Growing up, Amy Owen seemed to have it all — smart, 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.
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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!
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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/
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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.
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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
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!