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Are you testing spirits correctly? We examine the biblical standard for discernment and what it means to be a victor in Christ. In this episode, we explore the tension between current events and a biblical worldview. After visiting a local church, I discuss the importance of aligning our hearts with Scripture rather than falling into the traps of the modern age. We look at how to distinguish the true gospel from the influence of New Age philosophies that often masquerade as enlightenment. True spiritual warfare is not about chasing shadows or secret knowledge, but about standing firm in the truth of the Word. We address the reality of our destiny and what it means to prepare yourself as a spotless bride, ensuring your focus remains on the authority of Jesus Christ above all else. Subscribe for weekly investigations into the supernatural, biblical mysteries, and spiritual warfare. What questions about discernment do you want us to cover next? Join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/BroadcastingSeeds Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-broadcasting-seeds-podcast--6402290/support. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BroadcastingSeeds. for Ad-Free audio & video content. Books- BennettTantonBooks.com What We Have (Grid Collapse Series Book 1)What We Have (Grid Collapse Series Book 1) The War You Didn’t Know You Were In: Understanding and Winning the Spiritual Battle CREATURES AT THE EDGE: Cryptids, Archetypes, and the Human Encounter with Mystery (At the Edge Series) The Last Witch Hunter’s Journal  Website and Merch YouTube

I saw Bigfoot twice. I've spent years investigating Sasquatch encounters, strange activity in the wilderness, and the unexplained. But I eventually stopped hunting Bigfoot. Not because I stopped believing what I saw, but because I started questioning what these encounters were doing to me. **What if the creature was never the target? What if it was the bait?** In this episode of Broadcasting Seeds, we examine Bigfoot, Mothman, Dogman, the Sierra Sounds, and reports of paranormal activity through the lens of Scripture, spiritual warfare, and the ancient biblical worldview. We explore Leviticus 17:7, Isaiah 13 and 34, Mark 5, Ephesians 6, and the ancient traditions surrounding the Nephilim and disembodied spirits. Drawing on the work of Dr. Michael Heiser, Gary Wayne, L.A. Marzulli, John Keel, and Ron Morehead, I examine the possibility that some cryptid encounters involve more than an undiscovered animal. **In this episode:** - Why I stopped actively hunting Bigfoot - My two Class A Sasquatch sightings and what followed - The biblical significance of the *se'irim*, or hairy ones - The Nephilim, Second Temple writings, and the origin of demons - The Sierra Sounds and unusual Bigfoot vocalizations - Mothman, Point Pleasant, and the Silver Bridge tragedy - Dogman, strange encounters, and the question of spiritual influence - Why fear, fascination, and obsession deserve attention - What Jesus Christ teaches about spiritual authority and discernment **I am not saying Bigfoot is a demon.** I am asking whether our obsession with the unexplained can become a distraction from something far more important. The Bible tells us to test the spirits, submit to God, and resist the devil. The answer isn't another night in the woods. The answer is Jesus Christ. **Scripture References:** Leviticus 17:7 | Isaiah 13:21 | Isaiah 34:14 | Deuteronomy 32:17 | Mark 5:1–20 | Ephesians 6:12 | 1 John 4:1–4 | James 4:7 | Luke 10:19–20 **SUPPORT BROADCASTING SEEDS** Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and support independent investigations through our Patreon. Explore our books, Kingdom Field Manuals, and resources: https://broadcastingseeds.com **JOIN THE CONVERSATION** Have you experienced something in the woods that changed your understanding of Bigfoot or the paranormal? Share your story in the comments. Subscribe to Broadcasting Seeds for investigations into cryptids, biblical mysteries, the supernatural, hidden history, and spiritual warfare. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-broadcasting-seeds-podcast--6402290/support. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BroadcastingSeeds. for Ad-Free audio & video content. Books- BennettTantonBooks.com What We Have (Grid Collapse Series Book 1)What We Have (Grid Collapse Series Book 1) The War You Didn’t Know You Were In: Understanding and Winning the Spiritual Battle CREATURES AT THE EDGE: Cryptids, Archetypes, and the Human Encounter with Mystery (At the Edge Series) The Last Witch Hunter’s Journal  Website and Merch YouTube

What if the Bible contains an entire supernatural history that most Christians have never been taught? The Nephilim, the Watchers, the Divine Council, ancient giants, and the mysterious events of Genesis 6 raise questions that continue to challenge how we understand the biblical world. In this episode of **Broadcasting Seeds**, Bennett Tanton sits down with **Thomas Smith, creator of Rooted with Thomas**, to explore the supernatural side of Scripture, the importance of biblical history, and the stories that rarely make it into Sunday sermons. Thomas shares his personal journey back into studying Scripture, how portraying a demon-possessed man in a church production changed his relationship with the Bible, and why he started creating content that encourages people to examine God's Word for themselves. Our conversation moves into some fascinating territory: - **Genesis 6 and the Nephilim:** Who were the sons of God, and what happened when they took human wives? - **The Watchers and Fallen Angels:** What can ancient Jewish traditions tell us about the supernatural rebellion? - **The Second Incursion Theory:** If the Flood destroyed the original Nephilim, why do giant clans appear afterward? - **The Divine Council:** What does Deuteronomy 32 reveal about the division of the nations and spiritual authority? - **The Book of Enoch and Book of Giants:** How should Christians approach ancient writings outside most biblical canons? - **Goliath, Og, and the Giant Clans:** What connects the Anakim, Rephaim, and other ancient peoples? - **Nimrod and Babel:** What happened when humanity was scattered, and how does that connect to the supernatural worldview? - **Faith and Discernment:** How do we investigate extraordinary biblical claims without losing sight of Jesus Christ? We also discuss the responsibility of Christian content creators, handling theological disagreement, recognizing speculation, and keeping the message of Christ at the center of everything. The Bible is more extraordinary than many of us realize. The question is whether we're willing to study what it actually says. **Find Thomas Smith:** YouTube: Rooted with Thomas Instagram, TikTok, Facebook: @RootedWithThomas **Support Broadcasting Seeds:** Subscribe for conversations about biblical mysteries, ancient civilizations, supernatural encounters, cryptids, spiritual warfare, and the unexplained. If this conversation challenges something you thought you knew, leave a comment. We want to hear your interpretation. **Stay curious. Stay discerning. Keep planting seeds.** Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-broadcasting-seeds-podcast--6402290/support. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BroadcastingSeeds. for Ad-Free audio & video content. Books- BennettTantonBooks.com What We Have (Grid Collapse Series Book 1)What We Have (Grid Collapse Series Book 1) The War You Didn’t Know You Were In: Understanding and Winning the Spiritual Battle CREATURES AT THE EDGE: Cryptids, Archetypes, and the Human Encounter with Mystery (At the Edge Series) The Last Witch Hunter’s Journal  Website and Merch YouTube

Do you have a guardian angel watching over you? Does God assign an angel to every person at birth? And what does the Bible actually say about angels protecting us?Almost eight in ten Americans believe in angels, but much of what people believe about guardian angels comes from religious tradition, popular culture, and New Age spirituality rather than Scripture.In this episode of Broadcasting Seeds, Bennett Tanton examines the biblical evidence for guardian angels, angelic protection, spiritual warfare, and the heavenly hierarchy described throughout Scripture.Jesus said in Matthew 18:10 that the angels of His little ones always behold the face of the Father in heaven. In Acts 12:15, the early believers believed Peter had an angel of his own. Daniel 10 describes a spiritual conflict involving the Prince of Persia and Michael, while Hebrews 1:14 identifies angels as ministering spirits sent to serve those who inherit salvation.But does any of that prove everyone has a personal guardian angel?We're separating three things: what Scripture clearly teaches, what we can reasonably infer, and what the Bible never actually establishes.IN THIS EPISODE:Do human beings become angels when they die?Does everyone receive a guardian angel at birth?What did Jesus mean by "their angels" in Matthew 18:10?Why did the early church believe Peter had his own angel?What happened during the spiritual conflict in Daniel 10?Are angels assigned to nations, churches, and individuals?What did the early church fathers believe about guardian angels?Why should Christians avoid angel numbers, angel worship, and attempts to contact spiritual beings?What can we learn from Doreen Virtue's departure from New Age angel spirituality?Why did an angel rescue Peter while James was executed?What does angelic protection mean for followers of Jesus Christ?SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:Matthew 18:10 | Acts 12 | Psalm 91:11–12 | Psalm 34:7 | 2 Kings 6:15–17 | Hebrews 1:14 | Daniel 10 | Daniel 12:1 | Revelation 1–3 | Colossians 2:18 | 2 Corinthians 11:14 | Revelation 22:8–9 | Hebrews 4:16THE BIG QUESTION:If guardian angels stand before the Father's face in heaven, how can they protect people here on earth?The answer points toward something greater than the angels themselves.JOIN THE CONVERSATIONHave you experienced something you believe was angelic protection? Share your experience in the comments. Did it strengthen your faith, challenge your understanding of the spiritual world, or leave you with unanswered questions?Subscribe to Broadcasting Seeds for biblical investigations, spiritual warfare, cryptids, supernatural encounters, hidden history, and the mysteries that challenge what we think we know.SUPPORT THE SHOWBooks: https://benitantinbooks.comSupport Broadcasting Seeds on Patreon for ad-free audio and video. Find the Patreon link in the channel description.Original episode music: "The Hills Are Full" by Broadcasting Seeds.Keep your watch.#GuardianAngels #BiblicalAngels #SpiritualWarfare #BroadcastingSeeds #BiblicalTruth Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-broadcasting-seeds-podcast--6402290/support. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BroadcastingSeeds. for Ad-Free audio & video content. Books- BennettTantonBooks.com What We Have (Grid Collapse Series Book 1)What We Have (Grid Collapse Series Book 1) The War You Didn’t Know You Were In: Understanding and Winning the Spiritual Battle CREATURES AT THE EDGE: Cryptids, Archetypes, and the Human Encounter with Mystery (At the Edge Series) The Last Witch Hunter’s Journal  Website and Merch YouTube

Are Christians fighting the wrong enemy? Spiritual warfare is real, but have we become so obsessed with demons, fallen angels, prophecy, and exposing darkness that we've forgotten what Jesus Christ actually commanded us to do? In this episode of **Broadcasting Seeds**, Bennett sits down with **Kyle Millholland of The Word at War** to discuss the spiritual battles Christians face every day, and why the enemy may be winning battles without us even recognizing we're fighting. Ephesians 6:12 tells us that we wrestle not against flesh and blood. Yet Christians are increasingly divided over politics, denominations, theological disagreements, and arguments with one another. What if Satan's most effective weapons aren't dramatic supernatural encounters, but pride, fear, unforgiveness, deception, distraction, and spiritual complacency? We discuss how easily Christians can become consumed with investigating the darkness while neglecting their own walk with Jesus Christ. **In this conversation:** - Are Christians fighting the wrong spiritual battle? - How Satan uses division, distraction, and deception - Why biblical knowledge without obedience can become dangerous - The difference between spiritual warfare and ordinary life struggles - How fear-based prophecy teaching affects believers - Pride, unforgiveness, and the dangers of spiritual arrogance - Why the Armor of God is about standing firm - Prayer, sanctification, and walking daily with Jesus Christ - Why knowing Satan's tactics means nothing if we don't know Christ **Scripture discussed:** Ephesians 6:10–18 | James 4:7 | John 8:44 | Hosea 4:6 | Matthew 24:12 | Genesis 4:7 | 1 Thessalonians 5:17 | John 15 | Matthew 7:21–23 Spiritual warfare isn't about discovering secret knowledge, memorizing the names of fallen angels, or hunting demons around every corner. It's about submitting to God, resisting the devil, standing firm in truth, forgiving others, loving our neighbors, and becoming more like Jesus Christ. **The war is real. But our victory is in Jesus Christ.** **CONNECT WITH KYLE MILLHOLLAND** The Word at War https://thewordatwarmedia.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-broadcasting-seeds-podcast--6402290/support. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BroadcastingSeeds. for Ad-Free audio & video content. Books- BennettTantonBooks.com What We Have (Grid Collapse Series Book 1)What We Have (Grid Collapse Series Book 1) The War You Didn’t Know You Were In: Understanding and Winning the Spiritual Battle CREATURES AT THE EDGE: Cryptids, Archetypes, and the Human Encounter with Mystery (At the Edge Series) The Last Witch Hunter’s Journal  Website and Merch YouTube

A government-funded investigation at Skinwalker Ranch had a disturbing objective: establish communication with the source of the reported anomalies. But communicate with WHAT? In this special episode of Broadcasting Seeds, Bennett Tanton examines the 60-page Utah Ranch Investigation report, the unexplained encounters described by witnesses, and what the physical evidence actually revealed. The investigators documented reports of towering wolf-like creatures, mysterious lights, strange figures near homes, and an unexplained wall that appeared to ripple in the desert air. They also collected physical evidence. The DNA results? A dog and a raccoon. So why did the investigation continue? And what happens when researchers stop observing the unknown and begin trying to communicate with it? We examine the government-funded research associated with BAASS and AAWSAP, allegations of the so-called Hitchhiker Effect, and the biblical warnings concerning contact with the unseen world. **SCRIPTURE EXAMINED:** - Deuteronomy 18:9–15 - Isaiah 8:19–20 - 1 Samuel 28 - 1 Chronicles 10:13–14 - Leviticus 17:7 - Matthew 12:43–45 - 1 John 4:1–3 - 2 Corinthians 11:14 - Acts 16:16–18 - John 14:27 This is not an episode claiming that Skinwalker Ranch proves the existence of demons, portals, or supernatural creatures. It's an examination of what the report documents, what witnesses claimed, what remains unproven, and why Scripture warns us to test the spirits. **The question isn't simply whether something might answer. It's whether we should be calling in the first place.** 📖 Something Isn't Right | Kingdom Field Manual #2 https://broadcastingseeds.com 🎙️ Broadcasting Seeds Biblical mysteries, spiritual warfare, the supernatural, and examining the unexplained through Scripture. Support Broadcasting Seeds on Patreon for ad-free audio and video. Find the membership link through our website. **A peaceful feeling is not proof that a spirit is from God. Test everything. Hold fast to what is good.** #SkinwalkerRanch #UAP #BroadcastingSeeds Note: Witness accounts and proposed explanations discussed in this episode are not independently established facts. The report's contents should not be interpreted as proof of paranormal activity. Join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/BroadcastingSeeds Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-broadcasting-seeds-podcast--6402290/support. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BroadcastingSeeds. for Ad-Free audio & video content. Books- BennettTantonBooks.com What We Have (Grid Collapse Series Book 1)What We Have (Grid Collapse Series Book 1) The War You Didn’t Know You Were In: Understanding and Winning the Spiritual Battle CREATURES AT THE EDGE: Cryptids, Archetypes, and the Human Encounter with Mystery (At the Edge Series) The Last Witch Hunter’s Journal  Website and Merch YouTube

What if the Ancient Aliens theory discovered something real in Genesis 6, but completely misunderstood what it found? The Watchers. The Nephilim. The Anunnaki. The gods of Sumer. The flying chariots of ancient India. Across civilizations, ancient accounts describe heavenly beings descending to earth, sharing forbidden knowledge, and producing extraordinary offspring. But were these beings extraterrestrial visitors? Or does the Bible describe something far older and far more disturbing? In this episode of **Broadcasting Seeds**, Bennett examines the ancient astronaut theory alongside Genesis 6, the Book of Enoch, Jude, 2 Peter, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 82. We explore how the Watchers tradition influenced ancient understandings of the Nephilim, what Sumerian texts actually say about the Anunnaki, why the flying chariots of India became associated with alien spacecraft, and how these stories connect to the biblical account of spiritual rebellion. **In this episode:** - Why Ancient Aliens took Genesis 6 more seriously than some modern interpretations - The 200 Watchers, Mount Hermon, and the forbidden oath - The Nephilim and the corruption described before the Flood - The Anunnaki, Nibiru, and Zecharia Sitchin's claims - The Apkallu and the ancient Mesopotamian traditions - India's Vimanas and the stories of celestial warfare - The connection between ancient gods, spiritual powers, and modern UFO narratives - Why the victory of Jesus Christ changes the entire story This is not an argument that aliens created humanity. It is an examination of the ancient alien theory through a biblical worldview, distinguishing Scripture from later religious traditions and modern speculation. **They found the war. But they missed the throne.** 📖 **READ THE SECOND INCURSION** *The Second Incursion: Fallen Beings, Giants, and What Walks Among Us Still* Explore the Watchers, Nephilim, post-Flood giants, spiritual powers, and the connections between ancient traditions and modern encounters. https://bennettantonbooks.com 🎙️ **SUPPORT BROADCASTING SEEDS** Join the community on Patreon for ad-free audio and video. https://www.patreon.com/ 🎵 **ORIGINAL MUSIC** "They Found the War" — Broadcasting Seeds Find Broadcasting Seeds music on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and other streaming platforms. **SCRIPTURE REFERENCES** Genesis 1–6 | Genesis 10–11 | Deuteronomy 32:8–17 | Psalm 82 | Jude 1:6, 14–15 | 2 Peter 2:4 | Colossians 2:15 | Hebrews 2:14–15 | Ephesians 6 Extra-biblical sources are examined for historical and cultural context, not presented as biblical canon. **JOIN THE CONVERSATION** Did the ancient alien theorists recognize something in Genesis 6 that modern Christianity has often overlooked? Were the ancient gods extraterrestrials, spiritual beings, or mythological figures? Share your thoughts in the comments. Stand your ground. Keep your watch. The war is already won. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-broadcasting-seeds-podcast--6402290/support. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BroadcastingSeeds. for Ad-Free audio & video content. Books- BennettTantonBooks.com What We Have (Grid Collapse Series Book 1)What We Have (Grid Collapse Series Book 1) The War You Didn’t Know You Were In: Understanding and Winning the Spiritual Battle CREATURES AT THE EDGE: Cryptids, Archetypes, and the Human Encounter with Mystery (At the Edge Series) The Last Witch Hunter’s Journal  Website and Merch YouTube

Are you really hearing the Holy Spirit, or are you mistaking your own convictions for God's voice? In this episode of Sunday Seeds, we're confronting one of the most uncomfortable questions in the Christian life: How do we know when a spiritual leading actually comes from God? 1 John 4:1 commands believers to test the spirits. But are we actually doing that? Or have we started treating our dreams, feelings, personal revelations, and theological convictions as things that cannot be questioned? We're going into 1 Kings 13, where a man of God received a genuine command from the Lord, stood against a king, witnessed a miracle, and still lost his life because he accepted another prophet's claim without testing it. We'll examine what Jesus taught about the Holy Spirit, why the Bereans were praised for examining Paul's teaching, and what Scripture says about false prophets, supernatural signs, and spiritual deception. And I'm going to turn that same examination on myself, including my decision to step away from cryptid field research following dreams, answered prayers, and a personal experience. **IN THIS EPISODE:** - Are we following the Holy Spirit or our own convictions? - What the Holy Spirit actually does according to John 16 - Six biblical tests for spiritual claims and revelations - Why genuine supernatural experiences can still be misinterpreted - The Bereans, false prophets, and the man of God in 1 Kings 13 - Testing my own decision to leave cryptid field research - Why spiritual discernment requires humility and accountability - What early Christian writings teach us about prophecy and deception - How to recognize when a conviction has become exempt from Scripture **KEY SCRIPTURES:** 1 John 4:1 | 1 Kings 13 | John 16:13–14 | Acts 17:11 | Deuteronomy 13:1–3 | Galatians 1:8 | 1 Thessalonians 5:19–22 | 2 Corinthians 13:5 **THE KINGDOM FIELD MANUAL** Explore the Deuteronomy Filter, a practical four-question biblical framework for examining spiritual claims, prophecies, dreams, and teachings. https://broadcastingseeds.com **SUPPORT BROADCASTING SEEDS** Join our Patreon community for ad-free episodes and exclusive content. https://www.patreon.com/ **JOIN THE CONVERSATION** Have you ever been convinced the Holy Spirit was leading you, only to discover through Scripture that you needed to reconsider? Share your experience in the comments. For private prayer requests or questions: [email protected] Subscribe to Broadcasting Seeds for biblical mysteries, spiritual warfare, supernatural investigations, Scripture studies, and Sunday Seeds. Test everything. Hold fast to what is good. #TestingTheSpirits #SundaySeeds #HolySpirit #BiblicalDiscernment #BroadcastingSeeds Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-broadcasting-seeds-podcast--6402290/support. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BroadcastingSeeds. for Ad-Free audio & video content. Books- BennettTantonBooks.com What We Have (Grid Collapse Series Book 1)What We Have (Grid Collapse Series Book 1) The War You Didn’t Know You Were In: Understanding and Winning the Spiritual Battle CREATURES AT THE EDGE: Cryptids, Archetypes, and the Human Encounter with Mystery (At the Edge Series) The Last Witch Hunter’s Journal  Website and Merch YouTube

You believe in God. But do you trust Him when fear, disappointment, and difficult circumstances challenge your faith?Laura Baker joins me on Testing the Spirits to examine the spirit of unbelief, the warning in Hebrews 3, and the difference between honest questions and a heart that refuses to trust God.Joshua and Caleb saw the same giants as the other spies. Their response was different. That account brings us to a question every Christian needs to consider: Are we measuring our circumstances against God’s promises, or measuring God’s promises against our circumstances?In this conversation, we discuss: • How unbelief can show up quietly in a Christian’s life • Joshua, Caleb, and Israel’s refusal to enter the Promised Land • Believing God exists versus trusting what He says • Why faith cannot rest on emotions alone • Elisha and the unseen army in 2 Kings 6 • Disappointment, perseverance, and double-mindedness • Testing what we hear against ScriptureNot every question is unbelief, and not every doubt is demonic. We examine that distinction and close with a prayer of repentance and renewed faith.Scripture discussed or referenced: Hebrews 3:12–19 Numbers 13–14 2 Kings 6:15–17 Matthew 17:20 Mark 9:14–29 James 1:6–8 1 John 4:1CHAPTERS 00:00 Honest doubt and the problem of unbelief 01:23 Laura Baker on faith and misplaced trust 08:46 Joshua, Caleb, and the twelve spies 14:28 Can you believe in God without trusting Him? 16:39 The Anakim, Goliath, and the giants 18:23 Unbelief and the consequences in the wilderness 26:03 The quiet ways unbelief shows up 27:33 Why faith is more than a feeling 30:01 Elisha and the unseen army 33:09 Testing the spirits without dismissing honest questions 35:11 Disappointment, prayer, and perseverance 38:03 James 1 and double-mindedness 42:21 Prayer of repentance and renewed faith 43:46 Where to find Laura BakerCONNECT Broadcasting Seeds: https://broadcastingseeds.com Laura Baker: https://www.cleansingthebloodline.comSubscribe to Broadcasting Seeds for more conversations about Scripture, spiritual warfare, and the supernatural biblical world.#Unbelief #TestingTheSpirits #BroadcastingSeeds Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-broadcasting-seeds-podcast--6402290/support. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BroadcastingSeeds. for Ad-Free audio & video content. Books- BennettTantonBooks.com What We Have (Grid Collapse Series Book 1)What We Have (Grid Collapse Series Book 1) The War You Didn’t Know You Were In: Understanding and Winning the Spiritual Battle CREATURES AT THE EDGE: Cryptids, Archetypes, and the Human Encounter with Mystery (At the Edge Series) The Last Witch Hunter’s Journal  Website and Merch YouTube

Gog and Magog. The final battle. The last rebellion of Satan. And a war that ends in just ONE verse.For nearly 2,000 years, Christians have tried to identify Gog and Magog. The Goths, the Mongols, the Ottoman Empire, Russia, and modern military alliances have all been suggested as the enemies described in biblical prophecy.But what if we've been looking at Gog and Magog the wrong way?In this final episode of The Little Season series on Broadcasting Seeds, Bennett Tanton investigates Ezekiel 38–39, Revelation 20, and the mysterious connection between Gog's army, the far north, Mount Zaphon, and the throne Satan sought to claim.Why does Gog come from the same region described in Isaiah 14 as the place where the rebel wanted to establish his throne?Who are Gog and Magog really?And why does the Bible's final battle end almost as soon as it begins?IN THIS EPISODE:The prophecy of Gog and