In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of religion—how it began, why it exists across cultures, and what it means to navigate faith in today’s world. From ancient traditions to modern spiritual movements, we touch on the wide variety of belief systems that have shaped human history and continue to influence millions of lives today.
I also share a personal story from my own journey—growing up in a Christian household and eventually beginning to question the beliefs I was raised with. That experience opened the door to deeper curiosity about other religions and a more spiritual (rather than strictly religious) way of understanding life, purpose, and connection.
This episode is for anyone who has ever wondered why we believe what we believe. It’s an open-minded, non-judgmental space to reflect on how our experiences shape our faith—and how our faith can evolve as we grow.
Sources:
https://www.britannica.com/topic/religion
https://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/
https://aarweb.org/membership/types-of-membership/
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/concept-religion/
https://www.npr.org/sections/religion/
https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2012/12/18/global-religious-landscape-exec/
https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2015/04/02/religious-projections-2010-2050/
https://www.gordonconwell.edu/blog/christianity-is-fragmented-why/
https://www.worldchristiandatabase.org/
https://www.divinelyinterrupted.com/blog/2019/10/5/greatest-prayer
