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PLEASE MIGRATE TO @REDEMPTION ARC: https://bit.ly/rarc High off the victory over Sennacherib, Hezekiah gets a crushing diagnosis from the prophet Isaiah. Yet all is not lost, and God plays with the laws of space and time to show the king that there's still hope for him. But when Hezekiah meets mysterious foreigners, he loses himself in a desperate attempt to impress them, and God is displeased. In a sudden turn of events, the king becomes surprisingly callous, and we discuss what it means to be insensitive to the plight of future generations. We also question whether we're really putting our best foot forward on our LinkedIn profiles.  CONTENT WARNING: Violence: N/A Consensual Sexual Contact: N/A Sexual Assault: N/A Discrimination: 1/5 THEME MUSIC CREDITS: Intro Theme Music is "Carnival" by Roa. "Roa - Carnival" is is under a Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) license. ⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/c/RoaMusic⁠⁠. Closing Theme Music is "Joy of Travel" by Zakhar Valaha. OTHER MUSIC CREDITS: "Synthwave Piano" by Aries Beats. "Alexander Nakarada - Hypershanty" is under a Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) license. ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...⁠ "Alexander Nakarada - Detective Goofarian" is under a Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) license. ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/c/SerpentSoundStudios] "Hotham - Morning Thoughts" is under a Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) license. ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...⁠ Stream: ⁠https://linktr.ee/hothammusic⁠ Free download: ⁠https://hypeddit.com/hotham/morningth.. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talesfromsacredtexts/support

PLEASE MIGRATE TO @REDEMPTION ARC: https://bit.ly/rarc A man wakes up in the Greek underworld and tries to piece together the circumstances of his death. As he talks to the mysterious bartender, he gleefully describes how he ignored his own eyes and ears until the moment of his brutal stabbing. We start to despise him for his stupidity, but maybe we're equally guilty? CONTENT WARNING: Violence: 4/5 Consensual Sexual Contact: N/A Sexual Assault: N/A Discrimination: N/A THEME MUSIC CREDITS: Intro Theme Music is "Carnival" by Roa. "Roa - Carnival" is is under a Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) license. ⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...⁠ ⁠https://youtube.com/c/RoaMusic⁠. Closing Theme Music is "Joy of Travel" by Zakhar Valaha. OTHER MUSIC CREDITS: Evoke Music "Johny Grimes - Affinity" is under a Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) license. ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...⁠. Music: Vlad Gluschenko — On The Way. License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported: ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talesfromsacredtexts/support

PLEASE MIGRATE TO @REDEMPTION ARC: https://bit.ly/rarc Hungry for opportunity, our main character nervously plants himself in the very region he's been warned is a haven for unspeakable evil. Years later, he's so desensitized that he can barely see the cruelty all around him. Two mysterious visitors show up on his doorstep, desperate to make him aware of the danger before it's too late. In our discussion of the story, we talk about why tolerating oppression is a major threat to our spiritual life. CONTENT WARNING: Violence: 3/5 Consensual Sexual Contact: N/A Sexual Assault: 5/5 Discrimination: 3/5 LINK AS PROMISED: http://tinyurl.com/k35c7x7x THEME MUSIC CREDITS: Intro Theme Music is "Carnival" by Roa. "Roa - Carnival" is is under a Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) license. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... https://youtube.com/c/RoaMusic. Closing Theme Music is "Joy of Travel" by Zakhar Valaha. OTHER MUSIC CREDITS: "Vadim Krakhmal - Runic Hills" is under a Creative Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) license. Music: Elektronomia - Collide Stream: https://spoti.fi/3nZ4A3y Evoke Music --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talesfromsacredtexts/support

My new podcast, Redemption Arc, will be streaming starting January 19, and then every other Friday until the end of the season. You can find the show here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HJB7Sm9JKWkLlo5f2Tjah https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/redemption-arc/id1719030416 MUSIC CREDITS: Opening theme is "Carnival" by Roa. "Roa - Carnival" is is under a Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) license. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... https://youtube.com/c/RoaMusic Closing theme is "Joy of Travel" by Zakhar Valaha. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talesfromsacredtexts/support

Tales From Sacred Texts will be rebooted as a new podcast, Redemption Arc, in lieu of a Season 4. It's a bittersweet announcement for me and I explain my reasoning in this short audio bite. Please find the trailer for Redemption Arc here: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HJB7Sm9JKWkLlo5f2Tjah?si=80165d9dd6814797 APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/redemption-arc/id1719030416 AUDIO CREDITS: Intro music by Caleb Howard. Closing music is by Evoke Music. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talesfromsacredtexts/support

In the season 3 finale, we finally wrap up the story of David and Bathsheba as God steps in to wake King David out of his stupor. As he realizes the enormity of what he's done, David becomes overwhelmed and deeply repentant. Unfortunately, through his actions, he's already set a chain of events in motion that will lead to suffering and tragedy. We discuss how we as Christians have a duty to oppose those who, like David, use their power to hurt others. CONTENT WARNINGS: Violence: 2.5/5 Sexuality: 2/5 (including some mentions of sexual assault) Discriminatory themes: 2/5 MUSIC CREDITS: Vlad Gluschenko - Travelling - Folk Saxophone Beat - Instrumental [ FREE NO COPYRIGHT MUSIC ] License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talesfromsacredtexts/support

