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 priesthood to the 1993 Parliament of the World’s Religions. In this episode of Spiritual Hot Sauce, we dive into the psychology of belief, the power of compassion in leadership, and why Brian left the Church to seek a more universal truth. From the Ganges River to a fictionalized Jesus in India, we explore how imagination and questioning dogma can lead to a more profound faith.

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https://www.mind-university.com/about1

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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 journey of a man who rejected Christianity but became one of history’s most profound disciples of its message. Prepare to be challenged as we look at the difference between worshiping the deity of Christ and becoming a disciple of Christ, and following the template that changes the world.

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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, sacrifice, and serving humanity. By resisting the "serpent’s venom" of pride, we discover how to navigate our own "caves" of transformation. Drawing on the works of Joseph Campbell, ancient Sumerian literature, and the life-cycle of Jesus, this episode offers a profound perspective for believers, skeptics, and story lovers alike.

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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 explore Platonist, Cartesian, and materialist views of the self, the difference between eternal and everlasting life, why religious people can become “NPCs” in their own faith, and whether your soul is the ghost in the machine or you ARE the machine. From the anatomy of consciousness to temple architecture as a map of human composition, this conversation goes deep into what Scripture, philosophy, and neuroscience reveal about who we are. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re more than your physical body, this episode delivers serious answers with accessible insight.

To connect with Dr. Joshua Ryan Farris and his work, see the links below

https://soulscienceministries.com/

https://degrees.soulscienceministries.com/

https://kairos.edu/2025/11/17/partnership-spotlight-soul-science-institute/

https://www.facebook.com/share/1AqgrdECjo/?mibextid=wwXIfr

https://www.amazon.com/Creation-Self-Case-Soul/dp/1803410868

https://www.amazon.com/Joshua-R-Farris/e/B088KV4X2H

https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Why-Souls/Joshua-R-Farris/9781903816417

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-soul-of-theological-anthropology-joshua-r-farris/1123797071

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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, questioning hell, separation from God, and eternal punishment through biblical lenses. Chris probes these ideas thoughtfully, exploring grace, reconciliation, and faith’s mysteries without endorsing—inviting believers and skeptics to wrestle with bold theology.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slutty-grace-christian-deconstruction-universal-salvation/id1834785665

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slutty-grace-christian-deconstruction-universal-salvation/id1834785665

https://www.sluttygrace.com/

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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 practice of teshuva, he reveals that biblical repentance is a journey of becoming—not just unbecoming. Through Isaiah 58 and Jesus’s teachings, Chris demonstrates that true repentance means actively loving your neighbor, breaking chains of oppression, feeding the hungry, and administering God’s justice based on need rather than deserve. This isn’t about religious behavior modification—it’s about discipleship that transforms both you and your community.

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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 council and the “sons of God,” Dustin and Chris explore the lesser-discussed corners of scripture—asking big questions about faith, history, and the supernatural side of the Bible.

“Raising the Wild Ones” links below

https://open.spotify.com/show/4nAkqeH8wUkcDfPzCokTll?si=kfuF3JYIRP-xpk_SFC5nnA

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-the-wild-ones/id1765622010

https://youtube.com/@raisingwildonespodcast?si=MRgHYUQPPNyYUFRg

https://youtube.com/@thehomesteadtheologians?si=wFgX0lrDGjdLpV14

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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 did they travel so far to worship a newborn king? This episode peels back layers of history and theology to reveal a perspective you’ve likely never heard from the pulpit.

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