Ex-Atheist Joe Rogan’s Surprising Revelation on Jesus’ Resurrection

Joe Rogan Questions Big Bang, Leans into Jesus’ Resurrection
(Image: Joe Rogan during podcast, caption: "Rogan debates science vs. religion on his show.")

Self-described atheist Joe Rogan recently challenged the Big Bang theory, suggesting Jesus Christ’s resurrection is more plausible than the universe emerging from a “tiny, dense point.” On The Joe Rogan Experience with TikToker Cody Tucker, Rogan argued that accepting the Big Bang as fact while dismissing biblical miracles is contradictory. “People have come back to life,” he said. “I’m sticking with Jesus. Jesus makes more sense.”

Rogan cited late philosopher Terence McKenna, quipping, “Science asks you to believe in one miracle—the Big Bang—while religion has many.” He criticized the idea of “something from nothing,” stating eternal existence feels less far-fetched. “Wouldn’t it be crazier if there was nothing at one point?”

(Image: Universe illustration, caption: "Rogan questions the Big Bang’s ‘something from nothing’ concept.")

The podcaster, who oscillates between atheism and spirituality, linked his doubts to a turbulent childhood. After his grandfather’s death, he shifted from staunch atheism to exploring faith.

Tucker pressed Rogan on pre-Big Bang theories, pondering, “What happened before?” Rogan described a cold, empty “pre-universe” with energy fields that triggered expansion. They debated whether the cosmos is infinite or finite, referencing a 2023 “doughnut-shaped universe” model where space loops back on itself.

“Then who made all that? Is there a God?” Tucker asked. Rogan countered, “Is God the universe?” He suggested humans might project their life-death cycle onto the cosmos, assuming it too has a start and end.

(Image: Ancient manuscript, caption: "Rogan received a replica of Papyrus 52, a biblical fragment.")

Earlier this year, religious scholar Wesley Huff gifted Rogan a replica of Papyrus 52—a 2,000-year-old Gospel of John fragment detailing Jesus’ trial. Christians consider it evidence of biblical accuracy. Stunned, Rogan called it “unbelievable… fascinating.”

In a 2023 episode, musician Kid Rock declared he’d time-travel to meet Jesus, citing unwavering faith. Rogan, intrigued, admitted he’s “very interested in Jesus as a real person” but likened belief in Christ to hoping “Bigfoot is real.”

(Image: Rogan and Kid Rock, caption: "Kid Rock’s faith left Rogan contemplative.")

Rogan’s musings highlight his trademark blend of skepticism and curiosity, bridging science and spirituality while challenging audiences to rethink “facts.”

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