The Crossroads: Robert Johnson, the 33rd Parallel, Selling Your Soul, Papa Legba, the 27 Club, Celebrities, Repentance & God's Love

In this very first episode of Tales from the 33rd, I dive into dive into one of the most fascinating and mysterious stories in music history—the legend of Mississippi blues musician Robert Johnson and how he allegedly sold his soul to the devil in exchange for musical talent. I cover Johnon’s connection the 33rd parallel, the location of the crossroads, the Dockery Plantation, Papa Legba and other African-American cultural traditions, Johnon’s lyrics to: Cross Road Blues, Me and the Devil Blues, and Hellhound on My Trail, his connection to the 27 Club, other artists who claim to have sold their souls such as Bob Dylan, Kanye West, Katy Perry, Eminem, and Snoop Dogg, I try to answer the question as to whether or not we can even sell our souls, Satan’s deceptions, salvation through Jesus Christ, and choosing the Light. Bible Verses Mentioned Ezekiel 18:4Matthew 16:26Psalm 121:7-8Proverbs 28:13Acts 2:38The Awakened Podcast LinksWebsite: https://www.theawakenedpodcast.comAbout: https://www.theawakenedpodcast.com/aboutEpisodes: https://www.theawakenedpodcast.com/episodesAwakened Merch: https://www.theawakenedpodcast.com/awakened-merchRecommended Books: https://www.theawakenedpodcast.com/books-to-readAffiliates: https://www.theawakenedpodcast.com/affilliatesContact: https://www.theawakenedpodcast.com/contactMake a Donation: https://ko-fi.com/theawakenedpodcast Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theawakenedpodcast33Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/theawakenedpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAwakenedPodPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/theawakenedpod  Podcast PlatformsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sgD8qiEJORdwA7DZ0RxC4Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-awakened-podcast/id1737676305iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-awakened-podcast-187630087/Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c41c3471-ef1a-4cdb-a3b8-268af150c4b8/the-awakened-podcast  Podcast Music Outro Music: Standing at the Crossroads by Jebb Mac Band. Veteran LinksWatch the film Tribal: https://www.amazon.com/tribal-movieVeteran Crisis Line: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/True Victory: https://www.truevictory.com/The Awakened PodcastWebsite: https://www.theawakenedpodcast.comMusic LicensingIntro 1 Music licensed for use by [Awakened Media/The Awakened Podcast]. “Thriller” by HardProSound — used under license. Proof of license available upon request.  Intro 2Music licensed for use by [Awakened Media/The Awakened Podcast]. “Quirky Hype Rap Beat” by Artlss — used under license. Proof of license available upon request.Radio Imaging SquelchSFX licensed for use by [Awakened Media/The Awakened Podcast]. “Radio Imaging Pack” by Karbarsegyan — used under license. Proof of license available upon request.Outro MusicMusic licensed for use by [Awakened Media/The Awakened Podcast]. “Standing at the Crossroads” by Jebb Mac Band — used under license/written permission. Proof of license/written permission available upon request.