The Misfit's Guide to the Bible

Antichrist, Academia, and Ancient Technology: Conspiracies and Christian College

44 min · 1 de abr de 2025
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What do ancient Egyptian lightbulbs, biblical UFOs, and secret antichrist plots have in common? They were all part of the wild conspiracy theories my guest heard growing up in church. In this episode, we dive into the strange and fascinating world where faith meets fringe history. From the Baghdad Battery to the Dendera Lights, we explore how some Christians interpret ancient technology and end-times prophecies in ways you definitely didn’t hear in Sunday school. Was it just harmless speculation, or is there something deeper going on? Tune in to find out!

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