Podcasts about Mammon

Is it wrong for a Christian to want more? In this message from Ecclesiastes 2, Pastor Todd Doxzon looks at Solomon, a man who had wealth, success, influence, and just about everything he could want, yet still ended up saying, “I hated life.” Through three words, Multiply. Mammon. Motivation., Pastor Todd breaks down the difference between healthy ambition and allowing success, money, or comfort to take God's place. If you've ever worked hard for more without stopping to ask why, this message will challenge you to take a closer look at what's really driving you.

Is it wrong for a Christian to want more? In this message from Ecclesiastes 2, Pastor Todd Doxzon looks at Solomon, a man who had wealth, success, influence, and just about everything he could want, yet still ended up saying, “I hated life.” Through three words, Multiply. Mammon. Motivation., Pastor Todd breaks down the difference between healthy ambition and allowing success, money, or comfort to take God's place. If you've ever worked hard for more without stopping to ask why, this message will challenge you to take a closer look at what's really driving you.

Are you using your money for “future you,” “current you,” or something bigger than yourself? This week, we explore what it means to be faithful stewards of our time, talents, and treasure. Whether you're inclined to save, spend, invest, or give, this message challenges us to ask a deeper question: How can we use what God has entrusted to us to foster greater peace, justice, and flourishing in our communities?

Investor and businessman John Kim has studied AI extensively. As a Christian he has prayed about AI extensively. What role if any does AI play in the future of the Church?In our first of episode addressing the topic, Ryan interviews John Kim, a prominent New York businessman who shares what he thinks the future is going to look like as Christians grapple with a technology that is changing the foundations of how we work and create.00:00 Cold Open: The Stomach Growl 00:20 Welcome & Meet John Kim 01:31 The Catholic Icebreaker04:54 MIT Testimony: When God Rewired My Brain 10:03 Ask for Wisdom, Not Just the Outcome 13:12 Discerning God Voice in Business Decisions 17:33 AI as a Tool: Where Christians Fit 25:41 Is There a Christian Edge Against AI? 28:47 Human Presence: What Stays Scarce30:17 Mozart, Salieri, and the AI Gospel Hit -- AD BREAK 2: Casper + Mars Men 41:20 Elvis,Math, and the Robot Golfer 46:02 Creative Destruction and the Christian Advantage 55:16 Spain,Contentment, and the Tesla Bet 66:25 Stewardship, Prosperity Gospel, and Raising Samuel Right 84:22 Scheduled Divine Boredom and Hearing God's Voice 91:44 The Stomach-Growl House Negotiation 96:48 Mammon, Power, and the Loneliness of Wealth 103:06 AI, End Times, and the Tower of Babel 108:23 - Proving you're not an avatarThank You To Our Sponsors!Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: https://www.wildalaskan.com/EXFILES.Get 15% off OneSkin with the code EXFILES at https://oneskin.co/exfilesRight now save up to 30% on mattresses and up to 35% on everything else when you go to Casper.com. https://Casper.com.For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at Mengotomars.com.Join Exodus90 for their St. Michael's Lent Challenge starting August 12th. Go to https://Exodus90.com/exfiles for a free trial.Sign up for the Vault to support the show and get access to the dramatic episodes a day early! https://Exorcistfiles.supercast.comFollow us on IG at https://instragram.com/exorcistfiles and https://www.instagram.com/TheBetheaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if the real problem isn't that you love money too much, but that you don't yet believe God is trustworthy? In this message from our Mammon collection, we look at money as a mediator — the thing that quietly stands in the middle, between us and God and between us and each other. Through the wilderness story of bread that could not be stored, we explore what it takes for money to stop blocking relationship and start carrying it. What would change if you left some room for God to be your provider instead of turning to money right?

Whose image are you carrying? Jesus tells us to give Caesar what belongs to Caesar and give God what belongs to God—but if we bear the image of God, then what belongs to Him is us. In this message from our Mammon collection, we explore how money competes for our identity and devotion, and how practices like generosity and Sabbath become acts of remembrance and resistance. What would it look like to reject Mammon's empty promises and recover what it means to be fully human, fully alive, and formed in the image of God?

Money might be one of the most uncomfortable things to talk about in church—but Jesus talked about it constantly. In this first teaching of our Mammon collection, we confront the rival god hiding in plain sight and ask what our money reveals about what we actually trust, value, and worship. What if generosity isn't primarily about funding the church, but about breaking our allegiance to the false promises of security, identity, power, satisfaction, and hope? This is an invitation to bring our finances under the formation of Jesus and discover a more embodied, generous way of living.

„Freiheit ist nicht, alles zu können, sondern loslassen zu lernen.“– Ralf Klöpfer, Ex-Vorstand MVV EnergieWas bedeutet es, auf dem Höhepunkt einer Vorstandskarriere freiwillig auszusteigen – und das für 1,5 Millionen Euro weniger auf dem Konto? Ralf Klöpfer, langjähriger Vorstand eines der größten Energieversorger Deutschlands, hat genau diesen mutigen Schritt gewagt. In Episode #44 spricht er offen über Wendepunkte, innere Kämpfe und seine Suche nach echter Identität – jenseits von Macht und Mammon.Ralf begann als stiller Sachbearbeiter, wurde Innovationsmotor und schließlich Vorstand mit Verantwortung für Milliardenumsätze. Doch trotz äußerem Erfolg kam die innere Leere: „Ich war kein Vater“ – so beschreibt er rückblickend den Preis seiner Karriere. Erst durch eine tiefe Glaubenserfahrung und den Heiligen Geist fand er neue Freiheit und eine völlig veränderte Sicht auf Führung, Geld und Sinn.Sein Ansatz? Unternehmenskultur praktisch testen – etwa durch 100 spontane Lunches mit Mitarbeitern. Wertschätzung, echtes Zuhören und Empowerment statt Hierarchie. Und: Bewusster Umgang mit Geld als Verwalter, nicht als Getriebener – sogar im Vorstandskreis Gebet initiieren.Zentrale Themen der EpisodeVorstand-Exit für 1,5 Millionen: Warum Ralf alles aufgab100 Lunches als Unternehmenskultur-TestSchattenseiten der Karriere: „Ich war kein Vater“Mammon: Freiheit, die fesselt – und wie man sie überwindetHeiliger Geist im Konzern: Glaube als Führungskraft lebenPraktische Führungstipps für mittleres ManagementPersönliche Transformation und neue IdentitätGebetskreis im Unternehmen und konkrete WunderHat dich Ralfs Lebensreise inspiriert? Dann unterstütze uns: Gib uns eine 5-Sterne-Bewertung⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, teile deine Gedanken in den Kommentaren und leite diese Episode an Freunde weiter, die mehr Himmel auf Erden in ihrem Business erleben wollen.Gute Unterhaltung wünscht dir deine CKS-CREW

Money is a powerful tool, but it was never meant to become our master. This teaching examines the subtle ways wealth, possessions, and misplaced priorities can compete for our devotion. Discover how to cultivate a heart that honors God above all else, steward resources faithfully, and remain anchored in eternal values rather than temporary riches.

Pastor Dan continues our Faith and Finance series with "Breaking free from the spirit of Mammon". Not letting the spirit of money rule our lives, but being led by the spirit of God. CONNECT WITH US - If you are listening for the first time or even been watching for a while, we'd love to get to know you! Why not send us a message on highway.com.au/connect • If you have any praise reports send them to prayer@highway.com.au • WANT TO KNOW JESUS - highway.com.au/followjesus

Fr Joseph Hamilton addresses the deeply incarnational nature of Christianity and the historical Jesus.Fr Joseph Hamilton is the Rector of the Domus Australia in Rome, and a priest of the Archdiocese of Sydney Australia. Prior to his appointment at Domus, he served as private secretary to George Cardinal Pell, until the Cardinal's untimely death. Fr Joseph completed his doctoral studies in Patristics at Christ Church, University of Oxford, and his license at the Patristic Institute “Augustinianum” in Rome. Prior to entering seminary he worked as an investment banker. Having left the economy of Mammon for that of Salvation, he studied at the Pontifical North American College. A native of Ireland, he is a keen but mediocre (his words) surfer, and enjoys reading and cooking.CREDO (currently hosting Patristic Pillars) is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning.Please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.radiomaria.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

A quiet "integrity crisis" is unfolding in the lives of many Christian leaders and prophetic voices. We are living in an age where wealth is prioritized over wounded souls. Influence is measured by followers, numbers, platforms, and revenue streams rather than the heart of a leader who faithfully stewards God's flock. The Spirit of Mammon has crept into pulpits, churches, Christian leadership circles, social media platforms, and prophetic spaces. What once centered on shepherding souls has shifted toward building brands. What once demanded integrity is now too often replaced with image, strategy, and financial gain. This kind of leadership destroys God's people, erodes prophetic purity, incentivizes compromise, and tempts leaders to prioritize wealth over souls. A truthful question every leader must ask: Are you being led by God … or influenced by the enemy?   Blessings-  Melia's Services -> Faith-Based Services Melia's Books ->Best-Selling Books Hire Melia for Event -> Melia's Media Kit Melia's Courses -> Vertical Relationship Academy    

The Scripture readings are 1 Chronicles 29:10-15; 1 Corinthians 10:6-13; and Luke 16:1-13.Your hands were created to be open to freely receive from God and freely give to others. Sadly, the Fall closed them. Jesus came with open hands to unclench our fists and make them generous.

Sermon on Luke 16:1-13

Ninth Sunday after Trinity

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What Is True Wealth? A Biblical and Ancient Near Eastern Perspective One of the greatest differences between the modern Western world and the biblical world is how each defines wealth. In today's culture, wealth is usually measured by what you own—your bank account, investments, property, possessions, and financial success. The more you accumulate, the wealthier you are considered. The Bible begins with a completely different question. Not "What do you own?" But "To whom do you belong?" 1. The First Wealth Was God's Presence The richest people in the Bible were not Abraham, David, or Solomon. The richest people were Adam and Eve before the Fall. They owned no land. They possessed no silver. They had no currency. Yet they lacked nothing. Why? Because they lived in communion with God. In the Ancient Near Eastern mindset, the greatest wealth was not possessions—it was the presence of God. When Adam and Eve left Paradise, they did not first lose a garden; they lost communion with the Source of life. That was humanity's greatest poverty. 2. Wealth Is Communion, Not Possession In the Bible, everything belongs to God. "The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it." (Psalm 24:1) Human beings are never described as absolute owners. They are stewards. Everything we have is entrusted to us by God. The biblical question is therefore not, "How much do I own?" but, "How faithfully am I managing what God has entrusted to me?" 3. The Heart Determines Wealth The Hebrew word for money, כֶּסֶף (Kesef), means silver, but its root also means to long for or to desire. Money, therefore, is connected to the desires of the heart. Jesus builds on this biblical idea when He says: "Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." (Matthew 6:21) The issue is never the money itself. The issue is what your heart treasures. 4. The Difference Between Cain and Abel The first words spoken after humanity leaves Eden are spoken by Eve: "I have acquired (קָנִיתִי) a man." (Genesis 4:1) Cain's very name is connected with acquiring. Outside Paradise, humanity begins measuring life by what it can possess. Abel's name, however, הֶבֶל (Hevel), means breath or vapor. His name reminds us that life itself cannot be possessed. It is received as a gift from God. This is the tension that runs throughout Scripture: Will we live by acquiring, or by receiving? 5. Jesus Redefines Wealth Jesus never condemns possessions. He condemns serving possessions. He says, "You cannot serve God and Mammon." (Matthew 6:24) The issue is worship. Money is a wonderful servant, but a terrible master. The richest person is not the one who owns the most, but the one whose heart belongs completely to God. 6. The Image on the Coin When Jesus was asked about paying taxes, He held up a coin and asked, "Whose image is this?" "It is Caesar's." So Jesus replied, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." The coin bears Caesar's image, so it belongs to Caesar. But you bear God's image (Genesis 1:26). Therefore, the greatest wealth you possess is not your money— it is your identity as one created in the image of God. The real question is not, "What belongs to Caesar?" The real question is, "Have I given myself back to the God whose image I bear?" 7. The Wealth of the Kingdom Jesus describes the Kingdom as a hidden treasure, a pearl of great price, a treasure in heaven. The Kingdom itself is the greatest wealth. To gain Christ is to gain everything. As Paul writes: "I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord." (Philippians 3:8) Knowing Christ is greater than possessing the whole world. Teaching Summary In the Ancient Near Eastern mindset, true wealth is not measured by what you own but by your relationship with God. The richest person is the one who lives in communion with the Creator, faithfully stewards His gifts, and treasures the Kingdom above all else. Material possessions are temporary, but the presence of God is the greatest treasure. Christ came not merely to make us prosperous, but to restore the true riches that humanity lost in Paradise—the riches of life, peace, communion, and fellowship with God.

