Podcasts about Babel

God has to once again deal with the sin of humanity at the Tower of Babel before Scripture turns its attention to one nation through which God would provide salvation for the world.

In a sense, the story of Scripture can be told through the story of cities. The Bible teaches that cities are a part of God's original design for human flourishing (Eden), that cities can amplify sinful pride and idolatry (Babel), that God's people should actively seek the comprehensive renewal of the city (Babylon), that cities can be missional hubs in reaching the nations (Antioch), and that our true home is found in the heavenly city that comes to earth (New Jerusalem). Understanding these things should shape how we live, work, play, and relate to our own city here in Los Angeles.

Liturgy Amongst the Rubble. In this episode, we read poems by W.H. Auden about pulp fiction, ancient myths, conversion, liturgy, poetics, and how industrialization and corporatism build a new Babel inside and around the churches. SHOW NOTES:  WH. Auden Bio https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W._H._Auden The Orators (1932) https://archive.org/details/oratorsenglishst0000aude/page/20/mode/2up Horae Canonicae (1955) https://vladivostok.com/speaking_in_tongues/auden9eng.htm Merlin's Isle by Guite https://www.rabbitroom.com/post/announcing-merlin-s-isle-an-arthuriad-by-malcolm-guite   More from 1517: Support 1517 Podcast Network: https://www.1517.org/donate-podcasts 1517 Podcasts: http://www.1517.org/podcasts 1517 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1517org 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/1517-podcast-network/id6442751370 1517 Events Schedule: https://www.1517.org/events 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education: https://academy.1517.org/   What's New from 1517: Sinner Saint by By Luke Kjolhaug: https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419152-sinner-saint The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley: https://shop.1517.org/products/9781962654708-the-impossible-prize Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes: https://shop.1517.org/products/9781962654791-ditching-the-checklist Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1962654753?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FCNEEK60MVNVPCEGKBD8_5&starsLeft=1    More from the hosts: Donovan Riley https://www.1517.org/contributors/donavon-riley  Christopher Gillespie https://www.1517.org/contributors/christopher-gillespie   MORE LINKS: Tin Foil Haloes https://t.me/bannedpastors Warrior Priest Gym & Podcast https://thewarriorpriestpodcast.wordpress.com   St John's Lutheran Church (Webster, MN) - FB Live Bible Study Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/356667039608511  Donavon's Substack https://donavonlriley.substack.com Gillespie's Substack https://substack.com/@christophergillespie  Gillespie's Sermons and Catechesis http://youtube.com/stjohnrandomlake  Gillespie Coffee https://gillespie.coffee   Gillespie Media https://gillespie.media     CONTACT and FOLLOW: Email mailto:BannedBooks@1517.org  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BannedBooksPod/  Twitter https://twitter.com/bannedbooks1517   SUBSCRIBE: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BannedBooks Rumble https://rumble.com/c/c-1223313  Odysee https://odysee.com/@bannedbooks:5 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books/id1370993639  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2ahA20sZMpBxg9vgiRVQba  Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1370993639/banned-books 

Watch it here: https://youtu.be/4kYw-y4id3YIn a world where artificial intelligence infiltrates every corner of our existence, we face a chilling reality where our most incredible creation transforms into our greatest threat. As we unwittingly surrender our autonomy to lines of code, the line between helper and master blurs. What lies beneath the surface of this technological marvel? Join us on an epic journey in "Babel 2.0: The Artificial Intelligence Revelation," as we venture into the depths of the AI enigma, unraveling a sinister truth before it consumes us all. Brace yourself for a cinematic exploration of humanity's hubris and a quest for survival in the age of machines!Support the show

From the beach to the dancefloor... 01. Stina Nordenstam - Little Star 02. Chicane - Epilogue Extended (Beatless Mix)03. BT - Ferris Wheel04. Soundtrack Selection: Chosen by Joe in SwindonRyuichi Sakamoto - Bibo no Aozora (Taken from the 2006 film Babel)05. Chicane - Playing Fields (Beatless Demo)06. Ben Böhmer - Begin Again07. York - Iceflowers (Original Mix)08. The Chemical Brothers - Alive Alone09. Ian Brown - F.E.A.R. (Unkle Mix)10. Alex Kogan - Frankie Goes Wild (Extended Mix)11. Foals - Late Night (Marten Lou Extended Remix)12. Newman (I Love), Three Drives On A Vinyl, Three Drives - Greece 2000 (Extended Mix)

It's Thursday, August 14th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Indonesian Christian leaders urge government to protect religious liberty Religious leaders in Indonesia are calling on the government there to protect religious freedom. This comes after a string of attacks on Christian buildings in the Southeast Asian country.  The Conference of Indonesian Catholic Bishops said, “Any act of intimidation, violence, or unilateral restriction of religious activities violates the law and undermines the fundamental values of life together as citizens of the same nation.” Indonesia is not currently on the Open Doors' World Watch List of the most difficult countries to be a Christian. However, it has appeared on that list in previous years. Anglican Church of Nigeria horrified by lesbian bishop in Wales The Anglican Church of Nigeria cut ties with the Anglican Church of Wales over its election of an openly lesbian archbishop named Cherry Vann who is in a sexual relationship with Wendy Diamond. Rev. Henry Ndukuba leads the Anglican Church in Nigeria. He said, “The Church of Nigeria believes that this moment calls for prayer for the Church of Wales, hoping that the Church of England will not follow in her steps. We should hold them in our prayers with a clear message that hope lies only in true repentance and godliness.” To its credit, The Anglican Church of Nigeria previously severed ties with the Episcopal Church in the United States over a similar situation.  2 Timothy 4:3-4 warns, “For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.” British pro-lifer targeted a third time for praying outside abortion mill Police in the United Kingdom are investigating a woman for praying outside an abortion mill. It's the third time police have gone after Isabel Vaughan-Spruce, Director of the March for Life UK, over her silent prayers. West Midlands Police previously arrested her twice. Vaughan-Spruce won a settlement over the wrongful arrests worth about $17,500. However, officials continue to target her. Jeremiah Igunnubole, legal counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom International, said, “We will continue to robustly challenge this unjust censorship, and support Isabel's right to think and believe freely.” Could Supreme Court overturn homosexual marriage ruling? In the United States, Liberty Counsel recently asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the case of a Christian county clerk. Kim Davis, the former Rowan County, Kentucky clerk, refused to issue marriage licenses to homosexual couples. She was the first victim to be jailed and sued following the infamous 2015 Obergefell ruling. The Supreme Court ruling legalized faux same-sex marriage nationwide. Liberty Counsel Founder and Chairman Mat Staver said, “Kim Davis' case underscores why the U.S. Supreme Court should overturn the wrongly decided Obergefell v. Hodges opinion because it threatens the religious liberty of Americans who believe that marriage is a sacred union between one man and one woman.” U.S. debt hits $37 trillion The U.S. national debt hit $37 trillion for the first time, according to a Tuesday report from the Treasury Department. The national debt is projected to reach 99% of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product this year which is the measure of the total economic activity within a country. The Peter G. Peterson Foundation noted that the debt amounts to $280,000 per household in America and is growing at over five billion dollars per day. Fewer Americans drink alcohol A survey from Gallup found that the percentage of Americans who use alcoholic beverages fell to a record low of 54 percent. Young adults are even less likely to drink alcohol at 50 percent.  And for the first time, over 50 percent of U.S. adults say drinking one or two alcoholic drinks a day is bad for one's health. That number is up from 28 percent in 2015. Young adults are even more likely to say drinking is bad for their health at 66 percent. Gallup noted, “Declines in alcohol consumption do not appear to be caused by people shifting to other mood-altering substances.” Answers in Genesis announces Truth Traveler attractions in Pigeon Forge & Branson And finally, Answers in Genesis is opening two new Bible attractions, one in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and the other in Branson, Missouri.  The Truth Traveler attractions feature a 5D experience that blends cutting-edge virtual reality, motion seating, and sensory effects to transport you through pivotal moments in Biblical history. The website says, “Feel the ground shake as the floodwaters rise, stand in awe at the towering walls of Babel, and witness history unfold in breathtaking detail.” Ken Ham, the CEO of Answers in Genesis, said, “Please pray with us that these attractions will reach thousands of families with the message of the truth of God's Word and the Gospel.” Psalm 111:2, 4 says, “Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them. … He has caused His wondrous works to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and merciful.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, August 14th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Has the AI revolution brought us to a “Tower of Babel” moment? There are striking parallels. Now more than ever, we need God’s wisdom for the moment.

