Rainn Wilson is a well-known actor, comedian, podcaster, producer, and writer. He’s also a former guest of The One You Feed, and this time, he is with Reza Aslan, Reza is a professor of creative writing at the University of California, Riverside, and is the best-selling author of Zealot, The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth. Rainn and Reza host the popular podcast, Metaphysical Milkshake.

In this episode, Rainn & Reza discuss spirituality, religion, and this journey called life.

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In This Interview, Rainn Wilson & Reza Aslan and I Discuss Spiritual Journeys and …
Their new podcast, Metaphysical Milkshake
Happiness, positive psychology, and Dr. Martin Seligman’s work
How increased joy and well being comes from acts of service
Realizing that what you are seeking is already within you
The spiritual act of pausing rather than reacting
Rituals as a form of remembering
Beliefs are meaningless if we don’t practice regularly
The journey to find God is internal, not outside of us
Esoteric and exoteric properties of religion
Faith and doubt and how they are meant to go together




Rainn Wilson & Reza Aslan Links:

Metaphysical Milkshake – YouTube

Rainn’s Website

Reza’s Website

Rainn’s Twitter

Reza’s Twitter

Peloton: Of course the bike is an incredible workout, but did you know that on the Peloton app, you can also take yoga, strength training, stretching classes, and so much more? Learn all about it at www.onepeloton.com

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If you enjoyed this conversation with Rainn Wilson & Reza Aslan, you might also enjoy these other episodes:

Discovering Spiritual Truths with Pete Holmes

Cultivating Mindfulness with Cory Allen

Rainn Wilson is a well-known actor, comedian, podcaster, producer, and writer.&nbsp;He’s also a former guest of The One You Feed, and this time, he is with Reza Aslan,&nbsp;Reza is a professor of creative writing at the University of California, Riverside, and is the best-selling author of&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9780812981483" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zealot, The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth</a>.&nbsp;Rainn and Reza host the popular podcast,&nbsp;<a href="https://t.co/nQIlckU8yd?amp=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Metaphysical Milkshake.</a>In this episode, Rainn &amp; Reza discuss spirituality, religion, and this journey called life.But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed.&nbsp;<a href="https://oneyoufeed.net/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month.&nbsp;</a>It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Rainn Wilson &amp; Reza Aslan and I Discuss Spiritual Journeys and …<ul><li>Their new podcast,&nbsp;<a href="https://t.co/nQIlckU8yd?amp=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Metaphysical Milkshake</a></li><li>Happiness, positive psychology, and Dr. Martin Seligman’s work</li><li>How increased joy and well being comes from acts of service</li><li>Realizing that what you are seeking is already within you</li><li>The spiritual act of pausing rather than reacting</li><li>Rituals as a form of remembering</li><li>Beliefs are meaningless if we don’t practice regularly</li><li>The journey to find God is internal, not outside of us</li><li>Esoteric and exoteric properties of religion</li><li>Faith and doubt and how they are meant to go together</li></ul> Rainn Wilson &amp; Reza Aslan Links:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD3TtSFoObIUhi8gYyDjZZw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Metaphysical Milkshake – YouTube</a><a href="https://soulpancake.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rainn’s Website</a><a href="http://rezaaslan.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reza’s Website</a><a href="https://twitter.com/rainnwilson" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rainn’s Twitter</a><a href="https://twitter.com/rezaaslan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reza’s Twitter</a>Peloton: Of course the bike is an incredible workout, but did you know that on the&nbsp;Peloton&nbsp;app, you can also take yoga, strength training, stretching classes, and so much more? Learn all about it at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.onepeloton.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.onepeloton.com</a>Stitch&nbsp;Fix&nbsp;knows that when you look your best, you feel your best.&nbsp;Every piece is hand-picked for your fit, your style, and your life.&nbsp;Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://stitchfix.com/wof" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">stitchfix.com/wolf</a>&nbsp;to take your style quiz and get 25% off your order when you keep everything in your&nbsp;fix.&nbsp;If you enjoyed this conversation with Rainn Wilson &amp; Reza Aslan, you might also enjoy these other episodes:<a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/discovering-spiritual-truths/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Discovering Spiritual Truths with Pete Holmes</a><a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/cultivating-mindfulness/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cultivating Mindfulness with Cory Allen</a>

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Transformative ideas from the best thinkers on the planet including guests like James Clear, Susan Cain, Michael Pollan, Deepak Chopra, Nicole LaPera, Yung Pueblo, Gabor Mate, Maggie Smith, , David Whyte, Macklemore, George Saunders, Anne Lamott, Frank Turner, Mark Manson, Tara Brach, AJ Jacobs, Oliver Burkeman, Ryan Holiday, Parker Palmer. It&rsquo;s not about perfection; it&rsquo;s about direction.

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Rainn Wilson & Reza Aslan on Spiritual Journeys

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