Rooted & Reasoned
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S2E4 – Did Jesus Really Die on the Cross?
Series: DID JESUS EXIST? Episode 4: Did Jesus Really Die on the Cross? 🤔 Did Jesus Actually Die? 🙏 Ever heard the story of Jesus’s crucifixion and resurrection? 🤔 It’s a cornerstone of Christianity, but have you ever stopped to think, really think, if Jesus actually died on that cross? ✝️ This episode dives deep into that very question, exploring the familiar story and even some alternative theories you might have heard, like the idea that maybe he just fainted! 😴 But if Jesus didn’t die, what does that mean for everything Christians believe? 🤔 Get ready to unpack some… Continue Reading
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S2E3 – Did Jesus Claim To Be God?
Series: DID JESUS EXIST? Episode 3: Did Jesus Claim To Be God? Did Jesus Think He Was God?! 🤯 Ever heard people say Jesus was just a good teacher or a cool prophet? 🤔 This episode dives into a HUGE question: did Jesus himself ever claim to be God? It’s a debate that’s been going on forever! We explore why you won’t find Jesus walking around saying “I am God, bow down!”, and look at the mind-blowing ways he might have hinted at his divine identity to his original Jewish audience who knew their scriptures inside and out. Get ready… Continue Reading
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S2E2 – What Did Jesus Actually Look Like? And Does It Even Matter?
Series: DID JESUS EXIST? Episode 2: What Did Jesus Actually Look Like? And Does It Even Matter? What Did Jesus REALLY Look Like? 🤔 Ever pictured Jesus with fair skin, light hair, and blue eyes in a white robe? 💭 That image is everywhere, right? But have you ever stopped to think if that’s actually how he looked? This episode dives into the surprising origins of that classic picture, tracing it back through centuries of art and even pop culture. We’ll unpack how artists painted him with European features and why that became the go-to image. Get ready to question… Continue Reading
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S2E1 – Did Jesus Really Exist?
Series: DID JESUS EXIST? Episode 1: Did Jesus Really Exist? Was Jesus a Real Person? 🤔 Ever stop to wonder if Jesus was a real dude in history? This episode dives into the evidence beyond just the Bible, exploring what ancient historians and writers had to say. We look at Roman and Jewish accounts that mention Jesus, his followers, and even his crucifixion under Pontius Pilate. It’s pretty mind-blowing to see how many different sources from way back then point to the existence of this central figure. 🤯 We explore writings from people like Tacitus, Josephus, and even others who… Continue Reading
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S1E12 – Can You Actually Know God? Like, Really Know Him?
Series: DOES GOD EXIST? Episode 12: Can You Actually Know God? Like, Really Know Him? Ever wonder if God is real? And if so, can we actually know Him personally? This episode tackles these BIG questions head-on, exploring the idea of God being both infinite and personal, kind of like a video game creator existing outside the game but still interacting with the characters. 🤯 We also dig into the tough stuff, like sin and suffering, and how those things affect our relationship with God. The episode explores the Christian belief that Jesus offers a radical solution to the gap… Continue Reading
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S1E11 – Can Evil and Suffering Really Cancel Out God? (Part 2)
Series: DOES GOD EXIST? Episode 11: Can Evil and Suffering Really Cancel Out God? (Part 2) Life can be tough. Breakups, bad grades, family problems—it’s easy to get stuck in a cycle of negativity. When things are going wrong, it’s natural to wonder: If God is real, why is there so much pain in the world? If He’s truly all-powerful and loving, wouldn’t He stop bad things from happening? In this episode, we’re tackling this difficult question head-on. Does the existence of evil and suffering mean that God can’t exist? We’ll explore different perspectives on how God and suffering can… Continue Reading
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S1E10 – Can Evil and Suffering Really Cancel Out God? (Part 1)
Series: DOES GOD EXIST? Episode 10: Can Evil and Suffering Really Cancel Out God? (Part 1) If God is real, why is there so much pain and suffering in the world? This is a question that people have wrestled with for centuries, especially when facing personal struggles or witnessing tragedy and injustice. If God is all-powerful and all-loving, shouldn’t He be able to stop bad things from happening? This episode tackles this age-old question head-on, exploring different perspectives on the problem of evil. We’ll examine the argument that if God truly existed, suffering wouldn’t exist, and therefore, God must not… Continue Reading
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S1E9 – Could God Be Like…A Pizza?
Series: DOES GOD EXIST? Episode 9: Could God Be Like…A Pizza? 🍕 This episode dives into a mind-blowing theory about God’s existence – the ontological argument. Don’t worry, it’s not as complicated as it sounds. We’re breaking it down with a super fun (and maybe a little cheesy) analogy: pizza 🍕! Imagine a pizza so perfect, it exists in every possible world. That’s kind of like what this argument says about God. It argues that if you can even imagine the greatest possible being, then that being must exist in every world, including ours. But hold on! Can you really… Continue Reading
The heart cannot rejoice in what the mind rejects as false.
— Timothy Keller


