Episode
Being "Slain in the Spirit" and the Science Behind It
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- Unbelief
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- Mar 29, 2026
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- 2505
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Summary
Ever watched someone fall over in church in person or on TV and thought, “There’s no way that’s real?” You’re half right—and half very wrong. In this episode, Jeremy tells his story of actually having that experience as a teen, and then unpacks the psychology behind being slain in the spirit and why it feels completely real for the people experiencing it. From music and crowd dynamics to brain prediction models and nervous system responses, this isn’t about calling people fake. It’s about finally understanding what actually happens (and maybe happened to you).. This is an episode you don’t want to miss.