Best Skeptics Guide To The Universe Podcasts (2025)

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Skeptics Guide #1060 1:44:49

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The Skeptic's Guide to the Universe Skepticast #1059 October 30th 2025 Segment #1. News Items News Item #1 – Therapeutic Nanoparticles https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251029100154.htm News Item #2 – What Killed Napoleon's Forces https://www.sciencealert.com/dna-finally-reveals-what-really-killed-napoleons-forces News Item #3 – Making …

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Christmas-- apologetics book choices (A) 23:36

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Here's my list of older classic apologetics books that would make excellent presents for Christmas. In the next podcast I will have a list of newer books that would be wonderful additions to your bookshelf. I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This podcast is for anyone curious about the …

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The Truth About Mediumship 58:24

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I loved this conversation with psychic medium Travis Holp, author of Are You There, Spirit? It’s Me, Travis. In this episode, we dive into how he connects with Spirit, how neuroscience is validating his process, and how therapy, sobriety, and spirituality all work together for true healing. We talk about coming out as a medium, what Spirit really f…

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Questioning the Bible | The Apologist's Bookshelf 21:45

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Jonathan Morrow deals with 11 major challenges to the Bible. I review his first chapter, which deals with the question of whether the Bible is anti-intellectual. purchase book here I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This podcast is for anyone curious about the intellectual foundation of…

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The Skeptics Guide #1060 - Nov 1 2025

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News Items: Therapeutic Nanoparticles, What Killed Napoleon's Forces, Making Better Photosynthesis, Second Generation Black Holes, More on 3I-Atlas; Who's That Noisy; Your Questions and E-mails: Human Instinct; Name That Logical Fallacy; Science or Fiction

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Truth in a Culture of Doubt | The Apologist's Bookshelf 22:58

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The authors deal in this section with an important question--Is the Bible full of irresolvable contradictions? purchase book here I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This podcast is for anyone curious about the intellectual foundation of the Christian faith. Each episode, I feature a key…

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The Meaning of Life Discovered 1:06:03

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In this episode, I sit down with bestselling author John Strelecky for one of the most captivating conversations we've ever had on the podcast. We explore his book, The Cafe on the Edge of the World, which he channeled in a powerful 21-day download. John opens up about his profound personal journey, the "cosmic algorithm" that guides our lives, and…

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The Heresy of Orthodoxy | The Apologist's Bookshelf 20:30

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The title may be a bit confusing, but the two authors tackle an important issue--what was early Christianity like? Was it pluralistic? Were there multiple Christianities? In chapter 5 they consider how early a list of accepted books (canon) was created. purchase book here I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follo…

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The Skeptics Guide #1059 - Oct 25 2025

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What's the Word: Peristalsis; News Items: Dimming the Sun, LLMs Will Lie to be Helpful, Should We Stop Quest for Superintelligence, CT Ghost; Who's That Noisy; Your Questions and E-mails: COVID Vaccines; Science or Fiction

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Skeptics Guide #1059 1:48:27

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The Skeptic's Guide to the Universe Skepticast #1058 October 23rd 2025 Segment #1. What's the Word Peristalsis Segment #1. News Items News Item #1 – Dimming the Sun https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251021083631.htm News Item #2 – LLMs Will Lie to be Helpful https://theness.com/neurologicablog/llms-will-lie-to-be-helpful/ News Item #3 –…

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Critical Dilemma | The Apologist's Bookshelf 24:57

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We hear a lot today about critical race theory and social justice. This book offers a thorough examination of the origins, influence, and false assumptions of critical theory. For this podcast, I cover the theory's belief in the primacy of lived experience and its drawbacks. purchase book here I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader…

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Trance Mediumship Beyond Ordinary Perception 1:00:11

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I never expected this conversation to take the turn it did. When Niko Kapoutsos—a former New York contractor turned trance medium—started explaining how our essence exists outside our bodies and demonstrated real-time trance connection, I knew we were exploring uncharted territory. In this profound episode, we move beyond traditional mediumship to …

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Guide to How It All Began | The Apologist's Bookshelf 20:11

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Chapter 10 in this book focuses on faith. It deals with several important questions: Are faith and intellect mutually exclusive? Does Darwinism require faith too? Does believing in intelligent design require a small step of faith or a gigantic leap? Does belief in Darwinism require a small step of faith or a gigantic leap? For skeptics, is your lac…

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The Skeptics Guide #1058 - Oct 18 2025

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News Items: Why People Believe Misinformation, Measles on the Rise, Is Therapy Speech, Solar Activity Increasing, Possible Wormhole; Who's That Noisy; Name That Logical Fallacy; From TikTok: Earth in a Vacuum; Science or Fiction

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Skeptics Guide #1058 1:45:53

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The Skeptic's Guide to the Universe Skepticast #1057 October 16th 2025 Segment #1. News Items News Item #1 – Why People Believe Misinformation https://theconversation.com/winning-with-misinformation-new-research-identifies-link-between-endorsing-easily-disproven-claims-and-prioritizing-symbolic-strength-265652 News Item #2 – Measles on the Rise htt…

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A General Introduction to the Bible | The Apologist's Bookshelf 21:04

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Chapter 12 covers the question of which books of the Bible people recognized as authoritative--what the term "canon" means, how books were determined to be from God, why the canon is now closed. purchase book here I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This podcast is for anyone curious abo…

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Proof of Life After Life 1:20:04

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I never take it for granted when pioneers in this field grace our show. Having Dr. Raymond Moody, who coined the term 'near-death experience,' and his longtime co-author Paul Perry back on the podcast feels like a homecoming. In this profound conversation, we move beyond the stories and into the concepts, examining the accumulated evidence and the …

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I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist | The Apologist's Bookshelf 22:09

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This is one of the most popular books dealing with apologetics. Chapter 11 covers the top ten reasons we can know the New Testament writers told the truth. purchase book here I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This podcast is for anyone curious about the intellectual foundation of the C…

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The Skeptics Guide #1057 - Oct 11 2025

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Interview with David Kyle Johnson; Quickie with Steve: Liver Xenograft; News Items: Nobel Prizes 2025 for Medicine, Physics and Chemistry, Long COVID Discovery; Who's That Noisy; Science or Fiction

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Skeptics Guide #1057 1:46:56

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The Skeptic's Guide to the Universe Skepticast #1057 October 9th 2025 Segment #1. Quickie with Steve Liver Xenograft https://www.journal-of-hepatology.eu/article/S0168-8278(25)02497-3/fulltext Segment #2. News Items Nobel Prizes 2025 News Item #1 – Physiology or Medicine https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medicine/2025/press-release/ News Item #2 – …

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How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth | The Apologist's Bookshelf 23:24

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This is an excellent guide to understanding the Bible. For this podcast, I discuss the author's third chapter, which explores the epistles of the New Testament--their typical form, how to reconstruct the historical context, developing a working outline, how to think in terms of paragraphs, and what to do with problem passages. purchase book here I’…

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Aristotle's Secret to Happy Life 57:04

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I sat down with bestselling author and behavioral change expert Karen Salmansohn for a conversation that will change how you think about your life and your death. We went deep on mortality awareness, the "near-life" experience so many of us are stuck in, and how to use the end of life as a powerful tool to live more boldly and authentically right n…

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Lights in the Sky and Little Green Men | The Apologist's Bookshelf 20:17

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Hugh Ross, astrophysicist and founder of Reasons to Believe, uses chapter three of this interesting book to consider whether there is life on other planets. purchase book here I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This podcast is for anyone curious about the intellectual foundation of the …

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The Skeptics Guide #1056 - Oct 4 2025

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Quickie with Bob: Galaxy Wave; News Items: Redrawing the Human Family Tree, Fig Wasps, ALS May Be Autoimmune, Complex Chemistry on Enceladus, Genius Act; Who's That Noisy; Your Questions and E-mails: Kea Intelligence; Science or Fiction

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Skeptics Guide #1056 1:41:54

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The Skeptic's Guide to the Universe Skepticast #1056 October 2nd 2025 With Special Guest: Lee Mosbacker Segment #1. Quickie with Bob Giant wave moving through our galaxy https://www.livescience.com/space/astronomy/a-great-wave-is-rippling-through-our-galaxy-pushing-thousands-of-stars-out-of-place Segment #2. News Items News Item #1 – Redrawing the …

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Which God Is God? | The Apologist's Bookshelf 21:11

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The author is attempting to find out which religious text does a better job when it touches on scientific matters. He compares the Bible to other texts when it comes to the creation of the universe, the death of the universe, earth sciences, and medicine. purchase book here I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate fol…

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CEO's Secret to Intuitive Leadership 53:21

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I never expected this conversation to take the turn it did. When Mory Fontanez—a former crisis manager for Fortune 500 companies—shared how she traded external validation for inner wisdom, I knew we were diving into uncharted territory. In this episode, we explore what intuition really sounds like, how to distinguish it from fear, and why reconnect…

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What Christians Should Know About AI | The Apologist's Bookshelf 22:58

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This book was written by experts in the field of artificial intelligence. For this podcast, I review their chapter on ways AI affects Christian values. purchase book here I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This podcast is for anyone curious about the intellectual foundation of the Chris…

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The Skeptics Guide #1055 - Sep 27 2025 14212:13:53

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What's the Word: Autism; News Items: New NASA Mission Control, Element l120, Scalable Quantum Computer, Using AI Increases Lying, Scams and Fraud; Who's That Noisy; Your Questions and E-mails: Hydrogen as a Propellent; Name That Logical Fallacy; Science or Fiction

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Skeptics Guide #1055 2:01:07

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The Skeptic's Guide to the Universe Skepticast #1055 September 24th 2025 Segment #1. What's the Word Autism Segment #2. News Items News Item #1 – New NASA Mission Control https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/nasa-debuts-new-orion-mission-control-room-for-artemis-2-astronauts-journey-to-the-moon-photos News Item #2 – Element 120 https://w…

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The Case for Jesus | The Apologist's Bookshelf 19:14

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This is my first podcast for this book, which offers the biblical and historical evidence for Christ. Chapters 2 and 3 of the book examine the charge that the Gospels were anonymous. purchase book here I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This podcast is for anyone curious about the intel…

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From Skeptic to Angel Communicator 52:29

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I felt completely disconnected, doing everything "right" but feeling a million miles from my soul. Sound familiar? In this profound conversation, my earth angel Ashley George reveals how she broke through that spiritual emptiness to awaken her ability to communicate with angels. We talk about the real, raw journey of spiritual awakening, how our en…

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The Skeptics Guide #1054 - Sep 20 2025 11403:00:39

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News Items: Conspiracy Physics, Cancer Misinformation, Improved Nuclear Thermal Propulsion, Oldest Mummies, Not The Screwworms; Who's That Noisy; Your Questions and E-mails: Ethics in Research; Name That Logical Fallacy; Science or Fiction

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News Items: Conspiracy Physics, Cancer Misinformation, Improved Nuclear Thermal Propulsion, Oldest Mummies, Not The Screwworms; Who's That Noisy; Your Questions and E-mails: Ethics in Research; Name That Logical Fallacy; Science or FictionBy SGU Productions, LLC

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Evidence Unseen | The Apologist's Bookshelf 20:42

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Chapter five of this book looks at predictive prophecy, focusing especially on Isaiah 53. The author responds to those who don't believe it refers to Jesus. purchase book here I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This podcast is for anyone curious about the intellectual foundation of the …

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Should Christians Be Environmentalists? | The Apologist's Bookshelf 19:47

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Dan Story, a good friend of mine, has written a book that develops a Bible-based theology of nature and responds to anti-Christian environmentalists. In this podcast I cover chapters that look at God's love for nature, humanity's failure to watch over the environment, and God's plan for the restoration of nature. purchase book here I’m Gary Zachari…