Hey there, I'm Dr. Maya Shunker and I'm a scientist who studies human behavior.

Many of us have experienced a moment in our lives that changes everything,

that instantly divides our life into a before and an after.

On my podcast, a slight change of plans, I talk to people about navigating these moments.

Their stories are full of candor and hard-won wisdom.

And you'll hear from scientists who

teach us how we can be more resilient in the face of change. Listen on the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts,

or wherever you get your podcasts. It's not just about saying, I believe. It's about diving into the practices that truly make a

difference in how we treat ourselves and one another. This isn't just a label. It's a way of living

that fosters genuine community and purpose. There are two things that you aren't supposed to discuss at the dinner table, religion and politics.

Lately, there's been a lot of discussion about politics, but in this episode, we're going to go against the other norm and talk about religion.

How does religion affect us as humans?

Does religion have an impact on daily decisions?

And what happens when my truth meets and maybe doesn't agree with your truth?

I'm Brian Lowry, professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Welcome to Know What You See.

In this season of the podcast,

I'm diving into a big question, what's the point? In conversations with people who have committed themselves to a range of pursuits, will have answers to that question that might

surprise and inspire us all. For many of us, maybe the earliest inkling of a purpose, greater than ourselves, came from the religious practices we

learned from our parents or relatives. As kids, it was part of how we were taught right from wrong

and how we fit into society. I'm really interested in religion and long have been. When I was a kid,

I used to just go to different churches and be like, what's going on? What's happening with this place?

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