Yahweh sits down to rule.

Text: Genesis 2:1-3; 1:27-28

Players: 

• Yahweh
• Adam
• Eve
• The heavenly host

Credits:

Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Production: Hazefire Studios

Links:

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Eden means delight.

Text: Genesis 2:8-17

Players: 

• Yahweh
• The angels

Credits:

Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Production: Hazefire Studios

Links:

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Yahweh speaks and the world gets brighter.

Text: Genesis 1:3-8

Players: 

• Yahweh

Credits:

Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Production: Hazefire Studios

Links:

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In the pre-creation stillness, something is off…but what?   

Text: Genesis 1:1-2

Players: 

• Yahweh
• The angels

Credits:

Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Production: Hazefire Studios

Links:

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Holy Ghost Stories creator Justin Gerhardt and manuscript editor JL Gerhardt discuss the unique power of Biblical storytelling and share how you can be a part of some exciting things ahead for Hazefire Studios. 

A shocking command tests Abraham's faith. Will he obey? Will Yahweh let him?

Text: Genesis 15, 22

Players: 

• Yahweh
• Abraham
• Isaac

What's Spooky: 

• Human Sacrifice

Credits:

Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Intro Music: "Winds of Change," Four Trees
Outro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh

Links:

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Secret messengers, cryptic fables, mysterious outsiders full of dangerous charisma, and huddled masses kissing fly statues in shadowy strongholds. This is the story of Abimelech.

Text: Judges 9

Players: 

• Yahweh
• Abimelek
• Gaal
• Zebul

What's Spooky: 

• Warfare
• Human corpses
• Many people burned alive
• Deadly head trauma
• Murder

Credits:

Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Intro Music: "Winds of Change," Four Trees
Outro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh

Links:

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It's finally time for Jacob to leave his father-in-law's home. ...Or is it?

Text: Genesis 30:25-31:55

Players: 

• Yahweh
• Jacob
• Laban
• Rachel
• Leah

What's Spooky: 

• Not much in this one

Credits:

Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Intro Music: "Winds of Change," Four Trees
Outro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh

Links:

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The beginning, the end, and the messy middle of the story of Yahweh's Philistine-slaying champion, Samson.

Text: Judges 13, 15, 16:21-31

Players: 

• Yahweh
• Manoah's wife
• Manoah
• Samson

What's Spooky: 

• Mass killing with an animal carcass
• Large-scale death by crushing
• Brief mention of someone being burned alive
• Mention of gouged eyes

Credits:

Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Intro Music: "Winds of Change," Four Trees
Outro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh

Links:

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—Find out about Holy Ghost Stories or contact Justin Gerhardt at holyghoststories.org

The road to Saul's coronation is full of surprises.

Text: 1 Samuel 10

Players: 

• Yahweh
• Samuel
• Saul

What's Spooky: 

• Not much in this one

Credits:

Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Intro Music: "Winds of Change," Four Trees
Outro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh

Links:

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Adam is alone no longer.

Text: Genesis 1:26-27,31; 2:18-25

Players: 

• Yahweh
• The angels

Credits:

Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Production: Hazefire Studios

Links:

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When Israel begs for a king, Yahweh makes sure they know what they're asking for.

Text: 1 Samuel 9

Players: 

• Yahweh
• Samuel
• Saul

What's Spooky: 

• Not much in this one

Credits:

Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Intro Music: "Winds of Change," Four Trees
Outro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh

Links:

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A crime against Jacob's daughter provokes crimes by Jacob's sons.

Text: Genesis 33:18-34:31

Players: 

• Yahweh
• Jacob
• Dinah
• Simeon
• Levi
• Shechem
• Hamor

What's Spooky: 

• Rape
• Violence
• Murder

Credits:

Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Intro Music: "Winds of Change," Four Trees
Outro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh

Links:

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When he feels the weight of his father's shadow pressing in on him, Solomon asks Yahweh for something very special.
Text: 1 Kings 3

Players: 

• Yahweh
• Solomon
• David
• The two mothers

What's Spooky: 

• The threat of infanticide

Credits:

Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Intro Music: "Winds of Change," Four Trees
Outro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh

Links:

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Forced to flee his brother and find a wife, Jacob sees something on the road he'll never forget.

