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Spiritual Hot Sauce
Faith without critical thinking is superstition. Critical thinking without faith is nihilism. Spiritual Hot Sauce lives in the space between.
Hosted by Chris Jones, the show blends his own spiritual insight with conversations with authors, scholars, and everyday people. Hear raw stories of post-traumatic growth in Scars That Speak, and deep dives into practical psychology, philosophy, and life in The Deep End.
Episodes
63 episodes
“Deconstruction to Reconstruction: A Different Kind of Faith (Lonnie Fuson)” Ep53
What happens when the God you were handed looks more like your abusers than a Savior? In this raw and deeply moving episode, host Chris Jones sits down with Lonnie Fuson to explore his seven-year journey from atheism through the heavy fire o...
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“The True Dangers of AI | The Deep End Series (Dr. Steve Brown)” Ep#52
Host Chris Jones is joined by Ohio State University philosophy professor and AI task force chair Steve Brown for a deep dive into the intersection of artificial intelligence, human consciousness, and faith. The conversation explores whether ...
“The Rhino in the Room: How Active Love Changes Everything (Ryan & Susan Engler)” Ep#51
Chris continues exploring his metaphor of throwing the rock in this episode with guest Ryan and Susan Engler.Stepping away from passive belief into active discipleship requires getting uncomfortable, and for Ryan and Susan, tha...
“The Other Side of Amanda’s Miracle: Teresa Oechsli in the Earring Aisle” Ep#50
Following up on the Amanda McKinsey story, Chris Jones sits down with Teresa, founder of Hosea's House, to explore the "other side of the miracle." Teresa shares the powerful, tragic, and inspiring backstory behind the residential disciplesh...
“Scars That Speak Series: Deep in the Thorns (Amanda McKenzie)" Ep#49
In this raw episode of Spiritual Hot Sauce, Amanda McKenzie shares her powerful story of surviving childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, human trafficking, severe addiction, and the tragic loss of a child—and finding redemption, recover...
“Throw the Rock: How Grace and Faith Work in Discipleship“ Ep#48
In this episode, Chris Jones lays down the absolute bedrock of his faith and discipleship, breaking open the relationship between grace and faith to show how people in deep need actually experience the love of God. By stepping through his si...
“What Is Sin, Really? Missing the Mark or Something Deeper?”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: The Deep End Series (Peter Rollins)” 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...
