Some of the most powerful conversations about faith don’t happen in church — they happen at the kitchen table. In this heartfelt episode, John sits down with the woman who started it all — his mom — for an honest, moving, and surprisingly funny conversation about faith, prayer, and what it means to believe in something bigger than yourself. From Catholic school roots to questioning everything at 17, to finding her way back — John’s mom shares the real story of a lifelong faith journey, including the prayer that helped pay for college, and what she’s learned about trusting the process after decades of life experience. John also opens up about his own faith evolution and shares a deeply personal story about a toxic workplace, a bathroom prayer, and the moment God basically said “get out of there.” Whether you’re deeply religious, spiritually curious, or somewhere in between — this one’s for you. You don’t always get what you want. But you get what you need.

What happens when two guys who ditched the pew — but never lost the plot — sit down to talk about faith? John sits down with musician and longtime friend Michael Cherry for one of the most refreshingly unfiltered conversations you’ll hear on the subject. From Catholic school dropouts to agnostic philosophers, they dig into what faith actually means when religion doesn’t fit the mold. Expect SpongeBob references, Star Wars analogies, a George Carlin misquote, and somehow — a surprisingly deep take on heaven, struggle, and what it means to believe in something when you’re not sure what that something is. No judgment, no agenda, just two regular guys figuring it out one episode at a time. Don’t be a d*ck — that’s the only commandment that matters here.

In this deeply reflective episode of My Kommunity, John sits down with author Rashaan Bryant to explore the true meaning of faith, spirituality, and self-discovery.

Rashaan shares his journey growing up in a deeply religious Baptist household and how life experiences—like a powerful moment working alongside a Muslim coworker—expanded his understanding of faith beyond religion.

Together, John and Rashaan dive into:

• The difference between religion and spirituality
• Why faith is often hardest in our lowest moments
• The importance of perspective and personal belief systems
• How people enter our lives at the exact moment we need them
• And what it truly means to build a relationship with a higher power

This episode is about unity, growth, and embracing your own path—without judgment, labels, or limitations.