Best Spm Podcasts (2025)

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, Episode 37: The Stars Are Lined Up for Military Spouses 29:13

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In this episode, “The Stars Are Lined Up for Military Spouses,” Kathryn Troutman uses her experience as a federal career coach and resume-writing expert to share how military spouses can launch a career in the federal government through the Priority Placement Program, which gives preference to these candidates when they apply for Defense Department…

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Witchcraft, Wicca, Or Paganism? 24:38

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Send us a text Is witchcraft just technique, full of crafts and spells, or a full‑fledged religion? We trace the big umbrella of Paganism, the modern lineage and ethics that define Wicca, and the lived reality of witches who cast circles, speak with their gods, and treat the Craft as a way of life. We discuss differences that we think separate Wicc…

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Everyday Magic, Human Blind Spots, And Whose is Who's 30:35

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Send us a text Most people miss what’s right in front of them—and that gap can protect privacy, preserve meaning, and keep the peace. We open with real-world examples of inattentional blindness, from staged scenes to everyday office experiments, and show how observation is a skill you can train. Then we shift to a question that stirs strong feeling…

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Circle, Sphere, And Sacred Space 34:19

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Send us a text What if a circle isn’t a line on the floor but a living sphere that bends time, hushes traffic, and sharpens attention? We take you inside our working model of ritual space: a pressurized pocket where earthly and divine layers overlap just enough for clear contact. From the first breath of casting to the last word of release, we show…

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Magic Helps Most When It Changes You First 29:12

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Send us a text Magic works best when it isn’t your first move. We dig into the real questions that make spellcraft effective: how to choose duration, when timing matters, which forms channel your focus, and why spells should always start with a clear reading and a dose of honesty about your role in the result. We explore timing without dogma. Urgen…

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, Episode 36: Bipolar General: My Forever War with Mental Illness 30:42

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This episode features Army Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Gregg F. Martin, Ph.D., the author of Bipolar General: My Forever War with Mental Illness. A 36-year combat Veteran, Martin is a bipolar survivor, thriver and warrior who shares his experience of going from success to developing bipolar disorder in combat, followed by crisis, before starting on a path to …

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Guard The Core, Bend The Edges 16:55

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Send us a text Traditions don’t just happen; they accumulate meaning across time. Our conversation centers on the why. When someone suggests a change—like swapping a time‑honored incense blend—we ask for purpose, not permission. If the new choice better expresses the symbol or season, it belongs. If there’s no clear reason, it’s just noise. That le…

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Rethinking The Male Mysteries 19:44

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Send us a text A simple question lights the fuse: what are the “male mysteries,” and why do they feel both obvious and elusive? We dive into the lived side of masculinity—competition that bonds rather than breaks, quiet duty that protects without applause, and practical skills that pass values from hand to hand. Along the way, we wrestle with how m…

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Pagan Threat? 30:23

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Send us a text Start with a bold claim, add a dash of panic, and mix in a grab bag of unrelated beliefs—what could go wrong? We dig into the arguments behind Pagan Threat and unpack why the “one big pagan conspiracy” collapses the moment you look at how diverse, decentralized, and non-proselytizing most pagan communities actually are. We talk about…

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Seasonal Depression Meets Pagan Calendar: Bring Snacks 23:26

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Send us a text The year doesn’t truly start when everything blooms—it starts when the world goes quiet. We step into Samhain to ask why so many traditions begin in darkness, what that silence invites us to notice, and how the cold months can become a steady practice of reflection instead of a stretch to endure. We shift into practical shadow work m…

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Start Your Own Coven? 28:05

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Send us a text Ever felt stuck between practicing alone and settling for a group that doesn’t fit? We unpack a clear, workable path to build your own coven with confidence. The theme is steady craft over flash: consistency, consent, and clean boundaries. We talk through what leadership actually looks like day to day. We share how to design your mee…

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Leaving Hell Behind 20:14

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Send us a text We open listener mail for a simple question that's really not simple: how do you leave Christianity without carrying the fear of hell everywhere you go? We discuss that liberation isn’t just a belief shift; it’s a nervous system retraining. We talk about the long shadow of early conditioning and why old fears flare at night when the …

