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The Stranger Theology Podcast

Joel Muddamalle, PhD with Special Guests

Religion & Spirituality

Society & Culture

Frequency: 1 episode/14d. Total Eps: 20

Explore the stranger parts of the Bible

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Strange & Blurry Episode 1: Scientology Explained, feat. Jeremy Jenkins

Thursday, October 1, 2026 • Duration 20:33

Is Scientology a UFO religion? What is Xenu, Dianetics, and the Bridge to Total Freedom — and how should Christians respond?

In this first Strange & Blurry crossover, Stranger Theology teams up with Blurry Creatures for a crash course on Scientology with world religions expert Jeremy Jenkins. Recorded in-studio after the full Blurry Creatures episode.

You'll learn how L. Ron Hubbard went from sci-fi novelist to Dianetics bestseller to founding the Church of Scientology, what auditing with the E-meter really is, what Clear and OT Level 3 teach about Xenu and thetans, the link between Hubbard, Jack Parsons and Aleister Crowley, why David Miscavige took over after Hubbard, and what Jeremy saw visiting Sea Org headquarters in Clearwater, Florida.

Most importantly: how do you share the gospel with someone caught in Scientology without mocking them or bringing a battle axe? Jeremy breaks down what to ask, what NOT to lead with, and why loving, respectful evangelism works.

Watch Jeremy’s full episode on Blurry Creatures here: https://youtu.be/jVQromFfCcQ?si=8nOWqyonDuTNHHlh

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Cosmic Mt. Episode 9 - The Three Temptations

Thursday, September 24, 2026 • Duration 04:32

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After forty days in the wilderness, the Second Adam faces the test the First Adam failed. Satan takes Jesus to a high mountain and offers Him all the kingdoms of the world in a single moment—no cross, no suffering, just worship the enemy and take the shortcut to glory. But this isn't just about resisting temptation; it's about cosmic authority. On this unnamed peak, Jesus confronts the principalities and powers, the "gods" who claimed the nations as their inheritance. The enemy offers counterfeit dominion; Christ chooses the Father's path to true authority. The mountain temptation reveals whose world this really is—and who will rightfully reclaim it.

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Cosmic Mt. Episode 8 - Mt. Carmel

Thursday, August 27, 2026 • Duration 05:06

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One prophet. Four hundred and fifty priests of Baal. One mountain. This is the ultimate cosmic showdown—not just between Elijah and false prophets, but between Yahweh and the storm god who claimed to rule from the heights. On Mt. Carmel, where Baal supposedly sent rain and fertility, the God of Israel reveals who truly commands the fire and the flood. When the flames fell and consumed the sacrifice, the water, the stones, and the very dust, Israel witnessed what every mountain narrative has been building toward: there is no God but Yahweh, and every counterfeit must bow or burn.

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Samson and the Gates of Gaza - Episode 7

Thursday, July 30, 2026 • Duration 06:24

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In the dead of night, a compromised judge does the impossible—he rips the gates of Gaza from their foundations and carries them uphill to Hebron. But this isn't just a feat of strength; it's a cosmic statement. The gates of the underworld, the very symbols of death's dominion, are torn away and paraded to the mountain. Before Jesus declared that hell's gates wouldn't prevail against His church, Samson prophetically demonstrated that no gate—no barrier between the living and the dead—could stand against God's anointed. Even our most flawed champions point to the Champion to come.

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Clarity in a Crowded Cosmos

Thursday, July 9, 2026 • Duration 52:29

In this episode of Stranger Theology, Joel sits down with Jeremy Jenkins to unpack his essay, “Clarity in a Crowded Cosmos,” and explore why the Bible presents a spiritual world far more populated than many modern Western Christians assume. Together, they discuss Michael Heiser’s influence, the Divine Council worldview, the meaning of Elohim, and why terms like monotheism, polytheism, and henotheism often fail to capture the full complexity of the biblical text.They also move beyond theory into pastoral application, addressing why mystery can feel threatening, how the unseen realm should shape prayer and discipleship, and why recovering the Bible’s supernatural worldview can lead to deeper worship, clearer theology, and a more holistic understanding of the Christian faith.

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Mt. Sinai - Episode 6

Thursday, June 25, 2026 • Duration 05:46

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Two mountains stand in opposition: Sinai burning with the glory of Yahweh and his angelic armies, and Bashan brooding with envy as the mountain of the gods. At Sinai, God descended in fire, surrounded by myriads of holy ones, to give the Law that would define His people. But this mountain of terror would ultimately point to Mount Zion—the mountain of grace. From burning bush to trembling ground to the chariots of God, witness the cosmic showdown between the Holy One of Israel and the powers of the north.

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Relics, Remembrance, and the God of Matter

Saturday, June 13, 2026 • Duration 46:50

In this episode of Stranger Theology, Leslie Garcia unpacks the history and theology of relics through the lens of her essay, When Holiness Lingers. Rather than asking listeners to adopt the practice of venerating relics, Leslie invites us to consider how early Christians understood bodies, sacred spaces, martyrdom, and remembrance. Together, the conversation explores the tension many modern Protestants feel around relics, the biblical pattern of God working through physical matter, and the difference between worshiping an object and allowing it to serve as a signpost to God’s activity.

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Psalm 121 - Episode 5

Thursday, May 28, 2026 • Duration 05:15

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"I lift my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from?" If you think you know the answer to this beloved psalm, think again. In a world where mountains represented divine dwelling places and rival gods, this psalm isn't about scenic inspiration—it's about rejecting counterfeit worship and false refuges. Where does your help truly come from? Not from the mountains where fallen powers dwell, but from the Maker of heaven and earth.

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Unlocking Biblical Chiasm: The Hidden Patterns That Help Us Understand Scripture

Monday, May 18, 2026 • Duration 38:02

Join Joel Muddamalle and Doug Van Dorn as they explore biblical literary structures like chiasm, the cosmic significance of spatial topography, and the strategic use of subversion in Scripture. Discover how these insights deepen our understanding of Revelation, Luke-Acts, and the overall biblical narrative.

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Mt. Moriah - Episode 4

Thursday, April 30, 2026 • Duration 05:19

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One mountain. Three moments. Infinite significance. On Mt. Moriah, Abraham bound Isaac, David built an altar, and Solomon raised the temple—and at the center of it all stands the Angel of the Lord with outstretched sword. This is the mountain where the morning star fell and where the true Morning Star would one day be lifted up. Discover the cosmic connections between Venus, Lucifer, sacrifice, and the pre-incarnate Christ standing watch over the place where provision meets promise.

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