Best Jonathan Pageau Podcasts (2024)

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The Meaning Crisis and the Gospel - Jonathan Pageau 1:11:31

5d ago1:11:31

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In this conversation from Fr. Andrew's YouTube channel, he welcomes Jonathan Pageau to discuss the Meaning Crisis and how the gospel of Jesus Christ responds to it. What is this crisis? Where did it come from? How is it affecting us and our world? And how does the gospel make sense of the crisis and heal us from it?…

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343 - Skateboarding and the Divine Chariot 20:26

2h ago20:26

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In this video, I cover the symbolism behind skateboarding, surfing, the image of the horse and rider, the chariot, and Ezekiel’s vision. Original YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stqiG9vtZaQ 💻 Website and blog: http://www.thesymbolicworld.com 🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jonathanpageau 🗣 Join The Symbolic World Community for discus…

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Early American Orthodoxy: Incredible Stories - Matthew Namee 1:06:33

5h ago1:06:33

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What was it like to hang around with St. Raphael of Brooklyn? Did you know St. Tikhon had a brother who was in love with an opera singer? What about the mysterious Bulgarian monk who tried to convert the leader of the Mormons and became a ghost story in the Old West?In this video from Fr. Andrew's YouTube channel, he interviews Matthew Namee, Execu…

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Re-Enchanting... The 7 deadly sins - Elizabeth Oldfield 59:13

1h ago59:13

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Elizabeth Oldfield is a writer, broadcaster and host of The Sacred podcast. Her new book 'Fully Alive' examines how modern life can be informed by ancient wisdom, including a fresh look at the 'Seven Deadly Sins'. Belle and Justin speak to Elizabeth about her own spiritual journey, wisdom, our common life and the things that most deeply bind us. El…

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342 - Paul Kingsnorth - Becoming Gods Without God 1:05:13

37m ago1:05:13

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In this conversation with Paul Kingsnorth, we discuss his main takeaways from his Substack series on The Machine, technology, artificial intelligence and silicon valley, civilization, principalities, the act of creation and desiring to be God, yet also creating the space for our annihilation. We also touch on environmentalism, storytelling, and art…

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Cultivating Character Through Movement and Nature with KYLE KOCH | EMP Podcast 141 1:02:05

1d ago1:02:05

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Welcome back to the Evolve Move Play podcast!In today’s conversation, Kyle Koch and I delve into the transformative power of embodied movement practices and deep nature connection. As senior coaches and facilitators of Evolve Move Play, we share our journeys from feeling uninspired in the modern world to discovering profound meaning and connection …

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Re-Enchanting... The life we have - Joshua Luke Smith 1:00:28

3d ago1:00:28

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Joshua Luke Smith is a poet, songwriter, storyteller, podcaster and author of the book 'Something You Once Knew'. His latest album 'Liberated' is available now. Belle and Justin talk to Joshua about re-enchanting creativity, the music industry and ultimately, ‘the life we have’. Joshua Luke Smith: https://www.joshualukesmith.com/ For Re-Enchanting:…

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Coming Soon: Re-Enchanting Season Four 2:09

9d ago2:09

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Re-enchanting is back! Join Justin, Belle and a host of guests as they explore how Christianity can re-enchant culture, politics, the arts, the sciences, history, and so much more. Season four starts this Wednesday, with episodes from poet and songwriter Joshua Luke Smith, host of The Sacred podcast Elizabeth Oldfield, journalist Ben Sixsmith and m…

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19. A Goldilocks Universe - The surprising science pointing to God 1:37:17

22m ago1:37:17

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New Atheism proclaimed that science had buried God. However, as new evidence about the surprising origins of the universe and its fine-tuning for life has emerged, perhaps God was waiting for us all along. Justin speaks to scientists and thinkers including Jennifer Wiseman, John Lennox and Stephen Meyer. Peter Byrom also examines whether Richard Da…

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341 - The Last Judgement: The Culmination of Christian Symbolism 1:18:05

5d ago1:18:05

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This is a talk I gave for Ralston College on the Icon of the Last Judgement, exploring Orthodox Christian imagery to understand ontology, theology, and how identity, symbolism, and fractals work in the medieval worldview. Youtube version: https://youtu.be/APFPO4LXFIs Ralston College website: https://www.ralston.ac/ Ralston College: Rethinking the L…

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Psychedelics and Healing the Meta-Crisis with ALEXANDER BEINER | EMP Podcast 140 1:32:19

