Beste Difficulties podcasts (2024)

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Genesis 20:12–Reconciling Abraham’s Marriage: Scripture, Culture, and Moral Evolution 14:33

3h ago14:33

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Welcome back to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast! I'm your host, Lance Smith, and in today's episode, we delve into one of the Bible's most perplexing narratives—Abraham's marriage to his half-sister, Sarah. We explore how this union challenges our understanding of Scripture, moral development, and God's progressive revelation to humanity…

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Reign - Nagalisitu - Agents of ALIS - Part 23 1:29:16

2d ago1:29:16

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Please note: there is some background noise throughout the episode. Due to the nature of it we were not able to clean up all of it from the audio; our apologies. This campaign will touch on many themes, including genocide, slavery, racism, specism, harm to children, and mental health issues, among others. Listener discretion is advised. Traumatized…

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Genesis 19:30-38: Grappling With The Moral Complexities Of Lot's Daughters 16:01

7d ago16:01

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Welcome to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast! In this episode, host Lance Smith tackles one of the Bible's most disturbing passages, Genesis 19:30-38. Join us as we delve into the aftermath of Sodom's destruction, exploring the controversial narrative of Lot and his daughters. We'll examine this story through various lenses, including trau…

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Hauntrifiction - The Butler Estate 1:49:46

9d ago1:49:46

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Walter Butler, a wealthy occultist, died in the process of a binding ritual. This was the intent, so he could continue the ritual... for 300 years. One of his descendants, Lamont Butler, is being tempted with selling the house for it to potentially be bulldozed. Walter's spirit will stop at nothing to save his home. With one weekend to do it, can h…

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Genesis 19:8–Understanding Sodom: Inhospitality, Violence, or Homosexuality? 16:59

14d ago16:59

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Welcome to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast, hosted by Lance Smith. In this episode, we delve into one of the most controversial and misunderstood passages in Scripture: Genesis 19.8. Was the sin of Sodom truly about homosexuality, inhospitality, or something deeper? Could it be a broader commentary on violence, disregard for human dignit…

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Reign - Nagalisitu - Agents of ALIS - Part 22 1:46:25

16d ago1:46:25

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This campaign will touch on many themes, including genocide, slavery, racism, specism, harm to children, and mental health issues, among others. Listener discretion is advised. Horrified by what they see and experience in the tower of the Immortal Masters, the Agents of ALIS are trapped. If they have any hope to deal with it, they must first escape…

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Genesis 15:17 & 19:23--Observational Language in the Bible: Science or Metaphor? 13:16

21d ago13:16

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Welcome to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast with your host, Lance Smith. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating discussion surrounding the use of terms like "the sun going down" in Genesis 15-17 and "the sun rising" in Genesis 19-23. Are these phrases indicative of a lack of scientific understanding, or is there a deeper, phenomen…

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Salvage Union - The Downing of the Atychos Part 1 1:37:12

23d ago1:37:12

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In a post apocalyptic future where seemingly every apocalypse hit at once, mech pilots scour the wastes to maintain their settlements. A trio of pilots hear of a ship that crash landed in a ruined town. Hearing that it is a valuable corpo ship and seeking its salvage, they set out to check the site... Salvage Union is a post apocalyptic mech game, …

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Genesis 15:16--Unraveling and Decoding "Generations" 11:50

28d ago11:50

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Welcome to another episode of the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast, hosted by Lance Smith. Today, we delve into a perplexing topic that has puzzled scholars and believers: the apparent contradiction between the fourth generation mentioned in Genesis 15:16 and other biblical genealogies suggesting a different timeline. We explore multiple pers…

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Call of Cthulhu - Harlem Unbound Part 20 2:49:58

1M ago2:49:58

2:49:58

For one night only, four men of Harlem converge on a bar. They seek to summon a god to banish it. Will this plan work? Can they save Harlem? The world? Themselves? No matter what happens, their story ends tonight... Harlem Unbound is by Chris Spivey for Darker Hue Studios & Chaosium, and can be found as both a pdf for the multi-system 1st Edition v…

