Title:
Encounters with the Unknown: Jordan Anderson on Faith, Mystery, and Keeping Belief Alive

Description:
In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode of Space for Faith, host Matt Checketts sits down with Jordan Anderson—a devoted family man, hospitality professional, and Matt’s lifelong friend—to explore the intersection of faith, family, and mysterious encounters. Jordan openly shares powerful stories of unexplained experiences both he and his loved ones have faced, delving into how these moments shaped their spiritual journeys and reinforced their belief systems. Through heartfelt discussion, Matt and Jordan reflect on maintaining faith amid uncertainty, confronting the unknown, and how spirituality grounds us even as we explore profound mysteries.

Perfect for those intrigued by faith-driven perspectives on anomalous phenomena, this conversation offers insights, comfort, and inspiration for anyone navigating the complexities of belief in the face of life's biggest questions.

Keywords: faith, family, spirituality, UFOs, unexplained experiences, anomalous phenomena, belief, mysteries, hospitality industry, lifelong friendship

🎙️ Episode 9 — Kurt Francom: Leadership, Faith, and “Is God Disappointed in Me?”

In this powerful episode of Space for Faith, host Matt sits down with Kurt Francom, founder of Leading Saints, to explore the intersection of Latter-day Saint leadership, personal faith, and the mysteries of the cosmos.

Kurt shares the inspiring origin story of Leading Saints, a nonprofit organization and podcast that supports Latter-day Saint leaders worldwide. He opens up about his spiritual journey and the insights that led to his thought-provoking new book, Is God Disappointed in Me?, which challenges common misconceptions about God’s expectations and our worthiness.

Matt and Kurt also venture into unexpected terrain — discussing UAPs (unidentified anomalous phenomena), how curiosity fits into faith, and what Church leadership might look like in a rapidly changing world.

Whether you’re a church leader, a seeker of spiritual truth, or simply curious about the edges of belief, this conversation offers hope, depth, and actionable wisdom.

• Kurt Francom

• Leading Saints podcast

• Is God Disappointed in Me book

• Latter-day Saint leadership

• faith and doubt in Mormonism

• UAPs and religion

• Space for Faith podcast

• LDS mental health and worthiness

• Church leadership challenges

Episode 8 of Space for Faith is a solo deep-dive with Matt into three transformational books that weave together UFO encounters and the hope of divine truth. In this episode, Matt shines a light on what’s happening in our world with the aim of strengthening your faith in God the Father and in Jesus Christ.

What You’ll Hear:

• A recommendation for Whitley Strieber’s classic Communion—the book that brought “alien abduction” into the mainstream—by award-winning author Whitley Strieber.

• The remarkable true story in UFO of God by Chris Bledsoe (whose experiences blend missing time, miraculous healings, and encounters with agencies) and why it matters for believers.

• Jonathan Cahn’s prophetic exploration in Return of the Gods from bestselling author Jonathan Cahn, unpacking ancient patterns reemerging in our day.

Why Listen?
Matt connects the dots between UFO phenomena and spiritual awakening—showing how each of these books, in its own way, points us back to the Creator. Whether you’re skeptical or curious, you’ll come away with fresh perspectives on how extraordinary encounters can fortify trust in God’s love, purpose, and sovereignty.

Links to Explore:

1. Communion by Whitley Strieber

   • Amazon ▶️ https://a.co/d/7e7OdlG

   • Author ▶️ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitley_Strieber

2. UFO of God by Chris Bledsoe

   • Amazon ▶️ https://a.co/d/7K32Z8G

3. Return of the Gods by Jonathan Cahn

   • Amazon ▶️ https://a.co/d/3345kNC

   • Author ▶️ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Cahn

Tune in and be encouraged—these stories may challenge what you thought you knew about UFOs, but more importantly, they all direct us toward a loving creator at work in ways we’re only beginning to understand.