a rigorous scientific upbringing and an extensive career in public health, cast a fascinating light on the com…
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Phil Haslanger: "Faith and the Future of Churches"
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When faith meets personal evolution, it's a story worth telling. Our latest episode features Phil Haslinger, a retired pastor and journalist whose spiritual journey took him from the roots of Catholicism to the embracing arms of the United Church of Christ. Phil candidly shares the tectonic shifts in his faith during the transformative Vatican II e…
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When Becky stepped away from her Catholic upbringing, she didn't just step into the unknown; she danced into the embrace of Wicca with a spirit of curiosity and a thirst for understanding. This episode takes you on a journey through her transformation into a Wiccan priestess, a tale that's as enlightening as it is unexpected. With her background in…
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Rida, a senior from the University of Wisconsin and an Interfaith Fellow, talks about growing up in the Muslim faith. As a practicing Muslim originally from India, she offers a unique perspective on the complex tapestry of her homeland's religious and cultural diversity. Her stories of personal faith, daily practices, and the nuanced challenges tha…
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Libby Cohen – a University of Wisconsin senior, talks about her Jewish community. Libby offers a personal lens into how her Jewish heritage shapes her world, from the roots of her Minnesota upbringing to her aspirations in speech pathology. Her dedication echoes through her roles as a teacher at her synagogue and as a participant in Jewish summer c…
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Join us in the latest installment of Finding my Religion, where we take you on a raw, soul-searching journey through the labyrinth of faith. This episode features Jaden Schultz, a brave, Lutheran Protestant Christian sharing an intimate account of her faith journey after suffering the heart-wrenching loss of her father. Jaden's candid story resonat…
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James Pillay: "Problem of Hiddenness"
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Guest, James Pillay of the Center for Interfaith Dialogue at the University of Wisconsin, talks about his experiences as a recent Catholic convert. We also talk about his work in the fellowship program and why it's important to talk about the differences and similarities in what we all believe. Get your FMR swag! https://findingmyreligionpod.com/me…
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John Mathey joins the podcast to talk about everything from teenage pregnancy, mental health and spirituality, to faith crisis. We talk about the role of critical thinking in shaping our ideologies and the lasting effects of key historical events. Our narrative moves through the nuances of faith, politics, and personal growth, showcasing varying pe…
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What happens when a staunch Catholic upbringing leads not to unwavering faith, but to thoughtful questioning and a journey toward atheism? Join us as we sit down with David, a former Catholic turned atheist, who guides us through his transformative spiritual journey. From his earliest memories of attending Mass to the thought-provoking encounters t…
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Have you ever considered how faith and spirituality shape our capacity for healing and resilience in the face of trauma? Join us in an intimate conversation with Katie Pyles - a devout Catholic, grief-stricken mother, and social worker with a deep understanding of restorative justice. Katie graciously gives us a glimpse into her childhood, her evol…
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Heidi Phelps: "Struggling with Faith"
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What happens when an embedded faith clashes with inner values? As we delve into this riveting conversation with our guest, Heidi Phelps, we grapple with questions about faith, Christianity, and the societal expectation to conform to a particular belief system. Heidi bravely shares her journey, from her great-grandparents' church involvement to her …
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Christina Ward: "The Culinary Impact of Religiosity"
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Ever wondered how religion influences our food habits and day-to-day life? This week, we sat down with Christina Ward, author of Holy Food: How Colts, Communes, and Religious Movements Influenced What We Eat in American History to unravel this complex connection. Raised in a religiously diverse household, with a Roman Catholic mother and an agnosti…
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Ever pondered the intriguing complexities of faith and religion? This episode, we're privileged to host Shay Quinn, a dog trainer and hunting guide whose unique spiritual journey will challenge your perspectives. From early skepticism of traditional religious narratives to a profound connection with nature, and finally, a deep personal faith, Shay'…
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Rev. Preston Fields: "Churchy Kid"
