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1900 PEKING POSTCARDChinese Strategy And Global Energy Crises Examined In Autumn LondiniumGaius and Germanicus: In the final segment from their Londinium sanctuary, the hosts discuss managing formidable adversaries through accommodation rather than direct confrontation. Drawing an analogy to Godzilla, Germanicus argues that intractable opponents like Russia or the Houthis are best neutralized by turning them into non-hostile allies. The hosts then analyze Beijing's foreign policy terminology, specifically the phrase "constructive strategic stability" crafted by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Germanicus highlights that while this diplomatic rhetoric appears non-threatening, it represents a calculated strategy to restrain American aggression while securing vital economic interests. Specifically, China requires four million barrels of oil daily and demands an end to trade disruptions surrounding Iranian petroleum. Meanwhile, Ukraine faces financial collapse, requiring twenty-five billion dollars immediately to survive daily war expenditures of two hundred million dollars. Germanicus asserts that Washington will ultimately grant Russia its strategic demands, enabling joint economic exploitation of Ukrainian energy reserves and restoring Russian gas supplies to an energy-deprived Europe. As Germany reopens coal plants amidst skyrocketing domestic fuel prices, President Xi Jinping holds unprecedented leverage over the American emperor. The episode concludes with gladiators arriving in Londinium with exotic beasts as the Roman orchestra plays for the Friends of History Debating Society. (3)

What if the conviction you're tempted to run from is actually God's loving invitation to come closer?Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Acts. In this episode, Paul examines the response to Peter's sermon in Acts 2, showing how the Holy Spirit exposes our blindness to sin, leads us to repentance, and brings us to the forgiveness offered through the gospel.To hear more studies from the book of Acts, visit PaulTripp.com/Acts.

Join us at our Celebration honoring Jim and Lynne Jackson on Thursday, September 24th, 2026. We'd love to have you with us! An occupational therapist and a youth worker walked into a basement with a few ideas about parenting and three kids willing to run the camera. Twenty-four years later, the Connected Families Framework™ has reached homes in 22 countries. In this first episode of a two-part series, Stacy Bellward sits down with co-founders Jim and Lynne Jackson, along with Director of Development Chad Hayenga, to mark a significant season for Connected Families. After more than two years of prayerful succession planning, Jim and Lynne are stepping back from day-to-day responsibilities and moving into the role of founders emeritus. It is a handing off to the next generation, done with care. They speak candidly about what it takes to release something you have poured your life into, share an honest update on Lynne’s health journey, and trace how a message born in a Minnesota basement started translating across cultures no one expected. You'll also hear the essence of the Framework, in their own words. Key Takeaways: Discover why parenting change starts in your heart, not in a new technique. Find relief if you’re tired of parenting advice that only adds to your to-do list. Learn the one simple idea to hold onto when you can’t remember the whole Framework. Take hope that God can use ordinary, unqualified people right where you are. Mentioned in this Podcast:  Matthew 23:26  Ephesians 1  1 Thessalonians 2:8  2 Corinthians 5:14  1 Corinthians 1:27  Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart online course  Parent Coaching Certification Program  Entitlement Fix online course  cf community  The Table Monthly Giving Program Lynne’s CaringBridge page  Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! Guest Bio: Jim and Lynne Jackson are the Co-Founders of Connected Families in Plymouth, MN. With over 50 combined years of professionally helping families and a love for working in the church, Jim and Lynne have brought reliable, God-centered, research-based parenting resources to families since 2002.  Want to keep this conversation going? Join us inside the cf community — a faith-anchored, coach-supported space where parents grow together. Reflect on episodes like this one, ask hard questions, and celebrate the small wins alongside parents from around the world.

Click here to receive today's free gift on the Radio Page: The Hope of Heaven – Drawing from personal experiences and vivid imagery from Scripture, Joni Eareckson Tada helps readers grasp just how rich the hope of heaven is. She helps us understand why the Bible uses symbols to describe it and gives helpful answers to questions many readers may have. She paints a compelling vision of heaven as a place of restoration, beauty, and perfect communion with God – a vision that will rekindle our excitement about the true "happily ever after" that awaits us. Use the coupon code: RADIOGIFT for free shipping! *Limit one copy per person* --------Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org. Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

Give God the First 6 Minutes and He'll Handle the Rest | Blessed Morning Prayer To Start Your Day SUBSCRIBE to catch all the latest prayers uploaded to the Daily Effective Prayer Podcast! For more powerful daily prayers and to connect with the ministry visit: https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org © Copyright DailyEffectivePrayer.com  SUPPORT THE MINISTRY: (We are listener-supported)https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/donate/ DO YOU NEED PRAYER? Send us a prayer request right now:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/prayer-request-online/ SHOP FOR MERCH:https://bit.ly/shop-dep-podcast CONNECT WITH US:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/connectYouTube (1M+ SUBSCRIBERS)X / TwitterInstagram ThreadsInstagramFacebookTikTok Daily Effective Prayer™

We live in a world that equates happiness with the absence of discipline and boundaries, yet Scripture presents a radically different picture. God's discipline is not a sign of His anger but of His love, producing maturity, character, resistance to temptation, and alignment with His purposes."God loves us and will not allow us to remain in things that are hindering His will for our life." In this new series, "The Chastening of the Lord," Duane Sheriff explains that God's correction does not come from anger, rejection, or punishment. Instead, it is the loving discipline, guidance, and instruction of a Father who wants His children to grow and walk in His ways.Like a caring parent who sets boundaries and teaches that choices have consequences, God establishes boundaries for our good. His corrections shape our character, helps us resist temptation, and reveals attitudes, motives, and actions that can harm us or others.God's love for us never changes, but not everything we do is good or beneficial. Because He loves us, He will correct what hinders His purpose for our lives. Discover why biblical discipline is necessary for spiritual maturity, how boundaries protect and guide us, and why receiving God's correction is an important part of understanding His love.📖 Get your FREE copy ➡️https://pastorduane.com/landing/the-chastening-of-the-lord