brianturnershow.com, eastvillageradio.comTom Lax of Siltbreeze Records guests today with an all 7" tour for 2 hours.ELMER CONOVITCH  & THE CAMARILLO CREW - Born To Be Wild - Split 7" w/Big Daddy (Sofa)SNEEX - Radiomania - V/A: Spectacular Commodity! (Groucho Marxist Record Co:Operative, 1979)THE FALL - Psycho Mafia - Bingo Masters Breakout 7" (Step-Forward, 1978)THE VULTURES - Is This a Man - 7" (Rubber Connection, 1979)THE COWBOYS - Teenage Life - 7" (Tet Offensive, 1979)THE NECESSARIES - You Can Borrow My Car - 7" (Spy/IRS, 1979)RED CRAYOLA WITH ART & LANGUAGE - An Old Man's Dream - 7" (Rough Trade, 1981)RON HOUSE & THE HARRISBURG PLAYERS - Our Love To the 3rd Power - V/A: The Harrisburg Players, Vol. 2 (Columbus Discount, 2010)THE GAGS - Sex Is Schau - 7" (Leg Auf, 1981)HEINER GOEBBELS - Berlin Q-Damm - Berlin Q-Damm 12.4.81 (Riskant, 1981)FRONT - Polaroid - Georg 7" (Zick Zack, 1981)CAMP SOPHISTO - Beginner's Guide - Songs In Praise Of The Revolution (Pure Freude, 1983)DER PLAN - Rot-Grün-Tot - 7" (Warning, 1980)DEUTSCH AMERIKANISCHE FREUNDSCHAFT - Gewalt - 7" (Mute, 1980)DEVANTGARDE - I Die - 7" (NL, 1981)TRUMMERFRAUEN - Glasaugen - 7" (Zensor, 1982)THE TEA SET - Tri-X Pan - 7" (Waldo's, 1979)THE 3D'S - Outer Space - 7" (Flying Nun, 1992)THE PUDDLE - Thursday - 7" (Flying Nun, 1993)THE GYNAECOLOGISTS - The Offence - 7" (Teesbeat, 1980)PRESSLER-MORGAN ONE PLUS ONE - You're Gonna Watch Me - 7" (Hearthan, 1979)EXPLICIT CORPSE - I Gotta Gistol - 7" (Corpse Corporation Production, 1981)SMEGMA - Flashcards - 7" (Pigface, 1979)STRANGE FRUIT - On Top of a Hill - 7" (Babel, 1983)SYD FREAKE AND BUMBITES - Ayatollah's Revenge - Do Svidania (Sparky Lapwing, 1979)JOHN ALLAN ARMSTRONG - The Pinnacles of Trona - 7" (NL, 1978)CHEMICALS MADE FROM DIRT - Klaus Von Bulow - 9" Flexi (NL, 1982)FAUST - It's a Bit of a Pain - 7" (1972, re: Play Loud, 2010)LES RALLIZES DÉNUDÉS -  永遠に今が - 7" (Etcetera, 1996)WHITE STAINS - The Energy - 7" (Thee Temple Ov Psychick Youth Scandinavia, 1988)GLANDS OF EXTERNAL SECRETION - Hide Your Love Away - Demonstrate Congo Bob's Epic Saliva Torture (Starlight Furniture Co., 1992)BIGFOOT DISCOVERED - Untitled - 7" ( Dolor Del Estamago/Stomach Ache)

There's a murderer on board, So Spock might pull the chord! You'll hear Sarek say “My Wife! Attend!” while a Tellarite meets his end! A killer runs amok while Spock's parents finger fuuh, oh -- uh, how about... D.C. Fontana brings more world-building to this intergalactic fable as we're settling in for a Journey to Babel! It got dicey there for a minute, maman!Episode Reviewed:Star Trek 2x14 - "Journey to Babel"Hosts:David C. RobersonEffie OpheldersNote: This episode of Star Trek Universe continues young Effie's first watch of Star Trek in production order. Guiding her on this journey: Dave, a stalwart fan of almost four decades who rewatches along with her, provides trivia, insights and the occasional excitement-stoking minor spoiler. Join Us:Site: http://startrekucast.comApple: http://bit.ly/StuCastSpotify: http://bit.ly/StarTrekUCastSpreaker: http://bit.ly/StuCastSpreaker

We return to our series with Nick Liguori! Do the people groups of East Asia and the Pacific Islands retain a knowledge of the Garden of Eden, the Flood, and even the Tower of Babel in their historical traditions? If so, does this point to a once shared history of mankind, as described in the early chapters of Genesis?         Link to Purchase Echoes of Ararat (Vol.1): https://www.masterbooks.com/echoes-of-ararat?srsltid=AfmBOoqrSQC-50M2Y1uatdX5YGTi6VR_dTiwRpTz2M1SuLMljg7GsNTm         ➡️ HELP US FUND THE NEXT FILM!

Is It Pagan? is back and we have an interesting topic for this one, from a video Joe was introduced to. Is it sinful to learn a foreign language because of the Tower of Babel? For more of Is It Pagan? visit: https://www.kfmbroadcasting.com/shows/is-it-paganFor more Pastor Reacts visit: https://www.kfmbroadcasting.com/shows/pastor-reactsFor Kingdom on the Road: https://www.kfmbroadcasting.com/shows/kingdom-on-the-roadFor more from KFM Broadcasting: www.kfmbroadcasting.comFor more on Ministry Misfits: www.ministrymisfits.comNeed Prayer? Submit your prayer requests to our team at www.kfmbroadcasting.com/prayerSend us a textSupport the showFollow us on: TWITCH: twitch.tv/ministrymisfits INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/ministrymisfit FACEBOOK: facebook.com/ministrymisfit YOUTUBE: YouTube.com/@ministrymisfits

Is It Pagan? is back and we have an interesting topic for this one, from a video Joe was introduced to. Is it sinful to learn a foreign language because of the Tower of Babel? For more of Is It Pagan? visit: https://www.kfmbroadcasting.com/shows/is-it-paganFor more Pastor Reacts visit: https://www.kfmbroadcasting.com/shows/pastor-reactsFor Kingdom on the Road: https://www.kfmbroadcasting.com/shows/kingdom-on-the-roadFor more from KFM Broadcasting: www.kfmbroadcasting.comFor more on Ministry Misfits: www.ministrymisfits.comNeed Prayer? Submit your prayer requests to our team at www.kfmbroadcasting.com/prayerSend us a textSupport the showFollow us on: TWITCH: twitch.tv/ministrymisfits INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/ministrymisfit FACEBOOK: facebook.com/ministrymisfit YOUTUBE: YouTube.com/@ministrymisfits

This episode of Fed by the Fruit KB dives into the profound biblical narrative of the Seven Dispensations and the Tower of Babel, illustrating the consequences of human pride and disobedience toward God's directives.We explore the concept of dispensationalism, a framework that categorizes God's interactions with humanity into distinct periods, and how this lens aids in comprehending scriptural teachings. It highlights the significance of humility and the dangers of seeking unity apart from divine guidance, as exemplified by the builders of Babel who attempted to reach the heavens through their own efforts.Each of these periods reveals profound insights into human nature and God's enduring desire for relationship and obedience, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of biblical narratives and their implications for contemporary faith.This episode serves as both an informative guide to embrace a healthier, more balanced lifestyle, encouraging listeners to embark on their journeys with renewed vigor and compassion.Reach out to KB on Instagram and share your thoughts.

1. In his sermon today, Tim described 3 melodies that show up and repeat throughout the book of Genesis:creation & blessingtesting & failure de-creation & re-creation What is your response to these melodies? What thoughts, feelings, or questions are provoked in you as you consider them throughout the Genesis stories, either as Tim outlined them, or as you see them in other places? Where else do you see these melodies? In media? Books? Stories from your family? Etc?Can you mark the presence of these melodies in your own life? Which feels most present right now? 2. One of Tim's slides posed a question that, alongside all of us, the Genesis characters are asking: "what can make us safe & happy; help us flourish and find wholeness?” The answer he gave was: “each other…community, friendship, & neighboring.” What's your response to the identification of this question? Is it one you can identify in your own self & life? Do you see it in the lives of others? Do you see it in these stories?To what extent do you feel a part of authentic community, friendship, and neighboring? Where and how have those things been built? Do you see ways in which community, friendship, and neighboring have helped you to feel safe and happy? To flourish & find wholeness?If so, how so? If not, what do you make of that?If you would answer this question (“What can make us safe & happy; help us flourish and find wholeness?”) differently than Tim did, what would you say?3. Toward the close of his sermon, Tim said, “In a world built on Babel's tower…, the Church is meant to be a garden…this, I think, is why the Church still matters.” Presumably, you think the Church matters too, since you're a part of this group, Redemption Church, and the global Church. Why do you think it is that the [global] Church matters? In what ways does the Church matter for you personally? Does the global Church matter in ways that are different from the ways in which Redemption Church matters for you? In what ways does the global Church matter beyond your own personal experience of it? What about Redemption Church? As is true of all of us individually, the church sometimes builds up, cooperates with, and defers to Babel. What emotions surface for you as you think about that fact? Do you tend to think of the global Church more as allied with empire or a hopeful contrast? Why do you think that is?

Series: N/AService: Sunday Bible StudyType: Bible ClassSpeaker: Mike Franklin

Introduction  Where can I find lasting happiness in this world?  The Search for Answers (and why it must fail) (1:12-15).  Philosophy: The Delights of the Mind (1:16-28).  Pleasure: The Delights of the Body (2:1-10).  The Result: A World of Disappointment (2:11).  Conclusion  We've been trying to build ourselves ‘heaven on earth' ever since the days of the Tower of Babel. But Utopia is a lie!  ‘God cannot give us peace and happiness apart from Himself, because it is not there. There is no such thing.' (C.S. Lewis)  Five suggestions:  Know the truth. Understand things from a Biblical perspective.  Confess your sin. Sin robs us of joy.  Don't be idle. There is much joy in doing God's work.  Draw near to God. He is your soul's comforter.  Fly the flag! Be ready to share your faith with others. 

Prezydent Trump zarządził wprowadzenie 50-procentowych ceł na towary z Indii. Premier Indii grozi, że będzie dalej kupował rosyjską broń i surowce, zwłaszcza ropę. Dlaczego stosunki między Waszyngtonem a New Delhi są tak napięte zaledwie kilka miesięcy po tym, jak Donald Trump przyjmował Modiego z honorami w Białym Domu? Na jakie ustępstwa może pójść indyjski premier, gdzie przebiega ich granica? I co na to wszystko lokalni rywale Indii: Pakistan i Chiny?Trump zarządza również 50-procentowe cła na towary z Brazylii, mimo że Stany Zjednoczone notują nadwyżkę w handlu z tym krajem. Chodzi jednak nie o handel, lecz o proces z udziałem byłego prezydenta Jaira Bolsonaro, który może do końca życia wylądować w więzieniu za próbę zamachu stanu. Dlaczego Trump go broni?Dekadę temu rozpoczął się najpotężniejszy kryzys migracyjny w historii współczesnej Europy. Czego nauczyła się Europa przez ten czas i jak zmieniło się nasze podejście do migrantów?Po ujawnieniu przez dziennikarzy możliwej korupcji premier Litwy, Gintautas Paluckas, ustąpił ze stanowiska. Kto go zastąpi i dlaczego Polak, który miał szansę zostać premierem, wycofał się z wyścigu?Czy na Mount Everest da się wejść w kilka dni? Da się – dzięki inhalacjom z ksenonu, gazu, który sprawia, że wspinacze nie potrzebują długiej aklimatyzacji na wysokości. Dokąd zmierza współczesny sport wysokogórski?A także: Po co są narody? Po to, żeby inne narody mogły wymyślać na nie obraźliwe określenia.Rozkład jazdy:(02:29) Aleksandra Jaskólska: Indie-USA początek wojny dyplomatyczno-handlowej?(24:07) Jerzy Haszczyński: Litwa po kryzysie rządowym(53:48) Grzegorz Dobiecki: Świat z boku - Wieżyczka Babel(1:00:19) Podziękowania(1:06:37) Marcin Żyła: Dziesięć lat migracji do Europy(1:25:09) Bartłomiej Rabij: Trump broni Bolsonaro(1:49:30) Marcin Pośpiech i Michał Leksiński: Mount Everest dla każdego?(2:17:57) Do usłyszenia---------------------------------------------Raport o stanie świata to audycja, która istnieje dzięki naszym Patronom, dołącz się do zbiórki ➡️ ⁠https://patronite.pl/DariuszRosiak⁠Subskrybuj newsletter Raportu o stanie świata ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠➡️ ⁠https://dariuszrosiak.substack.com⁠Koszulki i kubki Raportu ➡️ ⁠https://patronite-sklep.pl/kolekcja/raport-o-stanie-swiata/⁠ [Autopromocja]

Join us as we count down the most epic fantasy heroes of the 2020s! From magical warriors to legendary mages, we're exploring the most iconic and powerful heroes that have captivated audiences in recent years. Get ready to revisit some of the most memorable characters from fantasy novels of the decade (so far), and discover new ones to obsess over. Who will make the cut and be crowned the most epic fantasy hero of the 2020s? Listen to find out!#FantasyForTheAges #Fantasy #SFF #FantasyFiction #BestFantasy #BookRecommendations #TBR #ReadingRecommendations #booktube #booktuberWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?The Angel of Indian Lake: https://t.ly/g2ug_Babel: https://t.ly/6xveMThe Bright Sword: https://t.ly/7JDeWThe Discord of Gods: https://t.ly/bq647House of Earth and Blood: https://t.ly/Pc9IIThe Last Graduate: https://t.ly/WQ0f0A Master of Djinn: https://t.ly/AZdNgThe Midnight Lie: https://t.ly/Cmuw5Nettle & Bone: https://t.ly/IWcWVThe Will of the Many: https://t.ly/O3i8iWays to connect with us:Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim's Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 ————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

Following our two part discussion of artificial intelligence, we continue the discussion with another two part conversation returning to the right use & role of books in this episode followed by a discussion of the place of martyrdom in the way of the life of faithfulness.This is part two of this discussion, please excuse the awkward edit from the preamble (identical to episode 5) into the content, which picks up about an hour into our conversation. Reference materials for this episode: - Harken My Beloved Brethren, page 273   - St Sophrony the Athonite   - “seeing God as He is” - Martyrdom, St Ignatius, the wheat God    - https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0107.htmScripture citations for this episode: - The brazen serpent questions God's authority, Adam doesn't correct him   - Genesis 3:1-5 - Tower of Babel, idolatry, self determination, control   - Genesis 11 - We know false prophets because their signs don't come to pass    - Deuteronomy 18:15-22 - No king, everyone does what is right “in their own eyes”   - Judges 21:25 - What seems right to a man ends in death    - Proverbs 14:12 - False prophets have visions in their own minds rather than seeing God's divine council    - Jeremiah 14:13-14    - Jeremiah 23:16-17 - Scripture is inspired of God    - 2 Timothy 3:16-17 - Love drives out fear    - 1 John 4:7-21 - The Ethiopian Eunuch needs Scripture interpreted for him to understand    - Acts 8:26-40The Christian Saints Podcast is a joint production of Generative sounds & Paradosis Pavilion with oversight from Fr Symeon KeesParadosis Pavilion - https://youtube.com/@paradosispavilion9555https://www.instagram.com/christiansaintspodcasthttps://twitter.com/podcast_saintshttps://www.facebook.com/christiansaintspodcasthttps://www.threads.net/@christiansaintspodcastIconographic images used by kind permission of Nicholas Papas, who controls distribution rights of these imagesPrints of all of Nick's work can be found at Saint Demetrius Press - http://www.saintdemetriuspress.comAll music in these episodes is a production of Generative Soundshttps://generativesoundsjjm.bandcamp.comDistribution rights of this episode & all music contained in it are controlled by Generative SoundsCopyright 2021 - 2023

What if the Tower of Babel was more than ancient history? What if it was a prophetic blueprint for the final rebellion against God?Video Version available upon release, Thursday, August 7th 2025 at 8:30pm ET/7:30pm CT at https://rumble.com/v6x9w9w-mystery-babylon-the-final-babel-system.html?mref=3j2hwn&mc=dxcv1In this powerful and eye-opening presentation, we uncover the deep end-time prophetic parallels between the Tower of Babel and today's rapidly forming global system. From Mystery Babylon and one-world governance to religious deception, technological control, and the final divine intervention — every element of the Babel account echoes in today's headlines.Discover how the Antichrist system mirrors Nimrod's ambition… how AI and media manipulation reflect the language confusion of old… and how Jesus Christ will bring the ultimate reversal, uniting His faithful from every tribe and tongue.