Magog in Ezekiel 38–39Who were Magog, Meshech, Tubal, Gomer, and Togarmah?Why Gog and Magog are frequently associated with RussiaWhat ancient Assyrian records reveal about the nations of EzekielThe mysterious connection between Mount Zaphon and Isaiah 14Satan's counterfeit throne and the rebellion against GodThe different Christian interpretations of the final battleWhy Revelation 20:9 describes the defeat of Gog and Magog in a single verseWhat the final destruction of Satan means for Christians todayTHE BATTLE BELONGS TO GOD.The nations gather. The saints are surrounded. Fire comes down from heaven.And the rebellion ends.The point of Revelation 20 isn't to make Christians afraid of the next international conflict. It is to remind us that Jesus Christ reigns, Satan's defeat is certain, and God's people have a reason for hope.SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Ezekiel 28, 38–39 | Genesis 10 | Isaiah 14 | Psalm 48 | Revelation 19–20 | Galatians 3 | Ephesians 6ABOUT BROADCASTING SEEDSBroadcasting Seeds explores biblical mysteries, the supernatural worldview of Scripture, spiritual warfare, ancient history, and the questions that challenge conventional interpretations of the Bible.Subscribe for biblical investigations, Scripture studies, and conversations about the unseen world.Support Broadcasting Seeds on Patreon for ad-free episodes and exclusive content.https://www.patreon.com/Visit: https://broadcastingseeds.comJoin the conversation:Do you believe Gog and Magog represent specific modern nations, or the final worldwide rebellion against God?Tell me what you think in the comments.#GogAndMagog #Revelation20 #BibleProphecy #EndTimes #BroadcastingSeeds Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-broadcasting-seeds-podcast--6402290/support. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BroadcastingSeeds. for Ad-Free audio & video content. Books- BennettTantonBooks.com What We Have (Grid Collapse Series Book 1)What We Have (Grid Collapse Series Book 1) The War You Didn’t Know You Were In: Understanding and Winning the Spiritual Battle CREATURES AT THE EDGE: Cryptids, Archetypes, and the Human Encounter with Mystery (At the Edge Series) The Last Witch Hunter’s Journal  Website and Merch YouTube

What did money look like when Jesus walked the earth? Could you actually own a coin like the ones circulating in Jerusalem during His ministry? In this episode of **Broadcasting Seeds**, Bennett Tanton sits down with **Dean Kinzer**, Iraq War veteran, ancient coin expert, and founder of Kinzer Coins, to explore the extraordinary history preserved in ancient currency. These coins weren't simply money. They carried the images of emperors, declarations of power, religious symbols, military victories, and political messages. Some circulated in the same world described in the New Testament. From the tribute penny of Tiberius Caesar to the widow's mite, the silver shekels associated with the Temple, and the mysterious thirty pieces of silver paid to Judas, Dean helps us understand the physical world of biblical history. But the conversation goes far beyond Jerusalem. We explore how Julius Caesar broke centuries of Roman tradition by placing his own portrait on currency, why Brutus celebrated Caesar's assassination on a coin, how Augustus used money as political propaganda, and why Byzantine emperors eventually placed images of Jesus Christ on their currency. **In this episode:** - The tribute penny and the coins circulating during Jesus' ministry - The widow's mite and its connection to Scripture - What the thirty pieces of silver paid to Judas may have been - Julius Caesar's coinage and the collapse of the Roman Republic - Brutus and the famous EID MAR assassination coin - Ancient Roman propaganda and political messaging - The earliest Byzantine coins depicting Jesus Christ - How ancient currency connects us to biblical and military history - How ordinary people can begin collecting authentic ancient coins Dean also shares the deeply personal story of inheriting his father's collection and discovering a passion for preserving history that became Kinzer Coins. **ABOUT OUR GUEST** Dean Kinzer is an Iraq War veteran and the founder of Kinzer Coins, a business dedicated to making ancient coin collecting accessible while teaching the history behind each piece. Explore Kinzer Coins: https://www.kinzercoins.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-broadcasting-seeds-podcast--6402290/support. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BroadcastingSeeds. for Ad-Free audio & video content. Books- BennettTantonBooks.com What We Have (Grid Collapse Series Book 1)What We Have (Grid Collapse Series Book 1) The War You Didn’t Know You Were In: Understanding and Winning the Spiritual Battle CREATURES AT THE EDGE: Cryptids, Archetypes, and the Human Encounter with Mystery (At the Edge Series) The Last Witch Hunter’s Journal  Website and Merch YouTube

