Space for Faith Episode 13 - Abductions & Belief: Can Faith Survive the UFO Phenomenon?

What happens when the phenomenon of UFOs and abduction experiences collides with deeply held religious belief?In Episode 13 of Space for Faith, I sit down with author J.L. Thompson to explore one of the most unsettling—and fascinating—questions of our time:What are these encounters, and what do they mean for faith?Drawing from his work in Worlds Without Number, Thompson shares his research into abduction accounts, the patterns behind them, and the deeper implications they may carry. Are these purely physical events… psychological experiences… or something spiritual?We explore:Common elements reported in abduction experiencesThe emotional and existential impact on experiencersHow these encounters challenge—or reshape—belief in GodWhether there is a deeper spiritual framework behind the phenomenonThis is not just a discussion about UFOs.It’s a conversation about reality, fear, meaning—and where faith fits into all of it.If you’ve ever wondered how to reconcile the unexplained with belief in God, this episode will challenge you to think more deeply.Episode Links:Purchase 'Worlds Without Number' on Amazon:https://a.co/d/022HQdcTAuthor J.L. Thompson's Website:https://jamesthompson.pro/about/Matt's Blog:https://uapactionplan.com/The Scriptures of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints that indicate that God created 'worlds without number':https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/pgp/moses/1?lang=engThe Mojave Desert Family Alien Abduction Video on YouTube (Steve and Dawn Hess Story):https://youtu.be/IjGNMiYOUdI?si=96Bmyrenj8W__gP5