In this episode of the Finding God in the Body, I talk about the false dichotomy between "believer and atheist" and explore the usefulness of religion when it is employed properly.Kirjoittanut Benjamin Riggs

In this episode, I talk about the role myth plays in human spirituality. I cover everything from storytelling, to Buddhist tantra and Christian mysticism, and groups like Alcoholics Anonymous.Intro music Karstenholymoly (2013) Licensed to the public under CC : bit.ly/2gdVcbFKirjoittanut Benjamin Riggs

In this episode of the Finding God in the Body Podcast, I discuss the nature of "belief." I talk about how belief often prevents believing and what religion can learn from the 12 Step approach to spirituality.Intro music Karstenholymoly (2013) Licensed to the public under CC : http://bit.ly/2gdVcbFKirjoittanut Benjamin Riggs

Donald Trump's base of support is not the largest we've ever seen--however frustrating that might be to Trump--but his supporters are the most fervent. In this episode I talk about how Donald Trump came to acquire his cult-leader like status.Kirjoittanut Benjamin Riggs

Is politics a distraction from what's really important? Does it conflict with spirituality? Or are the two inextricably connected? In episode 7 of the Finding God in the Body Podcast, Benjamin Riggs answers that question.Kirjoittanut Benjamin Riggs

In this episode of the Finding God in the Body podcast I talk about the role church--or really any place of worship--must play in a modern, practice-based spirituality.Kirjoittanut Benjamin Riggs

In this episode, Ben discusses the Obama years and the reasons why he will not be celebrating the installation of the 45th President of the United States.*Declassified report from U.S. Intelligence Community referred to in the podcast can be found here: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/report-on-russian-hacking-released-by-intelligence-community/…

In this episode I discuss the role religious fundamentalism plays in American politics and how the evangelical community help the Alt-Right go mainstream. I am joined by Dr. David Otto, the chair of the religious studies department at Centenary College. To order a copy of my book Finding God in the Body go to findinggodinthebody.com*Intro music Kar…