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Sing to the Lord

Luther House of Study

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"Next to the word of God, the art of music is the greatest treasure in the world." -Martin Luther. To understand the importance of hymnody in the Lutheran church, Luther House of Study's Mason Van Essen and Lars Olson sit down with Zachary Brockhoff each week to discuss the lectionary's hymns, their meaning and history, and how the music preaches the Gospel.
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This is the podcast where we talk about brutal crimes, bizarre occurrences, and get you drunk with cocktails themed around one of our stories. Our story tellers are a mom and son combo who will bring you brutal and bizarre stories in a unique and fun way. This is the party where true crime, ghosts, UFOs, cryptids, paranormal, and much more come to hang out and have a cocktail together.
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Talkers magazine's renowned publisher and some of today's top contemporary thinkers from the arts, science, business, politics, philosophy and pop culture deliver provocative insights into the effects of society's rapid changes on the human condition. Join the weekly discussion with one of the most influential media analysts and skilled interviewers in America.
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In Episode 176 of Brutal, Bizarre, and Boozy, Jane traces the evolution of Santa Claus, exploring how folklore, cultural shifts, and commercialization shaped the modern figure recognized today. Deklan then covers the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson, one of the most infamous true crime cases in American history, examining the violence that shocked th…
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In Episode 175 of Brutal, Bizarre, and Boozy, Deklan examines the tragic crash of Air Indiana Flight 216, which killed the University of Evansville men’s basketball team, and the devastating aftermath that followed, including the sudden death of the program’s final remaining member, David Furr. Jane then tells the disturbing New York case involving…
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In this episode, Jane dives into the bizarre depths of Operation Fantasia — a little-known World War II plan by the U.S. military to use glowing foxes to frighten Japanese soldiers. From bioluminescence experiments to psychological warfare, this story blurs the line between genius and absurdity. Then Deklan turns the spotlight on Vladimir Vinnichev…
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In Episode 173 of Brutal, Bizarre, and Boozy, Deklan investigates The 764 Group, an online extremist network that uses social media and gaming platforms to target and exploit teenagers, encouraging violence, self-harm, and criminal behavior behind anonymous accounts. Jane then examines the interconnected Canadian case involving Leonard Hogue, a dis…
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In Episode 172 of Brutal, Bizarre, and Boozy, Jane explores the eerie legend of the Thanksgiving Ghost of Marsh Bridge, where holiday travelers encounter a restless spirit tied to a tragic past and a bridge said to carry paranormal warnings. Deklan then covers the 1982 murder of banker David Harmon in Olathe, Kansas, unraveling a shocking conspirac…
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Deklan explores the harrowing true crime story of Tracie McBride’s abduction from a military base—where duty, danger, and grief intersect. Jane takes a detour into the bizarre world of auto-brewery syndrome, spotlighting the people cursed to ferment their own feelings. This episode brings you mysteries of mind and matter, confessions from the front…
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Jane leads with the relentless saga of Christopher Thomas, whose decade-plus obsession with Samantha Stites spiraled from creepy messages to a dramatic abduction and nationwide headlines. Deklan takes you inside one of Europe’s strangest missing persons cases—the vanishing of Lars Mittank, a young tourist whose panicked airport escape left behind m…
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In this episode of Brutal, Bizarre, and Boozy, Deklan unravels the infamous Halloween plot of Ronald O’Bryan—a father who traded trust for greed, transforming a night of treats into tragedy and lifelong caution. Jane tunes into the strange sonic secrets of Taos, New Mexico, exploring the persistent hum that divides locals: a sound so mysterious, so…
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In this episode of Brutal, Bizarre, and Boozy, Jane dives into the twisted case of Sarah Hartsfield — a woman whose web of deceit and cold calculation led to a shocking death that stunned her Texas community. Meanwhile, Deklan explores the hauntingly strange side of the human brain, where reality fractures and identity blurs. From hands that move o…
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This week on Brutal, Bizarre & Boozy, Jane dives into the true crime murder case of Colorado dentist James Craig, who poisoned his wife Angela using cyanide in 2023. Then, Deklan explores the Utah doomsday cult known as the Knights of the Crystal Blade, run by Sam Shaffer and John Coltharp. We also enjoy the Southern Knight cocktail. Want to contac…
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This week Deklan takes us back to the late 1800s when Jack the Ripper was terrorizing the streets of London. His identity was never determined and his victim count is also unknown. There are 5 victims that are typically attributed to Jack the Ripper but it’s believed he might have had more. Over the years there have been different suspects identifi…
