Best Charismatic Podcasts (2024)

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Christians & Politics: How Involved Should We Be? (w/ Keith Foskey) 1:04:31

3h ago1:04:31

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In this episode of the Charismatic Cheetah Podcast, host Michael Young (aka Charismatic Cheetah) sits down with pastor and theologian Keith Foskey to dive deep into a topic that sparks debate among Christians: Should Christians vote and engage in politics? Together, they discuss the role of Christians in the political sphere, examine the idea of vo…

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Pastoral Ministry: Avoiding Pitfalls & Embracing the Call | w/ Pastor Trinity Bounds 1:10:51

9d ago1:10:51

1:10:51

In this insightful episode of the Charismatic Cheetah Podcast, host Michael Young sits down with Pastor Trinity Bounds of Pursuit Bible Church to explore the heart of pastoral ministry. Together, they dive into what it means to be a pastor, the most common pitfalls and mistakes leaders face in ministry, and how to know if you’re truly called to ser…

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Addiction: Disease or Sin? (w/ Bryan Hill) 1:26:25

10d ago1:26:25

1:26:25

In this episode of the Charismatic Cheetah Podcast, host Michael Young sits down with Bryan Hill, pastor of Fort Graham Baptist Church in Whitney, TX, to tackle a critical topic: How should Christians view the disease model of addiction? Is addiction a disease, or is it simply a sin issue? Bryan shares his powerful testimony of overcoming years of …

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Waco, David Koresh, & the Danger of Bad Theology (w/ Cultish) 1:20:51

18d ago1:20:51

1:20:51

In this powerful episode of the Charismatic Cheetah Podcast, host Michael Young sits down with Jeremiah and Andrew from Cultish to dive deep into the 1993 Waco Siege of the Branch Davidian Compound, led by the notorious cult leader David Koresh. Together, they unpack Koresh's twisted theology and explore how his dangerous beliefs led to tragic cons…

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Sam Storms: Amillennialism & the Spiritual Gifts 1:01:33

22d ago1:01:33

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In this episode of the Charismatic Cheetah podcast, host Michael Young sits down with Dr. Sam Storms to discuss the fascinating intersection of eschatology and spiritual gifts. Diving deep into amillennialism, they explore how our understanding of the end times can influence the role of spiritual gifts today. Dr. Storms also tackles some practical …

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LA Marzulli: Nephilim, Aliens, and UFOs 43:58

27d ago43:58

43:58

UFOs are a topic much discussed in secular circles all across the globe. They are also a hot topic within the church. However, historically the church has done a disservice by dismissing UFO phenomena, or just saying they are "just demons". But bury our heads in the sand all we want, these phenomena are happening and happily being addressed by the …

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How to Discover Your Spiritual Gifts 10:39

6M ago10:39

10:39

How do we discover what our spiritual gifts are?By charismaticcheetah

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Was 1 Enoch Removed from the Bible? 24:10

6M ago24:10

24:10

Was 1 Enoch removed from the canon of Scripture? In this episode I go into why or why not.By charismaticcheetah

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The Best Cessationist Arguments (and why they aren't good enough) 16:21

6M ago16:21

16:21

Are there good arguments for cessationism (the belief that certain more miraculous gifts, such as prophecy, healing, tongues, etc., have ceased)? Are there arguments that even a charismatic/continuationist (someone that believes all the gifts are still active today) find compelling? I go into it here...…

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Where Charismatics and Cessationists Both Fall Short 11:40

7M ago11:40

11:40

Where do both sides fall short? The answer may surprise you..because it's the same area, just in different ways.By charismaticcheetah

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What Do All These Big Words Mean? Defining Christian Terms 25:30

7M ago25:30

25:30

Christians use a bunch of big words such as eschatology, soteriology, cessationism, continuationism, and more. For new Christians (and even seasoned ones) this can be intimidating or make one feel "less than." In this episode I define some of the more common terms. https://youtu.be/Q9YFwVKvhCQBy charismaticcheetah

