Spirituality & Religion

I give talks on faith, spirituality, and the epistemic rationality of religious belief, I serve as a Eucharistic Minister and Lector at St. Barnabas' Episcopal Church, and I'm a licensed lay preacher in the Diocese of El Camino Real.

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Podcasts

Learning Vibes Podcast

I'm interviewed by Da Knowlton on what faith is, how I attempt to integrate faith into my life, the epistemic rationality of theistic belief, and the importance of change in one's spiritual life. Episode 46 (June 1, 2023)

St. Barnabas' Lecture Series

Video Talks

A talk on The Tree of Life (2011), Terence Malick's Palme d'Or winning film, as an artwork that motivated me toward substantial spiritual transformation. I compare the film to Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey and discuss background biblical information necessary to appreciate The Tree of Life's artistry.

Homilies

St. Barnabas' Episcopal Church (September 3, 2023)

Dealing with Disappointments

Audio (MP3)

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Video (YouTube)

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The Severity of God

St. Barnabas' Episcopal Church (October 30, 2022)

The Church's Aim

St. Barnabas' Episcopal Church (May 22, 2022)

The Way of Suffering

St. Barnabas' Episcopal Church (October 17, 2021)

The Creator in You

St. Barnabas' Episcopal Church (March 21, 2021)

St. Barnabas' Episcopal Church (April 19, 2020)

St. Barnabas' Episcopal Church (April 4, 2019)

Treating Our Hypocrisy
Restlessness is a Guide to Renewal
Living in the In-Between

St. Barnabas' Episcopal Church (December 17, 2017)

Reading the Story of Your Life

St. Barnabas' Episcopal Church (April 30, 2017)

Tragedy in Life

St. Barnabas' Episcopal Church (October 30, 2016)

The You of You

St. Barnabas' Episcopal Church (April 21, 2024)

Video (YouTube)

Text (PDF)