Bare Belief

Episode 11 of Bare Belief: Jessica and Gabriel take on the idea of karma, widely used, and misused concepts in modern conversation. What does karma actually mean, beyond the casual “they’ll get what’s coming to them”? Is it a spiritual law of cause and effect, a comforting illusion, or something we’ve simplified to the point […] The post Karma is a boomerang – Episode 11 first appeared on Bare Belief.

In this milestone episode of Bare Belief, Gabriel and Jessica explore how we find strength when life gets overwhelming, from everyday stress to deep personal grief. Jessica shares how faith, reflection, and simply pausing help her through difficult times, while Gabriel offers an atheist perspective rooted in mindfulness and emotional control. Together, they unpack grief […] The post How Do You Survive When Life Falls Apart? Episode 10 first appeared on Bare Belief.

In this episode of Bare Belief, Jessica and Gabriel dive into one of humanity’s biggest questions: where do ethics really come from? Is morality something rooted in God or does it exist independently of religion? Can someone live a fully moral life without belief, or does acting in God’s name make a person inherently more […] The post Ethics This! first appeared on Bare Belief.

What does it really mean to give something up—and why do we do it? What does it really mean to give something up—and why do we do it? In this episode of Bare Belief, Jessica and Gabriel dive into the deeper meaning behind Lent and the journey toward Easter. Where do these traditions come from, […] The post Episode 8 – What the Lent? first appeared on Bare Belief.

Jessica and Gabriel return to explore the complexities of modern dating. Finding true love today feels more challenging than ever. Is love a choice, or is it driven by dopamine, serotonin, and brain chemistry? Are we destined to find love according to God’s plan? The post Episode 7 – Valentine’s Day first appeared on Bare Belief.

In a world that feels increasingly shaped by conflict, fear, and rising military aggression, Jessica and Gabriel ask the uncomfortable questions. Can religion and spirituality be sources of healing in turbulent times—or do they sometimes deepen the divide? Episode 6 explores how belief shapes our inner lives when the outer world feels unstable. The post War – Episode 6 first appeared on Bare Belief.

What happens when spiritual authority turns toxic, and how can faith communities respond with courage and humility? This episode dives into the hidden dynamics of spiritual abuse, confronting how power, leadership, and devotion can cross the line in churches shaped by a secular age. Jessica and Gabriel unpack what spiritual abuse looks like in real lives and […] The post Spiritual Abuse – Season 1 Episode 5 first appeared on Bare Belief.

In Episode 4 of Bare Belief, Jessica and Gabriel reflect on how the spirituality of Advent can shape a sense of renewal as the new year begins. They explore New Year traditions from around the world, share their own personal practices, and wrestle with the role of resolutions—do they really matter, and what is the point […] The post Happy New Year – Episode 4 first appeared on Bare Belief.

Episode 3 of Bare Belief finds Jessica and Gabriel stepping into the 3rd and 4th themes of Advent—joy and love—to unpack what they mean in a world where faith and public life often collide. They connect these themes to current debates over secularism in the public sector and dig into how social media has turned […] The post Episode 3 – Love and Rapture first appeared on Bare Belief.

What is the point of all this Christmas hoo-ha? Has humanity lost the plot as we rush towards Christmas and chase around yet another capitalist fuelled dopamine rush? Gabriel and Jessica explore the themes of the first 2 weeks of the advent calendar, Hope and Peace. Where is the hope? How do we stay at […] The post Episode 2 – Hope and Peace first appeared on Bare Belief.

What is the intersection of Religion and Spirituality? How do these affect each other? What is the place of these in a modern world confronted by science but still inhabited by humans who search for meaning? Join Jessica and Gabriel as they dive into these concepts and try to work out how it all fits […] The post Episode 1 – Spirituality VS Religion first appeared on Bare Belief.