Josh Monday Christian and Conspiracy Podcast Ep. 409Go fund me for Punta Arenas Trip Flat Earth Experiment Go fund me link: https://gofund.me/21ca67d84How to Support the ministry: $5.99 a monthpatreon.com/JoshMondayChristianandConspiracyPodcastJoin the Patreon here: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Joshmonday_podcastIf you want to donate to the Ministry CashAPP:https://cash.app/$JoshmondaymusicPaul and Crystals links: https://thetinfoilhatfactory.com/Youtube: ⁠@joshmondaymusicandpodcast ⁠ Tips for the show to Support our Ministry: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/joshmondayCoffee Mug Is Available email me your mailing address Joshmonday⁠@rocketmail.com ⁠ Please subscribe to our Spotify and You Tube Channel @joshmonday and Podcast and help us grow so we can keep on spreading the good news. To all of our current and future subscribers thank you for your time, we appreciate you. Please do us a favor subscribe to our You Tube Channel, hit that bell, share, like and comment below on our You tube. Please leave us a 5-Star review on Apple and Spotify.Check out my new show Sunday Service and Wednesday Brought to you by Cult of Conspiracy Podcast. On Cult of Conspiracy Spotify, Patreon and Apple Podcast Channel.Join the study as I go deep into the Bible. Faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the Word of God. Romans 10:17.#christiancontentcreator #biblestudyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/josh-monday-christian-and-conspiracy-podcast--6611118/support.

What if the bread we need each day is more than food—it's a reminder of God's presence? In this episode of Coffee to Go, manna in the wilderness becomes an invitation to notice divine care, cultivate daily practices, and become that presence for others—especially those who hunger. Together, Karin and Blake ask how our own lives can become a reflection of God's presence for others, especially those experiencing hunger and suffering. The episode invites us to move beyond remembering God's care to becoming that care in the world through concrete choices and daily practices.  Listen to more episodes in the Coffee to Go series. Download the transcript. Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. copyright@umcmission.org “The Trees of the Field,” Community of Christ Sings # 645, Music © 1975 Stuart Dauerman, Lillenas Publishing Company (admin. Music Services). All music for this episode was performed by Dr. Jan Kraybill, and produced by Chad Godfrey.   NOTE: The series that make up Faith Unfiltered explore the unique spiritual and theological gifts Community of Christ offers for today's world. Although Faith Unfiltered is a Ministry of Community of Christ. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those speaking and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Community of Christ. 

As Houston Northeast seeks to glorify God and make disciples, everything we have should support the mission God has given us. In this message, Pastor Coleman shares a vision for how our facilities can better help us welcome and walk alongside others with the love of Christ. While our biblical vision has not changed, the community around us continues to change, calling us to consider how we faithfully steward what God has entrusted to us. As we look toward what could be next, we are invited to see the opportunity, pray for wisdom and unity, and prepare to follow where God leads.

As Houston Northeast seeks to glorify God and make disciples, everything we have should support the mission God has given us. In this message, Pastor Coleman shares a vision for how our facilities can better help us welcome and walk alongside others with the love of Christ. While our biblical vision has not changed, the community around us continues to change, calling us to consider how we faithfully steward what God has entrusted to us. As we look toward what could be next, we are invited to see the opportunity, pray for wisdom and unity, and prepare to follow where God leads.

They realized the ROLES imposed on them weren't working and didn't match the GIFTS God had given them. In China, they adjusted their expectations. One was called to Business. The other to Ministry. Neither their host country nor their home culture had prepared them to practice God's leading. Their epic adventure is told in The Rachel Addington Story on this episode of The Eden Podcast!Rachel and Bruce also talk about key passages that have been mishandled - resulting in misdirecting and harming those who have been caught up in unhealthy belief systems. The Tru316 Foundation (www.Tru316.com) is the home of The Eden Podcast with Bruce C. E. Fleming where we “true” the verse of Genesis 3:16. The Tru316 Message is that “God didn't curse Eve (or Adam) or limit woman in any way.” Once Genesis 3:16 is made clear the other passages on women and men become clear too. You are encouraged to access the episodes of Seasons 1-11 of The Eden Podcast for teaching on the seven key passages on women and men. Are you a reader? We invite you to get from Amazon the four books by Bruce C. E. Fleming in The Eden Book Series (Tru316.com/trubooks). Would you like to support the work of the Tru316 Foundation? You can become a Tru Partner here: www.Tru316.com/partner

Each week you'll hear an honest, grace-filled and encouraging message. By openly sharing from the Word and real life examples of the Father's love, you'll know that God is on your side and there is an entire community of people at our church that is cheering you on, praying for you, and standing with you in life. We meet every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at 10925 Trail Haven Road in Rogers.Our Kid's Ministry is open for ages Birth-Grade 4.We also offer a Youth service every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. For more information, visit us at lwcc.org/northwest.To give a financial gift, simply text GIVE to 763.325.1010.Support the show

Britain's NCSC, the FBI, and the Dutch AIVD have jointly warned about spyware they attribute to Iranian state-linked actors, including Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security. The malware is delivered through spear-phishing on WhatsApp and Telegram and can steal contacts, emails, messages, screenshots, and microphone audio. Some victim data later appeared on pro-Iranian leak sites. Officials said the tools are almost certainly used to repress dissidents, activists, and journalists.

