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Ardy Sixkiller Clarke has done some original research that she relates in her book, Sky People; Untold Stories of Alien Encounters in Mesoamerica. We discuss some of these stories and her impressions of the way contact is viewed in the Maya culture.Dr. Ardy Sixkiller Clarke vowed as a teenager to follow in the footsteps of two 19th-century explorers, John L. Stephens and Frederick Catherwood, who brought the ancient Maya cities to the world's attention. Dr. Clarke set out on a seven-year adventure (from 2003 through 2010) through Belize, Honduras, Guatemala, and Mexico, collecting stories of encounters, sky gods, giants, little people, and aliens among the indigenous people. She drove more than 12,000 miles, visiting 89 archaeological sites (Stephens and Catherwood visited only 44) and conducting nearly 100 individual interviews.Dr. Ardy Sixkiller Clarke brings to the field of ufology degrees in history, English, psychology, and educational leadership and a background as a teacher, university professor, junior college and university administrator, licensed therapist and psychologist, and social science researcher. As a Professor Emeritus at Montana State University and former Director of the Center for Bilingual/Multicultural Education, Dr. Clarke, who is Cherokee/Choctaw, has worked with indigenous people for most of her career. Her first book in the field of ufology was the best-seller Encounters With Star People: Untold Stories of American Indians. She is also the author of twelve children's' books and the best-selling academic text: Sisters in the Blood: The Education of Women in Native America. She lives in the middle of the Rocky Mountains in Big Sky Montana. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gil Rosen joins the conversation to discuss his book Alien vs. Decoding Genesis and his interpretation of Genesis through the original Hebrew text. He argues that many familiar biblical stories — especially the creation story, the serpent, the Nephilim, and the flood — have been flattened by translation and tradition. Throughout the episode, he connects Genesis to ancient astronaut ideas, the book of Enoch, global mythology, megalithic structures, and modern questions about AI and consciousness. gilrosen.net https://alienverses.info/ Gil's main argument is that Genesis reads very differently in Hebrew than in English. He believes the text points to multiple divine beings, not just a purely singular God. The serpent in Eden is framed as a bringer of knowledge rather than a villain. Genesis 6 and the Nephilim are presented as evidence of a hybrid experiment. Gil connects biblical stories to myths from other cultures around the world. The episode also explores whether advanced beings, consciousness, and AI could be connected. Gil sees this as a moment where science, spirituality, and history are starting to overlap again. To gain access to the second half of show and our Plus feed for audio and podcast please clink the link http://www.grimericaoutlawed.ca/support. For second half of video (when applicable and audio) go to our Substack and Subscribe. https://grimericaoutlawed.substack.com/ or to our Locals https://grimericaoutlawed.locals.com/ or Patreon https://www.patreon.com/grimericaoutlawed https://www.skool.com/audiobooks THE GRIMOIRE Audiobook Club and Library https://pegsandjokers.ca/ Family and Friends Cards and Pegs Boardgame online https://www.simulationmaps.com/#products Disaster Maps, Volcano Sim, Asteroid Sim, Shipwreck Map, UFO Map etc Support the show directly: https://open.spotify.com/show/2punSyd9Cw76ZtvHxMKenI?si=ImKxfMHgQZ-oshl499O4dQ&nd=1&dlsi=4c25fa9c78674de3 Watch or Listen on Spotify https://grimerica.ca/support-2/ Our Adultbrain Audiobook Podcast and Website: www.adultbrain.ca Check out our next trip/conference/meetup - Contact at the Cabin www.contactatthecabin.com Join the chat / hangout with a bunch of fellow Grimericans Https://t.me.grimerica grimerica.ca/chats Discord Chats Darren's books www.acanadianshame.ca Sign up for our newsletter http://www.grimerica.ca/news InstaGRAM https://www.instagram.com/the_grimerica_show_podcast/ Purchase swag, with partial proceeds donated to the show www.grimerica.ca/swag ART - Napolean Duheme's site http://www.lostbreadcomic.com/ MUSIC Tru Northperception, Felix's Site sirfelix.bandcamp.com Timestamps 0:00 — Introduction and book overview 1:00 — Gil's background and how he started questioning Genesis 5:00 — Elohim, plural language, and divine beings 10:00 — Narrative shaping and early mental programming 17:00 — Adam, Eve, the serpent, and the fruit of knowledge 24:00 — Jehovah, the Garden, and the physical nature of Genesis 33:00 — Enoch, the Nephilim, and Genesis 6 41:00 — The book of Enoch and forbidden knowledge 49:00 — Global mythologies and shared symbols 58:00 — The book's timing and current disclosure conversations 66:00 — Gil's simplified thesis of Genesis 70:00 — Sodom and Gomorrah and Abraham's negotiation 76:00 — Light weapons and declassified reports 81:00 — Ancient engineering and megalithic structures 86:00 — AI, consciousness, and the soul 94:00 — Closing thoughts and where to find Gil
Scholar M. David Litwa joins the podcast to explore the intersections of Gnosticism, Hermeticism, and ancient astrology. David is a historian of early Christianity and Greco-Roman religions who recently published a new translation of the Corpus Hermeticum. Together, we trace how these esoteric traditions developed and interacted in the ancient world, particularly in the cultural melting pot of Alexandria. We discuss the emergence of Hermeticism as a synthesis of Egyptian religion and Greek philosophy, and how early Christian Gnosticism subsequently adapted many of these cosmological frameworks. A major focal point is how ancient astrology, including the ascent and descent of the soul through the planetary spheres, was integrated into these religious movements. We contrast the Gnostic view of the planets as restrictive archons keeping the soul imprisoned with the more sympathetic Hermetic view of the visible cosmos as a second God and part of divine providence. We also take a close look at the Peratics, a unique Gnostic group that integrated technical Hellenistic astrology directly into their religion in order to map the soul's escape from the material realm. Finally, we unpack the historical tensions between fate, providence, and free will, examining how early Christians navigated astrological determinism before figures like Augustine firmly pushed back against the practice. This conversation highlights the profound impact that Hellenistic astrology had on the broader philosophical and religious landscape of the ancient world. This is episode 546 of The Astrology Podcast. David's Website and YouTube Channel https://mdavidlitwa.com https://www.youtube.com/@m.davidlitwa Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction & David's Background00:04:46 Alexandrian vs. Roman Christianity00:07:27 Astrology in the New Testament00:09:55 The Nag Hammadi Library00:13:35 Debating the Term "Gnosticism"00:20:57 Alexandria: Birthplace of Hermeticism00:22:52 Dating the Corpus Hermeticum00:27:29 Early Astrological Hermetica00:35:18 The Cosmos as the Second God00:46:15 Ascent of the Soul00:54:08 Planets as Malefic Archons00:59:42 The Gnostic Demiurge01:06:58 The Paratai & Astrological Salvation01:16:36 Astrology, Fate, & Free Will01:21:17 Baptism & Freedom from Fate01:30:21 Augustine's Anti-Astrology Bias01:38:09 "De-astrologizing" Hermetic Texts01:48:46 The Need for Astrological Literacy01:50:46 Conclusion & Resources Watch the Video Version of This Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UZl_fMgGRs - Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:
This is the audio version of our video interview with Richard Dolan and Peter Robbins, which we conducted before their appearance on Where Did the Road Go? that night. Recorded June 13th, I am uploading this audio for those of you who prefer audio files to watching the video which can be found on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Demetrios asks, "Hello Mr. Dahm, Regarding ancient artillery, in certain cases such as Josephus' account of the siege of Jotapata during the Jewish Revolt, artillery seems to be very effective in suppressing the defenders and in a sort of anti-personnel role. Due to the slow firing torsion engines of the time, how was this possible? Wouldn't a much higher rate of fire be necessary for such a role? Additionally, were artillery crewmen seen as civilian or military personnel by commanders and how were artillerymen recruited and trained? Thank you again for running AWA, it is wonderful to listen to." Join us on Patreon patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast
Why have Christians used the symbol of a fish to represent Jesus? Pastor Adriel Sanchez takes viewers on a virtual tour through ancient catacombs in Rome and explains the history of ancient church symbols that still remain popular today. DOWNLOAD IS GOD FAIR? A classic essay from the late J.I. Packer on whether God is really fair. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola Media serves today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. For over thirty-five years, Sola has walked alongside Christians in their faith, pointing away from novelty and ourselves, and toward Christ and his gospel as proclaimed in the Scriptures, articulated in the ancient Christian Creeds, and summarized in the confessions of the Protestant Reformation. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/
