# #124: The problem with reasoning your way through life…

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Podcast: [The Pocket with Chris Griffin](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pocket-with-chris-griffin-6782020)
Published: 2026-02-09T23:01:00+00:00
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## Resource

A deep dive on life with two guys in their early 20’s as the sun sets in Malibu. Follow Elliot: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Work with Chris to build your podcast and personal brand: https://thepodcastjungle.com/apply A sneak peak on what we spoke about: Chapters: 00:00 What keeps young people stuck 07:00 Taking things to the extreme to hear the message 11:00 What drives you: the carrot or the stick? 16:00 Waking up at 4am 21:00 Keep death close 26:00 Listen to what you really want… 30:00 Giving is selfish 36:00 Chris Williamson & Steven Bartlett Controversy 43:00 Horrifying statistics around depopulation 53:00 Believing in God. 01:02:00 Taking philosophy too far 01:13:00 Extreme self assessment 01:26:00 Performative Christians Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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