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EPISODE · Feb 21, 2026 · 28 MIN

Are You There God?

from Seminary Outsider · host Devin Carr

What if everything you’ve been taught about God is both right and wrong at the same time? If the traditional answers feel too small and the modern dismissals feel too empty, this episode is for you. This week on Seminary Outsider, your host Devin dives into one of the most important questions you’ll never stop asking: "What is God?" We’re moving past the "bearded figure in the sky" and the guilt-driven dogmas to explore a version of the Divine that is both intellectually honest and deeply practical.

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