Everyone belongs to something. The real question is who or what holds your ultimate allegiance. Jesus made clear that no one can fully commit to two opposing masters at the same time, and He named money as the most common rival to God in our lives. The Greek word for 'serve' in Matthew 6:24 is 'doulos,' meaning slave, which means our devotion is never casual or partial. Mammon is a demanding and destructive master that is never satisfied and quietly pulls us away from faith over time. Jesus, by contrast, is a master who gives rather than takes, offering rest, identity, and belonging as His children. Where your treasure goes, your heart will follow, making generosity one of the most powerful ways to realign your allegiance to God.

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1 And he said also to his disciples: There was a certain rich man who had a steward: and the same was accused unto him, that he had wasted his goods.Dicebat autem et ad discipulos suos : Homo quidam erat dives, qui habebat villicum : et hic diffamatus est apud illum quasi dissipasset bona ipsius. 2 And he called him, and said to him: How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship: for now thou canst be steward no longer.Et vocavit illum, et ait illi : Quid hoc audio de te? redde rationem villicationis tuae : jam enim non poteris villicare. 3 And the steward said within himself: What shall I do, because my lord taketh away from me the stewardship? To dig I am not able; to beg I am ashamed.Ait autem villicus intra se : Quid faciam? quia dominus meus aufert a me villicationem. Fodere non valeo, mendicare erubesco. 4 I know what I will do, that when I shall be removed from the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.Scio quid faciam, ut, cum amotus fuero a villicatione, recipiant me in domos suas. 5 Therefore calling together every one of his lord's debtors, he said to the first: How much dost thou owe my lord?Convocatis itaque singulis debitoribus domini sui, dicebat primo : Quantum debes domino meo? 6 But he said: An hundred barrels of oil. And he said to him: Take thy bill and sit down quickly, and write fifty.At ille dixit : Centum cados olei. Dixitque illi : Accipe cautionem tuam : et sede cito, scribe quinquaginta. 7 Then he said to another: And how much dost thou owe? Who said: An hundred quarters of wheat. He said to him: Take thy bill, and write eighty.Deinde alii dixit : Tu vero quantum debes? Qui ait : Centum coros tritici. Ait illi : Accipe litteras tuas, et scribe octoginta. 8 And the lord commended the unjust steward, forasmuch as he had done wisely: for the children of this world are wiser in their generation than the children of light.Et laudavit dominus villicum iniquitatis, quia prudenter fecisset : quia filii hujus saeculi prudentiores filiis lucis in generatione sua sunt. 9 And I say to you: Make unto you friends of the mammon of iniquity; that when you shall fail, they may receive you into everlasting dwellings.Et ego vobis dico : facite vobis amicos de mammona iniquitatis : ut, cum defeceritis, recipiant vos in aeterna tabernacula.[9] "Mammon of iniquity": Mammon signifies riches. They are here called the mammon of iniquity, because oftentimes ill gotten, ill bestowed, or an occasion of evil; and at the best are but worldly, and false; and not the true riches of a Christian.[9] "They may receive": By this we see, that the poor servants of God, whom we have relieved by our alms, may hereafter, by their intercession, bring our souls to heaven.Saint Christina of Tuscany was martyred at the age of ten, under Diocletian, A.D. 300.

Jesus tells us we cannot serve both God and mammon, yet often this is interpreted to see money itself as evil. In discussion with Rev. Ray Borg, Dave and Reb dive into what it means to be a slave to mammon and what financial freedom looks like when living out God's purpose for our lives. On episode #491 of “Let's Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, the co hosts ask themselves the question, ‘what does it mean for me to give everything to God?'. Today's episode is sponsored by the Canadian National Christian Foundation which helps Canadians connect God's money with God's work. Through their Donor-Advised Funds, CNCF makes giving simple and impactful, so you can focus on supporting the causes that matter most. Learn more about how they can help you CNCF.ca To order Reb's book Cultivating Trust Expanded Edition: Finding God's Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1998412164/ref=sr_1_3?crid=XUVAMAN0TFEY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8x0mkzEbAurMet_Q02DjC1uI9_HBqWQlnPySUgf62Ik9smNv5IQUJVSYBOXp4dhvsmfU3vzJivqJWwrvkTfyLe4uDWay18JChGQ1QWENY4FXHjdhLEkWMLQT8BHP9Lz18vRbIHFrvkyO6ocnHFx7rS2jtZ7WVzmIhw0U7cFRtGtRdvaw7gj3W2qigq_7EBTDZBOEfMVxxeuk405kn921-o-irE3XdWX2KrJ8e0G9W1usTiTi2j-EANx4MC_ygttzlzwj_1qmQC8MCk5LxF6jXTDr1ETe1v3O1q5o0rO4H2g.pybaC103ktXcDYR0puZtPXOBpswpMjPmU0vYc-KTAnc&dib_tag=se&keywords=cultivating+trust&qid=1732127878&sprefix=cultivating+trust%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-3. Go to notmine.ca to read the free booklet mentioned on today's show, It's Not About the Money—Unmasking Mammon. To read who and what inspired today's discussion, you can find Jen Pollock Michel on Substack and also go here: https://jenpollockmichel.substack.com/p/lets-talk-money #morethanenough #finances #money #financialfitness #heartissues #trust

Brother Chris speaks about God versus mammon.