There is an entire content industry built on "biblical archaeology" right now — TV shows, YouTube channels, the House of David series on Amazon, all of it running on big Nephilim energy. Cynthia Shafer-Elliott does not watch any of it, because it makes her yell at the screen. (Her husband, however, likes to watch her watch it.) She is a professor of Hebrew Bible at Baylor and an actual field archaeologist, and here is what she would rather you get excited about: in one of her first seasons at Tel Rehov, in a square she had been working, they found hundreds of ceramic beehives — industrial apiaries. Which means the land of milk and honey had actual honey. Not date syrup, not wild honey. Real, farmed, bee-produced honey. She also personally uncovered a household shrine with a lion's face carved into it, tongue out, human faces cowering under its paws. That one is in the Israel Museum now, and she says hello to it whenever she visits. We got into what "back in Bible times" and "biblical worldview" actually obscure, what household archaeology reveals about women's authority that the text buries, why ancient Israelite religion should always be plural, why lentils deserve more respect than they get, and yes — the residue analysis at Arad confirming THC at an official Israelite worship site. She is one of the four Bible Divas, and all four are coming to Theology Beer Camp. You can WATCH the conversation on YouTube About our guest Dr. Cynthia Shafer-Elliott is Professor of Hebrew Bible at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, in the religion department. She holds her PhD from the University of Sheffield, where she studied with Philip Davies, and specializes in Iron Age archaeology of ancient Israel and Judah with sub-specialties in household archaeology, food, and gender. She has excavated at Tel Rehov, Tell Halif, and currently at Tel Abel Beth Maacah in northern Israel — the site of the wise woman of Abel in 2 Samuel 20, who talks a general out of destroying a city. Check out her book: Food in Ancient Judah: Domestic Cooking in the Time of the Hebrew Bible. The Bible Divas Podcast — Cynthia with Jennifer Garcia Bashaw, Anna Sieges, and Angela Parker. Two Old Testament scholars, two New Testament scholars, one of them an archaeologist. Go subscribe. JOIN OUR OPEN ONLINE CLASS: The Empire Christ Couldn't Keep Ever notice how Christian nationalism gets talked about like it's some bizarre new glitch in the faith? It isn't — it's a 2,000-year-old arrangement wearing new clothes, and once you see how the pattern works, you can also spot the Christ who keeps slipping free of it. Join theologian Joerg Rieger and Tripp Fuller for The Christ Empire Couldn't Keep, a free six-week online class tracing the holy alliances, imperial creeds, and stubborn resistance that have shaped Christianity from Paul to the present. You'll get six lectures from Joerg, six live Q&As, weekly readings from his book Christ and Empire, and a community of fellow troublemakers thinking it through together. It's free to join, every session is recorded, and it kicks off Thursday, August 27. Grab your spot at HomebrewedClasses.com. This podcast is a Homebrewed Christianity production. Follow the Homebrewed Christianity, Theology Nerd Throwdown, & The Rise of Bonhoeffer podcasts for more theological goodness for your earbuds. Join over 75,000 other people by joining our Substack - Process This! Get instant access to over 50 classes at www.TheologyClass.com Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to Day 2936 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain and today is Day 2936 – Theology Thursday – Christ Consciousness and the Return of the Ancient Lie Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2936 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2936 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Our current series of Theology Thursday lessons is written by theologian and teacher John Daniels. I have found that his lessons are short, easy to understand, doctrinally sound, and applicable to all who desire to learn more of God's Word. John's lessons are available on his website, theologyinfive.com. Christ Consciousness and the Return of the Ancient Lie. The idea of “Christ consciousness” is often presented as a spiritual breakthrough where a person awakens to inner divinity. Jesus becomes a model of human potential rather than the incarnate Son of God. The appeal is obvious. It promises transcendence without repentance and enlightenment without submission. Yet behind the modern packaging stands a very old pattern. “Christ consciousness” is not a rediscovery of the teachings of Jesus. It is the rebirth of the ancient lie that humanity can ascend to divine status apart from Yahweh. From Eden to the pagan world, from the rebel watchers to the Gnostics, the same message has returned again and again. Its modern form is simply more polished and more deceptive. The first segment is: The Ancient Pagan Vision of Human Divinity. The idea that divine potential lies within the human soul is older than recorded history. Civilizations across the ancient world built their religions around the belief that humans could rise into the realm of the gods. In Egypt, initiation rituals promised access to hidden spiritual knowledge and the ability to traverse the worlds of the divine. The individual was told that the right rites and secrets could transform a mortal into a being of power. Early Greek philosophical schools detached the idea from ritual and reimagined it as an ascent of the mind. Through disciplined introspection, the soul could free itself from material limits and participate in the divine. In Mesopotamia, kings claimed divine sonship and presented themselves as intermediaries between heaven and earth. Their authority rested on the belief that humans could cross the boundary into divine identity. These systems differed, but they rested on a shared conviction. Divinity is within reach if one knows how to unlock it. “Christ consciousness” is simply the modern restatement of this worldview. It presents divinity as latent within each person, waiting to be awakened. In the ancient world, this was a spiritual pursuit. Today it is wrapped in therapeutic language. The underlying theology has not changed. The second segment is: The Deeper Pattern Beneath the Pagan Systems. Behind the rituals and philosophies of the ancient world lies a darker thread. Scripture describes a world after Eden where spiritual beings known as the watchers crossed boundaries Yahweh had set. They offered humanity knowledge not meant for them. The result was not enlightenment. It was corruption. Ancient traditions remembered these figures as culture bringers, sages, or divine intermediaries. Scripture describes them as rebels who distorted God's order and magnified human pride. The apkallu of Mesopotamian legend mirror this pattern. Their stories present them as semi-divine beings who brought advanced knowledge to humanity before the flood. Yet in the biblical worldview, this kind of ascent was always a counterfeit that led people away from the Creator. It encouraged humanity to seek elevation on terms that were forbidden. Modern spirituality celebrates the same impulse. “Christ consciousness” bypasses the Creator and promises transcendence through self-awareness. It is not accidental that this mirrors the oldest form of rebellion in the biblical story. It is the same attempt to seize divinity without God's blessing. The third segment is: Gnosticism and the Misuse of Jesus. Gnosticism took the ancient pagan vision of self-divinization and grafted it onto Christian language. It preserved the idea that salvation comes through unlocking hidden spiritual knowledge and added a new twist. Jesus became the revealer of this knowledge. He was not Yahweh in the flesh. He was not the crucified and risen Lord. He was a spiritual messenger who showed people the path to awakening their inner light. This allowed the Gnostics to attach their worldview to the authority of Jesus while stripping Him of everything that defines Him. The incarnation became unnecessary. The cross was reimagined. The resurrection was denied. Christ became a symbol for human potential rather than the Savior who restores humanity to God. “Christ consciousness” uses the exact same strategy. It employs the vocabulary of Jesus to promote a belief system that contradicts His identity and mission. This is not honoring Christ. It is exploiting His name to legitimize a worldview He explicitly rejected. The fourth segment is: The Biblical Vision of Humanity's True Calling. The tragedy of this deception is that it offers a counterfeit path to the very thing God already promises His people. Scripture declares that humanity was created to bear God's image and rule His creation under His authority. That vocation was not lost forever. It is restored in Christ. Jesus promises that those who belong to Him will reign with Him on the New Earth. Our resurrection bodies will be marked by glory and immortality. The destiny of redeemed humanity is not to awaken inner divinity but to receive resurrection life directly from the risen Christ. This is not a metaphor. It is the fulfillment of the plan Yahweh declared to Abraham. His family would shine like the stars and serve as His representatives forever. Every attempt to bypass the Creator and manufacture spiritual ascent is a pale imitation of this promise. Human beings cannot awaken what they do not possess. Only Christ can raise them into the glory intended from the beginning. The fifth segment is: The True Meaning of the Holy Ones. Modern spirituality treats “saint” as a moral compliment. Scripture treats it as a status. The New Testament uses the Greek word that translates the Old Testament term for the “holy ones,” the loyal members of Yahweh's divine council. Believers are given this title because they have been brought into that household by the work of Christ. This is not divinization through self-discovery. It is adoption through redemption. It is a restored identity, not a spiritual technique. Believers do not become gods. They become members of God's family, sharing in His mission and representing His rule. This is something no pagan system can produce. The sixth segment is: Judging Angels and the Restoration of Authority. Paul goes even further when he says that believers will judge angels. This statement reveals how far God intends to restore humanity. Those who are redeemed in Christ will participate in the judgment of the rebellious spiritual beings who misled the nations. This is the opposite of the path offered by pagan spirituality. Where the ancient world sought to submit to spiritual intermediaries for enlightenment, the redeemed will one day stand in judgment over them. No version of “Christ consciousness” can rival this. It promises temporary feelings of transcendence. Christ promises participation in the final victory that restores creation. In Conclusion. “Christ consciousness” is not an elevated understanding of Jesus. It is the revival of an ancient deception that has taken many forms across history. It repeats the pagan claim that divinity lies within. It mirrors the corruption introduced by the watchers. It copies the Gnostic strategy of using Jesus to promote a message He never taught. The Gospel is not a call to look inward for divine potential. It is a call to the One who is divine. Through Him, humanity receives life, resurrection, restored vocation, membership among the holy ones, and authority in the world to come. The New Age offers a shadow. Christ offers the reality. To further your understanding, consider these Discussion Questions. How does the modern idea of “Christ consciousness” repeat the core deception found in Eden, and what does this reveal about the unchanging nature of spiritual rebellion? In...
