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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The Usefulness of Religion: Exploring the Space Between Fundamentalism & Atheism
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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.Por Benjamin Riggs
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The Role of Myth in Spirituality: From Tantra to the 12 Steps
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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/2gdVcbFPor Benjamin Riggs
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What Religion Can Learn From 12-Step Spirituality
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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/2gdVcbFPor Benjamin Riggs
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Episode 8: How Trump Became The L Ron Hubbard of the Republican Party
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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.Por Benjamin Riggs
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Episode 7: The Relationship Between Politics and Spirituality in the Era of Trump
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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.Por Benjamin Riggs
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Episode 6: The Role of Church in a Modern Spirituality
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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.Por Benjamin Riggs
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Episode 5: Why I Will Not Be Celebrating Trump's Inauguration (But Putin Will)
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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/…
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Episode 3: The Alt-Right and Religious Fundamentalism w/ Dr. David Otto
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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 Kar…
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