EP1: Agnosticism–John Howard

Samantha Ferland, who first appeared in EP5, is welcomed back on the Religious Podcast to discuss her interest and thoughts on satanism. We are not experts on this topic nor active participants in the religion, but this conversation seeks to uncover some of the core beliefs and values of satanism rather than fear the uncomfortable stigma that commonly surrounds it. Connect with Anna:  Instagram: @anna.weeks Email: [email protected]

I met Samantha at an internship position my junior year of college. We quickly developed a friendship and surprisingly had multiple, natural conversations on worldviews and religions, even though our personal beliefs differed significantly majority of the time.  Join us in this casual conversation on religion as we discuss morality and how, in many cases like Samantha’s, people struggle to categorize their belief system under one religion. Connect with Anna:  Instagram: @anna.weeks Email: [email protected]

Tim McKnight is a christian studies professor at Anderson University (SC) and senior pastor at Mosaic Church, a multi-ethnic, multi-generational church plant in Anderson. He is passionate about leveraging his influence in the local community to reflect Christ and equipping the next generation to share the gospel of Jesus.  Join us in the conversation on religion to hear Tim’s heart and how meeting Christ completely transformed his life and desires.  Connect with Tim: Website: https://www.drtimmcknight.com/ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @drtimmcknight Instagram: @drtimmcknight Connect with Anna:  Instagram: @anna.weeks Email: [email protected]

Rev. Tuhina Rasche is a second-generation Indian-American woman who was raised in a devout Hindu household and is currently an ordained Lutheran minister. She will be the first to tell you that her relationship with Jesus is complicated.  Join us in this conversation on religion to hear Tuhina’s story about how God called and equipped her for ministry, a life she nor her family ever imagined for herself.  Connect with Tuhina: Website: https://www.tuhinavrasche.com/ Instagram: @tvrasche Twitter: @tvrasche   Email: [email protected] Connect with Anna:  Instagram: @anna.weeks Email: [email protected]

Alexander Tuttle is the owner of HUman RE-creation LLC and the creator of the J.U.S.T. Philosophy. Certified in Sound Healing and Psychoacoustics from The Globe Institute in San Francisco, California, Alexander is passionate about using his knowledge and faith to aid others self-development and wellness.  Join us in this conversation on religion to learn more about Alexander’s intricate faith journey and the self-developed philosophy on which his belief system is centered.  Connect with Alexander: Website: https://thejustphilosophy.com/philosophy/ Email: [email protected] Instagram: @journeysunite YouTube: @j.u.s.t.alexander4537 Wise Whys Podcast (YouTube): @WiseWhysPodcast Connect with Anna:  Instagram: @anna.weeks Email: [email protected]

What is agnosticism? And why do people believe in it?  Agnosticism is the belief that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God or of anything beyond material phenomena. In order to answer the second question, John Howard is featured in this episode to expand on his worldview and share the unique experiences that led him away from his family’s faith and to his current belief system.    Join us in this conversation on religion to learn more about agnosticism from the perspective of someone who believes it provides answers to some of life’s biggest questions.  Connect with John:  Email: [email protected]  Connect with Anna:  Instagram: @anna.weeks Email: [email protected]