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An Academic Path To Christianity. Answering Death & Finding Meaning w/ Sentinel Apologetics (Podcast)

Post author:Adam
Post published:March 1, 2021
Post category:Religion

In this episode of Will Work For Purpose, I speak with Rob from Sentinel Apologetics. He shares his experiences that lead him to become a Christian. His story begins with a meditation on death and questions about finding meaning in life. Two areas of life that are both singularly important and worth consideration by every living person. Rob's story is engaging, relatable, and insightful. If you are interested in the existential questions of life and the role religion plays in answering such questions, this episode is for you.

Christian Conversion Story: Seeking Truth & Becoming A Self w/ JK Riki (Podcast)

Post author:Adam
Post published:February 28, 2021
Post category:Religion

In this episode of Will Work For Purpose, we have another conversion story. J.K Riki, an author, illustrator, and previous guest, shares his story of how he became a Christian. Throughout the conversation, we talk about the nature of Christian conversion, truth, nihilism, ethics, and developing the ability to be yourself in any context.

Having Effective Conversations In Trying Times w/ Paul VanderKlay (Podcast)

Post author:Adam
Post published:February 27, 2021
Post category:Philosophy

In this episode of Will Work For Purpose, I am joined by Paul VanderKlay. As a pastor and YouTuber, he has spent many years having tough conversations over a wide variety of controversial topics. Not only has he been having the conversations, but he has been having them effective, which can be attested to by the hundreds of hours of content on his YouTube Channel. Throughout the show, we talk about politically divisive conversations, Christian ethics, and moral role models.

Religious Experience & The Religious Answer To The Meaning Crises (Podcast)

Post author:Adam
Post published:February 25, 2021
Post category:Religion

In this episode of Will Work For Purpose, I speak with Julian, who is a blogger, frequent conversation partner on the Randos United YouTube Channel, and a Hutterite. Our conversation covers a broad number of topics from propaganda, politics, Christian doctrine, meaning-making, and religious experience. Given Julian's unique perspective, we were able to talk about familiar topics within religion and politics in a way that brings life back to them.

Conversion Story – Conservative Christian To Secular Climate Activist

Post author:Adam
Post published:January 27, 2021
Post category:Religion

In this interview, Mark discusses the events that led him to leave his religious upbringing and conservative political framework.