Bad At My Religion Castos https://BadAtMyReligion.com In a world full of beautiful spirituality, why do so many people struggle to live their faith -no matter what it is- authentically? Join host Josh Galt as he interviews religious and philosophical leaders from around the globe to explore the core principles of their beliefs and how individuals can reconnect with their faith in today’s society. It’s important to note, the B.A.M.R. podcast is NOT an attack on religion—it’s a search for solutions, uncovering practical ways to live a more meaningful, spiritually grounded life. --- Josh Galt is a former extreme athlete who has traveled to more than 70 countries, seeking to understand the people and belief systems in every region he has visited and lived in. After being raised by Christian missionaries and having incredibly profound experiences as a child in Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe along with Native American reservations, he left the faith as an adult and spent decades seeking to understand God in every corner of the planet….and universe! Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:12:15 +0000 en-US © 2024-2025 Bad At My Religion Podcast https://episodes.castos.com/673768b4374011-89940434/images/podcast/covers/c1a-pqkg7-471z4w3vidm9-p41rkq.jpg Bad At My Religion https://BadAtMyReligion.com In a world full of beautiful spirituality, why do so many people struggle to live their faith -no matter what it is- authentically? Join host Josh Galt as he interviews religious and philosophical leaders from around the globe to explore the core principles of their beliefs and how individuals can reconnect with their faith in today’s society. It’s important to note, the B.A.M.R. podcast is NOT an attack on religion—it’s a search for solutions, uncovering practical ways to live a more meaningful, spiritually grounded life. --- Josh Galt is a former extreme athlete who has traveled to more than 70 countries, seeking to understand the people and belief systems in every region he has visited and lived in. After being raised by Christian missionaries and having incredibly profound experiences as a child in Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe along with Native American reservations, he left the faith as an adult and spent decades seeking to understand God in every corner of the planet….and universe! Josh Galt episodic In a world full of beautiful spirituality, why do so many people struggle to live their faith -no matter what it is- authentically? Join host Josh Galt as he interviews religious and philosophical leaders from around the globe to explore the core principles of their beliefs and how individuals can reconnect with their faith in today’s society. It’s important to note, the B.A.M.R. podcast is NOT an attack on religion—it’s a search for solutions, uncovering practical ways to live a more meaningful, spiritually grounded life. --- Josh Galt is a former extreme athlete who has traveled to more than 70 countries, seeking to understand the people and belief systems in every region he has visited and lived in. After being raised by Christian missionaries and having incredibly profound experiences as a child in Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe along with Native American reservations, he left the faith as an adult and spent decades seeking to understand God in every corner of the planet….and universe! Bad At My Religion Podcast josh@badatmyreligion.com false https://feeds.castos.com/8qp66 yes <![CDATA[Death is Access to Life]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:12:15 +0000 Josh Galt https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62783/episode/2297418 https://bad-at-my-religion.castos.com/episodes/death-is-access-to-life A noble death is ACCESS to life

That’s the real reason why suicide backfires

Humans are on a spiritual loosh farm, a prison planet being milked for negative energies

The only way out is to re-connect with the Divine directly and transcend the constraints of this realm

That’s why Jesus was able to perform miracles and speak so simply and clearly a child could understand it - he understood the way to the source is within

For whatever reason each of us is here -those of us who are genuinely souled, not NPC’s- there is free will only to an extent

The journey is set and determined by fate and/or our willingness to endure pain in order to grow spiritually

We have to be wiped of conscious understanding or the journey and the work wouldn’t be real - after all why would you ever be afraid if you know the dog is on a chain and can only bark, but never reach you?

The funny thing to me is that Christians will accept the story of Job, God making a bet with the Devil in narcissistic arrogance and destroying many lives just to make a point about his worshippers…

But those same people will be vehemently angry and scoff at the idea of a spiritual loosh farm where demonic entities are allowed to feed on our fear, and it is up to us individually to transcend and “win” the game by denying them those lower frequency emotions

The despondency, the grief and shame and fear and anger that are present in suicide loses the game to the dark spiritual machine.

