Punk and the Gods: How Punk Bands, Churches, and Spirituality Collided

The episode digs into punk’s complex relationship with faith—from early anti‑church rants and Christian hardcore to Krishnacore’s chanting of Krishna, Zen meditation in hardcore shows, and even Muslim punk scenes. It maps how bands used the raw edge of punk to confront organized religion or embrace spirituality while building DIY infrastructure, fanzines, labels, and touring networks that made it all happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices