The Seed Podcast

Many people know who God aka Yahweh is, but who is Baal? Today we are going to learn all about this Canaanite deity: his names, his family, his disgustingly gross love life, his weird mythology, weapons and his powers. We also are going to look at what it meant to worship Baal and the literal terrifying sacrifices it required. Do you know what sympathetic magic is? I didn’t either… but apparently Baals followers are all about it. Then we will see who is the strongest between Yahweh and...

In the winter of 1925, a deadly outbreak of diphtheria in the remote port of Nome, Alaska, threatened the lives of the 10,000-plus living in the area. Children were especially at risk, and Nome’s isolation created a nightmare scenario. An antitoxin was located, but the nearest point which the serum could reach by rail was Nenana, located 674 miles from Nome. With a blizzard approaching, air travel was ruled out. Officials determined that the only way to deliver the serum in time was via sled...

A growing number of people around the world have come to believe that Christmas originated from various pagan traditions. I mean it would be hard not to think the same with all the rumors floating around the world’s office water cooler I call the internet. Some of the more popular scuttlebuds are that the timing of Christmas may have been borrowed from Roman sun god worship, another is that Christmas trees come from Germanic paganism and then one of my favorite and more ridiculous rumors is...

Merry Christmas listener! It's The Very Christmas Special! A fun, ridiculous episode covering the story of a war which was actually stopped by the spirit of Christmas itself. We are also diving into the tale of a man who finally discovers his wife is alive after believing she was dead for the last few decades. Finally we cover an adorable anecdote that proves that God will use you to do more than you could ever imagine possible. If that wasn’t enough I’m also adding 8 crazy and bizarre...

A woman turns into salt, twins are transforming into stone and a man is changing into a tree. Lot's wife is a woman first mentioned in Genesis 19. The Book of Genesis describes how she became a pillar of salt after she looked back at the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. Even though she was warned not to do so by the very angels who were trying to save her. Some think they know why this woman was turned into salt but not too many really know how. Did Lot’s wife transform on a cellular...

The term “Black Robe Regiment” referred not to a literal regiment of soldiers that wore black robes into battle. Instead it refers to the influential clergymen who promoted American independence and supported the military struggle against Britain. By encouraging the Patriot cause, those ministers helped spur critical support among members of their congregation. This was support that the British totally hated and also acknowledged as incredibly important to maintaining the colonists'...

The question is being asked more than ever. What are ghosts? Are they demons, angels or our loved ones who have come back to either check on us or scare our pants off? In part two of a two part All Hallows Seed series we are going to dive into the very real details of these tricky little spirits. Going over several allegedly true ghost stories along the way. We are going to cover the theories of soul sleep, paradise and the very real idea that some ghosts may just be those who have passed...

So what are ghosts? Are they demons, angels or our loved ones who have come back to either check on us or scare our pants off? In part one of a two part series we are going to dive into the very real details of these tricky little spirits. Going over several allegedly true ghost stories along the way. We have 3 shorter ghost stories and two heftier tales of terror. One woman meets a ghost interested in music. A father needs to perform an exorcism before it's too late. One house renter...

With the fall season upon us it's time to start bundling up. Speaking of putting on some clothes… that’s what we are talking about today! We are taking a close look at what the men and women of scripture were strutting around in. From head to toe you will find out that each piece of clothing has a reason and purpose. We’ll look at why girls use to flirt with their feet and check out some of the grossest dye jobs you’ve ever learned about. Did you know that there are way more theories and...

King Saul was the first King of Israel chosen by God. Although his reign as ruler of all Israel started off well, the King quickly started to do things his own way. From not taking care of his enemies properly, to doing the work that was specifically given to the priests to do… King Saul was breaking all the rules. This and much more put him at odds with the Lord. So he thought why not go the extra mile and instead of waiting on God for answers, Saul decides to go to a rundown town of Endor...

Lions are one of the best animals created. They are also one of the most dangerous. Based on several stories we cover in this episode you’ll find out that whether you are in a zoo or the wild… it is never good to go into a lion's territory. If a lion can take down an elephant or giraffe then it wouldn’t have any problem with a podcaster. It's amazing what God has equipped these killing machines with: claws, teeth, night vision and a hidden spike in their tale? Throughout scripture the...

David Livingstone was a Scottish physician and pioneer missionary, an explorer in Africa, and one of the most popular British heroes of the late 19th-century. He had a mythic status that operated on a number of interconnected levels: Christian missionary, scientific investigator, explorer, and anti-slavery crusader. Livingstone's fame as an explorer and his obsession with learning the sources of the Nile River was founded on the belief that if he could solve that age-old mystery, his fame...

Some people think that deathbed conversions are possible, while others are very adamant that they do not work. This is especially true when it means letting complete monsters into Heaven. For the first half of the show we will be covering some more famous conversions on the deathbed like that of John Wayne and Buffalo Bill. We will look at the claims of two other lives given to God, Charles Darwin and Stephen Hawking. Lastly we will cover monster and serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer and what...

This week we are jumping back into scripture to cover the life of a fan favorite… David. But we are not going to be covering his early years… not yet anyways. Nope. We are fastforwarding to his time after he becomes King. Actually we are going to dial in on a very specific time during his rule and the choices he made that would affect the world forever. Choices that also involved the second star of the episode… A girl by the name of Bathsheba. You might have heard of her. So we will be...

Although the fall of the massive vessel known as the Titanic is very much a tragedy. Within its story is hidden many inspirational lives. We will touch very briefly on several heroes that stood out above the crowd towards the end of the episode… but tonight’s main focus is going to be on a preacher who went by the name of John Harper. First we’ll dive into a hefty set-up looking at first the religious boom of the time and then we will uncover the origins of the “unsinkable ship”. Yes… that...

What is the Holy Spirit? A power, a force of nature, a magic or something much more personal? Although many know that this Holy Ghost is the third part of the Holy Trinity, not too many truly know anything past that. We are covering the very real and powerful story of the Holy Spirit. We will go over the epic tale of when it was officially bestowed upon the followers of Christ. Then you are going to get a closer look at the super dope gifts this insane energized battery can give those who...

Desmond Doss joined the army during WWII which is what many brave men did at the time. The only problem with Doss doing this is that he vowed to never hold a gun in his hands. This didn’t bother Doss because he once said that he didn’t join the army to take lives but to save them. Although he never did carry a weapon, Doss received the Medal of Honor from President Truman due to his many brave actions in the war. What did Doss do? What did he accomplish? Did Doss really save over 100 men...

Many people say they can see miracles all around them. A serendipitous moment, someone is healed after being sick for a week, or maybe even weather changes. But then… then there are miracles that can go against the very laws of physics. Events that can not be explained by science. No specialist in any field can deduce what the cause of the event was or how it happened… but there is true evidence of its occurrence. There are Miracles that literally stop the world from spinning. We will be...

A peasant girl with little to nothing becomes the wife of a king. She is brought into a life of great luxury and riches, but soon this new Queen discovers she is instrumental in the salvation of her entire people. She becomes a hero. This story has everything: love, deceit, drama, life threatening danger and a gag or two. However, it's what Esther accomplishes that makes this story so good and why she will be celebrated by her people for years to come. Find out what Esthers connection is to...

Samson is one of the most famous judges of Israel. The question is why? Was it his strength, his story itself or his weakness? His kryptonite may not have been what you think. After covering some Philistine history and digging into Samson's life, we will then be taking a close look at his true weakness. Was it his hair, his love or something else all together? The last thing we will be zeroing in on is Sammie's strength. From beating a lion with his bare hands to lifting the massive Gaza...