**Did God replace Israel with the Church, or does He still have a plan for the Jewish people?** For nearly 2,000 years, Christians have debated the meaning of Romans 11, God's promises to Abraham, and the future of Israel. But what if the answer becomes clearer when we connect Israel's story to the Tower of Babel, the Divine Council, and God's plan to reclaim the nations? In Episode 3 of **The Little Season Arc**, Broadcasting Seeds examines one of Christianity's most divisive theological questions: **Has the Church replaced Israel?** We examine two major interpretations, dispensationalism and covenant theology, testing their arguments against Scripture rather than denominational traditions. Romans 11 describes Israel as the natural branches of an olive tree and Gentile believers as wild branches grafted into that same tree. Paul warns Gentile Christians not to become arrogant toward the natural branches. He also declares that God's gifts and calling are irrevocable. So what does that mean for Israel, the Church, and the fulfillment of biblical prophecy? **In this episode:** - Why Revelation 20 says Satan is bound from deceiving the nations - The connection between the Tower of Babel, Deuteronomy 32, and the Divine Council - Why God called Abraham immediately after the scattering of the nations - Dispensationalism vs. covenant theology and their strongest biblical arguments - What Romans 11 really teaches about Israel and the Church - The meaning of the natural and grafted olive branches - Why Paul says that all Israel will be saved - What Jesus meant when the disciples asked about restoring the kingdom to Israel - How Israel's restoration and the salvation of the nations fit into God's redemptive plan This isn't an argument about modern political loyalties. It's an examination of what Scripture teaches about God's promises, His people, and the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. **Key Scriptures:** Revelation 20:1–8, Deuteronomy 32:8–9, Genesis 12:1–3, Romans 9–11, Galatians 3, Ephesians 2–3, Acts 1:6–8, Acts 3:19–21, Romans 15. **The central question:** Did God replace Israel, or has His plan always been to bring Israel and the nations together through Jesus Christ? Share your interpretation in the comments. Let's examine Scripture together. 🎙️ **Broadcasting Seeds** explores biblical mysteries, spiritual warfare, ancient history, prophecy, and the supernatural worldview of Scripture. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-broadcasting-seeds-podcast--6402290/support. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BroadcastingSeeds. for Ad-Free audio & video content. Books- BennettTantonBooks.com What We Have (Grid Collapse Series Book 1)What We Have (Grid Collapse Series Book 1) The War You Didn’t Know You Were In: Understanding and Winning the Spiritual Battle CREATURES AT THE EDGE: Cryptids, Archetypes, and the Human Encounter with Mystery (At the Edge Series) The Last Witch Hunter’s Journal  Website and Merch YouTube

What if Jesus Christ already returned in 70 AD, the thousand-year reign of Revelation 20 has ended, and we're living in Satan's Little Season right now? That's the claim spreading across Christian YouTube, often connected to Tartaria, mud floods, phantom time, forgotten civilizations, and the idea that history has been deliberately rewritten. But does the evidence actually support it? In Episode 2 of **The Little Season** series, Bennett Tanton of Broadcasting Seeds investigates one of the most controversial interpretations of biblical prophecy circulating today. Rather than dismissing the theory, we're putting its strongest arguments to the test, using Scripture, early Christian writings, historical records, and documented evidence. **IN THIS EPISODE:** - What Satan's Little Season theory actually claims - Did Jesus physically return when Jerusalem fell in 70 AD? - What Revelation 20 really says about Satan's release - Why Tartaria appears on historical maps - The mysterious White City of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair - Mud floods, buried buildings, and star forts - The orphan trains and phantom time theory - What early Christians believed about Christ's Second Coming - Paul's warning about those claiming the resurrection already happened - Why our hope remains in the promised return of Jesus Christ **SCRIPTURES EXAMINED:** Revelation 20:1–10 Matthew 24:23–27 Acts 1:9–11 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17 2 Thessalonians 2:1–3 2 Timothy 2:16–19 2 Peter 3:3–9 Titus 2:11–13 Revelation 22:20 **THE BIG QUESTION:** If Satan has already been released to deceive the nations, how do we know the Little Season theory itself isn't part of that deception? This episode isn't about attacking Christians who ask difficult questions. It's about examining claims honestly, testing the evidence, and holding fast to what Scripture teaches. Our faith isn't built on a forgotten empire, an altered calendar, or an old map. Our hope is in Jesus Christ. And the King is still coming. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-broadcasting-seeds-podcast--6402290/support. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BroadcastingSeeds. for Ad-Free audio & video content. Books- BennettTantonBooks.com What We Have (Grid Collapse Series Book 1)What We Have (Grid Collapse Series Book 1) The War You Didn’t Know You Were In: Understanding and Winning the Spiritual Battle CREATURES AT THE EDGE: Cryptids, Archetypes, and the Human Encounter with Mystery (At the Edge Series) The Last Witch Hunter’s Journal  Website and Merch YouTube