Episode #50! David returns, but maybe we wish he hadn't. This story forever mars our unblemished view of the former shepherd boy, as David shows he will not stop at anything—including intrigue, sexual assault, and murder—to get what he wants. Through a ruthless series of events, David destroys hearts and lives in his maddened pursuit for pleasure. We examine the concept of heroes and how to face ourselves when we find that the people we look up to aren't the people we thought they were. CONTENT WARNINGS: Violence: 3.5/5 Sexuality: 4.5/5 (including a sexual assault) Discriminatory Themes: 4/5 MUSIC CREDITS: "The Piano Says - Icicles" is under a Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... https://danirosenoer.wixsite.com/offi...Music powered by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/Rh3q2AfPfCA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talesfromsacredtexts/support

Things get really bad for Diabolical and the people of Mansoul when God gets word of the demonic invasion. The result is a war of misinformation and fake news as Diabolical and his lackey, Will, struggle to keep the city under control. There are revolts within the city, heavenly armies battering on the gates from without, and people switching sides back and forth out of a desire for self-preservation. Meanwhile, God has a plan to win, not just the brick and mortar of Mansoul, but the hearts of the people within. CONTENT WARNINGS: Violence: 3/5 Sexuality: 0/5 Discriminatory Themes: 0/5 MUSIC CREDITS: "Roa - Carnival" is is under a Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) license. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... https://youtube.com/c/RoaMusicMusic promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/KDDEpQgzF20 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talesfromsacredtexts/support

A demon troupe takes their first stab at doing evil when they attempt to trick the residents of the glorious city of Mansoul. They have nefarious plans for the city—and for God. Each of the city's three most influential men react to the invasion in their own way, but we focus our story on Will, a young man who decides that he will do absolutely anything to keep the demon overlords happy. This episode begins our multi-part series on John Bunyan's lesser-known allegory, The Holy War.  CONTENT WARNINGS: Violence: 2/5 Sexuality: 3/5 Discriminatory Themes: 1/5 MUSIC CREDITS: "Alexander Nakarada - The World's Most Epic Sea Shanty" is under a Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... https://youtube.com/c/SerpentSoundStu... Music powered by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/cp5etbOGkqY "SilentCrafter - Activation" is is under a Creative Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... https://youtube.com/channel/UCuwFIeJU...Music powered by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/dj8NRNjf1_I "Aries Beats - Escape" is is under a Creative Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) license. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... https://youtube.com/c/ariesbeats Music powered by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/_NRscDY_Ulc --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talesfromsacredtexts/support

Ever had co-worker trouble? Well, Daniel and his friends have co-workers that are constantly trying to get them tortured to death for just minding their business and worshiping their own God. Before they can even go online and give 0/5 stars for firm culture, Daniel and his friends are thrown right into the thick of some very bad situations—to put it mildly. It will take a miracle for them to make it out alive. We discuss God's power to save people from harm in the context of Christianity and a foodie holiday from 2000 B.C.  CONTENT WARNINGS: Violence: 4/5 Sexuality: 0/5 Discriminatory Themes: 1/5 MUSIC CREDITS: "Aries Beats - Halloween Pipe Organ" is under a Creative Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... https://www.youtube.com/c/ariesbeatsMusic powered by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/sLlyOXK5pRo Roa - Innocence - License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talesfromsacredtexts/support

An ancient world ruler's dream sends the kingdom into upheaval as the king erratically decides that he's going to torture his soothsayers to death for no good reason at all. Daniel shows up at the last moment and lets the king know that his dream was actually prophetic—but the king HATES the interpretation. Of course, his reaction is to build a 90-foot tall middle finger to God. This supplemental sets the stage for our next episode, in which our heroes are thrust into the middle of this king's war against Yahweh.  CONTENT WARNINGS: Violence: 2/5 Sexuality: 0/5 Discriminatory Themes: 0/5 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talesfromsacredtexts/support

How much feet is too much when it comes to romance? Apparently, there's no limit to the number of feet needed to tell a love story. Ruth is an inspiring story of love and loyalty framed by an author that really can't seem to get his eyes out of the gutter or really anywhere past the shins. We see an unlikely romance blossom as two people that do their best to be the change in an uncompassionate society. But can the pair make it when they're confronted by the bizarre marriage laws?   CONTENT WARNINGS:  Violence: 1/5  Sexuality: 3/5  Discriminatory Themes: 1/5  MUSIC CREDITS:  "Vlad Gluschenko - Where No Man Has Set Foot" is is under a Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) license. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Terms of Use: https://vladgluschenkomusi.wixsite.co...Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/wl9XAeeOUbA  Forest by Vlad Gluschenko https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported  — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/forest-vlad-gluschenko Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/OMjF_LLOiC0  Music: Surf - Vlad Gluschenko https://soundcloud.com/vgl9/surf-free-download?si=0814611bb2d740d79685d63eefa10a5d&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing  Music: Stomping Grounds - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/5zbKu_YbigY  Track: 24 Happy Hours a Day — Igor Khainskyi [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/mLyP3rqZe3UFree Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/24-happy-hours-day --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talesfromsacredtexts/support