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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.