
About this episode
Rainn Wilson is a well-known actor, comedian, podcaster, producer, and writer. He’s also a former guest of The One You Feed, and this time, he is with Reza Aslan, Reza is a professor of creative writing at the University of California, Riverside, and is the best-selling author of Zealot, The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth. Rainn and Reza host the popular podcast, Metaphysical Milkshake.
In this episode, Rainn & Reza discuss spirituality, religion, and this journey called life.
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In This Interview, Rainn Wilson & Reza Aslan and I Discuss Spiritual Journeys and …
Their new podcast, Metaphysical Milkshake
Happiness, positive psychology, and Dr. Martin Seligman’s work
How increased joy and well being comes from acts of service
Realizing that what you are seeking is already within you
The spiritual act of pausing rather than reacting
Rituals as a form of remembering
Beliefs are meaningless if we don’t practice regularly
The journey to find God is internal, not outside of us
Esoteric and exoteric properties of religion
Faith and doubt and how they are meant to go together
Rainn Wilson & Reza Aslan Links:
Metaphysical Milkshake – YouTube
Rainn’s Website
Reza’s Website
Rainn’s Twitter
Reza’s Twitter
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If you enjoyed this conversation with Rainn Wilson & Reza Aslan, you might also enjoy these other episodes:
Discovering Spiritual Truths with Pete Holmes
Cultivating Mindfulness with Cory Allen
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