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The Anatomy of Faith – Defining What Faith Really is All About

Introduction: Exploring the essence of faith reveals a complex interplay of knowledge, conviction, and consent. It’s not merely an abstract feeling but a structured...

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Why Study the Bible When I Don’t Understand What I Read? Exploring the Surprising Similarities Between Bible Study and Dreams

Discover how dreams and Bible study intertwine for deep spiritual growth, offering insights into emotional and psychological well-being.”

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Your Guide to Interpreting Christianese

Yes, it is time for our update to the Christianese Dictionary 1. “Heads bowed, eyes closed . . .”: During a church service, you may hear a preacher abruptly break...

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How My Passion for Ministry Almost Ended My Marriage

In this heartfelt post, a seminary student recounts the journey of reconciling his missionary calling with his family's needs, highlighting the transformative power of...

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The Parable of the Life Preserver

This post delves into the core aspects of Christian faith—knowledge, assent, and trust—highlighting their importance in the discipleship process and the journey towards a...

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The Gait of a Broken Faith – A Message to Those Who Doubt Your Christian Faith

In 'The Gait of a Broken Faith: Encouragement for Those Who Doubt,' we delve into the transformative power of questioning one's beliefs. It's a candid exploration of how...

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Every Source of Theology Explained through an Analogy of a Hospital

Understanding Theology Through a Medical Analogy Exploring the depths of theology and its various disciplines can sometimes feel like navigating a labyrinth. To simplify this...

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A Word About the “Dumb Ox” and His “Five Ways”

Exploring St. Thomas Aquinas' 5 Ways provides a deep dive into medieval philosophical thought and its lasting impact on Christian theology. Aquinas, a pivotal figure in the...

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Unveiling Psalm 17: The Quest for Divine Satisfaction

I’m currently reading Warrior Poet: Before David was King by Timothy J. Stoner and through this Biblical fictional tale, my appreciation for the Psalms is increasing. Case in...

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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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