Holy Ghost Stories

Justin Gerhardt

Bible stories told in all their dark, haunting fantasticness.

  • 16 minutes 15 seconds
    Bonus Episode: A Pop Quiz Interview With My Daughter

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    2 December 2025, 11:30 am
  • 40 minutes 4 seconds
    The Sovereign and the Witness

    When Daniel has questions about Yahweh's plans, angelic emissaries shock him with answers.

    Text: Daniel 9-12


    Players: 

    • Yahweh
    • Daniel
    • Gabriel
    • The Man in Linen


    What's Spooky: 

    • Not much—this one should be just fine for younger audiences


    Credits:

    Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

    Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
    Production: Hazefire Studios

    Links:
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    Become a Patron of Holy Ghost Stories (it's tax-deductible!) and get stuff like bonus episodes, remixed scenes, full scripts, discussion guides, and—above all—the joy of partnering with Justin to tell good stories.

    —Find out about Holy Ghost Stories or contact Justin Gerhardt at holyghoststories.org

    6 October 2025, 10:00 am
  • 39 minutes 29 seconds
    The Whisper and the Target

    Hunted by Jezebel after the victory on Mt. Carmel, Elijah feels very alone.

    Text: 1 Kings 18:1-4; 19:1-21


    Players: 

    • Yahweh
    • Elijah
    • Obadiah
    • Ahab
    • Jezebel
    • Elisha


    What's Spooky: 

    • Not much in this one


    Credits:

    Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

    Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
    Production: Hazefire Studios

    Links:
    Get your tickets for Created: A HGS Live Experience

    Join the team of listeners who give to make Holy Ghost Stories possible

    Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a month with behind-the-scenes info about each episode and interesting things from around the internet.

    Become a Patron of Holy Ghost Stories (it's tax-deductible!) and get stuff like bonus episodes, remixed scenes, full scripts, discussion guides, and—above all—the joy of partnering with Justin to tell good stories.

    —Find out about Holy Ghost Stories or contact Justin Gerhardt at holyghoststories.org

    8 September 2025, 10:00 am
  • 33 minutes 2 seconds
    The Glory, the Priest, and the Pirates (part 2)

    The Philistines soon discover the Ark of the Covenant is not to be trifled with.

    Text: 1 Samuel 5:1-7:14


    Players: 

    • Yahweh
    • The Philistines
    • Samuel
    • The Ark of the Covenant


    What's Spooky: 

    • Rats and tumors


    Credits:

    Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

    Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
    Production: Hazefire Studios

    Links:

    Join the team of listeners who give to make Holy Ghost Stories possible

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    Become a Patron of Holy Ghost Stories (it's tax-deductible!) and get stuff like bonus episodes, remixed scenes, full scripts, discussion guides, and—above all—the joy of partnering with Justin to tell good stories.

    —Find out about Holy Ghost Stories or contact Justin Gerhardt at holyghoststories.org

    25 August 2025, 10:00 am
  • 27 minutes 36 seconds
    The Glory, the Priest, and the Pirates (part 1)

    On Eli's watch, his corrupt sons take the Ark of the Covenant into battle with disastrous consequences.

    Text: 1 Samuel 4


    Players: 

    • Yahweh
    • Eli
    • Phineas & Hophni
    • Phineas's wife
    • The Ark of the Covenant


    What's Spooky: 

    • Mass death in battle
    • Rotting corpses
    • Death by blunt trauma
    • Death in childbirth


    Credits:

    Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

    Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
    Production: Hazefire Studios

    Links:

    Join the team of listeners who give to make Holy Ghost Stories possible

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    Become a Patron of Holy Ghost Stories (it's tax-deductible!) and get stuff like bonus episodes, remixed scenes, full scripts, discussion guides, and—above all—the joy of partnering with Justin to tell good stories.

    —Find out about Holy Ghost Stories or contact Justin Gerhardt at holyghoststories.org

    11 August 2025, 10:00 am
  • 37 minutes 39 seconds
    The Balm, the Negotiator, and the Casualty

    Jephthah needs help and makes an infamous promise.

    Text: Judges 10:6-11:40


    Players: 

    • Yahweh
    • Elisha
    • King Joram/Jehoram
    • A grieving mother 
    • Four lepers


    What's Spooky: 

    • Prostitution
    • Battle
    • Human sacrifice (implied)


    Credits:

    Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

    Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
    Production: Hazefire Studios

    Links:

    Join the team of listeners who give to make Holy Ghost Stories possible

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    Become a Patron of Holy Ghost Stories (it's tax-deductible!) and get stuff like bonus episodes, remixed scenes, full scripts, discussion guides, and—above all—the joy of partnering with Justin to tell good stories.

    —Find out about Holy Ghost Stories or contact Justin Gerhardt at holyghoststories.org

    28 July 2025, 10:00 am
  • 32 minutes 43 seconds
    The Birdwatcher, the Quartet, and the Stampede

    With Samaria under siege, Yahweh has a startling message for Elisha.

    Text: 2 Kings 6:24-7:19


    Players: 

    • Yahweh
    • Elisha
    • King Joram/Jehoram
    • A grieving mother 
    • Four lepers


    What's Spooky: 

    • Cannabilism
    • Starvation
    • Mention of beheading 
    • Sores and missing digits
    • Someone crushed to death


    Credits:

    Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

    Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
    Production: Hazefire Studios

    Links:

    Join the team of listeners who give to make Holy Ghost Stories possible

    Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a month with behind-the-scenes info about each episode and interesting things from around the internet.

    Become a Patron of Holy Ghost Stories (it's tax-deductible!) and get stuff like bonus episodes, remixed scenes, full scripts, discussion guides, and—above all—the joy of partnering with Justin to tell good stories.

    —Find out about Holy Ghost Stories or contact Justin Gerhardt at holyghoststories.org

    14 July 2025, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 41 minutes
    Creation Longplay

    All 12 episodes' worth of the Creation story, in one cohesive listening experience.

    If this series has blessed you, help us create a film of the Creation show by recording it live in Ireland

    7 July 2025, 10:00 am
  • 14 minutes 31 seconds
    Creation, part 12: Day Seven

    Yahweh sits down to rule.

    Text: Genesis 2:1-3; 1:27-28


    Players: 

    • Yahweh
    • Adam
    • Eve
    • The heavenly host


    Credits:

    Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

    Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
    Production: Hazefire Studios

    Links:

    Give to fund the film of Holy Ghost Stories Live: The Creation Show

    Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a month with behind-the-scenes info about each episode and interesting things from around the internet.

    Become a Patron of Holy Ghost Stories (it's tax-deductible!) and get stuff like bonus episodes, remixed scenes, full scripts, discussion guides, and—above all—the joy of partnering with Justin to tell good stories.

    —Find out about Holy Ghost Stories or contact Justin Gerhardt at holyghoststories.org

    19 June 2025, 10:00 am
  • 6 minutes 53 seconds
    Creation, part 11: The Garden of Eden

    Eden means delight.

    Text: Genesis 2:8-17


    Players: 

    • Yahweh
    • The angels


    Credits:

    Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

    Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
    Production: Hazefire Studios

    Links:

    Give to fund this season of Holy Ghost Stories

    Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a month with behind-the-scenes info about each episode and interesting things from around the internet.

    Become a Patron of Holy Ghost Stories (it's tax-deductible!) and get stuff like bonus episodes, remixed scenes, full scripts, discussion guides, and—above all—the joy of partnering with Justin to tell good stories.

    —Find out about Holy Ghost Stories or contact Justin Gerhardt at holyghoststories.org

    16 June 2025, 10:00 am
  • 8 minutes 26 seconds
    Creation, part 10: Eve

    Adam is alone no longer.

    Text: Genesis 1:26-27,31; 2:18-25


    Players: 

    • Yahweh
    • The angels


    Credits:

    Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

    Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
    Production: Hazefire Studios

    Links:

    Give to fund this season of Holy Ghost Stories

    Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a month with behind-the-scenes info about each episode and interesting things from around the internet.

    Become a Patron of Holy Ghost Stories (it's tax-deductible!) and get stuff like bonus episodes, remixed scenes, full scripts, discussion guides, and—above all—the joy of partnering with Justin to tell good stories.

    —Find out about Holy Ghost Stories or contact Justin Gerhardt at holyghoststories.org

    12 June 2025, 10:00 am
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