Join us for an insightful episode as we delve into Tanya M. Luhrmann's "How God Becomes Real: Kindling the Presence of Invisible Others." This book challenges traditional views of religious belief, proposing that faith is an active, effortful process of "real-making."We'll explore Luhrmann's distinction between "faith frame" and "belief," discussing how individuals commit to invisible beings despite everyday knowledge. Discover the fascinating concept of "paracosms" and how detailed narratives, like those in religion, make gods feel present through immersion and "suspended disbelief." We'll also examine the role of individual absorption, cultural models of the mind, and the "spiritual kindling" theory, revealing how repeated experiences deepen the sense of divine reality. Finally, we'll uncover how practices like prayer transform individuals and foster powerful, often complex, relationships with a responsive God.This is a book review or commentary on an academic subject with content curated by Ivelisse Valentin-Vera and recorded with the power of NotebookLM to ensure every AI generated conversation is accurate, deep and accessible, and does not represent the opinion of the authors. www.ivelissevalentin.comDisclaimer: This episode features a book review or commentary on a particular subject recorded with AI. Please note that book reviews are protected by fair use laws, as they typically involve critique, commentary, and transformative content. This review does not reproduce the original work in its entirety and aims to provide an analysis and personal opinion. The content of this podcast is not monetized.

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