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The Real Meaning of Proverbs 22:6 – How to Train Up a Child in the Way He Should Go

In this insightful blog, we delve into the profound challenges and emotional complexities faced by parents when their children's spiritual paths diverge from expectations....

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The Problem With Overstating Your Case

In a world where passion and conviction often dominate religious discourse, it's crucial to find a harmonious balance. My recent encounter with a fervently convinced...

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Angels and Demons
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What we Don’t Know: Theological Thought of the Day – Fall of the Angels

Excerpt: Dive into an insightful exploration of the biblical narrative on the fall of angels. This post questions the conventional belief of a singular, irreversible fall,...

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Crypto Theology
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Crypto Theology 3 – My Battle with Sleep Paralysis as a Kid

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Angels and Demons
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Is Christian Polytheism Possible?

This post investigates the intriguing notion of Christian polytheism, tracing the shift from monolatry in the Old Testament to monotheism in the New Testament. It discusses...

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The Problem of God’s Hiddenness (Expecially for Charismatics)

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“The Principle of Insufficient Reason”: Rescuing Atheism from Archaic Beliefs

In this exploration, we delve into the philosophical debate of the universe's origins through the lens of the Principle of Sufficient Reason and the fallacy of special...

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Prolegomena
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Challenging Wayne Grudem’s Definition of Systematic Theology

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Charismatics and the Problem of Divine Hiddenness

In the realm of theology and philosophy, the puzzle of divine hiddenness remains a profound and enduring enigma. Join us on a journey of exploration as we delve into questions...

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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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