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How many times do we walk by a memorial without giving it a second thought? I, for one, am guilty of this more times than I care to admit. But in early July, after a weekend swim meet down in Chula Vista, my family and I decided to stop by a place in San Diego we'd never visited—Liberty Station.For the full write up that accompan iesthis video post please visit the Serpents & Doves® Substack page. While you're there, don't forget to subscribe for free for ALL content!See you over there!(Link Below)_______________________________________________

Laura Tempest Zakroff , https://lauratempestzakroff.com/ , author of Anatomy of a Witch, Weave The Liminal, The Witch's Cauldron, Visual Alchemy, etc, as well as visual artist, dancer, and creatrix extraordinaire joins Luxa https://linktr.ee/LuxaStrata to talk about Tarot, Numbers, the Archetypes of the Witch and the Magician, Sigil Craft, Embodied Magic and Dance, Authority and Authorship, Egragores and more!Luxa also shares announcements and an update about The Green Mushroom Project https://greenmushroomproject.com/ and Void House- creating consent forward magical spaces for conducting group work both in person and online, investigating the magical and alchemical properties of consent, and providing consent education to magically inclined people. Thanks for listening to the Lux Occult Podcast! Support the show by helping Luxa buy books and curtail other costs, as well as taking a bibliomancy break by giving on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/luxoccult . Or, Buy Me a Coffee.com is an option for a one time donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/luxoccultpod?new=1 We would love to hear from you! Please send your thoughts, questions, suggestions or arcane revelations to luxoccultpod@gmail.com or message on Instagram @luxoccultpod https://www.instagram.com/luxoccultpod/ and on BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/luxastrata919.bsky.socialLaura Tempest Zakroffhttps://lauratempestzakroff.com/Referenced in today's episode:Jo “Boobs” Weldon's Elemental Burlesque https://www.patreon.com/posts/elemental-of-in-87631502Dave Neal on Lux Occult Podcast:26. Metacognition, Neuroplasticity, and Healing from Trauma with Dave Nealhttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luxa-strata/episodes/26--Metacognition--Neuroplasticity--and-Healing-from-Trauma-with-Dave-Neal-e13b4fm45. The Democratization of Desire w/Dave Neal Walking Your Talk w/Shane Thomas https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/luxa-strata/episodes/45--The-Democratization-of-Desire-w-Dave-Neal--Walking-Your-Talk-w-Shane-Thomas-e1iuuv8/a-a7vv0pk31. Magick, Games, and Hypersigils with Frater Drednoughthttps://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/luxa-strata/episodes/31--Magick--Games--and-Hypersigils-with-Frater-Drednought-from-Faith-Blind-Council-e181fah/a-a6jsrbvVoid House Presents: Trauma Informed Practices or “Just the TIPs” https://youtu.be/gCrTpfsAAHcHeadless Rite Study Course Tuesdays 9-10pm EST Oct 21st-Dec.9th 2025 https://buymeacoffee.com/luxoccultpod/e/456648Check out The Consent Academy https://www.consent.academy/Find Luxa's work included in Serpents of Circe: A Manual to Magical Resilience edited by Laura Tempest Zakroff and Ron Padrón https://revelore.press/product/serpents-of-circe-a-manual-to-magical-resilience/Full Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTLoHEal3ZK7EWFeU4iQ182VeYq802yRutzvnJJsxOvOFsEcmnVJnhgY6Ny1WHuKxs-ifomHZLsLRk6/pubLux Occult Podcast is produced by Luxa Strata. All Rights Reserved. 2025.

When life hits hard, how do you keep your heart cheerful and your head wise?

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In today's sermon, our Global Lead Pastor, Pastor Shola Okodugha, begins a new teaching series titled “Serpents and Doves.”He first emphasizes the importance of valuing wisdom-filled messages that God sends to His church. Every sermon is not just about the power dimension but also about God's wisdom. The Word of God is life-giving and directional. Wisdom is as critical as anointing, favour, and relationships for fulfilling destiny. Jesus Himself required four things to fulfill His earthly assignment:• The Anointing• Favour with God and man• Men (relationships)• WisdomIf Jesus needed these, so do we. Without wisdom, power alone will leave a believer frustrated and vulnerable.Matthew 10:16 says, “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.” Pastor Shola highlights that believers are sheep, dependent on the Shepherd, often defenseless on their own. The world system is full of wolves; predatory, political, manipulative. Our survival and success strategy is to combine:• The wisdom of the serpent (shrewdness, observation, strategy, timing)•The innocence of the dove (purity, gentleness, integrity)Wisdom is profitable to direct (Proverbs 4:7). Spirituality without wisdom equals irrelevance. God designed the earth to run by rules; ignoring them is not faith, but negligence. Shrewdness is not sin when guided by purity; it is maturity. Believers are called to do the Lord's work in the devil's playground and must therefore master both spiritual power and practical wisdom.Sheep are described as:• Led by shepherds• Defenseless• Easily frightened• Having sharp hearing and seeing• Intelligent with strong memory• Emotionally complexSerpents are known for moving with wisdom, being hard to predict, and operating with timing and strategy. Doves are gentle, pure, and upright in dealings.Practical lessons Pastor Shola highlighted include:• In career and business, believers must understand that politics and negotiation are part of the system of the earth. • In relationships and marriage, wisdom is needed with in-laws, especially during wedding preparations. Do not overshare or plant seeds of animosity. He also stressed that joint accounts are not a biblical command; every couple must choose the financial structure that truly works for them. Loyalty in partnerships or friendships must be mutual, not one-sided.• In decision-making, it is not enough to say “God told me.” Every decision should be tested against the Word of God and weighed by trusted, seasoned counselors who can serve as circuit breakers to help with timing, placement, and seasons.Key scriptures include Proverbs 1:5, which says a wise man will hear and increase learning, Luke 16:8, which says the children of this world are often more shrewd than the children of light, Exodus 4:2–4 where Moses' rod becomes a serpent showing that God's wisdom must swallow worldly wisdom, and Proverbs 30:18–19 which speaks of the way of a serpent on a rock as representing wisdom in movement.In concluding the sermon, Pastor Shola highlights that you will not survive earth's wolf systems with innocence alone, you need serpent-level wisdom. Innocence without wisdom leads to casualty. OUR CREED"As sure as God helps us,We will not give upWe will not cave inWe will not quitWe will not failWe will not dieUntil our job is doneAnd victory is won"——Partner with us to spread the influence of God all over the world. Give - https://pay.squadco.com/TheNewglobal——BROADCAST DETAILSMinister: Pst. Shola OkodughaDate: 23rd September 2025——Stay ConnectedSubscribe to the latest content: http://bit.ly/subscribethenewliveWebsite: http://wearethenew.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearethenew_global/#TheNewLive #SholaOkodugha

