Best Myles Phelps Podcasts (2025)

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Don Phelps: Finale 40:40

22d ago40:40

40:40

Send us a text In the final episode of Season 3, we flip the script. My dad takes the mic to ask me the tough questions — the ones I’ve been dodging or quietly wrestling with since this project began. From growing up in the church to breaking away from its framework, from fearing hell to finding peace in uncertainty, this conversation is raw, refle…

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Don Phelps: Don't Pigeonhole Yourself 44:51

1M ago44:51

44:51

Send us a text In this episode, I talk with my dad about where he is today—years after stepping away from the church, years into recovery, and miles into a quieter, more mindful life. What started as a story about leaving religion has become something much more honest: learning how to live with uncertainty, how to be at peace in the present, and ho…

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Bonus Episode: Conversations Around the Campfire 25:45

1M ago25:45

25:45

Send us a text On a quiet night around the campfire during a family camping trip, I sit down with my wife, sister, brother-in-law, and dad for an honest, unfiltered conversation about the podcast—and the personal truths it’s brought to light. Together, they unpack some of the most surprising revelations from the series, including: How Myles’ sister…

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Don Phelps: Faith Unraveling 41:17

2M ago41:17

41:17

Send us a text In this episode, Myles and his dad Don continue their open and honest discussion about Don's faith journey. After leaving the ministry, Don struggled to find meaning and purpose, as his identity had been so wrapped up in being a pastor. He discusses how he gradually started to question his conservative Christian beliefs, as he was ex…

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Don Phelps: The Fire 58:25

2M ago58:25

58:25

Send us a text In episode four, we talk to my dad about a pivotal moment in his life as a pastor: his church burning to the ground. This moment sparked a fundamental change in his life, his faith, and his career. If you are someone you know is struggling with addition, please visit the Treatment Atlas Foundation: https://treatmentatlas.org/ Support…

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Don Phelps: Becoming a Pastor 54:05

2M ago54:05

54:05

Send us a text In episode 3, my Dad and I discuss his life as a pastor. What goes into it? How did he come to that decision? Support the show https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com [email protected] Myles Phelps

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Don Phelps: Faith After Family 34:59

2M ago34:59

34:59

Send us a text In episode 2, we dive into my dad's faith journey after marriage and kids. How did his interest in the Lutheran Church and Christianity grow so fast? What drew him in? And what was the moment he knew he wanted to be a pastor? Support the show https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com myles@findingmyreli…

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Don Phelps: Life Before Ministry 40:32

3M ago40:32

40:32

Send us a text In this season of FMR, we are focusing on my Dad's faith journey. In the first season we heard from him at a time in life when he was still figuring things out. Three years later, we focus our entire season on his religious path. Episode 1 covers my Dad's nervousness for this project. How are his former colleagues in the LCMS church …

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Leslie Carnahan: "Faith, Health, and Skepticism" 46:53

1+ y ago46:53

46:53

Send us a text Join us as my sister-in-law, Leslie Carnaghan, PhD, takes us through her personal odyssey from a church-going youth to an atheist with a deep understanding of the human quest for community and spiritual fulfillment. Her insights, shaped by a rigorous scientific upbringing and an extensive career in public health, cast a fascinating l…

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Phil Haslanger: "Faith and the Future of Churches" 40:41

1+ y ago40:41

40:41

Send us a text When faith meets personal evolution, it's a story worth telling. Our latest episode features Phil Haslinger, a retired pastor and journalist whose spiritual journey took him from the roots of Catholicism to the embracing arms of the United Church of Christ. Phil candidly shares the tectonic shifts in his faith during the transformati…

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Becky Malke: "Embracing Wicca" 52:54

1+ y ago52:54

52:54

Send us a text When Becky stepped away from her Catholic upbringing, she didn't just step into the unknown; she danced into the embrace of Wicca with a spirit of curiosity and a thirst for understanding. This episode takes you on a journey through her transformation into a Wiccan priestess, a tale that's as enlightening as it is unexpected. With he…

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Rida Ali: "Tolerance" 56:43

1+ y ago56:43

56:43

Send us a text Rida, a senior from the University of Wisconsin and an Interfaith Fellow, talks about growing up in the Muslim faith. As a practicing Muslim originally from India, she offers a unique perspective on the complex tapestry of her homeland's religious and cultural diversity. Her stories of personal faith, daily practices, and the nuanced…

