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The World's Last NightSurrendering Everything w/ Brianna KellyBrianna shares the raw story of her early childhood dive into darkness, and struggling to with depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. But Jesus didn't leave her in the dark, and neither did her family! Aly Thayer hosts this glorious episode.Buy the book, Somebody Gave Me Fire:https://a.co/d/c27QYW7Consider becoming a monthly partner:Paypal:https://paypal.me/fnministriesVenmo:https://venmo.com/u/FreedomNightCitipointe (choose Freedom Ministries): https://ppay.co/3ZqqZRAG-fEModern Day:https://www.modernday.org/profile/james-thayer/2025-05-2946 min
The World's Last NightAsk a Street Evangelist w/ James M. ThayerIn this Q&A, Aly asks James about several common concerns Christians have when it comes to sharing their faith. What if the person equates Christianity with politics? What if they are LGBTQ? What if they hate God because of the trauma they've experienced? How do you minister to a Muslim?Buy the book, Somebody Gave Me Fire:https://a.co/d/c27QYW7Consider becoming a monthly partner:Paypal:https://paypal.me/fnministriesVenmo:https://venmo.com/u/FreedomNightCitipointe (choose Freedom Ministries): https://ppay.co/3ZqqZRAG-fEModern Day:https://www.modernday.org/profile/james-thayer/2025-05-2658 min
The World's Last NightGod's Answer to 5 Years of Infertility w/ Ethan and Lindsay Wilburn (P.2)In part two of our interview with Ethan and Lindsay we hear how God sent dreams and interpretations to speak directly to their heart - offering hope and wisdom in the midst of their infertility struggles. This all culminates in the miraculous which gets more glorious as the story goes on.Consider becoming a monthly partner:Paypal:https://paypal.me/fnministriesVenmo:https://venmo.com/u/FreedomNightCitipointe (choose Freedom Ministries): https://ppay.co/3ZqqZRAG-fEModern Day:https://www.modernday.org/profile/james-thayer/Buy the book, Somebody Gave Me Fire:https://a.co/d/c27QYW72025-05-221h 02
The World's Last NightGod's Answer to 5 Years of Infertility w/ Ethan and Lindsay Wilburn (P.1)In part one of our interview with Ethan and Lindsay we hear about their struggle, both physically and mentally, dealing with infertility and miscarriage. 1 in 6 couples face infertility in their lifetime, and many of us don't know how difficult it might be.But what does God have to say about this issue? After 5 years, He sent a dream which would renew hope for Ethan and Lindsay...but no one could have guessed how glorious things would eventually become!Consider becoming a monthly partner:Paypal:https://paypal.me/fnministriesVenmo:https://venmo.com/u/FreedomNightCitipointe (choose Freedom Ministries): https://ppay.co/3ZqqZRAG-fEModern Day:2025-05-211h 00
The World's Last NightDeath to Life w/ Kalyn Nelson and Aly ThayerKalyn Nelson shares her incredible testimony of God's redemption. She recalls her struggles with depression, anxiety, and suicide while trying to piece together a broken marriage and overcome the grip of addiction.Aly Thayer is hosting today, and she also shares one of her stories of redemption and the power of a praying mother-in-law exercising her gifting to advance God's kingdom.Consider becoming a monthly partner:Paypal:https://paypal.me/fnministriesVenmo:https://venmo.com/u/FreedomNightCitipointe (choose Freedom Ministries): https://ppay.co/3ZqqZRAG-fEModern Day:https://www.modernday.org/profile/james-thayer/Buy the book, Stepping Out of the Boat (a year of miracles):https://www.seekfirstproductions.com/books/2025-04-041h 11
The World's Last NightFrom Skeptic to Spirit-Filled w/ Jason McQuinnFor three decades of church no one told Jason McQuinn about the Holy Spirit. Even when presented with miracles, his mind passed them off as elaborate hoaxes until one day he got hit with a "sledge hammer" and went flying through multiple rows of chairs. Since then, Jason has been burning bright for God and setting men like him on fire with the Holy Spirit.Consider becoming a monthly partner:Paypal:https://paypal.me/fnministriesVenmo:https://venmo.com/u/FreedomNightCitipointe (choose Freedom Ministries): https://ppay.co/3ZqqZRAG-fEModern Day:https://www.modernday.org/profile/james-thayer/Buy the book, Stepping Out of the Boat (a year of miracles):https://www.seekfirstproductions.com/books/2025-03-101h 03
