Sacred Tension

In this episode of Sacred Tension, I sit down with my colleague Minister Chalice Blythe to talk about the importance of seriously engaging with our Satanic history.  Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction:  https://www.patreon.com/StephenBradfordLong My work is sponsored by The Satanic Temple TV: a streaming platform featuring documentaries, live streams, convers...

Find the full transcript of this episode here: https://stephenbradfordlong.com/2021/03/31/five-rules-to-keep-social-media-from-ruining-your-life/ The episode is scored by Trinium. Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction:  https://www.patreon.com/StephenBradfordLong My work is sponsored by The Satanic Temple TV: a streaming platform featuring documentaries, livestr...

In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with Ministers of Satan Joe Dee and Jon Eldritch about the new Satanic Temple campaign Sober Faction. We discuss recovery culture, theistic and nontheistic recovery programs, the 7 rituals of Sober Faction, and more.  Find Sober Faction here: https://thesatanictemple.com/pages/sober-faction Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation a...

In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak once again with Lucien Greaves, co-founder and spokesperson of The Satanic Temple. We discuss his new album Satanic Planet, creativity during COVID, Lil Nas X, writing music for Satanic ritual, and more.  Follow Satanic Planet where ever you stream music and watch his new music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geci69DwaqE Become a patron so I c...

In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with Mick West about government UFO disclosure. Follow Mick West on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MickWest Watch his youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/mickword   Check out his website: https://www.metabunk.org/home/   Read the UAP report: https://www.dni.gov/files/ODNI/documents/assessments/Prelimary-Assessment-UAP-20210625.pdf   Become a patro...

You can find the full transcript of this mini-episode here: https://stephenbradfordlong.com/2021/03/24/on-atheistic-mysticism/   Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction:  https://www.patreon.com/StephenBradfordLong My work is sponsored by The Satanic Temple TV: a streaming platform featuring documentaries, livestreams, conversation, rituals, and more. Use my code...

In this episode I speak with religious scholar and intersectional demonologist S. Jonathon O'Donnell. We discuss their new book Passing Orders: Demonology and Sovereignty in American Spiritual Warfare, which is an examination of how American Evangelical beliefs about spiritual warfare intersect with transphobia, racism, and homophobia. Buy the book here: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=passing+orders&r...

Find the transcript of this mini-episode here: https://stephenbradfordlong.com/2021/05/12/im-an-intellectual-groupie-and-you-probably-are-too/   This episode is written and performed by Stephen Bradford Long and produced, edited, and scored by Dante Salamone.  Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction:  https://www.patreon.com/StephenBradfordLong My work is sponsore...

In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with Mandisa Thomas, founder and president of Black Nonbelievers. We discuss the experience of being a black atheist, the black church in America, racism in the atheist community, and much more.  Find Black Nonbelievers here: https://blacknonbelievers.org/ Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction:  https://www.patreon.com/...

In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with musician and Youtuber May of Nyx Fears. We discuss transgressive media, horror, fascism, trauma, childhood neglect, LGBT representation in horror, the moral complexity of extreme media, and much more. Watch May's youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/BrutalMovieReview Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addict...

In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with comedian, Satanist, and former senatorial candidate Steve Hill. We discuss police brutality, racism, the prison system, comedy, his journey to Satanism, and much more.  Follow Steve on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.hill.378 Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction:  https://www.patreon.com/StephenBradfordLo...

In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with Satanist, criminal defense attorney, and Old Ben Kenobi of Satanism Stu de Haan. We discuss the political activism of The Satanic Temple, free speech, and why TST should be seen first and foremost as a religion and not a political activist group. Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction:  https://www.patreon.com/Steph...

In this episode of Sacred Tension, producer Dante and I take questions from the audience on Satanism, sexuality, porn, the pandemic, and much more. Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction:  https://www.patreon.com/StephenBradfordLong Let me know your thoughts by leaving a comment or writing an email. If your feedback is excellent I might feature it in my monthly B...

