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A newsletter series by Soul Surgeon MD.

The Container newsletter is now published on Substack. Using shorter formats and a weekly cadence, Dr. John Moos is now exploring all things life, love, and purpose. Newsletters are released every Friday at 10a. Come join us!

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It Would Be a Sin to Keep This to Myself
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It Would Be a Sin to Keep This to Myself

A theologian-in-formation, a recovering atheist, and a seeker walk into the same body. In this Field Notes, John Moos, MD strips the judgment from the word sin and returns it to its original meaning: a turning away from source.

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Collateral Grace
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Collateral Grace

A spilled latte, a stranger's kindness, and a lesson in what grace actually feels like. In this Flash, John Moos, MD explores why small, unconditional gestures almost always outweigh their size.

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The Appetite We Forget To Feed
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The Appetite We Forget To Feed

Most people aren’t searching for answers. They’re searching for something steady enough to belong to, especially when effort and self-reliance fall short.

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