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https://join.unrefinedpodcast.comWhat happens when too many eyewitness accounts start sounding alike to ignore?In this episode, Marcus Ellis returns to the show to talk about the rise in Dogman reports, the work of the North American Dogman Project, and the kinds of encounters that leave people shaken for years. He explains why he sees Dogman as distinct from Sasquatch, what witnesses most often describe, and why these cases seem to carry a different kind of fear than most Bigfoot reports.https://northamericandogmanproject.com/Timestamps: 00:00:51 Dogman as a question at the edge of folklore and the unseen realm 00:03:13 Marcus shares his role with the North American Dogman Project 00:05:39 Why Dogman encounters are treated more seriously than many Bigfoot cases 00:08:06 Why Marcus no longer sees Dogman as misidentified Sasquatch 00:10:37 The fear and trauma witnesses report after close encounters 00:13:03 Why Dogman gets less public acceptance especially in the Bible Belt 00:15:31 Bigfoot Dogman and the turn toward paranormal explanations 00:17:59 Dogman vs Bigfoot and why Dogman reports feel darker 00:20:27 Marcus recounts a Dogman sighting at Sky Lake 00:22:48 Todd’s terrifying face to face encounter in the woods 00:27:40 Yazoo County Sky Lake and Mississippi hotspot discussion 00:30:03 Strange locations local reports and more Mississippi stories 00:32:31 Why these creatures may be dangerous even if they do not always attack 00:34:51 SRT team reports and questions about DNA and government interest 00:37:22 Claims of government monitoring and asset theories 00:39:47 What Dogman reportedly looks like according to witnesses 00:44:37 Fear flesh and blood reality and the spiritual feel of encounters 00:47:00 Shape shifting skinwalker theories and why Marcus stays open but cautious 00:51:51 Dogman Nephilim and fitting cryptids into a biblical worldview 00:56:44 Giants abominations and why Canaan comes into the discussion 01:01:38 Blood defilement bestiality and corruption themes in scripture 01:04:02 Reptilian reports skepticism and eyewitness credibility 01:06:24 Why biblical and scientific lenses may both matter 01:11:06 The Bible as a supernatural book and not just a naturalistic text 01:13:27 Demon in the gaps and the danger of overexplaining everything spiritually 01:18:24 Biggest misconceptions about Dogman and fear of the outdoors 01:23:11 Are there male and female Dogman reports 01:25:31 Where to contact Marcus and the North American Dogman Project

In this episode, we go beyond surface-level healing and step into the deeper mechanics of how the body, mind, and spirit actually work together. This isn’t about chasing trends or adopting buzzwords—it’s about understanding design.We unpack how trauma is stored, why subconscious beliefs shape your reality, and what it really means to come back into alignment with how God created you to function. From quantum principles and nervous system regulation to identity, sonship, and the power of belief—this conversation challenges the idea that we’re broken and replaces it with something far more dangerous:That we’ve simply been out of alignment. If you’ve ever wondered why healing feels inconsistent, why certain struggles won’t go away, or why your prayers sometimes feel blocked… this one will hit different. And it might just change how you see everything. Grab info about IBRTTimestamps:00:00:04 Anxiety fear and why you cannot pray effectively in fear00:00:28 Unrefined intro and sponsor call to action00:00:51 Why this conversation goes deeper than surface level healing00:03:08 The subconscious as the missing piece in healing00:05:26 God did not design us broken00:07:40 Alignment vs brokenness framework explained00:10:07 Science and theology working together00:12:31 Allopathic medicine vs natural healing tension00:14:51 Subconscious beliefs and frequency explained00:17:14 Why fear and shame keep people stuck00:19:42 Sonship identity and authority over the earth00:21:59 Real example of hidden beliefs affecting life00:24:25 Reclaiming what the enemy has distorted00:26:48 Misuse vs proper use of spiritual principles00:29:08 Energy modalities and alignment with the practitioner00:31:28 Bless baptize or burn framework00:33:44 What muscle testing actually measures00:36:06 How the subconscious stores memory and trauma00:40:56 Nutrition and body response through energy00:43:18 Truth vs lie responses in the body00:45:42 Quantum communication and spiritual discernment00:48:05 Real case study of spiritual root cause healing00:52:53 Why the body lacks energy to heal00:55:16 Healing is not linear process00:59:59 Conviction vs condemnation in healing01:02:21 Vision boards intention and alignment01:07:01 God giving desires vs performance mindset01:11:39 Poverty mindset vs abundance01:14:06 Vision and belief shaping reality01:18:59 Sonship vs new age identity01:21:03 Biggest lie about healing01:23:24 Forgiveness beyond words01:25:52 Nervous system and triggers01:29:45 Self sabotage and success blocks01:33:46 Limiting beliefs and fear of influence01:36:13 Double binds explained01:41:02 Personal story of root belief formation01:43:24 Final thoughts on IBRT and healing tools01:45:38 How to connect and learn more

In this our 200th episode of the Unrefined Podcast, Brandon continues his conversation with Jennifer Johnson on judgment in the heart, emotional healing, biblical meditation, identity in Christ, and practical heart transformation. They discuss Dr. Jim Richards’ How to Stop the Pain, the difference between head knowledge and heart knowledge, how judgment creates pain cycles, and why peace, healing, and healthy relationships begin with renewing the mind and writing truth on the heart. This episode is a powerful look at Christian emotional healing, heart beliefs, forgiveness, journaling, biblical identity, and how to walk in peace and freedom.join.unrefinedpodcast.com <- become a sponsor How to Stop the Pain Book <- click for linkhttps://paperbell.me/jenniferjohnson-coachTimestamps:00:00:52 Introduction to Jennifer Johnson and part two setup00:01:20 Brandon shares personal testimony of depression and heart physics journey00:02:10 Importance of community and safe relationships in healing00:03:11 Introducing How to Stop the Pain and discussion direction00:04:10 Jennifer’s first encounter with Dr Jim Richards teachings00:05:00 Initial skepticism about sending away offense00:05:31 Story of offense and first practical application of sending it away00:07:00 Decision making and intention in heart transformation00:07:57 Immediate shift when choosing to release offense00:08:45 Pain is inevitable suffering is optional explained00:09:20 Brandon shares real life example from same morning00:10:08 Not about words but intention and heart posture00:10:45 Jennifer shares recent repentance for judgment00:12:00 How judgment operates and distorts perception00:12:27 Log in your own eye and focusing on faults00:13:30 How judgment snowballs into relational breakdown00:14:53 Twisted perception and spiritual distortion explained00:15:50 Becoming what you behold and sowing and reaping00:17:11 Law of the seed and identity transformation00:18:00 Identity crisis in culture and Genesis foundation00:19:28 Head knowledge vs heart knowledge00:20:10 God as a heart God and new heart reality00:21:52 Mind as gatekeeper and renewing the mind00:23:00 What righteousness actually means in practice00:24:11 Simplicity of believing who God says you are00:25:00 Engaging imagination in transformation00:26:32 Meditation reframed from biblical perspective00:27:30 Writing beliefs on the heart through emotion and imagery00:28:52 Identity illustration through royal family analogy00:30:00 House of David example and engaging scripture emotionally00:31:01 Imagination activating deeper understanding of scripture00:33:21 Living out of identity and supernatural expectation00:35:42 Faith vs fear and emotional belief systems00:36:30 Confession vs heart belief disconnect00:38:04 Living from the heart not behavior modification00:40:29 How heart beliefs are formed subconsciously00:42:51 Writing new beliefs through truth and scripture00:45:16 Identity producing promises and virtues00:47:35 Living from promises not striving00:49:57 Journaling as a tool for heart transformation00:52:18 Simple journaling practices and starting small00:54:33 Brandon realization about control and quiet time00:56:57 Journaling revealing hidden beliefs00:59:20 God reveals to heal not condemn01:01:38 First step to dismantling judgment01:03:11 Fixing others vs choosing peace01:04:01 Power of safe community without judgment01:06:16 Boundaries vs threats explained01:08:35 Judgment vs discernment tension01:11:00 Letting go of pain instead of holding offense01:13:20 Choosing righteousness over being right01:15:21 Identity transformation and encouragement01:17:14 Final thoughts and emotional closingjoinapp.unrefinedpodcast.com <- get our FREE app- join the conversation

There is a growing conversation happening around trauma, mental health, spiritual warfare, and the unseen realm and this episode steps right into it. Brandon and the Unrefined crew sit down with Dr. Natalie Atwell to explore what happens when human struggle is treated only through a clinical lens and the spiritual dimension is ignored. Dr. Atwell shares from her work as a clinical mental health therapist, educator, and researcher, explaining why some issues that present as mental health struggles may also carry deeper spiritual roots.This conversation covers trauma, epigenetics, attachment, generational patterns, personality disorders, suicide, dissociation, Freemasonry, occult influence, deliverance, inner healing, brain science, and the divine council worldview. Rather than reducing everything to demons or dismissing the supernatural entirely, this episode presses into a more integrated biblical framework for healing and freedom.If you’ve wrestled with depression, spiritual oppression, church trauma, counseling, or the question of how the unseen realm intersects with real life, this episode gives language to a conversation many people have felt but never knew how to articulate.https://mentalwarriorconsulting.com/Timestamps:00:00:07 There are spiritual beings out there who have influenced us negatively00:00:51 Intro to mental health spiritual formation and the unseen realm00:03:10 Dr Natalie Atwell shares her background in counseling and Liberty University00:05:30 When clinical explanations stopped being enough00:07:46 Why some mental health struggles may have spiritual roots00:09:50 The cost of ignoring the unseen realm in modern mental health00:12:01 Why spiritual darkness questions rarely get asked in therapy00:14:23 Trauma early experiences and the imprint they leave00:16:48 The Body Keeps the Score trauma and generational patterns00:19:03 Epigenetics faith and healing00:21:11 Why spirituality alone is not enough if darkness is ignored00:23:20 Suicide spiritual oppression and going to war with the lie00:25:38 How skeptical therapists respond to this framework00:27:44 A case study involving dissociation and Freemasonry00:29:48 Personal testimony of darkness depression and survival00:32:03 Layered healing trauma choices and demonic influence00:34:04 Fraternal orders sororities and hidden influence00:36:28 The gray areas and asking better questions00:38:50 The Holy Spirit and discernment in counseling00:41:14 Why the divine council worldview matters for real people00:43:24 Why children may be targeted and the value they carry00:45:48 Assessing darkness without blaming everything on demons00:47:57 Narcissism pride attachment disorder and Babel00:50:16 How to distinguish trauma from spiritual oppression00:53:03 Finished work inner healing and the long road of restoration00:57:39 Renewing the mind after deliverance and healing00:59:35 Community attachment and why the church must show up01:01:55 What Christian mental health care could look like in five years01:04:08 SRA alien abduction language and believing people’s stories01:06:33 How pastors should respond to strange or disturbing testimonies01:08:56 House of David giants and the supernatural worldview of scripture01:11:02 Preparing the church for stranger days ahead01:12:35 Final encouragement greater is He who is in you

