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Is This Satan's Little Season? The Truth About the Rest of the Dead
You are being tested. Satan the Devil is your exam proctor. Will you pass or fail?
This video is interesting. I will add a few things to consider:
People are finally starting to get it. The lake of fire and brimstone is a metaphor.
This era is the age of the lake of fire and brimstone.
YOU are in the lake of fire and brimstone. Now. Today. It is not somewhere you go when you die a bad boy. You have already been a bad boy or girl and you have already died and gone to hell.
YOU are the dead. You are dead and in hell. Now. Today.
This world age is the hell of the Holy Bible. To escape hell is to escape the blindness and wickedness of this age and all its filthy fake history, fake religion, and fake politics.
The whole world has been deceived. History is fake. Religion is fake. Science is fake. Everything is fake. It's all a pile of half truths and lies.
The only way to see through the fog of lies is to look toward the Savior, Jesus of Nazareth.
#Podcast #Video #Youtube #Documentary #Christian #Christianity #Christ #Religion #Church #Faith #Jesus #Savior #Resurrection #Salvation #Gospel #Devil #Matrix #Simulation #Deception #Bible #Hell #Scripture #Theology #History #Politics #Satan #Saints #Tartaria
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Is This Satan's Little Season? The Truth About the Rest of the Dead
You are being tested. Satan the Devil is your exam proctor. Will you pass or fail?
This video is interesting. I will add a few things to consider:
People are finally starting to get it. The lake of fire and brimstone is a metaphor.
This era is the age of the lake of fire and brimstone.
YOU are in the lake of fire and brimstone. Now. Today. It is not somewhere you go when you die a bad boy. You have already been a bad boy or girl and you have already died and gone to hell.
YOU are the dead. You are dead and in hell. Now. Today.
This world age is the hell of the Holy Bible. To escape hell is to escape the blindness and wickedness of this age and all its filthy fake history, fake religion, and fake politics.
The whole world has been deceived. History is fake. Religion is fake. Science is fake. Everything is fake. It's all a pile of half truths and lies.
The only way to see through the fog of lies is to look toward the Savior, Jesus of Nazareth.
#Podcast #Video #Youtube #Documentary #Christian #Christianity #Christ #Religion #Church #Faith #Jesus #Savior #Resurrection #Salvation #Gospel #Devil #Matrix #Simulation #Deception #Bible #Hell #Scripture #Theology #History #Politics #Satan #Saints #Tartaria
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Is This Satan's Little Season? The Truth About the Rest of the Dead
You are being tested. Satan the Devil is your exam proctor. Will you pass or fail?
This video is interesting. I will add a few things to consider:
People are finally starting to get it. The lake of fire and brimstone is a metaphor.
This era is the age of the lake of fire and brimstone.
YOU are in the lake of fire and brimstone. Now. Today. It is not somewhere you go when you die a bad boy. You have already been a bad boy or girl and you have already died and gone to hell.
YOU are the dead. You are dead and in hell. Now. Today.
This world age is the hell of the Holy Bible. To escape hell is to escape the blindness and wickedness of this age and all its filthy fake history, fake religion, and fake politics.
The whole world has been deceived. History is fake. Religion is fake. Science is fake. Everything is fake. It's all a pile of half truths and lies.
The only way to see through the fog of lies is to look toward the Savior, Jesus of Nazareth.
#Podcast #Video #Youtube #Documentary #Christian #Christianity #Christ #Religion #Church #Faith #Jesus #Savior #Resurrection #Salvation #Gospel #Devil #Matrix #Simulation #Deception #Bible #Hell #Scripture #Theology #History #Politics #Satan #Saints #Tartaria
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Is This Satan's Little Season? The Truth About the Rest of the Dead
You are being tested. Satan the Devil is your exam proctor. Will you pass or fail?
This video is interesting. I will add a few things to consider:
People are finally starting to get it. The lake of fire and brimstone is a metaphor.
This era is the age of the lake of fire and brimstone.
YOU are in the lake of fire and brimstone. Now. Today. It is not somewhere you go when you die a bad boy. You have already been a bad boy or girl and you have already died and gone to hell.
YOU are the dead. You are dead and in hell. Now. Today.
This world age is the hell of the Holy Bible. To escape hell is to escape the blindness and wickedness of this age and all its filthy fake history, fake religion, and fake politics.
The whole world has been deceived. History is fake. Religion is fake. Science is fake. Everything is fake. It's all a pile of half truths and lies.
The only way to see through the fog of lies is to look toward the Savior, Jesus of Nazareth.
#Podcast #Video #Youtube #Documentary #Christian #Christianity #Christ #Religion #Church #Faith #Jesus #Savior #Resurrection #Salvation #Gospel #Devil #Matrix #Simulation #Deception #Bible #Hell #Scripture #Theology #History #Politics #Satan #Saints #Tartaria
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Is This Satan's Little Season? The Truth About the Rest of the Dead
You are being tested. Satan the Devil is your exam proctor. Will you pass or fail?
This video is interesting. I will add a few things to consider:
People are finally starting to get it. The lake of fire and brimstone is a metaphor.
This era is the age of the lake of fire and brimstone.
YOU are in the lake of fire and brimstone. Now. Today. It is not somewhere you go when you die a bad boy. You have already been a bad boy or girl and you have already died and gone to hell.
YOU are the dead. You are dead and in hell. Now. Today.
This world age is the hell of the Holy Bible. To escape hell is to escape the blindness and wickedness of this age and all its filthy fake history, fake religion, and fake politics.
The whole world has been deceived. History is fake. Religion is fake. Science is fake. Everything is fake. It's all a pile of half truths and lies.
The only way to see through the fog of lies is to look toward the Savior, Jesus of Nazareth.
#Podcast #Video #Youtube #Documentary #Christian #Christianity #Christ #Religion #Church #Faith #Jesus #Savior #Resurrection #Salvation #Gospel #Devil #Matrix #Simulation #Deception #Bible #Hell #Scripture #Theology #History #Politics #Satan #Saints #Tartaria
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Luxembourg introduces new MPLs for vitamins and minerals in supplements
The update comes as the European Commission prepares to open a call for evi…
#NewsBeep #News #Nutrition #AU #Australia #bible #catholicism #christianity #close-up #courthouse #Crime #Europe #EuropeanUnion #europeanunionflag #gavel #god #Gospel #government #Health #holybook #horizontal #judgement #justice-concept #Law #legalsystem #mallet-handtool #Religion #Socialissues #testaments #trial
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Luxembourg introduces new MPLs for vitamins and minerals in supplements
The update comes as the European Commission prepares to open a call for evi…
#NewsBeep #News #Nutrition #AU #Australia #bible #catholicism #christianity #close-up #courthouse #Crime #Europe #EuropeanUnion #europeanunionflag #gavel #god #Gospel #government #Health #holybook #horizontal #judgement #justice-concept #Law #legalsystem #mallet-handtool #Religion #Socialissues #testaments #trial
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Luxembourg introduces new MPLs for vitamins and minerals in supplements
The update comes as the European Commission prepares to open a call for evi…
#NewsBeep #News #Nutrition #AU #Australia #bible #catholicism #christianity #close-up #courthouse #Crime #Europe #EuropeanUnion #europeanunionflag #gavel #god #Gospel #government #Health #holybook #horizontal #judgement #justice-concept #Law #legalsystem #mallet-handtool #Religion #Socialissues #testaments #trial
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Luxembourg introduces new MPLs for vitamins and minerals in supplements
The update comes as the European Commission …
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Nutrition #Bible #catholicism #Christianity #close-up #courthouse #Crime #Europe #EuropeanUnion #europeanunionflag #gavel #god #Gospel #government #Health #holybook #horizontal #judgement #justice-concept #Law #legalsystem #mallet-handtool #Religion #Socialissues #testaments #Trial
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Luxembourg introduces new MPLs for vitamins and minerals in supplements
The update comes as the European Commission …
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Nutrition #Bible #catholicism #Christianity #close-up #courthouse #Crime #Europe #EuropeanUnion #europeanunionflag #gavel #god #Gospel #government #Health #holybook #horizontal #judgement #justice-concept #Law #legalsystem #mallet-handtool #Religion #Socialissues #testaments #Trial
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Luxembourg introduces new MPLs for vitamins and minerals in supplements
The update comes as the European Commission …
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Nutrition #Bible #catholicism #Christianity #close-up #courthouse #Crime #Europe #EuropeanUnion #europeanunionflag #gavel #god #Gospel #government #Health #holybook #horizontal #judgement #justice-concept #Law #legalsystem #mallet-handtool #Religion #Socialissues #testaments #Trial
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Ex-Nova Era aceita Jesus após encontrar identidade em Jesus https://ntgospel.com/testemunhos/ex-nova-era-aceita-jesus-apos-encontrar-identidade-em-jesus/ #ExNovaEra #IdentidadeEmJesus #TestemunhoDeConversão #news #noticias #Brasil #gospel
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Missão no Alasca constrói igreja com ajuda de cristão com câncer terminal https://ntgospel.com/noticias/fe/missao-no-alasca-constroi-igreja-com-ajuda-de-cristao-com-cancer-terminal/ #CâncerTerminal #IgrejaNoAlasca #MissãoNoAlasca #Samaritan'sPurse #news #noticias #Brasil #gospel
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Após usar camisa com frase cristã, técnico de futebol americano viraliza https://ntgospel.com/noticias/esportes/apos-usar-camisa-com-frase-crista-tecnico-de-futebol-americano-viraliza/ #''CristoéRei'' #FutebolAmericano #TécnicoDeFutebolAmericano #news #noticias #Brasil #gospel
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MC Guimê contra sobre saída de funk para seguir carreira gospel https://ntgospel.com/noticias/fe/mc-guime-contra-sobre-saida-de-funk-para-seguir-carreira-gospel/ #CarreiraGospel #ExFunkeiro #MCGuimê #news #noticias #Brasil #gospel
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https://www.europesays.com/ie/681932/ Luxembourg introduces new MPLs for vitamins and minerals in supplements #Bible #catholicism #christianity #CloseUp #courthouse #Crime #Éire #Europe #EuropeanUnionFlag #EuropeanUnion #gavel #god #Gospel #Government #Health #HolyBook #horizontal #IE #Ireland #judgement #JusticeConcept #law #LegalSystem #MalletHandTool #Nutrition #religion #SocialIssues #testaments #trial
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Luxembourg introduces new MPLs for vitamins and minerals in supplements https://www.byteseu.com/2353318/ #bible #Catholicism #Christianity #CloseUp #courthouse #Crime #Europe #EuropeanUnion #EuropeanUnionFlag #gavel #God #gospel #Government #HolyBook #Horizontal #judgement #JusticeConcept #LAW #LegalSystem #Luxembourg #MalletHandTool #Religion #SocialIssues #testaments #trial
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https://www.europesays.com/lu/12061/ Luxembourg introduces new MPLs for vitamins and minerals in supplements #bible #catholicism #christianity #CloseUp #courthouse #crime #europe #EuropeanUnion #EuropeanUnionFlag #gavel #god #gospel #government #HolyBook #horizontal #judgement #JusticeConcept #Law #LegalSystem #Luxembourg #MalletHandTool #religion #SocialIssues #testaments #trial
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Ativistas LGBT ameaçam família de pastor na Autrália https://ntgospel.com/noticias/igreja-perseguida/ativistas-lgbt-ameacam-familia-de-pastor-na-autralia/ #AtaqueNaAustrália #AtivistasLGBT #PastorNaAustrália #news #noticias #Brasil #gospel
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Cristãos na Avenida Paulista dedicam a madrugada inteira a Deus https://ntgospel.com/noticias/fe/cristaos-na-avenida-paulista-dedicam-a-madrugada-inteira-a-deus/ #CristãosNaAvenidaPaulista #EkballoMovement #Evento''Amanhecer'' #news #noticias #Brasil #gospel
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Apologetics: Stranger in a Strange Land – Another New Age Expo.
It’s been several months, which means that it’s time for yet another post about my experience at the New Age Expo. Yippee!
This expo was a lot smaller than the one I went to earlier in the year. It was at a different location that was tiny compared to the last one, yet somehow, the organizers managed to shove at least a quarter of last time’s booths into the space. This inevitably made it a cramped maze of booths and tables (mostly revolving around crystals and psychic readings) that made it hard to navigate. And since most of the people there were selling psychic readings and were doing sessions with their clients, I didn’t get the chance to talk to a lot of people. But the ones I did speak with were interesting.
The first person I spoke to was a lady who was essentially selling various talismans, herbs, potions, etc. designed to bring about various things like love, prosperity, inner peace, protection…blah, blah, blah. We had a conversation about energy and how all the things that she was selling give off energy and can help change vibrations. Her reasoning for this belief is that vibrations determine how we sense the world around us, so various things to affect those vibrations will help change our reality and bring us various things.
This is obviously pseudo-science. While there is something to be said about vibrations affecting how we perceive reality, we can’t just tamper with those vibrations to manifest a new reality for ourselves. Sure, the sound of ocean waves or a certain smell may calm us and help us feel better, but they can’t bring about money, love, protection, etc.
Speaking of that, the next person I spoke to was yet another woman who was selling various types of jewelry that were meant to bring about similar things. Essentially, what she would do is have you pick your jewelry, she would perform a ritual over it to give it the power to attract whatever thing you wanted and then put it on you. We had an interesting talk about religions and worldviews and about more holistic approaches to addressing your mental health, and I was able to share the Gospel with her towards the end of the conversation.
Now, we come to the longest conversation I had at the expo. If you remember my post from last time, you will remember that my mom and I spoke to a guy I’m going to call Wyatt. At first, we thought he was a Wiccan, then thought he leaned more Luciferian, and he was claiming that he was God and could help others reach their god-ness.
But that was the conversation we had with him. This time around, I talked to a friend of his who was part of the same group. I’ll call him Jerry.
The conversation I had with Jerry can be summed up as circular and slightly disturbing. According to Jerry, we aren’t God per se but are part of God in a sense and will go back to him at some point. Who exactly God is or what will happen to you after death (Heaven or Hell) in this view, I’m not entirely sure, as he seemed to be intentionally vague about it. He told me they don’t believe in reincarnation, and when it comes to figuring out morality in this life, while it’s okay to life by your code of morals, it’s better to live by God’s code of morals.
What’s God’s code of morals according to Jerry? Glad you asked. It’s whatever seems good to us humans.
This is where the conversation started getting very circular, contradictory, and a bit disturbing from a Christian P.O.V. According to Jerry, the Bible is man-made, Christianity was created by Paul, and what’s good and brings glory to God is essentially just what we would agree on is good. We shouldn’t judge others as some things are between them and God, and if something works for you, then God must approve of it. Why? Because God is good…whatever good is since there is no set standard other than not being a horrible person.
To support this view, Jerry then resorted to a handful of cherry-picked and radically misinterpreted Scriptures, namely the story of Jesus and the adulterous woman, and the verse about knowing good by its fruit.
“But wait!” You might be saying, “Where in the Bible does it say that what’s good is known by its fruit?” The answer is nowhere, or at least, not in the sense that he meant it.
This quote comes from Jesus in Matthew 7:15-20, where Jesus says:
15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. 16 You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? 17 Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 Therefore by their fruits you will know them.
You see the problem here? Jesus was talking about false prophets. False prophets in Scripture are defined as those who deny the teachings and commands of God. Sure, they may be doing what seems to be “good,” but ultimately, they are workers of evil, “ravenous wolves.” Jerry, to some, may be doing good in helping them reach his spirituality’s version of enlightenment or healing, but ultimately, he is rejecting God’s commands (like don’t be playing around with the occult, which he is), and selling a counterfeit worldview.
Because of this, since he believes himself to be a worker of goodness who does everything by the power of God (whoever his version of God is), he believes he’s in the right. That’s where it got disturbing for me, as it was clear that he knew at least some of the Bible and was content to twist it as necessary. To some extent, that alone made the conversation almost feel like talking to Screwtape. I’ve seen people twist Scripture before, but to see someone twist it so blatantly to defend their views right in front of me made it hit differently. Add on the fact that he hardly let me get a word in edgewise, and it was even weirder.
Eventually, after about 40 minutes of going in circles, being talked over, and listening to Scripture get twisted into a jumbled mess, I made my exit. At that point, I was so confused by what he was saying because it was so out of left field and tired of going in circles that I decided it wasn’t worth it anymore and moved on. I located my dad and after walking around a bit more, we left.
Until next time,
M.J.
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OVER THE RAINBOW – In Memory Of Eva Cassidy
Leider gelangte Eva Cassidy erst nach ihrem frühen Tod zu weltweiter Bekanntheit.
Ute Henryke Büttner und Ingo Hassenstein werden mit ihrem Konzert an diese überragende Sängerin, die Soul, Gospel u. Folk vereinigen konnte, erinnern.Soli K A S S E > 0 bis 20 EURos ( ! )
#Wendland #Konzert #Live #Musik #Mucke #gospel #soul #folk #Kulturplattforum #Platenlaase
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Freedom in the Prophet’s Era
The new Muslims among the expatriate Arabs were not spared from raising their faith/fitility by criticizing the administrative and financial procedures of the state, in numerous incidents that the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, met with silence, abstinence and gratification.https://alborz8.wordpress.com/2026/08/30/freedom-in-the-prophets-era/
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Just dropped these chords. Up next is Nizamutokoza Bwanji by Misc Traditional. Time to sing. Link below:
https://chordyes.com/chord/misc-traditional-nizamutokoza-bwanji
#guitarlessonsonline #learnguitar #malawian #traditional #gospel #choir #african
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Balancing Worldly Work and the Pursuit of the Hereafter: The Comprehensive Islamic Concept
The balance advocated by Islam does not mean dividing a human life into a secular part and a spiritual part as if they were conflicting paths. Rather, it means living out one’s worldly life while keeping the afterlife in mind, turning daily affairs into a path toward God’s pleasure. -
Hulvey
Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, 7:30pm @ Observatory North Park
#gospel #hip-hop / rap #pop #sandiegolivemusic #sandiego #livemusichttps://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2026/aug/23/hulvey-60f38d4c/
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https://recordsalbums.com/1521-benny-hester-vinyl-records-albums-lps Benny Hester is a Texas-born singer, songwriter and musician who became an important early voice in Contemporary Christian Music #BennyHester #BennyHesterVinyl #BennyHesterRecord #BennyHesterAlbums #BennyHesterLPs #Christian #Gospel #ChristianVinyl #ChristianRecords #ChristianAlbums #ChristianLPs #GospelVinyl #GospelRecords #GospelAlbums #GospelLPs #Vinyl #VinylRecords #Records #RecordAlbums #LPs #Albums #VinylRecord #Record #RecordAlbum #LP #Album
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https://recordsalbums.com/christian-gospel-vinyl-records-albums-lps-sale/9021-michele-pillar-self-titled-lp-vinyl-record-for-sale.html Michele Pillar's self-titled debut introduces her powerful, soulful voice through a collection of contemporary Christian songs #MichelePillar #MichelePillarVinyl #MichelePillarRecords #MichelePillarAlbums #Christian #Gospel #ChristianVinyl #ChristianRecords #ChristianAlbums #ChristianLPs #GospelVinyl #GospelRecords #GospelAlbums #GospelLPs #Vinyl #VinylRecords #Records #RecordAlbums #LPs #Albums #VinylRecord #Record #RecordAlbum #LP #Album
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https://recordsalbums.com/1609-christine-wyrtzen-vinyl-records-albums-lps Christine Wyrtzen is an American Christian singer, pianist, and songwriter who became a familiar voice in inspirational music... #Christine #Wyrtzen #ChristineWyrtzen #Christian #Gospel #ChristianVinyl #ChristianRecords #ChristianAlbums #ChristianLPs #GospelVinyl #GospelRecords #GospelAlbums #GospelLPs #Vinyl #VinylRecords #Records #RecordAlbums #LPs #Albums #VinylRecord #Record #RecordAlbum #LP #Album
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Unshakeable Foundations in a Turbulent World
706 words, 4 minutes read time.