Let's just say this isn't your average history recap. In the final episode of our Operation Paperclip series, we connect the dots between Nazi scientists, modern surveillance, moral decay, and the spiritual consequences of trading ethics for technological progress. From Neuralink to data manipulation, we peel back the shiny lab coat to expose the sinister roots—and lasting legacy—of Paperclip. The crew gets raw about the church's prophetic role, fifth-generation warfare, and whether we're building the next Babel. Here it is a full-spectrum analysis of power, eschatology, and what it means to resist with truth.https://unrefinedpodcast.com

The boys drink and review 13 Eye Witness Brews then head back into the topic of transhumanism. (See episode 535.) One of the problems the transhumanist agenda needs to address is the connection between the body and the mind. Is "the mind" something that can -- even in principle -- be uploaded to a computer? Or does it have to have a body. Does the mind = the brain, or is there a non-material component. And even if the mind is entirely physical, does that mean we can upload it? The Star Trek transporter problem becomes relevant here. If the transhumanists have their way and some people are "upgraded," what will happen to the people who remain "natural"? Will they be able to participate in society, or will they be relegated to second-class status? There are other questions, like how a Republic can function as AI and transhumans take over. How will the economy work in this situation? There are also religious problems. If humans become linked to some hive mind, isn't that a little like trying to become God? It sounds reminiscent of the Garden of Eden, the Tower of Babel, and even Frankenstein's monster.

We continue our "Sunday School: A Fresh Look at Familiar Stories" series with a look at the well-known story of the Tower of Babel. Together, we explore how this ancient account speaks directly to our modern world, and what it means to follow Jesus in a culture where appearances of unity often mask deeper divisions. Join us as we seek wisdom, clarity, and purpose through God's Word. Scripture Referenced: Genesis 11:1-9

Dive deep into the Tower of Babel like never before — from its ancient roots in Genesis 11 to its prophetic shadow in Revelation. This powerful Bible study explores the historical, linguistic, and theological meaning of Babel, revealing how a single act of rebellion shaped the destiny of nations.Video Version Available upon release on your choice of 4 Free Video Platforms with instant access at https://www.lastchristian.net/Explore the rise of Nimrod, the construction of early ziggurats, and God's dramatic response that changed the world forever. Discover how Babel became Babylon — a symbol of human pride, rebellion, and spiritual deception — and how it still affects our modern world.We'll connect the confusion at Babel with the supernatural unity at Pentecost, examine prophetic parallels in Isaiah, Jeremiah, Daniel, and Revelation, and expose the coming judgment of “Mystery Babylon.”This is more than history. It's a warning — and a call to return to God's design before the final fall of the world system.

Meg and Symphony discuss episode 187 of Welcome to Night Vale: Citizen Spotlight: The Spire. They chat about the Tower of Babel, the limitless storytelling of Night Vale and what we would be like as guests on Below Deck. In the FanZone Calzone™  we hear from fans about a SDCC story, The Dark Tower series, and the meanings of multiple spires.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Day 2686 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom – Theology Thursday – “Holy War” – Supernatural Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2686 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2686 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. Today, we continue with the 9th of 16 segments of our Theology Thursday lessons. I will read through the book "Supernatural," written by Hebrew Bible scholar, professor, and mentor Dr. Michael S. Heiser, who has since passed away. Supernatural is a condensed version of his comprehensive book, ‘The Unseen Realm.' If these readings pique your interest, I would recommend that you read ‘The Unseen Realm.' Today, we will read through chapter nine: “Holy War.” The Bible is a controversial book. People who don't see it as the Word of God often object to what it says. But some parts of the Bible make even Christians uncomfortable. Israel's war to conquer the Promised Land is a case in point. Why? Mostly because of the killing. It seems indiscriminate and far too thorough. Why was it necessary to kill entire populations in some cities—men, women, children, and even livestock? Why not let the inhabitants surrender? Wouldn't it be better to exile them than to slaughter them? There's an answer to those objections—but I've discovered that the answer seems to make Christians as uncomfortable as the problem. You can only understand the rationale and motive of the conquest accounts when you see them through the supernatural worldview of an Israelite. Israel's Supernatural Logic The battles for the Promised Land were framed by two factors, both deeply rooted in Israel's understanding of their world as not only the abode of humankind but also the prize in an unseen spiritual war. We've talked about both of them already, but let's review. One factor is the fallout from the events at the Tower of Babel, when God decided, after the nations rebelled against him, that he no longer wanted a direct relationship with the people of those nations. Instead, he assigned members of his divine council, the sons of God, to govern them (Deut. 4:19–20; 32:8–9). Afterward, he called Abraham and enabled him and his wife Sarah to have a child (Isaac), from whom the people of Israel would come. We learned in Psalm 82 that these lesser gods became corrupt. They allowed injustice. People came to worship them instead of the Most High God. Thus, they became enemies of God and his people, Israel. Since some of those nations were within the land of Canaan, which God purposed to give to his nation Israel after the exodus, Moses and the Israelites believed the people who occupied those lands were their mortal enemies and their gods would do all they could to destroy Israel. The second factor was even more frightening for the Israelites. It's best explained by what happened when the Israelites arrived at the border of Canaan, the Promised Land. Moses sent twelve spies into Canaan to report on the land and its inhabitants. The spies came back with evidence that the land itself was wonderful—it flows “with milk and honey”—just as God had told them (Num. 13:27). But then they dropped a bombshell: “The land, through which we have gone to spy it out, is a land that devours its inhabitants, and all the people that we saw in it...

Deze zomer, tot en met 8 augustus, geniet je van onze selectie aan zomertips uit het afgelopen seizoen Nooit Meer Slapen. Christien Brinkgreve is socioloog en schrijver. Ze schreef talloze boeken en artikelen, zowel voor wetenschappelijke tijdschriften als voor een breder publiek. In 2015 vormde ze een netwerk van mensen uit verschillende vakgebieden, ‘Babel', dat vanuit groeiende kritiek op de meetcultuur alternatieven in onderzoek en beroepspraktijken probeert te ontwikkelen. Dat resulteerde in het boek ‘Weten vraagt meer dan weten'.  Ook verschenen van haar hand titels als ‘Wie wil er nog moeder worden', ‘Vertel' en ‘De Ruimte van Herman Hertzberger'. Brinkgreves nieuwste boek ‘Beladen Huis' is het relaas van een vrouw na het overlijden van haar man. Het is een memoir over de ruimte die je inneemt in een relatie en over de keuzes die we maken uit liefde. Femke van der Laan gaat met Christien Brinkgreve in gesprek.

Send us a messageIn Part 4 of “The Harlot, The Beast, & The Seat of Rome, we address “The Spirit of Babylon” and how it has infiltrated every sector of the world under the authority of the “god” of this world. And how it is forming the rebuilt Tower of Babel through a demonic networking system that will operate under the auspices of the “One World Religion” of the Antichrist. This Harlot will be comprised of Roman Catholicism and the many other false ways she is drawing into her Babylonian web through her ecumenical endeavors.With all things already in place, it has become certain that the Tribulation Period is very close at hand – meaning that the Rapture of God's True Church is even closer.It is time to pay attention and to “look up” for our Redemption draws very near!Support the showVisit our website: https://agapelightministries.com/

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Genesis 11:1-9From the series titled: BeginningsPastor Matt Garrison – July 27, 2025

En este episodio conversamos con Ana Cándida Carneiro, PhD, artista brasileña y fundadora de la compañía de teatro Babel, quien participó con una presentación artística en el Black y Brown Arts Festival 2024. Ana es jefa del Departamento de Dramaturgia en la Maestría en Bellas Artes de la Universidad de Indiana (IU) y está profundamente …

Episode DescriptionJoin Bishop Andy Lewter and Bishop D. A. Sherron in this illuminating theological discussion as they delve deep into one of Christianity's most debated phenomena: the speaking in tongues as recorded in Acts chapter 2 during the Day of Pentecost. This scholarly conversation moves beyond denominational perspectives to examine the historical, linguistic, and theological significance of glossolalia in the early Christian church.Drawing from extensive biblical scholarship, archaeological evidence, and historical context, both bishops bring their academic expertise to bear on critical questions surrounding this pivotal moment in Christian history. They explore the distinction between the xenoglossia (speaking in known foreign languages) described in Acts 2 and contemporary practices of glossolalia, examining the original Greek text and its implications for understanding the apostolic experience.The discussion addresses the socio-cultural backdrop of first-century Jerusalem, the diverse linguistic landscape of the Roman Empire, and the strategic importance of the miraculous communication that occurred when devout Jews "from every nation under heaven" witnessed the apostles speaking in their native tongues. The bishops analyze the theological purpose behind this supernatural manifestation—whether it served as a sign for unbelievers, a reversal of the Tower of Babel narrative, or the inaugural moment of the church's universal mission.This episode offers a balanced, academically rigorous exploration that will appeal to theology students, biblical scholars, clergy, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this foundational Christian event. The conversation examines various interpretative frameworks while maintaining respect for different theological traditions and their approaches to pneumatology and charismatic gifts.

