In a deeply transferring and thought-provoking episode of the Soul Boom podcast, host Rainn Wilson and Emmy-winning actor, comic Jeff Hiller (Somebody Somewhere, Widow’s Bay) mentioned discovering religion, reference to God, and spirituality.
Beyond Hiller’s booming profession, the dialogue additionally dove into navigating the intersection of religion and poverty, human dignity, and how youth rejection cast Hiller’s profound sense of compassion.
Hosted by Wilson, the Emmy-nominated actor broadly identified for enjoying Dwight Schrute on The Office, Wilson can also be a devoted spiritual seeker and finest promoting creator of Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution. On Soul Boom, Wilson explores spirituality, psychological well being, and what it actually means to be human.
Wilson guides the interview by way of each lighthearted anecdotes and reminiscences together with Hiller’s early experiences with rejection and bullying and the way it served the next goal for him.
Reflecting on childhood trauma Hiller confronted the place “school life was misery,” he explains how he turns to religion and group as refuge and sanctuary.
His traumas opened his understanding of humanity slightly than limiting it. Hiller states, “I love to think about things that are bigger than us… that there’s something that unites us,”
At the identical time, Wilson asks Hiller his take on what “soul” means, the place Hiller explains and redefines the very idea of soul. He sees soul as “your calling in the world, your spirit…[it really is] what’s your purpose for being here.”
Ultimately, Hiller presents an inspiring narrative on reclaiming spirituality, discovering “church” in group, and proving that queer id and deep religion can coexist.
You can watch the full interview on the Soul Boom YouTube channel here or pay attention on main podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Catch highlights and clips on Instagram beneath or by way of @soulboom.