God Wants Your Eyes on Him, Not the Situation (FOCUS YOUR FAITH) | Blessed Morning Prayer For Today SUBSCRIBE to catch all the latest prayers uploaded to the Daily Effective Prayer Podcast! For more powerful daily prayers and to connect with the ministry visit: https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org © Copyright DailyEffectivePrayer.com  SUPPORT THE MINISTRY: (We are listener-supported)https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/donate/ DO YOU NEED PRAYER? Send us a prayer request right now:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/prayer-request-online/ SHOP FOR MERCH:https://bit.ly/shop-dep-podcast CONNECT WITH US:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/connectYouTube (1M+ SUBSCRIBERS)X / TwitterInstagram ThreadsInstagramFacebookTikTok Daily Effective Prayer™

God doesn't simply command us to obey; He gives us promises so compelling that obedience becomes a joyful response to His grace. This week on The Connecting Podcast, Paul and Shelby explore the promises woven throughout the Beatitudes and how trusting God's lavish promises gives us the motivation to follow Jesus, even when obedience requires sacrifice.For more episodes of The Connecting Podcast, visit PaulTripp.com/Connecting.

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We welcome Andrea Ferrari to discuss his book The Fall and Redemption of Conscience: A Reformed Biblical Theology. Ferrari, pastor of the Chiesa Riformata di Perugia in Italy, explains why conscience has received comparatively little attention in modern Protestant theology and considers the influence of psychology, Karl Barth, John Webster, and John Calvin on contemporary accounts of conscience.The conversation develops a biblical and theological account of conscience from creation to new creation. Ferrari addresses whether Adam possessed a conscience before the fall, the Old Testament vocabulary of heart, kidneys, and clean hands, Calvin's sensus divini judicii, the Trinitarian basis of human self-awareness, and the effects of justification and sanctification upon a guilty conscience. The episode concludes with practical implications for preaching, counseling, and the Christian life, along with an update on Ferrari's ministry in Perugia.LinksEpisode pageThe Fall and Redemption of ConscienceChiesa Riformata di PerugiaChapters00:00 Introduction03:12 Andrea Ferrari's Ministry in Perugia12:43 A New Study Center near the University19:11 The Fall and Redemption of Conscience24:33 Why Conscience Disappeared from Modern Theology28:41 Karl Barth and General Revelation32:12 Did Adam Have a Conscience before the Fall?49:27 Conscience in the Old Testament58:53 Defining Conscience as Perceptual Awareness64:23 Calvin's Sensus Divini Judicii65:27 The Trinitarian Context of Conscience74:23 The Fallen Conscience and the Imagination80:10 Training the Senses in Hebrews 5:1481:47 The Justified Conscience86:43 Sanctification and the Healing of Conscience93:23 Pastoral Counseling and Preaching to the Conscience100:02 Ministry Reflections and Conclusion

This week marks 7 years since Morgan got free — so we're resurfacing one of our all-time favorite episodes of Death to Life. If you want a picture of what God can do when His people pray, this is it.Morgan Huffman's real struggles with control, self-confidence, and pride in her marriage are laid bare. Betrayal, religious differences, and past trauma challenge her relationship with Tyler. Confronting communication issues, addiction, and infidelity, she finds transformation through faith in God.Keywords: Struggles, Battles for Control, Self-Confidence, Pride, Betrayal, Religious Differences, Past Trauma, Communication Problems, Addiction, Infidelity, Transformative Power of Faith, Redemption

As we prepare for the 2026 Peace Forum, we are again digging back into the Project Zion Podcast archives to bring you this episode in which Karin Peter sits down with Rick Sarre to explore how Community of Christ's understanding and practice of justice has evolved—and how justice is inseparable from peace, empowerment, and discipleship. Rick reflects on how the tradition continues to grow through dialogue, grassroots participation, and self-critique. The conversation also considers how climate change, migration, poverty, and human rights are deeply interconnected—and why the church cannot remain on the sidelines. At the heart of it all is a simple but challenging conviction: if all are one in Christ, then our faith calls us to keep wrestling with what justice looks like in practice. Listen to other episodes in the Grounds for Peace series. Download the transcript.Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. copyright@umcmission.org “The Trees of the Field,” Community of Christ Sings # 645, Music © 1975 Stuart Dauerman, Lillenas Publishing Company (admin. Music Services). All music for this episode was performed by Dr. Jan Kraybill, and produced by Chad Godfrey.   NOTE: The series that make up Faith Unfiltered explore the unique spiritual and theological gifts Community of Christ offers for today's world. Although Faith Unfiltered is a Ministry of Community of Christ. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those speaking and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Community of Christ. 

The Book of Enoch has exploded online, and the claims run in both directions: some say it unlocks the Bible's biggest mysteries, others say it can't be trusted at all. Dr. Joel Muddamalle this time talks about First Enoch specifically. Why has it captured so much attention, what kind of literature is it, and how much interpretive weight should it carry? READ: The Unseen Battle, by Joel Muddamalle: (https://amzn.to/4xyQnM9) CHECK OUT: Logos Bible 60 Day Free Trial (https://logos.com/mcdowell) CHECK OUT: Consider Supporting the Ministry! (https://seanmcdowell.org/give) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [smdcertdisc] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://x.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sean_mcdowell?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org Timestamps 0:00 — Why has the Book of Enoch exploded online? 5:02 — What is First Enoch, and what kind of literature is it? 9:14 — When was it written, and by whom? 11:34 — What "pseudepigraphical" actually means 14:03 — Who was the biblical Enoch? 16:24 — How the Qumran community treated it 22:14 — A viewer challenges the method 24:48 — What Joel thinks First Enoch is actually doing 28:28 — The main readings of Genesis 6 31:07 — Why he holds the supernatural view 33:12 — Spiritual beings who eat, walk, and are seen 38:04 — What Jude and 2 Peter are doing 40:11 — The early church fathers on Enoch 42:19 — Not canonical — but not worthless 54:34 — Why quoting something isn't endorsing it 1:02:02 — Should Christians read it? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Why did Jesus walk on water, and what was He teaching the disciples through the storm? Dr. Bryan Cutshall breaks down the biblical account of Jesus walking on water in Matthew 14, Mark 6, and John 6 and reveals six reasons this miracle still matters today. Discover why Jesus sent the disciples into the storm, what Peter walking on water teaches us about faith and doubt, and why Jesus reminded them of the feeding of the 5,000. If you’re facing circumstances that feel beyond your control, this message will remind you that the things over your head are already under His feet. Subscribe to The Bible Explained with Dr. Bryan Cutshall for more answers to the Bible questions people are asking.

