Stillness in the Storms When Jesus and the Buddha Sit at the Same Table
Nov 16, 2025
Can Jesus and Buddha coexist in your spiritual journey? This discussion dives into the comfort of Christian faith alongside the clarity of Buddhist teachings. Reflect on the poem 'Footprints in the Sand' and how it symbolizes support in tough times. Explore the evolution from childhood beliefs to a more inclusive spirituality that values compassion and presence. Discover how wisdom from both traditions can coexist, forming a personal spiritual toolbox that alleviates suffering and fosters connection.
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Footprints In The Sand Comfort
- Steven Webb reads the full 'Footprints in the Sand' poem and explains how it comforted him in the 80s and 90s.
- He uses the poem to illustrate the feeling that something or someone 'has your back' during suffering.
Childhood Sunday School Memory
- Steven Webb recounts being christened and attending Sunday school as a child while not growing up in a deeply religious family.
- He says those early Christian experiences gave him reassurance during losses like his grandfather's suicide and when he broke his neck.
Atheist Phase And Later Inclusion
- Steven Webb describes reading Richard Dawkins' The God Delusion and briefly adopting an atheist view aiming to 'eradicate' religion.
- He clarifies this didn't erase his appreciation for Jesus as a philosophical figure and for biblical teachings' value.
