Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Kelsi talks with author and theologian, Belle Tindall-Riley, about her new book, "The Sacred Ache," and Gen Z's search for the spiritual.

Belle holds a Doctorate in Biblical Studies and her debut book, The Sacred Ache, was published in the UK June 2026. She is also editor-in-chief of The Mockingbird magazine. The Sacred Ache will be out in the U.S. early next year.

Timecodes:
00:00 Introduction to Belle and her theological journey
02:48 Cultural Witness
05:57 The Landscape of Christianity in the UK
08:58 Disenchantment and Re-enchantment Explained
12:00 Current Culture's Curiosity
17:53 Exploring Spiritual Longings
31:05 The Relationship between the Spiritual and the Physical
36:11 Manifesting: Control vs. Surrender
41:15 Prayer vs. Manifestation
46:00 Consumerism in Spirituality
52:33 The Sacred Ache: The Longing for Something Greater
58:44 The Dignity of Faith

Show Notes:
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More from Belle:
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