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In this candid and deeply reflective episode, Rev. Chip Bennett, Southern District Superintendent of the United Methodist Church in West Virginia, joins J.D. for a raw and honest conversation about faith in a complicated world.

Together, they tackle some of the toughest questions facing Christianity today:
Why do bad things happen to good people?
Where does the Church stand on gay marriage?
Should women preach?
How do people of faith make sense of war, suffering, and silence from God?

This isn’t a sermon—it’s a conversation grounded in experience, doubt, hope, and conviction. Whether you're devout, deconstructing, or somewhere in between, this episode invites you to wrestle with faith on your own terms.

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📍 Faith isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about not being afraid to ask the questions

#ChipBennett #Creepalachia #FaithAndDoubt #ToughQuestionsChristianity #WhyDoBadThingsHappen #WomenInThePulpit #LGBTQInTheChurch #UnitedMethodistChurch #ChristianityAndWar #ModernFaith #ReligiousConversation #WrestlingWithFaith #ProgressiveChristianity #AppalachianFaithVoices #ChurchAndChange #faithinreallife

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Mysteries - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8eN0mOcv-OBjI1MqeQgoMi9W&si=wA7zLRkT5MiUQIlC

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#PoopInfrastructure #SanitationMatters

In this surprisingly necessary and undeniably real episode, J.D. hosts a roundtable like no other—The Super Toilet Bowl—a deep dive (pun intended) into the future of sanitation infrastructure in West Virginia.

Joining the conversation are three industry pros:
🚽 Veronica Crosier, Executive Director of the Portable Sanitation Association International
💧 Luke Stevens, Operations Manager for the Beckley Sanitary Board
🛠️ Brandon Conley, Civil Engineer with E.L. Robinson

From designing wastewater systems and managing city utilities, to portable toilet innovations and the very real challenges of rural access, this episode goes beyond the flush to answer: What does it really take to manage human waste—and what’s next?

🎙️ Watch the full episode for serious talk about serious infrastructure
📍 From port-a-johns to pump stations, this is the plumbing of progress
💩 It’s not glamorous—but it’s absolutely essential

#TheSuperToiletBowl #Creepalachia #PoopInfrastructure #SanitationMatters #WestVirginiaUtilities #PortableSanitation #WastewaterEngineering #VeronicaCrosier #LukeStevens #BrandonConley #RuralInfrastructure #WVInfrastructure #CivilEngineering #PortableToilets #SewageSolutions #PublicHealthAndPoop

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#ParanormalAppalachia #GhostTourStories

In this episode, Pam Huff and Christy McCumbers from Appalachian Ghost Tours join J.D. to talk about their passion for preserving haunted history and uncovering the most active paranormal hotspots in Southern West Virginia.

From historic cemeteries to downtown shadows, Pam and Christy share what it's like to lead ghost tours in towns with deep roots—and deeper secrets. They walk us through their tour process, the tools they use, and the spine-tingling moments that keep them going. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, this episode is a must-watch for anyone fascinated by the Appalachian spirit world.

🎙️ Watch the full interview to hear firsthand accounts from the haunted hills
👻 Follow Appalachian Ghost Tours on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=61565331687151
📍 Southern West Virginia isn’t just haunted—it welcomes the ghosts

#AppalachianGhostTours #PamHuff #ChristyMcCumbers #HauntedWestVirginia #Creepalachia #GhostToursWV #SouthernWVHaunts #ParanormalAppalachia #GhostTourStories #AppalachianParanormal #HistoricHaunts #HauntedLocationsWV #GhostHuntingWV #HauntedHistory #SpiritOfTheMountains

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#UFOEncounters #MothmanSightings #ParanormalInvestigation

In this episode, J.D. sits down with Joe Perdue and Ron Lanham, the creators of Wild and Weird West Virginia, to talk about their lifelong fascination with UFOs, Bigfoot, Mothman, and the paranormal—but with a twist: they don’t just believe, they collect data.

Joe and Ron explain how they turned their curiosity into a full-blown investigative show dedicated to exploring the unexplained through evidence, experience, and boots-on-the-ground research. From cryptid sightings to aerial phenomena, they share some of their most compelling encounters, why they think West Virginia is a paranormal hotspot, and what keeps them chasing answers.

🎙️ Watch the full interview for a mix of science, mystery, and real Appalachian weirdness
👽 Follow Wild and Weird WV for field reports, findings, and fresh investigations:
Website: https://www.wildandweirdwv.com/
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WildandWeirdWV
Paranormal Horizons: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXeLjfrE1fz49ZKyy8rFNDkDIrdOm06nW&si=Z-lTRieOjzeiwEnl
📍 Not just wild. Not just weird. This is West Virginia.

#WildAndWeirdWestVirginia #JoePerdue #RonLanham #Creepalachia #BigfootResearch #UFOEncounters #MothmanSightings #ParanormalInvestigation #CryptidScience #DataDrivenParanormal #WestVirginiaWeird #HighStrangeness #AppalachianMysteries #BigfootWV #UFOWV #MothmanWV #WildAndWeird #CryptidCulture

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#CryptidTalk #CryptidOrigins #UFOEncounters
In this fun and wide-ranging episode, Mothboy Mike from the hit podcast 'Mothboys' joins J.D. to talk all things cryptids, conspiracies, and creatures that shouldn’t exist—plus how a group of friends turned their love for the weird into one of the most beloved cryptid podcasts around.

