#54 – Edmund Rhodes – Is An Honest Agnostic Closer to God Than a False Believer?

<p>Edmund Rhodes or “Mundo” doesn’t sugarcoat a thing. He feels comfortable to say what he thinks, even if it rubs you the wrong way — and if you disagree, good. He invites it. He doesn&#39;t back down from conflict, and he&#39;s not above stirring the pot. </p><p>But he wasn’t always comfortable in his own skin. </p><p>Growing up, Edmund was shy. It wasn&#39;t until he picked up the bottle that he discovered a version of himself that was confident, outgoing, and unafraid. Somewhere along the way, that version became the real one — though the path to get there was anything but straight.</p><p>ATVs, airplanes, and horses ran through all of it — but so did change. Construction in Appalachia. Charleston. A first marriage strained by his drinking. Love found again in Costa Rica. A stint in India seeking healing through Ayurvedic medicine. Mundo has lived many lives, and found himself right back where he started: Bryn Athyn.</p><p>But what makes this conversation compelling isn&#39;t necessarily Mundo&#39;s story—it&#39;s the question at its center: Is an honest agnostic searching for truth closer to God than someone who claims belief but never truly wrestles with it?</p><p>Welcome to Episode 54.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Elevate the Experience</strong></p><p>Help bring better audio, video, and filmed episodes to life:<a href="https://www.venmo.com/u/TheEthanCLewinPodcast"> <u>Venmo</u></a>. I tithe 10% of all contributions—half to the<a href="https://allsecurefoundation.org/donate"> <u>All Secure Foundation</u></a> (supporting soldiers’ transition home) and half to the<a href="https://secure.qgiv.com/for/aotnc"> <u>Academy of the New Church High School</u></a>.</p><p><strong>Stay Connected</strong></p><p>Contact:<a href="https://ethanchaselewin.com/contact"> </a><a href="https://ethanclewin.com/"><u>https://ethanclewin.com/</u></a></p><p><strong>A Note from Me</strong></p><p>I’m inspired by the stories people carry, the power of honest feedback, and the magic that happens when creative minds connect. If you’re a brand interested in partnering, let’s talk:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanlewin"> <u>LinkedIn</u></a>.</p><p>Thanks for being part of this journey—PEACE!</p><p><br></p>