Nephilim Death Squad – "In The Mighty Name of Jesus" | NDS Chronicles

Date: March 23, 2026
Hosts: David L. Corbo ("The Raven") & TopLobsta
Episode Type: Hybrid edition of "Neph 2 America" and "NDS Chronicles"
Theme: Listener paranormal testimonies, supernatural experiences, and the comedic unraveling of spiritual, biblical, and conspiracy topics

Episode Overview

This episode is a laid-back hybrid blend of "Neph 2 America" and "NDS Chronicles," with David ("The Raven") and TopLobsta riffing on paranormal listener submissions, spiritual warfare, dreams, biblical cosmology, and the comedy gold of not knowing if their listeners are men, women, or something in-between. The tone swings between silly, sincere, and profane as the duo tangles with chat banter, technical difficulties, and the mysterious realm of lucid dreaming and astral experiences—all analyzed through their unique Christian-conspiratorial lens.

Key Discussion Points & Segments

1. Tributes, Gifts, and Listener Shoutouts

Timestamp: 02:17–08:00

• The hosts celebrate recent gifts from listeners (3D printer, cameras, books, stickers, Nettie Awards).

• Banter about listener interaction, giving the podcast a "family" vibe:

  “Hashtag blessed with a lot of stuff.” – TopLobsta [04:11]

• Shout-out to “Schizo Friend” for donations, “Hicks” for plaques, and the unique Romans 12:12 plaque.

• The playful chaos with "Nancy," their show button-masher/cat, adds comic relief.

2. Cultural Commentary and Rants

Timestamp: 08:00–12:00

• David revisits old “righteous rants”—especially about not caring for multiculturalism or “cultural tourism.”
• TopLobsta pokes at David’s lack of enthusiasm for “culture mixing” and questions about traditional gender roles.

3. Video Game Chat and Gendered Character Roles

Timestamp: 09:32–11:13

• David bemoans playing as female characters in video games, sparking a recurring joke:

  “I don’t wanna be a girl! … I used to get so upset because some of the cool powers belonged to girls.” – David [10:40]

4. Paranormal Dream Testimony: The “In The Mighty Name of Jesus” Dream

Timestamp: 12:18–17:32

• David shares a vivid dream involving sleep paralysis, a haunted childhood home, and a possessed baby.

• The only way out, echoing Baptist exorcism traditions, was repeatedly chanting “In the mighty name of Jesus”:

  “In my dream, I start calling out on Jesus, right? But I start doing it in the fashion of, like, a Baptist church... In the mighty name of Jesus over and over…” – David [14:20]

• The hosts dissect the spirituality and comedy in “prayer loop” and "church cadence":

  “It sounds like a cliché. And I’m like, what am I saying?” – David [15:30]

• Sleep paralysis, spiritual resistance, and demons “catching you in a loop” are discussed.

5. On Prayer Cadence & Gospel Karaoke

Timestamp: 17:32–22:17

• The duo riffs on the repetitive patterns in prayers and church culture (e.g., “Father God” invocations).
• Reflection on the formulaic nature of modern church music:

  “Every Sunday morning, it's a cover band. It's karaoke.” – David [21:47]

6. Listener Story Deep Dive – Letter from “Lydia Fast”

Timestamp: 24:00–47:09

• Lydia, an artist and metalsmith from a “ghetto” (Indiana), shares a tapestry of paranormal encounters:

  • Protection by a phantom black dog
  • Encounters with shadowy entities and “imps”
  • Angelic interventions and a life-saving “phantom pebble” in her shoe
  • A car crash vision involving a “ghost car”
  • Ongoing tremors and an “astral abduction” (sleep paralysis and out-of-body sensations)
  • Familial generational curses and trauma

• Lydia’s tone is raw, witty, and vivid:

  “I’m a reluctant and failed housewife… an artist with talent on loan from God… hanging out with my porch cats, cussing at the groundhogs and rats.” – Lydia’s email [26:06]

• The hosts poke fun at her punctuation, speculate about her geography, and riff on the “eerie” elements:

  “Was that a ghost car? Ghost car TM. Patent pending.” – David & TopLobsta [32:04]

• The letter’s complexity triggers playful doxing ("She’s from Indiana!"), discussions about medical industry redpills, and gift-giving etiquette.

7. Live Audience Engagement & Submissions Solicitation

Timestamp: 22:31, 35:44

• The hosts beg for more listener stories:

  “I feel like nobody cares anymore. Nobody wants to say… Nobody gives a—.” – David [22:31]

• Encouragement for folks to send testimonies, including an offer to read a listener’s account of “bipolar schizophrenic episodes where I hear voices talk about Sasquatch.”

8. Meta Discussion: Gender & Identity of Listener "Atma"

Timestamp: 50:14–127:10 (primary focus: 53:00–127:10)

The Atma Story: Astral Projections, Spiritual Quests, and Internet Schizo Lore

• Atma sends in a massive, 13-page spiritual testimony spanning strict Christianity, spiritual malaise, conspiracy rabbit holes, vegetarian conversion, and deep-dive astral experiences.
• Recurring discussion: Is Atma a man or woman? (Votes are taken in chat—never fully resolved, comedy gold throughout.)

Key Atma Story Segments:

• Paranormal Experiences:

  • Sleep paralysis and “buzzing” before astral travel
  • Rocking technique and “rolling out” of the body
  • Entry into a “hub realm”/spiritual mall—a liminal dream marketplace
  • The “Golden Palace,” flying, symbolic dreams, and encounters with “wizards” and mysterious guiding figures

• Philosophical Insights:

  “God, show me what you want me to see. Give me a message. What am I supposed to do now?” – Atma [98:14]

  • Teaching moments via dream symbolism: e.g., Mother Nature (time) consuming the mortal self, but the soul being eternal.

• Comic Side Notes:

  • Debates over Indian culture, tattoos, and white women’s spiritual dabbling
  • Personal health tangents (“testicle pain” as comic relief), gender role confusion, and the role of chronic pain in dream narratives.

Notable Quotes:

"I was meditating… and a golden orb floated in and materialized into a person… it was some old kindly man just checking on me and letting me know he was still there." – Atma [113:12]

“In the mural there were two figures… one blue male and one white female. The white female began to eat the blue male… Do not be tempted by the appearing nature of the mortal world. Time is eating you.” – Atma [114:37]

• Final Atma Twist:
  • Atma concludes with a story about meeting his stepson in a dream before meeting his future wife:

    "Turns out I had the vision about the time the boy was born. We’re married now… he is my stepson." – Atma [128:38]

9. Chat Banter, Meta-Commentary, and Paywall Jokes

Timestamp: Recurring

• In-jokes about Patreon, “pores” (pejorative for non-patrons), and playful threats to ban audience members.
• “You don’t make the rules here, Henna Pose!” – TopLobsta [37:31]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (w/ Timestamps)

• On Prayer in Dreams:

  “In my dream, I start calling out on Jesus … in the mighty name of Jesus over and over again… and in my head I’m going, that’s not how you’re supposed to say it.” – David [14:20]

• On Repetitive Prayer:

  “My dad does a thing when he prays… he says, Father God, and he says, Father God over and over …” – TopLobsta [17:30]

• On Listener Stories:

  “I had freaky deaky encounters and experiences in college… a large black dog appears out of nowhere and escorts me to my dorm’s back stoop at 3am…” – Lydia Fast [27:58]

• On Being Stuck in Dream Realms:

  “Every time you go to sleep, you go to this shit realm where you have to act out a thing, or are you capable of just regular sleepy times?” – David [88:37]

• On Gender Bafflement:

  “Which is not…I don’t think that’s a girl. I don’t think Atma’s a girl. I think I’ve come down off that ledge.” – David [61:34]

Important Themes & Insights

• Spiritual Warfare in Dreams:
  Sleep paralysis, demonic “loops,” and the struggle to anchor one’s will or intention in the spirit realm.
• Humor as Coping & Analysis:
  The hosts’ willingness to poke fun at themselves, their listeners, and even the mysteries of the supernatural, keeps the tone light even during deeper existential discussions.
• Community, Mystery, and Listener Engagement:
  The show’s lifeblood is audience participation—paranormal confessions, weird dreams, offbeat testimonies, and a genuine camaraderie with listeners.

Summary Table: Key Segments & Timestamps

| Segment | Topic | Timestamps | |---|---|---| | Gifts, Shoutouts & Tech | Listener gifts, "Nancy", tech upgrades | 02:17–08:00 | | Rant Zone | Multiculturalism, church, gaming, gender roles | 08:00–12:00 | | Video Game Gender Rants | Female avatars, unable to connect | 09:32–11:13 | | “Mighty Name” Dream | Sleep paralysis, exorcism prayer | 12:18–17:32 | | Prayer/Karaoke Culture | Repetition in church, gospel mask | 17:32–22:17 | | Lydia’s Letter | Paranormal testimony, comic riffing | 24:00–47:09 | | Submissions Pitches | Audience story solicitation | 22:31, 35:44 | | Atma’s Epic | Astral/lucid experience, gender debate | 53:00–127:10 | | Chat Banter | Paywall jokes, listener interaction | Recurring throughout |

Vibe & Closing Thought

David and TopLobsta deliver a comedic, sometimes profound, sometimes juvenile take on the paranormal Christian-conspiracy experience. Their hybrid episode stitches together audience stories, metaphysical debate, and a humorous look at the cosmic drama unfolding in dreams, testimony, and faith. The highlight: the epic “Atma” story that turns the show into both a spiritual mystery and a running joke about online identity in the age of biblical schizo-comedy.

Stay curious. Stay dangerous.