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As we conclude this rebroadcast of our Christmas episode 2022, we ask the simple question: Is it okay for Christans to celebrate Christmas? https://www.compellingtruth.org/Christians-Christmas.html Help keep us on the air! Donate at: somethingshappeninghere.locals.com/support #paganchristmas #ischristmasokayforchristians #somethingshappeninghere

As our rebroadcast of 2022's Christmas episode continues, here we study the birth story of Jesus in Luke chapter 2 in light of archaeological evidence from first century Judea. https://www.padfield.com/1999/away-in-a-manger.html https://biblearchaeology.org/research/new-testament-era/2803-the-manger-and-the-inn Help us stay on the air! Support us at: somethingshappeninghere.locals.com/support #noroomattheinn #israelarchaeology #somethingshappeninghere

For this re-broadcast of our Christmas episode from 2022, we examine the “war on Christmas,” in the modern media sense and historically on this first show. https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2021/12/18/war-on-christmas-525273 Support our show on Locals! www.somethingshappeninghere.locals.com/support #hohoholynight #waronchristmas #somethingshappeninghere

12/22/23 Those Lying Eyes "One Year Closer to Eternity" part 5 Our final new show of our final new episode of 2023 is here, concluding the first full calendar year of broadcasts for Something’s Happening Here. And we’re staying true to form: ending the week with an AI-Update! But this is no ordinary AI Update. No, rather, it’s like the Lord sent this one particular story just for us, as it touches on ALL the things we’ve discussed so far this week. So from all of us to all of you, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We will replay some older shows for a few weeks, including our Christmas episode from 2022, and we’ll see you again in January. Welcome to the show! https://www.independent.co.uk/news/pope-francis-ap-rome-vatican-catholic-church-b2463936.html https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/channel-1-news-the-new-ai-generated-newscast-coming-soon/ar-AA1lsopG This week is our final new show of 2023: a year in review, looking forward to God’s Kingdom. Season 3 Episode 20 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #popefrancis #artificialintelligence #somethingshappeninghere #oneyearclosertoeternity

12/21/23 Why is ‘Something Happening’? "One Year Closer to Eternity" part 4 Why in the world have my producer and I been laboring at this podcast game for over a year now? The show costs more than it earns and is a real burden on the schedules of those of us involved in its production. So whatever could be our motivation? In a bit of self-awareness and reflection, today on Something’s Happening Here we will look both in the mirror and in the Bible to answer these very questions, hoping to find a compelling enough reason to be here to justify the various costs and headaches we encounter. Tomorrow is an AI-Update, so today is our final regular-format show of the year. Welcome to, “Why is ‘Something Happening’?” https://conversantfaith.com/2013/11/11/evangelism-and-christs-return/ This week is our final new show of 2023: a year in review, looking forward to God’s Kingdom. Season 3 Episode 20 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #talkingdonkeyinternational #midnightcry #somethingshappeninghere #oneyearclosertoeternity

12/20/23 Sweet Land of Bribery "One Year Closer to Eternity" part 3 Like it or not, the United States of America is at the center of everything that happens on planet earth, and has been since at least World War II. While I believe the postwar era of American hegemony ended at the disastrous pullout from Afghanistan in 2021, this nation nonetheless continues to enjoy global dominance. For now. Of course, because “it is written” that way. Today on Something’s Happening Here, we explore some goings-on in the Biden administration and family to get a pulse on where America is at, where she’s going, and how she plays into Bible prophecy. I know all criminal allegations are unproved at this time, but I’m going to go ahead and call today’s show “Sweet Land of Bribery” anyway. Welcome, and God bless. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/dec/14/first-thing-house-authorizes-impeachment-inquiry-as-biden-decries-baseless-political-stunt https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/hunter-biden-argues-gop-critics-are-trying-kill-destroy-fathers-presid-rcna128703 This week is our final new show of 2023: a year in review, looking forward to God’s Kingdom. Season 3 Episode 20 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #americainprophecy #bidencorruption #somethingshappeninghere #oneyearclosertoeternity

12/19/23 Rise of the Matriarch "One Year Closer to Eternity" part 2 Though I am not a practicing Catholic, I strongly believe that the Roman Catholic Church enjoys strong prophetic attention in the Bible, and therefore I like to stay aware of the goings-on in and around it. Today on Something’s Happening Here, we revisit a significant ecclesiastical meeting held by the church in October of this year; by doing this, we hope to see the issues of importance for the so-called Mother Church at the end of 2023, and how they might fit into the prophetic picture in Revelation. We’ll also see, by looking at the results of the meeting, an important truth about the operation of that Church that is always hiding in plain sight. Welcome to our second show of our final new episode of the year, “Rise of the Matriarchs.” https://www.independent.co.uk/news/ap-pope-francis-catholic-church-vatican-toronto-b2423535.html https://www.ncregister.com/cna/synod-on-synodality-2023-summary-report This week is our final new show of 2023: a year in review, looking forward to God’s Kingdom. Season 3 Episode 20 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #catholicchurch #synodonsynodality #somethingshappeninghere #oneyearclosertoeternity

12/18/23 The -ism Family "One Year Closer to Eternity" part 1 As we begin our final new show of the year, Something’s Happening Here is taking a look at the “usual suspects” of Bible prophecy to see what the spiritual world is up to at the end of 2023. We start today with an eye toward “globalism.” What is this boogeyman concept? Is it real? What does it look like? How does prophecy inform us in this discussion? We will see some surprising – or perhaps not-so-surprising – relationships between the concept of globalism and several other dominant ideologies in the world today. I’m Steve Hicks, Director of Podcast Ministries for Talking Donkey International. Thanks for starting your week with us as we look at “The -ism Family” today. https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-globalist-agenda-and-how-will-it-impact-humanity-in-the-near-future This week is our final new show of 2023: a year in review, looking forward to God’s Kingdom. Season 3 Episode 20 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #globalism #socialism #somethingshappeninghere #oneyearclosertoeternity

12/11/23 Is Satanism Healthcare? "A War of Ideas" part 1 No, it’s not a Monty Python sketch. It’s not even Second City. In the real world in the year of our Lord 2023, we’re really asking, for real: “Is Satanism Healthcare?” Now, we’re not the first ones to discuss the Satanic Temple operating “reproductive healthcare” clinics, but I hope we’ll be the most thorough: because we’ll discuss not just the event itself; and not just the media coverage of it, both positive and negative; but also the prophetic theology at work behind it all, all week long. I’m Steve Hicks, Director of Podcast Ministries for Talking Donkey International. Welcome to our second-to-last episode of 2023, called “A War of Ideas.” https://www.theblaze.com/news/cosmopolitan-magazine-satanic-abortion-supreme-court https://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/a45613416/satanic-group-abortion-clinic-samuel-alito-mom/ This week is all about ideas! For our penultimate show of the year, Something’s Happening Here looks underneath some controversial current events to see the war of ideas underneath. Season 3 Episode 19 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #awarofideas #satanichealthcare #somethingshappeninghere

12/8/23 Impeachment Updates "Ghost in the Machine" part 5 Since we’ve spent the whole week looking at A.I. stories, we don’t need an A.I. Update this Friday – we need a real world update instead! So to finish our theme of “Ghost in the Machine” this week, we turn our attention to the ghost in the Oval Office: President Houseplant, as a certain podcast personality likes to say. What’s going on with the efforts to impeach the man? And how is the corporate media handling coverage of the issue? Thanks for ending your week with us to get some “Impeachment Updates.” Welcome to the show. https://www.dailywire.com/news/house-republicans-unveil-biden-impeachment-inquiry-website https://www.gop.gov/bidenimpeachmentinquiry/# https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-impeachment-congress-house-republicans-8ba620065c0d9b7bad083ff0b79a6a0b As we return from Thanksgiving break, we’re spending the week looking at some recent notable A.I. updates. Season 3 Episode 18 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #impeachmentupdates #ghostinthemachine #somethingshappeninghere #AIStories #AIDrama #ImpeachmentEfforts #MediaCoverage #PoliticalUpdates #CurrentEvents #PresidentHouseplant #ImpeachmentDiscussion #RealWorldUpdate

12/7/23 Deep Fake Slander "Ghost in the Machine" part 4 First it was a Joe Rogan interview that never happened. Do you remember that alarming drama from April of this year? Well now it appears that a deep fake interview was used to try to slander a business owner and company rival in the cannabis industry, but this time the stakes were much higher, involving incriminating accusations and the potential loss of millions of dollars. This “Deep Fake Slander” shows us that we take reality for granted. We are so accustomed to believing our eyes and ears that we are easily tricked when our senses deceive us. Today on Something’s Happening Here we will learn about this attempted slander and also look at prophecies in Revelation of times when our senses will deceive us as well. https://www.theblaze.com/news/berner-benzinga-ai-article-accusation As we return from Thanksgiving break, we’re spending the week looking at some recent notable A.I. updates. Season 3 Episode 18 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #deepfakeslander #ghostinthemachine #somethingshappeninghere #DeepFakeSlander #RealityDeception #ProphecyInRevelation #JoeRogan #DeepFakeInterview #CannabisIndustryDrama #SlanderAccusations #LossOfMillions #DeceptiveTimes

12/6/23 International Paper Tiger "Ghost in the Machine" part 3 When Oscar advised Michael Scott on “The Office” that he can’t just say the word “bankruptcy” and expect something to happen, Michael clarified, “I didn’t say it. I declared it.” It’s a great line because Michael genuinely believes that his earnestness will make the word come true, when in fact that’s a ridiculous idea. Well life imitates art, so as we continue to talk about A.I. this week, today Something’s Happening Here will look at a recent international declaration about securing the advancement of Artificial Intelligence against destructive people and purposes, and ask if it’s really just an “International Paper Tiger,” all bark and no bite, hoping that because they didn’t just say it, but declared it!, that it will come true. Welcome to our mid-week show. https://www.reuters.com/technology/us-britain-other-countries-ink-agreement-make-ai-secure-by-design-2023-11-27/ As we return from Thanksgiving break, we’re spending the week looking at some recent notable A.I. updates. Season 3 Episode 18 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #internationalpapertiger #ghostinthemachine #somethingshappeninghere #AIsecurity #InternationalDeclaration #AIDevelopment #AIRegulation #AIDiscussion #ArtificialIntelligence #TechEthics #AIGovernance #AIChallenges

12/5/23 Sitting on a Grenade? "Ghost in the Machine" part 2 For many, the most frustrating part of the Sam Altman drama is that, as of the date of this recording, no one is really sure why the drama happened in the first place. Elon Musk, for one, has demanded that OpenAI reveal the reasons for the initial firing because of the inherent potential dangers that A.I. poses. There can be no secrecy with this technology, he believes. Today on Something’s Happening Here, we look at Mr. Musk’s statement as well as some of the commentary surrounding Altman’s return to OpenAI, and we ask: are we sitting on an A.I. grenade? https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-sam-altman-fired-risk-of-ai-openai-board-2023-11 https://www.npr.org/2023/11/22/1214909629/with-sam-altman-back-as-ceo-whats-next-for-openai As we return from Thanksgiving break, we’re spending the week looking at some recent notable A.I. updates. Season 3 Episode 18 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #sittingonagrenade #ghostinthemachine #somethingshappeninghere #AIrisks #OpenAI #SamAltman #ElonMusk #AIdrama #TechNews #AItransparency #AIsafety #TechPodcast

12/4/23 Sam Altman is … Out? "Ghost in the Machine" part 1 The CEO of OpenAI is out! Or is he back in? Or is he at Microsoft now? What’s going on? With the A.I. world still reeling from the drama surrounding CEO Sam Altman’s outster, possible re-entry, definite firing, hiring by Microsoft, then oops wait actually he’s hired again at OpenAI, and all for unknown and undisclosed reasons, the future of this once-juggernaut tech company is in question. Is it a coincidence that paid subscriptions to ChatGPT 4 are suspended as of the date of this recording? At Something’s Happening Here, we’ve skipped our A.I. Update for a few weeks, so this week we’re focusing on all things A.I. with our episode titled “Ghost in the Machine.” I’m Steve Hicks, Director of Podcast Ministries for Talking Donkey International. Welcome to the first show of the week, called “Sam Altman is … Out?” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Removal_of_Sam_Altman_from_OpenAI As we return from Thanksgiving break, we’re spending the week looking at some recent notable A.I. updates. Season 3 Episode 18 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #samaltmanisout #ghostinthemachine #somethingshappeninghere #AIDevelopment #OpenAI #CEOChanges #SamAltman #Microsoft #AIWorld #TechDrama #ArtificialIntelligence #GhostintheMachine

12/1/23 ANNIVERSARY SHOW part 5 This week we are re-broadcasting our VERY FIRST episode from November 2022, as our team takes a production break for Thanksgiving. "In Other News": We examine the American 2022 midterm election results and Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter as examples of shifting balances of power, in light of Daniel 2:20-21.

