In this clip from Insights at the Edge, Tami asks Rainn Wilson — Emmy-nominated actor, author of Soul Boom, and devoted Bahá'í — why he never became an atheist. His answer moves from humor to philosophy to genuine vulnerability, landing on an idea that surprised even him: that "the Great Mystery" might be enough. A rare, honest conversation about faith from someone who had every reason to stay quiet about it. This episode is sponsored by Omega Institute, a global gathering hub for lifelong learning and spiritual exploration. Omega offers weekend workshops, special events, rest and rejuvenation retreats, professional training, online learning, and more. Discover what calls to you at eomega.org/true What do you say when you tried atheism — genuinely tried it — and it just didn't hold? When the mystery of your own consciousness, the fact that humans write operas and weep and hold babies, simply refused to reduce to atoms and molecules? That's where Rainn Wilson starts. Known to millions as Dwight Schrute from The Office, Wilson has spent the last several years stepping fully into his spiritual life — writing Soul Boom, hosting a podcast, and doing the uncomfortable work of saying out loud, in Hollywood of all places, that he believes in God. In this exchange, Tami asks him the question at the heart of it all: why are you not an atheist? His answer is disarming. He honors skeptics, wrestles honestly with inherited images of God, and finds unexpected footing in the Lakota Sioux concept of Wakan Tanka — the Great Mystery — a God not above nature but woven through it. And he arrives, with characteristic candor, at something that feels true rather than tidy. This clip is taken from the full Insights at the Edge conversation with Rainn Wilson: Soul Boom: Standing for a Spiritual Revolution. Find the complete interview in this feed or at soundstrue.com. What you'll hear in this exchange: ·Why Wilson tried atheism and what ultimately made it impossible for him to stay there. ·How the Lakota concept of the Great Mystery opened a new way of thinking about God. ·What it actually costs to come out as devout in the entertainment industry. ·Why spiritual tools don't just transform individuals — they transform communities. This is the kind of conversation that makes you want to hear the whole episode. Get your first month FREE at https://bit.ly/4ctecMn This episode is sponsored by Omega Institute, a global gathering hub for lifelong learning and spiritual exploration. Omega offers weekend workshops, special events, rest and rejuvenation retreats, professional training, online learning, and more. Discover what calls to you at eomega.org/true Subscribe to Sounds True's YouTube Channel ► https://bit.ly/SubscribeSTYT Sounds True is a mission-driven learning and media company, and a recognized leader in wellbeing, personal growth, and spiritual transformation. Partnering with the world’s foremost wisdom teachers and best-selling authors, the company reaches millions worldwide with its unique programs, digital learning experiences, and worldwide events. The company also features a variety of original series, weekly shows, and live online experiences on Sounds True One, its global platform and community with members across more than 125 countries. Sounds True is a Public Benefit Corporation and also the home of the Sounds True Foundation. Connect with us: ▪️Facebook: http://bit.ly/2XFIIeE ▪️Instagram: http://bit.ly/2UlEoiH ▪️Website: http://bit.ly/2tOl02d