What does Revelation 20 actually teach about the thousand-year reign of Jesus Christ? Is the Millennium happening now, or will Christ return to establish a literal kingdom on Earth? Six verses. Four major interpretations. Nearly 2,000 years of Christian disagreement. In Episode 1 of **The Little Season**, Bennett Tanton examines the four major Christian interpretations of Revelation 20, their biblical foundations, their historical origins, and the questions each interpretation must answer. **The four views examined:** - **Dispensational Premillennialism:** Christ returns before a literal thousand-year kingdom, with a distinct role for Israel. - **Historic Premillennialism:** Christ returns before the Millennium, but without the modern dispensational framework. - **Amillennialism:** The thousand years symbolically describe Christ's present reign. - **Postmillennialism:** The gospel transforms the nations before Christ returns. We also examine what early Christians believed, including Justin Martyr, Papias, and Irenaeus, and how later theologians such as Augustine and John Nelson Darby shaped Christian expectations about the end times. **Questions explored in this episode:** - Is Revelation 20 describing a literal thousand years? - Does the Millennium happen before or after Christ's return? - What does it mean that Satan is bound? - Who participates in the first resurrection? - Are the saints reigning in heaven or on Earth? - What did Christians believe about the Millennium before modern prophecy charts? - Can Christians disagree about Revelation 20 and remain united in the faith? One of the earliest Christian witnesses to a literal Millennium, Justin Martyr, acknowledged that other faithful Christians understood the passage differently. His distinction matters today. **The center of Revelation 20 is not a timeline. It is a King.** And the resurrection, the return of Jesus Christ, and His eternal kingdom remain at the center of Christian hope. 📖 **Primary Scripture:** Revelation 20:1–10 (KJV) **Supporting Scripture:** John 5:25–29, Matthew 24–25, 1 Corinthians 15, Ephesians 2, Daniel 7, Psalm 110, Revelation 6 and Revelation 22. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-broadcasting-seeds-podcast--6402290/support. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BroadcastingSeeds. for Ad-Free audio & video content. Books- BennettTantonBooks.com What We Have (Grid Collapse Series Book 1)What We Have (Grid Collapse Series Book 1) The War You Didn’t Know You Were In: Understanding and Winning the Spiritual Battle CREATURES AT THE EDGE: Cryptids, Archetypes, and the Human Encounter with Mystery (At the Edge Series) The Last Witch Hunter’s Journal  Website and Merch YouTube

**Is Satan already bound, or is the binding of Satan in Revelation 20 still in the future?** Jesus said something in Matthew 12 that could change how Christians understand spiritual warfare, the authority of Satan, and the victory of Jesus Christ. When the Pharisees accused Jesus of casting out demons through the power of Beelzebul, Jesus answered with a remarkable picture: before someone can plunder a strong man's house, he must first bind the strong man. Was Jesus describing something that had already begun? And if Satan has been bound, why does the world still seem so full of darkness? In this episode of **Sunday Seeds**, we examine Matthew 12:22–29, Luke 11, and Revelation 20:1–3 to understand what Scripture actually says about Satan's power, Christ's victory, and the meaning of the great chain and seal. We also examine the writings of Augustine, ancient Jewish accounts of rebellious spiritual beings, and the connection between the sealed tomb of Jesus and the sealed abyss of Revelation. **In this episode:** - What Jesus meant when He spoke about binding the strong man - The connection between Matthew 12 and Revelation 20 - Why Satan can still be active if his power has been restricted - The meaning of the chain, the abyss, and the seal - How early Christians understood Satan's binding - What 1 Enoch, Jubilees, and other ancient writings contribute to the historical discussion - Why Christians should approach spiritual warfare with faith instead of fear - How Christ's victory changes the way we live today **This episode introduces THE LITTLE SEASON, our new Broadcasting Seeds series examining the millennium, Satan's binding and release, the deception of the nations, and Gog and Magog.** Sunday Seeds is our weekly gathering centered on Scripture, prayer, and encouragement in Jesus Christ. **Scripture:** Matthew 12:22–29 | Revelation 20:1–3 | Luke 11:14–23 | Luke 13:10–17 | John 12:31–32 | Colossians 2:15 | Hebrews 2:14–15 | Ephesians 6:10–18 Bible translations: Berean Standard Bible (BSB) and King James Version (KJV). 🙏 **PRAYER REQUESTS:** Share your requests in the comments, even if all you can say is "Pray for me." We would be honored to pray with you. Support Broadcasting Seeds on Patreon for ad-free episodes and our exclusive weekly Biblical Prophecy Watch. Subscribe to Broadcasting Seeds for biblical mysteries, supernatural Scripture, early Christian history, and discussions rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ and His apostles. **The enemy may still be active, but Jesus Christ is the stronger one.** Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-broadcasting-seeds-podcast--6402290/support. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BroadcastingSeeds. for Ad-Free audio & video content. Books- BennettTantonBooks.com What We Have (Grid Collapse Series Book 1)What We Have (Grid Collapse Series Book 1) The War You Didn’t Know You Were In: Understanding and Winning the Spiritual Battle CREATURES AT THE EDGE: Cryptids, Archetypes, and the Human Encounter with Mystery (At the Edge Series) The Last Witch Hunter’s Journal  Website and Merch YouTube