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Have you ever poured out your heart, almost begging God to solve a problem, but it doesn’t feel like your prayer is ever answered? You wonder if there’s a better way to pray you don’t know about. Then some days, you really connect with God in prayer and it just makes you want to be closer to Him? Each week The Bible Speaks to You Podcast helps you rediscover the original Christianity of Jesus. Host James Early, Bible teacher and speaker, and an occasional guest dig deep into how to think, pr ...
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259 – What does your church need to learn from Deborah? Deborah, the Judge and Prophetess in the Old Testament, has a message for you and your church, and it's probably not what you'd expect. Most Christians don't really know much about Deborah and how she broke the female stereotypes of her day as a Judge, a Prophet, and her role in a military vic…
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258 – If you had lived 2,000 years ago, would you have been a disciple of Jesus? Imagine you lived in the time of Jesus and heard him preach. You saw him heal people. Would you decide to follow him? Would you want to be one of his disciples? Would you have realized he was the Messiah? We would like to think we would, but it's hard to know for sure.…
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257– How do you show someone who you really are? You've probably heard the phrase, “When someone shows you who they really are, believe them.” I had a friend who used to say that all the time to remind herself that one person in particular she had been associated with in the past were not a good influence on her. She had been fooled by his attracti…
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Harkness takes a walk into town. Rory's safety comes into question. Gage searches for validation. Cast: Rory Hall - Jeanette Engel Gage Ryker - Arik Furner Harkness Riddle - Joey Lugo Keeper - Josh Richter Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theeldritchhour Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/eldritch_thing Buy Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/u…
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246 – Do you feel lonely at times--or all the time? Maybe you’ve lost someone you felt close to, or maybe there are lots of people in your life but there’s no one you can connect with, no one on the same wave length enough that you enjoy being in their presence? Maybe at work or church, everyone is satisfied with the status quo, but you have some n…
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Harkness settles in. Rory reaches respite. Gage reconciles his nature. Cast: Rory Hall - Jeanette Engel Gage Ryker - Arik Furner Harkness Riddle - Joey Lugo Keeper - Josh Richter Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theeldritchhour Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/eldritch_thing Buy Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-eldritch-hour Buy M…
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255 – Is it really possible to find true satisfaction in life? So many people today are looking for satisfaction in getting a new car or a new job, accomplishing their personal and career goals, or maybe it's getting lots of followers on social media. Or whatever! But the satisfaction that comes from these sorts of things never lasts very long. And…
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254 – Is it really true that God already knows what you need? If that's the case, why do we need to ask God for anything? Why doesn't He just give it to us? Well, sometimes He does, but usually it's important to ask because it reminds us that God is the source of all our blessings and we are not. The question is: What do you really need? Sometimes …
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253 – Is it ever hard for you to surrender to God's will? How often do you pray for God to give you what you want? And how often do you pray for what God wants? You'd be surprised how many people actually tell God what they want and try to convince Him to give it to them. There's a tiny little (actually big) problem with this. Sometimes, what we th…
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252 – Are you following Jesus for the wrong reason? Hey, it happens sometimes. Once in a while we get our priorities mixed up and our motives for following Jesus can get a little selfish. You just want a blessing or a healing or a new job or whatever. Is that so bad? Well, there's nothing wrong with any of those things, but following Jesus just to …
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251 – Are you sharing your faith in unusual ways? Have you ever been hesitant sharing your faith with someone who you thought probably wasn’t receptive or that you really didn’t even want to talk to? What would you do if God told you to go directly to that person and tell them about Jesus and the difference he had made in your life? Would you just …
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250 – How often do you have a conversation with someone who has a different faith than you do? I know some Christians who won't talk to anyone except people they agree with 100%. They live in a "safe" little bubble. But over the years, I have learned so much from people in other faiths. In fact, it always ends up strengthening my own faith when I t…
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249 – What do you base your self-worth on? Have you ever met someone who seemed to be full of confidence , but when you got to know them, you realized they based their self-worth on things like how much money they have, where they went to school, what job they have, or where they're from? Or maybe how good looking they are or how many followers the…
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248 – Have you ever heard someone talk about Jesus in a way that just didn’t quite fit with what was in the Bible? Or maybe you read a book or saw a movie or a play about Jesus that either fell short of capturing the true essence of Jesus or it kind of stretched the truth and over-exaggerated things? Recently in Season 4 of "The Chosen," there was …
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247 – Have you ever felt like some folks are preaching man-made doctrines without even realizing it? Have you ever felt intimidated by people insisting their doctrines are correct? And then someone with a different doctrine insists they are right and the other person is wrong? How do we tell if a doctrine is man-made or a God-ordained truth? This w…
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246 – Is your faith based on what someone told you you're supposed to believe or on your relationship with God? I've talked to several people lately who have recently realized they believe what they were taught without questioning it. They never really made their faith their own. They have finally given themselves permission to ask questions, read …
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245 – What do you do when people or circumstances rob you of your joy? Have you ever been on top of the world and full of joy when something terrible happens, your joy vanishes, and you feel like you're sinking into a pit of quicksand? Is there a way to hold onto your joy when a challenging situation comes up? That's what this week's episode is all…
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244 – Do you want to be a more effective dad, or know someone who does? This week I talk with Jared Haley and Chris Wilson about what it means to be a good dad, to nurture your kids and support their spiritual growth. Jared and Chris are both passionate about being good dads, spending quality time with their families, and guiding their kids spiritu…
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243 – What's the best way to experience spiritual restoration? Have you ever felt like you needed some spiritual restoration in your life? I sure have. The key word here is "restoration." It means that God is restoring us to the original condition of how He made us in His image and likeness. It's kind of like someone cleaning an old oil painting, r…
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242 – What is your priority at church, getting new members or taking care of the sheep you have? I used to think my church should focus only on reaching out to the community, sharing the gospel, and getting more people to come to church. But over the years I've realized it's equally important to nurture and care for the members we already have. Thi…
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Harkness wanders the hotel. Rory learns more from the reverend. Gage has an intense discussion with the ranger. Cast: Rory Hall - Jeanette Engel Gage Ryker - Arik Furner Harkness Riddle - Joey Lugo Keeper - Josh Richter Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theeldritchhour Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/eldritch_thing Buy Merch: https://www.t…
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241 – Why should you read the Gospel of Thomas? Well, do you want to be closer to Christ? Then the Gospel of Thomas is for you. But you have to learn how to decode it. That's where Kieth Giles comes in. His book helps find the deeper meaning: The Quantum Sayings of Jesus: Decoding the Lost Gospel of Thomas* This week I talk with Keith Giles about t…
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240 – If Jesus was here today, would he get involved in politics? Do you think he would be a member of your political party? Would he take sides at all? Or would he take a different approach to solving the problems people are facing today? How would Jesus bring healing to the political divisions in today’s society? Would he go to Washington, D.C. a…
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239 – Have you ever felt far away from God? Maybe you've made some huge mistakes, or someone had done something that harmed you. But no matter what has happened in your life, God is always with you, even if you're not aware of it. This week's episode digs deep into this idea that God is always with us, no matter what. Highlights this week: Psalm 13…
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The Voice - Abigail Doherty Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theeldritchhour Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/eldritch_thing Buy Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-eldritch-hour Buy Music: https://lorehunter.bandcamp.com/album/music-from-the-eldritch-hour-vol-1 Join our discord: https://discord.gg/VEFtx6xSkD Follow us on Twitter at:…
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238 – Have you ever wondered if there's a way to really know God loves you? Does God's love ever seem far away? Or maybe you know theoretically that God loves you, but you just don't feel it? Maybe you've made bad life choices that makes it hard to imagine God still loves you. When I'm discouraged, it's been really helpful to remember that God sent…
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Gage follows a foreboding trail. Rory encounters the locals. Harkness arrives at The Summit. Cast: Rory Hall - Jeanette Engel Gage Ryker - Arik Furner Harkness Riddle - Joey Lugo Keeper - Josh Richter Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theeldritchhour Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/eldritch_thing Buy Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/t…
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237 – Is it possible to find healing from the effects of trauma and abuse? Have you or someone you know been in an abusive or traumatic situation or relationship? This episode is for you. Marina Carrier shares how she overcame the residual effects of being an unwanted child and sexual abuse at the age of nine. It was only through the power of the H…
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236 – If the Apostle Paul wrote a letter to your church, what would he say? First, imagine if you had lived back in the days of the early Christian Church. Paul may have come to your church to preach. And you may have received a letter from him later with some helpful ideas, prayers, and reminders of what he told you when he was there. Of course, h…
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235 – What does it even mean to be filled with God's fullness? In his letter to the Ephesians, at the end of Chapter 3, Paul prays that the church members would know the love of Christ and be filled with all the fullness of God. But is that even possible? Most Christians I talk to think that's the sort of thing that happens after they die and go to…
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234 – Do you have a hard time forgiving yourself? Right. Join the club. It's not easy to forgive yourself. But it's something we need to do. And we can. This week I look at several Bible characters who, in one way or another, had to come to terms with the mistakes they made and their sins. The Bible doesn't tell us what these folks were thinking an…
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Rory traverses the black and hazy wilderness. Gage records his findings, and makes a discovery. Harkness' strange sensory experience persists. Cast: Rory Hall - Jeanette Engel Gage Ryker - Arik Furner Harkness Riddle - Joey Lugo Keeper - Josh Richter Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theeldritchhour Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/eldritch…