From Mothman and Flatwoods Monster to lesser-known beasts and eerie UFO encounters, Mike breaks down the origin stories, cultural impact, and why Appalachia seems to be a magnet for the strange. If you love monsters, mysteries, and offbeat humor, this one’s for you.

🎙️ Watch the full episode for cryptid talk with heart, humor, and high strangeness
👣 Follow Mothboys to keep up with your favorite paranormal goofballs
Podcast - http://mothboys.buzzsprout.com/
Curious Creatures Veggie Man - https://shorturl.at/Qi8cI
📍 Somewhere between folklore and fact is where the fun lives

#MothboyMike #MothboysPodcast #Creepalachia #CryptidTalk #CryptidOrigins #UFOEncounters #Mothman #FlatwoodsMonster #AppalachianFolklore #ParanormalPodcast #CryptidCulture #WeirdAppalachia #StrangeStories #HighStrangeness #MonstersAndMysteries #CryptidCommunity #truebelievers

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#FuneralDirectorLife #Creepalachia
In this honest and fascinating episode, Sally Ratcliff, a funeral director of 20 years, sits down with J.D. to talk about the side of life—and death—most people never see.

From embalming and body prep, to grief coordination, funeral planning, and handling the emotional weight of it all, Sally gives a behind-the-curtain look at what it truly means to care for the dead—and the living left behind. This episode is equal parts informative, emotional, and eye-opening.

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📍 Death is part of life—but most of us never ask how the end is handled

#SallyRatcliff #FuneralDirectorLife #Creepalachia #BehindTheFuneralHome #EmbalmingProcess #GriefWork #AppalachianStories #FuneralPlanning #LifeAndDeath #TrueDeathCare #MortuaryScience #DeathProfessionals #FuneralHomeTalk #EndOfLifeCare #InsideTheChapel #RealConversationsAboutDeath

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Mysteries - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8eN0mOcv-OBjI1MqeQgoMi9W&si=wA7zLRkT5MiUQIlC

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#BigfootExperience #MothmanEncounter #AppalachianParanormal

In this adventurous and wide-ranging episode, Juventino Diz Garcia—better known online as the Spanish Lumberjack—sits down with J.D. to talk about his journey through the Paranormal Trails of West Virginia and the encounters that left him changed forever.

From a chilling Bigfoot experience deep in the Appalachian woods to a strange moment he’ll never forget in potential Mothman territory, Juventino shares what it’s like to explore the strange side of the Mountain State as both a skeptic and believer. Along the way, he also talks about his deep love for the outdoors, the peace he finds in nature, and why West Virginia keeps pulling him back.

🎙️ Watch the full interview for eerie encounters, scenic trails, and honest storytelling
👣 Follow Spanish Lumberjack to keep up with his Appalachian adventures
https://www.tiktok.com/@spanish_lumberjack
📍 Sometimes the wilderness gives you more than you were looking for

#SpanishLumberjack #JuventinoDizGarcia #ParanormalTrailsWV #Creepalachia #BigfootExperience #MothmanEncounter #AppalachianParanormal #HauntedTrails #WestVirginiaCryptids #OutdoorAdventure #HikingWithGhosts #WVFolklore #NatureAndTheUnknown #CryptidEncounters #MothmanCountry #BigfootInTheWoods #CreepyAppalachia

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Mysteries - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8eN0mOcv-OBjI1MqeQgoMi9W&si=wA7zLRkT5MiUQIlC

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#SodderChildren #TrueCrimeAppalachia
In this landmark episode, Miranda Weeks, the great-great-granddaughter of George and Jennie Sodder, sits down with J.D. and Jozy to tell the full story of one of America’s most enduring and heartbreaking mysteries—the disappearance of five Sodder children after a fire on Christmas Eve, 1945.

Miranda shares the real family history, walks us through every major theory, and reveals never-before-heard details and evidence passed down through generations. From suspicious investigators to strange sightings, billboard campaigns to letters from the dead—this interview gives you the clearest look yet at a case that has haunted the hills of West Virginia for nearly 80 years. Have information? Email Miranda at 5sodderkids@gmail.com.

🎙️ Watch the full episode to hear the Sodder story told by family, not folklore
🕯️ Justice delayed isn’t justice denied—the questions still matter
📍 They never gave up. Neither will we.

#SodderChildren #GeorgeAndJennieSodder #Creepalachia #TrueCrimeAppalachia #SodderCase #ChristmasEveFire #MissingSodderChildren #WestVirginiaMystery #MirandaWeeks #FamilyPerspective #UnsolvedMysteries #AppalachianTrueCrime #SodderBillboard #UntoldEvidence #CreepalachiaInterview #TrueCrimeHistory #SodderFamilySpeaks #neverforgotten

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