Losing Jesus, Finding Religion | C.J. Cornthwaite
44K views · Aug 30, 2026 · Entertainment
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@cjcornthwaite · 1 month ago · pinned
@MindShift-Brandon - Thanks so much for having me! I really enjoyed the conversation
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@jeffwatkins352 · 1 month ago
What a great, generous-spirited conversation! No rancor, no bullying, just a fertile exchange of ideas. This is how we all should converse, and you guys hold a bright beacon to that ideal. Many thanks!
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@Count_Vorkosigan · 3 weeks ago
As someone much closer to your perspective than CJ's (whom I appreciate greatly), this is an example that helps me understand him better: <br><br>A lot of people meditate even though they don't believe in achieving Nirvana. They do it, because they find utility in the ritual itself, independently from the religious connotation.
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@Abraham_The_Chaldean · 4 weeks ago
Man I sure do hope there is a next time. Many thanks to these two individuals who have greatly helped me navigate a tough period in life!
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@alexnichols9251 · 1 month ago
This is awesome! Thanks for having Chris on the show!
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@TheDefrocked74 · 1 month ago
I love this conversation! I'm only 1/4th through but as a former catholic priest (agnostic) that resonates with me a lot. Your guest has a new follower. 🩶
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@Olorin-gc8zo · 1 month ago
I am so glad of this opportunity to listen to this conversation. Big fan of both your channels and really appreciate the calm demeanor when you both approach these topics. Great work!
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@BigDaddyMan83 · 1 month ago
This was cool. I watch CJ but didn't know a lot about where he lands as a Christian. Good stuff, thank you guys!
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@mirkacihlar8110 · 4 weeks ago
so fascinating...wow
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@TrebleClef-67 · 1 month ago
Brandon asked some great questions, and C.J. was quite open with his answers. I now understand C.J.'s view better. It all comes down to tradition and the aesthetic for him. I thought it was more 'the community', but he cleared that up in this video. Thanks to you both for this interview!
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@gentle_yoga · 2 weeks ago
Great conversation. Enjoy both your channels.
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@tishhildebrand6546 · 3 weeks ago
This was excellent - thanks to both of you for your honesty and candor.
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