The Sword and Staff

In this weeks edition, Josh and Ritchie sit down and have a conversation with their friend Travis Turner. In this edition, they discuss myths and lore from deep beneath the earth in the WV coalmines. They talk about Blue Cap Elves, and the ghost of deceased miners. In the Uncut edition, they broaden out the reach and discuss general weirdness in Logan, WV. Please excuse the subpar audio in this ep...

In this weeks Chinwag edition of S&S, Josh and Ritchie review Stranger Things season 4, volume 2. They talk about their thoughts, and predictions for season 5. Around the 35:00 mark. the transition to a new segment called Week-In-Weird. They discuss CERN re-starting the large collider, the explosion of the Georgia Guidestones, and green skies over South Dakota. They end the episode tracing a s...

In this episode, the guys conclude their discussion on Norse Paganism (for now). They discuss aspects of Norse Paganism that can be blessed, baptized, and burnt by diving into the many parallels in the Norse Creation story and the story of Odin hanging upon Yggdrasil. The guys also talk about why we should be Christians instead of Norsemen with the help of Owen Barfield (One of the Inklings) and b...

In this weeks edition of The Sword & Staff, Josh and Ritchie get into a conversation on the resurgence of Norse Paganism. They discuss why they think there is a resurgence. They also discuss the Norse creation story and parallels to the Genesis creation story. They also get into what in the story can be blessed, baptized, or burnt. The episode runs around an hour and there's still much more to...

In this weeks edition of S&S, the guys lay a foundation for understanding rituals and liturgics, they discuss how rituals put us in communication with the unseen realm and how portals play a part in this, and they discuss Stranger Things and it's depiction of portals and high strangeness. Also, the guys interact with a Patheos article on "What Happens When You Leave Open A Magical Portal?" You...

In this weeks edition of S&S, Josh and Ritchie got into an overview on the Fae. They got into how Fae phenomena overlaps with UFO and cryptid phenomena. Ritchie also tells us a story about some of his personal encounters. They got into how to understand the Fae from a biblical/Christian paradigm. We talked about Aquinas and the Hierarchy of Angels. They also got into CR Wiley from The Theology...

Tune into this weeks edition of S&S. In this weeks episode, Josh and Ritchie discuss Paganism. They discuss the concept of Oneism and Twoism. They talk about why Christians are unable to engage with Neo-Paganism very well, and they give some practical advice on how to reach those who are Pagan by appealing back to the examples of the Apostles. Let us know what you think about this weeks episod...

Join us for this weeks edition of The Sword & Staff. In this weeks edition, Josh and Ritchie discuss technology and some of the dangers surrounding it. They discuss how technology is used for occultic purposes. They discuss AI, ITC devices, and how they share some similarities with Ancient Near Eastern rituals to summon spirits for communication. They also give some practical advice for how to...

In this weeks edition of the Sword and Staff, Josh and Ritchie have a conversation on Satanism. They discuss the different strands of Satanism -- Atheistic/Rationalistic Satanism and Theistic/Esoteric Satanism. They also discuss Anton LaVay and the predecessor to Satanism -- The Occultist, Aleister Crowley. They also dissect Satanic Symbolism. They conclude the conversation on the Satanic Panic in...

Tune into this weeks edition of the Sword and Staff! In this weeks edition, the guys drop the deep weird on Marvel's Moon Knight. They talk about Divine Council Worldview in Moon Knight. They talk about they Egyptian Ennead and deity Khonshu. They also get into some weird cosmology where they relate trees, snakes, and private parts.    You asked for Sketchy. You got it. Let us know what...

Join us on this weeks special edition of the Sword and Staff! In this weeks episode, the guys have a DEEP conversation on Holy Week. They discuss the story of Holy Week "through new eyes." They look at the story and interpret it through the lens of the Creation Week, and they show how the two correspond. They also uncover some layers in Holy Week that you may have never knew were there.  Let...

In this weeks edition of The Sword & Staff, Josh and Ritchie talk about the story of the Slenderman and how it's related to Thoughtforms. Let us know what you think about this weeks edition!

In this weeks edition of the Sword and Staff, Josh and Ritchie have a discussion on C.S. Lewis and review an article by Fit For Faith Ministries that asserts that he was a heretic. They discuss how he and George MacDonald were not Universalists, how the Chronicles of Narnia are not baptized White Witchcraft, how Christianity fulfills Paganism and is the True Myth, and various other topics.  Let us...

In this weeks bonus edition of Sword and Staff, the guys have a discussion on Lycanthropy. They also discuss the case of the Southend Werewolf - Bill Ramsey.   Let us know what you think about this episode!  Become a patron at www.patreon.com/swordanstafforder

In this weeks edition (which is sure to get the guys canceled this time), the guys talk about the King Archetype. They talk about the archetype in its fullness and give examples. They talk about the shadow poles of the archetype and give examples. After that, they show how this archetype connects to hierarchy and government, which is sure to be controversial to some.    Let us know what you think...

In this weeks episode, Josh and Ritchie are back with a discussion on the Magician Archetype. In this edition, the guys talk about what the archetype is, how its depicted in culture, in Scripture, and they also discuss the shadow magician.    For more, head on over to Patreon at www.patreon.com/swordandstafforder

In this weeks episode, Josh and Ritchie are back with a bonus discussion on some paranormal stories. The first half is dedicated to the topic of The Devils of Loudun, and mass possessions that allegedly happened among nuns. The second half is dedicated to the story of Gef The Talking Mongoose on the Isle of Man. For more, head on over to Patreon at patreon.com/swordandstafforder

In this episode Josh and Ritchie react to Amazon's Ring of Power teaser from the Super Bowl. They watch the video live, they break it down frame by frame, and then they give some feedback on the entire thing.    Get more at Patreon. www.patreon.com/swordandstafforder

In this weeks Chinwag edition of the Sword and Staff, Ritchie and Josh discuss the release of Josh's short story and it hitting #1 on Amazon charts. They discuss the possibility of creating a community story with Sword and Staff, and they have a long conversation on the Vanity Fair article that discussed Amazon's Rings of Power. They discuss what they thought was good, what was bad, and what could...

In this edition Josh and Ritchie discuss the Lover archetype and it's shadow.   Let us know your thoughts on this episode. Become a Patron at www.patreon.com/swordandstafforder.

In this weeks Chinwag edition of the Sword and Staff, Josh and Ritchie react to Amazon's The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power trailer and they have a discussion on Astral Projection, and Near Death Experiences, and the Beatific Vision.   Get more on Patreon. www.patreon.com/swordandstafforder

In this weeks edition of the Sword and Staff, Josh and Ritchie talk about the Warrior archetype, and what it looks like to become a warrior. In the Uncut Edition, they get into practical application on how to apply this ideal to their own lives.    Become a patron at www.patreon.com/swordandstafforder

In this weeks edition of the Sword and Staff, Josh and Ritchie begin a series on masculinity by looking at the classical archetypes. They spent time explaining them, and how the present a picture of whole masculinity, then they discuss where they appear in films, and then they connect them to Christ in Scripture.    Get more at Patreon.  www.patreon.com/swordandstafforder

Join us for the 2021 Year End Review episode! In this weeks episode, Josh and Ritchie talk about their top 5 favorite moments of 2021. They also discuss what's coming up for 2022, and they also debate how to pronounce "charcuterie board." Is it char "cut" erie or char "cooterie." The episode ends in a major crash and burn after Josh pronounces it "Shark Coochie."  Let us know your thoughts on...

In this weeks edition of the Sword and Staff, Ritchie and Josh discuss the Netflix show Midnight Mass and the Matrix Resurrections. They go on a journey talking about Platonic Philosophy, Plato's Cave, and all sorts of fun stuff in this episode.    Let us know your thoughts! Get more content on our Patreon!   www.patreon.com/swordandstafforder