While religion and science often seem at odds, there’s one thing they can agree on: people who take part in spiritual practices tend to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. The big question is: Why? In How God Works, professor Dave DeSteno takes us on a journey to find out how spirituality impacts our minds and bodies, as well as the world in which we live.
He speaks to leading scientists an... more
Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 96 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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We say friends are what make life worth living. But if that’s true, why are so many of us struggling to find and keep them these days? And what can we do to cultivate better friendships?
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We will be back with a whole new season of How God Works on October 5th. In the meantime, we wanted to share some of our favorite episodes from the archives.
A majority of people in the US believe that faith can heal. And while there isn’t any stro... more
We'll be back with a whole new season of How God Works on October 5th. But in the meantime, we wanted to share some of our favorite episodes from the archives.
Data shows that for many people, happiness takes a big dip around 50. But aging doesn’t h... more
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I grew up Pentecostal but I distanced myself from practicing religion over the years. I find many of the episodes spark my curiosity about faith and spirituality.
Finally - Voices of reason discussing fascinating topics of faith through a scientific lens. No judgement & no preaching.
So many words, so little said
Yes, I remember channel 11’s burning Yule log!
Excellent episode, as a Cherokee myself, I love that the anthropologist brought Cherokee stories to illustrate points.
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The content focuses on the intersection of spirituality and science, particularly exploring how spiritual practices can improve mental and physical well-being. Central topics include the placebo effect, the role of belief in healing, and the psychological benefits of community rituals like prayer and grief processing. By featuring a diverse range of guests from various fields, such as psychology, neuroscience, and spirituality, the discussions aim to bridge science and religion to address significant life challenges. Listeners are likely to appreciate the nuanced exploration of these themes that emphasizes the constructive aspects of spirituality, regardless of one's religious background.
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1. Dr. Robert Waldinger
2. Samuel Kimbriel
3. Erik Vance
4. Alia Crum
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