This episode explores the origins of Israeli obsession in evangelical culture and begins to uncover the occult origins of Mormonism. Be sure to join in for our next episode as we move deeper into Mormonism, outlining its own reliance on Hebrew identity, and look at another distinctly American cult, the black Hebrew Israelites. How are they all related? And what was the cultural context of the time? Discover the magical practices of Joseph Smith and his family and the mysterious visions of Margaret McDonald and the Irvingite movement, and why Darby and Scofield shaped so much of your life.

Links:

“Joseph Smith - Necromancer”: https://youtu.be/05-xQ9B7Ubk

“Mars Dagger” - Lost Mormonism: https://www.lostmormonism.com/mars-dagger/

“Faculty of Abrac” - Universal Co-Masonry - Encyclopedia Masonica: https://www.universalfreemasonry.org/en/encyclopedia/faculty-of-abrac

“Magic Circles” - Lost Mormonism: https://www.lostmormonism.com/magic-circles/

“Josphe Smith & Money Digging”: https://rsc.byu.edu/sites/default/files/pub_content/pdf/Joseph_Smith_and_Money_Digging.pdf

“The Locations of Joseph Smith’s Early Treasure Quests”: https://www.dialoguejournal.com/articles/the-locations-of-joseph-smiths-early-treasure-quests/

“Scrying for the Lord: Magic, Mysticism, and the Origins of the Book of Mormon”: https://www.dialoguejournal.com/articles/the-locations-of-joseph-smiths-early-treasure-quests/

Mentioned in the show and other readings (Amazon Affiliate Links):

“Truths We Confess" by R.C. Sproul: https://amzn.to/3JWMP2G

“The Coming of Messiah in Glory and Majesty” by Manuel Lacunza: https://amzn.to/4nuTDmi

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An unplanned episode reflecting on the sobering realities surrounding the killing of Charlie Kirk and the distinctly occult nature of the ideology that led to it. Note: This episode is heavy. Those grieving or having difficulty with the death of Charlie may want to listen cautiously. 

Links:

“We Paid Some Etsy Witches to Curse Charlie Kirk”: https://web.archive.org/web/20250911002605/https://www.jezebel.com/we-paid-some-etsy-witches-to-curse-charlie-kirk

“The End of Neutrality” by Josh Robinson: ​​https://joshrobinson.substack.com/p/the-end-of-neutrality

Explore a different take as Coleman interviews Calmversations host, Benjamin Boyce. While he is used to doing the interviewing with folks like Jonathan Pageau, Andrew Isker, Joe Rigney, and hundreds of others of a more eclectic strip, the interviewer turns interviewee as Coleman asks the questions and Benjamin gets the mic.

Benjamin’s Links:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BenjaminABoyce

X: https://x.com/BenjaminABoyce

NOTE: Two passages were conflated in my remembering. One from Exodus 17 where water is given from the rock and fills the valley. The other from Exodus 15 where bitter waters are made sweet. They come together to say essentially what I presented, but corrections where corrections are due. Links to both sermons below.

Sermons:

Bitter Water Made Sweet & the 12 Trees: https://www.proclaimkc.org/sermons/sermon/2025-02-23/lifes-bitter-water

Water from the Rock: https://www.proclaimkc.org/sermons/sermon/2025-03-09/the-rock-struck-for-gods-people

Mentioned in the show and other readings (Amazon Affiliate Links):

“Planet Narnia” by Michael Ward: https://amzn.to/3J5OhPC

“Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir: https://amzn.to/4ncmdK7

“Return of The Strong Gods: Nationalism, Populism, and the Future of the West”: https://amzn.to/4nhqFY8

“The Book of The Hopi” by Frank Waters: https://amzn.to/43xg0Rc

“On Secular Education” by R.L. Dabney: https://amzn.to/4oy8k9R

Sword & Staff:

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Delve into the spiritual crossroads of "Pagan America" in this personal podcast episode, exploring Coleman’s mixed Choctaw and European heritage. Uncover the rich tapestry of Choctaw mythology, from the sacred Nanih Waiya mound to animistic beliefs in Hashtali and Nalusa Chito, rooted in Mississippian mound-building cultures. Contrast this with the Christian gospel’s impact on Native American lands, examining covenantal blessings, curses, and redemption. As a ¼ Choctaw Christian, Coleman reflects on spiritual warfare, sleep paralysis encounters, and the Southeastern Ceremonial Complex’s “Southern Death Cult.” Discover how Native traditions clash with European Christian heritage, offering insights into faith, culture, and personal identity. Perfect for listeners interested in Native American history, biblical perspectives, and spiritual journeys.

