The Lost Stories Audios

The Audios

Tales of Forever: The Unfolding Drama of God’s Hidden Hand in History

“A tale of intrigue… A historical detective story… A testament to God’s control and faithfulness…”

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Fish Tales (From the Belly of the Whale): Fifty of the Greatest Misconceptions Ever Blamed on The Bible

“Thought-provoking… Profound… A divine invitation to explore, question, and ultimately grow…”

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The Book of Days: In Search of the 5,500-year Prophecy Given to Adam About the Coming of Christ

“A wild ride through time… Intriguingly cinematic… Like you’re uncovering some grand cosmic mystery…”

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The Book of Tales: Stories That Confirm the 5,500-year Prophecy Given to Adam About the Coming of Christ

“Truly intriguing… Archaeology for the mind… You get to play detective in the greatest story ever told…”

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On Earth as It is On Heaven: The Promise of America, Technology, and the New Earth

“A profound exploration… A divine saga… A fresh lens on our past, present, and future…”

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Conquering Cynicism in a Modern Age: How The Bible in Nature Provides an Antidote to Doubt and Despair

“Compelling… A paradigm shift… A fresh lens on reality…”

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Lies My Professor Told Me About American Politics: Questions Concerning the Original Vision of the Founding Fathers

“A breath of fresh air… Engaging and challenging… Hugely significant…”

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Tales of Forever: The Unfolding Drama of God’s Hidden Hand in History

“Makes you feel like a detective, piecing together clues from lost texts and artifacts… Makes the complexity of history feel alive… Not just a history, but an invitation to find wonder in what is hiding right in front of us…”

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Fish Tales (From the Belly of the Whale): Fifty of the Greatest Misconceptions Ever Blamed on The Bible

“Smith takes aim at the idea that The Bible is a straightforward, easily understood book… But when you cherry-pick a single verse or only rely on tradition, you’ll always get something skewed, maybe even harmful… So the next time someone quotes The Bible, dig around, check the broader story, and see what you find…”

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The Book of Days: In Search of the 5,500-year Prophecy Given to Adam About the Coming of Christ

“Did a 5,500-year prophecy, supposedly given to Adam, precisely foretell the coming of Christ?… Smith claims this timeline isn’t just some strange footnote; it was mainstream for the early church… For Smith, the 5,500-year prophecy isn’t just a number game. He sees it as proof that God is faithful, keeping promises across millennia…”

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The Book of Tales: Stories That Confirm the 5,500-year Prophecy Given to Adam About the Coming of Christ

“If a timeline of 5,500 years from Adam to Christ is real, it means the Coming of Christ wasn’t just a lucky historical accident but a very deliberate fulfillment of God’s promise… Smith’s approach to this issue is unique. Instead of an academic treatise with lots of tables and dates, he transforms all this research into a grand, cosmic story…”

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On Earth as It is On Heaven: The Promise of America, Technology, and the New Earth

“What if the promises made in The Bible aren’t just spiritual or metaphorical but are concrete and literal?… That’s where America comes in: Smith says, “Look, America isn’t an accident; it’s part of a long narrative…” The real danger, says Smith, is forgetting these connections. His antidote is remembering our roots, our promises…”

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Conquering Cynicism in a Modern Age: How The Bible in Nature Provides an Antidote to Doubt and Despair

“Cynicism isn’t just a rejection of faith or ideals but is a by-product of hope gone sour… So Smith asks: "Is there a way out?" His answer is surprising: He turns to Nature, in the ancient tradition of seeing God’s character in the natural world… The cycle of life and death in Nature is an ongoing parable, that even destruction and suffering, in some mysterious way, give rise to renewal…”

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Lies My Professor Told Me About American Politics: Questions Concerning the Original Vision of the Founding Fathers

“Challenges the idea that the separation of church and state was meant to erase religious values from American public life… Makes the case that engaging respectfully with religious perspectives can strengthen the social fabric, not make us more divided… Smith’s argument is less trust my narrative and more question what you’ve been handed…”

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Heaven, Hell, and the Human Soul: Questions Concerning the Nature of Eternal Things

“An impressive job of plumbing the depths of biblical texts… A historical detective adventure… Shifts paradigms for believers seeking spiritual clarity…”

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The Holy Spirit and the Divine Femisnine: Questions Concerning the Female Component of the Godhead

“Challenges the conventional wisdom… Inviting us to embrace a nuanced understanding of spirituality… Mind-blowing…”

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Prophecy, Déjà Vu, and the Dream State: Questions Concerning the Discernment of Future Events

“Intriguing… Shakes up how we think about not just prophecy, but human consciousness itself… Broadens the scope of our understanding…”

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Fools, Heretics, and The Zodiac: Questions Concerning the Biblical Purpose of the Constellations

“Takes us to Scripture to reveal a grand, divine purpose… Pointing to a beautiful interpretation… Ancient art, scriptures, and stars dovetail into one cohesive narrative…”

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Soldiers, Executioners, and the Police: Questions Concerning the Biblical Mandate to Not Kill

“A profound journey of understanding… This reinterpretation is massive… Lightening the heavy load of guilt carried by many…”

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Raptures, Eagles, and Bodies: Questions Concerning Those Who Will be Left Behind

“A pretty big deal, reshaping a massive story… A monumental nudge to reflect on how we interpret sacred texts… An enlightening journey…”

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Hosea’s Prophecy, Scattered Tribes, and the Sand of the Sea: Questions Concerning the Hiding and Restoration of the Northern House of Israel

“A fascinating deep dive into a biblical detective story… Not just a dusty, abstract debate for old historians… Highlights how academic research is a living conversation…”

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The Day, the Hour, and the Mystery of the End: Questions Concerning the Time of Christ’s Second Coming

“A pretty big deal, reshaping a massive story… A monumental nudge to reflect on how we interpret sacred texts… An enlightening journey…”

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Heaven, Hell, and the Human Soul: Questions Concerning the Female Component of the Godhead

“A head spinner… Both unsettling and kind of liberating… There’s something comforting about this…”

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The Holy Spirit and the Divine Feminine: Questions Concerning the Female Component of the Godhead

“Fascinating… Almost mischievous… A powerful lens for reviewing ancient texts and ourselves…”

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Prophecy, Déjà Vu, and the Dream State: Questions Concerning the Discernment of Future Events

“Goes down some intriguing rabbit holes… A big deal, with big ideas… Compelling, refreshing, a cool take…”

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Fools, Heretics, and The Zodiac: Questions Concerning the Biblical Purpose of the Constellations

“Digs into a big disconnect… Connects biblical dots… A reminder that the things we dismiss fastest hold the most intriguing questions…”

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Soldiers, Executioners, and the Police: Questions Concerning the Biblical Mandate to Not Kill

“A real shift… Cuts through simple guilt traps… An invitation to think deeper…”

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Raptures, Eagles, and Bodies: Questions Concerning Those Who Will be Left Behind

“Really grabs your attention… Wild how he shows the roots of this idea… The big takeaway is, context really matters…”

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Hosea’s Prophecy, Scattered Tribes, and the Sand of the Sea: Questions Concerning the Hiding and Restoration of the Northern House of Israel

“Digs into one of The Bible’s big mysteries… Showing us that even though history forgets people, they’re not forgotten in the divine sense… The hope for restoration always bubbles under the surface…”

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The Day, the Hour, and the Mystery of the End: Questions Concerning the Time of Christ’s Second Coming

“Goes after one of the big questions in Christian thought… Smith connects the puzzle pieces… Nudging us to think more carefully about tradition, context, and the bigger biblical story…”

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Fish Tales (From the Belly of the Whale) - Audio 1: An Introduction - An Unrelenting Search

“Can you always tell the difference between a genuine message from The Bible and a counterfeit version?…”

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Fish Tales (From the Belly of the Whale) - Audio 2: Chapter 1 - The Mirror of Truth

“Why do we eagerly run toward the light one day and then eagerly flee from it the next?…”

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Fish Tales (From the Belly of the Whale) - Audio 3: Chapter 2 - Turning Light into Darkness

“The sacred truths of Scripture are often distorted by those who wish to turn light into darkness…”

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Fish Tales (From the Belly of the Whale) - Audio 4: Chapter 3 - Concepts in Misconceptions

“Many of the biblical truths we’re being sold are a mere shadow of the original facts…”

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Fish Tales (From the Belly of the Whale) - Audio 5: Chapter 5 - Misconception #50 Before the Tower of Babel, Everyone Spoke Just One Language

“Discover the true origins of human language, not from the traditions of mankind but from The Bible itself…”

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Fish Tales (From the Belly of the Whale) - Audio 6: Chapter 9 - Misconception #46 God Sent Serpents After the Children of Israel as They Wandered Through the Wilderness

“Discover the real reason the Children of Israel were attacked in the Wilderness by venomous snakes…”

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Fish Tales (From the Belly of the Whale) - Audio 7: Chapter 12 - Misconception #43 - Only Humans Get into Heaven; Sorry, No Pets Allowed

“The Scriptures are clear that God created the animal and human kingdomLearn the truth about the real Christmas story and why it’s so important to stop avoiding the subjects out of the very same material…”

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Fish Tales (From the Belly of the Whale) - Audio 8: Chapter 18 - Misconception #34 - Jesus was Born on December 25th

“Makes you feel like a detective, piecing together clues from lost texts and artifacts… Makes the complexity of history feel alive… Not just a history, but an invitation to find wonder in what is hiding right in front of us…”

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