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One Last Ride To Re-Enchant The World

One Last Ride To Re-Enchant The World

Join us for the final episode of The Sword and Staff! In this episode Josh and Ritchie discuss the current UFO phenomena, train derailments, and give some final words on how to live a re-enchanted life! Let us know what you think of this final episode. We hope it blesses you.  For those interested in following the work of Josh and Ritchie and their projects in this new season, you can find them here.   Josh  www.joshrobinson.substack.com www.newhavenwv.com Ritchie @ritchiebrock @shadowappalachia
Feb 17, 202301:19:53
Jewish Messiah, End Times, Revelation, and Christendom

Jewish Messiah, End Times, Revelation, and Christendom

Join us for this week's Chinwag edition of S&S! In this week's edition, Josh and Ritchie get into a conversation about the news in Jewish news outlets about the supposed modern messiah. They also get into end times and Bible interpretation. They also get into a conversation on Christian Nationalism and Christendom and why they prefer the language of Christendom. Let us know what you think about this week's Chinwag edition of S&S!
Jan 06, 202301:34:48
Ascending The Seven Heavens

Ascending The Seven Heavens

In this weeks Christmas edition, Josh and Ritchie get into a conversation on the Seven Heavens. They discuss whether there's three heavens or seven heavens. They talk about the seven heavens in Ancient Jewish sources. They talk about Planet Narnia and the ancient pagan view of the seven heavens, and then they get into Dante's "Paradisio" and his synthesis of the seven heavens. They also talk about how the modern cosmology of the world really doesn't help us understand biblical theology and biblical symbolism and how we need to recover this re-enchanted cosmology. If you've ever had questions about heaven, this is the episode for you! Source Material: Planet Narnia by Michael Ward: https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Narnia-Seven-Heavens-Imagination/dp/019973870X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1YGXPC2JH0430&keywords=planet+narnia&qid=1671752312&sprefix=planet+narn%2Caps%2C606&sr=8-1 The Narnia Code by Michael Ward: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0049P1TZ2/ref=sspa_dk_hqp_detail_aax_0?psc=1&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9ocXBfc2hhcmVk&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExRDYyWjJUVUNGNDVBJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzQ5ODI3M0lNUldIVEU3SEhPMiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODE1MzcxMjBBUDAyODZHVFdMViZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2hxcF9zaGFyZWQmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl The Divine Comedy by Dante: https://www.amazon.com/Divine-Comedy-Inferno-Purgatorio-Paradiso/dp/0451208633/ref=sr_1_1?crid=34C45R9UVNZWH&keywords=dantes+comedy&qid=1671752271&sprefix=dantes+comedy%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-1 Scythian Links: Website: https://www.scythianmusic.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scythianmusic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scythian/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/scythianmusic
Dec 23, 202201:36:25
The Serpent & The Cross: The Secret History of Kansas

The Serpent & The Cross: The Secret History of Kansas

In this week's edition of S&S, Josh and Ritchie are joined by one of their long time Patrons Coleman Barbour. In the episode, the guys discuss the secret history of Kansas that covers Native Americans, serpent effigies cut into the earth, Native Americans using limestones for pharmakia, various petroglyphs with mythic spiritual beings, and the cross planted by one of the first American missionaries that essentially stopped the spread of the serpent's reign in Kansas. This is the secret history of Kansas you never knew! Let us know what you think about this weeks edition of S&S!
Dec 16, 202201:07:50
Small Town Monsters with Seth Breedlove

Small Town Monsters with Seth Breedlove

In this week's edition of S&S, Josh, Ritchie, and Ward have a conversation with Small Town Monster's Seth Breedlove! In this conversation the guys talk about the importance of storytelling and preserving stories. They talk about some of Seth's experiences with paranormal phenomena in the field while making films for STM. They talk about the Deuteronomy 32 worldview and how those fits into understanding sacred and profane space, and lastly, they talk about how the Gospel is the greatest story ever told. Let us know what you think about this week's edition! Follow Small Town Monsters Website: Small Town Monsters YouTube: Small Town Monsters Facebook: Small Town Monsters  Instagram: Small Town Monsters (@small_town_monsters)  IMDB: With Small Town Monsters
Dec 08, 202201:32:59
Strange Creatures From Time & Space with Camp Hermon

Strange Creatures From Time & Space with Camp Hermon

On this week's edition of The Sword & Staff, Rev Josh and Sketchy Ritchie sit down for a collaboration edition with the folks over at Camp Hermon! In this edition, they discuss serpent Mounds, Bigfoot, Mothman, Wampus Cats, and how all of these manifestations of cryptids can be traced back to the trickster spirits we see described in the Bible. Let us know what you think about this week's edition of S&S! Follow Camp Hermon Website: Camp Hermon Facebook: Camp Hermon Podcast (facebook.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camphermonpodcast Podcast: ‎Camp Hermon on Apple Podcasts
Dec 02, 202257:02
Ancient Apocalypse: Floods, Giants, and the Underworld

Ancient Apocalypse: Floods, Giants, and the Underworld

In this weeks edition, Rev. Josh and Sketchy Ritchie have a conversation with our old friend Travis Turner and about Netflix's Ancient Apocalypse, the great flood and flood myths, giants, and the underworld. Let us know what you think about this weeks edition! Sources: Ancient Apocalypse (Netflix): https://www.netflix.com/title/81211003 The Lexham English Septuagint: https://www.amazon.com/Lexham-English-Septuagint-New-Translation/dp/1683593448/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1YWZ0V6Y2AOHD&keywords=lexham+english+septuagint&qid=1669401888&sprefix=lexham+en%2Caps%2C98&sr=8-1 The Epic of Gilgamesh: https://www.amazon.com/Gilgamesh-New-Translation-Ancient-Epic/dp/0300268092/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3HV24PDSSZR63&keywords=the+epic+of+gilgamesh&qid=1669401538&sprefix=the+epic+of+gilgamesh%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-4 The Dead Sea Scrolls: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Dead-Sea-Scrolls-English/dp/0141197315/ref=sr_1_2?crid=ZGD6APTWISDK&keywords=the+dead+sea+scrolls&qid=1669401567&sprefix=the+dead+sea+scrolls%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-2 The Unseen Realm by Michael Heiser: https://www.amazon.com/Unseen-Realm-Recovering-Supernatural-Worldview/dp/1683592719/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3TD51MORKCI1B&keywords=michael+heiser&qid=1669401593&sprefix=michael+heiser%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-3 Demons by Michael Heiser: https://www.amazon.com/Demons-Bible-Really-Powers-Darkness/dp/1683592891/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1669401626&sr=8-7 On The Origin of the Watchers: A Comparative Study of the Antediluvian Wisdom in Mesopotamian and Jewish Traditions by Amar Annus (Journal for the Study of the Pseudepirgrapha): https://www.scribd.com/doc/165671817/277-full-pdf
Nov 25, 202201:56:25
Our Strange Planet with Appalachian Intelligence

Our Strange Planet with Appalachian Intelligence

In this week's edition, Rev. Josh and Sketchy Ritchie have a conversation with the guys at Appalachian Intelligence! The conversation is free-flowing and broad in scope, and they talk about everything from Shadow Appalachia to the Sons of God and Genesis 6, psychedelics, mythology, flood myths, treasure hunting, the nature of reality, epistemology, and synchronicity, and finally the Gospel. This conversation is full of sketch, so we hope you guys enjoy this uncut version of the podcast! The edited version will go up Friday everywhere! Follow Appalachian Intelligence: Podcast: AI: Appalachian Intelligence on Apple Podcasts Instagram: @appalachianintelligence
Nov 18, 202201:53:02
The Forgotten Gods & Demigods of the Greco-Roman World

The Forgotten Gods & Demigods of the Greco-Roman World

In this week's edition, Rev. Josh and Sketchy Ritchie are back with an episode on the forgotten gods and demigods of the Greco-Roman world!  In this episode, they start off by talking about the Greeks and their mythology about the Titans and the Olympians. After that, they begin to draw connections between the Greek Pantheon and the Roman Pantheon. They also have a conversation on household spirits in Rome, and then they get into a conversation about the Roman festival year. They close the conversation talking about the conversion of the Empire and Constantine the Great, setting them up for a conversation about Christmas in a few weeks! Let us know what you think about this week's edition! Sources Used: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heros by Edith Hamilton: Amazon.com: Mythology (75th Anniversary Illustrated Edition): Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes: 9780316438520: Hamilton, Edith, Tierney, Jim: Books Theogony by Hesiod: Amazon.com: Hesiod and Theognis (Penguin Classics): Theogony, Works and Days, and Elegies: 9780140442830: Hesiod, Theognis, Wender, Dorothea, Wender, Dorothea: Books The Iliad by Homer: Amazon.com: The Iliad: 9780140275360: Homer, Robert Fagles, Bernard Knox: Books The Odyssey by Homer: The Odyssey: Homer, Robert Fagles, Bernard Knox (amazon.com) The Aeneid by Virgil: Amazon.com: The Aeneid (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition): 9780143105138: Virgil, Fagles, Robert, Knox, Bernard: Books Defending Constantine by Peter Leithart: Defending Constantine: The Twilight of an Empire and the Dawn of Christendom: Leithart, Peter J.: 9780830827220: Amazon.com: Books Roman Pagan Life and Worship by Dr. Ryan Reeves (Video): (348) Roman Pagan Life and Worship - YouTube The Ancient Roman World by Dr. Ryan Reeves (Video): (348) The Ancient Roman World - YouTube Roman Household Spirits by Study of Antiquity and Middle Ages (Video): (348) Roman Household Spirits ~ (Roman Myths) (Roman Household Gods) (Ancient Roman Religion) - YouTube
Nov 10, 202201:46:06
Psychedelics & Sorcery: Machine Elves in the Trees

Psychedelics & Sorcery: Machine Elves in the Trees

In this week's edition the guys get into the topic of psychedelics, pharmakeia, and sorcery! The guys talk about psychedelic literature and the various writers in that movement like Terrence McKenna, Aldous Huxley, and others. They talk about the modern-day psychedelic movement and folks like Joe Rogan, Duncan Trussel, and Dennis McKenna. They also talk about if they believe the experiences are real and what they may be, and they talk the spiritual entities that people meet in their experiences and if they're just hallucinations or real spiritual entities.  This episode was a blast and we hope you enjoy it! Let us know what you think!
Nov 03, 202201:16:06
The Lost Serpent Mound of Logan County

The Lost Serpent Mound of Logan County

In this week's final October edition of S&S, the guys talk about their trip to the lost serpent mound of Logan County! They talk about some odd rumors going around about it in the community and archeological circles that it has been destroyed. They talk about Josh getting kicked out of the West Virginia Archeological Society for sharing pictures of it. They also talk about what it was like re-discovering the mound, some of the odd, anomalous things they experienced there, and how it may compare to the Great Serpent Mound in Adams County, Ohio and other sites around the world like Stonehenge and the Great Sphinx at Giza, Egypt. They conclude the episode talking about their upcoming docuseries with Ward Hiney called Shadow Appalachia, and when you can expect it to drop. Links: America Before by Graham Hancock - Amazon.com: America Before: The Key to Earth's Lost Civilization eBook : Hancock, Graham: Kindle Store Ages of the Giants by Jason Jarell and Sarah Farmer - Ages of the Giants: A Cultural History of the Tall Ones in Prehistoric America: Jarrell, Jason, Farmer, Sarah: 9780999501702: Amazon.com: Books
Oct 27, 202201:09:58
From Folklore to Flying Saucers with Tony Merkel from The Confessionals

From Folklore to Flying Saucers with Tony Merkel from The Confessionals

In this week's edition of The Sword and Staff, you're going to get flooded with weirdness. This week, Josh and Ritchie sat down with Tony Merkel of The Confessionals and Merkel Media. They talk to Tony about all sorts of topics ranging from folklore to flying saucers. They talk about giants, fallen angels, ancient gods, ufos, indian mounds, conspiracy theories to cover up the true history of the earth, and then the guys reflect on some personal experiences towards the end of the episode. Let us know what you think of this week's editions and if you'd like to see more crossovers with Tony! Links: The Confessionals (theconfessionalspodcast.com) Merkel Media Watch Expedition Dogman Online | Vimeo On Demand on Vimeo
Oct 21, 202201:38:47
The Giants & Monsters of Halloween

The Giants & Monsters of Halloween

In this week's edition, Josh and Ritchie pick up where they left off in their episode on the Fairy Gods of Ireland. They talk about how the same the major players in Irish Mythology become the giants and monsters of Samhain. They also talk about how Halloween is a distinctly Christian holiday (Like they did last year) and how it incorporates parts of Samhain into itself -- But not for the reasons you think. This isn't baptized paganism. This is putting paganism under the feet of King Jesus. They also get into reasons why you should consider celebrating Halloween and how it is a legitimate enterprise for the church to declare time as holy. They also close down the episode talking about the origin of the Jack-O-Lantern, and Shadow Appalachia! More places for you to participate in the work they're doing with Shadow Appalachia will be coming out soon (Hopefully by the weekend)! Let us know what you think about this week's edition of the Sword & Staff! Show Notes: Shadow Appalachia Teaser: (259) Shadow Appalachia | First Look Teaser - YouTube Shadow Appalachia Behind The Scenes: (259) Providentially Hindered: Serpent Mound Scouting Mission - YouTube The Fairy Gods of Ireland: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/gddnHmEK5tb Pagan Halloween & The Lordship of Christ: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/gddnHmEK5tb Christians and Halloween: The Lordship of Christ Over The Seasons: Christians & Halloween: The Lordship Of Christ Over The Seasons — The Sword & Staff (swordandstaff.net) The Sun, Moon, And Stars: The Responsibility of Sacred Time Keeping & The Sons of God: The Sun, Moon, and Stars: The Responsibility of Sacred Time-Keeping & The Sons of God — The Sword & Staff (swordandstaff.net)
Oct 13, 202201:36:35
The Legendary Cryptids of Appalachia

The Legendary Cryptids of Appalachia

In this weeks Spooky Month edition of S&S, the guys get together with Bo Kennedy from The Bump Podcast and have a discussion on the legendary cryptids of Appalachia and some of the folklore surrounding them. They also spend some time connecting their folklore into the folklore of other cultures that may be somewhat surprising to listeners, and towards the end they sum up their thoughts on them. Are they angels? Demons? Something in between? In the Uncut portion they talk for the first time about their new upcoming documentary called Shadow Appalachia with Ward Hiney, and the discuss a super secret lost serpent mound in their own back yard that they will be venturing to! Let us know what you think about this first spooky month edition! Also make sure to check out Bo Kennedy's The Bump Podcast (Linked below) and add it to your rotation! Show Notes (Books and Shows Mentioned): The Bump - Facebook: The BUMP Podcast | Facebook - Instagram: @thebumpodcast - Patreon: The BUMP Podcast is creating Podcasts and videos | Patreon The Mothman Prophecies by John Keel - The Mothman Prophecies: A True Story: Keel, John A. + Free Shipping (amazon.com) The Silver Bridge by Gray Barker - Amazon.com: The Silver Bridge: 9781517692179: Barker, Gray, Moseley, James W., Greenfield, Allen: Books Hellier Season One - (240) Hellier Season 1: Episode 1 | The Midnight Children - YouTube Hellier Season Two - (240) Hellier Season 2: Episode 1 | Noise and Signal - YouTube
Oct 06, 202201:26:34
The Fairy-Gods of Ireland

The Fairy-Gods of Ireland

In this weeks edition Josh and Ritchie drop a 2 hour episode outlining Irish Mythology. They get into the Lebor Gabala Erenn - Also known as The Book of Invasions. They discuss the six invasions of Ireland, and they talk about the six peoples ranging from the supposed Grand-daughter of Noah, Cessair, the Tuatha De Dannon, and the ever present giants, The Fomorians. After that, they get into the Secret Commonwealth of the Faeries and how they relate to the God's of Ireland. They get into a discussion about Celtic Christianity and how it incorporates in the good, true, and beautiful parts of Celtic pre-Christian culture. They conclude the episode talking about the liturgics and rituals of Ireland, which lands them right on the doorstep of Halloween! You're gonna have to tune in October 13th to hear the continuation and application of this conversation! Show Notes: The Book of Invasions (Free) — https://www.ancienttexts.org/library/celtic/ctexts/leborgabala.html The Book of Invasions (Irish Text Society Volume )— Irish Texts Society Volume 34: Lebor Gabála Érenn | Royal Irish Academy (ria.ie) The Secret Commonwealth of Elves, Fauns, and Fairies by Robert Kirk — https://amzn.to/3SlKBJt Irish Folk and Fairy Tales by W.B. Yeats — https://amzn.to/3rcJCiJ Mythical Ireland YouTube Channel - (221) mythicalireland - YouTube
Sep 29, 202202:03:30
Reviewing Rings of Power Episodes 3 + 4 (Wandering Wizard)

Reviewing Rings of Power Episodes 3 + 4 (Wandering Wizard)

In this weeks Uncut Edition of Wandering Wizard, Josh and Ritchie nearly an hour and a half review of Episodes 3 + 4 of Rings of Power. Like the last time, they talk about what they like and what they don't like. They also give some interesting theories about characters, and spend a significant amount of time looking at the liturgics and ceremonies of the Dwarves and Harfoot. Let us know what you think of this weeks edition of Wandering Wizard! Show Notes: Watch Rings of Power here: Watch The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power - Season 1 | Prime Video (amazon.com) Rings and Realms Ep. 3 by the Tolkien Professor: Rings of Power: Episode 3 Analysis and Reaction | Rings & Realms - YouTube Rings and Realms Ep. 4 by the Tolkien Professor: Rings of Power: Episode 3 Analysis and Reaction | Rings & Realms - YouTube Return of the King with Appendix: Return of the King: Tolkien, J. R. R.: Amazon.com: Books
Sep 22, 202201:24:15
Fire In The Sky: Abduction Phenomena, Fallen Angels, and Monsters in the Margins

Fire In The Sky: Abduction Phenomena, Fallen Angels, and Monsters in the Margins

The guys are back with a new edition! In this weeks edition, Rev. Josh and Sketchy Ritchie have a conversation on abduction phenomena. They discuss the cases of Travis Walton (Which inspired Fire in the Sky) and Betty and Barney Hill. They zoom out and look at the phenomena as a whole and connect it to the Genesis 6 - Sons of God, Daughters of Men, Nephilim narrative. From there they get into some surprising and sure to be controversial application. Let us know what you think about this weeks edition of S&S! 
Sep 22, 202201:22:20
Reviewing Rings of Power (The Wandering Wizard)

Reviewing Rings of Power (The Wandering Wizard)

In this weeks edition of The Wandering Wizard, the guys review episodes one and two of Amazon's Rings of Power and get into all things Tolkien. They spend some time talking about the things the like and dislike, and they talk about some of their hopes and concerns for the show in the future. They also talk about predictions about character arcs and get on some rabbit trails about giants, fallen angels, and symbolism.  Let us know what you think about this edition of WW! 
Sep 08, 202201:59:26
War Against The Rulers and Principalities

War Against The Rulers and Principalities

In this week's edition of the Sword and Staff, the boys get into a discussion about Spiritual Warfare. They shed light on the powers of the Kingdom of Darkness and the schemes of the enemy. They also talk about how Christians should think about Spiritual Warfare and how to war back. Sources Used and Recommended Reading and Listening: BibleProject Spiritual Beings Series - https://bit.ly/2Fz8l8E Summa Theologica On The Hierarchy of Angels by Thomas Aquinas - https://bit.ly/3Q9KFtU A Primer on Triperspectivalism by John Frame - https://bit.ly/2sjEvBS Trinitarian Discipleship by Chase Davis - https://amzn.to/3cypIv3 Join the Order on Patreon and get exclusive content: patreon.com/swordandstafforder Keep up with us on Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/swordandstafforder Instagram: @swordandstafforder Twitter: @swordandstaffwv Discord: https://discord.gg/772FXEqURK Website: swordandstaff.net
Sep 01, 202201:38:18
The Gods of Egypt

The Gods of Egypt

In this week's edition of the Sword and Staff, the boys have Travis Turner back in house to discuss Ancient Egypt. They get into a discussion about the creation story in Ancient Egyptian myth. They talk about Egyptian cosmology, the construction of the pyramids, giants in Egyptian myth, and how fragments of Ancient Egyptian religion are still alive today in the world of the Occult and in the work of people like Aleistar Crowley and the Freemasons. They also conclude the episode by doing a classic S&S-style bless, baptize, and burn segment on the Egyptian myths, and show how some of the things contained in the myths foretold of Christ and with a conversation on how Christ has incorporated the Egyptians into the story of Redemption with Coptic Christianity founded by Saint Mark. Sources Used and Recommended Reading and Listening:   BibleProject’s Ancient Cosmology Series - https://bit.ly/3A8AIXw The Egyptian Book of the Dead -https://amzn.to/3A994tk Egyptian Coffin Texts - https://bit.ly/3A8ANKO Magical Egypt - https://bit.ly/3pqQhor  Join the Order on Patreon and get exclusive content:   www.patreon.com/swordandstafforder   Keep up with us on Social Media:   Facebook: www.facebook.com/swordandstafforder  Instagram: @swordandstafforder  Twitter: @swordandstaffwv  Discord: https://discord.gg/772FXEqURK Website: www.swordandstaff.net
Aug 18, 202201:25:16
The Lost World of Atlantis

The Lost World of Atlantis

In this weeks episode, Josh and Ritchie get into a conversation on the Lost World of Atlantis! They give some preparatory notes and background information on the source material that comes from Plato. They get into some of the story from Plato's "Critias". They get into the divine council and occultic overtones to the story. They discuss how Atlantis fits into Randall Carlson and Graham Hancock's Younger Dryas theories, and finally they give their take on the story and show how it should be understood mytho-historically while also drawing some application from the story. Let us know what you think about this episode! You won't find content like the anywhere else!
Aug 11, 202201:27:54
The Religion of Giants & Magical Objects

The Religion of Giants & Magical Objects

This weeks edition of S&S is now live for Patrons! In this weeks show, Josh Robinson and Ritchie Brock have a conversation surrounding the topic of sacred objects. They also get into a side conversation about the Religion of the Giants, which was a heck of a rabbit hole. From there, they get into a conversation about the use of sacred objects in the church and draw some application on how to think about this stuff. LINKS HERE : Patreon: www.patreon.com/swordandstafforder Linktree: www.linktree.com/swordandstafforder Instagram: www.instagram.com/swordandstafforder Website: www.swordandstaff.net
Aug 04, 202201:26:13
Tales From The Lower Earth (Uncut Edition)

Tales From The Lower Earth (Uncut Edition)

In this weeks edition, Josh and Ritchie sit down and have a conversation with their friend Travis Turner. In this edition, they discuss myths and lore from deep beneath the earth in the WV coalmines. They talk about Blue Cap Elves, and the ghost of deceased miners. In the Uncut edition, they broaden out the reach and discuss general weirdness in Logan, WV. Please excuse the subpar audio in this episode. Ritchie and Travis were sharing a single microphone while Josh had his own. Let us know your thoughts on this weeks edition!
Jul 21, 202201:34:53
CERN, Georgia Guidestones, & Strange Skies

CERN, Georgia Guidestones, & Strange Skies

In this weeks Chinwag edition of S&S, Josh and Ritchie review Stranger Things season 4, volume 2. They talk about their thoughts, and predictions for season 5. Around the 35:00 mark. the transition to a new segment called Week-In-Weird. They discuss CERN re-starting the large collider, the explosion of the Georgia Guidestones, and green skies over South Dakota. They end the episode tracing a symbolic thread starting with Shiva the Destroyer (a Hindu god) and connect all the events. Let us know your thoughts on this episode!
Jul 14, 202201:06:11
The Resurgence of Norse Paganism II

The Resurgence of Norse Paganism II

In this episode, the guys conclude their discussion on Norse Paganism (for now). They discuss aspects of Norse Paganism that can be blessed, baptized, and burnt by diving into the many parallels in the Norse Creation story and the story of Odin hanging upon Yggdrasil. The guys also talk about why we should be Christians instead of Norsemen with the help of Owen Barfield (One of the Inklings) and by showing how Norse Paganism can give no hope of victory. You legitimately won't find any conversations like this in Christendom. You can only get them here at The Sword & Staff! Let us know your thoughts on this weeks episode.
Jul 07, 202201:13:43
The Resurgence of Norse Paganism

The Resurgence of Norse Paganism

In this weeks edition of The Sword & Staff, Josh and Ritchie get into a conversation on the resurgence of Norse Paganism. They discuss why they think there is a resurgence. They also discuss the Norse creation story and parallels to the Genesis creation story. They also get into what in the story can be blessed, baptized, or burnt. The episode runs around an hour and there's still much more to discuss. They'll be back next week to continue the discussion!
Jun 30, 202201:02:09
Rituals, Portals, & Stranger Things

Rituals, Portals, & Stranger Things

In this weeks edition of S&S, the guys lay a foundation for understanding rituals and liturgics, they discuss how rituals put us in communication with the unseen realm and how portals play a part in this, and they discuss Stranger Things and it's depiction of portals and high strangeness. Also, the guys interact with a Patheos article on "What Happens When You Leave Open A Magical Portal?" You can find that source here and read it for yourself: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/johnbeckett/2017/02/happens-leave-magical-portal-open.html We hope you enjoy this weeks hour and a half long edition of S&S! Let us know your thoughts on this weeks edition!
Jun 09, 202201:24:42
The Fae, Water-Spirits, & Tom Bombadil

The Fae, Water-Spirits, & Tom Bombadil

In this weeks edition of S&S, Josh and Ritchie got into an overview on the Fae. They got into how Fae phenomena overlaps with UFO and cryptid phenomena. Ritchie also tells us a story about some of his personal encounters. They got into how to understand the Fae from a biblical/Christian paradigm. We talked about Aquinas and the Hierarchy of Angels. They also got into CR Wiley from The Theology Pugcast’s Book “In The House of Tom Bombadil” and how Goldberry from LOTR relates to the Fae. We also have a special announcement at the end that we’d love your feedback on. We’re thinking about releasing a “re-enchantment box” full of handmade liturgical supplies to help people in application of “re-enchantment.” Should be a fun one!
May 26, 202201:06:60
Oneism VS Twoism: On Paganism

Oneism VS Twoism: On Paganism

Tune into this weeks edition of S&S. In this weeks episode, Josh and Ritchie discuss Paganism. They discuss the concept of Oneism and Twoism. They talk about why Christians are unable to engage with Neo-Paganism very well, and they give some practical advice on how to reach those who are Pagan by appealing back to the examples of the Apostles. Let us know what you think about this weeks episode!
May 13, 202201:08:50
Ghosts In The Machine: A Conversation on Spirits and Technology

Ghosts In The Machine: A Conversation on Spirits and Technology

Join us for this weeks edition of The Sword & Staff. In this weeks edition, Josh and Ritchie discuss technology and some of the dangers surrounding it. They discuss how technology is used for occultic purposes. They discuss AI, ITC devices, and how they share some similarities with Ancient Near Eastern rituals to summon spirits for communication. They also give some practical advice for how to help people who are caught up in this type of thing.  Become a Patron at www.patreon.com/swordandstafforder
May 05, 202201:02:49
The Devil In The Details: Satanism

The Devil In The Details: Satanism

In this weeks edition of the Sword and Staff, Josh and Ritchie have a conversation on Satanism. They discuss the different strands of Satanism -- Atheistic/Rationalistic Satanism and Theistic/Esoteric Satanism. They also discuss Anton LaVay and the predecessor to Satanism -- The Occultist, Aleister Crowley. They also dissect Satanic Symbolism. They conclude the conversation on the Satanic Panic in the 1960's-1980's. There's all kinds of sketchy in this episode.  Let us know your thoughts! Become a Patron at www.patreon.com/swordandstafforder
Apr 24, 202254:37
The Metaphysics of Holy Week

The Metaphysics of Holy Week

Join us on this weeks special edition of the Sword and Staff! In this weeks episode, the guys have a DEEP conversation on Holy Week. They discuss the story of Holy Week "through new eyes." They look at the story and interpret it through the lens of the Creation Week, and they show how the two correspond. They also uncover some layers in Holy Week that you may have never knew were there.  Let us know what you think of this episode! Happy Easter! 
Apr 14, 202257:19
Moon Knight, Egyptian Principalities, and Weird Cosmology

Moon Knight, Egyptian Principalities, and Weird Cosmology

Tune into this weeks edition of the Sword and Staff! In this weeks edition, the guys drop the deep weird on Marvel's Moon Knight. They talk about Divine Council Worldview in Moon Knight. They talk about they Egyptian Ennead and deity Khonshu. They also get into some weird cosmology where they relate trees, snakes, and private parts.    You asked for Sketchy. You got it. Let us know what you think about this weeks Chinwag edition!
Apr 14, 202246:32
The Slenderman & Thoughtforms

The Slenderman & Thoughtforms

In this weeks edition of The Sword & Staff, Josh and Ritchie talk about the story of the Slenderman and how it's related to Thoughtforms. Let us know what you think about this weeks edition!
Apr 06, 202201:00:36
C.S. Lewis: Arch Heretic?

C.S. Lewis: Arch Heretic?

In this weeks edition of the Sword and Staff, Josh and Ritchie have a discussion on C.S. Lewis and review an article by Fit For Faith Ministries that asserts that he was a heretic. They discuss how he and George MacDonald were not Universalists, how the Chronicles of Narnia are not baptized White Witchcraft, how Christianity fulfills Paganism and is the True Myth, and various other topics.  Let us know what you think of this episode!  
Apr 03, 202201:09:24
Examining Lycanthropy

Examining Lycanthropy

In this weeks bonus edition of Sword and Staff, the guys have a discussion on Lycanthropy. They also discuss the case of the Southend Werewolf - Bill Ramsey.   Let us know what you think about this episode!  Become a patron at www.patreon.com/swordanstafforder
Mar 18, 202230:58
Becoming The King

Becoming The King

In this weeks edition (which is sure to get the guys canceled this time), the guys talk about the King Archetype. They talk about the archetype in its fullness and give examples. They talk about the shadow poles of the archetype and give examples. After that, they show how this archetype connects to hierarchy and government, which is sure to be controversial to some.    Let us know what you think about this weeks episode!
Mar 18, 202253:48
The Devils of Loudun & Gef The Talking Mongoose

The Devils of Loudun & Gef The Talking Mongoose

In this weeks episode, Josh and Ritchie are back with a bonus discussion on some paranormal stories. The first half is dedicated to the topic of The Devils of Loudun, and mass possessions that allegedly happened among nuns. The second half is dedicated to the story of Gef The Talking Mongoose on the Isle of Man. For more, head on over to Patreon at patreon.com/swordandstafforder
Mar 04, 202252:45
Becoming The Magician

Becoming The Magician

In this weeks episode, Josh and Ritchie are back with a discussion on the Magician Archetype. In this edition, the guys talk about what the archetype is, how its depicted in culture, in Scripture, and they also discuss the shadow magician.    For more, head on over to Patreon at www.patreon.com/swordandstafforder
Mar 04, 202233:52
Rings of Power Teaser Reaction

Rings of Power Teaser Reaction

In this episode Josh and Ritchie react to Amazon's Ring of Power teaser from the Super Bowl. They watch the video live, they break it down frame by frame, and then they give some feedback on the entire thing.    Get more at Patreon. www.patreon.com/swordandstafforder
Feb 18, 202253:30
Vanity Fair & Rings of Power Write-Up (Chinwag)

Vanity Fair & Rings of Power Write-Up (Chinwag)

In this weeks Chinwag edition of the Sword and Staff, Ritchie and Josh discuss the release of Josh's short story and it hitting #1 on Amazon charts. They discuss the possibility of creating a community story with Sword and Staff, and they have a long conversation on the Vanity Fair article that discussed Amazon's Rings of Power. They discuss what they thought was good, what was bad, and what could be down right controversial. Let us know your thoughts on this episode.
Feb 11, 202253:27
Becoming The Lover

Becoming The Lover

In this edition Josh and Ritchie discuss the Lover archetype and it's shadow.   Let us know your thoughts on this episode. Become a Patron at www.patreon.com/swordandstafforder.
Feb 04, 202247:16
Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power Reaction & Astral Projection

Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power Reaction & Astral Projection

In this weeks Chinwag edition of the Sword and Staff, Josh and Ritchie react to Amazon's The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power trailer and they have a discussion on Astral Projection, and Near Death Experiences, and the Beatific Vision.   Get more on Patreon. www.patreon.com/swordandstafforder
Jan 28, 202252:12
Becoming The Warrior

Becoming The Warrior

In this weeks edition of the Sword and Staff, Josh and Ritchie talk about the Warrior archetype, and what it looks like to become a warrior. In the Uncut Edition, they get into practical application on how to apply this ideal to their own lives.    Become a patron at www.patreon.com/swordandstafforder
Jan 21, 202201:00:19
Masculinity & Archetypes

Masculinity & Archetypes

In this weeks edition of the Sword and Staff, Josh and Ritchie begin a series on masculinity by looking at the classical archetypes. They spent time explaining them, and how the present a picture of whole masculinity, then they discuss where they appear in films, and then they connect them to Christ in Scripture.    Get more at Patreon.  www.patreon.com/swordandstafforder
Jan 07, 202255:51
2021 Year End Review

2021 Year End Review

Join us for the 2021 Year End Review episode! In this weeks episode, Josh and Ritchie talk about their top 5 favorite moments of 2021. They also discuss what's coming up for 2022, and they also debate how to pronounce "charcuterie board." Is it char "cut" erie or char "cooterie." The episode ends in a major crash and burn after Josh pronounces it "Shark Coochie."  Let us know your thoughts on this weeks episode! Also become a Patron at www.patreon.com/swordandstafforder. 
Jan 01, 202248:31
Monsters In The Margins & Rant Against The Machine

Monsters In The Margins & Rant Against The Machine

In this weeks edition of the Sword and Staff, Ritchie and Josh discuss the Netflix show Midnight Mass and the Matrix Resurrections. They go on a journey talking about Platonic Philosophy, Plato's Cave, and all sorts of fun stuff in this episode.    Let us know your thoughts! Get more content on our Patreon!   www.patreon.com/swordandstafforder
Dec 23, 202101:13:27
Is Christmas Pagan?

Is Christmas Pagan?

In this weeks edition of the Sword & Staff, Josh and Ritchie drop a discussion focused on answering the question of "Is Christmas Pagan?"  They dive into what Christmas is and it's historical roots. They discuss it's Pagan counterparts in Sol Invictus and Yuletide. They also discuss how they're different, and why the Pagan counterparts are copies of Christmas. They conclude the episode by discussing how to celebrate Christmas like a traditional Christian.  Let us know your thoughts on this episode! You can learn more on Social Media. Find us on Facebook and Instagram with the handle @swordandstafforder. Also, shoot us an email at orderoftheswordandstaff@gmail.com. Also support us on Patreon at patreon.com/swordandstafforder.
Dec 17, 202152:58
A Primer on Spiritual Warfare (Chinwag)

A Primer on Spiritual Warfare (Chinwag)

In this weeks episode Ritchie and Josh drop a Chinwag edition on spiritual warfare. In the episode they discuss all the types of spiritual warfare, they talk about some of the practical ways it can manifest, they answer listener questions, and they talk about some practical ways that people who suffer from spiritual warfare can find some help.    Let us know your thoughts on this weeks episode! You can get more by becoming at Patron at www.patreon.com/swordandstafforder. Happy Advent!
Dec 09, 202101:06:17
How The Church Calendar Re-Enchants Time

How The Church Calendar Re-Enchants Time

In this weeks episode Ritchie and Josh drop a huge episode on the Church Calendar. In the main section of the episode they discuss what the Church Calendar is, objections against it, and how to practice it. In the Uncut section, they ramble about Paganism, Krampus, and the pattern of unity and multiplicity and the breakdown of cultures. Let us know your thoughts on this weeks episode! You can get more by becoming at Patron at patreon.com/swordandstafforder. Happy Advent!
Dec 02, 202101:27:50
Missing 411, Wheel of Time, Shang-Chi, Temple Guardians, and Apkallu (Chinwag)

Missing 411, Wheel of Time, Shang-Chi, Temple Guardians, and Apkallu (Chinwag)

In this weeks Chinwag edition of the Sword & Staff, Ritchie and Josh drop a big Chinwag spanning all kinds of topics. They discuss Missing 411 and a case in WV, they review Amazon's Wheel of Time series and talk about Lord of the Rings, they review Marvel's Chang-Chi, and that leads them to a conversation on guardian beings like Cherubim, Sphinx, and Guardian Lions. From there they get into Babylonian Mythology and talk about the Apkallu and Nephilim.   Let us know your thoughts on this weeks episode!  You can get more by becoming at Patron at www.patreon.com/swordandstafforder. Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 24, 202101:02:23
The Flatwoods Monster

The Flatwoods Monster

In this weeks edition of the Sword & Staff, Ritchie and Josh drop an hour conversation on The Flatwoods Monster case and their trip to Flatwoods. The also explore connections between the Flatwoods Monster, Mothman of Point Pleasant, and other cryptids, and how all of the phenomena connects and why it connects.     Let us know your thoughts on this episode! You can learn more on Social Media. Find us on Facebook and Instagram with the handle @swordandstafforder. Also, shoot us an email at orderoftheswordandstaff@gmail.com. Also support us on Patreon at patreon.com/swordandstafforder.
Nov 18, 202101:03:07
Native American Principalities In The Coalfields

Native American Principalities In The Coalfields

Join us for this weeks edition of the Sword and Staff. In this edition, discuss Native American principalities in WV.   Could these spiritual beings explain the paranormal phenomena and high strangeness like crypto’s sightings light the Mothman, and Flatwoods Monster, and Logan County Devil Dogs? Could it explain things like UFO’s? And could it explain ghost sightings such as Mamie Thurman? The guys have gotten closer in developing a theory of everything, and now have historical names of principalities once worshipped in the coalfields.    Tune into this weeks episode and find out!
Nov 11, 202155:45
Window Areas, Paranormal Investigation, and 2022 Plans (Chinwag)

Window Areas, Paranormal Investigation, and 2022 Plans (Chinwag)

In this weeks Chinwag edition of the Sword & Staff, Ritchie and Josh drop an hour and a half episode on explaining window areas and how paranormal phenomena manifests in them. They also discuss how their method of paranormal investigation differs from others, and they conclude the episode discussing what's in store for S&S in 2022.    Let us know your thoughts on this episode! You can learn more on Social Media. Find us on Facebook and Instagram with the handle @swordandstafforder. Also, shoot us an email at orderoftheswordandstaff@gmail.com. Also support us on Patreon at patreon.com/swordandstafforder.
Nov 04, 202101:26:03
Pagan Halloween & The Lordship of Christ

Pagan Halloween & The Lordship of Christ

In this weeks edition of the Sword & Staff, Josh and Ritchie drop a discussion focused on answering the question of "Is Hallowen Pagan?" In the episode the guys read an article Josh wrote on the topic last year. They dive into the historical roots of Samhain. They also discuss the historical roots of Halloween and how the two are not the same. They also discuss the meaning of Halloween, costumes, and remembering the dead. They conclude the episode discussing the Lordship of Christ over time and how it is legitimate for the church to declare holy days being the sun, moon, and stars of the New Covenant. Let us know your thoughts on this episode! You can learn more on Social Media. Find us on Facebook and Instagram with the handle @swordandstafforder. Also, shoot us an email at orderoftheswordandstaff@gmail.com. Also support us on Patreon at patreon.com/swordandstafforder.
Oct 31, 202152:42
On The Trail Of The Mothman with Ward Hiney

On The Trail Of The Mothman with Ward Hiney

In today's episode, the guys dive deep into their experience from a recent trip to Point Pleasant, WV. They discuss their visit to the Water Panther Stone, Chief Cornstalk's grave, the Mothman Museum, the TNT area, and the notoriously haunted Lowe Hotel. They also discuss how strangeness and phenomena may be manifesting itself in Point Pleasant currently, and how it may not be in the form of the Mothman.  Let us know your thoughts on this episode! You can learn more on Social Media. Find us on Facebook and Instagram with the handle @swordandstafforder. Also, shoot us an email at orderoftheswordandstaff@gmail.com. Also support us on Patreon at patreon.com/swordandstafforder.
Oct 29, 202101:10:54
Understanding The Underworld II

Understanding The Underworld II

In this weeks edition of the Sword & Staff, Josh and Ritchie finish their series on the Underworld. In this episode, they cover the Greek mythological conception of Tartarus, then they discuss the Biblical conception of Tartarus and how the two overlap. In this conversation, they talk about the Titans and the Watchers, and they talk about the River Phlegethon and Enoch's River of Fire. In the Uncut section, they further discuss misconceptions about Hell such as annihilationism. They also talked about confusions between Hades and Tartarus. They also talk about high strangeness in WV, and plans moving forward. Let us know your thoughts on this episode! You can learn more on Social Media. Find us on Facebook and Instagram with the handle @swordandstafforder. Also, shoot us an email at orderoftheswordandstaff@gmail.com. Also support us on Patreon at patreon.com/swordandstafforder.
Oct 21, 202150:43
Dark Holler with Ward Hiney

Dark Holler with Ward Hiney

In today's episode, the guys dive deep into the world of Dark Holler with Ward Hiney. They discuss the background to Dark Holler, the exorcism of Kristin Bellomy, the other strange events connected to the event and the family, and in the Uncut portion of the episode they talk about the strange events still surrounding the case today and how it has all come full circle. The Uncut portion contains never heard details about the case that you WILL NOT HEAR ANYWHERE ELSE! You do not want to miss this episode if you've been following Dark Holler.  Let us know your thoughts on this episode! You can learn more on Social Media. Find us on Facebook and Instagram with the handle @swordandstafforder. Also, shoot us an email at orderoftheswordandstaff@gmail.com. Also support us on Patreon at patreon.com/swordandstafforder.
Oct 14, 202159:50
Understanding The Underworld

Understanding The Underworld

In this weeks edition of the Sword & Staff, Josh and Ritchie begin their series on the Underworld. In this episode, they cover the Greek mythological conception of the underworld, then they discuss the Biblical conception of the underworld and how the two overlap at times.  In the Uncut section, they further discuss the Angel Abaddon, and they discuss the Roman Catholic conception of the underworld, including purgatory.  Let us know your thoughts on this episode! You can learn more on Social Media. Find us on Facebook and Instagram with the handle @swordandstafforder. Also, shoot us an email at orderoftheswordandstaff@gmail.com. Also support us on Patreon at patreon.com/swordandstafforder.
Oct 09, 202155:35
Surprised By Hope (Chinwag)

Surprised By Hope (Chinwag)

On todays Chinwag edition of the Sword and Staff, Josh and Ritchie reflect on their Re-enchantment series. They also spend the rest of the episode discussing the Theological Virtue of Hope and why it is essential for times we're currently living in. This episode is heavier than usual episodes because it's very personal.  We hope you enjoy it and the transparency. You won't find content like this anywhere else. Let us know your thoughts on this episode! You can learn more on Social Media. Find us on Facebook and Instagram with the handle @swordandstafforder. Also, shoot us an email at orderoftheswordandstaff@gmail.com. Also support us on Patreon at patreon.com/swordandstafforder.
Sep 30, 202149:54
Re-enchanting The Church

Re-enchanting The Church

In this weeks edition of the Sword & Staff, Josh and Ritchie conclude their series on Re-enchantment. In this episode, they cover they discuss how Christianity re-enchants our view of the church. They discuss the nature of the church and how it's more than a building. They discuss the metaphysics of the liturgy and the sacraments. They also discuss sacred time and space and dive into some pointed application. In the Uncut portion, the guys discuss how the sacraments are a miracle, and how the angelic virtues play a part in them being effectual means of grace. You won't find content like this anywhere else. Let us know your thoughts on this episode! You can learn more on Social Media. Find us on Facebook and Instagram with the handle @swordandstafforder. Also, shoot us an email at orderoftheswordandstaff@gmail.com. Also support us on Patreon at patreon.com/swordandstafforder.
Sep 23, 202101:05:26
Re-enchanting The Creation (Uncut Episode)

Re-enchanting The Creation (Uncut Episode)

In this weeks edition of the Sword & Staff, Josh and Ritchie drop a massive episode on how Christianity re-enchants the creation. In this episode, they cover they discuss how Christianity re-enchants our view of the cosmology, nature, and symbolism of the world. They discuss powers of the world, and how Christianity re-enchants our identity as image bearers of God. They also discuss temptations that comes with a high view of creation. In the Uncut portion, the guys discuss the angelic hierarchy in Saint Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologiae, and how this is reflected in J.R.R. Tolkien's Valaquenta in The Silmarillion. You won't find content like this anywhere else. Let us know your thoughts on this episode! You can learn more on Social Media. Find us on Facebook and Instagram with the handle @swordandstafforder. Also, shoot us an email at orderoftheswordandstaff@gmail.com. Also support us on Patreon at patreon.com/swordandstafforder.
Sep 16, 202101:46:54
Hellier, Facebook & The Occult, and Spooky Month (Chinwag)

Hellier, Facebook & The Occult, and Spooky Month (Chinwag)

The newest edition of the Sword & Staff is here! In this weeks Chinwag edition, Josh and Ritchie reflect on last weeks episode on re-enchantment and have a conversation on mythologizing history. They also dive deeper into their conversation on Hellier, and they also discuss how Facebook is no longer neutral when it comes to re-enchantment. They also briefly talk about Thomas Aquinas, and skepticism towards Christian supernaturalism. They close the episode by discussing plans for October! During the month of October, they will be starting a series on the Geography of the Underworld, doing two Chinwag editions on their trip to Point Pleasant, and releasing Shadow Appalachia. You won't find content like this anywhere else. Let us know your thoughts on this episode! You can learn more on Social Media. Find us on Facebook and Instagram with the handle @swordandstafforder. Also, shoot us an email at orderoftheswordandstaff@gmail.com. Also support us on Patreon at patreon.com/swordandstafforder.
Sep 03, 202101:02:37
Re-enchanting The Heavens

Re-enchanting The Heavens

In this weeks edition of the Sword & Staff, Josh and Ritchie drop the first episode in their series on Re-enchantment. In this episode, they cover they discuss how Christianity re-enchants our view of the heavens and the spiritual beings who reside there. They discuss the Trinity, and how the Trinity is without hierarchy. They also discuss the hierarchy in heaven with God's Divine Council, Angels, the Saints, and how they interact with one another and with us. This is meant to lay the foundation for a re-enchanted view of heaven. In the Uncut portion, they answer objections against Divine Council theology and Psalm 82. You won't find content like this anywhere else. Let us know your thoughts on this episode! You can learn more on Social Media. Find us on Facebook and Instagram with the handle @swordandstafforder. Also, shoot us an email at orderoftheswordandstaff@gmail.com. Also support us on Patreon at patreon.com/swordandstafforder.
Aug 26, 202101:26:07
Ascending The Holy Mountain (Chinwag)

Ascending The Holy Mountain (Chinwag)

In this Chinwag edition of the Sword & Staff, Josh and Ritchie dive into last week’s episode on Spiritual Beings finale and look at the relation between the Transfiguration and Necromancy. They also discuss the Messianic Profile and what it means that Jesus is the Son of David. They also answer a question from the Facebook Group on if it's possible to get back to Eden. Let us know what you think about this week’s Chinwag edition! Next week the guys will be returning with an all new series on How Christianity Enchants the World. You can learn more on Social Media. Find us on Facebook and Instagram with the handle @swordandstafforder. Also, shoot us an email at orderoftheswordandstaff@gmail.com. Become a Patron for the Sword & Staff at patreon.com/swordandstafforder.
Aug 21, 202101:15:41
Spiritual Beings - Demons & Spirits of the Dead

Spiritual Beings - Demons & Spirits of the Dead

**Heads up, S&S fans. There are audio issues in this episode. This was the first time Josh and Ritchie recorded together in studio and not over Zoom. Josh's audio in the episode is doubled through his and Ritchie's microphone (Yep, he's a loudmouth). Please bear with us, and we'll get it fixed for next weeks Chinwag edition. Thanks!**  In this weeks edition of the Sword & Staff, Josh and Ritchie drop a HUGE concluding episode to the the Spiritual Beings series. In this episode, they cover the topic of demons and spirits of the dead.   This episode covers foundational content in understanding how Christians should understand demonology, and how the church can deal practically with the reality of spirits of the dead.   In the Uncut portion, they also discuss an additional hours worth of content on understanding haunting phenomena. You won't find content like this anywhere else. Let us know your thoughts on this episode! You can learn more on Social Media. Find us on Facebook and Instagram with the handle @swordandstafforder. Also, shoot us an email at orderoftheswordandstaff@gmail.com. Also support us on Patreon at patreon.com/swordandstafforder.
Aug 12, 202101:45:26
Tolkien, Balrogs, and The Church's Hierarchy of Angels (Chinwag)

Tolkien, Balrogs, and The Church's Hierarchy of Angels (Chinwag)

In this Chinwag edition of the Sword & Staff, Josh and Ritchie dive into last week’s episode on Spiritual Beings & Cryptids. They also answers some questions from the Sword and Staff Facebook Group on Tolkien and Lewis' belief in elves, good and evil elemental spirits, chimeras, and the church's hierarchy of Angels. Let us know what you think about this week’s Chinwag edition! Next week the guys will be returning with the fourth and last edition in the Spiritual Beings series, and they’ll be covering Spiritual Beings and Ghosts. You can learn more on Social Media. Find us on Facebook and Instagram with the handle @swordandstafforder. Also, shoot us an email at orderoftheswordandstaff@gmail.com. Become a Patron for the Sword & Staff at www.patreon.com/swordandstafforder.
Aug 05, 202101:13:59
Spiritual Beings - Cryptids

Spiritual Beings - Cryptids

In this weeks edition of the Sword & Staff, Josh and Ritchie drop a HUGE episode on Spiritual Beings and Cryptids. This episode covers foundational content in understanding how Christians should view Cryptids. The guys also discuss how Cryptid phenomena manifests itself and how that connects to Spiritual Being phenomena, mythological beings beings in comparative Celtic and Greek Religions, and how the church should deal with Cryptids practically. In the Uncut portion, they also discuss an additional hours worth of content surrounding the cases of the Flatwoods Monster and the Mothman of Point Pleasant.  You won't find content like this anywhere else. Let us know your thoughts on this episode! You can learn more on Social Media. Find us on Facebook and Instagram with the handle @swordandstafforder. Also, shoot us an email at orderoftheswordandstaff@gmail.com. Also support us on Patreon at patreon.com/swordandstafforder.
Jul 30, 202101:24:37
The Lair of the Wormaids (Shadow Appalachia Trailer)

The Lair of the Wormaids (Shadow Appalachia Trailer)

We've already told you about the world of Shadow Appalachia. Now, welcome to the Lair of the Wormaids. We hope you enjoy the creepy trailer! The Sword and Staff exist to help listeners re-mythologize the world, life, and faith from a distinctly Christian perspective. You can learn more on Social Media. Find us on Facebook and Instagram with the handle @swordandstafforder. Also, shoot us an email at orderoftheswordandstaff@gmail.com Become a Patron for the Sword & Staff at www.patreon.com/swordandstafforder.
Jul 22, 202103:59
Loki, The Cosmic Hoax, Hellier, and Re-Enchantment (Chinwag)

Loki, The Cosmic Hoax, Hellier, and Re-Enchantment (Chinwag)

In this Chinwag edition of the Sword & Staff, Josh and Ritchie dive into last week’s episode on Spiritual Beings & Space Invaders. The Disney+ series Loki. Dr. Steven Greer's film The Cosmic Hoax. Planet Weird's Hellier Season One and Hellier Season Two. Also, the guys talk about how Christianity offers re-enchantment. Let us know what you think about this week’s Chinwag edition! Next week the guys will be returning with the third edition in the Spiritual Beings series, and they’ll be covering how cryptids like the Mothman, Faeries, and Sasquatches fit into the Bible’s category of Spiritual Beings. You can learn more on Social Media. Find us on Facebook and Instagram with the handle @swordandstafforder. Also, shoot us an email at orderoftheswordandstaff@gmail.com. Become a Patron for the Sword & Staff at www.patreon.com/swordandstafforder.
Jul 16, 202101:07:01
Spiritual Beings - Space Invaders (Uncut Episode)

Spiritual Beings - Space Invaders (Uncut Episode)

In this weeks edition of the Sword & Staff, to celebrate the launch of Sword and Stuff Uncut, Josh and Ritchie are giving away the first episode for free!  This episode covers foundational content in understanding how UFO, UAP, and Alien phenomena manifests itself and how that connects to Spiritual Being phenomena. The guys also answers questions like "Does Jesus' atonement apply to aliens" in the Uncut portion of the episode. They also discuss why this topic is so taboo, and then they discuss declassified U.S. Government documents that discusses the existence of UFO, UAP, and Aliens. Don't be surprised if the Men In Black (MIB) show up at your door after listening to this one. You won't find content like this anywhere else. Let us know your thoughts on this episode! You can learn more on Social Media. Find us on Facebook and Instagram with the handle @swordandstafforder. Also, shoot us an email at orderoftheswordandstaff@gmail.com. Also subscribe to the Sword & Staff Uncut by supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/swordandstafforder. 
Jul 09, 202101:35:49
Elemental Spirits, Shadow Appalachia, & UFO Disclosure (Chinwag)

Elemental Spirits, Shadow Appalachia, & UFO Disclosure (Chinwag)

In this Chinwag edition of the Sword & Staff, Josh and Ritchie dive deeper in on the topic of Elemental Spirits, the launch of the S&S Patreon, the creation and launch of the guys fictional story project called Shadow Appalachia that will be released on the S&S during Halloween, and finally UFO Disclosure from the past week. The Sword and Staff exist to help listeners re-mythologize the world, life, and faith from a distinctly Christian perspective. You can learn more on Social Media. Find us on Facebook and Instagram with the handle @swordandstafforder. Also, shoot us an email at orderoftheswordandstaff@gmail.com Become a Patron for the Sword & Staff at www.patreon.com/swordandstafforder. 
Jul 02, 202155:11
Shadow Appalachia (Trailer)