Maybe that means you have to play again, maybe that means your soul becomes one of them, there are many theories - I have zero interest in finding out because my desire is to learn grow and evolve toward Truth and enlightenment

If the story is already written then my only role is to learn MY lessons in order to develop

and eventually I’ll be granted the open doorway to LIFE

which is accessed through the transition that is death

Only a soul at peace passes through that gateway unscathed

Which means my soul earthly aim must be targeting peace, and joy, and love

Whether as a monk or as a political pundit, as a rich man or as a garbageman,

the end game is identical

EARN LIFE

Which means live in such a way that material bodily death will reward your spirit’s integrity for the higher purpose

By allowing you to reconnect with source,

Life itself

 

]]> bonus 1 false A noble death is ACCESS to life

That’s the real reason why suicide backfires

Humans are on a spiritual loosh farm, a prison planet being milked for negative energies

The only way out is to re-connect with the Divine directly and transcend the constraints of this realm

That’s why Jesus was able to perform miracles and speak so simply and clearly a child could understand it - he understood the way to the source is within

For whatever reason each of us is here -those of us who are genuinely souled, not NPC’s- there is free will only to an extent

The journey is set and determined by fate and/or our willingness to endure pain in order to grow spiritually

We have to be wiped of conscious understanding or the journey and the work wouldn’t be real - after all why would you ever be afraid if you know the dog is on a chain and can only bark, but never reach you?

The funny thing to me is that Christians will accept the story of Job, God making a bet with the Devil in narcissistic arrogance and destroying many lives just to make a point about his worshippers…

But those same people will be vehemently angry and scoff at the idea of a spiritual loosh farm where demonic entities are allowed to feed on our fear, and it is up to us individually to transcend and “win” the game by denying them those lower frequency emotions

The despondency, the grief and shame and fear and anger that are present in suicide loses the game to the dark spiritual machine.

Maybe that means you have to play again, maybe that means your soul becomes one of them, there are many theories - I have zero interest in finding out because my desire is to learn grow and evolve toward Truth and enlightenment

If the story is already written then my only role is to learn MY lessons in order to develop

and eventually I’ll be granted the open doorway to LIFE

which is accessed through the transition that is death

Only a soul at peace passes through that gateway unscathed

Which means my soul earthly aim must be targeting peace, and joy, and love

Whether as a monk or as a political pundit, as a rich man or as a garbageman,

the end game is identical

EARN LIFE

Which means live in such a way that material bodily death will reward your spirit’s integrity for the higher purpose

By allowing you to reconnect with source,

Life itself

 

]]> 00:02:49 <![CDATA[Who Holds The Truth: Pentecostal Christians vs Charismatic Catholics]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:01:45 +0000 Josh Galt https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62783/episode/2266425 https://bad-at-my-religion.castos.com/episodes/who-holds-the-truth-pentecostal-christians-vs-charismatic-catholics When it's a charismatic variation of the religious framework, if you close your eyes it's nearly impossible to tell if you are in a pentecostal Christian gathering or a charismatic Catholic one...

Yet both sides would be staunchly against the 5% differences in their house of worship decor and the theology. 

Is that truly of "God", is one side really right and the other really wrong?

Or is the truth found merely within, through one's own direct connection with the Divine?

]]> bonus 1 false When it's a charismatic variation of the religious framework, if you close your eyes it's nearly impossible to tell if you are in a pentecostal Christian gathering or a charismatic Catholic one...

Yet both sides would be staunchly against the 5% differences in their house of worship decor and the theology. 

Is that truly of "God", is one side really right and the other really wrong?

Or is the truth found merely within, through one's own direct connection with the Divine?

]]> 00:07:40 <![CDATA[Ep 10 - Terry Tucker - Motivational Check]]> Sat, 17 May 2025 06:25:09 +0000 Josh Galt https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62783/episode/2041706 https://bad-at-my-religion.castos.com/episodes/ep-10-terry-tucker-motivational-check GUEST: Terry Tucker, Author & Speaker
BIO: Terry Tucker is a speaker, author, and podcast guest on the topics of motivation, mindset, and self-development. Among his diverse professional roles, Terry has been a marketing executive, a hospital administrator, a SWAT Hostage Negotiator, and for the past thirteen years, a cancer warrior. He is the author of Sustainable Excellence: Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon And Extraordinary Life and a featured author of Perspectives On Cancer: Stories Of Healing, Hope, & Resilience.
FAITH: Cradle Catholic who has been battling terminal cancer for 13 years. Death should have taken me several times, however, my current purpose is God using my malignancy to show people his love, mercy, grace, peace, healing, and compassion.