Mentioned in the show and other readings (Amazon Affiliate Links):

“Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir: https://amzn.to/4ncmdK7

“The Sin of Empathy” by Joe Rigney: https://amzn.to/40f2JdP

“Return of The Strong Gods: Nationalism, Populism, and the Future of the West”: https://amzn.to/4nhqFY8

“The Book of The Hopi” by Frank Waters: https://amzn.to/43xg0Rc 

“Principles of War: A Handbook on Strategic Evangelism” by Jim Wilson: https://amzn.to/3HyJSUH

“That Hideous Strength” by C.S. Lewis: https://amzn.to/4mZXKrp

Sword & Staff:

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Venture into the wild world of demons, parasites, and conspiracy theories with Jim Parkin and Coleman Barrbour as they discuss the Demons Are Parasites series of presentations from Understanding Conspiracy. Enjoy the return of the chinwag edition of Sword & Staff and as they discuss the connection between physical malady and spiritual oppression. We talk mental health, physical health, spiritual health, fasting, prayer, and even…homosexuality? Just in time to wrap up Pride Month.

Understanding Conspiracy Parasite Videos:

“The Demonic Parasite Presentation”: https://youtu.be/1iQF5xv7PXE

“Parasites Are Demons Round 2”: https://youtu.be/NVrgAdMQVwg

Mentioned in the show and other readings (Amazon Affiliate Links):

“Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir: https://amzn.to/4ncmdK7

“The Sin of Empathy” by Joe Rigney: https://amzn.to/40f2JdP

“Return of The Strong Gods: Nationalism, Populism, and the Future of the West”: https://amzn.to/4nhqFY8

“The Book of The Hopi” by Frank Waters: https://amzn.to/43xg0Rc 

“Principles of War: A Handbook on Strategic Evangelism” by Jim Wilson: https://amzn.to/3HyJSUH

“That Hideous Strength” by C.S. Lewis: https://amzn.to/4mZXKrp

Sword & Staff:

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Join Coleman and Jim for the next installment of Sword & Staff: Revenant, where we ask if parasites are demonic and if worms can make someone gay. I know this sounds like a joke, but it’s really not. Listen in on June 23rd.

Delve into the profound connections between Carl Jung’s collective unconscious and Native American spiritual beliefs, exploring archetypes, dreams, and ancestral wisdom. From Jordan Peterson’s Jungian insights to Native myths, we question whether these symbolic patterns reflect divine truth or occultic deception. Guided by Scripture, this 40-minute journey unpacks psychology, spirituality, and the unseen, offering a Christian perspective on hidden truths. Perfect for fans of Jung, Native mythology, and conspiracy theories. Listen to the full episode for a thoughtful exploration!

Mentioned in the show and other readings (Amazon Affiliate Links):

“Mitakuye Oyasin: We Are All Related" by A.C. Ross: https://amzn.to/3Q5zLrw

“American Indian Myths & Legends” by Richard Erdoes & Alfonso Ortiz: https://amzn.to/3QEOgmk

“The Book of The Hopi” by Frank Waters: https://amzn.to/43xg0Rc 

“Principles of War: A Handbook on Strategic Evangelism” by Jim Wilson: https://amzn.to/3HyJSUH

“That Hideous Strength” by C.S. Lewis: https://amzn.to/4mZXKrp

Sword & Staff:

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Carl Jung, Native American Ancestral Knowledge, Collective Unconscious, and the language of the symbolic in the next episode of Pagan America. May 12th!

Join Sword & Staff: Revenant & the Strange Theology podcasts for this crossover episode where Coleman and Pete talk about creation as the spoken word of God, good stories, how stories get broken, and how the great conversation of our time has taken an unexpected turn from books to podcasts and how that relates to the growth of podcasts like ours. Join us as we discuss our own journey of rediscovery of old truths in this new medium.

Strange Theology:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@strangetheology

X: https://x.com/StrangeTheology

“Love Like a Crucifix” by Pete Koenen: https://amzn.to/4lWII5d (Amazon Affiliate)

Pete Koenen: https://petekoenen.com/

Dead Men Walking Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@deadmenwalkingpodcast

Patriarch Cigar Co: https://patriarchcigars.com/

Mentioned in the show and other readings (Amazon Affiliate Links):

“Mitakuye Oyasin: We Are All Related" by A.C. Ross: https://amzn.to/3Q5zLrw

“The Discarded Image: An Introduction to Medieval and Renaissance Literature” by C.S. Lewis: https://amzn.to/3RdWt1a

“The LORD’s Service” by Jeffrey J. Meyers: https://amzn.to/3G6xpqD

“In The Days of These Kings: The Book of Daniel in Preterist Perspective” by Jay Rogers: https://amzn.to/3RKqzJO

Sword & Staff:

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Join Coleman of Sword & Staff: Revenant and Pete from Strange Theology as they discuss the story of creation as God's spoken word, podcasts as the next step in the great conversation, and what conspiracy theories they think might be true! Episode drops April 28th.