Brian Zahnd / The Gospel Is Better Than You've Been Told: Union, Pilgrimage, and Unseen Existences

What if heaven isn't a distant destination — but a different dimension that's closer than we think? In this conversation, Jason sits down with theologian, pastor, and author Brian Zahnd to explore his new book Unseen Existences — and what it means to recover a vision of transcendence in a world flattened by consumerism, politics, and pragmatism. We talk about why losing sight of heaven turns Christianity into partisan politics. The pilgrimage of the soul — and why nothing real happens fast. What Jesus weeping at Lazarus's tomb tells us about God's co-suffering with us. The prayer Brian prayed on June 4th, 2000 that changed everything. The censored chapter his publisher wouldn't let him include — and where you can find it. Judas, Lazarus, universal hope, and the long arc of love Unseen Existences, which releases May 19th — Pre-order available now at brianzahnd.com Check out Brian's Substack: brianzahnd.substack.com JOIN our RGWT Subscriber-Based Community: JOIN A Family Story's Mailing List JOIN the Rethinking God with Tacos Facebook Group at: Follow Rethinking God with Tacos on Instagram at: Follow Jason's personal Facebook page at: Follow Jason on Instagram at: Follow Jason on X at: SEND A DONATION!!

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Brian Zahnd / The Gospel Is Better Than You've Been Told: Union, Pilgrimage, and Unseen Existences is an episode from Rethinking God with Tacos Podcast by Jason Clark.

This episode is 01:08:54 long.

This episode was published on Apr 14, 2026.

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