
David DeSteno
@daviddesteno
Psychological Scientist, Author, and host of PRX podcast How God Works. Studying the Science of Emotion, Morality, & Religion. Find me @daviddesteno.bsky.social
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Young women are leaving the church in record numbers, even as many young men are looking to it for meaning. What direction this goes next depends on how the debate about the roles of men & women plays out: dominance or complements? My chat with Richard V. Reeves & Russell Moore 1/2

Prayer is common to every faith. It's so central to life that many people pray even when they're not sure who or what they're praying to. But what does prayer do for us? We explore the neuroscience & meaning of prayer with Andrew Newberg & Rabbi Shira Stutman podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how…

Religion has shaped lives for millennia. As society becomes more secular, what are we in danger of losing? Are there ways to reconstruct the wisdom contained in those traditions? I’m excited to moderate a discussion Aspen Ideas with Krista Tippett, Father Gregory Boyle & Rabbi Shira Stutman 🧵



A beautiful morning in Aspen. If you’re interested in the intersection of religion, science, & society, and at Aspen Ideas, stop by our panel discussion today with Krista Tippett, Rabbi Shira Stutman, & Father Greg Boyle to join the conversation.


Do we lose anything as a society if we leave religion behind? Do we ignore spiritual wisdom at our peril? I was honored to moderate a panel exploring these & similar questions Aspen Ideas with Krista Tippett, Rabbi Shira Stutman, & Homeboy Industries’s Father Greg Boyle. Episode video to come.


Speaking in tongues might sound like a fringe practice, but it's a lot more common than most think. We take a look at the science showing it's not a fake or performative act. Like meditation, it changes the brain in verifiable ways that open the mind podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how… PRX

Humans have two important traits. We need to know we matter — that others value us for who we are. And we need to make — to create things that don’t exist from things that do. I enjoyed discussing the import of both w/ Jennifer Breheny Wallace & Kelly Corrigan Aspen Ideas. Video to come


As Americans leave organized religion, the moral & emotional needs once met by faith communities remain. Is there a danger in leaving faith, or can we adapt its wisdom to meet our needs today? My discussion with Krista Tippett, Father Gregory Boyle, & Rabbi Shira Stutman youtube.com/watch?v=FJAJWH…

I was happy to explore two fundamental yet frequently underestimated dimensions of the human experience - mattering and creative making - with Jennifer Breheny Wallace & Kelly Corrigan Aspen Ideas. We need them both to flourish. youtube.com/watch?v=quXwBS…