Almost Fundamentalist

This week on AF we discuss looking at The Bible as historical documents vs inspirational stories. We discuss how this can change the way we look at history, and even the moral we extrapolate from the scripture itself. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on AF we discuss skepticism: the different ways people interpret and use the term, and how to find the right balance to be a healthy skeptic. Please rate, review and subscribe! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on AF we discuss the process of becoming self aware, how it affects the way we think and behave, and hopefully leads us to be more honest with ourselves and others. Rate, review and share! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on AF we discuss The Historical Jesus: we compare the historical context of the time, the records of what he said and did, how it would be interpreted during his life and why we interpret it the way we do now. You can find us @almostfundamentalist on Instagram . Please rate, review and subscribe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on AF we discuss the multiple personalities of God in The Bible. We explore how He became an angry jealous God that wins wars AND an all loving, all powerful father in heaven. Please rate, review and subscribe! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on AF we discuss what it means to be a man. We compare the cultural influences that shaped our idea of manliness to other cultures, as well as recognized overarching biological norms for men. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on AF we discuss the history of hell, how it's interpreted by the LDS church and general Christendom, and the affects that different interpretations can have on our psyche. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on AF we had the pleasure of interviewing Mary Cate Gustafson-Quiett. She shared her experiences growing up in a tight knit Catholic community near Notre Dame University, her search for community when she moved, and how she finds peace and fortitude through the predictable patterns of math. Please rate, review and subscribe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on AF we discuss The Optimism Gap, how we believe that we are less likely to experience a negative event than others around us. We explore how this bias makes us susceptible to unrealistic hopes, from pyramid schemes to the prosperity gospel, and how we can find the healthy level of optimism that makes us more tenacious without creating false expectations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on AF is about “being right”. We discuss the difference between seeking truth and the need to win an argument, why we have the natural biases that make it so easy to transition from truth seeking to arguing, and how we can hopefully catch ourselves before this happens and keep our egos out of the conversation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on AF we discuss The Problem of Evil, the classic debate over whether an all powerful, all loving God can exist given the evil in the world. We also explore the impact different sides of the argument have on our mental health, and our empathy for others who deal with more evil than we do. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on AF we had the pleasure of interviewing Missy Weening. She shared her experiences living in Canada, raising her children in a small town, and the impact your local community can have on your family. She also shared her love of baseball, romance novels, and her experience navigating different Christian denominations. Please rate, review and share! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we had the pleasure of interviewing Jennifer Namestka. She shared her journey of personal spirituality, navigating religions, and how your faith needs to grow with you. We apologize for the weird hiss in the recording! Hopefully it does not ruin your audio listening enjoyment. Rate, review and share! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on AF we discuss the pros and cons of the American work ethic, and how with a little Stoicism, we can take the good and leave the bad to motivate ourselves and achieve long term goals. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on AF we had the pleasure of interviewing Jake Guernon about his journey towards self awareness, and how that led to self acceptance and a more fulfilling life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on AF we interviewed our good friend Elias Marrero about growing up in a Mexican American family, emotional expression through music, and his persistent pursuit of truth. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we had the pleasure of interviewing Michelle Weber. She shared her personal journey testing the culture she was raised in to find out why she thinks the way she does, what she would think in a different culture and how her outlook changed with letting new experiences come into her life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on AF we had the pleasure of sitting down with long time friend, Brian Middleton. He shares his unique story of growing up autistic, being raised LDS, becoming a Special Education teacher and Behaviorist. Sorry for some of the audio issue due to recording of the internet. Rate, review and share! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on AF we discuss ghosts, how different names for the same things change our emotional response, and how different people interpret the same experiences as natural or supernatural. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on AF we discuss personal revelation, taking scripters literally or literarily, and the idea of personal revelation staying personal vs forcing it on others. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on AF we interview Desi Wills Velasco about the pros and cons of dating and marriage within the LDS culture, why she left the church, and what she still loves about it. Rate, review and subscribe! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on AF we discuss fear: how a little bit keeps keeps us safe but too much makes us misinterpret reality, and how exploring our fears helps us overcome them. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on AF we discuss grief: how it affects us at different ages, for the religious and non religious, for a nation or individual, and how art can help us work through our mourning process. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on AF the roles reversed and Mike interviews Michael about growing up in Sacramento, hanging with siblings and how stories influence our character.#lds #sacramento #ldspodcast #mormon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we had the pleasure of interviewing Hope. She shared her thoughts on how community, purpose & a moral compass impact our happiness. Tune in to hear some great stories and wonderful philosophy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we discuss the what you eat growing up almost fundamentalist, and the difference between food and food like stuff. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we discuss the effects almost fundamentalist parenting techniques have on children's identities. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on AF we discuss Mike growing up LDS, why he left, and how what matters most is the way we treat each other. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on AF we had the pleasure with sitting down with Joe Musgrave who is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Later-Day Saints. We discuss his various passions, growing up in Oregon and what it looks like raising 4 children up in the lds culture. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today on AF we discuss one of your favorite topics: whether we can change our deeply held beliefs when new evidence goes against it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on AF we discuss identity and the balance between our natural personality, how others treat us, and how we respond to our circumstances. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today on AF we interview Jules Cunningham about growing up agnostic and how that affects her love of science, teaching and open worldview with religion. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on AF we discuss nostalgia, and how we yearn to be in an idealized version of the past when the present isn't cutting it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on AF we discuss how almost fundamentalist families discuss sexuality. From the lack of open and honest conversations to the shaming and victimless sins that occur. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on AF we interview Sedale Turbovsky about his adventures from rafting in South America to impact investing. Sedale opens up on where he finds his confidence and balance while being a professional human being. His free spirit is defined by self-reliance and a personal relationship with Christ. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on AF we discuss how uncertainty can weigh us down, but if we learn to embrace it, we can find peace. .@almostfundamentalist See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we have special guest, David Taylor, here to discuss Gods given gifts, disfellowship & and support systems in the modern Mormon culture. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tune in today as AF explores the levels of Mormonism & the balance between literalism & symbolism. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

AF explores the effects of guilt, sacrifice and the American work ethic upon one's ability to work smarter, not harder. IG- @almostfundamentalist Twitter- @AFthepodcastSubscribe and share! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We discuss a childhood memory that involves an exorcism preformed by a father on his son. What type of an impact does this have on his children and their lives. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An introduction to the podcast where we discuss the purpose and history of growing up, almost fundamentalist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.