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This conversation peels back the glossy veneer on modern church culture and asks what Jesus actually had in mind. We talk megachurch money, the “business model” of religion, and whether tithing-as-law was ever the point. Amy unpacks the influencer pastor era, the pressure-cooker system that breeds burnout, and why Acts-style fellowship (shared tables, rotating teachers, real accountability) still works. We compare Sunday stage shows to small, Spirit-led communities and ask if the apostles would even recognize our churches. From Laodicea warnings to Watchman Nee–style generosity, we press into discipleship over attendance. It’s frank, hopeful, and aimed at reform from the inside out with one of our favorite guests- Amy from Eyes on the Right podcast!

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Timestamps:
00:01:00 Exposing the business of Christianity
00:02:47 Mention of “The Religious Business” documentary
00:05:08 Heart posture vs church consumerism
00:07:29 Institutional systems and fallen influence
00:09:42 Pastoral pressure and spiritual burnout
00:11:56 Success measured by butts in pews
00:14:23 What is church? The body of Christ
00:16:42 Pedestal pastors and misplaced focus
00:18:59 Shared teaching and authentic leadership
00:21:25 Comparing Acts church to modern models
00:22:05 Tithing vs New Covenant generosity
00:24:32 Giving as worship and heart posture
00:26:45 Generosity, reaping, and sowing in faith
00:29:05 Can the megachurch model be redeemed?
00:31:22 Laodicea church and spiritual blindness
00:33:43 House church rhythm and online fellowship
00:36:03 Would the apostles recognize our churches?
00:38:19 One-anothering and real fellowship
00:40:41 Why recovery groups feel like real church
00:43:07 Transparency, confession, and authentic ministry
00:45:26 Amy’s story — “Get up” and walk again
00:47:46 Prayer for the church and believers
00:49:53 Guest plugs and final thoughts

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Brandon and Lindsy welcome a guest who cracks open a hidden dossier on culture-war psyops—where protest songs, psychedelics, and carefully scripted narratives intertwine. Listeners are led through a labyrinth of acid parties that weren’t so “free,” Laurel Canyon salons doubling as distribution hubs, and elite families underwriting a psychedelic renaissance that looks far less organic than advertised. From Lennon to Hendrix, Cobain to Tupac, the names you thought were untouchable are revealed as pawns in a much bigger game. This conversation pulls the velvet curtain back on COINTELPRO echoes in hip-hop, the strange survival of “sex & rock ’n’ roll” while “no drugs” artists vanished, and the shift from vinyl manipulation to viral manipulation.  Guiding us through this maze of evidence and implication is researcher and filmmaker John Potash.

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Timestamps

 00:52 Setting up today’s topic – hidden war through drugs & culture
 02:00 John Potash joins 
 03:15 John’s personal story with LSD and realization
 05:20 Counseling, corruption & activism background
 07:45 Oligarch fingerprints on U.S. intelligence
 10:00 How John got sources on Tupac & COINTELPRO
 12:10 CIA whistleblowers & early articles
 14:30 Courtney Love, Kurt Cobain & LSD distribution
 16:50 MKULTRA documents & acid in colleges/prisons
 19:10 Timothy Leary, Millbrook Mansion & the Mellons
 21:25 Ken Kesey, Merry Pranksters & the psychedelic bus
 23:50 Crisis-actor rumors about Tupac
 26:15 The Grateful Dead & acid tests
 28:30 How psychedelics weaken emotional control
 31:20 John Lennon’s story, Yoko Ono & manipulation
 33:35 Heroin as a control tactic & parallels with other artists
 36:00 Psychedelics today, ketamine, and medical narrative
 38:15 Funding links: MAPS, Heffter Institute & billionaires
 40:35 Church abuse, MKULTRA techniques still active
 42:55 John’s website, books & projects / closing thoughts

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This episode peers into a relic shrouded in both legend and light—the mysterious cloth known as the Shroud of Turin. Brandon, Lindsy, and guest cohost Jen Parks trace its strange trail through history, where carbon dating collides with forensic detail, plasma bursts hint at hidden forces, and ancient lenses raise unsettling questions. Is it art, accident, or a fragment of resurrection itself? In this journey through science, faith, and the unexplained, we welcome back Dr. Trevor Lohman.

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Timestamps

 00:51 Welcome Back Dr. Trevor Lohman
 03:18 Initial thoughts on the Shroud
 05:39 First photograph and negative image
 08:06 Depth data and 3D qualities
 10:31 Skeptics vs believers
 12:50 Gospel accounts and contradictions
 15:12 Faith vs relic debates
 17:30 Forensic blood evidence
 19:53 Camera obscura theory
 22:16 Carbon dating controversy
 24:31 Tracing historical custody
 26:55 1988 carbon dating scandal
 29:18 Problems with raw data
 31:38 Explaining carbon dating
 34:00 Non-invasive dating evidence
 36:26 Historical chain back to Edessa
 38:42 Motives and skepticism
 41:05 Plasma discharge theory
 43:29 Double superficiality discovery
 45:53 Shroud uniqueness
 48:16 Free will and faith tension
 50:42 Protestant skepticism
 53:06 Trevor’s personal transformation
 55:18 Skeptical vs believer arguments
 57:39 AB blood and relic debates
 01:00:02 Resurrection significance
 01:02:26 Trevor’s podcast and other books

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This conversation takes a thoughtful, no-nonsense look at Spirit baptism, gifts, and the heart of what it means to walk in the Spirit. Brandon, Lindsy, and returning guest Clint Byars unravel the baggage around tongues, anointing, and impartation—while exposing how elitism and gnostic thinking have shaped Charismania. They wrestle through semantics, misunderstood doctrines, and real-life experiences of the Spirit, ultimately pointing back to the simplicity of being complete in Christ. From worship as warfare to fasting as a tool for training the flesh, this episode dives into how believers can yield to the Spirit without chasing after hype. Clint closes by sharing a powerful, holistic gospel message rooted in God’s love, freedom, and kingdom reality.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Understanding Spirit Baptism
00:45 Clint's Journey to Faith
02:23 The Role of the Holy Spirit
05:37 Semantics of Spirit Baptism
07:24 Misunderstandings in Pentecostalism
09:17 Gnosticism and Its Impact
10:46 Experiencing the Holy Spirit
13:49 The New Covenant and the Holy Spirit
17:22 Obedience vs. Dead Works
20:45 The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit
21:11 Understanding Being Filled with the Spirit
23:12 The Role of the Spirit in Ministry
23:57 Receiving the Spirit: An Active Process
25:46 Contrasting Old and New Testament Experiences
26:36 Gnosticism and the Charismatic Movement
29:12 The Elitism of Spiritual Gifts
30:55 Understanding Spiritual Gifts in Community
33:01 The Toolbox of the Holy Spirit
36:47 Proactive Spiritual Warfare
39:46 Exploring Tongues and Prayer Language
42:48 The Quantum Connection: Consciousness and Creation
43:50 Praying with Authority: Co-laboring with God
45:56 The Power of Tongues: A Divine Gift Under Attack
48:06 Fasting and Spiritual Awareness: The Heart's Role
51:46 Understanding the Heart: The Bridge Between Spirit and Soul
57:24 The Gospel of the Kingdom: A Message of Love and Redemption

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An ancient site older than history itself flips the script on everything we thought we knew about human origins, religion, and the unseen world. Brandon and Lindsy dig into the strange reality of massive stone structures that shouldn’t exist in the so-called Stone Age—carvings that hint at Watchers, sacred rituals, and even a hidden language lost to time. From ancestor worship and moon-gods to the shocking possibility that humanity’s first couple was deified in stone, this conversation uncovers connections that challenge archaeology, theology, and the very foundations of civilization.  Sure, this guest has been interviewed before—but never like this!

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Timestamps

00:06 Divine nature and cosmology
 03:16 Early assumptions about Gobekli Tepe
 05:42 Agriculture vs. ritual first
 08:08 Pre-agriculture abundance
 10:33 Was the site deliberately buried?
 12:47 Animal guardians and supernatural ties
 14:50 Connections to Watchers and cherubim
 17:17 Symbols, logograms, and proto-writing
 19:45 Luwian language theory
 24:28 Re-dating Gobekli Tepe to Bronze Age?
 26:48 Parallel cultures and locked technologies
 28:55 Explosion of civilization after the flood
 31:17 Natural resources vs. stones as religion
 33:41 Ancestor worship and sacred spaces
 36:07 Deified Adam and Eve imagery
 38:30 Fox pelt loincloths and Genesis echoes
 40:51 Council-like sacred rituals
 43:03 Skull fragments and burial practices
 45:20 Regeneration, vultures, and fertility
 47:43 Nimrod, Babel, and divine intervention
 50:05 What’s next in Aaron’s research
 52:23 Moon-god worship and biblical connections
 54:41 The wilderness of Sin
 56:57 Stones, ancestors, and biblical prohibitions
 59:23 Where to find Aaron’s work
 01:01:44 Patreon and Ancient Pathways resources
 01:04:07 Future hope for Gobekli Tepe research

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Something old is hiding in the text—older than creeds, louder than tradition, and it doesn’t like the light. Our returning guest slips us a trail of clues through Genesis 6, Psalm 82, and Deuteronomy 32, pointing to quiet edits, missing words, and a council in the shadows. If those changes are real, they don’t just touch giants—they press on the very name “Son of God.” The story widens: rabbis, translators, and empires trying to hush a supernatural thread that keeps resurfacing. And for reasons that feel uncomfortably current, that thread pulls on politics, bloodlines, and the way nations are discipled. We don’t exactly solve the mystery—but we hand you some compelling evidence with a map.