https://join.unrefinedpodcast.comWhat happens when you keep pulling on the thread and realize the system goes deeper than you thought?In part two with Jason Spears and Christopher Dean of Operation Red Pill, Brandon picks the conversation right back up where it left off and pushes into one of the biggest tensions in the fringe space: how do you stay open to what’s real without drifting into nonsense? What follows is a sharp, honest, and surprisingly grounded conversation about discernment, patience, the limits of logic, the role of the Holy Spirit, and why the Bible is more than a reference book. It is a lens, a framework, and a fixed point in a world designed to keep people disoriented.They get into Mandela Effect claims, pareidolia, current events, spiritual manipulation, the church as counterforce, and the satanic control matrix as a reaction to what Christ has already accomplished. Add in stories about divine protection, coffee paid for by God, truck fires, Mercury years, and a prayer to close it all out, and you’ve got an episode that goes from heady to deeply personal in a hurry.https://orppodcast.com/Timestamps:00:03:15 Discernment conspiracy facts and avoiding pareidolia 00:05:31 Patience current events and using the Bible as a window 00:07:51 Mandela Effect false memory and attacks on the Bible 00:10:15 War doctrine scripture and filtering misinformation 00:12:31 Logic Holy Spirit and resisting sensationalism 00:14:55 Straight out of Troja and why logic alone can fail 00:17:21 Fixed points Mercury time and God’s perspective 00:19:39 Age time and the limits of human frameworks 00:22:03 The Bible as the codebook against the control matrix 00:24:24 House of David giants and seeing scripture differently 00:26:45 Divine calendar secular time and cultural manipulation 00:29:09 Individual societal and global control as reaction to the gospel

https://join.unrefinedpodcast.comBrandon, Lindsy and the Unrefined crew sit down with Jason Spears and Christopher Dean of Operation Red Pill to map the “satanic control matrix”—a framework for how culture, media, education, and systems of power shape the way people think, feel, and live. They unpack brainwashing stages (desensitization, jamming, conversion), symbolism in entertainment, and practical ways to unplug without living in paranoia. AND MORE. https://orppodcast.com/Timestamps:00:00:50 Brandon introduces the crew and Operation Red Pill00:03:05 The satanic control matrix begins how they got into this00:05:28 The origin story starts and the flood question at work00:07:46 Hidden messaging and the MCU breakdown concept00:09:54 When the satanic control matrix language formed00:12:10 The theology argument and why Christopher saw room to grow00:14:39 Starbucks moment the framework starts getting written00:17:03 Definition of the satanic control matrix and the cosmic chessboard00:19:24 Why this framework helps connect the big narrative00:21:43 Desensitization explained and exposure changes responses00:24:03 Noticing language and content shifts over time00:26:24 Jamming social pressure labeling and coercion00:28:44 Conversion narratives and the AI programming example00:31:08 Everything becomes weaponized in culture against people00:33:31 Top Gun symbolism moment and nothing feels safe00:35:58 How to use this information without losing hope00:38:15 Overload distraction and why people cannot think clearly00:40:42 Reticular activating system and cognitive rigidity00:43:07 Community sanity and changing your relationship with tech00:45:29 Quiet time and the mind of Christ in a noisy age00:47:50 Practical steps disrupting screens and stimulation00:50:17 Why Jesus took quiet and why that matters00:52:35 How to stay sane and conspiracy fatigue00:53:06 Practical unplugging tips lights on subtitles pause mid movie00:55:30 Brainwave shift and why screens lower resistance00:57:48 Ammo stacking and staying on Team Jesus01:00:10 Entertainment etymology enter and detain01:02:37 Dionysus Bacchus and possession themes01:05:01 Syncretism and the path toward a universal system01:07:03 Method acting channeling examples and spiritual access01:09:30 Movies music sports and games as spiritual liturgy01:11:52 Video games occult themes and cultural conditioning01:14:14 Net industrial complex and subconscious programming01:16:36 The three control goals individual social global01:18:53 Education as individual control protocol01:21:18 Social control through industries and systems01:23:39 Telecommunications and reversing Babel effects01:26:04 Operation Paperclip and occult tech transfer themes01:28:30 Global control pillars geopolitics finance religion01:30:55 Brandon reacts framework clarity and big picture value

This isn’t an attack on the supernatural. It’s a call to integrity, accountability, and making sure what we call freedom actually looks like Jesus. Deliverance is real. And so is the damage that happens when zeal outruns discernment. In this Sponsors Only conversation, Brandon and Lindsy talk with Dr. Merrill Greene about “exorcistic abuse,” the history behind exorcism language, why “unclean spirits” mattered in the Second Temple world, and how fake manifestations, celebrity culture, and bad theology can wreck vulnerable people.https://join.unrefinedpodcast.com2 ways to join- $6/monthly OR $10/monthly- support the movement! Timestamps:00:00:48 Brandon frames the episode redemptively not anti supernatural00:03:02 Why Merrill started writing The Cost of Casting Out00:04:10 A sham deliverance meeting eyes flashing and peer pressure00:06:10 Leg lengthening and the danger of staged miracles00:07:39 The Winger /Bolz /Bethel tension and how discernment gets weaponized00:08:50 Deliverance vs exorcism why Protestants changed the language00:10:55 Brief history of exorcism from ancient world to early church00:13:20 Divine council worldview and territorial powers without obsession00:16:37 Unclean spirits vs demons Second Temple context and 1 Enoch thread00:18:44 What exorcistic abuse looks like in real cases00:23:25 When people mean well but bad theology turns lethal00:25:47 Accountability without becoming a heresy hustle culture00:28:04 Fake manifestations Munchausen dynamics and ministry incentives00:30:23 Zoom deliverance social pressure and manufactured demons00:32:41 Theology has consequences why what you believe shapes what you do00:34:58 Practical markers character accountability and fruit not theatrics00:37:20 Covering concerns disciple making movements and lone wolf danger00:39:48 How common is real possession and why proof matters00:42:02 Celebrity church culture performance pressure and entertainment00:46:44 Ignorance training gaps and trauma created by careless labels00:49:02 Character integrity humility and community as a safeguard00:56:09 Charismatic realism wanting the real without the spectacle00:58:20 Closing word and why this matters for judgment and witness

Misery has a way of forcing honest questions.In this episode, Brandon sits down with Jennifer Johnson who has spent decades helping people move beyond information about God and into real, embodied transformation. This conversation explores heart physics, biblical meditation, imagination, and why so many believers know Scripture—but can’t seem to live free.What happens when the Word moves from the mind into the heart? What if healing isn’t about trying harder, fixing yourself, or perfect behavior—but learning to trust again?This episode unpacks why religious systems often fear inner freedom, how imagination was designed to work, and why your response to pain determines the outcome of your story. The conversation culminates in a live guided biblical meditation that invites listeners into direct awareness of Christ within.This is not self-help. This is not technique-driven spirituality. This is an invitation to closeness.https://paperbell.me/jenniferjohnson-coachhttps://joinapp.unrefinedpodcast.comTimestamps:00:00:51 Introducing heart physics and biblical meditation00:03:02 Growing up Christian and discovering something was missing00:05:24 How How to Stop the Pain reframed suffering00:07:45 Heart physics and the parable of the sower00:12:23 Why information alone never produces fruit00:16:52 Meditation, imagination, and reclaiming what religion feared00:21:37 Sanctified imagination versus misuse00:28:43 Christ in you awareness not self-fixing00:30:59 The moment Jesus said “I chose you”00:33:10 Why experience changes everything00:34:47 Guided biblical meditation begins00:41:56 Trusting Jesus as an invitation not a demand00:45:06 Final reflection and closing

There are “good causes” that can still be carrying a bad spirit, and some of the cleanest-looking institutions in public can hide the dirtiest mechanics underneath. In this one, we talk about how the mask works, why symbolism matters, and why discernment has to be more than vibes. We keep it anchored: Jesus is the way, not a ladder system, not an oath system, not a mystery religion with Christian paint on it — Amy from Eyes on the Right.Timestamps 00:00:07 The veil that hides what groups really are 00:00:25 Unrefined intro and sponsor shoutout 00:00:48 Amy’s testimony and why it points back to Jesus 00:03:08 Sobriety and “no longer lukewarm” devotion 00:05:29 Secret societies as “same gift different wrapping paper” 00:07:51 Knights Templar links and the public “good guy” image 00:10:14 What lower-level Masons know and don’t know 00:12:31 Revelation of the method and “game” dynamics