Text: Genesis 28

Players: 

• Yahweh
• Jacob
• Rebekah
• Isaac
• Esau

What's Spooky: 

• Not much in this one

Credits:

Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Intro Music: "Winds of Change," Four Trees
Outro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh

Links:

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When Yahweh commands Hosea to marry a promiscuous woman, will he do it? And if he does, how will the story end?

Text: Hosea 1-3

Players: 

• Yahweh
• Hosea
• Gomer

What's Spooky: 

• Depictions of sexual promiscuity
• Depictions of sexual acts in cultic worship

Credits:

Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Intro Music: "Winds of Change," Four Trees
Outro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh

Links:

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This one's from a patrons-only bonus episode from Season 2 called "A Pointed Rebuke." Music: "Upper Hand" by Hilzie. Enjoy!

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This one's from Season 2, Episode 4: "The Muse, the Magistrate, and the Mud" Music: "Here We Come" by Kairo. Enjoy!

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This one's from Season 3, Episode 4: "The Counselor and the Conscientious Objectors" Music: "Dream Team" by Ladi Bri. Enjoy!

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This one's from Season 3, Episode 5: "The King and the Prince" Music: "Angeles" by MNWS. Enjoy!

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This one's from Season 2, Episode 5: "The Source and the Fury" Music: "Gimme Gimme" by Johnny Stimson. Enjoy!

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The Trinity creates man in Their own image.

Text: Genesis 1:26-28; 2:5-8,19-20

Players: 

• Yahweh
• The angels

Credits:

Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Production: Hazefire Studios

Links:

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This one's from Season 2, Episode 10: "The Giver and the Taker" Music: "Extraordinary Magic" by Ben Rector. Enjoy!

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This one's from Season 2, Episode 6: "The Mystery Man, the Firewalkers, and the New Recruit." Music: "Fire on Up" by Paper Kings. Enjoy!

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King Darius uninentiaonlly send his favorite adviser, Daniel, to a gruesome death. But Yahweh has other plans. 

Text: Daniel 6

Players: 

• Yahweh
• Darius
• Daniel

What's Spooky: 

• Children, women, and men eaten alive by lions

Credits:

Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Intro Music: "Winds of Change," Four Trees
Outro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh

Links:

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Abram hears a voice calling him away from his home…but can the voice be trusted?

Text: Genesis 11:27-12:20

Players: 

• Yahweh
• Terah
• Abram
• Sarai
• Pharaoh

What's Spooky: 

• Insinuated extra-marital sex
• A blistered face

Credits:

Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Intro Music: "Winds of Change," Four Trees
Outro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh

Links:

—Get your tickets to Holy Ghost Stories Live: The Exodus Tour

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The discovery of The Book incites major change within Josiah’s kingdom—bad news for some.

Text: 2 Kings 23:1-30; 2 Chronicles 34:29-35:27

Players: 

• Yahweh
• Josiah
• Jeremiah
• Hilkiah
• Shaphan
• Huldah

What's Spooky: 

• Execution
• Ehumation and defilement of human remains 
• Animal slaughter

Credits:

Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Intro Music: "Winds of Change," Four Trees
Outro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh

Links:

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When an unexpected discovery interrupts Josiah's renovation of the temple, panic ensues. …For good reason.

Text: 2 Kings 22; 2 Chronicles 34:1-28

Players: 

• Yahweh
• Josiah
• Jeremiah
• Hilkiah
• Shaphan
• Huldah

What's Spooky: 

• Not too much in this one.

Credits:

Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Intro Music: "Winds of Change," Four Trees
Outro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh

Links:

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The world's first brother commits the world's first murder. Where has Eden gone? 

Text: Genesis 4

Players: 

• Yahweh
• Cain
• Abel
• Adam
• Eve

What's Spooky: 

• Murder

Credits:

Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Intro Music: "Winds of Change," Four Trees
Outro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh

Links:

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A prophet from the south visits King Jeroboam with a grim forecast. But Jeroboam isn't the only one in danger.

