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August Williams, a World War III veteran, is recruited by the government to test the new Uberman Device, which allows access to memories in a vivid, dreamlike state. But with a warning from a mysterious Man in Gray, August is unsure of who to trust. Told from the perspective of a U.S. Senator, The Testimony of Calvin Lewis blends together a political conspiracy, science fiction, and Christian philosophy. The story draws heavily upon works like C.S. Lewis’ Abolition of Man and Augustine’s Confessions, probing humanity's restless search for objective Truth. Soon to be published as a novel, The Testimony of Calvin Lewis is first being released as a theatrical podcast complete with music, sound effects, and a cast of voice actors. New episode every Tuesday. For more information, please visit: danieljfriend.com/thetestimony/

The Testimony of Calvin Lewis Daniel J. Friend

    • Fiction
    • 4.9 • 18 Ratings

August Williams, a World War III veteran, is recruited by the government to test the new Uberman Device, which allows access to memories in a vivid, dreamlike state. But with a warning from a mysterious Man in Gray, August is unsure of who to trust. Told from the perspective of a U.S. Senator, The Testimony of Calvin Lewis blends together a political conspiracy, science fiction, and Christian philosophy. The story draws heavily upon works like C.S. Lewis’ Abolition of Man and Augustine’s Confessions, probing humanity's restless search for objective Truth. Soon to be published as a novel, The Testimony of Calvin Lewis is first being released as a theatrical podcast complete with music, sound effects, and a cast of voice actors. New episode every Tuesday. For more information, please visit: danieljfriend.com/thetestimony/

    Ep. 1 || The Testimony of Calvin Lewis

    Ep. 1 || The Testimony of Calvin Lewis

    “You could call it a dream, a vision, something else; I’m really not sure what category it would properly fall under. But at any rate, I was shown what happened to August Williams in vivid detail. I hope that in relaying his story to you, somehow that vividness will shine through in such a way that it might feel like you were there too.”
    About The Testimony of Calvin Lewis: August Williams, a World War III veteran, is recruited by the government to test the new Uberman Device, which allows access to memories in a vivid, dreamlike state. But with a warning from a mysterious Man in Gray, August is unsure of who to trust. 
    Told from the perspective of a U.S. Senator, The Testimony of Calvin Lewis blends together a political conspiracy, science fiction, and Christian philosophy. The story draws heavily upon works like C.S. Lewis’ Abolition of Man and Augustine’s Confessions, probing humanity’s restless search for objective Truth. 
    Soon to be published as a novel, The Testimony of Calvin Lewis is first being released as a theatrical podcast complete with music, sound effects, and a cast of voice actors. 
    New episodes are released every Tuesday. 
    This episode features voice acting by Daniel Friend, Jordan Forsythe, and Kevin Clay. 
    Original theme by SimonY Music. 
    Cover art by Duncan Shaffer. 
    Music licensed from Musicbed includes: “On Giant's Shoulders - Instrumental” by Future of Forestry; and “Horses - Instrumental” by Future of Forestry. 
    For more information and a way to listen to all available episodes, please visit: danieljfriend.com/thetestimony/

    • 19 min
    Ep. 2 || The Testimony of Calvin Lewis

    Ep. 2 || The Testimony of Calvin Lewis

    August thought that taking his life into his own hands would be the end, but it was only the beginning. Upon awakening, he’s given a peculiar opportunity to become the trial patient for a new government program dubbed the “Uberman Project.” 
    About The Testimony of Calvin Lewis: August Williams, a World War III veteran, is recruited by the government to test the new Uberman Device, which allows access to memories in a vivid, dreamlike state. But with a warning from a mysterious Man in Gray, August is unsure of who to trust. 
    Told from the perspective of a U.S. Senator, The Testimony of Calvin Lewis blends together a political conspiracy, science fiction, and Christian philosophy. The story draws heavily upon works like C.S. Lewis’ Abolition of Man and Augustine’s Confessions, probing humanity’s restless search for objective Truth. 
    Soon to be published as a novel, The Testimony of Calvin Lewis is first being released as a theatrical podcast complete with music, sound effects, and a cast of voice actors. 
    New episodes are released every Tuesday. 
    This episode features voice acting by Daniel Friend, Jordan Forsythe, James Baugus, Sarah Mokry, JP Wright, Grace Brewer, and Manda Barnhart. 
    Original theme by SimonY Music. 
    Cover art by Duncan Shaffer. 
    Music licensed from Musicbed includes: “Find Another Fancy” by Christopher Wohrle; “Eschaton feat. Chris Coleman” by Tony Anderson; “Slate” by Ryan Taubert; The Dragon’s Throat” by Tony Anderson; “Unfolding” by Audrey Assad; and “Unfolding - Instrumental” by Audrey Assad. 
    For more information and a way to listen to all available episodes, please visit: danieljfriend.com/thetestimony/

    • 29 min
    Ep. 3 || The Testimony of Calvin Lewis

    Ep. 3 || The Testimony of Calvin Lewis

    The Hubert H. Humphrey building loomed behind the therapist as the hideous stronghold where the testing of the Uberman Device would begin. Henry warns August that he might encounter certain “anomalies” in the memoryscape—and before long, he does. 
    About The Testimony of Calvin Lewis: August Williams, a World War III veteran, is recruited by the government to test the new Uberman Device, which allows access to memories in a vivid, dreamlike state. But with a warning from a mysterious Man in Gray, August is unsure of who to trust. 
    Told from the perspective of a U.S. Senator, The Testimony of Calvin Lewis blends together a political conspiracy, science fiction, and Christian philosophy. The story draws heavily upon works like C.S. Lewis’ Abolition of Man and Augustine’s Confessions, probing humanity’s restless search for objective Truth. 
    Soon to be published as a novel, The Testimony of Calvin Lewis is first being released as a theatrical podcast complete with music, sound effects, and a cast of voice actors. 
    New episodes are released every Tuesday. 
    This episode features voice acting by Daniel Friend, Jordan Forsythe, James Baugus, Brigit Fitzgerald, and Kevin Clay. 
    Original theme by SimonY Music. 
    Cover art by Duncan Shaffer. 
    Music licensed from Musicbed includes: “Nuit” by Tony Anderson; “Dominion” by Bradford Nyght; “Fool” by Ryan Taubert; “Oyarsa (feat. Timbre)” by Tony Anderson; and “Are You Listening?” by Ryan Taubert. 
    For more information and a way to listen to all available episodes, please visit: danieljfriend.com/thetestimony/

    • 26 min
    Ep. 4 || The Testimony of Calvin Lewis

    Ep. 4 || The Testimony of Calvin Lewis

    After his first rough experiment with the Uberman Device, August decides to press on with the trial. The Man in Gray brings him to the mysterious tower where he finally relives some memories—but it seems to be more than what he remembers. 
    About The Testimony of Calvin Lewis:August Williams, a World War III veteran, is recruited by the government to test the new Uberman Device, which allows access to memories in a vivid, dreamlike state. But with a warning from a mysterious Man in Gray, August is unsure of who to trust. 
    Told from the perspective of a U.S. Senator, The Testimony of Calvin Lewis blends together a political conspiracy, science fiction, and Christian philosophy. The story draws heavily upon works like C.S. Lewis’ Abolition of Man and Augustine’s Confessions, probing humanity’s restless search for objective Truth. 
    Soon to be published as a novel, The Testimony of Calvin Lewis is first being released as a theatrical podcast complete with music, sound effects, and a cast of voice actors. 
    New episodes are released every Tuesday. 
    This episode features voice acting by Daniel Friend, Jordan Forsythe, Jeff Barnhart, Sarah Mokry, Brigit Fitzgeral, James Baugus, Kevin Clay, Luke Cantrell, Grace Brewer, Hayden Sparks, JP Udenenwu, and Dylan Ruder. 
    Original theme by SimonY Music. 
    Cover art by Duncan Shaffer. 
    Music licensed from Musicbed includes: “As It Was (Piano & Strings) - Instrumental” by Future of Forestry; “Slate” by Ryan Taubert, “Inner Rivers” by Luke Atencio; “Xibalba” by Ryan Taubert; “Long Distance” by Luke Atencio; “Wilderlove (feat. Joy Williams)” by John Mark McMillan; “Wilderlove (feat. Joy Williams) - Instrumental” by John Mark McMillan; and “Ritual” by Ryan Taubert. 
    For more information and a way to listen to all available episodes, please visit: danieljfriend.com/thetestimony/

    • 27 min
    Ep. 5 || The Testimony of Calvin Lewis

    Ep. 5 || The Testimony of Calvin Lewis

    August meets another mysterious person—Weston—in his memoryscape, who brings him to the strange glowing object. But destroying it won’t be as simple as August hopes. 
    About The Testimony of Calvin Lewis: August Williams, a World War III veteran, is recruited by the government to test the new Uberman Device, which allows access to memories in a vivid, dreamlike state. But with a warning from a mysterious Man in Gray, August is unsure of who to trust. 
    Told from the perspective of a U.S. Senator, The Testimony of Calvin Lewis blends together a political conspiracy, science fiction, and Christian philosophy. The story draws heavily upon works like C.S. Lewis’ Abolition of Man and Augustine’s Confessions, probing humanity’s restless search for objective Truth. 
    Soon to be published as a novel, The Testimony of Calvin Lewis is first being released as a theatrical podcast complete with music, sound effects, and a cast of voice actors. 
    New episodes are released every Tuesday. 
    This episode features voice acting by Daniel Friend, Jordan Forsythe, Dylan Ruder, James Baugus, and Brigit Fitzgerald. 
    Original theme by SimonY Music. 
    Cover art by Duncan Shaffer. 
    Music licensed from Musicbed includes: “Anomali” by Jordan Critz; “Halo” by Tony Anderson; “Nevermore” by Tony Anderson; and “Anomali Reprise” by Jordan Critz. 
    For more information and a way to listen to all available episodes, please visit: danieljfriend.com/thetestimony/

    • 21 min
    Ep. 6 || The Testimony of Calvin Lewis

    Ep. 6 || The Testimony of Calvin Lewis

    In search of the first shutter to close, August digs deeper into his memories as the Man in Gray cautions him again: “Don’t let anyone deceive you into believing that misguided desire is pure innocence.”
    About The Testimony of Calvin Lewis:August Williams, a World War III veteran, is recruited by the government to test the new Uberman Device, which allows access to memories in a vivid, dreamlike state. But with a warning from a mysterious Man in Gray, August is unsure of who to trust. 
    Told from the perspective of a U.S. Senator, The Testimony of Calvin Lewis blends together a political conspiracy, science fiction, and Christian philosophy. The story draws heavily upon works like C.S. Lewis’ Abolition of Man and Augustine’s Confessions, probing humanity’s restless search for objective Truth. 
    Soon to be published as a novel, The Testimony of Calvin Lewis is first being released as a theatrical podcast complete with music, sound effects, and a cast of voice actors. 
    New episodes are released every Tuesday. 
    This episode features voice acting by Daniel Friend, James Baugus, Jordan Forsythe, Kevin Clay, Grace Brewer, Andrew Haynes, Manda Barnhart, JP Wright, JP McBride, and Hayden Sparks. 
    Original theme by SimonY Music. 
    Cover art by Duncan Shaffer. 
    Music licensed from Musicbed includes: “A Moment” by Chris Coleman; “Oyarsa (feat. Timbre)” by Tony Anderson; “Warmonger” by Ryan Taubert; “I Am Not A Tyrant!” by Ryan Taubert; “Molehill Mountain” by Ryan Taubert; “Slip Away” by Josh Garrels; and “Slip Away - Instrumental” by Josh Garrels. 
    For more information and a way to listen to all available episodes, please visit: danieljfriend.com/thetestimony/

    • 25 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
18 Ratings

18 Ratings

CVG Southwest ,

Good story

I’m on episode 6 and so far it’s a great and intriguing story!

Concerned Hobbit ,

Can’t wait for new episodes!

This podcast is a treat for the mind and the ear. Great voice acting, atmospheric sound effects, and a gripping plot make the story come alive, while the literary allusions and philosophical questions leave you pondering long after the episode ends.

Torii95 ,

Great story!

The voice actors are doing a great job of bringing the characters to life! Looking forward to the full release!

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