Popular podcaster Joe Rogan recently made waves by expressing his doubts about the Big Bang theory. Instead, he declared that he finds the idea of the Resurrection more realistic. Rogan, who has openly identified as an agnostic, shared his thoughts during a conversation with comedy podcast host Cody Tucker last Wednesday.

Rogan challenged the mainstream scientific consensus surrounding the origins of the universe, questioning how the universe could have originated from a single point smaller than the head of a pin. He noted that despite many scientific explanations, the concept remains difficult to comprehend.

“It’s funny because people will be incredulous about the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, but yet, they’re convinced that the entire universe was smaller than the head of a pin and that for no reason that anyone has adequately explained to me, instantaneously became everything? OK,” Rogan said during the podcast.

Rogan went on to discuss the size of the universe, speculating on whether it is finite or infinite. He pointed out that human attempts to understand creation often reflect our biological limitations.

“Wouldn’t it be crazy if there wasn’t something at one point in time?” he pondered. “That seems even crazier than there has always been something. … There couldn’t be nothing, and then all of a sudden, everything.”

When Tucker suggested that an external force might be necessary to set the universe in motion, Rogan referenced the late ethnobotanist Terence McKenna. According to McKenna, even the Big Bang theory requires a leap of faith — one that modern science often overlooks.

“That’s McKenna’s great line … the difference between science and religion is that science only asks you to believe in one miracle — the Big Bang,” Rogan explained.

After reflecting on the concept, Rogan affirmed his preference for faith in Jesus over scientific theories about the universe’s origin. “I’m sticking with Jesus on that one,” he concluded. “Jesus makes more sense. People have come back to life.”

This statement aligns with Rogan’s increasing openness toward religious conversations on his podcast. Last year, during an interview with Kid Rock, Rogan expressed his admiration for Jesus, saying, “I think the concept of Jesus is absolutely amazing.”

In another episode with NFL star Aaron Rodgers in 2024, Rogan candidly discussed the world’s broken nature, even suggesting that it might be time for Jesus to return. “We need Jesus. For real, like if you came back now, like Jesus, if you’re thinking about coming back, right now, now’s a good time,” he said.

While Rogan often emphasizes his agnostic stance, his conversations about Jesus and Christianity have been increasing in frequency. Rogan’s willingness to explore faith-based topics — and his recent statement about choosing Jesus over scientific theory — reflects a nuanced journey of curiosity and contemplation. For many of his listeners, it’s a refreshing openness to discuss spirituality in a world often dominated by materialist perspectives.