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Ep 1090 | Demon Possession, Occult Obsession & the Real JD Vance | Guest: Rod Dreher
Oct 28, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Rod Dreher, author of "Living in Wonder: Finding Mystery and Meaning in a Secular Age," shares insights on why young people are increasingly drawn to the occult. He explores the church's need to rekindle a sense of wonder and the significance of miracles in faith. The conversation also touches on JD Vance's controversial views on abortion and the spiritual implications for upcoming elections. Dreher emphasizes navigating modern spiritual challenges while balancing faith and reason, offering a compelling perspective on contemporary Christianity.
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- Many young people are drawn to the occult due to a perceived lack of wonder and spiritual fulfillment in traditional faith practices.
- The church must revitalize its message to address the spiritual desolation felt by many believers, especially the younger generation.
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The Quest for Transcendence
Many young people are increasingly drawn to the occult and alternative spiritual practices due to a perceived absence of wonder and transcendence in conventional religious experiences. With many Christians focusing primarily on the physical and provable, they often overlook the spiritual richness that Christianity offers. The author argues that recovering this sense of enchantment—understood as recognizing God's presence and the ultimate meaning in life—is essential for the church if it aims to retain its younger members. This gap has led many to explore the allure of the occult and psychedelic experimentation as a substitute for the profound encounters that faith traditionally offers.
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