Hey, hey, hey—today isn’t a reaction piece. It’s a response. Not a theological sparring match, not a pile-on, not a “pick your side” moment. We’re talking about what sits underneath public failure in the church—power, gifting, trauma, accountability, integrity, and the systems that shape leaders long before anything goes public. If we want real healing, we’ve got to stop playing whack-a-mole with personalities and start asking better questions about formation, cover-up culture, and what restoration actually requires.Join Unrefined Life GroupsJoin Unrefined Apphttps://drrobinbraun.comTimestamps:00:02:42 Examining our own hearts before critiquing others 00:05:01 No one agrees 100 percent with anyone’s theology and why that matters 00:07:15 Prophetic etiquette and why words must be weighed 00:09:33 Stage culture money ego and the illusion of total accuracy 00:11:52 Why these moments expose systems more than individuals 00:14:08 Upside down ministry model gifting elevated over healing 00:16:31 Judging behavior vs assigning intention and the iceberg metaphor 00:18:46 Four levels of consciousness and why triggers persist 00:20:56 Brandon re-evaluates assumptions and contrasts correction styles 00:23:16 Freemasonry generational doors and cover-up culture claims 00:25:41 Character over gifting and why relational community reveals fruit 00:28:04 What repentance could look like for replatforming 00:30:22 Predatory patterns and why some behaviors disqualify platform trust 00:32:37 Organic church family units vs celebrity models 00:34:53 Board failure power dynamics and why exposure happens externally 00:37:14 Sanctification put off vs put on and formation practices 00:39:30 Sonship identity performance and anointing as identity substitute 00:41:50 Why psychics can seem more accurate and the issue of mixture 00:44:14 Occult mimicry counterfeit spiritual experiences and discernment 00:46:37 Dissociation explained trauma survival compartmentalization 00:48:53 Epigenetics cellular memory and generational impact language 00:51:17 Accountability after 18 and responsibility for healing 00:53:38 Freemasonry vow logic and Matthew 18 discipline arc 00:55:52 Integrity as wholeness and why truth is the safer path 00:58:12 Jezebel Leviathan Python framework and confusion dynamics 01:00:35 Witchcraft manipulation twisting intimidation and board dynamics 01:03:00 501c3 alignment claims and spiritual entanglement discussion 01:05:23 Symbolism foundations and why “systems” matter spiritually 01:07:39 Chris Vallotton fallout logic and outcome based ethics 01:10:02 Tree of life vs knowledge of good and evil applied 01:12:25 Why integrity heals subconscious double binds and rumination 01:14:47 Peace joy homeostasis and alignment as nervous system reality 01:17:02 Frequency language and predators targeting low states 01:19:25 Learning prophetic safely practice confirmation and community 01:21:30 Locker room vs field practicing gifts in real life 01:23:40 Gift of prophecy vs office of prophet relational difference 01:26:02 Prophecy as potentiality and confirmation over control 01:28:14 Finding triggers and why guided help matters 01:30:36 Discerning supernatural favor fruit peace alignment and closed doors 01:33:00 Enchanted world discernment food offered to idols analogy 01:35:05 Blessing food and spiritual defilement stories 01:37:24 ULGs what they are and how they work 01:39:45 Identity in Christ healing projections and father lens 01:42:07 Closing encouragement don’t throw the baby out

The Didache reads like a first-century field manual for Christians who actually expected to live what they believed. In part two, we talk Eucharist as communal fuel for mission, confession as freedom (not groveling), and why early church leadership looks a lot more “traveling + local” than modern church folks assume. We also land on the Didache’s blunt end-times tone, and the unsettling line about sheep turning into wolves when power and religiosity mix.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Didachehttps://join.unrefinedpodcast.comTimestamps:00:00:01 Didache as early church cheat codes and why it still matters00:02:27 What the earliest believers lived by before a finalized canon00:04:45 Eucharist thanksgiving vine of David and forward-looking hope00:07:08 Didache as a church manual catechesis and discipleship pipeline00:09:04 Liturgical but not ritualistic critique of performance church00:11:30 Scripture tradition and recovering ancient categories00:13:55 Eucharist as embodied union and mission fuel00:16:12 Progressive revelation recovery and the need for an anchor00:18:27 Prima scriptura obedience without merit mentality00:20:51 Communion at table fellowship vs individualistic ritual

Most believers know they’re forgiven… but still live like they’re on probation. In this conversation, we unpack what changes when holiness flows out of who you already are in Christ instead of who you’re trying to become. We get practical about the “striving trap,” mixed-covenant theology, abiding without making it another performance, and why the heart is the real battleground where belief becomes fruit. Plus, a closing prayer and a timely word for Brandon about finishing what God put in his hands.https://Forward.churchhttps://clintbyars.comTimestamps:00:00:48 Holiness flowing from identity not striving00:03:05 Identity as the starting point for behavior00:05:29 New creation reality and “who you are in spirit”00:09:57 Ontological shift what kind of being are you now00:14:45 Mind renewal living within what you already have00:17:07 Abiding as response to Him abiding in us00:21:43 Why negative self-beliefs feel “humble” in church culture00:24:02 Mixed covenant confusion and reframing Jesus’ teachings00:33:03 No dusty corners seated with Him as true humility00:37:59 Heart in Scripture why it matters so much00:40:23 Parable of the sower heart soil Word seed Kingdom fruit00:45:09 Quantum imagery observation faith and manifestation00:52:08 Practical rest and business goals identity shapes decisions00:59:27 Intention dominion and the dangers of going “law of attraction”01:08:48 Recommended practice using 52 Things Jesus Did for You01:13:27 Repentance as mind change not groveling confession01:15:38 Closing prayer to yield and trust01:17:54 Prophetic encouragement to finish the book

In Part 1 of this conversation, Brandon and returning guest Tim Holloway explore the Didache (an early Christian teaching document rediscovered in the 1800s) and what it reveals about the earliest church’s worldview: two ways—life and death, love and chaos, true source vs false sources.They unpack why identity matters before you read obedience-heavy texts, how shame drives “self-soothing” behaviors, why attachment to God changes everything, and how the early church viewed baptism as an initiation marked by seriousness, fasting, and formation. They also tease what’s coming next: Eucharist, unity, and early church order that challenges modern assumptions.Timestamps:00:00:50 Brandon welcomes Tim back and sets up the Didache conversation00:03:18 Rediscovery era why the Didache matters “for a time such as this”00:05:39 Augustine and early church pivot points00:07:48 Ground-floor Christianity loosely held practices surprises ahead00:10:17 The two ways worldview life vs death and modern spiritual “both-and” thinking00:12:40 Narrow way thoughts identity before reading obedience texts00:14:41 Sermon on the Mount echoes loving God neighbor enemy00:17:01 Heart condition legalism vs grace shame enters the convo

Sometimes growth in our faith feels less like a ladder and more like getting lost on a trail you thought you already mapped. In this conversation, Brandon is joined in-studio by Jen Parks and Lindsy Waters, and they bring back Dr. Robin Braun to talk about why believers get stuck, why online “metabrawls” keep brawling, and what actually changes when God matures us beyond rule-keeping into relationship.Robin breaks down a stages-of-faith framework (drawing from James Fowler and a Christian translation of it) and connects it to what she sees in inner healing work: people who say they trust God, but carry subconscious beliefs that God is angry, punitive, or performance-based. The crew digs into deconstruction, limiting beliefs, church hurt, and why many walk away when their faith was built more on systems than on a living relationship.It gets personal too. Robin shares parts of her own story, the cost of hard seasons, and how “nothing is wasted” becomes real on the other side. The thread running through the whole episode is simple but not shallow: when love becomes the aim, the room changes.https://drrobinbraun.comhttps://integratedlifestrategies.comclick for link to book-Living Like a Son Book -https://amzn.to/4pZMLyZclick for link to book - Thrive -https://amzn.to/4aGDYNNMissions Robin mentioned- https://www.thriveholistichealingministries.com/get-involvedTimestamps:00:00:51 Topic stages of maturity and introduce Dr. Robin Braun00:03:14 Brandon frames the “maturity crisis” as more than doctrine00:05:37 Robin connects stages of faith to deprogramming beliefs and father wounds00:07:56 Robin’s background and early foundation God as a loving Father00:10:13 Early supernatural encounters and pursuing theology from intimacy00:12:35 Realizing theological ambiguity and why it forces relationship00:14:56 Why some deconstruct and don’t come back relationship vs rule system00:17:14 Jen asks for a clear framework of the stages00:19:25 Stages two and three described tribe shifts and conflict00:21:37 Stage four deconstruction and moving toward love00:24:01 Holding beliefs loosely and dignity to disagree00:26:20 Can people shift stages across seasons and areas of life00:28:46 Practical wisdom don’t respond online in heightened emotion00:30:50 Brandon shares his own rock bottom deconstruction story00:32:50 Jen’s puzzle piece analogy for faith and fringe experiences00:35:11 Limiting beliefs ant and spider circle illustration00:37:28 Robin’s four stages of healing framework00:39:39 Brandon on both and not either or and navigating gray00:42:04 Rewriting history theology shifts and removal of miracle accounts00:44:31 Rick Warren example and fallout of doctrinal dogmatism00:46:52 Bill Gothard and patriarchy damage performance culture00:49:08 What changes when disagreements don’t transform anyone00:51:33 How hyper performance creates self hatred and fear00:53:48 Robin shares marriage story boundaries release and recompense00:56:12 Nothing is wasted redemption and compassion formed through suffering00:58:32 Brandon on mystery sacramental worldview and trust01:00:43 Heart mind alignment trust vs belief and inner wiring01:03:03 Porto illustration and carrying beliefs into the heart01:05:28 Encouragement for listeners faith shifting as growth not loss01:07:51 Practical next steps find guides get healing rebuild relationship01:10:15 Robin shares websites training and nonprofit support work01:12:29 Where to start drrobinbraun.com vs integratedlifestrategies.com01:14:48 Taking back tools mislabeling everything as new age01:17:10 Robin prays over listeners and the church

Brandon and Lindsy sit down with returning guest Anthony Delgado to talk about prayer that actually forms you instead of turning into a spiritual transaction. They unpack why so many believers say “I prayed and it didn’t work,” and how that often reveals we were aiming prayer at the wrong target. Anthony frames the Lord’s Prayer as more than a model or a script it’s a theology of prayer shaped by God, rooted in the Fatherhood of God, and meant to draw us into communion that reshapes desire, identity, and daily life.The episode also gets honest about performance-oriented prayer culture, the difference between fervency as trust vs fervency as manipulation, and why starting with adoration changes everything. Along the way they hit liturgy, sacramental imagination, memorialism vs real presence, and practical on-ramps for people who feel distant from God or feel stuck praying only for outcomes.The book: God-Shaped Prayerhttps://www.palmdale.church/https://www.anthonydelgado.net/Podcast: Biblical Re-Enchantmenthttps://www.youtube.com/@AnthonyDelgadoBRTimestamps:00:00:50 Welcome back Anthony Delgado and why this book matters00:02:54 Why Anthony wrote God-Shaped Prayer and the church context00:05:05 What makes this Lord’s Prayer book different00:07:09 Biblical theology angle tracing motifs through Scripture00:09:34 Prayer as communion with the Father not fear of praying wrong00:12:01 Why “Our Father” hits different for the original audience00:14:22 What God-shaped prayer means shaped by God not our rules00:16:45 Neo-spiritual “asking the universe” vs Christian prayer00:19:07 Starting with nearness our Father before awe and holiness00:23:50 Writing a “useful book” something to chew on every page00:26:09 The real goal of prayer and the fervency confusion00:28:31 Identity first not performance and the father’s lap picture00:30:09 What Anthony prayed like before and the ACTS framework00:32:30 Why adoration and confession come first then thanksgiving00:37:19 Sacramental imagination word and table and worship as formation00:42:01 Memorialism vs real presence and obedience as receiving blessing00:46:35 Prayer and Eucharistic life as fleeing the giants of the world00:58:30 Where to start if you feel distant from God rule of prayer01:03:14 Posture and the body in prayer and neural pathways01:05:38 Where to find Anthony online and his podcast work01:07:59 Workbook announcement and how it’s structured01:10:03 Anthony prays the Lord’s Prayer themes over listeners

Some conversations begin with a whisper… and before you know it, you’re knee-deep in the strange world of fringe theories, spiritual puzzles, and the awkward silence that follows when you bring them up at dinner. In this episode, we lean into the art of talking about the unseen without losing your spouse, your friends, or your social standing. Cohost Jen Parks joins us to break down how to communicate the blurry stuff with wisdom, patience, humor, and a whole lot of relational finesse. We get into cognitive dissonance, defensiveness, spiritual warfare, and why you can’t fire-hose your way into someone’s worldview. From coffee-pot analogies to puzzle-piece theology, this conversation is packed with practical tools for anyone trying to introduce fringe topics to the people they love. It’s part communication workshop, part spiritual formation, and part, “Please don’t think I’m crazy.”OHH- and there's a "new guy" (cohost) you get to meet in this one!Timestamps:00:00:51 Setting up today’s topic: fringe talk without scaring people00:02:10 Jen shares what inspired this episode00:03:15 Persuasion, winsome speech, and Proverbs 25:1100:04:50 Fear, pride, and defensiveness in conversations00:05:36 Cognitive dissonance explained00:07:20 Intent behind questions and how Jesus handled it00:09:45 Asking the Holy Spirit for the right words00:10:22 Evangelism through questions00:11:45 You’re the coffee pot principle00:12:43 Trajectory and small shifts over time00:13:50 Insider language and jargon problems00:15:05 Relationship before explanation00:17:16 Percolator analogy and slow spiritual conversations00:18:50 Bigfoot, breadcrumbs, and worldview expansion00:19:38 Why fringe topics matter to spiritual formation00:22:00 Friendship before being “right”00:24:18 Women's approach: you can influence, not control00:26:45 Husbands as protectors and guardrails00:28:55 Band of Brothers: “salute the rank, not the man”00:31:33 Asking questions and listening well00:33:47 Fire-hosing vs slow growth00:36:07 Early experiences listening to fringe podcasts00:38:25 The “all knowledge” paper and circle analogy00:40:41 Using secondhand listening at home00:42:52 Growth, discernment, and humility00:45:17 Requesting reciprocal respect00:47:42 Don’t make it hard for someone to change their mind00:49:36 Conspiracy pitfalls and being honest about “I don’t know”00:52:03 Collecting puzzle pieces and lifelong learning00:54:28 The glory of kings to search a matter out00:55:43 Closing encouragement and future episode topics

Every December, it feels like the internet dusts off the same “Christmas is pagan” memes and lobs them into everyone’s feeds, and honestly… I’m over it. In this conversation, I sit down with Lindsy and our guest co-navigator Jennifer to ask where these claims actually came from and whether they hold up to real history. We talk about early church evidence for celebrating Jesus’ birth in December, why conception dates mattered in the ancient world, and how sacred time belongs to God—not Saturn, Mithras, or Yuletide spirits. We also unravel Alexander Hislop’s The Two Babylons, Nimrod conspiracies, green man imagery, and the fear that you might be “accidentally” worshiping other gods by putting up a tree. Along the way, we hit on mission, sacred space, and why intent matters more than internet paranoia. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re allowed to enjoy Christmas without guilt, this one’s for you with Dr. Judd Burton.https://www.burtonbeyond.net/https://drjuddburton.com/https://join.unrefinedpodcast.comTimestamps:00:03:16 Is Christmas actually pagan?00:05:39 Why celebrating Jesus’ birth matters00:07:56 Birth vs conception and sacred timing00:10:20 Shepherds, winter flocks, and December00:12:42 Saturnalia and Sol Invictus explained00:15:08 Constantine myths and Jesus image00:17:24 Yuletide, grottos, and reclaiming sites00:19:20 St Nicholas, Nicaea, and legend00:21:45 Enter Alexander Hislop and Two Babylons00:23:59 Nimrod, Apkalū, and pareidolia00:26:17 Fear, deception, and trusting God vs the devil00:28:33 Magi, astrology, and God using pagan culture00:31:00 Christmas trees, Asherah poles, and intent00:33:08 Law, grace, and going back under Torah00:35:31 Demonic counterfeits and mythic archetypes00:37:52 Generational attacks, giants, and cosmic war00:40:14 Real danger of anti-Christmas teaching00:42:35 Judd’s projects, classes, and Christmas studies

Some conversations feel like stepping into a warm room full of light, and this one definitely did. In this episode, we drift into that holiday crossroads where Scripture, history, memes, and misguided internet theology all collide. We talk about why Christmas is far more ancient, sacred, and deeply biblical than most people ever imagine, and why the “pagan origins” claims collapse under even a little sunlight. The conversation moves from the fall, to Abraham, to the prophets, to the early church, and then out into global Christian traditions that celebrate the incarnation in wildly different cultural ways. We explore unity vs. uniformity, Christian liberty, spiritual warfare, evangelism, and the beauty of Advent. And best of all — we unpack how the theology of Christmas leads us straight into worship, mission, and joy. Welcome back Dr. Rob Solberg.Grab the book-->https://amzn.to/44sQJrbRob's website- https://thebiblicalroots.org/Rob's spotify for Adventhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/6v6t220W4qka9krXy2OZ93?si=rXj1Si8GQWa0G0oN1UWD6Q&pi=oIQEmAzkREO5_https://join.unrefinedpodcast.comTimestamps:00:56:00 Entering the “holiday zone”01:05:00 Theology of Christmas book discussion01:20:00 Why write a defense of Christmas01:45:00 Offense and defense in ministry03:18:00 Dealing with fringe teachings05:43:00 The deeper story behind Christmas08:09:00 Old Testament promises and patterns10:32:00 Incarnation as the second most important event12:52:00 Joy, celebration, and biblical precedent15:00:00 Birth narratives in ancient biography17:16:00 The liminal era of the early church19:30:00 How Christmas emerged historically21:52:00 Arbitrary dates and Christian liberty24:11:00 Celtic incarnational influence26:29:00 Evangelism opportunities at Christmas28:51:00 Cultures, unity, and contextualization31:03:00 Spiritual warfare and distraction33:24:00 Why the book is so convincing35:46:00 Hanukkah, Purim, and man-made festivals38:10:00 Christian liberty and non-essentials40:34:00 Kindness, humility, and internet debate42:59:00 Uniformity vs. unity in church history45:23:00 What Christians should bring back to Christmas47:45:00 Rich theology in old Christmas hymns50:08:00 How the Advent study guide works52:29:00 Rob’s dissertation on Jews and Gentiles54:47:00 Roots of Gentile-majority church57:11:00 False teachers and humility

This conversation pulls you straight into the wild, wonderful, and deeply supernatural world woven into the pages of Scripture. We explore ancient bloodlines, cosmic rebellions, hybrid beings, and the strange clues most Christians skip right over because they were never taught how to look for them. Adam walks us through his “warehouse manager” method of reading the Bible — tracking patterns, identifying anomalies, and letting the text define its own boundaries. From Ezekiel’s “wicked conception rituals” to the kings and princes ruling unseen nations, the conversation raises big, honest questions about what the biblical authors actually believed. We also dive into good vs. evil Nephilim, hybrid bloodlines in Judges, angelic kings, and why context matters more than commentary. And somehow we still ended up talking about lion-men, giants in Virginia, and alien abductions. It’s a ride — and it’s gloriously unrefined.https://eadamfarris.substack.com/https://www.youtube.com/@eadamfarrisFive Stones book link--https://amzn.to/47Z5RPzhttps://unrefinedpodcast.comYoung adult/children's Book series Brandon mentioned:https://amzn.to/4rlhgkgTimestamps:00:00:07 Hybridization and giants00:00:27 Welcome intro and setup00:01:05 Adam Ferris reintroduced00:01:40 Fringe reading of Scripture00:02:32 Discernment and truth00:02:50 Clown-Nephilim story00:03:40 Introducing good Nephilim00:04:40 Adam’s journey into supernatural reading00:05:30 Warehouse-manager Bible method00:06:30 The Bible as survival story00:07:35 Firmament and rakia00:08:40 Hebrew descriptive language00:09:20 Ethiopian Bible note00:10:30 Human/giant co-existence00:11:57 Lion-men and design00:12:40 Suspending unbelief00:12:56 Ezekiel and conception rituals00:14:50 70 ancient ones00:15:14 Sons of scribes and corruption00:16:20 Tower of Babel reconsidered00:17:14 Nimrod and first kings00:18:20 Princes, kings, and domains00:19:37 Angelic princes in Daniel00:20:40 Cherub forms and ox imagery00:22:03 Egyptian gods and animal forms00:23:40 Corrupted creation00:24:19 Perverting all flesh00:25:14 Occult symbolism00:26:24 1900s shift00:27:20 Hybridization and Babel again00:28:50 Psalm 76 and rulers00:29:40 Kings as spiritual beings00:30:40 Melchizedek discussion begins00:31:16 Melchizedek as spiritual king00:32:30 Priesthood without lineage00:33:40 Heavenly hierarchy on earth00:34:20 Second incursion question00:35:20 Ham and Canaan connection00:36:01 New Testament angel warnings00:36:40 DNA dilution arguments00:37:14 Alien abductions discussion00:38:22 Giants in early Virginia00:39:10 Government deception theory00:40:41 Evolution of good Nephilim00:41:22 Judges and hybrid heroes00:42:30 Distinguishing gibbor language00:43:10 Mighty men patterns00:45:11 Evidence vs certainty00:46:20 Prayer and discernment00:47:32 Organic reading of Scripture00:48:30 God using giant judges00:49:54 Spiritual identities of Nephilim00:50:40 Demon origins debate00:51:20 Legion and the pigs00:52:15 Final thoughts00:52:56 Where to find Adam

This discussion explores why some visions carry weight, how to separate hallucinations from objective phenomena, and why believers shouldn’t jump to theological conclusions from every paranormal moment. We compare modern apparition research to the biblical resurrection accounts and find powerful similarities and key differences. Ultimately, this conversation asks a bold question: what exactly does it mean to “see” the Messiah — and how do we discern truth in a world overflowing with spiritual noise?Featuring Dr. Jonathan Kendall and Matthew McGuire.https://x.com/JKendallMDGet Jonathan's book-on Amazon--https://amzn.to/4oBl8eZhttps://wipfandstock.com/9798385248995/seeing-the-messiah/Use code CONFSHIP until Nov 30th to save on wipfandstock.comhttps://themattmcguire.substack.com/p/what-hath-apparitions-to-do-withTimestamps:00:00:54 Setting up today’s topic on visions and the risen Christ 00:01:53 Defining terms and simplifying concepts 00:03:20 Jonathan’s background & fascination with the paranormal 00:05:12 Apparitions and how Allison’s work sparked research 00:06:25 Criteria for verifying visions 00:08:00 Modern apparition research explained 00:10:31 Differentiating hallucinations from objective encounters 00:12:01 Intentional apparition projection experiments 00:13:37 Bi-location and projecting consciousness 00:15:40 Altered states and apparition experiences 00:16:25 Emotional vs relaxed mental states in encounters 00:18:10 Large-scale religious apparitions (Fatima, Medjugorje, Zytoon) 00:19:39 Cultural flavor in apparition experiences 00:21:38 Subjective interpretation meeting objective events 00:23:10 Cultural biases around Eastern vs Western experiences 00:24:12 Comparing biblical resurrection accounts to modern reports 00:26:42 Tangibility of apparitions (touching, eating, physicality) 00:28:31 Apparitions of the living vs the dead 00:29:40 Dopplegangers and apparition folklore 00:30:19 Iceland’s phylgia phenomenon 00:31:24 Government interest in psychic projection 00:32:20 Differences between Jesus’ appearances and modern apparitions 00:33:26 “Apparitional greatest hits” theory 00:36:03 The Mary-at-the-grave encounter 00:37:28 Touch, physicality, and post-resurrection behavior 00:38:15 Comparing Jonathan & Matthew’s approaches 00:40:26 Denominational views on visions 00:41:20 Personal rose-scent encounter 00:42:22 Olfactory apparitions 00:44:35 Why apparitions require energy 00:46:20 Why some apparitions are subtle, not dramatic 00:47:43 Contrasting Jonathan’s views with Dale Allison’s 00:49:36 Reliability of Gospel accounts 00:50:34 The Lubavitcher Rebbe resurrection claims 00:52:05 Apparitions within the Chabad movement 00:53:57 How the church can recover biblical imagination 00:56:21 Staying grounded while exploring the supernatural 00:58:18 Why paranormal data can create metaphysical tension 01:00:39 How believers can discern authentic spiritual experiences 01:02:19 Avoiding “Satan of the gaps” thinking 01:03:57 Key takeaway for skeptical listeners 01:04:30 Scientific materialism is dead 01:05:44 UFO encounter seen by family member 01:06:42 Upcoming book announcement 01:08:35 Personal paranormal story about Milo the cat 01:11:07 UFO sighting above the tree line

This episode takes you straight into the eerie pinewoods of Mississippi, where cryptid researcher Marcus Ellis returns with spine-tingling encounters of Bigfoot, Chupacabras, and the terrifying Dogman. Brandon and Lindsy listen as Marcus describes physical and supernatural encounters—creatures that walk on two legs, vanish into thin air, and leave witnesses shaken for life. From the haunted farmland of Taylor Mississippi to the blood-drained livestock near Sky Lake, Marcus shares firsthand accounts and explains why he believes Dogman isn’t just flesh and blood—it’s something darker. By the end, the hosts wrestle with the question: how do you hunt something that already knows where you live?https://www.youtube.com/@theunexplainedcollective5314https://northamericandogmanproject.com/https://www.facebook.com/TheUnexplainedCollectiveTimestamps00:00:07 Threats from the unknown00:00:27 Intro to the episode00:00:54 Welcoming Marcus Ellis back00:03:22 Leaving MUFON and returning to the field00:05:48 Growing interest in Dogman reports00:08:14 What is Dogman? Definition and traits00:10:39 Good vs. bad cryptid encounters00:13:01 Supernatural traits of Dogman00:15:24 Skinwalker Ranch connections and hitchhiker effect00:17:49 Thermal footage of Dogwoman and pup00:20:12 Dogman sightings across Mississippi00:22:34 Chupacabra cases and livestock killings00:25:01 The “Killer Chupacabras of Mississippi” case00:27:28 Evidence of interdimensional or demonic nature00:29:54 Farmer attacks the creature with his truck00:32:20 Eyewitness encounters near Sky Lake00:34:43 Eyewitness confirmation at a trade show00:37:05 No new Chupacabra reports since00:39:12 Dogman sightings throughout the state00:41:35 Marcus’s personal Dogman encounter00:43:39 Witness stories from South Mississippi00:46:04 The lovers-lane Dogman story00:48:30 Arkansas encounter—Dogman points the hunter home00:50:57 Discussion on Dogman intelligence00:53:21 Fear vs. terror—how Dogman encounters differ00:55:25 “One case busts the paradigm”00:57:52 Why Dogmen rarely kill01:00:19 Missing persons, military cover-ups, and LBL shutdowns01:02:44 Safety in cryptid research and GPS tracking01:05:08 People underestimate what’s in the woods01:06:07 Spiritual side of cryptid research01:08:15 Why Marcus does the work he does01:10:39 Do some people attract cryptids?01:13:06 Gifting and dangers of feeding Sasquatch01:15:27 Spiritual caution and dependency01:17:45 Marcus’s projects and groups01:20:08 Winterville Mounds and Nephilim connections01:24:49 Choctaw oral tradition of fighting giants01:27:07 Native American mounds and Smithsonian cover-up01:29:35 Global giant traditions and Nephilim migrations01:31:57 Closing thoughts and future plans

In this episode, Brandon, Lindsy, and cohost Jennifer Parks dive into the history and fallout of the 1980s “Satanic Panic,” focusing on the rise and fall of Christian comedian Mike Warnke. They unpack how Warnke’s book The Satan Seller and testimony about being a former Satanic high priest helped spark nationwide hysteria—and how later investigations unraveled parts of his story, leading to his public disgrace. The trio explores the broader cultural forces at play, from media manipulation and government psyops to church fear-mongering, and reflect on how believers treat fallen heroes. The conversation weaves humor, empathy, and insight into fear-based religion, false memory syndrome, and grace in the aftermath of failure.Timestamps:00:00:54 Welcome 00:03:13 Who was Mike Warnke? 00:05:30 Warnke’s early life and beginnings 00:07:52 His rise as a Christian comedian 00:10:18 Testimony of salvation in bootcamp 00:12:40 Did Warnke cause the Satanic Panic? 00:14:47 “Michelle Remembers” and false memory roots 00:17:10 Church mysticism and altered states 00:19:36 The rise of the Satanic Panic 00:21:55 Fear, media, and moral hysteria 00:24:17 McMartin case and guilt by association 00:26:43 Cornerstone Magazine exposes Warnke 00:29:09 Divorce, the church, and hypocrisy 00:31:30 Self-righteousness and judgment 00:33:52 How do we treat fallen believers? 00:36:16 Jeffrey Victor’s The Satanic Panic and anti-supernatural bias00:38:39 Reason, discernment, and the Wesleyan quadrilateral00:41:03 If Satan can’t stop you, he’ll push you too far00:43:25 How love treats fallen heroes00:45:52 Shame vs conviction in Christian life00:48:16 Grace and the value of people00:50:36 Church discipline and restoration00:52:59 Modern fallout and confused truth00:55:21 The Delphi murders and Odinism connection00:57:45 Government psyops and the “deep cult”01:00:03 CIA, media control, and discrediting SRA01:02:28 Where is Mike Warnke now?01:04:46 Brokenness, mercy, and redemption01:06:51 Grace, judgment, and final reflections

Some ideas belong in the theological recycle bin—this episode takes on one of them. We unpack the “serpent seed” doctrine, where it came from, why it keeps resurfacing, and how it collapses under Hebrew, history, and the church fathers. We trace its Gnostic fingerprints, show how it fuels bad fruit (including racist distortions), and contrast it with the biblical “seed” theme fulfilled in Christ. We also sort out why people confuse Genesis 3 with Genesis 6 and how presentism, isogesis, and click-driven sensationalism muddy the waters. Along the way: Irenaeus, Heiser, Zohar, Ophites, Branham/Murray, and why sound doctrine must marry reason and the supernatural. We wrap with practical tests for spotting heresy and a call back to creedal foundations that love the real Jesus. Today we, welcome back Dr. Judd Burton.https://www.burtonbeyond.net/Timestamps 00:00:08 Creedal foundation 00:00:28 Show intro 00:00:56 Guest setup 00:03:11 What is serpent seed 00:05:36 Deception is moral 00:07:38 Language and training 00:09:43 Interest vs. authority 00:12:08 Fathers refuted it 00:14:31 Gnostic sources cited 00:16:57 Zohar/Kabbalah misuse 00:19:19 Racist applications 00:21:26 Fruit test of doctrine 00:23:48 Nephilim vs serpent seed 00:26:13 Projecting Gen 6 00:33:03 Crushing the serpent 00:35:10 Seed ≠ DNA only 00:37:34 Presentism cautions 00:39:43 Evidence and humility 00:42:08 Emergent/Gnostic drift 00:44:30 Deconstruction nuance 00:46:51 Creed over tribe 00:49:17 Unraveling danger 00:51:39 Torah and grace 00:54:05 Final thanks

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!Amy’s Counseling Website: https://www.biblicalguidancecounseling.com/Amy's Podcast Same Topic: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mega-church-money-machine/id1692081180?i=1000716256160*Catch This Must-Watch Docuseries : https://www.thereligionbusiness.com/purchase/AMYW36*IG: eyesontherighpodcast & eyesontheright4.0Timestamps:00:01:00 Exposing the business of Christianity00:02:47 Mention of “The Religious Business” documentary00:05:08 Heart posture vs church consumerism00:07:29 Institutional systems and fallen influence00:09:42 Pastoral pressure and spiritual burnout00:11:56 Success measured by butts in pews00:14:23 What is church? The body of Christ00:16:42 Pedestal pastors and misplaced focus00:18:59 Shared teaching and authentic leadership00:21:25 Comparing Acts church to modern models00:22:05 Tithing vs New Covenant generosity00:24:32 Giving as worship and heart posture00:26:45 Generosity, reaping, and sowing in faith00:29:05 Can the megachurch model be redeemed?00:31:22 Laodicea church and spiritual blindness00:33:43 House church rhythm and online fellowship00:36:03 Would the apostles recognize our churches?00:38:19 One-anothering and real fellowship00:40:41 Why recovery groups feel like real church00:43:07 Transparency, confession, and authentic ministry00:45:26 Amy’s story — “Get up” and walk again00:47:46 Prayer for the church and believers00:49:53 Guest plugs and final thoughts