The World's Last NightMinistering in the Glory w/ Jaqualin PennymanThe glory of God is like the very atmosphere of Heaven, as my special guest, Jaqualin Pennyman, beautifully describes. I’ve had the privilege of both receiving ministry from Jaqualin and serving alongside him over the past several years. He is an incredibly anointed man who values the presence of God above all else.In Jaqualin’s services, Jesus performs mighty miracles—often without ministers even laying hands on people. In this powerful conversation, I ask Jaqualin to unpack the mystery of God’s glory and share how one can minister from that place of holy rest.Con...2025-03-0456 min
The World's Last NightProdigal Drug Dealer to Worship Leader w/ José Isaí ValdezJosé is a member of Hillsong United's Young & Free band and currently serves as one of the worship leaders at my church. His testimony is a powerful story of redemption—how Jesus rescued him from a life of darkness and brought him into true life. With honesty and vulnerability, José shares the deepest struggles of his past, not to dwell on them, but to glorify Jesus and inspire others.Consider becoming a monthly partner:Paypal:https://paypal.me/fnministriesVenmo:https://venmo.com/u/FreedomNightCitipointe (choose Freedom Ministries): https://ppay.co/3ZqqZRAG-fEModern Day:https://www.modernday.org/profile/james-thayer/Buy the book, Stepping Out of the Boat (a year of miracles):https://www.seekfirstproductions.com/books/2025-02-1257 min
The World's Last NightSpiritual Warfare Class II - Q&A w/ Joanne Wills, Ethan Sherrer, Savannah Ramsey, and James M. ThayerThis is a recording from the Spiritual Warfare Class 2 taught at Citipointe Nashville. In this session Joanne, Ethan, Savannah, and James answer the following questions:
How do you recognize when you're in a Divine flow during prayer?
What's the difference between regular prayer and intercessory prayer?Joanne, can you give us another example of a heavenly battle you've seen?
How do you decipher you're speaking in tongues from God?
What is the secret place?
Are different people gifted with different types of discernment?What role does confirmation play in your gift of discernment?
What is the link be...2025-01-2853 min
The World's Last NightSpiritual Warfare Class II - Intercessory Prayer w/ Joanne WillsThis is a recording from the Spiritual Warfare Class 2 taught at Citipointe Nashville. In this session, Joanne teaches on Intercessory Prayer.
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The World's Last NightSpiritual Warfare Class II - Discernment w/ Savannah RamseyThis is a recording from the Spiritual Warfare Class 2 taught at Citipointe Nashville. In this session, Savannah teaches on the spirit realm and the gift of discernment.
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The World's Last NightSpiritual Warfare Class II - Word of Knowledge w/ Ethan SherrerThis is a recording from the Spiritual Warfare Class 2 taught at Citipointe Nashville. In this session, Ethan teaches on the power and practicality of the Word of Knowledge spiritual gift.
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The World's Last NightSpiritual Warfare Class II - Inner Healing w/ James M. ThayerThis is a recording from the Spiritual Warfare Class 2 taught at Citipointe Nashville. In this session, James teaches how the Holy Spirit will heal inner wounds and trauma in individuals, supernaturally.
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The World's Last NightSpiritual Warfare Class II - Complicated Deliverance w/ James M. ThayerThis is a recording from the Spiritual Warfare Class 2 taught at Citipointe Nashville. In this session, James offers insight into how to deal with stubborn demons that won't leave a person during deliverance ministry.
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The World's Last NightI Met the Tangible Jesus w/ Courtney JudkinsAly and James sit down with Courtney Judkins as she tells her story about transitioning from knowing about Jesus to experiencing Him at Freedom Night. She talks about her faith journey through sickness, and how witnessing demons leave her friend in extraordinary fashion grew her faith and called into question why she never saw such things at her church.
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The World's Last NightThe Prophetic Workshop Q&A w/ Savannah Ramsey & James M. ThayerThis is the Q&A portion of Savannah's prophetic workshop conducted at Citipointe Church Nashville in 2024. James joins the panel to answer questions submitted during the course.