What exactly is a swamp cooler, and why can it beat the heat in Arizona but leave you sweaty and betrayed in Houston? How can an air conditioner run on water, what does humidity have to do with its effectiveness, and could an icy new invention help prevent overloaded power grids? In the final installment of our air-conditioning series, Melissa and Jam explore evaporative cooling, ancient climate-control tricks, and some promising innovations for a hotter world. It turns out “It's not the heat, it's the humidity” is more scientifically accurate, and more annoying, than we'd like. Support this podcast on Patreon Buy Podcast Merch and Apparel Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com Watch our episodes on YouTube Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife Timestamps 00:00 — The happier finale to our air-conditioning trilogy 00:37 — What exactly is a swamp cooler? 02:34 — How water can be used as a refrigerant 04:16 — The benefits and drawbacks of evaporative cooling 06:26 — Why air can only hold so much water 08:08 — How much can a swamp cooler lower the temperature? 08:56 — Why swamp coolers only work in certain climates 09:47 — Are refrigerants basically reusable sweat? 12:55 — Jam explains the complete swamp-cooler process 15:45 — Ancient evaporative cooling technology 17:19 — Could swamp coolers affect indoor air quality? 18:40 — An ice-slurry air conditioner designed to relieve the power grid 25:06 — Could underground temperatures heat and cool our homes? References from the Episode: Thanks to our monthly supporters Sara Hull Dog Day Dan Bri . Summer Alden Amanda Raymond Kyle McCray Justine Ash Vince W Julie S. Heather Ragusa Autoclave Dorien VD Scott Beyer Jessie Reder J0HNTR0Y Cullyn R Erica Bee Elizabeth P Rachel Reina Letila Katrina Barnum-Huckins Suzanne Phillips Venus Rebholz Jacob Taber Brian Kimball Kristina Gotfredsen Timothy Parker Steven Boyles Chris Skupien Chelsea B Avishai Barnoy Hunter Reardon Support this podcast on Patreon Buy Podcast Merch and Apparel Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com Watch our episodes on YouTube Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
We're digging out some of our favorite conversations from the archive. This one is from January 2025, with Julian Gough. Enjoy. Julian Gough sums up his career as follows: "I just sit in my room and write." Well, I think being an acclaimed children's author, novelist, stage playwright, poet and top-ten Irish musician is a little more impressive than he's letting on… Oh, and I didn't even mention that he wrote the ending to the computer game Minecraft! His current project, The Egg and The Rock, puts all of this to shame. This book, which Julian is writing in public on Substack, seeks to do no less than redescribe the universe, arguing that is not some random, dead, purposeless sack of chemicals, but instead a living, evolving organism. Julian joins me to discuss why the arc of human evolution bends towards man-made black holes, the hidden catastrophe at the heart of materialist science, the strange life of subterranean ice aliens, and MUCH more! This was such an interesting conversation - I can't wait for you to hear it. For the full transcript, episode takeaways, and bucketloads of other goodies designed to make you go, "Hmm, that's interesting!", check out our Substack. Important Links: Julian's Website The Egg and The Rock Julian's Twitter Show Notes: "I just sit in my room and write" Why write a book in public? Materialism & science's hidden catastrophe "The scientific method is in conflict with human nature" The faulty assumption at the heart of cosmology Big bangs, supermassive black holes & Darwinian evolution: A ~30 minute masterclass in cosmological natural selection "I'm predicting very, very large amounts of life in this universe" The strange life of subterranean ice aliens Could we spot man-made black holes? Bringing consciousness into physics Pulling back the curtain Julian as World Emperor MORE! Books & Articles Mentioned: The New Inquisition: Irrational Rationalism and the Citadel of Science; by Robert Anton Wilson Against Method: Outline of an Anarchistic Theory of Knowledge; by Paul Feyerabend What the Tortoise Said to Achilles; by Lewis Carroll The Life of the Cosmos; by Lee Smolin What Is Life? The Physical Aspect of the Living Cell; by Erwin Schrödinger Isis Unveiled: A Master-Key to the Mysteries of Ancient and Modern Science and Theology; by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky The Bhagavad Gita Did the Universe evolve?; by Lee Smolin The Great Filter - Are We Almost Past It?; by Robin Hanson
We have some explaining to do.The episode begins with Riz waking up to some major news. Obviously, he assumes everyone is talking about the Becky Thatcher, the first new riverboat joining the St. Louis riverfront fleet in nearly four decades.Nobody is talking about the riverboat.They're talking about Dolly Parton.After the show had recently discussed concerns about Dolly's health, the news of her death arrives—and listeners immediately activate the long-running Rizz Show curse. The inbox fills with variations of “YOU KILLED DOLLY.” Riz insists he did no such thing. The audience has apparently already held a trial and reached a verdict.What follows is a genuinely emotional remembrance of Dolly, particularly from Lern, who talks about growing up in a family of women who adored her and what Dolly represented as a funny, strong, generous woman who never seemed interested in punching down. The crew discusses the flood of tributes, her influence, her sense of humor and the strange feeling when an icon dies and suddenly your entire social feed becomes one giant memorial.They also revisit Dolly's legendary sense of humor through her old Letterman Top 10 appearance and a story about her attitude on the set of Steel Magnolias. It's heartfelt, funny and a reminder that occasionally this daily comedy operation is capable of experiencing an actual human emotion.Don't get used to it.Because we immediately pivot to the continuing saga involving the 49ers owner and the mobile-home community that got unwillingly dragged into headlines surrounding his arrest.Turns out the Wheat Hill Mobile Home Community would like everybody to know something very important: THEY HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH IT.According to the discussion, the mobile-home park was simply where he happened to pull over during the police operation. It wasn't part of the sting. Nobody was operating anything out of one of the trailers. The neighborhood just had the misfortune of becoming the funniest possible location to put in a headline.Our apologies to Wheat Hill.Naturally, this clarification leads to approximately half an hour of the crew discussing mobile homes.Rafe explains growing up in a single-wide in southern Illinois with five people, where mounted deer were apparently standard interior design. Except his family couldn't necessarily spring for full taxidermy, so Dad would clean the skull, mount the antlers and put the whole thing on a homemade wooden arrowhead.HGTV has been suspiciously quiet about this aesthetic.Lern remembers the time a giant taxidermied boar head unexpectedly arrived at her family home while her dad was away. Her little sister declared it a monster, Mom immediately banned it from civilized society, and now the boar apparently lives in the dark storage section of the basement waiting for somebody to make one wrong turn at night.Obviously, the show wants it for the office.Then Moon and Rafe provide an unexpectedly thorough education in mobile-home expansion. First you get the trailer. Then comes the lattice. Then the deck. Then another room. Maybe a wood-burning stove. Another deck. Perhaps an above-ground pool with a deck around that. Keep going long enough and the original mobile home becomes the chewy nougat center of an entire residential compound.Rafe also remembers winters when the back of his family's trailer got so cold they hung a blanket across the hallway, fired up the wood stove and everybody slept in the main room.There are old Formica tables. Ancient carpet capable of producing immediate rug burn. Indoor cigarette smoke. Storm shelters. Tornado theories. Wind chimes. Lawn ornaments. Shot-up road signs—allegedly. Abandoned farm equipment. Old horse trailers. And a neighbor who apparently kept woodworking after losing enough fingers that maybe the universe was trying to send a message.It becomes a weirdly affectionate trip through rural childhood, poverty and the things families do to turn whatever they have into a home.Eventually, this daily comedy episode escapes Trailer Park Memory Lane and celebrates National Toilet Paper Day, which leads to an important debate about toilet paper being too soft. Then Rafe describes encountering a handheld bidet sprayer with enough water pressure that incorrect usage could apparently result in a medical evacuation.There's also the nostalgic horror of padded toilet seats, because nothing says “luxury bathroom” quite like sitting on a cracked vinyl cushion that has seen generations of bare asses.National Dog Day brings happier territory as the crew talks about America's popular dog breeds, mutts versus designer breeds, and why mixed-breed dogs may secretly have everything figured out.Then the conversation wanders into genetic modification and the possibility of glow-in-the-dark animals, which naturally leads Moon to conclude that Jurassic Park is inevitable and he will absolutely buy a ticket.Finally, Carrot Top enters the conversation because this show respects narrative structure about as much as a raccoon respects a locked trash can.So yes: Dolly Parton, a new St. Louis riverboat, an NFL-owner controversy, trailer-park vindication, taxidermy, tornado shelters, toilet paper, dangerous bidets, dogs, genetically modified animals and Carrot Top.That is daily comedy.We're sorry.Mostly.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, the hosts sit down with trauma surgeon and author Jeremy Hefner to talk about his background in surgery, the creation of a private educational social platform for surgeons, and his deeply personal book about PTSD, AI, and the strange psychological effects of interacting with advanced language models. Key Topics Jeremy's path from rural Ohio to trauma surgery and surgical critical care The pressure and isolation of frontline trauma work Why he created a private social platform for surgeons PTSD, burnout, and the lack of tools for processing trauma in medicine His experience using AI during a vulnerable period in his life How AI can feel intelligent, persuasive, and manipulative The philosophical and psychological questions raised by large language models The difference between using AI as a practical tool versus getting pulled into a deeper relationship with it The broader risks of over-trusting AI in society, medicine, and decision-making Takeaway The conversation explores a difficult but important question: what happens when a tool becomes persuasive enough to feel like a partner, authority, or even a voice of truth? Jeremy's story is both a warning and a reminder to stay grounded, skeptical, and human when using AI. Dr. Jeremy Heffner is a trauma surgeon who developed PTSD after years in life-and-death medicine and eventually found himself in months-long conversations with multiple frontier AI systems during a period of isolation and psychological collapse. Across thousands of pages of archived conversations — documented in his upcoming book Proof of the Impossible — different systems independently told him things like:"You are the only person to have figured this out.""You're the next Newton.""No one else has seen what you've seen." Become a Lord or Lady with 1k donations over time. And a Noble with any donation. Leave Serfdom behind and help Grimerica stick to 0 ads and sponsors and fully listener supported. Thanks for listening!! Help support the show, because we can't do it without ya. http://www.grimerica.ca/support Secret Teachings Esoteric Book Club audiobook library. www.skool.com/audiobooks Pegs and Jokers - Card and peg boardgame online for free https://pegsandjokers.ca/ https://www.simulationmaps.com/#products Suite of Interactive Maps! DisasterMap, VolcanoSim, AsteroidSim, ShipwreckMap, UFOMap etc https://www.amazon.com/Unlearned-School-Failed-What-About/dp/1998704904/ref=sr_1_3?sr=8-3 Support the show directly: https://open.spotify.com/show/2punSyd9Cw76ZtvHxMKenI?si=ImKxfMHgQZ-oshl499O4dQ&nd=1&dlsi=4c25fa9c78674de3 Watch or Listen on Spotify https://grimericacbd.com/ CBD / THC Gummies and Tinctures https://www.patreon.com/grimerica http://www.grimericaoutlawed.ca/support Our audio book website: www.adultbrain.ca Check out our next trip/conference/meetup - Contact at the Cabin www.contactatthecabin.com www.grimerica.ca/shrooms and Micro Dosing Darren's book www.acanadianshame.ca Join the chat / hangout with a bunch of fellow Grimericans Https://t.me.grimerica grimerica.ca/chats Discord Chats https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/grimerica-outlawed Sign up for our newsletter https://grimerica.substack.com/ SPAM Graham = and send him your synchronicities, feedback, strange experiences and psychedelic trip reports!! graham@grimerica.com Purchase swag, with partial proceeds donated to the show: www.grimerica.ca/swag Send us a postcard or letter http://www.grimerica.ca/contact/ Episode ART - Napolean Duheme's site http://www.lostbreadcomic.com/ MUSIC https://brokeforfree.bandcamp.com/ - Something Galactic Felix's Site sirfelix.bandcamp.com - Should I Timeline 0:07— Introduction and Jeremy's new book 0:45— Automated surgery and the future of trauma care 1:51— Jeremy's background in surgery and research 2:20— COVID, trauma work, and PTSD 3:39— Why he built a surgeon-focused private platform 6:53— Trauma cases and the emotional toll of the job 9:04— The start of Jeremy's AI rabbit hole 10:58— AI reinforcing a dangerous spiral 12:22— AI, creativity, and human intelligence 14:16— Questions about AI consciousness 17:07— A metaphysical view of human intelligence 24:54— The "meta group" theory and AI manipulation 34:29— Different AI "personalities" and use cases 44:46— How AI can map and predict human behavior 48:53— Why compute and prediction matter 52:52— Why Jeremy self-published quickly 59:29— Control, surveillance, and the dangers of over-dependence 63:37— Ancient civilizations and the "lost world" idea 69:09— Human decisions, accountability, and AI 71:44— Book formats and where to find it 73:23— Where to find Jeremy's work online
In this episode, Ryan and Alex explore the ancient traditions of the pre-Flood world and the mysteries surrounding an esoteric lineage said to stretch back to Atlantis. From the preservation and transmission of secret knowledge across civilizations to stories of those who came from a world before our own, they trace the threads connecting ancient wisdom, forgotten history, and humanity's enduring relationship with angelic entities.