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Does 1 Corinthians 13:8-10 Prove Cessationism? (Cessationist Proof Texts pt. 1) 20:22

7M ago20:22

20:22

Cessationists will often use a few proof texts to attempt to prove cessationism (the belief that the more "miraculous" gifts like prophecy, healings, tongues, etc. are no longer active today, but ceased at the end of the apostolic age). I dive into these verses and come to a very different conclusion. https://youtube.com/@CharismaticCheetah…

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Discussion: Can a Christian Be Demonized? (w/ Ian Juby and Josh Dills) PART 1 1:29:33

7M ago1:29:33

1:29:33

Can a Christian be demonized, or demon "possessed"? A hotly debated topic in Christian circles, Ian Juby (Baptist Bigfoot Christian Memes & Creation Science YouTube), Josh Dills (pastor of Wellspring Tabernacle, Marble, NC), and I (Michael Young) have a civil conversation about this topic. Ian takes the stance that you can be demonized. Josh, that …

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Sermon: Peter's Denial and the Grace of God (Buena Vista Outreach 4/1/24) 21:56

7M ago21:56

21:56

Two little words in Mark 16:7 have always struck me as profound. Those two words are "and Peter..." In this sermon I look at Peter's denial of Christ and how God's grace was sufficient for Peter...and for you and me.By charismaticcheetah

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What is Moralistic Therapeutic Deism (and Why It's Dangerous) 30:11

7M ago30:11

30:11

What is Moralistic Therapeutic Deism? Why is the teaching of pastors like Joel Osteen and Steven Furtick so dangerous?By charismaticcheetah

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034: Hansi Kürsch: Real Life Bard - Part II 58:12

2y ago58:12

58:12

Today, we continue the episode with Blind Guardian frontman Hansi Kürsch. His love of music and fantasy is pretty much evident in how he produces magic through writing songs based on fantasies and epics like The Stormlight Archives and The Lord of the Rings. It’s amazing how a lot of albums have this continuity. And he explains how everything in th…

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033: Hansi Kürsch: Real Life Bard - Part I 1:02:37

2y ago1:02:37

1:02:37

It’s just magic when music and fantasy are combined. And magic is what Blind Guardian creates. Today, we’re joined by their lead singer, Hansi Kürsch, who along with his band members, takes inspiration from the great works of fantasy. Going strong for 40 years now, Blind Guardian has recently released their newest album, The God Machine. Not only i…

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032: Phil Freeman: The Metal Grinch - Part II 1:13:11

2y ago1:13:11

1:13:11

Last week, we began the conversation with some life insights and vocal nerdery with Small Town Titans’ frontman Phil Freeman. This week, we’re going to continue the discussion with more detail on vocal technique. Phil reveals the foundation for a good, healthy voice and an excellent performance in the same way that you should breathe in. He also st…

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031: Phil Freeman: The Metal Grinch - Part I 1:08:42

2y ago1:08:42

1:08:42

What does it take to get to the next level? In this week’s conversation, we’re joined by Phil Freeman, the lead singer of one of the most underrated rock bands, Small Town Titans. Phil has a massive range coupled with massive technical skills that he can create all kinds of good, aggressive, powerful, and even sweet tones within that range. Phil di…

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030: Tatiana Shmayluk: Growls and Giggles - Part II 46:09

2y ago46:09

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Last week we started to uncover the shy persona underneath Jinjer’s fierce frontwoman, Tatiana Shmayluk. We talked about the artists that piqued her curiosity in harsh vocals and how she developed her monster-esque screams. We also discussed her writing process and how deadlines can be more inspirational than diamonds. This week, we’re going to con…

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029: Tatiana Shmayluk: Growls and Giggles - Part I 52:10