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Libby Cohen: "Cultural Pieces" 51:22

1+ y ago51:22

51:22

Send us a text Libby Cohen – a University of Wisconsin senior, talks about her Jewish community. Libby offers a personal lens into how her Jewish heritage shapes her world, from the roots of her Minnesota upbringing to her aspirations in speech pathology. Her dedication echoes through her roles as a teacher at her synagogue and as a participant in …

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Jaden Schultz: "At War with God" 49:54

1+ y ago49:54

49:54

Send us a text Join us in the latest installment of Finding my Religion, where we take you on a raw, soul-searching journey through the labyrinth of faith. This episode features Jaden Schultz, a brave, Lutheran Protestant Christian sharing an intimate account of her faith journey after suffering the heart-wrenching loss of her father. Jaden's candi…

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James Pillay: "Problem of Hiddenness" 1:03:28

1+ y ago1:03:28

1:03:28

Send us a text Guest, James Pillay of the Center for Interfaith Dialogue at the University of Wisconsin, talks about his experiences as a recent Catholic convert. We also talk about his work in the fellowship program and why it's important to talk about the differences and similarities in what we all believe. https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion htt…

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John Mathey: "Unearned Wisdom" 1:13:18

1+ y ago1:13:18

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Send us a text John Mathey joins the podcast to talk about everything from teenage pregnancy, mental health and spirituality, to faith crisis. We talk about the role of critical thinking in shaping our ideologies and the lasting effects of key historical events. Our narrative moves through the nuances of faith, politics, and personal growth, showca…

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David Zama: "Atheist" 49:26

2y ago49:26

49:26

Send us a text What happens when a staunch Catholic upbringing leads not to unwavering faith, but to thoughtful questioning and a journey toward atheism? Join us as we sit down with David, a former Catholic turned atheist, who guides us through his transformative spiritual journey. From his earliest memories of attending Mass to the thought-provoki…

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Katie Pyles: "Frankie" 1:18:57

2y ago1:18:57

1:18:57

Send us a text Have you ever considered how faith and spirituality shape our capacity for healing and resilience in the face of trauma? Join us in an intimate conversation with Katie Pyles - a devout Catholic, grief-stricken mother, and social worker with a deep understanding of restorative justice. Katie graciously gives us a glimpse into her chil…

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Heidi Phelps: "Struggling with Faith" 1:09:40

2y ago1:09:40

1:09:40

Send us a text What happens when an embedded faith clashes with inner values? As we delve into this riveting conversation with our guest, Heidi Phelps, we grapple with questions about faith, Christianity, and the societal expectation to conform to a particular belief system. Heidi bravely shares her journey, from her great-grandparents' church invo…

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Christina Ward: "The Culinary Impact of Religiosity" 54:38

2y ago54:38

54:38

Send us a text Ever wondered how religion influences our food habits and day-to-day life? This week, we sat down with Christina Ward, author of Holy Food: How Colts, Communes, and Religious Movements Influenced What We Eat in American History to unravel this complex connection. Raised in a religiously diverse household, with a Roman Catholic mother…

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Shea Quinn: "A Faith Journey" 56:37

2y ago56:37

56:37

Send us a text Ever pondered the intriguing complexities of faith and religion? This episode, we're privileged to host Shay Quinn, a dog trainer and hunting guide whose unique spiritual journey will challenge your perspectives. From early skepticism of traditional religious narratives to a profound connection with nature, and finally, a deep person…

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Rev. Preston Fields: "Churchy Kid" 1:08:13

2y ago1:08:13

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Send us a text Join the spiritual journey of Reverend Preston Fields, pastor of Salem Lutheran Church in Sycamore, Illinois, as he navigates his path from a Roman Catholic upbringing in Tennessee to the acceptance found in the Lutheran Church. https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com [email protected]…

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Joe Ross: "Leaving Jehovah" 1:14:12

2y ago1:14:12

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Send us a text Ever felt the tug and pull of faith, the quest for identity in spirituality? You are not alone! Join us as we navigate the faith journey of Joe Ross, a man whose spirituality has taken various forms and directions. From Jehovah to Jesus, we journey with Joe through his religious evolution, his passion for golf and fatherhood, and his…