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.Get his books---https://amzn.to/3Wizkgnhttps://www.johnpotash.com/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

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.Get the book!Shroud-pilled -https://amzn.to/4nVyou9God's EyeView Book-https://amzn.to/4fhQByYThank you!!!As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchasesTimestamps 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

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.Forward Church — his church (south of Atlanta): https://forward.churchClint Byars (personal site + resources/membership): https://clintbyars.comStrong & Godly Men — free course/project for men: https://strongandgodlymen.comTimestamps:00:00 Understanding Spirit Baptism00:45 Clint's Journey to Faith02:23 The Role of the Holy Spirit05:37 Semantics of Spirit Baptism07:24 Misunderstandings in Pentecostalism09:17 Gnosticism and Its Impact10:46 Experiencing the Holy Spirit13:49 The New Covenant and the Holy Spirit17:22 Obedience vs. Dead Works20:45 The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit21:11 Understanding Being Filled with the Spirit23:12 The Role of the Spirit in Ministry23:57 Receiving the Spirit: An Active Process25:46 Contrasting Old and New Testament Experiences26:36 Gnosticism and the Charismatic Movement29:12 The Elitism of Spiritual Gifts30:55 Understanding Spiritual Gifts in Community33:01 The Toolbox of the Holy Spirit36:47 Proactive Spiritual Warfare39:46 Exploring Tongues and Prayer Language42:48 The Quantum Connection: Consciousness and Creation43:50 Praying with Authority: Co-laboring with God45:56 The Power of Tongues: A Divine Gift Under Attack48:06 Fasting and Spiritual Awareness: The Heart's Role51:46 Understanding the Heart: The Bridge Between Spirit and Soul57:24 The Gospel of the Kingdom: A Message of Love and Redemption

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!Grab the book->https://amzn.to/4ngK1w6Timestamps00:06 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

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

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.Desire Spiritual Direction?? Contact Brandon for more info! [email protected]://amzn.to/3K54AN1<---Michael's Book -Restoring the Woven Cord: Strands of Celtic Christianity for the church today 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

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.https://themagicalducklings.com/Guest Contact Info – Cole HarrisonMinistry Name: The Magical DucklingsEmail: [email protected]: The Magical Ducklings on YouTube (new music and surround sound experiences shared here)Book referenced by Heiser: https://amzn.to/3UbHiaiTimestamps00:06 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!https://unrefinedpodcast.comTrevor's Book-->https://amzn.to/4fhQByYWebsites & Contact Info📧 Email to contact Dr. Lohman:[email protected] 📰 Substack for updates and writings:hemisphericpress.substack.comAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchasesTimestamps00:09 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

This conversation gets Holy Spirit wild! We toss the religious rule book aside and step straight into the deep end of supernatural encounters—exploring altered states of consciousness in the Bible, Old Testament prophets who acted in ways that would shock most church folks today, and how these experiences can’t be judged by outward appearance alone with returning guest Dr. Merrill Greene, author of Drunk in the Spirit. Merrill unpacks both the scholarship and the strangeness, tying ecstatic experiences to solid biblical precedent, while Brandon shares some wild personal stories (including one about Sandy getting “glued” to the floor). From Saul’s prophetic nakedness to modern misunderstandings like “Kundalini” accusations, this episode pushes past fear, control, and skepticism to ask—what if God is stranger than we think, and closer than we realize?Click here to get "Drunk in the Spirit" Paper back and Kindle versionGet your shirt free when you join 6 or 12 month package---> https://join.unrefinedpodcast.com/checkout-4680Buy a shirt---> https://unrefinedmercantile.com/products-listhttps://www.weirdgod.com/Timestamps00:08 Saul’s example and modern parallels00:27 Intro to the episode01:00 Holy Spirit wild and Dr. Merrill Greene returns02:50 From cessationist to charismatic05:13 Brandon’s and Sandy’s personal encounters07:35 Power of lived experience over doctrine09:55 Old Testament altered states examples12:16 Misunderstanding altered states in the West14:26 Academic hesitation toward supernatural topics16:41 Biblical illiteracy and ignoring the weird parts19:03 Letting go of control for God’s purposes21:17 Practicing and maturing in spiritual gifts23:36 Signs that make you wonder26:00 Ephesians 5:18 and spiritual intoxication28:16 Tongues under the prophetic ecstasy umbrella30:41 Biblical and extra-biblical perspectives33:07 Archaeology, incense, and hallucinogenics35:28 Strange fire and God’s terms for communication37:50 Lonnie Frisbee and encountering Jesus despite drugs39:55 Future revival and manifestations42:25 Kundalini accusations and discernment of spirits44:47 Mislabeling spirits and Catholic demonology47:35 Closing and where to find Dr. Merrill Greene

Ever wondered if remote viewing is just government psy-op weirdness, or WHAT!? In this episode, we welcome back Matthew McGuire—biblical scholar turned parapsychology researcher—to help us sort through the controversy. We explore remote viewing from its scientific roots in the Rhine Research Center and military intelligence units, to its surprising parallels with Christian spiritual gifts like prophecy and words of knowledge. From biblical examples to Watchman Nee’s take on the latent power of the soul, this one hits every angle: theology, science, history, and controversy. Whether you're curious, skeptical, or already peeking through the veil, this episode is an eye-opener.Matthews Book- A Magical World -https://amzn.to/4mcRFXShttps://mattmcguire.net/https://www.rhineedu.orghttps://unrefinedpodcast.com📚 Books & Authors Mentioned"The Gift: ESP, the Extraordinary Experiences of Ordinary People"📖 Author: Sally Rhine Feather (daughter of J.B. Rhine)Overview of ESP phenomena and historical studies."The Sense of Being Stared At"📖 Author: Rupert SheldrakeExperiments on telepathy, animal behavior, and intuition."Irreducible Mind"📖 Authors: Edward Kelly et al.Massive academic compendium of empirical ESP research from the University of Virginia."Reading the Enemy’s Mind"📖 Author: Paul H. SmithIn-depth history of the U.S. military's remote viewing program."The Essential Guide to Remote Viewing"📖 Author: Paul H. SmithPractical instruction and philosophy of remote viewing."Remote Viewing Secrets"📖 Author: Joe McMoneagleTechniques and experiences from one of the top military remote viewers."Phenomena: The Secret History of the U.S. Government's Investigations into Extrasensory Perception and Psychokinesis"📖 Author: Annie JacobsenJournalistic overview of government-funded psychic research.Watchman Nee – "The Latent Power of the Soul"Discussed for its theological warning against reactivating pre-fall soul powers."Drunk in the Spirit" Paper back and Kindle version Brand-new book on trance and ecstasy in the Bible; referenced for biblical context on altered statesAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchasesTimestamps:00:06 Navigating the tension of faith and caution 01:59 What is remote viewing? 02:44 History of parapsychology and its Christian overlaps 04:48 Empirical evidence and scientific classification 05:47 Defining remote viewing from a parapsychology lens 07:26 Comparing charismatic gifts and psychic ability 09:49 Matt’s personal research journey and resources 12:08 Mechanics of remote viewing vs. spiritual gifts 14:30 Signal, noise, and analytical overlay 16:50 Prophetic missteps and community interpretation 19:15 Biblical school of prophets and sanctification 21:37 Watchman Nee and latent power of the soul 24:04 Soul powers pre-fall and spiritual caution 26:29 Trauma, programming, and remote viewing triggers 28:45 Evangelical fear vs. divine sovereignty 31:08 Divination in Scripture and biblical nuance 33:30 The role of intention in discerning practices 35:43 Trance, ecstasy, and biblical precedent 38:04 Response to critiques and misinformation 40:31 The matrix vs. spirit guides in RV 42:54 Spiritual gifts vs. trained psychic ability 45:10 Elisha, the king's bedroom, and biblical examples 47:31 Warning against ego-driven pursuit of power 49:50 Brandon’s 3-part Jesus model: gifts, character, discipleship 50:58 Sensory deprivation and altered states 53:22 Worship, water, and spiritual receptivity 55:36 Practical resources to learn about RV 58:02 Upcoming classes and Christian saints in parapsychology 59:55 Final thoughts and where to find Matt online

#4 of Series: Something Deeper This Way Comes-In this jam-packed episode, Brandon and Lindsy welcome Dana of Rotting Jewels for a wild ride through some of the darkest corners of cult history, counterculture, and covert influence. From the shadowy origins of the Process Church to links with the Manson family, Sons of Sam, Scientology, and MKUltra, Dana pulls back the curtain on networks most folks don’t even know exist. They discuss infiltration into churches, animal rights fronts, and even Hollywood. With mafia connections, occult rituals, psychological warfare, and government psyops all woven in—this one’s got everything but the kitchen sink. Good luck sleeping tonight.https://www.youtube.com/@rottingjewels Share our link -->https://join.unrefinedpodcast.comTimestamps:00:09 Cults, psyops, and tangled truths 02:32 How Dana got into studying the Process Church 04:49 Ed Sanders’ early work and importance 07:10 Scientology’s violent policies and Michael Carr 09:31 Game of the Gods and cult indoctrination 11:03 How secrecy works in ritual networks 13:22 NYPD investigator stories and ritual crimes 15:36 Serial killers, mind control, and network overlap 17:44 John Douglas, behavioral profiling, and coverups 20:04 Snuff films, pornography, and organized crime 22:19 Cult funding, real estate, and government psyops 24:45 Naval intelligence, Scientology, and spook connections 26:58 MKUltra, psychedelics, and John Potash’s research 29:14 Dana’s personal backlash from Scientology 31:32 Origins and myths of the Process Church 33:33 Legal documents, missionary cover, and Mexico exile 35:51 Transition to the Foundation Faith and prison infiltration 38:00 Satanic Temple and process theology overlap 40:18 Netflix’s Sons of Sam and documentary distortion42:43 Franco’s The Deuce and sanitized narratives44:58 Evolution of the Process into "faith healing" movements47:18 High-level infiltration and transhumanist goals49:38 Sirhan Sirhan, Blavatsky Foundation, and media cover52:01 Jolly West, MKUltra labs, and blackmail operations54:18 Haight-Ashbury Clinic and human trafficking56:32 Children of God and New York AG’s findings58:44 Jonestown, tax exemption, and deprogramming psyops01:00:58 Best Friends Animal Society and Utah compound01:03:15 Temple activity, power usage, and secret research01:05:35 German Shepherd symbolism and Nazi ideology01:07:47 Nazi ideology and Scientology’s dark beliefs01:09:59 Mafia connections, drugs, and Manson links01:12:27 Propaganda documentaries and buried clues01:14:49 Berkowitz's silence, longnecks, and prison threats01:17:01 Mafia spiritual figures and recent Berkowitz interview01:19:30 New Netflix documentary and future crime pinning01:20:53 Role of motorcycle gangs in cult operations01:21:52 Why bikers were ideal tools for ritual work01:23:01 Rapid-fire Q&A with Dana01:24:12 Michael Thevis and mafia-porn connections01:26:20 Final thanks and how to follow Dana

