Faith Deficit

Faith Deficit with Josh Bowman is a weekly program that explores individual stories of faith, religion, and philosophy in an increasingly secular world. We speak with artists, musicians, faith leaders, comedians, writers, politicians, and business leaders to unveil what we’re never supposed to speak about in public: our spiritual beliefs – or lack thereof.

Faith Deficit Episode 024: Erin Pim 09/03/2019

Faith Deficit Episode 024: Erin Pim In this episode, Josh speaks with Erin Pim about sexuality, consent, and politics. Erin is the host and producer of both The Bed Post Podcast and The Bed Post Sex & Sexuality Variety Show. She is also a Professional Dominatrix, working at The Ritual Chamber under the name Lady Pim, or on Twitter @TheLadyPim1 /episode/index/show/faithdeficit/id/11079677

FD023: Aalaa, Abdullah, and Ayla (2019) 08/27/2019

FD023: Aalaa, Abdullah, and Ayla (2019) Our guests today are Aalaa (13), Abdullah (11) & Ayla (8) Rehman, community youth leaders in Waterloo. Aalaa is a writer currently working on her first novel, “Sinking: The only way to grasp reality is to fade from it”, as well as a singer and video game designer and, along with her siblings, the host of #CANYOUTHVOTEMATTER & #CANMINORITYVOTEMATTER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN hosted on CKMS 102.7 Waterloo. You can read all about them at aalaaconseil.ca /episode/index/show/faithdeficit/id/10990067

Faith Deficit Episode 022: Parliament of World Religions 11/13/2018

Faith Deficit Episode 022: Parliament of World Religions The first weekend of November, Josh attended the Parliament of World Religions - one of the largest, if not the largest, interfaith conferences in the world. The conference has happened in Chicago, Cape Town, Barcelona, Melbourne, and this year in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Josh reflects on what it means to gather over 220 distinct religions and thousands of open-minded people together to discuss ecology, women in leadership, Indigenous issues, acts of service, the Golden Rule, faith, love, and much more. /episode/index/show/faithdeficit/id/7521509

Faith Deficit Episode 021: Rabbi Yossi Sapirman 06/05/2018

Faith Deficit Episode 021: Rabbi Yossi Sapirman Rabbi Yossi Sapirman the Senior Rabbi of Beth Torah Congregation, a synagogue that transformed into a hub of dynamic and progressive Judaism under his 18 years of leadership. In this episode, Josh and Rabbi Yossi discuss their personal history, the Rabbi's unconventional career journey, and how to interpret the Torah in a modern world. /episode/index/show/faithdeficit/id/6664823

Faith Deficit Episode 020: Kate Graham 05/29/2018

Faith Deficit Episode 020: Kate Graham Kate Graham is a yoga teacher, thai massage practitioner, spiritual guide, and freelance writer. Kate is the owner of Simple Tiny Wonderful, a business that helps people make tiny changes to lead simpler and more wonderful lives, and Stellar Seekers, a heart-centered writing community that helps creatives and solo entrepreneurs overcome creative challenges. In this episode, we discuss faith, the risk of cultural appropriation in the New Age movement, and how to follow your heart. /episode/index/show/faithdeficit/id/6639917

Faith Deficit Episode 019: Jason Villenueva 05/22/2018

Faith Deficit Episode 019: Jason Villenueva Jason Villanueva is originally from Houston, but moved in 2010 to start a new work out of Aviator Church in Derby, Kansas on the north side of Wichita to reach second and third generation Hispanics. He is one of the hosts of Disciple Nations and the Salty Dogs Podcast, and he is a faith leader at The Source Church, in Wichita, Kansas. Jason and Josh talk about his renegade past, and how an inspirational sermon led him back to the church. /episode/index/show/faithdeficit/id/6620522

Faith Deficit Episode 018: Chris McCron 05/15/2018

Faith Deficit Episode 018: Chris McCron Christopher McCron is a writer that tackles the challenges that artists encounter during the creative process. He discovered Secular Humanism and his atheistic worldview during his undergrad at the University of Guelph. Read Christopher’s work at https://steemit.com/@chrismccron and chrismccron.com. In this episode, Chris and Josh talk about faith, atheism, and stereotypes, along with the reason the show exists in the first place. /episode/index/show/faithdeficit/id/6593015

