Topic: Religion

4 chapters across the catalog

You'll Never Walk Again: Colin Owensby on Resilience, Loss and a Fulfilled Life
Episode 185 45:24 - 47:45

185: You'll Never Walk Again: Colin Owensby on Resilience, Loss and a Fulfilled Life

Denim Campaigns, Milan Nightlife and Sobriety

Owensby recounts his success in Los Angeles, where he became the first male face for 7 Jeans and worked for other major denim brands like True Religion and Citizens of Humanity. He discusses the "debauchery" of the Milan modeling scene in the early 2000s, explaining that he chose to remain sober to avoid hangovers and maintain his fitness. He emphasizes that being present at events was more important to him than substance use.

Ezra Vancil Addiction, Divorce and the Rebuild Nobody Saw Coming
Episode 181 17:09 - 19:13

181: Ezra Vancil Addiction, Divorce and the Rebuild Nobody Saw Coming

First Marriage Collapse and Second Marriage to a Bartender

Ezra Vancil details the collapse of his first marriage at age 30, which occurred despite a period of trying to be a "super religious guy" to hide his habits. Following the explosion of his first marriage, he married a bartender, which he admits facilitated his daily drinking habits during a decade-long descent.

The Mistakes Men Make In Relationships with Matt Albiges
37:53 - 42:03

The Mistakes Men Make In Relationships with Matt Albiges

Fundamental Value Differences and Ending Stigmas

Using the example of a militant vegan married to a meat-eater, Albiges illustrates how fundamental value differences can make compromise nearly impossible. The discussion touches on how personal evolution, such as a spouse becoming a born-again Christian, can change the trajectory of a marriage. They advocate for removing the stigma from breaking up, suggesting that some relationships are successful "chapters" that naturally reach a conclusion.

John Campbell #7 - sports mentor, sex coach, football club director, ships captain and Dad
32:06 - 34:14

John Campbell #7 - sports mentor, sex coach, football club director, ships captain and Dad

Spiritual Views, Defining God as Love

John Campbell shares his perspective on spirituality, defining "God" as a synonym for unconditional love rather than a religious construct. He performs a linguistic analysis of the words "Love," "God," and "Now," noting they all contain a central "O" or zero, symbolizing a circle of presence. He suggests that different faiths are simply cultural adaptations of the same wholesome force for good.