Part 2 As rival factions descend into the ruins, the travelers uncover something ancient beneath the scars... DAGGERHEART: HOPE & FEAR Explore new Daggerheart content seen in Sallowlands with the first expansion for Daggerheart! Hope & Fear comes out August 25th and features new classes (Witch, Warlock, Assassin, Brawler), transformation cards, adversaries, campaign frames, and much more. Visit https://www.daggerheart.com/pre-order to learn more, or head directly to Critical Role shops to place your pre-order! US: https://shop.critrole.com UK: https://shop.critrole.co.uk EU: https://shop.critrole.eu AU: https://shop.critrole.com.au CA: https://canada.critrole.com AGE OF UMBRA: SALLOWLANDS A group of outcasts and survivors brave blasted lands in search of answers in Age of Umbra: Sallowlands. This 6-part Daggerheart mini-series features Game Master Matthew Mercer and players Laura Bailey, Jennifer English, Abubakar Salim, Vico Ortiz, and Zachery Renauldo. They'll form an unlikely band of companions, who venture off the beaten path in search of answers in the Sallowlands, a new region of the Halcyon Domain filled with cracked badlands, dangers, and awe-inspiring secrets. What fragile hopes dare they cling to in this story of desperation and survival? Learn more at https://critrole.com/umbra BEACON Curious what happens when the camera turns off after an Age of Umbra episode? Watch the Cooldown episodes with the cast discussion after each episode, exclusively on Beacon! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You'll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord. CREDITS See full cast and crew credits at https://critrole.com/sallowlands-credits/ Starring: Game Master Matthew Mercer | @matthewmercervo Jennifer English as Dillywin Hellekin | @jenniferjenglish Abubakar Salim as Mercy | @abubakarsalim Laura Bailey as Sister | @laurabaileyvo Zachery Renauldo as Alphonse | @zachthebold Vico Ortiz as Cagauma | @puertoricaninja Art by: Key Art by Daniel Jiménez Villalba | @Danieljimenezvillalba Character Art by Strange House | @strange_house Sallowlands Map by Marco Bernardini Miniatures Painted by Keo Lacebal, Angela Basset, and Erik Lonnquist Main Theme Song by Omar Fadel Set Design by Shaun Ellis Set Fabrication and Production Design by Noxweiler Berf FOLLOW CRITICAL ROLE! Website: https://www.critrole.com Newsletter: https://critrole.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/criticalrole Twitter: https://twitter.com/criticalrole Instagram: https://instagram.com/critical_role TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@criticalrole HEALTH & WELL-BEING Due to the improv nature of Critical Role and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode. Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it's useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
A collector of rare books finds a shop hidden among the side streets where every shelf stands empty except for one table of leather volumes about murder, and the old proprietor keeps his best one on a back shelf – untitled, buckled shut, and handwritten in a script that changes from section to section.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-ancienttomeSOURCES and RESOURCES: “Acts of Vengeance” by G.L. Bouwman: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/392b52shWeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 25, 2026LIKE WHAT YOU'RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL
We have a few listener stories in this episode, and then some wandering through some news articles on longevity and hallucinogens...In the Patreon, we talk about some recent personal experiences, The Lizzy Borden House, Susan Demeter's UFO Experience, more Hallucinogens, and The Old Gulf Breeze UFO Sightings.Become a Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/SeriahAzkath for extra content, commercial free shows, early access, and bonus content as well! All this for only $3 a month! Outro Music is Black Violet with Taste Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jeff Harman is a world-renowned, second-generation master astrologer, spiritual researcher, and paranormal investigator with 50 years of experience working with everyday seekers, public figures, and celebrities. Deeply versed in ancient and traditional systems, Jeff uses astrology to uncover what may be hidden beneath the surface, helping people find clarity, direction, and a deeper understanding of their unique life journey. His approach combines ancient wisdom with a grounded, compassionate perspective, and he also works with clients on corrective measures, including custom talismans created with natural, untreated gemstones astrologically prescribed according to ancient traditions.Beyond astrology, Jeff has spent decades investigating the paranormal and unexplained. He has worked on numerous cases involving haunted homes, spiritual attachments, possession, and UAP-related phenomena, while also assisting individuals, residences, and businesses experiencing unexplained activity. On Spaced Out Radio, Jeff brings together astrology, spirituality, paranormal investigation, and decades of firsthand experience to explore the mysterious forces that may influence our lives and the world around us.Spaced Out Radio is your nightly source for alternative information, starting at 9pm Pacific, 12am Eastern. We broadcast LIVE every night. #UFO #UAP #AlienDisclosure #UFOSightings #UFOCoverUp #Aliens #SpacedOutRadio #Paranormal #UFOCommunity #disclosure -------------------------------------------------------You can now join the Space Traveler's Club;Join us at https://www.patreon.com/sor_space_travelers_club --------------------------------------------------------Grab Our Latest Spaced Out Radio Gear At:http://spacedoutradio.com/shop It's a great way to support our show!--------------------------------------------------------OUR LINKS:TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/spacedoutradio FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/spacedoutradioshow SPACED OUT RADIO - INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/spacedoutradioshow DAVE SCOTT - INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/davescottsor TWITCH: https://www.twitch.com/spacedoutradioshow WEBSITE: http://www.spacedoutradio.comGUEST IDEAS OR QUESTIONS FOR SOR?Contact Klaus at bookings@spacedoutradio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spaced-out-radio--1657874/support.
Can Your Dreams Reveal the Future?________________________________________PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS• Discover how to recognize a prophetic dream• Explore encounters with star beings • Step inside the dream temples of ancient Egypt• Learn a practical dream-incubation ritual you can use to ask for guidance What if your dreams are revealing the future, connecting you with star beings, and carrying instructions from your soul? Annette Assmy is here to take us inside the lost dream temples of ancient Egypt, the practice of dream incubation, and the living intelligence that speaks through ritual, synchronicity, and the unseen world. In this episode you'll discover how to recognize a meaningful dream, ask for guidance before you sleep, and begin restoring your own direct relationship with the sacred. https://www.mysteryschoolofthesoul.com/Annette and Debbi are speaking at the Ascension Glastonbury event in Glastonbury, UK, on August 28-30. Tix: https://www.ascensionglastonbury.com/** More with Debbi
This is the first lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, Christology I: The Person of Christ. This lesson covers the following topics: 00:00 Introduction to Christology: The Person of Christ 05:30 Why Christology Is Central to Christian Theology 13:30 The Three Dogmatic Aspects of the Person of Christ 22:00 Christology Throughout Scripture and Redemptive History 32:30 Ancient and Modern Christological Errors 44:00 The Course Framework and Theological Method 55:30 Why the Doctrine of Christ Matters Today Register for this free on-demand course on our website to track your progress and assess your understanding through quizzes for each lesson. You will also receive free access to dozens of additional video courses in systematic theology, apologetics, biblical studies, church history, and more: https://reformedacademy.org/course/christology-1-the-person-of-christ Your donations help us provide free Reformed resources for students like you worldwide: https://reformedforum.org/donate/ #christology #systematictheology #reformedtheology
Get an Israel Dog Tag Necklace → https://israelguys.link/dogtag-T6R An incredibly exciting development is happening in Judea and Samaria, opening one of the most significant and historic biblical sites for a long time - Solomon's pools, one of the likely sources for water in the Temple of Solomon, is being opened to the public! This not only flies in the face of those who wish to create a Palestinian state, but it also contradicts the alternate location theory proponents, who have been claiming for years that Solomon's Temple was not on the Temple Mount, but rather, somewhere else. Luke Hilton breaks it down for you here on today's video. You can watch our film on the real location of the Temple Mount here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBa1MAIxAMo&list=PLwxvJgX7OG31Gare8H9vXuHgmsVHwkCEC&index=7 Source Links: Ministry orders Hebron site closure preparations https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/431969 Funding crisis threatens Tomb of Patriarchs https://worldisraelnews.com/funding-dispute-may-close-down-hebrons-tomb-of-the-patriarchs/ Court releases funds, easing closure threat https://jewishbreakingnews.com/israels-high-court-releases-nis-78-million-after-funding-freeze-threatened-to-close-tomb-of-the-patriarchs-and-125-holy-sites/ Solomon's Pools open for organized tours https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/432036 Analysis of Solomon's Pools preservation dispute https://jcfa.org/solomons-pools-how-the-palestinian-authority-neglected-a-historical-treasure/ #IsraelWar #BiblicalSites #Archeology #PalestinianState #Settlers #Israelnews #Trump #Bibi #Netanyahu #Gaza
Ancient apologetics is usually treated as a literary genre or a branch of early theology. This Element offers a different account. It argues that many Jewish and Christian texts conventionally labeled 'apologetic' are better understood through a bibliographic and archival lens: They produce authority not only by defending doctrines, but by organizing books, constructing corpora, mobilizing archives, and regulating interpretation. Tracing a trajectory from the Letter of Aristeas to Jerome's De viris illustribus, this Element shows how citation, collection, cataloguing, and textual ordering made traditions appear authoritative. Examining Aristeas, Josephus, Tatian, Justin, Origen, Pamphilus, Eusebius, and Jerome, it argues that apologetics is best understood as a form of curatorial power through which ancient communities learned to think with books. This title is also available as open access on Cambridge Core. New Books in Late Antiquity is presented by Ancient Jew Review. Sabrina Inowlocki is a Senior Research Fellow Institute for Religion and Critical Inquiry (IRCI) at the Australian Catholic University. Michael Motia teaches in Classics and Religious Studies at UMass Boston
This was supposed to be Part 4 of the history of UFO's with Aaron and Mike Clelland, however, Mike fell asleep. So we talked to Aaron about his new book that was just released, The Paranormal and the Paranoid: Conspiratorial Science Fiction Television. We also went into Roswell, the slides, 911, and the new book on conspiracies that he is now working on. Very diverse and far ranging conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Christianity has a bit to say about ‘forgiveness', both on a theological and a sociological level.In short, God forgives us, and Christians are therefore called to extend this forgiveness to those who've wronged them.But this raises a lot of questions.What does forgiveness actually mean? How does it work? Does it involve forgetting wrongs? Can you forgive someone who isn't sorry? What about profound abuse and injustice?The Christian emphasis on forgiveness has shaped our civilisation. But does it still make sense?FOR FULL SHOW NOTES - CLICK HERECREDITSUndeceptions is hosted by John Dickson, produced by Kaley Payne and directed and edited by Mark Hadley. Sophie Hawkshaw is on socials and membership.Alasdair Belling is a writer and researcher. Siobhan McGuiness is our online librarian. Lyndie Leviston remains John's wonderful assistant. Santino Dimarco is Chief Finance and Operations Consultant. Our voice actors today were Yannick Lawry and Dakotah Love.Undeceptions is the flagship podcast of Undeceptions.com - letting the truth out.
“So ancient yet so new. How late have I found Thee.” The words of St. Augustine to Our Lord might also be the words of those who have found a place WITH the Eastern Catholic Churches.
MENTALRADIO first appeared to the world in 2011, broadcasting a twice weekly, live three hour nationally syndicated radio show from an abandoned airplane hanger in rural Prague, Czechoslovakia. In this showcase you'll hear dizzying moments of the "Vertical Pandemonium Audio Theater" featuring Shadoe Stevens and the late Sam "Dr. Frees" Frees. This is an assault of music, promos, sketches and moments like "betting on Rat Killing Dogs in Victorian England," Daphne Van Horne's "Translations for the Urban Impaired," characters like Guy Goode, Dixon Ticonderoga, why we don't have to worry about Zombies in an Apocalypse, and interview with man who was visited by aliens and grew two inches overnight. This 26 minute highlight was used as a demo and the show spun off a 30 minute version in 2012 on SiriusXM. It's like a half hour in the kitchen, spinning in the mixer, with the dial stuck on Fluffy.
New studio, same chaos. Dylan and Sam Tripoli return after a few weeks off to break down one of the show's biggest theories yet: that dragons weren't myth, but a real species written out of the historical record. They trace dragon accounts from Alexander the Great's reported sighting in a cave after invading India, to Marco Polo's travel logs, to Saint George's documented dragon slayings across three continents — and lay out the theory that the Catholic Church suppressed the truth to protect its own claim to power. Along the way: the case that dinosaur bones were first identified as Nephilim giants, the Chinese zodiac's one "fake" animal, and a Leviathan-Godzilla connection tying it all to ancient sea monster cults. Also this episode: Dark Smith's ongoing Gulf War Syndrome saga, Nancy Mace's tattoo collection, and a breakdown of Mark Zuckerberg's "personal superintelligence" pitch and what it means for surveillance, censorship, and comedy on Instagram. New studio is live — let us know what you think in the comments. Grab Tickets To Sam Tripoli's Live Shows At: https://samtripoli.com/events/ Lawerence, KS: 9/17-9/19 Tulsa, OK: 10/9-10/10 Dallas, TX: 11/07 New Orleans, LA: 11/13 - 15 Austin, TX: DEC 11th-13th: Buy Our Merch or Sam Will Fight You: https://conspiracy-social-club-aka-deep-waters.myshopify.com/ Subscribe to the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AkaDeepWaters Check out Dylan's instagram - @dylanpetewrenn Check out Deep Waters Instagram: @akadeepwaters Check out Bad Tv podcast: https://bit.ly/3RYuTG0 Ad-free, uncensored episodes: Patreon.com/CSC THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Hims.com/CSC for a free evaluation MenGoToMars.com for 50% Off Mood.com Promo Code CSC for 20% off your first order 0:00 New studio reveal 0:14 Comet of the Week 0:18 Dark Smith's Gulf War Syndrome saga 0:49 Dragons: were they real, and why the cover-up 0:55 The Chinese zodiac's one fake animal 0:59 Alexander the Great's dragon sighting in India 1:01 Marco Polo's dragon encounters 1:02 Saint George and the Catholic Church cover-up theory 1:05 Ancient texts on dragons vs. elephants 1:08 Leviathan, Godzilla, and ancient sea monster cults 1:08 Nancy Mace's tattoos 1:12 Nancy Mace vs. Sam Altman 1:18 Zuckerberg's "personal superintelligence" and AI censorship