15d ago1:32:19

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Welcome back to the Evolve Move Play podcast!In this episode, I sit down with Alexander Beiner, a journalist, author, and co-founder of Rebel Wisdom. Our conversation explores the potential role of psychedelics in addressing the complex challenges facing humanity today, referred to as the "meta crisis."Drawing upon personal experiences, scientific …

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340 - The Icons of Holy Week 1:22:04

6d ago1:22:04

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This talk took place in April 2024 at the Maliotis Cultural Center, hosted by Hellenic College Holy Cross with Dr. Timothy Patitsas. In this talk, I take you through all the icons of Holy Week from Palm Sunday to the Anastasis, the icon of the Resurrection of Christ. Original YouTube video: https://youtu.be/vFW5nYC4CcM Hellenic College Holy Cross: …

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18. The Alternative Story Of Science 1:42:22

6d ago1:42:22

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The New Atheists used science as their trump card against religion. But what if we've been sold a false story about 'science vs faith'? Justin speaks to scientists, historians and thinkers about modern myths, the conflict thesis and the Christians who launched the scientific revolution. Along the way we hear from Peter Atkins, David Hutchings, John…

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339 - Richard Rohlin - Universal History: The Greatest Work of Western Literature 1:02:17

23d ago1:02:17

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In this week’s episode of Universal History, Richard Rohlin and I give an introduction to Dante’s Divine Comedy, discussing its historical and political context, Dante’s motivations and his point of view, and why the Comedia is the greatest work of Western literature. Join us for the first course on the Divine Comedy, starting May 8th. Dante’s Infe…

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Rediscovering Play, Risk, and Authentic Practice with JASON C. BROWN | EMP Podcast 139 1:35:08

11d ago1:35:08

1:35:08

Welcome back to the Evolve Move Play podcast!In this episode, I sit down with my friend and fellow movement coach, Jason C. Brown. Jason, an old-school kettlebell and functional fitness expert, shares his wealth of knowledge and experience in the world of physical play and movement.We dive into a wide range of topics, from the perils of social medi…

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A Thirst for the Absolute: St. Sophrony of Essex 1:03:27

12d ago1:03:27

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Fr. Andrew interviews two of the nuns of the Monastery of St. John the Baptist in Essex, England, who share with him the life and teachings of St. Sophrony (Sakharov), who founded the monastery. The interview was conducted on-site in the personal study of St. Sophrony at the monastery.By Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick and Ancient Faith Radio

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338 - Richard Rohlin - Universal History: The End of Babel 1:11:30

17d ago1:11:30

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This is part two of our discussion about the Tower of Babel in the context of Universal History. Richard Rohlin and I recap and continue our discussion on the Book of Jubilees and Pentecost, discussing more in-depth the Feast of First Fruits, and what it means as a structure by which communion between heaven and earth can be facilitated - of unity …

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Yoga of Connection with AARON CANTOR | EMP Podcast 138 1:33:57

1M ago1:33:57

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Welcome back to the Evolve Move Play podcast!In this episode, I sit down with Aaron Cantor, an EMP coach, movement facilitator, and long-time collaborator. Aaron takes us on a captivating journey from his roots in traditional movement practices to his current role as a physical intelligence teacher.As our conversation unfolds, Aaron shares his ecle…

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17. Live In London: Tom Holland & Justin Brierley in conversation 1:53:15

25d ago1:53:15

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Historian Tom Holland, author of 'Dominion', joins Justin Brierley for a public conversation on The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God. They discuss Holland's own intellectual and spiritual journey, including an answered prayer to a health crisis. But is the renewed interest in the value of faith among secular intellectuals evidence of a turning o…

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337 - How to Survive the End of a World - A Parable of Christ 15:24

23d ago15:24

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This video will premiere tomorrow, Saturday, April 13th at 10 am EST. In this short reflection, I will explain the parable of Jesus that’s the most difficult to understand, the Parable of the Penitent Steward, or the Unjust Steward. Recently I teamed up with Jordan Peterson, Daily Wire, and the same panel of the Exodus series, this time to film a s…

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Keith Whitaker - Cycle of the Gift 52:19

24d ago52:19

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Keith Whitaker is an educator who consults with leaders and rising generation members of families with significant wealth. We had an interesting conversation touching on Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, but also on Keiths long practical experience working with the wealthy. We talk about the cycle of the gift in families, the concept of magnificence, and …

