How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality

David DeSteno

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led exploration of spirituality, religion, psychology, and science, typically featuring university scholars, authors, religious thinkers, and notable cultural figures. PR agencies could credibly pitch academics, authors, faith and religion experts, psychologists, and accomplished artists or public figures with a substantive perspective on spiritual practice; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need strong subject expertise, published work, or established public recognition.

Metrics

Episodes: 118

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

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Host

David DeSteno - Professor of psychology and author whose work examines emotion, morality, self-control, and the effects of spiritual practices on human behavior and well-being.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Academic or professional expertise in psychology, science, religion, philosophy, anthropology, or related fields; published authorship, university affiliation, notable creative work, or an established public profile is typically valuable.

Required Achievements:

Published books, University research or teaching, Curated exhibitions or significant scholarly projects, Major media, television, or streaming appearances, Recognized creative or professional accomplishments

Recent Guest Discussions

Susannah Crockford - Conspiracy Theories, Spirituality, Wellness Communities, And The Emergence Of New Spiritual Movements.

Diana Walsh Pasulka - UFO Beliefs, Religion, Spirituality, And The Relationship Between Technology And Nonhuman Intelligence.

Melissa Lavin - Tarot, Divination, Sociology, And The Human Search For Meaning And Guidance Under Uncertainty.

Michelle Pfeffer - The History Of Divination, Omens, Oracles, And The Connections Between Religion And Science.

Robby Hoffman - Jewish Identity, Comedy, Faith, And Humor As A Possible Spiritual Practice.

Recent Topics

Spirituality, Religion, Psychology, Science, Philosophy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality

Season 11 Trailer

September 13, 2026

Join us for Season 11 of How God Works, starting next week!

HGW Presents: Oh God Now What

August 23, 2026

How God Works will be back with all new episodes in September. In the meantime, we're excited to feature an episode from our friends at Oh God Now What, hosted by Niala Boodhoo.*In the debut episode, "Voting Your Morals," host Niala Boodhoo welcomes public theologian Curtis Chang and Rabbi Jill Jacobs. Using their expertise as religious thought leaders, they help us navigate aligning beliefs with how we vote. And they offer perspective and tools for strengthening democracy outside of high-sta...

Bonus Episode: God, Code, and Consciousness (Aspen Ideas)

August 02, 2026

As humans increasingly turn to AI for moral guidance and answers to life’s biggest questions, the lines between technology and religion are blurring—even leading some in Silicon Valley to wonder if AI might have a spiritual life of its own or be destined to change the world’s religious landscape. What does the impulse to see a god in the machine reveal about our enduring hunger for meaning, belonging, and spiritual growth?Dave explores these questions and more with psychologist Paul Bloom, au...

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