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The World's Last NightThe Prophetic Workshop w/ Savannah RamseyIn 2024, Savannah Ramsey taught a prophetic workshop at Citipointe Church Nashville. This is a section of her teaching which delves into scripture, stories, and practical advice concerning the prophetic gifting.
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The World's Last Night8 Next Steps for New Christian BelieversHave you recently become a Christian by making Jesus your Lord? Are you wondering what the next things you should do are? This episode is a brief crash course in walking out your faith and will help you take your next steps in pursuing Jesus!
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The World's Last NightDeliverance Ministry w/ Joel RamseyI sit down with my head pastor, Joel Ramsey, to discuss the important topic of deliverance ministry (when the Holy Spirit drives a demon out of someone).
Joel is the head pastor of Citipointe Nashville and Cititpointe Franklin. Before pastoring, he was a traveling evangelist who cut his teeth on deliverance ministry in Australia and South Africa. He is a man I admire for his humility, and the anointing upon his life.
Joel tells many stories of deliverance during our conversation, breaks down some practical tips, and answers questions that were submitted online. We hope...2024-11-131h 54
The World's Last NightWhat is a Human? w/ Danny KruzelThis question has been on my mind for months - just what are we? What does it mean to be made in the image of God? As we compare ourselves to other animals in the world, why do we seem so different? Are there limitations placed upon man if we've been reborn in Christ? How do we compare to other created spiritual beings such as angels and demons?
Danny is a good friend of mine who actually went to school to study these things, so I asked him to sit down and have a fun discussion that...2024-10-251h 06
The World's Last NightHearing the Voice of the Lord w/ James M. ThayerAs a believer, you are in Christ and He is in you. So why does it sometimes feel impossible to hear His voice? In this episode we pull from 1 Samuel to discuss hearing from the Lord. I also share my testimony of going from rarely hearing God to hearing Him daily.
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The World's Last NightHow to Gain Power in the Kingdom w/ James M. ThayerThe Lord delights to give good gifts to His children and He has set up various Kingdom principles concerning them. Many believers want to move in the gifts God gives, but don't know how to get there.
Others are operating in various gifts of the Spirit, but would like to see more fruit for the Kingdom concerning them.
In this podcast episode I go through 5 practical ways to gain more power in the Kingdom, based on scripture.
If you would like to sponsor the show, or donate to Freedom Night Ministries, giving links...2024-09-2547 min
The World's Last NightDreams and Interpretation w/ Brian Burke and Ethan SherrerThe bible says that God repeatedly speaks to us in dreams (Job 33:14-15), although many people don't recognize it.
In this episode I sit down with two Christians that have a gift to interpret dreams and we discuss what dreams are, why God may use them, whether Satan or our own soul can divert them, and how they can be interpreted to understand what the Lord is truly saying to us.
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The World's Last NightSanctification and Consecration w/ Ethan SherrerPartnering with the Holy Spirit to become more like Jesus is paramount for followers of Christ. Often, we are prone to try to achieve holiness by means of the flesh, and many people lament with Paul when he declares, "I do the things I don't want to do."
Ethan and James have a frank discussion on why Christians struggle in this area so much, and share their stories of sanctification and consecration by the Spirit of God.
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The World's Last NightThe Gift of Healing w/ James M. Thayer (P.4)The Holy Spirit rocked my world one day when He told me I would be anointed with a gift of healing. It is something I never, in a million years, would have guessed might become a feature of my life. He very quickly took me from running businesses for 12 years into full-time evangelistic ministry with a slant towards seeing Jesus' miraculous power to heal.
In part 4 I share a multitude of healing stories and discuss lessons learned from each of them. I likewise go through the bare-bones practical basics of laying hands on a sick person to...2024-09-0455 min
The World's Last NightThe Gift of Healing w/ James M. Thayer (P.3)The Holy Spirit rocked my world one day when He told me I would be anointed with a gift of healing. It is something I never, in a million years, would have guessed might become a feature of my life. He very quickly took me from running businesses for 12 years into full-time evangelistic ministry with a slant towards seeing Jesus' miraculous power to heal.
