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For her, the paranormal wasn't a surprise; it was an inheritance. She was born into a bloodline where intuition ran deeper than memory, where sensing the unseen wasn't unusual—it was expected. But nothing could have prepared her for how intimately the spirits would weave themselves into her life. From the moment a six-year-old girl saw a shadowy figure wearing her brother's Halloween mask, the line between the physical world and the one just beyond it began to blur. No matter where the family moved—new house, old house, even a pristine suburban home—the activity followed. Footsteps in empty rooms. Lights flicking with intention. Whispers threading themselves through the dark. And later, the unmistakable weight of phantom animals curling at her feet as if she were their chosen guardian. But not all presences came softly. Some watched her more closely. Some learned her rhythms. Some seemed to be waiting. Now, standing between curiosity and caution, she realizes something profound: the spirits aren't just haunting her life— they're trying to welcome her into theirs. #ParanormalLife #GrowingUpHaunted #GenerationalSensitivity #SpiritEncounters #HauntedHomes #ShadowFigures #Medium #GhostStories #RealParanormal #Ghosts 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:

For her, the paranormal wasn't a surprise; it was an inheritance. She was born into a bloodline where intuition ran deeper than memory, where sensing the unseen wasn't unusual—it was expected. But nothing could have prepared her for how intimately the spirits would weave themselves into her life. From the moment a six-year-old girl saw a shadowy figure wearing her brother's Halloween mask, the line between the physical world and the one just beyond it began to blur. No matter where the family moved—new house, old house, even a pristine suburban home—the activity followed. Footsteps in empty rooms. Lights flicking with intention. Whispers threading themselves through the dark. And later, the unmistakable weight of phantom animals curling at her feet as if she were their chosen guardian. But not all presences came softly. Some watched her more closely. Some learned her rhythms. Some seemed to be waiting. Now, standing between curiosity and caution, she realizes something profound: the spirits aren't just haunting her life— they're trying to welcome her into theirs. #ParanormalLife #GrowingUpHaunted #GenerationalSensitivity #SpiritEncounters #HauntedHomes #ShadowFigures #Medium #GhostStories #RealParanormal #Ghosts 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:

She moved into the small ranch house thinking it would be temporary, a quiet place to study and sleep between long shifts and early classes. But the house had plans long before she ever turned the key. The cupboards opened on their own. Footsteps crossed the kitchen at hours no one should be awake. Something moved in the basement—slow, deliberate, almost testing the air for her. And then the storm came. Lightning lit the windows white. Thunder rolled through the walls. And in that moment, as if the house had been waiting for the perfect crack of darkness, the basement light blew out in a burst of sparks… even though the bulb was never broken afterward. That's when she heard it. A child's laugh. She fled. And what followed her to the door wasn't footsteps—but pressure. Attention. A presence that seemed to lean up from the dark, curious about the one person inside who could feel it. But sometimes, when she drives past that part of town, she swears the house still feels awake—still watching the road—still waiting for the next person foolish enough to live there alone. #truehaunting #darkentity #basementterror #childspirit #paranormalhorror #realghoststories #unexplainedactivity #hauntedhome #supernaturalencounter #somethinginthebasement 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:

Many men want to do better as husbands and fathers but feel lost on where to begin. In this episode, John welcomes back author and founder of the Fathers of St. Joseph, Devin Schadt, to talk about his new book The Rule, a practical guide for living the spirituality of St. Joseph in everyday life. Devin shares how the book was born out of his own discouragement and how men repeatedly asked for clear, concrete direction on becoming the men God created them to be. He and John discuss the pillars of St. Joseph's life, the importance of sonship, vocation, and spiritual authority, and why true growth happens when men embrace small daily practices with humility and perseverance. If you have ever felt overwhelmed by your responsibilities or unsure how to take the next step in your spiritual life, this conversation offers simple, actionable wisdom grounded in the heart of St. Joseph. Check out Devin's new book, The Rule: Amazon: https://a.co/d/iD9TxjI Sophia Press: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule And check out more of his work: https://catholicgentleman.com/ https://fathersofstjoseph.org/ Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of Pope St. John Paul II with John

Two brothers who were closely connected to Pablo joined S2S Books for a conversation about his life, ministry and books. As you will hear, Pablo lived his life to the fullest and many were brought to the faith through his life, however, even with his passing, it can be said as the Hebrew writer said of Abel, “he being dead still speaks.” May God be gloried through this conversation.Pablo Yoder has dedicated his life to the furtherance of the kingdom of God. For the past twenty-seven years, he has worked among the Nicaraguan people to bring a message of Jesus' love.He has been the author of numerous books, a testament to his wide expertise and passions. His books range from his love of nature such as “The Work of Thy Fingers,” biographical sketches such as “Unconditional Surrender,” to devotionals such as “Footsteps of Christ.”On August 15, 2022, he was diagnosed with stage-four kidney cancer, and passed away on October 14, 2022. His latest work, “Soul Food,” was published in 2025.This interview is with Pablo's brother, Mark Yoder, and Duane Nisly, Pablo's brother-in-law and co-laborer in the Gospel in the churches in Nicaragua and Costa Rico.https://strengthtostrength.org/soul-food/

Shanda didn't believe her boyfriend's little mid-century Austin house held anything darker than outdated wiring or a few creaky floors. Built in the 1950s, remodeled to death, colorful, quirky—nothing about it screamed haunted. And yet the moment she stepped inside, she felt something beneath the bright paint and modern upgrades. Not evil. Not angry. But aware. Then she saw her. A tall, thin woman in a pale pink gown, standing perfectly still in the living room, watching from the shadows as if she belonged there. By the time her boyfriend turned around, the apparition was gone—but the house wasn't finished with her. Objects moved on their own. Items vanished only to reappear across the room in impossible places. Footsteps whispered through the walls at night. A man's voice. A boy's voice. Arguing. Always arguing. Years later, she still wonders what truly lived in that house—because some hauntings warn you. Others protect you. And some blur the line between both. #ghoststory #paranormal #hauntedhouse #truespiritstory #realghoststories #ghostencounter #shadowfigure #haunting #supernatural #ghosts #theunexplained 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:

Trish's fitness journey began with the birth of her first child, Jess, in 1990. Her mom had battled with obesity and was unable to participate in most activities. Trish was determined to do it differently and wanted to be fit enough to be active with her kids. Her running journey began in 2020  when her next daughter Ally signed up to run a marathon and asked her to train to run a 5k with her as part of her training. Her initial response was "I'm not a runner", but ultimately, she couldn't say no. Trish talks about learning to run in your 40's and 50's and the importance of strength training. She had to overcome hip surgery and begin learning how to build up properly. Eventually, with a lot of work and even more determination she ran a full marathon herself.  For my personal trainign blog: Patreon! Find more from the podcast @trailrunningwomenpod  My personal @hilsport55 

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Ep.202 is here! This is the episode all about BGGCon 2025. We tell you about the fun we had, the games we played, and plenty of other things. We then tell you about our next two conventions coming in the spring. We hope you enjoy it! Be sure to like, share, and subscribe! Topic: 11:50 Question: 37:29 Game Mentions: Here Lies, The Presence, Message in a Bottle, Battle for Rokugan, Wandering Towers, Red Letter Yellow Letter, Hercules Support: If you would like to help us improve our product, here's where you can do that! www.patreon.com/MalthausGames podpledge.com?p=3D8L1M1V4S7F8... ko-fi.com/malthausgames Sound Attributions: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Downloaded from freemusicarchive.org/music/Bro... Edits: Cut to length and Faded in. Heavy Happy With Drums by Ryan Cullinane, Downloaded from freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan Cullinane/Heavy Happy With Drums – Beat Driven Productions – Heavy Happy With Drums Edits: Cut to length and faded out. Crowd in a bar (LCR recording) by Leandros.Ntounis, downloaded from freesound.org/people/Leandros... Edits: Cut to length, added vocals and own recorded drink making sounds. Vinyl_record_needle_static_01.wav by joedeshon, downloaded from freesound.org/people/joedesho... Edits: Cut to length, added to music and raised volume level. Hidden Wall Opening by ertfelda, downloaded from freesound.org/people/ertfelda... Edits: Adjust volume and cut to length added jungle sound and voice. Yucatan jungle.mp3 by folkart films, downloaded from freesound.org/people/folkart%... Edits: Adjust volume, cut to length, added door sound and voice. Footsteps, Concretem A.wav by InspectorJ, downloaded from freesound.org/people/Inspecto... Edits: Cut to length, adjusted volume, added jungle sounds and voice. Fantasy Sounds Effects Library, Ambience_Cave_00.wav by LittleRobotSoundFactory, downloaded from freesound.org/people/LittleRo... Edits: Cut to length, faded in, adjusted volume and added footsteps, jungle sounds, stone door, and voice. Game Show Theme Tune by FoolBoyMedia, downloaded from freesound.org/people/FoolBoyM... Edits: Cut to length, added vocals, adjusted volume. Audience, Theatre Applause.wav by makosan, downloaded from freesound.org/people/makosan/... Edits: Added music, added voice, cut to length and adjusted volume

Some hauntings whisper. Others walk straight through your living room in the middle of the night. But the one in this episode… speaks. It starts with footsteps no one can explain — heavy, deliberate, pacing outside a closed bathroom door when only two people were home. Footsteps that sounded exactly like her… even though she was on the opposite side of the house. But the real shock comes hours later, when a simple bedtime routine with a Google Home device derails into something far stranger. A familiar command. A familiar response. Then suddenly… a voice that doesn't belong to any programmed setting. A tone that feels warmer, older, almost personal. And a message no algorithm should know. Was it a glitch? A prank? Or the unmistakable attempt of someone — or something — trying to reach across the divide? #ghoststory #paranormalactivity #hauntedtech #googlehomeghost #realghoststoriesonline #hauntedhouse #supernaturalencounter #ghostvoice #smartdeviceglitch #paranormalstories #ghostencounter #creepyfootsteps  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:

Advent is a season that invites every man to return home to the Father. In this episode, John sits down with his friend Paul George—speaker, author, and founder of The Art of Living—to talk about Paul's new Advent devotional for men, Feast, and the parable at the heart of it: the Prodigal Son. John and Paul discuss why this story hits so deeply for men, how it mirrors our own patterns of pride, failure, repentance, and renewal, and why Scripture meets us differently every time we return to it. They walk through the themes of famine, forging, the Father's embrace, and the feast that follows, showing how God uses our brokenness as the very place where healing begins. Check out Paul's new devotional: https://missiosupply.co/products/feast-a-mens-book Find more of Paul's work here: https://www.paulgeorge.la/ Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of Pope St. John Paul II with John

This teaching is at River of Life Tabernacle. Part A this week will be an introduction to the Salt Covenant covering the following: The requirement of salt on all gifts and sacrifices Why salt must also accompany the commandments How the salt covenant relates to other types of covenant The essential element of human salt as seasoning The relationship between salt and light The salted Bread of Faces Please SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter to get new teachings.

From Caesarea Philippi to Capernaum, to the shores of Caesarea Maritima, our journey now leads us to the moment when Jesus enters Jerusalem as King—yet is rejected by the very people waiting for the Messiah. In today's teaching, we explore Jesus' prophetic actions, His parables, His heartfelt lament over Jerusalem, and the powerful parallels between Ezekiel's vision and the events leading up to the cross. Standing on the Mount of Olives, we're reminded of both the sorrow of rejection and the hope of His promised return. He entered once in victory, left in grief…and one day He will come again. The question we're left with is simple but weighty: When He returns, how will He find us?