Psalm 119:116 – Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.
Introduction
In a world filled with uncertainty, it’s easy to feel like our foundations are shifting beneath us. But what if we told you that despite the chaos around us, your foundation can remain unshakeable? In this devotional, we’ll explore how Psalm 119 can be the anchor of hope in turbulent times.
The Power of Scripture
Psalm 119 is a powerful reminder of the impact of scripture on our lives. As we read through these verses, we’re struck by the depth and richness of God’s Word. It’s not just a book of rules or regulations; it’s a living, breathing source of life that can guide us through even the darkest of times.
David writes, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path” (Psalm 119:105 NIV). This verse speaks to the transformative power of scripture in our lives. When we immerse ourselves in God’s Word, it becomes a source of guidance, comfort, and strength.
Building Unshakeable Foundations
To build unshakeable foundations, we need to focus on what truly matters. We can’t control the external circumstances that surround us, but we can control how we respond to them. As believers, our foundation is built on the rock of Christ, and His Word is the anchor that holds us fast.
But it’s not just about knowing scripture; it’s about living it out in our daily lives. When we make God’s Word a priority, we begin to see the world through His eyes. We start to understand that everything we face can be transformed by His power and wisdom.
The Importance of Community
As believers, we’re not meant to go it alone. We need community – people who will encourage us, support us, and challenge us to grow in our faith. When we surround ourselves with like-minded individuals, we become a source of strength for one another.
The early church was built on the foundation of discipleship, where believers were committed to one another and to spreading the Gospel (Acts 2:42-47). As we seek to build unshakeable foundations in our own lives, let’s not forget the importance of community. Let’s reach out to those around us and support them in their walk with God.
Prayer for Unshakeable Foundations
Lord, help us to build unshakeable foundations on Your rock. Give us a deepening love for Your Word and a desire to live it out in our daily lives. Surround us with people who will encourage and support us on our journey. And as we face the challenges of this world, may You be our anchor of hope, holding fast to our hearts and guiding us through the turbulent times.
Reflection / Challenge
- What are some areas in your life where you feel like your foundation is shifting? How can you apply Psalm 119 to those situations?
- In what ways do you currently prioritize scripture in your daily life? Are there any changes you could make to deepen your relationship with God’s Word?
- Who are some people in your life who can help you build unshakeable foundations? How can you reach out to them and support one another on your journey?
Prayer / Closing
May the anchor of hope hold fast to our hearts, guiding us through the turbulent times. Amen.
Call to Action
If this devotional encouraged you, don’t just scroll on. Subscribe for more devotionals, share a comment about what God is teaching you, or reach out and tell me what you’re reflecting on today. Let’s grow in faith together.
D. Bryan King
Sources
- Unshakeable Foundations – Bible Gateway
- Unshakeable Foundations in a Turbulent World | Desiring God
- The Unshakeable Foundation of the Gospel – Christianity Today
- Unshakeable Foundations in a Turbulent World | The Gospel Coalition
- The Unshakeable Foundation of the Gospel – Desiring God
- Unshakeable Foundations in a Turbulent World | Barna Group
- The Unshakeable Foundation of the Gospel, According to Biblical Scholar – RBC News
Disclaimer:
The views and opinions expressed in this post are solely those of the author. The information provided is based on personal research, experience, and understanding of the subject matter at the time of writing. Readers should consult relevant experts or authorities for specific guidance related to their unique situations.
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A music break for sanity's sake #music #1976 #zimmerman #god #folk #blues #rock #gospel #country #tradpop https://youtu.be/8dxzGAuFITo?si=TFFlZ7Qc7BJ7JU6J
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Harmony Hill Hymnsingers – Harmony Hill Hymnsingers
#Christian #Devotional #Gospel #Hymns #BelAir
CC BY-NC-ND (#CreativeCommons Attribution Non Commercial No Derivatives) #ccmusic
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Sinners soundtrack https://soundtrack.zouluvo.com/sinners/
#musique #bandeoriginale #score #film #horreur #RyanCoogler #LudwigGöransson #blues #guitare #gospel #jazz #folk #ambiance #1930 #NewOrleans #sombre #atmosphère #instruments #enregistrement #composition #cinéma #noir #drame #inquietant #vampire #émotion #mélodie #rythmes #artiste #orchestrale #authentique
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Do we view God's promises as a distant wafting smell of barbecue or a mouthwatering meal served up to us? Tonight we continue in John 5:25-26... https://youtube.com/live/ZwEnGilveLU
#Christianity #PromisesOfGod #Gospel #GospelOfJohn #EternalLife #Resurrection
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Micki Miller – the door to december: chapter 1
#Gospel #HipHop #NotoriousBIG #QTip #RB #RBSoul #hiphop #jayz #jazzfusion #mickimiller #pharrell #soulful #SouthBend
CC BY-NC-ND (#CreativeCommons Attribution Non Commercial No Derivatives) #ccmusic
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Orthodox Ascension Day.
#Jesus #god #bible #christian #love #faith #jesuschrist #church #christ #gospel #deus #christianity #o #holyspirit #prayer #bibleverse #godisgood #worship #amor #hope #jesuslovesyou #pray #biblia #blessed #truth #amen #biblestudy #grace #jesussaves #fe Today is Orthodox Ascension Day which is a big festival for Christians. This day reminds us of the ascension of Jesus. This festival is celebrated on the 40th day of Easter.
https://itsmostamazingindia.wordpress.com/2025/06/05/orthodox-ascension-day/
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Flummox – Southern Progress Review
By Kenstrosity
Originally slated to be my main Thing You Might Have Missed feature, Tennessee avant-garde metal quintet Flummox’s fifth LP Southern Progress caught me completely off guard. Attracted to the prompt “their most obnoxious album yet,” I wasn’t sure what to expect from my first exposure to Flummox’s work. I figured it might be weird, but it’s also distinctive, fun, and infectious. Fearlessly creative, deeply detailed, lyrically cutting, and stupidly intelligent, Southern Progress rapidly became my favorite record released so far this year. It doesn’t seem likely now that anything out of the metalverse this year will surpass it.
