Summary:
In this episode, we sit down with Cheryl Stout, a former member of the LDS Church who has embraced a journey of self-discovery and spiritual exploration. Cheryl shares her perspectives on:
• Alan Watts’s metaphor of God as the ocean and us as the waves.
• Exploring existentialism, absurdism, and the quest for personal meaning.
• Her experience navigating faith deconstruction and finding empowerment in self-agency.
• The importance of adaptability, creating your own map of reality, and embracing growth.
• Connecting with others authentically and finding acceptance beyond traditional frameworks.
This conversation is packed with thought-provoking ideas and heartfelt reflections on what it means to live authentically and create your own purpose.
Mentioned in This Episode:
• Alan Watts’s philosophies
• Sisyphus and the absurdity of life
• The challenges and rewards of spiritual deconstruction
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• Instagram: @thatschurchpodcast
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