Soul Boom
Soul Boom is a series of intimate conversations hosted by Rainn Wilson exploring meaningful and inspiring topics that tickle the mind, heart and soul. Never too precious, yet unafraid to touch on the profound, we digs into the core of the human experience: creativity, spirituality and psychology. Bringing to the conversation some of the most brilliant and heart-felt artists, thinkers and doers, Soul Boom guides the listener toward transformation on both a personal and societal level. Also, laughs.
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Is God Real If Suffering Exists? Gary Gulman Ex...
61 min
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Existentialism for the Modern Soul w/ Millennia...
83 min
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Steve from Blue's Clues Sits Down in Our Thinki...
88 min
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How Can We Trust the News Again? (w/ Stephanie ...
62 min
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Inside Serena Williams' Mind (w/ Patrick Mourat...
55 min
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Am I Lonely or Spiritually Disconnected? (w/ Ra...
63 min
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Hasan Minhaj: Does Comedy Matter if the World i...
73 min
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Is Climate Change a Spiritual Crisis? (w/ Paul ...
63 min
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How Spirituality Can Save Us from Global Chaos ...
Human rights lawyer Payam Akhavan and Rainn Wilson explore whether world peace is inevitable, discussing climate change, nationalism, and the urgent need for a spiritual and moral awakening.
58 min
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Rainn Tries Getting Rhett & Link Back in Church...
Rhett & Link open up to Rainn Wilson about leaving evangelical Christianity, their struggles with faith, and whether they still believe in God.
72 min
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Faith After Doubt: Can Religion Evolve? (w/ Bri...
Brian McLaren and Rainn Wilson explore faith, doubt, religious trauma, and how spirituality can evolve in a world facing existential crises.
71 min
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Do Jews Believe in Souls? Ari Shaffir’s Crisis ...
Comedian Ari Shaffir joins Soul Boom to discuss his journey from Orthodox Judaism to atheism, his battle with depression, and how psychedelics shaped his views on existence, faith, and the mystery of the soul.
63 min
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Is Society Losing Its Soul? Nadia Bolz-Weber on...
Rainn Wilson and Nadia Bolz-Weber dive deep into faith, grace, community, and why modern life’s obsession with comfort and convenience might be making us more lost than ever.
60 min
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Alex O'Connor Explores the Mysteries of God
Alex O’Connor (Cosmic Skeptic) and Rainn Wilson discuss the Bible’s fascination for an atheist, the mystery of consciousness, and the philosophical challenge of belief in God.
69 min
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U.S. Surgeon General's Final Prescription: A Pa...
Dr. Vivek Murthy and Rainn Wilson delve into the loneliness epidemic, social media's impact, and the path to fulfillment through relationships, purpose, and service.
82 min
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Why Are We All Sick? Healing From the Modern He...
Dr. Rangan Chatterjee joins Rainn Wilson to unpack anxiety, healing, and the transformative power of small daily habits and compassion in a chaotic world.
92 min
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Shadow Work: An Idiot's Guide (w/ Keila Shaheen)
Rainn Wilson and Keila Shaheen discuss the transformative power of shadow work, generational healing, and the intersection of mental health and spirituality.
59 min
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Bobbi Althoff: Breaking Generational Cycles, Mo...
Influencer Bobbi Althoff opens up in a vulnerable and heavy interview to Rainn Wilson about her struggles with depression and suicidal ideation.
72 min
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The Edge of Death: Exploring Mortality w/ Sebas...
Journalist Sebastian Junger shares his near-death experience and explores how it transformed his views on mortality, spirituality, and the human connection.
83 min
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Shabbat Explained: The Secret to Sacred Rest (w...
Discover how ancient Jewish wisdom and spiritual values can guide us to joy, courage, and healing in today’s chaotic world, with guest Rabbi Susan Goldberg.
56 min
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Penn Badgley Returns to Redefine What Faith Tru...
Actor Penn Badgley returns and opens up to Rainn Wilson about fame, faith, and how his spiritual journey helped him find peace amidst the chaos of Hollywood.
54 min
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Dopamine Detox: Ending Isolation, Together w/ A...
bestselling author Alex Banayan joins Rainn Wilson to discuss how pain, isolation, and the mental health crisis shape our spiritual growth and what we can do to build a more connected, hopeful future.
52 min
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Justice Denied: How Jerome Dixon Survived a Wro...
Jerome Dixon shares his powerful story of wrongful imprisonment, resilience, and advocacy for juvenile justice reform with Rainn Wilson on Soul Boom.
64 min
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[Rerun] Serj Tankian, How Can Music Change the ...
Serj Tankian (System of a Down) and Rainn Wilson delve into the profound impact of music on the human spirit, exploring its potential to inspire change and connect deeply with our innermost selves.
72 min
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Andrew Yang: Let's Ditch Our Political Parties
Andrew Yang joins Rainn Wilson explore the broken American political system, possible reforms, and how ranked-choice voting, grassroots efforts, and digital democracy could reshape the future.
64 min