In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with transhumanist author Peter Clark about Satanism, scientific religion, artificial intelligence, the future of humanity, and much more. You can find Peter Clarke here: https://www.petermclarke.com/ You can read his article on the character of Satan here: https://aninjusticemag.com/lucifer-is-a-one-of-a-kind-good-guy-among-literary-villains-e134a84fa82c...

In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with Penemue, Director of Ministry for The Satanic Temple. We take questions from the audience about the Temple's new ordination program and discuss weddings, the role of pastors in society, the future of the ordination program, and much more. You can learn more about The Satanic Temple's ordination program at https://ordained.satanicministry.com/ Become...

In this episode of Sacred Tension I speak with attorney Adam Goldstein of The Foundation For Individual Rights in Education. We have a wide ranging conversation about free speech law, free speech culture, tech platforms, how free speech interacts with the right vs. the left, and much more.  You can learn more about the work of FIRE here: https://www.thefire.org/ For 13 years, Adam was an attorney...

In this episode of Sacred Tension I speak with new religious movements scholar Joseph Laycock about his book Speak of the Devil: How the Satanic Temple is Changing the Way We Talk About Religion. Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction:  https://www.patreon.com/StephenBradfordLong Let me know your thoughts by leaving a comment or writing an email. If your feedback...

In this episode of Sacred Tension I sit down with Eleventyseven frontman Matt Langston and the Rock Candy office manager Rebecca Shaw to discuss the film The Social Dilemma. Along the way, we discuss how social media is ruining everything and how Matt has a unicorn fetish. Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction:  https://www.patreon.com/StephenBradfordLong Let me...

In this episode I'm joined once again by Lucien Greaves, co-founder and spokesperson for The Satanic Temple. We discuss the insurrection at the capitol, the role conspiracy theories play in American politics, the quagmire of tech platforms and free speech, and what he thinks of breakfast foods. Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction:  https://www.patreon.com/Step...

In this episode of Sacred Tension I'm joined by Ross Blocher, cohost of the podcast Oh No Ross and Carrie. Every week, Ross and Carrie investigate a different outlandish claim, try a spiritual practice, or join a fringe religion. Ross and I discuss what he's learned from Scientology, the rise of conspiracy theories in America, my own relationship to Satanism, and much more. Find Ross Blocher here:...

In this episode I speak with Evan Anderson, director of Grey Faction.  Grey Faction is an educational and advocacy organization whose mission is to protect mental health patients and their families from dangerous pseudoscience and discredited therapies, particularly in the area of so-called “repressed memories.” We discuss the resurrection of Satanic Panic in modern culture, and how mental health...

This is an unlocked episode of my patrons-only podcast House of Heretics. To become a patron and get access to House of Heretics, sign up here:  https://www.patreon.com/StephenBradfordLong In this episode, Timothy and I discuss the insanity of twitter, the impeachment of Trump, how stoicism is helping me cope with current politics, the awomen "controversy," and whether neutered cats can ejaculate....

In this episode I speak with Jon Steingard, former front man of the Christian band Hawk Nelson. Jon made waves in 2020 by announcing his departure from Christian faith, and I invited him onto the  show to talk about his journey. Along the way we discussed philosophy, growing up Christian, the Christian music industry, Satanism, how we relate to Christians as non-believers, and much more. You can f...

In this episode of Sacred Tension I'm joined by cohost Danielle King to discuss the book Grandstanding: The Use and Abuse of Moral Talk by Justin Tosi and Brandon Warmke. "Grandstanding" is the use of moral talk for self promotion, and it is rampant in online spaces of all political affiliations. Danielle and I discuss the positives and negatives of this book, and the ways in which we have engaged...

In this episode of Sacred Tension I'm joined by Belial, Hell's cutest demon and second in command to Satan himself. We discuss Hell's Christmas plans, the finer points of possessing a nun, reptilian overlords, and much more. Watch Belial's show on TST TV here: https://thesatanictemple.tv/media/dear-satan/ Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction: https://www.patreo...