This week I’m talking about hope, fear, and oatmeal.
After a rough week, I’m feeling a little lighter — and a little more hopeful — thanks to some surprising election results, good friends, and a fridge full of almond milk. I answer listener calls about faith, fear, and finding peace in a chaotic world.

Topics include:

• Why seeing people vote gives me hope
• What it would actually take for me to believe in God
• How I deal with fear and depression without religion
• Finding comfort in the small stuff (like cooking, yard work, and dogs)
• The joy of rediscovering old songs and small moments of gratitude

Trigger warning: brief mention of suicide and addiction recovery.
As always, if you want to leave a voice message for the show:
🎧 https://www.speakpipe.com/ThereIsNoGodAndWereAllGonnaDie

• (00:00) - Introduction and Call for Engagement
• (02:58) - Reflections on Recent Elections and Hope for Change
• (06:23) - The Importance of Civic Engagement
• (09:09) - Personal Reflections and Future Aspirations
• (17:20) - Exploring Belief and the Concept of God
• (26:05) - Concerns About Safety and Suffering
• (28:11) - Financial Struggles and Daily Decisions
• (35:51) - Coping with Fear and Anxiety
• (39:30) - Finding Perspective in Smallness
• (43:02) - The Importance of Hobbies and Community
• (46:19) - Gratitude for Home and Creativity
• (51:30) - Simple Pleasures and Daily Routines