We welcome back in Prof. Jon F. White from Crecganford to discuss the historic mythological evoluation of dragons. When did dragons grow into Smog from basically an oversized winged lizard?We trace the stories of the past and try to apply them to arenas we all recognize. How did serpents turn into dragons? But many of these serpents were enormous. Size of the primordial waters of the universe big. Encircling the world big. Making up all the bodies of water on Earth big. A beast that a hero and/or god needed to slay big. Is the snake is Eden related? Is my latest latest latest obsession - Ophiuchus - related? Jon entertains some of my notions. He dispells some others. And he sticks to the evidence that research supports. Wait...what about fire? We got that.

Chris Pourteau is the bestselling author of the sci-fi thriller novels of the SynCorp Saga (co-authored with David Bruns), the post-apocalyptic Serenity Strain novels, and the military sci-fi collection Tales of B-Company. His first novel, Shadows Burned In, earned the 2015 eLit Book Awards Gold Medal for Literary Fiction. The Lazarus Protocol, the first novel in the SynCorp Saga, placed in the Top Ten in Read Freely's 2018 50 Best Indie Book of the Year contest; it was the highest-rated Sci-Fi novel in the contest. He's also edited and curated bestselling short story collections including the two animal-centric collections Tails of the Apocalypse and Tails of Dystopia (with Samuel Peralta), as well as Bridge Across the Stars, a collection of Sci-Fi stories from indie and traditionally published authors published by Sci-Fi Bridge, which Chris co-founded. His dayjob is editor-in-chief for the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, which researches cutting-edge technologies across the transportation spectrum.  When he's not writing, editing, or working the dayjob, Chris loves exercising regularly, watching shows like Star Trek and Stranger Things, and reading his favorite authors. Those include Bernard Cornwell, Stephen King, George R.R. Martin, Edgar Allan Poe, and Max Collins. He lives in Texas with his wife, son, and two dogs. (He's a HUGE dog person, by the way.) Find out more about Chris and his writing through his newsletter. Sign up and get free stuff at https://chrispourteau.com/newsletter. Nick Cole is a former soldier and working actor living in Southern California. When he is not auditioning for commercials, going out for sitcoms or being shot, kicked, stabbed or beaten by the students of various film schools for their projects, he can be found writing books. Bronze Age Sword and Sorcery meets Military Fantasy in a lost world of long ago… Flying Ace Mason “Mace” Dickson was once a legend among fighter pilots. Now, in his middle years, that storied life is a distant memory—until NASA drafts Mace for a black book flight test. He's transported to a strange world forgotten by time, where he wakes on the desert sands of a bloody battlefield. In this land, warfare isn't fought from the skies at a distance. It's vicious and hand-to-hand, and arcane spells can kill a man just as quickly as spear or sword. Mace is pressed into service as a slave for the Black Legion, a renowned company of mercenaries under the banner of the splendid Atlantian Army of the West, currently besieging the fabled City of Serpents. The Legion is the tip of the Atlantian spear aimed straight at the heart of the power-mad Thuman Evol, who marshals red sorcerers, armored war-dinosaurs, and a host of grim fighting men to oppose them. Out of his depth, Mace is trapped in a no-holds-barred contest of gritty grunt infantry, massive war machines, and strange sorcery, where the soldiers, NCOs, and battle captains of glorious Atlantis fight the enemy and sometimes one another for eternal honor, glory, and ultimate power. In this brutal world, ruthless circumstances force Mace to face at long last his inner demons. Inspiring him to persevere is the burning desire to return to his family for one more second chance at redeeming a life he once surrendered to fading glory and the bottle. But first he must survive the crucible of deadly magicks, backstabbing intrigues, and the utter savagery that is the lost world of Atlantea... First, Mace must live through hell...

In Fr. Maximo's homily this week, he repeats Jesus' words asking us to have the shrewdness of the children of this world, while at the same time the integrity of the Children of Light. "Be shrewd as serpents and simple as doves," Jesus says in Matthew 10:16. Let's learn how.

durée : 00:04:13 - La planète des sciences - par : Daniel FIEVET - Au sommaire de "La planète des sciences" cette semaine : un serpent qui pourrait être un allié pour lutter contre la pollution aux métaux lourds, une enquête sur la fin tragique de bébés ptérosaures et une cassette à ADN pour stocker des quantités phénoménales de données... Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Preached from the 2025 Calvin & Doris Evans Memorial Camp Meeting, Calvin Ray Evans preaches on the characteristics of the serpent and how they relate to the wisdom we should have as believers.

