Halloween is here again, and it feels like each year the celebration of all things dark gains more and more traction in our culture.
How should we engage with this day on the calendar as followers of Jesus? Can there be an element of innocent fun? Should I let my kids take part? Is there a Gospel opportunity somewhere under all the fake cobwebs and skeletons?
Whenever we grapple with these questions, I can’t help but think of some of the stories of people who have been involved in the real world of witchcraft and spiritualism. My latest guest on the Inspired podcast is Eizabeth Klanga, for whom this stuff was no joke.
Elizabeth didn’t realise what she was getting herself into when she dabbled in the occult. She progressed through the secret arts over fifteen years and wielded great powers that will blow your mind (seriously!). This podcast might just challenge and open your eyes to recognise that witchcraft is not to be treated lightly. It’s well worth a listen:
We’ve also had other great stories in past years of a similar type – and what I love with each of these is the way they have been in the real dark depths of evil, and yet none of them is beyond powerful and beautiful redemption! Each one a stunning trophy of grace. These podcasts address the real issue of the kingdom of darkness, but the glory goes to Jesus who is the Saviour to those trapped in darkness.
Maybe you know someone caught up in this sort of stuff. Can I encourage you to pause a moment and pray for that person? And I know they’d be seriously impacted by listening to these stories.
From a Witch to a Prophet | Chris Wickland
Strap yourselves in for a mindbending, stirring and perspective-changing episode as Chris shares his incredible story from occult experiences as a toddler, his journey into witchcraft, his dramatic coming to faith, through to an anointed prophetic gifting. Listen here.
Call the Exorcist | Adrian Galvin
Years of alcohol abuse, weed, and transcendental meditation took their toll on Adrian’s mental health. As his life steadily unravelled, he had a life-changing encounter, which opened up a powerful gift to be used to bring freedom for many people. Listen here.
Into the Light! | Kevin Wilson
Kevin’s descent into the dark arts provides a shocking and sobering reminder of the dangers of engaging in the occult until he experienced powerful deliverance and lasting freedom through a much higher power. Listen here.
New Age Demons | Guy Lynton
Guy’s spiritual search for truth involved Ouija boards, Reiki, psychedelic drugs and more. In a crowded cell in a Zambian prison, he started reading the Bible, and slowly his path to deliverance and freedom opened up. It’s an amazing story, which will challenge your thinking in a number of areas. Listen here.
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