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Unraveling Religion

Joel David Lesses

Booking Overview

This is a panel- and interview-oriented spirituality podcast examining religion, psychology, philosophy, mystical traditions, and shared human experience, with external psychologists, psychiatrists, professors, therapists, and spiritual practitioners. Agencies could credibly pitch mental-health professionals, religion and philosophy scholars, recovery specialists, and spiritually informed practitioners with substantial clinical, academic, or lived-experience credentials; booking difficulty is medium because the show favors substantive expertise but includes accessible professional voices.

Metrics

Episodes: 75

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 78 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

joel.lesses@gmail.com

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Host

Joel David Lesses - President and Executive Director of Education Training Center, Inc., with professional experience in education, psychology, and counseling for people affected by trauma, addiction, and psychologica...

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Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, professors, philosophers, religion scholars, recovery professionals, and spiritual practitioners with meaningful clinical, academic, or lived experience.
Required Achievements:  
Long clinical or counseling careers, Academic teaching or research in philosophy, religion, psychology, science, or consciousness, Specialized experience with trauma, addiction, recovery, or mental-health distress, Substantive engagement with spiritual or comparative religious traditions

Recent Guest Discussions

Lisa Carley - Purpose, Spirituality, Identity, Solitude, Authentic Living, Vocation, And Relationships With Life And Reality.

Richard Grego - Spiritual Transformation, Metaphysics, Comparative Religion, Nature, Addiction As Existential Longing, And Non-dual Awareness.

Richard Grego - The Tao Te Ching, Comparative Religion, Philosophy Of Mind, Consciousness, Science, Cosmology, And Metaphysics.

Brian Mistler - The Tao Te Ching, Revealed Perennial Wisdom, Spirituality, And Cross-traditional Inquiry.

Bob Insull - The Tao Te Ching, Psychological Trauma, Spirituality, Comparative Traditions, Service, Attachment, And Letting Go.

Recent Topics

Mysticism, Comparative Religion, Psychology, Philosophy, Spirituality

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Unraveling Religion
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'This Moment Is The Scripture,' Wayshowers, Jesus, and The Gospel of Thomas; An Introduction Unity's Christianity, A Conversation With Reverend Mary Masters

September 02, 2026

Issued From The Archives, September 2009, this episode of Unraveling Religion, Joel David Lesses speaks with Reverend Mary Masters, then the minister of Unity Church in Buffalo, New York. The conversation examines Unity as a transdenominational spiritual movement and considers its relationship to Christianity, comparative religion, personal spiritual development, interfaith cooperation, and the cultivation of inner wisdom. Within this context, the conversation with Masters considers Unity's e...

The Labyrinth's ''What Are We In Service To: The Intrinsic Nature of The Universe as Discordant or Meaningful?' Examining Our Phenomenology and Inner Landscape; Pointers, Roadmaps, and Signs'

July 18, 2026

In this episode of The Labyrinth reposted on Unraveling Religion as a part of an ongoing collaboration, Lisa Carley introduces Joel Lesses and Rich Grego and engage in a deeply personal narrative exploring purpose, spirituality, identity, and the role of solitude in living an authentic life.  Lisa begins by reflecting on a question that has become central to her life: how can she use her time in ways that are meaningful not only in the present moment but also in service of a larger purpose? S...

Part 2 The World As A Garden and, We, The Gardeners; The Relationship of Nature and Human Beings, An Examination of the Question 'What am I?': A Panel Discussion

March 24, 2026

Part 2 continues panel discussion by exploring the lived experience of unity, spirituality, and what it means to feel 'at home' in the universe, beginning with reflections on whether healing and awakening dissolve the sense of separation. Andy, drawing from his 12-step recovery background, describes spirituality as a relationship with a higher power understood personally, sharing that his connection takes shape through Christian symbolism rooted in his upbringing. He emphasizes that this fram...

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Frequently asked questions

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Unraveling Religion
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How do I get in touch with Unraveling Religion?

Unraveling Religion is hosted by Joel David Lesses. Its publicly listed email is joel.lesses@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Unraveling Religion?

The publicly listed email for Unraveling Religion: joel.lesses@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Unraveling Religion have?

Podseeker estimates Unraveling Religion reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Unraveling Religion?

Unraveling Religion typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, professors, philosophers, religion scholars, recovery professionals, and spiritual practitioners with meaningful clinical, academic, or lived experience. Common among recent guests: Long clinical or counseling careers; Academic teaching or research in philosophy, religion, psychology, science, or consciousness; Specialized experience with trauma, addiction, recovery, or mental-health distress. Recent guests include Lisa Carley, Richard Grego, and Richard Grego.

How hard is it to get booked on Unraveling Religion?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Unraveling Religion cover?

Recent episodes cover Mysticism, Comparative Religion, Psychology, Philosophy, and Spirituality. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

joel.lesses@gmail.com

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