The God Core

Did you know the Immaculate Conception wasn’t officially defined as Catholic dogma until 1854? And contrary to popular belief, it isn’t about Mary conceiving Jesus. It’s about Mary’s own conception. We’ll also explore why Mary became known as Theotokos, or Mother of God, what early Christian traditions claimed about her parents Anne and Joachim, and how centuries of theological interpretation shap...

Does the Bible actually condemn abortion, or has one of Christianity's most controversial debates become more political than biblical? In this episode of The God Core Podcast, we're examining what the Bible really says about abortion, unpacking the historical context of frequently quoted scriptures, and exploring how Christian teachings on abortion have evolved throughout history. Timestamps: 00:0...

For centuries, 1 Timothy 2:12 has been used to tell women they cannot teach, preach, or hold authority within Christianity. But there's one rather significant historical problem: most critical biblical scholars don't believe Paul actually wrote 1 Timothy. So on today’s episode we are breaking down Paul’s letters. Timestamps: 00:00 intro 00:32 Paul’s letters 01:45 Pseudo meaning 05:21 1 Timothy 07:...

What if everything we’ve been taught about freedom is backwards? We tend to think freedom means having no restrictions, doing what we want, going where we want, and having control over our lives. But the mystics saw another kind of prison: the one within us. True freedom, then, isn’t getting everything you want. It’s reaching a place where your peace no longer depends on getting it. Timestamps: 00...

What happens when you stop trying to force life to go where you think it should and start learning how to flow with where it is actually taking you? I used to be the queen of forcing things. Forcing timelines and opportunities. Forcing doors open because I was convinced that if I just tried hard enough, I could make almost anything work. But eventually I had to learn the difference between perseve...

What if the Minor Arcana was never simply a collection of cards predicting what happens next? What if it was a map of what it means to be human? Timestamps: 00:00 Intro into the Suits 05:40 Ace-10 27:05 The Court Cards 33:10 Final Notes

What happens at the end of the zodiac? In this final episode, we’ll explore the mythology behind Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces; their associated constellation traditions; the symbolism of the sea-goat, water bearer, and two fishes; and the remarkable archetypal parallels that emerge alongside the final chapters of Mark. Timestamps: 00:00 intro 03:55 Capricorn 19:44 Aquarius 34:01 Pisces The mosa...

What if the Gospel of Mark can be read through the ancient archetypal journey of the zodiac? In Part Three of our journey through the Zodiac Gospel, we enter the Third Quadrant: Libra, Scorpio, and Sagittarius, the portion of the Hero’s Journey where the individual self encounters relationship, descends into transformation, and emerges searching for Timestamps: 00:00 intro 06:35 Libra 12:53 Mark 1...

What if the zodiac was never simply about personality, but a map of the human spiritual journey? And what if it was mapped within the gospels through the story of Jesus? In this episode, we enter the Second Quadrant of the Zodiac: Cancer, Leo, and Virgo. If the first quadrant Aries, Taurus, and Gemini, begins the formation of the individual self, the second quadrant takes us deeper into the develo...

Do the Gospel stories participate in the same celestial and mythological archetypes that surrounded the ancient Mediterranean world? And what happens when we read the canonical Gospels alongside the celestial mythology of the ancient world? In Part One of The Gospel & The Zodiac, we're beginning with the first quadrant of the zodiac: Aries, Taurus, and Gemini, and following the symbolic journey of...

What happens when you stop reading the four Gospels as one seamless story and actually compare them side by side Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John don’t always tell the same version of Jesus’ life. They differ on his birth and hometown, the chronology of his ministry, the timing of the crucifixion, who carried the cross, Jesus’ final words, what the centurion said and more. Timestamps: 00:00 intro 03:...

What if the stars in the Bible were never meant to be background scenery, but part of the language through which ancient people understood the heavens? In this episode of The God Core, we explore the Bible through the ancient world of celestial symbolism, constellations, and what we would now call astrology. We’ll journey through Job and its references to the Pleiades, Orion, Mazzaroth, and the co...

Is the Book of Malachi about more than ancient Israel? In this video, we explore the royal priesthood through the lens of biblical symbolism, the tribe of Levi and we’ll examine Malachi’s language, priesthood, covenant, and restoration while comparing biblical themes with ancient Near Eastern and symbolic traditions. Whether you approach this historically, spiritually, or esoterically, this study...

