This week, The Christian Theological Dark Web Podcast confronts more issues about voting: Voting as a Christian is a powerful opportunity to reflect biblical values in key areas affecting our communities and nation. When it comes to education, our votes can shape policies that influence what future generations learn about truth, morality, and the role of faith in society. Many Christians are concerned about curricula that may neglect or contradict core biblical teachings, especially around issues of identity and morality. By supporting candidates and policies that promote educational environments respectful of parental rights and biblical values, Christians can help preserve space for faith-aligned teachings, ensuring children are equipped not only academically but also morally and spiritually.On topics like Israel and abortion, voting allows Christians to stand for biblical principles of life and covenant. Scripture speaks of God’s enduring relationship with Israel, and many Christians see a responsibility to support Israel as a means of honoring God’s promises. Voting can also influence how our nation engages diplomatically and supports allies in the region. On abortion, the Christian view of life as sacred from conception is foundational; voting for leaders who protect life aligns with this belief. These votes can directly impact legislation that either safeguards or undermines the sanctity of life. Exercising this civic duty is a way for Christians to reflect God’s love, justice, and truth in society.If you're on the fence about any or all of these issues, come join us and cast your ballot by reflecting on reality appropriately!

Voting is not just a civic duty but a deeply spiritual responsibility. As Christians, we are called to be salt and light in the world (Matthew 5:13-16), influencing society in ways that reflect God’s truth, justice, and love. By voting, believers have the opportunity to stand up for biblical values in the public sphere—whether it’s defending the sanctity of life, advocating for justice for the oppressed, or protecting religious freedoms. Ignoring the political process means forfeiting a critical opportunity to bring kingdom principles into the laws and policies that shape our culture. However, the growing public distrust in government—shared by many Christians and average citizens—leads some to feel that voting is more of a "dog and pony show," where the system is rigged and their voices won’t truly make a difference. This sense of disillusionment can be hard to overcome, but as Christians, we are still called to engage faithfully, even when the process seems broken. Voting remains an act of stewardship. Romans 13 teaches that government is ordained by God, and Christians have a responsibility to thoughtfully engage in the political process, even when the system seems flawed. While the system may seem imperfect, failing to vote can result in the further marginalization of kingdom principles in public life. Come listen and tell us what you think!

What does it mean?! We all have questions (yes, even Ricky and Shelley) that we don’t know the answers to. We all have things about the Bible we don’t fully grasp. Sometimes those questions make us reevaluate our faith. Today, we deal with such topics. This episode was birthed out of questions from a Dark Web Theologian who we love and know well: Alan. His honesty and deep pondering drew us into a place of searching for ourselves, and trying to answer questions that plague him, and many of us, as well. This is the first of two parts. We hope this episode serves you guys as it has us for more searching to understand!

What does it mean?!

We all have questions (yes, even Ricky and Shelley) that we don’t know the answers to. We all have things about the Bible we don’t fully grasp. Sometimes those questions make us reevaluate our faith. Today, we deal with such topics.

This episode was birthed out of questions from a Dark Web Theologian who we love and know well: Alan. His honesty and deep pondering drew us into a place of searching for ourselves, and trying to answer questions that plague him, and many of us, as well. This is the first of two parts. We hope this episode serves you guys as it has us for more searching to understand!

What is Sleep Paralysis?

It is often described as "a condition that occurs when a person is aware of their surroundings but is unable to move or speak while falling asleep or waking up. It can be scary, but it's harmless and usually only happens once or twice in a person's life."

While this may be true for some, it is certainly not the case for Vicki Joy Anderson, and many others around the world. For some, like Vicki, it is a constant battle, and exhausting problem in which one finds neither rest in their sleep, nor in solace from family and friends.

Why, you might ask? Sleep paralysis being anything more than a passing occurrence, is usually viewed as something one either needs to get their head examined for, or receive an exorcism. So either science explains it away, or religious communities stigmatize or ostracize for it's happening.

But Vicki has strong reasons to believe that this phenomenon can, and in various occasions, is far more sinister than just that.

Come join Vicki and The Christian Theological Dark Web as we explore the depths of slumber and it's tormentors on this episode of, "The Christian Theological Dark Web."

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Our current bodies are not our eternal bodies. At least, this state is not their proper state…

See, so many of us have this misconception that we’re going to leave our bodies after this life and move onto a ghostly spirit phase. But that is NOT what the Bible teaches. Not even a little bit.

We will receive new bodies. Brand new UPGRADED bodies when we enter into the Kingdom of Heaven with our Lord. The idea that “spirit” means “of nonphysical nature” is a very contemporary and common misunderstanding.

So, Shelley and Ricky are here to set the record straight where it needs to be; and pontificate where there are Biblical questions!

My question for you is, what are you waiting for?! come check out this second installment of this episode of The Christian Theological Dark Web!

#soul #body #bodies #afterlife #deathexperiences #heaven #heavenlybodies#gnosticism #christian #thechristiantheologicaldarkweb #thectdw

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Our current bodies are not our eternal bodies. At least, this state is not their proper state…

See, so many of us have this misconception that we’re going to leave our bodies after this life and move onto a ghostly spirit phase. But that is NOT what the Bible teaches. Not even a little bit.

We will receive new bodies. Brand new UPGRADED bodies when we enter into the Kingdom of Heaven with our Lord. The idea that “spirit” means “of nonphysical nature” is a very contemporary and common misunderstanding.

So, Shelley and Ricky are here to set the record straight where it needs to be; and pontificate where there are Biblical questions!

My question for you is, what are you waiting for?! come check out part one of this episode of The Christian Theological Dark Web!

#soul #body #bodies #afterlife #deathexperiences #heaven #heavenlybodies#gnosticism #christian #thechristiantheologicaldarkweb #thectdw

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Greetings, Dark Web Theologians!

Shelley and Ricky present to you a brand new concept and series that we are introducing here at The CTDW. It is called, "The Divine Council Devotional." This is a Devotional dedicated to incorporating the understanding the Divine Council's existence and implications when observing the lens of the Bible, and God's character intimately. This first episode is available to everyone. But after this first episode, if you would like to continue to have access to this devotional series, it'll be behind the paywall. We hope you guys enjoy!

"There is a Divine Council. It has existed before man was, and will continue forward into eternity.

God Himself — King of kings and Lord of Lords, the Sovereign God — sits on high reigning over this Divine Council.

These are realities that the Word of God teaches us, and they demand that you and I discover how these deeper implications further reveal to us the nature of our Holy God.

Because we are not alone.

So, come join Ricky and Shelley on this journey.

This is the Divine Council Devotional with The Christian Theological Dark Web Podcast"

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