In this "Death a Changing Industry" posdcast, John Adams sits down with Chad — a former Anglican minister who now works as a funeral director — for an honest conversation about what people need when someone dies, and how that’s changing.
Chad shares his personal journey away from organised religion, and how that shift has shaped a more authentic, human-centred approach to funerals. Together, they explore why traditional structures don’t fit everyone anymore, and what can replace them: gathering, storytelling, shared experience, and care.
They talk about the spirituality that can be found outside church walls — in community, in everyday connection, even in something as simple (and powerful) as a football crowd coming together. It’s a thoughtful, compassionate episode that will challenge assumptions, make you feel, and leave you with hope — whether you’re religious, spiritual, or neither.
In this episode, they cover:
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Why more people are stepping away from organised religion
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How funerals can be more personal, meaningful, and reflective of the person who has died
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The “spiritual” power of community — in sport, friendship, and shared moments
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How to help loved ones face death and grief with more openness
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Finding faith in humanity beyond religious institutions
Watch / listen here: https://youtu.be/mx0ahMmI_TU?si=GfHeP6z3sYJu86Fi