Raven‘s Heart -Lithoscry

#1 Trilobites!

First Edition of the Get Real! Podcast. Hosts Dan and Glenn discuss pre-historic trilobites, how characteristics of heavy metal mirror God's passion, and surprising insights about darkness. Bands discussed include: Nevermore, The Devin Townsend Project, and Nightwish.
Intro and outro music, "To the Heavens with God" provided by Armor of God from their album "Dark Face of Greed."

#2 Poisonous Splendor

Part 1 of the August Edition. Dan and Glenn continue to discuss how the splendor of the universe is actually poison to the human mind. An interesting relationship between H.P, Lovecraft, author of The Call of Chthulu and the patriarch Abraham is explored.

#3 The Divine Metal Theorem: Kill Devil Theory

August Edition Part 2: Hosts and Glenn debunk the myth that heavy metal and Christian worship are incompatible. Joining them in an interview Curtis and Deanna Crane of the band Kill Devil Theory discuss how they use "heavier" music to glorify God. You will have the opportunity to hear their track "Neuron."

#4 God's Precious Metal - Armor of God Band Interview

In this edition find out about Glenn's forthcoming book "Stones That Cry: God's Precious Metal" and listen to an interview with the band Armor of God to find out how they use heavy metal to spread a positive message. You will also get to hear Armor of God's track, "The Rage of the Angels" from their album, "The Dark Face of Greed."

#5 Rocktober Reformation

Off the chain for Rocktober! Martin Luther was metal! The Protestant Reformation was metal! A New Reformation is coming through metal! Find out how God is using the voices of bands such as Within Temptation and Disturbed to spark a New Reformation similar to the Protestant Reformation of 1517. Listen to the track, "Martin Luther" by the progressive Christian Metal Band S91 from Italy!

#6 Why Does God Allow Evil? Part 1

What does Black Sabbath's song, "God is Dead?" and Beyond the Black's song, "My God is Dead" have in common with Psalms 10 & 13? Find out as hosts Dan and Glenn begin to explore the difficult question: "Why Does God Allow Evil?"

#7 Why Does God Allow Evil? Part 2

Part 2 of Dan and Glenn's exploration of why God allows Evil in the world. Listen to a thought provoking interview with Steve Rotramel whose forthcoming book, "Why God Created the Universe and Why There is Evil In It," wrestles this weighty topic. Steve will also provide his perspective on Beyond the Black's song, "My God is Dead."

#8 We Are Not Alone (Black Friday Edition) Part 1

It is a New Reformation and God is raising up many different voices proclaiming liberty to the captives. Find out about the Revelation Resistance Ministry. Also find out how the Protestant Reformer John Calvin was "Metal" and that you can have a metal Christmas.

#9 We Are Not Alone (Black Friday Edition) Part 2

Part 2 of the special Get Real! Black Friday Edition. Find out more about the Revelation Resistance Ministry and discover a fresh perspective on what "worldly mindsets" are and how they have crept into the Church. Dan, Glenn, and Stacy also discuss metalcore, glam metal, and share the track "Disappointment" from the band, Brotherhood.

#10 This Is Us - Help Me With My Anger

Recorded live at a church service at New Covenant Church of God, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, Dan and Glenn explore the topic of anger with "The Real Pastor" Russel. This edition is uncut.