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Perfect Love, Perfect Trust 23:13

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Send us a text Perfect love and perfect trust sound beautiful until you have to use them in a real circle with real people. We pull the veil back on what these ideals mean in practice - from the first nervous step into a new group to the split-second decision to ask for a door during ritual. We talk through the difference between coven and circle, …

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What It Took To Photograph The World 1:44:27

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In this episode we speak to Photographer/Photojournalist Annice Lyn to understand the journey of how she picked up her first camera to photographing some of the most iconic moments in the world.By jinnyboy

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A Day Among Pagans at Carolina Pagan Fest 2025 1:08:09

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By Life Temple and Seminary

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Broomsticks & Bestsellers: When Pop Culture Meets Paganism 25:31

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Send us a text The magical world of witches has captivated audiences for generations, but how accurately does Hollywood portray the reality of witchcraft? Remember the cackling hag from Snow White or the Wicked Witch of the West? These early portrayals established witches as figures to be feared and reviled. Fast forward to Bewitched's Samantha Ste…

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, Episode 35: Department of the Army Voluntary Reassignment Program 20:51

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This episode, “Department of the Army Voluntary Reassignment Program”, featured Frankie Hashagen and Megan Crone, Human Resource Specialists. DAVRAP is an Army-wide voluntary program that allows for the identification of current eligible Army employees for noncompetitive placement into vacant positions within or across commands. The presenters disc…

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Spiritual Limping: What Happens When Your Craft Is Missing Half Its Magic 19:04

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Send us a text What happens when we isolate the Goddess from the God? As we explore this thought-provoking discussion, it seems many modern witches have done exactly that with the divine masculine in their spiritual practices. This marginalization creates what we call a "lopsided craft"—spiritual practices missing essential balance and wholeness. T…

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, SPM Episode 6: Lethal Means Safety 15:47

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In this conversation, Charlie Washington, Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator at Fort Campbell, discusses how the safe and secure storage of firearms, medications and other potentially lethal items can save lives. About the Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness In June 2023, the U.S. Army announced the realignment of the Army Resil…

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, SPM Episode 5: Invisible Wounds 22:17

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In this conversation, Dr. Gregg F. Martin, Major General (Ret.), discusses the stigma around mental illness, how to alleviate suffering and ultimately save lives. Dr. Martin shares his personal experience of living with bipolar disorder while serving in the Army. About the Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness In June 2023, the U.S. A…

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Karma's Witchy Cousin Has Some Explaining To Do 21:43

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Send us a text The threefold law—the belief that whatever energy you put out returns to you three times over—has been a cornerstone teaching in modern witchcraft for decades. But does it actually make sense, or is it holding practitioners back? This candid conversation dissects the origin and purpose of the threefold law, tracing its development as…

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, SPM Episode 4: Holistic Wellness 11:54

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In this conversation, Mr. Chad Conley, Head of Military Engagement at Spartan, discusses how to wake up each day with intention and gratitude through daily engagement with those who matter most in our lives. About the Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness In June 2023, the U.S. Army announced the realignment of the Army Resilience Dir…

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, SPM Episode 3: Financial Readiness 8:33

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In this conversation, Dr. Cindy Morita, an Accredited Financial Counselor, discusses financial readiness for Soldiers experiencing hardship and highlights strategies and resources that can help them regain control of their finances. About the Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness In June 2023, the U.S. Army announced the realignment o…

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Why Subang People Don't EVER LEAVE Subang 52:36

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In this episode, we talk about growing up in Subang Jaya. Ever heard of the phrase "People from Subang won't ever leave Subang"? In this episode we deep dive and try to understand the species that lives in this city.By jinnyboy

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The Generational Shift in Modern Witchcraft 16:58

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Send us a text A profound shift is occurring within modern witchcraft communities as second-generation practitioners—those raised in pagan households—begin to increase in number. This generational evolution brings unique challenges to pagan education that few elders anticipated. This generational divide complicates traditional teaching methods. We …

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, SPM Episode 2: Army Sponsorship Program 22:38

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Ms. Heather Albright is a Director within the Directorate of Human Resources at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. In this conversation, she discusses the Army Sponsorship Program and its unique onboarding process, which can begin at various points during a Soldier’s transition and plays a key role in their success. About the Directorate of Prevention, Resi…