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Join the spiritual journey of Reverend Preston Fields, pastor of Salem Lutheran Church in Sycamore, Illinois, as he navigates his path from a Roman Catholic upbringing in Tennessee to the acceptance found in the Lutheran Church. Get your FMR swag! https://findingmyreligionpod.com/merch **Affiliate link for $20 Buzzsprout giftcard** https://www.buzz…
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Ever felt the tug and pull of faith, the quest for identity in spirituality? You are not alone! Join us as we navigate the faith journey of Joe Ross, a man whose spirituality has taken various forms and directions. From Jehovah to Jesus, we journey with Joe through his religious evolution, his passion for golf and fatherhood, and his strength in su…
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Tim’s personal story continues as we delve into the impact of Christian Nationalism, the power dynamics within white evangelicalism, and the looming shadow of social media on faith. His courage in founding 'The New Evangelicals', despite fearing the audacious name, is testament to the strength of his conviction. He shares his struggle of leaving hi…
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Myles Phelps: "Comfort in the Unknown"
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I joined my own podcast to talk about what I believe. Hosted by my beautiful wife, Jordan. Get your FMR swag! https://findingmyreligionpod.com/merch **Affiliate link for $20 Buzzsprout giftcard** https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=178369 https://www.facebook.com/findingmyreligionpod/ https://twitter.com/findingmyrelig https://www.instagram.com…
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An all new season of FMR Pod is almost here. New episodes available every Thursday! Get your FMR swag! https://findingmyreligionpod.com/merch **Affiliate link for $20 Buzzsprout giftcard** https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=178369 https://www.facebook.com/findingmyreligionpod/ https://twitter.com/findingmyrelig https://www.instagram.com/findin…
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Taryn Watkins: "Pilgrimage to Italy"
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High school classmate, Taryn, comes on to talk about her spiritual journey over the past 20 years. From a mountain top in Italy, she found what she was finally looking for after a long search. Now, a Consecrated Virgin in the Catholic Church, she finally feels she's found happiness. Find her artwork mentioned on the show at: https://tarynawatkins.w…
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Trigger warning: this episode discuses sexual assault and suicide. Family friend, Tim Hooker, joins the show to talk about how his faith in God has helped him throughout his life as he's dealt with severe trauma. Get your FMR swag! https://findingmyreligionpod.com/merch **Affiliate link for $20 Buzzsprout giftcard** https://www.buzzsprout.com/?refe…
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In the second part of our Looking Back series, we hear from two wildly different faith perspectives. The first is my good friend, Lucas Ray, who is a devout Christian. The second is my sister, Paige, who simply "doesn't know" (hence the title of her episode). Lucas Ray: "Faith" Paige Phelps: "I Don't Know" Get your FMR swag! https://findingmyreligi…
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We take a look back at three of my favorite conversations I've had thus far. Keenan Turner: Ep 1 Joe Evans: Ep 5 Don Phelps: Ep 9 Keenan and I talk about his relationship with religion today along with his time spent in China. Joe digs into his Mormon faith and how his religion got the nickname of "Mormon." Finally, my dad talks about becoming a pa…
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Jordan Ramsdell: "Unnecessary Middleman"
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MY WIFE! She joins to talk about her atheistic beliefs and how she came to that conclusion. Plus hear her burp, pet a dog, and drink a martini! Get your FMR swag! https://findingmyreligionpod.com/merch **Affiliate link for $20 Buzzsprout giftcard** https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=178369 https://www.facebook.com/findingmyreligionpod/ https:/…
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Longtime friend, Travis, joins the pod to talk about growing up in a small town and how moving to Colorado after college helped him find what his own faith is. Get your FMR swag! https://findingmyreligionpod.com/merch **Affiliate link for $20 Buzzsprout giftcard** https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=178369 https://www.facebook.com/findingmyreli…
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Erich Carlton: "Fact vs. Belief"
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Friend of the pod, Erich, joins to talk about his own spiritual journey. After belonging to a bible church as a kid, Erich went in search of what the meaning of all "this." Using math, science, and his own belief system, Erich talks about the ups and downs until finally coming to where he is today. Get your FMR swag! https://findingmyreligionpod.co…
