Yoga and Christianity: Two Visions of Human Freedom | John Immel

The Faith of the Father(s) w/ Karl Gessler · Oct 13, 2026 · 1h 1m

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What does it mean to be free? Is freedom found in detachment from life and relationships—or in their healing?

Former yoga teacher John Immel joins Karl Gessler for a personal and philosophical conversation about yoga, Ayurveda, and his return to Christianity. John pursued physical benefits, emotional insight, and spiritual growth. But as he went deeper, he began questioning the teachings he had embraced.

A painful turning point came when his community failed to support his child. That experience led him to reconsider how his beliefs shaped love, relationships, and…