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In this thought-provoking episode, Brendan Howard joins Ganesh for a deep dive into one of the oldest debates in human history: Religion vs. Spirituality.

But this isn’t a surface-level conversation. We explore how trauma, skepticism, artificial intelligence, and inner transformation all play a role in how people experience faith today.

🧘‍♂️ Spirituality: The personal journey — inward, intuitive, divine. ⛪ Religion: The structure — organized, communal, ritualistic. 📿 The Real Take? Most religious founders were deeply spiritual long before their traditions became institutions.

💬 Topics We Explore:

• Why modern society pushes back on religion
• How trauma becomes a gateway to spiritual awakening
• Spirituality as connection vs. religion as doctrine
• The human need for meaning, belonging, and transcendence
• How AI might reshape how we think about consciousness, God, and free will
• Is belief outdated or evolving?
• The false binary: control vs. freedom

This conversation is for seekers, skeptics, and anyone who’s ever wrestled with faith in a modern world.

🔗 Guest: Brendan Howard A spiritual thinker, creative voice, and seeker of deeper truths. Brendan offers a unique lens on how ancient wisdom and modern questions collide.