Casper ter Kuile joins me on the podcast today to discuss the power of ritual, the need for creating and experiencing sacred time, sacred reading, and how something as simple as watching an old movie can have a deep ritual importance. We examine how religion is changing and what that means for society, spirituality, and our experience of life. We also talk about ways to build community and connections in a world that feels progressively designed to be more isolating. And we explore how people can find ways to break free from the mechanized capitalized grind of modern life and develop a spiritual connection to nature.