Best Polytheism Podcasts (2024)

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The Last Platonists? Philosophic Teaching, Christianity, and Polytheism in Late-Antique Alexandria 42:34

1h ago42:34

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We discuss how Platonist philosophical teaching played out at Alexandria before Justinian's edict of 529 and in its aftermath. Featuring cameo appearances from the fall of the western Roman empire and Horapollo's Hieroglyphika.By Earl Fontainelle

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Mormonism Part 2 (Polytheism) 40:54

20d ago40:54

40:54

In this episode we continue our Morman mini series with a discussion on the interesting views Mormans have on the nature of God/Gods such as The Father having a physical body, Polytheism, where Jesus came from and more!

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Mormonism Part 3 (Racism, Polygamy) 51:09

4d ago51:09

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In this episode we will conclude the Morman mini series with a discussion about racism and polygamy in the Morman scriptures and history as well as their views on what the Bible says about proxy baptism.

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All from Nothing: Sara Rappe on Damascius 51:00

2d ago51:00

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We discuss the great Damascius, final scholarch of the Athenian Academy, with Sara Rappe. Things become very apophatic.By Earl Fontainelle

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Hagia Sophia and the Problem of ‘Esoteric Architecture’ 1:04:02

16d ago1:04:02

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We discuss Justinian's great church, Hagia Sophia, the gem of Constantinople and of Orthodox Christianity. We then look at a number of theories out there which read Hagia Sophia as encoding esoteric messages beneath her Orthodox exterior, and use this case-study as a springboard for discussing the thorny problems involved in interpreting architectu…

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Mormanism Part 1 (Translation Mistakes) 49:51

1M ago49:51

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In this episode we kick off the Mormanism mini series with a very important topic... can the Mormon scriptures be trusted? We will discuss the Joseph Smith translation of the Bible, the book of Mormon, Book of Abraham and more!

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Kevin van Bladel on the Ṣābians of Ḥarrān and the Fate of the Athenian Academy 54:46

2M ago54:46

54:46

We discuss the fascinating town of Ḥarrān (in present-day Türkiye), a place known from late antiquity until at least the eleventh century for its continued tradition of astral, polytheist worship. Kevin van Bladel tells us much to enthral us about this place, but also crushes the dream of a continued tradition of Athenian Late Platonism at Ḥarrān.…

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Edward Watts on the Age of Justinian and the Closing of the Athenian Academy 1:09:36

2M ago1:09:36

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We discuss the life, times, and reign of Justinian, ‘probably the most consequential Roman emperor, at least since Constantine, and maybe since Augustus.’ He transformed the empire; nothing would be the same after his reign. Said reign also saw the closure of the Athenian academy and a number of crucial crises within Christianity, all of which are …

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Modesty OR Self Control 39:07

3M ago39:07

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In this episode we talk about how a woman's desire to wear imodest clothing compares to a man's struggle to control themselves. So that we can better understand each other's temptations as well as our own.

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76: Attributing Rain to the Stars (Part 2 of 3) 37:59

3M ago37:59

37:59

Moosaa Richardson translates and explains part of the 29th chapter of Kitaab at-Towheed by Shaykh al-Islaam Muhammad ibn 'Abdil-Wahhaab (may Allaah have Mercy on him) on the topic of rain being attributed to the stars. Download your copy of the text of Kitaab at-Towheed in Arabic here: http://www.bakkah.net/en/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/KT-Riaasah-…

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75: Attributing Rain to the Stars (Part 1 of 3) 45:32

3M ago45:32

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Moosaa Richardson translates and explains part of the 29th chapter of Kitaab at-Towheed by Shaykh al-Islaam Muhammad ibn 'Abdil-Wahhaab (may Allaah have Mercy on him) on the topic of rain being attributed to the stars. Download your copy of the text of Kitaab at-Towheed in Arabic here: http://www.bakkah.net/en/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/KT-Riaasah-…

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Correct Doctrine VS Unity (Part 2) 48:19

3M ago48:19

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In this episode we are going to focus on the other side of the coin and look at the value of unity, how to stay united, when is it appropriate to divide and more.

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Danielle Layne on Proclus’ Religious Life and Thought 51:40

4M ago51:40

51:40

We are delighted to discuss what you might call Proclean spirituality with Danielle Layne. Platonic prayer as a way of living, the erotic quest for the Good, and the ever-elusive Platonic Dyad feature in a wide-ranging conversation combining proper philosophical-historical rigour with the true love of wisdom.…

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Graeme Miles on Proclus the Commentator 43:23

4M ago43:23

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We discuss Proclus' titanic labours in the field of commentary – on many Platonic dialogues, but also on the Chaldæan Oracles, the Homeric poems, and a number of other texts – with Graeme Miles, an acute reader of Platonist philosophy and part of the team translating Proclus' Republic commentary into English. Come for Platonic commentary as spiritu…

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The Esoteric Proclus, Part II: Esoteric Exegesis and the Occult Ontology of Language 59:22

4M ago59:22

59:22

We enter the interconnected webwork of a reality where signs are things, things are signs, and everything means everything, but appropriately. Come for the visionary semiotics, stay for the occult sigils.By Earl Fontainelle

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Where have I been? - let's chat! 15:16

4M ago15:16

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This episode was recorded for YouTube and shared here, as well. I will have a more podcast-specific update soon! Things have been busy and my mental capacity for anything extra has been limited. Let’s catch up!⌚ Timestamps! 0:37 - Our move was *not fun*7:13 - My book is finally published!10:16 - Etsy shop shutdown?! And what’s next…?📰 News Footage …

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Correct Doctrine VS Unity (Part 1) 42:30

5M ago42:30

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Sometimes we are okay with compromising on truth for the sake of unity or just to avoid confrontation, but this is not always acceptable for the Christian. In part 1 we will focus on the value of teaching and protecting the true doctrine of God's word.

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The Esoteric Proclus, Part I: The Life and Thought of an Esoteric Sage 1:14:47

5M ago1:14:47

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We look further into Proclus' esoteric doings, as a sage whose privileged status is marked by inspirations and epiphanies, omens and miracles. We then attempt a (shamefully oversimplified) summary of some important aspects of his (meta)physics.By Earl Fontainelle

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WTF Does that Mean? Philosophy Definitions: Ontology 4:36

5M ago4:36

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🔶Socials and Contacts🔶🔹Special thanks to Pasta Mike with "Normalizing Atheism" & Oz with “🍒 The Flavor 🍒 W/ DJ Oz Ozzy” for inspiration & encouragement.🔹Website: https://www.brutefacts.com/🔹YouTube: / brutefactspodcast 🔹Facebook: / crumeedwards 🔹Facebook: / eddie.brutefacts 🔹TikTok: / brute.facts.podcast 🔹Instagram: / brute_facts_podcast 🔹Twitter: …

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Will Democrats be allowed in Heaven? 56:54

6M ago56:54

56:54

Election year, everyones favorite time to talk about politics. We'll throw our hat in the ring and look through a biblical lense at some of the crazy policies and ideas the Democrat party is putting forward.

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Dylan Burns on Proclus the Successor 52:14

6M ago52:14

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We welcome Dylan Burns back to the podcast to discuss the life, works, and philosophy of Proclus the Successor. ‘All in all, but appropriately to each’By Earl Fontainelle

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Hierocles of Alexandria and the Pythagorean Golden Verses 43:54

6M ago43:54

43:54

We discuss Hierocles of Alexandria, student of Plutarch of Athens made good. He wrote an esoteric commentary on the poem known as the Golden Verses of the Pythagoreans. The poem is full of good advice and the Commentary tells us a lot about the nature and purification of the luminous subtle body.By Earl Fontainelle

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Talkin' Bout Elders 49:09

7M ago49:09

49:09

Let's talk about things like... what elders are, how to become one, should your congregation have them, etc.

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The Great God Pan Lives: Introducing the Athenian Academy 1:00:44

7M ago1:00:44

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We turn to the final flowering of polytheist Platonist philosophy, centred on Athens (and Alexandria). We review some useful historical data, discuss the history of ‘the Academy’ as a notional ‘school’ in antiquity, and introduce Plutarch of Athens and Syrianus, teachers of the great Proclus.By Earl Fontainelle

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Romans 7... Before Or After Salvation? 56:45

8M ago56:45

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The second half of Romans 7 is very often misunderstood to be referring to Paul's life with sin after being saved. In this episode we make the case that Paul is referring to his past life before salvation.

