Best Frame Trap Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 198 – Breaking the Frame: On the High Priestess in the Tarot 1:19:45

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Since 2020, Phil and JF have been creating an on-again, off-again series on the major trumps, or "arcana," of the tarot. In this episode, they continue the series with a discussion of the second arcanum: the High Priestess, also known as la Papesse, the female pope. One of the most enigmatic and powerful cards in the deck, the High Priestess symbol…

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Not Here 1:03:21

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Do you ever feel like your prayers are going unanswered? The enemy wants you to believe God’s not listening, but the truth is He hears you. His presence is with you in the mountains and the valleys, and He’s working one moment at a time. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: Psalm 120, v…

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I'm Confused About My Calling 47:00

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We love comfort. But it may be getting in the way of God’s plan for our lives. See why being comfortable may not be what God wants for us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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He Answered 58:51

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Pastor Steven gives us three things to remember when life is hard. The enemy wants to keep us circling the wilderness, but God will bring us through as we learn to repeat what leads us to victory. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: Psalm 114, verses 5-8 Matthew 4, verses 1-4, 11 Hebre…

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You Must Be Important 48:23

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We love comfort. But it may be getting in the way of God’s plan for our lives. See why being comfortable may not be what God wants for us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Episode 197 - Sounding the Otherworld: On Bryn Chainey's 'Rabbit Trap' 1:10:31

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In a rare surfacing in the contemporary world, JF and Phil discuss a film that has just been released. Bryn Chainey’s Rabbit Trap is psychological horror in the tradition of Repulsion, Jacob’s Ladder, and Angel Heart. But it is more: a metaphysical film exploring the mystery of sound and the Otherworld of Faerie—an excursion into that weird country…

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Same Lies New Loops 56:33

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The enemy loves to trap you in the same old lies: “It’s not enough” and “You’re not loved.” But God’s truth breaks the cycle. When you change what you say, you change what you see, and His presence opens a new loop of peace and hope. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: www.elevationchurch.…

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NO MORE NAILS 50:23

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We love comfort. But it may be getting in the way of God’s plan for our lives. See why being comfortable may not be what God wants for us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Delivered Daily 47:21

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“God, can You get me out of this?” It’s a prayer we’ve all prayed. But what if God’s answer isn’t escape, but endurance? What if His rescue comes one day at a time? This message will help you recognize God’s faithful provision in every season and learn how to trust His hand as He leads you through. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please …

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Weird Studies Trailer 2:00

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Mid-Break Bonus: On Trust 57:06

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We're breaking up our late-summer pause with an audio extra originally recorded for our Patreon supporters. This episode also includes an essay JF wrote on the philosophy of Henri Bergson. A whole course on Bergson's philosophy begins on Weirdosphere later this month. Weird Studies will be back with a brand-new episode on September 17th. Learn more…

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Rethinking Rest (Jonathan Josephs) 42:52

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Felt like giving up? Find yourself stepping back and pushing away the good things God has called you to? If you find life’s knocked the air out of you, there’s an invitation to experience holy rest. You’re not empty, you’re just exhausted, but there’s a rest that’s found in God's presence. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond H…

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Reputation Rehab 48:12

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You’ve got a reputation with the devil. And believe it or not, that’s a good thing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Sinking In The Storm 1:00:00

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When you feel like you’re starting to sink in the storm, call on the name of Jesus. He’s near, and He won’t let you go down. Don’t panic and obsess over the problem, because when you sync up with Jesus, things can change just that quick. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr To support this ministry an…

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The Power of Interpretation 54:02

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Your situation is not as important as your interpretation of it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Hand Him The Plan 1:01:31

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Sometimes the battle in your mind is proof that God’s trying to do something great in your heart. What you see isn’t the full picture of what God has for you. When you hand God your plans, you make room for His purpose. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr To support this ministry and help us continue…

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I Lost My Confidence 43:12

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It’s not just more confidence that we need. It’s more confidence in the right places. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Episode 196 – Lost and Never Found: On 'The Blair Witch Project' 1:32:13

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Of all the flavors of horror, few are as dreadful as that of being lost in the wilderness. In this episode, JF and Phil revisit The Blair Witch Project, the classic 1999 found-footage film that inspired a thousand imitators. What makes this film so gripping, they argue, is the way it lingers over the subtle stages of disorientation in a hostile pla…

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Not As Long As My Song! 59:45

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Hitting your limit isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s an invitation to shift your perspective. When the enemy brings the battle to your mind, remember that he only attacks what’s valuable. And God’s goodness is your secret weapon to win the fight. If you’ve been asking God: How long is this going to last? How long am I going to be sick? How long am I g…

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Why I Went Off 52:41

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We all go off from time to time, but do we ever stop to ask, “Why?" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Episode 195 – On John Keel: Live at the Lily Dale Symposium, with Erik Davis 1:51:21

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This marks the third year that Weird Studies is honoured to open the Lily Dale Symposium, organized each summer by photographer Shannon Taggart in the upstate New York community famed for its roots in Spiritualism. While J.F. wasn’t able to attend this year, Erik Davis joined Phil on stage for a conversation about the life and work of John Keel, th…

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The Hardest Part Is Behind You 1:02:38

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Don’t judge any one part of your life in isolation or let unmet expectations define your future. God’s not finished with your story, and He didn’t bring you this far to let you turn back now. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 13, verses 8-11 2 Kings 5, verses 4-14 Roman…

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The Movie In My Mind 54:47

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We all play movies in our minds, but is our imagination getting in the way of our reality? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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When God Gives A Thought To You 1:03:19

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We live in a world that values things more than thoughts, so when God speaks to us, we don’t always value it like we should. In this message, learn some of the ways God speaks, when to ask for it, and how to recognize it when He does. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: Psalm 139, vers…

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The Devil In 3D 49:20

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In order to resist the enemy, we have to learn how to recognize him. Here are three ways the enemy tries to get into our minds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Episode 194: Animal Songs, with Meredith Michael 1:23:02

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In this episode, Phil and JF are joined by Meredith Michael—musicologist, podcaster, and Weird Studies production assistant—for a conversation about animal songs. The phrase is intentionally slippery. Are we talking about songs about animals, or songs by animals? Both, as it turns out. Beginning with three very different human compositions—The Beat…

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I Thought It Was Through 50:59

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When despair sets in, it’s easy to assume it’ll always be this way. But what if a shift in thinking could break that cycle? Your thoughts have the power to disrupt your despair, especially when you stop focusing on what happened and start trusting the God who never left you. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIe…

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Lions & Lizards & Lies 48:58

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To take back your mind, you have to humble your heart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Power To Change Your Mind! (Bishop T.D. Jakes) 1:15:25

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God created us to look like a reflection of His love, but many of us still wrestle with a history that contaminates that image. When we cope with facades, we miss out on the freedom God has for us. Bishop T.D. Jakes teaches us how to have the courage it takes for real transformation. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: e…

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Introduction to Go Un-Pro 12:15

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Follow along with me as I transform my life, improve my health, defeat my weight challenges, and live a longer, healthier life. All while still having a blast traveling through this crazy world! This podcast is the introduction to a 52-week gradual step-by-step transformation of my diet, exercise, sleep, and life-purpose to a more mindful, whole-fo…

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An Overview Of Your Future 47:40

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God has a vision for your life, and plans to prosper you and give you hope amidst life's uncertainties. Trust in God's promises, knowing that He has already overcome the world and is preparing you for greater things ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Episode 193: On Conversion, or Arousing the Bodhi-Mind 1:28:54

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How do you become religious? What is a conversion experience? Does it happen all at once or gradually? What's the point of religion, anyway? These are questions that JF (a Catholic) and Phil (a Zennist) have often been asked since starting Weird Studies, and in this episode they attempt some answers. Image: "Small Candle Flame" by Le Priyavrat, via…

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The Power Of Dependency (Lisa Harper) 42:30

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Real healing requires true dependence on God because He didn’t create you to carry the weight of life on your own. Let go of self-sufficiency and trust the One who can truly make you whole. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: John 5, verses 1-6 Mark 2, verses 13-17 See omnystudio.com/l…

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Handle It 46:11

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You have everything you need to confront life's challenges head-on. God has equipped you with the strength and wisdom needed to manage whatever comes your way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts