Mindrolling with Raghu Markus – Ep. 551 – Faith, Spirituality & Community with Jamie Kilstein

Jamie Kilstein returns to the Mindrolling Podcast!

In this episode, Jamie speaks with Raghu about finding an appreciation for all faiths and shares how exploring different religions led him to Jesus.

“It is our nature as humans to want to gather together and praise who we truly are.” – Raghu Markus

Jamie and Raghu talk about:

  • Oppression within organized religion
  • Jamie’s experience with psychedelics and Ram Dass
  • Zen as the atheism of religion
  • Maharaj-ji and incorporating multiple religions
  • How music connects us to religion
  • Being led to Jesus Christ
  • The importance of Sangha and connecting to the community
  • Seeing the beauty in all faiths rather than being restrictive
  • How Jesus set us free for freedom
Recommendation from this episode: Jazz Musician Bill Evans

“I think you find the right spiritual group or people who can connect with you and can laugh so hard that you can feel God, people who can hold you accountable, that is really important with spirituality.” – Jamie Kilstein

About Jamie Kilstein:

Jamie Alexander Kilstein is an American writer, radio host, and stand-up comic. He hosts the podcast, Trauma Bonding, with his wife Alex. Keep up with Jamie on his Instagram or on his website.

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The Movie of Me to The Movie of We with Duncan Trussell & Raghu Markus

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