Joe Heschmeyer examines the supposed pagan origins of Halloween or "All Hallows Eve" and answers the question: Should Christians boycott Halloween?…
Jul 4
#188 Did I Misrepresent Gavin Ortlund on the Infallibility of Scripture? - Joe Heschmeyer
Joe replies to a reply to a reply….yes this is true. Transcript: Joe: Welcome back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer. Now, I don’t normally do a Friday episode, particularly on the 4th of July, but Dr. Gavin Orlin replied to my episode from yesterday in a way that I think n ... Show More
10m 42s
Jul 4
#188 Did I Misrepresent Gavin Ortlund on the Infallibility of Scriputre? - Joe Heschmeyer
Joe replies to a reply to a reply….yes this is true. Transcript: Joe: Welcome back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer. Now, I don’t normally do a Friday episode, particularly on the 4th of July, but Dr. Gavin Orlin replied to my episode from yesterday in a way that I think n ... Show More
10m 42s
Oct 2024
88: Halloween Horror Folklore: The Scary Origin of Jack O' Lanterns, The Real Story Behind The Headless Horseman, and All Hallow's Eve Folklore
Let's look into the legends, folklore, and history of the Halloween holiday. What does the devil have to do with jack o' lanterns? Who is the real headless horseman and where is he buried? And what stories were told around a fire at an All Hallow's Eve celebration thousands of ye ... Show More
36m 56s
Oct 2024
Irish Origins of Halloween
Pumpkins, trick or treating and ghost stories are what we associate with Halloween, but what about turnips, fairies and a fortune-telling cake? Anthony and Maddy are joined by historian Dan Snow, and host of sister podcast Dan Snow’s History Hit. They go in search of the origins ... Show More
49m 27s
Dec 2023
Santa, Christmas Trees, and Reindeer: Pagan or Christian? | with Bill Federer
Have you ever wondered where Christmas traditions come from? Better yet, is there any CHRISTIAN truth to these traditions, or are they all rooted in paganism? And what's the deal with Santa Claus? Where did he come from and how did he become such a legend in the hearts and minds ... Show More
49m 1s