Boo! It’s Halloween on JUST FYI POD: CULTURE. 👻
The overarching theme of Season 3 is: “The Future of American Christianity: A Conversation in Ten Questions.” On today’s episode, my cohost Amy Welborn and I wrestle with the following issue: “What does the recent uptick in exorcisms (yes, that’s a thing) say about Western cultural and religious life?” Topics include:
Recent journalistic accounts of the “exorcism boom.”
The popularity of exorcism in film and on social media.
The biblical and theological understanding of the demonic and the traditional importance of exorcism in the Christian Church.
Potential causes of the global increase in exorcisms, from the mental health crisis in Western culture to the rise of apocalyptic political rhetoric.
Why you shouldn't expect candy if you go trick-or-treating at Amy’s house!
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