Kevin shares his personal journey of faith and spirituality, starting with his upbringing in Los Angeles and his pleasant indifference to religion. He then describes his profound awakening experience with God at the age of 18, which led him to a deep sense of connection and a calling to be a pastor. Kevin explains that his direct experience of the sacred shaped his relationship with beliefs and the church, and he chose not to continue using psychedelics as a spiritual guide. He also discusses his association with the Jesus story and his commitment to leading others towards awakening. Kevin shares his journey of faith, from being called to be a pastor to experiencing deconstruction and embracing a more inclusive and progressive theology. He talks about his experience of starting and closing a church, and the importance of holding space in the liminal space of not knowing. Kevin emphasizes the need to trust the process of death and resurrection, both in our personal lives and in the larger context of the church. He also highlights the importance of keeping our hearts open and having the courage to keep going.

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