Episode 5 of The Dancing Toaster opens with one of the oldest ghost stories ever recorded—an eerie tale from ancient Athens—and uses it as a launching pad to explore what the Bible really says about ghosts. This episode confronts a question many Christians avoid: are ghosts real, and are they in the Bible? The discussion centers on 1 Samuel 28, where the spirit of the prophet Samuel appears to Saul after his death, and dives deep into Hebrew terminology, ancient afterlife beliefs, and how Jesus changed everything when He descended to Sheol. With a mix of theology, history, and no-nonsense scriptural analysis, this episode challenges the idea that all ghostly encounters are demonic, while still warning against the dangers of spiritual deception. It’s the beginning of a series that pulls no punches in wrestling with the spiritual realm—and why it still matters today.

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Episode 4 of The Dancing Toaster plunges deep into ancient myth, biblical obscurity, and theological controversy we unpack the true origins and nature of Lilith. Starting with the Sumerian myth of Inanna and the Huluppu Tree, this episode traces Lilith’s evolution from Mesopotamian night demon to misunderstood feminist icon in modern media. Was she Adam’s first wife? A demonic seductress? A symbol of rebellion? With references to Isaiah, the Dead Sea Scrolls, Babylonian incantation bowls, and Second Temple theology, we dismantle popular misconceptions and reveals Lilith not as a symbol of empowerment, but as a real spiritual threat with a history stretching back over 5,000 years. Combining biblical exegesis and historical research, this episode challenges modern naturalism and dares listeners to confront the darkness still lurking behind the veil.

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Episode 3 of The Dancing Toaster takes us on a haunting journey from the mythic shores of Odysseus’s odyssey to the shadowy corridors of biblical demonology. Beginning with a cinematic retelling of the hero’s encounter with sirens, the episode transitions into a deep theological dive—challenging modern assumptions about the nature of demons, fallen angels, and the overlooked presence of supernatural female entities in scripture. Drawing on sources like the Book of Enoch, Zechariah’s visions, and the Septuagint’s translation choices, we explore the theory that some demons may be the disembodied spirits of the Nephilim, and that sirens, often dismissed as myth, might be rooted in ancient biblical descriptions of female demonic beings. It's a bold, brain-twisting episode that fuses mythology, ancient languages, and theology to unravel the question: could female demons be hiding in plain sight?

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Episode 2 of The Dancing Toaster dives headfirst into the world of giants, beginning with a harrowing tale from Afghanistan where U.S. soldiers reportedly encountered a towering red-haired humanoid. From there, the episode unpacks the ancient mystery of the Nephilim—those half-human, half-divine beings mentioned in Genesis 6. Theories abound: Did fallen angels return after the flood? Were Nephilim genes hidden in Noah’s lineage? Could giants have survived underground or been rescued by supernatural means? Drawing on scripture, historical accounts, and indigenous legends from around the world, this episode explores the global footprint of giants, their connection to biblical warfare, and the possibility of their return. It's a whirlwind of high strangeness, ancient texts, and forgotten truths that refuses to be ignored.

The Dancing Toaster is a weekly podcast that wrestles with the intersection of faith and the paranormal.

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Episode 1 of The Dancing Toaster sets the stage for a podcast like no other, blending theology, the paranormal, and pop culture into one thought-provoking ride. Host, Pastor Nelly, kicks things off with a Ghostbusters-inspired origin story for the show's quirky title before diving headfirst into one of the Bible’s most controversial and supernatural passages: Genesis 6. With his trademark humor and unapologetic candor, Nelly challenges the watered-down interpretations of the Nephilim, arguing that the “sons of God” were indeed supernatural beings who fathered giants with human women. Drawing from ancient texts, Second Temple literature, and scholars like Dr. Michael Heiser, this debut episode is both a tribute and a theological deep dive into the spiritual rebellion that tried to corrupt humanity’s bloodline—and the flood that followed. If you’ve ever wondered how mythology, monsters, and the gospel connect, this episode is where the dancing begins.

The Dancing Toaster is a weekly podcast that wrestles with the intersection of faith and the paranormal.

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Welcome to the Dancing Toaster!

This is 10 minutes from our 1st episode to tell you a little about the podcast that is launching October 1st

Who am I?

Why a toaster?

Why is it dancing?

And what does that have to do with faith and with the paranormal?

Check out the intro and come back October 1st to start the new journey with me.