1 And he said also to his disciples: There was a certain rich man who had a steward: and the same was accused unto him, that he had wasted his goods.Dicebat autem et ad discipulos suos : Homo quidam erat dives, qui habebat villicum : et hic diffamatus est apud illum quasi dissipasset bona ipsius. 2 And he called him, and said to him: How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship: for now thou canst be steward no longer.Et vocavit illum, et ait illi : Quid hoc audio de te? redde rationem villicationis tuae : jam enim non poteris villicare. 3 And the steward said within himself: What shall I do, because my lord taketh away from me the stewardship? To dig I am not able; to beg I am ashamed.Ait autem villicus intra se : Quid faciam? quia dominus meus aufert a me villicationem. Fodere non valeo, mendicare erubesco. 4 I know what I will do, that when I shall be removed from the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.Scio quid faciam, ut, cum amotus fuero a villicatione, recipiant me in domos suas. 5 Therefore calling together every one of his lord's debtors, he said to the first: How much dost thou owe my lord?Convocatis itaque singulis debitoribus domini sui, dicebat primo : Quantum debes domino meo? 6 But he said: An hundred barrels of oil. And he said to him: Take thy bill and sit down quickly, and write fifty.At ille dixit : Centum cados olei. Dixitque illi : Accipe cautionem tuam : et sede cito, scribe quinquaginta. 7 Then he said to another: And how much dost thou owe? Who said: An hundred quarters of wheat. He said to him: Take thy bill, and write eighty.Deinde alii dixit : Tu vero quantum debes? Qui ait : Centum coros tritici. Ait illi : Accipe litteras tuas, et scribe octoginta. 8 And the lord commended the unjust steward, forasmuch as he had done wisely: for the children of this world are wiser in their generation than the children of light.Et laudavit dominus villicum iniquitatis, quia prudenter fecisset : quia filii hujus saeculi prudentiores filiis lucis in generatione sua sunt. 9 And I say to you: Make unto you friends of the mammon of iniquity; that when you shall fail, they may receive you into everlasting dwellings.Et ego vobis dico : facite vobis amicos de mammona iniquitatis : ut, cum defeceritis, recipiant vos in aeterna tabernacula.[9] "They may receive": By this we see, that the poor servants of God, whom we have relieved by our alms, may hereafter, by their intercession, bring our souls to heaven.Luke 16:1–9, the Parable of the Unjust Steward, is one of the most challenging passages in the Gospels. At first glance, it almost sounds as if Jesus is praising dishonesty—but that's not what He is doing.The story is this:A steward is accused of wasting his master's goods.He is told he is about to lose his position.Knowing he will soon be unemployed, he reduces the debts of his master's debtors.His master commends him for acting shrewdly, not for cheating.The key is that the master praises the steward's prudence and foresight, not his dishonesty.What is Jesus teaching?Jesus immediately gives the interpretation:"The children of this world are wiser in their generation than the children of light."In other words, worldly people often put enormous energy into preparing for a temporary future—careers, investments, possessions. Christians should be at least as diligent in preparing for eternal life."Make friends by means of the mammon of iniquity"This is probably the most puzzling verse."Mammon" means wealth or possessions. Jesus is not saying that money is evil in itself. Rather, earthly wealth belongs to this passing world and can easily become an occasion of sin.His point is:Use your earthly possessions in such a way that they help you attain heaven.How?Give alms.Care for the poor.Support the Church.Practice generosity.Then, when earthly wealth is gone, its fruits remain.