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233 – Where are you looking for Jesus? A lot of people are looking for Jesus these days, the real Jesus. Unfortunately, a lot of people have become disillusioned by the difference between what they’re discovering about Jesus in the Bible and the way their churches have followed, or rather not followed, Jesus. This week's episode is about where to l…
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232 – Is anything keeping you from doing what God has called you to do? Do you have a strong sense of purpose in your life but it seems things keep getting in the way of you doing what God has called you to do? Or maybe you're still waiting to see what God wants you to do with your life. Sometimes, even when we know what God's will is for our lives…
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231 – Do you notice when God is trying to get your attention? God talks to us in lots of ways. But how often do we notice? Take a minute to think of all the ways God tries to get your attention. Sometimes it might be because you're doing something you shouldn't. Sometimes it's because you're not doing something you should. And sometimes it's becaus…
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230 – Has God ever asked you to dance with Him? What does that even mean? When God asks you to dance, it's a metaphor for God asking you to participate in life and follow where He leads. Have you ever danced with someone who didn't know how to lead, or follow, depending on which role you were in? It can be confusing, awkward, and sometimes get pret…
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Rory wakes up in the aftermath of her bus crash. Gage comes upon a strange sight on the winding mountain roads. Harkness is picked up by her chauffeur, ushering her to the mountains. Cast: Rory Hall - Jeanette Engel Gage Ryker - Arik Furner Harkness Riddle - Joey Lugo Keeper - Josh Richter Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theeldrit…
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229 – How often do you hear: "The blood of Jesus saves you from your sins," or something to that effect? The more I have pondered and prayed about all the Bible has to say about God's forgiveness of sins, Jesus's crucifixion, and more specifically, the blood of Jesus, I've come to the conclusion that there's more to forgiveness than just the fact t…
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These are the Sorrows. They are Three in number. Harkness Riddle reads "Levana and Our Ladies of Sorrow" by Thomas de Quincy. If you'd like to follow along, the story is public domain and can be found in several places online, but this link is our preferred source: https://archive.org/details/collectedwritin02massgoog/page/n376/mode/2up Cast: Harkn…
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228 – Did you ever realize how many women leaders there are in the New Testament? More than you probably realized. There are some I didn't even realize were women? Why haven't we been told about these amazing women who risked their lives to share the Gospel in the early Christian Church? This week I talk with Dr. Nijay Gupta about these women leade…
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October, 1994. Belfast, Maine. Harkness, in the wake of her visit from Jennifer, goes about her day and begins to plan for her sudden vacation. During the course of which, a friend and business partner calls with some strange but exciting news. Cast: Harkness Riddle - Joey Lugo Keeper of Arcane Lore - Josh Richter Support the show Patreon: https://…
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227 – Have you ever wondered if God still loves you? All too often we think of all the mistakes we've made or the things that have happened to us, and somehow decide God must not love us anymore, that we're not worthy of His love. But no matter what you've done ( or not done that you should have), no matter what mistakes you've made, big or small, …
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226 – What does it mean to be more than a conqueror through Christ? With all the challenges in the world and in your own personal life, does it ever seem like there's just no end to the chaos? In Chapter 8 of Romans, Paul lists a host of challenges that describes what a lot of people are dealing with today. But he also promises us that we can find …
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October, 1994. Belfast, Maine. Esteemed horror author Harkness Riddle receives an early morning visitation from her manager, who provides the event-filled itinerary for Harkness' upcoming weeks. Cast: Harkness Riddle - Joey Lugo Keeper of Arcane Lore - Josh Richter Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theeldritchhour Ko-fi: https://ko-…
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225 – If you could ask Jesus a favor, what would it be? If you had met Jesus 2,000 years ago while as he was traveling around healing and ministering to people, what would you ask him for? A healing? Deliverance from a problem? The answer to a burning question in your heart? Lots of people came up to Jesus to ask him for all sorts of things. Someti…
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224 – Do you have to believe in the Nicene Creed to be a true Christian? This is a pretty heavy duty topic. And people have been arguing over this for about 1,700 years. So this is not the final answer or discussion on the topic. But is incredibly important to think about what it means to be a Christian. Is it based on what you believe or how you p…
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October, 1994. Howland, Maine. A man on the run hitch's a ride with a stranger at a truck stop diner, and they swap tall tales as the big rig makes its way northbound. Cast: The Hitchhiker - Arik Furner Keeper - Josh Richter Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theeldritchhour Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/eldritch_thing Buy Merch: https://…
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223 – Have you ever thought of the Bible as a verb? All too often we think of the Bible as a source for our beliefs, our theology, and our faith. But have you ever looked at the Bible through the lens of the action items that need to be on our daily to-do list? This week, I talk to my wife, Polly Castor, about the Bible as resource for how we are t…
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