Martyr's Row

Remember the story of Joshua spying in the Promised Land? Along with them was Caleb... but he has an interesting backstory that eludes to something possibly controversial. We also dive into Heaven's Gate, who they are and what they've been doing. It's a fun one! Let's dive in!

You know those magical, rainbow, horsey things we call unicorns? Well, are they in the Bible? That's the question we explore in this episode. Also we look into some medieval church history to see why chess was such a problematic issue for them. Join us for this fun and explorative episode!

Who is Moloch? We here a lot about this character and there is a lot of mystery surrounding this name. In this episode we dive into what this could be and it has some twists and turns with a surprising conclusion. Also we talk about the Geneva Bible vs the KJV and it might make you look at your translation of the Bible differently. Man that's a lot, but let's dive in!

Baal is a central figure in the ancient near east... but who is he? Or better yet, what is he? In this episode we dive into what is Baal and the significance throughout biblical and ancient history. We also take a look at an attempt to build the third temple? Lots of fun, so let's dive in!

What is an angel? That has turned into a blanket term that we like to use, but let's really dive in and see what this means, specifically when it comes to Cherubim and Seraphim. Are they species of "angels"? Or is this something else? Let's dive in and find out! #cherubimandseraphim #martyrsrow #viralvideo

The age old debate... how old is the earth? There are so many approaches to this conversation and we try to take the most biblically based one we can to try and tackle this to see what clues the Bible gives us into how to approach and answer this question. So let's dive in and see what clues the Bible has to offer in this very scientifically and religiously charged conversation!

A hidden room, a hidden blade, political turmoil... did God choose an assassin as the one to deliver Israel? Beware this episode as we dive into one of the most underrated characters and stories within the Bible. Let's see what waits for us in the shadows!

Was Adam born in the Garden of Eden or somewhere else? Also was he the only person or where there lots of people? Also was Jesus emo, or did He like to laugh?? These questions are starting to pile up! We better dive in before there are too many questions!

Did Methuselah die with the rest? Was he considered one of the unrighteous?! Well, that's what Stephen and Paul dive into on this episode to discuss who Methuselah was and what could have happened to him when the flood waters came. Let's get into it!

We all know him, we all have talked about him, he's big, he's tall, he's... got 6 fingers? Maybe! Join us as we dive into the strange world of the boys from Gath and their strange genetic anomalies.

Welcome back to part 2 of short kings in the Bible.... well, maybe? Let's take a dive into it and find out if King David was actually a short king.

Happy New Year! This episode has some surprising twists... first where is Paul?! Second, was Samson big and strong like the brawny guy, or was he actually pretty average looking? Or was he puny? Well that's what Stephen dives into today and explores this interesting topic.

Merry Christmas you filthy animals! Happy Martyr's Christmas from us to you.

Merry Xmas you filthy animals! Today on Martyr's Row we dive into the interesting origin of nostalgia and xmas. Is Christmas originally a pagan holiday, or is it actually Christian? Let's take a fun little dive together and find out!

Well looky what we have here, some guests! Today we welcome some guests in to ask us questions in real time as we navigate the answers, like, is it okay to say "luck" as a Christian? And where was Jesus in the Old Testament? Let's dive in and see what happens!

Who doesn't love a good myth? If you're watching this, you probably do too, so welcome to the mythosphere. In this we explore Acts 16 and the myth of Apollo and the Python and the Oracle of Delphi. Is it just a myth? Or does it overlap into reality that is reflected in Scripture? Let's find out!

Yeah you read that right. Do the righteous really eat Leviathan? Psalm 74 is our jumping point for this episode as we dive into the ideas across Scripture and culture. Also asking the question whether it is literal or metaphorical.

Lol Holy Ghost hole. In this episode we talk about the Septuagint (or LXX) and its origins and how it has effected Christianity, art, and tradition. Why did it have such a significant role and what were the results of that? Let's dive in and see what we find!

Did St Jerome accidentally name the devil? Also, do you have any weird traditions? Paul sure does. Anyway, in this episode we dive into the origins of the name "Lucifer" and how it was attached to the character of Satan, and is it a connection the Bible makes, or people over time? Let's take a look and see if Lucifer is actually the name of Satan... or maybe Jesus? Oops, time to listen! #Lucifer #...

We're ready to ruffle some feathers! Today we ask the question of "when did Satan fall?" the answer seems obvious, in the garden (or earlier)... but what does the Bible have to say about it? Is it really that simple? Let's dive in and see what we uncover!

Is this Halloween?? Or All Saints Day? Or ALL SOULS DAY!? Let's dig in and find out what's going on. Can Christians celebrate Halloween, or should we avoid it like the plague?

Father Abraham, had many...stars? In this episode we explore the promise of Abraham and some of the potential meaning within the language used and how to expands to the full story of the Gospel. Join us as we continue our star conversation!

Ancient people aren't stupid, they didn't just make stuff up because they were bored. They were probably much more intelligent than we give them credit for. So let's dive into this view and see what the Bible says as well on the subject. Are there star gods? Is Saturn just a planet, or a deity as well? Let's talk about it!

What if, and hear me out here, we asked some uncomfortable questions? We're closing up our little toe dip into Revelation here by exploring some more historical views of eschatology and the end times. Sometimes it can be helpful to see what the ancients and early church taught and believed and see how we have shifted and how it still informs our views. Enjoy

You guessed it, we wanna talk about weird stuff. Its been a minute, right!? Well, since we've been on about the rapture, revelation, Israel, and eschatology so much, we thought it was only fitting to have some fun. So join us on this fun episode where we explore a weird angle. Good thing God has a sense of humor, right?