In this week's message, we stop in the coastal city of Caesarea—a place known for Roman power, breathtaking architecture, and, surprisingly, one of the most important turning points in the early church. Here in Acts 10, God brings together Cornelius, a Roman centurion searching for truth, and Peter, an apostle wrestling with a new vision from God. What unfolds is the moment the church realizes the gospel is not limited to one people or one culture, but is truly for everyone. God breaks down barriers, confronts old assumptions, and pours out His Spirit on those no one expected. This message reminds us that God is still reconciling hearts, still welcoming outsiders in, and still speaking to people who are seeking Him. If you sense Him drawing you today, this might be your own Caesarea moment—a chance to believe, to trust, and to take a step toward Him. If this encourages you, we'd love for you to like, comment, and subscribe. And if you need prayer or want to talk about baptism, we're here to walk with you.

In this week's message, we follow Jesus to Capernaum—the center of His ministry along the Sea of Galilee. Here, prophecy was fulfilled, disciples were called, demons fled, and lives were transformed. Pastor Jason walks through Mark 1 to show how Jesus' message (“The Kingdom of God is near”), His call (“Repent and believe”), and His invitation (“Follow Me”) still shape our lives today. Standing in the very synagogue where Jesus taught, we're reminded that His authority, His compassion, and His power are not ancient stories—they are present reality. Whether you're exploring faith or longing to grow as a disciple, this message will challenge you to leave complacency behind and rediscover the awe of following the Messiah.

At the foot of Mount Hermon, in a place filled with idols and darkness, Jesus asked one of the most important questions in history: “Who do you say I am?” In this message, we walk through the powerful moment when Jesus revealed His true identity — not in the safety of the temple, but in the heart of enemy territory. Discover how His words, “On this rock I will build My Church, and the gates of hell will not overcome it,” still declare victory today. No matter what darkness surrounds you, remember: the One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.

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In 1966, six Denver high school students went camping at Daniels Park — and stumbled into one of the strangest cases of UFO and paranormal crossover ever recorded. Known as The Campfire Creep, the group reported buzzing noises, footsteps on the roof, a tall man in a black coat who vanished before their eyes, and glowing egg-shaped craft that disabled their car as they fled. In this episode of Just Another Tin Foil Hat, Zelia Edgar dives deep into this bizarre night — exploring how it blurs the lines between UFO encounters, hauntings, and classic poltergeist phenomena. Was it a visitation, a shared hallucination, or something that slips between dimensions? ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Intro: The Campfire Creep Case 01:20 – The Teenagers of Daniels Park 03:45 – The Lighted Object & Humming Noise 06:10 – The Tall Man in the Black Coat 08:05 – Footsteps on the Roof 10:00 – Egg-Shaped Lights & Engine Failure 12:40 – Police Reaction & Other Witnesses 15:15 – Haunted Campsite or UFO Encounter? 17:30 – Blurring the Lines: UFOs & Poltergeists 19:45 – Zelia's Final Thoughts Subscribe to Just Another Tin Foil Hat on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JustAnotherTinFoilHat #UAP #UFOs #Paranormal #ZeliaEdgar #JustAnotherTinFoilHat #HighStrangeness #ParanormalStories #UnexplainedMysteries #HauntedEncounters #StrangePhenomena #CosmicWeirdness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Summary: In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, Steven Roby sits down with Grammy-nominated clarinetist and saxophonist Anat Cohen. Known for her expressive virtuosity and infectious charisma, Anat is bringing a massive milestone celebration to San Francisco.We discuss her upcoming "50th Birthday Celebration" at SFJAZZ (December 11-12), a career-spanning residency featuring her intimate "Quartetinho" ensemble and her expansive 10-piece "Tentet." Anat opens up about growing up in a musical household in Tel Aviv, her "student for life" philosophy while pursuing a master's degree in Rio de Janeiro, and the creative visualization behind her latest album, Bloom.In This Episode, We Cover:The Cohen Family House: Growing up in Tel Aviv with brothers Yuval and Avishai and fighting for sonic space.Defining "Quartetinho": How her "little quartet" creates a massive sound through multi-instrumentalism (accordion, vibes, guitar, and electronics).Visualizing the Music: The fascinating story of how a solo clarinet practice session evolved into the track "The Night Owl."The Eternal Student: Why Anat returned to university to study Brazilian music in the middle of a successful touring career.Big Band Energy: Recording Interaction Live with the WDR Big Band and her brothers.Show Preview: What audiences can expect at the SFJAZZ Birthday Celebration, from intimate duos to "wild party moments".Featured Music:"The Night Owl" – From the album Bloom (2024, Anzic Records)."Footsteps and Smiles" – From the album Interaction Live (2025, Anzic Records).Links & Resources:TICKETS: Anat Cohen 50th Birthday Celebration at SFJAZZ (Dec 11-12, Miner Auditorium).Official Website: AnatCohen.comRecord Label: Anzic RecordsLatest Album: BloomConnect with Backstage Bay Area:Website: BackstageBayArea.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/backstagesfbay/Host: Steven RobyIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review!

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To become a follower of Jesus, visit: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/MeetJesus (NOT a Morning Mindset resource) ⇒ TODAY'S DAILY SPONSOR: Today’s episode is sponsored by Footsteps with Jesus - connects your daily walks to the path of Christ, offering Scripture, reflections, and blessings along His journey through the Holy Land. - https://footstepswithjesus.com/ You can sponsor a daily episode of the Morning Mindset too, by going to https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/DailySponsor ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 1 Peter 5:4 - And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. (ESV) ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE MORNING MINDSET: (not tax-deductible) -- Become a monthly partner: https://mm-gfk-partners.supercast.com/ -- Support a daily episode: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/daily-sponsor/ -- Give one-time: https://give.cornerstone.cc/careygreen -- Venmo: @CareyNGreen ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ FOREIGN LANGUAGE VERSIONS OF THIS PODCAST: SPANISH version: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Spanish HINDI version: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Hindi CHINESE version: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Chinese  ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ CONTACT: Carey@careygreen.com  ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ THEME MUSIC: “King’s Trailer” – Creative Commons 0 | Provided by https://freepd.com/ ***All NON-ENGLISH versions of the Morning Mindset are translated using A.I. Dubbing and Translation tools from DubFormer.ai ***All NON-ENGLISH text content (descriptions and titles) are translated using the A.I. functionality of Google Translate.

