Podcasts about soul boom

Palestinian-American comedian Mo Amer (Mo on Netflix) shares his family's story through war, displacement, and survival, and speaks candidly about Gaza, generational trauma, and why real dialogue matters more than ever. From the spiritual discipline of patience to the role of comedy in carrying sorrow, this episode is a reminder that hope is not passive, it is practiced. SPONSORS!

In this episode of Almost Awakened, we sit down with Rainn Wilson, best known to many as Dwight Schrute from The Office, for a wide-ranging conversation on spirituality, meaning, and the search for depth in a modern world. Rainn Wilson has spent the years since moving beyond sitcom fame to explore some of life's biggest… Read More »Rainn Wilson – Soul Boom The post Rainn Wilson – Soul Boom appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Let's unpack the most sacred questions of the human experience: how do you know when guidance is divine, and when it's just desire, fear, or ego? Edwina Findley unravels manifesting vs. God's plan, the difference between “my dream” and a true calling, and why service, struggle, and waiting seasons may matter more than vision boards. From miraculous signs and prophetic moments to doubt, discipline, and surrender, this episode is a deep dive into faith, purpose, and what it really means to trust the path unfolding in front of you. SPONSORS!

Change rarely asks permission. Cognitive scientist Maya Shankar joins to unpack why we cling to certainty, how rumination traps us in mental spirals, and what it actually takes to build a self that can survive life's curveballs. From identity loss and grief to moral beauty, compassion, and the psychology of “default options,” this conversation blends neuroscience, philosophy, and spiritual wisdom into practical tools for modern anxiety. Maya's new book, The Other Side of Change

AI, power trips, and what comes after late stage capitalism. Comedian Reggie Watts joins us to unpack how billionaires are trying to control the systems they built, why government is not a business, and how community and joy can outlast fear and shock tactics. We also debate psychedelics and ketamine, including the difference between sacred practice and shortcut culture, and how altered states can shape creativity, improv, and consciousness. Along the way they hit simulation theory, Star Trek's utopian future, Brandon Sanderson fantasy, Burning Man stories, and why Reggie believes kindness is a form of intelligence. SPONSORS!

Reggie Watts (comedian, musician) joins us to unpack simulation theory, psychedelics, AI, and Eastern mysticism. He and Rainn cover everything from Seattle's underground art scene to how John Hughes movies and existentialism shaped them. SPONSORS!

Dr. Daniel Amen (brain health expert, psychiatrist and physician) wants to reframe “mental health” as brain health, and explain how brain imaging can reveal patterns behind depression, anxiety, addiction, and even chronic pain. They unpack automatic negative thoughts, negativity bias, and simple daily “tiny habits” that can reshape your brain and your life. Plus, Dr. Amen connects science with meaning, purpose, and spirituality, asking one powerful question: is what you're doing right now good for your brain and does it honor your creator? SPONSORS!

