#33 The Nearness: Spirituality in Community-Building with Casper ter Kuile

On this episode of Campfire, Jackson is joined by Casper ter Kuile: CEO and Co-Founder of The Nearness. The Nearness is a company that allows people to explore life’s big questions in a community.

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to Casper— (2:00)
• Spirituality Versus Religion— (5:15)
• The Role of Spirituality in Communities— (7:20)
• Advice for Those Seeking Spirituality—  (10:50)
• The Nearness and Nearness Journeys— (13:29)
• Community Covenant— (16:20)
• Cult Versus Community— (17:51)
• Becoming a Spiritual Leader— (24:15)
• Jackson’s Family Story— (27:30)
• Communities Forming Rituals— (28:40)
• Rituals for Digital Communities— (33:25)
• Tech and Spirituality Through History— (35:36)

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Episode Links: 

The Nearness’ Website

The Nearness on Twitter

The Nearness' Covenant 

Episode Credit:

Hosted by @JacksonSteger

Guest was @caspertk

Sound Engineering by @Prodcolin

Produced + Distributed by @PhilippeIze