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Joe Rogan has cast doubt on the Big Bang theory and declared he’s “sticking with Jesus” in a conversation about the origins of the universe.

Joe Rogan, host of the world’s most-listened-to podcast The Joe Rogan Experience is making headlines again — this time for challenging one of secularism’s most foundational beliefs.

During a wide-ranging discussion on faith, space, and the meaning of life with author and content creator Cody Tucker, Rogan argued that belief in the Big Bang requires more faith than belief in the resurrection of Jesus.

“It’s funny because people will be incredulous about the resurrection of Jesus Christ,” Rogan said, “but yet they’re convinced that the entire universe was smaller than the head of a pin and that for no reason… instantaneously became everything?”

“OK,” he concluded. “I’m sticking with Jesus on that one. Jesus makes more sense.”

Joe Rogan says the resurrection of Jesus Christ is more believable than the logic behind the Big Bang theory.

Rogan began asking rhetorical questions about the universe before quoting author Terence McKenna.

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The exchange began when Tucker asked who created the universe. Rogan challenged the assumption that the universe had a definitive beginning. He suggested that humans might be imposing their biological limitations — birth and death — onto cosmic theories, including the idea of the universe having a start.

“Wouldn’t it be crazy if there wasn’t something at one point in time?” Rogan asked. “That seems even crazier than there always has been something.”

He then cited late author and philosopher Terence McKenna, paraphrasing him with these words: “The difference between science and religion is that science only asks you for one miracle — the Big Bang.”

Rogan’s point appeared to be that if a miracle is required either way, secularists should be just as willing to question their foundational beliefs as people of faith.

Joe Rogan’s Growing Interest in Christianity

Though long known for his secular views — and once identifying as an atheist — Rogan’s outlook on faith has noticeably shifted in recent years. He attributes this change, in part, to the death of his grandfather. Seeing his lifeless body, he said, stirred in him a newfound belief in the existence of the soul.

“I had this feeling of understanding come across me,” he recalled in an episode last year, “and at that moment… I started considering a soul.”

“I started thinking how arrogant it is to assume that you know more than all these people [who] for thousands and thousands and thousands and thousands of years people have talked about souls.”

Faith in Christ was the topic of conversation in at least two other Rogan interviews in recent times.

In a January 2024 episode with Christian scholar Wesley Huff, Rogan was visibly moved after being presented with a replica of Papyrus 52 — believed to be among the oldest surviving fragments of the Gospel of John.

The passage references Jesus’ trial before Pontius Pilate, and Rogan responded with amazement: “Wow. That’s unbelievable. That’s so fascinating.”

An in another 2024 interview with NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Rogan warned of the moral vacuum in modern society and stated bluntly, “We need Jesus.”

“As time rolls on, people are going to understand the need to have some sort of divine structure to things, some sort of belief in the sanctity of love and of truth, and a lot of that comes from religion,” Rogan said.

“A lot of people’s moral compass… has come from religion,” he added. “Unfortunately, a lot of very intelligent people dismiss all the positive aspects of religion because they think the stories are mere superstitious fairytales… That’s not necessarily true.”

Going further, Rogan expressed concern about the West’s increasing rejection of absolute truth, noting, “It’s a [messed] up world we live in… Jesus, if you’re thinking about coming back — now’s a good time.”

Joe Rogan and the Dissatisfaction with Secularism

While Rogan has stopped short of professing Christian faith, his recent remarks suggest a growing openness to the claims of Christianity.

His defence of the resurrection and criticism of atheistic cosmology are likely to resonate with believers and skeptics alike, particularly given the reach of his platform, which attracts millions of listeners.

Even the secular media has taken an interest in Rogan’s latest remarks, with News.com.au opining, “Many people have suggested the former self-described atheist is on a slow walk to becoming a Christian — and that view will only gain steam after Rogan’s comments” from the latest episode.

The Daily Mail also ran a piece on Rogan’s recent musings, calling his commentary about Jesus’ resurrection a “stunning admission”. The article went on to recall a similar conversation the podcaster had with musician Kid Rock last year:

Rogan asked where Kid Rock would go if he could travel back in time. The musician replied, “Jesus.”

When Rogan asked if he truly believed Jesus would be there, Kid Rock answered, “Absolutely. 1000 percent.” Pressed further, he said the reason was simple: “My faith.”

Rogan sat silently for a few seconds, staring at Kid Rock, before saying, “I mean, that’s a good answer.”

As dissatisfaction with secularism grows, Joe Rogan is among several influential commentators taking a fresh look at the Christian faith.

Elon Musk, Tucker Carlson and Russell Brand have all expressed varying degrees of interest in the Christian faith in recent times — Brand, in particular, now speaks openly about his faith in Christ on social media.