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The Truth, the Messenger, and the Parasite

33m · Holy Ghost Stories · 13 Nov 11:00

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A prophet from the south visits King Jeroboam with a grim forecast. But Jeroboam isn't the only one in danger.

Text: 1 Kings 13:1-34; 1 Kings 23:13-18


Players:

  • Yahweh
  • Jeroboam
  • The man of God from Judah
  • The old prophet in Bethel


What's Spooky:

  • A disemboweled corpse
  • A shriveling hand
  • A fatal lion attack


Credits:

Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Intro Music: "Winds of Change," Four Trees
Outro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh

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