Figuring It Out

032: Travis Got Cancer... Let's Talk About It

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031: Modern Political Discourse is a MESS

Never miss an episode and get short, daily newsletters in your email: https://fiodaily.substack.com/ [https://fiodaily.substack.com/] Join us as we dive into the thought-provoking writings of Neil Postman and react to a powerful clip of him discussing the detrimental effects of entertainment on modern political discourse. Postman, in his book Amusing Ourselves to Death, paints a stark contrast between today's soundbite-driven debates and the extensive, in-depth discussions of the past. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

030: Chris Williamson on religion, attending church, and more... | Ex-Fundamentalists React

Never miss an episode and get short, daily newsletters in your email: https://fiodaily.substack.com/ [https://fiodaily.substack.com/] On today's episode, we dive into Chris Williamson's recent conversation with Eric Weinstein, where they explore the role of religion in culture. We'll also touch on a recent Q&A where Chris revealed he attended church recently. Join us as we share our thoughts on the discourse as three former fundamentalist Christians. Resources Mentioned: Cultish by Amanda Montell: https://amzn.to/4cUoyU7 [https://amzn.to/4cUoyU7] Tony Hinchcliffe on Joe Rogan: https://youtu.be/vgL6F4cajas [https://youtu.be/vgL6F4cajas] Eric Weinstein - Why The Modern World Is Wrong About Religion: https://youtu.be/QwylZPb-HWs [https://youtu.be/QwylZPb-HWs] Chris Williamson Q&A: https://youtu.be/sEJqtGg9brw [https://youtu.be/sEJqtGg9brw] *As Amazon affiliates, we may receive a small commission through purchases made via links in these show notes* Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

029: GHOSTED by the Church? | The Loneliness of Leaving Fundamentalism

Have you ever felt abandoned by the religious community you once belonged to? In today's episode of the Figuring It Out Podcast, we share our experiences of feeling “ghosted” by our former churches, the surprising moments when we realized those we thought disliked us actually didn’t, and the most important lessons we've learned from distancing ourselves from our respective faith-based upbringings. Never miss an episode and get short, daily newsletters in your email: https://fiodaily.substack.com/ [https://fiodaily.substack.com/] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

028: Reacting to Rhett's Reaction to an Evangelical's Reaction to His Deconstruction

Rhett McLaughlin, half of the dynamic duo behind "Good Mythical Morning," sparked a ton of discussion in February 2020 when he opened up about his deconstruction journey. Ever since, it’s been something of an annual tradition for Rhett to give updates regarding his spiritual evolution. Today, we’re taking a look at some recent clips from his podcast where he discusses the evangelical reaction to his deconstruction – specifically the critiques found in the book, Surprised by Doubt. But that's not all! We'll also discuss… * insights from the documentary series "Quiet On Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV * Travis’ recent interview with comedian and popular podcaster Zach Justice * Abraham Piper’s perspective on why “no one truly believes in hell” …and so much more! Whether you're a fan of Rhett, curious about spiritual journeys, or intrigued by behind-the-scenes controversy in the entertainment world, this episode has something for everyone. Never miss an episode and get short, daily newsletters in your email: https://fiodaily.substack.com/ [https://fiodaily.substack.com/] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]