Rear Admiral Robert Shumaker and Commander Everett Alvarez Jr. spent a combined sixteen-plus years as prisoners of war in North Vietnam — beaten, isolated, and told their country had forgotten them. On this episode of Rose Unplugged, they sit down to share what really happened behind those prison walls: the tap code they invented to survive solitary confinement, the house Shumaker designed brick by brick in his mind and later built with his own hands, and the faith that carried them through years their captors meant to break them. This is a first-hand account of captivity, brotherhood, and the cost of freedom — straight from two men who paid it.Please Support this Podcast:www.askchapter.org/realhelphttps://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: ROSEhttps://patriotmobile.com/partners/rosewww.americansforprosperity.orgRose's Ministry: www.sheiscalledbyhim.com Subscribe for free newsletters, Devotionals available for download

What does biblical manhood actually look like—and how do you raise sons who understand it in a culture sending them conflicting messages about what it means to be a man? Pastor and author Jerome Gay Jr. joins Kent and Lawson to talk about raising godly men, emotional maturity, respect, father wounds, and why Jesus—not social media influencers or cultural stereotypes—must be our ultimate model for masculinity. Jerome shares lessons from his new book, How to Speak Man: Discovering the Respect Languages Men Need, including the five "respect languages" of significance, support, sex, silence, and space. He also explains why men need to learn how to acknowledge and communicate their emotions without being controlled by them. They discuss how dads can move from constantly telling their kids what they're against to giving them a compelling vision of what they're for, how to teach sons biblical apologetics in the age of smartphones, and why fathers need to be "compelling, not combative" when engaging both their children and the culture. Jerome also speaks directly to the dad who feels like he has already blown it. Your upbringing, failures, and mistakes may have consequences—but they do not have to permanently define the kind of father you become. In this episode: Raising boys into godly men Biblical masculinity and the example of Jesus Helping sons develop emotional maturity Recovering from an unhealthy relationship with your own father The five respect languages men need Creating safety and communication in marriage Teaching kids apologetics and biblical truth Becoming a compelling, not combative, Christian dad What to do when you feel like you've failed as a father   If you want to lead your family with greater courage, tenderness, wisdom, and purpose, this conversation will give you practical biblical tools to start.   Get Jerome Gay Jr.'s book: How to Speak Man: Discovering the Respect Languages Men Need on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GS47NZ8H   You are not a father on accident. Go be a Father On Purpose.   Want to shape the direction of the show this year? Leave us a voicemail and tell us what you're facing as a dad: manhoodjourney.org/podcast Scroll down to "What's Your Story?" and leave us a message!     -------------------------------------------------------------------------   Learn more about our new partners here: https://maninthemirror.org/ Download the Iron Circle worksheet here: https://manhoodjourney.org/iron-circle/   We've launched video now! Check out the video version of today's episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GZRrFtALxYE -----------------------------------------------------------------------   Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Visit rangeleather.com/mj to score 10% off your next order! Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/   Fatherhood Guard – The Fatherhood Guard is now 100+ members strong! Join the fight for God-honoring fatherhood. Connect with dads from over 25 states and at least 3 countries by joining today. Grab your Range Leather welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/     Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ   Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools   Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: info@manhoodjourney.org   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   About our hosts: Kent Evans is the Executive Director and co-founder of Manhood Journey, a ministry that helps dads become disciple-makers. After a twenty-year career as a business leader, he embarked on biblical Fatherhood ministry projects. He's appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.   Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.  

Krista Overby, a worship leader and woman of faith, shares how teenage sexual abuse, a 17-year abusive marriage, and betrayal inside the church kept her trapped in silence. She reveals the night she finally left, the backlash she faced from ministry leaders, and how God helped her rebuild her voice, faith, and ability to trust again.CONNECT WITH Krista OverbyInstagram: Koverby2020 TikTok: Koverby2020 Facebook: Krista Overby YouTube:  @koverby2020  Website:

