Get your tickets for Holy Ghost Stories Live: The Exodus Tour King Darius uninentiaonlly send his favorite adviser, Daniel, to a gruesome death. But Yahweh has other plans.  Text: Daniel 6 Players:  YahwehDariusDanielWhat's Spooky:  Children, women, and men eaten alive by lionsCredits: Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt Manuscript Editing: JL GerhardtIntro Music: "Winds of Change," Four TreesOutro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh Links: —Get your tickets to...

Get your tickets for Holy Ghost Stories Live: The Exodus Tour Abram hears a voice calling him away from his home…but can the voice be trusted? Text: Genesis 11:27-12:20 Players:  YahwehTerahAbramSaraiPharaohWhat's Spooky:  Insinuated extra-marital sexA blistered faceCredits: Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt Manuscript Editing: JL GerhardtIntro Music: "Winds of Change," Four TreesOutro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh Links: —Get your tickets to Holy Ghost...

When an unexpected discovery interrupts Josiah's renovation of the temple, panic ensues. …For good reason. Text: 2 Kings 23:1-30; 2 Chronicles 34:29-35:27 Players:  YahwehJosiahJeremiahHilkiahShaphanHuldahWhat's Spooky:  ExecutionEhumation and defilement of human remains Animal slaughterCredits: Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt Manuscript Editing: JL GerhardtIntro Music: "Winds of Change," Four TreesOutro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh Links: —Give to...

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:  YahwehJosiahJeremiahHilkiahShaphanHuldahWhat's Spooky:  Not too much in this one.Credits: Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt Manuscript Editing: JL GerhardtIntro Music: "Winds of Change," Four TreesOutro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh Links: —Give to enable the next chapter of Holy Ghost Stories —Sign up...

The world's first brother commits the world's first murder. Where has Eden gone?  Text: Genesis 4 Players:  YahwehCainAbelAdamEveWhat's Spooky:  MurderCredits: Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt Manuscript Editing: JL GerhardtIntro Music: "Winds of Change," Four TreesOutro 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...

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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 GerhardtIntro Music: "Winds of Change," Four TreesOutro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam...

Tickets to Holy Ghost Stories Live: The Christmas Show in Nashville on Dec 5 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:  StarvationCredits: Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt Manuscript Editing: JL GerhardtIntro Music: "Winds of Change," Four TreesOutro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh Links: —Tickets to Holy Ghost...

Tickets to Holy Ghost Stories Live: The Christmas Show in Nashville on Dec 5 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 GerhardtIntro Music: "Winds...

Tickets to Holy Ghost Stories Live: The Christmas Show in Nashville on Dec 5 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 GerhardtIntro Music: "Winds of Change," Four TreesOutro Music: "Fine-Toothed...

Get tickets to Holy Ghost Stories Live: The Exodus on November 19 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 GerhardtIntro Music: "Winds of Change," Four TreesOutro...

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 GerhardtSeason 4 Original Score: Kendall RamseurSound Engineering: Joël Dollié Manuscript Editing: JL GerhardtIntro Music: "Winds of Change," Four TreesOutro Music: "Fine-Toothed...

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 GerhardtSeason 4 Original Score: Kendall RamseurSound Engineering: Joël Dollié Manuscript Editing: JL GerhardtIntro Music: "Winds of Change," Four TreesOutro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh Links: —Grab your spot at Storied...

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-friendlyCredits: Research, Writing, Narration, Direction: Justin GerhardtSeason 4 Original Score: Kendall RamseurSound Engineering: Joël Dollié Manuscript Editing: JL GerhardtIntro Music: "Winds of Change," Four TreesOutro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh Links: —Sign up for The Latest,...

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 sceneCredits: Research, Writing, Narration, Direction: Justin GerhardtSeason 4 Original Score: Kendall RamseurSound Engineering: Joël Dollié Manuscript Editing: JL GerhardtIntro Music: "Winds of Change," Four TreesOutro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh Links: —Sign up for The Latest, an...

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 GerhardtSeason 4 Original Score: Kendall RamseurSound Engineering: Joël Dollié Manuscript Editing: JL GerhardtIntro Music: "Winds of Change," Four TreesOutro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh Links: —Fund Season 4 with a tax-deductible gift:...

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 Intro01:49 How It Began06:04 The Major Theme of Exodus06:59 How Does Kendall Score an Episode?11:53 Leitmotif Case Study: Moses15:16 Moses' Birth, Moses' Theme23:00 Shiphrah & Puah, The Midwives' Theme28:52 The Death of the Firstborn Theme34:22 Pharaoh's Theme38:57 The Burning Bush - Yahweh's Voice, Yahweh's Themes59:29...

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 drowningCredits: Research, Writing, Narration, Direction: Justin GerhardtSeason 4 Original Score: Kendall RamseurSound Engineering: Joël Dollié Manuscript Editing: JL GerhardtIntro Music: "Winds of Change," Four TreesOutro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh Links: —Fund Season 4 with...

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 childrenCredits: Research, Writing, Narration, Direction: Justin GerhardtSeason 4 Original Score: Kendall RamseurSound Engineering: Joël Dollié Manuscript Editing: JL GerhardtIntro Music: "Winds of Change," Four TreesOutro Music: "Fine-Toothed...

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

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

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.

Boaz wants to marry Ruth, but there's one thing standing in the way.

Ruth's situation in Bethlehem looks dire until she meets someone who may be able to help. But will he want to?