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Former college roommate and actor, Andrew Goetten, joins the show to talk about his faith journey after growing up Catholic. We talk about his experience with spirits, his view of the world, and how nature plays a big role in his faith today. Get your FMR swag! https://findingmyreligionpod.com/merch **Affiliate link for $20 Buzzsprout giftcard** ht…
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Tyler Kirschenmann: "Growth and Change"
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Listener, Tyler, joins the show to talk about growing up as a Christian, loss of family, and finally becoming comfortable with his Atheism as an adult. Get your FMR swag! https://findingmyreligionpod.com/merch **Affiliate link for $20 Buzzsprout giftcard** https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=178369 https://www.facebook.com/findingmyreligionpod/…
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On this episode, Ron Giordan joined FMR to talk about growing up in the Catholic faith, juggling the idea of going to Jesuit school, and finally struggling with his faith as an adult. We also talk about his son, Gio and the work Ron and his wife are doing to help other families with special needs children. Get your FMR swag! https://findingmyreligi…
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Lauren joins the pod to talk about losing her mom at a young age and how that shaped her faith later in life. Plus we talk about of social justice causes play a huge role in her beliefs today. Get your FMR swag! https://findingmyreligionpod.com/merch **Affiliate link for $20 Buzzsprout giftcard** https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=178369 https…
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Scott Braser: "Wants and Needs"
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Longtime friend, Scott, joins the pod to talk about his conversion into Christianity as an adult. We talk about growing up Catholic, becoming atheist, and then finding his faith once again. Get your FMR swag! https://findingmyreligionpod.com/merch **Affiliate link for $20 Buzzsprout giftcard** https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=178369 https://…
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Sister-in-law Jess joins the pod to talk about her experience growing up compared to her Brother, Richard (ep 8!). We talk about how nature and her knowledge of history have shaped her beliefs today. Get your FMR swag! https://findingmyreligionpod.com/merch **Affiliate link for $20 Buzzsprout giftcard** https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=17836…
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MLB.com Cubs beat reporter, Jordan Bastian, joins the show to talk about growing up as a pastor's kid (yes, another one), how being the youngest sibling affected his faith, and how being a journalist helps with his spiritual journey. Get your FMR swag! https://findingmyreligionpod.com/merch **Affiliate link for $20 Buzzsprout giftcard** https://www…
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Jimmy Hartnett: "The Tik Tok Theory"
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Jimmy joins the show to talk about growing with an extended family who was Catholic, but parents who were not. Also, what happens when you die if you don't believe in a God? Get your FMR swag! https://findingmyreligionpod.com/merch **Affiliate link for $20 Buzzsprout giftcard** https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=178369 https://www.facebook.com…
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Jared Wyllys: "It's Okay to Be Unsure"
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Old friend, Jared Wyllys, comes on to talk about growing up as a pastor's kid and how that affected his relationship with Christianity today. We also talk about his 4 adopted children and how race and faith plays into his role as a dad. Get your FMR swag! https://findingmyreligionpod.com/merch **Affiliate link for $20 Buzzsprout giftcard** https://…
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My good friend, Brett, comes on to talk about life as a Christian kid (including show choir!) and how reading about science and space has shaped his beliefs today. Get your FMR swag! https://findingmyreligionpod.com/merch **Affiliate link for $20 Buzzsprout giftcard** https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=178369 https://www.facebook.com/findingmy…
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Feras Abdelrahman: "Peace Be Upon Him"
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On episode 11, we hear from my college roommate, Feras. We talk about growing up in the Muslim faith, the affect 9/11 had on him and his family, and how he practices his faith with his young today. Get your FMR swag! https://findingmyreligionpod.com/merch **Affiliate link for $20 Buzzsprout giftcard** https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=178369 …
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My brother-in-law, Kai, joins the show to talk about his Korean immigrant parents, growing up Christian in a Buddhist household, and what this all means as a new dad. Get your FMR swag! https://findingmyreligionpod.com/merch **Affiliate link for $20 Buzzsprout giftcard** https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=178369 https://www.facebook.com/findin…
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My dad joins me on this episode to talk about his experience as a former paster, living with PTSD and addiction, and where his faith journey is at today. Get your FMR swag! https://findingmyreligionpod.com/merch **Affiliate link for $20 Buzzsprout giftcard** https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=178369 https://www.facebook.com/findingmyreligionpo…
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Richard McPheters: "Active Listening"
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On the 8th episode, Richard joined the show to discuss his unique journey from Christianity, to Catholicism, to now being comfortable within his own community. We also discuss the relationship between religion and the LBGTQ+ community. Get your FMR swag! https://findingmyreligionpod.com/merch **Affiliate link for $20 Buzzsprout giftcard** https://w…
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Drew joins the show to talk about what it was like growing up in the Jewish faith. He shares his experience with anti-semitism, relationship with the Holocaust, and more. Get your FMR swag! https://findingmyreligionpod.com/merch **Affiliate link for $20 Buzzsprout giftcard** https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=178369 https://www.facebook.com/fi…
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On episode 6, Scott talks about his strong family bond that was instilled in him by his first generation Korean parents and what role that plays in his faith. Get your FMR swag! https://findingmyreligionpod.com/merch **Affiliate link for $20 Buzzsprout giftcard** https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=178369 https://www.facebook.com/findingmyrelig…
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Joe Evans: "In All I Do and Say"
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On episode 5, Joe Evans joins the show to talk about growing up in the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints and his faith today. Get your FMR swag! https://findingmyreligionpod.com/merch **Affiliate link for $20 Buzzsprout giftcard** https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=178369 https://www.facebook.com/findingmyreligionpod/ https://twitter.co…
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On the 4th installment, we talk with Lucas Ray about his upbringing as a Christian and where he stands with his faith today. Get your FMR swag! https://findingmyreligionpod.com/merch **Affiliate link for $20 Buzzsprout giftcard** https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=178369 https://www.facebook.com/findingmyreligionpod/ https://twitter.com/findin…
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My sister, Paige, comes on to talk about our unique shared upbringing of having a pastor who is also your dad. Plus we dig into how this has molded us as an adult and we hear Paige's cat and dog! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commi…
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Jim Mumford: "Good People Are Good People"
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Jim Mumford joins me for episode 2. We dig into his Catholic upbringing, his faith as an adult, and what it means to continue to grow in what you (and others) believe. Get your FMR swag! https://findingmyreligionpod.com/merch **Affiliate link for $20 Buzzsprout giftcard** https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=178369 https://www.facebook.com/findi…
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Keenan Turner: "Free Will is the Hammer"
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Keenan Turner joins me on episode 1 of Finding My Religion. Keenan talks about his Catholic upbringing, his transition to a non-denominational church, to his time as a missionary. Finally we talk about where he is today with his faith. Get your FMR swag! https://findingmyreligionpod.com/merch **Affiliate link for $20 Buzzsprout giftcard** https://w…
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What do you believe? Get your FMR swag! https://findingmyreligionpod.com/merch **Affiliate link for $20 Buzzsprout giftcard** https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=178369 https://www.facebook.com/findingmyreligionpod/ https://twitter.com/findingmyrelig https://www.instagram.com/findingmy_religion/ https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com…
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Jed Mercurio and Line Of Duty (plus The Sopranos)
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In this brand new episode of A Stab In The Dark, award-winning crime writer Mark Billingham chats to acclaimed screenwriter and showrunner Jed Mercurio. Line Of Duty has become the nation's top-rated cop show, and here Jed discusses the show's success, and gives valuable behind-the-scenes insight into the characters, the scripts and the plots. He a…
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Agatha Christie centenary celebration - Sarah Phelps and James Prichard
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In this brand-new episode of A Stab In The Dark, award-winning crime writer Mark Billingham celebrates the centenary of the release of Agatha Christie's first published novel - The Mysterious Affair At Styles - by talking to acclaimed screenwriter Sarah Phelps, who has adapted five Christie novels for television. Mark and Sarah discuss the celebrat…
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