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Spiritual Hot Sauce
Spiritual Hot Sauce is a podcast for people looking for a different perspective into faith and God.
Hosted by Chris Jones, this show explores a deeper, more personal way of experiencing God.
It’s about moving beyond performance-based religion and discovering a faith that is lived, relational, and uniquely your own. Ultimately, it’s about us becoming the antidote to the poison that is in humanity.
The series “Scars That Speak” anchors the podcast with raw, honest stories of spiritual transformation in the middle of pain—where faith stops being theoretical and becomes something that rewires how we see everything. If you are looking for deeper insight into scripture, psychology and philosophy, while remaining Christ centered without dogma, this show is for you.
Episodes
57 episodes
“Sin: It’s Not What You Think It Is | How We’ve Gotten Sin Wrong” Ep#47
The word "sin" is one of the most deeply misunderstood and weaponized concepts in modern culture, usually leaving people trapped between a rigid, legalistic checklist of guilt and a watered-down idea of personal growth. But the truth isn't f...
"The Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil : What Was It? | The Deep End Series" Ep# 46
In this episode of Spiritual Hot Sauce, host Chris Jones tackles a listener question regarding the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, moving past traditional interpretations to view the Fall of Man as humanity's transition from a harmonious...
Community | Bonus Dab of the Sauce
In this Bonus Dab of the Sauce, Chris shares some insights on community.
“Trading Certainty for Growth | Understanding the Compass (Colin Connor)” Ep#45
What happens when we trade real spiritual growth for the safety of absolute certainty? In this episode, Chris is joined by Colin Connor, host of The Bible Uncut and Unfiltered, for a raw and brilliant look at breaking free from rigid fundame...
White Jesus | Bonus Dab of the Sauce
In this Bonus Dab of the Sauce, Chris shares some insights on “White Jesus”.
“Aliens & Theology | What Are NHI’s and Aliens? (Steve Brown & Grant Eckhart)”Ep#44
Are we alone, or are we experiencing a slow-drip government disclosure of Non-Human Intelligence? On this episode of Spiritual Hot Talk, host Chris Jones sits down with Grant Eckhart (curator of Ministry of the Weird) and Dr. Steve Brown (Pr...
Peter Rollins Takeaway | Bonus Dab of the Sauce
In this Bonus Dab of the Sauce, Chris shares some insights on communion in suffering, from his discussion with Peter Rollins.
“Suffering & God : Peter Rollins | The Deep End Series” Ep#43
In this episode of Spiritual Hot Sauce, host Chris Jones sits down with author and philosopher Peter Rollins to explore the core concepts of "pyro-theology" and the radical idea of finding God not in wholeness, but in human brokenness and ex...
Why We Quit Prayer and Meditation | Bonus Dab of the Sauce
In addition to great info about the Enneagram from Rob Field in this week's episode, Chris and Rob explore why so many people quit when they start praying or meditating
“Using the Enneagram for Spiritual Growth and Peace (Rob Field)” Ep#42
In this episode of Spiritual Hot Sauce, Chris is joined by returning guest Rob Field, Director of the Center for Spiritual Wisdom, to educate us on the origins, history, and spiritual usage of the Enneagram. They also discuss why we struggle...
Learning Happiness | Bonus Dab of the Sauce
Welcome to the new listeners, remember the old episodes are the foundation of the newer ones, episode 11. Learning happiness.
“Reborn in Hope : Rebuilding Faith (Part 3 of 3)” Ep#41
In this episode, we dive into the exhaustion of "merit-based" religion—the constant, uphill climb of building mountains of rules and achievements to prove our worth. We explore the idea that while these structures feel significant, they ofte...
Big Week | Bonus Dab of the Sauce
Big Week!!! Plus, from Part 2 to Part 3 (series conclusion) - a 2-minute midweek dab to get us through until “New Episode Day” (Thursday).
“Finding God in the Ditch : Rebuilding Faith (Part 2 of 3)” Ep#40
In this episode, we dive into the exhaustion of "merit-based" religion—the constant, uphill climb of building mountains of rules and achievements to prove our worth. We explore the idea that while these structures feel significant, they ofte...
Rebuilding Faith | Bonus Dab of the Sauce
From Part 1 to Part 2 - a 2-minute midweek dab to get us through until “New Episode Day” (Thursday).
“Leaving the Mountain of Merit - Based Religion : Rebuilding Faith (Part 1 of 3)” Ep#39
In this episode, we dive into the exhaustion of "merit-based" religion—the constant, uphill climb of building mountains of rules and achievements to prove our worth. We explore the idea that while these structures feel significant, they ofte...
Chris' Takeaway on AI Music | Bonus Dab of the Sauce
Chris’ takeaway on AI and Music - a 2-minute midweek dab to get us through until “New Episode Day” (Thursday).
“Human vs. AI: Why the Future of Music is in Danger | Micah Voraritskul” Ep#38
In this episode of Spiritual Hot Sauce, Chris Jones explores the deep-rooted connection between our biology and our beats with Micah Voraritskul, author of Human is the New Vinyl. We move past the technical hype to discuss the spiritual impo...
Bonus Dab of the Sauce
A 2-minute midweek dab to get us through until “New Episode Day” (Thursday).
“UFO’s, Aliens, & Faith | Disclosure and God (Grant Eckhart)” Ep#37
In this episode of Spiritual Hot Sauce, Chris Jones explores the intersection of faith and the "weird" with Grant Eckhart, an ordained Lutheran pastor at Ohio State University and creator of the Ministry in the Weird Substack. Grant shares h...
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“Mysticism, Enneagram, and Christian Meditation: Rob Field” Ep#36
In this episode of Spiritual Hot Sauce, Chris Jones sits down with Dr. Rob Field, the founding director of the Center for Spiritual Wisdom, to explore the intersections of mysticism, perennialism, and contemplative practice. Dr. Field shares...
"Scars That Speak Series: Abbie Martin" Ep#35
In this powerful installment of Scars That Speak, host Chris Jones sits down with Abbie Martin to explore a journey of survival that spans from the side of a road in Thailand to the deep complexities of long-term recovery. Abbie shares the h...
"Scars That Speak Series: Brent McCay" Ep#34
In this moving installment of the Scars That Speak series, host Chris Jones sits down with Brent McCay to explore a profound journey from the suffocating weight of religious legalism to the liberating power of authentic grace. Brent shares h...
“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...
