Faith After Doubt: Can Religion Evolve? (w/ Brian McLaren)
Episode Date: February 18, 2025What happens when your faith no longer makes sense? Brian McLaren, author of Faith After Doubt and Life After Doom, joins Rainn Wilson for a deep dive...
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