You think of time like a river, always moving forward. Einstein said something stranger might be true: every choice, every joy and sadness from birth to death already exists. I trace what that means through physics, near-death experiences, and astronauts describing the view from orbit, all pointing toward a single idea: our universe may be one thought inside a much larger mind, kept alive moment to moment by a love that chooses, again and again, not to let go.

I set out to build an app connecting spiritual seekers with spiritual leaders across all faiths. Before raising money, I tested my idea with potential customers. The results surprised me: people were not looking for religion repackaged in a digital format. They had moved on, finding spiritual connection in non-spiritual places. My app was dead on arrival, but the insight behind its failure reshaped how I understand faith in America, and became the foundation for my company, P

I met my wife, Courtney, 24 years ago at a birthday party. When I invited her to my dorm room to watch a movie for our first date, a painting on my wall would change the course of our lives.

Did Christians in Paul's church in Corinth utilize psychedelic substances during agape feasts (the Lord's Supper), drawing from Greco-Roman mystery cults? Pastor Paule Patterson examines 1 Corinthians through this lens, revealing Paul's concern for spiritual excess and ego-driven worship. Rather than rejecting mystical experiences, Paul urges grounding them in love, humility, and communal unity—pointing to a deeper awakening through self-giving transformation.

My new short film The Forest is now live! I discuss the process of bringing this film to life and how beauty is a gateway to God.