Text: 1 Kings 13:1-34; 1 Kings 23:13-18

Players: 

• Yahweh
• Jeroboam 
• The man of God from Judah
• The old prophet in Bethel

What's Spooky: 

• A disemboweled corpse
• A shriveling hand
• A fatal lion attack

Credits:

Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Intro Music: "Winds of Change," Four Trees
Outro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh

Links:

—Tickets to Holy Ghost Stories Live: The Christmas Show in Nashville on Dec 5

—Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a month with behind-the-scenes info about each episode, interesting things from around the internet, and a look at his family's global wanderings.

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—Find out about Holy Ghost Stories or contact Justin Gerhardt at holyghoststories.org

When Pharaoh cannot find someone to interpret his dreams he turns to Joseph, who turns to Yahweh.

Text: Genesis 41:14-56; 46:29-30

Players: 

• Yahweh
• Pharaoh 
• Joseph
• Israel

What's Spooky: 

• Starvation

Credits:

Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Intro Music: "Winds of Change," Four Trees
Outro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh

Links:

—Tickets to Holy Ghost Stories Live: The Christmas Show in Nashville on Dec 5

—Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a month with behind-the-scenes info about each episode, interesting things from around the internet, and a look at his family's global wanderings.

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—Find out about Holy Ghost Stories or contact Justin Gerhardt at holyghoststories.org

Kingdom Animalia takes shape.

Text: Genesis 1:24-25

Players: 

• Yahweh
• The angels

Credits:

Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Production: Hazefire Studios

Links:

—Give to fund this season of Holy Ghost Stories

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Two of Joseph's fellow inmates encounter a helpful gift in the Hebrew—one that might just get him out of prison. …Or will it?

Text: Genesis 40:1-41:14

Players: 

• Yahweh
• Joseph
• The Chief Cupbearer
• The Chief Baker
• Pharaoh

What's Spooky: 

• Impalement 
• Decapitation
• Bloodshed
• Birds eating human flesh

Credits:

Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Intro Music: "Winds of Change," Four Trees
Outro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh

Links:

—Tickets to Holy Ghost Stories Live: The Christmas Show in Nashville on Dec 5

—Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a month with behind-the-scenes info about each episode, interesting things from around the internet, and a look at his family's global wanderings.

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—Find out about Holy Ghost Stories or contact Justin Gerhardt at holyghoststories.org

Joseph finds himself sold as a slave in Egypt, but soon slavery is the least of his worries.

Text: Genesis 39

Players: 

• Yahweh
• Joseph
• Potiphar's Wife
• Potiphar

What's Spooky: 

• Human trafficking 
• Extramarital seduction, sexual propositioning 

Credits:

Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Intro Music: "Winds of Change," Four Trees
Outro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh

Links:

—Tickets to Holy Ghost Stories Live: The Exodus in Bella Vista, AR

—Get your copy of Bonfire: A Guide to Encountering God in the Exodus

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When Elijah is forced to flee King Ahab's wrath, Yahweh cares for the prophet and those around him in unconventional ways.

Text: 1 Kings 17

Players: 

• Yahweh
• Elijah
• Ahab
• Jezebel
• The Widow of Zarepath
• The Widow's Son

What's Spooky: 

• Maggots eating a bird carcass
• A child's death

Credits:

Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Intro Music: "Winds of Change," Four Trees
Outro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh

Links:

—Tickets to Holy Ghost Stories Live: The Exodus in Bella Vista, AR

—Get your copy of Bonfire: A Guide to Encountering God in the Exodus

—Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a month with behind-the-scenes info about each episode, interesting things from around the internet, and a look at his family's global wanderings.

—Donate to Hazefire Studios with a tax-deductible gift: holyghoststories.org/give

—Become a Patron of Holy Ghost Stories and great stuff like bonus episodes, remixed scenes, full scripts, discussion guides, and—above all—the joy of partnering with Justin to tell good stories.

—Offical Merch: Purchase HGS t-shirts, mugs, and more here

—Find out about Holy Ghost Stories or contact Justin Gerhardt at holyghoststories.org

Moses asks for something no one since Eden has experienced, and Yahweh reveals His unexpected dwelling place.

Text: Exodus 26-28; 31:1-11; 33:7-23; 34:1-10, 28-35; 35:4-40:38

Players: 

• Yahweh
• Moses 
• Bezalel
• Aaron

What's Spooky: 

• Not too much in this one.

Credits:

Research, Writing, Narration, Direction: Justin Gerhardt
Season 4 Original Score: Kendall Ramseur
Sound Engineering: Joël Dollié

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Intro Music: "Winds of Change," Four Trees
Outro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh

Links:

—Get your copy of Bonfire: A Guide to Encountering God in the Exodus

—Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a month with behind-the-scenes info about each episode, interesting things from around the internet, and a look at his family's global wanderings.

—Donate to Hazefire Studios with a tax-deductible gift: holyghoststories.org/give

—Become a Patron of Holy Ghost Stories and great stuff like bonus episodes, remixed scenes, full scripts, discussion guides, and—above all—the joy of partnering with Justin to tell good stories.

—Offical Merch: Purchase HGS t-shirts, mugs, and more here

—Find out about Holy Ghost Stories or contact Justin Gerhardt at holyghoststories.org

Yahweh confirms His covenant with Israel, but the people want a God they can touch...

Text: Exodus 24, 32:1-33:6

Players: 

• Yahweh
• Moses 
• Aaron
• Joshua

What's Spooky: 

• Orgiastic behavior
• Bloody execution

Credits:

Research, Writing, Narration, Direction: Justin Gerhardt
Season 4 Original Score: Kendall Ramseur
Sound Engineering: Joël Dollié

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Intro Music: "Winds of Change," Four Trees
Outro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh

Links:

—Grab your spot at Storied Family Camp this Fall

—Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a month with behind-the-scenes info about each episode, interesting things from around the internet, and a look at his family's global wanderings.

—Donate to Hazefire Studios with a tax-deductible gift: holyghoststories.org/give

—Become a Patron of Holy Ghost Stories and great stuff like bonus episodes, remixed scenes, full scripts, discussion guides, and—above all—the joy of partnering with Justin to tell good stories.

—Offical Merch: Purchase HGS t-shirts, mugs, and more here

—Find out about Holy Ghost Stories or contact Justin Gerhardt at holyghoststories.org

When Yahweh invites the Israelites to the thundering Mt. Sinai, they begin to realize what relationship requires.

Text: Exodus 19:1-20:21

Players: 

• Yahweh
• Moses 

What's Spooky: 

• This one's quite family-friendly

Credits:

Research, Writing, Narration, Direction: Justin Gerhardt
Season 4 Original Score: Kendall Ramseur
Sound Engineering: Joël Dollié

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Intro Music: "Winds of Change," Four Trees
Outro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh

Links:

—Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a month with behind-the-scenes info about each episode, interesting things from around the internet, and a look at his family's global wanderings.

—Donate to Hazefire Studios with a tax-deductible gift: holyghoststories.org/give

—Become a Patron of Holy Ghost Stories and great stuff like bonus episodes, remixed scenes, full scripts, discussion guides, and—above all—the joy of partnering with Justin to tell good stories.

—Offical Merch: Purchase HGS t-shirts, mugs, and more here

—Find out about Holy Ghost Stories or contact Justin Gerhardt at holyghoststories.org

In a dire moment, Yahweh gives Moses a simple way to save the Israelites. But simple doesn't mean easy.

Text: Exodus 17:8-18:27

Players: 

• Yahweh
• Moses 
• Aaron
• Hur
• Jethro

What's Spooky: 

• A mild battle scene

Credits:

Research, Writing, Narration, Direction: Justin Gerhardt
Season 4 Original Score: Kendall Ramseur
Sound Engineering: Joël Dollié

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Intro Music: "Winds of Change," Four Trees
Outro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh

Links:

—Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a month with behind-the-scenes info about each episode, interesting things from around the internet, and a look at his family's global wanderings.

—Donate to Hazefire Studios with a tax-deductible gift: holyghoststories.org/give

—Become a Patron of Holy Ghost Stories and great stuff like bonus episodes, remixed scenes, full scripts, discussion guides, and—above all—the joy of partnering with Justin to tell good stories.

—Offical Merch: Purchase HGS t-shirts, mugs, and more here

—Find out about Holy Ghost Stories or contact Justin Gerhardt at holyghoststories.org

Hunger and thirst threaten the Israelites' survival. …Or is it something else?

Text: Exodus 15:22-17:7

Players: 

• Yahweh
• Moses 
• Aaron

What's Spooky: 

• (Not a lot—this one's pretty kid-friendly)

Credits:

Research, Writing, Narration, Direction: Justin Gerhardt
Season 4 Original Score: Kendall Ramseur
Sound Engineering: Joël Dollié

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Intro Music: "Winds of Change," Four Trees
Outro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh

Links:

—Fund Season 4 with a tax-deductible gift: holyghoststories.org/give

—Become a Patron of Holy Ghost Stories and great stuff like bonus episodes, remixed scenes, full scripts, discussion guides, and—above all—the joy of partnering with Justin to tell good stories.

—Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a month with behind-the-scenes info about each episode, interesting things from around the internet, and a look at his family's global wanderings.

—Offical Merch: Purchase HGS t-shirts, mugs, and more here

—Find out about Holy Ghost Stories or contact Justin Gerhardt at holyghoststories.org

Holy Ghost Stories creator Justin Gerhardt sits down with composer Kendall Ramseur to pull back the curtain on Episodes 1 and 2 of The Exodus.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:49 How It Began
06:04 The Major Theme of Exodus
06:59 How Does Kendall Score an Episode?
11:53 Leitmotif Case Study: Moses
15:16 Moses' Birth, Moses' Theme
23:00 Shiphrah & Puah, The Midwives' Theme
28:52 The Death of the Firstborn Theme
34:22 Pharaoh's Theme
38:57 The Burning Bush - Yahweh's Voice, Yahweh's Themes
59:29 Staff-Become-Serpent
1:07:12 Why We Love Doing This

Help fund the creation of Season 4: http://www.holyghoststories.org/give

When the Israelites finally escape from Egypt, it seems their freedom will be short-lived. But Yahweh has a plan.

Text: Exodus 12:33-15:21

Players: 

• Yahweh
• Moses 
• Aaron
• Pharaoh
• Miriam

What's Spooky: 

• Mass drowning

Credits:

Research, Writing, Narration, Direction: Justin Gerhardt
Season 4 Original Score: Kendall Ramseur
Sound Engineering: Joël Dollié

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Intro Music: "Winds of Change," Four Trees
Outro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh

Links:

—Fund Season 4 with a tax-deductible gift: holyghoststories.org/give

—Become a Patron of Holy Ghost Stories and great stuff like bonus episodes, remixed scenes, full scripts, discussion guides, and—above all—the joy of partnering with Justin to tell good stories.

—Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a month with behind-the-scenes info about each episode, interesting things from around the internet, and a look at his family's global wanderings.

—Offical Merch: Purchase HGS t-shirts, mugs, and more here

—Find out about Holy Ghost Stories or contact Justin Gerhardt at holyghoststories.org

One beautiful idea, myriad possibilities.

Text: Genesis 1:14-19

Players: 

• Yahweh
• The angels

Credits:

Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Production: Hazefire Studios

Links:

—Give to fund this season of Holy Ghost Stories

—Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a month with behind-the-scenes info about each episode and interesting things from around the internet.

—Become a Patron of Holy Ghost Stories (it's tax-deductible!) and get stuff like bonus episodes, remixed scenes, full scripts, discussion guides, and—above all—the joy of partnering with Justin to tell good stories.

—Find out about Holy Ghost Stories or contact Justin Gerhardt at holyghoststories.org

Yahweh strikes back at the recalcitrant Pharaoh, who finally says the words Moses has been waiting to hear.

Text: Exodus 4:27-7:25; 11:1-12:32

Players: 

• Yahweh
• Aaron
• Moses
• Pharaoh

What's Spooky: 

• Widespread death of animals and humans, including children

Credits:

Research, Writing, Narration, Direction: Justin Gerhardt
Season 4 Original Score: Kendall Ramseur
Sound Engineering: Joël Dollié

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Intro Music: "Winds of Change," Four Trees
Outro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh

Links:

—Fund Season 4 with a tax-deductible gift: holyghoststories.org/give

—Become a Patron of Holy Ghost Stories and great stuff like bonus episodes, remixed scenes, full scripts, discussion guides, and—above all—the joy of partnering with Justin to tell good stories.

—Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a month with behind-the-scenes info about each episode, interesting things from around the internet, and a look at his family's global wanderings.

—Offical Merch: Purchase HGS t-shirts, mugs, and more here

—Find out about Holy Ghost Stories or contact Justin Gerhardt at holyghoststories.org

A much-anticipated audience with Pharaoh does not go as planned. (At least, not as Moses planned.)

Text: Exodus 4:27-7:25

Players: 

• Yahweh
• Aaron
• Moses
• Pharaoh

What's Spooky: 

• Violence between animals
• Lots of blood
• Animal death

Credits:

Season 4 Original Score: Kendall Ramseur
Research, Writing, Narration, Direction: Justin Gerhardt
Sound Engineering: Joël Dollié

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Intro Music: "Winds of Change," Four Trees
Outro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh

Links:

—Fund Season 4 with a tax-deductible gift: holyghoststories.org/give

—Become a Patron of Holy Ghost Stories and great stuff like bonus episodes, remixed scenes, full scripts, discussion guides, and—above all—the joy of partnering with Justin to tell good stories.

—Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a month with behind-the-scenes info about each episode, interesting things from around the internet, and a look at his family's global wanderings.

—Offical Merch: Purchase HGS t-shirts, mugs, and more here

—Find out about Holy Ghost Stories or contact Justin Gerhardt at holyghoststories.org

Yahweh stages a surprise meeting, enrolling Moses in a plan that seems destined for failure.

Text: Exodus 3:1-4:17

Players: 

• Yahweh
• Moses

What's Spooky: 

• Not too much in this episode. 

Credits:

Intro Music: "Winds of Change," Four Trees
Outro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh
Season 4 Score: Kendall Ramseur
Sound Engineering: Joël Dollié

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt

Links:

—Fund Season 4 with a tax-deductible gift: holyghoststories.org/give

—Become a Patron of Holy Ghost Stories and great stuff like bonus episodes, remixed scenes, full scripts, discussion guides, and—above all—the joy of partnering with Justin to tell good stories.

—Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a month with behind-the-scenes info about each episode, interesting things from around the internet, and a look at his family's global wanderings.

—Offical Merch: Purchase HGS t-shirts, mugs, and more here

—Find out about Holy Ghost Stories or contact Justin Gerhardt at holyghoststories.org

The enslaved Israelites become the target of a genocidal decree from Pharaoh, but a few brave women refuse to play by the despot's rules.

Text: Exodus 1:1-2:12

Players: 

• Yahweh
• Jochebed
• Amram
• Shiphrah
• Puah
• Moses
• Miriam
• Aaron

What's Spooky: 

• Slavery
• A corpse is buried 

Credits:

Intro Music: "Winds of Change," Four Trees
Outro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh
Season 4 Score: Kendall Ramseur
Sound Engineering: Joël Dollié

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt

Links:

—Fund Season 4 with a tax-deductible gift: holyghoststories.org/give

—Become a Patron of Holy Ghost Stories and great stuff like bonus episodes, remixed scenes, full scripts, discussion guides, and—above all—the joy of partnering with Justin to tell good stories.

—Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a month with behind-the-scenes info about each episode, interesting things from around the internet, and a look at his family's global wanderings.

—Offical Merch: Purchase HGS t-shirts, mugs, and more here

—Find out about Holy Ghost Stories or contact Justin Gerhardt at holyghoststories.org