We are shaking things up in 2026--Make sure to JOIN US for ALL the content coming - https://join.unrefinedpodcast.comBrandon 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 Don't get left behind in 2026-- NOT all episodes are PUBLIC! To get it ALL join.unrefinedpodcast.com
We are shaking things up in 2026--Make sure to JOIN US for ALL the content coming - https://join.unrefinedpodcast.comSome 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 Don't get left behind in 2026-- NOT all episodes are PUBLIC! To get it ALL join.unrefinedpodcast.com
We are shaking things up in 2026--Make sure to JOIN US for ALL the content coming - https://join.unrefinedpodcast.comEvery 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 Don't get left behind in 2026-- NOT all episodes are PUBLIC! To get it ALL join.unrefinedpodcast.com
We are shaking things up in 2026--Make sure to JOIN US for ALL the content coming - https://join.unrefinedpodcast.comSome 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 Don't get left behind in 2026-- NOT all episodes are PUBLIC! To get it ALL join.unrefinedpodcast.com
We are shaking things up in 2026--Make sure to JOIN US for ALL the content coming - https://join.unrefinedpodcast.comThis 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 Don't get left behind in 2026-- NOT all episodes are PUBLIC! To get it ALL join.unrefinedpodcast.com
We are shaking things up in 2026--Make sure to JOIN US for ALL the content coming - https://join.unrefinedpodcast.comThis 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 Don't get left behind in 2026-- NOT all episodes are PUBLIC! To get it ALL join.unrefinedpodcast.com
We are shaking things up in 2026--Make sure to JOIN US for ALL the content coming - https://join.unrefinedpodcast.comThis 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 Don't get left behind in 2026-- NOT all episodes are PUBLIC! To get it ALL join.unrefinedpodcast.com
We are shaking things up in 2026--Make sure to JOIN US for ALL the content coming - https://join.unrefinedpodcast.comIn 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 Don't get left behind in 2026-- NOT all episodes are PUBLIC! To get it ALL join.unrefinedpodcast.com
We are shaking things up in 2026--Make sure to JOIN US for ALL the content coming - https://join.unrefinedpodcast.comSome 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 Don't get left behind in 2026-- NOT all episodes are PUBLIC! To get it ALL join.unrefinedpodcast.com
We are shaking things up in 2026--Make sure to JOIN US for ALL the content coming - https://join.unrefinedpodcast.comThis 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 Don't get left behind in 2026-- NOT all episodes are PUBLIC! To get it ALL join.unrefinedpodcast.com
We are shaking things up in 2026--Make sure to JOIN US for ALL the content coming - https://join.unrefinedpodcast.comBrandon 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 Don't get left behind in 2026-- NOT all episodes are PUBLIC! To get it ALL join.unrefinedpodcast.com
We are shaking things up in 2026--Make sure to JOIN US for ALL the content coming - https://join.unrefinedpodcast.comThis 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 Don't get left behind in 2026-- NOT all episodes are PUBLIC! To get it ALL join.unrefinedpodcast.com
We are shaking things up in 2026--Make sure to JOIN US for ALL the content coming - https://join.unrefinedpodcast.comThis 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 Don't get left behind in 2026-- NOT all episodes are PUBLIC! To get it ALL join.unrefinedpodcast.com
We are shaking things up in 2026--Make sure to JOIN US for ALL the content coming - https://join.unrefinedpodcast.comAn 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 Don't get left behind in 2026-- NOT all episodes are PUBLIC! To get it ALL join.unrefinedpodcast.com
We are shaking things up in 2026--Make sure to JOIN US for ALL the content coming - https://join.unrefinedpodcast.comSomething 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 Don't get left behind in 2026-- NOT all episodes are PUBLIC! To get it ALL join.unrefinedpodcast.com
We are shaking things up in 2026--Make sure to JOIN US for ALL the content coming - https://join.unrefinedpodcast.comEver 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! brandon@unrefinedpodcast.comhttps://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 Don't get left behind in 2026-- NOT all episodes are PUBLIC! To get it ALL join.unrefinedpodcast.com
We are shaking things up in 2026--Make sure to JOIN US for ALL the content coming - https://join.unrefinedpodcast.comWhat 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: info@themagicalducklings.comYouTube: 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 Don't get left behind in 2026-- NOT all episodes are PUBLIC! To get it ALL join.unrefinedpodcast.com
We are shaking things up in 2026--Make sure to JOIN US for ALL the content coming - https://join.unrefinedpodcast.comEver 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:godseyeviewbook@gmail.com 📰 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 Don't get left behind in 2026-- NOT all episodes are PUBLIC! To get it ALL join.unrefinedpodcast.com
We are shaking things up in 2026--Make sure to JOIN US for ALL the content coming - https://join.unrefinedpodcast.comThis 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 Don't get left behind in 2026-- NOT all episodes are PUBLIC! To get it ALL join.unrefinedpodcast.com