How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality
Episodes
Birth: Getting Off to Good Start
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For all the joys a new child brings, it can also be a trying time filled with stresses, worries, and for some, depression. Long before new parents tur...
New Year, New You, Take 2!
30 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with your New Year's resolution already? You're not alone! By this time every year, more than 25% of resolutions have already been broken. ...
Pain: The Benefits of Suffering
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Across the world, people accept pain in the name of God. Whether through painful public rituals or private sacrifices, suffering plays a role in many ...
Giving Alms: Why Everybody Wins
26 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
December concludes a season of gifts for many. And while it's undeniably enjoyable to get gifts, it’s not what brings us the most happiness. It turn...
Healing Rituals: There’s Power in Belief
12 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A majority of people in the US believe that faith can heal. And while there isn’t any strong scientific data backing the idea of faith healing by di...
Transcendence: Why Chemicals Need Rituals
28 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For centuries, Central and South American cultures have used psychedelics to induce mystical states. And while in the US they’ve mostly been used as...
Gratitude: Why Every Day Should Be Thanksgiving
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most people think gratitude is an emotion about the past. But in reality, it’s all about the future. Science shows it makes people more honest, more...
Contemplating Death: A Secret for Happiness
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
COVID-19 has led to what’s being called The Great Resignation. People are leaving their jobs in record numbers, many to find more meaning in life or...
Meditation: A Key to Kindness?
17 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all value kindness. But showing it isn’t always easy. Buddhists recognized this problem long ago and developed what may be the world’s first an...
Religion's Toolbox
03 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Research shows that spiritual practices tend to make people happier and healthier. The question is: Why? Join Dave and his guests, Casper ter Kuile fr...
Season 1 Trailer
26 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Coming October 3 from PRX Productions.