The Christian Theological Dark Web Podcast

Richard Lee and Shelley Aleman

Become a Paid Subscriber: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/thectdw/subscribe “Christians” make everything taboo? Do you think the scientific and supernatural play a part in everyday Christian life? Do you believe the Church is on life support refuses to engage with God culture on an honest level? YOURE.NOT.ALONE Church rarely allows us to discuss questions of real spiritual life or paranormal that interact with our world. So, let's confront the behemoths. Ricky and Shelley

  1. Does Japan have a Divine Council? - CTDW Episode 47

    9H AGO

    Does Japan have a Divine Council? - CTDW Episode 47

    Shinto: The Way of the Gods | Ft. Austin Cox (Catholic Kappa)It's been almost a year since we had Austin Cox back on the show, and we hit the ground running on one of the most fascinating topics I've read about in a long time — Shinto, the ancient native belief system of Japan.I recently picked up a book on Shinto from the library almost on a whim, and I couldn't put it down. The deeper I got, the more my brain was on fire. There are layers here that most Westerners never get to see — the etymology of the word itself ("the way of the gods"), the ancient creation myths of Izanami and Izanagi, the ritual purification practices, the concept of Kami, and just how many wild parallels exist with ancient Near Eastern belief — including Hebrew cosmology.Austin and I talk through the Jomon and Yayoi periods, how modern Shinto formed around the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, why Japan is unlike anywhere else spiritually, and what it means that this religion has no traceable founder — nature itself is considered its origin.We also go deep on some things that genuinely kept me up at night: the four souls doctrine, soul fracturing, mortuary tablets, mirrors as spiritual conduits, Kozyrev's Mirror, Tulpas, and how all of it connects to what we see playing out in our world right now.Austin also shares about his incredible ministry Ukon's Lantern Ministries, his upcoming EWTN documentary on Blessed Ukon Takayama, and a book recommendation from Pope John Paul II — Ecclesia in Asia — that I'm already tracking down.This one went long for a reason. Don't miss the second half behind the paywall.Follow Austin:Ukon's Lantern Ministries (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577063702345&sk=about)Little Catholic Cop (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092004061468)Substack: Little Catholic CopSubscribe for $3/month on YouTube, Spotify, or Patreon to access the full episode.God bless. Shalom, Shalom, and Maranatha.— Ricky, Christian Theological Dark Web

    1h 4m
  2. ¿Tiene Japon un Consejo Divino? ' Episodio 4 en Español

    MAY 12

    ¿Tiene Japon un Consejo Divino? ' Episodio 4 en Español

    ¿Existe un Consejo Divino en Japón? | Shintoísmo, Kami y la Red Oscura Espiritual Japón es conocido por su innovación, limpieza y disciplina — pero detrás de esa fachada moderna existe un sistema espiritual milenario que pocos occidentales comprenden del todo. En este episodio exploramos el shintoísmo: su origen, sus prácticas, sus dioses (los kami) y lo que la narrativa bíblica tiene que decir al respecto. ¿Es el chinkon una forma de meditación... o algo más oscuro? ¿Qué tienen en común el templo israelita y los santuarios shintoístas? ¿Por qué los japoneses han limpiado sus calles por milenios sin siquiera saber por qué? ¿Y qué rol juegan los Nephilim, los orbes y los OVNIs en todo esto? En este episodio: Qué significa shinto literalmente y por qué importaEl mito de la creación japonés y los dioses Izanami e IzanagiLas chispas divinas, la jerarquía de los kami y el gran espíritu originalEl misogi, el chinkon y las prácticas espirituales del shintoísmoParalelismos sorprendentes entre los santuarios shintoístas y el templo de IsraelPor qué los árboles son luz estelar materializada — y por qué eso importa espiritualmenteEl consejo divino de Japón visto desde una perspectiva bíblica y cristiana"Un consejo divino puede disfrazarse manifestándose a través de la cultura para no ser rechazado, sino acogido. Ese es su modus operandi." Si alguna vez has visto anime y sentiste que había algo más detrás, este episodio es para ti. 🔔 Suscríbete para más contenido sobre teología, consejos divinos y la red oscura espiritual. #Shintoísmo #ConsejoDivino #Japón #Kami #TeologíaBíblica #RedOscura #4Dragon #Nephilim #Espiritualidad #Anime

    59 min
  3. What does Spiritual Warfare Look Like - CTDW Episode 47

    MAY 5

    What does Spiritual Warfare Look Like - CTDW Episode 47

    🔥 Are You Actually Ready for Spiritual Warfare — Or Just Pretending? Most Christians talk about spiritual warfare like it's a bumper sticker. But what does it actually look like when hell breaks loose in your life, your family, and your mind? In this raw, unscripted episode of Dark Web Theologians, we go deep into what it means to war in the heavenlies — not the churchy cliché version, but the real, exhausting, tear-stained, 2AM kind. From battling isolation and intrusive thoughts, to praying across state lines for a sister in crisis, to understanding WHY the enemy carpet bombs instead of fighting clean — this episode will rewire how you see the fight you're already in. In this episode: Why God's motive for ALL warfare is family — and why that should be yours tooThe David & Goliath moment everyone misses (the real spiritual battle came AFTER)Isaiah 54:17 — the part of the verse everybody forgets that changes everythingHow principalities work differently in different regions (yes, it matters where you live)Why the enemy prefers the pew over the battlefieldThe Art of War vs. spiritual warfare — Sun Tzu never saw this comingWhat it means that the church is called to demonstrate God's wisdom to demonsWhy you need a phalanx, not a prayer chain💬 "The enemy spends more time in church than the most devout saint." ⚔️ "There are no non-participants in this war." 🛡️ "Make sure you have enough people to pick you up and not leave you behind." Whether you're in the middle of it right now or you've been sleepwalking through it — this episode is for you. 👇 Drop a comment: What does spiritual warfare look like in YOUR life? 🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss the next episode — Does Japan Have a Divine Council? (Shintoism deep dive coming soon) 📌 Support us on Patreon for $3/month — Spanish AND English content dropping regularly. #SpiritualWarfare #DarkWebTheologians #ChristianPodcast #WarInTheHeavenlies #Principalities #ArtOfWar #FaithAndFire #BibleStudy #ChristianContent #Nephilim

    1h 37m
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/thectdw/subscribe “Christians” make everything taboo? Do you think the scientific and supernatural play a part in everyday Christian life? Do you believe the Church is on life support refuses to engage with God culture on an honest level? YOURE.NOT.ALONE Church rarely allows us to discuss questions of real spiritual life or paranormal that interact with our world. So, let's confront the behemoths. Ricky and Shelley

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