Truth & tradition

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Truth and Tradition is a thought-provoking podcast featuring in-depth dialogues with scholars, spiritual leaders, and experts across various disciplines. Through engaging discussions on religion, science, and philosophy, I explore the complexities of the human experience and the diverse ways in which individuals seek meaning in the world. I’m Jackson Atwell, an agnostic with a background as a former Evangelical Christian. My mission is to uncover solutions to life’s most profound questions while fostering a deeper understanding of different religions, cultures, and perspectives.

  1. JAN 23

    #11 | Why the Gospel of Thomas isn't in the Bible | Dr. David Litwa

    SHOWNOTES Why was the Gospel of Thomas excluded from the BIBLE? 🤔 In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. David Litwa, a historian of Early Christianity, to explore the Gospel of Thomas. This text is an early collection of sayings attributed to Jesus that was later suppressed and deemed heretical roughly 300 years after Jesus’ life. In this conversation, we cover: ☝️ WHY it isn’t in the Bible ✌️ WHAT this Gospel is actually about 🤟 HOW important this text was—and still is—for Christians around the world   Should the Gospel of Thomas be in the Bible? Let me know in the comments bellow! 👇   LINKS  https://linktr.ee/truthandtradition   #GospelOfThomas #EarlyChristianity #BiblicalCanon #ChristianHistory #TruthAndTradition

    57 min

  2. 10/14/2025

    #10 | Is the Shroud of Turin REAL?! | Russ Breault| Part 1

    BUY Me a Coffee! 👉 https://coff.ee/truth_tradition   SHOW NOTES In this episode of Truth & Tradition, Shroud Expert Russ Breault explores the history, science, and spiritual mystery of the Shroud of Turin — believed by many to be the burial cloth of Jesus Christ. Explore the authenticity, Scientific Investigations, and History of this Sacred Relic, as it continues to captivate Believers and Skeptics alike!   LINKS Socials: ‪@Truth_Tradition24‬ ; https://linktr.ee/truthandtradition   #ShroudOfTurin #Christianity #FaithAndScience #ReligiousArchaeology #Archaeology

    1h 32m

  3. 09/30/2025

    What's the HISTORY of the Shroud of Turin?

    BUY Me a Coffee! 👉 https://coff.ee/truth_tradition   SHOW NOTES Discover the fascinating, mysterious history of the Shroud of Turin, the cloth many believe to be Jesus’ burial shroud. This is the first video in my Shroud of Turin series, exploring the timeline, artifacts, and people surrounding one of Christianity’s most studied and debated relics. Join me as we trace how this artifact became the center of faith, history, and controversy!   LINKS 🔗Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2sbQGVOVNfoNqcYhZErWUU?si=f490f4956cc345e3 🔗Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-tradition/id1797712792 🔗Podbeam: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-g88tu-12c1bcf Socials: ‪@Truth_Tradition24‬ ; https://linktr.ee/truthandtradition   #ShroudOfTurin #JesusBurialCloth #ChristianHistory #Relics #ShroudMystery

    19 min

  4. 09/02/2025

    Does Free Will Exist? | Reaction to DEBATE (Whatever Podcast)

    BUY Me a Coffee! 👉 https://coff.ee/truth_tradition   SHOW NOTES In this video, I react to the Whatever Podcast debate on Free Will between Dr. David Patrick Harry  ⁨@ChurchoftheEternalLogos⁩  and Zina  ⁨@zinaaweenaa⁩ . This discussion covers philosophy, neuroscience, and theology while breaking down the key claims and exposing where miscommunication and misinformation take place. Join me as I unpack the arguments, clarify the concepts, and explore what Free Will really means for belief, skepticism, and modern culture.   LINKS 🔗Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2sbQGVOVNfoNqcYhZErWUU?si=082ddd20a0654ed4 🔗Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-tradition/id1797712792    Socials: ‪@Truth_Tradition24‬ ; https://linktr.ee/truthandtradition   Original Video 👉 https://www.youtube.com/live/blNvE504OLQ?si=ne-WBn1rKjy0--kg   #FreeWillDebate #PhilosophyDiscussion #NeuroscienceAndFaith #WhateverPodcast #TruthAndTradition

    1h 14m

  5. 07/22/2025

    #9 | Deconstruction and Religious Archetypes | @IntrinsicallyOrdered

    BUY Me a Coffee! 👉 https://coff.ee/truth_tradition   SHOW NOTES Why did Jordan Peterson cause Cade Bradly to leave Catholicism and become an atheist? In this raw and thought-provoking episode, Cade Bradly opens up about how Peterson's philosophy—rather than pulling him deeper into Faith—sparked the unraveling of his religious beliefs. We explore the REAL meaning of Spiritual Deconstruction, HOW Catholicism shaped Cade’s worldview, and why Christian teaching on homosexuality proved to be a breaking point! We also discuss: 1. Why Jordan Peterson’s view of God isn’t what most Christians think 2.  What it means to deconstruct 3. Religious Archetypes and Ideologies 4. Whether Christianity can truly make space for LGBTQ+ people Whether you're Christian, Atheist, or somewhere in between, this conversation challenges easy answers and dives deep into the intersection of belief, sexuality, and truth-seeking.   LINKS 🔗Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2sbQGVO 🔗Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast 🔗Podbeam: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-itdgp- Socials: ‪@Truth_Tradition24‬ ; https://linktr.ee/truthandtradition   CADE'S LINKS YouTube: ‪ ⁨@GayExTrad⁩  Podcast:  ⁨@IntrinsicallyOrdered⁩    #JordanPeterson #FaithDeconstruction #ChristianityAndHomosexuality #podcast #ReligiousDeconstruction #QueerFaith #Exvangelical

    1h 31m

  6. 07/01/2025

    Episode 8 | WHO wrote the Dead Sea Scrolls? | Dr. Sidnie White Crawford

    BUY Me a Coffee! (Livestream Fund!)👉 https://coff.ee/truth_tradition   SHOW NOTES Who really wrote the Dead Sea Scrolls? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sidnie White Crawford, one of the world’s leading experts on the Dead Sea Scrolls, to explore the mysterious Jewish group behind them — likely the Essenes. We talk about who they were, what they believed, and how their practices may have shaped the world of John the Baptist, Jesus, and early Christianity. From ritual purity and baptism to temple controversy and hidden scrolls in desert caves — this conversation dives deep into the roots of Christian tradition.   SOCIALS ‪@Truth_Tradition24‬ ; https://linktr.ee/truthandtradition   EXPLORE DEAD SEA SCROLLS! 👇 https://www.deadseascrolls.org.il/home #DeadSeaScrolls #WhoWroteTheScrolls #JohnTheBaptist #ChristianOrigins #JewishHistory #SecondTempleJudaism #Essenes #Qumran #BiblePodcast #TruthAndTradition #BiblicalStudies

    1h 14m

  7. 06/06/2025

    Episode 7 | Jubilee Guest discusses Jordan Peterson | Zina

    BUY Me a Coffee! 👉 https://coff.ee/truth_tradition In this exclusive interview, Zina — standout guest from Jubilee’s “Jordan Peterson vs. 20 Atheists” Video — shares what it was really like to speak with Jordan Peterson on camera. Zina reveals how she prepared in just 4 days, her thoughts on Peterson’s theology, and the behind-the-scenes experience of being part of Jubilee's controversial panel. We also explore deeper topics like Cultural Christianity, Christian Nationalism, and what it means to challenge dominant narratives in faith and politics today!   LINKS Socials:  @Truth_Tradition24  https://linktr.ee/truthandtradition   ZINA'S LINKS Tik Tok: @zinnaaweenaa YouTube:  @zinaaweenaa  Instagram: @zinnaaweenaa https://linktr.ee/zinaaweenaa   Jubilee's Video 👉 https://youtu.be/7rB99709YMQ    #JordanPeterson #Jubilee #Zina #Christianity #Atheism #CulturalChristianity #TruthAndTradition #ChristianNationalism

    59 min

  8. 05/23/2025

    Episode 6 | Saint Peter's Childhood Home FOUND? | Dr. Notley & Dr. Aviam

    Did Archaeologists just uncover the childhood HOME of Peter and Andrew?  SHOW NOTES In this second episode exploring the mystery of Biblical Bethsaida, I sit down with Dr. Steven Notley and Dr. Mordechai Aviam—the lead excavators of El-Araj, a promising candidate for the lost fishing village that was home to Peter, Andrew, and Philip! Church tradition claims a Byzantine church was built over the apostles' family home. Now, both the church and first-century house remains have been found in the same location. Could this be the long-lost Bethsaida?   LEARN MORE ABOUT THE EXCAVATION Website: https://www.bethsaida-julias.com/   SOCIAL LINKS Instagram: @Truth_Tradition24   #BiblicalArchaeology #ElAraj #Bethsaida #SaintPeter #Gospels #FirstCenturyChristianity #TruthAndTradition #PeterAndAndrew #BibleHistory #Apostles #ArchaeologyInterview #HistoricalJesus

    1h 12m
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Truth and Tradition is a thought-provoking podcast featuring in-depth dialogues with scholars, spiritual leaders, and experts across various disciplines. Through engaging discussions on religion, science, and philosophy, I explore the complexities of the human experience and the diverse ways in which individuals seek meaning in the world. I’m Jackson Atwell, an agnostic with a background as a former Evangelical Christian. My mission is to uncover solutions to life’s most profound questions while fostering a deeper understanding of different religions, cultures, and perspectives.

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  • Creator
    Jackson Atwell
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
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