MattCast

RUSHMORE, Part 3 - Gutzon

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400

The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with a look at the story’s main protagonist, visionary, and sculptor: Gutzon Borglum.

Source Material:

“The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)

Clips Used (Theme):

“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)

“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)

“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)

“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)

“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)

“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)

Theme Music:

“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.

Other Music:

“Let the Games Begin” and “The Diary,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by CJ-O

“Beat the System,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin

“A Quiet Place,” written by Andrew Dean Piland and performed by Gold Coast

“The State of Things,” written by Medhat Hanbali and performed by Adam Saban

“Oceanlab,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by Featherland

“Quiet Courage,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO

“Don’t Lose Hope,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments

RUSHMORE, Part 2 - Three Wise Men

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400

The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with the story of three men in South Dakota who had the foresight and determination to make it come into being: Doane Robinson, Peter Norbeck, and William Williamson.

Source Material:

“The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)

“The Peter Norbeck Papers at the University of South Dakota,” archived by John N. Olsgaard (https://www.sdhspress.com/journal/south-dakota-history-10-2/dakota-resources-the-peter-norbeck-papers-at-the-university-of-south-dakota/vol-10-no-2-dakota-resources.pdf)

Clips Used (Theme):

“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)

“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)

“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)

“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)

“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)

“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)

Theme Music:

“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.

Episode Music:

“Rolling Waves” and “Respire,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by echowave

“Adventurous Spirit” and “Free Flow,” written by Brendan St. Gelais and performed by Reveille

“Endless Water” and “Tree in the Abbey,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Rest & Settle

“Punch Up,” written by Bryan Dawley and performed by Fleece Mob

“Sunshine Memories,” written by Philip Barnes and performed by Brent Wood

“Gaze,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Falls

RUSHMORE, Part 1 - Under God the People Rule

Mon, 25 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400

The story of Mt. Rushmore begins with the story of the state in which it is found: South Dakota.

Audio Clips Used (Theme):

“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)

“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)

“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)

“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)

“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)

“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)

Theme Music:

“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.

Episode Music (License available upon request):

“Every Life Matters,” written and performed by Cody Martin.

“Darkest Space,” written by Dustin Ransom; performed by Lost Ghosts.

“A Kind Word,” “Echoes of Solitude,” and “Stroll the Westbury,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther; performed by Moments.

“High Above” and “Wilderness,” written by Stephen Keech; performed by Wild Wonder.

“LightHeart,” written by Joshua Sudduth; performed by TAYME

Time Away, Part 5 - Hiatus

Mon, 11 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Matt uses the story of musician Bill Withers to talk about why artists walk away from their craft for a prolonged amount of time, along with when, if ever, we come back to it again.

Theme Music:

“Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight

Ad Music:

“Innovation Age,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin

Bumper Music:

“Daisy,” written by Dean Palya and performed by PALA

Time Away, Part 4 - Sabbatical

Mon, 04 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Unlike vacations, sabbaticals can be an extended opportunity for us to either simply rest or gain inspiration for our creative efforts. The episode explores ideas and recommendations if you might be interested.

Source Material:

“The Great Creative Sabbatical: Why Artists Must Wander (And How You Can Be Part of the Journey)” (https://goghjewelrydesign.com/blogs/blog/the-great-creative-sabbatical-why-artists-must-wander-and-how-you-can-be-part-of-the-journey?srsltid=AfmBOop-FcdVtmvEj36u04e7tHE_RsRqD4FlN8KU0x-Xs1UZ0Ep7fnSV)

Theme Music:

“Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight

Ad Music:

“Innovation Age,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin

Bumper Music:

“Party Break,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Neon Beach

Time Away, Part 3 - Vacation

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Source Material:

“Taking a holiday when you’re an artist and/or a freelancer,” by Pauline Le Pichon (https://pauline-lepichon.medium.com/taking-vacation-when-youre-an-artist-and-or-a-freelancer-22bc9e8d35d8)

Description:

Artists need to detach from time to time, and a vacation is the best way of doing it. But, are artists allowed when so many see them as not working a “real job”?

