Join Dr. J. Nicole as she welcomes Dr. Christopher N. Smith to discuss the profound impact of faith, history, and power on personal identity and societal structures. In this episode, Dr. Smith, a queer, non-binary scholar, shares their journey from growing up in a religious cult to becoming a universalist agnostic. Together, they explore how colonization has shaped religious beliefs and the deep wounds it has left behind. This conversation offers a powerful perspective on holding onto faith while questioning harmful traditions and seeking truth in diverse places.