Best Return To Soil Podcasts (2025)

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Matthew Lesson 54: Parable of the Soils 33:14

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Send us a text Matthew 13:1-9 and 18-23 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Parable of the Sower/Soils." This is in one of the teaching sections of Matthew’s gospel. Jesus shares the parable to illustrate how people receive God's word. The setting has Jesus teaching by the sea, attracting a large crowd. This parable is within chapter 13’s collec…

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A river’s return from the brink of disaster 27:10

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(Jessica Cornelison / KCUR 89.3) In one long-polluted Ozark river, the little fish darting through the water and the rare mussels hiding on the pebbly bottom tell a story worth celebrating. They’re signs that the Spring River is benefitting from environmental cleanups after a century of mining pollution. A professor and his students are uncovering …

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Rebuild:LA Episode 054: A Rocket Launcher that Shoots Water Balloons - Meet FireDome with co-founder and CEO Gadi Benjamini 35:36

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Send us a text Imagine a massive, scary-looking rocket launcher…that shoots water balloons. That’s one way to describe the new technology called FireDome and developed by a group of Israeli entrepreneurs. In host Cameron Barrett’s conversation this week with FireDome’s co-founder and CEO, Gadi Benjamini, we learn about a cutting-edge technology, in…

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395 Alfonso Chico de Guzmán - The ag-tech that brings cows back 1:37:24

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Straight from La Junquera farm, in Murcia, Spain, a Walking the Land episode with Alfonso Chico de Guzmán, a regenerative livestock farmer. It starts as a hobby. So, you take a few cows just like someone in the city would take a cat or dog or a chihuahua, and it slowly gets out of hand. But what really enables this kind of grazing in these circumst…

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The struggle of Israel's peace movement 29:37

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Two years ago a group of Jewish and Palestinian peace activists stood almost alone in Israel in calling for a ceasefire, as Israel launched a massive offensive on Gaza in response to the Hamas attacks of 7th October 2023. Emily Wither returns to hear how the lives of these activists have changed. She explores whether their message of peace and coex…

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Matthew Lesson 53: Family of Jesus 28:04

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Send us a text Matthew 12:46-50 is the text for this sermon entitled, "The Family of Jesus." In this final paragraph of Chapter 12, Matthew describes a time when Jesus was sitting with disciples and his birth family came asking to speak with him. Someone let Jesus know that his mother and siblings needed to see him. Jesus used this interruption as …

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394 Stef van Dongen - Trees don’t send invoices so a Catalan valley is rewiring water, forests and finance 58:08

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A check in conversation with Stef van Dongen, founder of The Pioneers of Our Time. Sitting at the fireplace we trace how neighbors who barely spoke began phoning across ridgelines, how tourism money are flowing uphill to fund forest work, and how a dense, abandoned woodland started opening into a living mosaic that holds water, softens fire, and in…

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Rebuild:LA Episode 053: What Did the Fires Leave Behind in Our Soil with Dr. Seth John and Sujeet Rao of USC’s CLEAN Project 43:03

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Send us a text We know that the Palisades and Eaton Fires left devastation in their wake, devastation that wasn’t just burned structures and displaced lives, but dangerous contaminants that remained in our soil and groundwater. How far-reaching was the contamination, and how concerned do residents need to be? Thanks to the University of Southern Ca…

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Matthew Lesson 52: Return of the Unclean Spirit 28:51

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Send us a text Matthew 12:43-45 is the text for this sermon entitled, "The Unclean Spirit." Introduction - What is the unclean spirit? •The "unclean spirit" symbolizes evil and spiritual uncleanliness, with roots in Old Testament concepts of defilement. •Jesus' references to unclean spirits highlight the dangers of spiritual emptiness, suggesting t…

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Matthew Lesson 51: Demanding a Sign 34:00

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Send us a text Matthew 12:38-42 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Demanding a Sign." Curtis begins this lesson with a look at two parallel gospels (Mark and Luke) that add additional details and perspectives about this event in the life of Jesus. Jewish leaders and teachers came to Jesus and demanded a sign to prove His authority (although it …

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Matthew Lesson 50: Good Fruit and Good Words 33:48

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Send us a text Matthew 12:33-37 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Good Fruit and Good Words." The book of Matthew records Jesus' teachings as focused on words 20-30% of the time. That underscores the importance of understanding how our words reflect our hearts and impact our lives! The idea of “fruit” is used 12x by Matthew, more than any othe…

