Del Bacon
Del Bacon
Good Words for Christians and Atheists With The Help Of Seth Andrews
Good Words for Christians and Atheists With The Help Of Seth Andrews
Good Words for Christians and Atheists With The Help Of Seth Andrews
Wednesday 28th September 2022
Join The Recovery Atheist and Seth Andrews as they explore addiction recovery without higher powers, focusing on empathy, tribalism, and community.
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62 minutes
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Religion & Spirituality
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Finding Common Ground: Recovery and Empathy with Seth Andrews
Fight like hell to keep your heart soft, even while so many people have become hardened.
What happens when you challenge the traditional views of spirituality in recovery? In this thought-provoking episode, The Recovery Atheist, Del Bacon, sits down with Seth Andrews to explore the possibility of overcoming addiction without relying on higher powers. They dive into the idea of tribalism, examining how our biases and knee-jerk reactions shape our worldview.
But it doesn't stop there; they also delve into the importance of empathy in online activism and the dangers of reducing people to mere labels of 'good' or 'evil'. This episode isn't just about addiction recovery; it's a journey of self-discovery and community building. By finding common ground with those who hold different beliefs, we can learn to challenge our own biases and keep our hearts open in a world that often feels hardened.
As Seth Andrews eloquently puts it, 'We are all guilty of potentially getting caught up in the moment, being biased, oversimplifying, knee-jerking, losing perspective, jumping from reaction to overreaction, being an online arsonist, torching everybody and everything that didn't pass our tests. Fight like hell to keep your heart soft, even while so many people have become hardened'. Whether you're wrestling with substance abuse or just curious about a secular approach to recovery, this episode offers a refreshing perspective.
It’s a compelling conversation that encourages listeners to embrace empathy and challenge their preconceived notions. Tune in to hear how you can recover without higher powers and foster a more compassionate community.