How God Works
A Social Sciences podcast by David DeSteno
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While religion and science often seem at odds, there’s one thing they can agree on: people who take part in spiritual practices tend to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. The big question is: Why? In the “How God Works” podcast, professor Dave DeSteno takes us on a journey to find out – one that combines cutting edge neuroscience with ancient wisdom.He’ll speak to leading scientists, spiritual teachers, and religious leaders to explore what we can learn from faith practices ranging from meditation and prayer to psychedelics and fire-walking. He’ll look at how we can adapt and use spiritual practices in our own lives, whatever our beliefs -- including none at all.By working across boundaries that usually divide people – science versus religion, one faith versus another – we’ll find new ways to make life better for everyone.
Recent Episodes
Humor and Judaism: A Conversation with Robby Hoffman
Published: June 7, 2026Rethinking Sin… Again
Published: May 24, 2026Deus Ex Machina
Published: May 10, 2026Doubt (Part II)
Published: April 26, 2026Doubt (Part I)
Published: April 12, 2026What Women Want
Published: March 29, 2026DIY Spirituality?
Published: March 15, 2026Season 10 Trailer
Published: March 8, 2026Uniter or Divider? Explore Religion in Modern America. A How God Works Live Event (From the Archive)
Published: February 22, 2026The Spiritual (and Political) Crisis in the US (From the Archive)
Published: February 8, 2026
