Reality Rules

Dave & Sarah: Are We In A Simulation?

Dave Testa & Sarah Sekoa discuss (BS about) the unknowability of the fundamental nature of reality. Recorded at Dave Testa's home recording studio on April 16, 2023, at the end of a 10 hour marathon of conversation. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1895029] Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show [https://paypal.me/sarahsekoa] Follow Sarah Sekoa on instagram @sarahs1317

Part 2: Let's Catch Our Breath - Addiction Recovery and Mental Health with Dave Testa

Part 2: Dave & Sarah discuss experiences of addiction, mental illness, recovery, and learning how to care for & ground ourselves and deal with the inevitable pains of life in sustainable ways. Recorded at Dave Testa's home recording studio in Seattle, WA on April 16th, 2023. Intro/Outro song: "Bug Bear" by Climber, used with permission. Listen to Climber music on Spotify: shorturl.at/ouxS2 Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1895029] Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show [https://paypal.me/sarahsekoa] Follow Sarah Sekoa on instagram @sarahs1317

Part 1: Let's Catch Our Breath - Addiction Recovery & Mental Health with Dave Testa

Dave & Sarah discuss experiences of addiction, mental illness, recovery, and learning how to care for & ground ourselves and deal with the inevitable pains of life in sustainable ways. Recorded at Dave Testa's home recording studio in Seattle, WA on April 16th, 2023. Intro/Outro song: "River" by David Testa, used with permission. Single to be released soon. Listen to more music by David Testa at www.testamusic.com Support the show [https://paypal.me/sarahsekoa] Follow Sarah Sekoa on instagram @sarahs1317

Chuck Swindoll - Son of a Preacher, Author of Elucidating Christianity

Chuck and Sarah discuss Chuck's book: Elucidating Christianity, A Heretic's Dissent: Triangulating Dysfunctional Religion (get the Kindle book on Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/knrA7, or listen to the audio version read by Chuck on his YouTube channel at the link below), and we share about our experiences of unraveling our Christian beliefs and what it's like on the other side of leaving the religion. Chuck grew up in a highly influential Christian family and ministry, and leaving his rolls at the church wasn't easy. He shares about what that was like and about his relationship with his beloved father, with whom he shares the same name, and who is a world renowned Christian pastor, teacher, and author. Chuck's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chuckswindoll7792 Audio Version of Elucidating Christianity: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe4Qn_RpyTvVxvExk8fE2s9kSo15gH6ka Intro/outro song: "Stop That Holy Dance" by Climber. Used with permission.  Listen to Climber music on Spotify: shorturl.at/ouxS2 Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1895029] Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show [https://paypal.me/sarahsekoa] Follow Sarah Sekoa on instagram @sarahs1317

Leaving Christianity - David Testa's Experience

A conversation with former Christian worship band member, David Testa, as he shares insights about his journey into and out of Christianity. The conversation touches on problems with Christian concepts of hell and salvation, connections between Christianity and codependency, childhood trauma, narcissism, addiction, etc., surviving existential+identity crises, and current spiritual beliefs. We opened more cans of worms than we could fully digest, so keep an eye out for future episodes where we will be getting together again to dive deeper into some of these topics. Recorded at David Testa's home recording studio in Seattle, WA, on March 19, 2023. Intro/Outro song: "River" by David Testa, used with permission. Single to be released soon. Listen to more music by David Testa at www.testamusic.com Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1895029] Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show [https://paypal.me/sarahsekoa] Follow Sarah Sekoa on instagram @sarahs1317