Best Damocles Podcasts (2024)

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No Condemnation – No Damocles Sword Hanging Over You 3:56

20d ago3:56

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Today on social media, you can be accused, tried, condemned, and sentenced all in one day. Yet this is light compared to the devastating condemnation of Almighty God. The good news is this: “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus” (Rom. 8:1). Redeemed sinners are freed from God’s wrath and eternally secure in Him. S…

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Sword of Damocles 33:57

24d ago33:57

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Today we discuss the recent landmark rulings of the ECOWAS Court of Justice against Nigeria and Ghana and the significance of both rulings for human rights in the region. Then, both Ghana and Nigeria are facing a cost-of-living crisis which continues to bite hard. Nigeria recently ranked among the worst-hit countries in Africa, while in Ghana, a re…

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Swoon 30:48

3d ago30:48

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Today we explore the Nigerian National Petroleum Company’s ambitious move to secure a $2 billion loan in Europe. With soaring petrol prices and liquidity issues at Dangote Industries, what does this mean for Nigeria's economy? Next, we examine the controversial increase in the Ways and Means advances okayed by Nigeria's House of Representatives. Wh…

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What is the Greatest Delight? 4:57

5d ago4:57

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In Romans 1 the Apostle Paul delights, repeatedly, in the wonder-working power of the Gospel. He rejoices in the transforming call and power of the Gospel that compelled him to be separated unto a new life and become a bondservant of Jesus Christ. He describes the continuity of the everlasting Gospel, as Jesus Christ, the Son of God was born in the…

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Protest season is back 37:02

10d ago37:02

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First, apologies for the less than 100% quality of this recording. Nigeria has been experiencing poor network connectivity for some days now, allegedly to prevent protestors from communicating and organising, and it is to the protests we turn to first. Nigeria is currently engulfed in waves of protests, causing unrest and deaths. What are the roots…

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Fake Christianity or Real - Exposed 2:53

12d ago2:53

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There’s a difference between real and fake Christianity. And this litmus test, given by the Apostle Paul in Romans 8, shows where you stand. Your mind is either: (1) set on the spirit or the flesh; (2) set on life or death; and (3) subject to the law of God or in hatred to it. That’s why there’s no such thing as a “gay” or “thieving” Christian. If …

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Marduk Bowed, Episode 3: Awakening a New World 1:23:48

12d ago1:23:48

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One by one, the crew awakens but shared dreams haunt them. What could it all mean? Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based on the novels by James S.A. Corey. It airs live on Wednesdays at 6pm PST on twitch.tv/onlyplaywizards Get more Abraxas' Precipice: linktr.ee/abraxasprecipic Abraxas'…

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To the brim 34:08

18d ago34:08

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Uganda is on edge as security forces clamp down on opposition protests even as President Yoweri Museveni faces mounting discontent. We’ll unpack the latest developments. Next, West African criminal networks are feeling the heat. Interpol’s Operation Jackal III has dealt a significant blow to these syndicates involved in financial fraud, human traff…

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Marduk Bowed, Episode 2: How Long? 1:16:58

19d ago1:16:58

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The crew of the Sin Claire has been found, but not returned whole. Wyatt is the first to wake...eight months after his mission. Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based on the novels by James S.A. Corey. It airs live on Wednesdays at 6pm PST on twitch.tv/onlyplaywizards Get more Abraxas' …

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The Witness 1:22:31

22d ago1:22:31

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Yubari protects a young witness from the Orion Syndicate. (The Odyssey, Episode V)(22 July 2024)By Starship Excelsior

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The Preeminence of Christ in Your Marriage 4:04

27d ago4:04

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God created everything from top to bottom in our lives that Jesus Christ would be preeminent (Col. 1:17-18). This includes marriage. Put simply, the preeminence of Jesus Christ is the greatest secret of a happy marriage and a happy home life. But what does it look like to make Jesus Christ the center of your marriage? First of all, devote yourself …

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Marduk Bowed, Episode 1: Data, Not Destruction 2:59:47

26d ago2:59:47

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With the crew of the Sin Claire and the security team from Star's Edge lost, the two colonies of Mundos attempt to reconciled over science and survival. But tensions die hard. Special guest players Marcy Brown (she/her) as Lani Valizla myceliumyouthnetwork.org; April Hill (she/her) as Kyne Kobb linktr.ee/stilettodm; Simriya Sandhu (she/her) as Mede…

