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. 👉 Share this episode with someone facing end-of-life decisions. 👉 Explore more resources at BehindTheMike.net. 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. Send us a text Support the show Watch these podcasts on YouTube ! Follow Us! YouTube : @behindthemikepodcast Instagram : @behindthemikepodcast TikTok : @behind_the_mike_podcast Facebook : @behindthemikepodcast