2y ago52:10

52:10

Tatiana Shmayluk is the lead singer of the Ukrainian metalcore band, Jinjer. But don’t let that trick you into thinking that she’s a gentle performer. Tatiana packs a punch with her vocals – both clean and harsh. In fact, she was the first female singer that I’ve ever heard going into full death growl mode. The song started off with a groovy, almos…

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028: Peter Hollens: Creative Entrepreneur - Part II 51:22

2y ago51:22

51:22

This week, we continue the conversation with Peter Hollens, American singer/songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur. Known for doing acapella videos of just him – and his multiple voices, Peter is his own engineer and singer. That’s not to say that he hasn’t done any collaborations because Peter has collaborated with other great artists – including …

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027: Peter Hollens: Creative Entrepreneur - Part I 52:24

2y ago52:24

52:24

If there’s one artist who has inspired my current vocal endeavors more than any other, it’s Peter Hollens – THE GUY who made multiple layering of the same human voice popular on YouTube. Peter now has 400 videos on his channel. Some are elaborate collaborations with well-known artists and some are just him, multiple times. While many singers only n…

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026: Myles Kennedy: Channeling Monsters of the Mind - Part II 51:02

2y ago51:02

51:02

This week, we continue our conversation with Myles Kennedy, the lead singer of Alter Bridge, but also an outstanding songwriter and guitar player who has done many great collaborations. Speaking of spreading the great music that Myles creates, Alter Bridge just released their seventh album on October 14 of 2022. He definitely sounds better and bett…

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025: Myles Kennedy: Channeling Monsters of the Mind - Part I 55:02

2y ago55:02

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Many people say that having a classical vocal foundation will set any singer up for success. Even as an opera singer, I don’t know if this is always true, but our guest today, Myles Kennedy, has some of the best vocal techniques any metal or rock singer could have. Not only did he study the classical vocal foundation, he still continues to use it. …

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024: Arjen Lucassen: Metal Opera Giant - Part II 59:55

2y ago59:55

59:55

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Arjen Lucassen. Not just the tallest guitar player in the world, Arjen has consolidated his love of movies, music, and the concept of time travel on his newest project, Star One. Not only that, it’s a collaboration-filled project with other great artists as they make music and magic – together. Lis…

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023: Arjen Lucassen: Metal Opera Giant - Part I 1:05:02

2y ago1:05:02

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What exactly goes into making an opera metal? Or is it the other way around – do you make metal operatic? Today’s guest is Arjen Lucassen, the mastermind composer, multi-instrument player, and producer of both Ayreon and Star One. Arjen is known, not only for his massive collaborative projects but also for having a knack for finding the best singer…

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022: Allen/Olzon: Veteran Duo - Part II 1:11:14

2y ago1:11:14

1:11:14

Last week, we began this interview with two incredible artists Russell Allen and Anette Olzon, who have now released two albums together. Interestingly, this episode is the first time they’re meeting face-to-face. Russell and Anette are having fun talking about their love of music and family, and also joking about growing old in the music industry.…

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021: Allen/Olzon: Veteran Duo - Part I 1:05:58

2y ago1:05:58

1:05:58

Today’s conversation is made twice the fun as we feature two veteran vocalists, Russell Allen and Anette Olzon, who are legends on their own. Russell Allen is known for his work with Symphony X and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and Anette Olzon is known for her work with Nightwish. Russell and Anette recently collaborated and released their second …

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020: Will Ramos: Make Weird Noises - Part II 57:04

2y ago57:04

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It’s time for yet another episode of healthy screaming with Will Ramos, the lead vocalist of the deathcore band, Lorna Shore. Last week, we looked at how Will Ramos nurtured his voice to sound like a Nazgul. Today, we continue the conversation by talking more about how to NOT mess up your voice while screaming. Learn some tips on healthy screaming,…

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019: Will Ramos: Make Weird Noises - Part I 59:44

