Research reveals three reasons religion and spirituality may be good for our well-being (and a few reasons they might not be).
Jun 2023
Are you angry at God? How spirituality and spiritual struggle affect us, with Julie Exline, PhD
Religion and spirituality can be a source of comfort and strength but can also cause stress and conflict in people’s lives, when for example they wonder why God has allowed something terrible to happen or feel rejected by their religious community. Julie Exline, PhD, of Case West ... Show More
35m 15s
Jan 2021
Ep 1 - The Beauty of Faith | Guidebook to God
<p>Many of us wish to increase our <em>iman</em>, our faith, and become better believers. <em>Iman</em> is something that begins in our hearts, but what exactly is it? How is it different from <em>islam </em>and <em>ihsan</em>? Today’s content is all about these three beautiful c ... Show More
9m 55s
Jul 2022
Season Finale - Are Religiosity and Mental Health Connected? with Dr. Osman Umarji and Dr. Farah Islam
The importance of mental health is discussed everywhere today, from workplaces and schools to television shows and social media. In most cases, however, it has a distinctly secular approach. There is rarely any mention of the role that faith and spirituality can play in mental we ... Show More
42m 33s
Nov 2021
What can science teach us about the benefits of religion? With David DeSteno, PhD
For thousands of years, people have turned to religion to answer questions about how to lead a happy, moral and fulfilling life. David DeSteno, PhD, a psychology professor at Northeastern University and author of the book “How God Works,” discusses how the structures and traditio ... Show More
35m 39s