Modern Wisdom

#245 - Rob Bell - Is Spirituality Compatible With Modern Life?

Nov 14, 2020

In this engaging discussion, Rob Bell, a former megachurch pastor and author, explores the connection between spirituality and modern life. He breaks down old stereotypes of religious leaders, advocating for an inclusive and relevant faith. Bell emphasizes the significance of emotions in our spiritual journey and how personal narratives can facilitate deeper understanding. He also touches on the importance of mindfulness, the complexities of pursuing happiness, and how spirituality can coexist with rational thinking, urging a holistic view of human experience.

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Rob Bell

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Exploring Spirituality in Modern Existence

2min

Exploring Roots and Intellectual Curiosity

2min

Redefining Spirituality in Megachurches

11min

Navigating Spirituality in Complex Times

28min

The Depth of the Present Moment

10min

The Pursuit of Happiness Beyond Hard Work

2min

Rob Bell is a MegaChurch Pastor and an author.

When you're compelled to discover why we are here there are a number of potential routes you can go down, becoming the pastor of a church with 10,000 people in it which takes over a mall to fit them all in is one of them.

Expect to learn how spirituality can be compatible with a modern rational life, how Rob breaks the preconceptions of pastors, why our emotions feel so spiritually compelling, why we can learn insights from our heart and not just our head and much more...

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