Best The Skeptics Guide To The Universe Podcasts (2025)

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When the Universe Speaks: Listening to Energy, Spirit, and the Space Between 14:07

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What if the universe has been speaking to you all along, and you just didn’t recognize the language? In this cinematic, narrative-style episode, host Will Rodriguez weaves together the wisdom of six remarkable guests, each a translator of unseen realms, to explore how energy, spirit, and even the spaces we inhabit are constantly communicating with …

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Skeptics Guide #1061 1:46:48

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The Skeptic's Guide to the Universe Skepticast #1061 November 8th 2025 Quickie with Bob: Nanotech Cancer Drug; News Items: NEO Robot, UN Climate Report, Human Toolmaking, Worst Panspermia Headline Ever, AI-Powered Wound Healer; Who's That Noisy; Your Questions and E-mails: Horse Evolution, Stranded Taikonauts; Science or Fiction…

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Why Your Spiritual Awakening Feels Stuck (and How to Move Through It) 52:22

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What if your spiritual awakening isn’t about becoming more enlightened… but about letting go of the identity of “being awakened” altogether? In this powerful conversation with Patrick Paul Garlinger...Ivy League lawyer turned spiritual teacher, channel, and author, we peel back the truth behind why so many seekers feel stuck on their path… even aft…

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Manifesting Beyond Your Limiting Beliefs 1:09:22

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I sat down with Matt Cooke, a former corporate real estate professional who became a globally recognized manifestation coach after a profound spiritual awakening connected him with his late mother. In this conversation, we move beyond theory into the mechanics of how consciousness shapes reality. Matt breaks down the science of manifestation, from …

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Christmas--apologetics book choices (B) 23:53

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Here's a list of newer books I have enjoyed and that might make a good Christmas present for someone you know (or yourself!).By Gary Zacharias

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The Skeptics Guide #1061 - Nov 8 2025

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Quickie with Bob: Nanotech Cancer Drug; News Items: NEO Robot, UN Climate Report, Human Toolmaking, Worst Panspermia Headline Ever, AI-Powered Wound Healer; Who's That Noisy; Your Questions and E-mails: Horse Evolution, Stranded Taikonauts; Science or Fiction

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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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Channeling 101: Messages from Spirit Guides 58:40

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What if the voices guiding you toward your highest good have been there all along...you just needed to learn how to listen? In this transformative conversation, channeling expert Stephanie Banks reveals how she communicates with spirit guides, Mother Earth, beloved pets, and even the souls of the living to access profound wisdom that transcends 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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Uncover Your Life's Purpose Through Vibrational Frequencies of Your Name - Classic 1:00:50

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Welcome to Classic Skeptic Metaphysicians! We're re-releasing some of our back catalog so that these gems can be re-discovered! This week: Uncover Your Life's Purpose Through Vibrational Frequencies of Your Name Have you ever heard the myths that soul contracts are just superstitions, that our birth names have no influence on our life purpose, or t…

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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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Skeptics Guide #1060 1:44:49

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The Skeptic's Guide to the Universe Skepticast #1060 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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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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Manifestation & Mindset Coach Explains How To Raise Spiritually Awakened Kids 52:23

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What if the secret to raising emotionally resilient, confident kids was never about being perfect, but about being present? This episode is a masterclass in manifestation, intentional living, and mindset mastery...not just for children, but for the adults who are still trying to find their way back to magic. Ashley Gonor, mindset coach, host of Un…

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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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Healing Transmission: An Energy Experience for Deep Spiritual Renewal 14:09

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If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like when real energy moves through you, this bonus episode is your chance to find out. In this special standalone release, we’re bringing you the full healing session from our recent interview with Benton Ryer, the mystic healer and Ko Shinto practitioner whose ancient Japanese energy work has left audiences a…

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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 #1059 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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Energy Healing & Spiritual Awakening: The Hidden Power of Ancient Japanese Shamanism 49:41

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He once wore a ninja mask on our show. Now, he’s back, unmasked, unapologetic, and wielding ancient energies like a multidimensional Jedi. In this mind-expanding episode of The Skeptic Metaphysicians, we welcome back Benton Ryer, a shamanic energy healer, occult practitioner, and author of The Shores of Eternity. But this time, he’s stepping out of…

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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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Raising Lightworkers: Teaching Kids to Protect Their Energy and Heal the World 15:02

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Ever wonder what happens when the next generation wakes up before we do? At Spirit Fest USA, we sat down with Kris Owsley, founder of Lightworkers United Training Academy, to talk about how she’s helping kids...and adults...embrace their gifts, manage energetic overload, and step fully into their purpose as healers in a world that desperately needs…

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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 #1058 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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Manifest Your DREAMS & Clear Stuck Energy at HOME with Feng Shui 1:01:33

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Ever walked into a room and felt like something wasn’t quite right...even though it looked perfectly fine? That’s not your imagination. According to this week’s guest, your home might be energetically constipated. In this clutter-busting, vibe-lifting, chi-realigning episode of The Skeptic Metaphysicians, we welcome Meena Jagpal-Paré, a globally so…

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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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Mastering Astral Projection: Are You Ready? - Classic 55:29

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Welcome to Classic Skeptic Metaphysicians! We're re-releasing some of our back catalog so that these gems can be re-discovered! This week: Mastering Astral Projection: Are You Ready? In this classic episode of the Skeptic Metaphysicians, hosts Will and Karen delve into the world of astral projection with special guest Florentine Ionita, an astral p…

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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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Court of Atonement: The One-Sentence Practice That Changes Everything 57:03

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In this episode, discover how a simple channeled process from Amy Jo Ellis is helping thousands heal relationships, resolve conflicts, and find peace at the soul level. What if you could resolve years of family conflict with just one sentence? In this episode of The Skeptic Metaphysicians, Will and Karen sit down with Amy Jo Ellis, the singer-songw…

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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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The Secret Power of Sound Therapy: Healing with Perfect Pitch Instruments - SpiritFest USA Special 12:59

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Recorded live at SpiritFest USA, this short-but-soul-stirring episode takes you straight into the heart of the Dulles Expo Center, where Will and Karen finally sit down with one of the most elusive and fascinating vendors of the weekend; a master sound therapist and maker of perfect pitch healing instruments. With nearly two decades of experience c…

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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