Lord's Day 42 1. Having it 2. Getting it 3. Using it

Mammon, Money or More by Bishop Joaquin G. Molina

The man who invented solid rocket fuel and helped found the Jet Propulsion Laboratory spent his nights performing sex rituals in a Pasadena mansion with a struggling science fiction writer named L. Ron Hubbard, trying to incarnate a goddess who would give birth to the Antichrist.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/RocketMagicREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/9enkrtn5FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The creator of Scientology, L. Ron Hubbard, was so fascinated by the occult, he believed he was the actual devil himself… and was even upset when his own son turned out to not be the antichrist. (The Devil L. Ron Hubbard) *** Scientology is already scary and mysterious – which may not be surprising once you learn how much black magic had to do with its creation. (Scientology and the Occult) *** A house in the Altamaha River Swamp in Georgia becomes darker and more dangerous than the swamp itself. (A Terrifying Haunting in Georgia) *** Was a well known UFOlogist murdered shortly before a scheduled speech he was about to give? (The Bleached Computer of a UFO Researcher) *** Some believe we all have a guardian angel watching over us. One infamous yet respected witch hunter many years ago wrote that we all – each one of us – have a personal demon. And many people believed him. (The Demon Witch Hunter) *** For some time now, Area 51 has been seen as ground zero for conspiracies and government coverups. However, a plot of land in Utah has started to attract much of the same kind of attention. Welcome to Dugway – also known as Area 52. (Welcome to Area 52)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:01:37.371 = Show Open00:03:45.021 = Rocket Fuel, Sex Magic, and the Birth of Scientology00:25:54.957 = A Terrifying Haunting In Georgia ***00:34:49.445 = The Demon Witch Hunter00:46:33.406 = The Bleached Computer of a UFO Researcher ***00:50:09.122 = Area 5201:00:20.603 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Scientology and the Occult” by Annalee Newitz: http://bit.ly/31KIGnA“The Devil L. 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Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: January, 2019Weird Darkness moves through black magic, hauntings, demonology, unsolved death, and government secrecy in this episode, running from the occult roots of Scientology to a Utah military base that has earned the nickname Area 52.It opens with L. Ron Hubbard, the science fiction novelist who founded Scientology, and the claim from his own eldest son — Lafayette Ronald Hubbard, Jr., who left the church in 1959 and renamed himself Ronald DeWolf — that black magic sat at the inner core of the religion. In a 1983 Penthouse interview, DeWolf described a father deeply involved in the occult who did not worship Satan so much as believe he was Satan, the Beast 666 incarnate. The story runs through Hubbard's obsession with Aleister Crowley and the Ordo Templi Orientis, the "moonchild" ritual he and rocket scientist Jack Parsons attempted in Pasadena to conceive an astral child and bring the goddess Babalon into the world, the poltergeist activity that followed at the Parsons house, the alleged OT Level VIII passage in which Hubbard claimed the Antichrist mantle for himself, the numerology hidden in the New Era logo's two sixty-degree triangles, and the shared contempt both Hubbard and Crowley held for psychoanalysis even as both leaned on hypnosis and past-life regression to control their followers.From there the episode digs into Jack Parsons himself — the college-dropout chemist who invented solid rocket fuel, helped found the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and claimed to have summoned Satan at thirteen. Drawing on John Carter's Sex and Rockets: The Occult World of Jack Parsons and Lawrence Wright's Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief, the story follows Parsons through the Pasadena mansion he filled with pagans, artists, and writers; the bonfires that drew police reports from the neighbors; the arrival of Hubbard, who slept with Parsons' girlfriend Betty; the red-headed artist Marjorie Cameron, whom both men decided was Babalon made flesh; Crowley's own disgust at the pair, whom he dismissed as goats in a letter; and the boat-buying scheme in Florida that cost Parsons his last twenty thousand dollars. Parsons died in 1952 handling explosives on his front porch, two years after Dianetics made Hubbard famous.Next comes the Surrency haunting, one of the most heavily witnessed poltergeist cases on record. In October of 1872, sawmill operator Allen Surrency returned to his two-story farmhouse on the edge of the Altamaha River Swamp in Georgia to find tumblers sliding off the slab, crockery shattering on the floor, and bricks, irons, and potatoes falling through the rooms of his own house. The activity never let up: clocks spinning backward, mirrors exploding, utensils bending in the family's hands, a pan of biscuits levitating out of the oven and flying out the back door, hot bricks raining down on his daughter Clementine, an andiron chasing his son across the room and then returning itself to the fireplace. Hundreds of visitors — reporters and a minister among them — watched objects fly in plain view. The haunting followed the family when they moved away, stopped abruptly with Allen's death in 1877, and the house burned down in 1925, leaving nothing behind but the orb of light still reported along the town's railway tracks.The episode then turns to Peter Binsfeld, the sixteenth-century German witch hunter whose enthusiasm for torture was matched by his taste for taxonomy. His De confessionibus maleficorum et sagarum laid out the Seven Princes of Hell — Lucifer for pride, Beelzebub for gluttony, Satan for wrath, Belphegor for sloth, Mammon for greed, Asmodeus for lust, and Leviathan for envy — and argued that each living person is shadowed by a personal demon who knows their habits intimately, the dark counterpart to a guardian angel. Binsfeld held that women were more prone to witchcraft, that girls under twelve and boys under fourteen were usually too young to be guilty, and that anyone who claimed to have seen a witch shapeshift had been deceived by the Devil.The unsolved death of British ufologist Max Spiers follows. Spiers died in Poland on July 16, 2016, days before a scheduled conspiracy conference appearance and shortly after reportedly vomiting two liters of black liquid, having texted his mother that he was in trouble and to investigate if anything happened to him. His death was ruled natural causes. At a pre-inquest review at Guildhall in Sandwich, Kent, in August of 2018, lawyers for his mother Vanessa Bates revealed that his laptop had been wiped clean and his phone's SIM card erased or removed before being returned to the family, with Spiers found dead on the couch of his girlfriend Monika Duval and the four-day inquest set for the Archbishops Palace in Maidstone.The episode closes at Dugway Proving Ground, the 800,000-acre Utah military installation that UFO researchers call Area 52. Founded during the second World War for biological and chemical weapons work, Dugway is best known for the 1968 VX nerve agent test that drifted into Skull Valley and killed thousands of sheep, an incident the Army compensated farmers for without accepting blame. Freedom of Information requests filed by MuckRock founder Michael Morisy surfaced records of entomological munitions — mosquitoes loaded with what the Army called inert pathogens and released over American civilian populations — and of soldiers used as test subjects. The story takes in the 2011 disappearance of Joseph Bushling, whose empty car, hat, and shoes turned up sixty-five miles from the main gate with no body ever found; the runway in the base's southern expansion that never appears on Dugway's own maps; Lockheed engineer Don Phillips and former CEO Ben Rich on flying saucer technology; and Steven Greer's claim in The Sirius Project that trillions in defense funding has been siphoned into a shadow government beyond the reach of the Department of Defense.

Pastor Mike Overstreet kicks off Jesus' Money, E3's new series on how God's Kingdom transforms the way we see & interact with our wealth!

