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176. Nihilism's Fatal Flaw

APR 3, 202439 MIN
Ravel

176. Nihilism's Fatal Flaw

APR 3, 202439 MIN

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***This episode includes discussion of nihilism, meaninglessness, and suicide. If you or someone you know are experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, please contact the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or visit 988lifeline.org. Please listen with care.***

Josh wonders if we ever escape nihilism. Stephen is ready to embrace the existential meaningless in a joyful, stoic way. Emily sees meaning in literally everything.

Mentioned in the episode:

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Credits:

  • Theme Song: In Full Color by Louie Zong on Spotify and Bandcamp
  • Artwork: Yarn and Ravel by Dixie Lee Henning @dixieleedraws
  • Produced by Stephen Henning, Josh Lieuallen, and Emily Rettinghouse
  • Editing/Audio Engineering by Stephen Henning
  • Certified Organic benediction by Reverend Emily Rettinghouse, MDiv
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★