# 158. Faith Factor

An episode of [Undeceptions with John Dickson](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1478239058), 14 Sep 2025, 53 min.

Audio: https://p.podderapp.com/4167409313/media.transistor.fm/19e90b17/bd5bd2a5.mp3

As the West undergoes a ‘de-churching,’ some are starting to wonder about the unintended consequences of a society with fewer believers. After all, some of history’s greatest humanitarians all had one thing in common: a Christian faith. • (00:00) - - Intro • (00:00) - Chapter 2 • (04:32) - - The power of faith communities • (08:21) - - Faith and politics • (15:20) - - Navigating tragedy in a faith community • (18:11) - - The Charleston shooting • (24:35) - - Measuring the 'good life' • (32:14) - - The great de-churching • (40:06) - - The happiness 'miracle drug' • (43:06) - - Five Minute Jesus • (47:25) - - Why join the faith?

## Chapters

- 0:00 - Intro
- 4:32 - The power of faith communities
- 8:21 - Faith and politics
- 15:20 - Navigating tragedy in a faith community
- 18:11 - The Charleston shooting
- 24:35 - Measuring the 'good life'
- 32:14 - The great de-churching
- 40:06 - The happiness 'miracle drug'
- 43:06 - Five Minute Jesus
- 47:25 - Why join the faith?

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