Unmasking The Worship of Mammon by Bishop Joaquin G. Molina

11. Woche im Jahreskreis von 15. bis 20. Juni 2025 radio klassik Stephansdom hat für den „Impuls für den Tag“ bei Theologin Franziska Libisch-Lehner und Pfarrer Richard Geier nachgefragt, was die Bibeltexte dieser Woche für unser tägliches Leben bedeuten können. Franziska Libisch-Lehner ist Redakteurin der katholischen Presseagentur Kathpress. Sie hat Fachtheologie, Religionspädagogik und Journalismus studiert. Nach Stationen bei radio klassik Stephansdom und Print-Medien, arbeitet sie heute „im Hintergrund“ des Mediengeschehens zu den Themen Kirche, Soziales, Frauen und Ethik. Samstag, 21.6.2025 Ihr könnt nicht gott und dem Mammon dienen. Mt 6, 24-34

Im Podcast "Blick in die Bibel" spricht Stephan Baur von DOMRADIO.DE am Samstag mit Kaplan Sebastian Appolt über dessen Priesterweihe, seine Zeit in München und darüber, was ihm heute besonders wichtig ist. Sie beschäftigen sich auch mit dem Tagesevangelium: Jesus sagt, dass die Menschen sich nicht von den Sorgen beherrschen lassen sollten. BDKJ-Präses Appolt erklärt, dass es nicht darum gehe, naiv zu sein oder nicht an morgen zu denken. Doch die persönlichen Sorgen dürfen nicht den Blick verstellen. Wichtiger sei, schon heute nach Gottes Reich und Gerechtigkeit zu suchen – also konkret etwas für Frieden, Gerechtigkeit und ein gutes Miteinander zu tun. Besonders bei Jugendlichen sieht Appolt kleine prophetische Ansätze, die zeigen, dass Veränderung schon im Hier und Jetzt beginnen kann. Eine Folge, die zeigt, warum die Bibel mitten ins Leben spricht.Aus dem Matthäusevangelium:In jener Zeit sprach Jesus zu seinen Jüngern: Niemand kann zwei Herren dienen; er wird entweder den einen hassen und den andern lieben oder er wird zu dem einen halten und den andern verachten. Ihr könnt nicht Gott dienen und dem Mammon. Deswegen sage ich euch: Sorgt euch nicht um euer Leben, was ihr essen oder trinken sollt, noch um euren Leib, was ihr anziehen sollt! Ist nicht das Leben mehr als die Nahrung und der Leib mehr als die Kleidung? Seht euch die Vögel des Himmels an: Sie säen nicht, sie ernten nicht und sammeln keine Vorräte in Scheunen; euer himmlischer Vater ernährt sie. Seid ihr nicht viel mehr wert als sie? Wer von euch kann mit all seiner Sorge sein Leben auch nur um eine kleine Spanne verlängern? Und was sorgt ihr euch um eure Kleidung? Lernt von den Lilien des Feldes, wie sie wachsen: Sie arbeiten nicht und spinnen nicht. Doch ich sage euch: Selbst Sálomo war in all seiner Pracht nicht gekleidet wie eine von ihnen. Wenn aber Gott schon das Gras so kleidet, das heute auf dem Feld steht und morgen in den Ofen geworfen wird, wie viel mehr dann euch, ihr Kleingläubigen! Macht euch also keine Sorgen und fragt nicht: Was sollen wir essen? Was sollen wir trinken? Was sollen wir anziehen? Denn nach alldem streben die Heiden. Euer himmlischer Vater weiß, dass ihr das alles braucht. Sucht aber zuerst sein Reich und seine Gerechtigkeit; dann wird euch alles andere dazugegeben. Sorgt euch also nicht um morgen; denn der morgige Tag wird für sich selbst sorgen. Jeder Tag hat genug an seiner eigenen Plage. (Mt 6,24-34)(© Ständige Kommission für die Herausgabe der gemeinsamen liturgischen Bücher im deutschen Sprachgebiet)

Church of Satan Reverend Jared Mammon joins the show to discuss dogma, gatekeeping, satanic community, and much more. Please visit us at http://hailsatanpodcast.comAlso, find us on all social media platforms, as well as Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/hailsatan666

In this final installment of our series, "For What It's Worth," Pastor Ernest Almond delivers a powerful, conviction-heavy message on what it truly means to pledge your allegiance to the Kingdom of God. Diving deep into Luke 16:10-15 and Matthew 4:1-11, this sermon exposes "Mammon" not just as money, but as an entire spiritual system designed to trade your eternal assignment for temporary comfort, convenience, and consumption From the dense fast-food corridors of our local neighborhoods to the subtle compromises we make in our weekly schedules, we are constantly being pressured to bow to the god of comfort. But true righteousness requires a line in the sand. If an investigator looked at your calendar, your bank statements, and your screen time from this past week, who would they conclude you are serving? It's time to move past lukewarm commitment, break the addiction to a "soft life," and anchor your covenant obedience to the One who already paid your ultimate debt!

This Sunday, Pastor Sam kicks off a new stewardship series beginning in Mark 12:41–44 with the story of The Widow's Offering.In a world where value is often measured by size, status, and visibility, Jesus pauses to notice something everyone else overlooked. Join us as we begin exploring what Scripture teaches about generosity, worship, trust, and the posture of the heart before God.Join us Sunday at 10AM.

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Dan Labrecque is a consultant by day, husband and father of three by everything else, and a tabletop RPG player since 1982, back when Advanced Dungeons & Dragons was the gateway drug and the Satanic Panic was trying to convince everyone's parents otherwise. He survived those troubling times as his parents were too busy working at Velcro USA to bother with that hype. These days, he writes and creates for the Yellow Hand, contributing to the Simulacrum RPG and the Eyes That Behold Call of Cthulhu campaign, and has authored the Monster of the Week mysteries Web of Shadows (also converted to Call of Cthulhu) and Tidings of Dread. Currently, he's deep in Alea Temporis, a Forged in the Dark time travel game, plus faction guides for Monster of the Week starting with the Pact of Mammon. Please check out these relevant links: Monster of the Week: Web of Shadows The Yellow Hand Jetpack Comics Welcome to Dice in Mind, a podcast hosted by Bradley Browne and Jason Kaufman to explore the intersection of life, games, science, music, philosophy, and creativity through interviews with leading creatives. All are welcome in this space. Royalty-free music "Night Jazz Beats" courtesy of flybirdaudio.