HOW TO CONNECT:
Motivational Check Website: https://www.motivationalcheck.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-tucker-9b5605179/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motivationalcheck
X (Twitter): https://x.com/terrytucker2012
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainableexcellenceauthor/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl2CUA6R1zP2ZcjzhzGKWkQ

Check out Terry's book on Amazon called Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life

]]> full 10 1 false GUEST: Terry Tucker, Author & Speaker
BIO: Terry Tucker is a speaker, author, and podcast guest on the topics of motivation, mindset, and self-development. Among his diverse professional roles, Terry has been a marketing executive, a hospital administrator, a SWAT Hostage Negotiator, and for the past thirteen years, a cancer warrior. He is the author of Sustainable Excellence: Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon And Extraordinary Life and a featured author of Perspectives On Cancer: Stories Of Healing, Hope, & Resilience.
FAITH: Cradle Catholic who has been battling terminal cancer for 13 years. Death should have taken me several times, however, my current purpose is God using my malignancy to show people his love, mercy, grace, peace, healing, and compassion.

HOW TO CONNECT:
Motivational Check Website: https://www.motivationalcheck.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-tucker-9b5605179/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motivationalcheck
X (Twitter): https://x.com/terrytucker2012
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainableexcellenceauthor/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl2CUA6R1zP2ZcjzhzGKWkQ

Check out Terry's book on Amazon called Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life

]]> 01:12:07 <![CDATA[Ep 9 - Mike Smith - The Gutter Gospel]]> Sat, 05 Apr 2025 05:25:21 +0000 Josh Galt https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62783/episode/2007060 https://bad-at-my-religion.castos.com/episodes/ep-9-mike-smith-the-gutter-gospel-1 full 9 1 false 01:24:17 <![CDATA[Ep 8 - Dean Simone - Non-dualist Catholic Taoist Stoic]]> Sat, 29 Mar 2025 14:33:03 +0000 Josh Galt https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62783/episode/2003687 https://bad-at-my-religion.castos.com/episodes/ep-8-dean-simone-non-dualist-catholic-taoist-stoic EPISODE: Ø8
GUEST: Dean Simone, Actor/Musician/Writer
BIO: Dean is an actor, writer, filmmaker, and musician, with a recurring role in the upcoming Netflix series, Gringo Hunters. His film GAME DAY, which he wrote, produced and starred in has received critical praise. He was Jim Beam in commercials and print for years. His band The Smokin’ Cobras have played from Tokyo to Dodger Stadium. Dean’s been blessed to have worked with many iconic talents over the years. Most importantly, he's a family man.
FAITH: I consider myself a Non-Dualistic, Catholic Taoist with a strong Stoic philosophy.
SPIRITUAL BACKGROUND:I believe that there is one God with many names. I'm a devout follower of Jesus Christ and believe he gave us the blueprint to life.


HOW TO CONNECT:
DeanSimone.net

EPISODE VIDEOS:
Rumble | YouTube

]]> full 8 1 false EPISODE: Ø8
GUEST: Dean Simone, Actor/Musician/Writer
BIO: Dean is an actor, writer, filmmaker, and musician, with a recurring role in the upcoming Netflix series, Gringo Hunters. His film GAME DAY, which he wrote, produced and starred in has received critical praise. He was Jim Beam in commercials and print for years. His band The Smokin’ Cobras have played from Tokyo to Dodger Stadium. Dean’s been blessed to have worked with many iconic talents over the years. Most importantly, he's a family man.
FAITH: I consider myself a Non-Dualistic, Catholic Taoist with a strong Stoic philosophy.
SPIRITUAL BACKGROUND:I believe that there is one God with many names. I'm a devout follower of Jesus Christ and believe he gave us the blueprint to life.


HOW TO CONNECT:
DeanSimone.net

EPISODE VIDEOS:
Rumble | YouTube

]]> 01:35:52 <![CDATA[Ep 7 - Rabbi Avi Kahan - Judaism and Finding God Through Debate of Law]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 06:36:47 +0000 Josh Galt https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62783/episode/1997144 https://bad-at-my-religion.castos.com/episodes/ep-7-rabbi-avi-kahan-judaism-and-finding-god-through-debate-of-law-1 Rabbi Avi Kahan joins us for a powerful discussion about Judaism and finding God through debate of Law, while living as a good human

EPISODE: Ø7
GUEST: Rabbi Avi Kahan, Arbitrator/Mediator/Coach/Rabbi
TITLE: Avi Kahan is the founder of a premier conflict resolution center specializing in arbitration, mediation, and case management for high-conflict disputes. With deep expertise in halachic and civil law, he provides strategic guidance to individuals and organizations, ensuring fair and practical resolutions. His approach blends traditional wisdom with modern legal insights, fostering solutions that uphold justice and harmony.
FAITH: Judaism
SPIRITUAL BACKGROUND:Avi Kahan is dedicated to guiding individuals through life’s most challenging conflicts with wisdom, compassion, and a deep commitment to Torah values. He believes that even in moments of division, there is an opportunity for unity, seeing conflict resolution as a path to restoring harmony and uncovering divine purpose. Rooted in halacha and spiritual insight, his work seeks to bring clarity, peace, and a higher sense of justice to those in need.

