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Ep. 97 Haunted Faith: The Intersection of Ghosts and Scripture
Manage episode 503910231 series 3524812
In this episode, the conversation with guest Matt Arnold, delves into the supernatural, exploring the historical context of hauntings, particularly the Epworth poltergeist, and the role of Christianity in understanding these phenomena. The speakers discuss the need for a mature faith that acknowledges the reality of the supernatural while providing a framework for believers to engage with their experiences. They emphasize the importance of discernment in navigating the spiritual realm and the historical perspectives of figures like John Wesley and Samuel Wesley in relation to hauntings and the afterlife.
Matt's website: ghostsghoulsandgod.co.uk
More to explore: churchesfellowship.co.uk
Matt's Book: The Invisible Dimension: Spirit Beings, Ghosts and the Afterlife.
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction to the Supernatural
1:42 - Forethought
10:30 - Interview begins
15:00 - Christianity and the Paranormal
20:30 - The Role of Prayer and the Afterlife
30:00 - Historical Context and Beliefs
40:00 - Modern Interpretations and Challenges
50:00 - Engaging with the Paranormal Today
60:00 - Conclusion: Embracing the Supernatural
97 episodes
Manage episode 503910231 series 3524812
In this episode, the conversation with guest Matt Arnold, delves into the supernatural, exploring the historical context of hauntings, particularly the Epworth poltergeist, and the role of Christianity in understanding these phenomena. The speakers discuss the need for a mature faith that acknowledges the reality of the supernatural while providing a framework for believers to engage with their experiences. They emphasize the importance of discernment in navigating the spiritual realm and the historical perspectives of figures like John Wesley and Samuel Wesley in relation to hauntings and the afterlife.
Matt's website: ghostsghoulsandgod.co.uk
More to explore: churchesfellowship.co.uk
Matt's Book: The Invisible Dimension: Spirit Beings, Ghosts and the Afterlife.
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction to the Supernatural
1:42 - Forethought
10:30 - Interview begins
15:00 - Christianity and the Paranormal
20:30 - The Role of Prayer and the Afterlife
30:00 - Historical Context and Beliefs
40:00 - Modern Interpretations and Challenges
50:00 - Engaging with the Paranormal Today
60:00 - Conclusion: Embracing the Supernatural
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