Bishop Daniel talks like a Texas Protestant in terms of Church Planting and giving your heart to Christ, but actually he is a bishop in the Orthodox Church in India where his father was born. His native village close to where the Apostle Thomas landed almost two thousand years ago. But Bishop Daniel is not part of the old Malankar Syriac Church in India, but of the Believers Eastern Church founded by his father who was consecrated by an Anglican Bishop and studied with Southern Baptists before founding this new Orthodox Church. Continuing his father's work in evangelization, Bishop Daniel is the leader of GFA World, which works to bring the Gospel to those who have never heard it to five million people in sixteen counties from East Africa to Southeast Asia—and growing—across (what we might call) the Indian Ocean World. What I admire most about his method how the GFA uses missionaries from these countries so that it is not an outside imposition but a local initiative, compatriot to compatriot, neighbor to neighbor. The GFA World website. The Revolution in Missions book (free). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Bishop Daniel talks like a Texas Protestant in terms of Church Planting and giving your heart to Christ, but actually he is a bishop in the Orthodox Church in India where his father was born. His native village close to where the Apostle Thomas landed almost two thousand years ago. But Bishop Daniel is not part of the old Malankar Syriac Church in India, but of the Believers Eastern Church founded by his father who was consecrated by an Anglican Bishop and studied with Southern Baptists before founding this new Orthodox Church. Continuing his father's work in evangelization, Bishop Daniel is the leader of GFA World, which works to bring the Gospel to those who have never heard it to five million people in sixteen counties from East Africa to Southeast Asia—and growing—across (what we might call) the Indian Ocean World. What I admire most about his method how the GFA uses missionaries from these countries so that it is not an outside imposition but a local initiative, compatriot to compatriot, neighbor to neighbor. The GFA World website. The Revolution in Missions book (free). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bishop Daniel talks like a Texas Protestant in terms of Church Planting and giving your heart to Christ, but actually he is a bishop in the Orthodox Church in India where his father was born. His native village close to where the Apostle Thomas landed almost two thousand years ago. But Bishop Daniel is not part of the old Malankar Syriac Church in India, but of the Believers Eastern Church founded by his father who was consecrated by an Anglican Bishop and studied with Southern Baptists before founding this new Orthodox Church. Continuing his father's work in evangelization, Bishop Daniel is the leader of GFA World, which works to bring the Gospel to those who have never heard it to five million people in sixteen counties from East Africa to Southeast Asia—and growing—across (what we might call) the Indian Ocean World. What I admire most about his method how the GFA uses missionaries from these countries so that it is not an outside imposition but a local initiative, compatriot to compatriot, neighbor to neighbor. The GFA World website. The Revolution in Missions book (free). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To become a follower of Jesus, visit: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/MeetJesus (NOT a Morning Mindset resource) ⇒ TODAY'S DAILY SPONSOR: Today’s episode is sponsored by Footsteps with Jesus - connects your daily walks to the path of Christ, offering Scripture, reflections, and blessings along His journey through the Holy Land. - https://footstepswithjesus.com/ You can sponsor a daily episode of the Morning Mindset too, by going to https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/DailySponsor ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 1 Peter 4:10–11 - As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: [11] whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. (ESV) ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE MORNING MINDSET: (not tax-deductible) -- Become a monthly partner: https://mm-gfk-partners.supercast.com/ -- Support a daily episode: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/daily-sponsor/ -- Give one-time: https://give.cornerstone.cc/careygreen -- Venmo: @CareyNGreen ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ FOREIGN LANGUAGE VERSIONS OF THIS PODCAST: SPANISH version: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Spanish HINDI version: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Hindi CHINESE version: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Chinese  ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ CONTACT: Carey@careygreen.com  ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ THEME MUSIC: “King’s Trailer” – Creative Commons 0 | Provided by https://freepd.com/ ***All NON-ENGLISH versions of the Morning Mindset are translated using A.I. Dubbing and Translation tools from DubFormer.ai ***All NON-ENGLISH text content (descriptions and titles) are translated using the A.I. functionality of Google Translate.

St Paul instructs us to give thanks in all that we do. But is that really possible? In this special Thanksgiving episode, Join us in the pew to reflect on how even during the times of pain and turmoil, we are called to give thanks. Gratitude is not just a feeling, it is a posture grounded in our identity as God's beloved children. Even when life feels overwhelming, gratitude softens the heart, strengthens relationships, and opens us to God's grace. This Thanksgiving, take a moment to recognize God working for good, even in the hardest seasons of life. Please say a prayer for John's father, Don. Consider supporting our ministry through iGiveCatholic: https://www.igivecatholic.org/organization/Pew-Ministries Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of Pope St. John Paul II with John

Exploring How Paul Challenged Artemis and Changed Ephesus | Footsteps of Paul Ep. 3 by Tim Hatch

