Finding My Religion
Myles Phelps
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We're a podcast that asks the question, "What do you believe?" We talk with people to find out how they grew up, what they think about today, and where they think they'll be in the future. Faith, religion, and spirituality are all such personal journeys. We're honored to be able to tell people's stories, no matter the belief.
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S3E7 Don Phelps: Finale
Send a textIn the final episode of Season 3, we flip the script. My dad takes the mic to ask me the tough questions — the ones I’ve been dodging or quietly wrestling with since this project began.…
S3E6 Don Phelps: Don't Pigeonhole Yourself
Send a textIn this episode, I talk with my dad about where he is today—years after stepping away from the church, years into recovery, and miles into a quieter, more mindful life. What started as a…
S3 Bonus Episode: Conversations Around the Campfire
Send a textOn a quiet night around the campfire during a family camping trip, I sit down with my wife, sister, brother-in-law, and dad for an honest, unfiltered conversation about the podcast—and the…
S3E5 Don Phelps: Faith Unraveling
Send a textIn this episode, Myles and his dad Don continue their open and honest discussion about Don's faith journey. After leaving the ministry, Don struggled to find meaning and purpose, as his…
S3E4 Don Phelps: The Fire
Send a textIn episode four, we talk to my dad about a pivotal moment in his life as a pastor: his church burning to the ground. This moment sparked a fundamental change in his life, his faith, and…
S3E3 Don Phelps: Becoming a Pastor
Send a textIn episode 3, my Dad and I discuss his life as a pastor. What goes into it? How did he come to that decision? Support the…
S3E2 Don Phelps: Faith After Family
Send a textIn episode 2, we dive into my dad's faith journey after marriage and kids. How did his interest in the Lutheran Church and Christianity grow so fast? What drew him in? And what was the…
S3E1 Don Phelps: Life Before Ministry
Send a textIn this season of FMR, we are focusing on my Dad's faith journey. In the first season we heard from him at a time in life when he was still figuring things out. Three years later, we focus…
S2E17 Leslie Carnahan: "Faith, Health, and Skepticism"
Send a textJoin us as my sister-in-law, Leslie Carnaghan, PhD, takes us through her personal odyssey from a church-going youth to an atheist with a deep understanding of the human quest for community…
S2E16 Phil Haslanger: "Faith and the Future of Churches"
Send a textWhen faith meets personal evolution, it's a story worth telling. Our latest episode features Phil Haslinger, a retired pastor and journalist whose spiritual journey took him from the roots…
S2E15 Becky Malke: "Embracing Wicca"
Send a textWhen Becky stepped away from her Catholic upbringing, she didn't just step into the unknown; she danced into the embrace of Wicca with a spirit of curiosity and a thirst for understanding.…
S2E14 Rida Ali: "Tolerance"
Send a textRida, a senior from the University of Wisconsin and an Interfaith Fellow, talks about growing up in the Muslim faith. As a practicing Muslim originally from India, she offers a unique…
S2E13 Libby Cohen: "Cultural Pieces"
Send a textLibby Cohen – a University of Wisconsin senior, talks about her Jewish community. Libby offers a personal lens into how her Jewish heritage shapes her world, from the roots of her…
S2E12 Jaden Schultz: "At War with God"
Send a textJoin us in the latest installment of Finding my Religion, where we take you on a raw, soul-searching journey through the labyrinth of faith. This episode features Jaden Schultz, a brave,…
S2E11 James Pillay: "Problem of Hiddenness"
Send a textGuest, James Pillay of the Center for Interfaith Dialogue at the University of Wisconsin, talks about his experiences as a recent Catholic convert. We also talk about his work in the…
S2E10 John Mathey: "Unearned Wisdom"
Send a textJohn Mathey joins the podcast to talk about everything from teenage pregnancy, mental health and spirituality, to faith crisis. We talk about the role of critical thinking in shaping our…
S2E9 David Zama: "Atheist"
Send a textWhat happens when a staunch Catholic upbringing leads not to unwavering faith, but to thoughtful questioning and a journey toward atheism? Join us as we sit down with David, a former…
S2E8 Katie Pyles: "Frankie"
Send a textHave you ever considered how faith and spirituality shape our capacity for healing and resilience in the face of trauma? Join us in an intimate conversation with Katie Pyles - a devout…
S2E7 Heidi Phelps: "Struggling with Faith"
Send a textWhat happens when an embedded faith clashes with inner values? As we delve into this riveting conversation with our guest, Heidi Phelps, we grapple with questions about faith,…
S2E6 Christina Ward: "The Culinary Impact of Religiosity"
Send a textEver wondered how religion influences our food habits and day-to-day life? This week, we sat down with Christina Ward, author of Holy Food: How Colts, Communes, and Religious Movements…
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Finding My Religion has published 55 episodes since October 2022, covering topics in Philosophy, Religion & Spirituality.
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