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Tim Whitaker: "The New Evangelicals" 56:38

2y ago56:38

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Send us a text Tim’s personal story continues as we delve into the impact of Christian Nationalism, the power dynamics within white evangelicalism, and the looming shadow of social media on faith. His courage in founding 'The New Evangelicals', despite fearing the audacious name, is testament to the strength of his conviction. He shares his struggl…

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Myles Phelps: "Comfort in the Unknown" 2:06:20

2y ago2:06:20

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Send us a text I joined my own podcast to talk about what I believe. Hosted by my beautiful wife, Jordan. https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com [email protected] Myles Phelps

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Season 2 Trailer! 2:52

2y ago2:52

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Send us a text An all new season of FMR Pod is almost here. New episodes available every Thursday! https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com [email protected] Myles Phelps

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Taryn Watkins: "Pilgrimage to Italy" 1:27:36

2y ago1:27:36

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Send us a text High school classmate, Taryn, comes on to talk about her spiritual journey over the past 20 years. From a mountain top in Italy, she found what she was finally looking for after a long search. Now, a Consecrated Virgin in the Catholic Church, she finally feels she's found happiness. Find her artwork mentioned on the show at: https://…

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Tim Hooker: "Tiles" 1:10:12

2y ago1:10:12

1:10:12

Send us a text Trigger warning: this episode discuses sexual assault and suicide. Family friend, Tim Hooker, joins the show to talk about how his faith in God has helped him throughout his life as he's dealt with severe trauma. https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com [email protected]…

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A Look Back: Part 2 47:03

2+ y ago47:03

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Send us a text In the second part of our Looking Back series, we hear from two wildly different faith perspectives. The first is my good friend, Lucas Ray, who is a devout Christian. The second is my sister, Paige, who simply "doesn't know" (hence the title of her episode). Lucas Ray: "Faith" Paige Phelps: "I Don't Know" https://linktr.ee/findingmy…

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A Look Back: Part 1 53:00

2+ y ago53:00

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Send us a text We take a look back at three of my favorite conversations I've had thus far. Keenan Turner: Ep 1 Joe Evans: Ep 5 Don Phelps: Ep 9 Keenan and I talk about his relationship with religion today along with his time spent in China. Joe digs into his Mormon faith and how his religion got the nickname of "Mormon." Finally, my dad talks abou…

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Jordan Ramsdell: "Unnecessary Middleman" 1:21:54

2+ y ago1:21:54

1:21:54

Send us a text MY WIFE! She joins to talk about her atheistic beliefs and how she came to that conclusion. Plus hear her burp, pet a dog, and drink a martini! https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com [email protected] Myles Phelps

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Travis Webb: "Dirt Church?" 1:15:08

2+ y ago1:15:08

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Send us a text Longtime friend, Travis, joins the pod to talk about growing up in a small town and how moving to Colorado after college helped him find what his own faith is. https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com [email protected] Myles Phelps

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Erich Carlton: "Fact vs. Belief" 1:01:40

2+ y ago1:01:40

1:01:40

Send us a text Friend of the pod, Erich, joins to talk about his own spiritual journey. After belonging to a bible church as a kid, Erich went in search of what the meaning of all "this." Using math, science, and his own belief system, Erich talks about the ups and downs until finally coming to where he is today. https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion…

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Andrew Goetten: "Good Spirits" 1:06:40

2+ y ago1:06:40

1:06:40

Send us a text Former college roommate and actor, Andrew Goetten, joins the show to talk about his faith journey after growing up Catholic. We talk about his experience with spirits, his view of the world, and how nature plays a big role in his faith today. https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com myles@findingmyreli…

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Tyler Kirschenmann: "Growth and Change" 1:05:44

2+ y ago1:05:44

1:05:44

Send us a text Listener, Tyler, joins the show to talk about growing up as a Christian, loss of family, and finally becoming comfortable with his Atheism as an adult. https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com [email protected] Myles Phelps

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Ron Giordan: "Gio's Garden" 54:22

2+ y ago54:22

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Send us a text On this episode, Ron Giordan joined FMR to talk about growing up in the Catholic faith, juggling the idea of going to Jesuit school, and finally struggling with his faith as an adult. We also talk about his son, Gio and the work Ron and his wife are doing to help other families with special needs children. https://linktr.ee/findingmy…

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Lauren VanWormer: "Connection" 1:05:35

2+ y ago1:05:35

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Send us a text Lauren joins the pod to talk about losing her mom at a young age and how that shaped her faith later in life. Plus we talk about of social justice causes play a huge role in her beliefs today. https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com [email protected]…

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Scott Braser: "Wants and Needs" 1:29:22

2+ y ago1:29:22

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Send us a text Longtime friend, Scott, joins the pod to talk about his conversion into Christianity as an adult. We talk about growing up Catholic, becoming atheist, and then finding his faith once again. https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com [email protected]…

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Jess McPheters: "Nature" 1:07:10

2+ y ago1:07:10

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Send us a text Sister-in-law Jess joins the pod to talk about her experience growing up compared to her Brother, Richard (ep 8!). We talk about how nature and her knowledge of history have shaped her beliefs today. https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com [email protected]…

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Jordan Bastian: "Evolving" 1:10:07

2+ y ago1:10:07

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Send us a text MLB.com Cubs beat reporter, Jordan Bastian, joins the show to talk about growing up as a pastor's kid (yes, another one), how being the youngest sibling affected his faith, and how being a journalist helps with his spiritual journey. https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com [email protected]…

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Jimmy Hartnett: "The Tik Tok Theory" 1:05:35

2+ y ago1:05:35

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Send us a text Jimmy joins the show to talk about growing with an extended family who was Catholic, but parents who were not. Also, what happens when you die if you don't believe in a God? https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com [email protected] Myles Phelps

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Jared Wyllys: "It's Okay to Be Unsure" 53:15

2+ y ago53:15

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Send us a text Old friend, Jared Wyllys, comes on to talk about growing up as a pastor's kid and how that affected his relationship with Christianity today. We also talk about his 4 adopted children and how race and faith plays into his role as a dad. https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com myles@findingmyreligionpo…

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Brett Taylor: "Stardust" 1:17:03

2+ y ago1:17:03

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Send us a text My good friend, Brett, comes on to talk about life as a Christian kid (including show choir!) and how reading about science and space has shaped his beliefs today. https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com [email protected] Myles Phelps

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Feras Abdelrahman: "Peace Be Upon Him" 55:37

2+ y ago55:37

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Send us a text On episode 11, we hear from my college roommate, Feras. We talk about growing up in the Muslim faith, the affect 9/11 had on him and his family, and how he practices his faith with his young today. https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com [email protected]…

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Kai Yoo: "Soul Reservoir" 1:04:17

2+ y ago1:04:17

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Send us a text My brother-in-law, Kai, joins the show to talk about his Korean immigrant parents, growing up Christian in a Buddhist household, and what this all means as a new dad. https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com [email protected] Myles Phelps

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Don Phelps: "A Former Pastor" 1:29:26

2+ y ago1:29:26

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Send us a text My dad joins me on this episode to talk about his experience as a former paster, living with PTSD and addiction, and where his faith journey is at today. https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com [email protected] Myles Phelps

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Richard McPheters: "Active Listening" 1:17:29

2+ y ago1:17:29

1:17:29

Send us a text On the 8th episode, Richard joined the show to discuss his unique journey from Christianity, to Catholicism, to now being comfortable within his own community. We also discuss the relationship between religion and the LBGTQ+ community. https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com myles@findingmyreligionpod…

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Drew Durlofsky: "The Tribe" 1:04:50

2+ y ago1:04:50

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Send us a text Drew joins the show to talk about what it was like growing up in the Jewish faith. He shares his experience with anti-semitism, relationship with the Holocaust, and more. https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com [email protected] Myles Phelps

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Scott Bang: "Faith in Family" 59:51

2+ y ago59:51

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Send us a text On episode 6, Scott talks about his strong family bond that was instilled in him by his first generation Korean parents and what role that plays in his faith. https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com [email protected] Myles Phelps

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Joe Evans: "In All I Do and Say" 1:16:08

3y ago1:16:08

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Send us a text On episode 5, Joe Evans joins the show to talk about growing up in the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints and his faith today. https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com [email protected] Myles Phelps

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