#021 - Elliot Bewick - 21 Year Old Atheist: "There is a Rise in Performative Christianity"

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Does God exist? Are all these Christian people genuine? Is Christianity the way? Are SSRIs and antidepressants harmful? What even is depression? Can I out-will the algorithm? How can I retrain myself to focus?If any of these sound like questions you are asking, give the next 97 minutes your full attention.Elliot Bewick is a 21 year old atheist and the host of The Next Generation, a podcast for...you guessed it.I hope you enjoy, and if you do, let me know by liking, commenting, and subscribing to the show.I am committed out of my mind to bringing you conversations that alter the direction of your life, leading you to a deeper sense of belonging in the context of the world.The views expressed are those of the guest, and this conversation is intended for general informational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Never stop or change prescribed medication without speaking to your doctor.Follow Elliot - https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick Follow the show - https://www.instagram.com/youchoosepodcast/Follow Billy - https://www.instagram.com/billygartonjrCHAPTERS:0:00 Why He Hid the Bible1:28 Why Gen Z Is Flocking to the Pews2:34 We Have No Blueprint Anymore4:17 The Two Questions That Give Life Meaning8:33 What If There Is No Meaning?10:29 What Happens When You Kill God11:58 Is Being an Atheist Good for Marketing?13:15 Christianity Would Be Better for Marketing14:46 The Rise of the Performative Christian16:58 "Try Harder. You Don't Love Jesus."20:27 Nobody Ever Knows That God Is Real21:14 Faith Is the Whole Point22:15 Ram Dass and the Insane Asylum24:31 What Is Love Without God?24:50 How Many Women Are on Antidepressants25:42 Nobody Knows What Depression Is26:19 The Chemical Imbalance Was Invented29:23 His Friend, the Meds and the Breakup32:24 19 Yr Old Girl DM's Elliot About Zoloft 33:18 She Couldn't Feel Anything34:09 Where Most Sexual Dysfunction Comes From36:55 We Live in a Culture of Too Many Labels41:02 The Day at the White House42:40 Who the Girl