EP 4 - Race & Religion ft. Josef Sorett (Author/Professor of Religion and African-American Studies at Columbia University)

Welcome to "Aaron Gordon's Quest For Enlightenment". In our 4th episode our hosts Aaron Gordon, David Vaughns & Burton Chawla are joined by Josef Sorett (Author/Professor of Religion and African-American Studies at Columbia University) to discuss: What he is teaching & writing about, religion in the mental health field, filling gaps that religion isn't able to explain, how religion & science can be complimentary, race relations & the racial divide in America, systemic injustice, the moral majority, being the faculty fellow for the Columbia University Men's Basketball Team, when Milwaukee walked off the court in The Bubble & Behind The Scenes conversations, making sure to vote, experience with students in this day in age, connections to slavery of today, race & religion in politics, The 2020 Election & reflecting on 2016, the fundamentals of our current President, values, identifying in race, education reform and so much more.   In partnership with Talkspace.   Get $100 OFF with PROMO CODE: AARONTALK For more information on Josef's works please visit: www.josefsorett.com/ Produced by Lineage Digital x DBPodcasts

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As a professional basketball player, Aaron Gordon knows physical health is a big part of the job. But what about the power of mental wellness? Can we apply concepts from all over the world towards becoming better players and healthier people?On "Aaron Gordon's Quest for Enlightenment," AG and his co-hosts ( psychotherapist David Vaughns and basketball insider Burton Chawla) speak to experts from around the world about the connection between sports and mental wellness. They translate Eastern philosophy to Aaron's very Western NBA lifestyle, following in his lifelong pursuit of finding greater meaning wherever it lives.With mental wellness becoming an increasingly important topic in sports, Aaron and company are here to give a unique window into his game and his life. You'll be informed. You'll be entertained. You'll be enlightened."Aaron Gordon's Quest for Enlightenment" is proudly presented by Talkspace.Produced by Lineage Digital x DBPodcasts