Everything But The Cats

In 1760s France there were three things that terrified the people living in the mountainous countryside: stormy weather, wild animals, and being French. But there was one outlier that brought fear to the region for four years: The Beast of Gevaudan. Is the creature a wolf? A serial killer? Or something more supernatural? Tune in to hear of one of history's most violent cryptids (by some standards, though if you don't inc...

This week Gage takes DJ to Kelly, KY to encounter one of the most bizarre and legendary UFO encounters in American history. What really happened on that spring evening in 1955? Was the Sutton family attacked by owls? Was the entire thing a hoax? Or did the Suttons encounter extraterrestrials firsthand? Come along with us as we dive into the timeline of events, the eyewitness accounts, possible explanations, and the legacy of the...

This week, Gage takes DJ to the small village of Enfield, Illinois to discuss the strange sightings of the Enfield Monster. With more theories on what the creature is than actual sightings, the Enfield monster has been the subject of much speculation in the cryptozoology world, but the answer may be simpler than originally thought. Join us as we dive into the mystery. 00:33 - Intro4:04 - Enfield, IL7:08 - April 25, 197317:17 - May...

In this episode of Everything But The Cats, Gage and DJ dive into one of the most famously haunted hotels in the United States: The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado. We discuss the history of the hotel, the founder F.O. Stanley, the different ghosts said to roam the halls, and some personal interactions with the spiritual/haunting. Do you believe in ghosts? Do you have thoughts on our theology of the spiritual? Do you have you...

In the final episode of our first Book Club, we discuss the Conclusion of Until Unity and some of Francis Chan's final thoughts on church unity. As Christians, we ought to pursue unity, we ought to desire unity, and we ought to pray for unity with a childlike faith that it is possible. Do you believe unity is possible this side of heaven? If you have enjoyed spending this time with us, please let us know in the comments below...

In the first official episode of our Creatures Unseen series, Gage teaches DJ about the history, sightings, and controversy behind one of America's most famous cryptids: The Jersey Devil. This mysterious creature, said to haunt the pine barrens of the East Coast, has been present in folklore even before the founding of the United States. Is the Jersey Devil real, or is it just a mixture of colonial superstition and other unexpl...

In this episode, DJ and Gage discuss the final chapter of Until Unity: It Must Start Small. Like most good things in our lives, pursuing unity in the church needs to start with us, loving the people in our community, pursuing Christ together, and making the changes necessary for unity so that we can be an example to those around us. Of course, none of this is possible without Christ. Hang out with us to hear more on this topic. 0...

In this episode of Everything But The Cats, we hang out with our good friend Bryce, a youth pastor and printer of all things three dimensional. We discuss the 3D printing business, memories from college, and some fun hypothetical questions concerning our mutual love of video games. Whether you care about any of that stuff or not, hang out with us to hear some fun stories about what all you can create with a 3D printer, share some l...

In this episode of Everything But The Cats, Gage and DJ are joined by Levi Qualls to talk about his new fantasy novel, The Sea and The Sword--a character driven fantasy that explores Greek mythology, Norse mythology, and one's willingness to accept the call they've been given. Levi shares some of his inspirations, some of the challenges he faced in writing his first novel, and some of the things readers can look forward to ...

In this episode, Gage and DJ dive into chapter 7 of Until Unity: It Requires a Fight. This powerful chapter challenges believers to recognize that unity isn't something that just happens passively, it is something that requires a fight against pride, internal disunity, and complacency. Join us as we discuss the chapter and things that stuck out to us, as we answer some questions from the study guide, and as we go off on some ta...

In this wildly entertaining episode, we dive into one of the most bizarre chapters in recent military history: The Great Emu War. Our friend Garrett joins us to recount the tale and the factors leading to this humorous account. From the leadup to the conflict to the strange outcomes, this story is about as unbelievable as it is true. Tune in for some laughs, some fun facts, and a surprising lesson on nature, politics, and unintende...

In this week's powerful book club episode, we dive deep into chapter 6 of Until Unity by Francis Chan. This chapter continues to unpack the necessary qualities for Christians to uphold the unity of the Body of Christ and challenges believers to put love at the forefront of how they interact with one another. Join us as we unpack a bit of what it looks like to love our brothers and sisters in Christ while still valuing doctrine ...

This week Gage and DJ are joined by their friend Jacob Casey (ANCONA) to talk about new music, some of how life has changed, and the gambling fiasco that is the Italian Soccer League. Jacob has just released his second full length album and we discuss some of the changes that he has made creatively as well as where he will head from here. Check Jacob out hereAnd our last episode with him hereAs always, thank you for hanging out wit...

In this episode of Everything But the Cats, we continue our discussion of Francis Chan's Until Unity by diving into chapter 5: It Comes With Maturity. In this chapter Francis Chan explains the connection between church unity and maturity of believers, and we discuss quotes that stuck out to us, themes present in the chapter, and some of the discussion questions he provides. Whether you have been reading the book yourself or you...

This week Gage and DJ are joined by their friend De'Anta to talk about his experiences as a professional athlete, college football coach, and personal trainer. On top of these life experiences, they also talk about goals moving forward, people who inspire them, and putting MLK Jr. on a bulk weightlifting program. Also, as of release, De'Anta has just signed a new deal with the Seinajoki Crocodiles for 2025! Excited for him...

Welcome back to our book club on Francis Chan's Until Unity. Today we dive into chapter 4: It Starts With Repentance where we will discuss some of the barriers that keep us from pursuing church unity as well as some of the ways to help overcome these barriers. Get ready for some thoughtful conversation surrounding the Body of Christ and the differences that we bring to the table, as well as the importance of personal repentance...

In this episode of Everything but the Cats, Gage teaches DJ about the mysterious legend of the Mothman, one of America's most famous cryptids. From the first sightings in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, to the other strange occurrences associated with this mysterious figure, we will explore the history, theories, and other stories that have captivated believers and skeptics alike for the last 60 years. Is the Mothman an omen of ...

Welcome to our book club discussion on Chapter 3 of Francis' Chan's Until Unity. In this episode, we dive into and discuss why and how church unity is important and helpful to the rest of the world. We will discuss the chapter and some quotes and themes that stood out to us specifically, as well as answering some of the study guide questions. As we continue to work our way through this book, remember that you are more than...

This week DJ teaches Gage about the Gombe Chimpanzee War. Do humans have any impact on the behavior of animals? Are animals able to premeditate violent acts? Are humans the only creatures that wage war? All of these questions will (maybe partially) be answered in this episode of Everything But the Cats. 3:30- Jane Goodall13:24- Chimpanzees25:18- Kasakela 38:48- The War itself Thank you to our friends for our musicAdam WardJared ...