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27 snips
Sep 17, 2023 • 48min

A High Council of Twelve

Explore the ancient concept of a divine council and its connection to a primordial realm. Learn about the theological concept of gods as sons and daughters in ancient traditions. Discover the organizational structure and challenges of identifying council members. Delve into the symbolic meaning of the number 12 in ancient cultures and its replication in ancient Israelite tradition. Uncover the symbolism of the Tabernacle and its parallel to the divine council.
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24 snips
Sep 4, 2023 • 55min

More Than One God

Exploring ancient belief in divine council and civil government in heavens, King Pepe's ascension to divinity, ancient Egyptian royal statuary, significance of divine council in ancient traditions and its role in Old Testament theology, theology of kingship in royal Psalms connected to the Enuma Elise, concept of divine council and its presence in the Hebrew Bible and New Testament, interplay between earthly Sanhedrin and heavenly divine council in John chapter 8, parallels between creation in ancient Egyptian mythology and Gospel of John.
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23 snips
Aug 21, 2023 • 55min

The Council of the Gods

This podcast explores ancient texts and their persistent themes, such as creation myths featuring a primordial sea and evil sea monsters. It also discusses the concept of a Council of the Gods in various mythologies and its influence on modern films like Thor and Star Wars. The symbolism of mountain temples in ancient cultures is explored, highlighting their association with holiness. The podcast also delves into the concept of a civil government in heaven and the rank order of gods. It concludes with the council of gods affirming Marduk's destiny as the champion against Tiamont, establishing him as ruler.
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34 snips
Aug 7, 2023 • 54min

Sea Monsters, Sea Serpents & Leviathans

Unravel the mystery of a golden sea serpent and its connection to the sacred vestments worn by the ancient Israelite High Priest. Explore ancient records discussing sea creatures in civilizations, including the ancient Egyptian sea serpent Epophis. Learn about the battle between Tiamat and Marduk, and the significance of sea monsters and serpents in various mythologies. Discover the symbolism of sea monsters representing chaos and destruction, and their association with fallen celestial beings. Explore the symbolism of the high priest's sash and its connection to the vanquishing of the sea serpent.
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24 snips
Jul 2, 2023 • 46min

The Terrifying 2nd Law of Thermodynamics

Exploring connections between brooding wind and the second law of thermodynamics, the podcast discusses the creation of the universe, the battle between order and chaos, the significance of wind in creation myths, and the depiction of the creator god in Aztec and Mayan mythology.
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23 snips
Jun 18, 2023 • 49min

The Incomprehensible Brooding Wind

This podcast explores the symbolism of creation in various religious traditions, including the birth of the new man in Judeo-Christian tradition, the alternative interpretations of Genesis 1:2, bird symbolism in ancient creation accounts, the associations of the ancient Egyptian god Shoe with wind and breath, the symbolism of the Bennu bird in ancient Egypt, and the vital essence of wind in the creation process.
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25 snips
Jun 4, 2023 • 46min

The Word that Changed the Universe

Exploring ancient beliefs on the creation of the universe through water symbolism, emergence of life by a supreme being, and the power of divine utterance in ancient civilizations. Delving into the Memphite creation story in ancient Egypt and the belief in spoken words as a creative force across different religious traditions worldwide.
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24 snips
May 21, 2023 • 52min

The Mysterious Primordial Waters

Explore creation stories in ancient civilizations, the use and meaning of ancient symbols, expressing spiritual love, and the role of symbolism in suggesting the inexpressible. Delve into the first law of thermodynamics, the eternal nature of energy, and the symbolism of water and birth as an aquatic cosmology and source of life.
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20 snips
May 7, 2023 • 52min

The Greatest Mystery in the World

The podcast explores the greatest mystery of life's appearance in the universe. It discusses the ancient tradition's consistent narrative about the origin of life and the cosmos. Topics range from symbolism in ancient traditions, theories on the origin of life, globally consistent cosmologies, primordial waters, and descriptions of the pre-creative state in ancient texts and legends.
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26 snips
Apr 23, 2023 • 1h 4min

The Coronation of Charles III & Camilla: The Green Eye of Horus

Unraveling the meaning behind the green Eye of Horus and its connection to the British anointing ritual. Exploring the symbolism of olive oil in biblical times and its significance to Christ's suffering. The symbolic and transformative properties of anointing oil and its connection to the tree of life and kingship. The significance of the ancient Egyptian eye of Horus in the anointing ritual and its representation of physical and spiritual restoration. The shared purpose of anointing rituals in ancient Egyptian and Judeo-Christian traditions. Exploring the symbolic meaning of the Eye of Horus as a symbol of spiritual knowledge. Anointing rituals in various ancient religious traditions and their connection to spiritual knowledge.

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