In this episode of Wisdom's Table, I delve into the significant and often overlooked topic of spiritual warfare, a subject that many of you have asked me to talk about over the past few months. Spiritual warfare is real, and we have been given specific tools to fight it. My goal today is to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to protect yourself and engage in this spiritual battle victoriously. I encourage you to reflect on the insights shared in this episode and to take action in your own life. Remember, we are not alone in this battle, and together, we can stand firm against the enemy's schemes. Thank you for joining me today, and I look forward to seeing you in the next episode of Wisdom's Table. Did you know I launched a new coaching membership? Learn more at www.kingdomleaderscommunity.com 00:00:01 - Welcome to Wisdom's Table Introduction to the podcast and its focus on growth in various aspects of life. 00:00:37 - The Importance of Spiritual Warfare Discussion on the significance of spiritual warfare and its relevance today. 00:01:51 - Scriptural Foundations Reading and explanation of key scriptures related to spiritual warfare. 00:03:27 - Understanding Jesus' Promises Exploration of Jesus' assurance of protection and authority over the enemy. 00:04:30 - The Gates of Hell Contextual analysis of Matthew 16 and the imagery of the gates of hell. 00:08:46 - Mobilizing the Church The call for the church to actively engage in spiritual warfare. 00:09:56 - Obstacles vs. Spiritual Warfare Clarifying the difference between life's obstacles and true spiritual warfare. 00:12:19 - Key to Spiritual Warfare: Wear Your Armor Introduction to the importance of the armor of God in spiritual protection. 00:14:05 - Tearing Down Strongholds Understanding strongholds and the process of dismantling them. 00:15:39 - Binding and Loosing Explanation of the authority to bind and loose as a tool in spiritual warfare. 00:18:07 - Personal Testimony Sharing a personal experience of binding spirits and its impact. 00:23:15 - Mobilizing Kingdom Warriors The vision for creating a community of empowered believers. 00:25:00 - Invitation to Kingdom Leaders Community Encouragement to join the community for deeper engagement in spiritual warfare. 00:30:10 - Closing Remarks and Prayer Invitation Wrap-up of the episode and invitation to join for a spiritual warfare declaration.

Long time friend and pen driver, Larry Correia sits down with us to talk about using Kickstarter to launch his new series. Click the image to learn more!Want something you can listen to while the kickstarter is running, why not pop over to Atlantis for some Merc-Work! Click the image and fight the Siege of Serpents!And while you're at it, we'd love for you to check out Strange Company 3 on Audio! Click to capture! CTRL ALT Revolt! is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nickcole.substack.com/subscribe

This series finale literally has everything: a sweeping historical narrative, a textual thread that binds the Exodus to Sinai and beyond, and a gobsmacking conclusion to the question: what am I meant to feel when I hear the shofar on Rosh Hashanah?You can find the textual chart referenced in this episode by clicking here.Click here for a free copy of Rabbi Fohrman's e-book, "Serpents of Desire: Good and Evil in the Garden of Eden". Click here to start your 7 day FREE trial at Aleph Beta, and gain access to our entire library, as well as exclusive A Book Like No Other bonus content. We love to hear from you! Click here to share your thoughts, insights, questions, and reactions by voice note, or send us an email at info@alephbeta.org. A Book Like No Other is a product of Aleph Beta, and made possible through the generous support of Shari and Nathan Lindenbaum. Aleph Beta is a Torah media company dedicated to spreading the joy and love of meaningful Torah learning worldwide.

what if your dreams aren't random at all, but oracles guiding your life? this episode is a mystical sit-down with Stella Porta where we explore: dreams as personal oracles, the wisdom and alchemy of bees and other animal symbolism, and the ways our subconscious reveals truths about relationships, trauma, and the soul's path. whether you've been tracking your dreams for years or are just beginning to pay attention to their whispers, Stella's perspective might open a portal into deeper listening, healing, and remembrance. ✨ if you enjoy this episode, please follow, rate, and review the podcast! it helps (more than i can say) to bring more of these conversations to life ✨    i'm letting this episode speak for itself! no introduction, just a sit down with Stella Porta: a dream educator, visual alchemist, and the creator of Honeywomb. Her work serves as a living archive of feminine gnosis. Through dreamwork, myth, and storytelling, she helps women reclaim the symbols that once shaped culture —from the bee to the serpent to the wolf. Her teachings are rooted in the body's wisdom and the ancestral memory that awakens the lineages of the Great Mother. Stella has supported hundreds of women through immersive courses and teaches dreamwork as an embodied tool for weaving realities. She also mentors spiritual entrepreneurs through soulful brand strategy, helping them bring their visions to life in ways that are both magnetic and meaningful.  At the core of her work is this truth: our nighttime dreams are oracles. They are living maps that can guide us toward the life our soul longs to create.  

