Spiritually Incorrect

Universalism Strikes Back: The Fiery Debate That’s Dividing Christianity

Is universalism a modern innovation, or a recovery of an ancient hope? Can hell survive serious theological scrutiny? And if Christ is truly victorious, what does that mean for the destiny of all?We're joined by David Artman, host of the Grace Saves All podcast, for another debate on whether Hell is a bastion of everlasting torment or, perhaps, something different. This is only part one of the debate. Click here for early access to part two.

Flying Nuns and Teleporting Monks: Christianity's Most Unbelievable Miracles?

At the heart of the Christian faith stands a miracle: the resurrection of Christ. Yet despite the centrality of this event to the faith, many Christians have been skeptical of other miraculous claims from across the centuries. Yet history doesn't give us license to ignore such claims. In fact, accounts of saints floating through the air in front of hundreds of onlookers or bilocating to places hundreds of miles away are not infrequent and challenge many of our assumptions about the world.And it's not just the ignorant who believe this. Carlos Eire, a Yale historian, has recently published the book They Flew, detailing these stories, and he joins us today to recount the remarkable tales of flying nuns and teleporting monks.

The Religion of Avatar

The most successful movie in history is James Cameron's Avatar, and just a few weeks ago, the third movie in the franchise, released to box office success. Yet unlike many major action films, Avatar is filled with religious and spiritual topics. While often dismissed as mere animism or pantheism, Jonathan and Seth discuss how the religious themes of the film are far more nuanced and interesting than they are often given credit for. Should Christians give the franchise a second look? If you're a fan of the film (or simply want to hear Seth trash them), you're sure to enjoy this analysis.

Is Knives Out 3 a Christian Movie?

The newest Knives Out movie, Wake Up, Dead Man, has come out on Netflix. This murder mystery movie series has become one of the most acclaimed and debated of our generation, and the newest one is no exception. Yet this addition has a twist: it just might be a Christian movie. Here to review it and discuss its complex message are your beloved hosts, who put themselves through any series of movie-going experiences just for you, beloved listeners.And because we know you just can't get enough of us, click here for our Patreon to gain access to another complete bonus episode on the movie.

We're Actually Not Secular

Is belief in the supernatural and paranormal a byproduct of the past? If their popularity in the media is any indication, then the answer is no. And, in fact, studies show that belief in the supernatural is going up in the Western world. In this episode, we sit down with Jason Josephson-Storm, author of The Myth of Disenchantment, to challenge one of the most familiar stories about modernity—the idea that science, reason, and secularization stripped the world of magic, mystery, and belief.Don't forget to join our Patreon here for access to the full interview with Jason Josephson-Storm!