Out of the Catacombs

Cornelius Hayes
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  • Christianity
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📖 Digging into Scripture… 🧠 Holy speculation meets divine imagination 😅 Half Bible study, half “wait… what if?”

Episodes

  1. Jan 13

    POV: You’re Pregnant & Blame a Ghost 😭✨

    What if the most famous birth story of all time sounded… just a little wild when you say it out loud? This episode takes a tongue-in-cheek look at a pregnancy credited to an invisible being, a surprise delivery attended by shepherds who definitely weren’t on the guest list, and three mysterious guys who brought gifts like it was a very confusing housewarming. We’re not here to offend—just to laugh at how strange ancient stories can sound through a modern lens. Expect jokes, skepticism, and a reminder that sometimes the line between sacred tradition and unbelievable plot twist is thinner than you think. 🎙️😇

    53 min

  2. Jan 6

    🎙️ Seven Dips and a Breakdown: Elisha’s Instructions vs. Human Logic 🤿🧠

    Elisha didn’t explain himself—and that’s kind of the problem 😅. From strange prophetic commands 🤔 to Justin wrestling with how unrealistic “just trust God” can feel, this episode dives into the tension between faith 🙏 and common sense 🧠. We explore why obedience feels impossible when it lacks explanation, how pride and pain get in the way of healing 💔, and why sometimes faith needs grace… and maybe a therapist 🛋️. Elisha’s story reminds us that God’s methods don’t always make sense—but they still work ✨.

    57 min

  3. 10/07/2025

    From Fire to Fatigue: The Prophet Who Burned Bright and Burned Out

    This week on Out of the Catacombs, Cornelius and Justin unpack the drama of Prophet Elijah’s life — man called down literal fire from heaven, roasted 450 prophets in one day, outran a whole chariot… and then said, “God, I’m done.” 😩 From miracle highs to mental lows, we’re talking about the wild ride of ministry life, burnout in the Bible, and how God still showed up — not in the fire or the earthquake, but in the quiet. It’s giving holy exhaustion meets divine therapy session. Tune in and laugh, learn, and maybe cry a little too.

    58 min

  4. 09/19/2025 ·  Bonus

    Jonah: Petty, Problematic & Fish Food 🐟😤

    Jonah really said “I’m not going to Nineveh 🚫🏙️—my ex lives there and I got beef 🥴💔.” Man ran from God, got yeeted into the sea 🌊, and straight-up swallowed by a big fish (not a whale, stop saying whale 🐳❌). He finally preaches, but still sulks, hiding under a plant 🌱 that a caterpillar munches like Taco Tuesday 🐛💥. Racist, bitter, and dramatic—but God still used him 🙌🔥.

    7 min

  5. 09/16/2025

    Moses: The Stuttering Savior 😶‍🌫️➡️📢

    Moses went from palace life 👑 to desert leader 🏜️ real quick. His mom finessed Pharaoh’s daughter and got paid to raise her own son 🤫💵, and when God pulled up in a burning bush 🌳🔥, He gave Moses a to-do list 📝 instead of a speech (that stammer wasn’t built for public speaking 😬). Somehow the awkward guy with zero popularity votes ended up being the chosen one 🤌🔥—proof God’s picks >>> people’s polls. 🙌

    42 min

  6. 09/12/2025 ·  Bonus

    From Special Son to Sensory King 👑🧥🌈🧠🌾

    In this bonus episode of Out of the Catacombs, we’re re-examining the story of Joseph and his coat of many colors—but through a fresh lens. What if that coat wasn’t just a fashion statement, but a neurodivergent flag waving loud and proud in front of his brothers? We get into it: Was Joseph’s “favorite son” status really just about being special—in every sense of the word? Did his struggle to read social cues (and maybe brag about his dreams a little too hard) hint at something deeper? Was Potiphar’s wife just too much—sensory overload, anyone? And when Pharaoh needed someone to decode a dream and count grain… was Joseph not just gifted, but the right brain at the right time? Maybe Joseph didn’t rise to power in spite of who he was—but because of it. Maybe the dream interpreter was the dreamer all along. 🧵 Autism, anointing, and a Technicolor coat that told more truth than the brothers were ready for.

    11 min

  7. 09/09/2025

    ✨ The Real Housewives of Promise: Isaac’s Therapy Bill & Angel Wings 🍼😱👼

    What happens when Abraham and Sarah throw a baby shower at 90+ years old? You get The Real Housewives of Promise 🍼👵. In this episode of Out of the Catacombs, Cornelius and Justin dive into the hilariously wild moments of Genesis: Isaac needing some serious father-son counseling after the almost-sacrifice 😬, Lot’s chaotic defense squad in Sodom 💪🏽🏙️, and how Mrs. Lot became a salty statue while everyone else was fighting over angel wings 👼🍗. It’s Bible stories with a twist of comedy 😂, a sprinkle of Sunday school nostalgia 📖, and a whole lot of clean laughs pointing back to God 🙌.

    38 min

  8. 09/05/2025 ·  Bonus

    Was Saul David's First Producer… or His Biggest Hater? 🎶👑

    In this special bonus drop of Out of the Catacombs, we're diving headfirst into one of the Bible’s messiest relationships: David and Saul. Was Saul just a jealous king losing his grip—or was he the original industry gatekeeper who accidentally launched David's music career? We’re asking the real questions: Were David’s Psalms actually holy diss tracks aimed at Saul? Did Saul give David his first big stage before turning into the villain? And what happens when your mentor becomes your enemy… but your pen stays sharp? Join us as we unpack the drama, the politics, and the poetry—because sometimes, the line between prophecy and pettiness gets blurry. 🕊️ Bible. Beats. Betrayal.

    10 min
  9. The Genesis

    09/03/2025

    The Genesis

    🚨 Holy WHAT IF? alert! In our first episode, we dive into Genesis like never before:🐍 A lisping serpent?🌧️ Noah the delulu king??🧥 Joseph the autistic icon with a killer jacket??? Plus, we spill on our favorite wild church conferences.It’s Bible stories—rewritten, reimagined, and totally unhinged. Podcast IG Corn's IG Justin's IG

    1h 12m
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📖 Digging into Scripture… 🧠 Holy speculation meets divine imagination 😅 Half Bible study, half “wait… what if?”

Information

  • Creator
    Cornelius Hayes
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Cornelius Hayes
  • Show Website
    Out of the Catacombs