In our quest to discover the meaning behind the shofar blast, we continue to mine the Exodus story for a deeper meaning behind God's empathy, and why it was so important to communicate that message to Moses, to the enslaved Israelites, and to Pharoah himself.To watch the course on the Three Lies of the Exodus mentioned in the episode, you can watch it on the Aleph Beta site here: https://members.alephbeta.org/playlist/moses-exodus-miraclesClick here for a free copy of Rabbi Fohrman's e-book, "Serpents of Desire: Good and Evil in the Garden of Eden". Click here to start your 7 day FREE trial at Aleph Beta, and gain access to our entire library, as well as exclusive A Book Like No Other bonus content. We love to hear from you! Click here to share your thoughts, insights, questions, and reactions by voice note, or send us an email at info@alephbeta.org. A Book Like No Other is a product of Aleph Beta, and made possible through the generous support of Shari and Nathan Lindenbaum. Aleph Beta is a Torah media company dedicated to spreading the joy and love of meaningful Torah learning worldwide.

Serpents and Salvation | Pastor David Chotka by Windsor Christian Fellowship

To get to the bottom of the shofar's secret, we need to travel back to the Exodus story. Looking closely, we can see that Moses' encounter with God at the burning bush was more than just a long job negotiation. God was trying to convey something extremely important. So important, in fact, that He encoded it into His own name.Click here for a free copy of Rabbi Fohrman's e-book, "Serpents of Desire: Good and Evil in the Garden of Eden". Click here to start your 7 day FREE trial at Aleph Beta, and gain access to our entire library, as well as exclusive A Book Like No Other bonus content. We love to hear from you! Click here to share your thoughts, insights, questions, and reactions by voice note, or send us an email at info@alephbeta.org. A Book Like No Other is a product of Aleph Beta, and made possible through the generous support of Shari and Nathan Lindenbaum. Aleph Beta is a Torah media company dedicated to spreading the joy and love of meaningful Torah learning worldwide.

Send us a textIn this episode of Third Eye Roll, Justine and Scarlett dive into the mystery and mythology of Kundalini—that coiled serpent of hidden life force at the base of the spine. They unpack definitions from the Hatha Yoga Pradīpikā to modern teachings on Kundalini Awakening Process, exploring how this energy moves through the body, why purification matters, and why “gentle and sustainable” cultivation is wiser than flashy, chaotic awakenings.Along the way, they link Kundalini to Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra and the upcoming eclipse cycle, weaving in cosmic timing, Ayurvedic seasonal cleansing, and the imagery of spiritual fire. The conversation spirals through fashion, music, and film—from Disney serpents and Joseph's rainbow coat to Tool's bass lines and Apocalypse Now. A mythic mic drop reframes the Sword in the Stone legend as a metaphor for Kundalini's effortless flash of awakening, crowned by sovereign energy.The hosts emphasize that Kundalini doesn't make you “enlightened” or “nice”—it amplifies whatever is present. That's why traditions across cultures—from Tibetan Buddhism to Arthurian legend—stress preparation, ethics, and safe containers. The takeaway: Kundalini is real, powerful, and not to be rushed. Instead, it's an invitation to align with rhythm, ritual, and community as this serpent energy slowly uncoils.Support the show

You sit in shul. The shofar blows. What do you feel? You may not want to admit it, but for many of us the answer is: nothing. For a long time, that's how Imu felt also. Until a chance observation, one historic Erev Rosh Hashana, sparked a conversation with Rabbi David Fohrman that would change everything. Come along on this deep dive through the Torah, revealing a hidden story from the Burning Bush to Mount Sinai to the walls of Jericho—that will finally make the shofar blast truly meaningful. In this first episode of the new season, we begin that journey of discovery with a first look at the origins of the shofar in the Torah text.For the Rosh Hashana course Rabbi Fohrman and Imu discuss in this episode, click here. Click here for a free copy of Rabbi Fohrman's e-book, "Serpents of Desire: Good and Evil in the Garden of Eden". We love to hear from you! Click here to share your thoughts, insights, questions, and reactions by voice note, or send us an email at info@alephbeta.org. A Book Like No Other is a product of Aleph Beta, and made possible through the generous support of Shari and Nathan Lindenbaum. Aleph Beta is a Torah media company dedicated to spreading the joy and love of meaningful Torah learning worldwide.

Remember when the Serpents broke down the door of the Cooper house? Remember when they staged a totally normal and chill rendition of Carrie: The Musical? Relive it with our #RiverdaleRewatchAF ! Episodes 217 & 218 of #Riverdale start now! If you like what we do here, please consider donating at: Patreon.com/theafictionados SUPPORT YOUR AFICTIONADOS by shopping from our small businesses! Brittany: www.visitbiniland.com Robyn: www.hibyrdi.etsy.com Intro: 00:00:00 TNT: 00:08:30 ANtR: 00:57:10 Find us on the internet: The Afictionados: @theafictionados on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Instagram (but mostly Twitter) Email us at: afictionadospodcast (@) gmail .com Robyn: @RobynEJeffrey on Twitter, Instagram, Redbubble, TikTok @ffaraday on Tumblr www.hibyrdi.etsy.com Blanche: @serpentlady on Letterboxd, Serializd, Tumblr, Goodreads Mette (Guest): @mettevanklaveren on Instagram