Theme Music:

“Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight

Ad Music:

“Innovation Age,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin

Bumper Music:

“Lizard Man,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Famous Cats

Time Away, Part 2 - Sabbath

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Does Sabbath rest apply to our creative efforts? We look at what scripture has to say and apply to how big a role art plays in our working lives.

Theme Music:

“Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight

Ad Music:

“Innovation Age,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin

Bumper Music:

“Cool Ranch,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Famous Cats

Time Away, Part 1 - Zzzzzzzz

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Is sleep overrated for an artist? Does it even get in the way of being able to create? We explore the role sleep plays in the life of the artist of what adjustments we might need to make into to improve our craft.

Source Material:

“Sleeping Habits of the Art World,” (https://whitehotmagazine.com/articles/sleeping-habits-art-world/3600)

“How Famous Artists Dealt with Insomnia,” (https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-famous-artists-dealt-insomnia)

“5 Sleeping Tips for Artists,” (http://www.jackiepartridge.com/news/5-sleeping-tips-for-artists)

Theme Music:

“Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight

Ad Music:

“Innovation Age,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin

Bumper Music:

“Funk Circuit No. 9,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight

Patrons Needed

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

The community of Christian artists needs patrons, people who believe in them and willing to invest in them so they can fulfill their calling. Today we hear the story of how a patronage created one of the greatest books of the 20th century.

Theme Music:

“Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight

Ad Music:

“Innovation Age,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin

Bumper Music:

“La Fin Du Blonde,” written by Sam Barsh and performed by Tony Sopiano

WHO KILLED JESUS? - Mystery Solved

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Our final look into “Who Killed Jesus” examines whether Jesus as God could even be killed, as well as his deeper plan and motivation for it all.

The opinions expressed in the videos or source material connected to this podcast are not necessarily those of Monumental Ministries.

Clips Used (Opener):

The Real Meaning of the Cross - Billy Graham (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+real+meaning+of+the+cross+billy+graham); Bill O'Reilly talks about "Killing Jesus" on 60 Minutes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWEf5gheGwg&t=97s); Jesus was Innocent - important sermon clip (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDGPuwmuemo); Jordan Peterson discusses the story of Christ's crucifixion on Joe Rogan Experience podcast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzif0afjN5A&t=77s); Who killed Jesus and why? The politics surrounding his death (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzIbAskEmR8&t=150s); Jesus was Innocent (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6h0Jvl4q8s); Who Killed Jesus? The historical context of Jesus' crucifixion (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLkD4JmTbQk&t=43s)

Other Clips:

“Dallas Willard - Creation was an act of joy” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_z4PcpqGwPI&t=170s); “Tim Keller on Jesus’s death as an act of friendship” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNkFUdo7P8o); “What are the proofs for the resurrection of Jesus?” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Je9lI5jPTnQ&t=207s); “John Piper: The Explosive Power of the Resurrection | Sing! Conference Highlight” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBpbOT8EzXc); “The Historical Facts Argument for the Resurrection - Dr. Gary Habermas” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8fKZ9QyHH4&t=167s); “The Resurrection of Jesus: Fact or Ancient Fiction? | N.T. Wright at UT Austin” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz201Od_Xe4&t=1s); “Trevor Hudson - Experiencing the Presence of Resurrection Love” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKYZ2xDuxJI&t=353s)

Ad Music:

“Bright and Warm Horizon,” written and performed by Alex Kipp

Episode Music:

“Powering Up” by Salon Dijon; “The Rise of Hope” by Caleb Etheridge; “Inspire” by Shimmer; “Longing for Home” by Gold Coast; “Less Traveled” by Kevin Graham; “Forevermore” by Reveille; “Resurrection” and “Discovering the Ancients” by Cody Martin;

WHO KILLED JESUS? - Suspect #4

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Part four of our investigation into “Who Killed Jesus” focuses on why Jesus came to earth in the first place.

The opinions expressed in the videos or source material connected to this podcast are not necessarily those of Monumental Ministries.

