Questions At Midnight Podcast
Season 1
What If They’re Real? – Part 2: Aliens, Elohim, and the Spiritual Question
What If They’re Real? – Part 1: The Long History of the Phenomenon
by Jeremiah C. Smith
What are “aliens,” really? Before asking whether extraterrestrial life exists, we first need to define our terms. In this episode, we explore the biblical concept of elohim and how Scripture describes created beings that are not human and not of this earth. From angels and cherubim to the divine council, we examine how the Bible’s supernatural worldview differs from modern ideas about extraterrestrials. Along the way, we consider whether the UFO phenomenon is better understood through a spiritual lens than a technological one, challenging listeners to think carefully about the evidence, the terminology, and what the Bible actually teaches.
In Part 1 of the What If They’re Real? series, Jeremiah explores reports of strange aerial phenomena stretching back through history—from ancient Roman accounts and medieval sky events to the famous sightings over Nuremberg, Germany. He also examines religious artwork that some believe contains unexplained objects in the sky and asks whether modern UFO narratives are simply the latest chapter in a much older mystery. As the evidence is examined, an important question emerges: if the phenomenon is real, why does its appearance seem to change with the times? Is humanity witnessing visitors from another world, misunderstood natural events, or something far stranger? Join us as we begin a journey into the history, mystery, and enduring questions surrounding one of the most fascinating subjects of our time.
In the debut episode of Questions at Midnight, Jeremiah introduces the vision behind the podcast and explores the importance of waking up to the world around us. From faith and history to science and the unknown, this episode challenges listeners to think critically, ask meaningful questions, and seek truth in an age of distraction. Jeremiah shares why curiosity matters, why questions should not be feared, and what listeners can expect from future episodes.