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, SPM Episode 1: Introduction to SPM Podcast Series 4:21

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In observance of the 2025 SPM theme "We Are Stronger Together. Connect to Protect," DPRR has created a podcast series to support further learning about suicide prevention and to cultivate connection through critical conversations. The series covers topics such as lethal means safety, financial readiness and holistic awareness. About the Directorate…

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When the Spiritual Meets the Mundane: Understanding Gender Roles in Craft 20:17

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Send us a text The sacred dance between masculine and feminine energies forms the backbone of many pagan traditions. From the physical realm of temple-building and organization that falls under priestly domain to the spiritual guidance and ritual expertise of the priestess, we explore how these roles mirror traditional family dynamics while creatin…

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Jom Complain#3: Serving Malaysia through healthcare access! 12:26

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Celebrate Merdeka with Jom Complain, a place for Malaysians to complain about a better Malaysia as a whole! Thanks to Gurjit Singh, from Doctors on Ground (DnG) Malaysia who is a part of revolutionising healthcare access for the urban poor and refugees! The Sambal Pod is a platform curated by anak muda Malaysia bringing spicy like sambal stories fo…

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The Color Coding Conundrum: Why Your Magic Isn't Racist 19:35

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Send us a text The world of witchcraft has always been full of dualities - light and dark, creation and destruction, life and death. But what happens when modern social perspectives meet older magical terminology? This thought-provoking episode dives deep into the controversial topic of "black magic" versus "white magic" terminology and explores ho…

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, Special Episode: Suicide Awareness Prevention Music Initiative Playlist 26:25

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The Suicide Awareness Prevention Music Initiative is a seven-part music series created by Soldiers for Soldiers, to help elevate the voices and experiences of the Army community. From start to finish, the collection charts an emotional journey that memorably tackles the struggles at every stage of a crisis event while working to normalize help-seek…

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Can A Fresh Grad Be A Millionaire from Investing? 1:14:10

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We are back! and this time we speaking to Ziet Invests, who you might know from youtube to talk about the basics of investing and his point of view when it comes to learning about investments.By jinnyboy

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Six Principles That Will Transform Your Life 24:10

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Send us a text The tenets of witchcraft provide more than spiritual guidance—they offer a powerful framework for navigating life's complexities. In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the six principles documented by Sybil Leek that have become foundational across many pagan traditions: balance, harmony, trust, humility, tolerance, and knowl…

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Beyond the Seen: Elementals and Symbolism 34:13

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Send us a text Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/MdcMwqUjPZ Facebook: (7) Life Temple and Seminary | FacebookBy Life Temple and Seminary

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Sorting Through Elder Wisdom: A Tradition's Inheritance Challenge 27:30

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Send us a text Two pagan elders unpack the daunting inheritance of spiritual archives in this candid, thoughtful exploration of tradition management. The podcast hosts share their personal struggles with determining what deserves preservation versus what should be respectfully set aside. Unlike religious traditions that treat founders' words as inf…

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, Episode 34: Financial Readiness = Mission Readiness: Resources for Success 23:59

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In this episode, SMA (Ret.) Michael Grinston joined us to discuss the Army Emergency Relief (AER) program. Its mission, resources, and the wide range of support it provides to Soldiers, Retirees, and their Families. From financial assistance to educational programs, SMA (Ret.) Grinston highlights how AER is making a difference in the lives of those…

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Is Technology Killing Our Ability to Connect? 30:07

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered if there's something fundamentally wrong with our world today? In this thought-provoking episode of Pagan Coffee Talk, we tackle this question head-on, revealing that the issue isn't with Earth itself, but with humanity and our increasingly distorted perceptions. We dive deep into what some might call a "crisis…

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Soulless in Seattle: The NPC Debate 24:50

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Send us a text Are there people walking among us without souls? This mind-bending episode dives deep into one of humanity's most profound mysteries: consciousness itself. When we discovered some people claim to have no internal monologue, it sparked a fascinating exploration about what defines human awareness and spiritual existence. Could people w…

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Horses, Zebras, and Magic 19:14

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Send us a text The age-old medical adage "don't look for zebras when you should be looking for horses" serves as the perfect metaphor for navigating the intersection of logical thinking and spiritual practice. When something goes bump in the night, is it really a ghost—or just those old pipes making noise again? Our natural human tendency to center…

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The Devil doesn't wear Prada—or appear in most Pagan traditions 28:58

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Send us a text Ever wondered why paganism gets mistakenly labeled as devil worship? The persistent myth that pagan traditions somehow exist in opposition to Christianity has deep historical roots that continue to cause misunderstanding today. What historians now recognize as economic persecution was disguised as religious righteousness. Meanwhile, …

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, Episode 33: Modernizing the Army Body Composition Policy—Science Behind the Performance Exemption 26:30

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This podcast episode, “Modernizing the Army Body Composition Policy—Science Behind the Performance Exemption,” was led by Holly McClung, Nutritional Physiologist, Military Performance Division, U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine. McClung discussed the relationship between body composition, physical performance and musculoskeleta…

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Jom Complain#2: Can boycotts really help Palestine? 12:17

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Back with Jom Complain, a place for Malaysians to complain about a better Malaysia as a whole! Thanks to Zaim Salimun, an activist for Palestine who brought our conversations to a global level by talking about the impact of BDS, a Palestinian-led boycott movement. The Sambal Pod is a platform curated by anak muda Malaysia bringing spicy like sambal…

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Magic for Sale: Ethics and Illusions 38:24

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Send us a text The commercialization of magic raises profound questions about authenticity, responsibility, and the true nature of spell work. Neri, a first degree at Life Temple and Seminary, joins us for a candid exploration of the troubling ethics behind online spell markets. Without the crucial counseling component that traditionally accompanie…

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Casserole Children 24:00

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Send us a text Would you design your perfect child if you could? Science stands at the precipice of allowing parents to select every attribute of their unborn children—from hair color to height, gender to genetic predispositions. But should we embrace this power, or are we treading into dangerous territory? Our hosts share deeply personal experienc…

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Do Groups Betray Pagan Freedom or Enrich It? 26:44

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Send us a text A casual Reddit post about a Viking necklace sparked a provocative question that reaches to the heart of modern pagan identity: Are group practices fundamentally at odds with pagan beliefs? We explore the delicate balance between personal autonomy and community practice, unpacking why we think some pagans view organized groups with s…

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The Resilience Round Up Podcast, Episode 32: Introduction to Department of the Army Voluntary Reassignment Program (DAVRAP) 15:28

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In this episode, Dr. Laquana Reaves-Green dives into the details of the Department of the Army Voluntary Reassignment Program. She discusses the goals and objectives of the program while explaining why it matters to employees, Veterans, Military Spouses and Hiring Managers. Dr. Reaves-Green gives step-by-step guidance on how DAVRAP operates and the…

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The Future of Craft: Technology vs. Spirituality 26:43

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Send us a text What would experienced witches tell their younger selves if they could go back in time? This question launches us into a fascinating exploration of expectations versus reality in magical practice. The advice is refreshingly practical: take everything with "a truckload of salt," ask persistent questions, and don't be intimidated by mo…

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Pea Soup Optional: Rethinking How We Combat Dark Entities 18:29

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Send us a text What truly happens during an exorcism? Does banishing negative energy require elaborate rituals, or could the power of human will be enough? These profound questions spark our exploration into spiritual possession, cleansing practices, and the psychology behind what makes us vulnerable to external influences. When Christ expelled dem…

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Beyond the Band-Aid: The Truth About Magical Healing Work 21:24

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Send us a text Magical healing carries profound responsibility and potential dangers that many practitioners overlook. When we suppress symptoms without addressing root causes, we risk masking serious conditions—as illustrated by our cautionary tale of healing spells that concealed diabetes symptoms until crisis struck. The fundamental rule? Always…

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The Great Pagan Divide 30:36

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Send us a text Have you ever noticed how spiritual communities sometimes split into seemingly opposing camps? That's exactly what we're diving into this week as we explore a fascinating division within the pagan world. One path is filled with practitioners who see divine signs everywhere they look—every coincidence becomes an omen, every unusual oc…