Religion vs Spirituality | Michael McAdams

Religion vs Spirituality | Michael McAdams

From Unimpressed Podcast by John Edmonds Kozma

March 30, 2026 · 57 min · Season 7 · Episode 237

About this episode

Michael McAdams discusses his journey through faith and spirituality, influenced by his family's religious background.

Michael McAdams was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, known as the City of the Seven Hills. He was raised in a Christian household surrounded by family members who valued faith and spirituality. His uncle, John W. Sullivan, was a passionate Pentecostal preacher who founded churches in Florida and Kentucky, including the largest in Middletown, Ohio. Wilma Jean Jones, Michael’s mother, frequently played piano during church services. Michael’s grandmother, Mary Culbertson, was called to the ministry at age 30. She often spoke of how God communicated with her through her heart. She received sermons and song lyrics dictated to her mind, which she used in her sermons and singing. Mary always acknowledged these gifts as from God and felt privileged to receive them. As Michael matured, his strong foundation of faith proved beneficial, and he remains a sincere seeker of truth. He remains open today to all sources of spiritual and psychic information. At twenty, Michael enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany for two years. At that time, he was married, and his wife and daughter joined him in Germany. They had an apartment off-base, and his second daughter was born there. After…

People in this episode

Host: John Edmonds Kozma

Guest: Michael McAdams

Topics covered

  • religion
  • spirituality
  • faith
  • personal journey
  • family influence

Keywords

  • religion
  • spirituality
  • faith
  • Pentecostal
  • personal growth
  • family
  • truth seeking

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: GM, Sheraton Hotels

Places: Cincinnati, Germany

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