Spiritually Challenged

Jay, David, and Steve
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Spiritually Challenged

A spiritually-minded comedy writer in Los Angeles meets weekly with his two skeptical friends to discuss concepts like karma, reincarnation, celestial guides, and all things spiritual. Join in for a hilarious and insightful journey into the nature of reality!

  1. S1 Ep14 – They Speak To Dead People

    7H AGO

    S1 Ep14 – They Speak To Dead People

    This week on Spiritually Challenged, we’re joined by the incredible KristaLyn Sophia — medium, astrologer, and folk magic practitioner. Not only does KristaLyn communicate with the other side, but they’ve also been there themself.  We dive deep into what KristaLyn’s experienced, how it shaped their spiritual path, and what messages they’re bringing back from the beyond.   This one’s a wild ride – complete with a musical interlude. Don’t miss it!

    48 min
  2. S1 Ep13 – From Suffering To Serenity

    MAY 13

    S1 Ep13 – From Suffering To Serenity

    Growing up, Amy Owen seemed to have it all — intelligent, close friends, and a thriving modeling career. But beneath the polished surface, she battled a profound despair that nearly ended her life. This week, Jay and David sit down with the extraordinary Amy Owen to explore how a powerful spiritual awakening became the turning point in her story. Emerging from the pain of her early years, Amy has dedicated her life to helping others — including her work as a birth doula, where she fiercely advocates for expectant mothers often overlooked by the healthcare system. Don’t miss this powerful episode.

    52 min
  3. EpisodeS1 Ep12 – Coincidences? Or Fate?

    MAY 6

    EpisodeS1 Ep12 – Coincidences? Or Fate?

    Screenwriter Carlos Kotkin joins the Spiritually Challenged gang to ask: are there really any coincidences in life? A soul-crushing job checking DVDs for errors. A blind date with an actual blind woman. Are experiences like these just random? Or are they part of something bigger—stepping stones on a predetermined path. Something like…fate.  Tune in and decide for yourself!

    45 min
  4. S1 Ep11 – The Many Lives Of Our Souls

    APR 29

    S1 Ep11 – The Many Lives Of Our Souls

    Do you have the same quirky mannerisms as your great grandmother? Do you have food allergies? Or maybe you are uncomfortable in crowds? There could be “soul-level” reasons for all of these things.  This week the Spiritually Challenged guys are joined by renowned past-life and life-between-life regressionist Dr. Linda Backman to discuss the nature of who we really are, why we are the way we are, and where we are all heading. Linda is an international expert in understanding how reincarnation plays a pivotal role in our personal growth and relationships.  Tune in and try to suss out if you are  an Earthbased Soul, an Interplanetary Soul, or even an Angelic Realm Soul! You won't want to miss this transformative conversation!  Linda's website is: https://ravenheartcenter.com/

    45 min
  5. S1 Ep10 – Footsteps & Awakenings

    APR 22

    S1 Ep10 – Footsteps & Awakenings

    Something big just happened on Spiritually Challenged… David — our forever skeptical co-host — may have just had a spiritual awakening. (Yes, really.) But what triggered it? Is it the real deal? What’s going on in his head right now? And most importantly… can it last? Or will his inner skeptic come roaring back? Tune in for this raw, unplanned, and very real conversation. You don’t want to miss this one.

    31 min
  6. S1 Ep9 – Negotiating With Demons

    APR 15

    S1 Ep9 – Negotiating With Demons

    This week on Spiritually Challenged, the guys sit down with Thane and Ellen Ostroth—seasoned shamanic healers known for stepping in when all else fails. These two don’t just light sage and say a prayer—they journey to other planes, confront non-human entities, and send pesky interdimensional hitchhikers (yes, we mean Demons!) packing. Steve would really prefer not to know if he’s hosting any surprise guests. But David wants to know. And he’s about to find out that somebody, somewhere was holding quite a grudge against him! Thane & Ellen Ostroth – stonewisdom.net

    49 min
  7. S1 Ep8 – Poets, Gangs & Healing

    APR 8

    S1 Ep8 – Poets, Gangs & Healing

    Christopher Henrikson founded – and for many years – ran Street Poets Inc., a Los Angeles-based non-profit that has brought light and hope into the lives of thousands of at-risk youth. Along the way, Chris’ professional and personal journey has been full of the most surprising and profound mystical experiences. Jay and David sit down with Chris as he describes his encounters with demon serpents, dead poets, bear energies, and transformed lives in this fascinating conversation.  Today, Chris mentors and facilitates retreats while maintaining a healing and consulting practice for individuals and organizations seeking to create change in themselves and the world around them. His poetry book From the Burning Shore will be available via Itasca books and Amazon May 1, 2025.  For more information: christopherhenrikson.com

    55 min
  8. S1 Ep7 – Is Life A Dream?

    MAR 25

    S1 Ep7 – Is Life A Dream?

    What if the reality you think you’re living in is just an illusion? In movies like The Matrix and The Truman Show, the characters slowly realize their world isn’t what it seems. But what if the same were true for us? In this episode, Jay leads the gang in a deep dive into the illusion of reality. He explores the idea that Consciousness created this universe of form to experience itself. And in order to make those experiences rich, immersive, and meaningful, it wrapped them in a brilliantly convincing illusion. Jay breaks down what he believes are the four most significant aspects of this dreamlike existence, sharing insights from past and future lives along the way. Meanwhile, Steve wrestles with the mind-bending nature of time, and David attempts a hostile takeover with his beloved ocean metaphor. Join them for a thought-provoking – p and surprisingly humorous – conversation about the nature of existence.

    38 min
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A spiritually-minded comedy writer in Los Angeles meets weekly with his two skeptical friends to discuss concepts like karma, reincarnation, celestial guides, and all things spiritual. Join in for a hilarious and insightful journey into the nature of reality!

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  • Creator
    Jay, David, and Steve
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Spiritually Challenged
  • Show Website
    Spiritually Challenged

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