In part 3 I discuss incorporating the Word of Knowledge and Discernment gifts with the gift of Healing. We then go through 9 demonic mindsets that sometimes need to be defeated to see one's body...2024-08-141h 18
The World's Last NightThe Gift of Healing w/ James M. Thayer (P.2)The Holy Spirit rocked my world one day when He told me I would be anointed with a gift of healing. It is something I never, in a million years, would have guessed might become a feature of my life. He very quickly took me from running businesses for 12 years into full-time evangelistic ministry with a slant towards seeing Jesus' miraculous power to heal.
In part 2 I share several healing stories and dig deep into scripture to share 10 conditions for healing we find there. These are basic Christian tenants, but we aren't always obedient to them.
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The World's Last NightThe Gift of Healing w/ James M. Thayer (P.1)The Holy Spirit rocked my world one day when He told me I would be anointed with a gift of healing. It is something I never, in a million years, would have guessed might become a feature of my life. He very quickly took me from running businesses for 12 years into full-time evangelistic ministry with a slant towards seeing Jesus' miraculous power to heal.
In part 1 I cover exactly how I minister inner healing in partnership with the Holy Spirit, and discuss the qualifications to heal the sick along with some of the "mysteries" of God which...2024-08-101h 32The World's Last NightThe Prophetic Gifting Q&A w/ Savannah Ramsey, Glen Daughton, and Caleb SmithWe're back with part 2 on the Prophetic Gifting. If you missed part 1, scroll back several podcasts - it is currently the most listened-to episode on the channel and worth hearing!
This time we have Savannah, Glen, and Caleb in the studio to answer listener submitted questions pertaining to the prophetic gifting.
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Within three months, 8 more family members of theirs had given their lives to Jesus or encountered the Living God in miraculous ways.
This is a gripping story about God's grace to overcome the plans of the enemy - and it paints a portrait of what it is like to be a brand new believer.
If you would like to sponsor...2024-07-081h 06The World's Last NightAn Entire Family in Revival w/ David and Jaime Johnson (P.1)Through a series of dreams, miracles, and by the drawing of the Holy Spirit, both Dave and Jaime gave their lives to Jesus on the same night - experiencing radical healing and freedom.
Within three months, 8 more family members of theirs had given their lives to Jesus or encountered the Living God in miraculous ways.
This is a gripping story about God's grace to overcome the plans of the enemy - and it paints a portrait of what it is like to be a brand new believer.
If you would like to sponsor...2024-07-081h 17The World's Last NightCults, Blood Magic, Drugs, and Finding Jesus w/ Kelsey Decker (P.2)Kelsey spent decades of her life chasing satisfaction in cults, witchcraft, sex, drugs, and a myriad of other avenues. This entire time no one shared the gospel with her, and she suffered unimaginable torment.
But this story has a good ending we won't spoil for you!
Today, Kelsey is an author of several books including Mary Magdalene In the Mirror (Freedom from Demonic Oppression).
She calls herself a "Hope Dealer" and a "Strip Club Evangelist" and is ravenous to see the Light of Christ come to those still trapped in darkness.
...2024-07-021h 54The World's Last NightCults, Blood Magic, Drugs, and Finding Jesus w/ Kelsey Decker (P.1)Kelsey spent decades of her life chasing satisfaction in cults, witchcraft, sex, drugs, and a myriad of other avenues. This entire time no one shared the gospel with her, and she suffered unimaginable torment.
But this story has a good ending we won't spoil for you!
Today, Kelsey is an author of several books including Mary Magdalene In the Mirror (Freedom from Demonic Oppression).
She calls herself a "Hope Dealer" and a "Strip Club Evangelist" and is ravenous to see the Light of Christ come to those still trapped in darkness.
...2024-07-011h 33The World's Last NightThe Gift of Tongues w/ Joel and Anna CosandOne of the seemingly most common, yet most divisive, gifts of the Holy Spirit found in scripture. Is tongues still for today? How do you know you're not just making it up? What is this gift useful for? How has it been perverted? What about interpretation of tongues? How does someone receive this gift? Are there different versions of it found in scripture?
My guests and I try to tackle all things "tongues" in this podcast!
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Citipointe (ch...2024-05-242h 07The World's Last NightKings vs. Priests w/ Eric MadejIn this episode I interview Eric Madej who sees the Kingdom as populated by both Kings and Priests with overlapping yet distinct roles to play. Sometimes these groups can be at odds, but Eric believes a fully functioning church needs to embrace both and gives examples on how that can be done.