1. Using the TV show MASH as an example, Dr. Christina Bohn helped us start to think of the Tower of Babel story through a lens that considers the time of the story's editing, synthesis, and recording. She explained that though scholars believe it likely that the story had long been a part of Israel's oral tradition, it was written down and recorded in (roughly) the version we have today after the destruction of the first Jerusalem temple, during Israel's exile into Babylon. Take a few moments to think of a story that you've told (or heard told) many, many times. It might be a family story that helps to capture and convey something specific about a family member or event. It might be the story of the founding of your town, or the formation of the company you work for, or a story you find yourself telling to describe something in your own personal experience. It could be a story that helps communicate something formative and important about another community of which you're a part. If possible, wait until everyone has come up with a story before moving forward (and don't worry; you won't be asked to share the story! Just choose one in your mind; there are no right or wrong answers.)Once you've thought of a story, think about a big idea that you take away from that story. It might be something like, “It highlights how silly my uncle could be” or “It demonstrates this community's commitment to high quality science.” or “This story captures a sense of just how lost and confused I felt at that time in my life.” Now imagine that you've been given the task of writing this story down so that it can be shared with future members of your community/family/company/group for generations to come. Knowing that your version will become the “official” version for the group, what do you think might come up for you as you try to write it down? Do you think you might feel a different sense of what is important to capture in the story? Might you feel tempted to alter it in certain ways? Why or why not?How easy do you think it might be for someone else to hear the story and take away a completely different meaning to the one you noticed or intended? How do you feel about that potential? Imagining this scenario, how do you think you'd feel if you were, in fact, asked to take on this task? What might make you hesitant to take it on? What might make you eager?Consider this dynamic, and your response to this prospective task, in light of the stories we have captured in Genesis and other parts of the Old Testament. What questions or curiosities arise for you as you think these often very familiar stories? What feelings surface? 2. Christina also taught that Ziggurats were structures built to attract deities to the city and people who built them, and to then provide a home-base for that deity. Part of the appeal was using the ziggurat to help the people to co-opt that deity's presence as an endorsement of that group's superiority and strength. That goal was about controlling, manipulating, and placing limits on the deity. This story, then, is warning the people of Israel against pursuing this practice/approach to God, though it would have been all around them while in exile. What examples have you seen of organizations or individuals co-opting God to endorse and build up their own plans and practices? What short and long-term outcomes have you seen come from this practice? Are there groups/settings in which you've been a participant in this process (even if you didn't realize it at the time)? What have you learned (or are you learning) from that experience and its outcomes for yourself and/or others?Christina went on to say that when we try to co-opt and control God, we move outside of our boundaries as humans and, as a result, lose an anchor to our reality, and that this distortion of our role as image bearers leads to nothing but difficulty and pain. How does this statement resonate for you? Does it ring true? What resistance might you feel to it, if any? Why do you think we, as humans, seem to continually try to push past the limits of our humanity in order to control God, even though we may have seen the harmful outcomes this has? 3. Christina also shared a personal example of a moment in which she found herself trying to manipulate, control, and co-opt God for her own purposes. She talked about how, even though she hoped to be a conduit of God's love, she found herself instead bringing confusion and disarray to the conversation. In what ways can you relate? How aware are you of this potential within yourself?In what types of conversations or situations do you find yourself most likely to start using God for your own ends and endorsement? When does this feel easiest to avoid? When does it feel most difficult to avoid? Do you feel any ambivalence about the advisability of this practice? Are there times when it can feel justified? Why or why not? Christina asked, “What kind of name do you think we, as God's people, are making for ourselves now? Would God call us babel, ‘confounding,' or would he declare us to be a “gateway to God's presence?” What's your response to these questions? How do you think you, personally, contribute to what you see happening in your communities? What's your contribution to the name God's people are making for themselves right now in the larger aspects of the church and our world? How do you feel about that dynamic and your part in it?

The God of King DavidJuly 27, 2025David's Song of PraiseTeacher: Dave BrownA.C.T.S. OF PRAYERAdorationConfessionThanksgivingSupplicationWHY PRAY?Prayer is not a magic formula to crack so that we can get what we want. If that's our understanding of prayer, we will always be disappointed.Prayer is about presence before it's about anything else. Prayer doesn't begin with outcomes. Prayer is the free choice to be with the Father, to prefer his company.— Tyler StatonPrayer is about intimacy and identity.1 - INTIMACYDavid sang to the Lord the words of this song when the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul.— 2 Samuel 22:1The Lord said, “Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by.” Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper.— 1 Kings 19:10-12Maybe God whispers not because he's evasive but because he's intimate. Maybe he whispers because it's the only way to get what he wants most. What was lost in Eden—to walk with you and I in the cool of the day. To know him and discover ourselves fully known in his presence.— Tyler StatonGod invites us to meet him in the intimacy of the whisper. When we try to fabricate a mountaintop experience to meet with God, all we end up building is a tower of Babel.2 - GOD'S IDENTITYThe Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior.— 2 Samuel 22:2-3a3 - OUR IDENTITYYou, Lord, are my lamp; the Lord turns my darkness into light. With your help I can advance against a troop; with my God I can scale a wall… It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure. He makes my feet like the feet of the deer; he causes me to stand on the heights. He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. You make your saving help my shield; your help has made me great.— 2 Samuel 22:29-30; 33-36Nothing but prayer will ever reveal you to yourself, because only before God can you see and become your true self… Prayer is learning who you are before God and giving him your essence.— Timothy Keller4 - PRAYER IS A PRACTICE