Chosen One: Use THIS Weapon To Destroy Mammon Sir Byron Rodgers reflects on how the spirit of mammon often works through fear, anxiety, pride, self-reliance, and the constant temptation to trust what we see more than what God has spoken. The battle is rarely just about money—it is about what rules the heart. Faith requires surrender. Not surrender to emotion, pressure, or fear, but surrender to God even when circumstances look uncertain. Many of the greatest battles believers face cannot be overcome through human wisdom alone. They require obedience, repentance, discipline, and faith strong enough to move forward while pressure still exists. And when people fall, fail, or lose focus, grace still calls them back into alignment. Repentance is not weakness—it is returning to the source of life, truth, and authority. “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.” — 2 Corinthians 10:3 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. To see more, be sure to subscribe to the podcast at

Join me in this prayer time! This month on Wisdom's Table we're going deep on spiritual intelligence — what it looks like to lead your business and life with discernment, identity, and partnership with the Holy Spirit.   If you haven't listened to this week's full episode yet, go back to #175 on Guarding against the spirit of mammon. We did a deep dive on how the spirit of mammon quietly infiltrates our businesses. This prayer is a direct extension of that conversation. Is this prayer landing on something specific in your life or business right now? Send me a DM on Instagram at @rachelwortman and tell me what God is stirring. I read every one. 

Breaking Free from the Spirit of Mammon and Finding True Contentment in God. Discover why Jesus talked about money more than almost any other topic and what it reveals about our hearts. Learn about the dangerous spirit of Mammon that promises fulfillment through wealth but never delivers satisfaction. This biblical teaching explores the parable of the rich fool, the psychology of greed, and practical steps to find contentment through simplicity. Understand the difference between serving God versus serving money, and how to break free from consumer culture that keeps us trapped in endless wanting. Find freedom through generous living and discover your identity as a beloved child of God who provides everything you need. Topics covered include biblical stewardship, overcoming greed, practicing contentment, financial freedom, Christian living, spiritual warfare against materialism, and finding joy through generosity. Perfect for anyone struggling with money anxiety, consumer debt, or the constant desire for more. Learn practical steps like pausing before purchases, giving things away, and living beneath your means to create margin for generosity. Discover how generous people are happier people and why contentment is the mark of someone who knows they are safe, provided for, and loved by God. This message addresses the spiritual roots of financial stress and offers hope for those feeling trapped by material desires.This sermon was recorded at a Sunday morning gathering at Church of the Lookout in Longmont, Colorado.Visit our websiteFollow us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram

In this episode of Wisdom's Table, I, Rachel Wortman, continue our month-long series on spiritual intelligence in business. We delve into the concept of viewing our business practices through a spiritual lens, emphasizing the importance of spiritual intelligence alongside other forms of intelligence such as financial, relational, and emotional intelligence. I begin by defining spiritual intelligence as being anchored in the Word of God, which involves memorizing scripture and having personal experiences with God that align with biblical teachings. I stress that while experiences with God are valuable, they should never supersede the truth found in scripture. Understanding how God's world operates is crucial for making decisions that align with His will. NEXT STEPS: Not ready to say goodbye? Send me a DM on Instagram @rachelwortman and tell me your thoughts about this episode. I read each one!   TIMESTAMPS 00:00:01 - Welcome to Wisdom's Table Introduction to the podcast and overview of the series on spiritual intelligence in business. 00:00:38 - Understanding Spiritual Intelligence Defining spiritual intelligence and its importance in business. 00:01:10 - Building Spiritual Intelligence Ways to develop spiritual intelligence through scripture and experiences with God. 00:02:15 - The Spirit of Mammon Introduction to the concept of mammon and its implications in business. 00:04:01 - Five Ways Mammon Infiltrates Business Overview of the five subtle ways mammon can affect business decisions. 00:06:59 - 1. Transactional Relationships Exploring the dangers of viewing relationships as transactional. 00:10:49 - 2. Hoarding Money Discussing the mindset of hoarding money and its impact on business growth. 00:13:58 - 3. Debt as Slavery Understanding how debt can enslave and hinder business operations. 00:16:34 - 4. The Danger of Greed Identifying greed as a fruit of mammon and its effects on business ethics. 00:20:03 - 5. Lack of Rest and Sabbath The importance of rest and Sabbath in combating the spirit of mammon. 00:25:48 - Final Thoughts and Call to Action Encouragement to reflect on personal alignment with spiritual principles and resources for further growth.

May 3, 2026 - Rev. Alexander S. Brown

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“Shall a man make gods unto himself, and they are no gods.” —Jeremiah 16:20 One great besetting sin of ancient Israel was idolatry, and the spiritual Israel are vexed with a tendency to the same folly. Remphan's star shines no longer, and the women weep no more for Tammuz, but Mammon still intrudes his golden […]

