In this episode I reflect on how personal development material helped me find spirituality outside of church. Finding spirit "outside of the gates" confirmed for me one of my biggest issues with church: it's lack of honesty. Not everything the church does or believes deserves our cynicism, I just wish it could be more honest about what it is they are doing and what it is they are believing. First truth: it doesn't have a monopoly on spirit. Perhaps by being honest instead of defensive the church can be a true conduit of spirit in the world. A great wizard also makes his his first appearance on the podcast; he'll step out from behind the curtain shortly. Magic is afoot.