"The dark god will wound you so that you can grow. Bound, the injuries cauterized, wrapped by a band of flames. Give yourself in. He will help you free your shadow, and the scar tissue becomes a dragon scale gown." -Leon Vinyard's Drachenschuppenkleid https://tr.ee/ofckG6x027

This is the one-of-a-kind and savage survey into the realm of rap, recovery, and reality-mancy as revealed by this devoted and outspoken artist and magician. We will refrain from overelaborating. Simply experience and digest it at will.

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Leon's Booklist: "Wetiko: Healing the Mind-Virus That Plagues Our World" by Paul Levy

"High Magick: A Guide to the Spiritual Practices That Saved My Life on Death Row" by Damien Echols

"Six Ways: Approaches & Entries for Practical Magic" by Aiden Wachter

"The Pseudonomicon" by Phil Hine

"A New Science of Life: The Hypothesis of Morphic Resonance" by Rupert Sheldrake

"Liber Null & Psychonaut: An Introduction to Chaos Magic" by Peter J. Carroll

"Modern Magick: Eleven Lessons in the High Magickal Arts" by Donald Michael Kraig

"Condensed Chaos" by Phil Hine

The Cthulhu Mythos by H.P. Lovecraft

Beserk Manga Series by Kentaro Miura

In this deeper, extended discussion, my Step-dad Blake shares his greatest honesties— even as he faces advancing pancreatic cancer and prepares for the next phase of life. He opens up about his personal relationship with Christ while explaining why he doesn’t associate with Religion, his definition and criticisms of churches, his philosophy on suffering, and how he reconciles his pain with his belief in God’s love. This is a raw, thoughtful, and vulnerable conversation filled with spiritual insight and hard-earned wisdom. Whether you’re struggling with faith, suffering, or facing mortality yourself, this talk offers a refreshing and honest perspective.

~ Watch Part 1 here: https://youtu.be/EEzu_wzEBKs?si=MBf6eCOy-JtdQjWQ

If this conversation moved you, tell us: What has helped you reconcile suffering with faith — or what questions do you still wrestle with? Your shares help this message reach others who are walking through similar spiritual and health struggles.

Blake's Booklist: Foxe's Book of Martyrs by John Foxe The Prosecutor by Sergei Kourdakov The General Next To God by Richard Collier Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand And the writings of Watchman Nee

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In this personal and honest podcast, my step-dad shares how his deep faith keeps him filled with gratitude and peace even as pancreatic cancer progresses and he confronts his mortality. No healing miracles or easy answers—just reality, his positive spirit, and the spiritual strength that carries him through the hardest days after his 6-9 months diagnosis. He and I agreed to make this interview for all those who are struggling with pain, fear of death, or misunderstanding the nature of personal spirituality. Truthfully, this talk is also a personal dedication to him and serves as a living memory of his resilience and grace throughout his life and in this final test. If you're facing illness, supporting a loved one, or simply need encouragement that faith can bring light in dark seasons, this story is particularly for you.

If this was meaningful or useful to you, share it with anyone who needs relief right now. Your engagement helps this reach more people facing similar challenges.

LLBR: Live Like Blake Ridgway

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- Resources: - Pancreatic Cancer Awareness: cancercompanion.org, ourjourneyofhope.com, christiansbattlingcancer.org

- Faith-based support from the video: John 5: 8-9; Romans 7: 15-20; Philipians 4; Ephesians 2: 8; Matthew 7: 11; Corinthians 14: 2-19; John 5: 14-15;

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