Charismatic Cheetah Podcast

An Atheist Examines the Evidence for Christianity (w/ Michael Ray Lewis)

In this episode, I talk with Michael Ray Lewis, director of the documentary Universe Designed.
Michael was an atheist who didn’t set out to find faith. But as he examined arguments from cosmology, design, and philosophy, he ran into questions atheism couldn’t adequately answer. Following the evidence wherever it led forced him to take Christianity seriously.
This is a grounded, honest conversation about faith and reason—without hype, emotional manipulation, or shallow talking points.
We discuss why science doesn’t eliminate God, why Christianity makes specific truth claims, and what it means to follow evidence with intellectual integrity.
🎬 Watch the documentary Universe Designed:https://universedesigned.com/watch-universe-designed/

Keith Foskey: Baptism Isn’t Just Symbolic: The Forgotten Baptist View

In today’s episode, I sit down with Keith Foskey to talk about baptism — what it is, why it matters, and why it is absolutely not optional for followers of Jesus.
We walk through the historic Baptist perspective found in the 1646 London Baptist Confession, a view far richer and more serious than what many modern Baptists hold today. Keith breaks down what early Baptists believed baptism actually does, why they refused to treat it as a throwaway symbol, and how Scripture ties baptism directly to obedience, discipleship, and identification with Christ and His church.
We also address the hard questions:
If baptism doesn’t save, what does it do?
Did early Baptists believe baptism had spiritual significance?
Why do so many churches treat baptism casually?
Can someone truly follow Jesus while refusing baptism?
What happens when churches recover a biblical, historic view of the ordinance?
This is a straightforward, Scripture-centered conversation meant to cut through modern confusion and return to what the Bible — and the early Baptists — actually taught.
🔗 Guests & Friends
Keith Foskeyhttps://keithfoskey.com/
Fort Graham Baptist Church (Pastor Brian Hills)https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080161197294
Presbyterian Pandahttps://www.facebook.com/PresbyPanda
Shoutout to Shelden Young for their support!
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SAM STORMS: Faith, Healing, and God’s Sovereignty

This episode features a rich, honest conversation with Dr. Sam Storms on the nature of faith — especially as it relates to healing, spiritual gifts, and God’s sovereignty.
We explore how faith functions in the life of a believer who wants to pursue the power of the Holy Spirit without drifting into Word of Faith teaching or performance-based spirituality.
Topics we cover:• Biblical faith vs. “faith in faith”• Why Jesus honored faith in healing — but not as a formula• How Calvinists should think about healing and miracles• Faith’s role in prophecy and spiritual gifts• Handling disappointment when healing doesn’t come• Living with expectancy while fully trusting God’s sovereign timing
This conversation will challenge, comfort, and strengthen anyone who wants a Spirit-filled life anchored in Scripture.
Episode Links
• SamStorms.org – Sam Storms’ sermons, articles, resources• Charismatic Cheetah Merch (Michael Heiser tees + more): https://charismatic-cheetah.printify.me/• Fort Graham Baptist Church: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080161197294• Presbyterian Panda Meme Page: https://www.facebook.com/PresbyPanda
Huge thank-you to Shelden Young for his encouragement and support of this show.

The Hypostatic Union — How Jesus Is Fully God and Fully Man (with Lee Jones of Redemption Meditations)

What does it really mean that Jesus is both fully God and fully man? How can He be omnipotent and eternal, yet hunger, sleep, and experience pain?
In this episode, Michael sits down with Lee Jones, co-host of the podcast Redemption Meditations, for a deep yet approachable conversation on the hypostatic union — the mystery of Christ’s two natures united in one Person.
We cover:
What the hypostatic union actually means (John 1:14; Philippians 2:6-8)
Why Jesus sometimes seemed to “not know” things (Mark 5:30; Mark 13:32; John 11:11-14)
Whether He laid aside His divine attributes
Why it’s essential to hold His humanity and divinity in perfect balance
And how understanding this truth transforms our faith, worship, and view of salvation
This conversation is packed with insight for beginners and theology pros alike — challenging, clarifying, and deeply encouraging.
👉 Learn more about the Hypostatic Union: Theological Primer by Kevin DeYoung (The Gospel Coalition)🦁 Check out Lee’s podcast: Redemption Meditations👕 Grab a Michael Heiser T-shirt or other Charismatic Cheetah merch to support the show: charismatic-cheetah.printify.me

Charlie Kirk’s Murder: Where Do We Go From Here? (w/ Trinity Bounds)

