Episode 45 of Built Not Wished is an honest and deeply personal conversation about spirit, stillness, internal energy, and the modern loss of peace.

In “Spirit: The Energy Within,” I open up about my own journey as a Christian, a Lutheran who deeply admires Orthodox Christianity, while also studying Taoist writings and ancient philosophies. Not because I’m abandoning my faith, but because I keep seeing recurring themes throughout human history: stillness, discipline, humility, breath, awareness, and inner peace.

This episode explores why so many people feel spiritually exhausted in a world filled with noise, overstimulation, distraction, addiction, anxiety, and constant entertainment. We discuss the idea of internal energy, the effects of prayer, meditation, silence, gratitude, and reflection, and why protecting your attention may be  ...