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Why do so many people feel lost today — even when life looks good on the surface?

In this episode of Rule of Reason, I sit down with Dan Paterson from Questioning Christianity to unpack one of the biggest questions of our time: why modern life feels empty, and what might actually fix it.

We live in the most comfortable, advanced society in human history… yet anxiety, confusion, and a lack of purpose seem more common than ever.

So what’s going on?

This conversation goes beyond surface-level answers and explores:

• Why people feel lost despite having “everything”
• The difference between feeling meaning and grounding it
• How modern culture shapes our desires (often without us realising)
• The role of suffering, purpose, and responsibility in a meaningful life
• Whether it’s possible to live a truly meaningful life without God
• Why doubt isn’t the enemy — and how questioning can lead to truth

Dan shares his personal story — including tragedy, doubt, and the journey that led him to dedicate his life to helping others wrestle with life’s biggest questions.

This isn’t about religion for the sake of religion.

It’s about truth, meaning, and how to actually live well.

If you’ve ever felt like something is missing — this conversation is for you.

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What would you sacrifice for your family?

In this episode, I sit down with Jack Capewell — a young father of three — to talk about responsibility, faith, and the cost of choosing what truly matters.

Jack had the opportunity to pursue his dream of playing American football overseas. It was everything he had worked towards. But when the reality of leaving his family behind became clear, he made a decision that many wouldn’t have the strength to make.

He walked away.

We talk about:
• Turning down a dream career for family
• The silent sacrifices men make every day
• Becoming a father at a young age
• The reality of FIFO work and providing for a family
• How faith changed the direction of his life
• Why responsibility gives life meaning

This conversation isn’t about fame or success — it’s about what happens when you choose purpose over self.

If you’re trying to build a meaningful life in a world that often pulls you in the opposite direction, this one is for you.

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World champion. Paralympian. And one of the toughest people I know.

In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Parker to unpack the full arc of her story — growing up in Newcastle, chasing Olympic swimming dreams, the unexpected pivot into triathlon after the Spark Helmore Triathlon, and the devastating 2017 training crash that left her paralysed.

Lauren opens up about neuropathic pain, the shock of her first wheelchair, the moment she realised she couldn’t even swim anymore — and the mindset shift that helped her rebuild her life through sport.

We also talk about:

• Learning to control nerves under pressure
• Kona, going pro, and the mental battle of endurance racing
• Rebuilding as a para-athlete and winning world titles
• Tokyo’s brutal finish and the pressure of expectations
• Paris Paralympic medals and what it takes to keep rising
• Why she’s now chasing the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics in Para biathlon and Para cross-country skiing

If you’re searching for perspective, resilience, and proof that purpose can be rebuilt — this conversation will stay with you.

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