In this episode of the Charismatic Cheetah Podcast, I sit down with my pastor, Trinity Bounds, to process the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk and how this moment has shaken our country. Together, we talk about:
Why violence is never the answer
How Christians can respond to attacks from the other side
What it means to step out in faith and boldly preach the gospel in dark times
This is a call for believers everywhere to rise up—not in anger, but in love—and to proclaim the hope of Jesus Christ with courage.
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L.A. Marzulli: The Truth About the Shroud of Turin

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Is the Shroud of Turin a silent witness to the resurrection of Jesus Christ?
In this episode of the Charismatic Cheetah Podcast, I’m joined by L.A. Marzulli to talk about his new film Holy Shroud, Holy Fire. We dig deep into the mystery and evidence surrounding the Shroud of Turin, one of the most fascinating and debated artifacts in Christian history.
🔍 Topics we explore:
3D image data, radiation-like image formation, and real human blood on the cloth
The Sudarium of Oviedo: a matching 1st-century face cloth with independent verification
Why the 1988 carbon dating might have been flawed
Answers to common objections
The spiritual message the Shroud may carry
A teaser on the Holy Fire phenomenon featured in the film
Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, this episode will challenge your assumptions and point you toward the supernatural reality of Christ’s resurrection.
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Tags:Shroud of Turin, L.A. Marzulli, Resurrection of Jesus, Sudarium of Oviedo, Holy Shroud Holy Fire, Christian Podcast, Supernatural Christianity, Evidence for the Resurrection, Holy Fire, Christian Mysteries

Remote Viewing: Always Demonic? (w/ Matthew McGuire)

Are psychic abilities like remote viewing, telepathy, and clairvoyance actually remnants of Adam’s pre-Fall gifts? In this episode, Michael Young (Charismatic Cheetah Podcast) interviews Matthew C. McGuire about his article exploring the provocative thesis of Abbot Alois Wiesinger, a Catholic theologian who believed paranormal powers are atrophied functions of the human soul—intended to be redeemed by grace.
We discuss:
What remote viewing and other psychic abilities actually are
The surprising religious origins of parapsychology
Whether Christians should be involved in practices like remote viewing
Wiesinger’s conclusions about “loosening the soul”
What Augustine and C.S. Lewis had to say about mystical and psychic experiences
Real-world programs like the U.S. government’s Star Gate psychic spy project
How Christians can discern true mysticism from pseudomysticism
And why this topic matters in the modern supernatural conversation
If you're into fringe theology, parapsychology, spiritual gifts, and Christian discernment—this episode is for you.
🔗 Matthew C. McGuire’s article:CLICK HERE
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Steve Miller: Near-Death Experiences: Proof of the Afterlife or Just Brain Chemistry?

In this episode of the Charismatic Cheetah Podcast, host Michael Young sits down with author and researcher J. Steve Miller to explore the mysterious and often controversial world of near-death experiences (NDEs).
Are these powerful moments evidence of life after death, hallucinations caused by a dying brain, or something more deceptive? We discuss how NDEs relate to the Christian worldview, whether they align with biblical teaching, and what they might reveal about God, the soul, and eternity.
Topics include:
The most compelling NDE accounts Steve has studied
How skeptics explain NDEs—and where those explanations fall short
Whether NDEs support universalism or point to the God of the Bible
How Christians can engage this topic without falling into deception
Whether you're a believer, skeptic, or just curious about what happens after we die, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.
🎙️ Guest: J. Steve Miller📚 Learn more at: https://jstevemiller.info/
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Hyper-Cessationism vs. Historic Cessationism: What the Reformers Really Believed (w/ Ryan Denton)

In this episode, I’m joined by Ryan Denton to talk about hyper-cessationism—what it is, how it differs from historic Reformed cessationism, and where it stands in relation to moderate continuationism. We dive into what the Reformers and Puritans actually believed about prophecy, dreams, and divine revelation. Did they really believe all gifts had ceased? The answer might surprise you.
 
📚 We also explore how today’s popular cessationism may be more rigid—and less biblical—than what the Westminster divines taught.
 
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Is Mark 16:9–20 Original? | Part Two: The Evidence (with James Snapp Jr.)

In this follow-up episode, I’m joined again by New Testament scholar James Snapp Jr.—and this time, we go deep. If Part One was focused on responding to Wes Huff’s video arguing against the long ending of Mark, Part Two is all about the positive case.
Snapp walks us through a wide range of evidence supporting the authenticity of Mark 16:9–20, including:
Greek manuscript data
Patristic citations
Internal consistency with Mark’s style
And why it absolutely deserves to be in your Bible
This episode includes detailed analysis, historical context, and even references to the slides presented in the YouTube version.
👉 Haven’t heard Part One yet? Start here: https://youtu.be/vcrUof_liVg 
Explore more from James Snapp Jr.:• Main site: https://jamessnappjr.com/• Textual criticism blog: https://www.thetextofthegospels.com/
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