Custom Mary I wish I had a dollar for every time I've heard someone say, "It's just man's tradition. It's just a custom." At its worst misunderstanding, the tradition or custom is seen adversarial to Torah obedience and as evil. As a simply uninformed understanding, it's a lack of research or direction into how Yeshua taught and lived customs and traditions...of men.   For instance, the letter of the Torah does not say to go to a synagogue every Shabbat. But how should one "hear" the Word, which is a commandment? Synagogues were an answer to that question. The Torah was read every Shabbat, so Scripture tells us that Yeshua went to synagogue every Shabbat:   • And He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up; and as was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath, and stood up to read. (Lk 4:16)   Yeshua wouldn't do something evil, so this was a good custom even if the Torah does not say, "Thou shalt enter the synagogue every Sabbath." How to differentiate among the direct mitzvah (commandment), the custom or tradition that helps one to do the mitzvah, and an outright tare? The answer comes from knowing that the Word is the seed from which we grow fruit and that the heart's intent is a vital indicator of the fruit grown from it. My offer to help with a Biblically sound way to look at customs and traditions for believers was to write the booklet: Truth, Tradition, or Tare: Growing in the Word.   This brings us back to our topic of hospitality over the last several weeks. Hospitality is how we invite the very Presence of Adonai into our homes, towns, and gatherings. In the following account of hospitality, the hostess is a woman named Martha, and she had a sister named Mary (Miriam). Custom dictated that a host or hostess like Abraham and Sarah provide a safe refuge, water for washing, and food and drink for their guests. It was customary. Traditional. Martha busied herself providing these customary things for Yeshua and his disciples, but Mary was more, well, I'm going to say it...not Custom Mary:   • Now as they were traveling along, He entered a village; and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord's feet, listening to His word. But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me.” But the Lord answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things; but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.” (Lk 10:38-42)   Martha was missing something in her hospitality, just as we can miss it in any custom or tradition we practice: why do we do it? To strengthen our relationship to the Holy One and His Word? Or to earn righteousness or the esteem of others through our own efforts?   Yeshua gently pointed out to Martha the important aspect of customary hospitality: it is to strengthen the relationship between the ministry of the Word and the recipients of the Word. To make it come alive. In this case, the Word was literally alive in Martha's home!   In fact, Yeshua would have greeted the home with peace when he entered, just as he instructed his disciples to do. Instead of receiving the peace, Martha remained in a state of worry and bother. She did not receive the blessing. Mary, however, was eating and drinking it in, getting to know what the Living Word should be in her life. The custom of hospitality is to enable Kingdom ministry, to provide a temporary little Temple sanctuary for the minister.   Martha was not wrong if she wanted to continue preparing food to serve the disciples, but she was wrong if it became contentious and destroyed the very relationships she should be strengthening with other believers. Yeshua was well able to perform a miracle of bread, oil, wine, fish, or any other meal she was serving. He'd certainly done it for others who offered what little they had, and so had Elijah. And I'm sure he was prepared to wait if her meal took longer. After all, he was there to grace her with his Presence, not to grade or promote her on culinary skills. He wanted her to drink him in!   To Martha, however, the customary, traditional way a woman of the First Century was viewed as valuable was in her domestic skills. To Yeshua, his custom was to invite all to sit and learn at his feet. Male, female, Jew, non-Jew, slave, free...all could learn and grow in the ministry of the Word. It was the better part of hospitality. It didn't negate the need to feed and house the visiting ministers, the other part, but it was the better part of the whole equation. Perhaps, Yeshua is saying, the point of the serving is forging peace with people and Heaven. Hospitality is the designated vehicle for it.   Yeshua didn't pick Martha's home so she could become righteous through serving; he picked her because she believed in him; she already was righteous. She just needed some extra training like he had to correct his other disciples on things like fighting over higher positions, water-walking, and poor demon management.   A righteous guest seeks a righteous home for hospitality, and he/she has the authority to bless that sanctuary home with peace:   • “Do not acquire gold, or silver, or copper for your money belts, or a bag for your journey, or even two coats, or sandals, or a staff; for the worker is worthy of his support. And whatever city or village you enter, inquire who is worthy in it, and stay at his house until you leave that city. As you enter the house, give it your greeting. If the house* is worthy, give it your blessing of peace. But if it is not worthy, take back your blessing of peace. Whoever does not receive you, nor heed your words, as you go out of that house or that city, shake the dust off your feet.” (Mt 10:9-15)      *”The House” is a euphemism for The Temple    Yeshua clarified hospitality: it is receiving by 1) providing refuge, food and drink, and water for washing as well as 2) receiving his Word. Yeshua had to remind Martha to receive the Word, too. The heart of the Temple was in the hidden place of the ark, the Word of the Torah emplaced between the two cheruvim where the Voice would speak. Out loud.   Hospitality is how the average person enters the holy Sanctuary to experience the Voice and Presence of Adonai through His designated ministers of the Word.   • “You shall keep My sabbaths and revere My sanctuary; I am the LORD.” (Le 19:30)   What did First Century Jews understand about this commandment? And why did Yeshua instruct his disciples so specifically about hospitality as they ministered in his name and authority?   Rashi explains it in his comments to Vayikra (Leviticus) 19:30:   • “'And revere my Sanctuary.' He should not enter the grounds of the Temple neither with his staff, nor with shoes on his feet, nor with his moneybelt, nor with the dust that is on his feet, i.e., he should not enter with dirty feet. And although I enjoin you to have reverence with regard to the Beit HaMikdash [Temple], nonetheless, ‘you shall observe my Sabbaths; the construction of the Beit HaMikdash does not override the Sabbath.”    Contextually, Rashi's point is that Sabbath will occur in every place for all time, and so commandments specific to the Temple services will be overridden by commands specific to Shabbat. As Yeshua understood about the magificent Temple, it would not long endure. Instead, the righteous of the earth would have to function as little sanctuaries in the nations where they lived and were sent. He would continue to build the Temple through them and to send the Presence, the Ruach HaKodesh.   In practice, Yeshua sent his disciples to continue his work; in order to do that work, they would need holy homes to provide Temple hospitality. For this, the home would need to be a “worthy” one. The family would need to conduct its daily life toward the preservation of holiness of Shabbat.    Such a family was fit for Kingdom ministers, and those minister-guests were obligated to treat it with the same courtesies as they would enter the Temple itself. Yeshua's requirements were identical to the customary Temple protocols for entry. A home that provided water to wash the feet was a prepared holy temple. As the repentant sinful woman washed Yeshua's feet with her tears, receiving his forgiveness, so a righteous home signaled receiving the guest with physical water as well as receiving the Word of shalom he or she brought to the house...and House.   The reverence of Shabbat is linked to entering the Temple itself, placing that home in a very high spiritual status, worthy of blessing for its hospitality.   The disciples would bless the homes of Custom Marys the same as they would proclaim blessings in the Temple, for the host was standing in to bless them as the priests would bless the tribes coming up to worship, and all, even those "night watcher" servants of exile from among the nations, offered blessings to YHVH.