John 17:20-23Jesus prayed, “I ask not only on behalf of these but also on behalf of those who believe in me through their word, that they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. The glory that you have given me I have given them, so that they may be one, as we are one, I in them and you in me, that they may become completely one, so that the world may know that you have sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.” Artificial Intelligence is not your friend—it's the Tower of Babel. That was the title of the first article I saw this week while preparing for today. Another headline from a Jewish student paper read: AI: The Modern Tower of Babel. A theme was emerging. Faith publications and organizations are writing incessantly about AI and faith, the church, spirituality, and more. Then Pastor Mark told me to listen to a segment from 1A this week about AI and faith. It was fascinating—and a little frightening.I'll be honest, I thought I had pretty good job security against AI and robots… until I listened to that segment. I learned about Pastors.AI, a chatbot trained for a specific church using sermons and resources from real pastors. Meaning, you could upload all the videos and manuscripts from Pastor Mark's sermons over the past 24 years, and the chatbot would generate answers to questions, write sermons, and craft Bible studies—just like he would! You could have your own Pastor Mark in your pocket.Then there's Gloo—AI evangelism. Gloo claims it helps churches grow by tracking digital interactions, managing prayer requests, responding to texts, and making new connections.Entire denominations are diving into AI. If you're Catholic, you can't use just any faith-based AI, so you turn to Ask Father Justin. Apparently, a problem arose where some people preferred confessing to Father Justin instead of their priest. Imagine that… And it's not just Catholics who do AI.Episcopalians have Cathy—Church Answers That Help You. Right on the Diocese of Lexington's homepage, you can talk with Cathy and learn anything you want from the Episcopalian perspective.But what good is the church or denominations if you can just chat with Jesus yourself, AI Jesus that is? If you try that one let me know. So is AI a threat to the church? Or a tool to help it grow? Is it humans trying to become like God, or is it a resource that makes God more accessible? Is this software a reversal of Genesis 1 where we make God in our image, one chatbot at a time?Is it a new Tower of Babel—our attempt to code our way to God? How might this ancient story help us with such questions? More importantly, what might it tell us about Jesus?The Tower of Babel is mysterious. It's short, raises more questions than it answers, and isn't referenced anywhere else in the Bible. Like the other stories in Genesis 1–11, it's an origin story; one that tries to explain how different nations and languages came to be. Linguists agree though, this is not how languages came about. It much more complicated. As is this story. To read it as only an explanation of languages or cultures misses what all it reveals about God.It's also the origin story of Babylon. Thousands of years ago, Babylon made a major technological advance: the brick. They could take bricks, butter'em with bitumen, stack them on top of each other and build. So the people said, “Let's build a city and a tower with its top in the heavens, and make a name for ourselves, or else we'll be scattered across the earth.” That one sentence is full of so much irony. The tower didn't reach heaven. In fact, God had to come down to earth just to see it. And when God finds it, God isn't pleased. Why exactly? We're not told. What we do know is that God confused their language and scattered all the people—the very thing they were trying to avoid.That question—why did God do this?—has led to many interpretations, some with harmful consequences.One interpretation says God scattered the people because mixing cultures, ethnicities, and languages is bad. That view has been used to justify segregation in this country and apartheid in South Africa.But I don't read this story as the scattering being a consequence or punishment. God said twice “to fill the earth and subdue”. Well you can't do that if people are all in one place. So scattering wasn't punishment - it was the plan. As were the different languages and ethnicities. Diversity was God's design from the start.Another view is that God is suspicious of cities. So, urban life must be prideful or ungodly, while small-town life is holier and safer. But that doesn't align with the broader biblical story. God called Jonah to Nineveh, a powerful city, because God cared for its people and animals. Jesus longed to gather Jerusalem under his wing. Revelation envisions a new heaven and earth—with a new Jerusalem at its center. God is not suspicious of cities, but is as present there as anywhere else in the world.And perhaps most pertinent today: some believe God scattered humanity because they were too advanced. Such a reading makes folks skeptical of scientific progress and technological advances like, well, Artificial Intelligence. But I don't think God was all that concerned about some bricks stacked a couple hundred feet in the air. Nor is God all that impressed with our towers of today: our advances, systems, or political structures. And I am pretty sure God isn't wringing hands over Artificial Intelligence like everyone else seems to be.What I think God is concerned about is any human attempt to work our way up to God, any effort to work out our own salvation. And we try all the time. We think: “If I just do enough good,” “If I go to church enough,” “If I text with AI Jesus,” or “complete my Bible AI devotional”—then I'll get to God. All our technological advances will undoubtedly do a lot of good. But if we think software can save us, it's no different than thinking a tower can take us to heaven. The tower never reaches. We can't code our way up to God.But the good news of our faith is that we don't have to go up to God because God came down to us in Jesus Christ. And through that person, that real, divine, tangible person, do we and all the world receive the grace and forgiveness we could never create for ourselves, no matter how advanced we get. Through that person, all the scattered people of the world might be one in him. That's what, or really who, holds this community together. We don't all hold the same views, or come from the same backgrounds, or see the world in the same way. Sometimes it probably seems like we aren't even speaking the same language. And yet, it is the grace and forgiveness and mercy of Jesus that binds us together as one.This A.I stuff isn't going away anytime soon. It certainly has it's dangers. At the same time it is a technological tool and the church has always engaged with these tools. When the printing press was invited, the church made tracts and pamphlets. When radio came around, preachers broadcasted their sermons across the airwaves. TVs gave rise to the televangelist. And today nearly everyone watches a service online before they ever step foot through our doors. So it should be no surprise that christians, churches, pastors, denominations, are using A.I. in all sorts of ways. But like any tool, it can be misused and lead to harm, like thinking it can somehow take us up to God, as an ancient tower once tried. Or that it can bring Jesus down to us. Yet it can't do that either, because Jesus came down and is here already. Here at the table where we get our fill of his forgiveness in bread and wine. Here in the waters of baptism where we are washed by his grace. Here in your neighbor, who reflects the very image of God. By his coming down to us, Jesus made his love tangible through these physical signs of his grace that he freely gives to us. And that's something A.I. can never give. Amen.

Send us a textThe line between science fiction and biblical prophecy grows thinner by the day. From social media uniting humanity like a digital Tower of Babel to AI companions becoming romantic and dangerous partners, we're witnessing technological developments that eerily parallel descriptions from Revelation.Remember when people swore they'd never shop online or share personal information digitally? Now we document our every move, preference, and thought without hesitation. This massive repository of human data formed the foundation for something far more consequential: artificial intelligence that knows us intimately. What started as simple search engines and voice assistants has evolved into companions that form emotional bonds with users.The evidence is disturbing. A married man admits he would choose his AI companion over his wife and child. A retired professor proudly discusses her "marriage" to an AI husband she trusts more than most humans. As Eugenia Kuyda, founder of Replica, warns: "If AI companions start to replace human relationships—positive human relationships—we're definitely headed for a disaster."When we examine Revelation 13, we find descriptions of the image of the beast that can speak and control commerce. Previous generations might have imagined this as a physical statue, but today's technology suggests something more insidious—an AI entity with unprecedented control over global finance and human behavior. With currencies being digitized and autonomous systems like Tesla's self-driving taxis on the horizon, the infrastructure for such a system is taking shape before our eyes.Daniel 12 tells us knowledge would increase in the last days—a prophecy fulfilled as technological advancement accelerates beyond imagination. But this realization shouldn't lead to despair. Rather, it should inspire greater commitment to sharing the hope we have in Christ. We are the saints holding the message of reconciliation in an increasingly disconnected world.Are you recognizing these signs? How will you respond? Join us in praying for this dying world as we watch these prophecies unfold. The King is coming!Support the show

This summer, we're taking a short break from our regular podcast format, and instead have selected various installments from past message series given by James Emery White at Mecklenburg Community Church where he serves as the Senior Pastor. "The Tower of Babel" was the sixth installment of a series titled, "Primordial: Genesis and the World's Primeval History." Primordial is defined as that which has existed since the beginning of time. The first book of the Bible - Genesis - begins with the words “In the beginning..." So what do we really know about the beginning of time and those earliest chapters of human history? How do we grapple with all that it holds in light of fact vs. fiction, or science vs. religion? Today's episode will walk through what really happened when the tower of Babel was constructed, and the cultural implications for our day. Episode Links Below you'll find the link to the full series if that's something you are interested in checking out, along with the sources that were used in the development of the message itself: "Primordial: Genesis and the World's Primeval History" John Walton, “Beware Our Tower of Babel,” Christianity Today, read online. John Walton, The Expositors Bible Commentary (Zondervan). Wayne Jackson, “Where Did the Different “Races” Come From?” Christian Courier, read online. Genesis Apologetics, “A Biblical View on Race,” YouTube, watch online. To find more messages on marriage given by Dr. White at Meck, you can click HERE. For those of you who are new to Church & Culture, we'd love to invite you to subscribe (for free of course) to the twice-weekly Church & Culture blog and check out the Daily Headline News - a collection of headlines from around the globe each weekday. We'd also love to hear from you if there is a topic that you'd like to see discussed on the Church & Culture Podcast in an upcoming episode. You can find the form to submit your questions at the bottom of the podcast page HERE.

Following our two part discussion of artificial intelligence, we continue the discussion with another two part conversation returning to the right use & role of books in this episode followed by a discussion of the place of martyrdom in the way of the life of faithfulness.Reference materials for this episode: - Harken My Beloved Brethren, page 273   - St Sophrony the Athonite   - “seeing God as He is” - Martyrdom, St Ignatius, the wheat God    - https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0107.htmScripture citations for this episode: - The brazen serpent questions God's authority, Adam doesn't correct him   - Genesis 3:1-5 - Tower of Babel, idolatry, self determination, control   - Genesis 11 - We know false prophets because their signs don't come to pass    - Deuteronomy 18:15-22 - No king, everyone does what is right “in their own eyes”   - Judges 21:25 - What seems right to a man ends in death    - Proverbs 14:12 - False prophets have visions in their own minds rather than seeing God's divine council    - Jeremiah 14:13-14    - Jeremiah 23:16-17 - Scripture is inspired of God    - 2 Timothy 3:16-17 - Love drives out fear    - 1 John 4:7-21 - The Ethiopian Eunuch needs Scripture interpreted for him to understand    - Acts 8:26-40The Christian Saints Podcast is a joint production of Generative sounds & Paradosis Pavilion with oversight from Fr Symeon KeesParadosis Pavilion - https://youtube.com/@paradosispavilion9555https://www.instagram.com/christiansaintspodcasthttps://twitter.com/podcast_saintshttps://www.facebook.com/christiansaintspodcasthttps://www.threads.net/@christiansaintspodcastIconographic images used by kind permission of Nicholas Papas, who controls distribution rights of these imagesPrints of all of Nick's work can be found at Saint Demetrius Press - http://www.saintdemetriuspress.comAll music in these episodes is a production of Generative Soundshttps://generativesoundsjjm.bandcamp.comDistribution rights of this episode & all music contained in it are controlled by Generative SoundsCopyright 2021 - 2023

Max Prilutskiy, co-founder and CEO of lingo.dev, about the lingo.dev compiler, a powerful open-source tool that automates multilingual support in React applications. Max dives deep into how the compiler uses ASTs and AI to eliminate the traditional friction of i18n workflows, offers build-time translations, and supports hot module replacement, static builds, and frameworks like Vite, Next.js, and React Router. Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxprilutskiy Website: https://maxprilutskiy.com X: https://x.com/maxprilutskiy Github: https://github.com/maxprilutskiy Resources https://lingo.dev/en/compiler We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we were recommended by a friend? Let us know by sending an email to our producer, Em, at emily.kochanek@logrocket.com (mailto:emily.kochanek@logrocket.com), or tweet at us at PodRocketPod (https://twitter.com/PodRocketpod). Follow us. Get free stickers. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, fill out this form (https://podrocket.logrocket.com/get-podrocket-stickers), and we'll send you free PodRocket stickers! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket provides AI-first session replay and analytics that surfaces the UX and technical issues impacting user experiences. Start understanding where your users are struggling by trying it for free at LogRocket.com. Try LogRocket for free today. (https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr) Special Guest: Max Prilutskiy.

