Description:In Part 2 of this conversation, Jude and Dr. Molly Worthen continue exploring the intersection of charisma, character, and human need. Drawing from Molly’s newest book Spellbound: How Charisma Shaped American History, from the Puritans to Donald Trump, they discuss how our search for meaning can both inspire faith and leave us vulnerable to manipulation.
We talk about:
· Why spiritual seekers can be especially susceptible to manipulation
· The role of community, institutions, and accountability in healthy leadership
· How revivals like the Toronto Blessing shaped modern faith and politics
· The prosperity gospel and the tension between suffering, blessing, and meaning
· Why political solutions cannot ultimately satisfy our deepest needs
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Music Credit:Gabe Kubanda / Damn Plans (Instrumental) © 2021 Kubanda Music
Engineer:Ray Ingegneri, Third Street Productions, Tucson, AZ