Are Big Money BYU Sports Compatible with LDS Church Mission? Dr. Matthew Bowman, co-author of “Game Changers,” zeroes in on the ultimate tension in modern collegiate sports: can you balance God, Mammon, and big money athletics? As BYU integrates into the lucrative Big 12 conference, the historic values of amateurism are directly clashing with the pursuit of NBA stardom. https://youtu.be/SZssRvBGiCM Gospel Tangents NEWSLETTER: https://gospeltangents.com/newsletter  Don't miss our other discussions with Matthew. https://gospeltangents.com/people/matthew-bowman Copyright © 2026 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved The Kevin Young Factor While millions of dollars and family-friendly environments played a huge role in landing top recruit AJ Dybantsa, his third reason for choosing BYU was head coach Kevin Young. Young left a highly promising coaching career in the NBA to come to Provo, bringing invaluable professional connections with him. During a recruiting pitch, Young even pulled out his phone, called NBA superstar Kevin Durant—whom he coached in Phoenix—and handed the phone directly to Dybantsa. Young is explicitly selling recruits on his ability to get them to the NBA, cementing college sports as a professional stepping stone. Cautionary Tale of Jimmer Fredette Matt contrasts this new era of “one-and-done” recruits with the legacy of Jimmer Fredette. Bowman describes Fredette as a player built for the traditional amateur college game who was unfairly pushed into the modern “massive media industrial complex” that demands individual celebrity. Unlike Danny Ainge, who thrived by fitting into a cooperative team system and sharing the ball, Fredette was forced to carry the entire team on his back. This intense pressure to be a singular, massive celebrity ultimately did him a disservice when he reached the NBA, making him a cautionary tale of how modern sports media can chew players up. God vs. Mammon on the Hardwood: Is this massive influx of money compatible with BYU’s mission? Bowman argues there is no easy answer. On one hand, church leaders like Henry Eyring have previously expressed that a successful football team acts as a powerful missionary tool. On the other hand, the millions of dollars involved shift the focus away from the character-building, cooperative origins of the sport. Today, the game is increasingly about individual stardom and financial gain, causing significant tension with the university’s spiritual goals. Will BYU Ever Drop Athletics? Given this tension, a popular rumor suggests that future church leaders might eventually eliminate BYU’s sports programs entirely, mirroring the decision made years ago to drop athletics at Ricks College (now BYU-Idaho). However, Bowman believes this is highly unlikely. The financial momentum of BYU athletics is simply too powerful to stop. Between Big 12 television money and the sheer influence of massive donor groups—BYU’s NIL collective, the “Royal Blue,” is reportedly the second-largest in the country behind Kentucky—eliminating the sports programs would result in intense backlash from wealthy boosters. Don't miss our other discussions with Matthew. https://gospeltangents.com/people/matthew-bowman Copyright © 2026 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved  

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MSRcast 322: Riff Forward charges ahead with a stacked episode as we recap the epic Helloween & Beast In Black San Antonio show, dive into early talk around the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026, and react to the unexpected mashup vibes of the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith reimagined with The Muppets. We also unpack the surprise final album from Spirit Adrift and discuss Metal Church as part of the episode's conversation. Plus, we've got a killer playlist featuring Helloween, Winterfylleth, Haserot, The Solitude, Myrath, Mammon's Throne, Witch Ripper, and Power Paladin—so crank it up and riff forward with us!  This week's playlist includes: Helloween - Hey Lord! - Better Than Raw Winterfylleth - Perdition's Flame - The Unyielding Season Haserot - Poverty of Thought The Solitude - Deny The Sun - The Sound of Absent Life Myrath - Still the Dawn Will Come - Wilderness of Mirrors Mammon's Throne - Elixir - My Body to the Worms Witch Ripper - Symmetry of the Hourglass - Through the Hourglass Power Paladin - The Royal Road - Beyond the Reach of Enchantment Explore the metal universe at msrcast.com, your one-stop hub for all things MSRcast. Immerse yourself in podcast archives, interviews, reviews, and more.  Connect with us via msrcast@gmail.com, and stay updated on our socials @msrcast and @themetalpigeon. Connect with Cary and Sean on Facebook! Be sure to like our official fan page at facebook.com/msrcastofficial for all the latest updates, and join the conversation in our official Facebook group, the Metal Geeks Society—where metalheads and geeks unite! Spread the metal love – share the show, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal!

Most believers think they love God more than money. Landon Schott was one of them — until God said four words that dropped the floor out from under him: "You serve mammon." In this episode, Landon breaks down the spirit of Mammon — what it actually is, how it operates, and why even mature, ministry-seasoned believers get trapped by it without knowing. This isn't a lesson on budgeting. It's a spiritual warfare teaching on the invisible force that turns money into a god. In this episode: • What Mammon actually is — and why translating it as just "money" misses the point • The vision God gave Landon about the scales — miracles vs. money on the same altar • Why the rich young ruler said no to Jesus — and how most believers do the same thing weekly • How the Antichrist will use economy to damn people to hell • 5 signs Mammon controls your life (including one that hits hard for ministry leaders) • Why you should never pray for money — ever • 5 practical ways to break free from the spirit of Mammon • The difference between faith for abundance and Mammon You can love God and still serve Mammon. The question is: which one do you obey when it costs you something?

Christians very quickly say that they serve one God. But, we are challenged in the Scriptures to assess our hearts, because it's possible that we have another god which is elevated above the one true God. That god has a name in the Bible, and it's MAMMON.

Christians very quickly say that they serve one God. But, we are challenged in the Scriptures to assess our hearts, because it's possible that we have another god which is elevated above the one true God. That god has a name in the Bible, and it's MAMMON.

Matthew 6:19-24 The Revolution Jesus is leading us into has to work its way into our systems of valuing - exposing what we treasure. Jesus presses this issue because He is fully aware of the duality resulting from trying to live in both Kingdoms - of Mammon and of God - at the same time. The result will be crippling anxiety and paralyzing worry. So… His solution is to choose relentless focus on the Kingdom of God and to let that choice inform our attitudes and behaviors around money, time, and other measures of value. By Bill Dogterom

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Jesus warns that no one can serve two masters, and the same truth confronts our nation today. I argue that loyalty to the Constitution is being traded for government favors and personal gain. When citizens and lawmakers choose mammon over principle, the republic itself is placed in jeopardy...