The Sword and Staff

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The Flatwoods Monster Nov 18, 2021

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In this weeks edition of the Sword & Staff, Ritchie and Josh drop an hour conversation on The Flatwoods Monster case and their trip to Flatwoods. The also explore connections between the Flatwoods Monster, Mothman of Point Pleasant, and other cryptids, and how all of the phenomena connects and why it connects.

Let us know your thoughts on this episode! You can learn more on Social Media. Find us on Facebook and Instagram with the handle @swordandstafforder. Also, shoot us an email at orderoftheswordandstaff@gmail.com. Also support us on Patreon at patreon.com/swordandstafforder.

Native American Principalities In The Coalfields Nov 11, 2021

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Join us for this weeks edition of the Sword and Staff. In this edition, discuss Native American principalities in WV. Could these spiritual beings explain the paranormal phenomena and high strangeness like crypto’s sightings light the Mothman, and Flatwoods Monster, and Logan County Devil Dogs? Could it explain things like UFO’s? And could it explain ghost sightings such as Mamie Thurman? The guys have gotten closer in developing a theory of everything, and now have historical names of principalities once worshipped in the coalfields.

Tune into this weeks episode and find out!

Pagan Halloween & The Lordship of Christ Oct 31, 2021

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In this weeks edition of the Sword & Staff, Josh and Ritchie drop a discussion focused on answering the question of "Is Hallowen Pagan?" In the episode the guys read an article Josh wrote on the topic last year. They dive into the historical roots of Samhain. They also discuss the historical roots of Halloween and how the two are not the same. They also discuss the meaning of Halloween, costumes, and remembering the dead. They conclude the episode discussing the Lordship of Christ over time and how it is legitimate for the church to declare holy days being the sun, moon, and stars of the New Covenant. Let us know your thoughts on this episode! You can learn more on Social Media. Find us on Facebook and Instagram with the handle @swordandstafforder. Also, shoot us an email at orderoftheswordandstaff@gmail.com. Also support us on Patreon at patreon.com/swordandstafforder.

On The Trail Of The Mothman with Ward Hiney Oct 29, 2021

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In today's episode, the guys dive deep into their experience from a recent trip to Point Pleasant, WV. They discuss their visit to the Water Panther Stone, Chief Cornstalk's grave, the Mothman Museum, the TNT area, and the notoriously haunted Lowe Hotel. They also discuss how strangeness and phenomena may be manifesting itself in Point Pleasant currently, and how it may not be in the form of the Mothman.

Understanding The Underworld II Oct 21, 2021

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In this weeks edition of the Sword & Staff, Josh and Ritchie finish their series on the Underworld.

In this episode, they cover the Greek mythological conception of Tartarus, then they discuss the Biblical conception of Tartarus and how the two overlap. In this conversation, they talk about the Titans and the Watchers, and they talk about the River Phlegethon and Enoch's River of Fire.

In the Uncut section, they further discuss misconceptions about Hell such as annihilationism. They also talked about confusions between Hades and Tartarus. They also talk about high strangeness in WV, and plans moving forward.

Dark Holler with Ward Hiney Oct 14, 2021

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In today's episode, the guys dive deep into the world of Dark Holler with Ward Hiney. They discuss the background to Dark Holler, the exorcism of Kristin Bellomy, the other strange events connected to the event and the family, and in the Uncut portion of the episode they talk about the strange events still surrounding the case today and how it has all come full circle. The Uncut portion contains never heard details about the case that you WILL NOT HEAR ANYWHERE ELSE! You do not want to miss this episode if you've been following Dark Holler.

Understanding The Underworld Oct 09, 2021

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In this weeks edition of the Sword & Staff, Josh and Ritchie begin their series on the Underworld. In this episode, they cover the Greek mythological conception of the underworld, then they discuss the Biblical conception of the underworld and how the two overlap at times. In the Uncut section, they further discuss the Angel Abaddon, and they discuss the Roman Catholic conception of the underworld, including purgatory. Let us know your thoughts on this episode! You can learn more on Social Media. Find us on Facebook and Instagram with the handle @swordandstafforder. Also, shoot us an email at orderoftheswordandstaff@gmail.com. Also support us on Patreon at patreon.com/swordandstafforder.

Surprised By Hope (Chinwag) Sep 30, 2021

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On todays Chinwag edition of the Sword and Staff, Josh and Ritchie reflect on their Re-enchantment series. They also spend the rest of the episode discussing the Theological Virtue of Hope and why it is essential for times we're currently living in.

This episode is heavier than usual episodes because it's very personal. We hope you enjoy it and the transparency.

You won't find content like this anywhere else. Let us know your thoughts on this episode! You can learn more on Social Media. Find us on Facebook and Instagram with the handle @swordandstafforder. Also, shoot us an email at orderoftheswordandstaff@gmail.com. Also support us on Patreon at patreon.com/swordandstafforder.

Re-enchanting The Church Sep 23, 2021

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In this weeks edition of the Sword & Staff, Josh and Ritchie conclude their series on Re-enchantment. In this episode, they cover they discuss how Christianity re-enchants our view of the church. They discuss the nature of the church and how it's more than a building. They discuss the metaphysics of the liturgy and the sacraments. They also discuss sacred time and space and dive into some pointed application. In the Uncut portion, the guys discuss how the sacraments are a miracle, and how the angelic virtues play a part in them being effectual means of grace. You won't find content like this anywhere else. Let us know your thoughts on this episode! You can learn more on Social Media. Find us on Facebook and Instagram with the handle @swordandstafforder. Also, shoot us an email at orderoftheswordandstaff@gmail.com. Also support us on Patreon at patreon.com/swordandstafforder.

Re-enchanting The Creation (Uncut Episode) Sep 16, 2021

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In this weeks edition of the Sword & Staff, Josh and Ritchie drop a massive episode on how Christianity re-enchants the creation.

In this episode, they cover they discuss how Christianity re-enchants our view of the cosmology, nature, and symbolism of the world. They discuss powers of the world, and how Christianity re-enchants our identity as image bearers of God. They also discuss temptations that comes with a high view of creation.

In the Uncut portion, the guys discuss the angelic hierarchy in Saint Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologiae, and how this is reflected in J.R.R. Tolkien's Valaquenta in The Silmarillion.

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