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Pride isn’t about rejecting faith — it’s about rejecting shame. In Episode 14 of Bare Belief, Gabriel and Jessica dive into Pride Month with an honest, emotional, and thought-provoking conversation about faith, sexuality, and belonging. Gabriel shares part of his journey leaving the Catholic Church because of its anti-gay dogma, while the episode challenges harmful…
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#BareBelief #Woke #SocialJustice #Christianity #Spirituality #Matthew25 #Religion #Culture #Equity #Empathy #Podcast #BareBeliefPodcast Along the way, they discuss land acknowledgments in Canada, the historical tendency to dismiss women’s emotions, and how empathy, inclusion, and social awareness have become surprisingly controversial. They also examine the teachings of Jesus through a modern lens, asking whether his message of…
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As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly woven into our daily lives, what does it mean to be human? In this thought-provoking episode of Bare Belief, Gabriel and Jessica explore the fascinating intersection of technology, spirituality, and religion. From AI-generated wisdom and digital relationships to questions of consciousness, free will, and the soul, they examine how rapidly…
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Episode 11 of Bare Belief: Jessica and Gabriel take on the idea of karma, widely used, and misused concepts in modern conversation. What does karma actually mean, beyond the casual “they’ll get what’s coming to them”? Is it a spiritual law of cause and effect, a comforting illusion, or something we’ve simplified to the point…
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In this milestone episode of Bare Belief, Gabriel and Jessica explore how we find strength when life gets overwhelming, from everyday stress to deep personal grief. Jessica shares how faith, reflection, and simply pausing help her through difficult times, while Gabriel offers an atheist perspective rooted in mindfulness and emotional control. Together, they unpack grief…
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In this episode of Bare Belief, Jessica and Gabriel dive into one of humanity’s biggest questions: where do ethics really come from? Is morality something rooted in God or does it exist independently of religion? Can someone live a fully moral life without belief, or does acting in God’s name make a person inherently more…
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What does it really mean to give something up—and why do we do it? What does it really mean to give something up—and why do we do it? In this episode of Bare Belief, Jessica and Gabriel dive into the deeper meaning behind Lent and the journey toward Easter. Where do these traditions come from,…
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Jessica and Gabriel return to explore the complexities of modern dating. Finding true love today feels more challenging than ever. Is love a choice, or is it driven by dopamine, serotonin, and brain chemistry? Are we destined to find love according to God’s plan?
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In a world that feels increasingly shaped by conflict, fear, and rising military aggression, Jessica and Gabriel ask the uncomfortable questions. Can religion and spirituality be sources of healing in turbulent times—or do they sometimes deepen the divide? Episode 6 explores how belief shapes our inner lives when the outer world feels unstable.
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What happens when spiritual authority turns toxic, and how can faith communities respond with courage and humility? This episode dives into the hidden dynamics of spiritual abuse, confronting how power, leadership, and devotion can cross the line in churches shaped by a secular age. Jessica and Gabriel unpack what spiritual abuse looks like in real lives and…