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2024-05-141h 10The World's Last NightCalled into Ministry w/ Michael and Michaela PiperWhat happens when four people who never wanted to go into the ministry are all called into it by God? You get this podcast episode where Michael, Michaela, Ethan Sherrer, and James discuss transitioning into the ministry as well as how the Spirit coaxed them into it.
Michael and Michaela also discuss some of the miracles they witnessed during Freedom Nights in both Nashville, TN and Asheville, NC.
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Modern Day: https://www.mo...2024-05-011h 05The World's Last NightThe Spirit Sent us to the Future City of GodNine months ago the Lord called Aly and I into full-time ministry and gave us our first mission - to evangelize Asheville, NC. It was an arduous endeavor filled with immense spiritual warfare, a great deal of learning, and joy.
In this episode we discuss the trip and delve into topics such as witchcraft, intercessory prayer and revival.
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Students were given the opportunity to be baptized in the Spirit, to pray for sick people, and to drive demons out of the oppressed. We, likewise, did impartation at the end.
Many believers who had never seen a sick person healed before, laid hands on people's broken bodies and...2024-03-141h 35The World's Last NightSpiritual Warfare Class w/ James M. Thayer P.1This is part-one of a Spiritual Warfare class I gave at Citipointe Nashville in March of 2024. The class is designed to open the eyes of believers to the spiritual war around them, and to equip students to join in the fight by training them to do the same works Jesus did.
Students were given the opportunity to be baptized in the Spirit, to pray for sick people, and to drive demons out of the oppressed. We, likewise, did impartation at the end.
Many believers who had never seen a sick person healed before, laid hands...2024-03-131h 23The World's Last NightWhy Did Jesus Send Them in Pairs? W/ Ethan SherrerIn this episode, James and Ethan discuss why Jesus may have sent His disciples in pairs to preach the gospel from town to town. What are the benefits in ministering in groups instead of by yourself?
They also discuss the importance of the "secret place," and how it has affected their ability to minister at all.2024-02-1059 minThe World's Last NightThe Spirit is Waking People Up w/ Aly Thayer and Joel CosandAly and Joel join James in the brand new studio as they discuss the move of the Holy Spirit over the past 2.5 years and the seeds for revival.
The Spirit of God is on the move in America as Christians all over the nation have started communing with Him and walking in power through Christ.
Unlikely people are giving their lives to Jesus, and the Lord is calling His Church to consecration.2024-02-071h 19
James Elden's Playwright's SpotlightWriting From Grief, Hearing the Truth, and the Need for Validation - Playwright's Spotlight with Brynn ThayerSend us a textWe've dug into the vaults of Playwright's Spotlight for this episode. Originally recorded on February 8th, 2023, I interviewed playwright Brynn Thayer a few weeks before the world premiere of Let Me In. Unfortunately due to a software update, the audio was unusable and the pod-recorder used for backup was not started on time. Brynn and I tried to find a time to rerecord but were unable to due to schedule conflicts, so I've decided to release the episode without the first six minutes, which I'm glad I decided to do. I think Brynn...2023-10-121h 19The World's Last NightMatthew 8 Online Freedom Night SermonThis was James' exhortation to the people who attended the first ever online Freedom Night. Subsequently, Jesus did many miracles including healing a woman's titanium knee. 2023-10-0712 min
Digging a Hole: The Legal Theory PodcastJames Bradley ThayerAnother episode, another student of David and Sam’s on the podcast. Except this time, we have a current student instead of a former one! In this episode, a joint Lillian Goldman Law Library book talk-Digging a Hole production that took place in front of a live audience on January 23, 2023, we interview Yale Law student Jake Mazeitis and Wick Cary Associate Professor at the University of Oklahoma Andrew Porwancher on their book The Prophet of Harvard Law: James Bradley Thayer and His Legal Legacy.
