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Are UFOs more than aliens from another planet? In this interview, I talk with physician and researcher Dr. Jonathan Kendall about his book, The Metaphysics of UFOs, in which he explores the strange overlap between UFOs/UAPs, abduction reports, mystical encounters, and other paranormal phenomena. Dr. Kendall is not interested in sensationalism. Instead, he takes a cautious and heavily researched approach to the evidence, asking whether UFOs may point to something far more complex than the standard "hoax" and “extraterrestrial visitors” explanations. Are some UFO encounters physical, spiritual, psychological, interdimensional—or some combination of these? In this conversation, we discuss:
• UFOs and UAPs
• Alien abductions and their aftereffects
• Connections between UFO encounters and near-death experiences
• The paranormal dimensions of the UFO phenomenon
• Cryptids, Men in Black, poltergeists, and related reports
• Whether these phenomena challenge a Christian worldview or even conventional views of reality Whether you are skeptical, curious, or already convinced something unusual is going on, this conversation offers a thoughtful look at one of the strangest and most debated subjects of our time.
Guest: Dr. Jonathan Kendall Book: The Metaphysics of UFOs
Buy The Metaphysics of UFOs on Amazon: bit.ly/4xESJtE
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#UFOs #UAPs #AlienAbduction #Paranormal #NearDeathExperiences #JonathanKendall #MetaphysicsOfUFOs #Cryptids #MenInBlack #SpiritualExperiences
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Are UFOs more than aliens from another planet? In this interview, I talk with physician and researcher Dr. Jonathan Kendall about his book, The Metaphysics of UFOs, in which he explores the strange overlap between UFOs/UAPs, abduction reports, mystical encounters, and other paranormal phenomena. Dr. Kendall is not interested in sensationalism. Instead, he takes a cautious and heavily researched approach to the evidence, asking whether UFOs may point to something far more complex than the standard "hoax" and “extraterrestrial visitors” explanations. Are some UFO encounters physical, spiritual, psychological, interdimensional—or some combination of these? In this conversation, we discuss:
• UFOs and UAPs
• Alien abductions and their aftereffects
• Connections between UFO encounters and near-death experiences
• The paranormal dimensions of the UFO phenomenon
• Cryptids, Men in Black, poltergeists, and related reports
• Whether these phenomena challenge a Christian worldview or even conventional views of reality Whether you are skeptical, curious, or already convinced something unusual is going on, this conversation offers a thoughtful look at one of the strangest and most debated subjects of our time.
Guest: Dr. Jonathan Kendall Book: The Metaphysics of UFOs
Buy The Metaphysics of UFOs on Amazon: bit.ly/4xESJtE
Donate to our ministry: Risen Jesus, Inc. risenjesus.com/donate-1
#UFOs #UAPs #AlienAbduction #Paranormal #NearDeathExperiences #JonathanKendall #MetaphysicsOfUFOs #Cryptids #MenInBlack #SpiritualExperiences
____________________
Mike Licona is Professor of New Testament Studies at Houston Christian University. HCU offers an accredited Master of Arts degree in apologetics that may be completed entirely online or on the HCU campus in Houston.
📜For more information, visit bit.ly/2Wlej6Z
🎓You can also earn a Master of Divinity degree that can be completed entirely online at bit.ly/3po5uEX
👨🏻🎓 HCU offers a rigorous Doctorate of Ministry degree: https://hc.edu/houston-theological-seminary/dmin/
🌐WEBSITE: risenjesus.com
💻FACEBOOK: facebook.com/DrMikeLicona
📱TWITTER: twitter.com/DrMikeLicona
📚 Buy “Jesus, Contradicted”: bit.ly/48H0FNM
📚 Buy "The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus": amzn.to/38vTfNU
📚Buy "The Resurrection of Jesus: A New Historiographical Approach": amzn.to/2NOOZkT
📚Buy "Paul Meets Muhammad": amzn.to/2RdEFoB
📚Buy "Why Are There Differences in the Gospels?": amzn.to/36dzc5C
🅿️ If you like Mike's work, become a patron by visiting his new Patreon page at patreon.com/RisenJesus or make a tax-deductible contribution(s) as allowed by law by going to Mike's secured website:
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