Nobody Noticed This!! Joe Rogan Got Tears While Talking About Jesus With Mel Gibson
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Joe Rogan sat across from Mel Gibson in the dimly lit studio, his eyes filled with curiosity as they delved into one of the most profound conversations of his podcasting career. The topic at hand was one that divided many: faith, Christianity, and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Mel, known for his unwavering beliefs and direct way of speaking, leaned forward. “Nobody dies for a lie,” he stated firmly. “If the resurrection was a fabricated story, why would so many die rather than deny it?”
Joe nodded, acknowledging the gravity of the claim. “The resurrection is definitely the hardest part for people to accept. It requires the most faith.”
Mel agreed. “Who gets back up three days later after being publicly executed? Who rises under their own power? Buddha didn’t do that.”
Joe pondered for a moment. “So you truly believe it happened? That it’s a real event?”
Without hesitation, Mel replied, “Yeah, I do.”
“What brought you to that belief? Was it always there, or did you study and arrive at that conclusion?” Joe asked.
Mel explained that he was born into a Catholic family and had always believed. However, as he grew older, his faith became not just an inherited belief but something he examined intellectually and historically. “There are so many accounts that verify it. And look at the resistance even today. When I made The Passion of the Christ, there was so much pushback from Hollywood. It was like people didn’t want that story told.”
Joe leaned in, intrigued. “Why do you think that is?”
Mel sighed. “Christianity is the one religion people seem to feel free to attack. Hollywood, progressive groups—many embrace other religions, but Christianity is often ridiculed. Maybe because it represents something that people associate with colonialism or oppression, but that’s not what it truly is.”
Joe nodded, recognizing the pattern. “Yeah, I mean, when corruption is exposed in the church, people use that as an excuse to tear down the whole belief system.”
Mel agreed. “The institution itself has flaws. Always has. Even now, there are troubling things happening in the Vatican. Pope Francis, for example, brought a South American idol, Pachamama, into the church. People bowed to it. That’s apostasy. That’s turning away from the true faith.”
Joe raised an eyebrow. “What do you think the motivation behind that is?”
Mel shook his head. “I don’t know, but it’s not good. There’s a spiritual battle going on—good versus evil—and humanity is at the center of it. My next film will explore that question: Why are we so important that these spiritual forces are fighting over us?”
Joe was fascinated. “Do you have a script, or is this just an idea you’re working through?”
“It’s based on the resurrection,” Mel confirmed. “But it’s more than just a linear story. You need to put it in a framework that makes sense within the bigger picture.”
“Are you working with historians?” Joe asked.
“Yeah,” Mel affirmed. “I consider the Gospels history. Some people claim Jesus never existed, but that’s false. There are verifiable historical accounts outside of the Bible that confirm He did.”
The conversation took a turn toward one of history’s most mysterious relics—the Shroud of Turin.
“Have you seen it?” Mel asked.
Joe nodded. “I’ve read about it. There’s still debate, but they used to think it was only a few hundred years old. Now they’re saying it might actually be from the time of Jesus.”
Mel leaned forward. “They don’t even know how it was made. It’s not paint. It’s an imprint made by some kind of intense light—like a photographic negative. The weave, the pollen found on it, everything points to the first century in the region of Jerusalem. Even the image matches a first-century Hebrew male.”
Joe was visibly intrigued. “But what are we saying here? That this is the shroud? That it was wrapped around Jesus?”
Mel nodded. “That’s what the evidence suggests. But people don’t want to look at it objectively. They dismiss it before even considering it.”
Joe chuckled. “That’s science, though. You have to play the skeptic.”
“Of course,” Mel agreed. “But if you’re truly open-minded, you’ll examine all the evidence, not just try to disprove something from the start.”
Joe read aloud from a study: “A study published in Heritage suggests the shroud is about 2,000 years old. It doesn’t confirm it belonged to Jesus, but it does confirm it’s from that time period.”
A silence hung in the air as both men reflected on the weight of the discussion. Then, Joe asked a final question: “What do you think comes next? After this life?”
Mel’s answer was resolute. “I believe there is more. And the beauty of faith is that redemption is possible. No matter your transgressions, you can be forgiven. But you have to be honest with yourself. Truly look at your soul. Accept what you’ve done wrong and seek to make it right.”
Joe sat back, letting the conversation sink in. “That’s powerful.”
Mel nodded. “I believe that God sent His Son to ransom us from our fallen nature. He gave us a roadmap. All we have to do is follow it.”
As the conversation wrapped up, there was a tangible sense of depth left in the air. Faith, history, redemption—it was all intertwined in a way that resonated beyond words. Whether one believed or not, the discussion left a lingering question: What if it’s true?
Sᴇᴇ Mᴏʀᴇ: Jesus ‘wasn’t called Jesus’ as scientists say Son of God went by something else
Jesus’ name has been through various different translation throughout the years, however historian now claim Jesus’ real name might be closer to the name we now know as ‘Joshua’
Jesus has been known as many names throughout the years (Image: Getty Images)
Jesus Christ probably had a totally different name, experts have sensationally claimed. Boffs reckon he would have gone by a moniker in his native language of Aramaic which would be unrecognisable to us.
It is a far cry from our modern tongue and the name Jesus has letters which were not even used in written language until 1,500 years after the ‘son of God’ died. The name of Christianity’s main figure has been mangled over time after being repeatedly translated – mutating from Aramaic to Hebrew, then Greek and into Latin.
It finally received an English translation in the 16th century by which time it had become ‘Jesus’.
In Hebrew this name is written as “Yeshu” which is closer to the English name “Joshua.”(Image: Getty Images)
Linguists also claim the surname was not ‘Christ’ and instead would have been linked to his home town of Nazareth in Israel. It means Jesus’ real name was probably actually Yeshu Nazareen. Professor Dineke Houtman, an expert on the relationship between Judaism and Christianity said: “We cannot know for sure which languages Jesus spoke.
“However, given his family background in Nazareth, we can assume his day-to-day language was Aramaic.”
The religious studies boff, from the Protestant Theological University in the Netherlands, said Jesus with a hard ‘J’ wasn’t a name that existed at the time he lived.
Professor Houtman added: “His name would probably have been in Aramaic – Yeshua. It is likely that this is also how he introduced himself. Another possibility is the shorter form Yeshu which is the form used in later rabbinic literature.”
The name Yeshu was as popular as the name Arthur is today. Professor Candida Moss, of Birmingham University added: “Most scholars agree that his name was Yeshua or possibly Yeshu, which was one of the most common names in first-century Galilee.”
Jesus’ lived in a region called Judea that was under the control of the Roman Empire that is now located in modern day Israel and Palestine(Image: Getty Images)
And experts cast doubt on the name ‘Christ’ too. Historian Dr Marko Marina, of Zagreb University said: “In the ancient world, most people didn’t have a last name as we understand it today. Instead, they were identified through other means, such as their parentage, place of origin, or other distinguishing characteristics.
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“For example, someone might be referred to as ‘John, the son of Zebedee’ or ‘Mary Magdalene’, with ‘Magdalene’ probably indicating she was from a place called Magdala.”
Many scholars agree Jesus, who was frequently referred to as Jesus of Nazareth, would likely have incorporated his hometown into his name.
