People today often like to be considered “spiritual but not religious”. But what could that actually mean?
All too often, the spiritual is juxtaposed against the material. But in reality, the two are inseparably linked.
In this episode of Reading our Times, Nick Spencer talks to Rowan Williams about his latest book [Looking East in Winter](https://www.bloo ... Show More
May 5
What can the history of nationalism tell us about its future? In conversation with Eric Storm
We live in an increasingly nationalistic age, with globalisation stumbling and international institutions disregarded. But we have been here before.Nations have existed for centuries, but it's only in the last 200 years that nationalism has become such a huge influence.So, where ... Show More
40m 50s
Dec 2025
What is the ultimate nature of reality? In conversation with Graham Harman
What is the ultimate nature of reality? And how best to describe it? Is it fundamentally smooth and continuous, flowing seamlessly from one state to another? Or is it discrete, composed of distinct, separate units that interact across unbridgeable gaps?This ancient philosophical ... Show More
43m 41s
Sep 2025
Super Soul Special: Thomas Moore: A Religion of One's Own
This episode originally aired January 29, 2018. Religious scholar, psychotherapist and former monk Thomas Moore has dedicated his life to exploring the questions at the heart of theology. Thomas' classic 1992 book, "Care of the Soul," redefined spirituality in the modern age, and ... Show More
36m 45s
Sep 2020
#25 - On Spiritual Awakening (and a Wrap-Up!)
<p>In our last episode on spiritual reflections, Hashim and I revisit the topic of repentance, and we discuss spiritual awakening, the characteristics of that station and some things to watch out for when we're experiencing the "highs" as well as the "lows&quo ... Show More
1h 8m
Oct 2023
S 14 Ep 19: How do I Navigate Politics now that I am a Christian?
People often say the two topics we should avoid at the dinner table are religion and politics. In this episode, we talk about both. How should a new Christian, or an established one, think about politics? What does the Bible say about politics, human institutions, and governance? ... Show More
18m 47s
Apr 2025
What is a Spiritual Atheist? | Ear Biscuits Ep. 466
*Trigger warning – talks of depression and suicide.* In this episode, Rhett is solo while Link is on Spring Break – and is joined by Brittney Hartley, an atheist spiritual director and creator/author of No Nonsense Spirituality. They dive a bit deeper into deconstruction, what it ... Show More
2h 15m
Feb 2024
Should Our Churches Be Political? (Alan Strange)
In today's episode, Alan Strange unpacks the doctrine of the spirituality of the church and discusses its implications for our world today.
Alan D. Strange is professor of church history at Mid-America Reformed Seminary, a conference speaker, and the author of various works, incl ... Show More
38m 11s