Cremation or burial — does it matter to God?

In this powerful episode of Behind the Mike Podcast, Mike Stone explores one of the most asked questions among Christians today: Is cremation biblical, or should we stick with burial?

Together, we’ll walk through:

• What the Bible says about burial and burning.
• How early Christians viewed cremation.
• The theology of the body and resurrection hope.
• Practical considerations: cost, culture, and family convictions.
• Why the real issue isn’t ashes vs. casket, but where your soul rests for eternity.

Whether you’ve wrestled with this question for yourself or for a loved one, this conversation will give you clarity, comfort, and confidence in Christ.

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Key Scripture References: Genesis 23, 1 Corinthians 15 & 19, Ezekiel 37, Revelation 20, Romans 14, 1 Thessalonians 4.

⏱ Timestamped Chapters:

• 00:00 – The question: Cremation or burial?
• 00:29 – Is cremation biblical? What Scripture shows us.
• 01:20 – Burial in the Bible: Abraham, Joseph, David, and Jesus.
• 02:15 – Cremation in Scripture: judgment vs. honor.
• 02:49 – The body as the temple of the Holy Spirit.
• 03:16 – Resurrection hope: dust, ashes, and God’s power.
• 03:57 – Early church history and the rise of burial.
• 04:58 – Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox perspectives.
• 05:27 – Practical reasons families choose cremation.
• 06:04 – Romans 14: conviction, wisdom, and faith.
• 06:31 – The heart of the matter: our hope in Christ.
• 07:29 – Closing encouragement: death is not the end.

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In this episode of the Behind the Mike Podcast, host Mike Stone discusses a letter written to the CEO of Cracker Barrel about its recent logo change and the deeper meaning behind it.

Mike explains that while the man in the letter was missing the feeling of "home" the old logo provided, his longing points to a universal human need for something real and rooted.

He argues that this "homesickness" is not just nostalgia for the past but a longing for a relationship with God, who is our true home and remains constant while the world changes.

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Timestamped Chapter List
00:00:00 - Introduction: A story about Cracker Barrel's logo and the feeling of home.
00:01:10 - The letter from Derek Dickens: A man's longing for home.
00:03:01 - The cultural yearning for something real: Beyond logos and social media.
00:04:06 - Connecting the dots: Homesickness points to God.
00:05:33 - The unchanging nature of God.
00:06:34 - A personal message: Finding true home in God.
00:07:41 - Conclusion: Enjoy the biscuits, but remember what you're truly hungry for.

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Have you ever wondered if your dog, cat, or beloved pet will be in heaven?
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In this heartfelt episode of Behind the Mike Podcast, Mike Stone dives deep into one of the most emotional questions we face after losing a pet: Do pets go to heaven?

Together, we’ll explore:
✅ What the Bible actually says (and doesn’t say) about animals in eternity
✅ Scriptures that reveal God’s love and care for creation
✅ Insights from Christian thinkers like C.S. Lewis and Randy Alcorn
✅ Why grieving the loss of a pet is valid — and how God meets us in that grief
✅ The hope we can hold onto about God’s eternal plan

If you’ve lost a pet or know someone who has, this episode offers biblical reflection, encouragement, and hope. Nothing truly good is lost in Christ — and that includes the furry friends who brought us so much joy.

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⏱️ YouTube Chapters for Do Pets Go to Heaven?
00:00 – Introduction: Do pets go to heaven?
00:29 – Remembering Rocky & Lucy 🐾
02:01 – Wrestling with grief and searching Scripture
02:32 – What the Bible says about animals in creation
03:27 – God’s care for animals in Scripture
04:05 – Do animals have souls? (Ecclesiastes 3)
04:42 – Prophetic hints: Isaiah’s vision of peaceable animals
05:13 – Romans 8 & Revelation: Creation’s redemption
05:59 – Early church perspectives on pets & eternity
06:39 – C.S. Lewis on pets sharing in human redemption
07:08 – Modern voices: Randy Alcorn on Heaven & animals
07:43 – Humanity’s uniqueness vs. God’s bigger redemption plan
08:02 – Grieving pets: Why it’s not “just a dog”
08:33 – God notices your tears (Matthew 10:29)
09:06 – Hope in God’s eternal goodness
09:35 – Nothing truly good is lost in Christ
10:15 – Why we love pets: reflections of God’s character
10:49 – What kind of God do we believe in?
11:26 – Our ultimate hope: God’s promise to make all things new
11:42 – Final encouragement & closing

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