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Sep 2024
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Super Soul Special: Rainn Wilson: Why Ar...

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Original Air Date: August 29, 2017

Actor Rainn Wilson of “The Office” fame comes with his own list of “Life’s Big Questions.” Rainn reveals his uniquely spiritual upbringing and how it has affected every aspect of his life. Rainn also discusses his meaningful digital platform, “SoulPancake,” which challenges people to be “creative, explore their souls and dig into life’s big questions.” Rainn’s revelations about his beliefs in regard to art and prayer causes Oprah to say, “That made the hairs on my head raise.”

 

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