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Why Religion Still Matters with Ross Douthat

In the work of reimagining, religion can play a significant part. What does it mean to be human? Does God exist? Is the universe good? Is there order and purpose to human life? These are the types of questions that help to shape our imagination about our individual lives and our life together. New York Times columnist (https://www.nytimes.com/column/ross-d...) Ross Douthat joins Amy Julia Becker to discuss his latest book, Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious (https://amzn.to/4b1QTIh) . They explore: • the current cultural landscape of religion in America • the rise of secularism and the existential angst many face in a post-religious world • the importance of engaging with religious questions • the relationship between religion and politics • how individuals can begin their journey of seeking meaning and purpose __ RESOURCES: Amy Julia's Lenten Daily Devotional (https://amyjuliabecker.com/lenten-dev...) Amy Julia's To Be Made Well Lenten Bible Study—Small Group Video Series (https://amyjuliabecker.com/lenten-vid...) __ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: • Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious (https://amzn.to/4b1QTIh) by Ross Douthat • Mere Christianity (https://amzn.to/430vDAv) by C.S. Lewis • The Weight of Glory (https://amzn.to/4b3Kc8q) by C.S. Lewis • Paul Kingsnorth (https://firstthings.com/the-cross-and...) • J.R.R. Tolkien (https://www.tolkiensociety.org/discov...) • Looking for Faith? Here’s a Guide to Choosing a Religion. by Ross Douthat (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/op...) __ CONNECT with Ross on X (@DouthatNYT (https://x.com/DouthatNYT) ). __ Watch this conversation on YouTube by clicking here (   • Why Religion Still Matters with Ross Douthat  ) . Read the full transcript and access detailed show notes by clicking here (https://amyjuliabecker.com/ross-douthat/) or visiting amyjuliabecker.com/podcast (http://amyjuliabecker.com/podcast) . __ ABOUT: Ross Douthat has been a New York Times Opinion columnist since April 2009. Previously, he was a senior editor at the Atlantic. He is the author of The Deep Places; The Decadent Society; To Change the Church; Bad Religion; Privilege; and, with Reihan Salam, Grand New Party. He is the film critic for National Review. He lives with his wife and five children in New Haven, Connecticut. ___ Let’s stay in touch. Subscribe (https://amyjuliabecker.com/subscribe-...) to my newsletter to receive weekly reflections that challenge assumptions about the good life, proclaim the inherent belovedness of every human being, and envision a world of belonging where everyone matters. We want to hear your thoughts. Send us a text! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/tex...) Connect with me: • Instagram (https://bit.ly/3iJttw7) • Facebook (https://bit.ly/3iDmBR5) • YouTube (   / @amyjuliabecker6558  ) • Website (https://bit.ly/3p6VK4d) Thanks for listening!