Church of the Undead

By: Darren Marlar
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  • Hello, Weirdos – I’m Pastor Darren – welcome to the Church of the Undead. It doesn’t matter if you are a "Weirdo-in-Christ" or just a Weirdo – everyone is welcome here at the Church of the Undead. And I use the word “undead” because here we are DEAD to sin and ALIVE in Christ! If you want to join this Weirdo congregation, just click that SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW button – and visit us online at WeirdDarkness.com/CHURCH. Full disclosure – I might use the term “pastor” because I’ve branded this podcast as a church – but I do not have a theology degree, nor did I ever go to Bible college. I’m just a guy who gave his life to Christ in 1989 and has tried to “walk the walk” every since – and has stumbled a lot along the way – because, like everybody else, I am an imperfect, heavily-flawed human being. So please don’t take what I say as gospel; dig into God’s word yourself for confirmation, inspiration, and revelation. That being said, welcome to the Church of the Undead!
    2025
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Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
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Episodes
  • “FEARING THE FEAR OF DEATH: Why It’s Nothing To Fear” #ChurchOfTheUndead

    “FEARING THE FEAR OF DEATH: Why It’s Nothing To Fear” #ChurchOfTheUndead
    Jan 19 2025
    IN THIS EPISODE: Death is one of life’s greatest mysteries, and even for Christians, it often carries a heavy weight of fear—not because of what comes after, but because of the unknown pain and sorrow in the process. While faith assures us of eternal life with Christ, the sting of death and the finality of goodbyes can still grip the heart. Yet, the Bible reminds us that death is not the end—it’s a doorway to something far greater.

    Hear previous messages and find our social media at https://WeirdDarkness.com/Church! Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and co-workers, and post a link to this episode in your own social media! Thank you, and God bless!
    MENTIONS, SOURCES, AND LINKS…
    https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/ways-to-debunk-the-myth-that-christians-arent-afraid-of-death.html
    https://www.gotquestions.org/fear-death-scared-dying.html
    https://thewearychristian.com/thanatophobia-christians-dont-feel-guilty-if-you-fear-death/
    (Over time links can and may become invalid, disappear, or have different content.)
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    Darren Marlar is a licensed minister through the Universal Life Church: https://www.themonastery.org. Find his other podcast, Weird Darkness, in your favorite podcast app at https://weirddarkness.com/listen. “Church Of The Undead” theme music by Epidemic Sound.
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    "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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    Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness
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    Weird Darkness® and Church Of The Undead™ are trademarked. Copyright © 2025
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    TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p887r92
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    23 mins
  • (What About ME?) “WHAT WOULD GOD SAY TO A NARCISSIST? FIND OUT!” #WeirdDarkness #COTU

    (What About ME?) “WHAT WOULD GOD SAY TO A NARCISSIST? FIND OUT!” #WeirdDarkness #COTU
    Jan 12 2025
    God has the same definition of narcissists as most of us do: “lovers of self.” In this message we unpack how the ancient myth of Narcissus ties into God’s truth about pride and selfishness, and we ask the question, “is there any hope for a narcissist to get into heaven?”

    Hear previous messages and find our social media at https://WeirdDarkness.com/Church! Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and co-workers, and post a link to this episode in your own social media! Thank you, and God bless!

    MENTIONS, SOURCES, AND LINKS…
    BOOK: “When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your Community from Emotional and Spiritual Abuse,” by Chuck DeGroat: https://amzn.to/4fVvSQv
    Original article: https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/what-would-jesus-say-to-a-narcissist.html
    (Over time links can and may become invalid, disappear, or have different content.)
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    Darren Marlar is a licensed minister through the Universal Life Church: https://www.themonastery.org. Find his other podcast, Weird Darkness, in your favorite podcast app at https://weirddarkness.com/listen. “Church Of The Undead” theme music by Epidemic Sound.
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    "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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    Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness
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    Weird Darkness® and Church Of The Undead™ are trademarked. Copyright © 2025.
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    18 mins
  • (Bonus Episode!) “BEYOND LIES THE WUB” by Philip K Dick #WeirdDarkness

    (Bonus Episode!) “BEYOND LIES THE WUB” by Philip K Dick #WeirdDarkness
    Oct 27 2024
    Donate to our October 2024 OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS campaign at https://weirddarkness.com/over.... Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show.
    IN THIS EPISODE: Originally published in Planet Stories, July 1962 - Beyond Lies the Wub tells the story of a space crew that encounters a massive, pig-like alien creature that they purchase as livestock for their journey. But as they prepare to slaughter the Wub for food, it reveals a surprising intelligence, speaking with them about philosophy, consciousness, and the nature of life itself. What begins as a routine acquisition turns into a thought-provoking and eerie encounter that challenges the crew's understanding of what it means to be sentient.
    SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    “Beyond Lies The Web” by Philip K Dick: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/...
    Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.
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    (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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    "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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    WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.
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    Originally aired: October 25, 2024

    CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/Beyo...
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    18 mins

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