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This week Deklan tells us about President Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the US. Most know that he was assassinated in 1865. Some don’t know there were multiple attempts against the president but we talk about them here. Jane tells us about a mysterious clay disc found in Crete. The Phaistos disc is believed to be almost 4000 years old but …
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This week Jane tells us about the serial killer Dean Corll. He had nicknames of The Candy Man and The Pied Piper. Corll used the help of two teens in abducting many of his victims. Corll met an untimely demise when it went too far with one of the accomplices. Deklan tells us about the mining and drilling activities that took place at Lake Peigneur …
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This week Deklan tells us about Suchir Balaji, he was a computer programmer who worked with Open AI. He became a whistle blower about potential copyright infringement that occurred with AI technology. After telling the press his beliefs, he died in a mysterious manner that was ruled suicide. Jane tells us about strange and spooky things happening i…
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This week Jane tells us about serial killer Joseph Naso, also called the Double Initial Killer. His propensity for shoplifting led to his eventual arrest for multiple murders that he documented in a journal. The crimes had long gone cold and his connection might have never been detected if it weren’t for his journal. Deklan tells us about a massive…
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This week Jane tells us a little known story about the open range in Oregon from the late 1800s. Cattle ranchers didn’t want to share the land with sheep so they brutally started to wage war against the sheep and sheep herders. Deklan tells us about the political scandal known as Watergate. The scandal involved the political administration of Presi…
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This week Deklan takes us back to Alcatraz and we go talk about when the inmates took over the island and the prison. Several inmates made an attempt to escape the prison by assaulted guards, stealing keys and weapons. It was a 3 day stand off that resulted in several deaths. Jane tells us about Leap Castle in Ireland which is said to be the most h…
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This week Deklan tells us about Joshua Blahyi, better known for his nickname, General Butt Naked. As a child he was identified as a future leader. During the Liberian First Civil War he was a military warlord. He believed he and his men were bulletproof because of their special practices they did as a group. This led them to shed their uniforms and…
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Happy 3 year anniversary to us! For this special episode we cover the brutal and bizarre aspects of the 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas, NV. It is listed as the deadliest mass shooting ever conducted by a single shooter. However, there are some who believe more than one shooter could have been involved. We also discuss some discrepancies in the ide…
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This week Deklan tells us about Ezequiel Zayas who had been diagnosed with psychiatric conditions after some troubling behavior. He was placed in jail for breaking into someone’s home. During his incarceration he killed his cell mate, Vance Grace. Jane tells us about popular bigfoot enthusiast, Peter Byrne, who founded the Bigfoot Information Cente…
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This week Jane tells us about Hamida Djandoubi, a convicted killer in France. He was given the death penalty in 1977 for killing his former girlfriend, Elisabeth Bousquet. She reported him for forcing her into sex work. He was the last person executed in France and the last person by method of guillotine. Deklan tells us about some of the historica…
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This week Jane tells us about the quadruple killing in Moscow, ID in 2022. It took police about 6 weeks to identify and arrest the suspected killer, Bryan Kohberger. Although he initially denied being the killer, in June 2025 he pleaded guilty and was sentenced in July 2025. Deklan tells us about the dreadful working conditions that Karen Silkwood …
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This week Deklan tells us about the murder of Arlis Perry in 1974. Her body was strangely posed after bad things happened to her. There were a few suspects but her case went cold for decades. Thanks to DNA technology her murderer was finally identified. It was Stephen Crawford, the security guard who found her body. Jane tells us about another neur…
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This week we welcome back a very special guest Dayvid! He has a great new podcast, Dayvid Don’t Know. He’s also the co-host of Won Nothing podcast. He also has an immense presence with Down The Rabbit Hole on social media where he posts all sorts of spooky, creepy, and curious content. In this episode, Jane tells us about Gordon Cordeiro who was co…
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This week Deklan tells us about Mary Ellen Samuels who earned the nickname the “Green Widow.” She hired a hitman to kill her husband then wanted to tie off the loose ends of the hitman by hiring another. The nickname was given after a picture of her laying under thousands of dollars surfaced. Jane tells us about some magical powers of the brain. Wh…
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This week Deklan tells us about actor Johnny Lewis. His most notable role was in Sons of Anarchy. After leaving the show, people noticed his personality seemed to change. Police were called about an assault occurring and when they arrived they found Lewis and his landlady deceased. There were so many questions about what happened and why. Jane tell…
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This week Jane tells us about Olga Hepnarová, a Czechoslovakia woman who felt that society and her family hated her. She wanted to make a statement about how terrible people treated her and she wanted to be remembered. She used a truck to enact her revenge then requested to be executed after being convicted. Deklan tells us about animal lovers Sieg…
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This week we are doing a special release of a Happy Hour-ish episode. This is normally a Patreon exclusive episode but we are sharing it with everyone! Happy hour is our totally unscripted version with some current stories and lots of discussions and chats about what kind of crazy things we’re finding in the news and online. Want to contact us, fin…
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This week Deklan tells us about Timothy Blackburn who was involved in one of the largest heists Las Vegas has seen. However, he was caught by police and placed in jail for the crime. He managed to escape jail and took his family hostage. Unfortunately, it didn’t turn out well for his children and himself when the police finally caught up to him. Ja…
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This week Jane tells us about a prolific serial killer from California, Randy Kraft. He was convicted for 16 victims but it is believed he had over 60 victims. He kept a cryptic diary of his escapades that helped convict him. Deklan tells us about the earthquake off the coast of Japan which caused a massive tsunami in 2011. The tsunami also caused …
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This week Deklan tells us about the strange deaths of Don Henry and Kevin Ives. Initially ruled as an accident, the ruling was changed after the boys’ families demanded a reevaluation. Conspiracies grew around the situation with those being suspected in their involvement ranging from local law enforcement to the state government and even the CIA. J…
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This week Jane tells us about Daniel and Kristil Krug. Kristil wanted to divorce Daniel so he started a digital stalking campaign against Kristil, posing as someone else. When Kristil was murdered Daniel tried to blame it on someone else but he was quickly caught. Deklan tells us a little about the revolutionary history in Nicaragua between the Con…
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This week Jane tells us about the Amish culture and one Amish man who went a little rogue. Samuel Mullet decided his community of Amish people were not strict enough for his liking so he started his own. He broke a lot of rules inside of his new settlement. Unfortunately his behaviors led to violent attacks on people who disagreed with his beliefs.…
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This week Deklan tells us about Stanley Tookie Williams, the co-founder of the Los Angeles gang The Crips. He was born in Louisiana and later moved to LA where he eventually became a gang leader, even though during the day he was telling children not to join gangs. Jane tells us about con man Robert Freegard in England. He convinced many people he …
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This week Jane tells us about convicted killer Christa Pike. She had a rough childhood and turned to violence herself. When she felt another girl, Colleen Slemmer, was interested in her boyfriend, Tadaryl Shipp, she decided to take care of the problem. It didn’t take long for police to find and arrest Pike and her friends that assisted in killing C…
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This week Jane tells us about convicted killer, Ricky Simonds Sr, who did prison time for manslaughter. Years after being released he becomes a prime suspect in the disappearance of his son’s fiance, Jamie Riley. When Simond’s ex-girlfriend, Kim Sprenger, took out a protection order against him, he started stalking her. Simonds climbed into the tru…
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This week Deklan tells us about 8 yo Jamie Lavis who went missing after catching the bus in his hometown of Kidderminster England. The bus driver, Darren Vickers, who last saw Jamie joined the search party and befriended the family. The family would later learn that they had welcomed into their home the predator who had killed their son. Jane tells…
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This week Jane tells us about Ed Gein, also called the “Butcher of Plainfield” and “Plainfield Ghoul.” Gein admitted to two killings and many grave robberies. These activities led the police to find completely gruesome things in Gein’s home. Gein’s life inspired many fictional characters like Norman Bates and Leatherface. Deklan tells us about two …
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This week Deklan tells us about American outlaws, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. The couple went on numerous crime sprees causing death and destruction in their wake. With the deaths of over a dozen victims, they grabbed the attention of the media and police. A police ambush ended their crime sprees. Jane tells us about a huge theft of expensive b…
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