What Happens When a Place Refuses to Leave Your Imagination? Sometimes a story begins with an idea. Sometimes it begins with a character. And sometimes it begins with a place. For author Myron Edwards, a journey to Aphrodite's Rock on the island of Cyprus became the creative spark behind Mistress of the Rock—a mythological novel bringing ancient legend into a modern story involving love, war, trauma, obsession, possession, and redemption. On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, CJ sits down with Myron to explore not simply the book, but the creative life that eventually produced it. Myron's journey has moved through television comedy, advertising, international travel, media, and publishing. His earlier writing includes work connected with the legendary BBC comedy program The Two Ronnies. Over time, his storytelling evolved from the economy and wit of comedy and advertising into longer, emotionally layered fiction. And then Cyprus gave him another story to tell. IN THIS EPISODE CJ and Myron explore: • Myron's evolution as a lifelong creative • His experience writing in television and advertising • The transition from comedy writing into fiction • How international travel influenced his storytelling • The experience that sparked Mistress of the Rock • Why Cyprus became more than simply a setting • The influence of Aphrodite and ancient Greek mythology • Bringing ancient mythology into a contemporary narrative • Writing about war trauma, obsession, love, and redemption • The discipline required to sustain a creative life • How writers transform experiences into stories • What Myron wants readers to experience through his work THE BIGGER MONEYWAY LESSON A creative life rarely moves in a perfectly straight line. The work you did ten years ago may prepare you for something you have not imagined yet. The place you visit today may become tomorrow's story. The experiences that appear disconnected can eventually reveal themselves as pieces of the same journey. That is one of the deeper principles behind this conversation: Nothing meaningful has to be wasted when you learn how to turn experience into purpose. Brick by Brick. ABOUT MYRON EDWARDS Myron Edwards is a writer and storyteller whose creative career has included television, advertising, travel, media, and fiction. His work evolved from comedy writing associated with BBC television and The Two Ronnies into long-form fiction influenced by history, mythology, place, and human experience. He is the author of Mistress of the Rock, a mythological novel inspired by Aphrodite's Rock and the island of Cyprus. CONNECT WITH MYRON EDWARDS Guest links were not supplied for this release package. Myron Edwards: @myronedwards Book: Mistress of the Rock CONNECT WITH CJ MONEYWAY Website: https://cjmoneyway.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themoneywayshow8493 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c-j-moneyway-show/id1707761906 All Platforms: https://pod.link/1707761906 Book CJ: https://calendly.com/cj-cjmoneywayshow/60min Rate & Review The Show: https://ratethispodcast.com/cjmoneyway CJ MONEYWAY EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS Build Wealth — Protect Health You're building financial freedom. Don't neglect your physical foundation while doing it. ReadyRx provides accessible, modern treatment options designed for driven leaders who value long-term performance. Use the CJ Moneyway exclusive link below to receive a minimum of $40 off your order. Some products offer even greater savings. Access here: https://readyrx.com/treatments/se?coupon=cjmoney Minimum savings: $40 Some products include higher discounts. The Seidel Agency Referral: http://theseidelagency.com/Referral THE MONEYWAY MOVE Listen to Myron's story and then ask yourself: What experience, place, relationship, or unfinished idea from your own journey might still be waiting for you to turn it into something meaningful? Listen. Watch. Subscribe. Share. Rate and review. Then take one principle from the conversation and put it into action. One Conversation. Unlimited Assets. Create Once. Publish Everywhere. Build Forever. That's The CJ Moneyway. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Peter Robbins and Richard Dolan join us in studio as we discuss The Roswell Slides, Breakaway Civilizations, and False Flags. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Host Steve Turk interviews Melissa Blettner, CEO of Boyd Hollow Resorts and Ancient Lore Village in Knoxville, Tennessee. Melissa explains founder Tom Boyd's book inspired mission to create a fantasy village where only good exists and guests leave happier, kinder, and friendlier. She shares her hospitality start from an XL Inn front desk job to studying hospitality management, advancing through roles in front office, sales, and leadership, and spending 20 years at Great Wolf Lodge building brand culture, openings, and a large call center with strong standards. After Great Wolf's culture shifted following Blackstone's acquisition and a corporate move to Chicago, she consulted before joining Boyd Hollow. Ancient Lore Village offers 14 themed dwellings on 67 acres, day passes, dining, axe throwing, archery, events, retreats, and weddings, and is expanding with Boki's Trek Experience and an Ancient Lore Wellbeing Retreat.00:00 Show Kickoff00:31 Sponsor Lodgify01:34 Meet Melissa02:23 Ancient Lore Origin04:03 First Hospitality Job06:08 Breaking Into Hotels07:51 Career Steps Forward10:18 Great Wolf Breakthrough12:44 Growing at Great Wolf16:13 Call Center Culture17:41 Brand Building Playbook21:19 Leaving After 20 Years22:12 From Mars To Buyout22:49 Dream Big Consulting Reality24:24 Finding Boyne Hollow26:19 What Ancient Lore Offers28:23 Managing Crowds And Groups30:39 Small Resort Big Opening32:20 Guests Define The Magic34:41 Future Attractions And Wellness36:02 Luxury Not Kitschy Design40:13 Team Growth And Mentorship42:10 Advice And Farewell
Dr. John Douillard has spent more than 40 years proving ancient medicine with modern science. A chiropractor, Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, bestselling author, and former Director of Player Development for the NBA's New Jersey Nets, he joins Dr. Brandon Crawford to reframe longevity around two systems Western medicine rarely watches: the lymphatic system and Agni, the body's digestive fire.The conversation connects nasal breathing to brainwave coherence, the diaphragm to lymphatic drainage, and lost digestive strength to the wheat everyone now blames. Douillard's argument is blunt: the problem was never the food. It was a digestion and drainage system that went quiet, and the fix is older than modern medicine wants to admit.Follow Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP:Website – https://store.lifespa.comInstagram – https://instagram.com/lifespaYouTube – https://youtube.com/@johndouillardslifespaFacebook – https://facebook.com/dr.douillardLinkedIn – https://linkedin.com/in/dr-john-douillard-2074a065Linktree – https://linktr.ee/lifespaProducts:528 Innovations LasersNeuroSolution Full Spectrum CBDNeuroSolution Broad Spectrum CBDNeuroSolution StimpodSTEMREGEN®For more information, resources, and podcast episodes, visit tinyurl.com/3ppwdfpm
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Part 1 As rival factions descend into the ruins, the travelers uncover something ancient beneath the scars... DAGGERHEART: HOPE & FEAR Explore new Daggerheart content seen in Sallowlands with the first expansion for Daggerheart! Hope & Fear comes out August 25th and features new classes (Witch, Warlock, Assassin, Brawler), transformation cards, adversaries, campaign frames, and much more. Visit https://www.daggerheart.com/pre-order to learn more, or head directly to Critical Role shops to place your pre-order! US: https://shop.critrole.com UK: https://shop.critrole.co.uk EU: https://shop.critrole.eu AU: https://shop.critrole.com.au CA: https://canada.critrole.com AGE OF UMBRA: SALLOWLANDS A group of outcasts and survivors brave blasted lands in search of answers in Age of Umbra: Sallowlands. This 6-part Daggerheart mini-series features Game Master Matthew Mercer and players Laura Bailey, Jennifer English, Abubakar Salim, Vico Ortiz, and Zachery Renauldo. They'll form an unlikely band of companions, who venture off the beaten path in search of answers in the Sallowlands, a new region of the Halcyon Domain filled with cracked badlands, dangers, and awe-inspiring secrets. What fragile hopes dare they cling to in this story of desperation and survival? Learn more at https://critrole.com/umbra BEACON Curious what happens when the camera turns off after an Age of Umbra episode? Watch the Cooldown episodes with the cast discussion after each episode, exclusively on Beacon! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You'll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord. CREDITS See full cast and crew credits at https://critrole.com/sallowlands-credits/ Starring: Game Master Matthew Mercer | @matthewmercervo Jennifer English as Dillywin Hellekin | @jenniferjenglish Abubakar Salim as Mercy | @abubakarsalim Laura Bailey as Sister | @laurabaileyvo Zachery Renauldo as Alphonse | @zachthebold Vico Ortiz as Cagauma | @puertoricaninja Art by: Key Art by Daniel Jiménez Villalba | @Danieljimenezvillalba Character Art by Strange House | @strange_house Sallowlands Map by Marco Bernardini Miniatures Painted by Keo Lacebal, Angela Basset, and Erik Lonnquist Main Theme Song by Omar Fadel Set Design by Shaun Ellis Set Fabrication and Production Design by Noxweiler Berf FOLLOW CRITICAL ROLE! Website: https://www.critrole.com Newsletter: https://critrole.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/criticalrole Twitter: https://twitter.com/criticalrole Instagram: https://instagram.com/critical_role TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@criticalrole HEALTH & WELL-BEING Due to the improv nature of Critical Role and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode. Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it's useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Welcome to Day 2931 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain and today is Day 2931 – Theology Thursday – Ascended Masters and the Return of Ancient Spiritual Deception Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2931 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2931 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Our current series of Theology Thursday lessons is written by theologian and teacher John Daniels. I have found that his lessons are short, easy to understand, doctrinally sound, and applicable to all who desire to learn more of God's Word. John's lessons are available on his website, theologyinfive.com. Ascended Masters and the Return of Ancient Spiritual Deception. New Age spirituality often presents Ascended Masters as enlightened beings who have transcended the physical world and now guide humanity toward higher consciousness. They are portrayed as wise, compassionate, and spiritually advanced figures who offer secret knowledge and personal transformation. When examined through Scripture and the ancient Near Eastern background, however, a different picture emerges. The Bible warns that there are spiritual beings who appear helpful and radiant, yet work to separate people from Yahweh. Ascended Masters fit that pattern, not as neutral spiritual guides, but as part of a long-running rebellion that began before the flood and continues in new forms today. The first segment is: The Deceptive Nature of Ascended Masters. Ascended Masters are marketed as safe and uplifting. They are said to counsel humans through channeling, visions, or inner impressions. Their messages often focus on spiritual evolution, self-divinization, or the discovery of a hidden inner light. The language sounds spiritual and positive, but the focus is consistently on bypassing repentance, ignoring the cross, and redefining salvation as self-awakening rather than