Timestamps

 00:57 Brandon’s wrestling-style intro 
 02:10 Why he wrote his new paper
 03:17 Pushback against the Nephilim worldview
 05:33 How rabbis altered texts in the 2nd century
 07:56 Augustine and Chrysostom’s naturalistic shift
 10:21 Two Powers in Heaven and early Jewish thought
 12:41 Jesus quoting Psalm 82 and its implications
 15:00 Masoretic vs Septuagint vs Dead Sea Scrolls
 17:21 Deliberate changes in Deuteronomy 32 and Psalm 82
 19:43 New Greek translations to counter the Septuagint
 22:10 Early church fathers’ awareness of text changes
 24:30 Speculation about anti-supernatural agendas
 26:56 Islam, henotheism, and Gnostic influence
 29:15 Jewish fables, genealogies, and textual variants
 31:44 Melchizedek, Shem, and genealogy manipulation
 34:04 Psalm 110 and begotten-before-the-dawn language
 36:32 Connections to Hebrews and Jesus as Melchizedek
 38:51 Why the Nephilim worldview faces modern resistance
 41:09 Tradition vs biblical interpretation in Reformed circles
 43:27 Augustine’s overwhelming influence
 45:32 Quickfire speculative questions for Doug
 47:57 Demythologizing scripture and politics
 50:23 Dispensationalism, Zionism, and modern Israel
 52:32 A biblical chiasm of 1–12–70–nations
 54:50 Paul before the Sanhedrin and watcher parallels
 57:15 Great Commission as discipling nations
 59:40 Two Israels, replacement theology debates

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Ever wonder what the future of the church might look like if we tapped into its wild, earthy, and Spirit-filled roots? In this episode, your host Brandon Spain along with Matthew McGuire welcome back author Michael Mitton to explore the wisdom of Celtic Christianity. From sacred landscapes and supernatural encounters to rhythms of prayer, humility, and community, the conversation weaves together theology, history, and the supernatural. They dive into topics like sacred spaces, healing the land, women in ministry, charismatic gifts, and the role of humility in miracles. This one blends ancient faith with modern hunger for authenticity and renewal—and might just give us a glimpse of John 17 lived out.

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Timestamps:

 02:47 Roots of Celtic Christianity
 05:12 Physical prayer and worship
 07:30 Earthy everyday spirituality
 09:49 Protestant hesitation with Catholic practices
 12:11 Charismatic adoption of contemplative practices
 14:33 Weaving the strands of faith
 16:57 Sacred spaces and healing the land
 19:17 Contaminated land and cleansing stories
 21:38 Creation, nature, and avoiding new age distortions
 24:05 Celtic vs Roman view of human nature
 26:27 Patrick vs Augustine’s confessions
 28:53 Eastern and desert influences
 31:09 Solitude and community rhythm
 32:43 Anam Cara and soul friendship
 35:09 Spiritual direction and confession
 37:28 Green and white martyrdom
 39:51 Missionary adventure and divine restlessness
 42:05 Woven cord and Trinity emphasis
 44:28 Michael’s novel and magical realism
 45:40 Women in ministry in Celtic Christianity
 48:03 Brigid’s story and authority
 50:27 Charismatic gifts and humility
 52:50 Holiness and humility as prerequisites for miracles
 55:13 Eastern vs Western church architecture
 57:31 Favorite Celtic saints
 59:55 Future of the church

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What happens when a chaos magician encounters the living God? In this raw and unforgettable episode, Cole Harrison recounts his wild descent into psychedelic rituals, demonic possession, and occult deception — and the divine rescue that changed everything. From tripping in a basement drum circle to crying out to God in the Oregon wilderness, Cole’s story is a supernatural rollercoaster of redemption. Now, he’s flipping the script, ministering to the same crowd he once ran with — using music, tea, and the presence of Jesus in the middle of psychedelic festivals. It’s gritty, honest, and lit with the fire of the Holy Spirit.

