Finding My Religion

Send a text An all new season of FMR Pod is almost here. New episodes available every Thursday!  Support the show https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com myles@findingmyreligionpod.com

Send a text High school classmate, Taryn, comes on to talk about her spiritual journey over the past 20 years. From a mountain top in Italy, she found what she was finally looking for after a long search. Now, a Consecrated Virgin in the Catholic Church, she finally feels she's found happiness. Find her artwork mentioned on the show at: https://tarynawatkins.wixsite.com/portfolio Support the...

Send a text Trigger warning: this episode discuses sexual assault and suicide.  Family friend, Tim Hooker, joins the show to talk about how his faith in God has helped him throughout his life as he's dealt with severe trauma.  Support the show https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com myles@findingmyreligionpod.com

Send a text In the second part of our Looking Back series, we hear from two wildly different faith perspectives. The first is my good friend, Lucas Ray, who is a devout Christian. The second is my sister, Paige, who simply "doesn't know" (hence the title of her episode).  Lucas Ray: "Faith" Paige Phelps: "I Don't Know" Support the show https://linktr.ee/find...

Send a text We take a look back at three of my favorite conversations I've had thus far.   Keenan Turner: Ep 1 Joe Evans: Ep 5 Don Phelps: Ep 9 Keenan and I talk about his relationship with religion today along with his time spent in China. Joe digs into his Mormon faith and how his religion got the nickname of "Mormon." Finally, my dad talks about becoming a pastor as a second care...

Send a text MY WIFE! She joins to talk about her atheistic beliefs and how she came to that conclusion. Plus hear her burp, pet a dog, and drink a martini!  Support the show https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com myles@findingmyreligionpod.com

Send a text Longtime friend, Travis, joins the pod to talk about growing up in a small town and how moving to Colorado after college helped him find what his own faith is.  Support the show https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com myles@findingmyreligionpod.com

Send a text Friend of the pod, Erich, joins to talk about his own spiritual journey. After belonging to a bible church as a kid, Erich went in search of what the meaning of all "this." Using math, science, and his own belief system, Erich talks about the ups and downs until finally coming to where he is today.  Support the show https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyrel...

Send a text Former college roommate and actor, Andrew Goetten, joins the show to talk about his faith journey after growing up Catholic. We talk about his experience with spirits, his view of the world, and how nature plays a big role in his faith today.  Support the show https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com myles@findingmyreligionpod.com

Send a text Listener, Tyler, joins the show to talk about growing up as a Christian, loss of family, and finally becoming comfortable with his Atheism as an adult.  Support the show https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com myles@findingmyreligionpod.com

Send a text On this episode, Ron Giordan joined FMR to talk about growing up in the Catholic faith, juggling the idea of going to Jesuit school, and finally struggling with his faith as an adult. We also talk about his son, Gio and the work Ron and his wife are doing to help other families with special needs children.  Support the show https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyrelig...

Send a text Lauren joins the pod to talk about losing her mom at a young age and how that shaped her faith later in life. Plus we talk about of social justice causes play a huge role in her beliefs today.  Support the show https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com myles@findingmyreligionpod.com

Send a text Longtime friend, Scott, joins the pod to talk about his conversion into Christianity as an adult. We talk about growing up Catholic, becoming atheist, and then finding his faith once again.  Support the show https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com myles@findingmyreligionpod.com

Send a text MLB.com Cubs beat reporter, Jordan Bastian, joins the show to talk about growing up as a pastor's kid (yes, another one), how being the youngest sibling affected his faith, and how being a journalist helps with his spiritual journey.  Support the show https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com myles@findingmyreligionpod.com

Send a text Sister-in-law Jess joins the pod to talk about her experience growing up compared to her Brother, Richard (ep 8!). We talk about how nature and her knowledge of history have shaped her beliefs today.  Support the show https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com myles@findingmyreligionpod.com

Send a text Jimmy joins the show to talk about growing with an extended family who was Catholic, but parents who were not. Also, what happens when you die if you don't believe in a God? Support the show https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com myles@findingmyreligionpod.com

Send a text Old friend, Jared Wyllys, comes on to talk about growing up as a pastor's kid and how that affected his relationship with Christianity today. We also talk about his 4 adopted children and how race and faith plays into his role as a dad.  Support the show https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com myles@findingmyreligionpod.com

Send a text My good friend, Brett, comes on to talk about life as a Christian kid (including show choir!) and how reading about science and space has shaped his beliefs today. Support the show https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com myles@findingmyreligionpod.com

Send a text On episode 11, we hear from my college roommate, Feras. We talk about growing up in the Muslim faith, the affect 9/11 had on him and his family, and how he practices his faith with his young today.  Support the show https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com myles@findingmyreligionpod.com

Send a text My brother-in-law, Kai, joins the show to talk about his Korean immigrant parents, growing up Christian in a Buddhist household, and what this all means as a new dad.  Support the show https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com myles@findingmyreligionpod.com

Send a text My dad joins me on this episode to talk about his experience as a former paster, living with PTSD and addiction, and where his faith journey is at today.  Support the show https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com myles@findingmyreligionpod.com

Send a text On the 8th episode, Richard joined the show to discuss his unique journey from Christianity, to Catholicism, to now being comfortable within his own community. We also discuss the relationship between religion and the LBGTQ+ community.  Support the show https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com myles@findingmyreligionpod.com

Send a text Drew joins the show to talk about what it was like growing up in the Jewish faith. He shares his experience with anti-semitism, relationship with the Holocaust, and more.  Support the show https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com myles@findingmyreligionpod.com

Send a text On episode 6, Scott talks about his strong family bond that was instilled in him by his first generation Korean parents and what role that plays in his faith.  Support the show https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com myles@findingmyreligionpod.com

Send a text On episode 5, Joe Evans joins the show to talk about growing up in the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints and his faith today. Support the show https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com myles@findingmyreligionpod.com