Finding God in the Body

Benjamin Riggs
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Finding God in the Body

The Finding God in the Body podcast is hosted by Benjamin Riggs. This podcast offers thoughtful commentary on religion, spirituality, morality, and politics. Benjamin Riggs is the author of Finding God in the Body: A Spiritual Path for the Modern West. Ben lives in Shreveport, LA where he works as a meditation teacher, author, and columnist.

Episodes

  1. The Usefulness of Religion: Exploring the Space Between Fundamentalism & Atheism

    04/13/2017

    The Usefulness of Religion: Exploring the Space Between Fundamentalism & Atheism

    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.

    16 min
  2. The Role of Myth in Spirituality: From Tantra to the 12 Steps

    04/06/2017

    The Role of Myth in Spirituality: From Tantra to the 12 Steps

    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/2gdVcbF

    12 min
  3. What Religion Can Learn From 12-Step Spirituality

    03/22/2017

    What Religion Can Learn From 12-Step Spirituality

    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/2gdVcbF

    22 min
  4. Episode 8: How Trump Became The L Ron Hubbard of the Republican Party

    03/06/2017

    Episode 8: How Trump Became The L Ron Hubbard of the Republican Party

    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.

    27 min
  5. Episode 7: The Relationship Between Politics and Spirituality in the Era of Trump

    02/13/2017

    Episode 7: The Relationship Between Politics and Spirituality in the Era of Trump

    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.

    14 min
  6. Episode 6: The Role of Church in a Modern Spirituality

    02/01/2017

    Episode 6: The Role of Church in a Modern Spirituality

    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.

    16 min
  7. Episode 5: Why I Will Not Be Celebrating Trump's Inauguration (But Putin Will)

    01/16/2017

    Episode 5: Why I Will Not Be Celebrating Trump's Inauguration (But Putin Will)

    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/

    19 min
  8. Episode 3: The Alt-Right and Religious Fundamentalism w/ Dr. David Otto

    12/19/2016

    Episode 3: The Alt-Right and Religious Fundamentalism w/ Dr. David Otto

    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 Karstenholymoly (2013)Licensed to the public under CC : bit.ly/2gdVcbF

    42 min
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    The Finding God in the Body podcast is hosted by Benjamin Riggs. This podcast offers thoughtful commentary on religion, spirituality, morality, and politics. Benjamin Riggs is the author of Finding God in the Body: A Spiritual Path for the Modern West. Ben lives in Shreveport, LA where he works as a meditation teacher, author, and columnist.

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      Benjamin Riggs
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