Church of the Undead

Ever felt completely stuck, like there’s no way out? That’s exactly where we were—trapped in sin with no hope of rescue. But God stepped in, not because we earned it, but because of His incredible grace that we receive through faith. Hear previous messages and find our social media at https://WeirdDarkness.com/Church! Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and co-workers, and post a link to this episode in your own social media! Thank you, and God bless! MENTIONS, SOURCES, AND LINKS… Original message from Robert Jeffress: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/WorksGraceFaith How To Escape Eternal Darkness: https://weirddarkness.com/EternalDarkness (Over time links can and may become invalid, disappear, or have different content.) === Darren Marlar is a licensed minister through the Universal Life Church: https://www.themonastery.org. Find his other podcast, Weird Darkness, in your favorite podcast app at https://weirddarkness.com/listen. “Church Of The Undead” theme music by Epidemic Sound. === "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 === Weird Darkness® and Church Of The Undead™ are trademarked. Copyright © 2025.

IN THIS EPISODE: Death is one of life’s greatest mysteries, and even for Christians, it often carries a heavy weight of fear—not because of what comes after, but because of the unknown pain and sorrow in the process. While faith assures us of eternal life with Christ, the sting of death and the finality of goodbyes can still grip the heart. Yet, the Bible reminds us that death is not the end—it’s a doorway to something far greater. Hear previous messages and find our social media at https://WeirdDarkness.com/Church! Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and co-workers, and post a link to this episode in your own social media! Thank you, and God bless! MENTIONS, SOURCES, AND LINKS… https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/ways-to-debunk-the-myth-that-christians-arent-afraid-of-death.html https://www.gotquestions.org/fear-death-scared-dying.html https://thewearychristian.com/thanatophobia-christians-dont-feel-guilty-if-you-fear-death/ (Over time links can and may become invalid, disappear, or have different content.) === Darren Marlar is a licensed minister through the Universal Life Church: https://www.themonastery.org. Find his other podcast, Weird Darkness, in your favorite podcast app at https://weirddarkness.com/listen. “Church Of The Undead” theme music by Epidemic Sound. === "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 === Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness === Weird Darkness® and Church Of The Undead™ are trademarked. Copyright © 2025 === TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p887r92

God has the same definition of narcissists as most of us do: “lovers of self.” In this message we unpack how the ancient myth of Narcissus ties into God’s truth about pride and selfishness, and we ask the question, “is there any hope for a narcissist to get into heaven?” Hear previous messages and find our social media at https://WeirdDarkness.com/Church! Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and co-workers, and post a link to this episode in your own social media! Thank you, and God bless! MENTIONS, SOURCES, AND LINKS… BOOK: “When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your Community from Emotional and Spiritual Abuse,” by Chuck DeGroat: https://amzn.to/4fVvSQv Original article: https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/what-would-jesus-say-to-a-narcissist.html (Over time links can and may become invalid, disappear, or have different content.) === Darren Marlar is a licensed minister through the Universal Life Church: https://www.themonastery.org. Find his other podcast, Weird Darkness, in your favorite podcast app at https://weirddarkness.com/listen. “Church Of The Undead” theme music by Epidemic Sound. === "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 === Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness === Weird Darkness® and Church Of The Undead™ are trademarked. Copyright © 2025.

Donate to our October 2024 OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS campaign at https://weirddarkness.com/over.... Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show. IN THIS EPISODE: Originally published in Planet Stories, July 1962 - Beyond Lies the Wub tells the story of a space crew that encounters a massive, pig-like alien creature that they purchase as livestock for their journey. But as they prepare to slaughter the Wub for food, it reveals a surprising intelligence, speaking with them about philosophy, consciousness, and the nature of life itself. What begins as a routine acquisition turns into a thought-provoking and eerie encounter that challenges the crew's understanding of what it means to be sentient. SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Beyond Lies The Web” by Philip K Dick: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/... Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = = (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.) = = = = = "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness. = = = = = Originally aired: October 25, 2024 CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/Beyo...

In today’s Weird Darkness episode - “PSYCHIATRIST SAYS DEMONIC POSSESSION IS REAL” (https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5rhcz4pr) we covered the eating of sins and demonic possession in this episode. So this might be a good time to touch on evil spirits in general, and how they are addressed in the bible. Evil spirits are often presented as entertainment for spooky thrills in movies and TV shows. But it’s important to take them seriously. Not only are evil spirits real, but they can significantly harm you if you’re not careful. It’s vital to be aware of how evil spirits work, and to rely on God’s help to overcome their power. What does the Bible say about evil spirits? This biblical wisdom about how to deal with evil spirits can help you protect yourself and others in even the most dangerous situations. MENTIONS, SOURCES, AND LINKS… “What Does The Bible Say About Evil Spirits?” by Whitney Hopler: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4svmjb7j (Over time links can and may become invalid, disappear, or have different content.) === Darren Marlar is a licensed minister through the Universal Life Church: https://www.themonastery.org. Find his other podcast, Weird Darkness, in your favorite podcast app at https://weirddarkness.com/listen. “Church Of The Undead” theme music by Epidemic Sound. === "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 === Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness === Weird Darkness® and Church Of The Undead™ are trademarked. Copyright © 2024.

IN THIS EPISODE: There are many comeback stories – from Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant, to Kurt Warner and Robert Downey Jr. But when it comes to your own comeback, can you dare to dream again? Hear previous messages and find our social media at https://WeirdDarkness.com/Church! Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and co-workers, and post a link to this episode in your own social media! Thank you, and God bless! MENTIONS, SOURCES, AND LINKS… BOOK: “Why God Why: What To Do When Life Doesn’t Make Sense” by Karen Jensen Salisburty: https://karenjensen.org/index.php/why-god-why (Over time links can and may become invalid, disappear, or have different content.) === Darren Marlar is a licensed minister through the Universal Life Church: https://www.themonastery.org. Find his other podcast, Weird Darkness, in your favorite podcast app at https://weirddarkness.com/listen. “Church Of The Undead” theme music by Epidemic Sound. === "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 === Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness === Weird Darkness® and Church Of The Undead™ are trademarked. Copyright © 2024. https://weirddarkness.com/make-a-comeback-dare-to-dream-again-churchoftheundead/

IN THIS EPISODE: This week I’m bringing you a guest-teacher… the pastor of Stateline Church in Rockford, Illinois – Greg Giamalva. This is from Sunday, June 30th where he is starting a new series entitled “ASSASSINS” – and this first message really is powerful and applies to all of us. One particular line in the sermon was especially poignant. Regarding sin, “Compromise will have you feed what you are called to fight.” Greg talks about how easy it is to fall into compromise, a tiny step here, a tiny step there, we don’t even think about it or consider it a problem – until we’re right there on the precipice. And he uses Samson to paint the picture. If you want to hear more from Pastor Greg, you can download the Stateline Church app, the podcast, or look for Stateline Church on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@StatelineChurch. Hear previous messages and find our social media at https://WeirdDarkness.com/Church! Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and co-workers, and post a link to this episode in your own social media! Thank you, and God bless! MENTIONS, SOURCES, AND LINKS… https://www.youtube.com/live/abzA6MfVNWM?si=Wud7JGPSbkdI2_ib&t=1987 (Over time links can and may become invalid, disappear, or have different content.) === Darren Marlar is a licensed minister through the Universal Life Church: https://www.themonastery.org. Find his other podcast, Weird Darkness, in your favorite podcast app at https://weirddarkness.com/listen. “Church Of The Undead” theme music by Epidemic Sound. === "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 === Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness === Weird Darkness® and Church Of The Undead™ are trademarked. Copyright © 2024. === https://weirddarkness.com/an-assassin-named-compromise-churchoftheundead/

Hear previous messages and find our social media at https://WeirdDarkness.com/Church! Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and co-workers, and post a link to this episode in your own social media! Thank you, and God bless! MENTIONS, SOURCES, AND LINKS… https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/how-to-recognize-and-defeat-5-lies-the-enemy-wants-you-to-believe.html (Over time links can and may become invalid, disappear, or have different content.) === Darren Marlar is a licensed minister through the Universal Life Church: https://www.themonastery.org. Find his other podcast, Weird Darkness, in your favorite podcast app at https://weirddarkness.com/listen. “Church Of The Undead” theme music by Epidemic Sound. === "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 === Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness === Weird Darkness® and Church Of The Undead™ are trademarked. Copyright © 2024.

Hear previous messages and find our social media at https://WeirdDarkness.com/Church! Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and co-workers, and post a link to this episode in your own social media! Thank you, and God bless! MENTIONS, SOURCES, AND LINKS… Source: Mike Leake, https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/heaven-hell/did-god-create-hell-bst.html#google_vignette (Over time links can and may become invalid, disappear, or have different content.) === Darren Marlar is a licensed minister through the Universal Life Church: https://www.themonastery.org. Find his other podcast, Weird Darkness, in your favorite podcast app at https://weirddarkness.com/listen. “Church Of The Undead” theme music by Epidemic Sound. === "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 === Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness === Weird Darkness® and Church Of The Undead™ are trademarked. Copyright © 2024. === https://weirddarkness.com/was-hell-created-by-god-churchoftheundead/

IN THIS EPISODE: Every culture has certain phrases, repeated like foundational truths. These statements call everyone to a common morality or standard. But what if they’re wrong? For instance, a former generation used to say, “Cleanliness is next to godliness.” Usually, parents say this to get their kids to clean their rooms. And while there’s value to the discipline of keeping things orderly, this statement can’t be found in the Bible. Nowhere in the authoritative written Word of God does it equate cleanliness with being like God. And there are a few other phrases we tend to do this with. Hear previous messages and find our social media at https://WeirdDarkness.com/Church! Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and co-workers, and post a link to this episode in your own social media! Thank you, and God bless! MENTIONS, SOURCES, AND LINKS… Source: https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/7-common-misquotes-of-jesus-we-should-avoid.html (Over time links can and may become invalid, disappear, or have different content.) === Darren Marlar is a licensed minister through the Universal Life Church: https://www.themonastery.org. Find his other podcast, Weird Darkness, in your favorite podcast app at https://weirddarkness.com/listen. “Church Of The Undead” theme music by Epidemic Sound. === "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 === Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness === Weird Darkness® and Church Of The Undead™ are trademarked. Copyright © 2024. === https://weirddarkness.com/i-dont-think-the-bible-says-that-churchoftheundead/

IN THIS EPISODE: In the book of Acts Paul speaks to the early church—and to us—about cults. Cults will not only come, they are already here – and have been all along in some way, shape, or form. They existed then, they exit now, they will exist in the future until the Lord does away with evil once and for all… but that’s a topic for another day. The really dangerous part about cults is how attractive they can be to even the most intelligent among us, even those of us who profess Christ as our savior can be lured in if we’re not careful. Cults, in all of their forms, draw us away from the truth. So it’s important to recognize one when you see it. Hear previous messages and find our social media at https://WeirdDarkness.com/Church! Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and co-workers, and post a link to this episode in your own social media! Thank you, and God bless! MENTIONS, SOURCES, AND LINKS… http://JustAnswer.com Source article: https://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/christianity-questions-answers/what-is-a-cult-the-6-telltale-signs-to-look-for.html (Over time links can and may become invalid, disappear, or have different content.) === Darren Marlar is a licensed minister through the Universal Life Church: https://www.themonastery.org. Find his other podcast, Weird Darkness, in your favorite podcast app at https://weirddarkness.com/listen. “Church Of The Undead” theme music by Epidemic Sound. === "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 === Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness === Weird Darkness® and Church Of The Undead™ are trademarked. Copyright © 2024. === CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/what-is-a-cult/

“TIME ALONE WITH YOU” #ChurchOfTheUndead Find us online at https://WeirdDarkness.com/Church! Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and co-workers, and post a link to this episode in your own social media! Thank you, and God bless! MENTIONS, SOURCES, AND LINKS… Darren Marlar’s music: https://amzn.to/4bNj0L2 (Over time links can and may become invalid, disappear, or have different content.) Darren Marlar is a licensed minister through the Universal Life Church: https://www.themonastery.org. Find his other podcast, Weird Darkness, in your favorite podcast app at https://weirddarkness.com/listen. “Church Of The Undead” theme music by Epidemic Sound. "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 Weird Darkness® and Church Of The Undead™ are trademarked. Copyright © 2024. https://weirddarkness.com/time-alone-with-you-churchoftheundead/

IN THIS EPISODE: When I was in my mid-30s, a well-meaning individual told me my that my depression was just in my head. “If you just stop thinking about it and fill your mind with God’s Truth instead, your problems will disappear.” They meant well, and probably believed what they told me… but they had no idea what they were talking about. Mental health issues can’t be written off with mere Christian cliches. Hear previous messages and find our social media at https://WeirdDarkness.com/Church! Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and co-workers, and post a link to this episode in your own social media! Thank you, and God bless! MENTIONS, SOURCES, AND LINKS… https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/6-surprising-truths-for-christians-facing-mental-health-struggles.html https://www.crosswalk.com/church/youth-ministry/3-christian-cliches-destroying-young-adults-mental-health.html (Over time links can and may become invalid, disappear, or have different content.) === Darren Marlar is a licensed minister through the Universal Life Church: https://www.themonastery.org. Find his other podcast, Weird Darkness, in your favorite podcast app at https://weirddarkness.com/listen. “Church Of The Undead” theme music by Epidemic Sound. === "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 === Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness === Weird Darkness® and Church Of The Undead™ are trademarked. Copyright © 2024. === https://weirddarkness.com/mental-health-and-christian-cliches-churchoftheundead/

IN THIS EPISODE: The Bible teaches that the Book of Life is the register of everyone who is going to heaven. Very simply, if your name is not in the Book of Life then you’re not going to heaven. So… how do you know if your name is written in the book? Hear previous messages and find our social media at https://WeirdDarkness.com/Church! Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and co-workers, and post a link to this episode in your own social media! Thank you, and God bless! MENTIONS, SOURCES, AND LINKS… Original article by Roger Barrier: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckmfnt5 (Over time links can and may become invalid, disappear, or have different content.) === Darren Marlar is a licensed minister through the Universal Life Church: https://www.themonastery.org. Find his other podcast, Weird Darkness, in your favorite podcast app at https://weirddarkness.com/listen. “Church Of The Undead” theme music by Epidemic Sound. === "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 === Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness === Weird Darkness® and Church Of The Undead™ are trademarked. Copyright © 2024. https://weirddarkness.com/how-can-i-know-if-im-in-the-book-of-life/

“BANGING HEADS AGAINST THE TREE OF EVOLUTION” #ChurchOfTheUndead Find us online at https://WeirdDarkness.com/Church! Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and co-workers, and post a link to this episode in your own social media! Thank you, and God bless! MENTIONS, SOURCES, AND LINKS… Episode written by Darren Marlar (Over time links can and may become invalid, disappear, or have different content.) Darren Marlar is a licensed minister through the Universal Life Church: https://www.themonastery.org. Find his other podcast, Weird Darkness, in your favorite podcast app at https://weirddarkness.com/listen. “Church Of The Undead” theme music by Epidemic Sound. "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 Weird Darkness® and Church Of The Undead™ are trademarked. Copyright © 2024. https://weirddarkness.com/banging-heads-against-the-tree-of-evolution-churchoftheundead/