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! Some kids grow up with monsters under the bed.  Andy Hopkins grew up with them in the hallway — awake, watching, waiting. From the time he was young, spirits seemed to find him with unsettling ease. Shadows that paused just long enough to be noticed. Footsteps that crossed the house with purpose. Nights when the air felt charged with something that didn't want him there. Andy wasn't just seeing ghosts… they were seeing him, too. And not all of them were harmless. What began as a strange sensitivity soon turned into a battle he never asked for — a childhood shaped by whispers, moving darkness, and the sense that something was always just out of view, edging closer. His “gift” wasn't a doorway into wonder. It was an invitation for the dead to step in and stay. This is Part Two of our conversation. #TheGraveTalks #RealGhostStories #ChildhoodHaunting #PsychicGift #SpiritEncounters #ShadowPeople #ParanormalStory #GrowingUpHaunted #GhostlyWhispers #CreepyEncounters 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 Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! Some kids grow up with monsters under the bed.  Andy Hopkins grew up with them in the hallway — awake, watching, waiting. From the time he was young, spirits seemed to find him with unsettling ease. Shadows that paused just long enough to be noticed. Footsteps that crossed the house with purpose. Nights when the air felt charged with something that didn't want him there. Andy wasn't just seeing ghosts… they were seeing him, too. And not all of them were harmless. What began as a strange sensitivity soon turned into a battle he never asked for — a childhood shaped by whispers, moving darkness, and the sense that something was always just out of view, edging closer. His “gift” wasn't a doorway into wonder. It was an invitation for the dead to step in and stay. #TheGraveTalks #RealGhostStories #ChildhoodHaunting #PsychicGift #SpiritEncounters #ShadowPeople #ParanormalStory #GrowingUpHaunted #GhostlyWhispers #CreepyEncounters 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:

Welcome back to NDS Chronicles, the show where The Raven, Top Lobsta, and Matt dive into YOUR paranormal encounters, supernatural testimonies, and real-world high strangeness. In this episode, the boys read a wild submission involving recurring nightmares, plasma-oozing demons, basement entities, footsteps in the carpet, Aztec-looking demonic faces appearing on computer screens, sleep attacks, and a house so haunted the family refused to pack the basement when they moved.This episode also includes:• New merch drops from TopLobsta.com• Behind-the-scenes chaos at The Standard Coffee Shop• Matt's theological takes• The Raven's demon stories• Basement hauntings, childhood nightmares, spiritual attachments• Viewer emails sent to ChroniclesNDS@gmail.com• Full NDS banter chaos, comedy, and commentaryIf you love paranormal storytelling with the full Nephilim Death Squad energy, this is one of the craziest Chronicles episodes yet.

To become a follower of Jesus, visit: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/MeetJesus (NOT a Morning Mindset resource) ⇒ TODAY'S DAILY SPONSOR: Today’s episode is sponsored by Footsteps with Jesus - an app that connects your daily walks to the path of Christ, offering Scripture, reflections, and blessings along His journey through the Holy Land. - https://footstepswithjesus.com/ You can sponsor a daily episode of the Morning Mindset too, by going to https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/DailySponsor ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 1 Peter 4:12–13 - Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. [13] But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. (ESV) ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE MORNING MINDSET: (not tax-deductible) -- Become a monthly partner: https://mm-gfk-partners.supercast.com/ -- Support a daily episode: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/daily-sponsor/ -- Give one-time: https://give.cornerstone.cc/careygreen -- Venmo: @CareyNGreen ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ FOREIGN LANGUAGE VERSIONS OF THIS PODCAST: SPANISH version: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Spanish HINDI version: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Hindi CHINESE version: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Chinese  ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ CONTACT: Carey@careygreen.com  ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ THEME MUSIC: “King’s Trailer” – Creative Commons 0 | Provided by https://freepd.com/ ***All NON-ENGLISH versions of the Morning Mindset are translated using A.I. Dubbing and Translation tools from DubFormer.ai ***All NON-ENGLISH text content (descriptions and titles) are translated using the A.I. functionality of Google Translate.

Some constantly aim to "break new ground." Others choose to "live by a plan." Is one more admirable or heroic than the other? Also, what does Hollywood get wrong - and right? Pull Up a Chair 20NOV2025 - PODCAST

Ed Gaskin is a critical thinker, magnificent observer, and theologian. Some years ago he had an epiphany about Israel and the Jewish people and just returned from an investigative trip to Israel. His background is unique and his insights are simple and clear. How can we look at the significance of Israel since the war and massacre of October 7, 2023? What do we need to consider for the coming months and years, and hos Jews and Christians can and must come together?PLEASE DONATE TO THE GENESIS 123 FOUNDATION ISRAEL EMERGENCY FUND AT WWW.GENESIS123.CO To join us making special events like this possible, please give generously at https://genesis123foundation.revv.co/soldierssocialwelfareGet information about how you can join FOOTSTEPS at https://genesis123.co/footsteps/For information about and how to register for Root & Branch, please go to www.RootandBranchIsrael.comConnect with the Genesis 123 Foundation at www.Genesis123.co and learn how you can host Shabbat in your community.FB - www.facebook.com/Genesis123Foundation Twitter - @Genesis123FIG - Genesis_123_FoundationFind out how you can be part of Run for Zion and bless Israel with every step at www.RunforZion.com.

To become a follower of Jesus, visit: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/MeetJesus (NOT a Morning Mindset resource) ⇒ TODAY'S DAILY SPONSOR: Today’s episode is sponsored by Footsteps with Jesus - an app that connects your daily walks to the path of Christ, offering Scripture, reflections, and blessings along His journey through the Holy Land. - https://footstepswithjesus.com/ You can sponsor a daily episode of the Morning Mindset too, by going to https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/DailySponsor ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 1 Peter 4:11 - …To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. (ESV) ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE MORNING MINDSET: (not tax-deductible) -- Become a monthly partner: https://mm-gfk-partners.supercast.com/ -- Support a daily episode: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/daily-sponsor/ -- Give one-time: https://give.cornerstone.cc/careygreen -- Venmo: @CareyNGreen ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ FOREIGN LANGUAGE VERSIONS OF THIS PODCAST: SPANISH version: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Spanish HINDI version: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Hindi CHINESE version: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Chinese  ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ CONTACT: Carey@careygreen.com  ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ THEME MUSIC: “King’s Trailer” – Creative Commons 0 | Provided by https://freepd.com/ ***All NON-ENGLISH versions of the Morning Mindset are translated using A.I. Dubbing and Translation tools from DubFormer.ai ***All NON-ENGLISH text content (descriptions and titles) are translated using the A.I. functionality of Google Translate.  

Kelsey Reinhardt from The Catholic Vote joins on the heels of the Pope's comments on immigration to discuss the morals of enforcement. Shrines and Wonders takes a walk in the footsteps of St. Francis. Plus, Father Joseph Mary visits to discuss his Advent Reflections available to everyone at ewtn.com/advent

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So many men live with a quiet fear that who they really are will not be accepted. In this episode, John and Victor talk openly about how that fear shows up in two ways: changing ourselves to fit in, or pulling away so no one gets close enough to reject us. If you've ever felt pressure to be someone you're not, this conversation will help you take the next steps towards remembering we are beloved children of God. Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of Pope St. John Paul II with John

November is National Native American Heritage Month. It's a time to celebrate the rich traditions and tales of Native American communities. While some stories have been lost to time, many continue to endure through current literature. In today's conversation, Christy will speak with Briana, Stephanie, and Shan to discuss the works of their favorite Indigenous authors. They'll share how these stories have impacted their understanding of the past and the present. As an added bonus, you'll also hear from Kaitlin Dattilo, the playwright of A Christmas Carol, which will be performed here at Russell Library. Buy your tickets today! https://russelllibrary.librarycalendar.com/event/christmas-caaol-7065Book RecommendationsThere There by Tommy OrangeSisters of the Lost Nation by Nick MedinaIn the Footsteps of Crazy Horse by Joseph Marshall IIIIntro Music by nikitsan

Some people grow up haunted by memories. Others grow up haunted, period. For one military family, every move should have been a fresh start—Pennsylvania, Colorado, and beyond. But for their son, the darkness always unpacked right beside him. Footsteps charging down hallways, warm breath on his face when no one was there, and laughter that bled through walls long after midnight. Each house offered a brief peace before the pattern began again: the lights clicking on and off by unseen hands, shadows moving with purpose, and a pale face grinning from the porch outside his window. And then came the dream. A man in a yellow mask, laughing over a newspaper like he'd been waiting for years. When the family finally settled for good, the activity only grew bolder—footsteps on the stairs, whispers brushing against his ear, and a doppelgänger giggling in the basement where he never slept. Whatever this was, it didn't haunt the house. It haunted him. Decades later, he's stopped running. The laughter still comes, soft and knowing, just behind his ear. Because some hauntings don't live in walls—they live in people. #RealGhostStories #TrueGhostStory #HauntedLife #ParanormalEncounter #DemonicHaunting #CreepyStory #GhostFollowedMe #SupernaturalActivity #HauntedHouse #ParanormalPodcast #GhostStoryTime #CreepyTales 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:

Some people grow up haunted by memories. Others grow up haunted, period. For one military family, every move should have been a fresh start—Pennsylvania, Colorado, and beyond. But for their son, the darkness always unpacked right beside him. Footsteps charging down hallways, warm breath on his face when no one was there, and laughter that bled through walls long after midnight. Each house offered a brief peace before the pattern began again: the lights clicking on and off by unseen hands, shadows moving with purpose, and a pale face grinning from the porch outside his window. And then came the dream. A man in a yellow mask, laughing over a newspaper like he'd been waiting for years. When the family finally settled for good, the activity only grew bolder—footsteps on the stairs, whispers brushing against his ear, and a doppelgänger giggling in the basement where he never slept. Whatever this was, it didn't haunt the house. It haunted him. Decades later, he's stopped running. The laughter still comes, soft and knowing, just behind his ear. Because some hauntings don't live in walls—they live in people. #RealGhostStories #TrueGhostStory #HauntedLife #ParanormalEncounter #DemonicHaunting #CreepyStory #GhostFollowedMe #SupernaturalActivity #HauntedHouse #ParanormalPodcast #GhostStoryTime #CreepyTales 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:

Continuation from "The Second Story and the Third Heaven Part A"

Follow me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I share daily reminders to pray for China.You can also email me anytime @ bfwesten at gmail dot com. Last but not least, to learn more about our strategic prayer and missions projects or to get one of my missionary biographies, visit PrayGiveGo.us! Welcome to this episode of the “Prison Pulpit” on the China Compass podcast on the Fight Laugh Feast network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben, recording today from the foot of Mt. Ida in Turkey! Since I’m still in Turkey today, and just down the road from the ancient port of Troas, which we visited yesterday, I want to meditate once more on some of Paul's words from prison, especially his words to Timothy in 2nd Timothy, his final letter in the New Testament: 2 Timothy 1:2-12, 15-18: To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. [3] I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, as I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day. [4] As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy. [5] I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well. [6] For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, [7] for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. [8] Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, [9] who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, [10] and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, [11] for which I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher, [12] which is why I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that day what has been entrusted to me. . . [15] You are aware that all who are in Asia turned away from me, among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes. [16] May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains, [17] but when he arrived in Rome he searched for me earnestly and found me— [18] may the Lord grant him to find mercy from the Lord on that day!—and you well know all the service he rendered at Ephesus. 2 Timothy 2:3-10: [3] Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. [4] No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him. [5] An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. [6] It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. [7] Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. [8] Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel, [9] for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound! [10] Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 2 Timothy 3:10-13: [10] You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, [11] my persecutions and sufferings that happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra—which persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me. [12] Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, [13] while evil people and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. 2 Timothy 4:6-18: [6] For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. [7] I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. [8] Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing. [9] Do your best to come to me soon. [10] For Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. [11] Luke alone is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is very useful to me for ministry. [12] Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus. [13] When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, also the books, and above all the parchments. [14] Alexander the coppersmith did me great harm; the Lord will repay him according to his deeds. [15] Beware of him yourself, for he strongly opposed our message. [16] At my first defense no one came to stand by me, but all deserted me. May it not be charged against them! [17] But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth. [18] The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen. John Piper on the What Paul Left in Troas https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/the-sadness-and-beauty-of-pauls-final-words Follow China Compass Subscribe to China Compass wherever you get your podcasts. Follow me on X (@chinaadventures), check out our website (PrayGiveGo.us) and email anytime @ (bfwesten at gmail dot com). Hebrews 13:3!

Some houses don't reveal their secrets right away. They wait. They listen. They decide when to make themselves known. At first, it was only the usual sounds of an old home—creaks, thumps, and whispers in the walls. But as nights passed, the house began to change. Footsteps echoed in the hallway when everyone was asleep. The attic hatch swayed with no wind. And then came the moment that shattered all sense of safety — a deafening bang from above, followed by weeks of paranormal activity that grew darker by the day. A mother, her children, and something unseen shared that house. The entity didn't just haunt the attic — it followed them long after they moved out.  It watched. It whispered names. It left bruises where no hands should have been. This haunted house story from Hazel Park isn't about flickering lights or cold drafts — it's about a spirit that waited patiently to make its presence known. What did it want? Why did it follow them? And what happens when a haunting refuses to stay behind?  #trueghoststory #hauntedhouse #paranormalactivity #realhaunting #ghostencounters #scarystory #hauntedattic #poltergeist #supernatural #realghoststoriesonline  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:

Some houses don't reveal their secrets right away. They wait. They listen. They decide when to make themselves known. At first, it was only the usual sounds of an old home—creaks, thumps, and whispers in the walls. But as nights passed, the house began to change. Footsteps echoed in the hallway when everyone was asleep. The attic hatch swayed with no wind. And then came the moment that shattered all sense of safety — a deafening bang from above, followed by weeks of paranormal activity that grew darker by the day. A mother, her children, and something unseen shared that house. The entity didn't just haunt the attic — it followed them long after they moved out.  It watched. It whispered names. It left bruises where no hands should have been. This haunted house story from Hazel Park isn't about flickering lights or cold drafts — it's about a spirit that waited patiently to make its presence known. What did it want? Why did it follow them? And what happens when a haunting refuses to stay behind?  #trueghoststory #hauntedhouse #paranormalactivity #realhaunting #ghostencounters #scarystory #hauntedattic #poltergeist #supernatural #realghoststoriesonline  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:

A cozy beach getaway turned into a nightmare that none of them expected. Last summer, Marissa and her fiancé Ben rented a charming cedar cottage on the Oregon coast with friends Jamie and Lauren. The place had all the makings of a peaceful vacation — weathered wood siding, a porch swing overlooking the ocean, and the smell of salt and pine drifting through the rooms. But their dream trip changed the very first night. Marissa woke around midnight to the moonlight over the water… and saw a little girl in an old-fashioned blue dress standing silently by the bedroom door. She looked almost real — until Marissa realized she could see the wood grain of the door through her. Footsteps echoed in the hallway when no one was there. Bathroom items were swept into the tub as if tossed by unseen hands. A bedroom door slammed with enough force to rattle the window while giggles echoed in the hall. Jamie felt something brush past him on the stairs, and Lauren swore she heard humming in the empty parlor. This chilling true ghost story from the Oregon coast proves that not all historic cottages by the sea are as peaceful as they appear. #TrueGhostStory #OregonCoastHaunting #GhostChild #HauntedBeachCottage #SeashellOnTheBed #RealHaunting #ParanormalActivity #HistoricCottageHaunting #SupernaturalEncounters #UnexplainedPhenomena #ChillingVacations #RealGhostStoriesOnline 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:

When Mandi moved into her first apartment with her roommate Megan, she expected noisy neighbors and broken blinds—not a haunting. At first, it was just small things. Footsteps in the hall when no one was home. Lights flicking on in the middle of the night. Doors that refused to stay shut. But the night Megan's friend screamed from behind a slammed bedroom door, everything changed. Curiosity turned into fear when the three women tried to communicate with whatever was in their apartment. They placed a bottle on the floor and asked it to move. Nothing happened—until Mandi spoke. The bottle rolled on its own. From that moment, the haunting became personal. Mandi began waking up frozen in her bed, hearing breathing inches from her ear, and seeing figures darting through her room. Even after she moved, the presence followed her—knocking, watching, waiting. But one night, she decided to speak back. And that's when everything finally shifted. This is the chilling true story of a haunting that began with a simple question... and a bottle that moved on its own. #TrueGhostStory #HauntedApartment #RealGhostStoriesOnline #Ghosts #ParanormalEncounters #GhostStory #Haunting #Poltergeist #SleepParalysis #ScaryStories 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: