Journey Home
Dr. Brandon Vaidyanathan
Nov 21, 2023
Dr. Brandon Vaidyanathan, raised Hindu, discovered new perspectives on the nature of God through a Catholic youth group and embraced the Catholic Church. The podcast covers his childhood in a religious household, unanswered prayers, a transformative encounter during a retreat, journey towards belief in Jesus, and acceptance and understanding of Hinduism. It also emphasizes the importance of meaningful conversations and relationships with people of different faiths.
01:00:00
Episode guests
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- Brandon Vaidyanathan questioned the effectiveness of prayer in Hinduism and ultimately became an atheist.
- Brandon's encounter with selfless love through his relationship with a Catholic girl caused him to question his own motivations and desires.
Deep dives
Growing up in a multicultural environment and the transactional nature of Hinduism
Brandon Vaidianathan shares his experience of growing up in a multicultural environment in the Middle East as a Hindu. He discusses the transactional nature of the Hinduism he was taught, where prayer was focused on material success.
Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts
Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