2y ago59:44

59:44

Imagine a goblin meeting a Nazgul, and together they decided to sing an epic opera using only harsh vocals. That’s what our guest today, Will Ramos sounds like. Will is the lead harsh vocalist of the deathcore band, Lorna Shore – and the sounds he makes are almost unreal! Many traditional singing teachers would point to his grunts and gurgles and s…

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018: Simone Simons: Life Balance as a Metal Mother - Part II 1:06:45

2y ago1:06:45

1:06:45

Last week, we started a conversation with Simone Simons, the lead singer of Dutch symphonic metal band Epica. We discussed how she got into singing and blending classical and contemporary techniques. This week, we continue the conversation as Simone talks about online singing lessons, taking pride in pregnant bellies, what singing felt like after g…

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Building a healthy church 1:09:01

2y ago1:09:01

1:09:01

This massage encourages you to follow God's pattern.

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017: Simone Simons: Life Balance as a Metal Mother - Part I 1:00:46

2y ago1:00:46

1:00:46

Simone Simons may look like a supermodel – she has the blog, photographs and beauty partnerships to back it up – but she is much more than just the face of the Dutch metal band, Epica. Simone has a voice and a lifestyle to be reckoned with. Simone’s vocals are widely recognized for both their beauty and power. As the frontwoman of a symphonic metal…

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016: Maria Franz: Voice of Our Ancestors - Part II 35:23

2y ago35:23

35:23

If you’re a fan of the television series, Vikings, then you’ve most likely already heard the beautiful music created by the folk music band, Heilung. This is the second part of my interview with Heilung’s female lead, Maria Franz. She’s also the lead vocal for two other bands, Euzen and Songleikr. In this episode, Maria talks about the process of c…

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015: Maria Franz: Voice of Our Ancestors - Part I 38:43

2y ago38:43

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No one knows what music from the Bronze or Iron Ages sounds like, but the musical group Heilung presents a version of what music in that era could have sounded like. Their music is often described as “amplified history” and it evokes something primal in audiences around the world. In this two-part episode, we sit down with Maria Franz, the lead fem…

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014: Alissa White-Gluz: The Queen Beast - Part II 1:08:43

2+ y ago1:08:43

1:08:43

This week, we continue this conversation with Disney queen turned vocal beast and Arch Enemy frontwoman, Alissa White-Gluz. We take a deep dive into her vocal technique, specifically differentiating how she approaches harsh and clean vocals. We talk about veganism, why she thinks about her vocals like painting, and how she thinks about her voice in…

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013: Alissa White-Gluz: The Queen Beast - Part I 1:04:43

2+ y ago1:04:43

1:04:43

Imagine the powerful and practically magical presence of Elsa combined with the animal-loving nature of Snow White. That’s Alissa White-Glutz, the lead vocalist of the death metal band Arch Enemy. Known for harsh, distorted, aggressive, and intense tones, Alissa takes pride in a healthy lifestyle, practicing veganism, and nurturing positivity all a…

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012: Lzzy Hale: Effortless Singing - Part II 1:01:09

2+ y ago1:01:09

1:01:09

This week, we continue the discussion with Grammy Award-winning Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale as we do an in-depth technical conversation and discuss how to create more awesome sounds. Discover how those sounds can be best applied in songs and a setlist. You can also hear some of their writing in Halestorm’s newly released album, Back from the Dead. Get co…

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011: Lzzy Hale: Effortless Singing - Part I 1:00:25

2+ y ago1:00:25

1:00:25

How does one growl and scream with so much passion, yet also make these vocalizations without hurting anything? Well, it turns out that our guest today, Lzzy Hale, is extremely technically proficient when it comes to using those techniques. Lzzy Hale is the lead singer and guitar player of the Grammy Award-winning rock band and my heavy music idol,…

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010: Brent Smith - Healthy Body, Healthy Voice - Part II 1:02:46

2+ y ago1:02:46

1:02:46

This is Part II of the interview with Shinedown frontman, Brent Smith. Brent’s easygoing yet direct manner comes across throughout our entire conversation. He is truly a rockstar who has figured out life balance despite his massive touring and having a family. Last week, we started to unveil why it’s essential for Brent to train like an athlete. Th…

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009: Brent Smith - Healthy Body, Healthy Voice - Part I 1:08:01

2+ y ago1:08:01

1:08:01

Addiction is something that plagues all kinds of people – especially creatives or performers who are feeling constant pressure. Brent Smith was on top of the lead singer world, fronting Shinedown, a rock band with 17 singles that have hit #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. And amidst all that, he still dealt with a lot of self-doubt. Brent …

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008: James LaBrie - Triumph Over Vocal Injury - Part II 1:06:23

2+ y ago1:06:23

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This is Part II of our conversation with Dream Theater’s lead singer James LaBrie. Last week, we began what seems like one of the most transparent conversations I’ve ever had about vocal injury and how a professional singer like him can recover and continue to create great music. Today, we continue the discussion as James talks about what he does r…

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007: James LaBrie - Triumph Over Vocal Injury - Part I 1:02:19

2+ y ago1:02:19

1:02:19

Dream Theater is legendary for its complex, progressive music, and James LaBrie, their lead singer, is legendary for his ability to weave a melody over rapidly evolving time signatures and musical textures. James has a massive range and a distinctive, gathered sound which cuts through to deliver his message. Not only does James sing complex music s…

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006: Geoff Castellucci: Beyond Basso Profundo - Part II 45:49

2+ y ago45:49

45:49

This is Part II of our conversation with musician, bass singer, and arranger, Geoff Castellucci. Last week, we started to brush just the surface of what makes Geoff Castellucci so incredible. We talked about his origins and how he began singing with members of VoicePlay way back in middle school. We also discussed some of his role models and he’s a…

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005: Geoff Castellucci: Beyond Basso Profundo - Part I 49:31

2+ y ago49:31

49:31

If you've never experienced the glory of your entire room rumbling as if a sonic earthquake had struck, and noticed that the screws and your shells were starting to come loose, then you haven't heard Geoff Castellucci on an adequate speaker system. Known for his ability to sing mind-boggling bass notes that are so low even some keyboards can't cont…

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004: Devin Townsend - Heavy Metal Genius and Life Philosopher - Part II 46:01

2+ y ago46:01

46:01

Last week, we started to take a peek inside the incredible genius of Devin Townsend - an extreme metal singer, songwriter, and producer… and notably, a life philosopher as well. Devin’s on-stage persona may be larger-than-life, hardcore, and sometimes even extraterrestrial. Yet while getting to know him, I quickly realized Devin is also incredibly …

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003: Devin Townsend - Heavy Metal Genius and Life Philosopher - Part I 45:04

2+ y ago45:04

45:04

Have you ever wondered what goes on in the bizarre genius of an extreme metal singer, songwriter, and producer? Devin Townsend, known to many as “Hevy Devy,” was one of my earlier introductions to metal on YouTube. He quickly became one of my most beloved because of his wide range of vocal styles from musical theater to hardcore screaming, all whil…

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002: Elizabeth Zharoff - Getting to Know Your Host with Julia Nilon - Part II 1:09:26

2+ y ago1:09:26

1:09:26

Last week, we started off our interview series by putting me – your host – in the interviewee’s seat. We invited Julia Nilon, my fellow vocal nerd and YouTube colleague to do the interviewing and dig into my past. We wrapped up last week by talking about vocal damage and recovery. Today, we’ll continue the chat about vocal health, especially focusi…

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001: Elizabeth Zharoff - Getting to Know Your Host with Julia Nilon - Part I 1:05:01

2+ y ago1:05:01

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Curious about the world of opera? Today, I’m sharing my journey from literally singing on a tractor to carving out a professional career in opera. To begin our interview series, we’re going to flip the table as I will be put in the proverbial hot seat. While I do enjoy performing and occasionally taking the spotlight, it’s much more comfortable for…

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