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119: David DeSteno: Can Religion Make You Happier? The Surprising Scientific Findings of Ancient Religious Practice (Best of NSE)
Does religion make you happier?
These days, many of us are prone to see religion as an artifact of pre-scientific humanity, full of non-scientific claims. For that reason, religion often gets written off as having no measurable value for everyday life. But what if the so-called goods of religion could be studied?
In his most recent book How God Works, psychologist David DeSteno, suggests that religion has indeed been studied in this way, and that the results could change the way religion is viewed in the public sphere. In this episode, we hear from David as he discusses the ways the world’s great religious traditions line up with cutting-edge psychological and neuroscientific findings - in other words, the ways in which religion leads to a longer, happier, healthier life.
Show Notes:
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The Power of Being Known: Curt Thompson
What Hath Christianity to do with Psychology?: Mark McMinn
The Power of Sabbath Rest: Judith Shulevitz
Seven Ways to Ruin Your Life: Rebecca DeYoung
Resources mentioned this episode
How God Works by David Desteno
How God Works Podcast
PDF of Lee’s Interview Notes
Transcription Link
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Does religion make you happier?
These days, many of us are prone to see religion as an artifact of pre-scientific humanity, full of non-scientific claims. For that reason, religion often gets written off as having no measurable value for everyday life. But what if the so-called goods of religion could be studied?
In his most recent book How God Works, psychologist David DeSteno, suggests that religion has indeed been studied in this way, and that the results could change the way religion is viewed in the public sphere. In this episode, we hear from David as he discusses the ways the world’s great religious traditions line up with cutting-edge psychological and neuroscientific findings - in other words, the ways in which religion leads to a longer, happier, healthier life.
Show Notes:
Similar episodes
The Power of Being Known: Curt Thompson
What Hath Christianity to do with Psychology?: Mark McMinn
The Power of Sabbath Rest: Judith Shulevitz
Seven Ways to Ruin Your Life: Rebecca DeYoung
Resources mentioned this episode
How God Works by David Desteno
How God Works Podcast
PDF of Lee’s Interview Notes
Transcription Link
Subscribe to episodes: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Google | YouTube
Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube
Follow Lee: Instagram | Twitter
Join our Email List: nosmallendeavor.com
Become a Member:
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