Adapted from the daily bible study in the YouVersion bible app on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Hear previous messages and find our social media at https://WeirdDarkness.com/Church! Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and co-workers, and post a link to this episode in your own social media! Thank you, and God bless! === Darren Marlar is a licensed minister through the Universal Life Church: https://www.themonastery.org. Find his other podcast, Weird Darkness, in your favorite podcast app at https://weirddarkness.com/listen. “Church Of The Undead” theme music by Epidemic Sound. === "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 === Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness === Weird Darkness® and Church Of The Undead™ are trademarked. Copyright © 2024. === CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/a-victim-no-longer-churchoftheundead/

Find us online at https://WeirdDarkness.com/Church! Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and co-workers, and post a link to this episode in your own social media! Thank you, and God bless! MENTIONS, SOURCES, AND LINKS… Stateline Church YouTube message: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYL29IyviEA (Over time links can and may become invalid, disappear, or have different content.) Darren Marlar is a licensed minister through the Universal Life Church: https://www.themonastery.org. Find his other podcast, Weird Darkness, in your favorite podcast app at https://weirddarkness.com/listen. “Church Of The Undead” theme music by Epidemic Sound. "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 Weird Darkness® and Church Of The Undead™ are trademarked. Copyright © 2024. https://weirddarkness.com/is-your-defeat-your-fault/

Find us online at https://WeirdDarkness.com/Church! Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and co-workers, and post a link to this episode in your own social media! Thank you, and God bless! MENTIONS, SOURCES, AND LINKS… Source: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2f6ks659 “Perfect Timing” by Sweet Comfort Band: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bddt99wd (Over time links can and may become invalid, disappear, or have different content.) Darren Marlar is a licensed minister through the Universal Life Church: https://www.themonastery.org. Find his other podcast, Weird Darkness, in your favorite podcast app at https://weirddarkness.com/listen. “Church Of The Undead” theme music by Epidemic Sound. "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 Weird Darkness® and Church Of The Undead™ are trademarked. Copyright © 2024.

Find us online at https://WeirdDarkness.com/Church! Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and co-workers, and post a link to this episode in your own social media! Thank you, and God bless! MENTIONS, SOURCES, AND LINKS… SOURCE: https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/broken-people-god-used-to-do-extraordinary-works.html (Over time links can and may become invalid, disappear, or have different content.) Darren Marlar is a licensed minister through the Universal Life Church: https://www.themonastery.org. Find his other podcast, Weird Darkness, in your favorite podcast app at https://weirddarkness.com/listen. “Church Of The Undead” theme music by Epidemic Sound. "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 Weird Darkness® and Church Of The Undead™ are trademarked. Copyright © 2024. https://weirddarkness.com/god-cant-use-me-because-im-broken-churchoftheundead/

IN THIS EPISODE: Karma has become increasingly relevant, especially in mainstream media. Due to its popularity, many Christians have become aware of it. Though talk of karma is more prevalent today, is it okay for Christians to believe in it? Hear previous messages and find our social media at https://WeirdDarkness.com/Church! Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and co-workers, and post a link to this episode in your own social media! Thank you, and God bless! MENTIONS, SOURCES, AND LINKS… (Over time links can and may become invalid, disappear, or have different content.) https://www.christianity.com/plus/should-christians-believe-in-karma.html=== Darren Marlar is a licensed minister through the Universal Life Church: https://www.themonastery.org. Find his other podcast, Weird Darkness, in your favorite podcast app at https://weirddarkness.com/listen. “Church Of The Undead” theme music by Epidemic Sound. === "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 === Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness === Weird Darkness® and Church Of The Undead™ are trademarked. Copyright © 2024. CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/selfishness-of-karma/