Knowing & Believing
Knowing & Believing
Trent Bell
Engaging conversations with individuals who can help illuminate the process of faith deconstruction with their story or expertise.
Ep 19 | Rick Staub | The Philosophy of Creativity
In this episode we sit down with Rick Staub, Architect and Co-Founder of Your Modern Cottage. The conversation focuses heavily on the foundations of art and creativity and how those concepts are applied to the design environment.
Nov 19, 2020
48 min
Episode 17 - Craigslist conversations about belief: Valerie
So I posted an ad on craigslist asking anyone to come and sit down and chat about what they believe. In this conversation I kinda found my doppelgänger...It was a really good conversation.
Jul 30, 2019
2 hr 20 min
Episode 16 - Craigslist conversations about belief: Tim
So I posted an ad on craigslist asking anyone to come and sit down and chat about what they believe. Tim was the 3rd person to respond. So we sat down for a chat. Tim knows his stuff and handed over a lot of “nuggets”, thanks Tim!
Jul 2, 2019
2 hr 46 min
Episode 15 - Craigslist conversations about belief: Ryan Glover
So I posted an ad on craigslist asking anyone to come and sit down and chat about what they believe. Ryan was the second person to respond. So we sat down for a chat.
Jun 13, 2019
48 min
Episode 14 - Craigslist Conversations About Belief: Aviv the Atheist
So I posted an ad on craigslist asking anyone to come and sit down and chat about what they believe. Aviv was the first to respond...so we did chat and it was good.
May 28, 2019
2 hr 18 min
Episode 13 - A Metamorphosis of Faith with Jonathan Leonardo of the Love Reality Tour
I recently sat down with my good friend Jonathan Leonardo to discuss his faith that has both grown and simplified over the past few years. We have both grown up in the Adventist system of belief...my faith has all but vanished while Jonathan's has seemingly deepened.
May 9, 2019
1 hr 50 min
Episode 12 - Ghosts, Determinism, Regrets and Materialism with Science Mike
We recently got the chance to sit down with Science Mike, aka Mike McHargue, in his studio in Los Angeles California. We asked him about everything from his new book to spiritual experiences, determinism, dissociative disorder, Dyson spheres, Autism Spectrum Disorder to deconstruction regrets and so on. Mike has one of the most unique perspectives on faith and the human experience that I have ever encountered and it was a real treat to get to speak with him one on one.
Apr 9, 2019
1 hr 16 min
Episode 11 - Seventh Day Adventism: The  Challenges of Being a Female Pastor
In this episode of Knowing and Believing we sit down with Brenda Johnson, Pastor at the Saco Seventh Day Adventist Church to discuss her experience leading a congregation within an institution that does not freely ordain women. The conversation focuses on the challenges and unique opportunities presented in such an environment, while also discussing ways the church has evolved and continues to evolve under female leadership. What has been the impact on close family members and friends? How does the church pursue a more open stance on LGBTQ issues? These are just a few of the important questions we address in our interview with Pastor Brenda Johnson.
Oct 8, 2018
49 min
Episode 10 - Faith Deconstruction, Analysis, and Rebuilding Belief - Pt. 3
In this three-part series of Knowing and Believing we sit down with Taylor Lange for a discussion about faith deconstruction, his academic journey as it relates to religion, and his process of rebuilding. Currently, Taylor is a Ph.D. candidate that holds a Masters in Geography, with a Graduate Certificate in Evolutionary Studies. In part three of this episode, Taylor summarizes his journey of deconstruction and his renewed sense of focus moving forward into the future.
Sep 7, 2018
44 min
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