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Guest Contact Info – Cole Harrison

• Ministry Name: The Magical Ducklings
• Email: [email protected]
• YouTube: The Magical Ducklings on YouTube (new music and surround sound experiences shared here)

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Timestamps
00:06 Demonic encounter and heavenly intervention
 00:28 Introducing Cole Harrison
 02:44 Childhood spirituality and early artistic family background
 05:06 Drawn to the occult and discovery of witchcraft books
 07:27 Early black magic practices and spiritual fractures
 09:51 Arrest, rituals, and descent into chaos magic
 12:13 Drum-based spirit manipulation and psychedelic influence
 14:40 Traveling, manipulation magic, and Castaneda-inspired sorcery
 17:03 Introduction of sinister teacher and basement rituals
 19:32 Possession experiences during chaos drumming
 21:53 Demonic manifestations and internal torment
 24:16 Connection to Process Church similarities
 26:30 The complexity of electronic music and tripping
 28:55 Turning point in the woods, divine encounter
 31:16 Realization of deception at Grateful Dead concert
 33:40 Demon voices, self-harm, and deliverance in the woods
 36:01 Spiritual breakthrough and divine rescue
 38:15 Journey to Rainbow Gathering and continued torment
 40:36 Encounter with the Bread of Life kitchen and Jesus
 42:53 Full surrender, first Bible reading, and confirmation
 45:12 First deliverance experience in Dallas
 47:32 Filled with the Holy Spirit and slain in the spirit
 49:52 Ministry at Bonnaroo and psychedelic outreach
 52:10 Redeeming psychedelic culture through creative ministry
 54:22 What New Agers get right and wrong
 56:43 Reflections on theology, childhood, and spiritual fatherhood
 59:05 Psychedelics, mind control, and Laurel Canyon
 01:01:31 Supernatural love and genuine community in evangelism
 01:04:20 Media mind control and spiritual warfare
 01:06:44 Advice for those called to reach the fringes
 01:09:07 Embracing weirdness and creativity in ministry
 01:11:29 Where to find Cole’s music and final encouragement

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Ever wondered what happens when a neuroscientist follows the data and ends up finding God? This week, we sit down with Dr. Trevor Lohman, author of God’s Eye View, to explore the wild intersection of neuroscience, quantum physics, and biblical faith. From the double-slit experiment to the mystery of consciousness, Trevor walks us through how science isn't just compatible with belief in God—it might actually demand it. We also touch on microtubules, frequencies, and a future episode on the Shroud of Turin!

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Timestamps

00:09 Worldview, science, and truth
 01:08 Introducing Dr. Trevor Lohman
 02:51 Tesla, science conspiracies, and shadow history
 05:10 Growing up in scientism culture
 07:30 Shattered worldview and rise of skepticism
 09:56 Discovering the political and financial layers of science
 12:17 Personal background and corruption in healthcare
 14:39 Philosophy, quantum physics, and shifting perceptions
 16:56 Defining consciousness and free will
 19:16 Mind vs brain: is there a driver in the car?
 21:37 Observer effect and the self
 24:03 Supernatural interpretations of hallucinations
 26:22 Jesus, science, and the power of belief
 28:43 Science as method vs worldview
 31:07 Quantum physics and New Testament parallels
 33:07 Christians vs New Age belief in benevolence
 35:24 Encountering the gospel as an adult scientist
 37:48 The double-slit experiment explained
 42:32 Light as wave vs particle
 44:56 Consciousness collapses reality
 47:07 Simulation theory and rendering reality
 50:27 Co-creation and observation
 50:54 Entanglement and faster-than-light communication
 53:18 Special relativity and breaking it with entanglement
 55:37 Consciousness transmission vs production theories
 57:55 Microtubules as antennas of the soul
 01:00:20 Sleep, prayer, psychedelics, and consciousness
 01:02:26 Frequency, science, and spiritual overlap
 01:04:44 New age vs science: where's the line?
 01:07:01 Real definitions of frequency
 01:09:26 Psychedelics, dreams, and microtubules
 01:11:46 Radio waves, spiritual realms, and spectrum limits
 01:14:11 Frequency medicine and Alzheimer’s
 01:16:38 Why frequency-based health is underfunded
 01:19:01 Shifting focus to the soul and spiritual formation
 01:21:23 Shroud of Turin as scientific mystery
 01:23:48 Evidence for the shroud's authenticity
 01:26:13 Light, resurrection, and conception
 01:27:30 Future topics: AI, consciousness, and shroud
 01:27:56 Outro and contact info

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