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Spiritual Hot Sauce
Dive into the profound and thought-provoking world of "Spiritual Hot Sauce," where Chris Jones offers his unique insights and perspectives into religion, spirituality, psychology, and philosophy. This podcast challenges societal norms and explores deep concepts such as social constructs, archetypes, monotheism, and the nature of good and evil. Perfect for those questioning religious norms, deconstructing their beliefs, or seeking a richer understanding of spirituality, "Spiritual Hot Sauce" serves up a unique blend of perspectives that will ignite your curiosity and inspire personal growth. Join us on this journey of exploration and discovery.
Episodes
33 episodes
“The Academic’s Doubt: How Kyle Whitaker Challenged His Own Faith” Ep#33
Philosopher Kyle Whitaker, a Christian materialist and co-host of “A Pastor and a Philosopher Walk Into a Bar,” joins Spiritual Hot Sauce to explore how science and faith can coexist without easy answers, sharing his journey through doubt, powe...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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47:39
“From Fundamentalist to LGBTQ-Affirming Pastor: A Conversation with Randy Knie" Ep#32
Randy Knie, pastor of Brew City Church in Milwaukee and co-host of “A Pastor and a Philosopher Walk into a Bar,” shares his raw journey from fundamentalist boxing enthusiast to LGBTQ-affirming leader—from a megachurch calling that soured, resta...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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43:16
"Wayne Teasdale: The Mystic Heart and Interspirituality" Ep#31
In this episode, Chris Jones and returning guest Brian Muldoon explore the life, legacy, and disruptive compassion of monk and mystic Wayne Teasdale, the interspiritual pioneer behind The Mystic Heart and the phrase “interspirituality.” Through...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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36:08
“Doubt: A Path to Faith” Ep#30
Doubt isn’t a lack of faith; it’s the machete you carry into the jungle of your own soul. In this episode of Spiritual Hot Sauce, Chris Jones explores why spiritual growth requires leaving the comfort of secondhand stories about God and venturi...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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16:08
“Surviving Armageddon Culture with Satire: Stuart Delony on Snarky Faith and The Tribulation Survival Guide – Ep#29”
Former evangelical pastor turned satirist, Stuart Delony of the Snarky Faith podcast joins Chris Jones on Spiritual Hot Sauce to talk about his journey from conservative Southern Baptist roots and 20 years in ministry to creating a bar-based, h...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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27:29
“Finding God After Religion I John Williamson: The Deconstructionists” Ep#28
In this episode of Spiritual Hot Sauce, Chris Jones sits down with John Williamson, co-creator of The Deconstructionists Podcast, to explore what happens when faith falls apart—and how that collapse can lead to deeper truth. They unpack the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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47:30
“5 Days With the Dalai Lama: Brian Muldoon” Ep#27
What happens when a high-stakes litigator spends five days with the Dalai Lama? Brian Muldoon, author of The Heart of Conflict and a groundbreaking expert in conflict resolution, joins Chris Jones to discuss his journey from the Catholic pri...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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57:54
“Beyond Believing: The Journey of a Disciple” Ep#26
What happens when you strip away the stained glass and sermons to see the teachings of Jesus through a lens completely free of the religion built around him? In this episode of Spiritual Hot Sauce, Chris Jones explores the provocative journe...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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15:44
"The Hero's Journey - Our Story, Our Salvation” Ep#25
From the Epic of Gilgamesh to Star Wars, humanity has spent 4,600 years telling one story: The Hero’s Journey. Chris Jones reveals why this primal narrative isn’t about personal glory or “demi-gods” but about the hard path of redemption, sac...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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21:21
"What is a Soul? Dr. Joshua Ryan Farris Answering Questions You Didn’t Know You Had” Ep#24
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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1:05:49
“A Conversation with Jeromy Johnson: What Is Christian Universalism” Ep#23
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, ques...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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41:15
“Repent: A Different Perspective” Ep#22
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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15:53
“The Book of Enoch and Other Interesting Chats - Campfire Fun with Dustin Wright” Ep#21
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 counci...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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38:01
“The Three Wise Men: Who Were They?” Ep#20
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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13:21
“Why We Fear God: Escaping Fear-Based Faith” Ep#19
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 G...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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17:52
“A Conversation With Kyle Whitaker: God, Philosophy, and Bourbon” Ep#18
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:09:53
“Can God and Science Share the Same Space?” Ep#17
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, Einstei...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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24:41
"A Conversation with H.L. Hussmann: Unlearning Religion” Ep#16
In this episode of Spiritual Hot Sauce, Chris Jones sits down with H.L. Hussman, founding pastor of Daylight Church in Louisville, Kentucky, a community created for people who don’t quite fit the traditional church mold. H.L. shares his remarka...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:04:51
“God’s Justice: Justice for Lily - James 1” Ep#15
Imagine being betrayed, abandoned, sick, homeless, and destitute—and in your most vulnerable moments, the people who should help you help themselves to you instead, which is what happened to Lily before drugs led to addiction, then prostitution...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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21:54
”Why We Defend What Destroys Us: Ethan’s Thorns - James 1” Ep#14
Explore discipline using faith and philosophy as presented in this third episode of a four-part series on James chapter 1. Discover how faith, hope, and philosophy blend to help us navigate adversity. Dive deep into discipline, historical...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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17:19
”Overcoming Fear and Worry - James 1” Ep#13
Explore wisdom using faith and philosophy as presented in this second episode of a four-part series on James chapter 1. Discover how faith, hope, and philosophy blend to help us navigate adversity. Dive deep into wisdom, historical contex...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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19:17
”Can Suffering Have Purpose? - James 1” Ep#12
Explore the empowering courage of faith and philosophy as presented in the first episode of this four-part series on James, chapter 1. Discover how faith, hope, and philosophy intertwine to help us navigate adversity. Dive into wisdom, historic...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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15:40
"Becoming the Antidote to the Poison in Humanity - Salvation for the Here and Now” Ep#11
What if salvation wasn’t just about the afterlife—but about healing humanity right now? In this episode of Spiritual Hot Sauce, Chris Jones explores the Gospel through a powerful new lens. From the logos in John 1 to the story of Adam, Eve, and...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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18:13
“Pull Up a Chair, Let’s Chat: Q&A & What Do You Think?” Ep#10
Pull up a chair for Episode 10 of Spiritual Hot Sauce. Chris responds to listener messages — including stories from an atheist and a veteran with PTSD — explains the “Scars That Speak” concept from the Five Life‑Cycle framework, and answers que...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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16:24
“The Exodus From the Church - What Happened?” Ep#9
In the Episode of Spiritual Hot Sauce, Chris discusses when COVID closed doors it also revealed how many churches and leaders weren’t prepared to shepherd in crisis. Chris revisits the “Sister Christian” deathbed lesson to show how church becam...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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15:00