What role did astrology actually play in the Persian world? In this episode we explore how the Persian Empire inherited Babylonian astronomy and transformed it into a theological worldview centered on cosmic order. We’ll examine the Magi, the Avesta, Ahura Mazda, celestial symbolism, sacred calendars, and why the stars became a way of understanding divine wisdom rather than merely predicting the f...

Long before the Hebrew Bible reached its final form, the Israelites lived among the peoples of ancient Canaan. Their language, culture, religious ideas, and literary traditions developed within the same ancient Near Eastern world. In Part 3 of Astral Worship in the Ancient World, we explore the religion of Canaan and examine how its mythology, divine council, celestial symbolism, and ritual tradit...

What if one of the oldest chapters in the Bible preserves an ancient worldview where the heavens themselves participate in battle? In PT 2 of our series of the astral worship in the ancient world we dive into the book of Judges today to examine the Hebrew telling of the Cycle of Baal. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 04:21 Baal 14:39 Deborah 22:54 Judges 5 37:32 The progression

Long before the Hebrew Scriptures were compiled, the ancient world was filled with civilizations that looked to the heavens for meaning. The Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, Egyptians, and Canaanites all viewed the sun, moon, planets, and stars as divine powers that governed the cosmos. For Mesopotamians astronomy and religion were inseparable because celestial events were understood as communic...

What are the Seven Spirits of God mentioned throughout the Bible? Are they seven different beings, seven angels, or something much deeper? In this video, we explore the ancient symbolism behind the Seven Spirits of God through the lenses of the Hebrew Bible, Isaiah 11:2, Revelation, Jewish mysticism, and esoteric biblical interpretation. If you enjoy exploring the Bible beyond the surface, subscri...

Most people think tarot is about predicting the future. The ancient mystery traditions taught something very different. The Major Arcana is not merely a deck of cards, it's a symbolic map of the soul's evolution. From The Fool's first step into the material world to The World's return to divine wholeness, the 22 archetypes reveal the stages of consciousness every human being encounters. Timestamps...

What if some of humanity's greatest spiritual traditions have been pointing toward the same mystery all along? In this episode of The God Core, we explore the First Hermetic Principle: The Law of Mentalism: the idea that consciousness, mind, or divine intelligence may be more fundamental to reality than we realize. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:13 Hermetic 05:45 Egypt 06:50 The Magician 12:24 Jewish...

For centuries, certain Christians have used a handful of Bible verses to justify discrimination against LGBTQ people. But what happens when we examine those passages in their historical, cultural, and linguistic context? In this Episode we breakdown each of the verses from Sodom and Gomorrah to even the Eunuchs as we gain understanding that maybe it’s not the gays we’re misunderstanding but rather...

What if Saturn was never meant to be understood only as a planet? In this episode of The God Core Podcast, we explore the esoteric symbolism of Saturn, Satan, the Black Cube, time, consciousness, and the hidden language woven throughout biblical and mystical traditions. Drawing from the Bible, Sefer Yetzirah, Hermetic philosophy, Carl Jung, sacred geometry, astrology, and comparative religion, we...

What if the “name of God” was never meant to be understood literally? In this video we explore the hidden mystical traditions surrounding YHWH, the Hebrew letters, Sefer Yetzirah, Kabbalah, and the ancient belief that language, vibration, consciousness, and creation are deeply connected. 00:00 INTRO 03:52 YHW 05:34 The ten numbers 08:27 the six directions 10:04 The 22 Hebrew letters 12:33 seven do...

Most people have never actually stopped to think about what the Torah itself says. Not what religion says. Not what modern Hebrew-root movements say, not what theology, Christian doctrine or even the false prophet Ellen White preach. What the text says. Because according to Deuteronomy, if you break even ONE part of the law, you stand under a curse. Which means every person preaching Torah observa...

What does “As Above, So Below” actually mean? From Hermes Trismegistus and the Emerald Tablet… to the Tree of Life, Yin and Yang, the teachings of Buddha, the Tao Te Ching, and “Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven”… civilizations across history preserved the same idea: The inner world shapes the outer world. The invisible shapes the visible. The pattern above reflects below. Timestamps 00...