Observations from Life

Scott Schalchlin
  • 4.3 (22)
  • RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY

The journey in this life is filled with wonder, humor, sadness, and everything in between. Scott talks about life - especially spiritual aspects of it, promoting kindness, self-reflection, and love.

  1. Observations with a Rabbi

    02/08/2025

    Observations with a Rabbi

    Rabbi Michael Harvey and I discuss Judaism, Christianity, antisemitism, anti-Judaism, and so much more!

    1h 7m
  2. Observations with Constance Marie

    02/08/2025

    Observations with Constance Marie

    Constance Marie, best known for her long-time run on the ABC comedy, “George Lopez,” joins me to talk about her career, some of life’s challenges and how she has used them to help others. We also talk about her Latinx romantic comedy series, “With Love.”

    38 min
  3. The Alpha Male

    02/08/2025

    The Alpha Male

    My observations about insecure men, often calling themselves“Alpha Males” and how they pretty much ruin everything.

    25 min
  4. Satanic Panic, Trauma, and the Value of Faith Rooted in Ambiguity

    02/08/2025

    Satanic Panic, Trauma, and the Value of Faith Rooted in Ambiguity

    Dave Canfield, a former member of Jesus People USA, shares his journey from being a holiday Catholic to joining the Christian counterculture community. He discusses the vibrant music scene, the impact of Christian rock and roll, and his involvement in promoting concerts and working backstage. Dave also talks about his experience with Mike Warnke, a Christian comedian and author who claimed to be a former Satanist high priest, and the role he played in helping expose Warnke's fraudulent ministry.  Other topics include the influence of books and movies, such as Hal Lindsey's "The Late Great Planet Earth" and the Pirkle-Ormond films, in promoting fear and trauma within the Christian community. Dave talks about the idea that faith is rooted in ambiguity and the importance of not rejecting faith based on negative experiences. Finally, the conversation touches on the need for relationships, connections, and empathy in faith communities.

    1h 47m
  5. Beyond Fear: Healing from Religious Trauma

    02/08/2025

    Beyond Fear: Healing from Religious Trauma

    In this episode, I dive into fundamentalism and fear-based Christianity. This includes a revisit of the Satanic Panic of the 70s and 80s, Jack Chick, and movies like The Burning Hell and A Thief in the Night. What's it like to grow up in a church that uses the fear of Hell to convert lost souls? How does it impact people later in adulthood and what is the path to heal from it?

    1h 9m
  6. Who or What is God?

    02/08/2025

    Who or What is God?

    Borrowing unashamedly from Marcus Borg, I give my observations on God. Who or what God is and what it means for us in our lives.

    32 min
  7. Queer Eye Love and Evangelical Hate

    02/08/2025

    Queer Eye Love and Evangelical Hate

    My observations on the beauty of the Queer Eye folks and how modern day evangelicalism is rooted in white supremacy and oppression. Trigger warning: you probably won’t like this one if you are a conservative or evangelical Christian.

    23 min
  8. Be A Hero In Your Universe

    02/08/2025

    Be A Hero In Your Universe

    I reflect back on January 6th and talk about wisdom from a Buddhist monk.

    10 min
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The journey in this life is filled with wonder, humor, sadness, and everything in between. Scott talks about life - especially spiritual aspects of it, promoting kindness, self-reflection, and love.

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  • Creator
    Scott Schalchlin
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Observations from Life
  • Show Website
    Observations from Life