Thursday, 21 August 2025   Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.  Matthew 12:34   “Vipers' offspring! You can, how, speak good – being evil? For from the heart's surplus, the mouth, it speaks” (CG).   In the previous verse, Jesus spoke of making the tree either good or bad. As it is made, so its fruit will be. Thus, a tree will be known by its fruit. Now, changing the metaphor, He directly addresses the Pharisees, saying, “Vipers' offspring!”   It is also what John the Baptist said to this same group as the people from the surrounding areas came out to be baptized –   “But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, ‘Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?'” Matthew 3:7   This is probably a reference to the temptation and fall of man in Genesis 3. Serpents continue to be noted in Scripture after that. One instance is especially highlighted in the account of the time during the wilderness wanderings in Numbers 21. There, the people were bitten by serpents, and many died. In this, the people acknowledged their sins, and a remedy was given by the Lord to heal the people.   As such, the main thought of both John and Jesus is probably that of these men being the spawn of Satan, who caused the people to sin, separating them from God. They were the evil offspring of their evil parent, acting in crafty and malevolent ways. Of them, He next says, “You can, how, speak good – being evil?”   The analogy of the tree in the previous verse becomes clear here. They were like evil trees that could only speak evil. This is because they were vipers' offspring. He is uniting the various metaphors into a picture of this group of men standing there, accusing Him. To further explain this, He continues with the words, “For from the heart's surplus, the heart, the mouth, it speaks.”   Here is a new word, perisseuma. It is derived from peri, around. Therefore, it signifies “all around” or “excess” as in “more than anticipated.” These men had wickedness in their hearts that abounded so greatly it welled up out of them in the words they spoke.   They could not say anything good about Jesus because they themselves were corrupt and incapable of determining what was good. Thus, they ascribed evil to His actions, projecting their deficiencies upon Him instead of conducting self-reflection to determine if they were not the ones in error.   Life application: In Matthew 3, John uses the same metaphors, vipers, fruit, and trees, when referring to the same group of people. The full thought recorded there says –   “But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, ‘Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentance, 9 and do not think to say to yourselves, “We have Abraham as our father.” For I say to you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones. 10 And even now the ax is laid to the root of the trees. Therefore every tree which does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 12 His winnowing fan is in His hand, and He will thoroughly clean out His threshing floor, and gather His wheat into the barn; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.'” Matthew 3:7-12   Such metaphors are found elsewhere in Scripture. They provide insight into what God wants us to consider while reading His word. Remember, as you read, that God is the One who created these things. That is recorded right on the first page of the Bible.   As this is so, and as He is using them in metaphor later in Scripture, He is asking us to consider the inherent nature of these things. Sometimes, such metaphors are explained as to their meaning or intended use.   At times, we have to infer what is being said. But in paying heed to what is being conveyed, we will have a fuller and richer sense of what God is telling us. Take time to consider the use of the various literary devices found in Scripture, and there are a lot of them. The content of Scripture will come alive in new ways when you do.   Take time to read Jeremiah 24. It is only 10 verses long. There, the Lord uses figs as a metaphor for the people of Israel. As you read, remember that the fig is used to indicate a spiritual connection to God or its lack thereof. That is consistently the case throughout Scripture. So think about that meaning as you read the chapter.   In remembering this meaning, the passage will make new sense to you that it may not have previously made. And more, because you are committed to reading your Bible every day, you will come across the fig at other times. When you do, remember its significance and think about why it has been mentioned at a particular time. What a treat it will be for your mind as you say, “Now I understand what God is telling me.”   Lord God, what a great, consistent, and beautiful tool of instruction Your word is for us. Wow! Thank You for how You have laid it out to show us a pattern of all of redemptive history, taking us from Eden and returning us to paradise in heaven. We can see how it all fits as we march toward that state of glory! Amen.

This week on That Would Be Rad, we're diving deep into the legends of American Dragons—winged, scaly nightmares that allegedly terrorized the skies and waterways of the 19th and early 20th century. From a flying serpent that attacked a speeding train in the Colorado Desert, to bulletproof lake monsters, salt-encrusted horse-eaters, and the legendary Tombstone Thunderbird, these tales blur the line between folklore, cryptid encounters, and pure frontier madness.We'll travel coast to coast through historic newspaper accounts, Indigenous legends, and bizarre eyewitness reports that feature everything from flying crocodiles to “pair-odactyls” in California's marshlands. And of course, we'll end with our own theories—trying to decide if these stories are just tall tales… or if dragons really did roam the American West.Grab your six-shooters, keep your eyes on the skies, and BE RAD AND HIT PLAY NOW!RAD WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW:

By John Kosmalski - We should avoid spiritual danger while being gentle and harmless with others.

Edition 428 of Steve Blease's Heavy Elements is now available as a podcast. Playlist: Hiroe – ColliderMasseti – Serpents and WhoresSweeping Death – The Cauldron’s EyesOrpheus Blade – Those Who Cannot SpeakGrace Hayhurst – Revolution Now To Then: Connect The CircleHundred Years Of SilenceBeyond Good and Evil1519In My Darkest Hour TesseracT – KingStargazer – SkinwalkerTeramaze – […]

Tu veux que je te raconte l'histoire du refuge des reptiles? Alors attrape ta brosse à dents, ton dentifrice, et c'est parti!

durée : 00:03:57 - La planète des sciences - par : Fabienne Chauvière - Au sommaire cette semaine : un homme mordu 200 fois par des serpents extrêmement venimeux à l'origine d'un nouvel antivenin, l'odyssée record d'iguanes à travers le Pacifique et une gigantesque structure cosmique générée par un trou noir... Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Steve Klein -- Saved from the Serpents

With thanks to Mark from Dorset for inspiring much of this episode! Featuring ideas, stories and poems from Gemma Gary, Enid Blyton, Olive Knott and Walter del la MareSarah XXX

By Tim Martens - A look at dragons and serpents in the bible.

The third book of the Sorcery series is in some ways a retread of the first book in that the mission is simply to cross a wilderness. This time however there's a problem, seven problems in fact, in the shape of seven magic snakes that are carrying news of the mission to the evil arch-mage of Mampang. How does our gallant hero fare in the Baklands and the dark forest of Snatta? Listen along to find out.

