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Truth & Shadow Podcast

B.T. Wallace

Together, We Seek to Unveil the Unseen: Exploring Supernatural Mysteries to Understand Our Purpose and Place in the World.

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Tuesday · 36 min
Ep. 152 Does Artificial Intelligence Blink When It Spies On You?
AI is no longer just software...it’s becoming an industrial system built on land, power, and immense computing infrastructure. This episode traces artificial intelligence from early rule-based machines to deep learning, autonomous agents, and AI factories reshaping the future. Host BT explores energy demand, data centers, surveillance-scale data, and the unsettling possibility that advanced systems may be moving beyond what humans can predict, contain, or fully understand...a compelling look at the hidden reality behind AI. (Audio Drama by Altogether Productions)
September 15 · 1 hr 6 min
Ep. 151 The Hidden Cost of Silence
Evil rarely arrives looking evil. It often appears as prudence, neutrality, institutional responsibility, or an attempt to “keep the peace”—and that is exactly where the moral danger begins. In this episode of Truth and Shadow, BT sits down with historian Ambrogio Caiani to explore one of the most difficult questions in modern Catholic history: what happens when faith, power, and survival collide under totalitarian pressure? At the center of the conversation is Pope Pius XII, the Holocaust, and the agonizing line between prudent diplomacy and silence that becomes consent. Drawing from his research into the Vatican archives and the moral crises of the 20th century, Kajani examines how institutions can drift into compromise one decision at a time. Ambrogio's website: ambrogioacaiani.com Book
September 8 · 1 hr 5 min
Ep. 150 The Supernatural Woman, with author Angel Millar
A major focus of the conversation is Jungian psychology. BT and Angel discuss archetypes, the shadow, the collective unconscious, synchronicity, and individuation, with special attention to dreams as meaningful encounters rather than random mental noise. Angel argues that the supernatural woman is not just a psychological projection, but something many historical people experienced as a real external presence. He traces this idea through Greek myth, Norse lore, medieval tales, Wicca, Freemasonry, and stories of visionary experiences that changed people’s lives. Angels website: angelmillar.com
September 1 · 23 min
Ep. 149 From Beyond the Veil
On this Shadow Short episode, host B.T. Wallace steps into H.P. Lovecraft’s From Beyond and asks whether the story’s central idea may be more than horror fiction. Across ancient cultures, people have described an unseen world populated by spirits, gods, angels, demons, ancestors, and other intelligences existing beyond ordinary human perception. Modern theories often reduce those accounts to misunderstood extraterrestrials, but the older traditions point to something far stranger. From the pineal gland and the “third eye” to altered states of consciousness, sensory deprivation, psychedelics, dreams, and Christian warnings about the unseen realm, B.T. explores the possibility that the veil separating visible and invisible reality may be thinner than we think and asks what might already be standing on the other side.
August 25 · 1 hr 1 min
Ep. 148 Science, Faith, and Evolution with Dr. Stacy
This episode explores the tension many Christians feel when science, evolution, and creation are discussed together. Brandon Wallace interviews Dr. Stacy, a chemist and Catholic scholar, about how to think about evolution without panic, scientism, or false certainty. We discuss why the age of the earth is not the object of Christian faith, how Catholic thought makes room for both science and miracle, and why humility matters when reading both nature and scripture. Dr. Stacy's substack 01:52 - Forethought 10:00 - Interview start 10:27 - Introducing Dr. Stacy and her work 10:57 - Where to find Dr. Stacy and her writing 12:15 - Dr. Stacy's journey from chemistry to Catholicism 14:16 - Microevolution, macroevolution, and the faith question 15:05 - Why we do not have all the pieces of the evolution puzzle 16:03 - Genetics, reproduction, and change over time 17:01 - Darwin, domestication, and why species are hard to define 18:22 - Aristotelian and Thomistic metaphysics in Catholic thought 19:47 - Why scientism feels imposing in education 21:22 - Thinking historically as a Catholic 22:20 - Why students crave certainty from science 23:45 - Science as the study of God's handiwork 25:12 - Fossils, radiometric dating, and limits of scientific certainty 27:59 - Scientific consensus is not the same as final fact 30:17 - Why certainty can become a trap in evolution debates 31:11 - Young Earth creationism, geological exceptions, and ancient catastrophe 34:14 - Radiometric dating and why half-life matters 35:57 - Stable periods, Clovis culture, and change over time 36:56 - Humans, Neanderthals, and the Adam and Eve question 39:20 - Population models of first humans versus a miraculous beginning 43:43 - Quantum mechanics, indeterminacy, and consciousness 46:46 - Burial practices, symbolic thought, and human awareness 50:21 - Why young Earth creationism can feel like a test of faith 54:32 - Microevolution versus macroevolution in practical terms 57:17 - Cilantro, receptor genes, and the limits of species definitions 58:16 - Closing thanks and final remarks
August 18 · 1 hr 11 min
Ep. 147 Are You Reading God’s Word or Letting It Read You? With Sonja Corbitt
This Episode is about Lectio Divina, scripture as a personal encounter with God, and how daily prayer can move someone from information to transformation. It centers on Sonia Corbett’s “Love the Word” approach: listen first, observe, verbalize, and entrust, then let scripture reveal both comfort and conviction. The conversation also weaves in Catholic spirituality, Mary’s receptivity, suffering, silence, and the idea that modern people often miss God because they’re too distracted to be present. It argues that scripture is not just something to study, but something that studies us, exposing our motives, wounds, and habits while inviting healing. A major thread is that vulnerability is what opens the heart to God, especially in seasons of grief, anxiety, or frustration, when prayer becomes less about performance and more about honest receptivity. The episode also contrasts left-brain analysis with a more symbolic, Marian, and contemplative way of reading that holds both meaning and mystery. Ultimately, it encourages listeners to slow down, make space for silence, and allow the Word to reshape identity, peace, and daily action. Website sonjacorbitt.com/ Youtube 2:01–12:47 — forethought 13:15 onward — Interview
August 11 · 28 min
Ep 146 Aliens, Extraterrestrial, and Demons...oh my: A foray into Catholic Theology and the UFO phenomenon
In this Shadow Short Episode, host BT takes an honest look at a listeners question: Why is there hardly any theological discussions about Aliens being more than just Demons? By taking this question and working it through a Catholic Theological framework, BT tackles this question in a deep and meaningful way. Using the Socratic Method this episode takes the question, and poses other questions to examine in such a way that leaves the audience free to engage in their own constructive skepticism without pandering to any specific idea or ideology. The coming great deception is here, how will you look at it? Will it change Christianity forever, or will it open the doors to other theological thought? Find out here in this first installment.
August 4 · 1 hr 9 min
Ep. 145 Maja, Fighting to Survive In a World with the Darkest Powers
Exploring the Shadows: Unveiling Hidden Aspects of Humanity and History In this episode, we delve into the depths of the human psyche, history's concealed truths, and esoteric symbolism with Maya. Discover how shadow work, historical mysteries, and archetypes reveal the unseen forces shaping our beliefs, behaviors, and identities. Key topics: The significance of memory, emotion, and the body in understanding the shadow Interpreting ancient stories and biblical passages as symbolic representations of collective unconsciousness The psychological and spiritual journey of ego disintegration and shadow integration How archetypes like giants, Nephilim, and mythic figures mirror our inner darkness and light The use of oracle cards and symbolism for introspective shadow work Causes and remedies for projection, suppression, and compartmentalization in relationships and society The role of trauma, unmet needs, and fears in developing shadow behaviors The importance of vulnerability, confession, and humor in shadow recognition and healing Esoteric ideas on cosmic cycles, origins, and the role of annihilation and recapitulation in spiritual evolution Practical advice for navigating darkness, control, and personal transformation Maja's Website Contact: thewellwishers@thewellwishers.com Timestamps: 00:00 - Unlocking the power of memory and senses in the shadow realm 02:30 - Forethought Begins; Why the Bible preserves difficult truths: history’s unedited record 05:39 - The biblical passage Genesis six and its mysterious details 09:16 - How unconscious memory and suppressed sins shape our future patterns 11:30 - Interview Starts 12:08 - Archetypes concealed in esoteric frameworks and their inner reflection 15:15 - Giants, Nephilim, and ancient beings: literal, symbolic, or psychological? 18:46 - Ego dismemberment and the process of ego death in shadow work 21:19 - Navigating dark energies through awareness rather than control 23:15 - Facing the fear of death and the existential dread within shadow realms 26:42 - Deconstructing the murderer archetype and its societal implications 32:00 - Using secret shadow methods and oracle cards for deeper introspection 34:45 - The symbolism of annihilation and recursion in cosmic creation stories 38:29 - How repression fuels shadow expressions and the importance of acceptance 41:08 - Overcoming ego defenses with humor, vulnerability, and gentle confrontation 44:17 - The connection between unmet needs, trauma, and shadow behaviors 47:23 - Confession, accountability, and healing in shadow work practices 49:48 - Applying shadow insights to personal relationships and societal roles 54:16 - Shadow motifs in myth, film, and pop culture: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory example 58:51 - Archetypal representations in modern personas and public figures 62:14 - Ego expansion versus contraction: embracing growth without fracture 66:23 - The role of astrology, tarot, and esoteric tools in personal transformation 68:13 - Finding peace in chaos and the importance of inner clarity
July 28 · 1 hr 6 min
Ep. 144 The Hidden Power of Perception: Are We Limiting Reality by Our Senses?
This episode of Truth and Shadow Podcast explores the relationship between reality, consciousness, spirituality, and discernment. Brandon opens by framing the show around the idea that reality may be larger than what we can currently perceive, and that curiosity—not blind belief or automatic skepticism, is the right posture for exploring mystery. The guest, Michael Monk, shares his personal journey from a religious awakening into metaphysical teaching, describing experiences of hearing God, being healed through prayer, and later developing practices around energy, extrasensory perception, and spiritual psychology. A major theme is that humans are not just physical bodies but spiritual beings with layered awareness, and that many so-called unusual experiences may be better understood through integration rather than dismissal. The conversation also focuses heavily on balance: grounding spiritual experiences with practical daily habits, physical care, breathwork, meditation, and emotional integration. Michael argues that breath, posture, and energy work can help move people out of fear, anxiety, and fragmentation into more wholeness, purpose, and unity consciousness. The interview closes with a discussion of his teachings, his websites, and the broader idea that spiritual growth can lead to greater peace, empathy, and clarity in everyday life. The reason this works is that it taps into mystery, identity, and transformation, which keeps listeners emotionally engaged while also giving them a clear framework for meaning. Website: Michaelmonk.bio
July 21 · 27 min
Ep. 143 The Victory of the Maid of Orlèans, The Banner that Still Stands
In this final installment in the Joan of Arc series, host BT takes the listener through the realities of what it means to die by being burnt at the stake. BT shows some of the parallels between Joan and Jaques de Moley so as to draw the first episode of this series full circle into the life of France and it's crispy history of burning "heretics" at the steak. The episode also discusses what eventually became of Joan and her innocence being reinforced, unfortunately after her death.
July 14 · 1 hr 6 min
Ep. 142 Hidden Ecology of the Sinister Forces with Nathaniel Gillis
This episode is a deep, fast-moving conversation about demonology, the afterlife, and how ancient cultures understood the sinister forces. Host BT and guest Nathaniel Gillis argue that many traditions flattened complex spiritual beings into broad labels like “demons,” when earlier civilizations often made careful distinctions between different kinds of entities, the dead, and disembodied consciousness. A major theme is that the supernatural may be better understood by function than by appearance: instead of asking what these beings look like, the discussion focuses on what they do, such as attaching to places, influencing people, demanding offerings, or appearing in liminal states. The episode moves across Sumerian, Akkadian, Hebrew, and later Christian traditions, comparing concepts like shadim, rephaim, unclean spirits, incubus/succubus lore, and the Witch of Endor. The conversation repeatedly returns to the idea that ancient texts describe a crowded unseen world with multiple kinds of intelligences, not one uniform category. It also explores possession, corpse pollution, ritual offerings, and the possibility that consciousness can exist outside the body in an active, even agentive way. Overall, the episode presents a provocative challenge to modern assumptions, suggesting that older cultures may have been more nuanced than we usually give them credit for. Nathaniel's website: parasymposia.com Instragram @nathanielgillis Time: 02:30 BT's Forethought 10:00 Interview start
July 7 · 1 hr 7 min
Ep. 141 The FireBible: Global Mission, Legacy and the Cost of Being Christian
In this episode, host BT explores the profound impact of the Bible across cultures and generations, emphasizing the significance of physical Bibles in a digital age. Two people from Life Publishers, Jim and Nancy not only will they talk about their involvement with the Full Life Study Bible aka FireBible they will be sharing insights about the Fire Bible’s origin, translation, and role in missions worldwide. Discover how scripture continues to shape lives, foster faith, and serve as a legacy worth passing down. Website: firebible.org Forethought by BT 02:30 Interview start 09:20
June 30 · 23 min
Ep. 140 The Maiden of Lorraine, Joan of Arc and her fate
Most great stories aren’t about the battles you see; they’re about the battles within. What if the key to saving a kingdom, or even yourself, lies in understanding the power of faith, sacrifice, and perceived madness? Join us as we unravel the extraordinary journey of Joan of Arc, a 17-year-old peasant girl who defied impossible odds and became France’s unlikeliest heroine. From her divine visions to her daring campaigns, discover how one young girl’s unwavering conviction breathed new life into a dying nation, and how that conviction led her straight to the flames of heresy.
June 23 · 1 hr 9 min
Ep. 139 Grieving through AI: John Kammer discusses the therapeutic side of Artificial Intelligence
Trigger Warning: This episode does talk about Suicide. This episode of Truth and Shadow explores grief, memory, and the role AI can play in emotional healing. Host BT speaks with John, founder of guardianaingels.ai a reflective journaling platform built to help people process loss between therapy sessions. John shares how the idea emerged from his own experience with losing close friends and how the tool uses structured prompts based on Worden’s tasks of mourning. The conversation emphasizes privacy, emotional honesty, and the importance of sharing grief to reduce isolation. Rather than replacing therapy, the platform is presented as a bridge, offering support, presence, and continuity in moments of loneliness. 02:15 Forethought 10:45 Interview begins
June 16 · 1 hr 3 min
Ep. 138 Diane R. Gehart, Ph.D on Rewriting Your Life Story, the Power of Narrative Therapy
In this episode host BT delves into the intricate world of narrative therapy with guest Diane Gehart, Ph.D, a seasoned psychotherapist and educator. They explore how the stories we tell ourselves shape our identities and influence our mental health. The discussion highlights the power of narrative therapy in helping individuals reframe their personal narratives, moving from victimhood to empowerment. Diane shares insights into the therapeutic process, emphasizing the importance of externalizing problems and examining cultural influences on our personal stories. The episode also touches on the role of courage in overcoming life's challenges and the transformative potential of embracing one's shadow self. Through engaging dialogue, listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own life stories and consider how they might rewrite them for a more fulfilling existence. Diane's Youtube: youtube.com/@DianeRGehartPhD website: dianegehart.com For a deep dive educational video on Narrative Therapy join Dr. Gehart here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhAyuKj8JLA&t=2364s Chapters 02:30 BT's Forethought: How Stories Shape Our Identity and Meaning 04:23 Confronting Painful Stories and Rewriting Them 07:12 Externalizing Problems and Gaining Control 10:30 Interview Starts 11:35 The Role of Archetypes and Myths in Personal Narratives 27:16 Shadow Self and Integrating Hidden Parts 42:58 Confronting Darkness and the Hero's Journey 55:50 Hope and Transformation Through Storytelling
June 9 · 25 min
Ep. 137 The Joan of Arc story, Part 3...Normal Child, not so normal future
In this third installment of BT's Shadow Short series on Joan of Arc the host explores the young Joan growing up, and being truly not that different than any other young lady at the time. Born in 1412 Joan of Arc wasn't predicted to be a saint, and martyr. Instead, if it was not for her life and actions, she would have faded into the vast ocean of history. Join BT as he talks about the world, and her place in it.
June 2 · 1 hr 7 min
Ep 136 Robert Howell, and the dystopian or utopian outcomes of AI
Trigger Warning: Guest clicks his pen throughout. It was his first podcast interview, it is a good interview/discussion about AI, and I do apologize for the clicking. In this episode, BT brings on author Robert Howell, to discuss the future and reality of artificial intelligence. They talk about some of the nuances within the world today, and the need to understand that there are two very different paths one can take into the future as it relates to AI and large language models, LLM's (ChatGPT, Grok etc.) Robert Howling, Novels & Stories Amazon.com: Robert Howling: books, biography, latest update Amazon.com: Alternative Futures: A Collection of 12 Short Stories eBook : Howling, Robert: Kindle Store Amazon.com: Dystopias (Almost) Everywhere: Eleven Short Stories eBook : Howling, Robert: Kindle Store Revenge of A Duster: HowlingThe order of the world has changed - reversed! Because of climate change, the developed world has been almost abandone, Robert: 9798992471922: Amazon.com: Books
May 26 · 1 hr 10 min
Ep. 135 The Hidden Dangers of Blurring Reality with author John R Carlos
Explore the future of technology, artificial intelligence, and their ethical implications through a compelling dystopian narrative. Join author John R. Carlos as he discusses his journey from military service to science fiction writing, the inspiration behind his trilogy, and the profound questions about humanity's future. Website: johnrcarlos.com.au/
May 19 · 29 min
ep. 134 When the Pyre Burns, anticipating Joan of Arc's birth
This Shadow Short delves into the complex interplay between power, spirituality, and historical events in medieval France. It examines how political and religious institutions manipulated authority, leading to the persecution of alternative beliefs and the erosion of public trust. The narrative highlights the psychological and spiritual consequences of these fractured authorities, emphasizing the societal impact of such dynamics. Through historical examples, it illustrates how the manipulation of narratives and control over belief systems shaped the era, leading to a civilization grappling with existential questions and a longing for coherence and renewal.
May 12 · 1 hr 7 min
Ep. 133 Between Shield and Sanctuary: Sparta, Poros, and the Sacred Art of Healing
In this Episode host BT explores themes of psychology, history, and spirituality with guest Dr. Edward Tick discuss the balance between strength and healing, using ancient Sparta as a metaphor for modern struggles. They highlight the Greek island Poros as a sanctuary with rich mythological history. The conversation emphasizes the importance of sacred spaces and community in healing, drawing parallels between ancient practices and modern needs. The episode concludes with reflections on creating personal sacred spaces and the power of dream incubation for healing. Dr. Tick's website edwardtick.com 02:30 Forethought 08:30 Interview Starts 09:30 Exploring the Sanctuary of Poros 25:47 The Concept of Asylum in Ancient Greece 35:00 The Ancient Greek Perspective on Accountability 43:01 Healing Traditions of Ancient Greece 56:07 Resacralizing Modern Healing Spaces

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