The Bible After-Hours

Psalm 82 serves as a profound exploration of divine judgment, specifically regarding the treatment of the marginalized and the responsibilities of those in positions of power. In our discourse, we unravel the complexities of this passage, illustrating how it critiques unjust leadership and the neglect of the weak and needy. We contend that the essence of divine judgment transcends mere belief syst...

Psalm 2 serves as a profound discourse on the nature of divine authority and the anticipation of a messianic reign, as articulated in our first episode of "The Bible: After-Hours" since last summer. The Foul-Mouthed Preacher elucidates the stark contrast between the expectations of a vengeful king and the reality of Jesus as a harbinger of peace and hope. This episode critically examines the misco...

The foremost focus of this podcast episode is a thorough discussion among Joshua Noel, Christian Ashley, and Brandon Knight, regarding their individual podcasts under the Anazao Podcasts Network and their reflections on the events of 2025. They delve into their respective projects, articulating the significant developments and content that have engaged their audiences throughout the past year. As...

This episode introduces the character of Steffan Crossbearer alongside an intriguing new segment titled "God's F*cked Up Story Time." At the forefront of our discussion is Psalm 19, examined through the lens of "The Foul Mouthed Preacher." We delve into the profound themes of divine glory manifested in creation and the restorative power of scripture, which collectively illuminate our understanding...

Psalm 118 serves as a profound reflection on the themes of victory and redemption in the aftermath of the Easter season. We delve into the significance of this psalm, emphasizing that the crucifixion of Jesus is not merely a catalyst for guilt and self-loathing, but rather a triumphant declaration of love and salvation. In our discussion, we confront the pervasive narratives within the church that...

The salient point of this discourse revolves around the critical examination of Luke 15:1-7, wherein the host, known as 'The Foul-Mouthed Preacher,' elucidates the parable of the lost sheep. This episode serves as a poignant critique of the evangelical church's tendency to misinterpret and misapply the teachings of Jesus, particularly in relation to the marginalized and the downtrodden. The host c...

The Church above preaches that the world outside their four walls are filled with sinners and the people in their buildings are perfect. Many churches teach this implicitly but would never say so explicitly. These Churches pray words that sound good and they try by any means to make everyone act more like them. . This is the Underground Church where we believe no one is perfect and that's a good t...

The Church above preaches about an all-powerful and all-loving God but talks about Him with disinterest or even apathy! They speak of the incredible and miraculous, they speak of amazing news, but their worship services are filled with only melancholy and structure. They lack excitement whilst speaking of the most incredible and exciting news of all - JESUS SAVES! . This is the Underground Church...

This is a music podcast with no rhyme, no rhythm, and no reason! But really it's a podcast about community ! We have no host, no schedule, and no format! This is a place for the leaders of the Anazao Podcast Network to discuss music and we would like to invite you to lead episodes of this show as well! Let us know if YOU would like to create an episode of this podcast by emailing us at anazaominis...

The Church above preaches that the Bible can teach you how to be financially well, how Jesus died for you personally, and how the Bible can make your life better. They teach an individualized gospel that is focused on the self. They put forth Biblical financial plans to make yourself wealthy with no regard of how we can spend our money to benefit others. . This is the Underground Church and we bel...

The Church above preaches a message about a personal savior who exists for their own benefit. They teach about a God who is all about you, worship in way that benefits the self, and praying for one's own benefit. They put forth a selfish Christianity that has been hollowed out of any real truth of the person of Jesus. . This is the Underground Church and we believe Salvation is a communal experien...

The Church above often deals in fear and hate towards the outsiders. They mock their enemies, instead of loving them; and, they fear those who are different from themselves. . This is the Underground Church and we believe that God does not deal in hate, fear, mockery, or the belittling of others! We believe God wants His people to speak life and to stand with those who feel like outsiders among us...

The Church above wants to act like only non-Christians feel anxiety and like those in the Church should feel no anxiety or fear at all. They deny a core part of the human experience in a belief that God only wants happiness for those who obey good enough. . This is the Underground Church and we believe that anxiety and fear can be a positive part of the human experience both in and out of the Chur...

The Church above wants to yell about how awful the world is and how we are all sinners, yet they insist that an all-good and perfect God created us all! Many people in the church above teach nonsense about how a good God had the power to create something good but couldn't! . This is the Underground Church and we believe that the all-good, all-powerful God created a good world filled with good peop...

The Church above wants to act like God is just biding time to come and kill anyone who has ever sinned. Often, God is made out to be an angry man in the skies waiting to act out revenge, rather than a God who embraces justice and equity for all. . This is the underground church and we believe in a God who prioritizes and desires justice over revenge, equity over injustice, love over fear, and free...

The Church above sees no contradiction in decrying ideas like karma while preaching a gospel that states God only rewards those who go to Church, pay their tithes, and do good things. The church often preaches about a transactional God that doesn't exist rather than inviting others into a real relationship with the Divine. . This is the Underground Church and we believe that God's act of salvation...

The Church above acts like every song made that isn't about God, especially if it is sad or angry, is anti-Christian. We have in many cases abandoned our love of music and the arts. The Church even often acts like Christians should always and only feel happy. . This is the Underground Church and we believe it is important to engage with music that truly expresses our feelings - whether those be fe...

The Church above acts like Christians should be completely cut off from the world and avoid sinners at all costs, and still expects to find people and "show them the light". They want to cut themselves off from the world, so they never have to encounter what they see as not of God; then, they find themselves losing the youth who are totally unprepared to face the realities of the world. . This is...

The Church above pretends to either be uninterested in politics or like only one side is an option for Christians. It acts as though political outcomes are more important than the process to get there. They prioritize wealth and influence over caring for the needy and foreigners in our lands. . This is the Underground Church, and we believe the Bible has an outline for the politically homeless. Th...

The Church above has attempted to hide its own sin and acts like it doesn't do anything wrong. Many people have been harmed by actions the Church has tried to hide away. Many have lost trust in the Church because of how it has tried to hide its own sin or divert attention away from its own wrong-doing. . This is the Underground Church and we believe a better testimony would be an honest one where...

Getting hype for our Book Fair next year in Charlotte, NC! Hosts, Will Rose, TJ Blackwell, Christian Ashley, and Joshua Noel discuss 5 short stories they read recently and what makes short-form story telling so special! Each of the hosts picked one short story for us all to read, and author Alyssa Wong chose one of their own works for us to include as well! . What are examples of literacy? Why is...

*This episode explores explicit themes in the Bible and discusses highly sensitive scenes and topics in the Biblical narrative. . The Church above claims that God both doesn't want you be involved in politics and that He desires all Christians in America to vote as a Republican. Many people live in fear in the United States due to political agendas that are against the LGBTQ+ community, against im...

The Church above has a toxic view of masculinity, masked in an understanding that it's not about physical attributes. The deemphasize physical strength to mask how they over-emphasize other toxic traits of leadership, control, and manipulation. This idea of men as controlling leaders is unbiblical. The Bible teaches how men can be weak, poor leaders' and, how women can be strong and excellent lead...

The Church above teaches that sin and guilt pass down from our parents; they teach that our sins will be passed down to our kids and that we are doomed to repeat our parents' sins. All of these teachings are blatantly wrong. The Bible struggles with the idea of how our mistakes are passed down, but traches that the consequences may impact others but the sin is our own. . This is the Underground Ch...

The Church above teaches the need for an umbrella or chain of authority. This creates the illusion of proper illusion and Biblical authority. Many in the Church strive for authority or lord their position over others in the Church. They teach that there is a priesthood of all believers, but act like only the men on stage have a true connection with God. . This is the Underground Church, where we b...