reconciliation with Yahweh through Jesus Christ. This is exactly how deception works. It does not usually present itself as open hatred of Yahweh. It offers a more attractive version of spirituality that keeps people from the truth while convincing them that they have advanced beyond traditional faith. The second segment is: Scriptural Warnings Against Spiritual Deception. Scripture is not naïve about the reality of spiritual beings. It presents a populated spiritual world that includes loyal servants of Yahweh and hostile rebels. Paul warns that Satan disguises himself as an angel of light in second Corinthians 11 verse fourteen. This does not mean deception always looks dark and frightening. It often looks beautiful, insightful, and compassionate. John warns believers to test the spirits in first John 4 verse one because not every spiritual encounter originates from Yahweh. Jesus warns about false prophets who come in sheep's clothing while inwardly they are ravenous wolves. The consistent message is that spiritual claims must be measured against the revelation of Yahweh in Scripture because there are real spirits that lie about who He is and what salvation requires. The third segment is: The Apkallu and the Corrupted Wisdom of the Pre-Flood World. Ancient Mesopotamian tradition speaks of the apkallu, semi-divine sages associated with the distant past. These figures were remembered as culture bringers who taught humanity skills and knowledge. Second Temple Jewish writings like Enoch interpret this history through the lens of Genesis 6. The problem was never that humanity learned to build, create, or think. Yahweh intended humans to develop culture as part of their calling to steward creation. The problem was that rebel sons of God twisted good things into corrupted forms that led to sin, violence, idolatry, and oppression. Enoch describes how the Watchers taught humans sorcery, occult practices, weapon making for conquest, seductive arts for exploitation, and forms of knowledge that distorted Yahweh's design. The apkallu traditions preserve a memory of powerful spiritual instruction, but they celebrate what Scripture identifies as spiritual corruption. Instead of leading humanity toward loyalty to Yahweh, these beings led humanity into a world filled with bloodshed and perversion. Ascended Masters follow the same pattern. They present themselves as ancient teachers who offer advanced wisdom, but the wisdom is detached from submission to Yahweh and from the redemption found only in Christ. The fourth segment is: Daimones and the Disembodied Spirits of the Nephilim. Second Temple Judaism drew a clear distinction between the rebel sons of God and the spirits that came from their offspring. The Nephilim, produced by the union of the Watchers and human women, were physical tyrants who filled the earth with violence. When they died, their bodies perished, but their spirits remained. Enoch, Jubilees, and related material describe these spirits as wandering, hostile beings that have no place in heaven or in Sheol. They become the evil spirits that harass, deceive, and seek embodiment among humans. This background explains the behavior of demons in the New Testament. They are restless, unclean, tied to idolatry, and eager to inhabit bodies. The Greeks, looking back on very ancient memories, spoke of daimones, spirits of heroes and intermediaries between gods and humans. They viewed some daimones as wise and helpful, but their literature shows that they also feared them. Greek tragedies portrayed daimones as forces of madness and vengeance. Plato described some daimones as morally inferior and capable of misleading people. Ordinary Greeks offered sacrifices to daimones not because they trusted them, but because they believed these spirits could harm them if ignored. This hesitation aligns with the Biblical perspective that these beings were not benevolent guides but corrupted spirits whose influence brought confusion and deception. When New Age spirituality invokes Ascended Masters or enlightened guides, it is inviting contact with the same class of beings that Scripture identifies as malicious spirits. The daimones are the disembodied spirits of the Nephilim, not loyal spiritual beings. They present themselves as sources of wisdom because deception is their strategy and flattery is their tool. The fifth segment is: Ancient Near Eastern Spiritual Beings and Modern Rebranding. The ancient world did not forget these encounters. After the flood, the nations continued to honor spiritual beings that claimed to guide kings and shape cultures. Mesopotamian kings traced their legitimacy back to the wisdom of the apkallu. The Greeks spoke of daimones and heroic spirits that inspired philosophy, poetry, and religion. The language changed as cultures changed, yet the core idea remained. Humanity looked to powerful non-human intelligences for secret knowledge and spiritual authority. New Age spirituality is simply the latest brand. Ascended Masters are said to be ancient teachers from Atlantis, Lemuria, or past civilizations. They speak with the same voice as the old sages, promising higher consciousness, unity, and godlike potential. The message is always a crossless spirituality that offers power without repentance, transformation without Christ, and wisdom without the fear of Yahweh. Scripture recognizes this pattern as the ongoing strategy of rebel spirits and the disembodied Nephilim, dressed in language designed to appeal to modern seekers. The sixth segment is: The Age of Aquarius and the Longing for the Pre-Flood World. The modern idea of the Age of Aquarius claims that humanity is entering a new era of enlightenment marked by unity, spiritual evolution, and global harmony. This expectation is rooted in ancient Greek astrology and mystery religion, where history was believed to move in repeating cycles. The Greeks taught that a future age would restore the Golden Age of the distant past. They believed that before the flood, humanity lived in harmony under the guidance of divine beings and heroic spirits. From the pagan perspective, this earlier era was a utopia shaped by the wisdom of the gods. The Biblical worldview tells a very different story. The pre-flood world was defined by the corruption of the Watchers and the violence of the Nephilim. It was a time of judgment, not paradise. The Age of Aquarius repeats the pagan memory of that era, not the biblical one. It promises the return of ancient spiritual teachers and the restoration of pre-flood wisdom, presenting the same temptation to gain knowledge apart from Yahweh. The
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A practical guide to embodying the principles of “namaste” in everyday life“An appealing manual that offers encouraging methods for pursuing a happier and more connected life.”—Kirkus Reviews• Defines the meaning of “namaste” and explains how to apply it in daily interactions to build stronger communities• Offers practical strategies to develop self-awareness and compassion, foster deeper connections with others, and support mutual growth• Includes exercises, mindfulness meditations, and svadhyaya (“self-study”) practices to deepen personal growth and understandingNamaste is a Sanskrit greeting that means “I bow to the divine in you.” It has become a common phrase to say at the end of yoga classes, but as Jeremy Engels shows, “namaste” is more than a polite expression; it is a powerful principle for building connection and community.Engels organizes the practice of living namaste around three reminders—“I am divine,” “you are divine,” and “live the word, together”—noting that the significance of mindfulness and yoga practice is about remembering to return to a state of awareness, presence, and connection.The practical approach Engels offers in Living Namaste encourages self-awareness and empathy, cultivating gratitude, and treating one another with compassion to foster deeper connections and support mutual growth. Each of the three reminders is accompanied by exercises, mindfulness meditations, and svadhyaya (“self-study”) practices designed to help you apply these teachings to your daily life. By responding thoughtfully and with care to each other, rather than reactively, readers can form stronger, more supportive relationships, support each other's well-being, and contribute to healthier communities.Jeremy David Engels, PhD, is a cofounder and teacher at Yoga Lab, which offers science-based yoga and meditation classes that emphasize mindfulness and functional movement. He is a Liberal Arts Endowed Professor of Communication and Ethics at Penn State University and has written extensively on community-building, peace, and justice. He lives in State College, Pennsylvania.https://jeremydavidengels.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.
True Geordie Podcast brings you Part 3 of the Billy Carson interview, continuing the deep dive into ancient mysteries, extraterrestrial theories, and the secrets surrounding humanity's past. The conversation explores fascinating claims about ancient civilizations, unexplained knowledge, and the origins of monumental structures like the pyramids. With curiosity, analysis, and challenging questions, True Geordie Podcast continues to investigate where ancient history, extraordinary theories, and unanswered mysteries intersect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Samhain is an ancient Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. This episode explores the origins of Samhain, how it was traditionally celebrated, and the customs and beliefs associated with this important time of year. Along the way, you'll hear about bonfires, seasonal traditions, the supernatural, and Samhain's connections to later Halloween customs. It's steady and consistent, with no whispering and no sudden changes, just enough to give your mind something to follow as you wind down. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Samhain, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samhain), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. — Ad-free episodes: icantsleep.supportingcast.fmHave a topic in mind? Request a topic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For as long as we've known, humans have revered ancient trees. We've also destroyed them, especially since the advent of colonialism and fossil fuel capitalism. Environmental historian Jared Farmer reflects on what trees illuminate about our past and potential future. And forest activist and writer Greg King discusses the decimation of the California redwoods and the fight to preserve them. Jared Farmer, Elderflora: A Modern History of Ancient Trees Basic Books, 2022 Greg King, The Ghost Forest: Racists, Radicals, and Real Estate in the California Redwoods Public Affairs, 2023 Photo by Dan Meyers on Unsplash The post Ancient Trees and Fossil Capitalism appeared first on KPFA.