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Embodiment, Faith, and Navigating the Meta Crisis with JORDAN HALL | EMP Podcast 137 1:36:07

2M ago1:36:07

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Welcome back to the Evolve Move Play podcast! In this episode Jordan Hall and I explore the role of embodiment in addressing the meta crisis facing humanity. Jordan shares his background in the tech industry and the origins of the Game B project, which seeks to understand and respond to the interconnected challenges of our time. The discussion delv…

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336 - Timothy Patitsas - The Vital Sign of Beauty 1:06:13

1M ago1:06:13

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This is my second interview with Timothy Patitsas on the topic of beauty. We also discuss filmmaking, the work of Dr. Iain Mcgilchrist, liturgy, self-sacrifice, and social renewal as part of the fruits of a beautiful life. Timothy G. Patitsas has been the Interim Dean of Hellenic College since January of 2020 and the Assistant Professor of Ethics a…

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16. Did The Resurrection Really Happen? A classicist discovers the living Christ 1:44:41

1M ago1:44:41

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The Christian faith began with the strange claim of a crucified and resurrected Messiah. But can 21st Century people believe in such a miracle at 2,000 years distance? Justin speaks with scholars who are part of a surprising rebirth of the historical evidence for the resurrection. Alongside thinkers such as Jonathan Pageau, Lydia and Tim McGrew, Jo…

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335 - Justin Brierley - The Next Great Renewal 52:59

1M ago52:59

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I had the opportunity to sit down with Justin Brierley to talk about Christian apologetics, the state of public discussions about faith, new converts, the identity crisis, and the rise of the “Christian atheist” with figures like Tom Holland, Jordan Peterson, and Ayaan Hirsi Ali intellectually aligning themselves with Christianity. Justin Brierley …

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Unleashing Fluidity: The Science and Art of Soft Acrobatics with AARON MARTIN | EMP Podcast 136 1:46:04

2M ago1:46:04

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Welcome back to the Evolve Move Play podcast! In this episode, I explore the world of soft acrobatics with Aaron, an acrobatics coach and sports science student from Frankfurt, Germany. Diving into the intricacies of movement, Aaron shares his journey of myth-busting traditional beliefs about motor learning, and how soft acrobatics serves as a brid…

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Exploring the Intersections of Philosophy, Nature, and Self with BONNITTA ROY | EMP Podcast 135 1:28:31

2M ago1:28:31

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Welcome back to the Evolve Move Play podcast! In this episode I had the pleasure to sit down with Bonnitta Roy, a philosopher, entrepreneur, and educator known for her innovative approaches to consciousness and collective intelligence.From her early years in a factory town to her multifaceted career spanning neuroscience, art, and landscape design,…

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Re-enchanting... Black Christian voices - Lisa Fields 58:09

2M ago58:09

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Lisa Fields is the founder of The Jude 3 Project - an organisation helping the Christian community know what they believe and why they believe it with a strong emphasis in equipping those of African descent in the United States and abroad. Lisa founded the organisation after encountering significant intellectual challenges to her own faith. Belle a…

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334 - Aidan Hart - A New Image of Everything 53:56

2M ago53:56

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In this dialogue with the amazing artist and iconographer, Aidan Hart, we discuss an image he has been developing depicting the New Jerusalem. This cosmic image shows many fractal relationships, including the Garden of Eden, the role and destiny of mankind, heaven, earth, and all of creation. It’s a beautiful synthesis presenting the positive aspec…

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15. More Than Mythology: Why Molly Worthen changed her mind 1:40:01

2M ago1:40:01

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New Atheism popularised 'Jesus Mythicism' - an online movement denying the existence of Jesus. But in recent years the trend in academia has gone in the opposite direction as research sheds new light on the reliability of the story of Jesus in the Gospels. Justin speaks to thinkers such as John Dickson, NT Wright, Lydia Mcgrew and Peter J Williams …

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Embracing Fluidity in Motion with NIL TEISNER | EMP Podcast 134 1:18:11

2M ago1:18:11

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Welcome back to the Evolve Move Play podcast! In today’s episode I sat down with Nil Teisner, creator of Finding Flow. We delve deep into the essence of movement, its transformative power and the flow that can be found in our bodies. Nil shares his journey from skateboarding to mastering acrobatics, highlighting the importance of fluidity, the art …

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Encounters with Saints - Fr. Nicholas Palis 1:34:21

