In a culture that often swings between purely secular materialism and hyper-spiritualizing pain, how should a Christian navigate clinical depression and anxiety? In this episode of the Gospel Truth Project, Jason sits down with Dr. Josh Wageman (PhD, DPT, PA-C, CLS, CSCS) to dismantle the "false gospel of the mind."

Join us as we explore:

• The Theology of the Body: Understanding why the physical brain matters and how the Fall (Romans 8:22) impacts neurochemistry.
• Elijah’s Breaking Point: An exegesis of 1 Kings 19 and why God’s answer to suicidal exhaustion was rest and physical sustenance, not a rebuke.
• The Role of Medicine: Seeing doctors, counselors, and medicine as instruments of God's common grace, rather than a lack of faith.

Guest Resources:

• Check out Dr. Wageman’s articles and website at LifeLoveLipids.com.
• Read his books on Amazon: Sin, Sorrow, and Serotonin: Examining Mental Health Misinformation in the Church & The Home Security System and the Lipid Neighborhood.

Grab your Bibles, open your hearts, and let's get into the meat of the Gospel!

In this thought-provoking episode of the Gospel Truth Project, we have Jason and returning guest Brandon embarking on a theological deep dive into the ultimate realities of Heaven, Hell, and the eternal state. Leaving the "Hollywood" version of eternity behind, the guys unpack what scripture actually promises for the end of the race.

Are we just going to be floating on clouds playing harps, or is there more to the story? Jason and Brandon explore the biblical concept of the New Heavens and New Earth, revealing how God plans to restore the original Edenic mandate. Discover how human creativity, work, and exploration will be redeemed in a resurrected cosmos where we will rule, build, and worship without the hindrance of sin.

The conversation also tackles the sobering and difficult doctrine of Hell. By examining the original contexts of Sheol and Gehenna, the guys weigh the theological perspectives of Eternal Conscious Torment versus Annihilationism. Ultimately, they discuss how a perfectly loving and just God honors human free will, and how the agonizing reality of separation from God perfectly magnifies the sheer beauty and necessity of Christ's sacrifice on the cross.

If you've ever found yourself wondering what eternity actually looks like, or why the daily cost of discipleship matters here and now, this episode will help you recenter your focus on Christ and the glorious hope of His restored kingdom.

Topics Covered:

• The biblical origins of Heaven (Shemayim) and the underworld (Sheol).
• Debunking the Gnostic, "Club Med in the sky" view of the afterlife.
• The New Earth: Work, creativity, and exploration in eternity.
• Gehenna, Annihilationism, and Eternal Conscious Torment.
• How the reality of Hell magnifies the mercy of the cross.

Resources Mentioned:

• Delighting in the Trinity by Michael Reeves

Got a question for Jason? Head over to gospeltruthproject.com and click on the "Our Beliefs" page to submit your theological questions or apply to be a guest on the show!

Welcome back to the Gospel Truth Project! After a brief hiatus to recenter on God's will, Jason returns with a brand new, multi-part series: Let's Discuss Christianity.

What happens when we set aside our cultural assumptions and actually put some of the toughest questions about our faith to the test of Scripture and early church history? In this foundational solo Q&A episode, Jason tackles five massive questions sourced directly from the community. Moving beyond modern therapeutic emotionalism, he opens the Word to uncover what it truly means to follow Christ through active obedience and a disciplined faith.

Join us as we explore:

• Grace and Obedience: Harmonizing Ephesians 2 and James 2 to demonstrate that while salvation is entirely by grace alone, true faith always breathes the oxygen of good works.
• Prima Scriptura vs. Solo Scriptura: Why isolating yourself with a Bible and ignoring 2,000 years of church history and the Apostolic Fathers (like Clement of Rome and Ignatius) is a dangerous breeding ground for heresy.
• Religion vs. Relationship: Rescuing the Greek word thrēskeia (religion) from modern evangelical disdain and explaining why a true relationship with Christ requires the structured discipline of pure religion (James 1:27).
• The Reality of Hell: A sobering, biblical look at God honoring human free will, defusing the idea of a cosmic torture chamber, and understanding why C.S. Lewis was right when he said, "All that are in hell choose it."
• The Hard Truth on Earthly Suffering: Deflating the prosperity gospel and answering the devastating question: Does coming to Christ mean my mental health, finances, and relationships will be fixed? (Spoiler: He promises eternal holiness, not an easy earthly life).

Whether you are struggling with the exhaustion of "cheap grace" or seeking clarity on the biblical cost of discipleship, this conversation is designed to point you directly back to the cross. Grab your Bible, open your heart, and let's define our terms together. Christ is King!

Scripture & Resources Mentioned:

• Ephesians 2:8-10
• James 1:26-27, 2:14-17
• 1 Thessalonians 4:3
• Matthew 7:21
• 2 Timothy 2:2
• Jude 1:3
• John 16:33
• Luke 9:23
• Clement of Rome, Irenaeus, Cyprian of Carthage, C.S. Lewis

Connect with the Community: Don't walk the Christian life alone! Submit your questions for Part 2 on our brand new Reddit (r/gospeltruthproject), Discord, or through the website.