Zen Deism

Dr. Jay Forrest
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The Zen Deism podcast explores a rational spirituality shaped by Eastern wisdom, Western philosophy, and contemporary science. Through open inquiry, spiritual practice, and mystical experience, we reflect on God, the cosmos, karma, liberation, and compassionate living while holding our beliefs lightly and remaining open to change.

  1. 5d ago

    The Bible Made Me An Atheist

    In this episode, I examine Penn Jillette's famous claim that reading the Bible can make a person an atheist by highlighting troubling passages involving slavery, genocide, and other moral issues. I then challenge that conclusion, arguing that such readings should lead people to question Christianity’s view of God, not the existence of God itself. The problem, I suggest, is not belief in the Divine but the Bible’s portrayal of a deity that often appears immature, tribal, and morally flawed. In contrast, the God of philosophy and Deism offers a more rational, timeless, and intellectually satisfying understanding of Ultimate Reality.

  2. 5d ago

    What is Zen Deism?

    Zen Deism is a personal spiritual path that blends Deism, Eastern wisdom, Western philosophy, and modern science. It rejects dogma, miracles, and religious authority, emphasizing reason, experience, contemplation, and openness to revision. Through its Seven Affirmations, it presents a rational mysticism centered on Ultimate Reality, ethical living, spiritual transformation, and the pursuit of truth. Rather than a religion, it is an evolving framework for awakening, self-discovery, and reverence for the Divine.

  3. Oct 22

    Introduction to Zen Deism Podcast

    A very short explanation of the transition from Spiritual Deism to Zen Deism. It also introduces people to the new website ZenDeism.org.

  4. Oct 22

    Why Deism Died Out

    Spiritual Deism is a podcast for free thinkers, skeptics, and people who ask difficult questions. Dr. Jay Forrest examines religions and philosophies through the lens of reason, science, and evidence. He speaks hard truths while challenging easy answers, rigid beliefs, and institutional filters.

  5. Oct 21

    The Rich Control Christianity

    Spiritual Deism is a podcast for free thinkers, skeptics, and people who ask difficult questions. Dr. Jay Forrest examines religions and philosophies through the lens of reason, science, and evidence. He speaks hard truths while challenging easy answers, rigid beliefs, and institutional filters.

  6. Oct 15

    The Bible is Not Needed

    Spiritual Deism is a podcast for free thinkers, skeptics, and people who ask difficult questions. Dr. Jay Forrest examines religions and philosophies through the lens of reason, science, and evidence. He speaks hard truths while challenging easy answers, rigid beliefs, and institutional filters.

  7. Oct 14

    Christianity is Dying

    Spiritual Deism is a podcast for free thinkers, skeptics, and people who ask difficult questions. Dr. Jay Forrest examines religions and philosophies through the lens of reason, science, and evidence. He speaks hard truths while challenging easy answers, rigid beliefs, and institutional filters.

  8. Oct 13

    Honest to Jesus

    Spiritual Deism is a podcast for free thinkers, skeptics, and people who ask difficult questions. Dr. Jay Forrest examines religions and philosophies through the lens of reason, science, and evidence. He speaks hard truths while challenging easy answers, rigid beliefs, and institutional filters.

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The Zen Deism podcast explores a rational spirituality shaped by Eastern wisdom, Western philosophy, and contemporary science. Through open inquiry, spiritual practice, and mystical experience, we reflect on God, the cosmos, karma, liberation, and compassionate living while holding our beliefs lightly and remaining open to change.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Jay Forrest
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dr. Jay Forrest
  • Show Website
    Zen Deism