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In this episode of Cultish, Andrew Soncrant and Vocab Malone examine the claims of Islamic apologetics and their contradictions with biblical Christianity. Drawing from recent debates with Muslim apologists, Vocab challenges the claim that Muhammad was prophesied in Scripture and exposes the theological problems with Islamic interpretations of the Bible. Was Muhammad really prophesied in the Bible? Can the Quran withstand scrutiny when compared to the Scriptures it claims to affirm? The conversation also examines Muhammad's moral character, the authority of the Quran, and controversial Islamic teachings on marriage and adoption. Join us as we dismantle the arguments of Islamic apologetics and defend the truth of Jesus Christ and His Gospel. Please consider partnering with us: HERE --- SHOP OUR MERCH: HERE Vocab’s Recent Debates: w/Uthman w/OrthodoxMuslim Paul or Muhammad? Vocab’s YouTube Vocab’s New YouTube Vocab’s Patreon

In this episode of Cultish, Andrew sits down with Vocab Malone to examine the rise of “Neo-Mormon” apologetics through Vocab’s recent debates with Jacob Hansen and Hayden Carroll. They discuss how modern LDS apologists approach Joseph Smith, the King Follett Discourse, the Lectures on Faith, the nature of God, and whether these newer arguments are consistent with historic Mormonism. Has Mormon apologetics fundamentally changed? Can modern LDS defenders distance themselves from Joseph Smith’s teachings while still claiming his prophetic authority? Andrew and Vocab also break down the debate over biblical authority, the canon of Scripture, and the LDS demand for an “adjudicating body” to determine what counts as Scripture. Along the way, they contrast a controlled religious text with the transmission of the biblical text and ask whether Mormonism can consistently challenge the Christian canon without first defending its own claims to authority. --- Please consider partnering with us: HERE --- SHOP OUR MERCH: HERE Vocab’s Recent Debates: w/Jacob Hansen w/Hayden Carroll Vocab’s YouTube Vocab’s New YouTube Vocab’s Patreon

In this special Cultish news report, we examine the major September 2026 change to the Jehovah’s Witnesses’ blood transfusion policy, which now treats receiving red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma as a matter of personal conscience while continuing to prohibit transfusions of whole blood. Jason joins us to trace the history of the Watch Tower Society’s blood doctrine from its 1945 prohibition through decades of revisions, including the distinction between major blood components and smaller fractions. We also revisit the haunting May 22, 1994 Awake! issue, “Youths Who Put God First,” which featured children who died after refusing blood transfusions and were presented by the organization as examples of faithfulness. Finally, we ask what this latest change means for Jehovah’s Witnesses today and contrast the organization’s evolving policies with the Christian hope of forgiveness, eternal life, and the finished sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Be Part of the Mission to Change Lives: HERE SHOP OUR MERCH: HERE Find out more about Jason HERE

In this episode of Cultish, Andrew Soncrant is joined once again by former Mormon and Reformed Baptist pastor Braden Patterson to respond to a popular LDS video challenging Protestant Christianity. Together they tackle four foundational questions often raised by Mormon apologists: • Who has the authority to interpret Scripture? • What is the purpose of life? • How can a person know they are saved? • Why did God stop giving new revelation and Scripture? Drawing from Scripture, church history, and Braden's firsthand experience growing up in Mormonism, this conversation examines the differences between historic Christianity and the teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Along the way, Andrew and Braden discuss the sufficiency of Scripture, assurance of salvation, the Gospel of grace, the nature of true authority, and the Mormon claim of a "restoration" of the church. If you've ever wondered how Christians should respond to common Mormon objections—or if you're a Latter-day Saint honestly exploring these questions for yourself—this episode is for you. Braden's Church: HERE Braden's YouTube: HERE Be Part of the Mission to Change Lives: HERE SHOP OUR MERCH: HERE