In this episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn Garland is joined by Stephen Mirrione. Stephen  has edited such outstanding films as Traffic for which he won the Oscar. He was nominated for the BAFTA and Eddie for 21 Grams. On Goodnight and Good Luck he was nominated for the BAFTA and Eddie. He also edited Babel, for which he was nominated for the Oscar and BAFTA, winning the Eddie Award. His other films include, Contagion, The Hunger Games, The Revenant and Birdman, for which he was nominated for both the BAFTA and Eddie.  Now he's crafted the exhilarating film, F1.Thanks again to ACE for partnering with us on this podcast, check out their website for more.Want to see more interviews from Glenn? Check out "Editors on Editing" here.The Art of the Frame podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor and many more platforms. If you like the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes and, please leave a review so more people can find our show!

In this lecture, Ellie Talley explores the complex relationship between technology, community, and isolation, launching the discussion by referencing a scene from *Modern Family*. The scenario highlights a family's profound disconnection despite their technical ability to communicate, illustrating a paradox where increased connectivity can lead to emotional and relational alienation. Throughout the summer series titled "Formed in Community and Formed in Service," Talley addresses the shaping influence of community practices and the nuances of technology in contemporary life. Talley presents three central questions guiding the series: what we were made for (formation), what has gone wrong (malformation), and how Jesus invites us into a redemptive way forward. She emphasizes that while technology has the potential to foster connection and community, it often leaves individuals feeling scattered and alone. Rather than advocating for an anti-technology stance, she calls for a thoughtful approach to engagement with technology, guided by a desire for deeper connection with God and each other.Bringing awareness to her own experiences, Talley engages the audience through relatable anecdotes about modern distractions—texting within the same room, mindlessly scrolling through content, and yet feeling disconnected from people both online and in person. She emphasizes the necessity of reflecting on how technology shapes our behaviors and relationships, and she invites listeners into this critical self-examination. Following a moment of reflection, Talley dives into biblical narratives, starting with Genesis, which reveals humanity's created purpose for relational connection. The scripture serves as a foundation for understanding our need for community and the potential benefits of technology when used wisely.As she elaborates on the implications of technological use, Talley warns against the dangers of an uncritical adoption of tech, giving the historic example of the Tower of Babel as a cautionary tale about how advancements can foster pride and a false sense of community. This is juxtaposed against modern experiences with social media and tech. She identifies five specific ways technology contributes to malformation today: treating people as content, mistaking networks for true community, burdening future generations, undermining reliance on one another, and demonizing those with differing views.Transitioning from these insights, Talley speaks to the challenges of recognizing the impact of our technological habits on mental and spiritual health, referencing studies on increased anxiety and depression among youth due to inappropriate tech exposure. She offers hope, praising the transformative power of Jesus who invites individuals into healthier relational patterns. Instead of simply reducing technology use, she calls for a fundamental shift in how we engage with it—promoting a transformation of habits that aligns with loving God and others.Toward the conclusion, Talley introduces the concept of the "examine," a reflective practice adapted for digital life to help listeners assess their tech engagement critically. She encourages participants to identify their most frequently used apps, explore their motivations, and discern how these habits shape relationships with God and one another. The lecture culminates in a communal exercise inviting attendees to share their reflections with one another, emphasizing the necessity of real-life connections as they navigate technological engagement.Ultimately, Talley reinforces that although the modern family experience depicted earlier might resonate too closely with reality, it is possible to foster genuine connections and live differently in a tech-saturated world. Through Jesus and the supportive community of the church, attendees are reminded of their inherent design for relationships, inviting them to pursue richer, more meaningful interactions in all areas of life. The session concludes with a prayerful reflection on the importance of intentionality in technology use as a means of building community and nurturing authentic relationships.

The Rage and Age of Gog and Magog Let's start with our familiar text: Awake, O north wind, And come, wind of the south; Make my garden breathe out fragrance, Let its spices be wafted abroad. May my beloved come into his garden And eat its choice fruits!” (So 4:16) This call to “Awake, O North” is thought to encompass three distinct calls recorded in 1. Jeremiah 31:7-8 (exiles of Israel), 2. Isaiah 41:25 (Messiah) 3. Gog and Magog (Ezek 38:2) Why are all three being called to "Awake" simultaneously? To awake in Scripture can have a few connotations. The contextual explanation is that there has been a period of inactivity, and the prophetic call is to arouse each group to action. Messiah will begin to gather the exiles who have aroused from a period of spiritual apathy, and simultaneously, Gog and Magog will awaken in that generation to create the chaos and darkness necessary to awaken Israel from spiritual "sleep." Because the gematria of Gog and Magog is 70 [Gimmel-Vav-Gimmel Vav-Mem-Gimmel-Vav-Gimmel, 3+6+3+6+40+3+6+3], they are thought to represent the symbolic 70 nations of the world, which will gather against both 1. Adonai and 2. Israel. Various commentaries make oblique references to Gog and Magog, but it will not be understood fully until the day arrives. Some say it is the descendants of Amalek among the nations. Amalek, from which King Agag arose, is the murderous spirit of Edom, or Rome, the fourth beast, headed by Babylon. In that sense, Gog (chief person) and Magog (his nation, people) has arisen in every generation to provoke the Holy One and people who trust in Him and obey Him. The Scriptures cited below reiterate that Gog and Magog are not a single ruler and nation, but a wicked remnant embedded among all nations. In some generations, they will rise up with enough strength and cunning to marshal huge numbers of the population to join their murderous schemes. The pre-millennial war will bring Israel to repentance, and Adonai Himself will destroy Gog and Magog with confusion, thunder, hail, blood, and lightning (Ezek 38-39). In other words, an amalgam of Egypt and Assyria's judgments. Psalm Two is traditionally associated with Gog of Magog: Why are the nations in an uproar and the peoples devising a vain thing?The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers take counsel together against the LORD and against His Anointed, saying,“Let us tear their fetters apart and cast away their cords from us!” He who sits in the heavens laughs, the Lord scoffs at them. Then He will speak to them in His anger and terrify them in His fury, saying, “But as for Me, I have installed My King upon Zion, My holy mountain.” (Ps 2:1-6) The commentators note that in this attack of Gog, it revisits an important precedent in Babel: at the tower of Bavel, the united conspirators agreed to attack Heaven itself. As a result, YHVH confused them, and the 70 languages of the nations were born. This is the traditional location of Nebuchadnezzar's golden statue. Amalek in the Torah portion Balak is referred to "first of the nations," in other words, the first to openly rebel against Heaven itself by attacking Israel in the wilderness; this "first" attack was also the first direct attack against Heaven since the "nation of mankind" attempted to penetrate it rebelliously at the Tower of Bavel. At the final attack of Gog from Magog, the nations will once again undertake to assemble and attack YHVH and Messiah DIRECTLY, thinking the Holy City Jerusalem has a “Patron” who will defend it. They believe this was the wicked Amalekite Haman's fallacy, attacking the Jews first instead of their God. Something will cause them to believe they have the wherewithal to wage war directly against YHVH and King Messiah. What do Gog and Magog have to do with the third “awakening” of the winds?