HOW TO CONNECT:
Hadin.org

EPISODE VIDEOS:
Rumble | YouTube

 

]]> full 7 1 false Rabbi Avi Kahan joins us for a powerful discussion about Judaism and finding God through debate of Law, while living as a good human

EPISODE: Ø7
GUEST: Rabbi Avi Kahan, Arbitrator/Mediator/Coach/Rabbi
TITLE: Avi Kahan is the founder of a premier conflict resolution center specializing in arbitration, mediation, and case management for high-conflict disputes. With deep expertise in halachic and civil law, he provides strategic guidance to individuals and organizations, ensuring fair and practical resolutions. His approach blends traditional wisdom with modern legal insights, fostering solutions that uphold justice and harmony.
FAITH: Judaism
SPIRITUAL BACKGROUND:Avi Kahan is dedicated to guiding individuals through life’s most challenging conflicts with wisdom, compassion, and a deep commitment to Torah values. He believes that even in moments of division, there is an opportunity for unity, seeing conflict resolution as a path to restoring harmony and uncovering divine purpose. Rooted in halacha and spiritual insight, his work seeks to bring clarity, peace, and a higher sense of justice to those in need.

HOW TO CONNECT:
Hadin.org

EPISODE VIDEOS:
Rumble | YouTube

 

]]> 01:29:18 <![CDATA[BAMR Short - Man's Division vs God's Harmony]]> Sat, 01 Mar 2025 04:07:32 +0000 Josh Galt https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62783/episode/1983924 https://bad-at-my-religion.castos.com/episodes/bamr-short-mans-division-vs-gods-harmony-1 bonus 1 false 00:03:30 <![CDATA[Sufism, Deep Work, and Ego - BAMR Short]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2025 23:12:00 +0000 Josh Galt https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62783/episode/1980477 https://bad-at-my-religion.castos.com/episodes/sufism-deep-work-and-ego-bamr-short Selected highlights from the conversation with Patricia Marin.

Listen to the the full Bad At My Religion Podcast episode with Patricia here: https://bad-at-my-religion.castos.com/episodes/episode-4-patricia-marin-sufism-islam-and-genuinely-seeking-god-1

]]> bonus 4 1 false Selected highlights from the conversation with Patricia Marin.

Listen to the the full Bad At My Religion Podcast episode with Patricia here: https://bad-at-my-religion.castos.com/episodes/episode-4-patricia-marin-sufism-islam-and-genuinely-seeking-god-1

]]> 00:16:56 <![CDATA[Are We Helping God Evolve? BAMR Short]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 23:33:40 +0000 Josh Galt https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62783/episode/1947070 https://bad-at-my-religion.castos.com/episodes/are-we-helping-god-evolve-bamr-short bonus 6 1 false 00:07:33 <![CDATA[Ep 6 - Peter von Irle - God, Evil, and the History of Belief Systems]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:21:56 +0000 Josh Galt https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62783/episode/1946535 https://bad-at-my-religion.castos.com/episodes/ep-6-peter-von-irle-god-evil-and-the-history-of-belief-systems Peter von Irle: a wide-ranging historical look at religious belief systems, the question of if God created evil, and the importance of respecting your temple in this spiritual simulation. This episode was 2 hours packed with unique ideas and ancient threads sure to challenge and inspire.

EPISODE: Ø6
GUEST: Peter von Irle, Adventure Capitalist
TITLE: Recovering International Tax Attorney + GP Counter-cyclical PE Fund. Anti-fragile Maverick.
FAITH: Seeker
SPIRITUAL BACKGROUND: From a tightly-wound Fundamentalist upbringing to grace, freedom, and Love in The Way.