Melvyn Bragg and guests explore dragons, literally and symbolically potent creatures that have appeared in many different guises in countries and cultures around the world. Sometimes compared to snakes, alligators, lions and even dinosaurs, dragons have appeared on clay tablets in ancient Mesopotamia, in the Chinese zodiac, in the guise of the devil in Christian religious texts and in the national symbolism of the countries of England and Wales. They are often portrayed as terrifying but sometimes appear as sacred and even benign creatures, and they continue to populate our cultural fantasies through blockbuster films, TV series and children's books. With:Kelsey Granger, Post Doctoral Researcher in Chinese History at the University of EdinburghDaniel Ogden, Professor of Ancient History at the University of ExeterAnd Juliette Wood, Associate Lecturer in the School of Welsh at the University of Wales. Producer: Eliane GlaserReading list:Paul Acker and Carolyne Larrington (eds.), Revisiting the Poetic Edda: Essays on Old Norse Heroic Legend (Routledge, 2013), especially ‘Dragons in the Eddas and in Early Nordic Art' by Paul AckerScott G. Bruce (ed.), The Penguin Book of Dragons (Penguin, 2022)James H. Charlesworth, The Good and Evil Serpent: How a Universal Symbol became Christianized (Yale University Press, 2009)Juliana Dresvina, A Maid with a Dragon: The Cult of St Margaret of Antioch in Medieval England (Oxford University Press, 2016)Joyce Tally Lionarons, The Medieval Dragon: The Nature of the Beast in Germanic Literature (Hisarlik Press, 1998)Daniel Ogden, Dragons, Serpents, and Slayers in the Classical and Early Christian Worlds: A Sourcebook (Oxford University Press, 2013)Daniel Ogden, The Dragon in the West (Oxford University Press, 2021)Christine Rauer, Beowulf and the Dragon (D.S. Brewer, 2000)Phil Senter et al., ‘Snake to Monster: Conrad Gessner's Schlangenbuch and the Evolution of the Dragon in the Literature of Natural History' (Journal of Folklore Research, vol. 53, no. 1, 2016)Jacqueline Simpson, British Dragons: Myth, Legend and Folklore (first published 1980; Wordsworth Editions, 2001) Jeffrey Snyder-Reinke, Dry Spells: State Rainmaking and Local Governance in Late Imperial China (Harvard University Press, 2009)Roel Sterckx, The Animal and the Daemon in Early China (State University of New York Press, 2002)Roel Sterckx, Chinese Thought: From Confucius to Cook Ding (Pelican Books, 2019)J. R. R. Tolkien, The Monsters and the Critics and Other Essays (first published 1983; HarperCollins, 2007)Christopher Walter, The Warrior Saints in Byzantine Art and Tradition (Routledge, 2003)Juliette Wood, Fantastic Creatures in Mythology and Folklore: From Medieval Times to the Present Day (Bloomsbury Academic, 2018) Yang Xin, Li Yihua, and Xu Naixiang, Art of the Dragon (Shambhala, 1988)In Our Time is a BBC Studios Audio production Spanning history, religion, culture, science and philosophy, In Our Time from BBC Radio 4 is essential listening for the intellectually curious. In each episode, host Melvyn Bragg and expert guests explore the characters, events and discoveries that have shaped our world.

Quinn talks with lead vocalist and guitarist of the Denver-based band In The Company of Serpents (@ITCOSDoom) about the band's history, discography, and their newest release, A Crack In Everything. also, Merkabah, so... enjoy!

Preached at the Karà Convention in Toulouse, France on 20th June, 2025

What did the Council of Trent declare about the Latin Vulgate Bible? What did Jesus mean when he said to be as shrewd as serpents? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

What did the Council of Trent declare about the Latin Vulgate Bible? What did Jesus mean when he said to be as shrewd as serpents? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

The Budos Band have returned with VII, their first new album since 2020's Long In The Tooth. And they're in peak form here; laying down mesmerizing beats against action-packed, big horn grooves that are ready and waiting to transport you to a new realm. Start with the undulating beats and laser focus of “Lair of 1,000 Serpents.” For the fully immersive Budos Band experience, catch ‘em live at the Novo on Friday, Oct. 10. 

Join Christine Darg on the Jerusalem Channel as she explores the biblical principle of being "wise as serpents and harmless as doves." The Lord's imagery of sheep co-existing with wolves suggests danger and the need to rely on the Good Shepherd. We're tasked with spreading the Gospel despite opposition. We're encouraged to avoid unnecessary conflict while remaining faithful to the Lord.