2M ago1:34:21

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Fr. Nicholas Palis joins Fr. Andrew in the studio to tell him stories about his own encounters with five canonized saints—Paisios the Athonite, Gerasimos Mikragiannanitis of Athos, Ephraim of Katounakia, Porphyrios of Athens, and Sophrony of Essex—as well as other holy people—Fr. Nikodimos (Nicholas) Kossis and Fr. Eustathios Giannakidis and his wi…

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Re-enchanting... just about everything - Jonathan Pageau 59:55

2M ago59:55

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Jonathan Pageau is a French Canadian icon carver, public speaker and YouTuber exploring the symbolic patterns that underlie our experience of the world. He's also the editor of the Orthodox Arts Journal and host of the Symbolic World blog and podcast. Jonathan is also known for his friendship with Jordan Peterson, another thinker invested in symbol…

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333 - John Vervaeke, DC Schindler, Ken Lowry - The Ontology of Artificial Intelligence 1:59:22

2M ago1:59:22

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This is a discussion that Ken Lowry kindly organized on his YouTube channel and podcast, Climbing Mt. Sophia. The panel includes me, John Vervaeke and DC Schindler. We talk about the ontology of artificial intelligence from different perspectives: the scientific, philosophical, and spiritual or theological perspectives. Follow the Climbing Mt. Soph…

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Re-enchanting... Hollywood & motherhood - Jessica Oyelowo 1:03:50

2M ago1:03:50

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Jessica Oyelowo is a creative force of nature: an actor, TV and film producer, singer, and song-writer. Jessica has brought her art to both the stage and the screen. Living in Los Angeles with her husband, David, and their four children, much of Jessica’s latest work highlights how her faith, her dreams, her convictions, and her roles tend to colli…

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14. Why Does The Bible Refuse To Die? 1:54:55

2M ago1:54:55

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The death of the Bible has been predicted many times, yet today it remains the bestselling book in the world as a new generation of meaning seekers turn back towards its ancient wisdom. Justin examines how thinkers such as Jordan Peterson, Marilynne Robinson and Jonathan Haidt have been rehabilitating the Bible and hears from scholars such as Tim M…

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332 - The Garments of Skin 34:57

2M ago34:57

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In this podcast, I give you a sneak peek into some of what we are doing with GodsDog and the Garments of Skin comic, while also sharing my very first experience encountering the idea of the garments of skin in the apocryphal Book of Jasher. This was monumental not just for what would later become GodsDog, but it was also part of what drew me to Hol…

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Re-enchanting... laughter - Milton Jones 54:20

3M ago54:20

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Milton Jones is an award-winning stand-up comedian, broadcaster, author, and 'Mock the Week' legend. He's a king of the one-liners, and crafter of the ‘Ten-Second Sermon’. Belle and Justin chat to Milton about his life, his comedy, and his Christian faith – as well as discussing the relationship between God and laughter. For Milton Jones: https://m…

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331 - Richard Rohlin - Universal History: The Tower of Babel 59:52

3M ago59:52

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In this episode of Universal History, Richard Rohlin and I discuss the Tower of Babel in Scripture (Genesis) and the Book of Jubilees, the symbolism of the structure itself, what it means for us today, Pentecost, and the solution to authoritarianism. - Original YouTube version: https://youtu.be/wj9EK0QAW54 Links: - The Symbolic World Summit in-pers…

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Julian Peterson on Family Fame, Privacy, and Childhood 1:02:21

3M ago1:02:21

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My brother, Julian Peterson, makes his first-ever appearance on my podcast! We discussed our childhood, similarities and differences between ourselves and to our parents, how he dealt with Dad’s fame, why he chose a more private life than I did, his current projects, and more. Enjoy! Structure and improve your writing skills with the Essay App: htt…

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330 - The Leviathan in Scripture: Ouroboros Symbolism 49:25

3M ago49:25

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The Leviathan is a strange creature in the Bible and tradition. In this podcast episode I look at the Leviathan, the sea serpent, the dragon, and its relationship to the devil, and how al of these associations came to be what they can mean. And also it can help us understand how symbolism can be polyvalent that is that symbolism can have multiple m…

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Re-enchanting... Recovery from addiction - Lauren Windle 1:02:23

3M ago1:02:23

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Lauren Windle is a journalist, author, speaker and presenter who specialises in faith, recovery and love. She is the author of 'Notes on Love: being single and dating in a marriage-obsessed church' and the upcoming 'Notes on Feminism: Being a woman in a male-led church'. Justin and Belle chat with Lauren about her own story of addiction, recovery a…

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