Joe Rogan's AI Jesus, Gay Priests & Canada's Euthanasia Crisis | Christian Response

In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate tackles some of the most controversial issues facing the modern church—and let's just say, it wasn't the theological deep dive he was hoping for today.
From the Vatican's new document allowing openly gay (but celibate) men into the priesthood, to churches politicizing Christmas with ICE-themed nativity scenes, to Canada's alarming expansion of medically assisted suicide—this episode covers the stories that have Christians asking: what happened to just preaching the gospel?
Nate and the crew discuss why identity politics don't belong in the pulpit, whether "gay and celibate" is even a biblical framework, and why progressive churches seem more interested in social activism than Scripture. Plus: the heartbreaking reality of Canada's MAID program, Joe Rogan's baffling take on AI Jesus, and why someone marrying a shrimp might be the perfect argument for bringing back asylums.
This isn't your average Sunday school discussion—expect biblical truth mixed with cultural commentary, a healthy dose of frustration at rainbow clergy, and probably too many Franklin the Turtle memes. Whether you're here for apologetics, current events, or just to hear Christians try to make sense of an increasingly absurd world, this episode delivers.
Key topics: Vatican gay priest policy, church politicization, ICE nativity scenes, Canadian euthanasia crisis, MAID program abuses, identity in Christ vs. cultural identity, Joe Rogan AI Jesus theory, Christian persecution in Canada, asylum closures and homelessness.
📚 Resources & Links:

Vatican approves gay priests document - https://www.ncronline.org/vatican/vatican-news/vatican-approves-document-allowing-gay-men-become-priests-italy
ICE nativity scene controversy - https://www.foxnews.com/us/church-sparks-controversy-empty-nativity-scene-ice-enforcement-message-politicizing-christmas
Canada euthanasia statistics - https://notthebee.com/article/canada-euthanizes-world-record-16499-people-in-2024
Calgary MAID court case - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-maid-father-daughter-court-injunction-judicial-review-decision-1.7154794
Health Canada MAID annual report - https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/publications/health-system-services/annual-report-medical-assistance-dying-2024.html
Indigenous woman's MAID case - https://www.aptnnews.ca/investigates/love-grief-and-peace-inside-the-legal-right-to-die/
Joe Rogan AI Jesus clip - https://notthebee.com/article/joe-rogan-seems-to-believe-that-jesus-christ-could-return--as-ai

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Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
02:32 - Vatican approves gay priests document
10:34 - Catholic church allows gay men to priesthood discussion
17:12 - Methodist pastor transitions announcement
20:22 - Church politicizes Christmas with ICE nativity scene
38:55 - Canada euthanasia crisis - 16,499 deaths in 2024
42:54 - MAID program abuses and ethical concerns
54:03 - Asylum closures and involuntary commitment debate
1:03:11 - Joe Rogan's AI Jesus theory debunked
1:08:22 - Closing thoughts
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