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

Episode 24 of “Spiritual Hot Sauce” by Chris Jones is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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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.

Episode 22 of “Spiritual Hot Sauce” by Chris Jones is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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