The tribulation force prepares for their escape from Israel while dealing with a pesky key situation.New book-club-style episodes will be released every other week, with periodic deep-dives into fun topics like Dispensationalism, the rise of the Religious Right, and unhinged Evangelical TikToks.Join our Patreon or follow the show on Twitter and Instagram! Or, follow your brave and honest hosts Tim Lanning and Jennifer Cheek!Our intro and outro music and lyrics by Layne Smith and William WhiteBass: Jonas NewhouseExtra Vocals: Frannie K MorrisonFollow Glass Beach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura Tempest Zakroff (she/they) is a professional artist, author, performer, and Modern Traditional Witch based in New England. Laura is the author of several bestselling Llewellyn books including Weave the Liminal, Sigil Witchery, Visual Alchemy, and Anatomy of a Witch, as well as the artist and author of the Sigil Witchery Oracle, Anatomy of a Witch Oracle, The Liminal Spirits Oracle.  Laura edited The New Aradia: A Witch's Handbook to Magical Resistance, The Gorgon's Guide to Magical Resistance, and Serpents of Circe: A Manual to Magical Resilience from Revelore Press. Laura is the creative force behind several community events and teaches workshops online and worldwide.Join us as Laura shares her fascinating New England childhood and family philosophy, what ‘the witch' means for her, how her writing is both an invitation and response to expressed needs in her community, dance as a form of energy transmutation and spell weaving and how the ritual expresses itself through her body, her lovely way of dealing with salty witch jokes online, her energetic relationship with nature and urban environments, the importance of deep listening, how witchcraft is 80% observation, her reciprocal ‘work' with divine beings and the mighty dead.... and so much more!  You can follow and connect with Laura here: www.lauratempestzakroff.comwww.instagram.com/owlkeyme.artsThe Modern Crone team -Theme music and season intro tracks:Sam Joole: www.samjoole.comCover design and photographyLuana Suciuhttps://www.instagram.com/luanasuciu/Luanasuciu@gmail.com Voice editing:Christopher Hales - Mask Music Studiosmaskmusicstudios@outlook.com 

In this deep and soulful journey through Parshat Chukas, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath unpacks one of the most perplexing and powerful moments in the Torah: the copper snake on a pole.Why did G-d command Moses to use the very symbol of suffering, the snake, as a healing instrument? What does it mean that people had to look up at the snake to be cured?Through timeless Jewish wisdom, vulnerable personal insight, and psychological depth, Rabbi Bernath explores the mystery of pain, the challenge of resilience, and the spiritual art of transforming darkness into light. You'll walk away with a new perspective on your own struggles and perhaps, a new path to healing.Key Takeaways:Transformation, Not Avoidance: True healing doesn't come from avoiding our pain, but from facing it with courage and elevating it with meaning.The Snake Above vs. the Snake Below: The same experience can be seen from a higher or lower perspective. One brings despair; the other, depth.The Poison Is the Cure: Just like antivenom is made from venom, your healing may emerge from the very thing that once hurt you.Don't Run, Look Up: When we stop running from the “snakes” in our lives and look upward—to G-d, to our higher selves—we discover the blessing buried in the bite.Every Crisis Holds a Blessing: Like Jacob wrestling the angel, we can say to our struggle: “I will not let you go until you bless me.” That's Jewish resilience.You Are Sacred Even in Pain: Sometimes the deepest truth is not an answer to your question, but the awareness that your soul is Divine, loved, and never alone.#healing #Judaism #Jewish #coppersnake #healingthroughpain #TorahPortion #TorahLessons #Torah #torahpsychology #JewishResiliance #struggle #Redemption #divinepurpose #traumatotransformation #trauma #God #snake #parshatchukat #spritualgrowth Support US and Win BIG www.ndgraffle.comSupport the showGot your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.comSingle? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.Donate and support Rabbi Bernath's work http://www.jewishndg.com/donateFollow Rabbi Bernath's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernathAccess Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi

Send us a textIn this deep and soulful journey through Parshat Chukas, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath unpacks one of the most perplexing and powerful moments in the Torah: the copper snake on a pole.Why did G-d command Moses to use the very symbol of suffering, the snake, as a healing instrument? What does it mean that people had to look up at the snake to be cured?Through timeless Jewish wisdom, vulnerable personal insight, and psychological depth, Rabbi Bernath explores the mystery of pain, the challenge of resilience, and the spiritual art of transforming darkness into light. You'll walk away with a new perspective on your own struggles and perhaps, a new path to healing.Key Takeaways:Transformation, Not Avoidance: True healing doesn't come from avoiding our pain, but from facing it with courage and elevating it with meaning.The Snake Above vs. the Snake Below: The same experience can be seen from a higher or lower perspective. One brings despair; the other, depth.The Poison Is the Cure: Just like antivenom is made from venom, your healing may emerge from the very thing that once hurt you.Don't Run, Look Up: When we stop running from the “snakes” in our lives and look upward—to G-d, to our higher selves—we discover the blessing buried in the bite.Every Crisis Holds a Blessing: Like Jacob wrestling the angel, we can say to our struggle: “I will not let you go until you bless me.” That's Jewish resilience.You Are Sacred Even in Pain: Sometimes the deepest truth is not an answer to your question, but the awareness that your soul is Divine, loved, and never alone.#healing #Judaism #Jewish #coppersnake #healingthroughpain #TorahPortion #TorahLessons #Torah #torahpsychology #JewishResiliance #struggle #Redemption #divinepurpose #traumatotransformation #trauma #God #snake #parshatchukat #spritualgrowth Click HERE to purchase a raffle ticket www.ndgraffle.comSupport the showGot your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.comSingle? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.Donate and support Rabbi Bernath's work http://www.jewishndg.com/donateFollow Rabbi Bernath's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernathAccess Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi

In this episode of Worth Your Time with Dr. Rob Shumaker and Kristi Lee, author Steven S. Hall joins to discuss his new book Slither. The conversation explores why snakes evoke such strong emotions, the evolutionary roots of our fear, and the surprising ways science is changing how we view these often misunderstood creatures. Hall shares stories from history, neuroscience, and personal experience, revealing why snakes deserve more curiosity than contempt.

