Everything But The Cats

This week, Gage finally takes DJ into the woods to discuss one of the most famous cryptids to ever exist: Bigfoot. Is it a missing link between humans and primate ancestors? Is he an interdimensional spiritual being? Is it just a large hoax attributed to bear sightings and other such things? These questions, and many others, will be discussed at least a little as we seek to learn more about Bigfoo...

This week Gage takes DJ into the abyss to attempt to re-discover some long lost, and perhaps somewhat forgotten, sea creatures. Charles William Beebe was one of the first deep sea explorers and he documented all kinds of creatures, including five specific ones that nobody has seen since. Join us as we talk about Beebe, the Bathysphere, and the untouchable fish. If you're interested in these ki...

This week we were joined by one of our most dear friends, and the inciting incident behind the podcast in general. Welcome to Everything But the Cats (finally) Alec Worrell-Welch. Dive in as we discuss the different things Alec has been up to since he got married, as we talk about theological issues that have plagued us since our days at Bible College, and have some fun talking about video games t...

This week Gage and DJ go back to Labor Day in 1969, to the quiet New England countryside in Berkshire County. Little do they know, this evening would not be a quiet one. Join us as we dive into one of the most famous UFO encounters that may or may not include a couple different abductions. Are the stories true? Should we believe the people behind them? What planet were the aliens from? None of the...

Disclaimer: This was filmed outside around a campfire in a somewhat active campground. There are background noises, the video failed on me when I was editing, and we left it mostly unedited and unfiltered. This week we finally upload the only in person episode we have successfully been able to record and edit (mostly). Months ago, we went on a camping and rafting trip with our friends Evan and Jac...

In 1760s France there were three things that terrified the people living in the mountainous countryside: stormy weather, wild animals, and being French. But there was one outlier that brought fear to the region for four years: The Beast of Gevaudan. Is the creature a wolf? A serial killer? Or something more supernatural? Tune in to hear of one of history's most violent cryptids (by some standa...

This week Gage takes DJ to Kelly, KY to encounter one of the most bizarre and legendary UFO encounters in American history. What really happened on that spring evening in 1955? Was the Sutton family attacked by owls? Was the entire thing a hoax? Or did the Suttons encounter extraterrestrials firsthand? Come along with us as we dive into the timeline of events, the eyewitness accounts, possible exp...

This week, Gage takes DJ to the small village of Enfield, Illinois to discuss the strange sightings of the Enfield Monster. With more theories on what the creature is than actual sightings, the Enfield monster has been the subject of much speculation in the cryptozoology world, but the answer may be simpler than originally thought. Join us as we dive into the mystery. 00:33 - Intro4:04 - Enfield,...

In this episode of Everything But The Cats, Gage and DJ dive into one of the most famously haunted hotels in the United States: The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado. We discuss the history of the hotel, the founder F.O. Stanley, the different ghosts said to roam the halls, and some personal interactions with the spiritual/haunting. Do you believe in ghosts? Do you have thoughts on our theolog...

In the final episode of our first Book Club, we discuss the Conclusion of Until Unity and some of Francis Chan's final thoughts on church unity. As Christians, we ought to pursue unity, we ought to desire unity, and we ought to pray for unity with a childlike faith that it is possible. Do you believe unity is possible this side of heaven? If you have enjoyed spending this time with us, please...

In the first official episode of our Creatures Unseen series, Gage teaches DJ about the history, sightings, and controversy behind one of America's most famous cryptids: The Jersey Devil. This mysterious creature, said to haunt the pine barrens of the East Coast, has been present in folklore even before the founding of the United States. Is the Jersey Devil real, or is it just a mixture of col...

In this episode, DJ and Gage discuss the final chapter of Until Unity: It Must Start Small. Like most good things in our lives, pursuing unity in the church needs to start with us, loving the people in our community, pursuing Christ together, and making the changes necessary for unity so that we can be an example to those around us. Of course, none of this is possible without Christ. Hang out with...