Clips Used (Opener):

Other Clips:

“2007: Marion Jones admits to doping” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkQpTdVK1cc); “R.C. Sproul: The Necessity of the Atonement (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrGYoRdNOes&t=199s); “The Real Meaning of the Cross” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1mcW0RSW7w&t=870s); “Adrian Rogers: Why the Cross” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBkmmOkJrGU&t=341s); “The Power and Message of the Cross” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL8mJQ39zjw); “Why Did Jesus Have to Die?” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L9GenitjQg&t=299s)

Ad Music:

“Bright and Warm Horizon,” written and performed by Alex Kipp

Episode Music:

“Powering Up” by Salon Dijon; “Still Waters” by Greater Still; “Redemption” and “Sweet Memories” by Adam Saban; “The Changing Tides” by Brent Wood; “Atmos” by Gold Coast; “I Dream in Three” by JCar; “Hope” by Fair Frame

WHO KILLED JESUS? - Suspect #3

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Part three of our look into “Who Killed Jesus” centers on those who delivered Jesus into the hands of the Romans: his own countrymen.

The opinions expressed in the videos or source material connected to this podcast are not necessarily those of Monumental Ministries.

Source Material:

“The Opposition of the Pharisees to Jesus as Teacher and Messiah,” (https://uir.unisa.ac.za/bitstream/handle/10500/16170/dissertation_tarasenko_a.pdf?isAllowed=y&sequence=1

Clips Used (Opener):

Other Clips:

“The Killing of Jesus, Part 1 - The Story Begins” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J9lggWhjNI&t=43s); “Jesus before the Sanhedrin (Mark 14:53–72) — A Sermon by R.C. Sproul” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-UfKIGdiOI&t=69s); “The Sinless Savior before the Sinister Sanhedrin - Part Two (Luke 22:63-71)” (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+sinless+savior+before+the+)

Ad Music:

“Bright and Warm Horizon,” written and performed by Alex Kipp

Music:

“Powering Up” by Salon Dijon; “Distant” and “Like Wind” by EVOE; “Set Free” by Abel; “Holy Ground” by Cody Masters; “A New Season” by Holiday on the Moon; “In the Night” and “Murmur” by Lost Ghosts; “Changing” by Outside the Sky

WHO KILLED JESUS? - Suspect #2

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Part two of our investigation into who killed Jesus begins continues with the man who gave the order for Christ to be crucified: Pontius Pilate.

The opinions expressed in the videos connected to this podcast are not necessarily those of Monumental Ministries.

Clips Used (Opener):

Other Clips:

“Who was the real Pontius Pilate? The man who killed Christ - timeline” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fppoqtIu2ug);

“Pilate’s trial of Christ - Jesus: His Life (S1, E6) - History Channel” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73LZbVK-7Vc)

Ad Music:

“Bright and Warm Horizon,” written and performed by Alex Kipp

Episode Music:

“Powering Up” by Salon Dijon

WHO KILLED JESUS? - SUSPECT #1

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Our investigation of who killed Jesus begins with the most obvious perpetrators: the soldiers who tortured, whipped, and crucified Christ.

Big thanks to worldhistory.org for background historical information.

Clips Used (Opener):

Other Clips:

“The Horror of a Roman Scourging - Rick Renner” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZIxkhIzEgE&t=651s);

“Jesus Suffering and Crucifixion - A Medical Point of View” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B3kgiLxybY&t=564s);

Ad Music:

“Bright and Warm Horizon,” written and performed by Alex Kipp

Episode Music:

“In the Beginning” and “Powering Up” by Salon Dijon;

“Changing” by Outside the Sky;

“Murmur” by Lost Ghosts;

“Endless Night” by Moments;

“West” by Shimmer.

Licensing available by request.

Lessons From The Gardner

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Isabella Stewart Gardner established a museum displaying all her art upon her death. It had very specific requirements so as to keep her legacy as she desired it. Has that occurred? What assurances to we have about protecting our name or legacy after we die?

Theme Music:

“Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight

Ad Music:

“Outside the Lines,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Lone Canyon

Bumper Music:

“Summersteen,” written by Sam Barsh and performed by Tony Sopiano

Why So Serious?