Tolkien believes that his method of translation-by-sense “perhaps needs some defence”; Alan and James know their method of podcasting requires a lot of defense. Join The Man of the West and The Sage of the South as we misplace our Babel fish in the second half of Appendix F from The Lord of the Rings, on translation. Tolkien speaks to the reader directly, gives us a fantastic analogy with Arthur and Camelot, and provides comic relief in the form of Hobbit names. We wonder how ‘amused' Denethor really was, realize that someone just wasn't Goodenough, and speculate about Dwarvish interpolation again. Also, Odo from DS9 gets a mention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Day 2676 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom – Theology Thursday – “Rules of Engagement.” – Supernatural Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2676 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2676 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. Today, we continue with the 7th of 16 segments of our Theology Thursday lessons. I will read through the book "Supernatural," written by Hebrew Bible scholar, professor, and mentor Dr. Michael S. Heiser, who has since passed away. Supernatural is a condensed version of his comprehensive book, ‘The Unseen Realm.' If these readings pique your interest, I would recommend that you read ‘The Unseen Realm.' Today, we will read through chapter seven: “Rules of Engagement.” Our story so far: God cast aside the nations and their peoples at Babel. The lesser gods assigned to them took dominion (Deut. 32:8–9). When God started over with Abraham, it was clear that he planned to one day reclaim the nations through the influence of Israel (Gen. 12:3). But the gods of the nations would have to be forced to surrender their power and worship (Ps. 82:6–8). That meant conflict—in both the seen and unseen realms. As soon as there was an Israel, she was in the crosshairs of the gods.  Who Is Yahweh? It doesn't take long in the biblical story for Israel to wind up in a precarious position. The story of Joseph (Gen. 37–50) explains why Israel went to Egypt. God's providence turned the harm intended Joseph by his brothers to the salvation of Israel from famine (Gen. 46:3–4; 50:20). That God didn't tell Israel to leave Egypt right away was also intentional. God knew the pharaoh who honored Joseph would die and be replaced by an enemy (Ex. 1). He had foreseen that Egypt would put the Israelites into forced labor (Gen. 15:13–16). He also knew he would rescue Israel when the time was right (Gen. 46:4). But why wait? God always has a good reason for suffering. We just can't always see it. In this case, though, Scripture makes it clear. After Moses had fled Egypt and taken up residence in the wilderness, God called him at the burning bush (Ex. 3:1–14) to send him back to Egypt. His orders were simple: Tell Pharaoh “Let my people go” (Ex. 5:1). Pharaoh had other ideas. He was god in the flesh in Egypt, the emblem of all its glory and power. He wasn't going to let some invisible God of Hebrew shepherds tell him what to do. He didn't even know whether the God of Moses was real. He mockingly replied, “Who is the Lord, that I should obey his voice and let Israel go?” (Ex. 5:2). He was about to get an answer—one that would hurt. God had set him up. God had told Moses, “I will harden his heart, so that he will not let the people go” (Ex. 4:21). God had a fight to pick. After they had oppressed the Israelites for centuries, it was time for Egypt and its gods to be punished. Pharaoh's hardening was part of that plot. The Bible tells us the plagues were aimed at Egypt's gods—especially the last one, the death of the firstborn (Ex. 12:12; Num. 33:4), which turned out to be a direct assault on Pharaoh's house: “At midnight the Lord struck down all the firstborn in the land of...

You've probably heard of flood legends around the world. But these aren't the only stories that sound similar to the history in the Bible.

Rachael Williams of IntoAllTruth and the Tribe of Levi joins us for a chat about the biblical truth that is not talked about the African diaspora and where the real land lots are. We talk about Revelation, Ethiopian scriptures, Hebraic principles, Jubilees, the Hereford map and Canaan stealing Shems lot. Musk and Mandela are Canaan...   We look at the maps and talk about the 3 towers of Babel, the gate of heaven and their own mythology. The Ark of the Covenant, and the end of the earth are also discussed. Genesis and Israel, America and Japheth, Iranians and WW3 kicking off the next major conflict, Trump is Gog and Magog, and Zero Shadow Noon. Where is this? It's a seed thing not a skin colour thing. The Wolf jumping over the Lamb.   True African Diaspora is Israelite History based on bible. Yah's eternal power, Torah Teachings, Prophecy @intoalltruth YouTube https://www.intoalltruth.net/   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 Rokfin www.Rokfin.com/Grimerica Patreon https://www.patreon.com/grimericaoutlawed   Support the show directly: https://grimericacbd.com/ CBD / THC Tinctures and Gummies https://grimerica.ca/support-2/ Eh-List Podcast and site: https://eh-list.ca/ Eh-List YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEh-List Our Adultbrain Audiobook Podcast and Website: www.adultbrain.ca Our Audiobook Youtube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@adultbrainaudiobookpublishing/videos Darren's book www.acanadianshame.ca Check out our next trip/conference/meetup - Contact at the Cabin www.contactatthecabin.com Other affiliated shows: www.grimerica.ca The OG Grimerica Show www.Rokfin.com/Grimerica Our channel on free speech Rokfin Join the chat / hangout with a bunch of fellow Grimericans  Https://t.me.grimerica https://www.guilded.gg/chat/b7af7266-771d-427f-978c-872a7962a6c2?messageId=c1e1c7cd-c6e9-4eaf-abc9-e6ec0be89ff3   Leave a review on iTunes and/or Stitcher: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/grimerica-outlawed http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grimerica-outlawed Sign up for our newsletter http://www.grimerica.ca/news SPAM Graham = and send him your synchronicities, feedback, strange experiences and psychedelic trip reports!! graham@grimerica.com InstaGRAM https://www.instagram.com/the_grimerica_show_podcast/  Purchase swag, with partial proceeds donated to the show www.grimerica.ca/swag Send us a postcard or letter http://www.grimerica.ca/contact/ ART - Napolean Duheme's site http://www.lostbreadcomic.com/  MUSIC Tru Northperception, Felix's Site sirfelix.bandcamp.com 

Welcome to Day 2671 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom – Theology Thursday – “The Word, the Name and the Angel.” – Supernatural Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2671 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2671 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. Today, we continue with the 6th of 16 segments of our Theology Thursday lessons. I will read through the book "Supernatural," written by Hebrew Bible scholar, professor, and mentor Dr. Michael S. Heiser, who has since passed away. Supernatural is a condensed version of his comprehensive book, ‘The Unseen Realm.' If these readings pique your interest, I would recommend that you read ‘The Unseen Realm.' Today, we will read through chapter six: “The Word, the Name and the Angel.” In the last chapter, we learned about the cosmic geography of the Bible. In response to human rebellion at the Tower of Babel, God forsook the nations. He assigned them to members of his heavenly council, the sons of God (Deut. 32:8-9). To replace the now-forsaken nations, he would create a new people, a nation of his own. They would be his agents to renew his kingdom on earth. But that task would prove to be an awful struggle, as the other gods and the people of their domains would become fierce enemies of Israel and God. God's new people would begin with a man named Abram, whose name he would later change to Abraham. Soon after the judgment at Babel, God paid him a visit.  Abraham Meets the Word. Most Christians are familiar with God's visit to Abraham in Genesis 12. God tells Abraham to leave his home and go to a place he's never seen. God promises to guide him. He tells Abraham he will be his God and gives him special covenant promises. He'll enable Abraham and Sarah to have a son, though they are both elderly. From that son will come multitudes of people—people who will form the new earthly family of God. Through them, the nations will be blessed. We tend to think Abraham's encounters with God were a voice from heaven or in Abraham's head. Or perhaps God came in a dream. The Bible is clear that God did that sort of thing with the prophets and other people. But that isn't what happened with Abraham. God did something more dramatic. He came as a man. He and Abraham talked face-to-face. We get a hint of this in Genesis 12:6-7. The Bible says God appeared to Abraham. Three chapters later, God appears again (Gen. 15:16). This time, God comes to Abraham as “the word of the Lord” in a vision. This wasn't a voice in the head, since the “word” brought Abraham outside and showed him the stars to make the point that his offspring would be uncountable (Gen. 15:5). God appeared to Abraham as a man on other occasions (Gen. 18). He did the same to Isaac (Gen. 26:1–5), the son God had promised, and Jacob, the son of Isaac (Gen. 28:10–22; 31:11–12; 32:24–30). The “word” or voice of God as a way of expressing God in human form shows up in unexpected places. One of my favorite instances is found in 1 Samuel 3. The boy Samuel kept hearing a voice calling him at night while he was trying to sleep. Eventually, Eli, the priest with whom Samuel lived and for whom he worked, figured out it was God. In verse 10, God came back to Samuel: “The Lord came and stood there, and...