Hello Witches In this episode, we step into the blazing heart of the Summer Solstice. Join me for a rich, spell-laced journey into Litha witchcraft, the element of fire, and the spirit of transformation that rises with the longest day. We'll explore fire elementals, how to work with flame in ritual, and the energy of quantum leaping — shedding the old self, and stepping boldly into your next timeline. Whether you're lighting a candle or dancing by bonfire light, this is your invitation to burn brighter. My newest seasonal zine — Crowned in Sunlight is available from the Solstice/Litha. This Lammas issue is radiant, rooted, and rich with witch soul. It's filled with Practical Magic–inspired spells, Hekate rituals, sun-drenched harvest wisdom, and a deep dive into what it really means to be a witch at the turning of the wheel. Inside, you'll find rituals for sovereignty and gratitude, reflections on The Witch's Birthday, guidance for working with the Lionsgate Portal, and Inner Child healing practices designed to help you meet the radiant, soft, golden part of yourself you may have left behind. It's a celebration of light and shadow, ritual and remembrance — and it's available from Summer Solstice. There's also a limited number of Lammas Witch Boxes to accompany the zine, filled with spell candles, incense, exclusive grimoire pages, and a little ritual treasure or two. You can grab yours through https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWhiteWitchCompany Book referenced in the Quantum Leap section is The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy The Hedge & Hollow has arrived… My Patreon has been fully re-enchanted into a seasonal home for witches and seekers — with monthly rituals, soul-led book circles, folklore magic, and more This month - We are Crowned in Serpents this month as we work with Medusa — exploring sacred rage, serpent magick, and mythic reclamation And we dive into shadow and protection magic with Of Blood and Bones in Witches Who Run With the Wolves Join the coven at Patreon - https://patreon.com/TheHedgeandHollow?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink The kettle's on. The fire's warm. You belong here. https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1557941841/the-hedge-witchs-broomstick?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1&logging_key=eba312bf8eaa0b8170c6eb1f8cec92c8aa6fbfdb%3A1557941841 Connect with Me Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewhitewitchpodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Patreon - https://patreon.com/TheHedgeandHollow?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Website - https://thewhitewitchpodcast.co.uk/ Support the Podcast Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps other witches find the show! Share this episode with a kindred spirit Join our magical Patreon community to dive deeper

As we are watching the war between Israel and the Prince of Persia, we revisit a dream on how to deal with this spirit.  Listen in and participate for the victory.  

The Hormone Goddess — Sacred Cycles, Nervous System Healing & Returning to the Red Tent In this episode, I'm joined by The Hormone Goddess for a powerful, heart-led conversation on the magic of menstruation, the wisdom of the womb, and how supporting your hormones is one of the most sacred things you can do as a witch. We explore: •The Red Tent & reclaiming rites of passage • Nervous system regulation + why minerals matter •How cyclical living is a magical act of self-devotion •The bridge between science, spirituality & hormones •Cacao ceremonies, rest rituals, and healing your inner seasons This is for the witch who's ready to reconnect with her body, deepen her healing, and reclaim her cyclical power as divine — not inconvenient. Find The Hormone Goddess on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/the_hormone_goddess/?hl=en The Hedge Witch's Broomstick zines are now available for a limited time before the next seasonal set launches — grab yours while they're still in the cottage! Just £5.50 and I ship across the world  https://thewhitewitchcompany.etsy.com/uk/listing/1557941841/the-hedge-witchs-broomstick Come walk the strange path with us. The Hedge & Hollow has arrived… My Patreon has been fully re-enchanted into a seasonal home for witches and seekers — with monthly rituals, soul-led book circles, folklore magic, and more This month - We are Crowned in Serpents this month as we work with Medusa — exploring sacred rage, serpent magick, and mythic reclamation And we dive into shadow and protection magic with Of Blood and Bones in Witches Who Run With the Wolves Join the coven at Patreon - https://patreon.com/TheHedgeandHollow?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink The kettle's on. The fire's warm. You belong here. https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1557941841/the-hedge-witchs-broomstick?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1&logging_key=eba312bf8eaa0b8170c6eb1f8cec92c8aa6fbfdb%3A1557941841 Connect with Me Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewhitewitchpodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Patreon - https://patreon.com/TheHedgeandHollow?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Website - https://thewhitewitchpodcast.co.uk/ Support the Podcast Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps other witches find the show! Share this episode with a kindred spirit Join our magical Patreon community to dive deeper

Join Tony Bruin on this episode of Cogitations as he delves into the challenges and responsibilities of preaching. Tony shares his thoughts on preaching the whole counsel of God, the use of AI in creative processes, and the balance of being shrewd as serpents and harmless as doves. He reflects on how preachers can maintain transparency, accountability, and humility in their roles while facing greater judgments. Tony also discusses the importance of congregational support for preachers and the delicate balance between maintaining doctrinal integrity and personal growth. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on preaching, discipleship, and living out faith with conviction.This episode includes:

(00:00-24:52) Adventure time with Joey Vitale. Steeleville. Fishing with Whitey Herzog. Joey hates golf. Answering some of our exit poll questions. Talking Jets staying alive against the Stars. Oilers waiting in the West. Stanley Cup Playoff picks from Joey. Sam Bennett. Joey's never heard of "petting the cat the wrong way." Could Kyrou get traded?(25:00-32:27) Drops of the Week. Mike Francesa audio.(32:37-46:38) Tequila. Vacation in a cup. Doug freeing Dotem for the head of a dozen serpents. Serpents in Carport Village. Die, snake, die. Jackson fears snakes in the toilet. He's catching the snake, I'm releasing mine.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.