Raised by an abusive stepfather and entrenched in gang life and theft, comedian Shayne Smith carried a heavy burden of trauma and pain. When he finally left that destructive environment and vowed to make an honest living, he turned to magic and satanism as a desperate outlet to cope with deep childhood wounds. But the deeper he sank into depravity, the more he needed it to feel anything at all.

Then, everything changed.

After the death of his Catholic grandfather, Shayne wandered into a church and encountered a vision of a motherly woman who offered the tenderness and love he’d never known. In that moment, he was instantly healed. What followed was a powerful journey of understanding the miracle that first touched him emotionally and ultimately transformed him intellectually and spiritually.

In this raw and gripping episode, Shayne joins us to share his rollercoaster story. We also discuss the shocking and tragic killing of Charlie Kirk, and what it reveals about our cultural moment. Together, we explore how to bridge divides with those who don’t believe in us and work toward a culture rooted in compassion, curiosity, and grace.

Shayne’s story will open your eyes to the hidden wounds others carry and challenge you to become a vessel of healing in a broken world. 

Shayne’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaydozer/

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