In this episode of Everything But The Cats, we hang out with our good friend Bryce, a youth pastor and printer of all things three dimensional. We discuss the 3D printing business, memories from college, and some fun hypothetical questions concerning our mutual love of video games. Whether you care about any of that stuff or not, hang out with us to hear some fun stories about what all you can cre...

In this episode of Everything But The Cats, Gage and DJ are joined by Levi Qualls to talk about his new fantasy novel, The Sea and The Sword--a character driven fantasy that explores Greek mythology, Norse mythology, and one's willingness to accept the call they've been given. Levi shares some of his inspirations, some of the challenges he faced in writing his first novel, and some of the...

In this episode, Gage and DJ dive into chapter 7 of Until Unity: It Requires a Fight. This powerful chapter challenges believers to recognize that unity isn't something that just happens passively, it is something that requires a fight against pride, internal disunity, and complacency. Join us as we discuss the chapter and things that stuck out to us, as we answer some questions from the study...

In this wildly entertaining episode, we dive into one of the most bizarre chapters in recent military history: The Great Emu War. Our friend Garrett joins us to recount the tale and the factors leading to this humorous account. From the leadup to the conflict to the strange outcomes, this story is about as unbelievable as it is true. Tune in for some laughs, some fun facts, and a surprising lesson...

In this week's powerful book club episode, we dive deep into chapter 6 of Until Unity by Francis Chan. This chapter continues to unpack the necessary qualities for Christians to uphold the unity of the Body of Christ and challenges believers to put love at the forefront of how they interact with one another. Join us as we unpack a bit of what it looks like to love our brothers and sisters in C...

This week Gage and DJ are joined by their friend Jacob Casey (ANCONA) to talk about new music, some of how life has changed, and the gambling fiasco that is the Italian Soccer League. Jacob has just released his second full length album and we discuss some of the changes that he has made creatively as well as where he will head from here. Check Jacob out here And our last episode with him here As...

In this episode of Everything But the Cats, we continue our discussion of Francis Chan's Until Unity by diving into chapter 5: It Comes With Maturity. In this chapter Francis Chan explains the connection between church unity and maturity of believers, and we discuss quotes that stuck out to us, themes present in the chapter, and some of the discussion questions he provides. Whether you have be...

This week Gage and DJ are joined by their friend De'Anta to talk about his experiences as a professional athlete, college football coach, and personal trainer. On top of these life experiences, they also talk about goals moving forward, people who inspire them, and putting MLK Jr. on a bulk weightlifting program. Also, as of release, De'Anta has just signed a new deal with the Seinajoki Cr...

Welcome back to our book club on Francis Chan's Until Unity. Today we dive into chapter 4: It Starts With Repentance where we will discuss some of the barriers that keep us from pursuing church unity as well as some of the ways to help overcome these barriers. Get ready for some thoughtful conversation surrounding the Body of Christ and the differences that we bring to the table, as well as th...

In this episode of Everything but the Cats, Gage teaches DJ about the mysterious legend of the Mothman, one of America's most famous cryptids. From the first sightings in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, to the other strange occurrences associated with this mysterious figure, we will explore the history, theories, and other stories that have captivated believers and skeptics alike for the last 6...

Welcome to our book club discussion on Chapter 3 of Francis' Chan's Until Unity. In this episode, we dive into and discuss why and how church unity is important and helpful to the rest of the world. We will discuss the chapter and some quotes and themes that stood out to us specifically, as well as answering some of the study guide questions. As we continue to work our way through this boo...

This week DJ teaches Gage about the Gombe Chimpanzee War. Do humans have any impact on the behavior of animals? Are animals able to premeditate violent acts? Are humans the only creatures that wage war? All of these questions will (maybe partially) be answered in this episode of Everything But the Cats. 3:30- Jane Goodall13:24- Chimpanzees25:18- Kasakela 38:48- The War itself Thank you to our frie...

This week, Gage and DJ dive into chapter 2 of Francis Chan's Until Unity: It's What You Want. In this chapter, Francis Chan dives into the importance of church unity for us as individuals and what it means to be united with Christ and with others. Attempting to answer questions like: Is unity possible this side of heaven? Why do we have so many issues with unity in the church? Who can we n...