11/30/23 ANNIVERSARY SHOW part 4 This week we are re-broadcasting our VERY FIRST episode from November 2022, as our team takes a production break for Thanksgiving. Here we look at the military alliance between Russia and Iran and wonder if it could be relevant to the prophecy of Daniel 11.

11/29/23 ANNIVERSARY SHOW part 3 This week we are re-broadcasting our VERY FIRST episode from November 2022, as our team takes a production break for Thanksgiving. Here we study the "beast that rises from the earth" in Revelation 13 in light of America's political response to protests in Iran in November 2022.

11/27/23 ANNIVERSARY SHOW part 2 This week we are re-broadcasting our VERY FIRST episode from November 2022, as our team takes a production break for Thanksgiving. Here we examine news coverage of protests in Iran in November 2022, and study a "war in Heaven" in Revelation chapter 12.

11/27/23 ANNIVERSARY SHOW part 1 This week we are re-broadcasting our VERY FIRST episode from November 2022, as our team takes a production break for Thanksgiving. Here we discuss religious persecution and Revelation 13 in light of the Autumn 2022 protests in Iran surrounding the death of Mahsa Amini. Our show notes format has changed quite a bit in a year. Our regular format will return next week! Our records list this show as titled "For the Love of God" and also "Thanks Be to God," so you may see both titles all week long.

11/23/23 The Author of History "Who is Jesus?" part 4 As we’ve seen throughout the week, the “testimony of Jesus” is the spirit of prophecy, as well as some of the ways that spirit manifests in the Bible. But today we’re going to look for the “testimony of Jesus” in church history, studying Revelation chapters 2 and 3. When we come to realize that Jesus is the author of all history, we better understand the claim He makes that He holds “all authority in Heaven and on earth.” Put on your Prophecy Hats today, friends, and grab your Bibles. Buckle up, and welcome to “The Author of History.” https://www.christianity.com/wiki/end-times/what-do-the-7-churches-in-revelation-represent-summaries-and-explanations.html https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/what-is-the-significance-of-the-seven-churches-in-revelation.html https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/vkn2f0ukx9gnrjnsbw6b0/Nicolaitans.png?rlkey=aqchayxv6a06ml9beshh4n0hb&dl=0 There are so many different versions of Jesus in the world and culture, so this week we’re getting to know the Jesus of the Bible. Season 3 Episode 16 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #whoisjesus #theauthorofhistory #somethingshappeninghere #TestimonyOfJesus #Prophecy #SpiritOfProphecy #BibleStudy #ChurchHistory #Revelation #AuthorityOfJesus #ProphecyHats #TheAuthorOfHistory

11/24/23 … And the Author of the Future "Who is Jesus?" part 5 Today on Something's Happening Here we conclude our study from yesterday, Thanksgiving Day, on the seven churches – and we're going to see more clearly than ever that Christ is the author of all history, including modern-day history, and into the future. Thank you so much for spending this week with us to learn “Who is Jesus?” We hope you had a great holiday yesterday and thank you for ending your week with us. https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/what-is-the-significance-of-the-seven-churches-in-revelation.html There are so many different versions of Jesus in the world and culture, so this week we’re getting to know the Jesus of the Bible. Season 3 Episode 16 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #whoisjesus #andtheauthorofthefuture #somethingshappeninghere #AuthorOfTheFuture #RevelationOverview #PropheticView #EndTimes #ProphecyHats #BibleStudy #SomethingHappeningHere #FutureRevealed #LatterChapters

11/22/23 Israel’s Redeemer "Who is Jesus?" part 3 Today, on our midweek show, we’re talking about Israel. No, not the Israel at war with Hamas, we’re taking a break from current events this week. Today we’re discussing ancient Israel, the Israel of the Bible, and her Redeemer, Jesus Christ. Now, of course, many who claim the name Israel in the world today specifically do NOT see Jesus as their Redeemer – but that doesn’t change what the Bible says. And this ancient truth is just as true today, for everyone willing to receive it. Welcome to the show, “Israel’s Redeemer.” https://tabletalkmagazine.com/posts/how-does-jesus-temptation/ There are so many different versions of Jesus in the world and culture, so this week we’re getting to know the Jesus of the Bible. Season 3 Episode 16 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #whoisjesus #israelsredeemer #somethingshappeninghere #AncientIsrael #BiblicalRedeemer #JesusChrist #BiblicalTruths #Redemption #MidweekShow #SpiritualReflection #BibleStudy #ScripturalWisdom

11/21/23 The Son of David "Who is Jesus?" part 2 My confession for today is that I did not know Jesus Christ when I began to learn the Bible. In fact, I focused primarily on the Old Testament because I didn’t want to learn about Him. I’d heard His name at churches for my whole life, 20+ years by then, but somehow didn’t know Him at all and blamed Him for the blandness of my church experiences. But when I asked my friend who was teaching me from the Scriptures, “What’s so special about Jesus? How do we know He wasn’t just another prophet?”, well that changed everything. So today we’re going to meet the Jesus of prophecy, the “Son of David,” to use a prophetic term which is also today’s show title. The Jesus willing to prove that He’s not “just another prophet!” Grab your Bibles, and welcome. https://www.jesusfilm.org/blog/old-testament-prophecies/ https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/jncq1ktpvcz4t7xwabwzq/Prophecies-of-Jesus.xlsx?rlkey=hnv4jqcqx6r20tpdgws3un3ax&dl=0 There are so many different versions of Jesus in the world and culture, so this week we’re getting to know the Jesus of the Bible. Season 3 Episode 16 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #whoisjesus #thesonofdavid #somethingshappeninghere #JesusOfProphecy #SonOfDavid #GettingToKnowJesus #BiblicalRevelation #PropheticEncounter #KnowingJesusChrist #BibleStudy #DiscoveringFaith #FaithJourney

11/20/23 Even the Apostles Didn’t Know "Who is Jesus?" part 1 One of the mysteries of marriage is that couples often wake up years into it and realize they don’t really know each other at all. Which is why it’s important to always date your spouse and never stop learning about each other. But this illustration shows us that proximity doesn’t always mean knowledge or understanding. This week on Something’s Happening Here, we’re taking a break from current events to spend time getting to know the Jesus of the Bible, who was a mystery even to those who spent every day with Him. The weeklong episode is called “Who is Jesus?,” starting with today’s show, “Even the Apostles Didn’t Know.” I’m Steve Hicks, Director of Podcast Ministries for Talking Donkey International. Thanks for starting your week with us. https://www.cnn.com/2013/11/01/us/top-10-cnn-heroes/index.html There are so many different versions of Jesus in the world and culture, so this week we’re getting to know the Jesus of the Bible. Season 3 Episode 16 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #whoisjesus #eventheapostlesdidntknow #somethingshappeninghere #WhoIsJesus #GettingToKnowJesus #ApostlesUnderstanding #JesusMystery #BiblicalJesus #ChristianPodcast #SpiritualJourney #ExploringFaith #PropheticPerspective

11/17/23 God’s Grace in Politics "Rampage of the Southern King?" part 5 God promises that all things work together for the good of those who love Him; but it can seem difficult to find the good that God promises when things aren’t working well in the world around you. On today’s final show of the week, called “God’s Grace in Politics,” we use what we’ve studied in Daniel 11 to see God’s mercy in action even in the face of frustrating political outcomes that seem to be in contrast to His principles. Sorry there’s no A.I. Update this week, but sometimes a topic requires all five days. Welcome to the show. https://link.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/us/takeaways-from-tuesdays-elections-5519511?utm_campaign=app-cc&utm_source=ref_share&utm_medium=app&c=share_gift&pid=iOS_app_share https://link.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/us/republicans-subpoenaing-president-bidens-son-brother-5525778?utm_campaign=app-cc&utm_source=ref_share&utm_medium=app&c=share_gift&pid=iOS_app_share For our fifteenth episode of Season Three, we again study Daniel chapter 11, with respect to the results of Election Day 2023. Season 3 Episode 15 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #rampageofthesouthernking #godsgraceinpolitics #somethingshappeninghere #ProphecyHat #GodsPromise #GodsGrace #Politics #DivineMercy #PoliticalOutcomes #BibleStudy #CurrentEvents #SpiritualPerspective