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Matthew Lesson 49: The Unforgivable Sin 29:52

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Send us a text Matthew 12:22-32 is the text for this sermon entitled, "The Unforgivable Sin." Jesus attributes the healing and exorcisms He performs to the power of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the Spirit's divine role in His ministry. Interesting how his ministry of teaching and healing caused so much controversy! The power of the Spirit working i…

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393 Simon Kraemer - The 'We’ll starve without fertilizer' crowd forgot to check the fields 1:06:13

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How do we feed the world? It’s all nice and cute this regenerative agriculture and food stuff, but how do we actually feed the world? By 2050, we’ll need to produce double the amount of food. This is a question you, like me, get a lot, we bet, from banks, pension funds, large institutional players, investors in general, entrepreneurs, and eco-moder…

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Rebuild:LA Episode 052: Just Because Your Home Is Still Standing, Doesn’t Mean You’ve Escaped the Fire with Eaton Fire Residents United’s Nicole Maccalla 43:48

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Send us a text Dr. Nicole Maccalla spent the first two days of the Eaton Fire on the ground, fighting to save her home. She thought that if she could just keep her house from burning, she would be okay, and when the fire was finally out, she could return to the place she and her children had called home for the last 11 years. But what she found was…

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Matthew Lesson 43: A Sword, Cross, and Cup 28:09

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Send us a text Matthew 10:34-42 is the text for this sermon entitled, "A Sword, Cross, and Cup." This passage offers today's Christians three powerful metaphors of discipleship. Here, Jesus continues His instructions to disciples for what is sometimes called "The Limited Commission." He speaks of (1) a sword, (2) a cross, and (3) a cup of cold wate…

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Matthew Lesson 48: The Chosen Servant 29:10

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Send us a text Matthew 12:15-21 is the text for this sermon entitled, "The Chosen Servant." Jesus came to earth on a mission! Have you ever thought about writing your personal Life Mission Statement to see if it aligns with God's purpose for you? This passage offers a look at Jesus' life and mission as the fulfillment of a prophesy from Isaiah 42:1…

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Matthew Lesson 47: Lessons from Grain & Withered Hand 34:21

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Send us a text Matthew 12:1-14 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Lessons from Grain and a Withered Hand." Matthew moves from teaching section to ministry action, but still teaching within the action! This interaction between Jesus and the Pharisees gets at the heart of the ongoing conflict and controversy between them. From two images, the gra…

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Matthew Lesson 45: Woe to the Unrepentant Cities 31:27

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Send us a text Matthew 11: 20-24 is the text for this lesson entitled, "Woe to the Unrepentant Cities." There is a significant difference between Jesus’ words about repentance and judgment. The purpose of today’s lesson is to understand and live by three great principles enunciated in this text: accountability, repentance, and divine judgment. Curt…

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Matthew Lesson 44: John the Baptist as Elijah 28:31

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Send us a text Matthew 11:1-19 is the text for this lesson entitled, "John the Baptist as Elijah." 1. John’s Faithfulness to God's Calling John the Baptist was dedicated to his calling in a prophetic role, faithfully preparing the way for Jesus. Despite opposition, imprisonment, and eventually death, he stayed true to his mission to call people to …

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Matthew Lesson 41: The Mission of the Twelve 33:47

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Send us a text Matthew 10:1-23 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Mission of the Twelve." This chapter in Matthew's gospel details Jesus' instructions to the 12 apostles as he sends them out on what is sometimes referred to as "the limited commission" in contrast to "The Great Commission" in Matthew 28. Matthew lists the names of those Jesus ha…

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Matthew Lesson 42: Lifestyle of a Disciple 30:48

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Send us a text Matthew 10:24-33 is the text for this lesson entitled "Lifestyle of a Disciple." Here, Jesus continues his instructions to the 12 apostles following his delivery of what is sometimes called "The Limited Commission." His directives paved the way not only for the disciples, but also for us today. Jesus also answers some important chall…

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Matthew Lesson 40: Heart of a Harvester 32:09

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Send us a text Matthew 9:18-38 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Heart of a Harvester." John 16:33, ““I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Jesus’ focus of ministry was on those for whom the world seems to have overcome them! Curtis revie…

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Matthew Devotional: Hold to God's Unchanging Hand 27:01