Shadow Appalachia (Trailer)

This trailer for Shadow Appalachia accompanies this week's Chinwag edition of the Sword and Staff! To learn more about it, make sure to listen to this week's Chinwag!  In this week's Chinwag edition of the Sword & Staff, Josh and Ritchie dove deep into the creation and launch of a fictional story project they've been building called Shadow Appalachia. This project will be released on the S&S during Halloween. This trailer was played in the Chinwag, but we also wanted to make it available as a stand-alone trailer for sharability.  The Sword and Staff exist to help listeners re-mythologize the world, life, and faith from a distinctly Christian perspective. You can learn more on Social Media. Find us on Facebook and Instagram with the handle @swordandstafforder. Also, shoot us an email at orderoftheswordandstaff@gmail.com Become a Patron for the Sword & Staff at www.patreon.com/swordandstafforder.
Jul 02, 202102:30
Spiritual Beings Of The Bible

Spiritual Beings Of The Bible

In this episode, Josh and Ritchie introduce listeners to the Spiritual Beings of the Bible! This episode covers foundational spiritual beings such as angels, demons, giants, principalities, and elemental spirits, and is preparing listeners for the upcoming episodes on UFOlogy and Cryptozoology (Yes, these things have categories in the Christian worldview). You won't find content like this anywhere else. Let us know your thoughts on this episode. The Sword and Staff exist to help listeners re-imagine the world, life, and faith from a distinctly Christian perspective. You can learn more on Social Media. Find us on Facebook and Instagram with the handle @swordandstafforder. Also, shoot us an email at theorderoftheswordandstaff@gmail.com
Jun 24, 202101:35:54
Marvel's Eternals & The Devil Made Me Do It (Chinwag)

Marvel's Eternals & The Devil Made Me Do It (Chinwag)

In this episode, Josh and Ritchie introduce listeners to Tavern Talks or Chinwags (You decide), and they discuss the past two episodes, and two movie trailers - Marvel's Eternals and The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. Let us know your thoughts on this episode. The Sword and Staff exist to help listeners re-imagine the world, life, and faith from a distinctly Christian perspective. You can learn more on Social Media. Find us on Facebook and Instagram with the handle @swordandstafforder. Also, shoot us an email at theorderoftheswordandstaff@gmail.com
Jun 11, 202144:50
Mercy's Triumph Over Evil: From Middle Earth To Golgotha (Minisode)

Mercy's Triumph Over Evil: From Middle Earth To Golgotha (Minisode)

Should Christians "fight the power" with power? If not, then what is our weapon of choice? How does mercy fit into things? How does Lord of the Rings relate to the story of Jesus? In this mini-episode, Josh narrates a piece he contributed to The Symbolic World called Mercy's Triumph Over Evil: From Middle Earth To Golgotha.  The Sword and Staff exist to help listeners re-imagine the world, life, and faith from a distinctly Christian perspective. You can learn more on Social Media. Find us on Facebook and Instagram with the handle @swordandstafforder. Also, shoot us an email at theorderoftheswordandstaff@gmail.com
Jun 03, 202111:04
An Overview of Witchcraft

An Overview of Witchcraft

What is witchcraft? Why is it on the rise? How do Christians engage with it? Josh and Ritchie discuss this topic in the newest episode in a long time. We hope you enjoy it! The Sword and Staff exist to help listeners re-imagine the world, life, and faith from a distinctly Christian perspective. You can learn more on Social Media. Find us on Facebook and Instagram with the handle @swordandstafforder. Also, shoot us an email at theorderoftheswordandstaff@gmail.com
May 27, 202101:10:52
A Primer On Traditional Conservatism (Minisode)

A Primer On Traditional Conservatism (Minisode)

What sets a Traditional Conservative apart from a Liberal? What sets them apart from a Trumpist? What is a Conservative traditionally? In this episode, Josh reads a piece he contributed called "A Primer on Traditional Conservatism". The Sword and Staff exist to help listeners re-imagine the world, life, and faith from a distinctly Christian perspective.  You can learn more on Social Media. Find us on Facebook and Instagram with the handle @swordandstafforder. Also, shoot us an email at theorderoftheswordandstaff@gmail.com
Jan 15, 202109:47
Biden Is President. Where Do Traditional Christians Go From Here? (Minisode)

Biden Is President. Where Do Traditional Christians Go From Here? (Minisode)

This is Episode 5, and in this episode, Josh reads a piece he contributed called "Joe Biden is President. Now What?" This piece will be added to our blog in the coming days. Listen to it here before it releases!  The Sword and Staff exist to help listeners re-imagine the world, life, and faith from a distinctly Christian perspective. You can learn more on Social Media. Find us on Facebook and Instagram with the handle @swordandstafforder. Also, shoot us an email at theorderoftheswordandstaff@gmail.com
Jan 08, 202107:33
How The Demonic Works (Minisode)

How The Demonic Works (Minisode)

This is Episode 4, and in this episode, Josh reads an article titled "How The Demonic Works" from one of our contributors named Ritchie Brock.  You can find the original article at the link below:  https://medium.com/the-order-of-the-sword-staff/how-the-demonic-works-a-christian-reflection-7ea2b80a914 The Sword and Staff exist to help listeners re-imagine the world, life, and faith from a distinctly Christian perspective. You can learn more on Social Media. Find us on Facebook and Instagram with the handle @swordandstafforder. Also, shoot us an email at theorderoftheswordandstaff@gmail.com
Jan 01, 202106:18
Six Ways To Live As A Traditional Christian In A Secular Age

Six Ways To Live As A Traditional Christian In A Secular Age

This is Episode 3, and in this episode, Josh gives listeners six ways to live as a traditional Christian in a secular age. The Sword and Staff exist to help listeners re-imagine the world, life, and faith from a distinctly Christian perspective. You can learn more on Social Media. Find us on Facebook and Instagram with the handle @swordandstafforder. Also, shoot us an email at theorderoftheswordandstaff@gmail.com
Jul 10, 202056:15
Re-Mythologizing The Liturgy & The Cosmos

Re-Mythologizing The Liturgy & The Cosmos

The Sword and Staff exists to help listeners re-imagine the world, life, and faith from a distinctly Christian perspective. Today's guest is Lucas Dorminy. Lucas is a husband and father. He is also a ministry at Trinity Reformed Church of Martinsburg in Martinsburg, WV just outside of Washington, DC. In today's episode, we discussed how re-mythologizing the liturgy and the cosmos is a bulwark against secularism, and we also discussed practical ways for doing this work.  Feel free to contact us on social media at @swordandstafforder and theorderoftheswordandstaff@gmail.com. Relevant Links for today's guest: Trinity Reformed Church of Martinsburg - www.martinskirk.com Trinity Reformed Church's Liturgy Handout - https://bit.ly/30ekRGx
Jun 06, 202001:08:07
Unlocking The Bible Matrix

Unlocking The Bible Matrix

The Sword and Staff exists to help listeners re-imagine the world, life, and faith from a distinctly Christian perspective.  Today's guest is Mike Bull. Mike Bull is a graphic designer from the Blue Mountains of Australia. He is the author of The Bible Matrix. He also blogs occasionally at Theoplis Institute. In this episode, Josh and Mike discuss what it looks like to re-imagine the Bible from a distinctly Christian perspective. They discuss design patterns, the Bible as a fractal, and all sorts of other things.  Feel free to contact us on social media at @swordandstafforder and theorderoftheswordandstaff@gmail.com Relevant Links for today's guest: Mike's Website: www.biblematrix.com.au Mike's Amazon Author Page: www.amazon.com/michael-bull/e/b003qmk8z6
Jun 02, 202001:41:54