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Old and Bitter - Episode 7 - Faith & Religion

56 min · 4 de sep de 2025
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In this raw and unfiltered episode, three cantankerous old men—each shaped by a lifetime of experience, stubborn convictions, and deep-seated opinions—gather around the mic to chew over the thorny subject of religion and faith. With gravelly voices and no patience for politeness, they take listeners through their divergent paths. What begins as a barrage of gripes and sharp-edged stories gradually unfolds into something more reflective, as the trio confronts the roles religion played in their families, communities, and inner lives. From fire-and-brimstone childhoods to empty pews in retirement, this episode is less about spiritual certainty and more about the unresolved tensions that linger over a lifetime.

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