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Dax Shepard, who is one of the best podcast hosts, has shared a festive podcast clip that is nothing less than brilliant. They start talking about their religions and to the public, trusting Shepard’s word about the whole exchange and saying it was his “Christmas gift” to the world, and it has crossed the boundaries of the negative reactions that usually surround the comedian’s point of view. The conversation shifted from arguments to spiritual peace, which in fact was the core of the podcast.
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The video cut shows Dax and Amy discussing quite a personal and private issue. Initially, Dax is very particular and moans that the Sabbath in the past was nothing but a day full of no-go’s and rules. But he has come to the conclusion that he is receiving a gift—a day to relish God’s creation,’ he is quoting the movie section. ‘To be silent and have the few little.
Undoubtedly the main part of the whole conversation goes to Amy. She speaks of the Sabbath as a whole day that is not only meant for rest but also that the rest serves a purpose, the time to do nothing, simply to ‘be’ and not to have a checklist. Her quiet and soothing word picture has an almost magnetic effect on Dax, who calls her a glow of peace and even jokingly says that he is humorously just needing Jesus. He then honestly proclaims, ‘You wear Jesus well.’ very tenderly and compassionately. The clip ends with laughing and returning to a children’s song, spelling ‘C-H-R-I-S-T-I-A-N,’ a moment of total and blissful recall.
Shepard posted the recording of the short segment with a caption in which he described Hansen as their ‘kindest, most understanding and most beautiful pod member.’ He offered the clip as a Christmas present to the ‘Armcherries’-the podcast’s most loyal listeners. The audience was quick to respond, and the reaction was all positive and warm, which indicated how much the community was craving this little piece of content.
The podcast gave a lot away and made the audience feel like they were in a very private, real, and safe place of faith. One listener pointed out, ‘To say “you wear Jesus well” is such a lovely compliment… that’s my aim as a Christian.’ This statement was supported by many others who couldn’t stop writing, and one of them said, ‘I love this so much because it’s not about rules it’s about freedom. Freedom is what Jesus brought.’
The broadcast seemed to be particularly appealing to those who, like Hansen, are believers, but who don’t always hear this reflected in the secular or philosophical explorations included in the podcast. ‘I love Armchair but hardly ever get a Christian viewpoint on it,’ one wrote. ‘So it was thrilling to listen to this episode … somebody sharing my faith so beautifully.’
The entire discussion was a stepping stone for further dialogues between different faiths or even non-believers. A person who is a former Catholic now agnostic expressed a very deep and wide thought: ‘Amy is the one who has the spirit that I always thought should be the goal of religions … I have great respect for those who use their religious beliefs as a way to find and to share with others the peace, the joy, the understanding of life.’ This remark highlights the universal nature of the message that is rooted in peace and mindful living rather than in dogma.
Also the audience’s response was greatly shaped by nostalgia, thanks to the snippet of the Sunday school song. ‘That song…”I am a C…” What a throwback!’ said one of the participants. Another person brought up a comparison through geographical differences: ‘There are either very strong geographical differences in opinion or Dax really slaughtered that song. 😂 Cheers from a Jesus camp kid.’
The post, apart from the theological controversy, revealed the very nice introduction to a very loving character in the entire family of the podcast. ‘Oh, I’ve always been so curious about her because of your lovely way of talking about her,’ a listener commented. ‘And I can tell from this clip that we would be friends.’
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Dax Shepard, a man of incredible intellectual curiosity and open-mindedness, and his co-host, Monica Padman, have always gone through the lenses of Buddhism and meditation, in the case of spirituality. This subject, a gentle yet Christian-informed discussion on the meaning of rest and delight, certainly left a nice mark. There was no conversion or arguing, just visiting a friend’s real finger-spelling life—a way of existence that many, regardless of their religion, found themselves yearning for. The notion of a blessed day of rest, just being, that emerged in the busy holiday season, turned out to be a precious and well-timed gift. His wife, Kristen Bell, is also known for her humorous takes, as seen in her Halloween costume mashups with friends. Furthermore, Shepard’s parenting philosophy for raising daughters is powerful and insightful.
