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Part three of our look into “Who Killed Jesus” centers on those who delivered Jesus into the hands of the Romans: his own countrymen. The opinions expressed in the videos or source material connected to this podcast are not necessarily those of Monumental Ministries. Source Material: “The Opposition of the Pharisees to Jesus as Teacher and Messiah,” (https://uir.unisa.ac.za/bitstream/handle/10500/...

Part two of our investigation into who killed Jesus begins continues with the man who gave the order for Christ to be crucified: Pontius Pilate. The opinions expressed in the videos connected to this podcast are not necessarily those of Monumental Ministries. Clips Used (Opener): The Real Meaning of the Cross - Billy Graham (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+real+meaning+of+the+cros...

Our investigation of who killed Jesus begins with the most obvious perpetrators: the soldiers who tortured, whipped, and crucified Christ. Big thanks to worldhistory.org for background historical information. Clips Used (Opener): The Real Meaning of the Cross - Billy Graham (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+real+meaning+of+the+cross+billy+graham); Bill O'Reilly talks about "Killing...

Isabella Stewart Gardner established a museum displaying all her art upon her death. It had very specific requirements so as to keep her legacy as she desired it. Has that occurred? What assurances to we have about protecting our name or legacy after we die? Theme Music: “Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight Ad Music: “Outside the Lines,” written by Aa...

Can artists laugh at themselves? Sadly not often. It’s what turns people off most to the artistic community: pretentiousness. We have to stop thinking we’re “above it all” and the arrogance that comes with it. Matt talks about the need for us to be self-effacing without being self-defeating. Theme Music: “Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight Ad Music:...

What do you do when you finish a project? In this episode we tackle an artistic theology of finishing. When God’s people won a battle, they often celebrated or feasted. Shouldn’t we do likewise. We also talk about how finishing is very Biblical, starting with the One we worship. Theme Music: “Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight Ad Music: “Outside the...

Matt talks with pastor and author Jordan Biel about the “Heaven on Earth” series. Specifically, are there are leadership takeaways or warnings for pastors that we can learn from the life and tragedy of Jim Jones. Theme Music: “Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight

Matt shares his thoughts on season 3: Heaven on Earth. He speaks of how he chose the story of Peoples Temple and Jonestown, the possible pitfalls of doing an extended series on such a dark story, his original and eventual agendas in the creative process, and what he hopes people can take away from hearing it. Theme Music: “Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr....

The story of Jonestown and Peoples Temple concludes as America and the world wrestle with the causes of the tragedy and the search for people to blame, along with the struggle of the survivors to somehow carry on. Preshow Ad Music: “Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News. Theme Music: Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin Them...

The story of Jim Jones and Peoples Temple climaxes as the departure of Jonestown residents triggers a chain of events leading to tragedy and death. Preshow Ad Music: “Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News. Theme Music: Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin Theme Soundbytes: “I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon...

The story of Jim Jones and Peoples Temple continues as Jonestown begins regressing into tyrannical control and utter paranoia, as a Congressman decides to visit Jonestown for himself. Preshow Ad Music: “Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News. Theme Music: Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin Theme Soundbytes: “I am God and th...

The story of Jim Jones continues as it becomes clear in the jungle that Jonestown is not sustainable, resulting in increased paranoia from Jones and increased desperation from some of his followers. Preshow Ad Music: “Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News. Theme Music: Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin Theme Soundbytes: “...

The story of Jim Jones continues with the building of Jonestown, the best of times for Peoples Temple, and the news article that would send Jim Jones and his church fleeing a continent away. Preshow Ad Music: “Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News. Theme Music: Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin Theme Soundbytes: “I am God...

The story of Peoples Temple continues with Jim Jones asserting political power in the city of San Francisco - whether through opposing negative newspaper articles, helping politicians win elections, or receiving a political appointment himself. But trouble was never far away. Preshow Ad Music: “Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News. Theme Music: Questli...

The story of Peoples Temple continues with the move to San Francisco and the slow devolving of Jim Jones and his church into a moral quagmire. Preshow Ad Music: “Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News. Theme Music: Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin Theme Soundbytes: “I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (ht...

The story of Peoples Temple continues with Jim Jones making his socialist vision preeminent, while indulging in drug use, infidelity, and paranoia over his followers. Preshow Ad Music: “Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News. Theme Music: Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin Theme Soundbytes: “I am God and there is no other!!...

The story of Jim Jones continues with the Peoples Temple’s move west to California and gaining a foothold physically, economically and politically. Preshow Ad Music: “Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News. Theme Music: Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin Theme Soundbytes: “I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon...

The story of Jim Jones continues with his near burnout and fear of nuclear annihilation as a way to search for a new location for Peoples Temple. Preshow Ad Music: “Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News. Theme Music: Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin Theme Soundbytes: “I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon)...

Description: The story of Jim Jones continues with his early ministry in Indianapolis as he builds a successful church and attains political influence within the city. Preshow Ad Music: “Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News. Theme Music: Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin Theme Soundbytes: “I am God and there is no other!...

The story of Jim Jones continues with his adolescence, move to Richmond with his mother, graduation, and romantic pursuits, including his relationship with his eventual bride Marceline. Preshow Ad Music: “Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News. Theme Music: Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin Theme Soundbytes: “I am God and...

The story of Jim Jones begins with the story of his family and early life in Lynn, Indiana. Preshow Ad Music: “Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News. Audio Clips: “Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s) “Jonestown doc” ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVbFc6Vq9U&t=910s&pp=ygUXImpvbmVzdG93biB...

This episode originally aired June 14, 2021. Matt talks about an Italian artist who sold a “sculpture” for $18000…but the sculpture was literally nothing.  Source Video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0kbgXDMQUs&t=156s Artist Spotlight: Daulton Reese - Author of My Story

What often holds Christians back in storytelling are self-imposed limits of what we think is morally acceptable for church audiences. However a simple reading of the Bible itself disproves that. We need to shift our thinking in order to become storytellers who reflect the reality of life and the redemptive qualities of Jesus. Other Music Used: “Roman’s Candle,” written and performed by Sam Barsh.

Description: Art demands investors, but Christians are slow to see the “return on investment” in doing so. In this episode we explore the necessity for patrons and specific ideas on how to elevate our artistic game for the Kingdom. Other Music Used: “Morning Walk,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Renderings

We try to fix everything in our lives every January 1, but what is one thing the Lord might want from us as believers and artists this year? Other Music Used: “Hit the Streets,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO “Radiant Grace,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments.