
Casual, transparent conversations about life, spirituality and God. AUTHENTIC is a deep-dive into the nature of love, relationships, emotions and self-awareness. Host Shawn Boonstra answers real existential questions—stuff that everybody wonders about: the meaning of life, living with purpose, and understanding how the great philosophers still impact the way you live today.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 164 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Religion & Spirituality | |||

Churches risk losing their way when they prioritize business and marketing strategies over their core mission. They may be filling the pews, but in the process they're unintentionally compromising the message they stand for. This episode of AUTHENTIC... more
Do you really control every decision you make? There’s an increasing number of people who believe that free will is only an illusion—that the decisions you make today are solely caused by events from your past.
In this episode, AUTHENTIC host Shawn ... more
Your life is finite: you'll live and die, having occupied a limited space for a limited amount of time. But in the end, we all seem to sense that there’s something infinite to grab hold of. Where does it take us? This week on AUTHENTIC, Shawn Boonstr... more
Lots of people talk about Jesus' miracles—whether they did or didn't happen. Christians believe they were real. But what's important is that the miracles are not the reason one believes. They're not the foundation of Christian faith. AUTHENTIC host S... more
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I listen to your podcast every Sunday and I love it sooooo much
It is very informative and isn’t one sided
I really appreciate the thoughtful, biblically-based response to contemporary philosophy, thought, and spiritual issues.
Such a great show. Bible based without denominational bias. This guy knows his history and his Bible. Worth a listen.
Such a great show. Bible based without denominational bias. This guy knows his history and his Bible. Worth a listen.
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The discussions focus on life, spirituality, and the exploration of fundamental existential questions related to love, relationships, emotions, and self-awareness. Each episode often intertwines philosophical perspectives with personal experiences and contemporary issues, creating a bridge between ancient wisdom and modern life challenges. With a casual and transparent approach, the content invites listeners to reflect on their own beliefs and the influence of historical philosophers on current perspectives of purpose and meaning.
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