Mike’s New Commentary on the Book of Enoch is Now Shipping
Subscribers to my newsletter know that I have been working on the first of a planned three-volume Reader's Commentary on the Book of Enoch. That first volume is now shipping on Amazon: A Companion to the Book of Enoch: A Reader's Commentary, Vol I: The Book of the...
Thoughts on Signs and Wonders: Part 1: Deuteronomy 13:1-5
A short time ago I blogged about my ministry going forward and mentioned Deuteronomy 13. More specifically, I wrote about how, due to the nature of what I often write about (the supernatural worldview of the Bible), there was potential for my work to be cherry-picked...
COME AND SEE Audio Re-Enactments of the Gospels: Special Discount to Naked Bible Podcast Listeners
Some time ago I blogged about COME AND SEE, audio re-creations of the story of Jesus where the dialogue comes completely from the gospels. The production quality is quite compelling. The series creator, Boyd Barrett, is a friend of mine and follower of the Naked Bible...
Addendum to Peter Gentry on the Nephilim
I'm tempted to just tell readers to ignore my original post on Peter Gentry's thoughts on the Nephilim, because it seems I have misunderstood Peter's trajectory. But I have nevertheless let it remain on the blog (accompanied by what follows) since it might be...
Mike Talks Finding the Gospel in Stranger Things on the Key Life Network Show with Steve Brown
This was a fun recent interview. You can listen via this link or click on the YouTube video below!
All I Want for Christmas is Another Flawed Nephilim Rebuttal
A week or so ago I blogged about Dr. Peter Gentry’s attempt to divorce the Nephilim from the supernatural sons of God via a YouTube video he created. His argument isn’t coherent because it implodes on itself, as I noted. In more recent days (Is there some reason the...
Peter Gentry on the Nephilim
Addendum to Peter Gentry on the Nephilim, December 13, 2019 - MSH I'm tempted to just tell readers to ignore what follows below (my original post) because it seems I have misunderstood Peter's trajectory. But it's there since it might be applicable to someone out...
Gandalf and His Ministry Going Forward
Many of you will know that by “Gandalf” I’m referring to myself. The label came about some years ago during an interview about how I view the believing Christian world (the Christianity that is rooted in the actual gospel) functions in three realms, one of which is...
MEMRA 2020 Module 1 Registration is Open
Registration for the first MEMRA module of 2020 for ancient language courses is now live. Just click here. The courses are beginning biblical Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic. Please read the registration instructions at the link. Start dates and other housekeeping items...
A Tale of Two Unseen Realm Reviews
My bestselling book, The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible, was recently reviewed in two places online. The book has been positively reviewed in academic outlets, evangelical or otherwise, since its debut in 2015 (JETS, Themelios, RBL)....
Naked Bible Conference Tickets are ALMOST GONE!
If you're considering attending this year's Naked Bible Conference (Oct 12, Dallas, TX) the time to act is now. Tickets are almost gone. The venue cannot accommodate more than 300 people. There is no overflow space. Please use the link above if you want to get one of...
Awakening School of Theology & Ministry With Dr. Michael S. Heiser
Divine Council Worldview for Kids!
I'm thrilled to announce the publication of a children's book by Sue Knefley and Laurel Roth that re-purposes material from Supernatural and The Unseen Realm for pre-schoolers and early grade school children: One Big Family: In the Heavens and On the Earth This is the...
Mike Talks Satan, Demons, Principalities with Frank Viola
Frank Viola recently posted three interviews for his Insurgence Podcast that we recorded while I was in Florida. They are a three-part series on spiritual warfare (from a biblical perspective, naturally): Episode #30: Spiritual Warfare and the Kingdom (Satan) Episode...
Response to Dr. Thomas Howe’s Thoughts on The Unseen Realm
I’ve been asked by a couple of people to respond to Thomas Howe’s thoughts on The Unseen Realm. For those unfamiliar with Dr. Howe, he teaches apologetics at Southern Evangelical Seminary in Charlotte, a school deservedly well known for important work in that field....
Mike Interviewed on Spiritual Encounters with Caspar McCloud and Brandon Gallups
I was blessed to be part of an episode of Spiritual Encounters recently. We talked about a variety of things related to Unseen Realm.
Mike Lecturing Through Unseen Realm AND MORE: Introducing the Awakening School of Theology
Those of you who follow the Naked Bible Podcast or subscribe to the MIQLAT newsletter will know that I'm no longer with Logos Bible Software, having accepted a new position -- the Executive Director of the Awakening School of Theology and Ministry in Jacksonville, FL....
Mike’s Next Two Books are on Amazon Pre-Order
Both my forthcoming books are now on Amazon for pre-order, so I thought I'd post the links here (click on the covers). The Stranger Things book ships October 16, 2019. From the Introduction: "Mythic genres like fantasy and science fiction allow storytellers to play...
Naked Bible Conference 2019 – Registration Now Open!
It's that time again! Registration for the annual Naked Bible Conference is now open! The event is one day (all day), October 12, 2019, in Dallas, TX at the Omni Dallas Hotel Park West. For those who attended last year, this is the same venue. If you want to attend...
Archaeologist Specializing in Neolithic Period Reviews Hancock’s Book, America Before
No surprise, but it doesn't go well. Carl Feagans, "The Pseudoarchaeology of America Before: A Review," April 22, 2019 As in biblical studies, where a lot of research can impress amateur readers, so it is with books like those of Hancock, which emphasize data that...
Is the Pseudo-Archaeological Belief That Aliens, Nephilim, Or Descendants of Atlantis Were Responsible for Pyramids, Mounds, Megalithic Architecture, Etc. Racist?
Short Answer: Yes (at least for some, like Erich von Daniken). Slightly Longer Answer: Yes, because some presume that humans in antiquity were so primitive they could not build these things without the assistance of non-human intelligence. Then, an elect super-race...
Interesting (Authentic?) UFO Document That Supports the Thesis of Mike’s Novel, The Facade
Nick Redfern recently posted this interesting, and potentially quite important, report on a "leaked" UFO document. Nick relates the story and the full contents at the link. For my part, the information elements in this document (it has a purported history of what's...
No – I’m Not Working For, or At, AREA-51
First, let me say this: Darn! If I did work at AREA-51 I might finally get into the Illuminati. It would be a nice credential to enhance my resume. What am I talking about? Well, a week or so ago a YouTube video was posted that claimed a new, super-secret military...
For You Ancient Chronology Buffs …
If you're following the Naked Bible Podcast we've had several episodes where we get mired in the quagmire that is ancient chronology. Years ago I read the book Centuries of Darkness by Peter James. It's fundamental exposure to why the accepted chronologies of...
U. S. Navy Awarded a Patent for Triangular UFO in 2016
I've blogged before about how there are patents, dirigibles, and other man-made craft that may easily be mis-identified as alien spacecraft. Here's a fascinating article (I found it via the Giza Death Star blog by Joseph Farrell) on the Navy's patent. You'll love the...
