Church & Culture Podcast

CCP77: On Angels

Sep 22, 2023

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the widespread belief in angels among Americans, the different orders of angels according to the Bible, and the role of fallen angels, known as demons. They also explore Satan's nature as a fallen angel and the dangers of engaging with the occult. The hosts emphasize the importance of having a biblical theology about angels and appreciating their role in ministering to believers.

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The belief in angels is deeply ingrained in American culture, surpassing belief in concepts like astrology or reincarnation.

Angels are perceived as comforting and helpful beings, often associated with feelings of protection and familiarity.

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Belief in Angels: A Common Belief

According to a recent AP poll, nearly 7 out of 10 American adults believe in angels, making it a widely held belief. In fact, more people believe in angels than in concepts like astrology, reincarnation, or hell. This belief in angels is deeply rooted in the cultural fabric and transcends religious denominations or lack thereof.

Introduction

2min

Belief in Angels and Their Role in Different Faiths

15min

Satan: The Fallen Angel

8min

Understanding the Role of Angels and the Dangers of the Occult

3min

Beliefs About Angels and a Healthy Interest in Them

5min

In this week's conversation between Dr. James Emery White and co-host Alexis Drye, they discuss the reality and realm of angels. A fascinating poll from the Associated Press revealed that the vast majority of Americans believe in angels - more than God, the devil, astrology or reincarnation. This begs some questions: What's so unique about angels? Why do so many people believe in them? Are they real, and if so what do they do?

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The aforementioned poll was discussed in an AP News article titled, “Do you believe in angels? About 7 in 10 U.S. adults do, a new AP-NORC poll shows.” 70% is quite the percentage of the population. As Dr. White mentioned, he has spoken on the topic of angels at Mecklenburg Community Church. You might enjoy checking out a series called “Paranormal” that delves into several issues related to today's discussion. The first installment titled, “A Map of the Spiritual World,” specifically focuses on the world of angels.

The conversation also talked about fallen angels, known as demons. Americans are far less inclined to believe in the demonic world than they are angels - probably because angels are so much “safer.” However the denomic agents of our spiritual world are not to be ignored. Dr. White mentioned a book written by C.S. Lewis called “The Screwtape Letters” that is definitely worth a read to understand why it's to our detriment to ignore the existence of demons in our lives.

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Church & Culture Podcast

CCP77: On Angels

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Belief in Angels: A Common Belief

The Allure of Angels

The Theology of Angels

Understanding Satan and Fallen Angels

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