Nephilim Death Squad: "The Curse of Canaan" w/ Ed Mabrie & Matt Hepner

Date: October 11, 2025
Hosts: TopLobsta & David Lee Corbo (Raven)
Guests: Ed May (FaithByReason.net) & Matt Hepner

Episode Overview

This episode of Nephilim Death Squad dives deep into interpretations of Biblically-rooted conspiracy theories, spiritual warfare, generational curses, and the enigmatic "Curse of Canaan" narrative in Genesis. The hosts are joined by frequent collaborator Ed May of FaithByReason.net and Matt Hepner, for an unsparing discussion interwoven with playful banter and blunt honesty.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Spiritual Warfare & The Power of Words

[17:12–21:51]

• Ed May shares details of a recent appearance on "The Confessionals" podcast, focusing on spiritual warfare, the Nephilim, and the Elohim hierarchy.
• He discusses launching a spiritual warfare course, motivated by dealing with spiritual oppression:

  "I've been getting a lot of people talking about that... [about] spiritual warfare, spiritual oppression. So myself and John Lenhardt... are designing an entire curriculum."
  (05:10)

• The group explores how the spiritual and physical realms interact, especially through spoken words:

  "Our words resonate in the spiritual realm... Is called the correct definition of 'as above, so below.' Speak into one realm, it manifests in another."
  —Ed May (35:34)

• Matt brings in Daniel 10, where an angel tells Daniel "I came for your words" (19:16), illustrating how persistent prayer and speech affect supernatural outcomes.

2. Generational Curses and Spiritual Legalities

[31:44–37:25]

• Ed introduces the idea that spiritual covenants and generational curses can be inherited, but can be broken through specific, intentional repentance:

  “You could actually be paying the price, for things your ancestors did... But you have the remedy for it. You can go and repent of what an ancestor did.”
  (32:39)

• He shares personal experience of familial "spirit of lack," emphasizing the critical power of breaking negative spoken cycles.

3. The Nature of the Demonic – Focus and Proximity

[24:36–27:12]

• The hosts discuss the risks of focusing too heavily on the demonic.

  "Anybody you ever meet... where their focus is the demonic realm, weird stuff starts happening. You start bringing it on whether you want to or not."
  —Matt (24:58)

• Ed notes, while working on the spiritual warfare curriculum, he expects "the attacks to ramp up."

4. Biblical Authority, Elohim, and the Supernatural

[29:28–31:44]; [61:15–68:32]

• Ed clarifies that believers can access spiritual authority as "members of the Divine Council," citing Paul’s statement “we will judge angels."
• The division of nations after Babel is explored:

  "...He divided the nation into 70 based on his 70 Elohim on his council. Then you have Psalms 82, where he tells them... 'I put you over the nations... but you will die like men.'" —Ed (64:13)

• The origin and spread of the mother-child cult across world religions is mapped to the Tower of Babel narrative.

5. The Curse of Canaan: Interpreting Genesis 9

[39:09–55:43]

• The central topic: Why did Noah curse Canaan, and what did "seeing the nakedness" mean?
• Multiple Interpretations Highlighted:
  • "Tame" reading: Ham simply saw Noah's nakedness.
  • Dr. Michael Heiser's view: Ham raped his mother, resulting in Canaan, hence the curse.
  • Ed's own theory: Canaan himself committed a sexual act against Noah, which accounts for the curse's specificity.

    "Canaan... was having relations with a passed out Noah. And so when Noah woke up, he saw what was done... that’s why he cursed Canaan."
    —Ed (49:38)

  • All agree: The traditional interpretation cannot justify racist misappropriations regarding Ham's descendants.
• The hosts reflect on the power and permanence of generational blessing and cursing in biblical narrative.

6. Recurring Patterns, End Times, & Watchfulness

[74:51–80:06]

• The discussion turns to "rapture" predictions, with Ed cautioning against date-setting:

  "God didn’t let you down. The date setters did."
  (77:04)

• Matt underlines the biblical call to perpetual readiness, likening the Church to a bride preparing for an unexpected groom.

7. Genesis Deep Cuts: Leviathan, Tiamat, and the Chaotic Deep

[82:16–87:38]

• Ed explains that the "deep" (tehom) in Genesis 1:2 can be linguistically traced to the chaos monster Tiamat/Leviathan, linking biblical and Mesopotamian myth:

  “Darkness was on the face of this dragon... Leviathan... the word tehom is actually... Tiamat is a seven headed dragon.”
  (83:25)

• God's creative act is then re-cast as an act of subduing and ordering primordial chaos.

8. Salvation, Eternal Security, and Blasphemy

[92:58–99:44]

• The age-old "once saved, always saved" debate is briskly addressed:

  "You cannot lose your salvation because it was a gift, but you can turn away from it."
  —Ed (93:07)

• Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is understood as persistently denying Jesus's divinity—unpardonable not by God’s refusal to forgive, but by one's own refusal to believe.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Podcast Dynamics:

  "We're not easy people to be in a relationship with... I've definitely learned that over the time."
  —Raven (14:02)

• On Generational Words:

  "Our words resonate in the spiritual realm... You'll speak sickness into existence, you'll speak poverty."
  —Ed May (35:34)

• On Indoctrination and Conspiracy:

  "We are being hypnotized by people like this. News readers, politicians, teachers... The chasm between what we're told is going on and what is really going on is absolutely enormous.”
  —Ed May quoting David Icke (00:35 – cold open)

• On Ritual Garments:

  "Well, what Doc does is... he manages to create this thread... it was on the ark with Noah and then eventually makes it all the way down to Joseph."
  —Raven (56:19)

• On Searching for Truth:

  "If you seek truth, you end up at Jesus, period."
  —Matt (70:16)

Segment Timestamps

• [03:10] — Ed May introduces FaithByReason.net and new projects
• [09:53] — Discussion on Tony Merkel’s “The Confessionals” + spiritual warfare
• [17:12] — Deep dive: Nephilim, Elohim hierarchy, and spiritual authority
• [31:44] — Generational curses & courtroom metaphors
• [39:09] — Start of Curse of Canaan / Genesis exploration
• [49:38] — Ed’s theory: Canaan as perpetrator
• [56:09] — Speculation on the “garment” tradition from Noah to Joseph
• [61:15] — Deuteronomy 32, Babel, Elohim, and global false religions
• [74:51] — End-times readiness/rapture predictions
• [82:16] — Genesis 1:2, Leviathan/Tiamat, and cosmic chaos
• [92:58] — Once Saved Always Saved?
• [96:14] — Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit explained
• [101:10] — Q&A: Why India is "full of demons" (pantheons, Elohim)

Tone & Style

The episode is characteristic for its irreverent but thoughtful Christian approach, balancing deep dives into scriptural context with punchy, candid humor:

• "We're sorry we're like this, all right? This is just who we are." —Raven (50:02)
• "The Bible's raw. It doesn't sugarcoat it." —Matt (51:42)
• Intermittent ribbing and jokes about podcasting, hot dog competitions, and even alpha brain supplements punctuate otherwise serious theological discourse.

Conclusion

This episode of Nephilim Death Squad is essential listening for anyone interested in biblical conspiracy, supernatural worldview frameworks, and the layered enigmas of Genesis. Ed May stands out for his scholarly yet accessible delivery, while the hosts supply a healthy dose of skepticism, humor, and honest self-reflection.

For extended resources:

• Ed May: FaithByReason.net | Patreon: faithbyreason

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