Faith Deficit Episode 017 - Josh Bowman Recap 05/08/2018

Faith Deficit Episode 017 - Josh Bowman Recap A recap of where Josh is at, what he's learned so far, and his thoughts on adventure, the Dalai Lama, and much more. /episode/index/show/faithdeficit/id/6562234

Faith Deficit Episode 016: Ashley Botting 05/01/2018

Faith Deficit Episode 016: Ashley Botting Ashley is an alumna of Toronto’s Second City Mainstage. She has been a talking-head on CTV News Channel’s Straight Talk segment and is also a regular panelist, writer, and guest host on CBC Radio One’s quiz show, Because News. As a writer, she has penned episodes for PBS’ Odd Squad, Nickelodeon’s upcoming Zoofari and pieces for NOW Magazine, The Toronto Star, TheLoop.ca, and was shortlisted for The CBC Canada Writes: Bloodlines prize. /episode/index/show/faithdeficit/id/6535905

Faith Deficit Episode 015: Austin Gentry 04/24/2018

Faith Deficit Episode 015: Austin Gentry My guest today is Austin Gentry. Austin graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a double major in Religious Studies and Interpersonal/ Organizational Communication and is also a graduate of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity. Austin just released his new book - 10 Things Every Christian Should Know For College. In this conversation, we discuss Austin's Christian upbringing and what it's like being a Christian at college. /episode/index/show/faithdeficit/id/6481005

Faith Deficit Episode 014: Darren O'Donnell 04/17/2018

Faith Deficit Episode 014: Darren O'Donnell My guest today is Darren O'Donnell. Darren O’Donnell is a novelist, essayist, playwright, director, designer and performer. In this episode, we discuss Darren's work in theatre, his unusual casting choices, and how a psychotic breakdown when he was younger lead to a spiritual awakening. /episode/index/show/faithdeficit/id/6480933

Faith Deficit Episode 013: Bani Dugal 04/10/2018

Faith Deficit Episode 013: Bani Dugal Bani Dugal is the Principal Representative of the Bahá’í International Community to the UN. Prior to relocating to the U.S. in 1988, she practiced law before the Supreme Court of India. In this conversation, we discuss Ms. Dugal's incredible upbringing in India, her transition to the Bahá’í faith, and her meditations on a united and peaceful world. /episode/index/show/faithdeficit/id/6456816

Faith Deficit Episode 012: Micah Barnes 04/03/2018

Faith Deficit Episode 012: Micah Barnes Micah Barnes is a former member of A Cappella group The Nylons. As a solo artist, Micah had the #1 international club hit "Welcome To My Head". Micah is now a top jazz vocalist and a vocal coach, and has a series of critically acclaimed solo recordings including his most recent “New York Stories”. Josh and Micah discuss his profound personal and musical journey and how his long relationship with dancer and actor of Cree descent René Highway influenced his spirituality. /episode/index/show/faithdeficit/id/6436125

Faith Deficit Episode 011: Fara Tabatabai 03/27/2018

Faith Deficit Episode 011: Fara Tabatabai Our guest today is Fara Tabatabai. Fara is counsel at Hughes Hubbard and Reed and was one of the youngest lawyers in North America to pass the bar exam. Ms. Tabatabai has received several awards for her pro bono work, including two Legal Aid Society awards and a Commitment to Justice Award for her work on an immigration case for Her Justice, an organization that provides legal services to low-income women. We talk about pretending for family and the motivation that comes from having a child. /episode/index/show/faithdeficit/id/6412355

Faith Deficit Episode 010: Comedian Adam Cawley 03/20/2018

Faith Deficit Episode 010: Comedian Adam Cawley My guest today is Adam Cawley. Adam is a three-time Canadian Comedy Award Winning actor, writer, improviser as well as an alumnus of The Second City Mainstage. In 2014 Adam won The Canadian Comedy Award for Best Male Improviser in Canada. He is currently the co-host (along with Rob Norman) of The Backline. Adam and I talk about inspiration, dogs, comedy, and how to be happy where you're at. /episode/index/show/faithdeficit/id/6379284

