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 fundamentalism to embrace a healthier, question-driven faith. From the danger of prioritizing doctrine over how we actually treat people, to a flawless hockey analogy about what it means to truly "play for the team" of Jesus, Colin dives deep into the tension of living in the complexity of doubt. The conversation culminates in a masterclass breakdown of Chris's compass metaphor, mapping out how the quadrants of hedonism, nihilism, and fundamentalism pull at us, and how a feral, untamed spirit of love is the ultimate tool to calibrate our true north.

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In this Bonus Dab of the Sauce, Chris shares some insights on “White Jesus”. 

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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 (Professor of Philosophy at OSU and co-founder of the Visible College) to break down why traditional "aliens or demons" binaries are theologically juvenile. Moving past standard government propaganda and Project Bluebeam anxieties, the team explores the deep waters of biblical cosmology, ancient religious traditions, the looming exponential spike of artificial intelligence, and how the church can sit in the "weird" lovingly and open-mindedly.

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In this Bonus Dab of the Sauce, Chris shares some insights on communion in suffering, from his discussion with Peter Rollins. 

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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 existential lack.

Drawing heavily from existential philosophy and psychoanalysis, Rollins challenges the traditional, transactional view of religion—where believers approach God to "fix" their suffering or secure material blessings. Instead, he argues that a fundamental trauma and sense of dissatisfaction are built into the very structure of being human.

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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

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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 to hold on to the peace we gain through prayer and meditation.

Connect with Rob Field: Visit the Center for Spiritual Wisdom at centersw.org or email him at [email protected].

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Book: The Sacred Enneagram: Finding Your Unique Path to Spiritual Growth by Christopher L. Heuertz

Book Recommendation for Beginners: The Enneagram: A Christian Perspective by Father Richard Rohr

Enneagram Testing: Take the RHETI online inventory at the Enneagram Institute.

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Welcome to the new listeners, remember the old episodes are the foundation of the newer ones, episode 11. Learning happiness.

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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 often become barriers to the very truth we’re seeking. Real spiritual growth isn't about reaching the summit of a religious peak; it’s about having the courage to leave the mountain of merit behind and finally step onto the authentic path waiting for you in the valley. Part 3

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

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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).

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