Join us as we uncover the hidden roots of Kabbalah, tracing its development from Greek gnostic paganism to its entanglement with hermetic occult thought and how Kaballah truly is a resurfacing of syncretistic ancient mystery religions. What is Kabbalah really—and how did it evolve from mystical Judaism into a system embraced by both spiritual seekers and conspiracy theorists? Our guests are Brian Crawford, author of The Scandal of a Divine Messiah, and returning guest Will Spencer help us unrave...
Jul 02, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 307
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Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 306
Join us as we respond to a recent episode of the Soul Boom podcast, featuring The Office star and devoted Baha’i, Rainn Wilson, alongside YouTube icons Rhett & Link who've been very candid about their deconstruction journey away from historic Christianity. So how does a committed Baha’i like Rainn Wilson interpret their spiritual unraveling? And is there a faithful, thoughtful way to respond from a biblical worldview? Tune in as we explore these questions with our good friend Steve Matthews....
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 305
In this episode of Cultish, Andrew Soncrant concludes his conversation with Skyler Hamilton from Distinctive Christianity to explore the hidden world of Hermetic Mormonism. What happens when esoteric traditions, alchemy, and mysticism creep into a religion that already claims divine revelation? Skyler unpacks his story of coming to faith in Christ by unpacking the surprising roots and modern expressions of this strange blend of Hermeticism and Latter-day Saint theology. How deep does the rabbit ...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 304
In this episode of Cultish, Andrew Soncrant and Bradley Campbell (of @GLM ) continue their conversation with Skyler Hamilton from Distinctive Christianity to explore the hidden world of Hermetic Mormonism. What happens when esoteric traditions, alchemy, and mysticism creep into a religion that already claims divine revelation? Skyler unpacks his story of coming to faith in Christ by unpacking the surprising roots and modern expressions of this strange blend of Hermeticism and Latter-day Saint ...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 303
In this episode of Cultish, Andrew Soncrant and Bradley Campbell (of @GLM )sit down with Skyler Hamilton from Distinctive Christianity to explore the hidden world of Hermetic Mormonism. What happens when esoteric traditions, alchemy, and mysticism creep into a religion that already claims divine revelation? Skyler unpacks his story of coming to faith in Christ by unpacking the surprising roots and modern expressions of this strange blend of Hermeticism and Latter-day Saint theology. How deep d...
May 28, 2025•56 min•Ep. 302
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May 21, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 301
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May 14, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 300
Cultish is a 100% crowdfunded ministry. Partner with us & be part of the mission to mission to change lives. Aaron's Article: HERE Aaron's YouTube: HERE Learn about Aaron: HERE Skyler's Podcast: Distinctive Christianity Episode on Blake Ostler with Loren Pankratz: HERE Skyler's Deep Dives on King Follet Discourse and Sermon in the Grove: King Follett Discourse (also here ) Past Episodes: here and here The Sermon in the Grove (also here ) Bradley Campbell on King Follett: here and here Books ...
May 07, 2025•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 299
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Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 298
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Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 297
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Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 296
Join us for the first part of our long-awaited series on The Masonic Lodge. Our guest, Chris, is a former Third Degree Master Mason from the Blue Lodge in Alabama. If you are a Mason, it is important to understand that your experience may not exactly reflect that of our guest, as there is no central authority in Freemasonry; each lodge operates completely independently from the others, depending on the state in which it resides. Listen in as Chris shares what led him to join the Lodge and what u...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 295
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Mar 26, 2025•59 min•Ep. 294
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Mar 19, 2025•54 min•Ep. 293
Join us for the final part of our conversation with Myles from Answering Adventism as we take an extended look at 'The Investigative Judgment.' This has always been considered one of the most contentious aspects of Ellen G. White’s theology, and for many former Adventists, it was the ultimate dealbreaker that led them to leave Adventism. What exactly is the Investigative Judgment, and what are its theological implications? Tune in to hear Myles' closing arguments and find out! SUPPORT OUR WORK! ...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 292
Join us as we continue our conversation with Myles from Answering Adventism. In part 2 we continue to cross-examine the puzzle of Seventh-Day Adventism taking an In-Depth look at the “Great Controversy Worldview” and its theological implications. What exactly is the “Great Controversy Worldview” and what are its implications? Does the “GCW” push Adventism out of Christian orthodoxy and into Non-Christian Cultism? Tune in to find out! SUPPORT OUR WORK! SHOP OUR MERCH STORE ! Check out Myles' YouT...
Mar 05, 2025•56 min•Ep. 291
Join us for this much-needed follow-up on Seventh-day Adventism. While our initial series focused on the history of Ellen G. White and the late Dr. Walter Martin’s interactions with SDA leadership when he wrote Kingdom of the Cults, this will be a theological examination of Seventh-day Adventism and its claims. Is Seventh-day Adventism a non-Christian cult or just a misunderstood denomination? Our guest, Myles, is a former third-generation Adventist who runs the popular channel Answering Adventi...
Feb 26, 2025•58 min•Ep. 290
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Feb 19, 2025•2 hr 21 min•Ep. 289
In Part 6, we welcome back our guest, James Rayment, as we bring the series full circle—connecting everything we've learned for effective evangelism. We wrap up by tackling pressing issues such as Hamas, the Israel-Palestine conflict, and the impact of mass Muslim migration to America. This powerful conclusion is one you won’t want to miss! You can find out more about James Rayment here: WEBSITE YOUTUBE Please Consider Supporting us as we are a 100% crowdfunded ministry. https://donorbox.org/cul...
Feb 11, 2025•56 min•Ep. 288
In Part 5 of our six-part series on Islam, we’re joined by James Rayment and Aybars Uckun—a Turkish-born Muslim who converted to Christianity—to explore the key theological differences between Christianity and Islam. Together, we unpack contrasting views on essential doctrines, including the nature of God, Jesus, Mary, miracles, the crucifixion, the end times, and more. You can find out more about James Rayment here: WEBSITE YOUTUBE Please Consider Supporting us as we are a 100% crowdfunded mini...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 287
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Jan 29, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 286
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Jan 21, 2025•44 min•Ep. 285
Join us as we continue our conversation with Wes Huff about the KJV (King James Only) movement. In part 2 we continue to look at some of the rigid & dogmatic assertions fundamentalists make about the King James Bible. Subscribe to Wes' YouTube HERE Get More info on Wes HERE Follow Wes' X HERE We are a crowdfunded podcast, meaning that people just like you are the heartbeat of Cultish. If you would like to partner with us please go HERE...
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 284
Join us as we talk with Wes Huff about the KJV (King James Only) movement. In part 1 we take a look at the history of the King James Bible & how it came about. We also take a brief look at some of the rigid & dogmatic assertions that many fundamentalists about the King James Bible. Subscribe to Wes' YouTube HERE Get More info on Wes HERE Follow Wes' X HERE We are a crowdfunded podcast, meaning that people just like you are the heartbeat of Cultish. If you would like to partner with us pl...
Jan 08, 2025•57 min•Ep. 283
In the last episode of the first season of Slow Burn of Mormon History Andrew Soncrant and Ryan McMartin tackle the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible. This work cannot continue without your partnership click HERE To partner with us today to keep seasons just like this one coming. You can see our YouTube channel HERE
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 45 min
In episode nine of Slow Burn of Mormon History, Andrew Soncrant and Ryan McMartin discuss the Kirtland Era of Mormonism and what led to the catastrophe in Kirtland. This work cannot continue without your partnership click HERE To partner with us today to keep seasons just like this one coming. You can see our YouTube channel HERE
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 9 min
In this episode, Andrew Soncrant and Ryan McMartin talk about the birth of polygamy within Mormonism. Is Polygamy Biblical? Was Polygamy pragmatic for Joseph? Tune in to find out! This work cannot continue without your partnership click HERE To partner with us today to keep seasons just like this one coming. You can see our YouTube channel HERE
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 4 min
In this episode, Ryan McMartin and Andrew Soncrant talk about the history of the Mormons of Manchester. This work cannot continue without your partnership click HERE To partner with us today to keep seasons just like this one coming. You can see our YouTube channel HERE
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 12 min
In this sixth episode of Slow Burn of Mormon History Andrew Soncrant and Ryan McMartin continue to dissect the Book of Mormon. This work cannot continue without your partnership click HERE To partner with us today to keep seasons just like this one coming. You can see our YouTube channel HERE
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 27 min
