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5 Christian Traditions and Symbols Associated with the Satanic You May Have Wrong

This post delves into commonly misunderstood aspects of Christian tradition and their origins, from the true meaning of "Lucifer" and the significance of "Xmas," to...

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Difficult Issues in Scripture
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Taking the Lord’s Name in Vain – What Does it Really Mean?

In this thought-provoking exploration, we delve deep into the Third Commandment—"You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain"—unveiling its rich layers and...

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Christian Life
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The Danger of Romanticizing Suicide

“Suicide isn’t logical,” J. told me, matter-of-factly, in a recent session. I was sitting on the comfy couch in his office, sinking into its cushions, flabbergasted he would...

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Charismatic
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Seeking Divine Confirmation: The Wisdom of Requesting Signs from God

Want to see more of my posts? I’m now over at Patreon. Join my mission or subscribe for free . Gideon replied, “If now I have found favor in your eyes, give me a sign...

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Anxious
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The Secrets of the Secret Place – Vol 1

This is a new blog from “Angie.” She is a friend whose journal she has allowed me to read from time to time. I asked her if it’d be OK if I started posting some of these on...

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Credo House of Theology
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The Credo House is Coming!

Discover Credo House, where coffee and theology blend seamlessly. Engage with profound, accessible teachings in a welcoming environment, fostering community and spiritual...

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Christian Life
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The Grinch Who Stole America

This post delves into the concept of Christian nationalism, examining its biblical roots and the structured hierarchy of love from God to nation, inspired by the Israelites'...

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Come Boldly to the Throne of Grace, Even If You Panic

A few years ago—February 11, 2019, to be exact—I tried to kill myself with sleeping pills on a lazy afternoon. Obviously, it didn’t work. I fell asleep, not wanting or...

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Christian Life
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The Shadow Code: Unveiling the Veiled Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

Delving into AI's complexities, this post navigates the intersection of faith, technology, and the critical need for ethical scrutiny.

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The New Prophets: Authority, Experience, and the Collapse of Trust
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The New Prophets: Authority, Experience, and the Collapse of Trust

Podcast culture is telling us something—and it’s not just about who people are listening to, but why they trust them.

As voices like Joe Rogan and Shawn Ryan rise, trust in institutions continues to collapse. Government, media, and even scientific authorities are no longer seen as stable sources of truth. But this does not mean truth itself is disappearing. It means confidence in those who interpret and deliver truth is fading.

In this episode, I make a critical distinction: science isn’t collapsing—trust in interpreters of science is. Science is a method. But people don’t live by methods—they live by meaning. And when the messengers lose credibility, people begin looking elsewhere for something to anchor their understanding of reality.

The deeper issue is that we are no longer building complete worldviews. Instead, we are assembling beliefs like a playlist—pulling ideas from wherever they resonate without asking whether they actually fit together. But a real worldview must answer real questions: What is ultimate reality? How do we know anything? Are there real morals? What is our purpose? What happens after death?

When those questions go unanswered, a vacuum is created. And that vacuum never stays empty.

This is where the “new prophets” begin to emerge—not from institutions, but from experience. And in a world that no longer trusts shared authority, experience itself begins to take the throne.

This episode sets the stage for understanding how we got here—and why what replaces truth may be far more dangerous than what we lost.

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  • The New Prophets: Authority, Experience, and the Collapse of Trust 2026-04-08
    The New Prophets: Authority, Experience, and the Collapse of Trust Podcast culture is telling us something—and it’s not just about who people are listening to, but why they trust them. As voices like Joe Rogan and Shawn Ryan rise, trust in institutions continues to collapse. Government, media, and even scientific authorities are no longer seen […]
  • Ontological Argument: The Definitive Explanation 2026-04-02
    Ontological Argument: The Definitive Explanation In this episode, I walk through the ontological argument the way Anselm actually framed it—not the simplified version, but the real thing. God is defined as “that than which nothing greater can be conceived.” Once you understand that definition, the argument starts to press in on you in a way […]

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