HOW TO CONNECT:
SullivanHart.com
ProhibitedCapital.com
MavericksProject.org

EPISODE VIDEOS:
Rumble | YouTube

]]> full 6 1 false Peter von Irle: a wide-ranging historical look at religious belief systems, the question of if God created evil, and the importance of respecting your temple in this spiritual simulation. This episode was 2 hours packed with unique ideas and ancient threads sure to challenge and inspire.

EPISODE: Ø6
GUEST: Peter von Irle, Adventure Capitalist
TITLE: Recovering International Tax Attorney + GP Counter-cyclical PE Fund. Anti-fragile Maverick.
FAITH: Seeker
SPIRITUAL BACKGROUND: From a tightly-wound Fundamentalist upbringing to grace, freedom, and Love in The Way.

HOW TO CONNECT:
SullivanHart.com
ProhibitedCapital.com
MavericksProject.org

EPISODE VIDEOS:
Rumble | YouTube

]]> 02:03:50 <![CDATA[Episode 5 – Amy Chanthaphavong - Lao Buddhism & California Christianity]]> Thu, 09 Jan 2025 09:29:16 +0000 Josh Galt https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62783/episode/1938099 https://bad-at-my-religion.castos.com/episodes/episode-5-amy-chanthaphavong-lao-buddhism-california-christianity Amy Chanthaphavong joins us from London to discuss Buddhism, Christianity, and success in the modern world while living one's faith.

EPISODE: Ø5
GUEST: Amy Chanthaphavong, a Chief Purpose Officer finding beauty in dark places
FAITH: Christian
SPIRITUAL BACKGROUND: Raised as a Buddhist in a traditional Lao home, Amy encountered the love of Christ at the age of 21 whilst in University. For over 20 years, she has and still is, learning how to walk with God in a personal and intimate relationship. It has been a beautiful, difficult, wild and supernatural adventure.

LEARN MORE:
Amy guides executives and startups through purpose-driven growth strategies. Distilling organizational purposes into compelling narratives that drives measurable results, her methodology helps leaders craft authentic brand stories, forge stronger market positions, and align company culture with strategic objectives.

HOW TO CONNECT:
SharingAmy.com
YouTube: @SharingAmy
https://sharingamy.substack.com/

]]> full 5 1 false Amy Chanthaphavong joins us from London to discuss Buddhism, Christianity, and success in the modern world while living one's faith.

EPISODE: Ø5
GUEST: Amy Chanthaphavong, a Chief Purpose Officer finding beauty in dark places
FAITH: Christian
SPIRITUAL BACKGROUND: Raised as a Buddhist in a traditional Lao home, Amy encountered the love of Christ at the age of 21 whilst in University. For over 20 years, she has and still is, learning how to walk with God in a personal and intimate relationship. It has been a beautiful, difficult, wild and supernatural adventure.

LEARN MORE:
Amy guides executives and startups through purpose-driven growth strategies. Distilling organizational purposes into compelling narratives that drives measurable results, her methodology helps leaders craft authentic brand stories, forge stronger market positions, and align company culture with strategic objectives.

HOW TO CONNECT:
SharingAmy.com
YouTube: @SharingAmy
https://sharingamy.substack.com/

]]> 01:22:36 <![CDATA[Episode 4 – Patricia Marin – Sufism, Islam, and Genuinely Seeking God]]> Wed, 01 Jan 2025 11:11:12 +0000 Josh Galt https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62783/episode/1931625 https://bad-at-my-religion.castos.com/episodes/episode-4-patricia-marin-sufism-islam-and-genuinely-seeking-god-1 full 4 1 false 01:42:56 <![CDATA[Episode 3 - Gabriela Cruz - Trending Catholicism, Hallow App, Trad Movement]]> Sat, 28 Dec 2024 12:28:04 +0000 Josh Galt https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62783/episode/1931060 https://bad-at-my-religion.castos.com/episodes/episode-3-gabriela-cruz-trending-catholicism-hallow-app-trad-movement-1 full 3 1 false 01:34:01 <![CDATA[Episode 2 - Gabriela Cruz (Español) - Católica]]> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:23:26 +0000 Josh Galt https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62783/episode/1923538 https://bad-at-my-religion.castos.com/episodes/episode-2-gabriela-cruz-espanol-catolica full 2 1 false 01:48:05 <![CDATA[Episode 1 - Josh Galt - Introduction]]> Thu, 05 Dec 2024 23:55:51 +0000 Josh Galt https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62783/episode/1915082 https://bad-at-my-religion.castos.com/episodes/episode-1-josh-galt-introduction full 1 1 false 01:02:31