Raven‘s Heart -Lithoscry

#59 Metal Church

What is a shigionoth? What is the "Phaenomena?" What do either of these things have to do with heavy metal and the ministry of East Coast Metal Church in Merritt Island, FL? A journey to this outreach and an interview with Pastor Kevin Radlein will help answer these questions and unlock some mysteries in Scripture concerning music and reaching out to a community that has often been condemned and criticized by the Church.
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Intro Music: "Warrior of Light"
By Armor of God
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#60 Nihilistic Delusion

How is it that all of the "ologies" we are fed lead us to a path of darkness and despair? Why is it that in many instances even the church today often provides us with a temporal and superficial purpose for our existence? Find out how perhaps the answer to these questions is the result of an angel formerly known as "Lucifer" whose only future is one of impending doom.
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References:
Gaze Into the Abyss - Nihilism in Rick and Morty & BoJack Horseman – Wisecrack Edition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsotfzGpby8

#61 Fake Jesus

Thousands of people throughout the world, and most especially the United States, have devoted their hearts and minds to a fake Jesus whom they heard of through a gospel that has nothing to do with God or the Bible. This false gospel is powerless, silly, and absurd. Find out how Donnie Lamon from What Shall I Cry Ministries helps demonstrate the absurdity of what many have devoted their hearts and minds to.
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Intro Music:
"Battle of Kings"
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Music provided by RFM: https://youtu.be/xGnMaoix5h8
Intro Voice: David Wilkerson "Last Days Deception"

#62 Troubadours of Truth -Terry & Diane McCabe

Much more than recording artists with Raven Faith Records, Terry and Dianne McCabe are husband and wife whose giftings perfectly complement one another to create music that pierces the heart, comforts the afflicted, and most importantly glorifies God. Find out about their ministry and check out their tracks "Snow Mountain" and "Year of the Lord's Favor" in this edition.

#63 Heaven & Hell

Black Sabbath's "Heaven & Hell" and John Lennon's "Imagine" are songs that are not only on opposite ends of the music spectrum but are on opposite ends of dealing with the concepts of Heaven and Hell. Find out how Black Sabbath's "Heaven & Hell" aggressively challenges the nihilism of John Lennon's "Imagine."
Also...did Paul McCartney really die and are the Grammy's a social engineering tool? These are other questions pondered in this edition.
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Intro Music: "Game Over" by Jacob Lizotte. Licensed through Creative Commons.

#64 Empowering The Underdog with Eric Mattson from Makeshift 3 & Good Luck, Ugly!

Do you feel like the world is judging you wrongly and that people are conspiring against you because you don't march to the step of "groupthink?" You are not alone and Good Luck, Ugly! is just the band you need to listen to! A Pop-Punk band with Ska undertones from Orange County, California, Good Luck, Ugly! creates music to empower those who feel like the world is crushing them. Find out about Good Luck, Ugly! in an interview with drummer Eric Mattson and listen to their tracks "Coming Home" and "Evaluate Me."

#65 The Divine In Symphonic Metal

There has always been an element of the Divine in symphonic music. Evidence of this can be seen in great compositions such as Handel's "Messiah." The Divine is also evident in the genre of Symphonic Metal. Joey Pike and Alicia Trowbridge-Boyd from the symphonic metal band Amaris join this edition to explore how symphony and symphonic music aid in our understanding of that which is unseen and seen. You will also get to check out their songs, "Destiny Unfolding" and "Straight Ahead."

#66 Making Sense of the Universe thru Delain

On February 7th, 2020, Symphonic Metal virtuosos Delain released their most mature album to date, "Apocalypse and Chill." More than just a metal masterpiece, this album helps give insight into the chaotic world in which we live. Join the discussion with Dan, Glenn, and special guest Joey from the symphonic metal band Amaris. What is the deeper message being conveyed through the music?

#67 Conquering Fear - Special Edition

With the recent outbreak of COVID-19, aka Corona Virus, a cloud of fear has enveloped the world. This special edition examines the complexity of fear in light of current events. Hear how there is a way to defeat and conquer fear.
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Intro Music:
"Battle of Kings"
Machinimasound:
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Music provided by RFM: youtu.be/xGnMaoix5h8

#68 Psalm 91 - S91 & The Noisome Pestilence

Pestilences or "Plagues" such as COVID-19 have occurred throughout history. Psalm 91 speaks specifically to plagues and where to "abide" during such times of trial and tribulation.  Find out about the COVID-19 crisis in Italy as Dan and Glenn interview their friend Giacomo "Jack" Manfredi from the Italian progressive metal band S91 which means "Salmo 91" or "Psalm 91."  Get inside information on what the situation is like in Italy from someone who is living through it.