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#915: Sit down with Rainn Wilson — actor, producer, comedian, and author of Soul Boom, a powerful exploration of spirituality, healing, and meaning. Known worldwide as Dwight Schrute from The Office, Rainn opens up about the years he struggled as an actor, the unexpected rise of his career, and how humor became both a shield and a compass. He dives deep into his spiritual awakening, the inspiration behind Soul Boom, his search for purpose, and how he believes we can build more meaning into our modern lives. This is a candid, inspiring, and surprisingly emotional look at one of Hollywood's most beloved actors — far beyond the character you think you know. To Watch the Show click HERE   For Detailed Show Notes visit TSCPODCAST.COM   To connect with Rainn Wilson click HERE   To connect with Lauryn Bosstick click HERE   To connect with Michael Bosstick click HERE   Read More on The Skinny Confidential HERE   Head to our ShopMy page HERE and LTK page HERE to find all of the products mentioned in each episode.   Get your burning questions featured on the show! Leave the Him & Her Show a voicemail at +1 (512) 537-7194.   To learn more about Rainn Wilson's Soul Boom, including his latest workbook & podcasts, visit https://www.soulboom.com.    This episode is sponsored by The Skinny Confidential Your skincare routine, reimagined. Shop The Skinny Confidential Face Towels today at https://shopskinnyconfidential.com/products/face-towels.   This episode is sponsored by Squarespace Go to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, http://squarespace.com/SKINNY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.   This episode is sponsored by Cymbiotika Go to http://Cymbiotika.com/TSC today to get 20% off plus free shipping.    This episode is sponsored by EBay There's always more to discover – eBay has millions of pre-loved finds, from hundreds of brands, backed by eBay Authenticity Guarantee. eBay. Things. People. Love.   This episode is sponsored by Higher Self Go to http://thehigherself.app/skinny and get 4 months free or 30% off the yearly plan. That's literally 53 cents a day to reprogram your subconscious and completely upgrade your life.   This episode is sponsored by The RealReal  Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to http://TheRealReal.com/skinny.   This episode is sponsored by Rebel  Spread some holiday cheer (and serious savings) at http://FromRebel.com.   This episode is sponsored by Neiman Marcus If you're looking for gifts that are guaranteed to surprise and delight, head to Neiman Marcus.   Produced by Dear Media

Hospice Nurse Julie sits down with Rainn to completely re-frame how we think about death, dying and what might come next. From the biology of how the body peacefully shuts down to mystical deathbed visions, guardian angel stories and “miracle pancakes,” she shares raw, hopeful and surprisingly funny lessons from years at the bedside. They dive into addiction, spirituality, fear, atheism, pets showing up at the end and how remembering our mortality can actually make life feel more precious and free. SPONSORS!

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How can we humanize our political "opponents" and stop viewing the world as "them vs. us?" Revolutionary love in practice. Valarie Kaur returns to unpack how we can transform grief into courageous action, and build a bigger we that resists dehumanization while defending democracy. We walk through tools like wonder, grief, listening across difference, and experiments with love on the frontlines and at home. Soul Boom Workbook (Out NOW!) THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! OneSkin

Shabnam Mogharabi (co-author of the Soul Boom Workbook: Spiritual Tools for Modern Living, co-founder of SoulPancake) joins Rainn to unpack their new book and explore awe, beauty, and gratitude, through practical “tools for turbulent times” that scale from the self to community. Shabnam also shares her vulnerable story about suffering, intuition, and why noticing” small needs can spark real change. Soul Boom Workbook (Available NOW!)

This week, Marlon sits down with actor, author, and Soul Boom host Rainn Wilson for a live conversation about spirituality, purpose, and the search for meaning in a culture obsessed with fame. They get into what The Office has taught people about connection and comfort, why consumer spirituality can't fill a spiritual void, and how community, humility, and humor help us build lives that matter. Rainn opens up about fame, faith, and the difference between being adored and being known, and why living "in your spirit" might be the real antidote to burnout and loneliness. Watch Rainn's episode of This Helps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thishelpspodcast!

Comedian Roy Wood, Jr. (The Daily Show) joins Rainn to explore the fractures in American society, from racism and political division to technology, capitalism, and the myth of unity. Roy reflects on his upbringing in Birmingham, the lessons in resilience and hustle that shaped his path, and why he believes comedy is a spiritual tool for truth-telling. Can America find healing, or is division our destiny? THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Grow Therapy

Part 2! Mark Ruffalo joins us again to talk about marriage as "soul work," raising artists, healing family trauma, and why vulnerability might be the bravest thing a man can practice. He opens up about his father's Baha'i journey, the sweetness of those early firesides, Standing Rock, and the Lakota lessons that reshaped his activism and hope. Mark Ruffalo is an Oscar-nominated actor, producer, and activist known for Marvel's Avengers, Spotlight, and his decades of environmental and social justice work. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! ZipRecruiter (try it FREE!)