We begin by discussing just who exactly James Bradley Thayer was and his co...2023-02-2147 min
New Books in BiographyAndrew Porwancher et al., "The Prophet of Harvard Law: James Bradley Thayer and His Legal Legacy" (UP of Kansas, 2022)Though relatively short, the 2022 book The Prophet of Harvard Law: James Bradley Thayer and His Legal Legacy (UP of Kansas, 2022) by Andrew Porwancher, Austin Coffey, Taylor Jipp, and Jake Mazeitis, is jam-packed with information about late 19th and early 20th Century legal history and the professionalization of American legal education.This is a moving tale of a professor whose acolytes included some of the giants of American jurisprudence (e.g., the judges and justices Oliver Wendell Holmes, Louis Brandeis, Learned Hand and the legal scholars John Henry Wigmore and Roscoe Pound). Even those not directly taught by Thay...2022-10-101h 20
New Books in LawAndrew Porwancher et al., "The Prophet of Harvard Law: James Bradley Thayer and His Legal Legacy" (UP of Kansas, 2022)Though relatively short, the 2022 book The Prophet of Harvard Law: James Bradley Thayer and His Legal Legacy (UP of Kansas, 2022) by Andrew Porwancher, Austin Coffey, Taylor Jipp, and Jake Mazeitis, is jam-packed with information about late 19th and early 20th Century legal history and the professionalization of American legal education.This is a moving tale of a professor whose acolytes included some of the giants of American jurisprudence (e.g., the judges and justices Oliver Wendell Holmes, Louis Brandeis, Learned Hand and the legal scholars John Henry Wigmore and Roscoe Pound). Even those not directly taught by Thay...2022-10-101h 20
New Books in American PoliticsAndrew Porwancher et al., "The Prophet of Harvard Law: James Bradley Thayer and His Legal Legacy" (UP of Kansas, 2022)Though relatively short, the 2022 book The Prophet of Harvard Law: James Bradley Thayer and His Legal Legacy (UP of Kansas, 2022) by Andrew Porwancher, Austin Coffey, Taylor Jipp, and Jake Mazeitis, is jam-packed with information about late 19th and early 20th Century legal history and the professionalization of American legal education.This is a moving tale of a professor whose acolytes included some of the giants of American jurisprudence (e.g., the judges and justices Oliver Wendell Holmes, Louis Brandeis, Learned Hand and the legal scholars John Henry Wigmore and Roscoe Pound). Even those not directly taught by Thay...2022-10-101h 20
Byproduct Performance PodcastE5: James Macintosh - Training EnvironmentsToday the one and only James Macintosh joins Byproduct Performance Podcast to reminisce on training environments, training partners and the "cult"ure that comes with a strength gyms.
We discuss subtleties and nuances that surround strength environments and the undiscussed traits and values that manifest.
This one brought up a lot of memories, a ton of laughs and an appreciation for shared suffering. Strap up, pack your knives, turn up your violent music and have your smelling salts on the ready to let this one fill your ear holes!...2021-08-031h 11The World's Last NightHow to Avoid Becoming Stalin (on hypocrisy of worldview)Many of us do not recognize the inconsistencies in our worldview, let alone the outcome those inconsistencies can create in the world.2020-07-2550 minThe World's Last NightExodus 33Moses and the Israelites mourn the loss of the presence of God. We talk about the Nature of God vs. the Nature of Man and how that necessitates one to give way beneath the weight and glory of the other.2020-07-2343 minThe World's Last NightChristian Marxism (an examination of Karl Marx's thoughts on religion)In this episode we go back to the sources of Marxism by reading and critiquing Marx's writings concerning religion. We then discuss the similarities and differences to Christianity.2020-07-181h 10The World's Last NightExodus 32Israel grows tired of waiting for Moses and turns to worship a golden calf instead of the Lord. This has dire consequences.2020-07-1730 minThe World's Last NightThe Proper Application of Anger and HatredOur emotions of anger and hatred are frequently misdirected towards people rather than their divinely intended targets. I pull from scripture, and a passage from Perelandra to make a case for the right application of these feelings.2020-07-1441 minThe World's Last NightExodus 22We go through more of the Mosaic Law and end up chatting about the importance of putting the law in its proper place, through the eyes of the New Testament.2020-07-1227 minThe World's Last NightThe American Christian Church Has Become NominalThe Church no longer looks any different