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A mixed bag 38:41

1M ago38:41

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First, we consider Nigeria's debt burden, which has ballooned to a staggering ₦121 trillion, raising concerns about the country's ability to service its loans and invest in vital areas. Next, we look at a potential source of conflict in West Africa. Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have left ECOWAS and formed the AES. Alliance of Sahelian States. Final…

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War Against Remaining Sin 4:48

1M ago4:48

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In this life, the Christian will always be dealing with sin. This side of heaven, there’s no sinless perfection. God’s good and holy law is a tool that reminds us of this reality. It is a searchlight that shows us who we really are, as we deal with remaining sin that still wars within us. This rightly frustrates the believer, as we battle wrong imp…

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Minecraft 37:08

1M ago37:08

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Governors from Nigeria's southern region are advocating for state-by-state negotiations for the new minimum wage based on individual financial capabilities. What are the implications of this move on the ongoing debate surrounding worker compensation. Next, we examine the cost of a healthy diet, which has surged by 32% in just a few months, making i…

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Marriage Is About Painting Pictures 3:57

1M ago3:57

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What does it mean to make Christ the center of your marriage? Husbands and wives cannot write their own lines. They have a role to play. Marriage was designed by God to paint a picture of Christ’s love for the church, and the respect of the church for her Savior. A husband’s role is to be like Christ, and a wife’s role is to be like an adoring chur…

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Spanner in the works 35:36

2M ago35:36

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Nigeria's oil production has declined by 30,000 barrels per day. What factors are driving this reduction, and how might it affect the country's economy and its standing in the global oil market? Next, Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, is seeking an out-of-court settlement in his ongoing legal battle. How could this influen…

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How Should Christians Relate to God’s Law? 6:04

2M ago6:04

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How should Christian’s engage with God’s law? The truth is, the believer’s relationship to the law of God will have massive consequences in your life. It will either make you a legalist, or it will make you one of the blessed of the earth. For the Christian, the condemning nature of the law has ceased. But the commanding power of the law continues,…

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Break Out 26:01

2M ago26:01

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Nigeria has just sealed a groundbreaking $3.5 billion agreement with Afreximbank. What does this mean for Nigeria's textile industry and the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles? Next, clashes between supporters of Rivers's Governor Sim Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, have escalated. What's fueling these tensions? Finally, in …

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What is the Purpose of the Law of God? 3:35

2M ago3:35

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Every word in the Bible is the word of Christ. This includes the 613 Old Testament laws and the 1050 laws and commands found in the New Testament. But how are we as Christians to interpret them? It starts by understanding God’s four central purposes for the law: (1) To disclose His character and righteousness; (2) To reveal and convict us of sin; (…

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Two roads diverged in a yellow wood 27:06

2M ago27:06

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In today's episode, Nigeria's state governors are sounding the alarm over a proposed ₦60,000 minimum wage, calling it unsustainable. We'll examine why these governors believe the wage hike is economically untenable. Next, we'll focus on the controversy surrounding Nigeria's "cost-of-collection" approach to funding government-owned enterprises. The …

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If the Law is Good, How Can We Be ‘Dead’ to It? 5:24

2M ago5:24

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How can Christians be “dead to the law” if the law is “holy, just and good” (Rom. 7:4, 12)? Scott Brown answers this thorny question, putting Romans 7 in proper context. The Apostle Paul uses the metaphor of a woman whose husband dies, who then is free to remarry, being no longer bound by the law of her first husband. Being married to Christ is aki…

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Damocles Cage, Episode 23: 24 Hours to Go 2:28:46

2M ago2:28:46

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The timer set, the nuclear device primed, the crew is working against the clock to exist the alien ruins. Special guest player Josh Simons as Kase Marek: joshuamsimons.com/links Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based on the novels by James S.A. Corey. It airs live on Wednesdays at 6pm P…

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High wire act 21:29

2M ago21:29

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In this week's episode, we turn our attention to Sudan's forgotten conflict. Next, we examine a troubling report from Nigeria's Southeast region, where the Eastern Security Network (ESN) is said to have launched an attack on soldiers. Who is the ESN, and what are the ideological splits within the group? How does this internal conflict exacerbate th…

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What Kind of Slave Are You? 5:25

2M ago5:25

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The Bible says that everyone’s a slave—either a slave to sin or a slave to righteousness. The question is: Whose slave are you? In this podcast Scott Brown explains that, without Christ, we are slaves to sin, and the wages of this sin is death. Yet, with Christ, we get a gift we don’t deserve—a grace that delivers us from the condemnation of sin an…