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Genesis 14:18-20--Unveiling the Enigma of Melchizedek: Historical Figure or Christ-like Foreshadowing? 15:26

1M ago15:26

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Welcome to the fifth and final episode in our series on Abraham, hosted by Lance Smith. Today, we tackle the compelling question: Who was Melchizedek? This mysterious biblical figure, mentioned briefly in Genesis, leaves us with more questions than answers. Was he a historical person, a supernormal being, or a type of Christ? Join us as we delve in…

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CBR+PNK - One Eyed Lumberjacks 2:13:51

1M ago2:13:51

2:13:51

A trio of runners go through Just One Last Score. A national park close to the city has been sold for resource extraction, and within that zone a company has built a casino, One Eyed Lumberjacks. The Mr. Johnson has tasked these runners with making their way to the casino, getting up to the security floor, and attaching a device to an airgapped sec…

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Genesis 14:1-16--Abraham's Victory: Historical Fact or Biblical Legend? 16:26

1M ago16:26

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Welcome to the fourth episode of our five-part series on Abraham in the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast, hosted by Lance Smith. This episode delves into the intriguing question of whether the account of Abraham's defeat of the Mesopotamian kings, as described in Genesis 14:1-16, is historically reliable. Join us as we explore critical topics…

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Table Chatter - 2024 GenCon Post Mortem 1:05:47

1M ago1:05:47

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Greg talks with some folks who went to GenCon this year! Ethan went for his first time, and we also talk with Brownie, David, and Sam! Come listen to a recap of the con, all the neat stuff they played and saw, and some advice! (In order of appearance:) Shoutouts: David: Bezier Games https://beziergames.com/index.html Brownie: Floodgate Games https:…

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Reign - Nagalisitu - Agents of ALIS - Part 21 1:50:31

1M ago1:50:31

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This campaign will touch on many themes, including slavery, racism, specism, harm to children, and mental health issues, among others. Listener discretion is advised. The Agents press on into the forest to see what is going on outside the barrier that protects Nagalisitu. The deeper they go in, the stranger things get. And once they come to a myste…

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Genesis 12:10-20; 20:1-18: Why Did God Let Abraham Prosper by Lying? 14:31

2M ago14:31

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(CORRECTION: The second Bible Reading in the podcast is Genesis 20:1-18) Welcome to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast, hosted by Lance Smith. In this third episode of our five-part series on Abraham, we explore a perplexing question from Genesis 12:10-20 and Genesis 20:1-18: Why did God let Abraham prosper by lying? We delve into the natur…

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Alteregomania - The Unmasked Avenger

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In the city of New Olympus, super heroes roam the city, powered and run by Plutocorp. The Pedestrian investigative reporter Klara awakens to a phone call concerning a burning building. As she conducts interviews and pokes around, she starts to realize this incident is a consequence of something more disturbing... Alteregomania is a Gumshoe One-2-On…

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Genesis 11:32-12:1--Unraveling Abraham's Age: 75 or 135? 10:50

2M ago10:50

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Welcome to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast with your host, Lance Smith. In this second episode of our five-part series on Abraham, we tackle a perplexing question from Genesis 11:32-12:1: Was Abraham 75 years old or 135 when he left Haran? Join us as we delve into the historical context and biblical interpretation to uncover the truth. W…

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Call of Cthulhu - Harlem Unbound Part 19 1:43:59

2M ago1:43:59

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The investigators reunite. They must plan, and plan quickly. For they must overcome the Baron in Blues if they are to save Harlem... Harlem Unbound is by Chris Spivey for Darker Hue Studios & Chaosium, and can be found as both a pdf for the multi-system 1st Edition version at Darker Hue's website, and as a pdf or physical book for the Call of Cthul…

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Genesis 11:27-28--Unraveling Abraham's Origins: Ur or Haran? 12:48

2M ago12:48

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Welcome to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast! In this episode, host Lance Smith delves into the intriguing question of Abraham's origins as depicted in Genesis 11:27-28. Was Abraham's family from Ur of the Chaldees, or Haran? This episode explores different interpretations, scholarly hypotheses, and the cultural context of ancient geograph…

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Reign - Nagalisitu - Agents of ALIS - Part 20 1:41:12

2M ago1:41:12

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This campaign will touch on many themes, including slavery, racism, specism, harm to children, and mental health issues, among others. Listener discretion is advised. After having seen how much the Nagalisities debate, the Agents have a few ideas of how to best improve society. They agree to go into the forest to see how things are with the barrier…

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Genesis 11:5--Unpacking the Tower of Babel: Irony, Theophany, and Divine Perspective 10:38

2M ago10:38

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Welcome to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast with your host, Lance Smith. In today's episode, we delve into the profound narrative of the Tower of Babel, focusing on Genesis 11:5. This short but significant verse is rich in literary and theological meaning, prompting a discussion on the concept of theophany and the use of irony in biblical…

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The Zone - Operation God Zinc 3:13:53

2M ago3:13:53

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The Zone has grown and overtaken a city, and all expeditions that go into it never return. A quartet of agents go in to investigate the zone and see if they can get to its center. Why they want to get there, and which one alone will make it there, is anyone's guess... The Zone is an RPG by Raph D'Amico. It is a card based RPG of weird horror. It ha…

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Genesis 10:5--Reconciling One Language or Many? 12:26

3M ago12:26

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Welcome to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast with your host, Lance Smith. In this episode, we delve into the intriguing question of whether Genesis 10 and 11 contradict each other regarding the number of languages spoken. Genesis 10 describes various tribes with their own languages, while Genesis 11 states that the whole earth had one lang…

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Eat the Reich - Part 2 2:11:21

3M ago2:11:21

2:11:21

Having strode into Paris and wreaked some havoc, the vampiric soldiers hear word that another agent is close by. Will they be able to rescue him and continue to make their way to the zeppelin? Find out in the thrilling conclusion of Eat the Reich! Eat the Reich is a new game by Grant Howitt, using d6s to kill Nazis and drink blood. Ethan is using t…

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Genesis 9:2-3: Unpacking Meat Consumption and Divine Revelation 15:04

3M ago15:04

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Welcome to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast! I'm your host, Lance Smith. In this episode, we dive deep into Genesis 9:2-3, where God appears to give humans the green light to eat meat. But why is this verse so controversial? We'll explore various perspectives, from progressive revelation and its implications to the debates surrounding veg…

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Trophy Dark - The Ones Who Descend Beneath Omelas, Part 2 2:13:32

3M ago2:13:32

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Content Warning: Like the story this game is based off of, this game will feature heavy themes of child abuse. Listener discretion is advised. The travelers to Omelas have started to realize the nature of the famed city, and that their plans to take in its prosperity are not so simple. What depths, what limits, will they have to go to to Walk Away …

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Mid-Year Milestones: Bible Difficulties and Answers Podcast Review 6:02

3M ago6:02

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Welcome to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast with your host, Lance Smith. In this special mid-year review episode, Lance takes a break from the usual biblical timeline to dive into the podcast's performance so far. With 26 full episodes and one sidebar episode released, the podcast has garnered 3,207 downloads from listeners in 18 differen…

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Genesis 8:22 – Seasons, Stability, and the Prosperity Gospel 13:50

3M ago13:50

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Welcome to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast with your host, Lance Smith. In this episode, we dive deep into Genesis 8:22, a verse that, at first glance, seems straightforward but holds profound implications. Why do famines occur if God promised perpetual seasons? Did humanity experience seasons before the flood? Could this verse be the be…

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Reign - Nagalisitu - Agents of ALIS - Part 19 2:12:01

3M ago2:12:01

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This campaign will touch on many themes, including slavery, racism, specism, harm to children, and mental health issues, among others. Listener discretion is advised. Exploring the city, the Agents fully come to grips with how things have changed in Nagalisitu, and will need to plan their next move... Agents of ALIS is based on the campaign framewo…

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Genesis 8:21--Divine Promises: The Flood vs. Fire Debate 12:04

3M ago12:04

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Welcome to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast. I'm your host, Lance Smith. In this episode, we delve into a compelling topic by examining Genesis 8:21, where God promises never to destroy all living things again, and comparing it with 2 Peter 3:10, which speaks of a future destruction by fire. Are these verses contradictory, or is there a d…

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Trophy Dark - The Ones Who Descend Beneath Omelas, Part 1 1:42:34

3M ago1:42:34

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Content Warning: Like the story this game is based off of, this game will feature heavy themes of child abuse. Listener discretion is advised. Two people are traveling to Omelas, thinking they will be able to harness the power and wealth of Omelas. However, Omelas' prosperity is due to the immense suffering of a child. The world will not bring abou…

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Genesis 8:1--Did God Temporarily Forget Noah? 11:55

4M ago11:55

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Welcome to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast with your host, Lance Smith. In this episode, we tackle the intriguing question: Did God temporarily forget Noah as suggested in Genesis 8:1? We explore this verse through the lens of open theism and examine whether God had a "senior moment" and forgot about those on the ark. Join us as we revis…

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Call of Cthulhu - Harlem Unbound Part 18 1:55:01

4M ago1:55:01

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With Reggie unavailable, Titus and Grant hear from Mr. Smiley the nature of things. Along with Ford, they must press on in this final act to see if they can save Harlem, or if it and the world is doomed... Harlem Unbound is by Chris Spivey for Darker Hue Studios & Chaosium, and can be found as both a pdf for the multi-system 1st Edition version at …

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Genesis 7:24: Unraveling Noah's Ark: 40 Days or 150 Days? 14:30

4M ago14:30

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Welcome to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast with your host, Lance Smith. In this episode, we explore the intriguing discrepancies in the story of Noah's Ark, focusing on the duration of the flood waters. Did it rain for 40 days and 40 nights, or did the flood last for 150 days? We delve into various interpretations and theories to make se…

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Eat the Reich - Part 1 2:11:18

4M ago2:11:18

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1943: Nazi occupied Paris. Hitler's zeppelin docks at the top of the Eiffel Tower. The Allies send their greatest weapon to take him out -- a squad of super-powered vampire commandos! Drink der Führer dry! Eat the Reich is a new game by Grant Howitt, using d6s to kill Nazis and drink blood. Ethan is using the scenario from the book. It is available…

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Genesis 6:14-15 (2): The Seaworthiness of Noah's Ark--Myth or Reality? 12:59

4M ago12:59

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Today we're diving deep into the structural integrity and seaworthiness of Noah's Ark as described in Genesis 6:14-15. Can a wooden ark truly withstand the violent flood depicted in the Bible? We'll start by examining the insights of entertainer and science communicator Bill Nye, famously known as "The Science Guy," and dissect his thoughts on the …

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Cloud Empress - The Last Voyage of the Bean Barge 1:49:58

4M ago1:49:58

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In a science fantasy setting, a trio of travelers board the airship the Bean Barge as ancient insects emerge from their slumber. The title might tell you how well this trek goes... Cloud Empress is a system based on Mothership. Both a rules book and this scenario are available thru DriveThruRPG. More information on the system is available on the Cl…

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Dance Dance Retribution (the Prom Night franchise) 1:24:25

4M ago1:24:25

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This month, Jeremy and Aubrie watched all 4 Prom Night movies from the original run of films! Aaannd also that remake/reboot/requel/whatever from 2008. Join us as we discuss the good, the bad, and all the silliness in between! Intro music courtesy of: Trauma Czars Outro music courtesy of: our stupid faces.…

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Genesis 6:14-15 (1): Myth or Historical Fact? 14:54

4M ago14:54

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Welcome to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast, hosted by Lance Smith. In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the depths of Genesis 6:14-15, focusing on the flood narrative. Was this flood an actual historical event, a myth like the Babylonian epic of Gilgamesh, or something in between—a mytho-history? We explore the question of wh…

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Call of Cthulhu - Harlem Unbound Part 17 1:41:41