หนังสือ Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution ของ Rainn Wilson - วิกฤตของชีวิต อาจจะมาได้หลากหลายทางแต่ปัญหาใหญ่สุดก็คือจิตใจ - จะทำอย่างไรเมื่อชีวิตนั้นเหวี่ยงโจทย์ให้เราว่า ทำจิตใจให้เบิกบานให้นานที่สุด - เมื่อปัญหาถาโถม เราคิดกับปัญหานั้นอย่างไร เราจะทำใจอย่างไร แล้ววางใจอย่างไร - การอุทิศตนเพื่อบางสิ่ง เช่น ความดี คุณธรรม ครอบครัว สังคม หรือสิ่งอื่น ๆ ล้วนมีที่มาจากใจ - ชีวิตคืออะไร มันทำหน้าที่อย่างไรกับเรา ลองทบทวนตัวเองดูสักหน่อย เพราะจิตใจเราจะได้เบิกบานบ้าง

Yung Pueblo (Diego Perez) explore how inner transformation creates outer change. He and Rainn discuss impermanence, self-love, meditation, and why cultivating inner peace is essential to addressing today's mental health crisis and global challenges. Yung Pueblo also shares his journey through silent meditation retreats, his new book How to Love Better, and the radical idea that healing ourselves is the first step to healing humanity. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Green Chef (50% OFF + Free Shipping + 20% OFF next 2 boxes!)

Mark Ruffalo (AppleTV's Task, Marvel's Avengers) explores how America can find compassion in divided times, the dangers of political violence, and why activism must be rooted in empathy. Ruffalo reflects on losing his brother to gun violence, the climate crisis, and his journey with The Solutions Project, which uplifts frontline communities fighting for change. Together, they ask: how do we move beyond fear, rage, and dehumanization into a future of justice, unity, and imagination? THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! ZipRecruiter (try it FREE!)

Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat, Pray, Love author) opens up about love, addiction, grief, and spiritual growth. She opens up about her relationship with Raya, the painful lessons of codependency, and why heartbreak can feel as devastating as substance abuse. Together, they explore life as “Earth School,” the healing power of unconditional love, and why telling the truth is often the only way out of life's deepest traps. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Green Chef (50% OFF!)

Danny Rensch stopped being a pawn in his family's cult and broke free to rebuild his life and found Chess.com. He and Rainn unpack what life is like growing up in a cult, the painful process of leaving, and the long journey of healing and reconnecting with his mother. Together they explore resilience, forgiveness, and how meaning can be rebuilt after spiritual manipulation and control. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Green Chef (50% OFF!)

Comedian Lil Rel Howery (Code 3) joins Rainn to unpack how he got out of grief, panic attacks, and an extremely dark season after the death of his mother. He shares the wild prophecy that named his breakout roles years before they happened, why the Black church shaped his soul and service, and how stand-up became his medicine. They swap stories on Code 3, Get Out, The Carmichael Show, The Office and why comedy deserves the same respect as drama. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Fetzer

In this very personal chapter from his book Soul Boom, Rainn Wilson reflects on life and death as he is preparing his father's body for burial. Rainn Wilson is an actor, comedian, author, podcaster, writer, and director. He is most known for his role as Dwight Schrute on the NBC sitcom The Office (2005-2013), for which he earned three consecutive Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.

