🎧 THE TROUBLE WITH ANGELS — Season 1, Episode 8
“The Holy Wedding Crashers” (Chapter 9)
By Glory Fink
Two archangels walk into a wedding reception in Memphis, Tennessee—with zero invitation, a folded hundred-dollar “love offering,” and the kind of confidence that can only come from being technically ageless.
Michael is determined to do what he does best: turn human joy into holy fuel, bless the room, and make sure everyone—guests, staff, and the deeply stressed venue manager—gets exactly what they need (whether they asked or not). Gabriel, meanwhile, is doing their best to look normal… which mostly means quietly panicking in divine elegance and trying to keep the chaos pointed in a kind direction.
Expect: party music, unexpected tenderness, a suspiciously perfect playlist, and a night that becomes legend—right up until the story drops a final, soft-spoken gut-punch.
✨ In This Episode (Spoiler-Free)
A wedding reception becomes the most accidental holy site in Tennessee
Michael “blesses” the dance floor like it’s a sacred obligation
Gabriel gets pulled into the human warmth of the room (against their will)
A venue manager receives unsolicited mentorship… and a tip
A joyful spectacle builds—then the episode ends on a sudden shift
⚠️ Content Advisory: Religious/spiritual themes (angels, blessings, scripture references), alcohol/drinking at a wedding reception, and an emotionally intense moment near the end.
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🎙️ Credits
Written & Read by: Glory FinkSound Engineering: Tom FinkOriginal Story Series: The Trouble with Angels — Gloryous Magazine (Substack)
🎵 Music
Theme Music: Heaven and Earth — Jeremy BlackAdditional Music:
Cued For Liftoff — Dan
Glitter and Gold — Patrick Patrikios
In The Morning — The Grey Room / Clark Sims
City Lights — Patrick Patrikios
✨ Listen If You Love…
Good Omens (celestial chaos + snark + heart)
The Good Place (afterlife systems + comedy)
Welcome to Night Vale (deadpan surreal energy)
The Magnus Archives (when “cozy” gets ominous)
Lucifer / Miracle Workers (divine workplace comedy vibes)
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