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We've spent plenty of time discussing the evidence for the Christian faith on Spiritually Incorrect. Still, we would be lying if we said Christians were the only ones attempting to use reason and evidence to support their faith. Islam, the world's second-largest religion, has marshalled its own intellectuals to the task of defending the core tenets of the religion. What are their arguments? With Islam becoming an ever-increasing presence in the West, understanding this faith tradition and its claims is becoming increasingly important, and here to help us through this topic is Dr. Shoaib Malik, one of the world's foremost scholars on Islam and science.

Near-death experiences (or NDEs) have become something of a sensation as of late. While virtually no one knew about them just a few decades ago, now we know a huge number of people who have come close to death have experienced them. Even mainstream science is now being forced to take them seriously. But should Christians take them seriously? And while a good percentage of them are generally positive, there are quite a few that... aren't. Are people really experiencing Hell and living to tell the tale? On today's podcast, we bring on Jimmy Akin, host of the famed Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World, to help us wrestle through this perplexing topic. To see more from Jimmy Akin, visit https://jimmyakin.com/

Does God exist? And can we prove it? Apologetics is the field of study that attempts to prove the central claims of the Christian faith, and for centuries, it has offered arguments for God's existence. How successful have they been? In this episode, we rank the most famous arguments for (and one against) God's existence. And for our Patreon subscribers, you get over twice the content! Check out an entirely separate episode debating these separate arguments!

Explore the controversial idea of Universalism with Dr. Robin Parry, a leading proponent of the belief that everyone will eventually be saved. The podcast challenges traditional views on Hell, delves into biblical narratives of reconciliation, and discusses the resurgence of Universalism in religious circles. Join the hosts as they navigate personal reflections, historical perspectives, and theological debates on salvation and the afterlife.

A brief update from us for Years' End!

In this podcast, the hosts challenge the traditional view of hell and propose alternative interpretations. They introduce Dr. Zachary Manus who presents the Divine Presence Model of Hell. They explore the concept of God's presence in hell and discuss differing viewpoints. The speakers also delve into the importance of considering tradition when interpreting scriptures and the complexities of suffering and accountability in relation to God.

The podcast delves into the controversial topic of Hell, challenging traditional views of eternal suffering and introducing the concept of annihilationism. It explores the symbolism of fiery torment in the Book of Revelation and examines the historical presence of annihilationism in early church history. The episode also touches on diverse Christian perspectives on salvation and the afterlife, highlighting the complexity of interpreting scripture and the importance of mutual respect among believers.

Purity culture. It's one of the most divisive topics you can bring up. For many Christians, it is a bastion of hope against the sex-crazed state of our pop culture and college campuses. For others, it has been repressive and harmful to youth, and the horror stories are everywhere to be found. Some now even claim it isn't even a truly Christian sexual ethic. So which is it? Is purity culture a good thing with some fixable quirks? Or is it something that is so fundamentally flawed that it ought to be abandoned altogether? In the first of its kind, Seth and Jonathan each defend both sides of the issue. If you're wanting an answer one way or the other, you'll be disappointed, but if you're looking for a nuanced and deep take in an entertaining form, this is the episode for you.

Happy Halloween! It's the best time of year for Spiritually Incorrect since we love to cover topics ranging from the bizarre to the paranormal. And this year, we have a special treat for you: Joining us is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author Deborah Blum to discuss the topic of ghosts and the supposed scientific evidence the top scientists in the world gathered at the dawn of the 20th century. While nearly forgotten today, there was a time when the study of ghosts was a serious academic discipline, and the results they came up with were... astonishing. If you don't want your beliefs to be challenged, please consider skipping this episode. For the rest of you, buckle up.

Purity culture once dominated the American church scene, and the book at its center was I Kissed Dating Goodbye by Joshua Harris. Now, over 25 years later, Joshua and Shannon, his wife, have divorced. Joshua has renounced Christianity, and, most recently, Shannon has released a new, different perspective, in a book called The Woman They Wanted, giving us a behind-the-scenes view of what really went on in their church and their marriage. Now, in an exclusive interview, we talk to Shannon to hear all the hard truths of what really happened and what we can learn from the whole affair. This is an episode you cannot miss!!!