Hour 1: The Minnesota Church Clash | Blair Glaser on Desire, Boundaries & Belonging
Podcasts > Shake It Off with Mert & Lucas
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Monday, February 2, 2026
Episode 82 begins with a deep dive into the chaotic protest that shut down a St. Paul church service and the political firestorm that followed. The hosts then unpack Attorney General Keith Ellison’s sharply contrasting responses to disruptions at Christian versus Muslim worship spaces, raising pointed questions about consistency, neutrality, and the true meaning of religious freedom. The hour ends with an interview featuring Blair Glaser, author of This Incredible Longing, exploring how longing, resilience, and relational intelligence shape our personal and collective lives.