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Can artists laugh at themselves? Sadly not often. It’s what turns people off most to the artistic community: pretentiousness. We have to stop thinking we’re “above it all” and the arrogance that comes with it. Matt talks about the need for us to be self-effacing without being self-defeating.

Theme Music:

“Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight

Ad Music:

“Outside the Lines,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Lone Canyon

Bumper Music:

“Space Child,” written by Dustin Ransom performed by Cast of Characters

Audio Clips:

“Billy Crystal’s Opening Monologue 1993 Oscars,” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF6fpn8Ts68)

“The Opening of the Academy Awards 1984 Oscars,” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Kl_2MO8D6Y)

“The Opening of the Academy Awards in 1970,” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEnAY6tqSBA)

Done!

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0400

What do you do when you finish a project? In this episode we tackle an artistic theology of finishing. When God’s people won a battle, they often celebrated or feasted. Shouldn’t we do likewise. We also talk about how finishing is very Biblical, starting with the One we worship.

Theme Music:

“Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight

Ad Music:

“Outside the Lines,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Lone Canyon

Bumper Music:

“Hope,” written and performed by Ryan Saranich

Thoughts on Jonestown (Jordan Biel interview)

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Matt talks with pastor and author Jordan Biel about the “Heaven on Earth” series. Specifically, are there are leadership takeaways or warnings for pastors that we can learn from the life and tragedy of Jim Jones.

Theme Music:

“Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight

Thoughts on Jonestown (Personal Reflections)

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Matt shares his thoughts on season 3: Heaven on Earth. He speaks of how he chose the story of Peoples Temple and Jonestown, the possible pitfalls of doing an extended series on such a dark story, his original and eventual agendas in the creative process, and what he hopes people can take away from hearing it.

Theme Music:

“Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight

Ad Music:

“Outside the Lines,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Lone Canyon

Bumper Music:

“Get on Down,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Nu Alkemi$t

HEAVEN ON EARTH - Ep.13 - Aftermath

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:33:00 -0400

The story of Jonestown and Peoples Temple concludes as America and the world wrestle with the causes of the tragedy and the search for people to blame, along with the struggle of the survivors to somehow carry on.

Preshow Ad Music:

“Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News.

Theme Music:

Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin

Theme Soundbytes:

“I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RaQ9dyyhnc)

“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l1VFj-yBE)

“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)

“Jim Jones - Death tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE)

Audio Clips:

“Jonestown doc” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVbFc6Vq9U&t=960s)

“1978-1988 SPECIAL REPORT: ‘JONESTOWN AFTERMATH’ (PART II)” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OgwfK4udP4&t=2056s)

“Special Report: Jim Jones & The People’s Temple (1978)” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7EIyIdjeVc&t=53s)

“Jonestown November 1978 News Special” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_uQxmPOsmY)

“KGO News Scene 1978 Jonestown” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OapPeL-69Ns&t=64s)

“1978 SPECIAL REPORT: "HORRORS OF JONESTOWN” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ_63wvWycM&t=23s)

“News Conference With Stephan Jones After The Jonestown Massacre” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXhb0YYOWds)

“Aftermath of Jonestown Massacre in 1978 | FOX 5 Archives” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6a6tIlwR1U&t=64s)

“Guyana to open Jonestown massacre site as tourist destination” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQvRXnsxxOI)

Episode Music (License available upon request):

“Farewells,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Shimmer

“Skeptic” and “Veil of Secrets,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Wicked Cinema

“Moving Backwards,” written by Brendan St. Gelais and performed by Reveille

“Courage and Valor” and “The Falling Sun,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments

“Quiet Hands, Quiet Heart,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Alsever Lake

Additional Source Material:

“The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple,” by Jeff Guinn. (Buy Book)

“Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and his People,” by Tim Reiterman (Buy Book)

HEAVEN ON EARTH - Ep.12 - 918

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:18:00 -0400

The story of Jim Jones and Peoples Temple climaxes as the departure of Jonestown residents triggers a chain of events leading to tragedy and death.

Preshow Ad Music:

“Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News.

Theme Music:

Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin

Theme Soundbytes:

“I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RaQ9dyyhnc)

“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l1VFj-yBE)

“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)

“Jim Jones - Death tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE)

Audio Clips:

“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)

“Jonestown doc” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVbFc6Vq9U&t=960s)

“Matthew McConaughey - Don't Drink The Kool Aid Life Is Not A Popularity Contest - Motivation” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rzoXRG8mwo)

“Stop Drinking the Kool Aid, it's Bad For Your Brand || Truly Social with Tara” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= srK7PeL2eOk)

“Where does the expression “Drinking the Kool-Aid” come from?” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozTA9nl1NVk)

“Stop Drinking The Kool-aid, Folks” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFqEgCIKErU)

“Origins of Drinking the Kool Aid” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhpIMBIMJ-M)

“Classic Kool-Aid Man Commercial Compilation (OH YEAH!)” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fjEViOF4JE)

“Reporter Injured at Jonestown remembers Massacre” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSxGEFOtWHw&pp=ygUNdGltIHJlaXRlcm1hbg==)

“Jim Jones - Death Tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE&rco=1)

Episode Music (License available upon request):

“Reaching for the Sky,” “Fugue Frenzy,” and “Out of the Darkness,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments

“Desert Nights,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by In This World

“Tempest,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Falls

“Path to Victory,” “Not as they Seem,” “Covenant,” “Rebellion,” and “Dark Places,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Wicked Cinema

“Balafon Song,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters

“Grim History,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Lost Ghosts

Additional Source Material:

“The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple,” by Jeff Guinn. (Buy Book)

“Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and his People,” by Tim Reiterman (Buy Book)

HEAVEN ON EARTH - Ep.11 - Devolution

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0400

The story of Jim Jones and Peoples Temple continues as Jonestown begins regressing into tyrannical control and utter paranoia, as a Congressman decides to visit Jonestown for himself.

Preshow Ad Music:

“Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News.

Theme Music:

Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin

Theme Soundbytes:

“I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RaQ9dyyhnc)

“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l1VFj-yBE)

“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)

“Jim Jones - Death tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE)

Audio Clips:

“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)

“Jonestown doc” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVbFc6Vq9U&t=960s)

“Jim Jones Talks About Lawsuits” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j8laeO58zM)

“Jim Jones Reads News - Demands Personal Property” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmwVHUNkY-s)

“Jim Jones Leads Jonestown Meeting (July 1978) Side A” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= JPJKn1NGQVQ)

“Jonestown Discusses Visit of Congressman Leo Ryan (10/7/1978)” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHOB6yhX-Vc)

Episode Music (License available upon request):

“Shadow Passage” and “Vibe Vacation,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin

“Bamburgh,” written and performed by Stephen Keech

“Solemnity,” written by Brendan St. Gelais and performed by Reveille

“All Is Well,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments

“Studied Abroad,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Neon Beach

“The Last Straw,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by CJ Oliver

“Feather And Stone,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Alsever Lake

“Grim History,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Lost Ghosts

Additional Source Material:

“The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple,” by Jeff Guinn. (Buy Book)

“Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and his People,” by Tim Reiterman (Buy Book)

HEAVEN ON EARTH - Ep.10 - Welcome To The Jungle

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:45:00 -0400

The story of Jim Jones continues as it becomes clear in the jungle that Jonestown is not sustainable, resulting in increased paranoia from Jones and increased desperation from some of his followers.

Preshow Ad Music:

“Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News.

Theme Music:

Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin

Theme Soundbytes:

“I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RaQ9dyyhnc)

“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l1VFj-yBE)

“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)

“Jim Jones - Death tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE)

Audio Clips:

“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)

“Jonestown doc” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVbFc6Vq9U&t=960s)

“Jim Jones argues against return to United States (Fall 1977) Jonestown” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4_mAkiA5I0&t=180s)

“Escape Attempt From Jonestown (November 1977) Jim Jones ANGRY!” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= bgXX0aRU92g&t=17s)

Episode Music (License available upon request):

“Clockmaker,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by CJ-0

“Bella Belo,” written and performed by Sam Barsh

“Mindful” and “Hidden Places,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by Fatherland

“Twilight Mist,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by Druid Falls

“Collapse Into Obscurity,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight

“Shroud,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Wicked Cinema

“Ghostly Trails,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Alsever Lake

“Hostage Situation,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin

Additional Source Material:

“The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple,” by Jeff Guinn. (Buy Book)

“Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and his People,” by Tim Reiterman (Buy Book)

HEAVEN ON EARTH - Ep.9 - Escape Artist

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 07:42:00 -0400

The story of Jim Jones continues with the building of Jonestown, the best of times for Peoples Temple, and the news article that would send Jim Jones and his church fleeing a continent away.

Preshow Ad Music:

“Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News.

Theme Music:

Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin

Theme Soundbytes:

“I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RaQ9dyyhnc)

“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l1VFj-yBE)

“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)

“Jim Jones - Death tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE)

Audio Clips:

“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)

“Jonestown doc” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVbFc6Vq9U&t=960s)

“Jim Jones sermon - San Francisco (1976)” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUqdVP6l_Kc)

Episode Music (License available upon request):

“Get On The Good Foot” and “Running Back To You,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight

“To The Sun,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Matt Wigton

“Don’t Keep Me Waiting,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Alsever Lake

“Glide,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by JMPSCR

“Bongo Baby,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Midnight Daydream

“The Weight of Quiet” and “The Enemy Within,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments

“In Plain Sight,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Wicked Cinema

Additional Source Material:

“The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple,” by Jeff Guinn. (Buy Book)

“Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and his People,” by Tim Reiterman (Buy Book)

HEAVEN ON EARTH - Ep.8 - Big Fish

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:01:00 -0400

The story of Peoples Temple continues with Jim Jones asserting political power in the city of San Francisco - whether through opposing negative newspaper articles, helping politicians win elections, or receiving a political appointment himself. But trouble was never far away.

Preshow Ad Music:

“Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News.

Theme Music:

Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin

Theme Soundbytes:

“I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RaQ9dyyhnc)

“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l1VFj-yBE)

“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)

“Jim Jones - Death tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE)

Audio Clips:

“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)

“Jonestown doc” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVbFc6Vq9U&t=960s)

“Cult Leader Rev Jim Jones Destroys Faith and Race” - (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObG_t7KCqyM&t=196s)

“Jim Jones Sermon - San Francisco Sermon (1976)” - (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUqdVP6l_Kc)

“Jim Jones - San Francisco sermon (1972)” - (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifCq5KtPWSk&t=1479s)

“Jim Jones and Nuclear War (1973) Part 1” - (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8T_0jzyFmM&t=432s)

“Cult Leader Rev. Jim Jones gives spellbinding sermon on class warfare” - (https:/ www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXG3UChN6KU&t=183s)

Episode Music (License available upon request):

“Shrine” and “Lost In Paradise,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by In This World

“Sophistikitty,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters

“The Arctic,” written by Andrew Dean Piland and performed by Gold Coast

“Adrift,” written by Aaron Marsh and performed by The Europa Protoharmonic Symphony Orchestra

“Seventy Nine,” written by Fabio Poian and performed by Syncro

“Almighty,” written and performed by Daniele Musto

Additional Source Material:

“The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple,” by Jeff Guinn. (Buy Book)

“Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and his People,” by Tim Reiterman (Buy Book)

HEAVEN ON EARTH - Ep.7 - Animal Farm

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 13:28:00 -0400

The story of Peoples Temple continues with the move to San Francisco and the slow devolving of Jim Jones and his church into a moral quagmire.

Preshow Ad Music:

“Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News.

Theme Music:

Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin

Theme Soundbytes:

“I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RaQ9dyyhnc)

“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l1VFj-yBE)

“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)

“Jim Jones - Death tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE)

Audio Clips:

“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)

“Jonestown doc” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVbFc6Vq9U&t=960s)

“Cult Leader Rev. Jim Jones offers sex to anyone for ‘teaching’.” (https://youtube.com/watch?v=ovuJbaUMbEo)

“Cult Leader, Jim Jones—homosexual, queer” (https://youtube.com/watch?v=JifvQNSUNC8&t=595s)

Excerpts taken from “Animal Farm,” by George Orwell.

Episode Music (License available upon request):

“Tiny Dreams,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments

“Crimson Throne,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Door to Penglai

“Azure,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther, Chelsea McGough, and Brent McCorkle and performed by Alice in Winter

“Hypnotized,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters

“Rain On The Leaves,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by In This World

“A Box Of Paints,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Shimmer

“Spires,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Wicked Cinema

“Charlie,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin

Additional Source Material:

“The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple,” by Jeff Guinn. (Buy Book)

“Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and his People,” by Tim Reiterman (Buy Book)

HEAVEN ON EARTH - Ep.6 - Socialism Is God

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 08:49:00 -0400

The story of Peoples Temple continues with Jim Jones making his socialist vision preeminent, while indulging in drug use, infidelity, and paranoia over his followers.

Preshow Ad Music:

“Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News.

Theme Music:

Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin

Theme Soundbytes:

“I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RaQ9dyyhnc)

“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l1VFj-yBE)

“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)

“Jim Jones - Death tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE)

Audio Clips:

“The Gnostic And Democratic Socialist Rantings Of Jim Jones 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO6lejm8RNc&t=619s)

“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)

“Jonestown doc” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVbFc6Vq9U&t=960s)

Episode Music (License available upon request):

“Last Straw of Summer,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Alsever Lake

“What We Must” and “Glasgow," written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Falls

“Elevated State” and “I Know, You Know,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight

“Vast,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by In This World

“Ephemeral Colors” and “Glass Petals,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments

Additional Source Material:

“The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple,” by Jeff Guinn. (Buy Book)

“Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and his People,” by Tim Reiterman (Buy Book)

HEAVEN ON EARTH - Ep.5 - California Here I Come

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 07:40:00 -0400

The story of Jim Jones continues with the Peoples Temple’s move west to California and gaining a foothold physically, economically and politically.

Preshow Ad Music:

“Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News.

Theme Music:

Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin

Theme Soundbytes:

“I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RaQ9dyyhnc)

“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l1VFj-yBE)

“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)

“Jim Jones - Death tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE)

Audio Clips:

“Al Jolson singing California Here I Come 16 Dec 39 - video podcast” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Km24SVcqbGw

“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)

“Jonestown doc” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVbFc6Vq9U&t=960s)

“Jim Jones preaching in 1966” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5sIqx0_T8s&t=121s)

Episode Music (License available upon request):

“A Construct,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Falls

“Expired Film,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Neon Beach

“Reset,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by In This World

“Cherry Dust,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight

“Wake Up,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Midnight Daydream

“Beyond All Time” and “Under These Ashes,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments

Additional Source Material:

“The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple,” by Jeff Guinn. (Buy Book)

“Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and his People,” by Tim Reiterman (Buy Book)

HEAVEN ON EARTH - Ep.4 - The Bomb

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:24:00 -0400

The story of Jim Jones continues with his near burnout and fear of nuclear annihilation as a way to search for a new location for Peoples Temple.

Preshow Ad Music:

“Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News.

Theme Music:

Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin

Theme Soundbytes:

“I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RaQ9dyyhnc)

“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l1VFj-yBE)

“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)

“Jim Jones - Death tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE)

Audio Clips:

“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)

“Jonestown doc” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVbFc6Vq9U&t=960s)

Episode Music (License available upon request):

“Beyond All Time” and “The Last Prelude,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments

“A Construct,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Falls

“Expired Film,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Neon Beach

“Reset,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by In This World

“Seaside Samba,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by King Flamingo

“Bella Belo,” written and performed by Sam Barsh

“Wake Up,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Midnight Daydream

Additional Source Material:

“The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple,” by Jeff Guinn. (Buy Book)

“Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and his People,” by Tim Reiterman (Buy Book)

HEAVEN ON EARTH - Ep.3 - Man of the Cloth

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:30:00 -0400

Description:

The story of Jim Jones continues with his early ministry in Indianapolis as he builds a successful church and attains political influence within the city.

Preshow Ad Music:

“Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News.

Theme Music:

Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin

Theme Soundbytes:

“I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RaQ9dyyhnc)

“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l1VFj-yBE)

“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)

“Jim Jones - Death tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE)

Audio Clips:

“A.A. Allen, Unedited Revival Miracle” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsvJebXNF8Y)

“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6I1VFj-yBE&t=228s)

“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)

“Black preacher in the 1930s (Father divine)” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncUfvuUlvW0)

“Jonestown doc” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVbFc6Vq9U&t=960s)

Episode Music (License available upon request):

“Reaching for the Sky” and “Soft Return,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments

“Joyful Morning,” “That Golden Shore,” and “Don’t Want That Mess," written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters

“Back Home,” “Lost Cause,” and “Rare Ocean,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Neon Beach

“Ashes in the Rain,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Alsever Lake

Additional Source Material:

“The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple,” by Jeff Guinn. (Buy Book)

“Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and his People,” by Tim Reiterman (Buy Book)

HEAVEN ON EARTH - Ep.2 - Search for Significance

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:26:00 -0400

The story of Jim Jones continues with his adolescence, move to Richmond with his mother, graduation, and romantic pursuits, including his relationship with his eventual bride Marceline.

Preshow Ad Music:

“Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News.

Theme Music:

Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin

Theme Soundbytes:

“I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RaQ9dyyhnc)

“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l1VFj-yBE)

“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)

“Jim Jones - Death tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE)

Audio Clips:

“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)

"Glock 45. Cal Real Gunshot Sound Effect [Freedownload] 2022” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3Wvgk6UiP4)

Episode Music (License available upon request):

“Virtue,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by Featherland

“Divine Age” and “First Bloom,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments

“After the Fall” and “A Curious Trinket,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Wicked Cinema

“What You Feel” and “All Relative,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Solitude

HEAVEN ON EARTH - Ep.1 - Lynn and Lynetta

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400

The story of Jim Jones begins with the story of his family and early life in Lynn, Indiana.

Preshow Ad Music:

“Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News.

Audio Clips:

“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)

“Jonestown doc” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVbFc6Vq9U&t=910s&pp=ygUXImpvbmVzdG93biBkb2N1bWVudGFyeSI=)

“Adolf Hitler Speech in 1935,” (https://youtube.com/watch?v=cQKq-ti1CSs)

Theme Music:

Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin

Theme Soundbytes:

“I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RaQ9dyyhnc)

“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l1VFj-yBE)

“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)

“Jim Jones - Death tape 1978" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE)

Episode Music (License available upon request):

“Parting,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Lost Ghosts

“Beneath The Stillness,” “In Love,” “Ephemeral Colors,” “To All Things,” and “Universal Wonder,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments

“With Grace,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Shimmer

The Cost of Nothing

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:54:00 -0400

This episode originally aired June 14, 2021.

Matt talks about an Italian artist who sold a “sculpture” for $18000…but the sculpture was literally nothing.

Source Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0kbgXDMQUs&t=156s

Artist Spotlight:

Daulton Reese - Author of My Story

What Makes a Story Christian

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400

What often holds Christians back in storytelling are self-imposed limits of what we think is morally acceptable for church audiences. However a simple reading of the Bible itself disproves that. We need to shift our thinking in order to become storytellers who reflect the reality of life and the redemptive qualities of Jesus.

Other Music Used:

“Roman’s Candle,” written and performed by Sam Barsh.

ROI

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Description:

Art demands investors, but Christians are slow to see the “return on investment” in doing so. In this episode we explore the necessity for patrons and specific ideas on how to elevate our artistic game for the Kingdom.

Other Music Used:

“Morning Walk,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Renderings

One Thing

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 12:55:00 -0400

We try to fix everything in our lives every January 1, but what is one thing the Lord might want from us as believers and artists this year?

Other Music Used:

“Hit the Streets,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO

“Radiant Grace,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments.