Otherworld Episode 146: Slain in the Spirit
Nov 17, 2025
Discover the unique journey of a young girl navigating her family's new Evangelical church after 9/11. She grapples with her childhood faith and skepticism while recounting a chilling encounter with a guest preacher during a 'Slain in the Spirit' ceremony. Experience her haunting blackout, unexpected paralysis, and feelings of isolation as she confronts the aftermath. The pressure to conform, mixed emotions about her experience, and a sibling's eerie sighting add layers to this gripping tale of faith and doubt.
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Family Turned To Church After 9/11
- Allie describes how her family turned to an evangelical church after her father was furloughed post-9/11.
- She attended frequently to support her parents despite not believing herself.
High-Energy Worship Left Her Alienated
- Allie recounts the church's intense worship style, including speaking in tongues and flag waving.
- She felt like an outsider and attended often to fit in rather than from conviction.
Called Forward, Then Blacked Out And Paralyzed
- During a guest speaker's 'slain in the spirit' event, Allie was called forward and unexpectedly began crying.
- She blacked out, went rigid, and later found herself paralyzed with intense pain and pins-and-needles.