Is morality something handed down from God—or something we built ourselves? For many Christians, morality only makes sense if it comes from God. Without divine commands, they’re told there’s no objective good or evil—only opinion, chaos, and moral collapse. But is that actually true? In this episode, we examine the claim that morality depends on Christianity. We ask whether moral truth requires God, whether the Bible offers a coherent moral framework, and whether religious belief has actually made humanity more ethical—or simply more obedient. We explore where moral instincts come from, how cultures develop moral systems, and whether ideas like good, evil, justice, and human dignity stand on their own without divine authority. If morality is real, does it point to God—or does it point to us? #Christianity #Deconstruction #BiblicalScholarship #QuestioningFaith #BibleCriticism #FaithAndScience #Exvangelical #ReligiousDeconstruction #Genesis #BiblicalLiteralism #ChristianPodcast #ScienceVsReligion #BeliefSystems #Theology #CriticalThinking #TheseArentOurIdeas

In this episode, Jacob continues the presentation for Divine Inspiration from the Bible.

Humans are the only creatures who know they’re going to die. That awareness shapes everything — our fears, our identities, our tribes, and maybe even our gods. In this episode, Jake explores a difficult question: What if religion isn’t primarily a revelation from heaven, but a human response to mortality? Drawing from anthropology, psychology, Ernest Becker’s The Denial of Death, and Terror Management Theory, we look at how death anxiety may influence belief, tribalism, worship, certainty, and even theological development. We revisit Genesis as adults — without childhood conditioning — and examine how ancient texts describe God in ways that feel deeply human. We also reflect on evangelical worship culture, identity formation, and the emotional power of conviction. This conversation isn’t about mocking belief. It’s about asking honest questions. If death anxiety disappeared tomorrow… what would happen to religion? Topics Covered: Death anxiety & religion Ernest Becker & Terror Management Theory Genesis as ancient myth Psychological roots of belief Evangelical worship culture Identity, purpose, and fear Re-reading the Bible as an adult Truth matters. Your life is short. Think deeply. #ReligionAndPsychology #DeathAnxiety #ErnestBecker #TerrorManagementTheory #Deconstruction #BibleStudy #Genesis #Exvangelical #FaithAndDoubt #ReligiousTrauma #WorshipCulture #PhilosophyOfReligion #QuestionEverything #HumanNature #TheDenialOfDeath

In this episode, Jacob takes a look at Divine Inspiration from the Bible.

Humans are the only creatures who know they’re going to die. That awareness shapes everything — our fears, our identities, our tribes, and maybe even our gods. In this episode, Jake explores a difficult question: What if religion isn’t primarily a revelation from heaven, but a human response to mortality? Drawing from anthropology, psychology, Ernest Becker’s The Denial of Death, and Terror Management Theory, we look at how death anxiety may influence belief, tribalism, worship, certainty, and even theological development. We revisit Genesis as adults — without childhood conditioning — and examine how ancient texts describe God in ways that feel deeply human. We also reflect on evangelical worship culture, identity formation, and the emotional power of conviction. This conversation isn’t about mocking belief. It’s about asking honest questions. If death anxiety disappeared tomorrow… what would happen to religion? Topics Covered: Death anxiety & religion Ernest Becker & Terror Management Theory Genesis as ancient myth Psychological roots of belief Evangelical worship culture Identity, purpose, and fear Re-reading the Bible as an adult Truth matters. Your life is short. Think deeply. #ReligionAndPsychology #DeathAnxiety #ErnestBecker #TerrorManagementTheory #Deconstruction #BibleStudy #Genesis #Exvangelical #FaithAndDoubt #ReligiousTrauma #WorshipCulture #PhilosophyOfReligion #QuestionEverything #HumanNature #TheDenialOfDeath