David DeSteno
@daviddesteno.bsky.social
Psychological Scientist, Author, and host of PRX podcast "How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality." Studying the Science of Emotion, Morality, & Religion. Words frequently in NYT, WSJ, etc. https://davedesteno.com https://www.howgodworks.org
Here’s the episode. We explore the crisis men are facing, why some are turning to Christianity, and the benefits and dangers that can come from it, depending on what message they get. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
Of God and Men
Podcast Episode · How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality · 06/01/2025 · 51m
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November 19, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Here’s the episode. We explore the crisis men are facing, why some are turning to Christianity, and the benefits and dangers that can come from it, depending on what message they get. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
Hypocrisy and motivated reasoning run deep in politics.
October 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Hypocrisy and motivated reasoning run deep in politics.
We explored this tension with Miroslav Volf with respect to both Christian nationalism and the war in Gaza, and looked at the science behind how religion works in our minds. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
September 28, 2025 at 1:52 PM
We explored this tension with Miroslav Volf with respect to both Christian nationalism and the war in Gaza, and looked at the science behind how religion works in our minds. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
By co-opted, Volf means merged with political ideologies. A thin practice is hollow, acting as a label, whereas a thick practice requires grappling with the deeper challenges a faith offers and using its tools. As research shows, practices of prayer & meditation increase compassion, not vengeance.
September 28, 2025 at 1:36 PM
By co-opted, Volf means merged with political ideologies. A thin practice is hollow, acting as a label, whereas a thick practice requires grappling with the deeper challenges a faith offers and using its tools. As research shows, practices of prayer & meditation increase compassion, not vengeance.