Ryan Holiday (The Daily Stoic) joins Rainn Wilson to connect Stoicism's deepest roots to spirituality, from the Logos and justice to the common good and service. They explore how ancient practice becomes modern medicine for anxiety, purpose, and resilience, and why journaling and radical acceptance still work. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Fetzer

Sri M, Himalayan spiritual teacher and social reformer, joins Rainn Wilson to explore the mysteries of consciousness, the soul, and the universal search for meaning. Together they discuss how spirituality is inseparable from service, why love and peace lie at the heart of all traditions, and how to live a spiritual life while fully engaged in the modern world. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! GreenChef (50% OFF!)⁠⁠⁠⁠

Adam Grant (NYT bestselling author of Think Again and organizational psychologist at Wharton) joins us to unpack why everything we believe about confidence might be backward. From navigating failure and perfectionism to learning how to detach worth from work, Adam explores why passion isn't something you “find,” how spirituality intersects with identity, and how reframing narratives can lead to a more meaningful life. Plus, the secret to motivation might not be what you think. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Fetzer

When a high-achieving lawyer suddenly drops her corporate life for poetry and yoga, her words manage to reach millions online. Victoria Hutchins explores religious deconstruction, what it means to “make believe” in God again, and the soul-saving power of small joys. Victoria reads several of her most powerful poems and shares practical wisdom for those navigating anxiety, burnout, or existential crisis. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Fetzer

How God Works will be back with all new episodes this fall. In the meantime, we're taking the opportunity to share episodes from some of our favorite shows with you, our listeners. Today, we're excited to feature a conversation from the podcast Kelly Corrigan Wonders, featuring Rainn Wilson, creator of the book and podcast Soul Boom. "Going Deep with Rainn Wilson on Spirituality"Rainn Wilson (who you might know as Dwight Schrute) is making a serious call for a spiritual revolution based on joy, acts of service and being honest about our mixed natures. This is a conversation to share with anyone who is thinking seriously about how to elevate matters of the soul over the clang and bang of the modern world. Or maybe just someone who needs a laugh. (Previously aired)  Special thanks to the Aspen Ideas Festival where this podcast was recorded.

Ed Helms, (The Office, The Hangover) digs into memory, identity, and what it means to truly live in the moment. The two reflect on their years together on The Office, the unexpected emotional impact of a single line from the show's finale, and how chasing success nearly kept them from appreciating the present. Ed opens up about his ADHD diagnosis, his evolving relationship with therapy, and how self-compassion became a necessary survival tool. They also dive into the dangers of social media, the power of vulnerability, and Ed's deeply personal new book and podcast SNAFU. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! ⁠⁠⁠Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.stamps.com/soulboom⁠⁠⁠. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Fetzer

If belief dies, can wonder survive? Britt Hartley (author of No Nonsense Spirituality) digs into her journey from devout Mormonism to mystic atheism, her deconstruction of religious dogma, and her experience of profound nihilism after losing belief in God. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Quince (FREE shipping!)

Casey Neistat (YouTube creator, filmmaker, entrepreneur) joins Rainn Wilson to dive into the dangers of social media algorithms, the role of empathy in art, and how fatherhood reshaped Casey's purpose. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! ⁠⁠⁠Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.stamps.com/soulboom⁠⁠⁠. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Fetzer

Comedian Pete Holmes (I Am Not For Everyone) joins Rainn Wilson LIVE to dive into the nature of God, spiritual awakening through psychedelics, and why ego isn't the enemy...it might even be divine. They unpack the parable of the Prodigal Son, discuss mystical consciousness and atheism, and reflect on comedy's role in revealing truth. Plus, Pete shares early jokes, voice memo rage, and his unique way of merging stand-up with sacred insight. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! ⁠⁠⁠Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.stamps.com/soulboom⁠⁠. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Fetzer

Terry Crews (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, White Chicks) opens up about addiction, masculinity, faith, and healing. He shares his journey through addiction, religious trauma, and the deep inner work required to rebuild his life and marriage. He shares how recovery helped him rediscover his soul, his artistry, and his definition of love and how public accountability set him free. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! ⁠⁠⁠Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at ⁠https://www.stamps.com/soulboom⁠. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Airbnb

Mazel morons! Today we're joined by The Office legend, actor, author, and spiritual explorer Rainn Wilson—and yes, it gets weird in the best way. We talk residual injustice (hi, Drake & Josh), redefining masculinity, 12-step spirituality, and the emotional damage caused by banana bread. Rainn opens up about the spiritual power of theater, the loneliness epidemic, and how Dwight Schrute almost didn't exist. Plus, we unpack the narcissism of both self-hate and overconfidence, why organized religion isn't all bad, and why sound baths slap. What are ya, nuts?Listen to Soul Boom with Rainn WilsonLeave us a voicemail here!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok! Sponsors:David is offering my listeners a deal to buy four cartons and get the fifth free, at davidprotein.com/goodguys Get 25% off @goPure with code GOODGUYS at https://gopurebeauty.com/GOODGUYS #goPurepodGo to brooklynbedding.com and use my promo code goodguys at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. Head to Dentek.com to find your local retailer and shop all of Dentek's products, sold at Target, Walgreens, Amazon and Walmart.Go to www.vivrelle.com and apply for a membership today using code GOODGUYS for 30% off 1 month of membership - the code will also allow you to skip the vivrelle waitlist.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's service, we explore John 2:1-11, the story of the wedding at Cana where Jesus performed His first miracle by turning water into wine. More than just a celebration-saving act, this story is rich with symbolic meaning, offering profound insights into transformation, divine timing, and the abundance of God's grace.Through a unique lens—what we call the psychological hermeneutic—we'll dive deep into how Scripture speaks to our souls, bypassing the ego and leading us into deeper truths. Where in your life do you feel like the “wine has run out,” and how might God be inviting you to trust in His power to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary?

Join us as we respond to a recent episode of the Soul Boom podcast, featuring The Office star and devoted Baha'i, Rainn Wilson, alongside YouTube icons Rhett & Link who've been very candid about their deconstruction journey away from historic Christianity. So how does a committed Baha'i like Rainn Wilson interpret their spiritual unraveling? And is there a faithful, thoughtful way to respond from a biblical worldview? Tune in as we explore these questions with our good friend Steve Matthews. Steve brings clarity and discernment to the conversation—and you can check out more of his work at ⁨@ExposingtheCults⁩.  Partner With Us: https://donorbox.org/cultish SHOP OUR MERCH: https://shop.apologiastudios.com

Comedian Mike Birbiglia (The Good Life on Netflix) opens up about navigating his father's stroke, his daughter's spiritual education, and how meeting the Pope shaped his artistry. Along the way, Mike explores mental‑health honesty, delusional optimism in auditions, and why he believes live storytelling is almost sacred. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! ⁠⁠⁠Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.stamps.com/soulboom. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Airbnb

 We're dropping in a bonus episode today -  Kelly had the best time talking to a friend you might know, he is Dwight Schrute from The Office among many, many other things.  His real name is Rainn Wilson and his real interest is in spirituality and matters of the soul. That's why he started a podcast called Soul Boom . We loved this episode of Soul Boom where Rainn interviews Kelly and thought we would share it. So, here is a conversation between two friends, Rainn and Kelly, about curiosity versus fear and judgment  and also about the ways that each of us is creative. Check out Soul Boom on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoulBoom To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kelly Corrigan (NYT bestselling author, PBS host) joins Rainn Wilson for an illuminating conversation on fear, moods, creativity, and the wisdom found in wonder. Kelly shares her experience with cancer, raising daughters, her evolving beliefs about God, and how staying in someone's home reveals more about life than any philosophy book. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Questlove (The Roots, Summer of Soul) joins Soul Boom for a deep and vulnerable conversation about creativity, trauma, spirituality, and self-reinvention. He opens up about his struggles with imposter syndrome, the weight of generational trauma, and how the pandemic forced him to rebuild his internal life through breathwork, affirmations, and metaphysical practice. Rainn and Questlove explore the power of boredom, the necessity of soul, and how success without healing can be hollow. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Airbnb

Gary Gulman (HBO's The Great Depresh, Netflix's Stand Up for Drummers) joins Rainn Wilson for a vulnerable, hilarious, and soul-searching conversation on faith, depression, and the strange beauty of being alive. From the darkest seasons of mental illness to his life-changing experience with electroconvulsive therapy, Gary opens up about what saved him, and how he still struggles with questions about God and suffering. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Airbnb

What if you're not meant to find yourself, but to create yourself? In this Soul Boom episode, existential psychotherapist and bestselling author Sara Kuburic (It's On Me) joins Rainn Wilson for a deep conversation about identity, self-loss, and the illusion of authenticity in the digital age. After diagnosing what makes The Office's Dwight Schrute so...unique, "The Millennial Therapist" (as she's known online) joins Rainn to explore how modern life disconnects us from our inner truth and how existentialism offers a path back to meaning through responsibility, embodiment, and deliberate choice. This is a soul-searching, perspective-shifting dialogue for anyone who feels overwhelmed, unseen, or stuck in someone else's version of success. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Take the online quiz and introduce Ollie to your pet

Steve Burns (original host of Blue's Clues, musician and writer) joins Rainn Wilson to unpack the surprising emotional and spiritual journey behind one of the most iconic figures in children's TV. Steve opens up about facing depression at the peak of his fame, the haunting internet rumor that he had died, and the healing power of solitude, music, and deep listening. He discusses what it means to live with grace, redefine masculinity, and reconnect with the soul through nature, creativity, and community. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Airbnb

Stephanie Ruhle (MSNBC anchor, host of The 11th Hour) joins Rainn Wilson for a raw, timely conversation on media distrust, social responsibility, and the power of human connection. From her journey on Wall Street to her pivot into journalism, Stephanie brings unique insight into how power, money, and narrative collide. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Quince (FREE shipping & 365-day returns!)

#296. Taking a bite out of crime just to become pirates as we fight off the albino ghosts of extinct wolves. That was too long for the title, so it's the first sentence of this thing. Kendall is back from vacation and shares some stories, including someone hitting on his wife. Kory shares some of his travel experience in Seattle which leads us to discuss some regional food and the competition between cities. After the break, we briefly discuss how we let our hair loose for vacation before we dive into not just streaming, but also reading and listening. This week it's Love on the Spectrum, Arcane, Formula 1, Drive to Survive, Soul Boom, Forever Odd, March Madness, and Tiny Desk Concerts (Billie Eilish). Tell a friend and tell US your thoughts via the LinkTree below! Until next time, be kind to each other.FTM Merch! - https://www.teepublic.com/user/fromthemiddleLinkTree - https://linktr.ee/fromthemidpodVOICE MAIL! Comment, ask a question, suggest topics - (614) 383-8412Artius Man - https://artiusman.com use discount code "themiddle"

What if the cure for our loneliness epidemic isn't more screen time—but sacred dance floors, radical service, and remembering our ancestors? In this deep and energizing Soul Boom episode, Rainn Wilson sits down with Radha Agrawal, founder of Daybreaker and the Belong Center, to explore how ancient wisdom, intergenerational gatherings, and collective joy can rebuild our fractured world. This episode is brought to you by... Airbnb:

Hasan Minhaj (Off With His Head, The Patriot Act, Homecoming King) joins Rainn Wilson for a vulnerable and inspiring dive into the purpose of comedy, the search for meaning, and the power of storytelling. They explore Hasan's spiritual upbringing, his journey through stand-up and fame, and how his faith and Indian-American identity have shaped his worldview. From reflections on Ramadan to insights about art's true value, this episode is rich with heart, humor, and depth. Rainn and Hasan discuss why comedy may be one of the last places where truth and hope collide in meaningful ways. This episode is brought to you by... Stamps.com: Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale

You probably know Rainn Wilson from his Emmy Award-winning role as Dwight Schrute in The Office. But what most people don't know is that he has been on a riveting spiritual journey since his childhood with an early introduction to religion through the Baha'i faith that has spurred a life-long curiosity and spiritual yearning.As an aspiring, young actor in New York City, Rainn fell down a dark path with drugs and alcohol as a "young bohemian actor," causing him to reject all spiritual paths and try to find his own way. It wasn't until an unexpected, "freak" encounter with... the face of God (yup, seriously!)... that he was driven to search for a deeper meaning.Today, Rainn shares how his spirituality was tested during his quick rise to fame, what drove him to write his latest book, Soul Boom (and create his podcast with the same name) and why he believes that “humanity is headed for rehab."Tune in to hear what Rainn's life was like before, during, and after The Office and how his perspective on spirituality has shaped the practices he has today to help him stay grateful and optimistic for the future.IN THIS EPISODE:[01:00] Jamie introduces Rainn Wilson. [04:54] Rainn begins to talk about his childhood, parents, and upbringing in the Baha'i faith. [08:12] Rainn describes his time as a college grad, in New York City, losing interest in religion, and falling into drugs and alcohol. [11:22] Rainn recounts the moment he saw the “face of God” and when he opened his heart to investigate spiritual paths. [14:14] Rainn dives into the thinking behind his spiritual exploration, asking himself whether a god even exists. [16:06] Rainn talks about his return to the faith of his childhood, the Baha'i faith. [18:36] Rainn offers a spiritual analysis of the character Dwight Schrute. [20:00] Rainn describes how his spirituality was tested during his time on “The Office”, more specifically how fame affected him.[22:58] Rainn shares why Netflix, among all places across town, rejected his idea for a spiritual show. [23:57] Rainn explains the ideas that his book, Soul Boom, explores.[25:38] Rainn talks about climate change and its relation to a necessary social transformation. [28:11] Rainn reveals his daily gratitude practice. KEY TAKEAWAYS:[15:14] Rainn describes the concept of God as “The Great Mystery” and reveals why it's more digestible for him than the common, patriarchal image of God. [16:21] Rainn expresses gratitude for the time of exploration in his life that forced him to seek a deeper meaning rather than live a “superficial life of comforts”. [24:45] Rainn defines our societal systems as being based on the worst aspects of humanity, fuelling a necessity for a spiritual revolution. ************Make sure to follow Jamie @jamiehess on Instagram for news & updates, and visit our companion Instagram account @gratitudeology for a sneak peek into the personal moments discussed on the show.************Thank you to Rainn Wilson for sharing your truth with us today. Follow Rainn on Instagram @rainnwilson.Check out more about “Soul Boom”: https://www.soulboom.com/************The Gratitudeology Podcast theme music is by HYLLS, performed by Nadia Ali @thenadiaali ************Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Rainn Wilson played one of the beloved characters from the US version of the Office. What kind of wacky stuff is he up to now? Oh, he's hosting a podcast about spirituality that's based on a book he wrote that explores the potential for a spiritual revolution, both individually and collectively. Trucker Andy joins the show to discuss Trisha Paytus's many rock bottoms. Cockfight is trying to get listeners. Erik Nagel joins the show to respond to Opie's latest rant about Erik not having a future in radio until Opie saved his life. Stuttering John had his last show ever and it was a colossal failure. Cardiff Electric joins us to discuss Tom Myers' new morning stream where he tries to clown Steel Toe and can't even get that right. Then Annie joins as we play another round of 2 Minutes with Tom, read a recent review, and listen to your voicemails. Andy's show - https://allapologiespodcast.com/ Cardiff Electric - http://dabbleverse.tv/ Annie's website – https://www.insanneity.com/ Support us, get bonus episodes, and watch live every Saturday and Wednesday: http://bit.ly/watp-patreon https://watp.supercast.tech/ Come to Hackamania May 9-11 in Las Vegas with promo code WATP – https://hackamania.com/ Season 2 of the Tapes! Watch Dabble House April 11-12 – https://dabblecon.live/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices