Pete Holmes & George Janko Debate About God | EP. 97

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Jan 30, 2025

Comedian Pete Holmes, known for his candid takes on faith and spirituality, joins George Janko for a lively debate filled with humor. They tackle Christianity's complexities, discussing why Pete describes it as 'kinky' and the impact of personal experiences on belief systems. The conversation dives into the meaning of sins, the crucifixion as a symbol of human solidarity, and the transformative power of questioning faith. Throughout, they emphasize the importance of love, respect, and genuine connection over dogma.

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ANECDOTE

Divorce and Faith Shift

Pete Holmes' journey from aspiring youth pastor to comedian began after his divorce.
He felt betrayed by God, questioning the deal he thought they had.

INSIGHT

Atheism as a Transition

Pete Holmes briefly explored atheism after his divorce, finding temporary solace in the absence of hell.
This 'emptying' prepared him for new spiritual ideas.

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The Nature of Awareness

Pete Holmes describes awareness as the core of spiritual experience, using the analogy of a screen and a movie.
He emphasizes the 'seeing' rather than 'what's seen'.

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On this episode of The George Janko Show, Pete Holmes and George dive into a passionate, honest conversation about faith, spirituality, and their different views on God. It’s raw, thought-provoking, and full of unexpected laughs. No hard feelings—just real talk. Tune in. Sponsored By: Find CELSIUS near you: https://www.celsius.com/buy-locate/ celsiusbrandpartner celsiuslivefit CelsiusOfficial Text Me To Perform In Your City! (602) 932-8118 Get Your "Kingdom Come" Apparel Today! https://theheartofdavid.co Follow George! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgejanko Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeorgeJanko TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@georgejanko Follow Shawna! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnadellaricca/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShawnaDellaRiccaOfficial Follow Reed! (Video / Edit) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@reed.mp4 Instagram: https://instagram.com/reed.mp4 Business Inquiries Email: george@divisionmedia.co Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:44 Pete Thinks Christianity Is "Kinky" 6:21 Bristling At Christian Vocabulary 8:24 Not Believing In A Physical God 10:53 "When You Say God Gave Me A Talent, You Mean YOUR God" 15:16 Why An Affair Led To Pete Leaving Christianity 22:57 Pete's Description Of God 26:59 Pete's Interpretation Of Jesus Dying On The Cross 29:53 Are You Happier Without Christianity? 31:11 The True Meaning Of "Christ" 32:44 "Sins Are A Misunderstanding" 35:12 Are You Happier Without Christianity? (Cont.) 38:16 Where Do You Get Your Doctrine's From? 39:43 Pete Sees God In The Room 41:31 Spiritual Intuition Should Be Listened To 42:27 The Truth Is Silent 43:59 George Shares A Bible Verse 46:00 Pete's Issues With The Bible 49:17 It's Not About Text, It's About Connecting To Your Father 51:11 Our True Connection As Humans 54:40 How'd You Meet Your Wife? 58:23 Why Pete Named His Daughter "Lila" 1:01:02 How Having A Child Changes You 1:05:47 The Connection Children Have To The Divine 1:07:53 Pete Thinks It's Impossible To Be Apart From God 1:12:07 George Defends Using God's Words, Not His Own 1:18:06 Where Does The Holy Spirit End & God Begin? 1:19:34 What Do You Do In Your Relationship With God? 1:22:27 God's Like A TV Screen & We're In It 1:25:11 Finding Balance As A Comedian 1:27:57 Shawna's Favorite Part Of Pete's New Special 1:28:59 Pete & George Hate Valentines Day 1:29:55 What A Perfect Hour Of Stand Up Looks Like To Pete 1:30:41 When Did You Find Your Voice? 1:32:41 How Do You Write Jokes? 1:33:50 What Helped You Overcome A Fear Of Failing? 1:37:04 Opening For Dave Chapelle In Front Of 7,000 People Didn't Feel Like Comedy 1:38:00 Wrapping Up!