Southern Progress embodies a rhizomic system of inspirations and influences that, when harnessed by Flummox’s wacky brains, emerges from the soil as something wholly unique in style, sound, and intent. My best attempt to contextualize this material would involve names from the progsphere like Fair to Midland, Native Construct, Pink Floyd, early Queen, and Mike Patton; purveyors of the extreme such as Strapping Young Lad and Slugdge; avant-garde touchstones like Mr. Bungle, Igorrr, and Diablo Swing Orchestra; genre-jumpers such as King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard; and even cinematic composers like Danny Elfman and Hans Zimmer.1 Ultimately, though, there is no comfortable comparison. Flummox are a singular entity of weird, wild, theatrical metal capable of nailing every bizarre idea they throw at me, such that in less than a week, I had a majority portion of Southern Progress’ 57-minute runtime pinned to my psyche. All the while, its candid exposition of the queer and genderfluid experience in the Bible Belt (“Southern Progress”) struck a chord so rarely plucked by music on this sphere, and its inspired exploration of the neurodivergent experience as one of its parallel plot lines (“Executive Dysfunction”) gave me an easy avenue to resonate even more deeply with its voice.
The tricky reality of Southern Progress is that 750 words is woefully insufficient to encompass all that Flummox achieves, but its primary triumph is in universal songwriting excellence. Music like this marks a once-in-a-blue-moon occasion—and an ambitious undertaking—but Flummox makes it look effortless as they balance the beauty of melodious, theatrical compositions with the livid, frothing rabidity of searing, off-kilter riffs, thunderous rhythms, and revolutionary attitude (“Southern Progress,” “Femto’s Theme,” “Long Pork,” “Executive Dysfunction”). While these elements are familiar to anyone with experience in the metalverse, their twisted forms instead leave a vivid impression of something altogether more eccentric and uncanny (“Southern Progress,” “Nesting Doll,” “Locust Eater,” “Coyote Gospel”). Well-defined structures and concrete themes play their part in making sure these warped representations stick. Presenting every unhinged idea, cynical line, and explosive outburst inside a digestible package makes Southern Progress somehow even stranger and more enthralling for its deceiving accessibility (“What We’re In For…,” “Always Something Going Down,” “Siren Shock,” “Flumlindalë”).
In spite of its unquestionable adoption of metallic methods, Southern Progress is an intensely theatrical affair unfit for the genrephobic, but is nonetheless something everyone should experience at least once. Challenging in a different way than Imperial Triumphant or other known creators of what certain pundits call “not music,” Flummox is similarly fearless in their exploration of style and technique, and equally meticulous in application and execution. To that end, Southern Progress’ music is mutated and maniacal, but grounded through several root elements: emotional depth, societal awareness, thoughtful critiques, and artistic integrity. More than just a vehicle for that cogent societal commentary, the potent passion that each member of Flummox hemorrhaged into Southern Progress is unmatched by all except the unfuckwithable technical quality of their writing and performances. The fact that this intangible factor boasts such strong presence inside of, and coalesces so harmoniously with, the tangible product proves that Flummox’s dedication, attention to detail, and intentional artistry contributes meaningful substance and significance not just to Southern Progress on its own, but also to the greater body of metal as we know it today.
It is for this reason that Flummox’s Southern Progress isn’t just an excellent album, but also an important one. Aside from its high artistic merit, Southern Progress is a timely and fierce challenge against the dehumanization of queer, gender-nonconforming, and even neurodivergent communities across the American South—and, by extension, the country—especially by organized religious (read: Christian) entities. But it’s also a celebration, a triumphant expression of pride and love and resilience that only comes from openly and unashamedly discovering, struggling with, and ultimately embodying all that you are in spirit, body, and mind. Everyone deserves to know this feeling without fear of stigmatization, fetishization, violence, or isolation. Southern Progress is an unorthodox and fun, but wildly effective, advocate for that cause.
Rating: Excellent!2
DR: 8 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s mp3
Label: Needlejuice Records
Websites: flummoxed.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/flummoxband
Releases Worldwide: April 11th, 2025#2025 #45 #AmericanMetal #Apr25 #AvantGarde #BlackMetal #DannyElfman #DeathMetal #DiabloSwingOrchestra #ExperimentalMetal #FairToMidland #Flummox #FolkMetal #Gospel #HansZimmer #Igorrr #ImperialTriumphant #KingGizzardAndTheLizardWizard #MelodicMetal #MikePatton #MrBungle #NativeConstruct #NeedlejuiceRecords #PinkFloyd #ProgressiveMetal #Queen #Review #Reviews #Slugdge #SouthernProgress #StrappingYoungLad
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Flummox – Southern Progress Review
By Kenstrosity
Originally slated to be my main Thing You Might Have Missed feature, Tennessee avant-garde metal quintet Flummox’s fifth LP Southern Progress caught me completely off guard. Attracted to the prompt “their most obnoxious album yet,” I wasn’t sure what to expect from my first exposure to Flummox’s work. I figured it might be weird, but it’s also distinctive, fun, and infectious. Fearlessly creative, deeply detailed, lyrically cutting, and stupidly intelligent, Southern Progress rapidly became my favorite record released so far this year. It doesn’t seem likely now that anything out of the metalverse this year will surpass it.
Southern Progress embodies a rhizomic system of inspirations and influences that, when harnessed by Flummox’s wacky brains, emerges from the soil as something wholly unique in style, sound, and intent. My best attempt to contextualize this material would involve names from the progsphere like Fair to Midland, Native Construct, Pink Floyd, early Queen, and Mike Patton; purveyors of the extreme such as Strapping Young Lad and Slugdge; avant-garde touchstones like Mr. Bungle, Igorrr, and Diablo Swing Orchestra; genre-jumpers such as King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard; and even cinematic composers like Danny Elfman and Hans Zimmer.1 Ultimately, though, there is no comfortable comparison. Flummox are a singular entity of weird, wild, theatrical metal capable of nailing every bizarre idea they throw at me, such that in less than a week, I had a majority portion of Southern Progress’ 57-minute runtime pinned to my psyche. All the while, its candid exposition of the queer and genderfluid experience in the Bible Belt (“Southern Progress”) struck a chord so rarely plucked by music on this sphere, and its inspired exploration of the neurodivergent experience as one of its parallel plot lines (“Executive Dysfunction”) gave me an easy avenue to resonate even more deeply with its voice.
The tricky reality of Southern Progress is that 750 words is woefully insufficient to encompass all that Flummox achieves, but its primary triumph is in universal songwriting excellence. Music like this marks a once-in-a-blue-moon occasion—and an ambitious undertaking—but Flummox makes it look effortless as they balance the beauty of melodious, theatrical compositions with the livid, frothing rabidity of searing, off-kilter riffs, thunderous rhythms, and revolutionary attitude (“Southern Progress,” “Femto’s Theme,” “Long Pork,” “Executive Dysfunction”). While these elements are familiar to anyone with experience in the metalverse, their twisted forms instead leave a vivid impression of something altogether more eccentric and uncanny (“Southern Progress,” “Nesting Doll,” “Locust Eater,” “Coyote Gospel”). Well-defined structures and concrete themes play their part in making sure these warped representations stick. Presenting every unhinged idea, cynical line, and explosive outburst inside a digestible package makes Southern Progress somehow even stranger and more enthralling for its deceiving accessibility (“What We’re In For…,” “Always Something Going Down,” “Siren Shock,” “Flumlindalë”).
