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Hasan Minhaj (Off With His Head, The Patriot Act, Homecoming King) joins Rainn Wilson for a vulnerable and inspiring dive into the purpose of comedy, the search for meaning, and the power of storytelling. They explore Hasan's spiritual upbringing, his journey through stand-up and fame, and how his faith and Indian-American identity have shaped his worldview. From reflections on Ramadan to insights about art's true value, this episode is rich with heart, humor, and depth. Rainn and Hasan discuss why comedy may be one of the last places where truth and hope collide in meaningful ways. This episode is brought to you by... Stamps.com: Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale 👉 https://www.stamps.com/soulboom [%20https://www.stamps.com/soulboom] Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Pretty Litter: 20% OFF & FREE cat toy! 👉 https://prettylitter.com/soulboom [https://prettylitter.com/soulboom] MERCH OUT NOW! https://soulboom.com/store [https://soulboom.com/store] Sign up for our newsletter! https://soulboom.substack.com [https://soulboom.substack.com] SUBSCRIBE to Soul Boom!! https://bit.ly/Subscribe2SoulBoom [https://bit.ly/Subscribe2SoulBoom] Watch our Clips: https://bit.ly/SoulBoomCLIPS [https://bit.ly/SoulBoomCLIPS] Watch WISDOM DUMP: https://bit.ly/WISDOMDUMP [https://bit.ly/WISDOMDUMP] FOLLOW US! Instagram: http://instagram.com/soulboom [http://instagram.com/soulboom] TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@soulboom [http://tiktok.com/@soulboom] Sponsor Soul Boom: partnerships@voicingchange.media [partnerships@voicingchange.media] Work with Soul Boom: business@soulboom.com [business@soulboom.com] Send Fan Creations, Questions, Comments: hello@soulboom.com [hello@soulboom.com] Executive Produced by: Kartik Chainani [https://instagram.com/kartikchainani] Executive Produced by: Ford Bowers, Samah Tokmachi Companion Arts Production Supervisor: Mike O'Brien Voicing Change Media Theme Music by: Marcos Moscat

What if climate change isn’t just an environmental or economic issue, but a spiritual one? In this eye-opening conversation, Rainn Wilson and environmentalist Paul Hawken dive into the philosophy of regeneration—a revolutionary approach to healing the planet while revitalizing our sense of meaning and purpose. Paul explains why fear-based activism is failing, how indigenous wisdom offers a roadmap for sustainability, and why reconnecting to nature is the key to saving ourselves. They also discuss the hidden intelligence of plants, the role of community in social transformation, and what a 23-year-old in Tulsa can actually do to make a difference. Paul Hawken is a renowned environmentalist, entrepreneur, and author. His work focuses on practical, systemic solutions to climate change that integrate ecological, social, and economic renewal. Order Paul's new book Carbon: The Book of Life - https://amzn.to/4kY2Nr2 [https://amzn.to/4kY2Nr2] MERCH OUT NOW! https://soulboom.com/store [https://soulboom.com/store] God-Shaped Hole Mug: https://bit.ly/GodShapedHoleMug [https://bit.ly/GodShapedHoleMug] Sign up for our newsletter! https://soulboom.substack.com [https://soulboom.substack.com] SUBSCRIBE to Soul Boom!! https://bit.ly/Subscribe2SoulBoom [https://bit.ly/Subscribe2SoulBoom] Watch our Clips: https://bit.ly/SoulBoomCLIPS [https://bit.ly/SoulBoomCLIPS] Watch WISDOM DUMP: https://bit.ly/WISDOMDUMP [https://bit.ly/WISDOMDUMP] FOLLOW US! Instagram: http://instagram.com/soulboom [http://instagram.com/soulboom] TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@soulboom [http://tiktok.com/@soulboom] Sponsor Soul Boom: partnerships@voicingchange.media [partnerships@voicingchange.media] Work with Soul Boom: business@soulboom.com [business@soulboom.com] Send Fan Creations, Questions, Comments: hello@soulboom.com [hello@soulboom.com] Executive Produced by: Kartik Chainani [https://instagram.com/kartikchainani] Executive Produced by: Ford Bowers, Samah Tokmachi Companion Arts Production Supervisor: Mike O'Brien Voicing Change Media Theme Music by: Marcos Moscat

World peace isn’t just possible—it’s inevitable. But will we get there through collective vision or after unimaginable catastrophes? Renowned human rights lawyer and former UN prosecutor Payam Akhavan joins us on Soul Boom to discuss the forces pulling the world apart, and those bringing us together. They dive deep into the existential crises of our time: climate change, rising nationalism, economic inequality, and the urgent need for a global spiritual awakening. MERCH OUT NOW! https://soulboom.com/store [https://soulboom.com/store] God-Shaped Hole Mug: https://bit.ly/GodShapedHoleMug [https://bit.ly/GodShapedHoleMug] Sign up for our newsletter! https://soulboom.substack.com [https://soulboom.substack.com] SUBSCRIBE to Soul Boom!! https://bit.ly/Subscribe2SoulBoom [https://bit.ly/Subscribe2SoulBoom] Watch our Clips: https://bit.ly/SoulBoomCLIPS [https://bit.ly/SoulBoomCLIPS] Watch WISDOM DUMP: https://bit.ly/WISDOMDUMP [https://bit.ly/WISDOMDUMP] Follow us! Instagram: http://instagram.com/soulboom [http://instagram.com/soulboom] TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@soulboom [http://tiktok.com/@soulboom] Sponsor Soul Boom: partnerships@voicingchange.media [partnerships@voicingchange.media] Work with Soul Boom: business@soulboom.com [business@soulboom.com] Send Fan Creations, Questions, Comments: hello@soulboom.com [hello@soulboom.com] Executive Produced by: Kartik Chainani [https://www.instagram.com/kartikchainani] Executive Produced by: Ford Bowers, Samah Tokmachi Companion Arts Production Supervisor: Mike O'Brien Voicing Change Media Theme Music by: Marcos Moscat

What happens when two lifelong best friends and former evangelical missionaries begin questioning everything they once believed? In this deeply personal episode, Rhett & Link (Good Mythical Morning, Wonderhole, Ear Biscuits) down with Rainn Wilson to discuss their spiritual deconstruction, their struggles with judgment, and how their perspectives on faith, God, and love have evolved. They dive into their past in the evangelical world, what made them step away, and whether they still believe in something beyond themselves. SPONSORS: Stamps.com: Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale 👉 https://www.stamps.com/soulboom [https://www.stamps.com/soulboom] Thanks to Stamps.com [https://www.stamps.com/soulboom] for sponsoring the show! Pretty Litter: 20% OFF & FREE cat toy! 👉 https://prettylitter.com/soulboom [https://prettylitter.com/soulboom] Wonderhole Wonderhole combines docu-comedy, sketch comedy, original music, visual FX, and celebrity cameos. Rhett & Link, hosts of the most-watched daily show on the Internet, Good Mythical Morning [https://www.youtube.com/goodmythicalmorning], and founders of Mythical Entertainment [https://mythical.com/pages/about-us], premiered the new comedy series in August on their original Rhett & Link YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@rhettandlink]. MERCH OUT NOW! https://soulboom.com/store [https://soulboom.com/store] God-Shaped Hole Mug: https://bit.ly/GodShapedHoleMug [https://bit.ly/GodShapedHoleMug] Sign up for our newsletter! https://soulboom.substack.com [https://soulboom.substack.com] SUBSCRIBE to Soul Boom!! https://bit.ly/Subscribe2SoulBoom [https://bit.ly/Subscribe2SoulBoom] Watch our Clips: https://bit.ly/SoulBoomCLIPS [https://bit.ly/SoulBoomCLIPS] Watch WISDOM DUMP: https://bit.ly/WISDOMDUMP [https://bit.ly/WISDOMDUMP] Follow us! Instagram: http://instagram.com/soulboom [http://instagram.com/soulboom] TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@soulboom [http://tiktok.com/@soulboom] Sponsor Soul Boom: partnerships@voicingchange.media [partnerships@voicingchange.media] Work with Soul Boom: business@soulboom.com [business@soulboom.com] Send Fan Creations, Questions, Comments: hello@soulboom.com [hello@soulboom.com] Executive Produced by: Kartik Chainani [https://www.instagram.com/kartikchainani] Executive Produced by: Ford Bowers, Samah Tokmachi Companion Arts Production Supervisor: Mike O'Brien Voicing Change Media Theme Music by: Marcos Moscat

What happens when your faith no longer makes sense? Brian McLaren, author of Faith After Doubt and Life After Doom, joins Rainn Wilson for a deep dive into the personal and societal crises of faith that many are facing today. They explore the psychological impact of religious trauma, why so many struggle with the rigid dogma of organized religion, and how doubt can actually lead to a more profound, harmonious spirituality. The conversation also tackles the intersection of fundamentalist theology, climate change, and capitalism—unpacking how our deepest beliefs shape the world we live in. Thank you to our sponsors! Calm (40% OFF a Premium Subscription!): https://calm.com/soulboom [https://calm.com/soulboom] MERCH OUT NOW! https://soulboom.com/store [https://soulboom.com/store] God-Shaped Hole Mug: https://bit.ly/GodShapedHoleMug [https://bit.ly/GodShapedHoleMug] Sign up for our newsletter! https://soulboom.substack.com [https://soulboom.substack.com] SUBSCRIBE to Soul Boom!! https://bit.ly/Subscribe2SoulBoom [https://bit.ly/Subscribe2SoulBoom] Watch our Clips: https://bit.ly/SoulBoomCLIPS [https://bit.ly/SoulBoomCLIPS] Watch WISDOM DUMP: https://bit.ly/WISDOMDUMP [https://bit.ly/WISDOMDUMP] Follow us! Instagram: http://instagram.com/soulboom [http://instagram.com/soulboom] TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@soulboom [http://tiktok.com/@soulboom] Sponsor Soul Boom: partnerships@voicingchange.media [partnerships@voicingchange.media] Work with Soul Boom: business@soulboom.com [business@soulboom.com] Send Fan Creations, Questions, Comments: hello@soulboom.com [hello@soulboom.com] Produced by: Kartik Chainani [https://www.instagram.com/kartikchainani] Executive Produced by: Ford Bowers, Samah Tokmachi Companion Arts Production Supervisor: Mike O'Brien Voicing Change Media Theme Music by: Marcos Moscat