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Send us a text The words of the hymn "Hold to God's Unchanging Hand" inspired this sermon of the same name. We start with Matthew 22:16 where scripture tells us Jesus was not swayed by the opinions of people, but was unchanging in truth. The world is constantly changing, which is often daunting for human beings. God offers us the confidence of know…

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Return to You: Creativity, Identity, and the Art of Being Yourself 20:18

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What does it mean to be true to yourself? It’s often a question that we ponder at pivotal points in our lives, especially during midlife. In this episode, I explore what it means to be yourself creatively, authentically, and with greater self-awareness. For inspiration, there’s poetry and a discussion of the role of mindfulness in living authentica…

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Ep. 77 Mark Shepard on Restoration Agriculture: Designing Land That Heals Itself 1:08:47

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Send us a text Discover how to design profitable, resilient agricultural landscapes using the principles of restoration agriculture. In this episode, Jared Sorensen hosts renowned agroforestry expert Mark Shepard for a deep, practical conversation about transforming degraded land, capturing water, integrating livestock, and building perennial ecosy…

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392 Toby Parkes - Mapping the underground fungi world by building a unicorn 1:24:12

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In order to save and more importantly restore biodiversity we don’t need biodiversity or carbon credits; we need biologists to find super profitable business models within the magical deeply complex world of nature. It's the case of Toby Parkes, founder and CEO of Rhizocore, with whom go deep into the third, mostly ignored, and much more complex ki…

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Rebuild:LA Episode 051: 70% Of Survivors Can’t Return Home with Department of Angels’ Andrew King and Angela Giacchetti 39:49

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Send us a text In the second of our two-part episode with Eaton Fire survivors Andrew King and Angela Giacchetti, host Cameron Barrett asks the two about their work on the Department of Angels' quarterly survey of fire survivors, Community Voices: LA Fire Recovery Report. The research is uncovering some difficult truths about the recovery and rebui…

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True Road Trip Horror Stories That Will Keep You on Edge 27:09

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This episode includes brief promotional messages at the beginning. In Halloween Town, the night never ends—it only deepens. Every time you press play, the fog thickens, the air chills, and the shadows stretch just a little farther than they should. You arrive expecting a tale, but what you find is a world where supernatural horror breathes beside y…

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True Spooky Horror Stories to Watch in the Dark That Will Haunt You 26:24

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This episode includes brief promotional messages at the beginning. In Halloween Town, the night never ends—it only deepens. Every time you press play, the fog thickens, the air chills, and the shadows stretch just a little farther than they should. You arrive expecting a tale, but what you find is a world where supernatural horror breathes beside y…

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True Bizarre Pizza Delivery Horror Stories That Will Ruin Your Favorite Meal 33:51

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This episode includes brief promotional messages at the beginning. In Halloween Town, the night never ends—it only deepens. Every time you press play, the fog thickens, the air chills, and the shadows stretch just a little farther than they should. You arrive expecting a tale, but what you find is a world where supernatural horror breathes beside y…

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True Animated Horror Stories (Compilation #1) That Will Keep You Paranoid 15:15

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This episode includes brief promotional messages at the beginning. In Halloween Town, the night never ends—it only deepens. Every time you press play, the fog thickens, the air chills, and the shadows stretch just a little farther than they should. You arrive expecting a tale, but what you find is a world where supernatural horror breathes beside y…

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True Animated Horror Stories (Compilation #3) That Will Leave You Terrified 21:11

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This episode includes brief promotional messages at the beginning. In Halloween Town, the night never ends—it only deepens. Every time you press play, the fog thickens, the air chills, and the shadows stretch just a little farther than they should. You arrive expecting a tale, but what you find is a world where supernatural horror breathes beside y…

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True Rainy Night Horror Stories That Will Keep You on Edge 22:04

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This episode includes brief promotional messages at the beginning. In Halloween Town, the night never ends—it only deepens. Every time you press play, the fog thickens, the air chills, and the shadows stretch just a little farther than they should. You arrive expecting a tale, but what you find is a world where supernatural horror breathes beside y…

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Creepy True Home Alone Horror Stories That Will Keep You Paranoid 17:24

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This episode includes brief promotional messages at the beginning. In Halloween Town, the night never ends—it only deepens. Every time you press play, the fog thickens, the air chills, and the shadows stretch just a little farther than they should. You arrive expecting a tale, but what you find is a world where supernatural horror breathes beside y…

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True Horrifying Camping Horror Stories That Will Haunt Your Wilderness Adventures 2:07:03

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This episode includes brief promotional messages at the beginning. In Halloween Town, the night never ends—it only deepens. Every time you press play, the fog thickens, the air chills, and the shadows stretch just a little farther than they should. You arrive expecting a tale, but what you find is a world where supernatural horror breathes beside y…

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True Amusement Park Horror Stories (With Rain Sounds) That Will Keep You on Edge 20:00

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This episode includes brief promotional messages at the beginning. In Halloween Town, the night never ends—it only deepens. Every time you press play, the fog thickens, the air chills, and the shadows stretch just a little farther than they should. You arrive expecting a tale, but what you find is a world where supernatural horror breathes beside y…

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True Disturbing Horror Stories That Will Keep You Up All Night 22:00

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This episode includes brief promotional messages at the beginning. In Halloween Town, the night never ends—it only deepens. Every time you press play, the fog thickens, the air chills, and the shadows stretch just a little farther than they should. You arrive expecting a tale, but what you find is a world where supernatural horror breathes beside y…

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True Grocery Store Horror Stories (With Rain Sounds) That Will Haunt Your Shopping Trips 27:28

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This episode includes brief promotional messages at the beginning. In Halloween Town, the night never ends—it only deepens. Every time you press play, the fog thickens, the air chills, and the shadows stretch just a little farther than they should. You arrive expecting a tale, but what you find is a world where supernatural horror breathes beside y…

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True School Lockdown Horror Stories (With Rain Sounds) That Will Keep You Paranoid 17:32

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This episode includes brief promotional messages at the beginning. In Halloween Town, the night never ends—it only deepens. Every time you press play, the fog thickens, the air chills, and the shadows stretch just a little farther than they should. You arrive expecting a tale, but what you find is a world where supernatural horror breathes beside y…

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True Mall Horror Stories (With Rain Sounds) That Will Ruin Your Shopping Experience 25:35

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This episode includes brief promotional messages at the beginning. In Halloween Town, the night never ends—it only deepens. Every time you press play, the fog thickens, the air chills, and the shadows stretch just a little farther than they should. You arrive expecting a tale, but what you find is a world where supernatural horror breathes beside y…

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True Road Trip Horror Stories (With Rain Sounds) That Will Make You Fear the Journey 24:43

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This episode includes brief promotional messages at the beginning. In Halloween Town, the night never ends—it only deepens. Every time you press play, the fog thickens, the air chills, and the shadows stretch just a little farther than they should. You arrive expecting a tale, but what you find is a world where supernatural horror breathes beside y…

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True Facebook Marketplace Horror Stories (With Rain Sounds) That Will Make You Question Deals 19:07

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This episode includes brief promotional messages at the beginning. In Halloween Town, the night never ends—it only deepens. Every time you press play, the fog thickens, the air chills, and the shadows stretch just a little farther than they should. You arrive expecting a tale, but what you find is a world where supernatural horror breathes beside y…

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True Chick-fil-A Horror Stories (With Rain Sounds) That Will Change How You See Fast Food 17:12

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This episode includes brief promotional messages at the beginning. In Halloween Town, the night never ends—it only deepens. Every time you press play, the fog thickens, the air chills, and the shadows stretch just a little farther than they should. You arrive expecting a tale, but what you find is a world where supernatural horror breathes beside y…

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True Car Repair Horror Stories (With Rain Sounds) That Will Leave You Terrified 20:53

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This episode includes brief promotional messages at the beginning. In Halloween Town, the night never ends—it only deepens. Every time you press play, the fog thickens, the air chills, and the shadows stretch just a little farther than they should. You arrive expecting a tale, but what you find is a world where supernatural horror breathes beside y…

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True Craigslist Horror Stories (With Rain Sounds) That Will Haunt Your Listings 23:33

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This episode includes brief promotional messages at the beginning. In Halloween Town, the night never ends—it only deepens. Every time you press play, the fog thickens, the air chills, and the shadows stretch just a little farther than they should. You arrive expecting a tale, but what you find is a world where supernatural horror breathes beside y…

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True Haunting Horror Stories That Will Send Chills Down Your Spine 24:16

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This episode includes brief promotional messages at the beginning. In Halloween Town, the night never ends—it only deepens. Every time you press play, the fog thickens, the air chills, and the shadows stretch just a little farther than they should. You arrive expecting a tale, but what you find is a world where supernatural horror breathes beside y…