#3 of Series: Something Deeper This Way Comes-Ever wondered what redemption looks like for a serial killer? This episode’s going to challenge everything you think you know about good, evil, and the reach of God’s mercy. Brandon, Lindsy, and co-host Jen Parks unravel the story of David Berkowitz—yes, the Son of Sam—and his journey from demonic chaos to radical transformation. They explore the trauma, lies, and spiritual strongholds that shaped his life, and how Jesus met him in a prison cell. From cult involvement and MKUltra theories to deep emotional healing and true crime rabbit holes, this one goes there. What if the worst of the worst can be redeemed?https://unrefinedpodcast.comBECOME a SPONSOR--> https://join.unrefinedpodcast.comhttps://www.ariseandshine.org/Timestamps:00:56 Redemption or jailhouse con?02:45 Jen's obsession with true crime04:58 John Douglas, Mindhunter, and SRA doubt07:12 Ritual abuse denial and its consequences09:37 Berkowitz’s testimony and Jen’s skepticism11:59 Monster Mirror and shared humanity14:25 Process Church connections and spiritual warfare16:42 Identity, shame, and God's long game19:01 Jailhouse salvation myths busted21:25 Early trauma and emotional abandonment23:47 Adoption trauma and never feeling at home26:08 Push-pull love and attachment issues28:25 Shame, guilt, and performance Christianity30:48 Firestarting, self-harm, and brain trauma33:14 How the Process Church love-bombed him35:30 Programmed to kill and lone shooter myths37:54 Samhain, occult cryptids, and symbolism40:17 MKUltra, authors, and childhood disillusionment42:46 The quiet moment of salvation in a prison cell45:07 Redemption fruit and prison ministry47:33 Identity lies, Genesis truth, and the orphan spirit49:55 Losing your individuality in cults52:09 Dying to self vs. killing your uniqueness54:36 Enemy’s playbook and emotional triggers56:59 Why media ignores Berkowitz’s redemption59:17 A letter-writing ministry to the lost01:01:39 Caparelli’s interviews and final confession01:04:02 Final thoughts on spiritual cover-ups01:06:22 Message of hope: no one is too far gone

Ever wonder what’s really going on in the desert when tens of thousands gather to build a temporary city and burn a giant effigy? In this offbeat episode of Mojave Mysteries, we step just outside the Mojave and into the heart of the Black Rock Desert to explore Burning Man—its roots, rituals, and strange esoteric undercurrents. Brandon and Lindsy are joined by BT Wallace to tackle the symbolism of fire, liminality, mystery schools, countercultures, and even the Nephilim agenda. From sympathetic magic to CIA surveillance, this episode doesn’t just ask questions—it burns them into the sand.https://unrefinedpodcast.comTimestamps:01:00 Overview of Burning Man origins02:18 Symbolism of the effigy and sympathetic magic04:42 Ancient fire rituals and esoteric connections07:04 Black Rock Desert and Paiute water baby myths09:30 Occult views of waterways and dry lakebeds11:35 Collective ritual and sympathetic resonance12:29 Burning and cremation traditions across cultures14:41 Catholic and Presbyterian burial practices17:03 The utopian illusion and societal experiments19:22 Watchers, Nephilim, and spiritual magnetism21:33 Rituals, lights, and spiritual pheromones23:52 The effigy’s origin story and contradictions26:15 Mock freedom vs. true spiritual liberty28:32 Cacophony Society and Silicon Valley roots30:57 Hypocrisy of Burning Man’s 10 Principles33:21 Chuck Palahniuk and cultural chaos35:38 Spiritual warfare and societal engineering37:58 Government programming and MKUltra links40:12 Christianity as the true counterculture42:07 Constantine and the church’s cultural shift44:09 Eugenics, contraception, and deception46:31 DARPA, frequencies, and surveillance48:56 Petri dish of social chaos and control51:19 Phoenix symbolism and the fake resurrection53:40 Moses’ fire vs. man-made flame

Things get dark in this part two of the Sons of Sam series. Brandon and Lindsy crack open the ritualistic layers surrounding the Berkowitz case and Maury Terry’s explosive claims. From the eerie murder of Arlis Perry to the strange deaths of the Carr brothers, the duo follows a sinister trail that points to organized cult activity—possibly reaching into military bases, MKUltra, and even serial killer networks. With threads leading to the Process Church, Manson, Zodiac, and the CIA, this isn’t just a crime story—it’s a tangled web of mind control, spiritual warfare, and hidden agendas. And yes, they go full conspiracy mode, all while keeping it rooted in truth.https://unrefinedpodcast.com00:08:00 Cult tactics and MKUltra00:54:00 Intro to part two and recap01:56:00 Fear, lies, and Berkowitz’s silence03:30:00 Arlis Perry’s ritualistic murder06:32:00 Satanic panic as smokescreen08:49:00 Who were the Carr brothers?11:07:00 The Breslin letter and multiple shooters13:24:00 Was Arlis’s murder covered up?15:46:00 More strange connections and police pressure18:08:00 Occam’s Razor fails in conspiracies20:33:00 Untermyer Park and Devil’s Cave22:51:00 Animal sacrifice, Nazi ideology, and Chile25:16:00 Global trail of cult killings27:39:00 Process Church theology29:54:00 Jesus and Satan reconciled?32:19:00 Controlled opposition and sleeper cells34:37:00 Animal sanctuaries with occult ties36:36:00 Human sacrifice in modern disguise38:57:00 CIA, law enforcement, and the occult41:18:00 Cults as intelligence experiments43:42:00 Casinos, sensory deprivation, and dark psychology45:58:00 Principalities at work48:20:00 Serial killer networks and the Zodiac50:37:00 Are serial killers actually organized?52:04:00 Mentors, handlers, and network cleanups54:34:00 Media distractions and erosion of trust56:49:00 Process Church still active?59:12:00 Was Maury Terry taken down strategically?01:01:40 Outro and reminder of Jesus as the answer

You think you know the Son of Sam story—lone gunman, demon dog, case closed. But what if the real story is way more tangled, way more sinister, and still unfolding? In this kickoff to a multi-part series, Brandon and Lindsy crack open Maury Terry’s The Ultimate Evil, exploring occult networks, multiple shooters, and a satanic underground that spans the country. From Yonkers to Minot to LA, this episode sets the stage for a wild conspiracy ride. Is Berkowitz just a fall guy? Who were the Carr brothers? And why was the case slammed shut so fast? You’re about to find out.https://unrefinedpodcast.comTimestamps: 00:52: Brandon and Lindsy set up the series 01:50: Berkowitz and the demon dog narrative 03:13: Maury Terry and the deeper trail 04:06: Breakdown of the Son of Sam timeline 06:27: The 44 caliber killer gets a name 08:50: The famous Breslin letter 11:06: Berkowitz’s arrest and eerie confession 13:26: Eyewitness contradictions and sketch inconsistencies 15:51: Political motives and the Netflix angle 18:11: Enter Maury Terry and his obsession 20:36: Discrepancies in the letters and handwriting 23:01: Untermeyer Park, rituals, and satanic signs 25:16: Political pushback and Terry's credibility 27:43: Process Church teaser and cult networks 30:05: Berkowitz’s confession vs. fear and silence 32:23: Military ties and the Carr brothers 34:46: Suspicious deaths of the Carr brothers 37:12: Minot cult ties and law enforcement tensions 39:30: The Process Church’s expansion into America 41:59: The theology of the Process Church 44:26: Lawsuits, censorship, and occult influence 46:50: Origins in Scientology and compulsions analysis 49:09: Lindsay on Manson, cult overlaps, and biker connections 53:53: Connections to Scientology and suppressed research 55:47: Cliffhanger and setup for part 2

What if the toxins in your body aren't just making you sick… but making you easier to control? In this mind-bending episode, Dr. Robin Braun returns to blow our minds and strengthen our spirits. From smart dust and nanotech to EMFs, vaccines, and mind control frequencies, this conversation is packed with fringe-y facts and soul-saving solutions. But don’t worry—it’s not all doom and gloom. Dr. Robin shares practical tools, detox hacks, and a spiritual framework for staying aligned, healthy, and naturally supernatural in a technocratic world gone rogue.Living Like A Son Bookhttps://integratedlifestrategies.comhttps://jellyfish.news/how-to-detect-and-nullify-chip-implants/https://www.aboutthesky.com/aboutthesky/morgellon-s-syndrome - grape juice testhttps://theondesigns.com/aff/5/Grab the detox bath recipe here -> detox.unrefinedfriends.comhttps://unrefinedpodcast.comTimestamps: 01:23 Babylonian church structures 03:02 Authoritarianism vs. biblical leadership 04:15 The toxic American lifestyle 05:09 The Sahara metaphor for toxicity 07:22 Chemtrails and smart dust 09:38 Bioweapons and Lyme disease 11:56 Vaccine admissions and mind control 14:20 Frequency medicine explained 16:42 Rife machines and healing 19:07 Scalar energy and AO Scan 21:16 The unholy trinity: pharma, doctors, insurance 23:22 EMFs and radiation sickness 25:46 Harmonizing devices and practical tools 28:03 Detoxing while traveling 30:20 The role of military frequency weapons 32:45 Why EMFs are disharmonious 35:10 Glyphosate, heavy metals, and hormone disruption 37:23 Smart dust and brain-machine interface 38:29 Morgellons and nanotech in the body 40:50 Frequency control and black goo 43:13 Demonic influence and energy 45:37 Voice-to-skull tech and spiritual warfare 47:42 Operation Paperclip and transhumanism 49:58 Super soldiers for the Kingdom 52:17 Spiritual immunity through sonship 54:40 Mind-controlled rioters and movie metaphors 56:54 Pineal gland suppression via vaccines 59:08 Mark of the Beast and compliance 01:01:23 Evolution of psyops into technomancy 01:03:53 Nicotine patches for detoxing spike proteins 01:06:09 MyBadBatch.com and placebo vials 01:08:20 Tobacco and nicotine myths 01:10:40 Caffeine and natural stimulants 01:13:02 Making food choices that heal 01:15:26 Water contamination and glyphosate 01:17:49 Kingdom health and performance-based suffering 01:20:06 EMF and nanotech remediation tools 01:22:25 Detox hacks and grape juice swish test 01:24:50 Parasites and spiritual open doors 01:26:44 Final encouragement and resources

You ever hear someone say, “I make comic books—but I can’t draw”? That’s just the start of this wild ride. In this episode, we talk with Adam Farris —graphic novelist, spiritual archaeologist, and biblical giant sleuth. He dives into the gritty truths behind David’s mighty men, hidden genetics in the Bible, lion-faced warriors, and how ancient hybrid bloodlines might still shape our world today. From watercolor prophecy to Job 38’s cosmic riddles and even a trumpet blast from heaven—this one’s got everything. And yes, we ask the question: are there good giants?Book Store (Graphic Novel):https://fivestones.bigcartel.comYouTube Channel:https://youtube.com/@EAdamFarrisSubstack (Deep-Dive Writings):https://eadamfarris.substack.comInstagram:https://instagram.com/eadamfarrisTimestamps:0:01:00 Meet, today’s co-host 0:01:38 Intro to Adam Farris 0:03:00 From tire manager to comic creator 0:05:12 Why David is a type of Christ 0:07:39 Grit, weakness, and strength in David’s story 0:10:06 How Adam created his graphic novel without knowing how to draw 0:12:30 Black-and-white vs watercolor aesthetic 0:14:52 Did Moses return with extraterrestrial architecture? 0:15:58 Comic books and the Nephilim connection 0:17:14 Stan Lee, archetypes, and long-game deception 0:19:33 How tall were biblical giants, really? 0:21:58 Hebrew language clues to size and genetics 0:24:26 Hieroglyphs, elephants, and ancient imports 0:26:51 Megaliths, suppression, and biblical timelines 0:29:17 World's Fairs, Arcturus, and free energy 0:31:40 Ancient symbols, fake orbs, and deception 0:34:06 Who were David’s mighty men? 0:36:32 The lion-faced warriors of Moab and Gad 0:38:55 Were they genetically mutated? 0:41:20 Epigenetics, incest, and hybrid lines 0:43:45 Transgressing boundaries and ancient sins 0:46:04 Giants, gibborim, and elite warriors 0:48:27 Stature, scale, and genetic markers in scripture 0:50:45 Breeding vs lab-grown Nephilim 0:53:05 Blue-skinned inbreds and genetic quirks 0:55:28 Why some tribes and animals had to be wiped out 0:57:54 Epigenetics and Nimrod’s transformation 1:00:10 Othniel, divine strength, and early judges 1:02:37 How modern people can relate to ancient giants 1:05:00 What Adam hopes his work will do 1:07:21 Are there good giants? 1:09:10 Adam’s most supernatural experience 1:11:12 Where to find Adam Farris online

Ever wondered what was going on between Malachi and Matthew? In this episode, we crack open the hidden history of the Maccabees with bestselling author and filmmaker Brian Godawa. From cosmic mountains to divine conspiracies, Brian walks us through the supernatural war behind the war—the Watchers, the Seleucids, the Hasmoneans, and yes, even Heracles. This isn’t just history—it’s theology, mythology, and gritty rebellion rolled into one epic story. If you've ever questioned why the Apocrypha matters or what angels were doing in ancient battles, don’t skip this one.Check out ALL Brian's Books! -->https://amzn.to/43YXP5EChronicle of the Watchers Series -->https://amzn.to/44bW5YaTimestamps:00:04 Greek Old Testament as standard 01:00 Intro to Brian Godawa 02:00 Why write about the Maccabees 04:00 God’s silence between the Testaments 06:00 Corruption of the high priesthood 08:00 Daniel’s prophecy and the Syrian Wars 11:00 Antiochus Epiphanes and the Abomination of Desolation 13:00 Why the Maccabees matter to biblical prophecy 15:00 Jewish resistance, martyrdom, and Hanukkah 18:00 Guerrilla warfare and temple restoration 20:00 Brian’s fiction process and supernatural worldbuilding 22:00 Filling the gaps with Apocrypha and legend 24:00 Demonic powers behind Greek gods 27:00 Tyranny, Tower of Babel, and repeating patterns 29:00 Cosmic mountains and divine geography 32:00 Mount Hermon, Eden, and sacred geography 34:00 Mount Zion vs Mount Bashan 36:00 Psalm 68, Sinai, and prophetic war 39:00 Supernatural battles in history and fiction 41:00 Sadducees, Pharisees, and Second Maccabees 44:00 Maccabees as inspiration for early Christians 46:00 Finding God through biblical storytelling 48:00 Reawakening interest in scripture 51:00 Leviathan, fiction, and research books 53:00 Bringing Greek mythology into the narrative 55:00 Greece vs Rome and Hellenistic influence 57:00 Greek Septuagint and early Christianity 59:00 Septuagint vs Masoretic Text 01:00:40 Rabbinic Judaism and scriptural changes 01:03:00 Virgin birth prophecy and textual differences 01:05:00 Where to find Brian’s work 01:06:30 Why these stories aren’t made into movies 01:07:40 Brian’s writing style and novel structure 01:08:40 Wrap-up and final thoughts

Ever wondered if the father of modern science was also the architect of secret societies and a hidden empire? In this mind-bending episode, we welcome first-time guest Robert Frederick, host of The Hidden Life is Best podcast. We unravel the mysterious connections between Sir Francis Bacon, Shakespeare, Freemasonry, Rosicrucianism, and Gnosticism—asking how much influence one man might still have over modern Western thought. From Templar secrets and occult symbolism to the foundations of the American experiment, this conversation will leave you questioning everything you learned in history class.https://unrefinedpodcast.comThe Hidden Life is Best – Robert’s podcast and research platform.sirbacon.org – A resource dedicated to Francis Bacon research.Francis Bacon Research Trust – Run by Peter Dawkins, deeply tied to Rosicrucian scholarship.Francis Bacon Society – Historical research group dedicated to Bacon’s legacy.Rosicrucian America: How Secret Societies Influenced the Destiny of a Nation <-click for linkExplores the hidden hand of Rosicrucian influence on America's founding.The Lost King (Film)<-click for linkA movie about the search for King Richard III’s remains and the propaganda behind Shakespeare’s portrayal.The Rosicrucian Enlightenment <-click for linkA foundational scholarly book tying Rosicrucianism to the intellectual roots of the Enlightenment.The Occult Philosophy in the Elizabethan Age <-click for linkExamines occult influence on English thinkers, including Bacon and his peers.***As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases***Timestamps:00:06 Bacon’s influence on science and Freemasonry00:54 Introducing Robert Frederick02:10 Why Bacon and the British Empire?03:12 GMOs and scientism05:21 Criticism of Shakespeare and propaganda07:45 Richard III and The Lost King film10:07 British monarchy and propaganda12:29 Gnostic worldview explained14:50 Simon Magus and early Gnosticism17:16 Kabbalah, Cathars, and secret doctrines19:41 Power, magic, and spiritual deception22:00 Gnosticism in modern groups like Scientology24:23 Bacon and the roots of Freemasonry26:46 Secrets and structure in secret societies29:10 Freemasonry in Christian denominations31:36 Freemasonry and British imperial expansion34:04 Solomon and his occult legacy36:29 Bacon’s creation of the Rosicrucians38:54 Frances Yates and Rosicrucian Enlightenment41:20 Bacon’s scientific legacy and transhumanism43:46 Bacon’s connection to America and corporations46:00 London’s special status and myths debunked48:15 Bacon’s role in founding Jamestown50:40 Saint Germain and Baconian mythology52:57 The true history of the Knights Templar55:17 Templars as early bankers and power players57:36 Templar survival and Freemasonry’s birth59:56 Scotland’s role in sheltering the Templars01:02:22 Bacon’s prophecy of Anglo-Scottish union01:04:39 Three religions Bacon helped create01:06:59 Final thoughts and book recommendations

Faith, neuroscience, and quantum mechanics… oh my! In this episode, we bring back pastor, author, and teacher Clint Byars to dive deep into what it really means to live a faith-filled, supernatural life. From the genesis of his belief to the dangers of manipulating spiritual laws, Clint unpacks concepts like quantum faith, generosity, healing, and the true nature of God’s covenant. We get nerdy about wave functions, call out witchcrafty theology, and laugh along the way. This one is rich with revelation and mind-bending insights you don’t want to miss.https://www.clintbyars.com/https://unrefinedpodcast.comTimestamps:00:05 Jesus on answered prayer 00:28 Welcoming Clint Byars back 01:03 The Word of Faith movement and misconceptions 02:54 The genesis of Clint’s faith 05:14 Faith as a response to God 07:33 Seminary and the loss of supernatural perspective 09:52 Faith vs. works: James, Paul, and balance 12:16 Righteousness and the New Covenant 14:41 Hidden with Christ in God 17:01 The Abrahamic and Mosaic covenants 19:13 Faith and how we see God 21:36 Prayer, God’s will, and quantum alignment 24:04 Healing, the cross, and suffering 26:26 Trusting promises vs. forcing outcomes 28:39 Faith and quantum mechanics 31:09 God’s will, superposition, and choice 33:27 Why quantum mechanics points to God 35:46 Prayer and quantum entanglement 38:10 Vibrational resonance and remote influence 40:32 Spirit realm vs. quantum realm 42:56 The overlap of Eden and spiritual access 45:15 Ayahuasca, psychedelics, and spiritual backdoors 47:36 Prosperity gospel vs. Kingdom generosity 49:23 Locking the church and Rolex witchcraft 51:47 God’s heart: radical blessing 54:09 Provision, intention, and God’s character 56:30 Sowing, gratitude, and spiritual impact 58:50 Inheritance, hypocrisy, and next-gen provision 01:01:10 Scandalous grace and identity 01:03:36 Heaven, resources, and Clint’s free series 01:04:50 Clint’s church and website info