Faith Deficit Episode 009: David Miller 03/13/2018

Faith Deficit Episode 009: David Miller Our very special guest is former Toronto Mayor David Miller. David Miller was the president and CEO of WWF Canada, the Canadian division of the international World Wildlife Fund. A former politician, Miller was the 63rd Mayor of Toronto from 2003 to 2010. He is now the North American director for C40 Cities. David has spent his life working for people in need, the environment, and doing the right thing - informed by his experiences growing up in the church. /episode/index/show/faithdeficit/id/6353904

Faith Deficit Episode 008: Dr. Natasha Vita-More 03/06/2018

Faith Deficit Episode 008: Dr. Natasha Vita-More Our guest today is Dr. Natasha Vita-More. Dr. Vita-More is an expert on emerging technology and humanity's future. She is the author and co-editor of The Transhumanist Reader, innovative designer of Primo Posthuman, and an international speaker. She is Chair of Humanity+ and faculty at the University of Advancing Technology. /episode/index/show/faithdeficit/id/6326557

Faith Deficit Episode 007: Mark McGuckin 02/27/2018

Faith Deficit Episode 007: Mark McGuckin Father Mark McGuckin was the co-host, writer, creator, and creative producer of the Canadian television series Road Hockey Rumble. Mark had a spiritual awakening several years ago, and is now Assistant Pastor at St. Paul's Parish in Richmond, BC. In this episode we discuss how he went from burning out in the television industry to reconnecting with the spirituality of his youth. /episode/index/show/faithdeficit/id/6298418

Faith Deficit Episode 006: Mana Mansour 02/20/2018

Faith Deficit Episode 006: Mana Mansour In this very special episode, Josh speaks with Award-winning TV host/producer & on-air style expert Mana Mansour. Mana is a rising star in Canadian fashion media, and currently works with the Marilyn Denis show. Josh and Mana discuss her connection to family, her upbringing in Canada, and her pride as an Iranian television personality. /episode/index/show/faithdeficit/id/6277663

Faith Deficit Episode 005: Becky Ferreira 02/13/2018

Faith Deficit Episode 005: Becky Ferreira In this episode, Josh and acclaimed science writer Becky Ferreira discuss the wonders of science, imagination, aliens, and dinosaurs. /episode/index/show/faithdeficit/id/6253023

Faith Deficit Episode 004: Don Ferguson 02/06/2018

Faith Deficit Episode 004: Don Ferguson Don Ferguson is an original and award-winning member of Royal Canadian Air Farce, the weekly comedy show on CBC Radio and TV for 35 years, and which still does a very popular New Year’s special. Don speaks with Josh about growing up in small town Quebec, the role the church served in the community, and how he discovered a new community through comedy. /episode/index/show/faithdeficit/id/6223083

Faith Deficit Episode 003: Dr. Mark Kingwell 01/30/2018

Faith Deficit Episode 003: Dr. Mark Kingwell We begin the interview discussing professor Dr. Mark Kingwell's assertion that he is a Luddite and atheist, and circle around to Artificial Intelligence, respectful discussion, ethics, and much more. /episode/index/show/faithdeficit/id/6202912

Faith Deficit Episode 002: Anusree Roy 01/30/2018

Faith Deficit Episode 002: Anusree Roy Indo-Canadian award-winning playwright, actress, librettist and Remedy star Anusree Roy speaks with Josh about her faith-based work, stereotypes, and navigating personal trauma in this very special episode. /episode/index/show/faithdeficit/id/6202793

Faith Deficit Episode 001: Introduction 01/28/2018

Faith Deficit Episode 001: Introduction Today I’m launching my very first podcast. It’s a labour of love and of fear. In this episode I talk about why I felt compelled to explore issues of faith, the guests I'm having, and who has helped me get to this point so far. Thank you for listening. /episode/index/show/faithdeficit/id/6196512

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