Episode Description: In this broadcast, Brother Mike from the Arizona Deliverance Center takes a critical look at the phrase "follow the science." Examining historical medical missteps—ranging from medieval bloodletting and lobotomies to tapeworm diets—Brother Mike argues that human institutions and scientific consensus are constantly changing and inherently flawed. Contrasting medical history with modern public health policies, he urges listeners to place their ultimate trust in God's Word and the guidance of the Holy Spirit rather than human authorities. Key Takeaways: Flaws in Historical "Science": Historical medical practices—such as bloodletting, lobotomies, and infected tapeworm diets—demonstrate how scientific consensus can be misguided or harmful. Skepticism of Public Health Directives: Brother Mike critiques modern public health measures and authority figures, urging listeners to evaluate claims critically rather than accepting them blindly. Faith Over Human Expertise: True direction and wisdom come from the Bible and the Holy Spirit rather than human-led institutions or modern scientific narratives. Ministry & Community Outreach: Announcements highlight weekly live services, Zoom meetings, and monthly healing services held at the Arizona Deliverance Center in Phoenix. Scripture & Spiritual References: Proverbs 3:5–6 – Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Psalm 118:8 – It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man. 1 Corinthians 3:19 – For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. Support the show: https://hardcorechristianity.com/donations/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A newly premiered Chinese counterintelligence TV drama Jiaofeng has captured widespread attention on both the Chinese mainland and Taiwan. Jiaofeng, which means “clash” in Chinese, chronicles a two-decade-long saga of how spies from Taiwan conducting espionage operations on the mainland are brought to justice.近日，一部新上映的中国反间谍电视剧《交锋》在中国大陆和台湾地区均引发广泛关注。该剧剧名“交锋”意为“较量、对抗”，讲述了台湾间谍在大陆从事间谍活动并最终受到法律制裁的二十年间谍斗争故事。Produced with guidance from the Ministry of State Security, the drama draws from numerous real-life cases, shedding light on the covert battles which are often overlooked.该剧在国家安全机关指导下制作，取材于大量真实案件，展现了那些常常被忽视的隐蔽战线斗争。It portrays a team of national security police officers who are skilled, courageous and committed to combating spy operations, choosing to remain unsung heroes.剧中塑造了一批国家安全警察形象，他们专业过硬、勇敢坚定，致力于打击间谍活动，却选择成为默默无闻的英雄。It also offers a nuanced depiction of spies from the Taiwan island, avoiding a stereotyped narrative.该剧同时也对来自台湾地区的间谍进行了较为细致的刻画，避免了简单化、脸谱化的叙事方式。The popularity of the drama stems not only from the twists and turns in its intricate plot, detailed authenticity and well-developed characters but also from insights it offers into the current situation across the Taiwan Strait and the trajectory of cross-Strait relations.《交锋》的热播，不仅源于其跌宕起伏的剧情、细致的真实性以及丰满的人物塑造，也在于其对当前台海形势和两岸关系发展走向提供的思考。Historically and legally, Taiwan has been an integral part of China since ancient times.从历史和法律角度看，台湾自古以来是中国不可分割的一部分。Compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait share common origins, culture and ethnicity, forming a community with a shared future.海峡两岸同胞拥有共同的血脉、文化和民族渊源，形成了休戚与共的共同体。The deep-rooted kinship, cultural ties and people-to-people bonds between the two sides have endured through time and can never be severed.两岸之间深厚的亲缘关系、文化联系和民间纽带历经岁月延续，无法割裂。In the TV drama, a poignant scene unfolds when the seriously ill father of a spy in Taiwan urges him to reconnect with relatives on the Chinese mainland.剧中有一幕令人动容：一名台湾间谍身患重病的父亲劝说儿子重新与大陆亲属取得联系。This plea to seek family roots shows that many families on the Taiwan island have their origins in the Chinese mainland. Such blood ties and family affections cannot be separated by the Strait.这份寻根的请求展现出，台湾许多家庭都源自中国大陆。这种血缘联系和亲情纽带，不会因为一道海峡而被割断。The Democratic Progressive Party authorities have long promoted "de-Sinicization" education in Taiwan, attempting to distort the national and ethnic identity of residents, especially young people on the island.长期以来，民进党当局在台湾推动“去中国化”教育，试图改变岛内居民，尤其是年轻人的国家和民族认同。But compatriots both on the Chinese mainland and in Taiwan are families connected by blood, and political manipulation by the DPP authority cannot alter the immutable fact that people on both sides of the Strait are Chinese.但两岸同胞血脉相连，民进党当局的政治操作无法改变两岸民众同属中华民族这一事实。Peace, a universal aspiration of humanity, is also the shared wish of people on both sides of the Strait.和平是全人类共同追求的目标，也是两岸民众共同的愿望。As depicted in the TV drama, the mainland resolutely counters infiltration attempts of spies from Taiwan, aiming to eliminate the separatist undercurrents that disrupt peace, promote the reunification of families and prevent conflict.正如电视剧所展现的那样，大陆坚决防范和打击来自台湾方面的渗透活动，旨在消除破坏和平的分裂倾向，促进两岸家庭团聚，避免冲突发生。The DPP authorities, however, obstinately pursue their separatist "Taiwan independence" agenda through military means, attempting to stoke tensions and create turbulence.然而，民进党当局通过军事手段推动其“台独”议程，试图制造紧张局势和不稳定。They have increased the island's defense budget for 2027 to an all-time high of NT$1.12 trillion ($35.4 billion), pushing Taiwan's defense budget to cross the NT$1 trillion mark for the first time.据报道，民进党当局已将台湾2027年的防务预算提高至创纪录的1.12万亿新台币（约354亿美元），使台湾防务预算首次突破1万亿新台币。Such reckless and belligerent policies will only deplete Taiwan's resources and further escalate tensions in the Taiwan Strait.这种被批评为冒险和强硬的政策只会消耗台湾资源，并进一步加剧台海紧张局势。Mainstream public opinion in Taiwan favors peace over conflict, development over recession, cross-Strait exchanges over hostility, and dialogue over confrontation.台湾社会主流舆论倾向于和平而非冲突、发展而非衰退、两岸交流而非对立、对话而非对抗。Yet, driven by separatist ambitions, DPP leader Lai Ching-te moves against public opinion, fully exposing his role as a “Taiwan independence” advocate and saboteur of peace.然而，在分裂主张推动下，民进党领导人赖清德采取与上述民意相悖的行动，被文章指责为“台独”支持者以及破坏和平的人物。Set in the 1990s, Jiaofeng depicts intelligence operatives from Taiwan coming to the mainland posing as business people and scholars.《交锋》的故事背景设定在20世纪90年代，描绘了台湾情报人员伪装成商人和学者进入大陆开展活动的情节。These operatives are able to infiltrate key departments on the mainland, including scientific research institutes, before they are discovered and eventually punished by law.这些人员试图渗透大陆科研机构等重要部门，最终被发现并依法受到惩处。Today, the mainland has an overwhelming advantage over Taiwan.当前，大陆在综合实力方面较台湾地区具有明显优势。It is determined to thwart separatist acts and safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity.大陆坚持反对分裂活动，维护国家主权和领土完整。Going forward, the mainland will continue to firmly advance the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations.未来，大陆将继续推动两岸关系和平发展。The reunification of the two sides of the Taiwan Strait is an inevitable trend and the shared aspiration of the people.两岸统一是不可阻挡的趋势，也是人民共同愿望。Achieving complete reunification is indispensable for China's rejuvenation.实现完全统一对中国实现民族复兴至关重要。As a character in the drama puts it, the reunification of the motherland will definitely happen.正如剧中人物所说，祖国统一一定会实现。Only through China's reunification can cross-Strait “clash” be resolved and tensions avoided. Separatist forces advocating “Taiwan independence” will fail in their endeavor and end up in the dustbin of history.只有实现中国统一，才能解决两岸之间的“较量”，避免紧张局势。主张“台独”的分裂势力最终将失败，并被历史淘汰。【词汇提炼】counterintelligence /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtelɪdʒəns/ n.反间谍工作；反情报活动espionage /ˈespiənɑːʒ/ n.间谍活动；谍报活动covert /ˈkəʊvɜːrt/ adj.秘密的；隐蔽的infiltrate /ˈɪnfɪltreɪt/ v.渗透；潜入saga /ˈsɑːɡə/ n.长篇故事；传奇经历kinship /ˈkɪnʃɪp/ n.亲属关系；血缘关系sever /ˈsevər/ v.切断；割裂reunification /ˌriːˌjuːnɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ n.统一；重新统一

