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Religion on the Mind

Dan Koch
Christianity
Mental Health
Deconstruction
Religious Trauma
Faith Journey
Horror
Baby Boomers
I Think You Should Leave
Masculinity Crisis
Bipolar Disorder
Faith
Evil
Exorcism
Spirituality
Trauma
Relationship With God
Psychology
Taking Up Your Cross
Self-Care
Progressive Christianity

Interviews with experts, writers, psychologists and more on the intersection between psychology, religion and spirituality… with a little bit of cussing. dan@religiononthemind.com

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Recent Guests

Zoë Bernard
Los Angeles-based feature writer and contributing editor at Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair
Episode: Christianity Rising in Silicon Valley (#353)
Matt Naylor
One half of the Milkless podcast, focusing on fatherhood and masculinity
Milkless Podcast
Episode: Powerful Men & Their Terrible Fathers (#351)
Emily Maynard
Licensed therapist working in California, primarily with anxiety, trauma, and religious issues.
Episode: Dobson’s Legacy: Trauma, Attachment & Shame (#348)
Dr. Richard B. Miller
Professor emeritus of religion, politics, and ethics at the University of Chicago Divinity School
University of Chicago
Episode: Why Study Religion? (#346)
Joy Vetterlein
Co-host and guest on the podcast, discussing marriage advice and personal experiences
Episode: Go to Bed Angry (#344)
James Wightman
Filmmaker working on the documentary 'What Would Jesus Sell?'
Episode: What Would Jesus Sell? (#342)
Adam Young
Licensed therapist, host of The Place We Find Ourselves podcast, and author of Make Sense of Your Story
The Place We Find Ourselves podcast
Episode: A Religious Trauma Scandal & How Childhood Shapes Our Brains (#340)
Sarah Lane Ritchie
Theologian and scholar of science and religion, known for her work on the intersection of neuroscience, theology and spiritual experience.
Episode: Shiny Happy People: Did You “Acquire the Fire”? (#338)
Dr. Camden Morgante
Psychologist, author, and advocate for middle path thinking in therapy and culture
Author of The Middle Path Substack and the book Recovering from Purity Culture
Episode: The "Middle Path" in Politics & Purity Culture (#337)

Host

Dan Koch
Dan Koch is the primary host, known for his ability to engage in thoughtful discussions surrounding faith, spirituality, and psychology. His background includes both ministry and an emphasis on mental health, adding depth to his interviewing style.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 845 ratings
  • Good content, but…

    The show would be better if Dan didn’t interrupt guests and make their stories about him. I was a subscriber for a couple of years, but had to let this one go.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sage7414
    United States6 months ago
  • Intellectually curious, maybe, but…

    … I’m done. The episode on libertarianism was a dealbreaker for me. Buying into the 60 years of lies from megalomaniacal billionaires and corporations that large societies with large problems don’t need communal action — rather, that government is the *cause* of our problems — is not just insane, but sinister. A hypercapitalist one-value nation needs a strong counterweight, and ours is being summarily butchered.

    “Overreach.” Give me a break. Neutered, more like.

    WPIWRUJLO? (What private isla... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Emeraldman
    United States10 months ago
  • Hit and miss

    Meh

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Acpacpacp
    United Statesa year ago
  • Unacceptably offensive episode title

    Really? 🙄

    As a Christian not represented by anti-LGBTQ Christian fascists, I request that you re-title your most recent episode from “Why Are Christians So Bad With Queer People” to “Why Are Some Christians…”

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    bGuiles
    United Statesa year ago
  • Keep it going!

    Loved the first episode about the Chosen. Have many people in my life wanting me to watch that and probably get me saved again. I am always intrigued about movies and documentaries about Jesus but growing up in a fundamental charismatic church I am very hesitant to spend my time watching them unless it is from a Jewish perspective or something from someone like a John Dominick Crossan.

    Long time listener and love the diversity of thought on your show. Even though I would not be considered a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mjdtjd
    United Statesa year ago

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The podcast is valued for its diverse range of guests and enriching content that resonates with many exploring their faith journey.
Overall, the show receives high praise for facilitating open dialogue on complex spiritual and emotional topics.
Criticism includes feedback on the host's tendency to interrupt guests, which some feel detracts from the overall discussion quality.

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Why John Mark McMillan Walked Away From The Music Industry (#356)
Q: Can you tell me about your experiences in both your music career and your reasoning for stepping away from music?
I've been in the music industry for almost twenty years. I'm quitting touring indefinitely because it's hard to connect with audiences, and the economics of touring just don't add up for me. I want to focus on more local projects that connect me with my community and serve the people in it.
Cognitive Distortions & Religion, Pt 1: Should/Must Statements (#355)
Q: What is your definition, maybe from more of a research perspective, on a cognitive distortion?
Cognitive distortion is losing all sense of perspective and pushing evaluations out to a place where they are not only inaccurate but quite harmful.
Christianity Rising in Silicon Valley (#353)
Q: What would you say is the most sort of visible and public data point that shows you how it's changed now?
Influential figures like Peter Thiel and Elon Musk publicly identify with Christianity, marking a cultural shift.
Christianity Rising in Silicon Valley (#353)
Q: What can you tell us, Zoe, from your reporting about kind of where religion and spirituality sat in the 2000s and 2010s in Silicon Valley?
Many executives kept their Christian identity private due to a general anti-religious sentiment in tech culture.
Powerful Men & Their Terrible Fathers (#351)
Q: What things do you find that you feel in your body about the world that don't line up with the way you wish you felt about the world?
It's about checking in with oneself, noticing bodily responses that might indicate underlying fears or insecurities that differ from the conscious experience of enjoying life.

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Exploring complex themes surrounding faith and modernity, this podcast engages in meaningful conversations that challenge conventional beliefs about God, suffering, and justice. With a diverse range of guests from the Christian spectrum, it encourages listeners to question inherited narratives and offers thought-provoking perspectives on spirituality, mental health, and interpersonal relationships. Unique episodes encompass interviews with therapists, scholars, and creators, making it suitable for those seeking to deepen their understanding of spirituality in the contemporary world and reflect on their own journeys of faith and identity.

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