Part 2 | Kabbalah: Unraveling its Occultic Origins

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 unravel the Occultic Origins of the Kaballah.

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Part 1 | Kabbalah, Jews, and the Roots of Antisemitism

Join us as we explore the origins of Kabbalah, its place in Jewish history, and its connection to the rise of modern anti-Semitism.

What exactly is Kabbalah, and how is it connected to both Judaism and mysticism?

Can a deeper understanding of anti-Semitism throughout Christian history help explain why so many individuals are drawn to the practice of Kabbalah?

Tune in to find out!

Our guests are Brian Crawford, author of The Scandal of a Divine Messiah, and returning guest Will Spencer.

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Responding to the Rhett and Link Interview with Baha’i Rainn Wilson

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. Steve brings clarity and discernment to the conversation and you can check out more of his work at ⁨Exposing The Cults.

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Part 3: Hermetic Mormonism with Skyler Hamilton

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 hole go? 

And why should Christians be concerned about this growing trend in fringe Mormon circles? 

Tune in for a fascinating and eye-opening conversation you won’t want to miss.

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Part 2: Hermetic Mormonism with Skyler Hamilton

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 theology. 

How deep does the rabbit hole go? 

And why should Christians be concerned about this growing trend in fringe Mormon circles? 

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Bradley Campbell ‪@GLM‬

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Part 1: Hermetic Mormonism with Skyler Hamilton

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 does the rabbit hole go? 

And why should Christians be concerned about this growing trend in fringe Mormon circles? 

Tune in for a fascinating and eye-opening conversation you won’t want to miss. Cultish is a 100% crowdfunded ministry. Partner with us & be part of the mission to mission to change lives: https://donorbox.org/cultish 

Skyler's Podcast Distinctive Christianity: https://redcircle.com/shows/distincti... 

Bradley Campbell ‪@GLM‬

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Is This the Antichrist? A Closer Look at the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light

What happens when a fringe religious group claims to be the fulfillment of every major religious prophecy—from Islam and Christianity to Buddhism and Zoroastrianism? In this episode, we’re joined by James Rayment of the Al-Ma’idah Initiative to explore the strange and rapidly growing movement known as the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light.

What draws people into a belief system that reinterprets ancient scriptures to point to a modern-day messiah?

How do we discern between genuine religious conviction and dangerous deception?

Join us as we uncover the theology, tactics, and troubling trends behind the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light—and why its influence may be more widespread than you think.

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Golden Dawn Tabernacle: Unmasking Tucson's Hidden Cult

In this episode, I speak with John Collins of the William Branham Historical Research Society to explore the dark legacy of the Golden Dawn Tabernacle—a secretive cult rooted in Tucson with ties to Branham’s teachings.

What draws people into groups like this—and what keeps them there?

How do these movements continue to thrive in plain sight?

Tune in to find out!

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Ostlerian Mormonism: Mormon Philosopher vs. Mormon Prophets

In this episode of Cultish, I’m joined by Aaron Shafovaloff of Mormon Research Ministry and Skyler Hamilton of Distinctive Christianity and the three of us take a closer look at Blake Ostler, a fringe Mormon philosopher whose theological speculations are causing waves—even within the LDS community. Ostler’s views on the nature of God, eternal progression, and the atonement don’t just stretch the boundaries of Mormonism—they outright reject foundational teachings of mainstream Mormonism.

What happens when a philosopher tries to rebuild Mormon theology from the ground up?

Join us as we expose the deeper issues behind Ostler’s reimagined LDS framework. We break down why his ideas are gaining traction with Neo-Mormons and how they reveal a growing fracture within Mormon thought.

Could Ostler’s theology be paving the way for an entirely new form of Neo-Mormon spirituality?

Tune in to find out!

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Aaron's Article: HERE

Aaron's YouTube: HERE

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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 to be educated on the "New Perspective of Paul"

Justification: New Studies in Dogmatics - Michael Horton

Cracking the Foundation of the New Perspective on Paul: Covenantal Nomism versus Reformed Covenantal Theology - Robert Cara

Justification Reconsidered: Rethinking A Pauline Theme - Stephen Westerholm

Perspectives Old and New on Paul: The "Lutheran" Paul and His Critics - Stephen Westerholm

Where is Boasting?: Early Jewish Soteriology and Paul's Response in Romans 1–5 - Simon Gathercole

Justification and Variegated Nomism - D.A. Carson

Justification and Variegated Nomism: The Paradoxes of Paul - D.A. Carson

Uncovering the Theme of Revelation in Romans 1:16-3:26: Discovering a New Approach to Paul's Argument Argument - Marcus MiningerPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.com

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R.L. Solberg: Untangling the Lies of Progressive Christianity, Hebrew Roots, & Legalism

In this episode of Cultish, we’re joined by R.L. Solberg — theologian, apologist, and author of The Law, the Christ, the Promise — to dive into the growing influence of Progressive Christianity, the Hebrew Roots Movement, and modern Fundamentalism.

What happens when movements either add to or subtract from the finished work of Christ?

How can we recognize when the Gospel is being distorted?

We explore how these movements twist the true message of salvation and how Paul’s letter to the Galatians offers a powerful defense against both legalism and lawlessness. R.L. also shares insights from his new verse-by-verse apologetics study through Galatians, equipping believers to stand firm in the freedom of Christ.

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