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Show Notes:: Have you ever wondered how Christians can stand firmly on biblical truth without becoming harsh, hateful, or self-righteous? Or how we can recognize false teaching while making sure we don't become guilty of the very attitudes we condemn? On this week's episode of Real Talk Christian Podcast, Chris Fuller takes a biblical look at false teaching, the importance of handling Scripture correctly, and the danger of separating truth from love. We'll explore Jesus' warning about false prophets, the fruit that should characterize biblical Christianity, and what Scripture teaches us about humility, repentance, and Christlike character. Grab your favorite hot beverage and join us as we dive in.   //Resources Used In This Episode// Matthew 7:15–18, 2 Timothy 2:15, Matthew 4:6–7, Psalm 91:9–11, Exodus 34:5–7, Psalm 85:9–11, Matthew 28:18–20, Romans 5:8, Galatians 5:22–26, Matthew 5:16, James 3:1–10, Jonah 4:5–11, John 4:22–26, Ephesians 4:15, John 13:34–35, 1 Corinthians 2:2, Matthew 12:34–37   //Other Episode You Might Enjoy// https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/288-hermeneutics-properly-dividing-the-word-of-truth/ https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/238-love-for-others-signs-of-a-mature-christian/ https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/027-speaking-the-truth-in-love/ https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/149-how-can-we-love-the-unloveable/ https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/060-how-should-we-study-the-bible/   // Helpful Links // https://www.youtube.com/@realtalkchristianpodcast The Christian Standard Bible: https://csbible.com Lifeway Christian Resources: www.lifeway.com Got Questions?: www.gotquestions.org Dwell Bible App: https://dwellapp.io Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://www.crossformedkids.com RTC Quick Links: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com Twin Valley Coffee:  https://www.coffeehelpingmissions.com Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com) Let Them Live: https://letthemlive.org South Side Baptist Church - https://www.southsidesbc.org/ Hope Coffee - https://hopecoffee.com/ Isaiah 6 Ministry - https://linktr.ee/isaiahsix?utm_source=qr_code

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Teaching in youth ministry can be a weekly pressure cooker - junior high attention spans, high school skepticism, limited prep time, and the real weight of opening the Bible and preaching responsibly. In this episode, we're sharing 11 books that have genuinely sharpened how we teach & preach in student ministry, especially when we need clarity, better structure, and illustrations that actually help students understand.  Besides giving you a list of 11 books, we break down why each one individually will make your teaching vastly better!If you're ready for stronger youth sermons and healthier youth ministry rhythms, listen now, subscribe, share this with a youth ministry friend, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review so more youth pastors can find it.==========

Ken Fish is joined by Grant Pemberton, Kady Taylor, and returning guest Melissa Chalhoub—a prophetic minister whose heart is to help people discern the voice of God with accuracy, humility, and love, and a speaker at the upcoming Luminosity conference (Nashville, Oct 1–3, 2026). Register: https://kingdomluminosity.org/After several painful years of exposure and upheaval in prophetic ministry, this conversation asks the honest questions: What is God doing in the midst of it all? What is the enemy after? And how do we reform the prophetic without throwing it away? Together they hold two things at once—unflinching honesty about the abuse, hype, and lack of accountability that have wounded so many, and a deep conviction that genuine prophetic ministry heals, sets free, and points people to Jesus. Melissa shares candidly about her own journey and about learning to trust God's voice even through the smallest details.In this conversation:What God is doing—and what the enemy is after—in the shaking of the propheticWhy the prophetic heals, sets free, and points people to JesusThe "commercialization of the Holy Spirit" and the need for accountability"The answer to abuse is never neglect"—reforming without quenching the SpiritAcknowledging the pain of those wounded by prophetic abuseHow every believer can learn to hear God's voiceMelissa's own journey with the propheticThe role of discernment—and asking God for itHosting the presence of God and "bringing back the ark"Register for Luminosity

Join us as we continue our series through Colossians!Colossians 1:24-2:10We also would like to invite anyone who lives in the Philadelphia area to worship and study God's word with us at our in-person meeting that takes place every-other Monday night at 7:30pm. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠phillyyoungadults.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for additional information about our ministry.Feel free to message us on instagram (@phillyyoungadultscc) with any feedback, questions, or topics you want to hear about on the podcast or you can shoot an email to ya@ccphilly.org

What happens when ministry, work, family, and calling all start competing for your attention?In this episode of Date Night with the Woods, Tony interviews Bre about what she has learned through nearly 20 years of ministry, marriage, and motherhood—from jealousy and changing seasons to hidden ministry, people-pleasing, and embracing the assignment God has given you.Whether you're a pastor's wife, a mom in a demanding season, or simply trying to faithfully support your spouse, we hope this conversation encourages you to remember that nothing done for Christ is ever wasted or unseen.Chat with Bre on Instagram@datenightwiththewoodsFollow Pastor Tony Wood on Instagram@tony.g.woodFor videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and morewww.datenightfam.org 

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Why are the righteous angels, Israel, Jesus, and all members of the Church of the New Covenant all referred to as “the elect”? What is “divine election”? What insights are revealed in this area by ancient biblical languages? Is divine election (predestination) different than fatalism? What is the most edifying aspect of being included among “the elect”? How can monkeys help us understand divine election? Many questions need to be answered.Ministry website: www.shreveministries.orgComparative religion website: www.thetruelight.netThe “Catholic Project” website: www.toCatholicswithlove.orgVideo channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshreveministriesAll audio-podcasts are shared in a video format on our YouTube channel.Mail: P.O. Box 4260, Cleveland, TN 37320 / Phone: 423-478-4843Get Mike Shreve's book revealing the spiritual identity of God's people:WHO AM I? Dynamic Declarations of Who You Are in ChristMike Shreve's other podcastRevealing the True Light—a study on comparative religion themes, as well as mysterious or controversial biblical subjects: https://www.charismapodcastnetwork.com/show/revealingthetruelight

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This week, Paul explores how the fear of God can overcome our fear of others, giving ordinary and timid Christians the courage to obey God and become instruments of His transforming grace.Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.Paul Tripp's 5-Minute Bible Study on the book of Acts.If you've been enjoying the Wednesday's Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

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Most of what Christians picture when they hear "angel" came from medieval art and Vacation Bible School, not from the biblical text. Dr. Joel Muddamalle worked alongside Michael Heiser at Logos Bible Software and became a friend and protégé. In this conversation he walks through what Heiser argued about the unseen realm, where he thinks Heiser pushed the church in the right direction, and where he'd refine him. READ: The Unseen Battle, by Joel Muddamalle: (https://amzn.to/4xyQnM9) CHECK OUT: Logos Bible 60 Day Free Trial (https://logos.com/mcdowell) CHECK OUT: Consider Supporting the Ministry! (https://seanmcdowell.org/give) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [smdcertdisc] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://x.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sean_mcdowell?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org 0:00 — Intro 2:35 — Working with Michael Heiser 4:34 — The traditional picture, and where it came from 9:54 — Cherubim, seraphim, archangels, sons of God 14:06 — "Angel" as a job description 15:05 — The divine council and the hasatan 19:07 — Where Heiser was right, and where Joel would refine him 29:50 — The traditional picture of demons 31:55 — Deuteronomy 32 and the gods of the nations 39:38 — Genesis 6 and the Nephilim 45:22 — Why "unclean spirits" meant something specific 48:26 — The three rebellions 52:42 — Azazel and the scapegoat 1:00:06 — Jesus in the wilderness 1:04:51 — Where Satan fits 1:13:24 — The angel of the Lord as pre-incarnate Christ 1:16:14 — What this changes for the church Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What happens when your trust in God gets shaken, or even feels completely broken? In this honest conversation, Dot and Cara sit with Psalm 13 and David's raw prayer of doubt and praise, and open up about seasons in their own lives when trusting God felt like being led off a cliff. They talk through the real difference between a faith that's shaken and one that's severed, and why struggling with God is not the same as walking away from Him. Pull up a chair, grab your Bible, and lean in with us.Got a question about today's episode or something else you'd like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! Episode RecapIntro (00:00)Write this down: Psalm 13:1-6, David's raw, honest prayer that swings from "how long, O Lord" to pure praise (00:00)Dot wonders if David has a split personality, until Cara points out the psalm is a perfect picture of being honest with God (01:32)Today's real conversation starter: a dear friend admitted out loud that her trust in God had been broken, and how rarely we say that in Christian spaces (02:15)Cara opens up about a season where she felt like she trusted God all the way to the edge of a cliff, and He let her fall (08:08)Dot's pool illustration, her husband Howard catching the grandkids mid jump, even in the split second before he lets them go under (10:05)The difference between a faith that is shaken and a faith that is severed, and why struggling with God does not mean walking away from Him (17:16)Dot shares how she prayed, even before knowing the details, that Cara would never mistake her hard season for proof that God did not care (26:57)Cara looks back at Psalm 13:5, written in her Bible years before this season, and how her past tense trust became her present hope (30:01)Dot tells the story of Jacob wrestling with God all night, and how whatever your circumstances are saying, the cross already proved God is for you (32:26)Are you interested in having Dot come and speak to your community? Email us at hello@dotbowen.com.Watch Write this Down! on YouTubeFind Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook This Episode's Scripture VersePsalm 13:1-6 (ESV) — "How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day? How long shall my enemy be exalted over me? Consider and answer me, O LORD my God; light up my eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death, lest my enemy say, 'I have prevailed over him,' lest my foes rejoice because I am shaken. But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. I will sing to the LORD, because he has dealt bountifully with me."

Faith in God doesn't give you a ticket out of hardship, but it does give you a remarkably different way of facing the hardships that come your way. Today, we continue our sermon series from the archives on Hebrews 11, the Bible's great “Hall of Faith,” as Paul examines fear, faith, and treasure through the lives of Moses and his parents and the choices they made in Egypt.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

Spirit of God E9 — Our conversation on the Spirit of God is turning  the corner from the Hebrew Bible to the New Testament. The word for “spirit” in the Greek New Testament is pneuma, and like ruakh, it also means “wind,” “breath,” and personal energy related to a person or deity. While all the gospels mention the Spirit of God, or Holy Spirit, Luke is the leader by far with 78 references in his two-part collection of Luke-Acts. In this episode, Jon and Tim explore how deeply the Holy Spirit is integrated into the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus.CHAPTERSThe Spirit Filling John and Conceiving Jesus (0:00-17:50)The Spirit Anointing Jesus for Ministry (17:50-32:16)The Spirit Spreads to the Many (32:16-45:02)Jesus Gives Up His Spirit and Receives a New Spiritual Body (45:02-1:02:20)OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPTView this episode's official transcript.REFERENCED RESOURCESTim quotes from New Testament scholar Andrew Remington Rillera's book The Lamb of the Free: “The consistent message throughout the entire NT is not that Jesus died instead of us, rather, Jesus dies ahead of us so that we can unite with him and be conformed to the image of his death.”The Resurrection of the Son of God by N.T. WrightCheck out Tim's extensive collection of recommended books here.SHOW MUSIC“Radiance” by Lofi Sunday feat. solae“Dissonance” by Lofi Sunday feat. Just Derrick“date night” by Lofi Sunday feat. Cassidy GodwinBibleProject theme song by TENTS SHOW CREDITSProduction of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New Orleans high society adored the charming Jacques St. Germain, right up until they started asking why a man who claimed to be forty could describe the 1700s like he'd lived them. Now more than a century later people are still arguing over whether Jacques St. Germain was a con man, an immortal, or a true-life vampire.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ImmortalVampireREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9xjvjyFEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Was a New Orleans neighborhood home to an immortal vampire in the early 1900s? (Vampire in New Orleans) *** A young girl disappeared in Yosemite National Park back in 1981. To this day no one knows where she is, and some say a paranormal cause is to blame. (A Supernatural Disappearance in Yosemite) *** After Lori Erica Ruff's death, her husband discovered he had been married to a complete stranger. Because Lori Erica Ruff never existed. (The Woman Without an Identity) *** Was there a plot to murder Marconi scientists in the 1980s? (The Marconi Murders)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding00:00:41.374 = Show Open00:02:10.004 = The Immortal Vampire of New Orleans00:18:58.982 = A Supernatural Disappearance In Yosemite ***00:29:58.328 = The Woman Without An Identity00:36:55.918 = The Marconi Murders ***00:51:45.221 = 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: “Vampire In New Orleans” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2IrlOTU“A Supernatural Disappearance in Yosemite” by Beth Elias: http://bit.ly/2v94zOB“The Woman Without an Identity” by Stephanie Webber: http://bit.ly/2UBMIyO‘The Marconi Murders” posted at The Unredacted: http://bit.ly/2VR1PRC(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: June 16, 2020LIKE WHAT YOU'RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIALThis episode of Weird Darkness moves from a suspected vampire in early-1900s New Orleans to a teenager who vanished in Yosemite National Park, a Texas wife who'd stolen a dead child's identity, and a string of bizarre deaths among British defense scientists during the Cold War.It opens with Jacques St. Germain, a wealthy stranger who arrived in New Orleans in the early 1900s, settled into a mansion at 1039 Royal Street, and began hosting lavish parties for the city's elite. He spoke French, English, and Spanish, described centuries-old events as if he'd witnessed them, was almost never seen in daylight, and never ate at his own feasts. He also claimed descent from the Comte de St. Germain, the 18th-century adventurer and alchemist who told Casanova he was three hundred years old, and the resemblance between the two men was close enough that people began to wonder if they were the same person. A prostitute's leap from his upper-floor window, her story of an attempted bite to the neck, and what police allegedly found in his darkened second floor after he skipped town turned a rich man's eccentricities into one of the city's most enduring vampire legends.From there the episode heads to California and the disappearance of fourteen-year-old Stacy Ann Arras, who walked away from a horseback tour group at Sunrise High Sierra Camp in Yosemite on July 17, 1981, intending to photograph a nearby lake, and was never seen again. As many as 150 searchers, tracking dogs, divers, and helicopters combed the area and recovered only a single camera lens. The segment weighs the theories still attached to her case, from a runaway teen in flip-flops to David Paulides and his Missing 411 research, along with search-and-rescue volunteers who explain how wind, ridgelines, and dry ground can swallow a person's voice and scent within fifty feet.Next comes the woman who called herself Lori Erica Ruff, found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot outside her in-laws' home in Longview, Texas, on Christmas Eve 2010. Her husband, Blake Ruff, then opened a lockbox she'd forbidden him to touch and found the birth certificate of Becky Sue Turner, a two-year-old who died in a Washington house fire in 1971, along with the paper trail of a name change in Idaho in 1988. Investigators listed her as a Jane Doe for six years until DNA from her young daughter traced her to a Pennsylvania family whose seventeen-year-old, Kimberly McLean, had walked away from home in 1986.The episode closes in Britain, where at least twenty-five scientists and engineers connected to Marconi Electronic Systems and related defense contractors died between 1982 and 1990, many of them working on projects tied to America's Strategic Defense Initiative. Dr. Keith Bowden's car went off a bridge on tires someone had swapped for worn ones, Vimal Dajibhai went off the Clifton Suspension Bridge with a puncture wound on his buttock, Arshad Sharif tied a ligature to a tree and hit the accelerator, and Alistair Beckham wired himself to a power socket in his garden shed hours before Ministry of Defence men arrived to collect his files. Coroners returned open verdicts, Computer Weekly journalist Tony Collins wrote a book arguing the pattern pointed to a plot, and Margaret Thatcher's government called the whole cluster a coincidence brought on by workplace stress.