Signs & Shadows

Description:In this powerful episode of Signs & Shadows, Brandon Butler opens his heart and shares his journey from brokenness to redemption. From battling addiction and depression to experiencing unexplainable supernatural encounters in his childhood home, Brandon’s story reveals the reality of both darkness and deliverance.
He recounts a life-changing moment at his friend’s funeral, where the audible voice of God called him into a new life. Through forgiveness, surrender, and the transforming presence of Jesus, Brandon found freedom from demonic oppression and the chains of his past.
This testimony explores the importance of revival—beginning in one heart and spreading into the community. Brandon speaks candidly about learning to embrace the gifts of the Spirit, the role of mentors in his walk, and a powerful encounter with Jesus that ignited spiritual renewal.
If you’ve ever struggled with doubt, oppression, or the weight of your past, Brandon’s story will remind you that faith, forgiveness, and surrender can lead to breakthrough. Tune in and be encouraged to embrace the supernatural power of God and share your own story to spark revival in others.

The Power of the Broken Road | Apostle Terrell & Pastor Brandy Scott
 
Two broken lives. Two roads headed toward destruction. One God who changed everything.
In this episode of Signs & Shadows, Apostle Terrell and his wife, Pastor Brandy Scott, share the powerful testimony told in their new book, The Power of the Broken Road.
Terrell went from a promising college athlete to a gang leader and drug trafficker before encountering God while serving a 20-year prison sentence. Following her mother’s tragic death, Brandy became trapped in addiction and street life until an encounter with Jesus Christ changed everything.
Through God’s grace, forgiveness, and love, their broken roads became one shared mission: building ministries, serving communities, and fathering a generation.
Their story reminds us that no life is beyond God’s reach. He can turn pain into purpose, tragedy into triumph, and brokenness into a powerful testimony.
 
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In this episode of Signs and Shadows, we sit down with Stewart Gatlin as he shares his powerful testimony of faith. From childhood fears of the dark to discovering the light of Christ at age 13, Stewart’s journey reveals how a mother’s steadfast faith and a family rooted in prayer can shape a life forever.
Together, we explore how early fears can be conquered through spiritual strength, how constant communication with God anchors us in uncertain times, and how the faith we inherit becomes the faith we live. Stewart’s story reminds us that even in the shadows, God’s signs still shine.

The Seed War — Episode 4: The Giants, The Bloodlines and the War for the Promised Land
The land was promised—but giants stood in the way.
Join Bud Shropshire and Brandon Butler as they continue The Seed War series, exploring the giants, the bloodlines, and the battles surrounding Israel’s journey into the Promised Land. From fortified cities to intimidating enemies, these biblical accounts raise a deeper question: How does the struggle for the land connect to the conflict first declared in Genesis 3:15?
Together, Bud and Brandon examine the thread connecting these battles to God’s unfolding plan of redemption. It’s a conversation about fear, faith, obedience, and the opposition God’s people faced as they stepped toward His promises.
What happens when what God has promised looks impossible? Do you trust His Word—or let the size of the enemy determine your next move?
Tune in as we follow the conflict into the Promised Land and explore what these ancient battles can teach us about trusting God today.
Signs & Shadows — Watching the signs. Exposing the shadows.

Bloodlines and Battlefields | With Michael Shropshire
This episode gets personal as I sit down with my son, Michael Shropshire, for a real and raw conversation about his testimony, what God is doing in his life right now, and where he believes God is leading him. As a father, it’s special to hear my son share his heart and talk about his own walk with the Lord.
We talk about faith, the battles we face, and what it means to trust God when you don’t have every step figured out. Michael shares his perspective on what God is doing in this season of his life as we discuss following Jesus and moving forward in faith.
We also get into some tough subjects and honest moments that you’ll have to tune in to hear for yourself. We’re willing to have the conversations that aren’t always comfortable, and that’s part of what made this episode so meaningful.
But there’s plenty of laughter along the way, too! This show was a lot of fun to record, and I’m excited to share this father-and-son conversation with you. Join us for an episode filled with testimony, faith, honest discussion, and a glimpse into the heart of a young man seeking where God would have him go.
Signs & Shadows — Watching the signs. Exposing the shadows.

Fear Not! | Dr. Walter Scheu’s Testimony and Living by Faith
What happens when fear begins making our decisions for us? How does it affect our faith, our families, and our willingness to follow God?
In this episode of Signs & Shadows, I sit down with Dr. Walter Scheu to discuss his personal testimony and how fear affects the life of the believer. It’s an honest conversation about trusting God, facing difficult circumstances, and recognizing how easily fear can influence the way we think and live.
Fear doesn’t always look like panic. Sometimes it means staying quiet when we should speak, holding back when God calls us to move, or worrying so much about tomorrow that we miss what He has placed before us today. Fear of rejection, failure, and uncertainty can keep us from taking steps of faith.
We also consider the challenges facing the church today and the importance of helping believers stand on God’s Word when life gets difficult. Are we growing in our trust in Him, and are we encouraging others to do the same?
Living by faith doesn’t mean pretending our problems aren’t real or that we never feel afraid. It means bringing those fears before God and trusting Him with the next step—even when we cannot see how everything will work out.
Join us for “Fear Not!” and consider: Where might fear be holding you back from trusting God more fully?
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Watching the signs. Exposing the shadows.

The Seed War | Episode 3: The Promise Under Attack
God made a promise. The enemy wanted to stop it. But through every threat, every failure, and every generation, God kept His plan moving forward.
In Episode 3 of The Seed War, Bud Shropshire and Brandon Butler trace the battle from Abraham to David, following the family line through which God would bring Jesus Christ into the world. What begins with God calling Abraham and promising to bless all nations through his offspring unfolds into a story of faith, betrayal, captivity, deliverance, and war.
From Sarah’s barren womb and the birth of Isaac to the preservation of Jacob’s family through Joseph, we examine how God protected His promise when its fulfillment seemed impossible. As that family grows into a nation, the threats grow with it. Pharaoh orders the deaths of Hebrew sons, Israel faces slavery in Egypt, and the journey toward the Promised Land brings new battles, temptation, and compromise.
The story then moves toward David—a shepherd chosen to become king, whose life is repeatedly threatened before he takes the throne. In God’s covenant with David, the promise becomes clearer: an everlasting kingdom and a throne that ultimately point to Jesus Christ.
How does all of this connect to the conflict first announced in Genesis 3:15? Why does the promised family line face so much opposition? And how do human choices, spiritual warfare, and God’s sovereign purposes intersect throughout these accounts?
Join us as we look beyond isolated Bible stories to examine the larger story connecting them. Along the way, we discuss what these generations teach us about trusting God through delays, standing firm under pressure, and remembering that opposition does not mean God has abandoned His promise.
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Signs & Shadows — Watching the signs. Exposing the shadows.

One brother lies dead. Violence spreads across the earth. A flood washes away a corrupted world. And at Babel, humanity raises a tower in defiance of God. What connects these events—and what do they reveal about the war that began in Eden?
Join Bud Shropshire and Brandon Butler on Signs & Shadows as we continue our new series, The Seed War, with “The War Escalates.” Journeying through Genesis 4–11, we follow the conflict from Cain and Abel to the mysterious events surrounding the sons of God and the Nephilim, through Noah’s flood, and into the rebellion at Babel.
We explore how these chapters fit into the struggle against God’s promised seed, examining the spiritual warfare behind humanity’s growing corruption and the ways God preserved His promise through judgment, mercy, and faithful people.
The stakes are rising. The rebellion is spreading. But God’s plan is still moving forward.
Listen, share this episode, and follow Signs & Shadows as we uncover the next chapter of The Seed War.
Watching the signs. Exposing the shadows.

What happens when people reach into the unknown—and something answers?
Join Bud Shropshire on Signs & Shadows for an exciting conversation with author and researcher L.A. Marzulli about the re-release of the expanded edition of Rungs of Disclosure! From mysterious lights in the sky to ancient giants and strange creatures in the woods, this episode heads straight into some of the biggest questions surrounding the unseen world.
We dig into CE5 and attempts to initiate contact, explore Marzulli’s perspective on the coming deception, and talk about the Nephilim, cryptids, and the possible connections between ancient accounts and modern encounters. Could there be a spiritual reality behind phenomena often presented as extraterrestrial? What are people inviting into their lives when they seek contact—and why should the church be ready to discuss it?
Expect fascinating stories, challenging questions, and plenty of moments that will have you saying, “Wait… WHAT?” Through it all, we keep the conversation focused on faith, discernment, and the importance of measuring extraordinary claims against Scripture.
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The war didn’t begin on a battlefield. It began in a garden—with a serpent, a deception, and a declaration from God that would change history.
In “The Declaration of War,” the opening episode of The Seed War series, Bud Shropshire and Brandon Butler begin at Genesis 3:15, where God declares hostility between the serpent and the woman, and between their offspring. Within that judgment comes the first promise of a Savior: the serpent would strike His heel, but He would crush the serpent’s head.
What did that declaration mean? How does it set the stage for the conflict that unfolds throughout Scripture? And how does the promise made in Eden point forward to Jesus Christ and His victory over Satan?
Join Signs & Shadows as we explore the fall, the consequences of sin, and God’s plan of redemption—a plan announced before humanity ever left the garden. This is where The Seed War begins.
Subscribe, share this episode, and follow the series as we trace the conflict from Eden to Christ’s ultimate victory.
Watching the signs. Exposing the shadows.
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