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We are shaking things up in 2026--Make sure to JOIN US for ALL the content coming - https://join.unrefinedpodcast.comBrandon and Lindsy sit down with returning guest Anthony Delgado to talk about prayer that actually forms you instead of turning into a spiritual transaction. They unpack why so many believers say “I prayed and it didn’t work,” and how that often reveals we were aiming prayer at the wrong target. Anthony frames the Lord’s Prayer as more than a model or a script it’s a theology of prayer shaped by God, rooted in the Fatherhood of God, and meant to draw us into communion that reshapes desire, identity, and daily life.The episode also gets honest about performance-oriented prayer culture, the difference between fervency as trust vs fervency as manipulation, and why starting with adoration changes everything. Along the way they hit liturgy, sacramental imagination, memorialism vs real presence, and practical on-ramps for people who feel distant from God or feel stuck praying only for outcomes.The book: God-Shaped Prayerhttps://www.palmdale.church/https://www.anthonydelgado.net/Podcast: Biblical Re-Enchantmenthttps://www.youtube.com/@AnthonyDelgadoBRTimestamps:00:00:50 Welcome back Anthony Delgado and why this book matters00:02:54 Why Anthony wrote God-Shaped Prayer and the church context00:05:05 What makes this Lord’s Prayer book different00:07:09 Biblical theology angle tracing motifs through Scripture00:09:34 Prayer as communion with the Father not fear of praying wrong00:12:01 Why “Our Father” hits different for the original audience00:14:22 What God-shaped prayer means shaped by God not our rules00:16:45 Neo-spiritual “asking the universe” vs Christian prayer00:19:07 Starting with nearness our Father before awe and holiness00:23:50 Writing a “useful book” something to chew on every page00:26:09 The real goal of prayer and the fervency confusion00:28:31 Identity first not performance and the father’s lap picture00:30:09 What Anthony prayed like before and the ACTS framework00:32:30 Why adoration and confession come first then thanksgiving00:37:19 Sacramental imagination word and table and worship as formation00:42:01 Memorialism vs real presence and obedience as receiving blessing00:46:35 Prayer and Eucharistic life as fleeing the giants of the world00:58:30 Where to start if you feel distant from God rule of prayer01:03:14 Posture and the body in prayer and neural pathways01:05:38 Where to find Anthony online and his podcast work01:07:59 Workbook announcement and how it’s structured01:10:03 Anthony prays the Lord’s Prayer themes over listeners Don't get left behind in 2026-- NOT all episodes are PUBLIC!   To get it ALL join.unrefinedpodcast.com

We are shaking things up in 2026--Make sure to JOIN US for ALL the content coming - https://join.unrefinedpodcast.comSome conversations begin with a whisper… and before you know it, you’re knee-deep in the strange world of fringe theories, spiritual puzzles, and the awkward silence that follows when you bring them up at dinner. In this episode, we lean into the art of talking about the unseen without losing your spouse, your friends, or your social standing. Cohost Jen Parks joins us to break down how to communicate the blurry stuff with wisdom, patience, humor, and a whole lot of relational finesse. We get into cognitive dissonance, defensiveness, spiritual warfare, and why you can’t fire-hose your way into someone’s worldview. From coffee-pot analogies to puzzle-piece theology, this conversation is packed with practical tools for anyone trying to introduce fringe topics to the people they love. It’s part communication workshop, part spiritual formation, and part, “Please don’t think I’m crazy.”OHH- and there's a "new guy" (cohost) you get to meet in this one!Timestamps:00:00:51 Setting up today’s topic: fringe talk without scaring people00:02:10 Jen shares what inspired this episode00:03:15 Persuasion, winsome speech, and Proverbs 25:1100:04:50 Fear, pride, and defensiveness in conversations00:05:36 Cognitive dissonance explained00:07:20 Intent behind questions and how Jesus handled it00:09:45 Asking the Holy Spirit for the right words00:10:22 Evangelism through questions00:11:45 You’re the coffee pot principle00:12:43 Trajectory and small shifts over time00:13:50 Insider language and jargon problems00:15:05 Relationship before explanation00:17:16 Percolator analogy and slow spiritual conversations00:18:50 Bigfoot, breadcrumbs, and worldview expansion00:19:38 Why fringe topics matter to spiritual formation00:22:00 Friendship before being “right”00:24:18 Women's approach: you can influence, not control00:26:45 Husbands as protectors and guardrails00:28:55 Band of Brothers: “salute the rank, not the man”00:31:33 Asking questions and listening well00:33:47 Fire-hosing vs slow growth00:36:07 Early experiences listening to fringe podcasts00:38:25 The “all knowledge” paper and circle analogy00:40:41 Using secondhand listening at home00:42:52 Growth, discernment, and humility00:45:17 Requesting reciprocal respect00:47:42 Don’t make it hard for someone to change their mind00:49:36 Conspiracy pitfalls and being honest about “I don’t know”00:52:03 Collecting puzzle pieces and lifelong learning00:54:28 The glory of kings to search a matter out00:55:43 Closing encouragement and future episode topics Don't get left behind in 2026-- NOT all episodes are PUBLIC!   To get it ALL join.unrefinedpodcast.com

We are shaking things up in 2026--Make sure to JOIN US for ALL the content coming - https://join.unrefinedpodcast.comEvery December, it feels like the internet dusts off the same “Christmas is pagan” memes and lobs them into everyone’s feeds, and honestly… I’m over it. In this conversation, I sit down with Lindsy and our guest co-navigator Jennifer to ask where these claims actually came from and whether they hold up to real history. We talk about early church evidence for celebrating Jesus’ birth in December, why conception dates mattered in the ancient world, and how sacred time belongs to God—not Saturn, Mithras, or Yuletide spirits. We also unravel Alexander Hislop’s The Two Babylons, Nimrod conspiracies, green man imagery, and the fear that you might be “accidentally” worshiping other gods by putting up a tree. Along the way, we hit on mission, sacred space, and why intent matters more than internet paranoia. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re allowed to enjoy Christmas without guilt, this one’s for you with Dr. Judd Burton.https://www.burtonbeyond.net/https://drjuddburton.com/https://join.unrefinedpodcast.comTimestamps:00:03:16 Is Christmas actually pagan?00:05:39 Why celebrating Jesus’ birth matters00:07:56 Birth vs conception and sacred timing00:10:20 Shepherds, winter flocks, and December00:12:42 Saturnalia and Sol Invictus explained00:15:08 Constantine myths and Jesus image00:17:24 Yuletide, grottos, and reclaiming sites00:19:20 St Nicholas, Nicaea, and legend00:21:45 Enter Alexander Hislop and Two Babylons00:23:59 Nimrod, Apkalū, and pareidolia00:26:17 Fear, deception, and trusting God vs the devil00:28:33 Magi, astrology, and God using pagan culture00:31:00 Christmas trees, Asherah poles, and intent00:33:08 Law, grace, and going back under Torah00:35:31 Demonic counterfeits and mythic archetypes00:37:52 Generational attacks, giants, and cosmic war00:40:14 Real danger of anti-Christmas teaching00:42:35 Judd’s projects, classes, and Christmas studies Don't get left behind in 2026-- NOT all episodes are PUBLIC!   To get it ALL join.unrefinedpodcast.com

We are shaking things up in 2026--Make sure to JOIN US for ALL the content coming - https://join.unrefinedpodcast.comSome conversations feel like stepping into a warm room full of light, and this one definitely did. In this episode, we drift into that holiday crossroads where Scripture, history, memes, and misguided internet theology all collide. We talk about why Christmas is far more ancient, sacred, and deeply biblical than most people ever imagine, and why the “pagan origins” claims collapse under even a little sunlight. The conversation moves from the fall, to Abraham, to the prophets, to the early church, and then out into global Christian traditions that celebrate the incarnation in wildly different cultural ways. We explore unity vs. uniformity, Christian liberty, spiritual warfare, evangelism, and the beauty of Advent. And best of all — we unpack how the theology of Christmas leads us straight into worship, mission, and joy. Welcome back Dr. Rob Solberg.Grab the book-->https://amzn.to/44sQJrbRob's website- https://thebiblicalroots.org/Rob's spotify for Adventhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/6v6t220W4qka9krXy2OZ93?si=rXj1Si8GQWa0G0oN1UWD6Q&pi=oIQEmAzkREO5_https://join.unrefinedpodcast.comTimestamps:00:56:00 Entering the “holiday zone”01:05:00 Theology of Christmas book discussion01:20:00 Why write a defense of Christmas01:45:00 Offense and defense in ministry03:18:00 Dealing with fringe teachings05:43:00 The deeper story behind Christmas08:09:00 Old Testament promises and patterns10:32:00 Incarnation as the second most important event12:52:00 Joy, celebration, and biblical precedent15:00:00 Birth narratives in ancient biography17:16:00 The liminal era of the early church19:30:00 How Christmas emerged historically21:52:00 Arbitrary dates and Christian liberty24:11:00 Celtic incarnational influence26:29:00 Evangelism opportunities at Christmas28:51:00 Cultures, unity, and contextualization31:03:00 Spiritual warfare and distraction33:24:00 Why the book is so convincing35:46:00 Hanukkah, Purim, and man-made festivals38:10:00 Christian liberty and non-essentials40:34:00 Kindness, humility, and internet debate42:59:00 Uniformity vs. unity in church history45:23:00 What Christians should bring back to Christmas47:45:00 Rich theology in old Christmas hymns50:08:00 How the Advent study guide works52:29:00 Rob’s dissertation on Jews and Gentiles54:47:00 Roots of Gentile-majority church57:11:00 False teachers and humility Don't get left behind in 2026-- NOT all episodes are PUBLIC!   To get it ALL join.unrefinedpodcast.com

We are shaking things up in 2026--Make sure to JOIN US for ALL the content coming - https://join.unrefinedpodcast.comThis conversation pulls you straight into the wild, wonderful, and deeply supernatural world woven into the pages of Scripture. We explore ancient bloodlines, cosmic rebellions, hybrid beings, and the strange clues most Christians skip right over because they were never taught how to look for them. Adam walks us through his “warehouse manager” method of reading the Bible — tracking patterns, identifying anomalies, and letting the text define its own boundaries. From Ezekiel’s “wicked conception rituals” to the kings and princes ruling unseen nations, the conversation raises big, honest questions about what the biblical authors actually believed. We also dive into good vs. evil Nephilim, hybrid bloodlines in Judges, angelic kings, and why context matters more than commentary. And somehow we still ended up talking about lion-men, giants in Virginia, and alien abductions. It’s a ride — and it’s gloriously unrefined.https://eadamfarris.substack.com/https://www.youtube.com/@eadamfarrisFive Stones book link--https://amzn.to/47Z5RPzhttps://unrefinedpodcast.comYoung adult/children's Book series Brandon mentioned:https://amzn.to/4rlhgkgTimestamps:00:00:07 Hybridization and giants00:00:27 Welcome intro and setup00:01:05 Adam Ferris reintroduced00:01:40 Fringe reading of Scripture00:02:32 Discernment and truth00:02:50 Clown-Nephilim story00:03:40 Introducing good Nephilim00:04:40 Adam’s journey into supernatural reading00:05:30 Warehouse-manager Bible method00:06:30 The Bible as survival story00:07:35 Firmament and rakia00:08:40 Hebrew descriptive language00:09:20 Ethiopian Bible note00:10:30 Human/giant co-existence00:11:57 Lion-men and design00:12:40 Suspending unbelief00:12:56 Ezekiel and conception rituals00:14:50 70 ancient ones00:15:14 Sons of scribes and corruption00:16:20 Tower of Babel reconsidered00:17:14 Nimrod and first kings00:18:20 Princes, kings, and domains00:19:37 Angelic princes in Daniel00:20:40 Cherub forms and ox imagery00:22:03 Egyptian gods and animal forms00:23:40 Corrupted creation00:24:19 Perverting all flesh00:25:14 Occult symbolism00:26:24 1900s shift00:27:20 Hybridization and Babel again00:28:50 Psalm 76 and rulers00:29:40 Kings as spiritual beings00:30:40 Melchizedek discussion begins00:31:16 Melchizedek as spiritual king00:32:30 Priesthood without lineage00:33:40 Heavenly hierarchy on earth00:34:20 Second incursion question00:35:20 Ham and Canaan connection00:36:01 New Testament angel warnings00:36:40 DNA dilution arguments00:37:14 Alien abductions discussion00:38:22 Giants in early Virginia00:39:10 Government deception theory00:40:41 Evolution of good Nephilim00:41:22 Judges and hybrid heroes00:42:30 Distinguishing gibbor language00:43:10 Mighty men patterns00:45:11 Evidence vs certainty00:46:20 Prayer and discernment00:47:32 Organic reading of Scripture00:48:30 God using giant judges00:49:54 Spiritual identities of Nephilim00:50:40 Demon origins debate00:51:20 Legion and the pigs00:52:15 Final thoughts00:52:56 Where to find Adam Don't get left behind in 2026-- NOT all episodes are PUBLIC!   To get it ALL join.unrefinedpodcast.com