than the rest of American society. It is losing over 1 million members annually, and is now starting to become an instrument in its own death through the support of cultural marxism.2020-07-1259 minThe World's Last NightExodus 21If you're a lawyer, judge, or just interested in legal systems - this chapter is for you as we wade through Mosaic laws concerning indentured servitude, loss of property, negligence, murder, and manslaughter.2020-05-1934 minThe World's Last NightThe World's Last NightI read an excerpt from C.S. Lewis' The World's Last Night and discuss what the second coming of Christ means for us today, in this very moment.2020-04-2634 minThe World's Last NightExodus 20We go through the 10 Commandments and talk about the immense significance of their Source, how they may be interpreted through the lense of Jesus, and what they may mean for us today.2020-04-1557 minThe World's Last NightExodus 19The people gather at Mount Sinai and experience God in a terrifying awe-inducing way. We talk a little about how Jesus is a greater mediator between God and man than Moses could be - granting us true access to God.2020-04-0221 minThe World's Last NightExodus 18We discuss the difference between leaders and managers as Moses' father-in-law gives excellent advice on leading Israel.2020-03-1121 minThe World's Last NightYour Capacity is Greater Than You ThinkWe talk about how one's spiritual capacity and ability to take on responsibility are far greater than we imagine.2020-03-0425 minThe World's Last NightExodus 17Israel grumbles about the lack of room-service in the desert, and Joshua leads them through their first battle.2020-02-1918 minThe World's Last NightExodus 16"What is it?" the Israelites ask as they witness Manna for the first time. We chat a little about sights, sounds, and sensations we're all missing out on due to living in a fallen world. (Addendum: I forgot to talk about Manna mentioned in the NT as "bread of heaven." This is a title ultimately ascribed to Jesus as the giver of life - a gift from God).2020-02-1621 minThe World's Last NightExodus 15The Israelites sing a song of praise after their deliverance. We chat a little about how OT law can alleviate illness.2020-02-0213 minThe World's Last NightMLK Day: Letter From Birmingham JailI try celebrating MLK day annually by reading his "Letter From Birmingham Jail." This year I thought I'd read it for you while adding my own commentary and explanations. It gets pretty raw toward the end of the letter, I must warn you. A bit more political and sad than my usual podcasts.2020-01-211h 25The World's Last NightExodus 14Pharaoh foolishly follows Israel into a parted sea - bringing a dramatic ending to Israel's fear of the Egyptians.2020-01-1815 minThe World's Last NightExodus 13The Israelites make their way out of Egypt and God gives them further instruction on how to commemorate the time He freed them from slavery.2020-01-1516 minThe World's Last NightExodus 12God sends the final plague upon Egypt and Pharaoh finally let's Israel go. We chat about the Passover compared to the crucifixion and OT law vs. NT freedom.2020-01-0925 minThe World's Last NightExodus 11Moses warns Pharoah of a final and devastating plague. We chat a little about the importance of self-purification.2020-01-0714 minThe World's Last NightExodus 10We witnessed the plagues of Locust and Darkness, while talking a little bit about the relationship between soul, body, and spirit.2019-12-1519 minThe World's Last NightExodus 9God brings three more plagues upon Egypt and we discuss why Polytheism isn't a rational belief system.2019-12-0726 min
The Story of Rock and Roll Radio ShowThe Story of Rock and Roll: James Daubeney with KISS, the Tommy Thayer interviewIt was announced a few weeks back that KISS will be coming to SA in July 2020. I was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to interview lead guitarist Tommy Thayer. It was actually my first ever radio interview so I am very proud to have started off by talking to him, nice to start in the deep end :-)What an amazing guy. Tommy has actually been the longest running lead guitarist, he's been in Kiss for 17 years. Ace did 9 and then came back 14 years later for another 6 and Bruce Kulick was there for 12. Tommy got invol...2019-11-2814 minThe World's Last NightExodus 8Egypt gets hit with several more plagues, but Pharaoh remains unmoved.2019-11-1715 minThe World's Last NightExodus 7Pharaoh refuses to let Israel go, thus God sends the first plague which the Egyptian sorcerers replicate.2019-11-1221 minThe World's Last NightExodus 6Moses is once again commanded by God to tell Pharaoh to let the Israelites go. God reveals Himself as not just the Covenant Maker, but Yahweh - the Covenant Keeper.2019-11-0613 minThe World's Last NightCreating a Family Mission StatementI go through the process my family recently did - figuring out our family values and creating a mission statement.2019-11-0520 minThe World's Last NightKanye West's ConversionI give several of my thoughts concerning Kanye's conversion to Christianity.2019-10-3034 minThe World's Last NightExodus 5Moses and Aaron ask Pharaoh to let the Hebrews go. Predictably, things don't turn out how they hoped.2019-10-1811 minThe World's Last NightExodus 4Moses shows himself to be a king of excuses as he reasons with God to abdicate his role as Israel's leader.2019-10-1525 minThe World's Last NightExodus 3God calls Moses from an unconsumed burning bush, and commands him to go back to Egypt to free the Hebrews from slavery.2019-10-1419 minThe World's Last NightExodus 2Moses is born and grows up quickly as royalty, but his life is forever changed when he witnesses the horror of his brethren in slavery.2019-10-1121 minThe World's Last NightExodus 1We start the book of Exodus where a dramatic story begins with the state-sponsored murder of the Hebrews, but God has a plan to deliver His chosen people.2019-10-1019 minThe World's Last NightGenesis 31-50 HighlightsI go through and recap the last several chapters of Genesis before moving on to Exodus.2019-10-0916 minThe World's Last NightGenesis 16-30 HighlightsWe cover the things that stood out to me most from Genesis 16-30.2019-10-0226 minThe World's Last NightGenesis 1-15 HighlightsWe recap what I believe are the most important highlights and aspects of Genesis 1-15.2019-09-0737 minThe World's Last NightGenesis 50In the last chapter of Genesis we explore the amazing life of Joseph as a Type with 49 similarities to the life of Jesus.2019-08-2920 minThe World's Last NightHappiness in MarriageI had a chat with a lady over whether one should dodge out on their marriage if they are unhappy. I argued they shouldn't, and this is why. Sorry this was recorded in the car.2019-08-2525 minThe World's Last NightGenesis 49On his death bed, Jacob gives prophecy over his 12 sons and the 12 tribes of Israel. We try to see which of these prophecies have been fulfilled in hindsight.2019-08-2126 minThe World's Last NightGenesis 48Jacob gives a special blessing to his grandchildren before he dies.2019-08-2013 minThe World's Last NightGenesis 47Jacob's family settles in Egypt, but the famine only gets worse. We talk a little about how crisis can cause people to trade freedom for safety.2019-08-1916 minThe World's Last NightGenesis 46Jacob receives encouragement from God through a vision. His family is finally reunited in Egypt.2019-08-1417 minThe World's Last NightGenesis 45Joseph finally reveals himself to his family. We discuss Calvinism and Free Will a little, while likewise delving deeper into Jacob's lifelong identity crisis.2019-08-1326 minThe World's Last NightGenesis 44Judah gives what some have called the most pitiful speech in all of scripture, in an attempt to save the life of his brother.2019-08-0914 minThe World's Last NightMy Rules for DrinkingWhat does the bible say about drinking alcohol? I discuss this topic while also giving you my three personal rules for drinking.2019-08-0827 minThe World's Last NightGenesis 43The brothers return with Benjamin in anticipation of being enslaved. Joseph has other plans, though. We talk about God's Divine Providence for the Hebrew people by taking them out of the land of Canaan.2019-08-0720 minThe World's Last NightGenesis 42Forced by the famine, Joseph's brothers make the journey to Egypt to buy grain, and meet Joseph there. There's a catch, though - they don't recognize their brother whom they sold into slavery.2019-08-0620 minThe World's Last NightGenesis 41Joseph finds his redemption after several years of unjust imprisonment. And through his redemption, God has a plan to save entire nations.2019-08-0228 minThe World's Last NightGenesis 40Pharaoh's cup-bearer and baker are thrown into prison with Joseph - each has a strange dream they ask Joseph to interpret.2019-07-3113 minThe World's Last NightGenesis 39Things go from bad to worst for Joseph, but God is with him through it all and Joseph gives us an amazing example of integrity.2019-07-3017 minThe World's Last NightGenesis 1 - Jun 8, 2019James reads chapter 1 of Genesis and gets to chat about topics ranging from the scientific formation of the Earth, to the Cosmological argument for the existence of God to the Trinity, and more!2019-06-0933 min