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Ↄ. Martiana on Martianus Capella and the Marriage of Philology and Mercury 55:37

8M ago55:37

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We discuss Martianus Capella and his extraordinary and vexing philological ascent-account, the Marriage of Philology and Mercury. Ↄ. Martiana guides us through a geocentric kosmos where liberal arts are planetary spheres, gods are physical elements, the planets are daimones, but absolutely nothing is as it seems.…

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Macrobius and the Commentary on Scipio’s Dream 49:09

8M ago49:09

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We explore the rich seam of late-antique esoteric lore that is Macrobius' Commentary on the Dream of Scipio. We discuss who Macrobius was, what he wrote, what he wrote about, and introduce who read him later on. He emerges as a crucial transmitter of astrologised, arithmologically-informed Platonism to the Latin west in the middle ages.…

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2024 Agenda 20:25

8M ago20:25

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🔶Socials and Contacts🔶🔹Special thanks to Pasta Mike with "Normalizing Atheism" & Ozwith “🍒 The Flavor 🍒 W/ DJ Oz Ozzy” for inspiration & encouragement.🔹Website: https://www.brutefacts.com/🔹YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BruteFactsPodcast🔹Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crumeedwards/🔹Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Eddie.BruteFacts/🔹TikTok…

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Should Christmas Be Celebrated By Christians? 41:20

9M ago41:20

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We had a similar conversation concerning Halloween but Christmas is a whole different ballgame, some Christians believe it would be wrong not to celebrate this holiday and some believe it is wrong to celebrate this holiday. What about secular traditions?

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Racism VS God's Word 35:37

10M ago35:37

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Racism has been a big problem throughout history and will unfortunately likely continue to be a problem on earth until Jesus comes back, but what should we as individuals think about this subject? In this episode we talk through some of the content the Bible contains to help us out.

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Ep. 133: Slavic American Witchcraft with Caireann Hearth 1:21:14

10M ago1:21:14

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Today, I’m sitting down to talk with Caireann of Hearth and Besom to chat about Slavic American Witchcraft and her multi-cultural practice! Once again, there was an issue with Zoom not liking my microphone, so there is some feedback and echo when I speak sometimes. It's not there all the time, and it doesn't impede the conversation, but if you stru…

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Augustine of Hippo: Saint of the Exoteric 36:52

10M ago36:52

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We discuss Augustine the anti-esotericist, who denies that Christianity has any esoteric dimensions. He employs the esoteric to do so. Can you trust a guy who does that?By Earl Fontainelle

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The Manichæan Catholic: Augustine of Hippo 47:17

10M ago47:17

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We turn to one of the most difficult, fascinating, and ultimately consequential thinkers of late antiquity, Augustine of Hippo. In this episode we discuss his relationship with Manichæism and Platonist philosophy, and a few of his important philosophical conclusions.By Earl Fontainelle

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Stephen A. Cooper on Marius Victorinus and Latinate Christian Platonism 1:10:53

10M ago1:10:53

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We discuss Marius Victorinus, a fascinating character from the tumultuous Roman scene in the mid fourth century who converted from Platonism to Platonism-plus-Christianity. His life and thought give us a valuable window onto the cultural scene in fourth-century Rome, as well, as some crucial data for the transmission of Platonist ideas into the Lat…

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The Bible On Divorce And Remarriage 45:21

11M ago45:21

45:21

Legal divorce is not fun you can ask anybody, but can you get divorced spiritually and if you can then the question is can you get remarried spiritually? It's a tough and divisive question but in this episode we walk through some of what God has said about these things.

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132: A witch for president?! || Interview with Brittany Jones 1:11:01

11M ago1:11:01

1:11:01

The podcast is back! Things are going to be different on the podcast now as I bring on special guests. Anyone from authors, influencers, content creators, podcasters, and everyday people just like you are welcome on my show. I'm kicking off the reboot of 'Round the Cauldron with a very special guest! In today's episode, I speak with Brittany Jones,…

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The Halloween Special 50:37

11M ago50:37

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Halloween is a controversial holiday for Christians and we have a lot to discuss from a Christian perspective: Halloween origins, Halloween today, can or should Christians participate, traditions, trunk or treat, etc... some the answers are going to come from teaching in the Bible, some from your conscience and still others come down to personal op…

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Gretchen Reydams-Schils on Calcidius and the Timæus 57:48

11M ago57:48

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We discuss the Latin translation and commentary of Calcidius with Gretchen Reydams-Schils. Who was Calcidius, where did he get his interpretations of what Plato meant, and, best of all, how did his anti-esotericist approach to Plato feed into western Christian esotericisms? We find out.By Earl Fontainelle

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Plato Latinus 29:41

12M ago29:41

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The podcast turns from the eastern Roman empire to its western reaches, now falling into strife and decline as we move into the fifth century. In this episode we look at languages, especially Latin and Greek, and discuss how their intelligibility declined in the respective halves of the now-sundered empire. And we discuss the fate of Plato and Plat…

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What Will Heaven Be Like? 47:01

12M ago47:01

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Everyone wants to go there one day and everyone has an image that pops into their head when they hear the word "Heaven", but what REALLY is it and why should I want to go there?

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Jay Bregman on Synesius of Cyrene 50:00

12M ago50:00

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We dive into the fascinating life and thought of Synesius of Cyrene, Platonist philosopher and student of Hypatia of Alexandria, and Orthodox bishop of Ptolemaïs. Committed Christian or pagan bishop? We'll see ....By Earl Fontainelle

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Noble Lies and Philosophic Silence: Hypatia, Synesius, and the New Esotericism in the Fourth Century 43:45

1y ago43:45

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Fear, loathing, violence, and persecution. How does the philosopher operate under such circumstances? We look at the case-studies of Hypatia of Alexandria and her student Synesius of Cyrene, for some pointers.By Earl Fontainelle

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Hypatia of Alexandria: The Life and Death of a Philosopher and her City 38:00

1y ago38:00

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In Part I of a two-part-series centred around the great Hypatia of Alexandria, we introduce the life, and the notorious death, of the Late Platonist philosopher Hypatia, one of late antiquity's most evocative enigmas. Plus, a Christian mob didn't destroy the Great Library at Alexandria, but that doesn't mean there weren't some scabrous goings-on.…

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Why Does God Send People To Hell? 41:52

1y ago41:52

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What is Hell? Who is it for? Is Hell fair? What will it be like? These are some of the things we discuss in this episode.

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‘And When Rome Falls, Falls the World’: The Fall of Rome and Western Esotericism 45:50

1y ago45:50

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The sacking of Rome by Alaric and his Visigoths in the year 410 was an ideologically-charged event that left a permanent imprint on the culture of the west. We discuss two contemporary readings of what this event meant – one a polytheist and one a Christian – and, starting from these case-studies, a few of the crucial themes set in motion by the ‘F…

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The End Of The World 46:27

1y ago46:27

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Jesus coming back is probably the most exciting thing for any Christian to think about, but often we have questions like when will it be, and what will it look like? In this episode we look at some scripture to hopefully help us see more clearly a few of the answers to our many questions.

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"WT*? Does that Mean?" Metaphysics 3:37

1y ago3:37

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A new series to complement the 5 Minute Philosophy series. "WT*? Does that Mean?" Short videos to describe various definitions used in philosophy. Please like, subscribe, and share. Thanks! 🔶Socials and Contacts🔶🔹Special thanks to Pasta Mike with "Normalizing Atheism" & Oz with “🍒 The Flavor 🍒 W/ DJ Oz Ozzy” for inspiration.🔹Website: https://www.br…

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‘Visibly a Goddess’: Heidi Marx on Sosipatra of Pergamum 45:25

1y ago45:25

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We discuss Sosipatra of Pergamum, an otherwise-unknown late polytheist holy woman and philosopher, depicted by her biographer Eunapius as a living goddess as well as a philosophic teacher in the lineage of Iamblichus. Come for the Late Platonist resistance to Christianity in the fourth century, stay for the mysterious Chaldæan strangers.…

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A Quick Announcement! 5:30

1y ago5:30

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Just a quick announcement episode - the podcast is changing soon! Become a Member: ⁠https://www.roundthecauldron.com/join-me⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.roundthecauldron.com⁠ Shop: ⁠https://shop.roundthecauldron.com⁠ Join the Forum! ⁠https://forum.roundthecauldron.com 💕 Find me Online!💕 Facebook: ⁠http://www.facebook.com/roundthecauldron⁠ Instagram: ⁠ht…

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Top 10 Bible Contradictions Debunked 57:47

1y ago57:47

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God's Word has many enemies trying their best to discredit it's merit and one of the popular ways is to point out false contradictions. A few of them can look quite convincing on the surface but the good news is that if you dive into the text the solutions typically become very obvious. In this episode we take a look at some of the most interesting…

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