Experts Alan Noble, Elizabeth Oldfield, and Iain McGilchrist discuss the impact of determinism on mental health and the emergence of a 'meaning crisis'. The passing of atheist philosopher Daniel Dennett sparks new openness to God, with seekers like Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Russell Brand exploring faith. Tech pioneer Jordan Hall shares his unexpected solution to the meta-crisis.

Ashley Lande, a former seeker of enlightenment through psychedelics, shares her surprising journey back to faith in Christ. Mikhaila Peterson discusses the benefits and dangers of psychedelics, while Alan Noble explores their implications for spirituality. Alex O'Connor engages in the debate about the nature of psychedelic experiences, with Shawn Ryan offering insights on hallucinogens' effects. Iain McGilchrist examines psychedelics' influence on consciousness, and Phil Cotnoir warns about risks in chasing transcendence. Together, they navigate the thin line between spiritual awakening and potential harm.

Protests have continued after last month’s school shooting in Nashville, including in the Tennessee state legislature where the majority Republicans expelled two Democrats after their protests broke the rules of decorum. What was really accomplished by this extreme response, and what’s really behind the rise of retaliation politics? Then, Skye talks to Alan Noble about his new book, “On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living.” Noble says we’ve believed the lies that life is supposed to be pleasurable, that suffering is abnormal, and that our feelings are a reflection of reality. Instead, at a time when depression, anxiety, and loneliness are skyrocketing, he shows how our faith equips us to suffer well. Plus, scientists have grown mammoth meatballs. Yummy! Patreon Bonus: Getting Schooled: Kids in Church 101 https://www.patreon.com/posts/81372946/     0:00 -  Intro   4:15 - Theme Song   4:37 - Woolly Mammoth Meatball   11:27 - Tennessee GOP expels 2 Democrats from state legislature   20:45 - The merging of Christianity with populist right wing politics   31:41 - The rise of retaliation in politics Sponsors   49:36 - Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at Faithful Counseling.com/HOLYPOST   50:41 - Miracle Made Go to TryMiracle.com/ HOLYPOST and use the code HOLYPOST to claim your free 3 piece towel set and save over 40% off 51:45 - Interview Intro Alan Noble - https://www.oalannoble.com/   56:15 - Normalizing suffering   1:05:07 - The importance of finding community    1:16:11 - Talking about mental health with nonbelievers     1:26:04  - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment:   Meatballs made with mammoth DNA created by Australian food startup https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/28/world/mammoth-meatballs-cultured-meat-climate-scn/index.html   How Tennessee GOP expelling 2 Democrats could have ripple effect in other states https://www.axios.com/2023/04/07/tennessee-house-lawmakers-expulsion-democrats   Three and Out - Thoughts on Tennessee https://thedispatch.com/newsletter/boilingfrogs/three-and-out/   'It's worth it': Charlie Kirk calls school shootings 'a prudent deal' to protect the Second Amendment https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/it-s-worth-it-charlie-kirk-calls-school-shootings-a-prudent-deal-to-protect-the-second-amendment/ar-AA19yBEq?ocid=winp2fptaskbarhover&cvid=9db1b08b44954b8fb3e95e773fc78a4a&ei=7 Other resources:   On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living by Alan Noble https://amzn.to/3miTSax   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Alan Noble, an associate professor and editor in chief of Christ and Pop Culture, dives into a crucial discussion on mental health challenges, especially among youth. He emphasizes the need for a tobacco-style warning for social media to combat rising crises. Noble shares insights from his book on the nuances of mental affliction versus illness, the power of friendship, and living life as an act of worship. The conversation also touches on men's role in embodying healthy masculinity and practical approaches to prayer and self-care in times of struggle.

The podcast explores the burden and gift of everyday life, emphasizing the challenges of living with mental illness. It discusses the importance of community support in enduring mental health struggles and the evolving attitudes towards integrating mental health with spirituality in evangelical circles. Alan Noble's insights on 'Getting Out of Bed' provide valuable perspectives for pastors addressing mental health challenges.