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
12 episodes
E12”Courage in the Storm - Faith and Stoicism (Part 1 of 4)”
Explore the empowering courage of faith and Stoic 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, hi...
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Episode 12
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15:40
E11"Becoming the Antidote to the Poison in Humanity - Salvation for the Here and Now”
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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Episode 11
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18:13
E10“Pull Up a Chair, Let’s Chat: Q&A & What Do You Think?
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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Episode 10
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16:24
E09“The 2020 Pandemic Exodus From the Church - What it Revealed”
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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Episode 9
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15:00
E08“A Deathbed Confession That Challenges Believers: Rethinking Faith”
In this episode of Spiritual Hot Sauce, we sit with a quiet but urgent deathbed confession: what did it mean to follow Jesus, and did we mistake church habit for true discipleship? Through a candid testimony, reflective perspective from Chris J...
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Episode 8
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13:29
E07“The Serpent’s Venom - Pride”
Chris Jones explores Oppenheimer’s famous Bhagavad Gita quote, “Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds,” and what it tells us about pride, ambition, and the dangers of “because we can” thinking. This episode links ancient myths, the Man...
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Episode 7
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18:14
E06“The Groundhog, the Sunset, and Clarity: How to Find Peace in a World Full of Chaos”
In this episode of Spiritual Hot Sauce, Chris Jones tells a raw, personal story about a moment that transformed how he sees identity, distraction, and inner peace. Through a vivid anecdote—Chris explores personas, social constructs, and why we ...
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Episode 6
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16:43
E05“Defining Evil: Angels, Devils, and NPC’s”
We often confuse our identity—the core essence (our heart) of who we are and how we choose—with our persona, the character we play to fit into the social world. That character is just a mask, rooted in the Latin meaning of the word. But what...
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Episode 5
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19:36
E04“Defining Good: How We’ve Defined “Good” Wrong Since the Beginning of Us”
Dive into an enlightening journey on this episode of Spiritual Hot Sauce as we explore the intricate relationship between suffering and how we define 'good.' By examining the compass of life—our emotions, discipline, purpose, and the uncontroll...
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Episode 4
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16:07
E03“Over Coming Ourselves in Adversity"
A haunting parable about a man who spent 38 years “on the mat” — and what that teaches us about inertia, self-pity, and the slow erosion of a life unlived. In this episode of Spiritual Hot Sauce, we unpack the Bethesda story (John 5:2–9) as a m...
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Episode 3
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15:07
E02“Suffering in Things We Can Not Control"
In this powerful episode of Spiritual Hot Sauce, we explore suffering you can’t control — the storms that strip identity, reshape purpose, and force transformation. Chris revisits the North/South compass of emotion vs. discipline and introduces...
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Episode 2
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20:20
E01“Suffering in Things We Can Control"
In this debut episode of "Spiritual Hot Sauce with Chris Jones," we look at the battle within as we navigate suffering in what we control. Chris delves into the internal compass and it can guide us through adversity. Join us as we uncover strat...
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Episode 1
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25:33