What makes you actually you? Is consciousness just neurons firing, or is there something more? Dr. Joshua Ryan Farris—leading expert on the soul with a PhD from Bristol and author of 11 books—tackles the deepest questions of human identity. We explore Platonist, Cartesian, and materialist views of the self, the difference between eternal and everlasting life, why religious people can become “NPCs” in their own faith, and whether your soul is the ghost in the machine or you ARE the machine. From the anatomy of consciousness to temple architecture as a map of human composition, this conversation goes deep into what Scripture, philosophy, and neuroscience reveal about who we are. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re more than your physical body, this episode delivers serious answers with accessible insight.

To connect with Dr. Joshua Ryan Farris and his work, see the links below

https://soulscienceministries.com/

https://degrees.soulscienceministries.com/

https://kairos.edu/2025/11/17/partnership-spotlight-soul-science-institute/

https://www.facebook.com/share/1AqgrdECjo/?mibextid=wwXIfr

https://www.amazon.com/Creation-Self-Case-Soul/dp/1803410868

https://www.amazon.com/Joshua-R-Farris/e/B088KV4X2H

https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Why-Souls/Joshua-R-Farris/9781903816417

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-soul-of-theological-anthropology-joshua-r-farris/1123797071

Episode 24 of “Spiritual Hot Sauce” by Chris Jones is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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Former evangelical pastor and Slutty Grace host Jeromy Johnson joins Spiritual Hot Sauce to challenge listeners on salvation: Is it exclusive or universal? He shares his deconstruction journey from youth ministry to Christian Universalism, questioning hell, separation from God, and eternal punishment through biblical lenses. Chris probes these ideas thoughtfully, exploring grace, reconciliation, and faith’s mysteries without endorsing—inviting believers and skeptics to wrestle with bold theology.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slutty-grace-christian-deconstruction-universal-salvation/id1834785665

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slutty-grace-christian-deconstruction-universal-salvation/id1834785665

https://www.sluttygrace.com/

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What if everything you’ve been taught about repentance is incomplete? In this episode, Chris Jones challenges the traditional Christian understanding of repentance as merely turning from sin. Drawing from the Hebrew concept of “shuvah” and the practice of teshuva, he reveals that biblical repentance is a journey of becoming—not just unbecoming. Through Isaiah 58 and Jesus’s teachings, Chris demonstrates that true repentance means actively loving your neighbor, breaking chains of oppression, feeding the hungry, and administering God’s justice based on need rather than deserve. This isn’t about religious behavior modification—it’s about discipleship that transforms both you and your community.

Episode 22 of “Spiritual Hot Sauce” by Chris Jones is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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Podcaster Dustin Wright, co-host of Raising the Wild Ones, joins Chris on Spiritual Hot Sauce for a fun campfire-style conversation about giants, the Tower of Babel, and the mysteries of the Book of Enoch. From the Nephilim to the divine council and the “sons of God,” Dustin and Chris explore the lesser-discussed corners of scripture—asking big questions about faith, history, and the supernatural side of the Bible.

“Raising the Wild Ones” links below

https://open.spotify.com/show/4nAkqeH8wUkcDfPzCokTll?si=kfuF3JYIRP-xpk_SFC5nnA

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-the-wild-ones/id1765622010

https://youtube.com/@raisingwildonespodcast?si=MRgHYUQPPNyYUFRg

https://youtube.com/@thehomesteadtheologians?si=wFgX0lrDGjdLpV14

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What if everything you thought you knew about the wise men was incomplete? The nativity scene is iconic, but the story behind those mysterious visitors is far more profound than most realize. Who were they really, what did they believe, and why did they travel so far to worship a newborn king? This episode peels back layers of history and theology to reveal a perspective you’ve likely never heard from the pulpit.

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In this candid episode of Spiritual Hot Sauce, host Chris Jones challenges the safety of "community-first" religion using the powerful metaphor of the Bull Elephant. He argues that while gathering in the safety of the village to talk about God is comfortable, true faith requires an individual journey into the "jungle" to encounter the Divine firsthand. Jones critiques the traditional "hellfire" doctrines that use fear to enforce compliance, suggesting they actually prevent believers from seeking a genuine relationship with God. By re-examining the concept of Zoe (eternal life) and exploring the idea of conditional immortality, this episode invites listeners to trade the fear of eternal torment for a brave, personal pursuit of the Father's love.

Episode 19 of “Spiritual Hot Sauce” by Chris Jones is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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In this thought-provoking conversation, Chris sits down with Dr. Kyle Whitaker, philosopher and co-host of “A Pastor and a Philosopher Walk Into a Bar,” to explore the intersection of faith, doubt, and intellectual honesty. Kyle opens up about his unique perspective as a Christian materialist who doesn’t believe in an immaterial soul yet has experienced genuine encounters with God. They dive deep into the deconstruction movement sweeping through evangelicalism, discussing why so many are leaving conservative Christianity, the role of LGBTQ issues in faith communities, and what it means to hold religious beliefs without certainty. Kyle shares his journey from potential Christian apologist to academic philosopher, his struggles with prayer in the face of suffering, and why he describes himself as “three days a week an atheist.” This conversation challenges easy answers while making space for the complexity and ambiguity inherent in authentic spiritual life. Whether you’re deconstructing, reconstructing, or simply questioning, this episode offers a refreshing model of faith that embraces doubt as part of the journey.

Links to episodes of A Pastor and Philosopher Walk Into a Bar are provided below.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-pastor-and-a-philosopher-walk-into-a-bar/id1512686327

https://open.spotify.com/show/1r8ms9udlxS4DYT2yIqsDy?si=PBN-r8zWRp-aMpDbDsrC6w

https://pastorandphilosopher.buzzsprout.com/967219/follow

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Is there a God — or at least, is it possible? In this episode of Spiritual Hot Sauce we explore a fresh bridge between Scripture, archetypal wisdom, and modern physics: the tabernacle as a three-part template for body, mind, and spirit, Einstein’s and Newton’s intuitions about a unifying substrate, and the ancient idea of namarupa (name‑and‑form) that everything visible arises from the same energetic source. Philosophically, can God and science share the same space?

Episode 17 of “Spiritual Hot Sauce” by Chris Jones is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
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