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...we hail thee 42:04

2M ago42:04

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In a week where we got an old-new anthem, Nigeria’s GDP has taken a hit. Despite showing higher growth than the same period last year, Nigeria's GDP growth has dipped compared to the previous quarter. What’s behind this fluctuation? We’ll also explore the factors that could influence Nigeria's economic performance in the coming months and pinpoint …

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Taming the Tongue (Part 2) 6:31

3M ago6:31

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God has given our tongues as a good gift—not for death, but for life. Yet it’s easy for all of us to fall prey to bad speech habits that hurt others. In this podcast, Scott Brown gives harmful patterns of communication to avoid, such as name-calling and giving the cold shoulder, followed by good behaviors to sweeten conversations such as carefully …

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Damocles Cage, Episode 22: At the Core of It All 2:06:45

3M ago2:06:45

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Thousands of kilometers beneath the surface of Mundos, the crew and Lt. Col. Kase Marek uncover more mysteries of the builders' work. Special guest player Josh Simons as Kase Marek: joshuamsimons.com/links Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based on the novels by James S.A. Corey. It airs…

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Quagmire 13:15

3M ago13:15

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Conflicting reports emerged about Nigeria's Federal Government's financial status in the first quarter of 2024. We will examine what a massive budget deficit means for an already inflation-burdened country. Then, Nigeria's Central Bank has raised interest rates yet again. We'll look at the motivations behind this decision and its potential ripple e…

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Taming the Tongue, Part 1 3:37

3M ago3:37

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The tongue is a good gift from God—but it also can be a destructive troublemaker. In this podcast, Scott Brown discusses how the tongue can poison and devour, but also how it can be tamed to encourage others through singing, hearty counsel, thoughtful admonishment, and more. Not only can our tongue be used to bring praise to God, but it can give “b…

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Damocles Cage, Episode 21: Dungeons & Drones 2:41:48

3M ago2:41:48

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The danger escalates in the ancient alien ruins with mysteries abound. Special guest player Josh Simons as Kase Marek: joshuamsimons.com/links Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based on the novels by James S.A. Corey. It airs live on Wednesdays at 6pm PST on twitch.tv/onlyplaywizards Get…

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Feeling the heat 20:08

3M ago20:08

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One of Nigeria's most reliable businesses, Okomu Oil Palm Plc, is facing a crisis. Recent attacks by criminal gangs have left three employees dead, raising questions about investor safety and government intervention. We explore the complexities of this situation and ask: what are the broader implications of these brazen threats on the immediate com…

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How to Grow in Sanctification 4:37

3M ago4:37

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The number one objective of a real Christian is to become more holy. So, how do you accelerate your sanctification? Romans 6:11-14 gives five ways: (1) You reckon yourselves as dead; (2) you dethrone the tyrant; (3) You withhold the members of your body from sin; (4) You consecrate your whole body to the Lord; (5) and you stand in grace. The good n…

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Damocles Cage, Episode 20: Vines of the Mind 2:24:57

3M ago2:24:57

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The crew delves into the spire at the center of Mundos' jungle, but alien architecture and methods lurk. Special guest player Josh Simons as Kase Marek: joshuamsimons.com/links Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based on the novels by James S.A. Corey. It airs live on Wednesdays at 6pm PS…

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Rising Tide 39:08

3M ago39:08

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This week Nigeria's central bank asked banks in the country to charge a 0.5% cyber-security level on most transactions. Still on hitting the pockets of Nigerians, Ikeja Electric announced a reduction of its electricity tariff. Finally, we discuss what is happening in Togo as President Faure Gnassingbe looks to consolidate power for life. What is th…

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Marriage Is Sacred Space 3:03

3M ago3:03

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Marriage is sacred space. It is consecrated ground. When you wed, you enter “The LORD’S holy institution which He loves” (Mal. 2:11). It's like going to the White House. You are on someone else’s property. You don’t get to do what you want. Similarly, when you dine with the Queen of England, you’re not free to eat any way you please. In this podcas…

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Damocles Cage, Episode 19: A Hard Kase 2:18:01

3M ago2:18:01

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The coordinated mission between Mason's Haven and Star's Edge commences, but will everyone be ready for the eldritch elements of the Mundos' Jungle? Special guest player Josh Simons as Kase Marek: joshuamsimons.com/links Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based on the novels by James S.A.…

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Knock, knock 31:31

3M ago31:31

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Recent attacks on the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) beg the question: is the CJTF adequately equipped for the fight against insurgency? A supposed deal with shipping giant Maersk has caused a wave of confusion. Is this just a misunderstanding, or something more concerning? How will this decision impact Nigeria's attractiveness to other investors…

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Giving and Tithes: What Are Our Duties? 4:32

3M ago4:32

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“God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Cor. 9:7), but is this our heart when we bring our tithes and offerings to Him? In this podcast, Scott Brown explores the witness of Scriptures on giving, discussing various examples and principles. He shows that honoring God with our firstfruits is an act of worship that should be joyfully rendered, even as we use o…

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How Do You Know You’re Saved? - Dead to Sin, Alive to Christ 5:36

4M ago5:36

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Do you struggle over assurance of your salvation? The truth is, many people go through periods where they doubt their standing with Christ. They ask, “Am I good enough to be a child of God? What if my desire, at times, to read the Bible is weak?” In this podcast, Scott Brown explains that our salvation is not based on our inner-therapist. It is bas…

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Grace That Is Greater Than All Our Sin 5:08

4M ago5:08

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Man’s greatest problem is original sin, passed down genetically through the human race since Adam’s fall. This genetic defect can’t be fixed by “self-improvement,” for it goes to the core of our being. This sobering truth is one parents should impress to their children, while also giving them the good news of salvation: Christ, the Second Adam, mad…

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Damocles Cage, Episode 18: Plan to the Bottom 1:09:26

4M ago1:09:26

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Plans form in conjunction with Star's Edge to solve the possible spread of Protomolecule in the jungle of Mundos. Whether it succeeds is to be seen. Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based on the novels by James S.A. Corey. It airs live on Wednesdays at 6pm PST on twitch.tv/onlyplaywizar…

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Beyond Modesty: What Clothing Declares, Part 2 (New Testament) 4:17

4M ago4:17

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When you stand in front of the mirror, you need to know what you’re doing when you dress yourself. The question is—what message does your clothing convey? In this podcast, Scott Brown explores the doctrine of clothing given in the New Testament, showing how clothing can be a trap for favoritism and an expression of pride. How we dress ourselves sho…

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Beyond Modesty: What Clothing Declares, Part 1 (Old Testament) 3:58

4M ago3:58

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When most people think about clothing, they think about “modesty.” And, they think about women, not men. Yet such an outlook widely misses the mark of what Scripture teaches on dress. In this podcast, Scott Brown explores the doctrine of clothing given in the Old Testament, showing how God gave clothing to cover our nakedness and shame, to reflect …

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Damocles Cage, Episode 17: Rain of Sin 1:25:56

4M ago1:25:56

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With the bio-survey team under attack by an unknown force, the Sin Claire rushes across the planet to provide support. Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based on the novels by James S.A. Corey. It airs live on Wednesdays at 6pm PST on twitch.tv/onlyplaywizards Get more Abraxas' Precipice…

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Damocles Cage, Episode 16: A Bright Future 1:21:14

5M ago1:21:14

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The crew heads to the bright side of Mundos to setup the solar array for the colony while at the same time the bio-survey team excavates a go-yote den, trying to figure out what might be preying on the local creatures. Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based on the novels by James S.A. C…

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Damocles Cage, Episode 15: Trust, Inc. 1:21:34

5M ago1:21:34

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After a successful mission to Eos and test results from samples waiting, the crew ponders what to undertake next to ensure the survival of the colonies on Mundos. Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based on the novels by James S.A. Corey. It airs live on Wednesdays at 6pm PST on twitch.tv…

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Damocles Cage, Episode 14: Eos Horizons pt.4 1:59:07

6M ago1:59:07

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With the resources of Eos now know, the trick is getting them off world. The crew debates various solutions all the while distrust of members of Star's Edge run rampant. Special guest player Simriya Sandhu as Medea Holtz: twitter.com/kairosclersis Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based …

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Adapa’s Fate II: Charity One-Shot 4:57:46

6M ago4:57:46

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Charity one-shot benefitting World Central Kitchen, donate here: bit.ly/adapasfateii The future of the Belt does not come lightly. Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse RPG by Green Ronin Publishing. It airs live on Wednesdays at 6pm PST on https://www.twitch.tv/onlyplaywizards Support the stream: https://www.patreon.com/abraxasprecip…

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