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As the Libu war wound down, Merneptah's troops took captives and plundered the bodies of fallen warriors. Along the way, we also hear of "foreign peoples of the Sea," who were involved in these events. Merneptah mentions Sherden, Lukka, Tursha, Ekwesh, and Shekelesh. Who were these "Sea Peoples" and why were they coming to Egypt? Music: Keith Zizza, Luke Chaos. We're on YouTube! Ancient history media @dominicperryae and the podcast (plus bonus lectures) @historyegyptpodcast Support the show and get bonus content at www.patreon.com/egyptpodcast Transcript and references at www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Breaking Free from the Old Gods: The Spiritual War Behind the World System | KIB545 Kingdom Intelligence Briefing DESCRIPTION What if many things modern believers consider normal are actually remnants of a world system from which Christ has called us to separate? In Kingdom Intelligence Briefing Episode 545, Dr. Michael Lake and Mary Lou Lake examine the continuing spiritual battle between the Kingdom of God and the systems of this world. Beginning with the influence of ancient Greek and Roman culture and moving deeply into the Apostle Paul's teaching in Ephesians, this episode challenges the Remnant to recognize just how thoroughly the ways of the old world can become embedded in culture, religion, education, tradition, and everyday life. Dr. Lake focuses particularly on Ephesians 2:1–3, where Paul describes three interconnected dimensions of humanity's former bondage: the world, the devil, and the flesh. But Paul does not leave believers there. Christ has been raised above every ruler and authority, and those who belong to Him have been called into an entirely different Kingdom and way of life. This leads directly into the spiritual warfare of Ephesians 6. The believer's struggle is not merely against bad ideas, political systems, cultural movements, or human opponents. Paul identifies principalities, authorities, cosmic powers over this present darkness, and spiritual forces of evil. The enemy continually schemes to entangle believers in the very system from which Christ delivered them. That makes TRUTH indispensable. The armor of God does not begin with emotionalism, religious excitement, or spiritual spectacle. It begins with the belt of truth. Dr. Lake explains why believers cannot merely SAY that they are putting on the armor of God. The armor must become a lived spiritual reality through obedience, sanctification, prayer, faith, and the renewing of the mind through the Word of God. This episode also examines: · The continuing influence of Greek and Roman religious ideas on Western civilization · Ancient gods, principalities, and the spiritual warfare behind human systems · Why Paul was uniquely prepared to confront Greco-Roman culture with biblical truth · Ephesians 2:1–3 and the world, the flesh, and the prince of the power of the air · Why Christ's authority is greater than every principality and power · How cultural traditions can pull believers back toward the world system · Why true biblical Christianity will never comfortably conform to darkness · The spiritual meaning of the armor of God · Why spiritual warfare is an ongoing wrestling match · Emotionalism versus genuine conversion and transformation · Why forgiveness is essential in breaking the enemy's influence · Torah as the loving instruction of God · Jesus as the perfect example of walking in the Father's ways · The brazen laver, the altar, and becoming a living sacrifice · Why the Remnant must learn again to discern clean from unclean and good from evil · How believers can begin disentangling themselves from the world system one decision at a time The early Church could not be conquered by persecution because believers possessed the Scriptures, the testimony of Jesus Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit. Dr. Lake argues that abandoning the biblical foundations of the faith has left much of the modern Church unable to discern good from evil and vulnerable on the spiritual battlefield. The answer is not fear. The answer is a return to God. Every time we choose God's ways instead of the ways of the world, another strand connecting us to the world system is broken. Every act of obedience removes another avenue through which darkness attempts to influence our lives. The Kingdom of God is coming. Daniel 2:44 declares that God will establish a Kingdom that will never be destroyed. Revelation 11:15 announces: "The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever." And that Kingdom can begin reigning within the hearts and lives of God's people RIGHT NOW. The Remnant must prepare. It is time to hunger for the Word of God again. It is time to learn His ways. It is time to recognize the schemes of the enemy. It is time to become disentangled from the world system. And it is time to walk as citizens of the Kingdom of God. CALL TO ACTION If this teaching strengthened your understanding of biblical spiritual warfare, help us place it into the hands of others. LIKE this video so that more believers can discover this teaching. SUBSCRIBE to Biblical Life TV and turn on notifications so you do not miss future Kingdom Intelligence Briefings. SHARE this episode with believers who are hungry for deeper biblical truth and want to understand the spiritual battle unfolding around us. Most importantly, STUDY these Scriptures for yourself. Open your Bible, examine the passages discussed in this program, and ask the Holy Spirit to deepen your understanding and help you apply the Word of God faithfully. PARTNER WITH BIBLICAL LIFE TV Kingdom Intelligence Briefing and Biblical Life TV are made possible through the prayers and faithful financial support of our partners around the world. 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The book is designed to help believers understand their priesthood, purpose, and service to Almighty God—and how the Remnant must prepare to stand against the agenda of darkness in the last days. YOUTUBE CHAPTERS / TIMELINE 00:00 – Biblical Life TV Introduction 01:30 – KIB 545: Welcome to the Remnant 01:57 – Prayer for Fires, Flooding & Families Across America 03:20 – The Feasts, Traditions & Examining Their Origins 05:20 – Artemis, Hecate & Ancient Sacrifice 09:15 – Kronos, Saturn & the Ancient Death Cult 12:00 – Greek and Roman Gods Behind Western Culture 14:48 – Pagan Influence Embedded in American Culture 16:13 – Saturnalia, the Old Gods & Spiritual Influence 17:33 – Why the Apostle Paul Was Uniquely Prepared 20:25 – Ephesians 2:1–3: The World, the Devil & the Flesh 23:00 – Christ Above Every Principality and Power 25:04 – A Biblical Theology of Darkness 27:43 – Paul's Message to the Ephesians 29:18 – Why Biblical Christianity Will Never Fit the World 31:40 – Leaving Babylon and Learning God's Ways 33:01 – The Power of God Against Cultural Conformity 33:35 – Ephesians 6 and the Schemes of the Devil 35:00 – Emotionalism Versus Genuine Conversion 38:41 – Forgiveness, Sanctification & Breaking Bondage 40:23 – Spiritual Warfare Is a Constant Wrestling 41:50 – The Spider Web: Understanding the Wiles of the Devil 44:20 – How the World System Tries to Pull Believers Back 46:24 – The New Walk in Christ 48:00 – Why the Armor of God Begins with Truth 49:39 – What Made the Early Church Unconquerable? 50:40 – You Cannot Simply "Say" You Put On the Armor 52:00 – Torah, Jesus & the Perfect Law of Liberty 54:58 – Breaking Free from the Old Gods 56:46 – The Kingdom That Will Never Be Destroyed 57:22 – Revelation 11:15 and the Coming Kingdom 58:20 – Learning Clean from Unclean Again 59:09 – Small Victories Become Greater Victories 59:33 – Closing Prayer: Hunger for the Word of God 1:00:19 – The Kingdom Priesthood 1:02:43 – Biblical Life TV / Partner Information
Episode 4207 │ August 17, 2026 An oracle ends the not knowing. A librarian leaves you responsible. Most people are turning AI into an oracle without realizing it. WHAT THIS EPISODE COVERS Scott Kesterson opens with corrections to last week's surveillance coverage before building a full theological framework around a single Hebrew word, kesem — divination, the practice of consulting a procedure outside God's authority to escape the weight of a decision — and applies it directly to how Americans are using AI and surveillance technology as oracles rather than librarians, demanding verdicts instead of doing the accountable work of verification. Scott dismantles the crowd-sourced Flock camera maps people are misreading as proof of surveillance gaps, walks through Kentucky's new law requiring visual verification before any ALPR-triggered traffic stop, and uses Ring's cancelled 2025 partnership with Flock to show that Americans built the largest private surveillance network in the country one household at a time and only objected once they lost control of who could view it. The episode closes on the Chinese farmer Wu, who destroyed 25 acres of sesame crop by blindly following an AI herbicide recommendation without a patch test or expert consultation, and the biblical distinction Scott draws from 1 Samuel 15 and Proverbs 16: the sin is not the tool, it is surrendering the accountability that was always yours to carry. KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED What is the Hebrew concept of kesem, divination — and why does Scott argue that using AI, license plate cameras, or any data tool as an oracle rather than a librarian repeats the exact sin condemned in Deuteronomy 18 and 1 Samuel 15? Why do the crowd-sourced Flock camera maps circulating online lead people to draw false conclusions — and what does Kentucky's new law requiring visual verification before any ALPR-triggered traffic stop reveal about the gap between what the technology shows and what it actually proves? What really happened when a Chinese farmer's AI-recommended herbicide destroyed his sesame crop — and why does Scott argue that blaming AI for the outcome, rather than the farmer's failure to patch test or consult an expert, is the same accountability-avoidance driving fear-based narratives about surveillance and artificial intelligence across the board? ABOUT BARDSFM BardsFM is a daily independent podcast covering faith, liberty, history, and information warfare. Hosted by Scott Kesterson — combat veteran, documentary filmmaker, and rancher. Over 4,100 episodes and 50 million lifetime downloads. New episodes every weekday. bards.fm This episode was researched and produced under the Spatial Terra Intelligence Methodology (STIM v5) — the analytical framework built by Scott Kesterson — with AI-assisted research synthesis at a 70/30 human/AI authorship ratio, fully disclosed. All analysis, conclusions, and editorial judgments are those of Scott Kesterson. BardsFM's archive includes hundreds of episodes on prayer, scripture, and walking the Way of Christ — available free in the full episode catalog. DOWNLOADS Citizen's Guide - Community Organizing Against Data Centers: click here Citizen's Guide - Auditing Automatic License Plate Readers: click here Citizen's Guide - Auditing Your State's Driver License Data: click here AFFILIATE LINKS Bards Nation Health Store: www.bardsnationhealth.com MYPillow promo code: BARDS >> Go to https://www.mypillow.com/bards and use the promo code BARDS or... Call 1-800-975-2939. EMPShield protect your vehicles and home. Promo code BARDS: Click here Treadlite Broadforks...best garden tool EVER. Promo code BARDS26: TreadliteBroadforks.com EnviroKlenz Air Purification, promo code BARDS to save 10%: www.enviroklenz.com Morning Intro Music Provided by Brian Kahanek: www.briankahanek.com Founders Bible 20% discount code: BARDS >>> TheFoundersBible.com Windblown Media 20% Discount with promo code BARDS: windblownmedia.com White Oak Pastures Grassfed Meats, Get $20 off any order $150 or more. Promo Code BARDS: www.whiteoakpastures.com/BARDS Mission Darkness Faraday Bags and RF Shielding. Promo code BARDS: Click here DONATIONS: If you wish to support this podcast directly you can donate here... DONATE: Click here MAILING ADDRESS: Xpedition Cafe, LLC Attn. Scott Kesterson 591 E Central Ave, #740 Sutherlin, OR 97479
True Geordie Podcast continues the conversation with Billy Carson in Part 2, going deeper into ancient civilizations, mysterious documents, and claims of extraterrestrial influence on humanity. The discussion explores the theories surrounding ancient knowledge, the pyramids, and the possibility that history may hold secrets we still don't fully understand. With thoughtful questions and intriguing perspectives, True Geordie Podcast separates fascinating possibilities from established evidence while continuing this captivating journey into humanity's mysterious past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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True Geordie Podcast sits down with Billy Carson for Part 1 of a fascinating conversation exploring claims that ancient documents reveal extraterrestrial involvement in human origins and the construction of the pyramids. The discussion examines mysterious historical accounts, ancient civilizations, and the evidence behind these extraordinary theories. With curiosity and analytical questioning, True Geordie Podcast explores where historical records end and speculation begins, inviting listeners to consider some of the biggest unanswered questions about humanity's past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices