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Undercommon Taste

Ian Woodworth and James Daley

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A podcast where we create and discuss homebrew content for tabletop roleplaying games, primarily Dungeons and Dragons 5e. Here, we try to expand on the options presented to us in the published material, to offer some guidance for aspiring storytellers trying to figure out how to make their big ideas become reality. Here, we stir the pot and lick the spoon. Logo art by David Sutherland - find him on Deviant Art: https://rb.gy/hqmjgo
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Section 1 The teaching begins by tying the story of Lot and his daughters to modern spiritual corruption. Their actions with their father were disgusting sin, and the nations that came from them, Moab and Ammon, became lifelong enemies of Israel. That historical perversion becomes a launching point to expose current religious groups that call what …
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Section 1: In Genesis 19:30-38, Lot's two daughters, believing no men remained on earth after the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, devised a desperate plan to preserve their family line. Fearing their father was too old and isolated in the mountains, the older daughter proposed getting Lot drunk with wine so they could sleep with him. That night,…
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Section 1 Naomi, worn down by loss and bitterness, urges her daughters-in-law to go back home and rebuild their lives, insisting she has nothing left to offer them. Orpah eventually leaves, but Ruth refuses to walk away. Shaped by Naomi’s own fierce, almost “stubborn” influence, Ruth turns that very stubbornness back toward Naomi in the best possib…
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Section 1: In Genesis 19:30-38, Lot's two daughters, believing no men remained on earth after the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, devised a desperate plan to preserve their family line. Fearing their father was too old and isolated in the mountains, the older daughter proposed getting Lot drunk with wine so they could sleep with him. That night,…
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Section 1 Shel calls in unexpectedly, and David immediately notes how the Lord brought him to mind during prayer earlier that day. Shel shares a string of answered prayers, beginning with a financial situation that had been unresolved for a year but suddenly came together perfectly, even resulting in several months of back pay being applied in his …
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Section 1 Rosalyn begins by sharing the latest update after her PET scan, explaining that the chemo was not effective and the tumor has grown. The doctors are shifting her to a new chemo regimen, with plans to reassess after two rounds and possibly try a third before considering surgery. Although discouraging, she also notes small mercies: this new…
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Section 1 Hannah’s prayer in 1 Samuel 2 reminds us that “the earth is the Lord’s,” and He has set the world in order, no matter how chaotic it feels to us. We think life runs on a “chaos clock,” where everything appears random, unfair, and out of control, but Scripture declares the opposite: God owns everything, rules everything, and orders everyth…
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Section 1 Shel calls in unexpectedly, and David immediately notes how the Lord brought him to mind during prayer earlier that day. Shel shares a string of answered prayers, beginning with a financial situation that had been unresolved for a year but suddenly came together perfectly, even resulting in several months of back pay being applied in his …
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Section 1 Paul continues his argument by stressing that he was not sent to baptize but to preach the gospel. This does not dismiss the value of baptism, which Jesus commands and which believers should pursue as a public declaration of faith. Instead, Paul clarifies that baptism cannot replace or overshadow the gospel itself. His ministry focus was …
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Section 1 Paul’s teaching in 1 Corinthians 1:13 pushes directly against the tendency for believers to divide themselves by personalities, preferences, or labels. The Corinthians were saying, “I follow Paul,” “I follow Apollos,” “I follow Cephas,” or even “I follow Christ,” but they were using these statements as points of separation. Paul confronts…
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Section 1 The heart of this teaching is that Revelation is meant to draw us closer to the Lord, not to force everyone into one identical theological viewpoint. The speaker openly admits that his own understanding has changed over decades and encourages listeners to keep any theology that helps them love God more deeply while remaining open to fresh…
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Section 1 The heart of this teaching is that Revelation is meant to draw us closer to the Lord, not to force everyone into one identical theological viewpoint. The speaker openly admits that his own understanding has changed over decades and encourages listeners to keep any theology that helps them love God more deeply while remaining open to fresh…
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Section 1 There are two distinct types of God’s presence described in Scripture—the universal and the manifested. The universal presence means that God is everywhere at all times; Psalm 139 affirms that there is nowhere we can flee from His Spirit. Whether in heaven or the depths, His hand is always upon us. But the manifested presence is something…
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Section 1 The history in Nehemiah 8 paints a vivid picture of restoration and renewal among God’s people. After years of captivity, the Israelites returned home in several waves led by Zerubbabel, Ezra, and finally Nehemiah. Each leader carried a divine purpose—Zerubbabel rebuilt the temple, Ezra restored the teaching of God’s law, and Nehemiah reb…
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Section 1 David writes Psalm 69 as an urgent plea for Deliverance while under pressure, openly naming himself “poor and sorrowful” and asking, “Let Your salvation, O God, set me up on high.” He knows exactly whose he is, which frees him to be honest before the Lord. Though he once faced Goliath with bold faith, he now wrestles with deeper inward st…
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Section 1 There are two distinct types of God’s presence described in Scripture—the universal and the manifested. The universal presence means that God is everywhere at all times; Psalm 139 affirms that there is nowhere we can flee from His Spirit. Whether in heaven or the depths, His hand is always upon us. But the manifested presence is something…
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Section 1 The history in Nehemiah 8 paints a vivid picture of restoration and renewal among God’s people. After years of captivity, the Israelites returned home in several waves led by Zerubbabel, Ezra, and finally Nehemiah. Each leader carried a divine purpose—Zerubbabel rebuilt the temple, Ezra restored the teaching of God’s law, and Nehemiah reb…
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Section 1 David writes Psalm 69 as an urgent plea for Deliverance while under pressure, openly naming himself “poor and sorrowful” and asking, “Let Your salvation, O God, set me up on high.” He knows exactly whose he is, which frees him to be honest before the Lord. Though he once faced Goliath with bold faith, he now wrestles with deeper inward st…
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Section 1 In Romans chapter 14, Paul begins with a command that goes straight to the heart of Christian fellowship: “Accept Christians who are weak in the faith, and don’t argue with them about what they think is right or wrong.” The early church in Rome was made up of both Jewish and Gentile believers, each with different customs and sensitivities…
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Section 1 The passage begins in Romans chapter 13, where Paul emphasizes that believers should live decently and truthfully in all they do so that others can see integrity reflected in their behavior. The call to be “decent and true” is not simply about biblical truth but about being genuine—authentic in who we are before God and others. Paul contr…
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Section 1 The message begins with the continuation of the parable of the ten bridesmaids in Matthew 25. Jesus tells a story meant to emphasize spiritual readiness for His return. Five bridesmaids were wise and prepared, while five were foolish and failed to bring enough oil for their lamps. When the bridegroom was delayed, all fell asleep, but at m…
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Section 1 Lot’s decline reaches its lowest point as fear becomes the engine of every decision he makes. Having already chosen poorly in Sodom and again in Zoar, he now flees to a cave, driven not by faith but by terror. The cave itself is not the sin; the problem is that he went there out of fear instead of direction from God. Once fear becomes the…
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Section 1 Lot’s story continues with a sobering reminder of how easily fear and self-reliance can mislead even those who have witnessed God’s power firsthand. After pleading to escape to the small city of Zoar, Lot soon abandons it in fear, retreating instead to a cave. The very place he once thought safe becomes a threat. His pattern reveals a fam…
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Section 1 Naomi stands at the crossroads of despair, urging Orpah and Ruth to turn back while she embraces what she believes is a hopeless future. Her logic is shaped by pain and practicality—she is too old to remarry, cannot bear children, and assumes her daughters-in-law should not wait decades for sons who will never come. Beneath her reasoning …
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Section 1 Lot’s decline reaches its lowest point as fear becomes the engine of every decision he makes. Having already chosen poorly in Sodom and again in Zoar, he now flees to a cave, driven not by faith but by terror. The cave itself is not the sin; the problem is that he went there out of fear instead of direction from God. Once fear becomes the…
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Section 1 Lot’s story continues with a sobering reminder of how easily fear and self-reliance can mislead even those who have witnessed God’s power firsthand. After pleading to escape to the small city of Zoar, Lot soon abandons it in fear, retreating instead to a cave. The very place he once thought safe becomes a threat. His pattern reveals a fam…
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Section 1 Naomi stands at the crossroads of despair, urging Orpah and Ruth to turn back while she embraces what she believes is a hopeless future. Her logic is shaped by pain and practicality—she is too old to remarry, cannot bear children, and assumes her daughters-in-law should not wait decades for sons who will never come. Beneath her reasoning …
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Section 1 The conversation between David and Rosalyn begins with warmth, humor, and gratitude, but quickly deepens into a testimony of faith. Rosalyn’s story reflects how God is present even in the smallest details—like preserving avocados during her chemo treatments. Her ability to share those avocados with other cancer families became an unexpect…
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Section 1 Ezra 3:10–11 paints a vivid picture of worship as the priests, Levites, and builders lay the foundation of the Lord’s temple. Their song—“For He is good; His faithful love endures forever”—captures the essence of divine reliability. When they proclaimed that God is good, they were declaring more than a slogan; they were testifying to the …
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Section 1 In 1 Samuel 2, Hannah’s prayer reveals the breathtaking truth of divine reversal. The mighty fall while the weak rise, the full grow hungry while the hungry are filled, and the barren rejoice in abundance. This is no simple song—it’s a prophetic declaration that human pride cannot outlast God’s justice. For centuries, people of faith have…
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Section 1 Ezra 3:10–11 paints a vivid picture of worship as the priests, Levites, and builders lay the foundation of the Lord’s temple. Their song—“For He is good; His faithful love endures forever”—captures the essence of divine reliability. When they proclaimed that God is good, they were declaring more than a slogan; they were testifying to the …
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Section 1 The teaching opens with Dr. David turning to 1 Corinthians 1:10, where the Apostle Paul pleads for unity among believers. Paul warns against division in the church, urging everyone to agree together in mind and conviction under the name of Jesus Christ. David explains that this unity is essential, especially as spiritual and worldly press…
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Section 1 The discussion opens with a heartfelt call from Joanne, who, deeply moved by the earlier question from Sergio, asks Dr. David how to comfort others after the tragic death of a young Dallas Cowboys player. Her question leads into a compassionate and thoughtful exploration of grief, empathy, and faith. David begins by acknowledging that suc…
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Section 1 In this message, the conversation begins warmly between David and Sergio, setting a personal tone before moving into a profound theological question. Sergio refers to 1 Samuel, where King Saul receives an evil spirit from the Lord, and David is called to soothe him with music. His honest question—why would God have an evil spirit in His “…
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Section 1 The discussion opens with a heartfelt call from Joanne, who, deeply moved by the earlier question from Sergio, asks Dr. David how to comfort others after the tragic death of a young Dallas Cowboys player. Her question leads into a compassionate and thoughtful exploration of grief, empathy, and faith. David begins by acknowledging that suc…
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Section 1 The lesson opens with an exchange between Ahab, King of Israel, and Jehoshaphat, King of Judah, found in First Kings 22:4–8. When Ahab asks Jehoshaphat to join him in battle, Jehoshaphat wisely insists they first seek the counsel of the Lord. This shows discernment, a key difference between acting in human impulse and waiting for divine d…
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Section 1 Genesis opens with a pattern that frames all reality: “And God said… and it was.” In Genesis 1:3, 1:6, and 1:9, God speaks light into existence, separates the waters, and gathers the seas so dry land appears. Hebrews 11:3 explains the core truth behind these moments—what is seen was formed at God’s command, not from pre-existing visible m…
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