In spite of its unquestionable adoption of metallic methods, Southern Progress is an intensely theatrical affair unfit for the genrephobic, but is nonetheless something everyone should experience at least once. Challenging in a different way than Imperial Triumphant or other known creators of what certain pundits call “not music,” Flummox is similarly fearless in their exploration of style and technique, and equally meticulous in application and execution. To that end, Southern Progress’ music is mutated and maniacal, but grounded through several root elements: emotional depth, societal awareness, thoughtful critiques, and artistic integrity. More than just a vehicle for that cogent societal commentary, the potent passion that each member of Flummox hemorrhaged into Southern Progress is unmatched by all except the unfuckwithable technical quality of their writing and performances. The fact that this intangible factor boasts such strong presence inside of, and coalesces so harmoniously with, the tangible product proves that Flummox’s dedication, attention to detail, and intentional artistry contributes meaningful substance and significance not just to Southern Progress on its own, but also to the greater body of metal as we know it today.
It is for this reason that Flummox’s Southern Progress isn’t just an excellent album, but also an important one. Aside from its high artistic merit, Southern Progress is a timely and fierce challenge against the dehumanization of queer, gender-nonconforming, and even neurodivergent communities across the American South—and, by extension, the country—especially by organized religious (read: Christian) entities. But it’s also a celebration, a triumphant expression of pride and love and resilience that only comes from openly and unashamedly discovering, struggling with, and ultimately embodying all that you are in spirit, body, and mind. Everyone deserves to know this feeling without fear of stigmatization, fetishization, violence, or isolation. Southern Progress is an unorthodox and fun, but wildly effective, advocate for that cause.
Rating: Excellent!2
DR: 8 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s mp3
Label: Needlejuice Records
Websites: flummoxed.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/flummoxband
Releases Worldwide: April 11th, 2025Show 2 footnotes
- Specifically, Zimmer’s work for Rango’s OST. ↩
- You should expect to see me within a year or so, Contrite and ashamed that I didn’t award this the coveted Iconic score! ↩
#2025 #45 #AmericanMetal #Apr25 #AvantGarde #BlackMetal #DannyElfman #DeathMetal #DiabloSwingOrchestra #ExperimentalMetal #FairToMidland #Flummox #FolkMetal #Gospel #HansZimmer #Igorrr #ImperialTriumphant #KingGizzardAndTheLizardWizard #MelodicMetal #MikePatton #MrBungle #NativeConstruct #NeedlejuiceRecords #PinkFloyd #ProgressiveMetal #Queen #Review #Reviews #Slugdge #SouthernProgress #StrappingYoungLad
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Flummox – Southern Progress Review
By Kenstrosity
Originally slated to be my main Thing You Might Have Missed feature, Tennessee avant-garde metal quintet Flummox’s fifth LP Southern Progress caught me completely off guard. Attracted to the prompt “their most obnoxious album yet,” I wasn’t sure what to expect from my first exposure to Flummox’s work. I figured it might be weird, but it’s also distinctive, fun, and infectious. Fearlessly creative, deeply detailed, lyrically cutting, and stupidly intelligent, Southern Progress rapidly became my favorite record released so far this year. It doesn’t seem likely now that anything out of the metalverse this year will surpass it.
Southern Progress embodies a rhizomic system of inspirations and influences that, when harnessed by Flummox’s wacky brains, emerges from the soil as something wholly unique in style, sound, and intent. My best attempt to contextualize this material would involve names from the progsphere like Fair to Midland, Native Construct, Pink Floyd, early Queen, and Mike Patton; purveyors of the extreme such as Strapping Young Lad and Slugdge; avant-garde touchstones like Mr. Bungle, Igorrr, and Diablo Swing Orchestra; genre-jumpers such as King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard; and even cinematic composers like Danny Elfman and Hans Zimmer.1 Ultimately, though, there is no comfortable comparison. Flummox are a singular entity of weird, wild, theatrical metal capable of nailing every bizarre idea they throw at me, such that in less than a week, I had a majority portion of Southern Progress’ 57-minute runtime pinned to my psyche. All the while, its candid exposition of the queer and genderfluid experience in the Bible Belt (“Southern Progress”) struck a chord so rarely plucked by music on this sphere, and its inspired exploration of the neurodivergent experience as one of its parallel plot lines (“Executive Dysfunction”) gave me an easy avenue to resonate even more deeply with its voice.
The tricky reality of Southern Progress is that 750 words is woefully insufficient to encompass all that Flummox achieves, but its primary triumph is in universal songwriting excellence. Music like this marks a once-in-a-blue-moon occasion—and an ambitious undertaking—but Flummox makes it look effortless as they balance the beauty of melodious, theatrical compositions with the livid, frothing rabidity of searing, off-kilter riffs, thunderous rhythms, and revolutionary attitude (“Southern Progress,” “Femto’s Theme,” “Long Pork,” “Executive Dysfunction”). While these elements are familiar to anyone with experience in the metalverse, their twisted forms instead leave a vivid impression of something altogether more eccentric and uncanny (“Southern Progress,” “Nesting Doll,” “Locust Eater,” “Coyote Gospel”). Well-defined structures and concrete themes play their part in making sure these warped representations stick. Presenting every unhinged idea, cynical line, and explosive outburst inside a digestible package makes Southern Progress somehow even stranger and more enthralling for its deceiving accessibility (“What We’re In For…,” “Always Something Going Down,” “Siren Shock,” “Flumlindalë”).
In spite of its unquestionable adoption of metallic methods, Southern Progress is an intensely theatrical affair unfit for the genrephobic, but is nonetheless something everyone should experience at least once. Challenging in a different way than Imperial Triumphant or other known creators of what certain pundits call “not music,” Flummox is similarly fearless in their exploration of style and technique, and equally meticulous in application and execution. To that end, Southern Progress’ music is mutated and maniacal, but grounded through several root elements: emotional depth, societal awareness, thoughtful critiques, and artistic integrity. More than just a vehicle for that cogent societal commentary, the potent passion that each member of Flummox hemorrhaged into Southern Progress is unmatched by all except the unfuckwithable technical quality of their writing and performances. The fact that this intangible factor boasts such strong presence inside of, and coalesces so harmoniously with, the tangible product proves that Flummox’s dedication, attention to detail, and intentional artistry contributes meaningful substance and significance not just to Southern Progress on its own, but also to the greater body of metal as we know it today.
It is for this reason that Flummox’s Southern Progress isn’t just an excellent album, but also an important one. Aside from its high artistic merit, Southern Progress is a timely and fierce challenge against the dehumanization of queer, gender-nonconforming, and even neurodivergent communities across the American South—and, by extension, the country—especially by organized religious (read: Christian) entities. But it’s also a celebration, a triumphant expression of pride and love and resilience that only comes from openly and unashamedly discovering, struggling with, and ultimately embodying all that you are in spirit, body, and mind. Everyone deserves to know this feeling without fear of stigmatization, fetishization, violence, or isolation. Southern Progress is an unorthodox and fun, but wildly effective, advocate for that cause.
Rating: Excellent!2
DR: 8 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s mp3
Label: Needlejuice Records
Websites: flummoxed.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/flummoxband
Releases Worldwide: April 11th, 2025#2025 #45 #AmericanMetal #Apr25 #AvantGarde #BlackMetal #DannyElfman #DeathMetal #DiabloSwingOrchestra #ExperimentalMetal #FairToMidland #Flummox #FolkMetal #Gospel #HansZimmer #Igorrr #ImperialTriumphant #KingGizzardAndTheLizardWizard #MelodicMetal #MikePatton #MrBungle #NativeConstruct #NeedlejuiceRecords #PinkFloyd #ProgressiveMetal #Queen #Review #Reviews #Slugdge #SouthernProgress #StrappingYoungLad
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Flummox – Southern Progress Review
By Kenstrosity
Originally slated to be my main Thing You Might Have Missed feature, Tennessee avant-garde metal quintet Flummox’s fifth LP Southern Progress caught me completely off guard. Attracted to the prompt “their most obnoxious album yet,” I wasn’t sure what to expect from my first exposure to Flummox’s work. I figured it might be weird, but it’s also distinctive, fun, and infectious. Fearlessly creative, deeply detailed, lyrically cutting, and stupidly intelligent, Southern Progress rapidly became my favorite record released so far this year. It doesn’t seem likely now that anything out of the metalverse this year will surpass it.
Southern Progress embodies a rhizomic system of inspirations and influences that, when harnessed by Flummox’s wacky brains, emerges from the soil as something wholly unique in style, sound, and intent. My best attempt to contextualize this material would involve names from the progsphere like Fair to Midland, Native Construct, Pink Floyd, early Queen, and Mike Patton; purveyors of the extreme such as Strapping Young Lad and Slugdge; avant-garde touchstones like Mr. Bungle, Igorrr, and Diablo Swing Orchestra; genre-jumpers such as King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard; and even cinematic composers like Danny Elfman and Hans Zimmer.1 Ultimately, though, there is no comfortable comparison. Flummox are a singular entity of weird, wild, theatrical metal capable of nailing every bizarre idea they throw at me, such that in less than a week, I had a majority portion of Southern Progress’ 57-minute runtime pinned to my psyche. All the while, its candid exposition of the queer and genderfluid experience in the Bible Belt (“Southern Progress”) struck a chord so rarely plucked by music on this sphere, and its inspired exploration of the neurodivergent experience as one of its parallel plot lines (“Executive Dysfunction”) gave me an easy avenue to resonate even more deeply with its voice.
The tricky reality of Southern Progress is that 750 words is woefully insufficient to encompass all that Flummox achieves, but its primary triumph is in universal songwriting excellence. Music like this marks a once-in-a-blue-moon occasion—and an ambitious undertaking—but Flummox makes it look effortless as they balance the beauty of melodious, theatrical compositions with the livid, frothing rabidity of searing, off-kilter riffs, thunderous rhythms, and revolutionary attitude (“Southern Progress,” “Femto’s Theme,” “Long Pork,” “Executive Dysfunction”). While these elements are familiar to anyone with experience in the metalverse, their twisted forms instead leave a vivid impression of something altogether more eccentric and uncanny (“Southern Progress,” “Nesting Doll,” “Locust Eater,” “Coyote Gospel”). Well-defined structures and concrete themes play their part in making sure these warped representations stick. Presenting every unhinged idea, cynical line, and explosive outburst inside a digestible package makes Southern Progress somehow even stranger and more enthralling for its deceiving accessibility (“What We’re In For…,” “Always Something Going Down,” “Siren Shock,” “Flumlindalë”).
In spite of its unquestionable adoption of metallic methods, Southern Progress is an intensely theatrical affair unfit for the genrephobic, but is nonetheless something everyone should experience at least once. Challenging in a different way than Imperial Triumphant or other known creators of what certain pundits call “not music,” Flummox is similarly fearless in their exploration of style and technique, and equally meticulous in application and execution. To that end, Southern Progress’ music is mutated and maniacal, but grounded through several root elements: emotional depth, societal awareness, thoughtful critiques, and artistic integrity. More than just a vehicle for that cogent societal commentary, the potent passion that each member of Flummox hemorrhaged into Southern Progress is unmatched by all except the unfuckwithable technical quality of their writing and performances. The fact that this intangible factor boasts such strong presence inside of, and coalesces so harmoniously with, the tangible product proves that Flummox’s dedication, attention to detail, and intentional artistry contributes meaningful substance and significance not just to Southern Progress on its own, but also to the greater body of metal as we know it today.
It is for this reason that Flummox’s Southern Progress isn’t just an excellent album, but also an important one. Aside from its high artistic merit, Southern Progress is a timely and fierce challenge against the dehumanization of queer, gender-nonconforming, and even neurodivergent communities across the American South—and, by extension, the country—especially by organized religious (read: Christian) entities. But it’s also a celebration, a triumphant expression of pride and love and resilience that only comes from openly and unashamedly discovering, struggling with, and ultimately embodying all that you are in spirit, body, and mind. Everyone deserves to know this feeling without fear of stigmatization, fetishization, violence, or isolation. Southern Progress is an unorthodox and fun, but wildly effective, advocate for that cause.
Rating: Excellent!2
DR: 8 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s mp3
Label: Needlejuice Records
Websites: flummoxed.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/flummoxband
Releases Worldwide: April 11th, 2025#2025 #45 #AmericanMetal #Apr25 #AvantGarde #BlackMetal #DannyElfman #DeathMetal #DiabloSwingOrchestra #ExperimentalMetal #FairToMidland #Flummox #FolkMetal #Gospel #HansZimmer #Igorrr #ImperialTriumphant #KingGizzardAndTheLizardWizard #MelodicMetal #MikePatton #MrBungle #NativeConstruct #NeedlejuiceRecords #PinkFloyd #ProgressiveMetal #Queen #Review #Reviews #Slugdge #SouthernProgress #StrappingYoungLad
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Flummox – Southern Progress Review
By Kenstrosity
Originally slated to be my main Thing You Might Have Missed feature, Tennessee avant-garde metal quintet Flummox’s fifth LP Southern Progress caught me completely off guard. Attracted to the prompt “their most obnoxious album yet,” I wasn’t sure what to expect from my first exposure to Flummox’s work. I figured it might be weird, but it’s also distinctive, fun, and infectious. Fearlessly creative, deeply detailed, lyrically cutting, and stupidly intelligent, Southern Progress rapidly became my favorite record released so far this year. It doesn’t seem likely now that anything out of the metalverse this year will surpass it.
Southern Progress embodies a rhizomic system of inspirations and influences that, when harnessed by Flummox’s wacky brains, emerges from the soil as something wholly unique in style, sound, and intent. My best attempt to contextualize this material would involve names from the progsphere like Fair to Midland, Native Construct, Pink Floyd, early Queen, and Mike Patton; purveyors of the extreme such as Strapping Young Lad and Slugdge; avant-garde touchstones like Mr. Bungle, Igorrr, and Diablo Swing Orchestra; genre-jumpers such as King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard; and even cinematic composers like Danny Elfman and Hans Zimmer.1 Ultimately, though, there is no comfortable comparison. Flummox are a singular entity of weird, wild, theatrical metal capable of nailing every bizarre idea they throw at me, such that in less than a week, I had a majority portion of Southern Progress’ 57-minute runtime pinned to my psyche. All the while, its candid exposition of the queer and genderfluid experience in the Bible Belt (“Southern Progress”) struck a chord so rarely plucked by music on this sphere, and its inspired exploration of the neurodivergent experience as one of its parallel plot lines (“Executive Dysfunction”) gave me an easy avenue to resonate even more deeply with its voice.
The tricky reality of Southern Progress is that 750 words is woefully insufficient to encompass all that Flummox achieves, but its primary triumph is in universal songwriting excellence. Music like this marks a once-in-a-blue-moon occasion—and an ambitious undertaking—but Flummox makes it look effortless as they balance the beauty of melodious, theatrical compositions with the livid, frothing rabidity of searing, off-kilter riffs, thunderous rhythms, and revolutionary attitude (“Southern Progress,” “Femto’s Theme,” “Long Pork,” “Executive Dysfunction”). While these elements are familiar to anyone with experience in the metalverse, their twisted forms instead leave a vivid impression of something altogether more eccentric and uncanny (“Southern Progress,” “Nesting Doll,” “Locust Eater,” “Coyote Gospel”). Well-defined structures and concrete themes play their part in making sure these warped representations stick. Presenting every unhinged idea, cynical line, and explosive outburst inside a digestible package makes Southern Progress somehow even stranger and more enthralling for its deceiving accessibility (“What We’re In For…,” “Always Something Going Down,” “Siren Shock,” “Flumlindalë”).
In spite of its unquestionable adoption of metallic methods, Southern Progress is an intensely theatrical affair unfit for the genrephobic, but is nonetheless something everyone should experience at least once. Challenging in a different way than Imperial Triumphant or other known creators of what certain pundits call “not music,” Flummox is similarly fearless in their exploration of style and technique, and equally meticulous in application and execution. To that end, Southern Progress’ music is mutated and maniacal, but grounded through several root elements: emotional depth, societal awareness, thoughtful critiques, and artistic integrity. More than just a vehicle for that cogent societal commentary, the potent passion that each member of Flummox hemorrhaged into Southern Progress is unmatched by all except the unfuckwithable technical quality of their writing and performances. The fact that this intangible factor boasts such strong presence inside of, and coalesces so harmoniously with, the tangible product proves that Flummox’s dedication, attention to detail, and intentional artistry contributes meaningful substance and significance not just to Southern Progress on its own, but also to the greater body of metal as we know it today.
It is for this reason that Flummox’s Southern Progress isn’t just an excellent album, but also an important one. Aside from its high artistic merit, Southern Progress is a timely and fierce challenge against the dehumanization of queer, gender-nonconforming, and even neurodivergent communities across the American South—and, by extension, the country—especially by organized religious (read: Christian) entities. But it’s also a celebration, a triumphant expression of pride and love and resilience that only comes from openly and unashamedly discovering, struggling with, and ultimately embodying all that you are in spirit, body, and mind. Everyone deserves to know this feeling without fear of stigmatization, fetishization, violence, or isolation. Southern Progress is an unorthodox and fun, but wildly effective, advocate for that cause.
Rating: Excellent!2
DR: 8 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s mp3
Label: Needlejuice Records
Websites: flummoxed.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/flummoxband
Releases Worldwide: April 11th, 2025#2025 #45 #AmericanMetal #Apr25 #AvantGarde #BlackMetal #DannyElfman #DeathMetal #DiabloSwingOrchestra #ExperimentalMetal #FairToMidland #Flummox #FolkMetal #Gospel #HansZimmer #Igorrr #ImperialTriumphant #KingGizzardAndTheLizardWizard #MelodicMetal #MikePatton #MrBungle #NativeConstruct #NeedlejuiceRecords #PinkFloyd #ProgressiveMetal #Queen #Review #Reviews #Slugdge #SouthernProgress #StrappingYoungLad
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Weekly Devotional 2/1/25 - 2/2/25
#christmas #epiphany #emmanuel #godwithus #seekhim #bethlehem #hope #peace #joy #love #devotional #bible #scripture #dailybread #wordofgod #anointed #messiah #christ #jesus #prayer #gospel
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Weekly Devotional 12/28/24 - 1/3/25
#advent #wreath #christmas #epiphany #emmanuel #godwithus #seekhim #bethlehem #hope #peace #joy #love #devotional #bible #scripture #dailybread #wordofgod #anointed #messiah #christ #jesus #prayer #gospel
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Christmas Day Devotional
#advent #wreath #christmas #epiphany #emmanuel #godwithus #seekhim #bethlehem #hope #peace #joy #love #devotional #bible #scripture #dailybread #wordofgod #anointed #messiah #christ #jesus #prayer #gospel
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Isaiah 33:22
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Proverbs 14:34
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Jeremiah 17:9-10
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Romans 12:3
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On February 19, #fundamentalist #Pastor #JohnMacArthur of Grace Community #Church in #California condemned a #Christian group for honoring #MartinLutherKingJr. in 2018.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioAYBUlIa7g
MacArthur claimed #MLK was “not a Christian at all” and that the late #civilrights leader was “a #nonbeliever who misrepresented everything about #Christ and the #gospel.”
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#NowPlaying This fits in very nicely with the above. The so-called black Woodstock, 1972, celebrating the 1965 riots in Watts, LA
#Wattstax #Blackstodon #music #soul #jazz #funk #gospel