281. What's Your Spiritual Story?: Hans on Spiritual but Not Religious & Religious Seeking

Questions? Comments? Text Us!What does it mean to be spiritual but not religious, and can that way of life be taken seriously, both intellectually and spiritually?In this episode, Hans le Grand shares his journey from physicist to theologian, and the question that shaped his work: what do religious seekers actually have in common? Drawing on his book Life Seeking Understanding, Hans explores the idea of a “theology of religious seeking”—a way of thinking about spirituality that moves beyond traditional religious boundaries while still engaging the deepest questions of meaning, truth, and growth.This conversation touches on liberal theology, Unitarian Universalism, and the challenge of constructing a spiritual framework in a world where millions identify as spiritual but not religious.If you’ve ever felt caught between belief and exploration, this episode offers a thoughtful and compelling path forward.Join the conversation on Ultimate Questions: What does it mean to seek without a fixed framework?Get the books: Life Seeking Understanding: How Spiritual but Not Religious and Other Seekers Can Construct Their Own TheologyRadically Personal: God and Ourselves in the New Axial Age God: An Autobiography, As Told to a PhilosopherOther Series:The podcast began with the Dramatic Adaptation of the book and now has several series:Radically Personal: Reflections on lived experience, divine encounter, and personal vocation, drawing on a seeker-centered approach to spirituality in a new Axial Age.From God to Jerry to You: Divine messages and breakthroughs for seekers.Jerry & Abigail: An Intimate Dialogue: Love, faith, and divine presence in partnership.What’s Your Spiritual Story: Real stories of people changed by encounters with God.What’s On Our Mind: Reflections from Jerry and Scott on recent episodes.Two Philosophers Wrestle With God: A dialogue on God, truth, and reason.The Life Wisdom Project: Spiritual insights on living a wiser, more meaningful life.What’s On Your Mind: Listener questions, divine answers, and open dialogue. Share Your Story | Site | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube