Podcasts about Darkness

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Notes Matthew 2:1-12 Isaiah 60:1-6 Ephesians 3:1-12 Summary In this episode of the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, hosts Eric Fistler and Robb McCoy explore the significance of Epiphany, focusing on the visit of the Magi and the gifts they brought. They discuss the importance of understanding the context of the Magi's visit, debunking common myths, and emphasizing the practical and symbolic meanings of the gifts. The conversation also touches on themes of maternal health, community support, and the universal message of God's grace for all people. The hosts reflect on the prophetic words of Isaiah and the secret plan revealed in Ephesians, encouraging listeners to consider their role in the community and the importance of showing up for one another. Takeaways Epiphany is a significant day in the Christian calendar, often overlooked. The visit of the Magi symbolizes the universal reach of Christ's message. The gifts of the Magi were practical and essential for Mary and Jesus. Understanding the context of biblical stories can enrich our preaching. Maternal health is a critical issue that connects to the story of the Magi. Epiphany invites us to reflect on who needs us in our communities. The dawn symbolizes hope and new beginnings for everyone. Ephesians reveals that God's grace is for all, not just a select few. Community is essential in faith, and everyone has a role to play. The gifts we give should reflect the needs of those around us. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Epiphany and the Magi 02:55 Exploring the Significance of Epiphany 05:53 The Story of the Magi: Myths and Realities 08:58 The Gifts of the Magi: Symbolism and Practicality 11:40 The Role of Women and Maternal Health in the Nativity 15:02 Consumerism vs. Meaningful Gift-Giving 28:15 Healthcare and the Impact of Policy Changes 29:37 The Epiphany: Light in Darkness 31:21 Isaiah's Prophetic Message 34:44 The Dawn of New Possibilities 40:57 The Secret Plan of Grace 51:54 Community and the Need for Presence  

Robert Wise's Odds Against Tomorrow & James Foley's After Dark My Sweet  This week Rick Ramos flies solo for a new episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos and the last new episode of 2025. After a heartfelt look at the past year, dreams, the job, and making sense of the art, we look at two Noirs that have been criminally overlooked: Robert Wise's 1959 Classic Odds Against Tomorrow and James Foley's After Dark My Sweet (1990). The episode is a deep dive into the power of Noir; how and why it continues to appeal to audiences and a continuing attempt to understand what "constitutes" Noir. One Man talking into the Darkness. Take a listen and let us know how you feel. As always, we can be reached at gondoramos@yahoo.com. Our Continue Thanks.  For those of you who would like to donate to this undying labor of love, you can do so with a contribution at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/watchrickramos  - Anything and Everything is appreciated, You Cheap Bastards.

What does it mean to sit with ancient Christmas songs in a complex, imperfect world? In this special episode of Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast, all three clergywomen – Revs. Trudy, Hannah, and Brittany – gather in the studio to reflect on the Advent season and their four-part series, Our Advent Mix Tape. Together, the pastors of First United Methodist Church of San Diego explore how Christmas music and ancient songs of Scripture can hold both darkness and hope – and how the season invites us into deeper ways of loving the world. The conversation invites listeners into deeper, more honest Christmas reflections on: Surprises that emerge while exploring Christmas songs Favorite Christmas songs and the spiritual gifts music offers Naming both the struggle and beauty of the season Living out light, hope, peace, joy, and love beyond Christmas A special Christmas gift: The pastors have curated a Spotify playlist, Our Advent Mix Tape. Listen here: fumcsd.org/mixtape. We also invite you to connect with our podcast community on Patreon, where you can chat with other listeners and go deeper in your reflections.

What are your favorite memories at Christmas? For me, it's putting up the Christmas tree, and then adding all the lights and ornaments and lighting up our living room.Every December we hang lights that drive out the darkness. But sometimes circumstances bring a darkness.The darkness of feeling lonely while you see everyone else with friends and family.The darkness of grief over lost Christmases with loved ones due to separation or death.The darkness of anxiety of being enough, doing enough, going enough. It's exhausting.The darkness of sin that produces shame and guilt that hang over souls like a thick fog that won't lift.The great news - Jesus conquers and drives out all darkness. Because the incarnation of Jesus is real, the light of the world has come and the darkness has not overcome Him. My darkness, your darkness, all darkness, has to flee in the presence of Jesus.In our Christmas season, we want to explore how the light of Jesus can drive away any darkness that overshadows our lives. So, come and bring all your stuff. You don't have to leave it at home when you come to Jesus. You don't have to pretend. Come and bring your darkness and surrender it and receive his light.Jesus truly is Light in the Darkness - and you will realize that He is Light in Your Darkness.

Some people believe darkness follows them. Others believe they were born into it. Her childhood was shaped by violence, blackouts, and moments that never made sense at the time. People around her said her eyes didn't look right. She predicted things she shouldn't have known. And at sixteen, after a suicide attempt that should have ended her life, she describes walking through a world that wasn't quite the same as the one she left behind. What followed wasn't peace — it was a growing awareness that something unseen had been circling her for years. Was it trauma? A fractured mind trying to survive? Or something darker that noticed her long before she understood what was happening? This is a story about light, darkness, and the thin line between believing you're protected… and wondering if something has simply been watching. #RealGhostStories #ParanormalPodcast #TrueParanormal #NearDeathExperience #OutOfBodyExperience #ShadowEntities #DarkPresence #Unexplained #HauntedLife #SpiritualEncounters #ParanormalStories #TrueGhostStory  Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

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A chilling ritual dares you to summon something into your home and survive until 3:33 AM. In this episode, we walk candle-in-hand through the rules of the Midnight Game, a modern creepy pasta with roots in alleged ancient punishment rites. But the terror doesn't end with lore.Subscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesJoin us on INSTAGRAMJoin us on TWITTERJoin us on FACEBOOKVisit our WEBSITEResearch:https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/1e73fy/the_midnight_game_i_played_it_and_i_was_a/https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/ikmra/so_i_recently_played_the_midnight_game/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXmPuR6Q8-Mhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1jSDHxUmMMhttps://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/The_Midnight_Gamehttps://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/1e8fqh/the_midnight_game_part_two/https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/1e9k9p/the_midnight_game_part_three/https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/1e9wi7/the_midnight_game_part_four/https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/9xy9xp/i_regret_playing_the_midnight_game/https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/f5umtg/the_midnight_game_is_not_a_joke/https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/f2x6ug/i_was_a_skeptic_until_i_tried_the_midnight_game/https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/7ktn1m/my_cousin_tried_the_midnight_game_and_refuses_to/Sarah xx"Spacial Winds," Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licenced under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licencehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/SURVEY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christmas often finds us tired, burdened, and carrying quiet fears beneath the lights and songs. In this Christmas Eve message from Luke 2, we hear the angel's announcement spoken straight into the darkness: “Do not be afraid.” Discover how true joy doesn't come from changed circumstances, but from God's gracious action—sending His Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior, Messiah, and Lord. Into real fear, God brings peace. Into real darkness, God sends light.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

Almost all kids are afraid of the dark, and sometimes that fear even lingers into adulthood. It's a shame really because, contrary to what you might think, darkness is actually not our enemy but a friend when it comes to drifting off to dreamland. Being exposed to light at night can have negative consequences on person's health in the long-term. That's according to a study by researchers at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine in the United States. They published their findings in 2022, having discovered a correlation between exposure to light while sleeping and conditions like obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. What's the link between light and disease? How can I ensure I'm not at risk from light exposure at night? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What are the biggest misconceptions on beating heatwaves?⁠ ⁠What are the health benefits of using sex toys?⁠ ⁠Which foods should I avoid after their expiry date?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 1/10/23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Five Faces of Darkness are invading the Sacred Ring as we review Part 1 of the Quintesson War in Void Rivals #25. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode! Order our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with cover art by E.J. Su! Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by Dashery! Show Notes: If you enjoy TransMissions, please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show. Contact us: Continue reading The post Alt Mode 474 – Void Rivals #25 Spoiler Review appeared first on TransMissions Podcast Network.

This week, part 2 of our celebration of 2025 releases! It's been another amazing year for new music from legacy artists, current artists, and new artists. Join Kevin as he's on his own once again for our end-of-year celebration and recognition of all of the awesome, recorded output in rock n' punk n' metal during 2025! What is it we do here at InObscuria? Every show, Kevin opens the crypt to exhume and dissect from his personal collection; an artist, album, or grouping of tunes from the broad spectrum of rock, punk, and metal. This week, we look back on another amazing year for the world of rock n' punk n' metal. In celebration of the New Year, we wanted to find some nuggets of joy from the last 12-months. We hope everyone enjoyed the holidays and that you can take some time to kick back and rock with us! Happy New Year, everyone!Songs this week include:Danko Jones - “Everyday Is Saturday Night” from Leo Rising (2025)Howling Giant - “Hunter's Mark” from Crucible & Ruin (2025)Propaghandi - “Rented P.a.” from At Peace (2025)The Elven - “Far Beyond” from Solstice (2025)Castle Rat - “SERPENT” from The Beastiary (2025)Witchrider - “Sound Of The Presidents” from Metamorph - EP (2025)Inglorious - “Say What You Wanna Say” from V (2025)Paralyzed - “Railroad” from Rumble & Roar (2025)Jason Bieler & The Baron Von Bielski Orchestra - “Violent Creatures” from The Escapologist (2025)Seikima II - “老害ロック” from Season II (2025)Girlschool - “Auld Lang Syne” from We Wish You A Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year (2008)Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/https://www.facebook.com/InObscuriahttps://twitter.com/inobscuriahttps://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/Buy cool stuff with our logo on it: InObscuria StoreIf you want to hear Robert and Kevin's band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/If you'd like to check out Kevin's band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/Check out Robert's amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/

A short sermon from Christmas Eve 2025 about the weight and truth of darkness, but how the Light came and darkness could not overcome it.

Teves is not a month of spiritual absence but a test of perception, and this episode is about learning how to meet that test. I explore why Chanukkah intentionally flows into Teves, what “hidden light” really means — the concealment of clarity, not Hashem's presence — and how meaning is lost when vision goes untrained. By revisiting the 8th and 10th of Teves, the role of Torah She'baal Peh, and the idea that holiness is embedded within physical reality, this episode invites you to develop the ability to see Hashem even when clarity fades, and to grow through Teves rather than simply endure it.Join the Conversation! Be part of our growing community—join the Shema Podcast for the Perplexed WhatsApp group to share feedback, discuss episodes, and suggest future topics. Click here to sign up.Get the Companion Guide: The Power of the MonthsThis free resource outlines the spiritual focus of each Hebrew month — including its mazal (zodiac sign), tribe, Hebrew letter, body part, and unique avodah. It also includes suggested actions you can take to align yourself with the energy of the time. Click here to download and keep this month-by-month guide as a tool for your own growth and reflection.

What if the best news of Christmas isn't that you finally got it together, but that Jesus came for you before you could? We set aside the noise to read John 1 and talk honestly about the gap between our holiday expectations and the reality of frozen cinnamon rolls, missing batteries, and complicated feelings—and why that gap is exactly where grace shines.We walk through the first Christmas as it actually happened: a birth in a stable, an announcement to night-shift shepherds, and a God who moved toward ordinary people in ordinary places. From there we press on a liberating shift—Scripture doesn't call us seekers; it calls us lost. Lost people don't need tips. They need to be found. That's the difference between religion and Jesus: one demands cleanup before you belong; the other changes you from the inside out. We explore belief versus acceptance with a simple chair metaphor, showing how trust moves from opinion to surrender, and how sons and daughters live from identity, not for it.You'll hear about faith that holds when we don't, a Savior who doesn't shout directions from heaven but steps in, and a quiet, powerful moment where the room fills with candlelight. Darkness doesn't leave first; light is shared. That's how hope spreads. If you're tired of pretending, curious about what it means to be found, or ready to trade performance for grace, this conversation will meet you where you are and invite you to take a real step toward Jesus.If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review to help more people find the message. Where do you need light to break in today?Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.

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Five Faces of Darkness are invading the Sacred Ring as we review Part 1 of the Quintesson War in Void Rivals #25. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions Alt Mode! Order our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with cover art by E.J. Su! Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by Dashery! Show Notes: If you enjoy TransMissions, please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show. Contact us: Continue reading The post Alt Mode 474 – Void Rivals #25 Spoiler Review appeared first on TransMissions Podcast Network.

The fourth Sunday of Advent represents love, so Pastor Dana takes to Matthew 1:18-25, which shows love through Joseph's obedience, and John 1:1-18, which shows love through the divine initiate of the Word made flesh. When we follow the ways of Christ, the way we love others includes visibly showing how we care for one another. Darkness only flees if it is broken by the light. When we show our love, we stamp out little pieces of darkness over and over again.

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! Lately, it feels like something has shifted—not just in the headlines or online discourse, but in the emotional temperature of everyday life. Tension feels heavier. Anger escalates faster. Negativity seems to linger longer than it used to. In this episode of The Grave Talks, we take a closer look at what might be fueling that slow, unsettling boil beneath the surface of society. Paranormal investigator James Annito joins the conversation to explore whether this growing sense of unease is simply human nature under pressure—or if something darker is quietly amplifying it. We examine the impact of collective trauma, emotional contagion, and fear, while also questioning whether unseen forces may be feeding off chaos and division. From rising paranormal reports to the feeling that the atmosphere itself has changed, we dig into the shadowy overlap between psychology, spirituality, and the unknown. Is this just a rough chapter in human history, or are we navigating influences beyond what we can see? Understanding the source may be the first step toward regaining balance in a world that feels increasingly off-kilter. This is Part Two of our conversation. #TheGraveTalks #ParanormalDiscussion #DarkEnergy #CollectiveConsciousness #ShadowEntities #ParanormalPodcast #SpiritualAwakening #MassTrauma #UnseenForces #RealParanormal    Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Have you ever wondered why challenges seem to show up right when you're finally stepping into your power? Or why moments of anxiety feel so intense, it's almost as if they're blocking your path? In this week's episode of HEAL with Kelly, I sit down with my longtime Kabbalah teacher and dear friend, Eitan Yardeni, to explore the deeper spiritual mechanics of life. Kabbalah is ancient wisdom that has always resonated deeply with my beliefs and faith.   Eitan, a globally respected Kabbalah teacher and Madonna's longtime spiritual mentor, has over 30 years of experience and a gift for making ancient wisdom deeply practical. Together, we explore soul vs. ego, why discomfort is part of transformation, and how to trust the guidance that leads you into a bigger version of yourself. We also explore some of life's hardest questions: Why do we experience suffering? What does Kabbalah say about anxiety, miracles, and the unseen 99% of reality? How do we navigate loss, trust the bigger picture, and stay connected to our purpose when everything feels uncertain? Throughout our conversation, Eitan shares powerful insights about expanding your vessel, cultivating true fulfillment, and embracing the light that's hidden inside the very moments we tend to resist. This is one of my favorite conversations of the year, and I hope it will be as enlightening for you as it was for me! If you're craving a deeper understanding of your path, if you're navigating a challenge, or if you simply want to feel more connected to yourself and the world around you, this episode will meet you exactly where you are. It's expansive, grounding, and filled with the kind of reminders that stay with you long after the conversation ends. Key Moments You'll Love ✨: ✨ [0:00] The Month of Miracles & Sagittarius Energy

Parshas Vayigash is bittersweet. The sweetness is obvious. After 22 years of anguish and melancholy, Jacob is informed that Joseph is alive and is a king in Egypt. Our Parsha is a story of reunion and reclamation. But it's also bitter: Jacob and his family travel to Egypt, a morass that will be very difficult […]

Dr. Cristian Istrate is a Pastor from Transylvania, Romania, who has been a missionary in 47 countries. He shares his incredible journey of faith, from growing up in Communist Romania to experiencing supernatural encounters with Jesus Christ. Hear about his family's struggles during the oppressive regime, miraculous moments like gasoline laden Bibles that wouldn't burn, and personal encounters with spiritual warfare. Be inspired by Dr. Cristian's testimony of redemption, healing, and unwavering faith in the face of adversity. Don't miss this moving episode filled with hope and miracles! 00:00 The Miraculous Survival of Bibles 00:38 Introduction to Cristian's Testimony 01:41 Growing Up in Communist Romania 03:23 The Persecution of Christians 15:29 The Fall of Communism 19:21 A Family's Struggle with Faith and Tragedy 28:07 A Vision of Jesus 28:44 Discovering a Personal Relationship with Jesus 29:35 Teenage Rebellion and Conflict 30:52 Running Away from Home 32:23 A Spiritual Awakening 37:40 Returning Home and Reconciliation 41:04 Missionary Work and Miracles 43:20 A Supernatural Healing Encounter in Egypt 48:39 The Greatest Miracle of All 53:30 A Prayer for Those in Darkness 55:59 Closing Remarks and Contact Information Links referenced in this episode: Tortured for Christ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXxMTf8iBj4 Sabina: https://www.sabinamovie.com/ Voice of the Martyrs: https://www.persecution.com/ To follow Dr Cristian Istrate: Wesleyan Voices Online: https://www.facebook.com/wesleyanvoices.online   NEW Everyday Miracle compilation book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/45cgbP8 Everyday Miracle compilation book on Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/everyday-miracles-julie-hedenborg/1146173449?ean=9798881501808 Subscribe to Julie's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@everydaymiraclespodcast1395 Website for Everyday Miracles (APPLY!): http://everydaymiraclespodcast.com/   To follow Everyday Miracles Podcast on itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-miracles-podcast/id1447430033 On Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/everydaymiraclespodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydaymiraclespodcast/ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@everydaymiraclespodcast X: https://x.com/miracles9598 linkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hedenborg-452028a7/ To email Julie directly: everydaymiraclespodcast@gmail.com

When my uncle was a small child, he once woke in the middle of the night, gripped by fear of the dark. Trembling, he ran to his mother, my grandmother, and said, “Mommy, I'm afraid.” She embraced him, soothed him, and then gently told him, “Go back to bed and remember: be afraid of nothing but G-d.”Calmed, he returned to sleep. But half an hour later, he was back shaking. “What are you afraid of now?” she asked. He answered simply, “I'm afraid of G-d.”That story captures something deeply human.We all encounter nights in our lives—moments of darkness, loneliness, uncertainty—that make us tremble. Darkness has a powerful hold because it conceals, it obscures, it feels mysterious and threatening.The mystics ask: Is darkness merely the absence of light or does it have its own substance? Either way, it confronts us and demands a response.Please join Rabbi Simon Jacobson in this fundamental conversation about facing those darker corners of our lives and discovering a profound truth: even in the dark, you are never alone. And that ultimately, darkness is the greatest light of them all.

TVC 719.3: Mitchell Hadley talks to Ed about "The Running Men," an essay that Mitchell recently wrote for ItsAboutTV.com that makes the case for why it's not necessary for every television series to have a final episode that resolves the premise and ties up any other loose ends. Ed agrees with Mitchell, but adds that the influence of social media on today's TV landscape makes it impossible for show runners to avoid producing a series finale without upsetting the fan base. Mitchell's latest book, Darkness in Primetime: How Classic-Era TV Foresaw Modern Society's Descent into Hell, is available wherever books are sold through Throckmorton Press and Amazon.com.  

TVC 719.2: Part 2 of a conversation that began a few weeks ago with author, essayist, novelist, and TV historian Mitchell Hadley (The Electronic Mirror, ItsAboutTV.com). Mitchell's latest book, Darkness in Primetime: How Classic-Era TV Foresaw Modern Society's Descent into Hell, is a series of essays that shows how certain episodes of such classic series as The Twilight Zone, The Outer Limits, Star Trek, and The Prisoner—all of which were originally written and broadcast in either the 1950s or 1960s—not only envisioned a society of 24/7 surveillance, thought control, disinformation, persecution, and loss of freedom, but portrayed those realities in ways that are disturbingly similar to the world that we currently occupy. Topics this segment include a look at The Brotherhood of the Bell (CBS, 1970), a made-for-TV movie starring Glenn Ford (adapted for television by David Karp, based on his novel The Brotherhood of Velvet, about a secret society that is bent on world domination) that is also a variation of the classic tale of Faust; and "Susan B. Anthony, I Love You," an episode of Petticoat Junction from February 1970 that, whether by design or not, has a storyline that is reminiscent of Lysistrata, the classic Greek play by Aristophanes.

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December 24, 2025

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! Lately, it feels like something has shifted—not just in the headlines or online discourse, but in the emotional temperature of everyday life. Tension feels heavier. Anger escalates faster. Negativity seems to linger longer than it used to. In this episode of The Grave Talks, we take a closer look at what might be fueling that slow, unsettling boil beneath the surface of society. Paranormal investigator James Annito joins the conversation to explore whether this growing sense of unease is simply human nature under pressure—or if something darker is quietly amplifying it. We examine the impact of collective trauma, emotional contagion, and fear, while also questioning whether unseen forces may be feeding off chaos and division. From rising paranormal reports to the feeling that the atmosphere itself has changed, we dig into the shadowy overlap between psychology, spirituality, and the unknown. Is this just a rough chapter in human history, or are we navigating influences beyond what we can see? Understanding the source may be the first step toward regaining balance in a world that feels increasingly off-kilter. #TheGraveTalks #ParanormalDiscussion #DarkEnergy #CollectiveConsciousness #ShadowEntities #ParanormalPodcast #SpiritualAwakening #MassTrauma #UnseenForces #RealParanormal    Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

This is a heavy one. Heavy in a good way, but heavy all the same. Lots of unpacking trauma, both from childhood and Gomer's recent bathroom renovation. There's some talk of childhood wounds, betrayal, and other sad topics. If that's not something you've got the energy for around the holidays, no worries. Maybe come back to this one after the new year. Merry Christmas, and hope you enjoy! Produced by Saint Kolbe Studios (https://saintkolbestudios.com/)

"One night I'm sitting out in my car, smoking a cigarette, and I look up at the church (cause it's always lit up) and the tree that's on the front corner...is engulfed in flames. I got joy for a second, you know. Like, 'oh this is good.' But I'm looking at it, and it's burning...but it's not being consumed."— Patrick MahonToday's Episode: Listen in as Natalie's friend Patrick Mahon shares his remarkable testimony of God's work in his life to bring him out of the kingdom of darkness and into the kingdom of light. It's a powerful story of miraculous transformation. You won't want to miss it! Note: this episode is not appropriate for younger listeners. This month's memory verse: “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.” — Isaiah 9:2 Today's guest: Patrick Mahon is a member of Central Church in Jefferson City, Missouri, where Natalie's husband is the pastor. Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about the easy button for Scripture memory, Dwell Differently's monthly membership!Love this show? Support us by leaving a review.Links from today's show: Be encouraged with bite-sized biblical truth in New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional, by Paul David Tripp.Find empathy, wisdom, and real-life stories in When Dreams Fall Apart, by Jennifer Lucy Tyler.Dwell on God's character in Amazed: 30 Days of Growing in Awe, by Carolyn Lacey.Join Dwell Differently, and start memorizing in 2026!Support the showFollow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferenly.

As followers of Jesus, we are called to live without grumbling or disputing so that we shine as lights in a dark world. Paul challenges us to hold fast to the Word of life and reflect Christ through our conduct. How brightly are you shining today?

Darkness often gets a bad rap. We tend to associate it with fear, danger, disorientation. For many of us, it is a space or experience that makes us feel vulnerable. And when darkness feels like a threat, we're convinced we need to steer clear. However, I'm learning that darkness is not necessarily synonymous with evil; that it's not all bad; that not all darkness needs to be feared or avoided; that as vulnerable as it might make us, darkness can and should be welcomed. As much as we might be prone to pit darkness and light against one another, I wonder if they actually go hand-in-hand. In the context of our life with God, I wonder if God is just as present and at work in the dark as God is present and at work in the light. I wonder if darkness can be holy ground, too. Perhaps that's part of the good news of Christmas—that God is with us, even in the dark. Dans Le Noir? Restaurant | London, England Learning to Walk in the Dark by Barbara Brown Taylor Sign up for my monthly email, The Re{collection} Interested in spiritual direction? Learn more here. Need a speaker for an event or gathering you're hosting in 2026? Connect with me here! www.withjulianne.com 

In this episode, Kristen is joined by Dr. Etel Leit, a human communication researcher and award-winning entrepreneur, to explore the roots of love addiction, how obsession and self-neglect appear in relationships, and how to reclaim a sense of self.   https://dretelleit.com/   When you purchase Dr. Etel Leit's book through these Amazon affiliate links, you're helping support the podcast at no extra cost to you:    1. UnAddicted to You: Loving Yourself Through the Darkness: https://amzn.to/4oRZr9N   2. The Emotional Code: https://amzn.to/3XWdzEg   3. You are My SignShine!: A Complete Guide to Using Sign Language to Connect and Communicate with Hearing Babies and Children: https://amzn.to/44y9I3U   4. Where is Water?: The Daddy and Papa Family: https://amzn.to/3KW7PHr   5. Where is Water?: The Single Daddy Book: https://amzn.to/499n4WR   6. Where is Water?: The Mommy & Daddy Family: https://amzn.to/4rYPxWP   7. Where is Water?: The Single Mommy Family: https://amzn.to/4aQt4F6   8. Where is Water?: The Mommy & Mama Family:https://amzn.to/3KYkREi     Subscribe and get a free 5-day journal at www.kristendboice.com to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you. This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For my full Disclaimer, please go to www.kristendboice.com. For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.

The New Republic moves to end Oskure's reign of deceit and malfeasance as the Nagai rebellion returns home, while Rynn Zenat uncovers and uncomfortable fact about her well being and Beilert Valance helps show Han Solo the path forward to being a better person in the pages of Marvel's Star Wars #8 (of 10). Comics Discussed This Week:Star Wars (Vol. 4) #8 (of 10)Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:
Boba Fett: Black, White & Red #1 (of 4)Star Wars (Vol. 4) #5 (of 10)
News:Marvel's Dark Droids crossover event is getting collected in a fairly hefty omnibus that's due out in August 2026, including the events issues from Star Wars, Darth Vader, Doctor Aphra and Bounty Hunters.A single page of original art by Carmine Infantino and Bob Wiacek from Star Wars (Vol. 1) #20 sold for $2,025 on eBay in December.A very happy holidays to you, no matter what you celebrate or if you don't celebrate at all!
Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels and omnibuses:Dec. 31 _ Boba Fett: Black, White & Red #4 (of 4), Hyperspace Stories — The Bad Batch: Rogue Agents #1 (of 4)Jan. 7 _ Han Solo -- Hunt for the Falcon #5 (of 5), Tides of Terror #4 (of 4)Jan. 14 _ Legacy of Vader #12Jan. 21 _ Star Wars (Vol. 4) #9Jan. 27 _ Darth Maul: Black, White & Red TPB (Collects 1-4)Feb. 11 _ Jar Jar Binks #1 One-Shot, Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents #2 (of 4)Feb. 17 _ Star Wars: Hidden Empire Omnibus (Collects HIdden Empire 1-5, Star Wars (Vol. 3) 26-36, Bounty Hunters 27-34, Darth Vader (Vol. 3) 28-32, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) 22-31 and 2022's Star Wars: Revelations #1)Feb. 18 _ Star Wars (Vol. 4) #10March 4 _ Shadow of Maul #1 (of 5)March 11 _ Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents #3 (of 4); The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #1 (of 6)March 17 _ Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus Vol. 4 (Collects Star Wars: Underworld - The Yavin Vassilika (2000) #1-5; Free Comic Book Day 2013: Star Wars #1; Star Wars: Empire (2002) #5-6, 8-13, 15; Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) #1/2; Star Wars: A New Hope - The Special Edition (1997) #1-4; Star Wars: Tag & Bink Are Dead (2001) #1; Star Wars Infinities: A New Hope (2001) #1-4; The Star Wars (2013) #0-8; material from Star Wars Tales (1999) #1-2, 4, 6, 8-10, 12, 14, 16, 19-20); Hyperspace Stories: Grievous OGNMarch 24 _ Tales From the Nightlands TPB (Collects 1-3); Hyperspace Stories: Codebreaker TPB (Collects 1-4) March 31 _ Legacy of Vader: The Reign of Kylo Ren Vol. 2 TPB (Collects 7-12)April 8 _ Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch -- Rogue Agents #4 (of 4)April 14 _ Jedi Knights Vol. 2 - A Higher Path TPB (Collects 6-10), Star Wars Visions TPB (Collects Visions -- Peach Momoko #1, Visions -- Takashi Okazaki #1, Peach Momoko's Story from Darth Vader -- Black, White & Red #1)April 21 _ The High Republic Phase III -- Trial of the Jedi Omnibus (Collects 2023's The High Republic 1-10, Revelations #1's High Republic story, The Acolyte — Kelnacca one-shot, Shadows of Starlight 1-4, Fear of the Jedi 1-5, The Finale #1: The Beacon one-shot); The Mandalorian -- Seasons One & Two (Collects #1-8 of both mini-series), Jedi Knights Vol. 2 TPB (Collects 6-10); Hyperspace Stories: Tides of Terror TPB (Collects 1-4)April 28 _ Han Solo -- Hunt for the Falcon TPB (Collects 1-5)May 5 _ The High Republic Adventures -- The Complete Phase II (1-8, Nameless Terror 1-4, Quest of the Jedi one-shot)May 12 _ Star Wars: New Republic (Collects 1-10, material from Free Comic Book Day 2025: Star Wars #1)May 19 _ Star Wars Legends: Legacy Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Legacy (2006) #0, 0-1/2, 1-36, 41); Doctor Aphra — Chaos Agent TPB (Collects 1-10)May 26 _ The High Republic Adventures -- The Complete Phase III Part 1 (Collects The High Republic Adventures (Phase III 1-10), Saber for Hire 1-4 and the Crash Landing and Crash and Burn one-shots)June 16 _ Star Wars Legends: The New Republic Omnibus Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars: Crimson Empire (1997) #0-6, Star Wars: The Bounty Hunters - Kenix Kil (1999) #1, Star Wars: Crimson Empire II - Council of Blood (1998) #1-6, Star Wars: Crimson Empire III - Empire Lost (2011) #1-6, Star Wars: Jedi Academy - Leviathan (1998) #1-4, Star Wars: The Mixed-Up Droid (1995) #1, Star Wars: Union (1999) #1-4, Star Wars: Chewbacca (2000) #1-4, Star Wars: Invasion (2009) #0-5, Star Wars: Invasion - Rescues (2010) #1-6, Star Wars: Invasion - Revelations (2011) #1-5, Star Wars Handbook (1998) #2; material from Dark Horse Extra (1998) #21-24; Dark Horse Presents (2011) #1; Star Wars Tales (1999) #8, 11, 16-19, 21); The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope — The Manga Vol. 1June 30 _ The High Republic Adventures -- The Complete Phase III Part 2 (Collects The High Republic Adventures (Phase III) 11-20, Echoes of Fear 1-4, Dispatches From the Occlusion Zone 1-4 and the one-shots 2025 Annual, The Wedding Spectacular and The Battle of Eriadu)July 21 _ Star Wars Legends: The Newspaper Strips Omnibus (Collects Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures (1994) #1-9, Classic Star Wars: Han Solo at Stars' End (1997) #1-3, Classic Star Wars (1992) #1-20, Classic Star Wars: A New Hope (1994) #1-2, Classic Star Wars: The Vandelhelm Mission (1995) #1, Star Wars newspaper strips "The Constancia Affair," "The Kashyyyk Depths" and "Planet of Kadril”); Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: The Screaming Citadel (Collects Star Wars (2015) #31-43, Star Wars Annual (2015) #3, Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel (2017) #1, Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2016) #7-8)
Aug. 11 _ The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents TPB (Collects 1-4)Aug. 18 _ The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope -- The Manga Vol. 2----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

The moment Joseph reveals himself to his brothers is not just a family reunion, it is a soul disclosure. In this class, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath explores why Joseph repeats himself, why he asks his brothers to come closer, and why he insists on reminding them that they sold him into Egypt. Drawing from Torah, Midrash, and Kabbalah, we discover that Joseph's greatest holiness was not forged in comfort, but in confrontation with darkness. His life teaches us that our deepest light often emerges not despite our struggles, but because of them. This is a class about identity, resilience, and the sacred fire hidden within every human journey.Key PointsLight isn't proven in comfort. It is revealed in contrast. Joseph's greatness emerged not in his father's home, but in Egypt's darkness.Your story is not a detour. The very chapters you wish you could erase are often the ones that unlock your deepest purpose.What looks like a mask may be protection. Joseph wasn't hiding his soul, he was carrying it through hostile terrain until it was safe to reveal.Stop living in “if only.” Joseph teaches us that spiritual greatness is not about ideal circumstances, but about faithfulness where you are.Darkness can be a catalyst, not a contradiction. The pit, the prison, and the palace were all part of one divine choreography.You are more than how you appear. Others may misread you, but your soul is not confused about who you are.True brotherhood begins with seeing. Healing starts when we learn to recognize the divine light in one another, even when it's hidden.Your struggle did not weaken you, it refined you. Fire doesn't destroy the coal; it reveals what was already burning inside.#LightOverDarkness #chabad #Torah #TorahPortion #Bible #BibleStudy #Joseph #LightFromDarkness #TheFireInTheCoal #HiddenLight #Kabbalah #chassidus #PurposeThroughPain #NoIfOnly  #SpiritualResilience #SoulIdentity #FromPitToPalace #DarknessToLight #InnerFire #GrowthThroughStruggle #torahwisdom #SeeingTheSoul #RedemptiveJourney Support the showGot your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.comSingle? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.Donate and support Rabbi Bernath's work http://www.jewishndg.com/donateFollow Rabbi Bernath's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernathAccess Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi

Leonardo of the Clarke Family While the weather outside is frightful, we're inside with a truly delightful episode, chatting with the legendary voice behind some of your favorite characters. We are joined by one of the most iconic of voice actors, Cam Clarke! Cam is a member of the King Family, the first singing family of American television, and is here to talk about his new book - "Now They're All Here, The King Family" - where Cam talks about his family, the importance of music, his growth from a child actor to becoming the beloved voice actor that we love, the characters he helped bring to life along the way, as well as the importance of fans and comic cons. For more on Cam Clarke, please visit the following - Website - https://camclarke.com Now They're All Here book - https://a.co/d/6bRhoLb Theme song "Racing in Darkness" by Nautilus '54 - https://nautilus54.bandcamp.com/album/the-fell-star-2 For more on our show partners -Level Up Sabers https://bit.ly/FSFLevelUpSabers Win free loot - sign up here - www.fsfpopcast.com/contact For more on our Show - Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/fsfpopcast Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website: https://www.fsfpopcast.com FSF PopCast on BlueSky, Instagram, and Threads - @fsfpopcast This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Description: Christmas Message 2025! Scripture References: Matthew 1:8-25, Matthew 2:1-23, Luke 2:7-16, John 1:1-5, Colossians 1:13-14, Luke 23:44-45, Ephesians 5:8 and Isaiah 60:1-6 All scriptures quoted from the New King James Version, John 1:1-4 also quoted from the Amplified Bible Friend, are you looking for a grace-based, Christ-centered church to call home? If so, please let me invite you to my home church. Just click on the following link:https://gracerevonline.com  Beloved, if you need prayer for a challenge you are facing- please let us stand in faith with you through the Digital Prayer Experience provided by my church. You can receive pre-recorded prayers from my pastors and leaders 24 hours a day- 7 days a week! Just click the following link: https://gracerevonline.com/prayer  

If you've ever wondered how spiritual protection actually works—and why Jesus repeatedly cast out "unclean spirits"—this video is your playbook. We break down the most common protectors (dragons, guardian angels, hawks, shapeshifters, turtles, unicorns… yes, really), the attacks they're built to handle (infiltrators, walk-ins, remote strikes), and the modern hygiene you need to keep your energy sealed. Here's the deal: the more you understand the system, the less you fear it and the better your decisions become.  What you'll learn: Why guardian angels are only the beginning—and which protectors extend range, block ambushes, or vault your gifts. How "infiltrators" cripple channels (and why calling on Jesus to expel them works). Walk-ins: what they really are, the red flags, and why discernment protects your future. The close-down protocol that actually holds (seal → boring buffer → re-seal). A quick history gut-check (Council of Nicaea) so you don't get spiritually duped this season.   If this helps you, hit Subscribe and comment with the protector you think you might have—your question might be a future deep dive.   Chapters 00:00 Cold Open — Why protectors (and the Christmas link) 00:33 Guardian Angels: sword-drawn first line of defense 01:36 Jesus' Ministry: casting out demons (why it still matters) 03:39 Darkness, growth & the obstacle that is the way 05:05 Protectors A–Z: Centipede (short-range neutralizer) 05:58 Dragon (remote attacker takedowns, inter-dimensional) 06:39 Eagle (extends protection range for your team) 07:00 Gorilla (hand-to-hand, loyal in dimensional pulls) 07:49 Attack Map: humans as the initiating vector 08:09 Stealing gifts, "egg" symbolism & scrambling abilities 10:09 Infiltrators: what they are & clearing with Jesus 11:09 System sabotage: unplugging channels & health impacts 11:52 Walk-ins: how takeovers really happen (and timelines) 13:46 Hostage dreams: original soul signals & patterns 15:18 More Protectors: Hawk (anti-ambush), Horse (source boost) 16:07 Pegasus (border bouncer), Raven (close-range interference) 16:54 Walk-in tradeoffs: "feeling powerful" vs being shaved down 18:52 Expelling spirits vs. re-invites (why some fall back) 19:28 Denial & familiars: two flavors of trouble 20:07 Advanced Protectors: evolved "Komodo," Shapeshifter, Turtle vault, Unicorn (fast reframe) 23:00 Bringing it back to Jesus & effective protection today 24:02 Council of Nicaea: dates, edits & discernment—don't get duped 26:12 Skepticism, guide-checks & your 2026 resolution

Into Our Darkness, Light Has Come - Christmas Eve 2025 Sermon |  Series: No Place Like Home for Christmas |  Sam Holm, Lead Pastor |  Preached 12-24-25 4:00pm   Tag: Christmas Eve, Advent, Nativity, Manger, Baby, Jesus, Holiday, Music, Hope, Peace, Joy, Christ, Matthew, Light, Dark, Tree, Martin Luther, Hope, Darkness, Cross, Christmas Tree, Salvation

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! You've read the terrifying accounts in House of Darkness, House of Light. You've seen a dramatized version of the events unfold in The Conjuring. But this time, the story comes full circle. In this episode of The Grave Talks, Andrea Perron returns to the farmhouse that forever altered her life—the very place where her childhood was shaped by unseen forces, relentless fear, and an evil that refused to stay buried. Stepping back inside after so many years, Andrea describes a rush of emotions that hit harder than expected: grief, dread, familiarity, and the unsettling realization that the house still feels very much awake. The energy hasn't faded. The atmosphere still presses in. Even more disturbing, Andrea recounts noticeable shifts in her sisters' moods during the visit, as if the property itself was reawakening old patterns long thought dormant. The conversation expands beyond the farmhouse, touching on the lingering psychological and spiritual impact of the pandemic and whether humanity is still navigating a collective energetic aftermath. Is darkness tied to place—or to people? Can trauma imprint itself on walls and beams? And when you return to where it all began, does the house remember you? This is not a retelling. This is a reckoning. This is Part Two of our conversation. #TheGraveTalks #AndreaPerron #TheConjuringHouse #TrueHauntedHistory #RealParanormal #HauntedFarmhouse #ResidualEnergy #ParanormalPodcast #TrueGhostStories #DarkPlaces #SpiritualAftermath #HauntedHomes Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

What if taking Mary seriously actually deepens, rather than distracts from, devotion to Jesus? Art historian and theologian Matthew Milliner joins Mark Labberton to explore that possibility through history, theology, and the Incarnation. In a searching conversation about Mary, the meaning of Marian devotion, and the mystery of the Incarnation, they draw from early Christianity, Protestant theology, and global Christianity, as Milliner reframes Mary as a figure who deepens devotion to Christ rather than distracting from it. "I don't see how anyone cannot understand this to be the revolution of revolutions in regards to the way that women are understood." In this episode, they reflect on Mary as presence, witness, and theological key to understanding God's entry into human life. They discuss Marian devotion before the Reformation, excess and restraint in Christian practice, the Incarnation's implications for embodiment and gender, Protestant fears and recoveries, global Marian traditions, grief and discipleship, and why Mary ultimately points beyond herself to Christ. Episode Highlights "I love Jesus so much that I love his mom too. Isn't she great too?" " What relationship do you have in your life where if you knew the parents of the person you're in relationship with, that would damage the relationship? … It's a sign of deep intimacy." "There is no Christianity without Mary. That's how God came into the world." "She is my tutorial in grief." "If it's the real Mary you're dealing with, she will point you to Jesus." "The answer to the abuse is to point to the best use." "She became a presence in the church for me." "I don't see how anyone cannot understand this to be the revolution of revolutions." About Matthew Milliner Matthew J. Milliner is Associate Professor of Art History at Wheaton College, where he specializes in early Christian, Byzantine, and global Christian art. His scholarship explores theology through visual culture, with particular attention to Mary, the Incarnation, and Christian devotion across traditions. Milliner is widely published in academic journals and popular outlets, including Comment Magazine, where he has written extensively on Marian theology and Christian art. He is a frequent speaker and lecturer on Christianity and aesthetics, and his work bridges evangelical theology, Anglican practice, and historic Christian tradition. Milliner is also known for his teaching on icons, pilgrimage, and the relationship between art, doctrine, and discipleship. Helpful Links and Resources Read Matthew Milliner's column, Material Mysticism, for Comment Magazine https://comment.org/columns/material-mysticism/ Matthew Milliner, Mother of the Lamb: The Story of a Global Icon: https://www.amazon.com/Mother-Lamb-Story-Global-Icon/dp/1506478751 Matthew Milliner faculty page: https://www.wheaton.edu/academics/faculty/matthew-milliner/ Stephen Shoemaker, Mary in Early Christian Faith and Devotion: https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300217216/mary-in-early-christian-faith-and-devotion/ Rosemary Radford Ruether, Goddesses and the Divine Feminine: https://www.ucpress.edu/books/goddesses-and-the-divine-feminine/paper William Johnston, The Wounded Stag: https://www.harvard.com/book/9780823218394 The Angelus Prayer (recited in this conversation): https://www.usccb.org/prayers/angelus Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham: https://www.walsinghamanglican.org.uk Show Notes Opening prayer invoking Mary's witness, comfort, and example as a way of drawing listeners toward Christ rather than away from him Evangelical identity reclaimed as gospel proclamation rather than political alignment or cultural branding Early Marian devotion emerging "early and often" in Christian history, grounded in Jerusalem rather than later medieval invention "I love Jesus so much that I love his mom too. Isn't she great too?" Honoring Mary without worship, framed through Revelation imagery of the bride and the people of God Archaeological and manuscript discoveries reshaping assumptions about early Christian practice Marian devotion expanding intimacy rather than competing with Christological focus Newman on devotion requiring excess, extravagance, and emotional overflow to be genuinely human "Let the Christian Church let it boil over every once in a while." Reformation dynamics producing extremes: feverish excess on one side and stone-cold rejection on the other Rosemary Radford Ruether, Goddesses and the Divine Feminine Pagan goddess traditions contrasted with Marian imagery and their treatment of women's bodies Aphrodite imagery as endorsement of male desire versus Marian imagery as reverence for God's entry into flesh "Find me an image of Mary that does anything close to that." Incarnation reshaping how Christians see the female body, sexuality, and dignity "This is the body God entered the world through." The angel Gabriel's Annunciation and Mary's consent Annunciation framed as consent rather than coercion, with Luke emphasizing Mary's agency "Nothing happens to her until she consents." Mary as theological answer to pornographic and exploitative religious imaginations "I don't see how anyone cannot understand this to be the revolution of revolutions." Guadalupe as evangelistic bridge for indigenous peoples pointing toward Christ without blood sacrifice Mary's global accessibility across Muslim, Hindu, and non-Christian contexts "She is a real evangelist, Mary." Walsingham pilgrimage as Anglican recovery of Marian devotion Marian attraction functioning as penumbra drawing outsiders toward Christianity "If it's the real Mary you're dealing with, she will point you to Jesus." Abuse of Marian devotion acknowledged alongside historical self-correction within Catholicism "The answer to the abuse is to point to the best use." Matthew Milliner's personal spiritual journey from childhood Catholicism through evangelical conversion Anti-Mary phase followed by rediscovery through art history and theology "She became a presence in the church for me." Mary understood as presence rather than abstract idea, without becoming divine William Johnson's, The Wounded Stag: God is beyond gender Devotional practice as tributary flowing into Trinitarian worship rather than replacing it "There is no Christianity without Mary. That's how God came into the world." Angelus prayer as scriptural meditation culminating in Trinitarian praise "Pour your grace into our hearts, O Lord." Psychological and spiritual healing through Marian presence without theological confusion Mary as guide for grief through images of sorrow and seven swords "She is my tutorial in grief." Black Madonna traditions interpreted through devotion, time, soot, and divine darkness Darkness as sign of overwhelming divine light rather than absence of God #ConversingPodcast #MatthewMilliner #MaryTheology #Incarnation #ChristianTradition #AdventReflections #FaithAndArt Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment Magazine and Fuller Seminary.  

DUELING MONUMENTS AND THE HEART OF DARKNESS THEME Colleague Robert G. Parkinson. The feud extends into the 20th century with "dueling monuments" in Ohio, where the Cresap Society and local residents erect competing memorials near the site of Logan's Elm to debate the history. Parkinson concludes by returning to the "Heart of Darkness" theme, using Conrad's metaphor of "the flicker" to describe how people create narratives like patriotism to cope with the bewilderment of their reality. He emphasizes the role of contingency, noting how the American Revolutiontransformed violent frontiersmen like Cresap into celebrated patriots while Native Americans like Logan were marginalized. NUMBER 8

LOGAN'S LAMENT AND THE CASE OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY Colleague Robert G. Parkinson. Host John Batchelor introduces Professor Robert G. Parkinson and his book, Heart of American Darkness, which investigates the complex relationship between colonials and Native Americans in 1775. The discussion focuses on a famous document known as "Logan's Lament," published in the Pennsylvania Journal, in which a Mingo leader named Loganblames a "Colonel Cresap" for the cold-blooded murder of his family. Parkinson clarifies that this was a case of mistaken identity; Logan confused the father, Thomas Cresap, with the son, Michael, though neither was the actual killer. NUMBER 1

BEWILDERMENT, THE OHIO COMPANY, AND COLONIAL EXPANSION Colleague Robert G. Parkinson. Parkinson explains that "bewilderment" is the central theme of his book, drawing a thematic parallel to Joseph Conrad'sHeart of Darkness to describe the confusion and violence of the early American frontier. The conversation shifts to the Ohio Company, a massive land speculation venture involving George Washington and the Lee family, with the Cresapfamily serving as their essential partners and scouts. Washington frequently visited the Cresaps in Oldtown, Maryland, utilizing them as the "spear point" for English colonial expansion into the Ohio Valley, a move that agitated the Frenchand Indigenous tribes. NUMBER 2

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! You've read the terrifying accounts in House of Darkness, House of Light. You've seen a dramatized version of the events unfold in The Conjuring. But this time, the story comes full circle. In this episode of The Grave Talks, Andrea Perron returns to the farmhouse that forever altered her life—the very place where her childhood was shaped by unseen forces, relentless fear, and an evil that refused to stay buried. Stepping back inside after so many years, Andrea describes a rush of emotions that hit harder than expected: grief, dread, familiarity, and the unsettling realization that the house still feels very much awake. The energy hasn't faded. The atmosphere still presses in. Even more disturbing, Andrea recounts noticeable shifts in her sisters' moods during the visit, as if the property itself was reawakening old patterns long thought dormant. The conversation expands beyond the farmhouse, touching on the lingering psychological and spiritual impact of the pandemic and whether humanity is still navigating a collective energetic aftermath. Is darkness tied to place—or to people? Can trauma imprint itself on walls and beams? And when you return to where it all began, does the house remember you? This is not a retelling. This is a reckoning. #TheGraveTalks #AndreaPerron #TheConjuringHouse #TrueHauntedHistory #RealParanormal #HauntedFarmhouse #ResidualEnergy #ParanormalPodcast #TrueGhostStories #DarkPlaces #SpiritualAftermath #HauntedHomes Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

How one block in Portland, Oregon became a movie-set war zone that lots of people think is a real war zone. Visit thisamericanlife.org/lifepartners to sign up for our premium subscription — or to give one as a gift!Prologue: What the movie Hearts of Darkness and right-wing influencers have in common. (8 minutes)Act One: Producers Zoe Chace and Susanne Gaber follow a bunch of right-wing influencers as they search for Antifa in Portland. (31 minutes)Act Two: We meet the so-called leader of Antifa in Portland. (16 minutes)Transcripts are available at thisamericanlife.orgThis American Life privacy policy.Learn more about sponsor message choices.