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This episode was produced while streaming LIVE on X and Facebook Friday May 9, 2025, at 8:00pm EST.
In this podcast episode, Billy Dees discusses the relevance of the Pope's influence on contemporary issues, particularly immigration, while reflecting on the broader societal implications of spirituality and community. Billy, who identifies as a humanitarian and has a Catholic background, expresses concern over the diminishing sense of community and connection among people, attributing it to modern isolation and technology. He emphasizes the importance of kindness and helping one another, regardless of religious beliefs, and critiques the political focus surrounding the Pope rather than spiritual guidance.
The discussion also touches on the fleeting nature of life and the need for humans to foster connections and support each other in a world that often feels lonely and divided. Billy briefly mentions Kanye West's controversial new song, suggesting it reflects a troubling trend of extreme views gaining traction. The episode serves as a call for unity and compassion in a time of increasing societal fragmentation, highlighting the importance of appreciating good people and the shared human experience.
You can follow Billy on X @BillyDees https://x.com/BillyDees
00:02 - The pope and politics
11:04 - Community and isolation today
18:37 - Life's shortness and mortality
25:39 - Existence and loneliness in space
32:13 - Goodness amidst chaos
39:02 - Free speech and controversy
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continue reading
In this podcast episode, Billy Dees discusses the relevance of the Pope's influence on contemporary issues, particularly immigration, while reflecting on the broader societal implications of spirituality and community. Billy, who identifies as a humanitarian and has a Catholic background, expresses concern over the diminishing sense of community and connection among people, attributing it to modern isolation and technology. He emphasizes the importance of kindness and helping one another, regardless of religious beliefs, and critiques the political focus surrounding the Pope rather than spiritual guidance.
The discussion also touches on the fleeting nature of life and the need for humans to foster connections and support each other in a world that often feels lonely and divided. Billy briefly mentions Kanye West's controversial new song, suggesting it reflects a troubling trend of extreme views gaining traction. The episode serves as a call for unity and compassion in a time of increasing societal fragmentation, highlighting the importance of appreciating good people and the shared human experience.
You can follow Billy on X @BillyDees https://x.com/BillyDees
00:02 - The pope and politics
11:04 - Community and isolation today
18:37 - Life's shortness and mortality
25:39 - Existence and loneliness in space
32:13 - Goodness amidst chaos
39:02 - Free speech and controversy
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