4M ago1:41:41

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In the aftermath of Archie's actions, the investigators of Harlem check in with Queenie. They also check in on some other faces, and plot on what to do with Mr. Smiley's next move... Harlem Unbound is by Chris Spivey for Darker Hue Studios & Chaosium, and can be found as both a pdf for the multi-system 1st Edition version at Darker Hue's website, a…

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Genesis 6-6: God's Regret or Anthropomorphism? 14:30

4M ago14:30

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Join us as host Lance Smith takes us on a riveting journey to decode Genesis 6:6, a controversial Bible verse that sparks thought-provoking discussions and interpretations. In this episode, we will explore the question, "Was God unsatisfied with what He made?" To guide our exploration, we will delve into two perspectives: 'Open Theism,' which propo…

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Daiquiris and Drunk Girls - Rachel Getting Married 2:08:37

5M ago2:08:37

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Rachel is getting married, and she's going with her friends to a strip club. They resolve to have a night to remember, but with the liquor flowing freely, will they remember it, or will it be a night to forget... Daiquiris and Drunk Girls is part of Level 1 2023, a Free RPG Day anthology. It is available, still for free, at DriveThruRPG and at 9th …

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Genesis 6-2: Exploring and Decoding the Identity of the "Sons of God" 13:50

5M ago13:50

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Welcome to the 'Bible Difficulties and Answers' podcast with your host, Lance Smith. The elusive topic of the identity of the "sons of God" mentioned in Genesis 6:2 is today's intriguing subject. This verse has been a curiosity to biblical scholars for hundreds of years and continues to pique our interest. We'll consider the questions: were the "so…

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Reign - Nagalisitu - Agents of ALIS - Part 18 1:54:26

5M ago1:54:26

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This campaign will touch on many themes, including slavery, racism, specism, harm to children, and mental health issues, among others. Listener discretion is advised. Now back in Nagalisitu, the Agents of ALIS have to navigate a world they were not quite expecting... Agents of ALIS is based on the campaign framework Nagalisitu by Caleb Stokes, for …

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Genesis 5:5: How could people live over 900 years? 14:41

5M ago14:41

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Dive into the intriguing challenges of biblical longevity with host Lance Smith on this episode of "Bible Difficulties and Answers" podcast. Today, we're exploring the fascinating aspect of the extended lifespans of ancient patriarchs mentioned in the Bible, with some purportedly living beyond 900 years. Scholars present varying perspectives on thi…

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Call of Cthulhu - The Pacific Sailing School for Young Men Part 2 3:03:11

5M ago3:03:11

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This episode deals with some very heavy themes, including child abuse (both physical and mental), child endangerment, bullying, homophobia, animal cruelty, and sexual themes, and that's before the mythos shows up. Listener Discretion is advised. Having left Ensenada, the ship is making its way to Hawaii. However, the cruelty and abuse have only beg…

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Melt-o-Mania! (The Stuff/Street Trash) 1:09:03

5M ago1:09:03

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As the snow finally starts to melt away around us this spring, we had an ooey-gooey good time treating ourselves to a double-scoop of The Stuff and washing it down with a stiff swig of Tenafly Viper. That's right, this month we're talking about Larry Cohen's "The Stuff" from 1985, and J. Michael Muro's "Street Trash" from 1987. How/where did we wat…

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Genesis 5:1: In-depth Analysis of Biblical Genealogies and the Age of Earth Debates 14:19

5M ago14:19

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In this episode of the 'Bible Difficulties and Answers' podcast, host Lance Smith delves into an intriguing and contentious part of the Bible: Genesis 5, which records the genealogy from Adam to Noah. This chapter has been a source of great debate among scholars and believers, primarily due to its implications for the age of the earth and humanity.…

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Trophy Gold - An Occurance At Vicksburg 2:25:56

5M ago2:25:56

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Content Warning: This episode will deal with themes of death, war, and associated atrocities. Listener discretion is advised. Ethan takes a new trio of players to the (and our) past, by rerunning An Occurrence at Vicksburg, this time in Trophy Gold! As the Siege of Vicksburg continues on during the American Civil War, a trio of citizens of Vicksbur…

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